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    Episodes (175)

    175. Rebel Moon, Echo, Blue Eye Samurai

    175. Rebel Moon, Echo, Blue Eye Samurai

    It's back to the Snyderverse this week as we talk Rebel Moon (part 1)
    This is the Star Wars that never was, so it's the start of a new IP... but is it going to be the next Star Wars???

    Over to Marvel - Echo is the spin off series from Daredevil about the deaf assassin, on the run from Kingpin. can she find safety in her home town??

    Finally - Mart is swooning over Blue Eye Samurai on Netflix. This tale of a Samurai on a deadly hunt for the Evil Irishman, Ebijiah Fowler. 

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    173. Saltburn, Wonka, Indiana Jones & The Dial of Destiny

    173. Saltburn, Wonka, Indiana Jones & The Dial of Destiny

    We're back!!
    New for 2024, we're back in the hot seat, discussing 2 new films (and a one from earlier last year)


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    172. Barbie, Extraction 2, They Cloned Tyrone, Asteroid City, American Born Chinese, The Bear S2

    172. Barbie, Extraction 2, They Cloned Tyrone, Asteroid City, American Born Chinese, The Bear S2

    It's Barbie time this week as we discuss the latest movie smashing the box office. How did 2 x middle aged guys find it??
    Chris Hemsworth is awesome in Extraction 2 - the plus pounding hit on Netflix
    Rob talks Asteroid City - Wes Anderson's latest - is it a recommend from him?

    TV Time:
    Mart's watched American Born Chinese (think a modern day Buffy) - but was it good?
    Finally Rob's watched The Bear season 2 - is it still as brilliant as S1?

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    171. The Flash, Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning, Across the Spider Verse, Secret Invasion

    171. The Flash, Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning, Across the Spider Verse, Secret Invasion

    Were back to discuss the big movies this week!
    We talk Spider Man - Across the Spider Verse - bloated or brilliant?
    Robe watch The Flash & Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning - are they worth the hype and also the bashing???
    Mart's watched the prequel / side story to Invincible with - Invincible : Atom Eve.
    (does this innocent looking animation work for an adult themed story?)

    TV Wise
    FUBAR starring Arnie (it's just terrible!)
    Secret Invasion has ended... was it worth your time?
    finally, with SILO at an end - again, was this a must see series?

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    170 - Avatar 2, Guardians 3, Still, The Pope's Exorcist

    170 - Avatar 2, Guardians 3, Still, The Pope's Exorcist

    We're back and raring to go with a whole bevvy of movies!
    Rob starts us off this week with Still : A Michael J Fox Movie
    Mart talks Guardians 3 (he finally got round to seeing it) & The Pope's Exorcist
    Coincidentally - we've both been watching the Hunger Games movies - do they still hold up?
    Never Surrender is next - the fan made documentary about Galaxy Quest

    Finally - its mega blockbuster Avatar 2 and not - so o mega blockbuster 'The Out Laws'

    Thanks for bearing with us whilst we've been away - glad to be back.

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    169. Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Renfield, Air, Silo, Peter Pan & Wendy

    169. Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Renfield, Air, Silo, Peter Pan & Wendy

    Rob's seen the latest Guardian of the Galaxy movie & gives us his spoiler free review.
    Mart's seen 'Air' - the Nike / Michael Jordan  biopic on Amazon Prime - was it a slam dunk?
    Renfield is the story of Nicholas Hoult's Renfield - the servant to Dracula (Nic Cage) - was it a hit or miss?
    Rob talks Peter Pan & Wendy, but is it a waste of time, destined for never never land?

    TV time is the excellent SILO - the new dystopian sci fi from Apple TV
    Schmigadoon is a musical lovers delight - more next week for the series finale!

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    168. Dungeons & Dragons, Evil Dead Rise, 65, Ted Lasso

    168. Dungeons & Dragons, Evil Dead Rise, 65, Ted Lasso

    We're Sword and Sorcering(?!?) this episode as we go on a quest to discuss Dungeons and Dragons. Is this the turning point for the fantasy franchise?
    Rob's watched Evil Dead Rise & gives us his opinion - did he love it as much as Mart did?
    We've both watched '65' - the Dino hunting disaster sci fi blockbuster... but did it leave us a little cold?
    Mart loves a good UK 'based on reality' feelgood movie, so gives his thoughts on 'The Bank of Dave' - the story of a small businessman who wants to setup a new bank.

    TV Wise - it's Ted Lasso time - is this season as good as the others?
    Rob tells us about Yellowjackets & True Detective Season 2

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    167. Evil Dead Rise, Scream 6, Ghosted, Jury Duty

    167. Evil Dead Rise, Scream 6, Ghosted, Jury Duty

    It's horror time this week as we talk Evil Dead Rise - Mart's been to the cinema for the latest in the Evil Dead franchise - but was it worth the entry price?

    Rob talks Ghosted & Jury Duty - 2 hits or misses?

    Carrying on with the horror theme, Mart's had a rewatch of Scream and then checked out Scream 6. Is it time for this franchise to die??

    Trailer wise - we check out the new Apple TV series - Silo (Based on the Hugh Howey book - WOOL)

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    166. Ant Man & The Wasp Quantumania, Inception, Le Mans 66, Colin from Accounts

    166. Ant Man & The Wasp Quantumania, Inception, Le Mans 66, Colin from Accounts

    It's Quantum-madness this week as we take a look at Marvel's Ant Man & The Wasp Quantumania . Can they break the downwards turn lately, or was this just bland?

    Rob's rewatched Inception - how does this hold up after a decade?
    Mart talks historic biopics with Le Mans 66 - the true life story of Ford vs Ferrari

    TV wise - Rob talks the Aussie comedy, Colin from accounts & the Amazon Prime Actioner - Citadel.

    Trailer time this episode is The Hunger Games : The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

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    165. John Wick 4, Lights Out, Black Bear, Willy's Wonderland, Django Unchained

    165. John Wick 4, Lights Out, Black Bear, Willy's Wonderland, Django Unchained

    It's a bumper episode this time, with:
     John Wick 4
    Lights Out
    Black Bear
    Willy's Wonderland
    Django Unchained
    Inglorious Basterds

    But do they all hit the mark, or are there some misses too!?

    Trailer Time - It's a Marvel-tactic time with Marvels & Secret Invasion

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    164. Operation Fortune, Tetris, Winnie the Pooh, Blood & Honey, Logan

    164. Operation Fortune, Tetris, Winnie the Pooh, Blood & Honey, Logan

    We're back! - Rob's been delving into the world of Guy Ritchie / Jason Statham with Operation Fortune : Ruse De Guerre
    Mart's been to 100 Acre Wood with Pooh Bear & friends - but was it worth it?
    Tetris was a surprise movie (better than expected!)
    and finally - Logan was a cool rewatch (one of the best X-Men movies??)

    Trailer time - we're excited for Ahsoka & The Penguin 

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    163 - Knock At The Cabin, The Last of Us, Puss In Boots, Pinocchio, Tar

    163 - Knock At The Cabin, The Last of Us, Puss In Boots, Pinocchio, Tar

    Welcome to our movie and television review podcast!
    Join us as we dive into the latest and greatest releases in the world of entertainment. In this episode, we'll be analyzing the much-anticipated trailer for the upcoming 2023 remake of The Little Mermaid, as well as reviewing some thrilling films and TV shows, including the suspenseful Knock at the Cabin, the harrowing Tar, the adventurous Puss in Boots, the post-apocalyptic The Last of Us, and the dark and mysterious Pinocchio directed by Guillermo del Toro.
    We provide insightful and entertaining reviews across a wide range of genres, including action, comedy, drama, adventure, and fantasy. Don't miss out on the fun - hit that subscribe button now!

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    162 - Cocaine Bear, The Mandalorian S3, Train to Busan, Shotgun Wedding

    162 - Cocaine Bear, The Mandalorian S3, Train to Busan, Shotgun Wedding

    Welcome to We have been watching, where we review some of the hottest titles in movies and television. Join us each episode as we offer our honest and thoughtful opinions on films such as 'Cocaine Bear', 'Train to Busan', 'The Mandalorian Season 3', and 'Shotgun Wedding'.
    But before we dive into our feature reviews, we start with a trailer analysis, breaking down the latest previews for upcoming releases like '65' and 'Dungeons & Dragons'. No genre is off-limits, as we explore everything from adrenaline-fueled action to quirky comedy. Get ready for engaging entertainment analysis and conversation with us!

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    161. Creed 3, Violent Night, Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

    161. Creed 3, Violent Night, Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

    It's meme week as we look at Nic Cage & Pedro Pascal in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent - its a buddy comedy caper with Nic Cage playing himself!

    Rob comes out Punching with Creed 3 - Is it a knockout, or is it on the ropes?

    Mart's watched Violent Night - Santa meets Die Hard, Meets Home Alone in this home invasion gone wrong. 

    Swiss Army Man is Rob's recent watch - but was it worth it?

    Finally - Mart's watched The Last Man On Earth - a comedy apocalypse with possibly the worst group of people you could find....

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    160. The Flash Trailer, Wakanda Forever, The Fabelmans

    160. The Flash Trailer, Wakanda Forever, The Fabelmans

    It's a surprise hit for us with The Flash Trailer - will it be the DC's best 'legacy' movie before the Gunn-verse arrives?

    Rob's watched The Fabelmans - Is it a Spielberg essential watch?

    Rob's also caught up with Wakanda Forever and we have questions......

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    159. Black Panther : Wakanda Forever, The Last Of Us, A Man Called Ove, Shrinking

    159. Black Panther : Wakanda Forever, The Last Of Us, A Man Called Ove, Shrinking

    Black Panther : Wakanda Forever is available on Disney +, but it his worth a watch? Listen and let us know if you enjoyed it.

    Rob's watched the Apple TV comedy - Shrinking. The story of a psychiatrist who takes an unusual approach to his patients...

    Mart goes back in time to 1984 and revisits the original dystopian thriller

    Rob's watched A Man Called Ove - the story of a grumpy old man with a heart of gold?

    We look briefly at The Last Of Us and give it our first thoughts.

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    158. All Quiet On The Western Front, Empire of Light, Mother!

    158. All Quiet On The Western Front, Empire of Light, Mother!

    This episode Mart's watched All Quiet On The Western Front - the gripping retelling of the classic anti-war story, which tells the story of a young man's journey to the trenches in WW1

    Rob's been to the cinema to watch Empire of Light - a loving look back at the 80's - does he recommend?

    Finally - we talk Mother! by Darren Aronofsky - the (not so subtle) story of religion, life, earth, faith, humanity......

    Trailer time this week is all about DC's reveal and James Gunn's vision for the future

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    157.Top Gun Maverick, Fall, Smile, Malignant

    157.Top Gun Maverick, Fall, Smile, Malignant

    This week we're in the skies with Top Gun Maverick - did we love it?
    Rob's watched  Fall - about 2 climbers scale g a massive radio tower who get trapped...
    Mart's watched Smile - a 'horror curse' story - but a very good horror!
    Mart's also watched Avengement - a cockney geezer action movie about betrayal of brothers in a crime family.

    Finally, we end with the Mad story - Malignant. This spoof horror plays it dead straight but ought to be winking at the camera. it'd odd - really really odd.

    Trailer time is the 'found footage' Skinamarink - an experimental horror that could be terrifying... or boring....

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    156. M3GAN, The Menu, The Last of Us, Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

    156. M3GAN, The Menu, The Last of Us, Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

    This week we talk Tiny Terminators with M3GAN - the latest Killer robot doll story from Blumhouse studios - Scary? fun? boring?
    Then it's The Menu - a biting satire / horror  on the exclusive dining scene. But is it worth the entrance price?
    Rob's watched The Last Of Us - is it going to be a massive hit?

    Finally, Mart talks Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) - it's a surprisingly good sequel!

    Trailer time this week is a quick look at Ant Man & The Wasp - Quantumania

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    155. Avatar: The Way of Water, Strange World, Three Thousand Years of Longing

    155. Avatar: The Way of Water, Strange World, Three Thousand Years of Longing

    Rob's back in Pandora this episode with his review of Avatar : The Way of Water
    Then it's onto Strange World - the new animated movie from Disney. Is it a hit or miss?
    Finally we talk magic with Three Thousand Years of Longing - the story of a Genie in a Bottle who befriends a human.

    Trailer Time - it's Renfield. A reimagining of the Dracula story from a new perspective..

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