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  Join Chris and Mark as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, the sequel to the classic sci-fi movie masterpiece, directed by Irvin Kershner. It's time to break down the 2nd chapter of George Lucas' original space opera trilogy! Many consider this to be the best of the series - do we agree? More importantly, can Mark and Chris finally agree on a score rating? With a new director comes a new set of visuals as well as a new approach to both the story and characters. Can it somehow surpass the legendary 1st film? Also Hoth! We are introduced to a beloved character, new and ambitious musical themes from the great John Williams as well as Luke's journey to becoming a Jedi. We are treated with 3 of the biggest movie surprises in one single film including (arguably) the biggest spoiler of all-time! Help us journey through and review each Star Wars movie en route to Rogue One. TIMESTAMP 10:36 - Act I 29:19 - Act II 51:35 - Different Take 1:00:05 - Act III 1:32

Join Chris and Amanda as they finally analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Scream 4, the horror movie sequel from 2011 directed by Wes Craven (his final film). We uncover this lost episode to break down the fourth and probably final chapter in this slasher film franchise. It's been 11 years so the bar has been significantly raised (gore!) - can Wes Craven and company not only exceed these new expectations but also make up for the disappointment that was Scream 3? This new entry has a huge, familiar cast (of old and new faces) adding to the tension of the classic whodunit premise. We get kills galore as well as a special appearance by Annie's boobs.. We need to dissect that intense and self-referential third act bloob-bath with a surprise or two that had us gasping. Help us conclude these mega-popular Ghostface flicks - ending with a ranking of the series! TIMESTAMP 9:59 - Act I 28:01 - Act II 35:53 - Different Take 37:13 - Act III 50:08 - Ratings 53:15 - Series Rankings and Final Thoughts Subscribe to

  Join Chris and Amanda as they finally analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Scream 3, the horror movie sequel from 2000 directed by Wes Craven. We uncover this lost episode to break down the third and supposedly final entry in the mega-popular Ghostface film series. Help us try to understand the curious story choices of this definitely, until 2011, concluding chapter to Sidney's encounters with masked serial killers. Chaos ensues as the very meta cast scramble to figure out who smelt the gas... We quickly offer a not so different take. We get excited (sigh) over a special Jamie Kennedy appearance.. And we finally get to the third act with the big reveals! Everything we thought we knew - was wrong. But does it satisfy? TIMESTAMP 8:21 - Act I 26:49 - Act II 39:16 - Different Take 40:32 - Act III 57:23 - Ratings/Final Thoughts Subscribe to the Welkin One newsletter. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. Be a friend and subscribe to Welkin One on iTunes and on SoundCloud. Did Wes Craven's trilogy leav

Join Chris and Chelsey as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix, the 2007 fantasy movie sequel directed by David Yates and written by JK Rowling. We finally accompany Harry, Hermione and Ron for their 5th school year at Hogwarts (and personally our most anticipated film discussion). Things get real as the war for the wizarding world breaks wide open! We get a cackling introduction to one of our favorite characters. Our series-long debate really heats up as destinies begin to take shape. Harry, Dumbledore, Luna, Bellatrix and Voldemort all give us incredibly memorable moments in an entry that book-readers were eagerly anticipating. And we finally get to the 3rd act we've been waiting all series for. You'd almost think this was the final movie - but we've got 2 more epic episodes in the boy wizard's saga! We politely invite you to help us bear through our most unbearable and despicable character yet in the form of...dun dun dunnn, yet another Defense Against

Join Chris and Chris (The Film Freak) on our annual special Movie Countdown episode dedicated entirely (with SPOILERS) to the greatness and hot garbage of 2016's Year in Film! We reunite for Part 2 (#50-#1) of our epic countdown, and the awarding of, the best and worst 2016 movies. From the dumps of January to the gold of December, from Yoga Hosers to La La Land, we count them down from #100 all the way down to the vaunted #1 Best Picture of the Year - for us. We award each category of the Academy Awards for fun and debate the Top 10 Best and Worst Movies of the Year. Things get really intense once we hit the top 20. Suicide Squad, Moonlight, The Neon Demon, Arrival, Sing Street, Swiss Army Man, Finding Dory, Deadpool, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, La La Land, Fences, Rogue One, Zootopia, Moana, Captain America: Civil War, Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, Hardcore Henry, Manchester By The Sea - all discussed in this epic countdown. We give score ratings to the 100 movies we discuss - offerin

  Join Chris and Chris (The Film Freak) on this annual special Movie Countdown episode dedicated entirely (with SPOILERS) to the greatness and hot garbage of 2016's Year in Film! We gather for an epic 2-parter breaking down the films released in 2016. From the dumps of January to the gold of December, from Yoga Hosers to La La Land, we count down the worst and best movies of the year from #100 all the way down to the vaunted #1 Best Picture of the Year - for us. We award each category of the Academy Awards for fun and debate the Top 10 Best and Worst Movies of the Year. Suicide Squad, Moonlight, Max Steel, Sing Street, Swiss Army Man, Finding Dory, Deadpool, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Fences, Rogue One, Zootopia, Moana, Captain America: Civil War, Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, Train to Busan, Manchester By The Sea - all discussed in this epic countdown. We give score ratings to the 100 movies we discuss - offering a very wide variety of discussion, films and genres. From action films to da

  Join Chris and Chelsey as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire, the 2005 fantasy movie sequel directed by Mike Newell and featuring Team Edward! We reunite with Harry, Ron and Hermione once again! This time there is a whole new element added to the maturity of this school year at Hogwarts. It's the Tri-Wizard tournament! *DRAGON ALERT* We continue our great series-long debate as things get real at the ball. This film's 3rd act tries to trump the previous film's - does it? Chelsey drops some book backstory for a familiar character...and it's horrifying. We humbly invite you to help us bear through Sirens, Mad Eyes and teenage relationships! TIMESTAMP 13:10 - Act I 43:53 - Trivia 49:15 - Act II 1:13:41 - Different Takes 1:23:43 - Act III 1:45:31 - Ratings/Final Thoughts  Check out Chelsey's incredible photography on her website, Instagram, Flickr and please give her a like on Facebook. Subscribe to the Welkin One newsletter and with connect with us on Facebook.  

  Join Chris, Randy & Mark as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, the 1977 ultimate sci-fi/fantasy blockbuster film directed by George Lucas. After a long journey through the prequel movies, and an unfortunately lengthy delay in episodes (We're very sorry), the time has finally come to break down the OG blockbuster film. Does it hold up for us? Mark saw this in theatres when it came out - 40 years later, how do his feelings compare? This is on the top of the pedestal in the world of geekdom. Can we brave the dark side of the force and find some negatives? We tackle the age-old debate of the Stormtrooper accuracy. We meet Mark's hero, Captain Cool, and unpack that nerdgasmic 3rd act. Join in as we break down each film in the series - leading up to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! TIMESTAMP 14:44 - Act I 41:05 - Trivia 47:31 - Act II 1:16:21 - Different Takes 1:29:17 - Act III 1:44:44 - Ratings/Final Thoughts Subscribe to the Welkin One newsletter and connect with

Join Chris, Randy & Drew as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, the 2005 sci-fi/fantasy trilogy-capper directed by George Lucas. The time has come to dissect the rise of Darth Vader and the Galactic Republic! We debate whether this prequel trilogy has delivered on our hopes of a great Anakin Skywalker origin story. The action in this Star Wars film is at an all-time high - does it satisfy? And we FINALLY get to the fight that we'd been waiting 28 years for! Listen and see how do we feel about this epic space opera's conclusion and then weigh in with your thoughts in the comments. !BONUS! We talk about that theory...yes, THAT theory. Join us as we break down each film in the series - leading up to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! TIMESTAMP 12:39 - Act I 32:39 - Trivia 41:19 - Act II 1:00:18 - Different Takes 1:09:13 - Act III 1:36:19 - Ratings/Final Thoughts Subscribe to the Welkin One newsletter and connect with us on Facebook.  Which is your favorite

Join Chris, Drew and Mark as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, the 2002 sci-fi/fantasy movie sequel directed by George Lucas. This is a very debate-heavy episode covering the middle chapter of the prequel trilogy. Hayden Christensen stars as Michael Myers..or is it Anakin Skywalker - one of them. How do we feel about his turn to the dark side and the birth of Darth Vader? We battle eachother over the greatest love story of all time... Begun the Clone War has. We've been hearing about it since 1977. How do we feel about it? And who the hell put Jar Jar in charge of the Senate?! Join us as we break down each film in the series - leading up to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! TIMESTAMP 12:26 - Act I 47:07 - Trivia 50:56 - Act II 1:13:57 - Different Takes 1:23:35 - Act III 1:47:59 - Ratings/Final Thoughts  Check out Mark's sci-fi/fantasy book trilogy! Subscribe to the Welkin One newsletter and connect with us on Facebook.  Do you hate sand? Let us know in th

  Join Chris, Mark and Randy as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, the 1999 sci-fi/fantasy movie directed by George Lucas. Some consider this series to be the zenith of pop culture and geekdom. We've got 3 very different perspectives on George Lucas' first prequel to the classic original trilogy. We dive deep into Lucas' long-awaited and full vision - finally getting the action and effects that the originals were unable to deliver. We debate over the new mythos the franchise creator has added; most importantly Anakin Skywalker's origin story. Does that Duel of the Fates-filled climax satisfy like it (mostly) did for us when it first came out? And who is the real phantom menace?... Join us as we break down each film in the series - leading up to Rogue One! TIMESTAMP 24:05 - Act I 55:03 - Trivia 1:03:15 - Act II 1:36:27 - Different Takes 1:52:11 - Act III 2:13:44 - Ratings/Final Thoughts  Check out Mark's sci-fi/fantasy book trilogy! Subscribe to the Welkin

 Join Chris as he interviews Danielle Dallaire of Double Toasted! We discuss what drives Danielle to utilize her many talents to go about achieving happiness, daily, in several areas. We dive into some of the greatest lessons life has placed in her path - and what they taught her. And we explore the open mind and perspective that makes Danielle so unique. Listen in and help us understand how to use the great power that we all possess. Check Danielle out at Double Toasted where she has a new show coming out! Danielle is also on Instagram and Twitter. Check out Double Toasted's Facebook page and group. Watch Danielle be amazing on Youtube Subscribe to the Welkin One Newsletter Connect with Welkin One on Facebook and Twitter Please let us know if Danielle's story helped you in the comments below.

Join Chris and Chelsey as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban, the 2004 fantasy movie sequel directed by future Oscar-winner, Alfonso Cuaron. Harry, Ron and Hermione are back at Hogwarts again! This time they bring new, and darker, elements to the franchise - including a brand new Dumbledore! Many consider this to the pinnacle of the series. How does it hold up for us? Bear through Chris' wish of a very special relationship in the place of the Ron/Hermione pairing we start to get here. Once again, a very intense 3rd act opens the story doors in ways we did not expect. But does it work for us... This is our most in-depth and divisive entry in the Boy Wizard saga yet. We ask that you once more help us power through the Malfoys, Dursleys and now..time travel? TIMESTAMP 12:20 - Act I 50:07 - Trivia 58:25 - Act II 1:16:07 - Different Takes 1:26:00 - Act III 1:49:33 - Ratings/Final Thoughts  Check out Chelsey's incredible photography on her website, Instagram, Fli

  Join Chelsey & Chris as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets, the 2002 fantasy movie sequel again directed by Chris Columbus. Harry, Ron and Hermione are back...but are they boring? Is this follow-up to the magical original up to the task of not being just a repeat of what worked before? Most say the next installment is the 'dark' chapter - but this entry is a much more mature film that deserves dissection. Things get interesting when we get to the 3rd act, also known as contrivance city, where the film tries to divide us. And we begin our on-going debate of 'why NOT Harry and Hermione'? Help us, once again, bear through the Dursleys - and now, the *EXPLETIVE* Malfoys. TIMESTAMP 11:03 - Act I 30:47 - Trivia 34:50 - Act II 47:46 - Different Takes 55:16 - Act III 1:18:46 - Ratings/Final Thoughts  Check out Chelsey's incredible photography on her website, Instagram, Flickr and please give her a like on Facebook. Subscribe to the Welkin One newsletter and w

Join Chris and Chelsey as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Harry Potter and The *Philosopher's* Stone, the 2001 fantasy film that started it all. Some consider this series to be the new millennium's Star Wars, in terms of cultural impact, but does this first installment hold up? There certainly are many child actors - which didn't go well for Star Wars... We discuss the stone that is the title, deciding whether this first adventure with Harry, Ron and Hermione was even worth taking. And that third act certainly begs for a breakdown. We begin our first, of many, stays at the *EXPLETIVE* Dursleys. Please help us bear through these oafs. TIMESTAMP 9:55 - Act I 36:34 - Trivia 40:28 - Act II 54:57 - Different Takes 1:03:28 - Act III 1:17:39 - Ratings/Final Thoughts  Check out Chelsey's incredible photography on her website, Instagram, Flickr and please give her a like on Facebook. Subscribe to the Welkin One newsletter and with connect with us on Facebook.  Let us know how you feel about this initia

 Join Chris and Drew as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Captain America: Civil War, the 3rd Chris Evans-led film, in Marvel's Cinematic Universe from 2016. This is basically another Avengers movie! Does Cap get his due amidst all of these characters? Spider-Man is FINALLY back with Marvel. We all know how we feel about our friendly neighbourhood web-crawler - but does Spidey fit in this 12-movie deep saga? Anthony and Joe Russo delivered a nearly-perfect (arguably) sequel to The First Avenger with The Winter Solider. Can they top themselves with an even tougher task? These comic book movie villains...they suck right? Does Civil War finally give us a worthy villain? Strap in and prepare for a cast of epic proportions as we decide whether this is a war worth having.   TIMESTAMP 5:25 - Previous Films 24:23 - Act I 1:01:51 - Trivia 1:05:26 - Act II 1:42:06 - Different Takes 1:52:33 - Act III 2:25:41 - Ratings/Final Thoughts   Subscribe to the Welkin One newsletter - http://eepurl.com/b2shbn Like We

  Join Chris and Drew as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Doctor Strange, the 2016 Marvel film starring Benedict Cumberbatch. This is a mind-bending trip with fresh, new ideas from Marvel Studios in their 14th MCU film. An A-list cast populate this spectacle and we decide if these grand actors are used to their potential or not. We discuss the things we want in the eventual sequel. And there's just something we still can't get away from with comic book films... Pop the earbuds in and join us, on the astral plane, to decide if Marvel truly has another bona-fide winner on their hands. TIMESTAMP 12:42 - Act I 43:58 - Trivia 48:35 - Act II 1:07:00 - Different Takes 1:13:36 - Act III 1:37:27 - Ratings/Final Thoughts   Subscribe to the Welkin One newsletter - http://eepurl.com/b2shbn Connect with Welkin One on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Welkinone/  What did you think of Doctor Strange's debut? Let us know!  

 Join Chris as he interviews Katherine Ralph of Newfoundfitlife! We dive into Newfoundfitlife's origin story and the founding stories that molded Katherine. We discuss what happiness is (to us) and how we go about achieving it. We talk the importance of goals and accountability, meditation and of course yoga. A couple of stories bring us to some of the toughest lessons we've ever learned. The human condition is our obstacle and also our unique strength - help us understand how to transcend.   Check Newfoundfitlife out on Facebook Newfoundfitlife is also on Twitter, Instagram and SnapChat Read Katherine's inspirational blog Watch Katherine be awesome on YouTube Subscribe to the Welkin One Newsletter Connect with Welkin One on Facebook Can't wait to hear from you!  

Join Chris and Chris (The Film Freak) on this special 1st ever annual Halloween episode dedicated entirely (with FULL SPOILERS) to the greatness, and hot garbage, of the beloved genre that is horror! We award many films (through some nifty categories) and debate over the real meat of this podcast - the runner ups. We praise our favorite horror killers, lavish in our favorite kills and furiously rip on the countless failures over the years. We break down our Top 10 Best and Worst in the genre. It all builds to the epic countdown to our Greatest Horror Film of All Time! TIMESTAMP 10:23 - Best of Each Decade 52:24 - Best Theme/Music! 1:01:00 - Top 10 Worst (10 through 3) 1:35:20 - Worst Honorable Mentions 1:46:19 - Top 3 Worst! 1:58:42 - Best of Each Sub-Genre 2:23:29 - Top 3 Kills! 2:33:46 - Greatest Horror Killer! 2:38:03 - Best and Worst Story 2:46:46 - Top 10 Best (10 through 2) 3:03:33 - Greatest Horror Film of All Time! Check out the Film Freak's hub of honest reviews at http://thefilmfreak.com/ Join The F

 Join Chris and Chris (The Film Freak) as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Halloween, the 2007 Michael Myers film directed by Rob Zombie. This is a remake/reboot of the beloved John Carpenter original - as well as the horror series that was incredibly popular in the 80's. How does it stack up to the best (or worst) of the originals? Michael Myers is more realized than ever before. But is it too much? We, of course, take a few moments to discuss each film in the series. This movie has a hard R rating. Does Rob Zombie's twisted vision work for us? Do we have a new horror masterpiece on our bloody hands? Listen and find out. TIMESTAMP 4:00 - Halloween series 15:39 - Act I 46:39 - Trivia 49:01 - Act II 1:06:06 - Different Takes 1:13:00 - Act III 1:29:27 - Ratings/Final Thoughts 1:35:41 - Halloween II (H2) Ratings Check out the Film Freak's hub of honest reviews at http://thefilmfreak.com/ Join The Film Freak's Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/563585450347221/ Subscribe to the Welkin