Reel Phonies

James Cameron returns with the sequel to Avatar 13 years in the making. We rejoin Jake Sully as familiar foes threaten his family and their planet. But how does it stack up to the original and does it earn its 3+ hour runtime?

Benoit Blanc returns for a new mystery packed with rich idiots in beautiful outfits. This new star-studded suspect list includes Edward Norton, Janelle Monae, Dave Bautista, Kate Hudson, Katheryn Hahn, and Leslie Odom Jr.

Join us as we catch up on the latest Hollywood news including the turmoil and fallout at DC film studios, changing of the Bob's at Disney, a prospective Bond replacement for Daniel Craig, and the first looks at Indy 5, GotG3, and Ant-Man 3.

The Guardians are back to steal Kevin Bacon and save Christmas! A short 42 minute romp, Drax, Mantis, and the rest of the crew embark on a misguided quest to rekindle Starlord's Christmas spirit. Also, it's NOT filler.

Our favorite Wakandan heroes return in this somber sequel to mourn the loss of the Black Panther and battle an unexpected foe. But can this film overcome the T'Challa-shaped shadow hanging over it? How does it stack up against the original?  

It's episode 200 and we are celebrating by taking beloved movies, directors and actors and reevaluating their worth in the cosmic equilibrium. Perfectly balanced, as all things should be...

As this charmingly unconventional show wraps up, we take a look back at the best and the worst of this comedy/legal drama/superhero series. We also discuss how She-Hulk directly engages with the dark side of geek culture and where we might see Jen Walters next.

Michael Giacchino takes a break from being an Oscar-winning composer to direct this taut ode to Universal monster movies that is also somehow a Marvel property. We take a moment to enjoy this very Halloweeny Marvel special and explore other specials that should follow its example.

We dive into this year's Disney data dump which featured multiple new Star Wars projects, a first look at the upcoming Thunderbolts movie, Indiana Jones 5 news, and more! Also, Keanu Reeves' Constantine is back?!!!

If you're looking for a nuanced exploration of the superstar entertainer with a complicated history, you are in the wrong place. Baz Luhrmann invites you to a 3-hour assault of light and noise that is sure to either delight or repel you.

She's mean, she's green, and she's looking directly at the screen. This week we're delving into Marvel's She-Hulk: a lawyer show that's also a superhero show that's also aware it's a show that is somehow way less complicated than it sounds.

This Predator sequel sets a young Comanche hunter against a deadly alien threat. We'll explore how this movie stacks up against the other Predator films and discuss where this franchise should go next.

Nope is the latest film from horror phenom Jordan Peele. Starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Stephen Yuen, Nope follows a rural town as it contends with the arrival of a otherworldly visitor.

San Diego Comic-Con brought us a new slate of Marvel projects, the first look at Chris Pines' D&D movie, trailers for Shazam 2 and Black Adam, and a teaser for the long awaited Black Panther sequel, Wakanda Forever.

The Thor you adore returns in Thor 4, an encore, to uncover more lore and therefore explore more adventures galore!

It's Adam Sandler and basketball and less jokes than you'd expect. This week we're talking Hustle, discussing whether it's a sports movie or a sport management movie (it's a thing!) and testing the limits of our very limited basketball knowledge.

Ewan McGregor returns to this beloved role in the 6-part Disney+ series. This new story set between Episodes III and IV of the movie saga features many familiar faces and a few new ones. But is this show the chosen one or just star-studded bantha fodder?

It's got more dogfights, more oiled-up beach sports, and more Danger Zone. What else could you want? This week we're doing Top Gun: Maverick and as we try to put our finger on what makes a good sequel.

Chip 'n Dale are back and weirder than ever! Andy Samberg and John Mulaney star in this revival of a classic Disney cartoon/spiritual sequel to Who Framed Roger Rabbit. 

If you love musicals and you love movies, you probably know the two don't always mix well. This week we are dissecting Dear Evan Hansen based on the Tony Award-winning musical and, oh boy, is there a lot to unpack.