Have you ever watched a movie you were excited for but felt disappointed in some way? Were you left wondering why it wasn't better? This is the podcast that has...
They say the sea is cold but the sea contains the hottest blood of all. Let's go back in time to get some whales to save the future. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is the final part of the unofficial Genesis Trilogy, and proved to be a fan favorite. Yet some deride it for its light, campy tone. Producer Eric Taylor joins to tell us what he thinks.
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Dragonball: Evolution
Dragon Ball is the most famous anime of all time. This 2009 live action adaptation couldn't even spell it right. That alone should have been a red flag. Dragonball: Evolution is objectively the worst film we've ever reviewed. Guest Garret Ohringer returns to discuss this dumpster fire.
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The Da Vinci Code
Considered a joke these days, it's easy to forget just how much of a phenomenon The Da Vinci Code was. The hype for this was massive. Starring Tom Hanks and directed by Ron Howard, the movie made three quarters of a billion dollars, and yet nobody loves it. Guest Ben Hill joins the podcast to seek the truth.
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Octopussy
Infamous title aside, Octopussy was the first of two Bond movies released in 1983; the other being the unofficial Never Say Never Again. Roger Moore was aging but still proved to be popular with audiences. Is it his all time high? Or did he stick around too long? Guest Peter Baldeo returns to discuss.
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Pokémon: The First Movie
Pokémon quickly became a global phenomenon when it hit international markets in 1998. Games, trading cards, an anime. Pokémon: The First Movie was the obvious next step. Every fan went to see it, but does anyone truly love it? Guests Eric Taylor and Kai Wang are here to discuss.
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Have you ever watched a movie you were excited for but felt disappointed in some way? Were you left wondering why it wasn't better? This is the podcast that has the answers! We review films that were highly anticipated, but were for a variety of reasons either disappointing, underachieving, or misunderstood, and ramble about why they weren't better. This is a podcast for film nerds and for anyone who enjoys some lighthearted, semi-serious, in-depth discussion.
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