Send us a Text Message. Christian, Devin, and Mike celebrate San Diego Comic-Con 2024 by reviewing Marvel Studios' first R-rated movie featuring Deadpool & Wolverine. Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to c…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to Twisters. Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Jav…

Send us a Text Message. In this 4K Blu-ray Review Roundup, Christian evaluates the quality of the 4K Blu-ray editions for 'Twister', 'Challengers', 'Abigail', and 'Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire'. Let's dive into the details! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Challengers (01:57) Twister (06:41) 'Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their spoiler reactions to season 3 of THE BEAR. A young chef from the fine dining world comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop after a heartbreaking death in his family. A world away from what he's used to, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, hi…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to MAXXXINE. In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping …

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to Yorgos Lanthimos's Kinds of Kindness. Kinds of Kindness is a triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to A Quiet Place: Day One. A woman named Sam finds herself trapped in New York City during the early stages of an invasion by alien creatures with ultra-sensitive hearing. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) A Quiet Place: Day One Review (09:24) Final Tho…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give spoiler-free reactions to The Boys Season 4. Superheroes are often as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and sometimes even as revered as gods. But that's when they're using their powers for good. What happens when the heroes go rogue and start abusing their powers? When it's the …

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to Pixar's Inside Out 2. The little voices inside Riley's head know her inside and out--but next summer, everything changes when Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 introduces a new Emotion: Anxiety. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Inside Out 2 Reactions …

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give spoiler-free reactions to episodes 1-3 of The Boys Season 4. Superheroes are often as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and sometimes even as revered as gods. But that's when they're using their powers for good. What happens when the heroes go rogue and start abusing their powers…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to Bad Boys: Ride or Die. This Summer, the world's favorite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami's finest are now on the run. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Bad Bo…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give spoiler-free reactions to episodes 1 and 2 of Star Wars: The Acolyte. A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes but discovers the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Star Wars: Th…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'. Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel, presided over by the Immortan Joe. As the two t…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their spoiler reactions to season one of X-MEN 97. A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they're challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future. Now streaming on Dinsey Plus, TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekee…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their reactions to '"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes". Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar's reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows…

Send us a Text Message. In this 4K Blu-ray Review Roundup, Christian assesses the quality of the 4K Blu-ray editions of 'The Departed,' ' Dune: Part Two,' Doom Patrol,' and 'Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earth Part 2'. Let's delve into the details! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Doom Patrol (02:10) Crisis on Infinite Eart…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their reactions to The Fall Guy. He's a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to t…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their reactions to Challengers. From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist - West Side St…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their reactions to Fallout Season 1. Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have. Two-hundred years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin review the first two episodes of SHOGUN. Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:1…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free reactions to Abigail. After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, an…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Aamanda give their spoiler-free reactions to 'Civil War' (2024). From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Star…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free reactions to Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Dev Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a …

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free reactions to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. This latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new cinematic adventure, pitting the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidde…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free reactions to Immaculate. Sydney Sweeney (Anyone But You, Euphoria, The White Lotus) stars as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia's warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as …

Send us a Text Message. In this 4K Blu-ray Review Roundup, Christian assesses the quality of the 4K Blu-ray editions of 'Wonka,' 'Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom,' 'The Color Purple Remake,' "Wednesday Season 1, and 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.' Let's delve into the details! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) A…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free reactions of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discover…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin Review the first two episodes of X-MEN 97. A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they're challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future. Now streaming on Dinsey Plus, TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) …

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin Review "Invincible" Season 2 Part 2 (Episodes 5-8). Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, the story revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. S…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Amanda dive deep into the spoilers of DUNE: PART 2. “Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known univer…

Send us a Text Message. Christian reviews the Netflix film Damsel. A dutiful damsel agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she must rely on her wits and will to survive. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin review the first two episodes of SHOGUN. Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:1…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin review DUNE: PART 2. “Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to preve…

Send us a Text Message. Christian, Leo, and Mike give their spoiler thoughts on the live-action Netflix adaptation of Avatar The Last Airbender: Book One Water. Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them. But everything changed when the Fire Nation attack…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin review MADAME WEB. In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing's most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who develops the power to see the future... and realizes …

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin review, BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob's powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / …

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin share their most anticipated TV shows of 2024! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Honorable Mentions (06:01) Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2024 (09:54) Honorable Mentions Part 2 (27:41) Coming Up Next / Closing (31:49) Contact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on …

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin review Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 1. Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus' master bolt and stop an all-out war. After losing his mother, Percy is sheltered at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod chil…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin review ARGYLLE. Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World franchise) is Elly Conway, the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels, whose idea of bliss is a night at home with her computer and her cat, Alfie. But when the plots of Elly's fictional books--which center on secret agent Argylle …

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin share their most anticipated movies of 2024 and Christian evaluates the 4K Blu-ray disc of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 1 TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 (07:35) Coming Up Next (41:49) Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin discuss all the spoiler-filled details about Marvel Studios' 'Echo'. Maya Lopez's ruthless behavior in New York City catches up with her in her hometown; she must face her past, reconnect with her Native American roots and embrace the meaning of family and community. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housek…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin Review Mean Girls (2024). From the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist on the modern classic, MEAN GIRLS. New student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called "The Plastics," ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina Georg…

Send us a Text Message. Christian gives his spoiler-free review on Marvel Studios 'Echo'. Maya Lopez's ruthless behavior in New York City catches up with her in her hometown; she must face her past, reconnect with her Native American roots and embrace the meaning of family and community. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) About Th…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin review A24's 'The Iron Claw'. The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immo…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin kick off 2024 by reviewing season 2 of Marvel Studios 'What If...?' A Reimagining noteworthy event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and creating a multiverse of infinite possibilities. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) What If...? Season 2 Review (07:30) Final Thoughts and Ratings (30:0…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin review Poor Things. From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter's protection, Bella is eager …

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin review The Boy and the Heron. After losing his mother, Mahito moves to the country with his father and new stepmother, Natsuko, and encounters a mysterious gray heron. When Natsuko suddenly goes missing, Mahito, guided by the heron, must find her by venturing into a dream-like realm where the living and t…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin review Alexander Payne's THE HOLDOVERS. The film was an official selection of the Toronto International Film Festival and follows a curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. It stars …

Send us a Text Message. Christian reviews the 4k disc of The Color Purple (1985), An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie (Whoopi Goldberg), an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing "Mister" Albert Johnson (Danny Glove…

Send us a Text Message. Christian and Devin Review ' Godzilla Minus One'. Feeling as if he unfairly cheated death too many times, Shikishima, a surviving Kamikaze pilot is attacked on Odo Island along with many war plane engineers by a gargantuan monster. After the engineers die due to Shikishima failing to distract the monster, an overwhelming amo…