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Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.
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Scriptnotes Podcast

John August and Craig Mazin

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Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.
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The Rest Is Entertainment pulls back the curtain on television, movies, journalism and more with Richard Osman and Marina Hyde using their years of knowledge, enviable contact book and wit to bring you what’s hot, and what’s not in the world of entertainment.
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Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more, featuring a rotating cast of Ringer colleagues like Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Bill Simmons.
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Our Opinions Are Correct

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Explore the meaning of science fiction, and how it's relevant to real-life science and society. Your hosts are Annalee Newitz, a science journalist who writes science fiction, and Charlie Jane Anders, a science fiction writer who is obsessed with science. Every two weeks, we take deep dives into science fiction books, movies, television, and comics that will expand your mind -- and maybe change your life
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Founded in 2017, The Losers’ Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King’s Dominion, whether it’s the author’s oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken ...
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Do you love movies? Especially superhero movies? Then you've come to the right place! Each episode we talk about a different movie, with every other episode being a superhero movie (usually). Beware we will spoil the movie, so be sure to watch it before listening to the episode. Thanks for being here and we hope you enjoy our show! Artwork by Melissa Wolfert.
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Intentionally Blank

Brandon Sanderson & Dan Wells

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Join bestselling authors Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells as they search for the perfect podcast name and talk about the weird things they love—such as food heists, the perfect popcorn salt, and whether any art can truly be perfect. Listen for commentary on movies, TV shows, books, video games, and wherever else their conversation leads them.
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Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight. No cinematic universe is too obscure or sacred! Over 1,200 reviews at http://nowplayingpodcast.com
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Looking for a book club but don't have time to squeeze real-life meetings into your schedule? Join Book Squad Goals, a bi-weekly podcast about—you guessed it—books, plus all the garbage pop culture we consume when we’re not reading (that’s what our “othersodes” are for!). While you’re paying attention, check out our website & blog at booksquadgoals.com, where we have weekly posts about books, pop culture, and probably our pets. We love our pets.
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Welcome to The Pop Culture Cafe. Thoughts and opinions from seasoned pop culture nerds. Join me, John, Scott and Paul as we explore the world of TV, movies, comics and sometimes the social issues that drive some entertainment content.
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Two buddies try to make sense of popular books with obscure observations, jokes and their 8th grade reading abilities. Join us and read along as we have fun with our untraditional book club. --> www.BuddyBookClub.com
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SFULTRA

Sean McTiernan

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SFUltra is my attempt as a lifetime science fiction skeptic's attempt to get into the genre by reading 100 science fiction books I purchased in Wales one time. It gets published every two weeks.
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Ink to Film

Luke Elliott & James Bailey

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Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table for in-depth discussions of the adaptations of the past and present. If you love delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you.
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Rather than looking at movies in terms of "two thumbs up" or "two thumbs down" Award Winning Screenwriter Jacob Krueger discusses what you can learn from them as a screenwriter. He looks at good movies, bad movies, movies we love, and movies we hate, exploring how they were built, and how you can apply those lessons to your own writing. More information and full archives at WriteYourScreenplay.com 831588
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Strange and Beautiful Book Club

Strange and Beautiful Network

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Long time partners, Rachel and Matt, bring their unique blend of wit and weirdness to the worlds of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy. From quirky movie reviews to lively book discussions, they keep you entertained and informed with their mature humor and infectious enthusiasm. Join them as they chase their little nerd hearts through the genres they love.
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Capes & Lunatics Podcast

Capes & Lunatics Podcast

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Capes & Lunatics is the podcast about all things related to comics, including movies, television, books, comic books, video games, and more. Episode recaps, news, reviews, analysis, and predictions are all discussed on this weekly show.
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Fantasy Football fans, this is the podcast for you. Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio provide detailed fantasy football analysis combining in-depth stats and film study to help you win your league and earn bragging rights over your friends, coworkers or family. A mix of humor and pop-culture references keep the show fresh and light, & will expose you to new movies, music, books and more!
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How do the best writers get to work? In every episode, we'll chat to an author about what they do through a day. Where do they work? What time do they start? How do they plan their time and maximise their creativity, in order to plot and publish a bestseller? Some are frantic night-owls, others roll out of bed into their desks, and a few lock themselves away in the woods - but none have a regular 9 to 5, and we'll find out how they've managed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo ...
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The "NBN Book of the Day" features the most timely and interesting author interviews from the New Books Network delivered to you every weekday. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day
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Bibliowrecks is a podcast where we read the worst books the world has to offer. And, it’s pretty funny sometimes. Join Bam Bam and Bugs as they dive into a world of horrible books, short stories, and movies to give you hilarious critiques and honest opinions. Why read garbage, when you can get the synopsis here?
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Welcome to entertainment beyond where I jenson. joined as always by Alan will give our insight and opinions on movies television comic books books and the things that lead to good movies and television. We are new to podcasting so bear with us as We Stumble through this new venture 🤓
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Two brothers, usually joined by a special guest, discuss geeky movies (comic book, sci fi, horror, etc.). If you're looking for thoughtful and incisive discussions of your favorite movies...you're probably in the wrong place.
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Every week 4 best friends Greg “GameOverGreggy” Miller, Tim Gettys, Nick Scarpino, and Andy Cortez hang out to discuss popular culture, the internet, social issues, movies, comic books, video games, and their lives with you and our super cool guests.
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Get obsessed with us. Five days a week, Pop Culture Happy Hour serves you recommendations and commentary on the buzziest movies, TV, music, books, videogames and more. Join arts journalists Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Aisha Harris - plus a rotating cast of guest pop culture aficionados. The Happy Hour team leaves room at the table for exploring a range of reactions and opinions on every bit of the pop universe. From lowbrow to highbrow to the stuff in between, they take ...
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Rotten Mango

Stephanie Soo & Ramble

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Rotten but still a little sweet! Rotten Mango is a true crime + all things spooky podcast. We love doing deep dives into the darkest crimes and we tend to not leave out any details - which can get a little rotten at times. If you want deep dives in the psychology of killers, no holding back storytelling of crimes, and stories of lesser known criminals from around the world this is the place for you. Welcome to Rotten Mango but don’t worry it all comes with a seasoning of comedy/sweetness.
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Bridgeburners Book Club

Ben Thede, Tyler Blackwell, Sean Pass

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The Bridgeburners Book Club is a weekly read-along series for fans of fantasy fiction. We discuss novels a few chapters at a time in each episode in addition to discussing everything happening in the wide world of fantasy whether it is TV, movies, or games! Come along for a listener centered journey we all take together!
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Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that ponders the question: "Which was better...the book or the movie?" We spoil away the details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise (or pummel with snark) as we see fit. Hosts are Margo P. (She's Nacho Mama's Blog) and Margo D. (Creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) and we are not afraid to tell it like it is!
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Most things you 'know' about science and religion are myths or half-truths that grew up in the last years of the nineteenth century and remain widespread today. The true history of science and religion is a human one. It's about the role of religion in inspiring, and strangling, science before the scientific revolution. It's about the sincere but e…
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Sarah Easter Collins is an all-round creative. Alongside being a painter, she's just published her debut, 'Things Don't Break on their Own'. It tells the story of Willa, whose life shattered into tiny pieces when her sister disappeared on the way to school, and she has never been able to put them back together again. Willa sees Laika everywhere: on…
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What if you spent eternity in one living room? That's the premise of Here, a new drama starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright as a married couple whose lives unfold in that living room over the course of many decades. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film also shows vignettes of other people who lived in the house, and moments throughout history. Foll…
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Find more about The Old Switcheroo here: https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com/ The Drawing of the Three is a dark fantasy novel by American writer Stephen King. It is the second book in the Dark Tower series, published by Grant in 1987.[1] The series was inspired by Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came by Robert Browning. The story is a continuation of…
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Bonus episode! The great Dee Wallace joins the Losers for a discussion on the making of Cujo. Note: This was recorded live at this past September's Creep I.E. Con and part of the beginning has been lost to the ether. Still, the majority of it remains intact! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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Today is All Saint's Day, so we thought: Why not celebrate the greatest saint of all? The St. Bernard! So, join the Losers as they remain in Castle Rock to discuss Lewis Teague's 1983 Stephen King adaptation, Cujo. Starring Dee Wallace, the film is world renown for being the de facto killer dog movie. But, it's much more than that as the Losers arg…
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Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the latest rumors about Christopher Nolan’s next film (1:00) and wishcast some lost IP remakes for current hot directors (7:00). Then, they discuss one of the most exciting movies at the box office right now, Edward Berger’s ‘Conclave,’ the papal conclave thriller starring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci (32:…
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Acomi and Turk182 debate over how honest they would be with their children because of singer Janice Ian and Doris Day. After Turk takes jabs at the naïveté of the young lady in Ian's song At Seventeen, he turns to Day's Que Sera, Sera. There, they diverge on coddling versus brutal honesty. Your classic psychological "hard mother", "soft mother" the…
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Was this adaptation of Junji Ito’s masterpiece cursed by the spiral? In episode 326, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they try to make sense of what happened, heap praise on a promising first episode, commiserate over a steep decline in quality, and try to put the whole thing into context in an industry where animators are overworked and underpa…
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Would you dream of reading 300 pages about the actor who played Freddy? This year the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise turns 40 years old, and Now Playing host Arnie has been celebrating all month by revisiting the classic slasher series. As part of that personal retrospective he has read and reviewed Freddy Krueger star Robert Englund's 2009 auto…
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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones return to share their big predictions for week nine and the players who they believe will be the week’s top scorers (1:30), their red flag players (6:22), and their favorite sleepers (11:22). The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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From the emergence of money in the ancient world to today’s interconnected landscape of high-frequency trading and cryptocurrency, the story of finance has always taken place on an international stage. Finance is one of the most globalized and networked of human activities, and one of the most important social technologies ever invented. Atlas of F…
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In the Netflix drama The Diplomat, Keri Russell plays an ambassador who's thrust into an international incident with massive stakes. She's also sorting through a tumultuous marriage with her husband, a hotshot veteran diplomat (Rufus Sewell). The series combines the tension of Homeland with the administrative drama of The West Wing. The Diplomat ju…
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We're taking a cozy, autumnal trip back in time to "peak television," when animation was truly feral and we had shows like "Over the Garden Wall." We'll talk about this otherworldly tale of singing frogs, sibling rivalry, and nice witches, as well as the ways that animation has changed since the mid-teens. Plus we talk to Michele Tracy Berger, auth…
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Marvel Tales Ep #96: Rise of the Midnight Sons Welcome back to Marvel Tales! This time, Phil and Justin review “Rise of the Midnight Sons from Ghost Rider #28, Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance #1, Morbius The Living Vampire #1, Darkhold: Page From The Book of Sin #1, Nightstalkers #1, and Ghost Rider #31 as the newly formed supernatural team…
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Send us a text Can a story about abuse be labeled a romance? Join me, Lluvia, as I traverse the controversial terrain of Colleen Hoover's novel "It Ends With Us" and its 2024 film adaptation featuring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. My initial hesitation to engage with this narrative transforms into a curiosity-driven exploration of its complex th…
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Rachel and Matt chat with Dan and Mark of Clockout Films (Find them on instagram here: @clockoutfilms) We discuss their latest feature, "Slaughter Beach" which is available now on Tubi and dive a little into their newest project "First State of Fear" which is an anthology horror film celebrating all things Delaware and Horror! (Puckwugies anyone?).…
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How do you go about getting permission to film in grave yards? Are we seeing less sex on TV? Why don't people say "goodbye" when ending on-screen phone calls? Marina and Richard answer your questions on the Q&A edition of The Rest Is Entertainment. *** The Rest Is Entertainment Live debuts at The Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 4th December! Get you…
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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones react to the latest NFL headlines, including Diontae Johnson being traded to the Ravens, Anthony Richardson getting benched in favor of Joe Flacco, and Stefon Diggs out for the season with a torn ACL. Then they preview the week nine games, starting with Thursday night’s Texans at Jets (6:28). Next, …
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Brandon Sanderson and special guest Brian McClellan talk all things Halloween, from childhood stories, to favorite candy they get when they are celebrating the holiday! Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10…
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The new movie Conclave is a fun and twisty political thriller. Ralph Fiennes plays a cardinal tasked to managing the secretive process in which the pope is replaced. The film offers plenty of scandals, surprises, and dark horses, along with some strong commentary on the state of the Catholic church. Directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Weste…
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Did you ever think you were a little different than everybody else in school? Suppose you found out there’s a reason for that and that reason is that you’re actually a witch. That's the story of "The Okay Witch," by Emma Steinkellner. Students from Virginia Road Elementary School in Los Angeles discuss the graphic novel and interview Emma. Actress …
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For generations most of the canonical works that detail the lives of poor people have been created by rich or middle-class writers like Charles Dickens, John Steinbeck, or James Agee. This has resulted in overwhelming depictions of poor people as living abject, violent lives in filthy and degrading conditions. In Poor Things: How Those with Money D…
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Chichester Chats Ep #37: Clive Barker’s Hellraiser #13 Welcome back to the Chichester Chats! In each episode Phil and Lilith chat with writer D.G. Chichester about one of his comic book creations. This time the group discusses Clive Barker’s Hellraiser #13 (June 1992) featuring a story by D.G. Chichester and Mike Mignola. PLUS: discussion on horror…
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Send us a text Last year, we did an episode on some bands we love and don't get enough attention. We had so much fun, we did a sequel. Tim, Eric Brock, and John each picked a band for our test subjects, Disney John and Liam, to listen to and give their thoughts. Dayton was absent from this episode, but encourages our listeners to check out the band…
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Knull in Void Tom Hardy has a Last Dance with his shadow self Venom as the symbiotic pair hot step across the country evading Chewitel Ejiofer (Serenity) and alien enthusiast Juno Temple (Ted Lasso) in the trilogy’s 2024 conclusion. Is there something extra about the black ooze E.T. that makes him a target for both the US military and imprisoned sp…
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If you start with the basic knowledge that Spanish Inquisition = Bad, you’ll be just fine. This week the Book Squad discusses Leigh Bardugo’s The Familiar. We talk about the historical piece of this historical fantasy, question where the vampires are, play “hot or not,” and dig into the romance. Then we read some great listener feedback (Alex’s Ver…
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John and Craig make their triumphant return to the Austin Film Festival for a wild night full of Emmy winning writers. They welcome Shōgun co-creators Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks to look at their process for structuring a series-long adaptation, keeping translations eloquent and accurate, and writing together as a married couple. We then welcome Su…
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NFL fantasy experts Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones deliver a jam-packed fantasy football preview ahead of week nine. After answering the biggest fantasy questions of the week, the trio plays "Hype Train or Smoke Screen" with potential breakout stars from around the league in week eight. Afterword, the experts debate the rosterabil…
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Sean is joined by Ringer-Verse pals Mallory Rubin and Charles Holmes to discuss a pair of films that have polar opposite energy. They start by assessing the quality of the third entry in the Tom Hardy Venom trilogy, ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ (1:00), before digging into one of the most heartwarming and visually astonishing movies of the year, ‘The Wil…
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In his famous argument against miracles, David Hume gets to the heart of the modern problem of supernatural belief. 'We are apt', says Hume, 'to imagine ourselves transported into some new world; where the whole form of nature is disjointed, and every element performs its operation in a different manner, from what it does at present.' This encapsul…
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Agatha All Along is a darkly funny new Marvel show on Disney Plus. It stars the selfish, sardonic and hilariously petty witch Agatha Harkness, played by the great and good Kathryn Hahn. When a mysterious goth teen saves her from a spell she's been trapped in, she assembles a coven of witches so they can together undergo a series of trials that will…
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Capes & Lunatics International Ep #4: Incredible Hulk #360 & #362 Welcome back to Capes & Lunatics International! This time Phil, Rey and Dave discuss classics Spider-Man and Deadpool runs, review Incredible Hulk #360 & #362 (October & November 1989), and Dave’s spoiler-free review of Venom: The Last Dance! Tune in today and don’t forget to review …
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It's Halloween so Richard and Marina explore horror and why it is the most bankable genre at the box office and is continuing to thrive. Reach is a huge media company you might not be familiar with, but you will see their content as they own over 240 local media titles. With that comes the need for a lot of content. Does their reach mean even worse…
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Part 2 Acomi and Turk182 go through a Rolling Stones article reviewing 50 Best Songs By Made Up Musicians. These are original songs in movies that were performed by fake bands in said movies. Acomi and Turk read through the list to see how many of these fake songs and bands they know, and how many of them they think deserved to make the top 50 cut.…
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Part 1 Acomi and Turk182 go through a Rolling Stones article reviewing 50 Best Songs By Made Up Musicians. These are original songs in movies that were performed by fake bands in said movies. Acomi and Turk read through the list to see how many of these fake songs and bands they know, and how many of them they think deserved to make the top 50 cut.…
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Acomi and Turk182 brace themselves for a post apocalyptic future where "contaminated" citizens are cast into the wasteland and hunted for sport. A future where amusement comes from being The Final Executioner (1984). Not to be confused with The Bronx Executioner (1989) which used footage from The Final Executioner to make a very similar, while conf…
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The Buddies weren’t too happy about the 5th Harry Potter movie, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", where apparently the longest book in the series got hit with a shrinking charm. The Buddies discussed many important topics including: Death Eaters' and the Lost tv show crossover, Filch's unexpected workout routine, and whether the movie's …
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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones recap the week eight games. They start the show with the latest news, including injuries to Stefon Diggs, Jordan Love, and the Jaguars wide receivers. Then they discuss the week’s top scorers and biggest takeaways, such as Anthony Richardson’s struggles, the resurgent Rams' offense, and Bo Nix’s big…
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