We review pop culture, including TV, movies, books & music, until we can't stand it anymore...and we nix it.
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The Fall of the House of Usher & Talk to Me
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Discussed this week: Talk to Me (VOD), Willi Carlisle, Fall of the House of Usher (Netlflix), Shining Vale (Starz), Scavengers Reign (Max), Fionna & Cake (Max), Dicks the Musical (theaters)
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Discussed this episode: Bottoms, Theater Camp, Minx, Barbie, Billions, Righteous Gemstones, Oldboy, After that Night, Girls 5Eva, Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi, The Big Nailed it Baking Challenge, Us Against the World (Jungle)
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Discussed this episode: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Asteroid City, Elemental, The Bear, I’m a Virgo, Nimona, Wham!, From, Project Greenlight, Claim to Fam, The Stroll, Dead and Comany, 65
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Discussed this episode: Across the Spider-Verse, Are You There God It’s Me Margaret, The Lake House, Suzume, You Hurt My Feelings, The Boogeyman, Couples Therapy, The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, Primo The Women of JonestownBy Fanny Darling & Justin Hartung
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Discussed this episode: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, They Might Be Giants, Beef (Netflix), Polite Society (theaters), Somebody, Somewhere (HBO), Wellmania (Netflix), Shrinking (Apple), Ted Lasso (Apple), Big Door Prize (Apple), Picard (Paramount), Unicorn: Warriors Eternal (HBO), The Ghost Eaters (Clay McLeod Chapman), The National - New Order T…
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Discussed this episode: Dungeons & Dragons, Party Down, Big Door Prize, John Wick 4, The Night Agent, The Power, Carpool Karaoke, Rabbit Hole, Love Is Blind, Secrets of the Playboy Mansion, Yellowjackets, Succession, Saint Omer, Missing, Vesper, All the Beauty & Bloodshed, Caveat, The Harbinger, The Mandolorian, The Number Ones, De La Soul…
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Discussed ths episode: The Quiet Girl, Party Down, Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania, Cunk on Earth, Poker Face, The Mandalorian S3, Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts (“Ice Merchants”), Don’t Make Me Over, How to Sell a Haunted House, Hell Bent, I Have some questions for you, Creed III, Stolen youth, School spirits, M3GAN The company you keep, Hello to…
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Discussed this epsiode: Knock at the Cabin, Women Talking, Last of Us, Call Me Miss Cleo, Extraordinary, Tar, Reservation Dogs, M3gan, Causeway, Till, Compartment No 6, Eternal Daughter, The People We Hate at the Wedding, Lockwood and Co. The Menu, White Lotus, Avatar, Reboot, Traitors, Violent Night, This is Going to Hurt, Orphan: First Kill, Mayf…
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We countdown our favorite movies, TV, music and books of 2022.
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Glass Onion & Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
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Discussed this episode: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Dead to Me S3 (Netflix), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Fabelmans, Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (Disney+), Catastrophe (Amazon), Meet Me in the Bathroom (Showtime), Dangerous Liaisons (Starz), Emily The Criminal (VOD), The Menu, Hey Pepsi, Where’s My Jet? (Netflix), Echo 3 (…
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Discussed this episode: The Banshees of Inisherin, Cabinet of Curiosities, The White Lotus, The Vow, Reboot, Mighty Ducks, The Extinct, Ice Age: Collision Course, Love is Blind, Triangle of Sadness, Just Like Home Sarah Gailey), Dead Silence (SA Barnes), Big Mouth
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Discussed this epsidoe: Bad Sisters, Midnight Club, Werewolf by Night, Bros, American Gigolo, Monarch, Vampire Academy, For All Mankind, Let the Right One In, The Vow, The Lincoln Project, Rosaline, I Love You, You Hate Me. Little Demon, House of the Dragon, Handmaid’s Tale, The Patient, Fairy Tale (Stephen King), Dahmer, Reasonable Doubt., Rings o…
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Discussed this episode: Bad Sisters (Apple), Reboot (Hulu), Andor (Disney),The Patient (Hulu), The Woman King (theaters), Moonage Daydream (theaters), Ring Shout (book), Outlaws (Amazon), Little demon (Hulu), Central Park (apple tv+), The good fight (paramount +), Cobra Kai (Netflix), The Invitation (theaters), Breaking (theaters), Barbarian (theat…
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House of the Dragon & Rings of Power
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We're back with reviews of House of the Dragon and 3,000 Years of Longing Also discussed: Rings of Power, Sandman, She Hulk, Drag Becomes Her, The Rehearsal, Inu Oh, C’mon C’mon, Only Murders in he Building, Mythic Quest, Warhol Diaries, When Women Were Dragons, The Darkness Outside Us, Howl’s Moving Castle, The Resort, Evil, P Valley, The Chi, Bad…
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Nope & Marcel the Shell With Shoes On
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It's been a minute - we play catch up with reviews of Jordan Peele's Nope, Marcel the Shell With Shoes On and more. Also discussed: The Bear, Ms. Marvel, Stranger Things, The Bob's Burgers Movie, Lightyear, Thor: Love and Thunder, The Black Phone, Mrs. Snake Charmer, The Violence, Just Like Mother, The Pallbearer's Club, The Old Man, P Valley, The …
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
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Benedict Cumberbatch is back in this Marvel sequel, with the same patchy American accent and a new soul patch. Also discussed: Moon Knight finale (Disney+), Girls5Eva (Peacock), Heartstopper (Netflix), Grace and Frankie (Netflix), Drag Race Espana (World of Wonder), The House Next Door (Anne Rivers Siddons), The Broken Girls (Simone St. James), Big…
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We review the new Bullock/Tatum flick, Lost City. Also discussed: Severance finale (Apple), The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (theaters), Moon Knight (Disney), The Baby (HBO) Romancing the Stone (HBO), Frayed (HBO), The Batman (HBO), Great Pottery Throwdown S5 (HBO), Grown-Up (Gillian Flynn), The Woman in Black (Susan Hill), Song: Sprints (Ho…
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Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
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We review the bananapants Everything, Everywhere All at Once. Also discussed: Starstruck (HBO), Severance (Apple), Central Park (Apple), Major Labels (Kelefa Sanneh), The Master (Amazon), After Yang (Hulu), The Dropout (Hulu), Big Grrrls (HBO), Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (HBO), Fresh (Hulu), As We See It (Amazon)…
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Discussed: Moon Knight (Disney), The Academy Awards (ABC), The Adam Project (Netflix), We Need to Talk About Cosby (Showtime), House of Gucci (VOD), Central Park (AppleTV+), Bad Vegan (Netflix), The Minx (HBO), Pam & Tommy (Hulu), Afterparty (Appletv+), Reacher (Amazon Prime), Upload (Amazon Prime), As We See It (Amazon Prime), Peacemaker (HBO Max)…
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We run down some of our most anticipated movies, TV, books and music of the year ahead. Also discussed: F: Twenty something Austin Cobra Kai (Netflix), Heels (Starz), Peacemaker (HBO), Togetherness (HBO), Billions (Showtime), Encanto (Disney), Archive 81 (Netflix), Don’t Look Up (Netflix), Licorice Pizza (Theaters), The Medium (Shudder), The Puppet…
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2021's Best Pop Culture: Movies, TV, and More
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We run down our favorite pop culture of 2022. Fanny: The French Dispatch (VOD) The Great (Hulu) Station 11 (HBO) Luca (Disney) Minari/The Humans (Hulu) Blindspotting (Starz) White Lotus (HBO) Pig (Hulu) Wandavision (Disney) Midnight Mass (Netflix) Honorable Mentions: Succession (HBO), Central Park (Apple), Work in Progress (Showtime), In Treatment …
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Spider-Man: Far From Home & Ghostbusters: Afterlife
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Also discussed: Matrix Resurrections (HBO), Being the Ricardos (Amazon), Remain in Love (Chris Frantz' Talking Heads memoir), West Side Story (Theaters), The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (NK Jemisin), Hawkeye (Disney), Shiva Baby (HBO), Succession (HBO), Claws (TNT), And Just Like That (HBO)
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Discussed this episode: Hawkeye (Disney), Tick Tick Boom (Netflix), The Deep House (VOD/Epix), Kim’s Convenience (Netflix), Found (Netflix), We’re Here (HBO), Ghostbusters (VOD), Shrink Next Door, (Apple), Yellowjackets (Showtime), Again (Showtime), The Great (Hulu), Succession (HBO), Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount), Salt Lake City Arrest (Bravo), L…
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We both saw Wes Anderson's latest, The French Dispatch, and have thoughts, while Justin clocked many many hours at the theater for Dune and the Eternals. Also discussed: Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin (Paramount+), Big Mouth S5 (Netflix, Kin (AMC+), The Good Fight (Paramount+), We're Here (HBO), Just Beyond (Disney+), A Dark Song, The other Lamb,…
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Justin's husband, Bondologist Dave Beeman, makes his Nix debut to talk No Time to Die. Also discussed: Succession (HBO), Henning Mankell’s Wallander series, Classic Reel, "What We do in the Shadows" (FX), You (Netlix), La Brea (NBC), Dopesick (Hulu), The Stand (Amazon), The Last House on Needless Street (Catriona Ward), The Velvet Underground (Appl…
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Eyes of Tammy Faye & Many Saints of Newark
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We've got reviews of The Eyes of Tammy Faye (theaters), Sopranos' prequel The Many Saints of Newark (HBO), and Star Wars Visions (Disney). Also discussed: 911 (Fox), The Way Down (HBO), The Guilty (Netflix), Survivor (CBS), The Big Leap (Fox), Animal Kingdom (TNT), American Horror Story (FX), Hawkeye (trailer), House of the Dragon (trailer), Nuclea…
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The FX adaptation of the beloved comic Y the Last Man is finally here and we've got a review of the first batch of episodes. Also discussed: Midnight Mass (Netflix), Untold: Crimes and Penalties (Netflix), American Horror Story (FX), Real Housewives (Bravo), Billions (Showtime), Come From Away (Apple), Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Amazon), Nail…
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We've got a review of the surprisingly sweet Ryan Reynolds comedy Free Guy. Also discussed: Work in Progress (Showtime), The Chair (Netflix), Clickbait (Netflix), Vivo (Netflix), Raya (Disney), Lula Rich (Amazon Prim), American Horror Story (FX), The Card Counter (theatera), The Girl From Rawblood by Catriona Ward, Strawberry Spring podcast, Animal…
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We review the new ghost flick The Night House and Hulu's buzzy new show, 9 Perfect Strangers Also discussed: White Lotus finale, Reservation Dogs, Suicide Squad, Zola, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, Doctor Death, Leverage: Redemption, Woodstock 99, Pig, American Horror Stories, Death of a Starlet, The Devil’s Candy, Marvel's What If, Pray Away, Cen…
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Discussed this episode: Loki, F9, Black Widow, White Lotus, Starstruck, We Are Lady Parts, Summer of Soul, Mary J Blige’s My Life, Rick & Morty, Strange Academy, No Sudden Moves, In Treatment, Death & The Nightingales, Animal Kingdom, Too Hot to To Handle, You Love Me, Nightmare Scenario, Disloyal, Frankly, We Did Win This Election…
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Discussed this episode: Luca (Disney+), In the Heights (HBO), Central Park Season 2 (Apple), Loki (Disney), Handmaids Tale (Hulu), Warrior (HBO), Blindspotting (Starz), Physical (Apple), Kid Detective (Amazon Prime), Starstruck (HBO), Cruel Summer (Hulu), Panic (Amazon Prime)
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We're back after a break, talking about Loki (Disney) and a Quiet Place 2 (Movies) Also discussed: Mare of Easttown (HBO), Shadow & Bone (Netflix), Mighty Ducks Game Changer (Disney), The Chi (Showtime), Drag Kids (Hulu), Owl House (Disney), Kajillionaire (HBO), The Housewife and the Hustler (Hulu), Panic (Amazon), Couples Therapy (Showtime), Hacks…
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We watched the fun musical comedy series Girls5Eva (Peacock) and have a full-season review. Also discussed: Premiere dates for Blindspotting, Animal Kingdom, Claws, Central Park, Betty, Feel Good Mare of Easttown (HBO Max), Shadow and Bone (Netflix), Mosquito Coast (Apple TV+), The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu), Real Housewives (Bravo), Zero Fail, Kiss of…
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We catch up on new TV episodes of Mare of Easttown (HBO Max), Handmaid's Tale (Hulu), Pose (FX), and Shadow & Bone (Netflix). Also discussed: Mitchells vs the Machines (Netflix), Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar (VOD), Sweet Tooth (Comic), Drag Race Down Under (World of Wonder app), Invincible (Amazon Prime)…
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The Oscars happened, and they were really weird. Also discussed: Shadow & Bone, Falcon & Winter Soldier finale, Sound of Metal, Infinity Train S4, Drag Race, Songbird, Mare of Easttown, Sasquatch
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We went to another movie screening! And hooboy, do we have thoughts on the Sam Raimi-produced horror flick The Unholy. Also discussed: Godzilla vs. Kong (HBO Max), The Nevers (HBO Max), Falcon & Winter Soldier (Disney), Nailed It (Netlix), Made for Love (HBO Max), Wework (Hulu), Law & Order: Organized Crime (NBC, Hulu), Mighty Ducks: Game Changers …
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We're back in person! And we actually went to a movie theater to see the amazing film Minari. Plus, we have thoughts on the first 2 episodes of Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Also discussed: P-Valley (Starz), I Care A Lot (Netflix), Genera+ion (HBO), Kid 90 (Hulu), Q: Into the Storm (HBO), Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests (HBO), The…
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Emergency episode! WandaVision has been an unexpected keeper of a show. We dive into the finale, spoilers and all.
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We review another award-buzz film, Chloe Zhao's Nomadland (Hulu), starring Frances McDormand. Also discussed: Mom (CBS), The Devil's Partner (Amazon Prime), Drag Race (VH1), Cassandra Jenkins ("Crosshairs"), WandaVision (Disney+), House of M (MarvelUnlimited), Grownish (ABC), Hench, Willy's Wonderland (VOD)…
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One Night in Miami + Judas & the Black Messiah
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We review 2 buzzy award films about important moments in black history. Discussed: Judas & the Black Messiah (HBO), One Night in Miami (Amazon Prime), Barry (HBO) Only Fans: Selling Sexy, Behind Her Eyes, Sinner (season 3), Allen v Farrow (HBO), Clarice (CBS), WandaVision (Disney+), The Muppet Show (Disney+), It's a Sin (HBO), I Care a Lot (Netflix…
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We checked out SyFy's new show Resident Alien, about the always charming Alan Tudyk as a possibly genocidal but still kind of sweet alien lost on earth. Also discussed: Real Housewives, Seduced NIXVM, Riverdale, Name That Tune, Lupin, Come Play, Framing Britney Spears, Night of the Hunter, Hench, Vanished Birds, Saturday Night Live…
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We review Marvel's new show and a much-hyped new movie. Also discussed: Muppets, Caroline Kepnes, Concrete Rose (Angie Thomas), Morganville Vampires (Rachel Cain), Doctor Who, Dogma, Servant, Search Party, We Ride Upon Sticks (Quan Barry), Home Before Dark (Riley Sager)
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We review The Dissident, a new documentary about the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Plus, Justin tries to sort through his feelings on (understanding of?) Tenet. Also discussed: Cobra Kai S3 (Netflix), Discovery of Witches S2 (AMC), Detective Pikachu (HB0), Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Netflix), First Cow (Showtime), Pretend It’s a City (Netfli…
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We review the 2 biggest releases of this holiday season. Also discussed: Queen & Slim (HBO), Wolfwalkers (Apple TV), Midnight Sky (Netflix), Kingmaker (Amazon Prime), The Fabulous Alan Carr (Amazon Prime)
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The year wasn't all bad! We each run down our top 10 favorite movies, tv, and music of 2020. Also discussed: J: Mandalorian finale (Disney), Lover’s Rock (Small Axe - Amazon), How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (HBO), The Rider (VOD), Happy Happy Joy Joy (VOD), Uncle Frank (Amazon Prime), Flight Attendant (HBO), Your Honor (Showtime), The Wilds (Amazo…
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Happiest Season and Queer Romantic Fiction
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We're joined by a special guest, queer romance author Philip William Stover. to discuss his Seasons of New Hope series, the new Hulu movie, Happiest Season, and queer romantic fiction. Also discussed: Flight Attendant, My Sweet Audrina, Big Mouth, Beforeigners, Blinkist, Mank, Love and Monsters, Search Party, Taylor Swift's Evermore.…
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The latest buzzy movie to go straight to streaming is Run, a thriller about Sarah Paulson and her wheelchair-using daughter. We caught it on Hulu and have a review. Also discussed: Hillbilly Elegy (Netflix), His House (Netflix, Remi Weeks, Sudan), New Mutants (VOD), Adventure Time: Distant Lands (HBO Max), The Mandalorian (Disney+), 616 (Disney+), …
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It's a bit of a grab bag this week as we catch up on pop culture odds and ends, including the Queen's Gambit (Netflix) and second season of The Mandalorian (Disney+) Also Discussed: We Are Who We Are (HBO), The Vow (HBO), Rachel Gets Strange (Amazon Prime), Both Fright Nights (Amazon & Showtime respectively), Evil Eye (Amazon Prime), Two Weeks to L…
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Roald Dahl's book The Witches has been remade into a new movie - how does it compare to the original? We also debut our new segment, Who Dat?, where we do a deep dive on one of our favorite actors/directors/musicians/etc. This week Fanny tackles John Cusack. Also discussed: Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (Amazon Prime), Over the Moon (Netflix), The Con…
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Spooky stuff for you this episode - we review the Netflix series The Haunting of Bly Manor, and give final thoughts on Lovecraft Country. Also discussed: 40 Year Old Version (Netflix), My Octopus Friend (Netflix), You Should Have Left (VOD), Daytrippers (HBO), Over the Garden Wall (HBO Max), Soulmates (AMC), Tiny World (Apple TV), Swamp Thing: Twin…
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