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Josh is joined by two special guests; 7Ceez & Justin, to review Transformers One, the first fully animated Transformers feature film since the 1986 classic; Transformers: The Movie.
We break down the film’s take on the rise of the Cybertron War, the voice performances, and visuals. Tune in for our thoughts on how it stacks up against previous Transformers movies and where it leaves the series moving forward.
(2:19) Super Familiar with the Wilsons podcast promo(2:46) Our history with the Transformers(11:01) Positive thoughts on the movie(16:11) Further thoughts(21:17) Justin's four-minute rant - no edits (26:36) Spoiler-filled thoughts(46:21) What do the fans want for sequels?(49:52) Praise for voicework and other things(55:35) SMAC-ratings revealed & a cute story(1:00:03) wrap upPlease remember to check out the Super Familiar with the Wilsons podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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On this episode, we discuss the 10-year anniversary of 'Edge of Tomorrow', the 2014 sci-fi classic starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. Or is it actually 'Live. Die. Repeat.'?
We dive into its innovative action sequences, time-loop concept, and how the fanbase of the film has grown over the decade. Plus, we discuss the manga that influenced the movie and the possibility of a sequel.
(1:36) Emily Blunt love and celebrities that suddenly 'pop' for you(5:05) Suger Coated Murders podcast promo(5:42) Is it 'Edge of Tomorrow' or 'Live. Die. Repeat.'?(7:19) Somehow 'Skyfall' and Adele emerge(13:46) The movies it was up against: Godzilla, X-Men: Day of Future Past, Maleficent, The Fault in our Stars(18:18) Does it need a sequel and story speculation(20:13) Tom Cruise acting against type works best(22:23) Groundhog Day differences and how to learn skills in a time loop(24:24) Josh's one issue with the movie(30:58) Powerful scenes and strong female agency(40:02) Constantine 2 is coming!?(44:53) How do 'resets' work?(47:00) The mimic design. What is it?(52:26) Could a Live.Die.Repeat aka Edge of Tomorrow video game work?Please remember to check out the Sugar Coated Murder podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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Josh & Alex say Justin's name three times so he transports from The Movie Wire to discuss Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and just a bit of Johnny Dangerously
(00:19) Welcome to the show(03:55) Josh will be on Back 2 the Balcony!(05:58) No On 15 promo(07:11) Non-spoilers, plot outline and feelings(08:15) Who is Justin Theroux?(09:54) Non-spoiler deeper impressions(32:20) SMAC-Ratings(36:12) Spoilers(37:55) Josh and Alex go off the deep end while Justin try to walk them back(47:58) In which we try to make sense of the senselessness(49:05) Mike the Headless Chicken (50:22) Josh tries to steer us back on track(51:48) Musical choices and themes or the lack thereof(1:06:13) Alex and Justin enjoyed the movie(1:15:21) Wrap-up(1:17:46) Justin tempts fatePlease remember to check out the No On 15! All-Cast podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
You can find Josh's appearance on Back 2 the Balcony
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Alex and Justin of The Movie Wire and Back to the Balcony fame discuss hope for Smile 2, Terrifier 3, Hugh Grant's Heretic, the Nosferatu remake, and aggressive kangaroo's in Rippy.
(00:14) Movies that got moved: Saw, Exorcist, Friday the 13th(00:54) Justin loved 2024 for horror(4:28) Timecut and Y2k(8:12) Smile 2 and the issue with stretching Youtube shorts into full length movies(17:12) Nosferatu vs Bram Stoker's Dracula and Shadow Of the Vampire(27:08) Terrifier 3(34:31) Heretic w/ Hugh Grant(39:44) Rippy - Evil Kanagroo!(43:51) Love of bad horror and good horrorPlease remember to check out the The Movie Wire podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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Josh & Alex go over some recently seen shows/movies with Daniel Kotnik of Pack-A-Day & Game on Wisconsin
Football talk with Dan (0:40) Bears double-doink & The Ohio State Buckeyes (6:02) I Hate It. Let's Watch It promo (8:11)Star Wars: The Acolyte breakdown (8:51)The sexiness of Manny Jacinto and other good things about The Acolyte (21:51)Twister, Twisters, Glen Powell appreciation! (Sorry, Justin) (28:17)Alex's love of bad movies: Super Icyclone, Santa Jaws, Deep Blue Sea, Sharknado (31:43)Rebel Moon: The Director's Cut (39:14)The Three Amigos: One of the greatest movies ever made (44:39)The Drew Carey Show is finally streaming (49:36)Those About to Die (Peacock exclusive; not a sponsor, but could be ;) ) (53:48)Iwan Rheon and Alan Rickman appreciation (57:35)The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (59:40)Wrap up (1:09:08)Check out Dan's work on Pack-A-Day & Game On Wisconsin
Please remember to check out the I Hate It. Let's Watch It podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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Antonio of The Cultworthy & Back to the Balcony join Josh and Alex to review Alien: Romulus and discuss the Alien Franchise. They learn so much lore from Antonio!Lastly, somehow Alex forgets to deep dive the Alien RPG which is fantastic.
Spaceballs references (0:01)Game Club Pod promo (2:18)Non-spoiler review: thoughts/impressions (3:03)Some thoughts on Prey (17:58)Box Office numbers (24:34)SMAC rating (26:35)SPOILERS from here on out (28:14)The movie's set-up (34:25)Kay's no good, terrible, very bad day (48:51)Antonio's rant! (53:16)How many endings does a movie need (1:01:15)The rant/education continues about movie countdown clocks (1:05:06)They do like the movie/wrap up (1:14:01)Find Josh's appearance on Casting Views
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Justin and Alex talk Netflix's: Hate to Love: Nickelback, Sly, and Arnold documentaries, as well as Hulu's Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons
Non-Spoiler Ratings/Thoughts (2:44)Super Familiar with the Wilson's Promo (10:04)Nickelback Spoiler review (10:48)Arnold & Sly documentaries review (21:59)Dealing with trauma (32:12)Ending with melancholy (43:23)Justin's dark secret (49:41)Wrap up (50:36)Please remember to check out the Cultworthy podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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Josh and Alex speed run the big announcements from D23 2024
Alex did the homework? (1:17)Moana 2 trailer (2:48)Monster Jam (4:24)The Mandalorian & Grogu (6:28)Skeleton Crew (8:38)Frozen on Broadway coming to Disney+ in 2025 (10:37)Hercules on Broadway (16:29)Josh rants 'The Greatest Showman' (16:55)Disney Parks expansions and additions (17:53)All the sequels (25:26)Avatar: Fire & AshToy Story 5 (29:22) Miscellaneous (31:43)Snow White trailer (36:13)Josh's live-action Cinderella rant (39:28)Goodbyes (41:31)Get in on the conversation and join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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Josh & Matt discuss all the movie news, teases, and comic announcements from this year's San Diego Comic Con
We play Pokemon Go! (0:01)Super Familiar with the Wilsons promo (2:13)Marvel announcements (2:42)Harrison Ford is having fun/Captain America: Brave New World (3:11)Fantastic Four: First Steps (12:10)Avengers: Doomsday aka Robert Downey Jr's Victor Von Doom (24:48)DC Comics: Penguin, Superman & Lois (34:40)Cliffhangers in entertainment/Star Trek talk (47:49)Anne Rice's Immortal Universe: AMC's Interview with the Vampire & Mayfair Witches (55:48)Star Trek, again (56:46)The Boys (59:54)Massive-Verse No/One (1:06:24)Announcements/News Speedrun (1:11:11)Wrap up (1:19:48)Please remember to check out the Super Familiar with the Wilsons podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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Josh and Alex give their reactions to season 2 of the Game of Thrones prequel series; House of the Dragon
If you'd like a watch-a-long podcast to listen to that focuses on House of the Dragon, check out Arya Talking to Me?
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Josh and Alex experience Deadpool & Wolverine, plus discuss cameos and future events
NSYNC love (0:01)We made friends! Remake Hot Take Podcast (4:08)Sugar Coated Murder promo (6:03)Non-spoiler thoughts (6:48)Non-spoiler Josh defines what a cameo is (18:27)Non-spoiler ratings (19:55)Spoiler review (22:32)The plot, cameos, and more (36:07)Where do they go from here and other musing (1:07:08)Wrap up (1:20:33)Please remember to check out the Sugar Coated Murder podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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Michael Hirsh is interviewed about his biography: Animation Nation: How We Built A Cartoon Empire
We experience nervousness (0:01)No on 15 promo (2:16)Meeting Michael Hirsch (3:27)The Caillou question! (5:10)Career beginnings/Star Wars Holiday Special (7:08)Creating vs acquiring a show (16:08)Care Bears love & Important of libraries (17:43)Working with George Lucas (21:06)Tales from the Crypt show, cartoon, and comic (24:31)Hand drawn vs computer animation (26:49)Making 'mature' cartoons and evolving animation (29:10)What drew Michael Hirsch to animation & comic history: comic books and Canadian superheroes: Nelvana, Captain Canuck (37:16)Personal histories (42:18)End of interview chatting (47:21)Watch Star Trek (51:05)Wrap up (52:00)Get your copy of Animation Nation: How We Built a Cartoon Empire here:
AmazonBarnes & NobleFollow Michael Hirsch:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561135115040Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michaelhirshanimation/
Please remember to check out the No On 15! All-Cast podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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Josh, Alex, and Bekkie talk life, movies, and tropes as they interview author Douglas A. Burton about his novel: The Heroine's Labyrinth: Archetypal Designs in Heroine-Led Fiction
The Movie Wire podcast promo (1:47)Introductions (2:02)Whatca doing? (2:47)Female driven story design in culture (7:55)Tamara Pierce & Royal Diaries (18:42)Villains (23:37)Our heroine personality test results (28:51)Why would a man write a woman driven story (33:11)Favorite and least favorite tropes (38:04)The Blank Slate trope (41:08)What is the biggest joy of writing (48:22)Alex tries to contribute (51:15)Super heroes as wish fulfillment & anime recommendations (59:31)Star Trek emerges (1:09:21)Inspirations as a writer (1:12:03)John Wick and the 'rules' of the world (1:14:21)Wrap up (1:17:28)You can find more about Douglas and his books on his website
Please remember to check out the The Movie Wire podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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Josh, Alex, and Justin's continued thoughts on streaming, theatrical experience and what is left of Hollywood movie stars.
Tina Turner and annoying Justin (0:40)I Hate It. Let's Watch it promo (4:11)Sequels dominate & Supersized streaming budgets (5:02)Tossing movies into the void (18:18)Mocking past movie/tv roles (26:48)The Flintstones appreciation & old school merchandise (36:13)Justin's grindhouse theater love and other theatrical memories (41:17)Take risks studios: Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, smaller budgets hit big (49:50)Creators being protective of their creation (1:11:39)Wrap up (1:24:49)Please remember to check out the I Hate It. Let's Watch It podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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Josh and Alex put on their quiet caps and review A Quiet Place: Day One.
Quinn-Quinn is the new Captain America (0:56)Why do aliens hate water? (2:08)Josh is on Between 2 Pods (2:50)Game Club Pod promo (3:35)Alex tries to get on Game Club Pod (4:08)Non-Spoiler Feelings (4:55)Non-Spoiler Ratings & A Quiet Place franchise rankings (11:24)Spoilers (18:22)Wrap up (46:48)Please remember to check out the Game Club Pod podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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The boys welcome back comic writer, and all-around good guy; Adam Rose to talk about his upcoming comic: Huge Detective.
Intro shenanigans (0:09)Promo (1:47)Adam Rose Interview (2:24)Huge Detective inspiration (4:21)Worldbuilding (8:01)Magenta artwork praise (10:28)Non-Spoilers plot teases (14:31)Variant Covers and emotion core (18:33)A doll in a giant's world (19:57)San Diego Comic Con & future stories! (24:50)Comics and manga discussion (27:00)Manga recommendations (32:00)Huge Detective touches & Aldous Huxley (36:21)Writing a noire (40:22)Columbo or Jessica Fletcher (43:45)Final question: Whatca Doing? (45:16)Wrap up and goodbyes (47:23)Please remember to check out the Fuck My Work Life podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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Josh and Alex review the latest Pixar entry: Inside Out 2.
Does it hold up as a sequel? Does it meet the Pixar standard? Is Pixar a studio doomed to be shuttered sooner than later?
House of the Dragon came out 2 years ago!? (1:16)Zachery Levi moment: Shazam 2 and Harold and the Purple Crayon (3:18)Where is our short, Pixar!? (7:31)Cultworthy Promo (10:14)Inside Out 2 non-spoiler review (10:32)Box Office weekend numbers (23:31)SMAC Rating: Must See or Pass? (29:05)Spoilers/review (30:09)Josh's Pride & continued spoilers (37:56)Wrap-up and a SMAC fan review after the credits (52:59)Please remember to check out the Cultworthy podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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Josh and Alex are joined by Justin Henson to discuss the issues plaguing Hollywood from plummeting box office returns, bloated movie budgets and the streaming bubble bursting.
Alex pitches their new format (0:36)It does not go well (1:34)Super Familiar with the Wilsons (4:34)Hollywood since 2019 (5:34)Pandemic? (9:14)Hollywood 2023 Strikes (11:41)2024 Box Office (13:23)Marketing issues? (17:02)Justin's Fall Guy take (17:57)Josh on streaming & Pixar releases (20:20)Does streaming have the same impact culturally? (24:27)The theater experience needs to change (27:04)Sharing the theater with your kids (33:17)Polite disagreements (38:15)Rotten Tomatoes (40:16)Josh was right (49:00)Doctor Who (51:29)It's about story (53:45)Making theaters relevant, movie budgets, etc (58:08)Big cast movies & animated movies (1:06:06)Do we care if theaters go away? (1:13:53)Wrap up and goodbyes (1:23:46)Please remember to check out the Super Familiar with the Wilsons podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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It's Talking SMAC for the 150th time and we're celebrating by breaking down over 30 SMACdown listener submissions!
Fightcard:
The Muppets vs Looney Tunes (2:09)The Mandalorian vs The Witcher (3:55)The Bad Batch vs The Penguins of Madagascar (6:40) Special Event: 1-On-1 Football Drill - Forrest Gump vs Bobby Boucher (12:39)4-way Super Spy Fight: James Bond vs Ethan Hunt vs Jason Bourne vs Napoleon Solo (14:45)DCU Assassin Fight: Deadshot vs Deathstroke vs Bloodsport vs Black Manta (18:01)Tyler Rake vs John Wick (21:05)4-way fight: Leon Kennedy vs Solid Snake vs Archer vs The Punisher (23:58)Wolverine vs Taz (28:28)Monsterverse Godzilla vs Mew Two (29:51)Reptar vs Trogdor the Burninator (32:54)The Shoveler vs Micraft Steve w/ a Shovel (35:24)Dance Battle: Reed Richards vs Baron Zemo vs Peter Parker vs The Joker (38:21)Colonial Marines (Aliens) vs Helldivers vs Starship Troopers (41:42)Heist-Off: Ocean's 11 vs The Toretto Crime Family vs The Italian Job (45:13)Stuart Little vs Remy (47:57) Cecil (Invincible) vs Nick Fury (Marvel) vs Amanda Waller (DC) (48:42)Batman vs Rick Sanchez (50:41)MCU Not-Captain America Battle: The Red Guardian vs US Agent (52:58)Black Krrsantan vs Jake Sulley (55:04)Friendship Battle: Keanu Reeves vs Brenden Fraser (58:51)Peter Parker vs Bruce Wayne (1:00:47)The Juggernaut vs The Blob (1:02:58)Phoenix Wright vs Dwight Schrute (1:04:16)Thanos vs Omni Man (1:07:36)Pennywise vs The Joker (1:11:02)3 on 4 Fight: 3 Vin Diesels (Riddick/Dom Toretto/XXX) vs 4 The Rocks (Rampage/Jungle Cruise/Jumanji/Journey 2 The Mysterious Island) (1:12:50)The Predator vs Ewok Village (1:14:49)The Cat in the Hat vs The Grinch (1:17:35)Deadpool vs Freakazoid (1:20:07)Ladybug & Cat Noir vs Sailor Moon & Tuxedo Mask (1:22:53)Raffle Drawing (1:27:46)Please remember to check out the Sugar Coated Murder podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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Josh is joined by Antonio from the Cultworthy Podcasting Network to review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
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