Episodes
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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
It has been over twenty-three years since the release of Peter Jackson’s first entry in the Lord of the Rings series, The Fellowship of the Ring and his production company is finding new ways to bring stories to life from Tolkien’s works.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. We discuss recent Rings, coming into this movie, favorite Middle Earth groups, an animated movie, a familiar voice, an unnamed daughter, the voice cast, themes, the connections, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
Recent Rings (00:02:34)
Coming Into the Movie (00:06:08)
Favorite Middle Earth Groups (00:10:38)
An Animated Movie (00:12:58)
An Unnamed Daughter (00:23:05)
The Voice Cast (00:32:24)
Revenge, Power and Pride (00:36:42)
The Connections (00:43:14)
The Music (00:44:34)
Ratings (00:47:28)Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
Christy MorrisProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
The Penguin.
When Matt Reeves brought his interpretation of Batman to the screen in 2022 one of the things that had people talking after they saw it was the performance by Colin Farrell as Penguin.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills to talk about the HBO show, The Penguin. We discuss coming into the show, the title character, a universe of one’s own making, creating a franchise property, no Batman, Victor, Sophia, Maroni, adding to a franchise and our ratings.
Chapters
Coming Into the Show (00:02:38)
The Title Character (00:07:20)
A Universe of One’s Own Making (00:13:39)
Creating a Franchise Property (00:17:00)
No Batman (00:23:43)
Victor (00:30:14)
Sophia (00:39:22)
The Maroni Family (00:49:08)
Adding to a Franchise (00:54:26)
Ratings (00:57:15)Host
Matthew RushingGuest
John MillsProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
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Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
There are a lot of things that have to come together to make a movie work and it is not always all the same ingredients, but you can bet that if you have the right director, script and cast, the likely-hood that the movie is going to work is pretty significant.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Mr. & Mrs. Smith. We discuss finding the movie, casting questions, why they work, a marriage story, therapy, the action, the tone and our ratings.
Chapters
Finding This Movie (00:02:49)
Casting Question (00:04:21)
A Marriage Story (00:17:14)
Therapy (00:23:29)
The Action (00:29:59)
The Tone (00:34:30)
Ratings (00:38:52)Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
Christy MorrisProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
Twister.
The middle to late 90s saw a dramatic change in visual effects technology for movies allowing studios to create films that they would never have tried to do before.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Twister. We discuss a cult classic, motivations, Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, a love triangle, the motley crew, the villains, filming locations, VFXs and sound design, the soundtrack and our ratings.
Chapters
A Cult Classic (00:02:50)
Motivations (00:07:37)
Helen Hunt (00:14:43)
Bill Paxton (00:18:44)
A Love Triangle (00:21:39)
The Motley Crew (00:27:35)
The Villains (00:30:58)
Filming Locations (00:36:55)
VFXs and Sound Design (00:40:29)
The Soundtrack (00:44:50)
Ratings (00:48:07)Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
Christy MorrisProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
Star Wars: The Acolyte.
Ever since Disney bought Lucasfilm, one of its main focuses has been on mining the Star Wars franchise for all it is worth and in that process the fan reaction to each new entry has been incredibly interesting to track.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills in a crossover with Aggressive Negotiations from The Nerd Party Network to talk about the lasts Star Wars series streaming on Disney Plus, The Acolyte.
Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
John MillsProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
Deadpool & Wolverine.
Since Disney acquired 20th Century Fox fans have wondered how the Marvel films from that studio would be worked into the MCU or if they would be acknowledged at all.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Deadpool & Wolverine. We discuss Fox vs Disney, a question, bringing back Wolverine, putting them together, connecting to the MCU, the other character, it all matters, the action, here’s the question and our ratings.
Chapters
Fox vs Disney (00:01:57)
A Question (00:06:09)
Bringing Back Wolverine (00:12:46)
Putting Them Together (00:23:00)
Connecting to the MCU (00:27:11)
The Other Characters (00:30:37)
It All Matter (00:36:05)
The Action (00:41:11)
Here’s the Question (00:44:41)
Ratings (00:47:58)Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
Christy MorrisProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
A Quiet Place: Day One.
John Krasinski created two incredibly memorable films following a family dealing with the aftermath of an alien invasion that required people to be as silent as possible to survive.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about A Quiet Place: Day One. We discuss doing a prequel, a new plan, living life, the cast, nine lives, connections, a new director, wanting more and our ratings.
Chapters
Doing a Prequel (00:02:36)
A New Plan (00:08:03)
Living Life (00:16:16)
The Cast (00:26:29)
The Nine Lives (00:31:49)
Connections (00:36:54)
A New Director (00:39:26)
Wanting More (00:42:52)
Ratings (00:47:07)Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
Christy MorrisProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
Inside Out 2.
Pixar has struggle to find an audience recently has many of its releases were relegated to Disney Plus, but secondly the films were not connecting with audiences in the same ways its golden age offerings had.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Inside Out 2. We discuss going back inside, growing up, core beliefs, driven inward, toxic emotions, navigating life, new voices, mining the mind and our ratings.
Chapters
Back Inside (00:02:04)
Growing Up (00:06:13)
Core Beliefs (00:12:38)
Driven Inward (00:22:14)
Toxic Emotions (00:24:55)
Navigate Life (00:33:44)
New Voices (00:41:43)
Mining the Mind (00:49:28)
Ratings (00:53:38)Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
Christy MorrisProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
IF.
John Krasinski is known for his stand-out role in The Office as Jim Halpert but in the last few years he’s become known as a fine director of films with original ideas.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about IF. We discuss coming into the movie, dealing with loss, childhood, our favorite IF, the cast, the music, being family friendly and our ratings.
Chapters
Coming Into the Movie (00:02:44)
Dealing With Loss (00:06:29)
Childhood (00:18:03)
A Favorite IF (00:29:11)
Cailey Fleming (00:31:35)
Ryan Reynolds (00:34:35)
John Krasinski (00:38:25)
Fiona Shaw (00:40:51)
Alan Kim (00:42:54)
The Music (00:43:31)
Family Friendly (00:45:29)
Ratings (00:48:52)Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
Christy MorrisProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.
There are so many stories to tell in the universe of Star Wars and animation had become one of the best tools to help fill in those gaps in character’s stories that make their arcs just that much richer.
In this crossover with Aggressive Negotiations, Matthew Rushing and John Mills talk about Tales of the Empire. We discuss something different, the arcs for Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee as well as give our ratings for the series.
Chapters
Something Different (00:02:51)
Morgan Elsbeth Arc (00:05:21)
Barriss Offee Arc (00:26:56)
Ratings (00:50:08)Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John MillsProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
Star Wars: The Bad Batch: The Final Season.
When Star Wars animation burst on to the big screen in 2008 it was met with lukewarm reviews yet it lead to one a new generation’s introduction to the galaxy far, far away and would become the beloved series fans fought to save after it was unceremoniously canceled by Disney after it bought Lucasfilm.
In this special crossover episode of The 602 Club with Aggressive Negotiations, Matthew Rushing and John Mills break down Star Wars: The Bad Batch: The Final Season. We discuss the big opening, Project Necromancer, an unlikely pair, space dats, returning things and characters, a loss, the finale, the music, our ratings and one final question.
Chapters
A Big Opening (00:02:27)
Project Necromancer (00:11:52)
An Unlikely Pair (00:21:27)
Space Dads (00:26:00)
Return to Things (00:32:29)
Return of Ventress and an Admiral (00:38:15)
A Loss (00:46:19)
The Finale (00:49:46)
The Music (01:02:39)
Ratings (01:06:18)
One Last Question (01:09:15)Host
Matthew Rushing & John MillsProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
There have been many World War II stories but there are still many that are just now being declassified giving the world a greater understanding of what it took to save the world from fascism.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. We discuss why this movie, when to break the rues, a three pronged mission, the cast, the action, a coda, the music and our reviews.
Chapters
Why This Movie (00:02:11)
When to Break the Rules (00:04:45)
A Three Pronged Mission (00:17:27)
The Cast (00:27:28)
The Action (00:37:06)
A Coda (00:43:11)
The Music (00:45:29)
Ratings (00:47:25)Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
Christy MorrisProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
Rebel Moon: Part Two - The Scargiver.
Zack Snyder has an avid following and so when it was announced that Netflix had partnered with him, allowing him to create his own sci-fi universe, his fans could not be more pleased, especially when it was made known that the story would be presented in two parts.
In this episode of The 602 Club Matthew Rushing is joined by John Mills for a Snyder Cuts crossover to talk about Rebel Moon: Part Two - The Scargiver. We discuss it not being over, more lore, the pacing, the battles, the music and so much more, wrapping up with our ratings.
Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
John MillsProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
The monster films have seen a resurgence beginning with Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla which kicked off a whole new monster-verse that has been going strong for ten years now.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. We discuss our anticipation, the plot, a new world, where you belong, Kaylee Hottle, Dan Stevens, needle drops, the big fights, the effects and our ratings.
Chapters
Anticipation (00:02:32)
The Plot (00:08:14)
A New World (00:15:04)
Find Where You Belong (00:18:19)
Kaylee Hottle (00:20:22)
Dan Stevens (00:23:28)
Needle Drops (00:27:26)
The Big Fights (00:30:27)
The Effects (00:33:58)
Ratings (00:38:35)Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
Christy MorrisProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
Dune: Part Two.
The book of Dune was long considered nigh impossible to adapt to the big screen because of the complicated nature of Brian Herbert’s sci-fi classic, until Denis Villeneuve Part One was released in 2021 leaving fans begging for Part Two.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Dune: Part Two. We discuss our anticipation Paul’s journey, Chani, Jessica, making decisions, Irulan, Austin Butler, more characters, the production, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
Anticipation (00:02:01)
Paul’s Journey (00:05:35)
Chani (00:17:27)
Jessica (00:34:53)
Making Decisions (00:43:11)
Irulan (00:48:37)
Austin Butler (00:51:01)
The Production (00:56:42)
The Music (01:03:24)
Ratings (01:05:12)Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
Christy MorrisProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
Argylle.
Matthew Vaughn has one of the most distinctive styles in filmmaking today with movies like Stardust, Kick-Ass and his Kingsman series, he’s put his stamp on cinema.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Argylle. We discuss our anticipation, not being based on a book, the real confusion, a story within a story, over the top, what things looked like, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, thrown off by, the production and our ratings.
Chapters
Anticipation (00:02:32)
Not Based Off a Book (00:05:11)
The Real Confusion (00:12:04)
A Story Within a Story (00:15:59)
Over the Top (00:26:48)
What Things Looked Like (00:32:05)
Bryce Dallas Howard (00:34:23)
Sam Rockwell (00:36:40)
Thrown Off By (00:37:27)
Henry Cavill (00:40:29)
The Production (00:43:47)
Ratings (00:47:42)Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
Christy MorrisProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire.
Zack Snyder is one of the most talked about directors on the social internet which has to be one of the reasons that Netflix gave him the opportunity to create his own sci-fi universe in a new film duology.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills for a Snyder Cuts crossover to talk about Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire. We discuss world creation, design, the story, Kora, putting a crew together, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
World Creation (00:02:45)
Design (00:21:42)
The Story (00:37:43)
Kora (00:46:14)
Putting a Crew Together (00:51:55)
The Music (00:58:12)
Ratings (01:05:01)Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John MillsProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
The DCEU began strong with Man of Steel and the series found its apex at the box office with the original Aquaman, yet since that time the franchise has struggled because of studio interference which has lead to the last movie in the series.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. We discuss a tortured production, Black Manta’s revenge, ruling is hard, hate cannot dive out hate, a small story, the action, effects, music, ending the DCEU and our ratings.
Chapters
A Quick Announcement (00:01:51)
A Tortured Production (00:05:27)
Black Manta’s Revenge (00:16:43)
Ruling is Hard (00:25:31)
Hate Cannot Drive Out Hate (00:32:33)
The Action (00:45:15)
The Effects (00:49:20)
The Music (00:55:27)
Ending the DCEU (00:59:53)
Ratings (01:03:53)Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
Christy MorrisProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
Lethal Weapon 4.
Sequels can be a tricky business, getting actors back, finding a story that is worth audiences time and then doing all that in a timely manner so there is not too much time between films.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome John Mills to talk about Lethal Weapon 4. We discuss a troubled production, the big opening, moving forward, a new cast member, the Chinese connection, relevant issues, the action and our ratings.
Chapters
A Troubled Production (00:02:31)
The Big Opening (00:12:08)
Moving Forward (00:15:58)
New Cast Member (00:23:01)
The Chinese Connection (00:29:59)
Relevant Issues (00:38:34)
Family (00:42:35)
The Action (00:47:40)
Ratings (00:53:52)Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
Christy MorrisGuest
John MillsProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm -
Gladiator.
Hollywood made a living for many years on historical epics that became known as sword and sandal films, yet just like the western, they slowly faded as new genres became more popular with the general public.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Zachary Fruhling to talk about Gladiator. We discuss our history with the film, a return, the production value, script issues, the cast, historic fiction, meditations on power, gory games, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
History With the Film (00:01:51)
A Return (00:03:21)
The Production Value (00:13:25)
Script Issues (00:17:06)
Russell Crowe (00:19:09)
Joaquin Phoenix (00:22:11)
Historic Fiction (00:24:16)
Marcus Aurelius (00:27:38)
Oliver Reed (00:32:08)
Connie Nielsen (00:34:19)
Meditation on Power (00:37:25)
Gory Games (00:45:22)
The Music (00:52:25)
Ratings (00:57:04)Host
Matthew RushingCo-Host
Zachary FruhlingProduction
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm - Show more
