Watchin' Stuff

Monte, Dusty, & Erin go back in time for X-Men: First Class! They talk younger mutants, new mutants, and how well it connects to the originals.

Monte, Dusty, and Erin continue through X-Men movies with one that they found a little confusing. They give their thoughts on the plot, the array of characters, and how they handled Deadpool. Plus, they talk about how this could play into Deadpool & Wolverine.

Next movie: X-Men: First Class

The gang wraps up the original X-Men trilogy with a doozy. They discuss how well the story works, the handling of Dark Phoenix, and how they ended things.

Next movie: X-Men Origins - Wolverine.

Monte, Dusty, and Erin "begin" their X-Men series watch through with X2 (after their X-Men episode was lost to the ether). They talk about what makes it such a great movie, how the MCU doesn't happen without X-Men, and how well the movie holds up 20 years later.

Next movie: X-Men: The Last Stand.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin watch the final of the Spider-Man releases before they pivot to the X-Men movies. They talk about the 3 spideys teaming up, revisiting old villains, and what they're predicting for the future of Spider-Man in the MCU.

Next Movie: X-Men (2000)

Monte, Dusty, & Erin finally cover the movie they've been talking about since day 1....The Eternals. Surprisingly, a rewatch had them rethinking their stance on the film, but do they think it's still a good movie? Listen and find out! They break down all the characters, the fight scenes and more!

Monte, Dusty, & Erin watch an MCU Phase 4 fan favorite this week! They discuss the fight scenes, the Mandarin's "return", & what to expect from Shang Chi in the MCU's future.

Monte, Dusty, and Erin continue in the MCU this week as they tackle Black Widow. They talk about Natasha Romanoff getting her flowers, how they like the cast (particularly Yelena), and what they think of The Taskmaster.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin jump back into the MCU with Far From Home. They talk about Mysterio, how they liked the CGI/illusions, and give their thoughts on Peter's character arc.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin wrap up their Fantastic Four watch through with the 2015 rendition. They talk about the differences in the two, how they felt about the cast, and try to figure out what went wrong with this one.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin break down the sequel and what ended up being the finale of this F4 series. They talk about how it compares to the first, if chemistry got any better, and what they thought about the villains.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin continue their watch of pre-MCU Marvel movies with 2005's Fantastic Four movie. They talk about what didn't work, how they like the cast, and how they handled Dr. Doom as a villain.

Sam joins Monte, Dusty, & Erin to wrap up their Blade watch through. They talk about the new characters, the familiar plot, and share their nostalgia for the series.

Next up, Fantastic Four (2005).

This week Monte, Dusty, & Erin dive into the second Blade movie. They talk about the new vampires, all the twists, and some new characters. Plus, they debate on which of the two they like better.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin head back to one of the first "modern" Marvel movies as they watch Blade. They talk about what they loved about it, what it's like for one of them watching it for the first time in 2023, and their hopes for the new generation on the horizon.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin complete their Spider-Man catch-up with the final Andrew Garfield installment. They talk all the different plots, how they felt about them, and what they'd do differently. Plus, they give their thoughts on the villains unique, uh, appearances.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin start a new journey with Peter Parker as they dive into The Amazing Spider-Man. They talk about the differences in this Spider-Man series, the Peter-Gwen relationship, and how they feel about The Lizard!

*sigh*....they had to do it eventually. Monte, Dusty, and Erin tackle arguably one of the worst superhero movies of all time. They talk about all the villains, what worked (not much) and what didn't (a lot), and how they wish the movie went.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin welcome Dan Kotnik back to discuss the second Tobey Maguire Spider-Man. They talk about how it compares to the first one, the MJ-Peter relationship, and how the CGI holds up.

Dan and Erin return for a special episode and get their first glimpse into The Clone Wars animation! They talk about what did and didn't work in the movie, how it fits into the rest of the movies, and the animation style.

Monte, Dusty, and Erin take it all the way back to the early 2000's with Sam Raimi's Spider-Man. They talk about Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker, how this set the tone for superhero movies, and everything in between!

Monte, Dusty, & Erin return to recap the introduction of Captain Marvel. They talk about the Brie Larson hate, how it stacks up to other hero premieres, and all the 90's nostalgia!

Peter Bukowski joins Dan and Erin this week to talk about debatably one of the best Star Wars films in the entire franchise. They talk about the interesting diverse characters, the captivating storyline, and discuss what makes the movie so special.

Dan and Erin explore their first movie outside of the Skywalker Saga. They talk about how they handled Han Solo's backstory, what new characters they liked and didn't like, and how this movie helped/hurt some characters and their stories.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin take a break from the heaviness of the events of Infinity War with a lighter film. They talk about how they handled the change of tone, what they think of some new characters introduced, and make some early comparisons to Quantumania!

Dan and Erin wrap up the Skywalker saga with Episode 9! They talk about the impression the movie made on them, how they feel about the return of Palpatine, and what they wish they did differently.

Next movie: Solo.

It's all led to this! Monte, Dusty, & Erin talk through Avengers: Infinity War! They talk about all the things they loved about it, how they think the Russo's handled the journey, and share how they reacted to the Avengers losing for the first time in the MCU.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin take a trip to Wakanda as they cover Black Panther! They talk about what they loved, what they didn't, and how the movie made such a cultural impact.

Dan and Erin start off the sequels with a bang! They talk about JJ Abrams' vision, all the new characters, and give their thoughts on the storyline! Plus, they talk about the big twist death at the end and how it was spoiled for them. Don't miss it!

Monte, Dusty, & Erin talk about what some call the best movie in the MCU! They talk about how Taika Waititi pulled away from the previous Thor films, all the new characters and how they develop, and what makes the movie so special. Plus, they touch on some comparisons between Ragnarok and Love & Thunder!

Dan and Erin are back to finish off the prequels and they had quite a bit to say! They talk about Anakin's transition to the dark side, the emergence of Emperor Palpatine, and talk about what did and didn't work in character building. Plus, they share their reactions and thoughts on how they handled Order 66!

Monte, Dusty, & Erin swing into the next film in the MCU journey. They give their thoughts on Tom Holland as Peter Parker, talk about their favorite characters and cameos, and discuss how much they like Michael Keaton as Vulture (hint: a lot). 

Monte, Dusty, & Erin head further into space as they take on Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2! They talk about how underrated it is in the MCU, how important it is to the MCU journey, and how the movie differs from the comics. Plus they debate which baby alien is cuter...Groot or Grogu!

Monte, Dusty, & Erin have come to bargain! This week they cover Doctor Strange, and have quite a bit to talk about. They take a look at the stacked cast and how they think they measured up to the roles. They go into the CGI and visuals of the movie, and what it added or took away from the feel of it. In addition, they go over how Doctor Strange sets up the future, including beyond the Infinity Saga through Phase 5 and beyond. Plus, Dusty gives us another rant, this time involving Mordo, that you don't want to miss!

Dan and Erin start the prequels off with a bang! They talk what they liked about The Phantom Menace and what fell flat. They give their thoughts on everything from pod-racing to Darth Maul's screen time!

Monte, Dusty, & Erin wrap up the original Captain America trilogy with Civil War. They talk about the new characters introduced, the Avengers "losing" for the first time, and how it sets up Infinity War and Endgame. Plus, they debate team Cap vs Iron Man! 

Erin, Monte, and Dusty welcome fellow network nerd, Dan Kotnik, to the show to discuss the original Ant-Man movie. They talk about casting choices, the tempo and vibe of the film, and how Ant-Man fits into the MCU. Plus they discuss how it will connect to the upcoming Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania movie!

Dan and Erin close out the original Star Wars trilogy with a fun one! They discuss iconic moments from Return of the Jedi, dive into the legend of the Ewoks, and give their thoughts on how it closes out the trilogy. Plus, they give a quick look ahead as they preview the prequels!

Monte, Dusty, & Erin assemble to talk about the 2nd Avengers movie in the MCU. They discuss their many differing opinions on the movie's plot, their thoughts on James Spader, and the movie's importance in the MCU story.

Dan and Erin return for their second episode as they cover The Empire Strikes Back! They discuss what they liked about the movie and the impact the movie had on the industry and the series. Plus, they give their thoughts on some new characters, Yoda and Boba Fett!

Monte, Dusty, & Erin are back at it with a look at Guardians of the Galaxy. They talk about how important the film is in the MCU journey, how it effects films in the future, and discuss some of their favorite moments and characters! 

Next movie: Avengers: Age of Ultron

Dan Kotnik and Erin Alyce start their journey into a galaxy far far away with Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope! They talk about their introduction into the series, what impact it had on the world, and talk about their  moments throughout the film.

Next movie: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Monte, Dusty, & Erin welcome huge MCU fan Sarah Kelliher to the show to talk about the second Captain America movie! They discuss their favorite moments from Captain America: The Winter Soldier, what makes it arguably the best standalone MCU movie, and how it sets up future movies. 

Monte, Dusty, & Erin suffer through discussing arguably their least favorite movie in the MCU. They give their reasons for hating it, what they do indeed like about it (there's a handful of things they like, I promise!), and how they think it fits in with the rest of the movies!

Monte, Dusty, & Erin head back tot he solo movies as they take on Iron Man 3. They talk about the fall-out from New York, Shane Black's directing style, and laugh at some plot holes. Plus, Erin gives a rant on why she thinks this movie has the worst scene in the entire MCU! 

Monte, Dusty, and Erin finally made it to the first Avengers movie! They discuss their first experiences watching it, what they loved about the film, and what things they didn't care for as much. Plus they give their ratings and discuss how The Avengers fits in with the rest of the MCU!

Monte, Dusty, & Erin are back to look at one of their not-so-favorites in the MCU...Thor. They give their thoughts on Kenneth Branagh's vision, the characters, and how it sets up The Avengers. And yes, they even talk about Thor's eyebrows.