Movie Punditry
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Movie Punditry Oct 16, 2019
Random Rewatch - Groundhog Day
In this episode of Random Rewatch, Mike tackles Harold Ramis' 1993 classic "Groundhog Day' starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. Join us as we revisit this "holiday" classic over and over again.
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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com
Where is the MCU Headed
The Movie Punditry Show is back and better than ever! In this episode, Mike and Dell talk about where the MCU is headed given the trouble with Kang the Conqueror actor Jonathan Majors, the performance of Multiverse of Madness, Love and Thunder and The Marvels, and the upcoming release of Deadpool and Wolverine. Plus we discuss Shōgun, X-men '97 and more.
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Random Rewatch - Spider-man
It's 2002 and we are swinging into Sam Raimi's classic comic book film, Spider-man, starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco and Willem DeFoe.
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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com
Random Rewatch - Darkman
WHO IS DARKMAN? In this episode, we get to the bottom of that question by looking at Sam Raimi's 1990 superhero film Darkman.
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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com
Random Rewatch: Dune (1984)
THE SLEEPER HAS AWAKENED!! In this special episode of Random Rewatch, Mike takes a trip to Arrakis for David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of Dune. This film has a lot more going for it than people remember. Come and sip the Water of Life.
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Random Rewatch: Daredevil
This episode covers 2003'a superhero film Daredevil, starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Jon Favereau and Michael Clarke Duncan.
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Random Rewatch - Collateral
This episode's film is Michael Mann's 2004 thriller, Collateral, starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx. How did I hate this for 20 years??
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Random Rewatch - Batman Forever
In 1995, we moved from the "Burton-verse" to the "Schumacher-verse" of Batman movies. Val Kilmer stepped in to replace Michael Keaton, and Robin joins the team. What else happens in this divisive superhero movie? Take a listen and find out.
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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com
Random Rewatch: Superman - The Movie
Happy New Year!! To close out 2023 we present this bonus size Random Rewatch of Richard Donner's 1978 classic, Superman - The Movie. From Krypton to Smallville to Metropolis, follow our hero on his journey. You will believe a man can fly!
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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com
Random Rewatch: Big
This episode of Random Rewatch focuses on the 1998 smash hit Big, starring Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Perkins, and directed by Penny Marshall.
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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com
Random Rewatch: Catch Me if You Can
This episode of Random Rewatch looks at Steven Spielberg's 2002 film Catch Me if You Can, starring Leonard DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Amy Adams, Jennifer Garner, Martin Sheen, Ellen Pompeo and Elizabeth Banks.
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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com
Random Rewatch - Batman and Robin
Curses!! The Caped Crusaders are at it again! Mike takes on the arguably worst Batman movie ever! Has history been to cruel to this film, or did it get it right?
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Random Rewatch - Unbreakable
This episode takes us back to 2000, with M. Night Shymalan's superhero thriller Unbreakable, starring Bruce Willis, Samuel L Jackson and Robin Wright.
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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com
Random Rewatch - Vanilla Sky
In this episode of Random Rewatch we go back to 2001 and Cameron Crowe"s psychological sci-fi thriller Vanilla Sky, starring Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz and Cameron Diaz.
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Random Rewatch- New Jack City
Welcome to Movie Punditry's mini-show, Random Rewatch. Each episode, Mike will use a random number generator to help pick a movie he hasn't seen in a long time, rewatch it, and discuss it here. What can we discover from rewatching older movies like this? Do they hold up? Is the shine off the apple? Has time been kind or cruel to them?
Up this episode, the year is 1991, and the film is Mario Van Peebles' New Jack City
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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com
Ahsoka Starfield
This episode, Mike and Randell recap the Disney+ series Ahsoka so far, leading up to the Season 1 finale. Then they move on into the recent launch of Bethesda Studios' Starfield, the upcoming Forza Motorsport launch, and more!
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Random Rewatch - The Usual Suspects
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Movie Punditry's new mini-show, Random Rewatch. Each episode, Mike will use a random number generator to help pick a movie he hasn't seen in a long time, rewatch it, and discuss it here. What can we discover from rewatching older movies like this? Do they hold up? Is the shine off the apple? Has time been kind or cruel to them?
Up this episode, the year is 1995, and the film is Bryan Singer's The Usual Suspects.
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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com
HOME
In this extra-length episode, Ran and Mike debate the good, bad and ugly of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and the Transformers franchise as a whole, then dive into the Secret Invasion finale, and a larger discussion of the state of the MCU and Disney franchise as a whole. Plus, continuing coverage of the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike, and what it may mean for upcoming projects.
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Secret Strike
With only one more episode left in Marvel's Secret Invasion, Mike and Randell break down where we are, where we might be going, and what it all means.
Also, a deep look at the combined WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike that is shutting down most TV and movie production in the US - what is happening, why is it happening, what do both sides want, and what is going to be affected?
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Across the Flash Invasion
The title says it all. In this Fourth of July Holiday Special, Mike and Dell dive into Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse, Secret Invasion, and The Flash to let you know what you should be watching. DO NOT GO OUT THERE until you listen!
Summer Kickoff 2023
Memorial Day has come and we are in the summer season. With The Flash around the corner, Mike and Randell take a deeper look at cancel culture fallout in American film and television, and why some celebrities seem to stay cancelled and why some keep getting hired. For example, Ezra Miller will likely get another DC project while Marvel scrambles to distance itself from Jonathan Majors.
Also, the guys talk about the current streaming scene, with the end of Succession, what is worth watching these days ?
Season 5 Episode 4: The Mandalorian Season 3 Finale
In this episode, Mike and Ran dive deep into the season 3 finale of The Mandalorian, look at The Bad Batch, and weigh in on the Jonathan Majors controversy and how he is being treated compared to Ezra Miller, whose The Flash movie is about to release.
Season 5 Episode 3: Oscars and Ellie
This is a big episode!! To kick off, Mike and Ran discuss the 95th Oscars, who won, who SHOULD HAVE won, and how the whole thing works, anyway. Then they get into The Last of Us on HBO in the wake of the Season 1 finale. Next up, Season 3 of The Mandalorian has started, and the boys have thoughts. Mike breaks down essential viewing to get the most out of the new season. Finally, they discuss Picard, Season 3 ( yes, STAR TREK on Movie Punditry!)
The Punditry Order - Phase 2
Mike and Randell push forward with their version of the MCU and what their combined Phase 2 would look like, and which Phase 2 films and TV shows are really needed to get to Captain America Civil War. Then they also do a deep dive into The Flash movie trailer, and Ran gives his thoughts on Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumainia
The Punditry Order - Phase One
Welcome to Season 5!! This season kicks off with our launch of The Punditry Order. Imagine if you were introducing the MCU to someone completely new. How would you recommend they approach it? What movies or shows in what order? How to best pull them in without having to go through everything? Mike and Randell tackle this and look at MCU Phase 1. They dig thru everything leading up to Marvel's The Avengers, throw out the unnecessary bits and come up with the essentials.
End music: "The Avengers" - Alan Silvestri
2022 Recap and Season 4 Finale
The season 4 finale is a week late, but it's worth the wait! We spend way too much time talking about the ongoing troubles at DC, recapping 2022 in film and TV, and revealing what we are most looking forward to in 2023. Come along for the ride!
Ending Music: "I Will Find Him" - Hans Zimmer, Man of Steel Soundtrack.
MCU Phase 4 Wrapup
In this super-sized episode, we tackle Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! as well as the rest of Phase 4 of the MCU. (Yes you, Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special!) We also talk about Black Adam, Andor, whatever is happening at DC, and the C-suite shakeup at Disney.
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End Music: From the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! soundtrack. "T"Challa" Ludwig Göransson
Green and Black Episode 10 - The Black Queen
In this week's big episode, Mike and Justin get on their dragons and hash out the season 1 finale of House of the Dragon. Babies being born, a visit from a Hand, a secret gets out and a dragon battle over the castle of an illiterate lord. There is a look ahead in to what Season 2 may bring, and a look back to Daenerys burning King's Landing. There may even be a visit from the Queen of Thorns.
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End music: "Dragonback Flight" - Ramin Djwadi
Green and Black 9: The Green Council
For this penultimate episode of the first season of HBOs "House of the Dragon" Mike and Justin get into all the intrigue and goings on. There be dragons here, so be aware there are some light maybe spoilers toward the end. (Plenty of warning)
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End music: "Aegon's Coronation" - Ramin Djwadi
Green and Black Episode 8 - Lord of the Tides
This week Mike and Justin tackle the longest, most intense episode yet of HBO's drama "The House of the Dragon." They dive deep into Vaemond' mistake, the consequences, and speculate what the final two episodes may look like. Plus a rundown of New York Comic Con.
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End music: "King Viserys Entrance" - Ramin Djwadi
Green and Black 7: Driftmark
Apparently Westerosi wakes are as treacherous as the weddings. Mike and Justin go over every detail of Episode 7 where losing an eye may gain you a dragon, and where the kids really shine.
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End music: "Aegon Rides Vhagar" - Ramin Djwadi
Green and Black 6 : The Princess and the Queen
Dracarys!! Justin and Mike break down episode 6 of House of the Dragon "The Princess and the Queen," yes, including THAT scene. Also, a deep dive into Alicent and Larys' budding alliance, Laena's fatal choice, and the new casting of Rheanyra and Alicent.
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End music: "Dracarys" - Ramin Djwadi
Green and Black 5: We Light the Way
Question: If you lived in Westeros, and got an invitation to a wedding, would you go? Mike and Justin discuss that very topic, and everything else that happened in Episode 5, "We light the Way." It's time to start choosing sides!
Green and Black 4: King of the Narrow Sea
For this week's Green and Black, Mike is joined by our old friend Justin Phillips, as they review the season so far , talk about Episode 4, and ruminate on what may come. There is also a look back at Game of Thrones. Valar Morghulis.
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Thunder and Love
It's Emmy season!! This week we move to television and recap the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards. Also, now that Randell has FINALLY seen "Thor:Love and Thunder", we give that movie our unvarnished opinions. And maybe we even get Randell to talk some House of the Dragon!
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Green and Black 3: Second of His Name
Viserys is a mess! Rhaenyra is awesome! Daemon chooses violence! Mike is here to break it all down in this House of the Dragon Episode 3 recap.
Green and Black 2: The Rogue Prince
How about some dragon eggs, pirates, and The Bachelor: Westeros Edition. We have it all in this recap of Episode 2 of House of the Dragon, The Rogue Prince,
She's a Hulk
Welcome back! This week we tackle the launch of the Marvel Studios and Disney+ series She Hulk, the Westworld season 4 finale "Que Sera, Sera" , the continuing fire sale at Warner/Discovery and Randell's deep dive down a comic book rabbit hole.
Green and Black 1: The Heirs of the Dragon
Welcome back to Westeros!!! Green and Black is a new mini-series recapping and commenting on the HBO Series The House of the Dragon. This episode launches the series and recaps the pilot episode, "The Heirs of the Dragon."
We're Back!
After a well-deserved hiatus (and some major relocation) the boys are back with their unique brand of pop culture commentary. Mike and Dell get you caught up with Season 4 of Westworld, go over the all the Marvel Phase 5 & 6 news from San Diego ComicCon, reflect on Phase 4 so far and figure out where DC is in the mix. Plus, a "drive" into the new Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels expansion.
No Way Home
This episode, Mike and Dell do a deep dive into Spider-man: No Way Home, including the Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness trailer. We will also review the Hawkeye season finale and give overall thoughts on the first season as a whole. Additionally, we have reviews of the Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy video game, and Forza Horizon 5.
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The Spice Must Flow
After a short hiatus, Mike and Dell put together this supersized episode where they discuss at long last the arrival of Denis Villeneuve's epic adaptation Dune Part 1. And like the Amtal in the end of the film, there is some disagreement over where this movie sits. You'll have to listen to hear what happens.
Also the guys discuss the upcoming MCU film Eternals, Mike's impression of New York Comic Con 2021, and the usual comic, gaming and DC news. Check it out!
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Star King
This time we are looking at three episodes of the Marvel Disney+ series "What If...? featuring T'Challa, Nick Fury and Dr. Strange. Also a lot of conversation about Titans and thoughts on why Marvel is doing live action so much better than DC.
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Kind of Our Thing
This week we review James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, the first episode of the new Disney+ series What If? (Captain Carter) and discuss the ongoing Scarlett Johansson/Disney feud.
He Who Remains
This weeks episode takes us to the void at the end of time, where we debate the finale of season 1 of Loki. (Spoiler: one of us like it and one of us was disappointed. Tune in to find out who's who)
Then another debate ensues, this time about Space Jam: A New Legacy. Give us a listen and see who remains.
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Red Room
This week's super-sized episode has a lot to unpack, and as a warning: THERE BE SPOILERS HERE!
First we take on Black Widow with an in-depth review and recap. Then it is on to the penultimate episode of Loki, Journey into Mystery, where we review the episode and then make a bunch of bad predictions that won't happen (maybe) about the finale.
Finally, Mike gives thoughts on F9 and the guys talk about where this series is and where it came from.
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Glorious Purpose
LOKI is here!!! Mike and Dell have thoughts, and share them all. Recap and review of the first half of the season, where is is going and what it means. Plus what is going on with DC, Mike's quick take on F9, and Dell's take on the current Black Panther comic line,.
Tarnished Legacy
In this episode, Mike and Randell take on the series Jupiter's Legacy on Netflix - did it do the job, and live up to the promise of the comic series? Also they tackle the ongoing Warner/Discovery Media merger, and give their "three wishes" for how to fix DC films. Finally, some recommendations of things to watch while the world reopens.
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One World, One People
This week we take on the finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (or is that Captain America and the Winter Soldier?) and see if it hits the marks and feels like a satisfying finale. (Answer: sometimes) We're a little divided on this one, so maybe you can chime in.
Also, Mike gives a couple of his Oscar predictions on the eve of the awards.
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To Cap or Not to Cap
The Main Show: Mike and Randell give their takes on the first half of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, including where John Walker might be headed, what Isaiah Bradley brings to the story, and what Sharon Carter might be up to. Then they go head to head on Zack Snyder's Justice League, talk some Sag Awards, Concrete Cowboy and Marvel's Avengers latest game update.
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