Episode 167: Aladdin (2019)

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We discuss this month’s Disney live-action remake,the second out of three to be released in a 3.5 month window this spring/summer and out of four overall this year. Is Disney putting out quality content here that has a potential to win fan hearts, or is this just another shameless cash grab that capitalizes on nostalgia? Hear our positives, negatives, and recommendations for what might have made this work even better in this great conversation.

 

Aladdin Review - 0:01:13

The Connecting Point - 1:19:56


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FF+ Batman vs. TMNT, Batman: Hush, To Binge or Not, and Top 3 Fantasy Team-ups

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In this week’s episode of FF+, we review the newest DC Animated film as well as react to the trailer for what’s coming next from that studio. We also have a conversation about how people consume serial shows and whether binge-watching is the best way to go or not. And we wrap up by having a bit of fun and sharing our Top 3 Fantasy Team-ups in honor of the Batman/Ninja Turtle cross-over event.

 

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Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - 0:02:04

 

Trailer Talk

Batman: Hush - 0:16:55

 

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To Binge or Not to Binge? - 0:23:57

 

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Top 3 Fantasy Team-ups

 

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Minisode 64: Game of Thrones S8 E6 “The Iron Throne”

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Eight years, eight seasons. It all comes down to this. We gather one last time to share our reactions to the series finale of a television fantasy epic the likes of which we may never see again.


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Episode 166: Bumblebee

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This week we’re catching up with a film from 2018 that was over-shadowed by a few other big releases during the Christmas season, but that nonetheless has a surprising amount of heart and plenty for us to talk about. That’s right, the Transformers franchise reboot is off to a good start with this new prequel story from LAIKA Studio’s own Travis Knight.

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FF+ John Wick 3, Cobra Kai S2, The Farewell, and Understanding Box Office Totals

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In this week’s episode of FF+, we have three spoiler-free reviews and a conversation about the practice of assigning value to box office totals. Enjoy!

 

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Cobra Kai Season 2 - 0:01:17

The Farewell - 0:10:40

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum - 0:17:45

 

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Understanding Box Office Totals - 0:25:08

 

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Minisode 63: Game of Thrones S8 E5 “The Bells”

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The crew returns to discuss the penultimate episode of the final season in Game of Thrones, in which death comes aplenty, whether we approve of it or not.


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Episode 165: Lady Bird

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“What’s in a name?” One of our favorite topics to discuss is the exploration of character identity and this film offers us plenty of opportunity to do so. We celebrate Mother’s Day with one of the best coming-of-age films of the decade. It is a joy to talk through the relationships in Lady Bird’s life and the beautiful love letter to Sacramento that first-time Director Greta Gerwig brings to the screen.

Lady Bird Review - 0:03:26

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FF+ Pokémon Detective Pikachu, Tolkien, and Spoiler Culture

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Aaron and Erynne unite for this week’s episode of FF+ that features spoiler-free reviews of two films we’ve both been excited about seeing. We also have a conversation about spoiler culture in 2019, the role social media and trailers play, and where the responsibility lies in preserving an unsullied movie-watching experience.

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Pokémon Detective Pikachu - 0:01:24

Tolkien - 0:17:37

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Spoiler Culture - 0:27:22

 

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Minisode 62: Game of Thrones S8 E4 “The Last of the Starks”

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Back by popular demand! The crew returns to discuss the latest episode of the final season in Game of Thrones.


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Episode 164: Desperado

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What better time than Cinco de Mayo than to celebrate one of the most exciting action films of the 90’s directed by a man who often shoots in Mexico and starring a Spanish actor and Mexican-American starlet. This film oozes style and kicks major ass, but has moments of poignancy and tenderness that elevate it above many similar films. We have a great conversation about what makes this particular movie special and we hope you’ll enjoy it.

Desperado Review - 0:00:57

The Connecting Point - 0:49:05

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