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Episode 724
The Summer of the Planet of the Apes continues with 2014’s “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” It’s a sequel that’s superior in almost every way, but s…
1 year, 11 months ago
We Bought an Ape Prison
Episode 723
You did it, you blew it all up! And now it’s… the Summer of the Planet of the Apes! Our own troop of hairless apes tackles the well-regarded modern “…
1 year, 11 months ago
There Isn't a Twist at the End
Episode 722
Boot up the Time Window and prepare your memory palace! A full season of the new, Disneyfied version of “Doctor Who” has gone by, and we’ve convened …
2 years ago
It's a Triangle!
Episode 721
“Star Trek: Discovery” opened a new era in Star Trek TV, but now the series has reached its end. How did the new, slimmed-down season 5 storyline wor…
2 years ago
Law of Conservation of Boots
Episode 720
With “Furiosa: A Mad Max Story” in theaters, we thought we would dip back to the original (aka, the fourth) Mad Max movie, “Mad Max: Fury Road” from …
2 years ago
Three Novellas in a Trench Coat
Episode 719
Our 2024 book club shortlist read continues with “Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon”, “The Terraformers,” and “Some Desperate Glory.” We enjoyed…
2 years ago
Starfighters in Their Office Chairs
Episode 718
It’s been 40 years since the release of 1984’s “The Last Starfighter,” so we finally give this visually groundbreaking film its due. Did we find the …
2 years, 1 month ago
Swept up in the Deadpool of It All
Episode 717
You just can’t kill us, unless we’re wearing something on our necks that means you can. We’re back to cover 2018’s “Deadpool 2,” which bring you… mor…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Real Villain is Trauma
Episode 716
With a third movie on the way, it’s time for us to tackle an R-rated “X-Men” spinoff, everyone’s favorite glutton for punishment, 2016’s “Deadpool.” …
2 years, 1 month ago
Don't Let Books Make You Cry
Episode 715
We begin our walk through the 2024 nominees for Best Novel from the Hugo and Nebula Awards. First up: “Starter Villain” by John Scalzi, “Translation …
2 years, 1 month ago