Best Section 31 Entertainment Podcasts (2025)

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Ep.#455 - Poolman, with Josh Gondelman 1:32:30

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20h ago1:32:30

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No, it's not a biopic about Jim Poolman, former insurance commissioner of North Dakota. It's a comic sunshine noir about an actual pool-maintaining Poolman, played (and written/directed) by fave Chris (Pine), who finds himself tangled in a criminal conspiracy... or maybe he's just whacked-out and paranoid? We're joined in this pool party by one of …

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S15 Ep809: Jaws (W❤️M) [EXTENDED TEASER] 9:43

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“Bottle of red, bottle of white, whatever gets me laid tonight!” - Eric as Matt Hooper On this month’s We ❤️ Movies episode, we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the modern Hollywood Blockbuster with a chat all about the perfect film, Jaws! Is there a more memorable film score in existence? How amazing is this cast, like, top to bottom? Is the…

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Cordkillers 557: Licence to Bill 1:08:54

3d ago1:08:54

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C-SPAN’s funding is fading, Bond is back (again), and Prime Video wants AI to whisper sweet nothings in your ear. This week on The FULL Experience: 24 (824 - "Day 8: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.") Next week: 24 (824 - "Day 8: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.") Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://P…

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S15: On-Screen Live Summer Finale: 28 Years Later Review, MASSIVE Rest of Summer Preview, Secret Movie™️ & More! 1:07:48

4d ago1:07:48

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On the summer finale of On-Screen Live, we're chatting about Danny Boyle's recently released horror masterpiece, 28 Years Later, going over the weekend box office, previewing a bunch of movies that will release while we're on break, including Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman, Weapons, The Naked Gun, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Eddington, r…

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Species III 1:23:39

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College hook-up culture meets the world’s worst grad school project. Natasha Henstridge cashed a big check for a tiny role in Species III, a bargain-bin sequel that trades theaters for dorm rooms and solid science for sci-fi nonsense. Sil’s alien legacy lives on through her daughter, but with less money to burn, things get even dumber. There’s stil…

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S15 Ep808: Lucy (2014) 1:52:24

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“The four of us are on a one-way bullet train to Stupid City” - Andrew on covering this movie for the show On this week’s episode, the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza does indeed head to Stupid City as we’re talking about the really silly, really short, sci-fi thriller, Lucy! How totally great is Choi Min-sik in this movie? Precisely how many secon…

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A Play On Nerds - Episode 225 - Carnosauric Park 3 1:03:00

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Jurassic World: Rebirth is coming out in theaters, so we're busting out a review of the OTHER classic dino-movie-sequel; Carnosaur 3! Plus: UFO gaslighting, Andor season 2, and the new trailer for The Naked Gun reboot! Time Codes --------------- Host Banter: 1:53 Nerdy News: 10:57 Film Review: Carnosaur 3: 16:43 Game: Cast the Recast Cast: 38:27 Ra…

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Star Trek: Section 31 (2025) | The Critically Acclaimed Commentary Track 1:33:58

5d ago1:33:58

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William Bibbiani is out of commission, so Witney Seibold is free to do whatever the hell he wants! And he wants to do more STAR TREK, because of course he does! Join Witney for a feature-length commentary track about the most recent film in the sci-fi franchise, STAR TREK: SECTION 31, starring Michelle Yeoh as a (somewhat) recovering genocidal mani…

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Star Trek: Andor 1:06:39

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Wait no! Star Wars! For a podcast that started in "the Golden Age of Television," we talk about one of the best shows we can remember here on the other side, past "Peak Tv," and sliding down the post-streaming decline. How does Andor compare to The Sopranos, for instance? You've had time to watch it. Here we finally talk about it. Tony Gilroy made …

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141 - Preludes (PRO1x15) (with Sean Davis) 3:17:54

7d ago3:17:54

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After starting out with some straight-up blasphemy, things only get worse from there as Jack and guest Sean Davis dig their way to hell with some Polish jokes and penis talk as they celebrate Pearl Harbor Day while talking about this CGI animated Star Trek show for children. Aren’t you glad we’re back? Don’t worry, we’re also getting esoteric with …

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FH Mini 131 - Hostesses with the Mostesses 52:11

8d ago52:11

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Dan confuses Elliott by combining his beloved comic books with his hated fruit pies, in a discussion of Hostess's superhero-based comics ads. Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets!By Dan McCoy, Stuart Wellington, Elliott Kalan

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Book Review: I Know What You Did Last Summer by Lois Duncan 23:37

9d ago23:37

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Do you think you know what they did last summer? Think again! Our 2025 Summer/Fall Donation Drive kicks off today with our review of I Know What You Did Last Summer, the 1997 slasher that made hook hands cool again. But before the gore, there was... guilt? In this bonus episode, Arnie digs into the 1973 young-adult novel by Lois Duncan. But slasher…

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The FULL 24 Experience: Lowest (809 - "Day 8: 12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.") 18:35

9d ago18:35

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The lowest rated episode is the most fleshed out, story driven episode yet of the FULL experience. Next week: 24 (824 - "Day 8: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.") Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers YouTube: https://youtu.be/0bq7pdxB1t0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Cordkillers 556: Netflix Enters the Cableverse 43:02

11d ago43:02

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Netflix breaks another of its old promises by dipping its toes into linear TV in France. Plus, a reboot of Land of the Lost, a Buffy revival with Sarah Michelle Gellar, and sand-powered Heart of Darkness. This week on The FULL Experience: 24 (809 - "Day 8: 12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.") Next week: 24 (824 - "Day 8: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.") Subscribe, get expa…

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Species II 1:57:42

11d ago1:57:42

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Houston, we have a baby mama problem. What happens when a space mission goes wrong, and the astronauts bring back more than just Mars rocks? You get Species II, a bigger, bolder, and weirder follow-up that doubles down on the sleaze, the sci-fi, and the mutant mating. Today, our hosts dive into this sequel, pondering the true mystery: why should Pe…

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MuppeTrek - Episode 148 - "Boober's Rock" and "The Emissary" 34:12

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Join us on the MuppeTrek Podcast! On Fraggle Rock, Boober wants peace and quiet and finds it and more at "Boober's Rock." And Star Trek TNG episode, "The Emissary." Worf's ex is back and he's kind of into it...By A Play On Nerds

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Critically Acclaimed #334 | Elio, How to Train Your Dragon, 28 Years Later, Bride Hard, Materialists, Everything's Going to Be Great, The Unholy Trinity, F1 The Movie 1:56:17

12d ago1:56:17

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Bibbs and Witney review the new Pixar sci-fi movie ELIO, the live-action remake of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, the horror threequel 28 YEARS LATER, the action-comedy BRIDE HARD, Celine Song's sophomore feature MATERIALISTS, the comedy of age theater dramedy EVERYTHING'S GOING TO BE GREAT, the Samuel L. Jackson western THE UNHOLY TRINITY, and Joseph K…

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S15 Ep807: The Return of the Living Dead 1:32:57

12d ago1:32:57

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“It’s the only zombie movie that’s appropriate to watch at a July 4th barbecue! - Andrew On this week’s show, the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza gets a little spooktacular as we chat about the super-fun, summer-set zombie flick, The Return of the Living Dead! Why does this Skeleton Warehouse have to be open until 10PM on a holiday weekend? How gre…

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The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 493 – The 40th Anniversary of Back To The Future 1:23:35

13d ago1:23:35

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The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 493 – The 40th Anniversary of Back To The FutureBy Scott Hertzog

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140 - Masquerade (PRO1x14) (with Geoff Clarke) 4:01:09

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Jaxilly, like the Romulans, is BACK! Apologies for the delay, the hard drive with all the recordings was basically held hostage by a lunatic repairman for FIVE months, but it’s now back in my hands and repaired thanks to my pops! Expect episodes on a regular basis, starting with THIS ONE, in which Jack and Geoff talk about Masquerade, the fourteent…

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Ep.#454 - The Garfield Movie 1:24:21

15d ago1:24:21

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Ah, here he comes, that son of a gun, that cat, that Garfield, that gigantic thing -- except... There's something different about him. It's weird. He just doesn't seem very... Garfield-y? Anyway, in honor of the birthday of one of our great Americans, Garfield the cat, and also maybe one other guy, we take on 2024's The Garfield Movie. Wikipedia pa…

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The Iron List #66 | The Best Road Trip Movies Ever! 2:36:15

15d ago2:36:15

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Because our patrons demanded it, film critics William Bibbiani and Witney Seibold present their picks for THE BEST ROAD TRIP MOVIES EVER! These movies traverse the world, as characters grow over the course of their journey and sometimes play rock music or eat people! Subscribe on Patreon at www.patreon.com/criticallyacclaimednetwork to get exclusiv…

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The FULL 24 Experience: Ultimate (124 - "11:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.") 21:30

17d ago21:30

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Maybe not the best Ultimate episode of the FULL experience yet, but there was a lot to say about how not best it was. Next week: 24 (809 - "Day 8: 12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.") Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers YouTube: https://youtu.be/q8p1KlLAlE0 Hosted o…

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S15: WHM Mail Bag for June 2025: Throwing Up at the Movies, Death on Screen, Stuck to the Toilet on a First Date & More! 1:05:09

17d ago1:05:09

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On this edition of the WHM Mail Bag, we're plugging our Superman II digital show, while also reading some letters from loyal listeners brave enough to submit their sordid tales to our inbox! In this edition, we're hearing from a person who got food poisoning from blackberries and then went to the movies, another who ate bad bar food and was stuck t…

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S15: On-Screen Live - 6.16.25 - M:I - The Final Reckoning, The Phoenician Scheme, and Predator Killer of Killers Reviews & More! 1:00:39

18d ago1:00:39

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On this week's On-Screen Live, we're playing catch-up and chatting about some movies we've caught over the last couple weeks including Tom Cruise's final(?) bow as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, along with the latest from Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme, and Dan Trachtenberg's bloody, animated tryptic, Predator: Killer…

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A Play On Nerds - Episode 224 - How to Train Your Dragonworld 58:16

18d ago58:16

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The new live-action How to Train Your Dragon is out in theaters! To celebrate we're reviewing the film that obviously inspired it, 1994's Dragonworld! Plus: Fashionista killer monkeys, fake dragon movies, D&D maps that rock, the trailer for 2025's Frankenstein! Time Codes --------------- Host Banter: 1:37 Nerdy News: 10:46 Film Review: Dragonworld:…

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Cordkillers 555: Ad Nauseam 1:00:46

18d ago1:00:46

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Amazon ups its ad load while everyone scrambles for streaming ad dominance. Meanwhile, Nielsen crowns streaming as king of TV. This week on The FULL Experience: 24 (124 - "11:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.") Next week: 24 (809 - "Day 8: 12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.") Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at…

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Species 2:02:08

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Came to mate, stayed to mutilate. 30 years ago, Species slithered onto screens with a deadly combo: sexy aliens, mad science, and a cast way too good for this movie. Today Now Playing Podcast kicks off a four-part retrospective of this cult-favorite creature feature franchise, asking the hard questions: Was Sil just misunderstood? Is Alfred Molina …

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277. DS9 "Duet" Review - Remembering Harris Yulin 42:26

18d ago42:26

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With the sad passing of actor Harris Yulin, who played the Cardassian Aamin Marritza in Deep Space Nine's "Duet," we're going back to rewatch the classic Season 1 episode. Yulin's performance is one of the greats of Star Trek, and alongside Nana Visitor as Kira, the pair gave us an unforgettable hour of Trek. We also discuss the cancellation of Sta…

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S15 Ep806: Crocodile Dundee 2:03:48

19d ago2:03:48

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“He dresses like an Old West gigolo…” - Eric on Mick Dundee On this week’s episode, the Totally Cool Awesome 80s jag of the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza is covering the second highest-grossing film of 1986, the croc-out-of-water comedy, Crocodile Dundee! Why does the movie take so long to get to New York City? What in the hell were they thinking…

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FH Mini 130 - A Galactus-Sized Explainer 1:04:15

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With The Fantastic Four: First Steps coming to theaters soon, listener Andrew asked the question "Galactus and The Silver Surfer -- what's their deal, man?" and Elliott gladly stepped up to answer. Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! Aura has a great deal for Father’s Day. For a limited time, listeners can save on the perfect gift by visiti…

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The FULL 24 Experience: First (101 - "12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.") 20:17

24d ago20:17

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Tom's first forray into the time-synched world of 24 left him curious and entertained...but we knew it would. Next week: 24 (124 - "11:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.") Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers YouTube: https://youtu.be/4cbFd0_tcCE Hosted on Acast. See a…

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The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 492 – Our Interview with Wesley Eure and Kathy Coleman from Land of the Loast (A Shore Leave 45 Interview) 31:19

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The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 492 – Our Interview with Wesley Eure and Kathy Coleman from Land of the Loast (A Shore Leave 45 Interview)By Scott Hertzog

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Cordkillers 554: Split Decisions 1:05:43

25d ago1:05:43

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ESPN gears up for its $30/month standalone streaming launch with a nostalgic “Sports Forever” promo push. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. Discovery plans a Comcast-style corporate split, Netflix breaks records with Stranger Things 5, and a Jane Austen remake is headed to Netflix. This week on The FULL Experience: 24 (101 - "12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.") Next week…

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Critically Acclaimed #333 | From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, Predator: Killer of Killers, The Life of Chuck, Dangerous Animals, Echo Valley 1:30:33

25d ago1:30:33

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This week, film critics William Bibbiani and Witney Seibold review the new action spin-off FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA, the animated Predator sequel PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS, Mike Flanagan's new Stephen King adaptation THE LIFE OF CHUCK, the serial killer shark movie DANGEROUS ANIMALS, and the Apple TV+ Original crime drama ECHO VALLE…

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Ballerina 2:00:57

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Black Ops Swan Lionsgate’s still milking the John Wick cow, even if Keanu's nowhere in sight. First, they gave us The Continental (because who hasn’t wanted a TV show about hotel management?), and now comes Ballerina, the big-screen spin-off where Ana de Armas pirouettes while wielding flamethrowers, claymores, knives, guns. Lots of guns. Does she …

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MuppeTrek - Episode 147 - "Wembley's Egg" and "Manhunt" 29:37

26d ago29:37

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Join us on the MuppeTrek Podcast! On Fraggle Rock, nobody believes Wembley that a creature will pop out of "Wembley's Egg." And Star Trek TNG episode, "Manhunt." Lwaxana Troi and fishy Mick Fleetwood are on the hunt for a man.By A Play On Nerds

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S15 Ep805: Willow 1:54:52

26d ago1:54:52

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“There’re piles of skulls, which of course I appreciate” - Steve on the set design On this week’s episode, Totally Cool Awesome 80s Month and the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza pay tribute to the late, great Val Kilmer with a convo about the super-fun Ron Howard fantasy flick, Willow! How amazing are Warwick and Val together on screen? Isn’t it re…

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Ep. #453 - Love Hurts 1:15:53

29d ago1:15:53

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Love DOES hurt. For instance, we love and only want the best for Everything Everywhere All at Once comeback king Ke Huy Quan, but then we have to witness him struggle through a movie like Love Hurts. Fortunately he comes off all right. The movie itself? Not so much. But hey, looks like he's got Zootopia 2 and a movie from the guy who made Rare Expo…

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The FULL Andor Experience: Last (212 - "Jedha, Kyber, Erso") 27:26

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Honestly, there's no telling what the boys had to say about the Andor finale and how it fit into Rogue One...mostly because Amos didn't listen so he wasn't spoiled and could hsare his opinions about it next week in Aftertalk. Next week: 24 (101 - "12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.") Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com…

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The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 491 – Revisiting Star Wars Ewoks: Battle for Endor 1:17:03

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The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 491 – Revisiting Star Wars Ewoks: Battle for EndorBy Scott Hertzog

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S15 Ep804: 28 Days Later (W❤️M) [TEASER CLIP] 11:54

1M ago11:54

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“It’s been almost 25 years and this thing still rips!” - Andrew On this month’s We ❤️ Movies, we’re talking about Danny Boyle’s landmark horror masterpiece, 28 Days Later! How incredible is John Murphy’s score here? How surprising is it that the early-DV cinematography still holds up so well? How amazing are these performances from Cillian Murphy, …

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Cordkillers 553: Stranger Danger and the Narrative Trap 1:03:57

1M ago1:03:57

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The hero’s journey is everywhere, but should it be? Meanwhile, Netflix has no chill, cranking out updates on *Wednesday*, *Squid Game*, *Knives Out*, and *Stranger Things*. Also, perks for Disney+, no Marvel at Hall H, and Lisa from Blackpink gets her own doc. This week on The FULL Experience: Andor (212 - "Jedha, Kyber, Erso") Next week: 24 (101 -…

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A Play On Nerds - Episode 223 - 3 Karate Kid Ninjas! - Rule of Three 56:03

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Karate Kid Legends is praying mantis-kicking into theaters, so we're honoring another old man teaching kids martial arts with 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up! Plus: Glowing rats, Tom Holland's beer, and Now You See Me Now You Don't trailer! Time Codes --------------- Host Banter: 1:54 Nerdy News: 9:19 Film Review: 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up: 13:22 Game: Cage Match: 3…

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Karate Kid: Legends 1:59:59

1M ago1:59:59

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Cobra Why The Karate Kid franchise has had nothing but victories lately. The 2010 remake was a box-office success, and fans flocked to YouTube and Netflix for Cobra Kai. Now, Sony wants to high-kick this franchise back into theaters and combine the universes, having both Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan as teachers to young Li Fong (Ben Wang). But wit…

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S15 Ep803: Rambo: First Blood Part II 1:53:55

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“He’s the walking dead!” - Eric on contemporary Sly’s look On this week’s episode, the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza launches into month two by celebrating the Totally Cool Awesome 80s! First up, we’re talking about the stupidly-titled Rambo: First Blood Part II! How funny is it that this movie pulls a complete 180 on the philosophy of the first …

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Critically Acclaimed #332 | Karate Kid: Legends, The Phoenician Scheme, Bring Her Back 1:15:10

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Bibbs and Witney get crane kicked in the face! Or they review movies! Either one is fine really. This week, we've got reviews of KARATE KID: LEGENDS, the new Wes Andersony Wes Anderson movie THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, and the bleak new horror movie BRING HER BACK, from the directors of TALK TO ME! Karate Kid: Legends - 5:00 The Phoenician Scheme - 36:0…

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FH Mini 129 - When Animals Compete 44:40

1M ago44:40

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There have been a lot of animals in movies, but which are the BEST animals? Stuart Wellington leads a highly-scientific investigation. Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets!By Dan McCoy, Stuart Wellignton, Elliott Kalan

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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back 1:53:42

1M ago1:53:42

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Kids, the story of how I met your mother includes a drifter with no phone and a body count Now Playing Podcast has a bonus Friday episode, free for all listeners! This time, the hosts take aim at Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, the 2016 Tom Cruise action sequel. Does the second Reacher film live up to the first, or should it have followed its own advi…

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We've Got Mail #182 | When is Jarnathan Getting Here? 58:22

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Bibbs and Witney read YOUR letters and answer YOUR questions about boutique Blu-ray labels, movies that hate movies, and when the heck Jarnathan is getting here! Subscribe on Patreon at www.patreon.com/criticallyacclaimednetwork to get exclusive podcasts and exciting rewards, like exclusive series, commentary tracks, and much more! Email us at lett…