Welcome to The Final Verdict, your smart, cinematic review companion for everything from prestige dramas to popcorn blockbusters. Hosted by John Dodaro and Carlin Jacob, this podcast dives deep into the latest in film and television, offering bold insights, sharp takes, and — most importantly — final verdicts. Whether it’s an under-the-radar indie or the hottest new streaming series, we break it down and tell you what’s worth your time. Stream it, skip it, or savor it — we decide. All podcast platforms and social media links: https://linktr.ee/thefinalverdict
The End of Oak Street Reignites the Dinosaur Genre // Our Review
The End of Oak Street (2026) · Aug 15, 2026
Backrooms Is a Fine Horror Film with Great Tension // Our Review
Backrooms (2026) · Jun 3, 2026
The Punisher: One Last Kill // Our Review
The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026) · May 15, 2026
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Episode 8) // Our Full Season Review
Daredevil (2003) · May 6, 2026
Michael Is Entertaining for the Fans // Our Review
Michael (2026) · Apr 28, 2026
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Trailer // Our Reaction
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) · Mar 26, 2026
Mercy Is Not Bad, But Not Good // Our Review
Mercy (2026) · Jan 24, 2026
New Movies to Watch in 2026 So Far // Our Recommendation
People We Meet on Vacation (2026) · Jan 21, 2026
New Movies to Watch in 2026 So Far // Our Recommendation
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) · Jan 21, 2026
New Movies to Watch in 2026 So Far // Our Recommendation
The Rip (2026) · Jan 21, 2026
Avatar: Fire and Ash Is Fun, Beautiful, but Repetitive // Our Review
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) · Dec 19, 2025
“Him” Unfortunately Fumbles at the Goal Line // Our Review
HIM (2025) · Sep 18, 2025
The Conjuring: Last Rites Is Okay Horror // Our Review
The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) · Sep 9, 2025
Weapons Is a Great Genre-Blending Horror Film // Our Review
Weapons (2025) · Aug 11, 2025
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Is Simply Fantastic // Our Review
The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025) · Jul 25, 2025
Superman Is a Great Start to the DCU // Our Review
Superman (2025) · Jul 11, 2025
Jurassic World: Rebirth Is Horribly Safe // Our Review
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) · Jul 10, 2025
Thunderbolts* Is a Great MCU Team-Up Film // Our Review
Thunderbolts* (2025) · May 5, 2025
Venom: The Last Dance Is a Fine Ending to the Trilogy // Our Review
Venom: The Last Dance (2024) · Oct 28, 2024
Thunderbolts* Trailer // Our Reaction
Thunderbolts* (2025) · Sep 27, 2024
Twisters Is A Fun, Summer Blockbuster with Twists // Our Review
Twisters (2024) · Jul 22, 2024
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Is Nostalgic and Fun // Our Review
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) · Jul 16, 2024
A Quiet Place: Day One Is All About That Pizza // Our Review
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) · Jul 2, 2024
The Fall Guy Is a Love Letter to Stunt Performers // Our Review
The Fall Guy (2024) · May 3, 2024
Joker: Folie à Deux Trailer // Our Reaction
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) · Apr 10, 2024
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Has Fun Action But a Dumb Plot // Our Review
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) · Apr 1, 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Has Too Much Going On // Our Review
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) · Mar 24, 2024
Kung Fu Panda 4 Is the Weakest of the Franchise // Our Review
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) · Mar 12, 2024
Dune: Part Two Is Worth All the Hype // Our Review
Dune: Part Two (2024) · Mar 1, 2024
Dune: Part One // A Revisit
Dune (2021) · Feb 22, 2024
Movie Recommendation: The Holdovers
The Holdovers (2023) · Feb 21, 2024