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House of the Dragon - S03E02 - Queen's Landing
The House of the Red Dragon (1969) · Jun 30, 2026
The Vampire Lestat - S01E03 - Toronto
Interview with the Vampire (1994) · Jun 22, 2026
Disclosure Day (2026) – Spielberg's alien empathy
Disclosure Day (2026) · Jun 17, 2026
The Conversation (1974) - Gene Hackman - Into the West
The Conversation (1974) · Jun 11, 2026
The Vampire Lestat - S01E01 - Detroit
The Vampire Lestat (2026) · Jun 10, 2026
The Vampire Lestat – Interview with the Vampire S3 preview
The Vampire Lestat (2026) · Jun 2, 2026
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) · Jun 1, 2026
The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026) – MCUniverse Special Presentation
The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026) · May 17, 2026
Project Hail Mary (2026) – Hope for humanity
Project Hail Mary (2026) · May 13, 2026
Deconstructing the meaning of 'Into the West' w/Marilyn R. Pukkila - Into the West
Into the West (1992) · Apr 29, 2026
Maul: Shadow Lord - S01E05-06 - Inquisition / Night of the Hunted
Maul (2013) · Apr 23, 2026
Daredevil: Born Again S2-E1-4 – mid-season: Bullseye rising (MCUniverse)
Daredevil · Apr 13, 2026
The Drama (2026) – the wildest wedding of the year
The Drama (2026) · Apr 11, 2026
Hamlet (2025) – the Asian prince of London
Hamlet (2025) · Apr 10, 2026
Gene Hackman Filmography - Into the West
Into the West (1992) · Mar 24, 2026
Oscars 2026 – Ceremony, Winners, & Best Picture rankings
Oscar's (2026) · Mar 19, 2026
Oscars 2026 – Acting (Lead & Supporting) + Casting
Oscar's (2026) · Mar 14, 2026
Oscars 2026 – Original & Adapted Screenplay + Best Director
Oscar's (2026) · Mar 13, 2026
Oscars 2026 – Tech awards: Cinematography, VFX, Editing, & Sound
Oscar's (2026) · Mar 12, 2026
Paradise – Season 2 Check-In
Paradise (2023) · Mar 11, 2026
Oscars 2026 – Best Original Song & Score – Nevermind the Oscars Music
Oscar's (2026) · Mar 10, 2026
Oscars 2026 – Animated Features – the year 2025 in animation
Oscar's (2026) · Mar 8, 2026
Oscars 2026 – Documentary Features – All the year's best docs
Oscar's (2026) · Mar 5, 2026
Oscars 2026 – International Film – Nominees and beyond
Oscar's (2026) · Feb 28, 2026
Oscars 2026 – Production Design, Costumes, Makeup & Hair
Oscar's (2026) · Feb 24, 2026
Oscars 2026 – Animated, Documentary, & Live-Action Shorts
Oscar's (2026) · Feb 6, 2026
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - S01E03 - The Squire
The Village Squire (1935) · Feb 3, 2026
Oscars 2026 – Nominations: the Best Picture 10, surprises, & stats
Oscar's (2026) · Jan 25, 2026
Frankenstein (2025) – The Creature's final form?
Frankenstein (2025) · Dec 31, 2025
Violent Night (2022) - Elevenses - Dec'25
Violent Night (2022) · Dec 20, 2025
Wicked: For Good (2025) – w/ musical & book differences
Wicked: For Good (2025) · Dec 19, 2025
It: Welcome to Derry - S01E08 - Winter Fire
It (2017) · Dec 16, 2025
The American Revolution - Season Wrap-Up w/Marilyn R. Pukkila
The American Revolution (2016) · Dec 9, 2025
It: Welcome to Derry - S01E06 - In the Name of the Father
In the Name of the Father (1993) · Dec 2, 2025
It: Welcome to Derry - S01E05 - 29 Neibolt Street
It (2017) · Nov 25, 2025
The American Revolution - Episode 5 - The Soul of All America
Wicked: For Good (2025) · Nov 21, 2025
The American Revolution - Episode 3 - Times That Try Men's Souls
The American Revolution (2016) · Nov 19, 2025
Weapons (2025) - Spooktober Special
Weapons (2025) · Oct 29, 2025
One Battle After Another (2025) - Part 3 w/Jean & Anthony
One Battle After Another (2025) · Oct 25, 2025
One Battle After Another (2025) - Part 2 w/Ron & JD
One Battle After Another (2025) · Oct 23, 2025
One Battle After Another (2025) - Part 1 w/Anthony
One Battle After Another (2025) · Oct 21, 2025
Alien: Earth - End Credits Music Analysis w/Mark from Nevermind the Music
Super Alien Desert Earth (2020) · Oct 17, 2025
Foundation - S03E07 - Foundation's End
Foundation (2024) · Aug 22, 2025
Superman (2025) – DCUniverse
Superman (2025) · Jul 14, 2025
Murderbot - S01E09 - All Systems Red
The Satellite Girl and Milk Cow (2014) · Jul 4, 2025
28 Years Later (2025) – The evolution of the infected
28 Years Later (2025) · Jul 1, 2025
Andor - Going Rogue Interview w/Tansy Gardam
Andor (2022) · May 29, 2025
Andor - BONUS - Military Strategy w/ML Cavanaugh
Andor (2022) · May 21, 2025
Thunderbolts* (2025) – MCUniverse
Thunderbolts* (2025) · May 18, 2025
Andor - S02E12 - Jedha Kyber Erso
Andor (2022) · May 16, 2025
Andor - S02E11 - Who Else Knows?
Andor (2022) · May 15, 2025
Sinners (2025) – The best vampire movie ever?
Sinners (2025) · May 8, 2025
The Last of Us - S02E02 - Through the Valley
Making of The Last of Us (2023) · Apr 22, 2025
Daredevil: Born Again S1-E8&9 – Isle of Joy & Straight to Hell (MCUniverse)
Daredevil · Apr 20, 2025
Star Wars - Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back (1980) · Mar 19, 2025
Captain America: Brave New World (2025) – MCUniverse
Captain America: Brave New World (2025) · Feb 24, 2025
Oscars 2025 – Spotlight: Conclave (2024)
Conclave (2024) · Feb 15, 2025
Oscars 2025 – Spotlight: The Emilia Pérez controversy
Emilia Pérez (2024) · Feb 10, 2025
Oneshot - Nosferatu (2024)
Nosferatu (2024) · Jan 20, 2025
Severance - Season 2 Preview
Severance (2022) · Jan 13, 2025
Skeleton Crew - E05-08
Skeleton Crew (2009) · Jan 12, 2025
Wicked: Part I (2024) – incl. musical & book comparisons
Wicked (2024) · Dec 31, 2024
Dune: Prophecy - S01E06 - The High-Handed Enemy
Dune (2021) · Dec 24, 2024
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) - 45th Anniversary Special
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) · Dec 7, 2024
Dune: Prophecy - S01E03 - Sisterhood Above All
Dune (2021) · Dec 4, 2024
Dune: Prophecy - S01E02 - Feedback
Dune (2021) · Nov 28, 2024
The Penguin - S01E07–08 - Top Hat & A Great or Little Thing - DCUniverse Season Wrap
The Penguin Lessons (2025) · Nov 19, 2024
Alien: Romulus (2024) - Community Reactions
Alien: Romulus (2024) · Oct 8, 2024
Beetlejuice (1988) & Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) - Oneshot
Beetlejuice (1988) · Sep 24, 2024
The Penguin - S01E01 - After Hours - DCUniverse Instant Reaction
After Hours (1985) · Sep 23, 2024
Oneshot - Alien: Romulus (2024)
Alien: Romulus (2024) · Sep 17, 2024
Alien (1979): The history & cultural impact, w/ Roger Luckharst & Jason Eberle
Alien (1979) · Aug 18, 2024
Alien: Romulus (2024) - Trailer Reaction & Coverage Preview
Alien: Romulus (2024) · Aug 5, 2024
Oneshot - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) · Jun 5, 2024
Oneshot – (Kingdom of the) Planet of the Apes (2024)
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) · Jun 4, 2024
Properly Howard - Felonies and Fugazis: Shakedown (1988)
Shakedown (1988) · Apr 28, 2024
Oneshot - Civil War (2024)
Civil War (2024) · Apr 25, 2024
Oneshot – Monkey Man
Monkey Man (2024) · Apr 11, 2024
Oneshot - Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two (2024) · Mar 16, 2024
Oneshot: Mr & Mrs Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) · Mar 4, 2024
Rogue One - Interview with Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Cavanaugh
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) · Feb 23, 2024
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) · Feb 13, 2024
The Book Nook - E08 - Hogfather
Hogfather (2007) · Dec 27, 2023
Second Breakfast - Part 2 - Elevenses!
Falling for Christmas (2022) · Dec 25, 2023
What If...? - Season 1 Recap – MCUniverse
Saltburn (2023) · Dec 22, 2023
Oneshot - The Creator (2023)
The Creator (2023) · Dec 20, 2023
Doctor Who - The 60th Anniversary Specials
Doctor Who (1996) · Dec 19, 2023
Oneshot - Fargo - S05E01-04
Fargo (1996) · Dec 9, 2023
Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)
The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) · Dec 6, 2023
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) · Nov 30, 2023
MCUniverse: The Marvels - Review - Special Guest Marilyn R. Pukkila
The Marvels (2023) · Nov 24, 2023
MCUniverse: The Marvels - Movie Preview
The Marvels (2023) · Nov 9, 2023
Star Wars - Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) · Nov 5, 2023
Werewolf by Night - MCUniverse Spooktober Special
Werewolf by Night (2022) · Oct 31, 2023
Foundation - S02E09 - Long Ago, Not Far Away
Stine Sofie's Foundation: Choice (2021) · Sep 8, 2023
Foundation - S02E07 - A Necessary Death
Foundation (2024) · Aug 25, 2023
Wool-Shift-Dust: Dune: What you need to know
Dune (2021) · Aug 10, 2023
Star Wars - Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) · Aug 2, 2023
Oneshot - Asteroid City
Asteroid City (2023) · Jul 14, 2023
Star Wars - Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) · Jun 21, 2023
Barry - S04E07 - A Nice Meal
Barry (2016) · May 24, 2023
The Mandalorian - S03E06 - Guns for Hire
Guns for Hire (2015) · Apr 7, 2023
The Mandalorian - S03E03 - The Convert
The Convert (2024) · Mar 17, 2023
The Last of Us - S01E07 - Left Behind
Left Behind (2014) · Mar 1, 2023
Star Wars: The Bad Batch - S02E01-E05
The Bad Batch (2017) · Feb 3, 2023
The Rings of Power - S01E04 - The Great Wave
Constantine (2005) · Sep 19, 2022