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The Movie Punditry Show is back and better than ever! In this episode, Mike and Dell talk about where the MCU is headed given the trouble with Kang the Conqueror actor Jonathan Majors, the performance of Multiverse of Madness, Love and Thunder and The Marvels, and the upcoming release of Deadpool and Wolverine. Plus we discuss Shōgun, X-men '97 and more.

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It's 2002 and we are swinging into Sam Raimi's classic comic book film, Spider-man, starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco and Willem DeFoe.

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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com

WHO IS DARKMAN? In this episode, we get to the bottom of that question by looking at Sam Raimi's 1990 superhero film Darkman.

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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com

THE SLEEPER HAS AWAKENED!! In this special episode of Random Rewatch, Mike takes a trip to Arrakis for David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of Dune. This film has a lot more going for it than people remember. Come and sip the Water of Life.

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This episode covers 2003'a superhero film Daredevil, starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Jon Favereau and Michael Clarke Duncan.

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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com

This episode's film is Michael Mann's 2004 thriller, Collateral, starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx. How did I hate this for 20 years??

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In 1995, we moved from the "Burton-verse" to the "Schumacher-verse" of Batman movies. Val Kilmer stepped in to replace Michael Keaton, and Robin joins the team. What else happens in this divisive superhero movie? Take a listen and find out.

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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com

Happy New Year!! To close out 2023 we present this bonus size Random Rewatch of Richard Donner's 1978 classic,Superman - The Movie.From Krypton to Smallville to Metropolis, follow our hero on his journey. You will believe a man can fly!

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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com

This episode of Random Rewatch focuses on the 1998 smash hit Big, starring Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Perkins, and directed by Penny Marshall.

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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com

This episode of Random Rewatch looks at Steven Spielberg's 2002 film Catch Me if You Can, starring Leonard DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Amy Adams, Jennifer Garner, Martin Sheen, Ellen Pompeo and Elizabeth Banks.

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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com

Curses!! The Caped Crusaders are at it again! Mike takes on the arguably worst Batman movie ever! Has history been to cruel to this film, or did it get it right?

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This episode takes us back to 2000, with M. Night Shymalan's superhero thriller Unbreakable, starring Bruce Willis, Samuel L Jackson and Robin Wright.

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In this episode of Random Rewatch we go back to 2001 and Cameron Crowe"s psychological sci-fi thriller Vanilla Sky, starring Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz and Cameron Diaz.

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Welcome to Movie Punditry's mini-show, Random Rewatch. Each episode, Mike will use a random number generator to help pick a movie he hasn't seen in a long time, rewatch it, and discuss it here. What can we discover from rewatching older movies like this? Do they hold up? Is the shine off the apple? Has time been kind or cruel to them?

Up this episode, the year is 1991, and the film is Mario Van Peebles' New Jack City

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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com

This episode, Mike and Randell recap the Disney+ series Ahsoka so far, leading up to the Season 1 finale. Then they move on into the recent launch of Bethesda Studios' Starfield, the upcoming Forza Motorsport launch, and more!

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Movie Punditry's new mini-show, Random Rewatch. Each episode, Mike will use a random number generator to help pick a movie he hasn't seen in a long time, rewatch it, and discuss it here. What can we discover from rewatching older movies like this? Do they hold up? Is the shine off the apple? Has time been kind or cruel to them?

Up this episode, the year is 1995, and the film is Bryan Singer's The Usual Suspects.

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Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com

In this extra-length episode, Ran and Mike debate the good, bad and ugly of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and the Transformers franchise as a whole, then dive into the Secret Invasion finale, and a larger discussion of the state of the MCU and Disney franchise as a whole. Plus, continuing coverage of the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike, and what it may mean for upcoming projects.

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With only one more episode left in Marvel's Secret Invasion, Mike and Randell break down where we are, where we might be going, and what it all means.

Also, a deep look at the combined WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike that is shutting down most TV and movie production in the US - what is happening, why is it happening, what do both sides want, and what is going to be affected?

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The title says it all. In this Fourth of July Holiday Special, Mike and Dell dive into Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse, Secret Invasion, and The Flash to let you know what you should be watching. DO NOT GO OUT THERE until you listen!

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Memorial Day has come and we are in the summer season. With The Flash around the corner, Mike and Randell take a deeper look at cancel culture fallout in American film and television, and why some celebrities seem to stay cancelled and why some keep getting hired. For example, Ezra Miller will likely get another DC project while Marvel scrambles to distance itself from Jonathan Majors.

Also, the guys talk about the current streaming scene, with the end of Succession, what is worth watching these days ?

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In this episode, Mike and Ran dive deep into the season 3 finale of The Mandalorian, look at The Bad Batch, and weigh in on the Jonathan Majors controversy and how he is being treated compared to Ezra Miller, whose The Flash movie is about to release.

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This is a big episode!! To kick off, Mike and Ran discuss the 95th Oscars, who won, who SHOULD HAVE won, and how the whole thing works, anyway. Then they get into The Last of Us on HBO in the wake of the Season 1 finale. Next up, Season 3 of The Mandalorian has started, and the boys have thoughts. Mike breaks down essential viewing to get the most out of the new season. Finally, they discuss Picard, Season 3 ( yes, STAR TREK on Movie Punditry!)

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Mike and Randell push forward with their version of the MCU and what their combined Phase 2 would look like, and which Phase 2 films and TV shows are really needed to get to Captain America Civil War.    Then they also do a deep dive into The Flash movie trailer, and Ran gives his thoughts onAnt-man and the Wasp: Quantumainia  

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Welcome to Season 5!!    This season kicks off with our launch of The Punditry Order.    Imagine if you were introducing the MCU to someone completely new.   How would you recommend they approach it?   What movies or shows in what order?   How to best pull them in without having to go through everything?    Mike and Randell tackle this and look at MCU Phase 1.    They dig thru everything leading up to Marvel's The Avengers, throw out the unnecessary bits and come up with the essentials.    

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End music:  "The Avengers" - Alan Silvestri 

The season 4 finale is a week late, but it's worth the wait!    We spend way too much time talking about the ongoing troubles at DC, recapping 2022 in film and TV, and revealing what we are most looking forward to in 2023.   Come along for the ride! 

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Ending Music:   "I Will Find Him" - Hans Zimmer, Man of Steel Soundtrack.

In this super-sized episode, we tackle Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! as well as the rest of Phase 4 of the MCU.   (Yes you, Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special!)  We also talk aboutBlack Adam, Andor, whatever is happening at DC, and the C-suite shakeup at Disney.   

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End Music:  From the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! soundtrack.   "T"Challa"     Ludwig Göransson

In this week's big episode, Mike and Justin get on their dragons and hash out the season 1 finale of House of the Dragon.  Babies being  born,  a visit from a Hand, a secret gets out and a dragon battle over the castle of an illiterate lord.  There is a look ahead in to what Season 2 may bring, and a look back to Daenerys burning King's Landing.  There may even be a visit from the Queen of Thorns.

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End music: "Dragonback Flight" - Ramin Djwadi

For this penultimate episode of the first season of HBOs "House of the Dragon" Mike and Justin get into all the intrigue and goings on.  There be dragons here, so be aware there are some light maybe spoilers toward the end.  (Plenty of warning)  

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End music:  "Aegon's Coronation" - Ramin Djwadi 

This week Mike and Justin tackle the longest, most intense episode yet of HBO's drama "The House of the Dragon."   They dive deep into Vaemond' mistake, the consequences, and speculate what the final two episodes may look like.  Plus a rundown of New York Comic Con.  

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End music:  "King Viserys Entrance" - Ramin Djwadi 

Apparently Westerosi wakes are as treacherous as the weddings.   Mike and Justin  go over every detail of Episode 7  where losing an eye may gain you a dragon, and where the kids really shine. 

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End music:  "Aegon Rides Vhagar" - Ramin Djwadi 

Dracarys!!   Justin and Mike break down episode 6 of House of the Dragon "The Princess and the Queen," yes, including THAT scene.   Also, a deep dive into Alicent and Larys' budding alliance, Laena's fatal choice, and the new casting of Rheanyra and Alicent. 

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End music:  "Dracarys" - Ramin Djwadi 

Question: If you lived in Westeros, and got an invitation to a wedding, would you go?   Mike and Justin discuss that very topic, and everything else that happened in Episode 5, "We light the Way."    It's time to start choosing sides!   

For this week's Green and Black, Mike is joined by our old friend Justin Phillips, as they review the season so far , talk about Episode 4, and ruminate on what may come.  There is also a look back at Game of Thrones.  Valar Morghulis. 

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It's Emmy season!!   This week we move to television and recap the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards.   Also, now that Randell has FINALLY seen "Thor:Love and Thunder", we give that movie our unvarnished opinions.   And maybe we even get Randell to talk some House of the Dragon! 

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Viserys is a mess!   Rhaenyra is awesome!   Daemon chooses violence!    Mike is here to break it all down in this House of the Dragon Episode 3 recap.  

How about some dragon eggs, pirates, and The Bachelor: Westeros Edition.   We have it all in this recap of Episode 2 of House of the Dragon, The Rogue Prince, 

Welcome back!   This week we tackle the launch of the Marvel Studios and Disney+ series She Hulk,  the Westworld season 4 finale "Que Sera, Sera" , the continuing fire sale at Warner/Discovery and Randell's deep dive down a comic book rabbit hole.    

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Welcome back to Westeros!!!     Green and Black is a new mini-series recapping and commenting on the HBO Series The House of the Dragon.   This episode launches the series and recaps the pilot episode, "The Heirs of the Dragon."   

After a well-deserved hiatus (and some major relocation) the boys are back with their unique brand of pop culture commentary.   Mike and Dell get you caught up with Season 4 of Westworld, go over the all the Marvel Phase 5 & 6news from San Diego ComicCon, reflect on Phase 4 so far and figure out where DCis in the mix.   Plus, a "drive" into the new Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels expansion.  

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This episode, Mike and Dell do a deep dive into Spider-man: No Way Home, including the Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness trailer.  We will also review the Hawkeye season finale and give overall thoughts on the first season as a whole.  Additionally, we have reviews of the Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy video game, and Forza Horizon 5.   

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After a short hiatus, Mike and Dell put together this supersized episode where they discuss at long last the arrival of Denis Villeneuve's epic adaptation Dune Part 1.   And like the Amtal in the end of the film, there is some disagreement over where this movie sits.  You'll have to listen to hear what happens.  

Also the guys discuss the upcoming MCU film Eternals, Mike's impression of New York Comic Con 2021, and the usual comic, gaming and DC news.  Check it out!  

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This time we are looking at three episodes of the Marvel Disney+ series "What If...?  featuring T'Challa, Nick Fury and Dr. Strange.  Also a lot of conversation about Titans and thoughts on why Marvel is doing live action so much better than DC.  

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This week we review James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, the first episode of the new Disney+ series What If? (Captain Carter) and discuss the ongoing Scarlett Johansson/Disney feud.  

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This weeks episode takes us to the void at the end of time, where we debate the finale of season 1 of Loki.   (Spoiler:  one of us like it and one of us was disappointed.  Tune in to find out who's who) 

Then another debate ensues, this time about Space Jam: A New Legacy.   Give us a listen and see who remains. 

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This week's super-sized episode has a lot to unpack, and as a warning:   THERE BE SPOILERS HERE!

First we take on Black Widow with an in-depth review and recap.  Then it is on to the penultimate episode ofLoki, Journey into Mystery, where we review the episode and then make a bunch of bad predictions that won't happen (maybe) about the finale.   

Finally, Mike gives thoughts on F9 and the guys talk about where this series is and where it came from.   

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LOKI is here!!!   Mike and Dell have thoughts, and share them all.   Recap and review of the first half of the season, where is is going and what it means.  Plus what is going on with DC, Mike's quick take on F9, and Dell's take on the current Black Panther comic line,. 

In this episode, Mike and Randell take on the series Jupiter's Legacy on Netflix - did it do the job, and live up to the promise of the comic series?  Also they tackle the ongoing Warner/Discovery Media merger, and give their "three wishes" for how to fix DC films.   Finally, some recommendations of things to watch while the world reopens.  

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This week we take on the finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (or is that Captain America and the Winter Soldier?) and see if it hits the marks and feels like a satisfying finale.  (Answer: sometimes)  We're a little divided on this one, so maybe you can chime in.  

Also, Mike gives a couple of his Oscar predictions on the eve of the awards.  

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The Main Show: Mike and Randell give their takes on the first half of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, including where John Walker might be headed, what Isaiah Bradley brings to the story, and what Sharon Carter might be up to.   Then they go head to head on Zack Snyder's Justice League, talk some Sag Awards, Concrete Cowboy and Marvel's Avengers latest game update. 

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WE WERE WRONG!!!  (Along with almost everyone else on the internet)  

Mike and Dell break down the "The Series Finale" - the latest (and last??) episode of WandaVision, and how most of the pundits were wrong about what it all meant, and what it all might mean.  

Also, Mike give his review and thoughts on the new Eddie Murphy film Coming 2 America, and the guys discuss the big news over at XBox as the Bethesda Game Studiosacquisition becomes final.

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We are almost at the end of this season of WandaVision, and like Avengers: Age of Ultron, this episode (Previously On...) may turn out to be more than it seems.  Mike and Randell go through the episode and what it all may mean, Easter eggs, hints and more.   Plus the ongoing drama over at DC and Warner Bros. (are we ever getting Black Adam????) and reaction to the Golden Globes. 

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This week is a supersized episode (as we were unable to record last week), where we take on both Episode 6 and 7 of WandaVision.  Mike and Randell lay out their predictions for the end of the series, what it all means, where it is going, and what to expect as Phase 4 unfolds.  

Also, reactions to Judas and the Black Messiah, now streaming on HBOMax.  

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In this Very Special Episode of Movie Punditry, the guys do a deep dive into Episode 5 of WandaVision, "A Very Special Episode" and all the things that were revealed, hinted at and insinuated.  Also - fallout from the Disney/Fox merger and what WandaVision might be trying to do, the Falcon and the Winter Soldier trailer, Zack Snyder's Justice League, and reactions to the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild nominations.  

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'We are watching the latest episode of WandaVision along with Darcy Lewis and Jimmy Woo.  Join us as we unpack all of "We Interrupt This Program," looking for all the Easter Eggs and clues.

We also talk about the latest news in the ongoing Ray Fisher/DC feud, Zack Snyder's Justice League's release date, and new game releases including MLB: The Show '21 coming to Xbox 

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This week's episode focuses mainly on the third episode of Wandavision, called "Now in Color."   Are we getting anwers?   Who are the other characters?   And what is S.W.O.R.D. anyway?   

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WELCOME TO SEASON 3!!!!    In our kickoff for this season, we tackle the sticky issue of the continuing mess over at DC Films, deep dive into WandaVision episodes 1 and 2, review HBOMax's surprising Locked Down and talk about the possible coming Oscar battle between Delroy Lindo and Chadwick Boseman.  

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In our Season 2 finale, we take a long, hard look at Wonder Woman 1984, which might just prove the old adage "Be careful what you wish for."  A full spoiler review is part of the episode, along with a conversation about the current state of the DC movie  universe (or universes) and why they seem to be struggling with putting out consistently good movies.  We also talk Titans, the new Xbox Series X and reveal our top movie for 2020 (which both of us agree on for once)  Happy New Year! 

In this week's supersized Christmas Week episode, we take on the final two chapters of Season 2 of The Mandalorian, including THAT thing that happened.  (MANY, MANY SPOILERS!)   We will also break down some of the biggest stories out of the Disney Investor Day announcements, and discuss the latest in the Cyberpunk 2077 debacle.   Mike and Dell will also give their personal Top 5 Christmas Movie list.   

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5. The Polar Express 4. Home Alone 3. Die Hard 2. Scrooged 1. A Christmas Story

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5. The Polar Express 4.Snowy Day 3. Batman Returns 2. Micky's Christmas Carol 1. A Christmas Story

In this week's episode we discuss the industry-shattering news about Warner Brothers putting their whole 2021 film slate on HBOMax on opening day - what's happening, the fallout, and what it means for the future.  Then we talk about Letitia Wright's ill-advised tweets and what they might mean for the Black Panther 2 project, which starts filming in July.  Finally, we dive into the return of The Fett in latest chapter of The Mandalorian.

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AHSOKA!!!!   It's the live-action debut of Jedi Ahsoka Tano and Mike and Randell have the low down as they review in detail The MandalorianChapter 13: The Jedi (SPOILERS)    They also take a look at the Star Wars Lego Holiday Special and Teen Titans Go!   This week's episode also discusses the future of theForza franchise on XBox and the annoying way video games are phased out.   

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In this week's super-size episode touches on the death of the great Sean Connery, a review of The Mandalorian: Chapter 12, a deep dive into the release of Wonder Woman 1984 on HBOMax, and the news that Black Panther 2 will begin filming in July 2021.   (Oh, and some video game talk) 

To our friends in the US, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 

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After a short, happy break, we dive back into The Mandalorian with a look at "The Heiress," as well as the news that Wonder Woman 1984 will be debuting on HBOMax on Christmas day alongside it's theatrical release.  

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             EPISODE 54
     STAR WARS IS BACK!!  

This week Mike and Randell

react to the season premier of The Mandalorian with

a review of "The Marshall."   We will also talk about 

the ongoing effect of the pandemic and more spikes 

on the theater industry, and the growing likelihood that

streaming is the wave of the future.

Mike:  @mikeymo1741

Dell:    @RDellBurns

This week Mike and Dell discuss the continuing decline of the movie theater industry, given more tentpole films like No Time to Die, Soul, and Candyman moving off the 2020 release schedule.  Can theaters survive?  What will they look like when we emerge from this pandemic?  Plus how the Mouse screwed over Disney+ subscribers who payed $30 to rent Mulan.   

Mike  @mikeymo1741

Dell    @RDellBurns 

As we roll into Fall, Mike and Dell rundown what the last few months of the year will look like on the movie front, talk about the current state of the box office, who the front runners are and who the disappointments are,   We hit on the future of theater chains given the number of major films pushing off to 2021.   Also, DC Universe and more.  

Mike: @mikeymo1741

Randell:  @RDellBurns

This week's episode continues our series on the Mission Impossible franchise with a discussion of perhaps the most polarizing of the films, Mission Impossible III.   We also talk about Tenent's box office and what it means, what Mulan seems to have gotten right and wrong, Gina Carano, Ray Fisher and a little upcoming film called Dune.   

Randell: @RDellBurns

Mike: @mikeymo1741

In this episode, Randell and Mike discuss the legacy of the late Chadwick Boseman, who passed away the day before this recording at the age of 43, and who left behind a body of great performances, including 42, Marshall, Get on Up, Da 5 Bloods, and of course, Black Panther and other Marvel films. 

Also discussed is the DC Fandome event, including discussions of The Batman, Wonder Woman '84, Suicide Squad 2 and more.  

Randell:  @RDellBurns

Mike: @mikeymo1741

This week Mike and Dell are joined by the awesome Leesa Charlotte from the Beers, Beats & BSG Podcast (which you should be listening to) to talk about all kinds of things,  including life down under, podcasting and of course, the first two films in the Mission Impossible series.  (and is Mission Impossible 3 really just Face/Off 2?) 

Follow Leesa @leesacharlotte and the BBBSG Podcast @BeersBeatsBSG 

Mike  @mikeymo1741

Dell @RDellBurns

Are we ever going to see Christopher Nolan's TENENT in a theater?   When are we going to see ANYTHING in a theater?   Is streaming the new now?  Are movies as good at home?   When do we think we will get back to seeing theatrical films? 

This week Dell and Mike talk about these issues, constantly changing release schedules, a new analysis of DIsney's potential releases and more.   Oh, and we review The Old Guard. 

Mike:   @mikeymo1741

Dell: @RDellBurns

This week, Mike and Randell go back to Wakanda.  It's been almost two and half years, and they want to see how this groundbreaking, Oscar-winning comic book film is holding up.   So they re-review Black Panther, Ryan Coogler's 2018 movie.  Has time been kind to T'Challa, or is the new king on his way out?  

Mike is @mikeymo1741

Dell is @RDellBurns

This is the second part of our conversation with Jim Randolph of the Regularly Irregular Show podcast.   

This week Mike and Dell talk with Jim about the recent decision of HBOMax to remove Gone With the Wind temporarily while content is added to "put it in context"  as well as other films that are problematic in 2020.   Films like Gone With the Wind, Song of the South, West Side Story and others...  do they deserve to be available and seen?  Can they tell us something about who we are as a culture, and how far have we come? 

Randell:     @RDellBurns

Mike:         @mikeymo1741

Jim:            @Get_To_Living

In this very special episode, Mike and Dell are joined by Jim Randolph of The Regularly Irregular Show podcast.  In Part 1 of their discussion, they are talking about Da 5 Bloods,  Spike Lee's new movie that just released on Netflix, as well as the films of Spike Lee in general.   We can't wait for you to hear it.

Randell:     @RDellBurns

Mike:         @mikeymo1741

Jim:            @Get_To_Living

Yes, Dell and Mike have another list...   this week it is Black filmmakers that we love, and their films we love most.   Each one gives us a list of their five favorite Black directors and a movie from each that is really significant.   

The guys also take on DC - is there such a thing as "too much Joker?"  - and the value and limits of the "Twitter Time Machine."     Finally, they preview Spike Lee's latest joint, Da 5 Bloods,  premiering on Nexflix June 12

Dell's List: 

Spike Lee -Do the Right Thing

Robert Townsend -Meteor Man

John Singleton -Rosewood

Forest Whitaker -Waiting to Exhale

Ava Duvernay -A Wrinkle in Time

Mike's List: 

Spike Lee -Malcolm X

John Singleton -Four Brothers

Ryan Coogler -Fruitvale Station

F. Gary Gray -Straight Outta Compton

Antoine Fuqua -The Equalizer 2

Dell:  @RDellBurns

Mike: @mikeymo1741

It's all Warner all the time this week.   Mike and Dell go over what we know about the newly announced Zack Snyder's Justice League,  Warner's new streaming service HBOMax, and Mike's recap of one of the new service's premier properties, Joker.   

They talk about some other stuff, too, but you'll have to listen to find out what.   (Oh, and check Mike's twitter for something referenced in the episode, just don't tell Randell.  

Mike:  @mikeymo1741

Randell @RDellBurns 

This episode Movie Punditry have their own civil war as they rehash who the villain is in Captain America: Civil War.   Also discussed: the Westworld season 3 finale; did Westworld stick the landing?  Should this be the series finale?    Also, now that it is over, the guys give their thoughts on the ESPN docuseries The Last Dance.   Is it the Michael Jordan of documentaries?  Is MJ better than King James?  (yes, we talk sports... hey, quarantine gets to all of us)  

Find Randell at @RDellBurns   (trust us)  and Mike at @mikeymo1741

This episode we talk about a couple things that are almost done...   The Clone Wars season 7, and Westworld season 3, including our review of the latest episode "Passed Pawn."  

We also discuss the oeuvre of Michael Bay, and the relative value of the Fast & Furious movies, as well as what reopening movie theaters might look like.  Plus some Star Wars stuff.  

Mike: @mikeymo174 

Randell @RDellBurns    

As we enter the second month of quarantine/shutdown/distancing, Mike and Dell fight off going stir crazy by talking about what they talk about...  movies, TV and pop culture.   This week they tackle Westworld Episode 5, "Genre" as well as Devs, Dune, Fighting With My Family, what's streaming and how to support your local businesses.    

Check it out, and follow us at @movie_punditry.      Mike is @mikeymo1741    Randell is at @RDellBurns   

This week Mike and Randell list their favorite movie score pieces,  then discuss Westworld episode 3, and talk about which MCU actors have had success (and failure) since they started being superheroes.  

Randell's List: 

"Look to the Stars" - Hanz Zimmer - Man of Steel. 

"Anakin vs Obi-wan Theme" - John Williams - Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

"Taking a Stand" - Henry Jackman - Captain America: The Winter Soldier

"Wakanda" - Ludwig Göransson ft. Baaba Maal - Black Panther

"Conquest" - Bill Conti - Rocky II 

Mike's List:

"He's A Pirate" - Klaus Badelt and Hanz Zimmer - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

"Porch" - Alan Silvestri - Avengers: Infinity War 

"The Raiders March" - John  Williams - Raiders of the Lost Ark 

"Klingon Battle" - Jerry Goldsmith - Star Trek the Motion Picture

"Your Father Would be Proud" - Michael Giacchino - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Follow Mike and Randell at    @mikeymo1741   and @RDellBurns

In this week's episode from the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Randell and Mike talk about life while social distancing, the effect of the pandemic on Hollywood and the entertainment industry as a whole, and what lasting changes we may see as we emerge from our personal self-exiles.  We touch on movie theaters, comic book shops, and films that have been pushed back or had production delayed. 

Then we take a look into the first two episodes of Season 3 of HBO's Westworld - what is happening, where the players are, and  where we think Jonathan and Lisa are going to take us this year. 

We also take a deep dive into The Rise of Skywalker Expanded Edition, the novelization of the final Star Wars saga movie.  Mike talks about the differences from the film, and why he thinks the novel is a better telling of the story.  

We hope you stay safe, and enjoy.  

This week, Randell and Mike talk about "Project Luminous" - otherwise known as Star Wars: The High Republicnovel and comic series.   Also, Westworld Season 3 preview, and MIke's impression of the first half of Star Trek: Picard  

@RDellBurns

@mikeymo1741

In this episode, your hosts Mike and Randell discuss the results of the 2020 Oscars and the big show itself,  Birds of Prey's performance at the box office, the teaser from Matt Reeves' The Batman and the condition of the Fast and Furious franchise.   

Mike :  @mikeymo1741

Dell:  @RDellBurns 

This week we preview the 2020 Academy Awards, we talk about the new Disney+ promo ofWandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Loki, and talk about what success for Birds of Prey means for DC movies. 

@RDellBurns

@mikeymo1741

Welcome to the first episode of 2020!      This week we take on the 2020 Golden Globe awards, the just-announced BAFTA nominations, and we are STILL going over our issues with Star Wars - The Rise of Skywalker.   

Also...   we are available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, YouTube and Anchor. 

Mike @mikeymo1741

Randell  @RDellBurns 

In the Movie Punditry season 1 finale, Mike and Dell give their thoughts on Ad Astra, talk about their top movie of the year, and review The Mandalorian: Chapter 8 

Thank you for coming along with us on this ride in 2019.    Season Two is right around the corner!   

This is the way.

Follow Movie Punditry @Movie_Punditry on Twitter.     Follow Mike @mikeymo1741  and Dell @RDellBurns 

In this week's special, early episode, Mike and Dell don't waste any time in diving into and dissecting Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.     This episode is spoileriffic from the beginning, so be sure you have seen the movie or don't care.    

Then come with us as we jump into what is right, what is wrong, and what is outright bizarre about the end of the Skywalker Saga.  

This week, Mike and Dell take a look at the season Finale of HBO's Watchmen series, "How They Fly."    They also talk some last-minuteRise of Skywalker,  the new Eliminator game mode in Forza Horizon 4,  the Star Wars Battlefront 2 Celebration Edition,  and Mike's thoughts on Jumanji: The Next Level.    

@mikeymo1741 

@RDellBurns

In this week's show, Dell and Mike talk predictions for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,  the latest Watchmen episode "A God Walks into Abar" and the pending cross-platform gaming riots.   (We are only half-joking) 

@mikeymo1741

@RDellDBurns 

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This week, Mike and Dell take on HBO's Watchmen,  Chapter 4 of The Mandalorian, and  then list their favorite movies (so far) of the 2010s.   

This week Mike and Dell get into the third chapter of The Mandalorian, "The Sin."    Also we talk about DC's plan for Matt Reeves' The Batman, the whole #releasetheSnydercut thing,  Henry Cavill's future in the red tights,  Jedi:Fallen Order and Mike's review of the new Chadwick Boseman flick 21 Bridges. 

@mikeymo1741      @RDellBurns

In this week's super-sized episode, Randell and Mike- dive into the first two chapters of The Mandalorian,and on the first week of Disney+ ... the ups, the downs, the highs and lows.   

We are also talking Watchmen episode 4 and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 

Check us out on Twitter @Movie_Punditry     

@RDellBurns

@mikeymo1741

In this Quick Take episode, gives some initial thoughts on The Mandalorian - Chapter 1    

This is a fairly spoiler free review.  The deep dive will come on our next show.  

@mikeymo1741 

This week Mike and Dell review the third episode of HBO's groundbreaking Watchmen series, "She Was Killed by Space Junk."     

Also, Mike went to go see Terminator: Dark Fate,  so our hosts share their thoughts on this movie and the Terminator franchise as a whole.  

Please note, there are MASSIVE SPOILERS for both Watchmen Ep 3 and for Dark Fate.  

Follow us on Twitter @Movie_Punditry       

and   @mikeymo1741   and @RDellBurns

This week Mike and Randell give their first impressions of HBO's new Watchmen series, Ang Lee's Will Smith action flick Gemini Man, as well as a bunch of other things currently on the streampipes.    

@mikeymo1741

@RDellBurns 

Tonight, Mike and Dell react in real time to the new Rise of Skywalker trailer, and then talk about the Watchmen premier. 

In this week's episode, Mike recaps New York Comic Con 2019, especially the Star Trek Universe panel.    Then the guys have thoughts about the casting of Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman in Matt Reeves' upcoming The Batman film, as well as some hot takes on Disney's new live action The Lion King. 

@mikeymo1741

@RDellBurns 

On this week's episode, Mike and Dell predict Joker's opening box office, react to the new Birds of Prey trailer, talk some Batman, Star Wars and New York Comic Con.    Don't miss it 

Mike:  @mikeymo1741

Dell:  @RDellBurns 

Link to Mike's old blog and The Last Jedi post:      https://mikeymo1741.blogspot.com/2017/12/in-defense-of-last-jedi.html

So the news has dropped, the deal is done, and Spider Man is back into the MCU, and Marvel Studios is back in the Spider Man business!   You heard it here first!      Mike and Dell break down the news, as well as talk the John Wick-verse, the Joker movie and New York Comic Con.   

@mikemo1741

@RDellBurns 

@Movie_Punditry 

It's not all love and shilling for Marvel...   sometimes even Kevin Feige makes a mistake, and we are here to call him on it.   Dell and Mike go through some of the biggest blunders in the MCU.   

@RDellBurns     

@mikeymo1741