393 — The Fantastic Four: First Steps
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Things are looking up for the MCU this week as Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Ben Grimm/The Thing and Johnny...
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392 — Superman (2025)
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The man of steel is back and this week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk SUPERMAN. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned. Directed and written by: James Gunn Starring:...
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391 — Jurassic World Rebirth
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This week Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) sit down to talk JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Five years post-Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough. Directed by: Gareth Edwards Written by: David Koepp Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala...
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390 — F1 the Movie
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One of the summer's biggest movies is here! Join Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) as they sit down to talk F1 THE MOVIE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver. Directed by: Joseph Kosinski Written by: Ehren Kruger Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, Sarah Niles, Samson Kayo, Abdul...
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389 — 28 Years Later
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Many years in the waiting, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk 28 YEARS LATER. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A group of survivors of the rage virus live on a small island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors. Directed by: Danny Boyle Written by: Alex Garland Starring:...
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388 — Materialists
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Love is in the air this week when Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk MATERIALISTS. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. Written and Directed by: Celine Song Starring: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Zoë Winters, Marin Ireland *Clip from MATERIALISTS courtesy of A24. @TheWatchAndTalk...
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387 — Ballerina
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We're back! And this week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk the move FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father's death. Directed by: Len Wiseman Written by: Shay Hatten Starring: Ana De Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves,...
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386 — Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning
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All good things must come to an end...maybe. This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING, plus share our favorite scenes from throughout the franchise. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Ethan Hunt and the IMF team race against time to find the Entity, a rogue artificial intelligence that can destroy mankind. Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie Written by: Erik...
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385 — Fight or Flight
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This week, it's time for takeoff as Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) sit down to talk FIGHT OR FLIGHT. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect her when they're surrounded by people trying to kill both of them. Directed by: James Madigan Written by: Brooks McLaren, DJ Cotrona Starring: Josh Hartnett, Charithra Chandran, Katee Sackhoff, Julian Kostov,...
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384 — Thunderbolts*
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We're back in the MCU this week as Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk THUNDERBOLTS*. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Directed by: Jake Schreier Written by: Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo Starring: Florence Pugh,...
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