425 — Mortal Kombat II
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When the trailer hit last fall, it was so wildly popular that they moved the whole movie release to the summertime. Now, this week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are finally sitting down to talk MORTAL KOMBAT II. 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: The fan favorite champions - now joined by Johnny Cage himself - are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the...
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424 — The Devil Wears Prada 2
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Gird your loins! Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are sitting down to talk THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2. 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: Andy Sachs reunites with Miranda Priestly as they navigate their careers amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. Directed by: David Frankel Written by: Aline Brosh McKenna and Lauren Weisberger Starring: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, Kenneth Branagh,...
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423 — Michael
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In this episode, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk MICHAEL. 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: The early life of musician Michael Jackson, from the discovery of his talent as the lead of the Jackson Five to the artist whose creative ambition fueled a pursuit to beomce the biggest entertainer in the world. Directed by: Antoine Fuqua Written by: John Logan Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Juliano Valdi, Miles Teller *Image...
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422 — TV Updates Spring 2026
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It's springtime and Emmy season, and it's a great time for Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) to talk about all the TV they've been watching. This episode includes spoiler discussions for a wide range of shows including: Paradise (Hulu) A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO) The Testaments (Hulu) The Pitt (HBO Max) Daredevil (Disney+) DTF St. Louis (HBO) Hacks (HBO Max) The Boys (Prime Video) For All Mankind (AppleTV) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Apple TV) Keep the conversation going: @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk ...
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421 — The Drama
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This week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk A24's new film, THE DRAMA. 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 happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. Directed and written by: Kristoffer Borgli Starring: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie *Image and clip from THE DRAMA courtesy of A24. @TheWatchAndTalk...
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420 — Project Hail Mary
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This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) discuss the year's biggest film (so far!) when they sit down to talk PROJECT HAIL MARY. 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: Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He...
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419 — The 98th Academy Awards
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This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) Hollywood's biggest night. We're talking all about the 98th Academy Awards. The montages, the tributes, the history-making awards. Entertaining presenters and great speeches. All around, it was a good night to be a fan of the Oscars. Complete list of winners: Best Picture - One Battle After Another Best Director - Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another Best Actor - Michael B. Jordan, Sinners Best Actress - Jessie Buckley, Hamnet Best Supporting Actor - Sean Penn, One Battle After Another Best Supporting...
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418 — The Bride! AND Final Oscar Predictions
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This week, all that glitters is Oscar gold. Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are sitting down to talk final Oscar predictions AND THE BRIDE! We will be sharing our predictions in ALL Academy Award categories. 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 for THE BRIDE!: A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and...
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417 — Scream 7
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It's time to go welcome back Sidney Prescott. This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk SCREAM 7. 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: When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed...
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416 — How to Make a Killing
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This week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk HOW TO MAKE A KILLING. 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: Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way. Directed and Written by: John Patton Ford Starring: Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher...
info_outlineIt's here! This week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk BARBIE and OPPENHEIMER, otherwise known as BARBENHEIMER.
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. Time stamps for both films are included below.
PLOT SUMMARY:
BARBIE
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.
Directed by: Greta Gerwig
Written by: Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach
Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Issa Rae, Simu Liu, Michael Cera, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Will Ferrell and more
OPPENHEIMER
During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world's first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history.
Directed/Written by: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr, Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, and more
TIMESTAMPS
0:00:00 - Intro/Catching Up/What We've Been Watching Lately
0:36:35 - BARBIE non-spoiler reviews
0:44:47 - OPPENHEIMER non-spoiler reviews
1:01:30 - OPPENHEIMER spoilers
1:33:46 - BARBIE spoilers
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