Best Sam Draper Alex Humphrey Chris Reading Podcasts (2025)

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10 Cloverfield Lane 55:55

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12d ago55:55

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This week we watch and talk about 10 Cloverfield Lane, but also discuss Chris' plans for the apocalypse (again), favourite prepper tinned foods, the 'looseness' of this whole Cloverfield concept, and even find time for Sam's thoughts on Superman (2025) and Jurassic World: Rebirth. Next week, it's Alex's birthday pick - Interstella 5555! See the new…

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Superman 3 48:13

27d ago48:13

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This week Sam hosts our discussion about Superman 3 from his new shock-jock perch, drenched in lemonade and struggling to keep his computer running. Join us as we learn about how now to look after a poster, who mistakenly thought they were friends with Gus Gorman, and even Chris' thoughts on the newest attempt at reviving the franchise. Next week, …

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Mars Needs Moms 48:04

1M ago48:04

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This week we celebrate 350 episodes by watching Mars Needs Moms, an odd CGI kids film that no-one remembers! Join us as we discuss the godawful motion capture, the curse of Mars films, and because Sam feels bad about making us watch this, there's a Mars quiz, too. Here is the scene from Welcome to Marwen which inspired this episode And here is Ice …

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Zathura 57:39

2M ago57:39

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This week we fill a long-time listener request (maybe?) and watch Zathura, the spiritual successor to Alex's favourite film of all time Jumanji - even if the director really doesn't want you to think that.. Join us as we discuss some fine mahogany, ave a Jumanji-themed quiz, and Chris even gives us a quick review of Jurassic World: Rebirth. Also, P…

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Forbidden Planet 53:53

2M ago53:53

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This week we head way back in time to watch Forbidden Planet, one of the earliest examples of the sci-fi genre we've been stomping around for almost 350 episodes now. Join us as we discuss '50s man in outer space, the afterlife of Robby the Robot, and generally marvel at all the things this film originated. Next week, Alex is going to board game he…

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28 Days Later 1:02:19

2M ago1:02:19

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This week we discuss another end of the world, with Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later. Join us as we discuss the pros (none) and cons (lots) of filming in 480p, dodgy cockney accents, how long it takes to drive from London to Manchester if the traffic's good, and much more! Next week it's Forbidden Planet! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in tou…

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Predator: Killer of Killers Spoilercast! 54:43

2M ago54:43

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This week it's time for another spoilercast as Predator-stans Alex and Sam take a look at Dan Trachtenberg's new animated Predator anthology. Join us for a spoiler-filled breakdown (you have been warned!) of each part of the film - join us for vikings, samurais and lots of shouting Yaujta at one another. Also, Alex talks about 28 Years Later a bit …

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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 54:32

3M ago54:32

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Join us on the Road to the Fan Dance! This week we dodge watching Star Trek: Into Darkness by watching one of the 2 remaining OG films we haven't given the full episode treatment. Join us as we luxuriate in slow-moving ships, appreciate Scotty in all his glory, and marvel over the wonderful off-duty clothing of the Enterprise crew. also here is Leo…

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Independence Day: Resurgence (again) 58:32

3M ago58:32

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This week Will Smith Season finally concludes in calamitous circumstances with a film in which he doesn't actually act which we've reviewed before anyway. Oh well (FYIF), we spend 30 seconds discussing I, Robot, realise we' messed up, but continue to complain about this film for an hour all over again. Unlikely rebuilds, unlikely invasions, unlikea…

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Gemini Man 55:06

3M ago55:06

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Hellooo, the SFRS era of random shows appearing at random times continues as we emerge from hibernation to launch into Will Smith season. This week, it's Gemini Man! Join us to hear about Sam's confusing experience watching at 120FPS, Clive Owen's BMW adverts, The Rehearsal, Will Smith's pouch, and we find out if you can clone a dude. Next week (an…

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Alex & Sam Talk About Films 51:27

5M ago51:27

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This week Chris is away promoting his film, so Alex and Sam convene for an Easter chat about upcoming films and a whole lot else. Join us for discussion of Fantastic Four, Eternals, A Minecraft Movie, Avengers Doomsday, Superman, M3gan 2.0, Avatar 3, Predator: Killer of Killers, Jurassic World: Rebirth, 28 Years Later, Tron:Ares and loads more! Als…

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Marooned 54:11

5M ago54:11

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This week we continue to say RIP to the great Gene Hackman by watching Marooned. Join us as we discuss this film's eerie prescience, the strange refusal to inject any sort of drama, and...Poppins!? Next week, Will Smith season begins (not sure why) with I, Robot! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on You…

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Superman II 1:03:39

5M ago1:03:39

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This week we say RIP to Gene Hackman who was in a lot of good films and some terrible stuff, too. Which category does Superman II fall into? Join us as we discuss Superman's inability to remain secret, Lois Lane's smoking problem, all the Richard Donner drama, and much more! Next week we stick with the Hackman and watch Marooned! See the new list! …

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Starship Troopers 56:28

5M ago56:28

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This week, we conclude the rerank season with Chris' pick, Starship Troopers! Bugs, blood, and other things I've forgotten about because we recorded this ages ago. But it's good and no doubt very in-depth. Also, don't forget Time Travel is Dangerous hits cinemas this Friday, March 28th! Listen out for details about special q&a screenings up and dow…

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Predator 2 1:02:46

6M ago1:02:46

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This week we (re)watch Predator 2! Join us as we get nice and LA sweaty and discuss Alex's early obsession with this film, Danny Glover's trousers, the Films With Jeopardy! In Rating System, and much more! Also, don't forget Time Travel is Dangerous is in cinemas March 28th! Go and watch it! Next week it's Starship Troopers! See the new list! Play …

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The Thing (1982) 1:08:10

6M ago1:08:10

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This week we finally actually watch The Thing as part of rewatch season. Join us as we learn about why Big Dog doesn't want you to remake The Thing in Antarctica (or Alaska?), we gush over the gushing special effects,and we definitively sort out the end of this film. Also, don't forget Time Travel is Dangerous is in cinemas March 28th! Go and watch…

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Time Travel is Dangerous Extra Super Special Show 46:17

6M ago46:17

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We return to finally talk about Time Travel is Dangerous, a new sci-fi comedy directed by our very own Chris Reading! A podcast in the making as long as there's been a podcast, join us as Chris talks us through the inspiration behind the film, how it all came together, and what's next. Also, go and see it, it's great! Critics who aren't Sam and Ale…

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Sputnik 42:25

7M ago42:25

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This week we conclude our 2020 season with Chris' choice, Russia's Sputnik! Join us for monster chat, iron curtain chat, and technically difficult chat because Chris' audio was SO far out of sync with the rest of us it sounds a bit like we're talking throuh an interpreter at times. Next week we begin another season of reranks, giving some classic f…

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Star Trek: Section 31 Spoilercast 28:14

7M ago28:14

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This week, we report back from our fancy screening of Paramount+'s Star Trek: Section 31. Join us for a spoiler-free discussion* about the newest trip to the Trek universe. Next week, we return to 2020 with Sputnik! *I think we threaten to spoil something towards the end but don't actually spoil anything anyway. See the new list! Play along at home…

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Tenet 1:03:38

8M ago1:03:38

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2020 season continues with Sam's pick, the saviour of cinema, Christopher Nolan's Tenet. We spoilercasted it way back when and were confused and couldn't hear anything...has anything changed since? Join us as we try to unravel reverse entropy (again), discuss the pros and cons of an endless montage, and disagree about the merits of Kenneth Branagh.…

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The Invisible Man 1:02:03

8M ago1:02:03

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This week, we kick off 2020 season with The Invisible Man, Alex's pick! Join us as we remember how weird lockdown was, discover what we would do with invisible powers, and ask: is James Bond sci-fi? Well maybe not, but let me tell you about the car in Die Another Day... Next week, we return to the backwards-talking nonsense of Tenet! See the new li…

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The 8th Annual SFRS End of Year Bonanza 50:35

8M ago50:35

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For an eighth (!) time we gather round the dying embers of the year and discuss what we liked (and didn't) from 2024. Join us for discussions of Megalopolis, Transformers One, Alien Romulus, and much, much more! Also, we have a quiz and choose the first 6 films for 2025! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch u…

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Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi 1:36:27

8M ago1:36:27

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It's Christmas Eve, and as is tradition round these parts we watch a Star War. Unfortunately, we're up to The Last Jedi, a film we spoilercasted way back when. In those heady days of 2017 Alex was a fan and Chris and Sam really weren't...but has time cured all ills? Find out in this absolutely MASSIVE episode! Next week, we end the year as we alway…

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Looper 56:11

9M ago56:11

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This week we watch Looper, Rian Johnson's time-travel film that doesn't want to talk about time travel. Join us as we discuss bad prosthetics, try not to get too in the weeds with how everything works, and have differing opinions about a scary kid. Next week we take our annual trip to a galaxy far, far away - it's The Last Jedi! See the new list! P…

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Cocoon 59:49

9M ago59:49

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This week we head back to the '80s to watch three horny old men on their quest for eternal youth in Cocoon. Join us for the Old Man Rating System, the problem with an aimless film, God's waiting room, Steve Guttenberg (unfortunately), and a whole lot more! Next week it's Looper! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website!…

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Cube 49:32

9M ago49:32

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Halloween but really not season continues with Cube! Join us as we hear more about Chris' exploits abroad, run out of plot to talk about very quickly, then Sam learns that films are shot in order (but still doesn't believe it), Alex is interrupted by some late night DIY, and we hallucinate a film like Cube, but it's in a balloon. Next week, some su…

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Lifeforce 57:41

10M ago57:41

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We're back! It's been a while, but we're here and we're still ranking! Keeping up with tradition, we miss halloween by almost a month and bring you sci-fi horror with Lifeforce! Join us as we hear about Chris' trips to film festivals with Time Travel is Dangerous (coming to a cinema near you next year!) and then enjoy some absolutely bonkers '80s f…

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Ikarie XB-1 43:37

11M ago43:37

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This week, we watch Ikarie XB-1, a film that is 'influential', or maybe actually influential, it's hard to tell! Join us as we discuss the reach of this film, enjoy people laughing at a robot, and get our vertical integration sorted, just in time for the debut of Chris' film. Next week (or some point soon anyway) we're watching Lifeforce! I think..…

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Blade Runner 1:08:41

11M ago1:08:41

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This week, it's a bumper episode as we accept the podcast will NEVER END by watching the 'final' film, Blade Runner! Join us as we learn about Chrismas, deep dive into different versions of the film, Sam can't shut up about Vangelis, we gush over the production design, and Sam really can't shut up about Vangelis. Next week, we watch '60s Czech sci-…

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Independence Day (again) 1:08:25

11M ago1:08:25

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Hi! Remember us? After a month off, we're back! We accidentally deleted an episode and we're doing the films in the wrong order, but we're here! This week, It's Chris' birthday pick, our 2nd, 3rd, 4th viewing of the Devlin/Emmerich career highlight. Join us as we hear about Chris' holiday to Washington, consider shift patterns aboard motherships, a…

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AVPR: Alien Vs. Predator - Requiem 1:00:59

1y ago1:00:59

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Alien fever continues as we watch the second AvP film. Chris hosts as we try and see what's going on, the problem with Detective Predator, muppet aliens, and then all hell breaks loose as we get to the rating in a way it hasn't in a long time. Alien Vs. Predator? More like Alex Vs. Sam. Also, secrets of the rating system are revealed! Next week, it…

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Alien Romulus Spoilercast! 53:24

1y ago53:24

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This week we review the latest instalment in the Alien franchise - it's Alien Romulus! Alex shares his experience of his trip to the premiere, Sam gets to enjoy some free beer, and Chris sent us some texts. Join us for a spoiler-free discussion until 17:55 and after that we go hard and heavy with a spoiler-filled breakdown of our thoughts on the fi…

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Things to Come 52:43

1y ago52:43

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This week we go all the way back to 1936 to watch a slice of very early British sci-fi, it's Things to Come! Join us as we revel in the bombast of the script, marvel at the special effects, and discover how moaning is eternal. Next week, we 'celebrate' the release of Alien: Romulus by watching AVPR: Alien Vs. Predator Requiem - it's literally the o…

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The Postman 55:24

1y ago55:24

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This week we watch Kevin Costner's big budget post-apocalyptic flop Waterw- no, the other one, The Postman. Join us as we slog through three hours of people not sending the post, and then people really REALLY sending the post. It's a film we've watched so you don't have to, cos we're nice like that. Next week, it's Things to Come! See the new list!…

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Virus 42:52

1y ago42:52

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Donald Sutherland (RIP) season concludes with Virus! Join us for some top Jane's Fighting Ships discussion, lots of robot talk, and the Baldwin Rating System Next week it's Things to Come! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're o…

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) 48:46

1y ago48:46

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This week we continue our impromptu Donald Sutherland (RIP) series with Invasion of the Body Snatchers! Join us for a lot of discussion about how feasible this particularly snatching really is and Chris makes a horrible noise. Next week, more Donald, with Virus! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Yout…

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Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome 50:38

1y ago50:38

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This week we belatedly celebrate the release of Furiosa with the last Mad Max we can watch for now. Join us as we head back to post-apocalyptic Australia, discuss some super deep lore, play a game of Max or Martin, and marvel at how terribly this film craters halfway through. Sam's audio is a mess again, but will be better from next week, so that's…

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Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within 48:51

1y ago48:51

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This week we watch Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, a film so monumentally misguided that it managed to kill an entire company. Join us as we discuss high quality bad CGI, the concept of 'virtual actors', and what 3 things we would save on an asteroid. Also apologies for the audio quality on this one - Sam had some sort of insane crackle on the r…

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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 1:15:05

1y ago1:15:05

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It's a bumper episode as we head back to a galaxy far, far away, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Episode I. Join us for a predictably in-depth discussion of the making of the film, how our opinion of the film has changed over a quarter of a century, what a genuine child thinks about the film, and much more! Here is Jenny Nicholson's incredible…

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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow 41:08

1y ago41:08

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We return to discuss Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow! But first, Alex makes the executive decision to discuss other films, so we briefly discuss Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Furiosa, Atlas, and You Can Call Me Bill. Then we sadly have to watch the film we're here to see. And it ain't great. But at least it's a good excuse for Alex to te…

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The Chronicles of Riddick 1:02:32

1+ y ago1:02:32

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This week we take a trip back to the Riddickverse (one of many verses) and watch Chronicles of Riddick! Join us as we marvel at two films existing at once, chart the rise and fall and rise of Vin Diesel, chat a lot about mongers monging, and alienate anyone who likes metal. Sorry. Next week, it's Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, which we said…

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Annihilation 52:34

1+ y ago52:34

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This week we 'celebrate' the release of Alex Garland's Civil War by looking back at Annihilation. Join us as we discuss the perils of adapting a story you don't actually know, whether Natalie Portman can actually act, and a strange bear. Next week, get your annoying steampunk tat at the ready - it's Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow! See the ne…

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Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior 50:32

1+ y ago50:32

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Accidental post-apocalypse/Fallout season with Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. But first, Alex has a random newsblast? Join us as we take our usual detour into mourning the death of practical effects, ponder if this film invented the post apocalypse, and generally just enjoy a well-made film. We watch them occasionally. (When Sam keeps saying 'The man…

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Cyborg 52:15

1+ y ago52:15

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This week, Alex picks his birthday film - it's Albert Pyun's Cyborg! Join us as we discuss JCVD's career, butcher's shops in the USA, double TKOs, missing contact lenses, and a quiz which, let's be honest here, Sam absolutely aces. Next week, accidental Fallout apocalyptic season continues with Mad Max 2! See the new list! Play along at home! Get i…

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Ghostbusters II 55:25

1+ y ago55:25

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This week we watch Ghostbusters II, except Chris who got the wrong film. But first, we have a little bonus spoilercast about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, which unlocks a classic Chris Rant. And then we watch the main feature, discussing the impact of The Real Ghostbusters, what you want from a sequel, the bad vibes that come from good vibes, and I…

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Star Trek 1:03:14

1+ y ago1:03:14

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This week, we take our annual trip to the world of Star Trek. Having watched all the original ten films, it's time to follow a very old Spock through a black hole and join the Kelvin timeline. Join us as we discuss rebooting franchises, a terrible bad guy, fate vs. logic. and the perils of stunt-casting unfunny comedians. Next week, we celebrate (?…

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 49:28

1+ y ago49:28

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This week, we continue the modern Planet of the Apes franchise seven years (!) after watching the first instalment. Join us as we marvel at the CG, complain about everything else, get into a very, very long discussion about post-apocalyptic survival (yet again) and we learn that Chris is prepared to play any game, no matter the game. Game on. Note …

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Dune: Part Two Spoilercast! 34:19

1+ y ago34:19

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This week, Chris and Sam spoiler their way through the latest Denis Villeneuve sci-fi blockbuster, Dune: Part Two at Alex, who hasn't seen it yet. But first, Austin Butler's face, a mini spoilercast of Priscilla, Agent Elvis and a lot of other stuff that is absolutely definitely related to the film in question. And there's a Dune quiz! WARNING: Spo…

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Re-Ranking Special III 47:26

1+ y ago47:26

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This week, we add three old films to the new list in another Re-Ranking special! Join us as we apply PROPER SCIENCE to Dune, Predator, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Also, Alex reviews some modern dance. Next week, we look at some more apes with the confusingly titled Rise sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! See the new list! Play along at…

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Honey, I Shrunk The Kids 53:18

1+ y ago53:18

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We're back! And we return with a classic of our childhoods, the grammatically troubling Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Join us as we discuss the superb practical effects, sense memories of Oreos, and we have possibly our 2nd Ant-based quiz. Next week, we re-rank a bunch of films! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Wat…