"Join" us as we dig into the new Apple TV+ show from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan.
The 2010 sequel/reboot - also ahead of its time?
Sean's first viewing of TRON (1982) and Aaron's rewatch of the original and TRON: Legacy (2010) ahead of the release of TRON: Ares. We discuss how far ahead TRON was for it's time, but it's increasing relevance to today and the return of its now-vintage style.
Our thoughts on the final two episodes of Alien: Earth and the show overall.
We cover the first six episodes of Alien: Earth (Hulu/FX), including the two-part premiere, flashback episode 5, and finale set-up episode 6 when it all starts coming together.
Alien Earth brings classic franchise elements like practical creature effects, body horror, cosmic dread, hubris, and "space marines" action, but the series also weaves in more timely themes like artificial intelligence/post-humanism and corporatism.
Stay tuned for Part 2 covering the finale episodes.
We start a review of Apple TV's "The Studio", but get on a classic rabbit train about AI. Part 2 coming later!
The fourth and final season. Is this one of the best shows ever made?
We digest Aaron's recent binge of HBO's "Succession" heading into his viewing of the rest of the final season.
The Apple TV+ adaptation "Murderbot" is a springboard for our continued P(doom) discussion woven throughout our conversations any time AI comes up (which seems to happen a lot lately...). Mild spoilers for the first five episodes of Season 1.
*Full Spoilers Ahead* With a big, bold swing early on, does Season 2 hold up to Season 1? We dive in, with Sean's take being familiar with the game story, and Aaron going in without any knowledge of the second game's twists and turns.
"Don't be sad that it's over; be happy that it happened." So comes the (sort of) end of Andor, seamlessly transitioning directly into the opening moments of Rogue One after paying off everything ("EVERYTHING!") Luthen has built up since before season 1. We are joined once again by Justin Gray for a cross-over Trench Run Report recording.
The weightest and most profound pair of episodes of the series ("Messenger" and "Who Are You?"), concluding with the most thrilling episode ("Welcome to the Rebellion"). Might this be peak Star Wars?
Another crossover episode with Trench Run Report, we cover the Ghorman set piece and story arc, Cassian and Bix on Coruscant, and Saw unhinged.
Note: This episode, and our discussion, contains adult themes and situations; parental discretion is advised.
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THE prestige Star Wars show is finally back for an epic second (and final) season! Our friend Justin "Boots" Gray joins us to discuss the first 3-episode arc which takes place one year after season 1 and four years before Rogue One and A New Hope.
We cover the rest of Black Mirror Season 7, episodes 2-6: "Bete Noire", "Hotel Reverie", "Playthings", "Eulogy", and "USS Callister: Into Infinity".
'Black Mirror' returns with a trademark dark look at alternate near-future ramifications of streaming platforms, health care business models, and the gig economy.
The epic Season 2 finale. Choreography and Merriment!
Every set of characters advances toward the finale next week!
A unique episode with a big revelation and further maneuvering heading into the final two episodes of Season 2!
A masterpiece of storytelling! We learn more of what Lumon's been up to on the "Testing Floor" with Gemma, connections to MDR's work, and set the stakes for this season's final set of episodes.