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The Chatter After
Brandon Alvarado and Mike Thomas
70 episodes
1 week ago
The Chatter After is where we chat, argue, and wax poetic about the things we love about all things in film. From the brilliance of The Godfather to the endearing fantasy of Avatar: The Last Airbender, we discuss everything in the film and television space from a place of love. Movie experts Michael Thomas and Brandon Alvarado discuss the joys of film in the biweekly review show The Chatter After. Watch us on YouTube: The Chatter After: https://youtube.com/@TheChatterAfter The Amateur Otaku: https://youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku
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The Chatter After is where we chat, argue, and wax poetic about the things we love about all things in film. From the brilliance of The Godfather to the endearing fantasy of Avatar: The Last Airbender, we discuss everything in the film and television space from a place of love. Movie experts Michael Thomas and Brandon Alvarado discuss the joys of film in the biweekly review show The Chatter After. Watch us on YouTube: The Chatter After: https://youtube.com/@TheChatterAfter The Amateur Otaku: https://youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku
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The Chatter After
The Ultimate Action Movie Sequel Draft!

We’re drafting the greatest action movie sequels of all time. From Terminator 2 to The Dark Knight to old-school classics, we’re building the ultimate action movie binge lineup. Who drafted the best team of sequels? You decide!👉 Drop your picks in the comments and let us know who won the draft.
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2 months ago
1 hour 24 minutes 20 seconds

The Chatter After
Take 42 - Did James Gunn Just Save the DCU? SUPERMAN Is the New Punk Rock

James Gunn’s Superman has finally hit theaters, and we’ve got a LOT to say. In this full spoiler review, we break down David Corenswet’s debut as the Man of Steel, the biggest surprises, the DCU connections, and that wild ending. Did Gunn nail the tone? Is the reboot off to a strong start? Let’s talk performances, cameos, and what this all means for the future of DC.

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3 months ago
1 hour 23 minutes 48 seconds

The Chatter After
The Evolution of Superman On Screen: What Defines the Perfect Superman?

From Christopher Reeve’s iconic charm to David Corenswet’s promising debut, Superman has evolved—sometimes soaring, sometimes stumbling. In this deep-dive video essay, we break down how every modern live-action Superman has captured (or missed) the core of Clark Kent’s legacy.

💥 What we cover:

  • Why Christopher Reeve’s Superman still defines the role

  • How Brandon Routh’s return struggled with nostalgia and misfires

  • What Henry Cavill’s Superman got visually right—but emotionally wrong

  • Why David Corenswet’s new Superman might finally strike the perfect balance

  • The impact of supporting characters, comic book faithfulness, and thematic weight

  • How James Gunn’s Superman (2025) echoes Superman vs. The Elite and explores Superman's role in today’s political and moral discourse

Whether you're Team Reeve, rooting for Routh, or cautiously optimistic about Corenswet, this is the Superman conversation you’ve been waiting for.

📅 James Gunn's Superman hits theaters on July 11, 2025—but the legacy is already being rewritten.

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4 months ago
1 hour 28 minutes 22 seconds

The Chatter After
Take 41 - Is FINAL RECKONING The Worst MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE????

“Your mission, should you choose to accept it…” Involves listening to this deep dive. In this episode, we’re going all in on Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning—breaking down the film’s high-stakes action, its surprisingly timely AI-driven plot, and where it sits in the pantheon of the franchise. We discuss the evolution of Ethan Hunt, the choreography of chaos that is Tom Cruise’s stunt work, the shifting team dynamics, and how the film grapples with legacy, loyalty, and what it means to have control in a world increasingly run by algorithms. Plus: What worked, what didn’t, and why this might be Mission: Impossible's most meta entry yet.

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5 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes 36 seconds

The Chatter After
The Last Of Us Season 2, Episode 7 - "Convergence" Spoiler Discussion - BEYOND THE CLICKERS

We break down The Last of Us Season 2 finale on this week's episode of Beyond The Clickers. Day Three in Jackson sees Ellie and Abby come face-to-face in a controversial finale.

🔥 Episode Title: Convergence

📺 Streaming on: HBO / Max

🎮 Based on: The Last of Us Part II by Naughty Dog

💬 In this video, we cover:

  • Full episode recap & analysis

  • Easter eggs and game references

  • Our thoughts on that controversial scene

  • What does this mean for the rest of Season 2

  • Predictions for Episode 2 and beyond

Whether you're a die-hard fan of the game or just love the HBO series, this review is for you!

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5 months ago
1 hour 7 seconds

The Chatter After
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Movies Ranked! | Ultimate Tier List from Worst to Best

Ready for an action-packed ranking of every Mission: Impossible movie? In this ultimate tier list, we break down all the Mission: Impossible films—from the 1996 original to Dead Reckoning—and rank them from worst to best! Whether you're a die-hard Tom Cruise fan, love Ethan Hunt's impossible stunts, or just looking for the best Mission: Impossible movie to watch, this is your guide. Packed with spy thrills, insane action, and high-stakes drama, this tier list covers everything. Subscribe for more movie rankings, action movie analysis, and blockbuster breakdowns!


Timestamps

Intro: 00:00:00

M:I 1996 00:05:19

M:I 2 00:21:52

M:I 3 00:37:12

Ghost Protocol 00:48:00

Rogue Nation 01:00:15

Fallout 01:11:01

Dead Reckoning 01:22:38

The Final Rankoning 01:39:54


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5 months ago
1 hour 43 minutes 34 seconds

The Chatter After
THE LAST OF US Season 2, Episode 5 - "Feel Her Love" Spoiler Discussion

We break down The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 5 on this week's episode of Beyond The Clickers. Ellie and Dina press forward as they head towards the hospital to find Joel's killers. They run into Scars, stalkers, Jesse, spores, and Nora in a massive event that sees Ellie do the unthinkable.

🔥 Episode Title: FEEL HER LOVE

📺 Streaming on: HBO / Max

🎮 Based on: The Last of Us Part II by Naughty Dog

💬 In this video, we cover:

  • Full episode recap & analysis

  • Easter eggs and game references

  • Our thoughts on THAT Ellie scene

  • What does this mean for the rest of Season 2

  • Predictions for Episode 6 and beyond

Whether you're a die-hard fan of the game or just love the HBO series, this review is for you!

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5 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 13 seconds

The Chatter After
THE LAST OF US Season 2, Episode 4 - "Day One" Spoiler Discussion

We break down The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 4 on this week's episode of Beyond The Clickers. In Seattle, Ellie and Dina find themselves amid a brutal battle between the zealous Seraphites and a ruthless militia.


🔥 Episode Title: DAY ONE


📺 Streaming on: HBO / Max


🎮 Based on: The Last of Us Part II by Naughty Dog


💬 In this video, we cover:Full episode recap & analysis


Easter eggs and game references


Our thoughts on that controversial scene


What does this mean for the rest of Season 2?

Predictions for Episode 4 and beyond

Whether you're a die-hard fan of the game or just love the HBO series, this review is for you!


Hit that Subscribe button for weekly recaps, breakdowns, and all things The Last of Us.


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6 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes 9 seconds

The Chatter After
THE LAST OF US Season 2, Episode 3 - "The Path" Spoiler Discussion

The Last of Us is back! In this spoiler-filled review of The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 3, we dive deep into the devastating episode that picks up after that dramatic and shocking third episode.

🔥 Episode Title: THE PATH

📺 Streaming on: HBO / Max

🎮 Based on: The Last of Us Part II by Naughty Dog

💬 In this video, we cover:

  • Full episode recap & analysis

  • Easter eggs and game references

  • Our thoughts on that controversial scene

  • What does this mean for the rest of Season 2

  • Predictions for Episode 2 and beyond

Whether you're a die-hard fan of the game or just love the HBO series, this review is for you!

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6 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 5 seconds

The Chatter After
THE LAST OF US Season 2, Episode 2 - "Through The Valley" Spoiler Discussion

The Last of Us is back! In this spoiler-filled review of The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2, we dive deep into the devastating episode that picks up after the intense Season 2 premiere. From Kaitlyn Dever's performance to THAT scene with Joel, we break it all down.


Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:30 Overview

00:09:50 Divergence & Exspansion

00:54:56 What Stayed The Same


🔥 Episode Title: THROUGH THE VALLEY

📺 Streaming on: HBO / Max

🎮 Based on: The Last of Us Part II by Naughty Dog

💬 In this video, we cover:

  • Full episode recap & analysis
  • Easter eggs and game references
  • Our thoughts on that controversial scene
  • What does this mean for the rest of Season 2
  • Predictions for Episode 2 and beyond


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6 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes 6 seconds

The Chatter After
THE LAST OF US Season 2, Episode 1 - "Future Days" Spoilers - Beyond The Clickers

The Last of Us is back! In this spoiler-filled review of The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1, we dive deep into the emotional premiere that picks up after the intense Season 1 finale. From Joel and Ellie’s evolving relationship to shocking new characters and major plot twists, we break it all down.🔥 Episode Title: FUTURE DAYS

📺 Streaming on: HBO / Max

🎮 Based on: The Last of Us Part II by Naughty Dog

💬 In this episode, we cover: Full episode recap & analysis Easter eggs and game references

Our thoughts on that controversial scene

What this means for the rest of Season 2

Predictions for Episode 2 and beyond

Whether you're a die-hard fan of the game or just loving the HBO series, this review is for you! Hit that Subscribe button for weekly recaps, breakdowns, and all things The Last of Us.

Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more reviews, reactions, and theories every week!


Timestamps

00:00:00 - Start00:02:00 - Episode Overview

00:07:25 - Divergence and Expansion: Evolving Beyond the Game

00:47:15 - The Things That Stayed: What Survived The Adaptation


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6 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes 42 seconds

The Chatter After
We Have To Talk About HBO's THE LAST OF US (Before Season 2)

Beyond The Clickers is back with a brand-new episode. Brandon and Mike give their final thoughts on The Last of Us Season 1. Two special guests, Anna Miller and Robert Taylor, join them, sharing their excitement and concerns about the show's second season.

Special thanks to Anna and Robert for joining us! Follow them via the links below.

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7 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes 33 seconds

The Chatter After
How Animation Defeated Superhero Fatigue - ASSEMBLED EP. 1

"Superhero fatigue"—a term that’s been thrown around as the caped crusaders seemingly overrun our screens. But just when the genre seemed to be wearing thin, something remarkable happened: animation stepped in and turned the tide. In this video, we dive deep into how animated superhero series and films have breathed new life into a genre on the brink. From groundbreaking storytelling to visually stunning artistry, discover how animation has not only kept the superhero genre fresh but has also expanded its boundaries in ways live-action never could. Join us as we explore the creativity, innovation, and pure magic that’s keeping our favorite heroes soaring high. If you thought you’d seen it all, think again—this is how animation defeated superhero fatigue. Follow Film Optix: https://linktr.ee/filmoptix Follow Geekly Goods: https://linktr.ee/geeklygoods Follow Cliff: https://linktr.ee/C1iffHop __________________________________________________ Subscribe And Ring The Notification Bell: The Chatter After: http://www.youtube.com/@TheChatterAfter?sub_confirmation=1 The Amateur Otaku: http://www.youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku?sub_confirmation=1 Novice Cinephile: http://www.youtube.com/NoviceCinephile?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Chatter After Team: Brandon: https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52 Mike: https://linktr.ee/novicecinephile Cliff: https://twitter.com/ImJustC1iff Listen To Our Podcasts On Your Favorite Podcast Service: The Chatter After: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-chatter-after The Chatter After LIVE: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tcalive The Amateur Otaku: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theamateurotaku

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1 year ago
1 hour 23 minutes 39 seconds

The Chatter After
The Current State of Hollywood - The Chatter Unlimited

In the first episode of The Chatter Unlimited, Brandon, Mike, and Cliff take a look at the ever-changing landscape of Hollywood. __________________________________________________ Subscribe And Ring The Notification Bell: The Chatter After: http://www.youtube.com/@TheChatterAfter?sub_confirmation=1 The Amateur Otaku: http://www.youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku?sub_confirmation=1 Novice Cinephile: http://www.youtube.com/NoviceCinephile?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Chatter After Team: Brandon: https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52 Mike: https://linktr.ee/novicecinephile Trevon: https://linktr.ee/nerdwiththetech Jamie: https://beacons.ai/swiper_prime Didge: https://beacons.ai/didgedee Joel: https://twitter.com/Joel_J27 Cliff: https://twitter.com/ImJustC1iff Listen To Our Podcasts On Your Favorite Podcast Service: The Chatter After: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-chatter-after The Chatter After LIVE: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tcalive The Amateur Otaku: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theamateurotaku

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1 year ago
1 hour 48 minutes 26 seconds

The Chatter After
Take 40 - How Oppenheimer Restored Our Faith in Cinema

As the Oscars near closer, Brandon and Mike discuss the incredible film 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 came to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witnessed the world's first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history.

When we see an impactful film, a chatter emerges. It sounds like what we love, what we hate & what moments leave us in awe. Hear our takes wherever you get your podcasts. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-chatter-after/

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1 year ago
1 hour 9 minutes 33 seconds

The Chatter After
Take 39 - Avatar: The Last Airbender Netflix Review (Spoilers for Episodes 1-4)

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations once lived in harmony with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping the peace between them. But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked and wiped out the Air Nomads, the first step taken by the Firebenders toward conquering the world. With the current incarnation of the Avatar yet to emerge, the world has lost hope. But like a light in the darkness, hope springs forth when Aang (Gordon Cormier), a young Air Nomad — and the last of his kind — reawakens to take his rightful place as the next Avatar. Alongside his newfound friends Sokka (Ian Ousley) and Katara (Kiawentiio), siblings and members of the Southern Water Tribe, Aang embarks on a fantastical, action-packed quest to save the world and fight back against the fearsome onslaught of Fire Lord Ozai (Daniel Dae Kim). But it won't be an easy task with a driven Crown Prince Zuko (Dallas Liu) determined to capture them. They’ll need the help of the many allies and colorful characters they meet along the way. AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER is a live-action reimagining of the award-winning and beloved Nickelodeon animated series. Albert Kim serves as showrunner, executive producer, and writer. Jabbar Raisani and Michael Goi are executive producers and directors, along with directors Roseanne Liang (a co-executive producer) and Jet Wilkinson. Dan Lin and Lindsey Liberatore serve as executive producers from Rideback. Follow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52. Follow Mike everywhere: https://linktr.ee/novicecinephile. Subscribe to YouTube.com/NoviceCinephile You can find Trevon: https://linktr.ee/nerdwiththetech You can find Jamie: https://beacons.ai/swiper_prime You can find Didge: https://beacons.ai/didgedee You can find Joel: https://twitter.com/Joel_J27

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1 year ago
1 hour 14 minutes 4 seconds

The Chatter After
Take 38 - Why We Still Love The World of Avatar: The Last Airbender

Antoine Bandele joins Mike to talk about all things Avatar: The Last Airbender. Special thanks to Antoine for joining the show! Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/antoinebandele. Also, make sure to check out his fantastic book series: https://amzn.to/4bBGiUt. Follow Mike everywhere: https://linktr.ee/novicecinephile. Subscribe to YouTube.com/NoviceCinephile Timestamp: 00:00:00 - Intro/ATLA thoughts 00:09:30 - Mild Kyoshi spoilers 00:11:30 - Kyoshi Spoilers end Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them. But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked and wiped out the Air Nomads, the first step taken by the Firebenders toward conquering the world. With the current incarnation of the Avatar yet to emerge, the world has lost hope. But like a light in the darkness, hope springs forth when Aang, a young Air Nomad — and the last of his kind — reawakens to take his rightful place as the next Avatar. Alongside his newfound friends Sokka and Katara, siblings and members of the Southern Water Tribe, Aang embarks on a fantastical, action-packed quest to save the world and fight back against the fearsome onslaught of Fire Lord Ozai. But it won't be easy with a driven Crown Prince Zuko determined to capture them. They’ll need the help of the many allies and colorful characters they meet along the way. AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER is a series that has stood the test of time and continues to bring joy to those worldwide.

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1 year ago
32 minutes 3 seconds

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Take 37 - LA LA LAND | Revisiting Damien Chazelle's Musical Masterpiece

Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love. But as success mounts, they face decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart. Damien Chazelle's musical masterpiece, La La Land, is about following your dreams and understanding that in doing so, you have to make difficult choices.


When we see an impactful film, a chatter emerges. It sounds like what we love, what we hate & what moments leave us in awe. Hear our takes wherever you get your podcasts. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-chatter-after/ ________________________________________________________ Follow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52. Follow Mike everywhere: https://linktr.ee/novicecinephile. Subscribe to YouTube.com/NoviceCinephile

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1 year ago
1 hour 41 minutes 32 seconds

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Nicholas Hoult is Officially Lex Luthor in SUPERMAN: LEGACY - TCAD 11.20.23

Nicholas Hoult is our Lex Luthor in James Gunn's DC Universe. Joel, Juwaan, and Didge discuss his role in Superman: Legacy and the future of DC Films. ________________________________________________________ Follow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52. Follow Mike everywhere: https://linktr.ee/novicecinephile. Subscribe to YouTube.com/NoviceCinephile You can find Trevon: https://linktr.ee/nerdwiththetech You can find Jamie: https://beacons.ai/swiper_prime You can find Didge: https://beacons.ai/didgedee You can find Joel: https://twitter.com/Joel_J27 If you enjoyed this conversation, check out The Amateur Otaku Podcast! Brandon, Isak, Jamie, and Mike cover everything in the world of anime and manga. The Amateur Otaku Podcast: youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku

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1 year ago
1 hour 38 minutes 49 seconds

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Take 36 - Why LOKI Season 2 is the Perfect Ending for The God of Mischief

Loki Season 2 sees Tom Hiddleston reprise his role as the prince of Asgard for one final time. As the fate of the multiverse is at stake, Odinson must make the ultimate sacrifice to save those he holds dear. The Chatter After crew discusses the emotional journey of Loki and whether or not the payoff was worth it. When we see an impactful film, a chatter emerges. It sounds off what we love, what we hate & what moments leave us in awe. Here out takes wherever you get your podcasts. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-chatter-after/ ________________________________________________________ Follow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52. Follow Mike everywhere: https://linktr.ee/novicecinephile. Subscribe to YouTube.com/NoviceCinephile You can find Trevon: https://linktr.ee/nerdwiththetech You can find Jamie: https://beacons.ai/swiper_prime You can find Didge: https://beacons.ai/didgedee You can find Joel: https://twitter.com/Joel_J27 You can find Cliff: https://linktr.ee/C1iffHop If you enjoyed this conversation, check out The Amateur Otaku Podcast! Brandon, Isak, Jamie, and Mike cover everything in the world of anime and manga. The Amateur Otaku Podcast: youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku

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1 year ago
43 minutes 15 seconds

The Chatter After
The Chatter After is where we chat, argue, and wax poetic about the things we love about all things in film. From the brilliance of The Godfather to the endearing fantasy of Avatar: The Last Airbender, we discuss everything in the film and television space from a place of love. Movie experts Michael Thomas and Brandon Alvarado discuss the joys of film in the biweekly review show The Chatter After. Watch us on YouTube: The Chatter After: https://youtube.com/@TheChatterAfter The Amateur Otaku: https://youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku