Do you love movies? Especially superhero movies? Then you've come to the right place! Each episode we talk about a different movie, with every other episode being a superhero movie (usually). Beware we will spoil the movie, so be sure to watch it before listening to the episode. Thanks for being here and we hope you enjoy our show! Artwork by Melissa Wolfert.
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205 - Bumblebee [2018]
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Trying something new this week: You'll notice this episode has a cold open, where Stew and Justin have a bit of small talk before the episode begins. What do you think? Do you like it or should we just get right into it like we usually do? Let us know! Continuing with the Transformers franchise, the guys dive into the prequel/reboot starring everyo…
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204 - Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay [2018]
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Next up in the animated New 52 movies is Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay! An R-rated, ultra-violent, road trip movie with some of the world's deadliest bad guys doing Amanda Waller's dirty work. Deadshot, Bronze Tiger, Coppherhead, Captain Boomerang, Killer Frost and Harley Quinn are hunting down a mysterious "Get Out of Hell Free" card, but can they fi…
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203 - Superman IV: The Quest for Peace [1987]
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The fourth and final Christopher Reeve Superman movie finds him battling nuclear weapons and Nuclear Man! Gene Hackman returns for the movie that killed the Superman franchise for nearly twenty years. Even with Christopher Reeve himself contributing to the story, the presence of Jon Cryer and Mariel Hemingway, the movie suffers from an inconsistent…
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202 - The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor [2008]
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We are wrapping up The Mummy franchise with the third installment: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor! Released only 9 years after the original, but taking place 20 years later, this film takes the O’Connells to China where Alex has awakened the Dragon Emperor and his terracotta army. Missing from the cast is Rachel Weisz (replaced by Maria Bello) and Rob …
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201 - Teen Titans: The Judas Contract [2017]
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Continuing the New 52 Animated series of movies, Stew and Justin discuss Teen Titans: The Judas Contract, which sees Terra as a newcomer to the team, voiced by Christina Ricci. With Terra's help, they are faced with an enemy known as Brother Blood, who has hired an old adversary of the team: Deathstroke (this time voiced by the late Miguel Ferrer!)…
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200 - The Dark Knight Rises [2012]
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Episode 200! It's amazing how quickly we got here when it took us so long to get to episode 100. And since episode 100 was The Dark Knight, it only seemed fitting to do the final film of Christopher Nolan's Batman Trilogy: The Dark Knight Rises (100 episodes in between part 2 and 3 is ridiculous, we know, and part of the reason why we've started do…
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199 - Dune: Part Two [2024]
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Justin and Stew's most anticipated movie of 2024 (and 2023!) is upon us. The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Dune. Once again directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part Two picks up right where the first movie ended and completes the story originally told by Frank Herbert. At 166 minutes, did Villeneuve and company do the science-fiction master…
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198 - X-Men: Dark Phoenix [2019]
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Not including the Deadpool movies, this is the last of the X-Men films. Trying once again to tell the Dark Phoenix story that was mishandled in X-Men: The Last Stand, this movie doesn't do a great job of it either. Will Jean Grey ever get her story told correctly? Is there anything redeeming about this movie? Check out what the guys think and let u…
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Here it is. The long-awaited R rated Wolverine film. Justin and Stew have been waiting to talk about this movie and brought along Alex for the ride. James Mangold follows up The Wolverine with his take on Old Man Logan. Mutants are practically extinct, Professor X has been having psychic seizures in his old age, and Logan finds himself caught betwe…
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196 - X-Men: Apocalypse [2016]
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We're continuing the X-Men franchise with the fourth Bryan Singer directed film, which sees the live-action introduction of one of the best X-Men villains: Apocalypse! Does the movie do the character justice? We're also introduced to some younger versions of familiar characters: Jean Grey, Cyclops, and Nightcrawler. How does this film hold up again…
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195 - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales [2017]
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The final Pirates franchise finds Jack Sparrow all washed up and facing a deadly foe: The ghostly Captain Salazar. Barbossa is also back and doing better than ever (for a while). Will and Elizabeth's son Henry joins the crew along with Carina, an intelligent woman whose goal is similar to that of Henry's. Does the franchise end on a good note or do…
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194 - Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides [2011]
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The fourth Pirates film brings a new director to the franchise. Rob Marshall is now at the helm and introduces us to a few new characters: Blackbeard (Ian McShane) and Angelica (Penelope Cruz). Johnny Depp returns, of course, as Jack Sparrow and Geoffrey Rush is back as Barbossa. Is the film better than the previous two films, which were considered…
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193 - Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End [2007]
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The third film in Gore Verbinski's Pirates trilogy is the longest and most epic, but is it any good? Following the events of Dead Man's Chest, the gang must rescue Jack Sparrow from Davey Jones' Locker in order to bring together the nine Pirate Lords for the Brethren Court. There's a lot going on in this movie. It's jam packed, so grab your bottle …
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192 - Batman: Under the Red Hood [2011]
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Today we're talking about one of the best animated DC movies ever released. This one came out back in 2011 and stars Bruce Greenwood as Batman, Jensen Ackles as the mysterious Red Hood (who now plays Batman in the current animated movies) and John DiMaggio as The Joker. What makes this movie work so well? Check out the episode and hear what the guy…
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191 - X-Men: Days of Future Past [2014]
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We've returned to the X-Men franchise as we talk about the seventh installment! This movie brings back old cast members with new cast members in a time-travel adventure that is a ton of fun. To ensure the survival of their race, Logan is sent back in time to stop Mystique from an assassination attempt. He's going to need some help from a younger, v…
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190 - Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire [2023]
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Stew and Justin are big Zack Snyder fans and were eagerly anticipating the release of his new movie, Rebel Moon! So much so that Stew even put Part Two on his list of Most Anticipated Movies before Part One had even been released! Originally planned as a Star Wars movie, Snyder reworked it to be an original story released on Netflix. There's a long…
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189 - Most Anticipated Movies of 2024
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It's that time of year again where we look ahead to the new year and discuss which movies we are most looking forward to! Join us as we talk about a lot of sequels! Seriously, 2024 is going to be the year of the sequel (or prequel). Which movies are you looking forward to the most? Let us know! Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram…
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! This year for our Christmas episode, we chose the John Hughes/Chris Columbus classic Home Alone! The movie that turned Macaulay Culkin into a household name and made every kid hope that two bumbling burglars would try to come into their home so they could spring some traps on them! How does this film hol…
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187 - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest [2006]
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Stew and Alex discuss the second film in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise: Dead Man's Chest! With new villains and creatures (the Kraken!) the second film ups the ante and spectacle, but does it work as a complete film? Check out what the guys think and let us know what you think of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest! Cinema Heroes Yo…
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186 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 [2023]
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Once upon a time, James Gunn was fired by Marvel, hired by DC and then re-hired by Marvel. Who else could direct a Guardians of the Galaxy movie? It's hard to imagine someone else filling his shoes and I suppose Marvel thought the same thing. Following the events of Endgame and the Disney+ Christmas special, our Guardians find themselves racing to …
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185 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two [2011]
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And this is it. We've made it to the end of our Harry Potter marathon. The eighth film, which is based on the second half of the seventh book, brings everything to an exciting climax. A break-in (and out) at Gringott's! Dumbledore's brother! A battle at Hogwarts! How does the series finale stand up against the other seven films in the franchise? Wh…
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184 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One [2010]
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It's the beginning of the end. The first half of the final book was released at the end of 2010 and we have everyone in this movie, including a bunch of new characters. Also we have everyone here for this episode! Join Justin, Stew, Alex and Janelle as they discuss the seventh installment of the amazing Harry Potter franchise and tell us what YOU t…
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183 - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince [2009]
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Things are starting to get dark! Our Harry Potter marathon continues with the sixth installment. No sign of Voldemort in this movie but we are introduced to a couple new characters: Professor Slughorn and Luna Lovegood! Dumbledore needs Harry's help and just who is the Half-Blood Prince? What do YOU think of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince? …
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182 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix [2007]
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We're back with our Harry Potter marathon! In the fifth installment, Voldemort is back and there's a new headmaster at Hogwarts! Based on the longest book in the series, this movie was the shortest installment (until Deathly Hallows Part Two was released). Did they cut too much out? Let us know what YOU think of Harry Potter and the Order of the Ph…
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181 - The Shining [1980]
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Taking a small break from our Harry Potter marathon to include a Halloween movie! Considered one of the best horror films of all time, the guys discuss Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining! King famously dislikes this movie, but he may be the only one. The guys talk about its influence and amazing imagery and how it holds up 4…
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180 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire [2005]
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The fourth Harry Potter film finds Harry in over his head as he's entered to compete in the Tri-Wizard Tournament! We get a glimpse at some of the other Witchcraft and Wizardry schools from around the world, the Quidditch cup and dragons!! Joining us this week (and for the rest of the Harry Potter films) is Justin's sister, Janelle! This one tends …
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179 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban [2004]
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We continue our Harry Potter marathon with the third installment: The Prisoner of Azkaban! Harry finds himself battling dementors and being sought out by the infamous (and titular) escaped prisoner of Azkaban. Why would Sirius Black want to kill Harry? And how is Hermione taking so many classes?? What do YOU think of Harry Potter and the Prisoner o…
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178 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [2002]
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Let the Harry Potter marathon begin! We've already discussed The Sorcerer's Stone so we begin our marathon with the second Harry Potter film: The Chamber of Secrets! Directed by Chris Columbus and featuring a couple of new faces at Hogwarts, Harry finds himself uncovering a dark secret below Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Justin had to…
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E177 - Atlantis: The Lost Empire [2001]
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Released on the heels of Disney's The Emperor's New Groove and just before Lilo & Stitch was Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Starring Michael J. Fox as Milo Thatch, a linguist obsessed with the legend of the lost city of Atlantis, he embarks on a wild adventure with a crazy cast of characters. How does this Disney film hold up against some of the other …
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You've heard Stew and Justin both mention how much they love Dune, so now it's time to discuss it in detail. Originally set to be released in October 2020, the movie was delayed a whole year, being released in October of 2021, taking The Batman's original release date. It was worth the wait. Justin's read the book (no spoilers though) and Stew hasn…
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175 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings [2021]
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Delayed due to the Covid pandemic, Shang-Chi was pushed back from its original release date in 2020 to 2021. Marvel's first superhero of Asian descent was met with critical praise (and audiences loved it, too) and ushered in Phase Four (although technically Phase Four started with WandaVision, Black Widow was the first feature film but since it's a…
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174 - The Iron Giant [1999]
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Before The Incredibles and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, Brad Bird directed the much beloved The Iron Giant. Set in 1957, just after the Sputnik satellite was launched, young Hogarth Hughes finds and befriends a giant robot man. Trying to keep a giant robot a secret is no small order, especially when a government agent comes knocking. The I…
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173 - Transformers: The Last Knight [2017]
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Here we are. The final Michael Bay directed Transformers film. What to say...? Well, um, it's a movie. It has Transformers in it. Mark Wahlberg is also in it. And Anthony Hopkins for some reason. Mind of a Nerd joins the guys to discuss this unique piece of art. What do YOU think of Transformers: The Last Knight? Let us know! Tyler AKA Mind of a Ne…
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In 2015, Fox rebooted Marvel's first family but it was less than stellar. Studio interference plagued the film and the final result is a superhero movie that is utterly forgettable. Still, are there some redeeming qualities to this version of the Fantastic Four? Check out what the guys think and let us know what you think of Fant4stic! Cinema Heroe…
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171 - Justice League Dark [2017]
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Continuing the New 52 DC Animated movies marathon brings 2017's Justice League Dark up next. We are introduced to new characters like John Constantine, Zatanna, Deadman, The Demon Etrigan and Swamp Thing. This was the second R rated DC animated film (after Batman: The Killing Joke) and the first film in the New 52 universe to be rated R. Does it de…
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170 - Men in Black [1997]
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Who are the Men in Black? Why, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, of course! Based on the comic by Lowell Cunningham, director Barry Sonnenfeld brought the Men in Black to life and it was a huge hit, cementing Will Smith as a bona fide movie star! Also starring Vincent D'onofrio and Linda Fiorentino, the Men in Black are a super top secret government …
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169 - Captain Marvel [2019]
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After the cliffhanger ending of Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel traveled back to the 1990's to introduced us to Captain Marvel (Brie Larson). With the help of a young Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), who still has both of his eyes, they unravel the mystery behind Captain Marvel's past and unlock her full potential! Also starring Jude Law and Annette B…
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168 - The Incredibles [2004]
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In 2004, director Brad Bird introduced us to the superhero family The Incredibles. Pixar's sixth film was an action movie blast! Featuring the voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson and Jason Lee, The Incredibles is set in a world where superheroes have gone underground. Itching to get back in the fight, Mr. Incredible (Craig T.…
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167 - The Mummy Returns [2001]
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The sequel to The Mummy brings back Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz and includes The Rock in his first major motion picture as The Scorpion King! Watch as our heroes run from sunlight and eventually battle a really bad CGI version of The Rock! What do you think of The Mummy Returns? Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram Twitter…
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166 - Man of Steel [2013] Re-Visit for our 10th Anniversary!
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The podcast is officially ten years old. Can you believe it?? And sure, we may have missed, um, a year (or two) here and there, but still! John and Justin's first episode was Man of Steel released on July 19, 2013. So we thought it would be fun to revisit the film that started it all. And to top it off, John was able to join us for this episode! We…
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165 - Transformers: Age of Extinction [2014]
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Michael Bay returns for a fourth Transformers film. Advertised not so much as a reboot but more of reinvigorating the franchise, the series introduces Mark Wahlberg as the main character and the Transformers get redesigned a little. Also, Dinobots! What do you think of Transformers: Age of Extinction? Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram Twitter…
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164 - The Wolverine [2013]
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After the abysmal X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the next solo Wolverine takes a step in the right direction. With director James Mangold (Logan, Ford vs Ferrari) at the helm, this film follows Logan to Japan, which is something the fans had been longing to see. Did it hold up to fans' expectations or did it fall flat, making us long for the good ol' da…
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163 - Batman: Gotham Knight [2008]
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Released just prior to The Dark Knight, Batman: Gotham Knight was advertised as a bridge connecting the new movie to Batman Begins. At a brisk 74 minutes, this film is actually six short films strung together with different animation styles, writers and directors. It's an interesting installment of the DC animated lineup. Oh, did I mention Kevin Co…
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162 - Star Trek Beyond [2016]
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Stew and Justin discuss the third and final (so far?) installment of the Kelvin timeline Star Trek films! Directed this time by Justin Lin (director of four of the Fast & Furious films) and co-written by Simon Pegg, this film finds the Enterprise crew stranded on an alien planet with an antagonist full of secrets. With a little help from Jaylah (So…
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161 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever [2022]
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Following the surprising and untimely death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, director Ryan Coogler was challenged with making a sequel without his main character. Did he manage to make it work? Black Panther: Wakanda Forever follows Shuri dealing with the death of T'Challa when a new threat appears from the depths of the ocean: the first liv…
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160 - Justice League vs Teen Titans [2016]
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The DC animated New 52 movies continue with installment number 6 (or 7 if you count Flashpoint Paradox. Should we count Flashpoint Paradox? I'm not sure...). Damian is sent to work with the Titans, something that he feels is beneath him. Meanwhile the League gets possessed by Trigon, who happens to be Raven's Dad. It's up to the Titans to save the …
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159 - Jurassic World: Dominion [2022]
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Justin and Stew discuss the final installment of the Jurassic Park/World franchise. This film sees the return of Dr. Alan Grant, Dr. Ellie Sattler and Dr. Ian Malcolm (Sam Neil, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum respectively) attempting to save the world from... giant locusts? Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard also return to save Maisie Lockwood who h…
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158 - The Incredible Hulk [2008]
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We've finally gotten around to reviewing the second movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Better late than never, right? Released in 2008, The Incredible Hulk was released shortly after Iron Man and was moderately succesful. Starring Edward Norton as Bruce Banner (who would later be replaced by Mark Ruffalo), this is the only solo Incredible Hulk…
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157 - Batman: Bad Blood [2016]
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The next installment of the DC New 52 Universe is Batman: Bad Blood. Nightwing dons the cowl when Batman goes missing! According to newcomer Batwoman, he's dead. She saw it and no one could have survived that explosion! She obviously doesn't know Batman very well... Also joining the crew is Batwing, because... why not? What do you think of Batman: …
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156 - Transformers: Dark of the Moon [2011]
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We're on to the third installment of the Michael Bay Transformers movies! (Can you believe we have two more after this?) Dark of the Moon was released in 2011 and brings back Shia LaBeouf, John Turturro, Josh Duhamel, and Tyrese Gibson. Gone is Megan Fox and in her place is Rose Huntington-Whitely. We also get the amazing voice talent of Leonard Ni…
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