FINAL Surprise Saturday: "The Fire Inside" Meets "Sonic" Speed

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What happens when the inspiring true story of a trailblazing athlete meets the high-octane world of animated adventure? In our latest episode, we explore this dynamic combination by first delving into "The Fire Inside," a film that shines a spotlight on Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields, the groundbreaking boxer from Flint, Michigan. Despite its familiar storyline, the movie captivates with its intense boxing scenes and the powerful performances of Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry. We discuss the film's exploration of significant issues like the gender pay gap in sports and reflect on the importance of bringing such narratives to the big screen. As the story unfolds, we note the occasional dips in pacing but celebrate the film's overall impact and call for greater visibility for stories like Shields'.
Shifting gears, we transition to a different kind of thrill with our review of "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," where Jim Carrey delivers a comedic performance that throws back to his 90s heyday. Joined by Ben Schwartz, Keanu Reeves, and Idris Elba, the film offers a lively storyline that keeps audiences entertained, despite a few moments that might not be entirely kid-friendly. We even dare to dream of a Super Smash Brothers-style crossover featuring major franchises like Sony, Sega, and Nintendo. As we wrap up, we share exciting updates about our podcast's journey, announcing the transition from Surprise Saturday episodes to Cinema Saturdays in 2025, and teasing the much-anticipated Year in Review episode with Katy.

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1. FINAL Surprise Saturday: "The Fire Inside" Meets "Sonic" Speed (00:00:00)

2. Boxing Movie Review and Discussion (00:00:15)

3. Dual Movie Review (00:05:17)

4. Future of Movie Series Discussions (00:12:18)