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It’s here… the moment you’ve all been waiting for! We’re wrapping up this season and giving all you loyal fans a well deserved break after putting up with our shenanigans and long-winded episodes! In this Season Finale we recap a few highlights from our past episodes and dole out awards to some of our more memorable reviews. We also have a surprise guest in the studio with us. Andres the Intern. AND a bonus surprise discussion of Marvel’s new movie; Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! You won’t want to miss this extra special wrap-up! A huge thank you to everyone supporting and listening, we’ll be back next season!

We reviewed The Batman as sequel to Twilight, a fun joke refereeing to one of the stars that was born from the vampire love story. But to be fair there was two starts born out of that blood sucking union. Kristin Stewarts career simmered down for a moment but then came back in full force. Some would say Spencer is the film that defines her greatness as a performer. We are all about greatness here, and what better way then to look at an actress taking on the role of a real world icon. Princess Diana had a troubled life that ended in tragedy. The peoples princess some would refer to her as. Is Kristen Stewart the peoples actress some claim her to be? You'll only know if you listen this weeks episode. Spencer!

Riddle me this! We’re really glad Robert Pattinson was able to grow into new roles as an accomplished actor, even if this role is simply a transformation from vampire to bat! The former Twilight star has reached his final form! The Batman! Now we admit that Batman movies have been a bit overdone and expectations were low for this movie, but we’re happy to report that this story exceeded expectations! The Batman tells a brand new story that’s different from any version of Batman before it, and we’re here to tell you all about it!

An episode so long we had to split it into two. This being the second and final part. Washington State and the PNW are well known for lots of things; apples, rain and gloomy weather, and… vampires? On this special collaborative episode we asked not one, not two, but FOUR guests to help us review Twilight, the first film in a series based on the novels by Stephanie Meyers. Featuring the breakout talent of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, this awkward teen romance/action/drama is packed with plenty of relationship red flags, uncomfortable interactions, and enough high school angst to fill a small town! Pick a side and find out which team you’re on, we’re glad to have you!

Washington State and the PNW are well known for lots of things; apples, rain and gloomy weather, and… vampires? On this special collaborative episode we asked not one, not two, but FOUR guests to help us review Twilight, the first film in a series based on the novels by Stephanie Meyers. Featuring the breakout talent of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, this awkward teen romance/action/drama is packed with plenty of relationship red flags, uncomfortable interactions, and enough high school angst to fill a small town! Pick a side and find out which team you’re on, we’re glad to have you!

Film Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPEYpryMp2s If there's anything we like more than Star Wars, its probably talking about Star Wars. In celebration of May 4th, we have our first Star Wars film. How fitting it would be a Solo episode about the legendary smuggler himself. When Empire Strikes Back hit theaters in 1980 Some said it spelled doom for the franchise, but now it’s much beloved. So let’s go back to 2018 and revisit Solo, a film that was panned by critics then, and see if it’s aged like fine wine now. Happy May the 4th!

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE8HIsIrq4o Just when you thought you knew all there is to know about time travel, a new story comes along that breaks the mold and flips the script! Who are we kidding, none of us know enough about time travel to make any sense of it. Big Adam (Ryan Reynolds) is from the 2050’s, where despite not getting to actually see it the world looks like the “Terminator” future on a good day. A time jump gone wrong causes him to travel to an unexpected destination, and despite knowing that it would break all the laws of time travel he must recruit his younger self on his quest to fix the past and save the future! Brought to you by the same team that made Free Guy, and filled with plenty of laughs, action, and enough references to satisfy any fan of popular time travel movies, this Netflix Original did not disappoint!

There’s a million shows and movies you have to watch and so little time. We face the same issue here at Stranded & Streaming. So for this weeks episode we talk about a variety of shows we have enjoyed, that have yet to be reviewed in detail. Also some fun discussions about failures of streaming services. So this is the first of hopefully many Watcha Watching episodes. As long as you don’t complain about it too much. Also let us know on our Instagram. What are you watching.

The Crazies: About 12 years ago in a small farming community in rural Iowa, the government lost a plane carrying a top-secret military experiment and within days all hell broke loose. Borrowing elements of classic horror themes like military experiment gone wrong, senseless murder, and zombies, The Crazies delivers a wild and fast paced thrill ride that you won’t soon forget! In this episode we discuss small town agriculture, how to survive a nuclear explosion, and the undeniable fact that Timothy Olyphant was and is meant to play the “rugged rural lawman” role! Go a little crazy with us this week and don’t drink the irrigation water!

National Treasure Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqUPxNT8io4 We often credit Tom Hanks as Hollywood’s hardest working actor, but Nicolas Cage has to be Hollywood’s most dedicated actor. Get ready for a wild thrill ride that is equal parts history, conspiracy, and adventure! If National Treasure doesn’t convince you that our founding fathers fought and died for something other than our fledgling nation’s freedom, not sure if anything else will! And if Nic Cage doesn’t convince you with his performance that there’s a treasure map hidden on the back of the Declaration of Independence… well, listen to our review on your way to D.C. and you’ll find out just how convincing it is!

When's the last time you had a nice fresh meal? When's the last time you ran into the Winter Soldier in the produce isle and gave him your number. Now that we think about it that hasn't happened to either of us and we are mighty bummed about it. Lucky for you this weeks episode has all that and more. A gal named Noa meats (hehe see what we did there?) Steve by chance and within 30 minutes of run time, her life is unraveled. Besides the film we also cover unfortunate cookies, saving the breast for last, and tons of pro tips if you ever find yourself kidnapped. Is Hulu's new Horror/Thriller Fresh? Or just as rotten as our show is? Get the answers to all these questions and hit play already!

Oh em gee, did you notice this is our first sequel episode? This weeks is Part 2 of our up coming trailers and discussion, and a bonus of some trivia between the hosts. Usually sequels are a winner in the movie world, its the third entry that generally goes to crap. Lucky for you our trailers only get a sequel. Let us know what you think via our Instagram @strandedandstreaming.

You've seen movie trailers before. But have you tried listening to them? Fear not we do it with you this week. Studies show by listening to a movie trailer instead of watching it, Your brain fills in the gap and will guarantee it's a better film than it actually is. Also in between trailers we do trivia with the hosts. I mean you probably don't have anything better to do right? This week's episode is brought to you by imaginationnnnnnn.

Imagine a world where the entire global infrastructure is crippled by a rapidly spreading novel virus with no cure. Shouldn’t be too hard to imagine something like that after living through similar circumstances these past couple years! Contagion tells the story (through multiple perspectives) of a global pandemic from Patient Zero, through the chaos and shutdown of society, to an eventual cure, and all the struggles in between. Some would say this movie feels a little too real to watch now, but it makes us wonder… is Steven Soderbergh a time traveler? Was he trying to warn us? What will he show us next?! If there’s only one thing you learn from Contagion, let it be this: wash your hands and stop touching your face!

Emperor’s New Groove- If you’ve ever wondered why Llamas are so revered in South American cultures, Disney has the answer! In this beloved tale we see Kuzco, the noble and selfless ruler of (definitely NOT) Meso-America, be turned into a llama as the result of a simple misunderstanding between him and his former advisor. Just kidding, he totally deserved it. Kuzco will have to eat a big slice of humble pie and learn to be a friend if he wants to become human again! Full of magic, suspense, panthers, revenge, a narrowly avoided federal crime involving the postal service, and a literal plot hole identified by yours truly, this one has it all! Well, almost… just need to find a good spot for the pool! *this episode sponsored by Mudka’s Meat Hut, home of the Double Heartburn and Deep Fried Doorstop Combo Meal!

If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like “Were dinosaurs real?”, “What happens when a pimp attends a confession?”, or “Is there a secret guild of ninjas devoted to a holy, religious crusade while also peddling highly addictive drugs?” rest assured, this movie has all the answers you’ve been searching for! Velocipastor tells the story of a young student priest who travels to China on a journey of self discovery and healing, only to return with a terrible and ancient curse. While struggling to understand his new abilities he meets colorful characters along the way; a compassionate lady of the night, an obnoxious pimp, and a dastardly ninja mastermind! Join us for our review and sink your teeth into 70 minutes of cinematic excellence, only available on Amazon Prime!

The Matrix: Revolutions Enter The Matrix, again! For the third time! In our final episode in the Matrix series, we analyze the final entry in the epic trilogy. Zion is about to be attacked by the machines, Smith is taking over the Matrix, and humanity prepares for their final stand. In a time long ago when Warner Brothers actually put real effort and passion into their movies, this film proves that science fiction can feel real enough to challenge your belief of what is real, and what is the Matrix. So sit down, grab yourself a bowl of Tasty Wheat or a cookie from Seraph, and free your mind! Oh, and if the Wachowskis ask you to go clubbing with them just make sure to ask what the dress code is first.

Welcome to the Family Madrigal! Where a magical enchantment has granted fantastical abilities to everyone in the family and their casita! Well, almost everyone… Mirabel Madrigal is the only member of the family without a magical gift, or perhaps her gift is being in denial? Despite being the only “normal” person of her family, Mirabel must find a way to bring her family together and keep the candle burning. Join us as we do a deep-dive on generational trauma, family roles, and the burdens they all must overcome to save the miracle and the Encanto! Negligent donkey farmers, glowing green glass, and Alan Tudyk voices a bird (surprised? we weren’t) ¡Felicidades!

Enter The Matrix… again! For the second time! Neo and Trinity are together at last, the crew of the Nebuchadnezzar is freeing more minds than ever before, and humanity is thriving in Zion! But the machines are not ready to lose their power and are planning an all-out assault on humanity’s last city to reclaim or destroy everyone that has made it out of their grasp. Will the power of The One be enough to overcome the odds and save Zion, or will the machines crush the resistance? Get jacked in and find out on this high speed, adrenaline filled, kung-fu thrill ride, sponsored by GM and Ducati*! *(not our show, the movie! We don’t have any sponsors… yet)

What do you get when you mix artificial intelligence and virtual reality? Eventually someone will break the mold, they just didn’t expect it to be an NPC! Ryan Reynolds stars as Guy, an Average-Joe bank teller who wants more in life than just approving loans and getting robbed by every person wearing sunglasses. After meeting the girl of his dreams he changes his fate and seizes his destiny one good deed at a time, proving in a world of bank robbers, carjackers, and vandals, a good Guy can level-up and become the hero. But can he save the day and get the girl before the sequel releases and the servers are shut down forever? Find out and join us for our review of 20th Century Fox’s first movie after being acquired by Disney!