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In this week's episode we discuss M. Night Shyamalan's defining debacle: THE LAST AIRBENDER. It's a film that totally botches adapting the show upon which it was based on. Sure, there are certain aspects of the movie that sort of work, but let's be real, this isn't what anyone asked for. What are your thoughts on Shyamalan's "epic"?

We talk about farts a lot in this episode. Thoughts?

What better way to celebrate our 150th episode than cover a mixed bag of a sequel whilst understaffed and mildly inebriated. That's right, it's TRON: LEGACY time, and while we found that the movie never reaches its full potential, it still does a lot of things right and aesthetically, it's pretty much bullet proof. The big question, though, is does it do enough to surpass the original? What are YOUR thoughts on TRON: LEGACY?

On this episode we talk about TRON! There are discussions about whether or not this film deserves its status as a classic, what it did for CGI, Jeff Bridges' ability to inject life into even the most lifeless projects and we also go off on one too many Robocop tangents. What are your thoughts on Tron?

On this episode we jump into the world of ENDER'S GAME. It's a movie based off of a surprisingly dark science fiction YA novel. One of us has read the book and the others haven't. Guess who is disappointed?

This week we're closing out THE MATRIX franchise with THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS. Many a strong opinion is had on this episode and things get pretty contentious a few times, but what did you expect from an episode covering one of the most divisive releases in recent memory? What are YOUR thoughts on the film?

On this episode we close out what for a long time was the Matrix trilogy with THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS. It's the only one of the three to be mixed-to-negatively received and left a bit of a stink on the franchise. Since then, the stocks of RELOADED and REVOLUTIONS have risen, but do we side with the original consensus, or do we feel this one was unfairly maligned? More importantly, what are YOUR thoughts on this movie and the trilogy as a whole?

We may still be riding the high after watching the absolutely stellar THE MATRIX, but duty calls, so we're diving right into the sequel: THE MATRIX RELOADED. The film was arguably one of the most anticipated movies of its time, and is often sited as a bit of a disappointment when compared to the first. Still, it and it's sequel have seen a bit of a re-appraisal. Do we agree with the original consensus that this is not a good film, or are we compelled by the direction it takes. Find out in the episode.

This week we're diving into another BIG franchise...THE MATRIX! A film that triggered the first Keanu Reeves renaissance and catapulted The Wachowskis into mainstream consciousness. We talk about this film's many technological advancements, it's action, the music, the actors, the philosophy! It's got it all. What are your thoughts on THE MATRIX?

NEW MINISERIES ALERT! We're kicking off the "Simulation Theory" miniseries with the divisive Steven Spielberg-directed film: READY PLAYER ONE. It's one of our more contentious discussions and some (faint) battle lines are drawn. What are you thoughts on this nostalgia-fueled CGI fest?

We've come to the end of another miniseries, and what better way to close it out than with a movie that literally has "Conclusion" in the title. That's right, this week we're talking about the epic finale to the Baahubali franchise...BAAHUBALI 2: THE CONCLUSION!

This week we talk about our first Tollywood film, BAAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING! This epic genre fusion filled with abrupt tonal shifts worked wonders on us and had us pumping our fists and waiting with bated breath for the sequel. While it's not perfect, every element of this movie provoked lively conversation. What are YOUR thoughts on BAAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING?

On this week's episode we talk about IRON MONKEY directed by the legendary Yuen Woo-ping. As novice martial arts film fans we were blown away by the action choreography on display in this film. Another thing most of us didn't know? Well, in keeping with AJ's "Hoods from different Hoods" mini-series...it's kind of a Robin Hood story! Have YOU seen IRON MONKEY, and if you have, are you a fan? Let us know your thoughts.

On this week's episode we poke two holes in a piece of cloth, call it a mask, and get right into talking about THE LEGEND OF ZORRO! It's a sequel that took seven years to see the light of day, yet seems like almost no original ideas were poured into it during that time. Some of us like it more than others. Do you have thoughts on this (PG-rated!) sequel to THE MASK OF ZORRO? Also, if you enjoy our podcast and have spare coin to give, you can donate to our paypal account. Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fkpodcast

On this episode we're talking about Martin Campbell's THE MASK OF ZORRO! It's a swashbuckler that makes us long for the way movies used to be made. These days every blockbuster feels like a two-hour slog through CGI sludge. Not so with Zorro. Charismatic actors, palpable romance, excellent fight choreography and a compelling story, this one has it all. What are your thoughts on this '90s semi-classic? Also, if you enjoy our podcast and have spare coin to give, you can donate to our paypal account. Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fkpodcast

It's that time again. The Summer Movie Wager...plus half of Spring! We gather together to make our predictions for the highest grossing movies of the Summer (+Spring) movie season. A lot is at stake, as in, whoever wins gets a prize in the $30-40 range. What films do you think will top the list? Which ones will bomb? And what are your hot takes? We want to hear them all. Also, if you enjoy our podcast and have spare coin to give, you can donate to our paypal account. Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fkpodcast

In this week's episode we're closing out our Robin Hood trilogy with ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES. It's been a bumpy ride with this legacy character so far...and that trend continues! We can't quite figure out if we like this one or not, but there's certainly qualities to this film that remain immensely nostalgic, and for good reason. What are you thoughts on this 1991 semi-classic? Also, if you enjoy our podcast and have spare coin to give, you can donate to our paypal account. Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fkpodcast

This week we talk about Ridley Scott's gritty take on ROBIN HOOD. This is the third historical epic Scott had directed at the time, which begs the question: How does it hold up compared to the likes of GLADIATOR and KINGDOM OF HEAVEN? Also, if you enjoy our podcast and have spare coin to give, you can donate to our paypal account. Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fkpodcast

We're kicking off a new miniseries: 'Hoods from different hoods', a mini-series about vigilantes that serve the needs of oppressed peoples. Let's just say there's a good amount of taking from the rich and giving to the poor. We're kicking things off on an...interesting note with Otto Bathurst's ROBIN HOOD (2018). What are your thoughts on this film, and additionally, how do you feel about bow-and-arrow machine guns? Also, if you enjoy our podcast and have spare coin to give, you can donate to our paypal account. Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fkpodcast

After a little time off, we're back with one of our biggest episodes yet. David's 'Superhero Status: It's Complicated!' mini-series comes to an epic close with Zack Snyder's WATCHMEN! It's a film we feel is unfairly maligned despite most agreeing that it may actually be the filmmaker's best work. What are your thoughts on the adaptation of the iconic "impossible to adapt" graphic novel by the king of curmudgeons, Alan Moore? Also, if you enjoy our podcast and have spare coin to give, you can donate to our paypal account. Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fkpodcast