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Megaplex Monthly Check-in: November 2021 - We are thankful movies are back! from 2023-12-14T08:46:44.078672
With our beloved Halloween season behind us, we are now grateful to tackle the rush of movies hittingMegaplex theatresfor November 2021, Listen
Andy's KSL-TV: ‘Eternals’ movie and a lot of streaming offers a diversity of viewing options from 2023-12-14T08:46:44.074540
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: While ”Moonfall” orbits plausibility Jack Reacher reaches Amazon Prime Video from 2023-12-14T08:46:44.053934
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Pioneer Theatre Company's"Something Rotten!"reminds us of our love of theatre from 2023-12-14T08:46:44.041180
After a bit of a coronavirus enforced hiatus, the Utah theater scene has sprung back to life, andListen
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: “The Batman” is a dark film noir with a great cast of villains from 2023-12-14T08:46:44.036875
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The Batman” is dark, gritty, and potentially divisive from 2023-12-14T08:46:44.014942
Our favorite caped-crusader is back on the big screen withMatt Reeves’“Listen
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: A dark and ‘Marvelous weekend from 2023-12-14T08:46:44.005329
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Sonic the Hedgehog runs into theaters the second time while ‘Waterman’ Makes waves from 2023-12-14T08:46:44.001588
May the Fourth Be With You! Andy Farnsworth and Dan Spindle Enjoy #StarWarsDay, New Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.994106
Fan Effect's two resident Star Wars experts, Andy Farnsworth and Dan Spindle (from KSL 5 TV) form a Dyad on Star Wars Day to discuss the new Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer, and reminisce about their fav...
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Star Wars experts Dan Spindle and Andy Farnsworth are back dissecting Episode 1-3 of Disney Plus's ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.983622
Two of our favoriteStar Warsexperts are back and ready to talk about the return of Kenobi.KSL TV...
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Will there be thunderous love for'Thor: Love and Thunder?'With Chris Provost from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.977575
Thor is back on the big screen for the fourth time, but more importantly, Jane Foster’s Thor is on screen for the first time!!!Marvel fans are rejoicing at the latest addition t...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Labor Day weekend is a great weekend for Lord of the Rings fans and three-dollar movies from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.973116
Andy's KSL-T #WhatToWatch: Cobra Kai season 5 is back just ahead of cast guests at FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2022 from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.970644
Fan Effect at FanX 2022 (Live): What draws us to our favorite fandoms? from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.967510
What draws us to our favorite fandoms?Is it cool storylines, relatable characters, fantastic premises, or is it something deeper? JoinListen
Andy's KSL-TV: #WhatToWatch: Another musical re-telling of"A Christmas Carol,"and this time it’s animated! from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.957306
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Will ‘The Mandalorian’ season three continue to be a must-see? from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.948613
Does'Dungeons&Dragons: Honor Among Thieves'live up to the legacy of the game? With JJ Safley from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.941165
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Will ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ the movie live up to Dungeons and Dragons the game? from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.937704
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Will this Mario Bros. movie be a ‘Smash’ hit? from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.934223
Star Wars'The Mandalorian'Season 3 and a visit to Rancho Obi-Wan with KSL TV's Dan Spindle from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.925999
After waiting almost a year and a half between new episodes of the Star Wars smash-hit series"The Mandalorian", Din Djarin and Grogu have finally returned to Disney+ with a third season.
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy’ are back for a final adventure from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.922682
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Fans of the original ‘Spider-Verse’ will LOVE the sequel from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.913861
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‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ swings into theaters as a successful sequel from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.910576
As Andy said inhis spoiler-free “What to Watch” review, fans of the original “Spider-Man: Into ...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: The ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ are back in a fresh new reboot from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.891241
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: This Labor Day weekend, Denzel Washington is back as the Revenger in ‘The Equalizer 3’ from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.879101
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ is now a trilogy! from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.873617
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Loki returns for a second season from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.855137
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Are you ready for another Elvis biopic? from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.838021
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Godzilla Minus One’ is a really good and really fun in the D-Box seat experience from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.819682
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A character from the Book of Mormon comes to life in ‘The Oath:'Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch from 2023-12-14T08:46:43.814576
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: James Bond is finally back in ‘No Time to Die’ the 25th film in the spy saga from 2023-11-30T13:32:12.169772
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Will ‘Wish’ be a hit for Disney on Thanksgiving weekend? from 2023-11-28T15:03:26
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: The Trolls, and N*Sync, are back together in ‘Trolls Band Together’ from 2023-11-18T03:50:18
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An in-depth look into the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special with documentary filmmaker Jeremy Coon from 2023-11-17T18:53:48
In 1978, George Lucas was talked into producing the now infamousStar Wars Holiday Special,Listen
‘The Marvels,’ and the good and the bad of movie expectations from 2023-11-16T16:29:51
Few movie universes face as much scrutiny as those in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and that can lead to a whole huge mess of expectations. The latest MCU film,"Listen
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Marvels’ is a better-than-average superhero sequel from 2023-11-10T22:43:21
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Will ‘Five Nights at Freddy's’ win Halloweekend? from 2023-10-31T18:53:08
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A deep dive into filmmaking with ‘After Death’ director Stephen Gray and executive producer Tyler Friesen from 2023-10-31T18:11:20
It takes an enormous amount of work to take a film from concept to production to the big screen, and for our guest filmmakers today, the project’s deeper meaning made the work worthwhile.<...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ is acclaimed director Martin Scorsese Academy Awards bait from 2023-10-24T16:13:09
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Hosts'Fandom Debate: Halloween vs. Christmas from 2023-10-23T19:24:52
Believe it or not, there is an interesting debate brewing with both sides set in their ways, and the question at the heart of the argument is what holiday is b...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: No surprise, Taylor Swift and her"Eras Tour"movie is the juggernaut of the weekend from 2023-10-17T23:12:34
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Fan Effect at FanX 2023 (Live): How fandoms change lives, including our own! from 2023-09-29T20:25:48
Recorded Live at FanX 2023, complete with sound issues and audience participation. While change can be scary, when we make changes due to our favorite fandoms, stories, and char...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Is ‘Expend4bles’ watchable? from 2023-09-29T20:22
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: A ‘Haunting’ version of an Agatha Christie mystery from 2023-09-16T04:09
Fan(X) Effect: FanX 2023 preview with founder Dan Farr from 2023-09-15T15:13:12
Can you believe it's been a whole decade since the start ofFanX, Salt Lake’s own comic and pop culture convention
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: DisneyPlus’s ‘Ahsoka’ continues the beloved legacy of the former Jedi Knight from 2023-08-25T23:16
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Blue Beetle’ is a fresh family film for DC superhero fans from 2023-08-23T18:33:32
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: It's Dracula...on a boat! from 2023-08-14T18:03
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Will movies goers enjoy the ride of the most recent ‘ Haunted Mansion’ movie? from 2023-07-31T15:24:07
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Welcome, foolish mortals, to our ‘Haunted Mansion’ reboot (and ride) review from 2023-07-28T07:36:37
Welcome, foolish mortals, to KSL Fan Effect “Haunted Mansion (2023)” deep dive on th...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: it's a"Barbenheimer"world this weekend! from 2023-07-25T19:17:01
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning’ is dead fun from 2023-07-14T21:27:07
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Does ‘Dial of Destiny’ live up to Indiana Jones's legacy? from 2023-06-30T23:37
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Wes Anderson continues his quirky streak with ‘Asteroid City’ from 2023-06-23T19:15
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How'The Flash'is a multiverse story like no other, with Don Brinkerhoff from 2023-06-19T20:59:04
“The Flash”finally hit theaters this weekend after long delays with a multiverse story like no other. But is this 14th featur...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Flash’ and ‘Elemental’ clash this weekend for box office glory from 2023-06-17T17:03
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Fast-ten your seatbelts for ‘Fast X’ from 2023-05-22T22:56:30
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ is an emotional ride for a comedic superhero film from 2023-05-18T00:53:30
In an emotional end of an era,‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’has blasted off into theaterswinning box office gold as well as...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: A true-to-the-book movie is here with the charming ‘Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret’ from 2023-04-29T16:42:45
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Don’t sleep on the latest Chris Evans and Ana De Armas movie, ‘Ghosted’ from 2023-04-22T18:08
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ continues the action-packed story in epic video game style. from 2023-03-25T03:29
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Andy's KSL-TV’s #WhatToWatch:'Ant-man Quantimania'is the first BIG Marvel movie of 2023 from 2023-02-18T18:19
Andy's KSL-TV’s #WhatToWatch: ‘Avatar The Way of Water’ is the answer this weekend from 2022-12-17T02:49:30
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ wins the streaming weekend from 2022-12-10T06:47
Celebrating the rich, deep, layered tale that is season 1 of"Star Wars: Andor" from 2022-11-30T12:04:32
"Star Wars"fans are as varied in their opinions of recent entries into the film& TV portions of the franchise. But opinion has generally been positive for the recently-completed"Star Wars: ...
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How"Spirited"and"A Christmas Story Christmas"Rank Among Classic Holiday Films from 2022-11-29T19:33:41
"You'll shoot your eye out!"is one of the many memorable lines from 1983's"A Christmas Story,"a movie that has memorably wormed its way into pop culture over the decades. Nearly 40 years later,...
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Starting the holidays right with a streaming Christmas special and Natalie Mollinet from 2022-11-25T16:57
Fan Effect is starting the holidays right with a heavy helping of new streaming Christmas movies and a discussion of favorite festive films from Christmas past. Hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieA...
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“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” packs a powerful punch and stunning storytelling from 2022-11-15T05:03
The much-anticipatedsequel to “Black Panther” is now a hit block-busting film. This is in spite of the sudden loss of th...
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Mini-Review: Can the Rock's"Black Adam"save the DC Extended Universe? from 2022-10-22T03:40
The question on everybody's minds as we move into the Box office weekend is, can The Rock's"Black Adam"save the DC Universe? In this minisode ...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: She-Hulk Attorney at Law smashes her way into the MCU from 2022-08-19T23:07
'Obi-Wan Kenobi'Deep Dive with KSL-TV's Dan Spindle, Round 2 from 2022-06-23T18:03:09
Put on your Jedi rebreather, because we're diving DEEP into the final 3 episodes of Disney Plus series'Obi-Wan Kenobi'.
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Does ‘Lightyear’ live up to the ‘Toy Story’ legacy? Featuring a former Disney Parks cast member from 2022-06-17T21:43:04
A generation of kids grew up on the iconic‘Toy Story’ character, Buzz Lightyear. Now with the new Disney/Pixar film'Lightyear,&rsquo...
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‘The Bob's Burgers Movie’ feels like a long episode in the best way possible from 2022-05-27T22:51:24
“Bob’s Burgers” has been part of Fox’s animation domination lineup since 2011, developing a smaller but more ...
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“Top Gun: Maverick” is a soaring success of a sequel! from 2022-05-27T16:25:15
Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend box office, a sequel 36 years in the making is returning excited audiences to the‘Da...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Fictions and a couple of truth-is-more-fantastic-than-fiction options from 2022-05-13T20:09:27
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Fan Effect dives into the ‘Multiverse of Madness’ from 2022-05-13T18:04:59
After a bit of a delay, the Fan Effect crew is ready to dive deeply into“Doctor Strange in the Multivers...
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Fan(X) Effect: Dan Farr has some ‘Scream’ingly cool guest announcements for FanX 2022 from 2022-05-13T18:01
Can you believeFanX Salt Lake Comic Convention2022 is four months away?!! We can’t! Horror fans are excited about some‘Listen
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Funny favorites include some'Bad Guys'and Nick Cage from 2022-04-23T21:36
Will the magic return to the Fantastic Beasts franchise with “The Secrets of Dumbledore?" from 2022-04-15T14:30
The long-awaited and long-plagued third installment of The Fantastic Beasts franchise finally is in theaters, but does the movie return to the magic we muggles have gotten used to in the ever-ex...
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FanX founder Dan Farr is bringing back a big name for FanX 2022! from 2022-03-30T00:00
Can you believe it's been six months sinceFanX Salt Lake Comic Convention2021?! Now we only have another six months to prepare for the 2022 event this Sep...
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Hello there — Dan Spindle and Andy Farnsworth breakdown everything they know about the upcoming “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series on DisneyPlus from 2022-03-17T01:31:30
Hello there—KSLTV’sDan Spindleand Andy Farnsworth are back and ecstatic to talk about t...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Streaming shows about Pixar, puberty, and the Peanuts Gang from 2022-03-11T21:25:34
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: The return of “Law&Order” from 2022-02-25T23:44:35
Where is Star Wars going after Boba Fett season one? Featuring Dan Spindle and a 9-year old fangirl from 2022-02-19T03:34:23
KSLTV’sDan Spindleis back to talk, as he usually is,“The Wars” as in the ever-exp...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Comedy connects these four streaming options from 2022-01-29T17:18
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Return to Fraggle Rock; Clap! from 2022-01-21T21:32:58
Andy's KSL-TV: #WhatToWatch from monsters to Shakespeare there are an interesting mix of movies out this weekend from 2022-01-15T00:24
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There is no way you should miss"Spider-Man: No Way Home" from 2021-12-18T00:23:41
Believe the hype about"Spider-Man: No Way Home."As the 27th film i...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” is a beautiful remake done right from 2021-12-11T21:09
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“Encanto” means both charm and charming and that is exactly what this new Disney film is from 2021-11-25T16:00
“Encanto” is the latest Disney animated family-friendly film, but will it become another gem in Disney’s crown?...
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“Ghostbusters: Afterlife” is what audiences have wanted with a nostalgic sequel from 2021-11-24T22:06:55
Today the nerds at the Fan Effect podcast deep dive into probably one of the most looked forward to films of 2021,“
Andy's KSL-TV: Halloween 2021 edition! from 2021-10-29T17:20
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Andy's KSL-TV: A Definitive adaption and Invasion comes to audiences from 2021-10-23T02:41
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Is ‘Muppet Haunted Mansion’ made for fans of The Muppets or fans of the Haunted Mansion ride? from 2021-10-19T23:17:21
When hinges creak in doorless chambers, and a strange and weird goat screams echo through the halls. Whenever candlelights flicker where the air is jubilant with singing puppets. That is the...
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Andy's KSL-TV: The conflicted Last Duel and imaginative Just Beyond from 2021-10-15T22:36
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ is a poisonous pointless sequel but there are other good things to watch this weekend from 2021-10-01T20:55:54
Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 2, 2021 He points out that while ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage,’ might be a pointless mix of slapstick...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Animated sequel series and a film adaption of a Broadway hit from 2021-09-24T20:25:07
Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 24, 2021. This week we have animated sequel series and a film adaption of a big Broadway hit: but w...
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Utah - This is the Place, for Fandoms!: Live FanX 2021 Recording from 2021-09-23T21:39
TIME has declared Utah The Nerdiest State in America, but what is it about the Beehive State that makes it a fan-friendly home to all the freaks-and-geeks out there? Could it be how the chaotic cra...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Books turned series are making a hit with streaming services from 2021-09-17T23:09
Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 17, 2021. Books turned into screen fodder is the theme for today's reviews, with iconic creatives i...
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Hollywood voiceover star Rob Paulsen talks Animaniacs, TMNT and the time he voiced Tom Cruise's kisses from 2021-09-16T19:35:19
Fan Effect host Andy Farnsworth is joined by Hollywood voiceover star Rob Paulsen ahead of his appearance at FanX Salt Lake as a featured guest in September, and the release of season two of Animan...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Families have good choices for feel-good flicks this—SQUIRREL!!! from 2021-09-10T21:05
Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 10, 2021. This weekend families and grownups have some good choices for flicks to watch, from a rem...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Labor Day Weekend has a load of ‘Worth’-while content to watch from ‘Shang-Chi’ to ‘Only Murders in The Building’ from 2021-09-04T03:19
Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 3, 2021. Labor Day Weekend is here and Marvel has one more blockbuster to wrap up the Summer seaso...
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Megaplex Monthly Check-in: September 2021 - Who is ready for Fall films & FanX fun? from 2021-09-03T23:34
The Summer might be waning, but we are all heated up over the movies and events coming up in September 2021! Not only do we get films like “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” at the Megaple...
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Cosplayers have fun and win big at the FanX Cosplay Games! from 2021-09-01T21:02:59
FanX is almost here! Guests are already getting excited and for those brave enough to throw on a costume and go on a scavenger hunt, they are even winning multi-day passes! On the last Saturday of ...
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FanX founder Dan Farr dishes out details of the 2021 mega event from 2021-08-27T16:58
FanX is back, and bigger and better than ever! When the worldwide coronavirus pandemic canceled FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention in 2020, organizers promised to be back ready for an even greater Xpe...
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It’s fun and fantasy at the Utah Renaissance Faire! Featuring Utah Valley Fine Arts Council’s Joseph Smith from 2021-08-26T22:58:07
At the 2021 Utah Renaissance Faire, families and fans are excited to gather outdoors and escape from our modern hustle-and-bustle to a simpler day of food, entertainment, and maybe a mermaid or two...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Three PAWsitive films to Reminisce about this weekend from 2021-08-20T22:20
Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 20, 2021. From a family-friendly feature film based on a beloved toddler tv series to a stunning sci-f...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: A fun and funny“Free Guy” should be at the top of your watchlist! from 2021-08-13T21:45
Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 13, 2021. After ages of delays, “Free Guy” is the fun and funny movie we need right now. Ryan Reynolds...
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Megaplex Monthly Check-in: August 2021 - Beat the heat with a cinema treat! from 2021-08-07T17:09
In Utah we smashed heat records in both June and July 2021, now in August as the heatwave continues, the Megaplex Theatres continues to provide a place of refuge from the sun’s sweltering waves. At...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: “The Suicide Squad” for hardcore fans and “Vivo” for families from 2021-08-06T23:05
Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 6, 2021. After the painful flop of DC Comics & Warner Bros Pictures “Suicide Squad” in 2016, the studi...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: A ‘Jungle Cruise’ ride adaption, the intriguing story of ‘Stillwater,’ or artistic ‘The Green Knight.” from 2021-08-03T20:46
Host Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of July 30, 2021. He has a lot of options coming to the box office from the star-studded (and covid delayed...
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A deep dive into Space Jam: A New Legacy; Is the sequel a slam dunk or massive disappointment? from 2021-07-29T21:48
Is the Space Jam sequel a slam-dunk or massive disappointment? You have already heard host Andy Farnsworth review in a past podcast episode, now it’s host KellieAnn Halvorsen’s turn to deep-dive in...
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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Jamin’ to a Space Jam sequel and an irreverent tv musical series from 2021-07-16T19:50:48
Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV's morning show to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of July 16, 2021. In this episode of Fan Effect, we merge Andy’s full review of the big movie of...
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Marvel movies are back with ‘Black Widow’ and weaving a spell on the Fan Effect crew from 2021-07-16T16:14:58
The long wait is finally over for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After two drought-filled years, fans have a new Marvel film to consume and this time the star is none other than the Avenger...
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Andy's KSL-TV Mini-Review: Will ‘Tomorrow War’ hold up to the Sci-fi films of the past? from 2021-07-02T19:16:24
Amazon’s ‘The Tomorrow War’ moved from a Christmas theatrical release to its current streaming Independence Day weekend release due to the complications of the COVID pandemic. Switching up the timi...
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Andy's KSL-TV Mini-Review: Does the 'Boss Baby' sequel be the boss of the box office? from 2021-07-02T19:02
Dreamworks 2017 animated film The Boss Baby took audiences, and the box office, by surprise with its family-friendly message and kid-friendly imagination. The film has spun off into a series on Net...
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Megaplex Monthly Check-in: July 2021 - Summer movie magic is back! from 2021-07-02T00:27:55
Summer is here and Fan Effect hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen are excited about Summer blockbusters! Over the past year, the coronavirus pandemic has pushed around the release dates o...
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Andy's KSL-TV Mini-Review: Does "F9" stand up to the 'Fast & Furious' legacy? from 2021-06-25T22:57:11
The latest sequel in the 'Fast & Furious' saga is now in theaters, but does 'F9' stand up to the film series legacy? Andy reviews the latest chapter of this action-packed, stunt-filled, car and pul...
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Two Utah Lego moms are proving they are Lego Masters on TV! from 2021-06-22T19:59:27
As the LEGO movie’s iconic song says "Everything Is AWESOME!!!" for American Fork, Utah friends Jennifer Smart and Susan Earls. These mothers turned wanna-be LEGO Masters can currently be seen batt...
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‘In the Heights’ adaptation is a vibrant tapestry of interwoven dreams, infectious energy, and cinematic appeal; Guested by Hale Center Theatre’s Bobby Gibson from 2021-06-11T11:05
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning original Broadway hit is now set to be this summer’s runaway blockbuster hit. “In the Heights” is now in theaters and on HBO Max for audiences' enjoyment. The stu...
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Hale Center Theatre’s Bobby Gibson on the theatrical life and the just-announced 2022 season from 2021-06-09T19:02
The theatre is not for everyone, but others take their seats in an audience one day and never truly leave. Today, host KellieAnn Halvorsen is joined by one such individual. Bobby Gibson is a projec...
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Deep dive into Disney “Cruella’s” design, drama, and division with Pop Knowledge Blog’s Natalie Mollinet from 2021-06-07T20:50:58
Disney has dived back into the vault to make another live-action villain turned hero retake. This time the star is none other than the dastardly, and stylish, Cruella de Vil, with her coming-of-age...
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Audiences continue to be held in quiet suspense in ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ from 2021-06-04T23:40:06
After a long year of coronavirus-related delays, the long-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed suspense horror A Quiet Place has now been brought to big-screen theaters, and only big-scre...
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Andy's KSL-TV Mini-Review: The Emmas shine in Disney’s colorful ‘Cruella’ from 2021-06-02T21:32:59
In this minisode, host Andy Farnsworth reviews the latest live-action Disney villain turned hero film, this time tackling the wicked fashionista icon herself, “Cruella.” The revisioning of the evil...
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Happy 'Halfway to Halloween' with the Fear Factory from 2021-05-20T16:37:30
For many people Halloween is more than just a holiday, It's a way of life! They find ways of celebrating the tricks-and-treats of the spooky season all year round; from Summerween to Halloweek, and...
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Andy's KSL-TV Mini-Review: Star Wars: The Bad Batch from 2021-05-05T17:32:12
In this minisode, host Andy Farnsworth reviews the new DisneyPlus series, “Star Wars: The Bad Batch.” Disney celebrated Star Wars Day with fanfare, merchandise sales, and a new addition to the Star...
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Star Wars Day Special 2021: Four local fan clubs to help you celebrate! from 2021-05-04T16:16
Star Wars Day is finally here! And with the coronavirus pandemic finally starting to wane, fans are ready to get back to exploring the worlds they love with the people outside of their household. T...
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Megaplex Monthly Check-in: May 2021 - Let’s get back to the movies! from 2021-05-01T14:00
Do you know what we've missed the most since the pandemic started? Going and just seeing a movie in the theater! We may have been to a few, but the full-blown movie experience is a thing hosts Andy...
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Andy's KSL-TV Mini-Review: “Tom Clancy's Without Remorse” & “The Mitchells vs. the Machines” from 2021-04-30T21:33:31
In this minisode, host Andy Farnsworth reviews two films making their big debuts on streaming platforms this weekend for home audience; “Tom Clancy's Without Remorse” & “The Mitchells vs. the Machi...
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Andy's KSL-TV Mini-Review ‘Mortal Kombat’: The video game franchise is back and bloody on the big-screen from 2021-04-26T16:59:53
In this minisode, host Andy Farnsworth reviews the latest video game turned silver screen movie “Mortal Kombat.” The groundbreaking arcade game has transformed a lot over the past 30 years, and alr...
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Inside Jurassic Quest! The dinosaur drive-thru comes to Utah from 2021-04-22T23:10:48
Have you ever wanted to come face-to-face with a tyrannosaurus rex? From April 23-May 9, 2021, at the USANA Health Sciences Amphitheatre in West Valley City, you will get a chance. Well, Bumper-to-...
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Andy's KSL-TV Mini-Review: ‘Godzilla Vs Kong’ Is best seen on the big screen from 2021-04-04T16:15:36
In this minisode, host Andy Farnsworth reviews the larger than life ‘Godzilla Vs Kong. ’ These two titular titans face each other once more in this epic movie in their cinematic Monsterverse. Audie...
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Andy's KSL-TV Mini-Review: “The Courier” & “Zack Snyder’s Justice League" from 2021-03-22T21:17:26
In this minisode, host Andy Farnsworth reviews Benedict Cumberbatch’s “The Courier” and ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League.’ It’s been said that “the door of history turns on small hinges,” and that is ...
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"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" Author Jeff Kinney talks Scary Stories, a New Animated Series and Why His Picture Isn't on His Books from 2021-03-19T18:13
When you sell 250,000,000 of your books, it's hard to believe you can stay relatively anonymous. But Jeff Kinney, author of the mega-popular "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series of books and movies, mana...
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Andy's KSL-TV Mini-Review: Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is something for the whole family from 2021-03-05T21:27:36
In this minisode, host Andy Farnsworth reviews Disney’s latest release, ‘Raya And The Last Dragon’ on KSL-TV. In the midst of the (hopefully) waning pandemic, Disney is bringing their latest animat...
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Dan Farr announces E.T. star Henry Thomas as FanX 2021 guest! from 2021-03-05T20:57:46
American actor and musician, Henry Thomas, best known for his breakout role as Elliott in Steven Spielberg’s film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, is the next big guest announcement coming to FanX 2021 ...
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"Justice League" Review; Finally! They Have a League of Their Own. But is it Really Enough to Get the DCEU on Track? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
All of the Superheroes!
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"Stranger Things" Revisit and Preview: Innocence vs. Darkness. How Children are Uniquely Positioned to Defeat Evil from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ahead of the release of "Stranger Things 2", we're resetting the first season of "Stranger Things", the mega-popular streaming sci-fi/horror/suspense series from Netflix and the The Duffer Brothers...
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Blade Runner 2049 Review - Everything You Need to Know about "Blade Runner," Including Why You Need to See It from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"Blade Runner 2049" is being hailed as one of the most visionary films to hit theaters in recent memory, both in terms of visuals and storytelling--yet some people still find the original "Blade Ru...
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"Rick & Morty" Season 3; A Rickdiculous Wrap-Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The third season of Adult Swim's "Rick & Morty" from creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland has wrapped up and we are here to break it down. (NOTE: This episode contains heavy spoilers from Season...
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"Star Wars - The Last Jedi" Second Trailer!: First Thoughts and Impressions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After months of waiting, we FINALLY got to see the first (and only?) FULL trailer for Star Wars - The Last Jedi! Andy Farnsworth, Tysen Webb and Aaron Zundel geek out over what we got to see (gian...
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"The Lion King" Remake Doesn't Quite Make a Full Roar from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
(But It's Not Exactly a Kitten, Either!)
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Dan Farr on the first big guest announcement of FanX 2021! from 2021-01-08T19:00
It is official, FanX 2021 has announced their first big guests for the Salt Lake Comic Convention this September. While the global pandemic postponed the 2020 event, FanX founder and producer Dan F...
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Star Wars finally has another holiday special and this time it’s Lego! from 2020-12-22T22:38:05
What happens when the cuteness of legos meets the horrifying 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special? We get the new hybrid of Star Wars parody that is The Lego Holiday Star Wars Special. The show, released...
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Happy belated Birthday! Getting to know Andy Farnsworth Fandoms from 2020-11-16T20:03
In this special edition of Fan Effect, we get to know a bit more about our host, Andy Farnsworth, as a belated birthday gift to our listeners. What sparked his love of all things fandom? What is hi...
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Fear Effect: Fan Effect visits the Fear Factory from 2020-10-23T00:07
Utah loves Halloween, and the multitude of haunted houses and creepy experiences are evidence of our playful devotion to the holiday. In this episode Fan Effect visits the Fear Factory, the fan-fav...
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Let's all go to the drive-in with the Salt Lake Film Society from 2020-10-16T00:28:06
Are you craving the movie-going experience in this topsy-turvy pandemic world? Well, The Salt Lake Film Society has some options to allow you to get your popcorn on, and see the new and classic fil...
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Dude, "Bill & Ted Face the Music" Is Like Movie Comfort Food from 2020-09-14T19:20
It's been over 30 years since Bill S Preston, Esq. and Ted Theodore Logan first became a pop culture smash hit in "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure," but with everything that's happened in 2020, th...
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Is the “Mulan” live-action remake worth the premium access cost? from 2020-09-10T19:56:38
We had to wait almost six extra months for it, but the live-action version of “Mulan” from Disney studios finally premiered... exclusively on Disney Plus...at an extra cost. The biggest question fo...
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Talking COVID-19 Effects on FanX 2020 With Owner/Co-Founder Dan Farr from 2020-04-07T15:50:12
COVID-19 has forced closures and cancellations aplenty through spring 2020, including big movies, concerts, events and conventions. Restrictions on gatherings may continue until later in the year,...
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Disney/Pixar's ONWARD and What Fandom Characters We'd Like to Spend A Day With from 2020-03-06T21:21
The main theme in Disney/Pixar's new movie ONWARD centered around the question: What would you do to spend one more day with a loved one who is dead, and what would you do during that day?
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Sonic, "Call of the Wild", "The Invisible Man" and the Challenge of Adapting Games and Books Into Movies from 2020-03-03T19:00:36
The leading box office movies of the past month have all been adaptations of either books or a video game: "Sonic the Hedgehog"; "The Call of the Wild"; "The Invisible Man". But if you've been pay...
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The Immediate Future of "Star Wars" Is "The High Republic" from 2020-02-27T20:43:58
The future of "Star Wars" outside of Disney Plus is no longer a secret with the announcement of "The High Republic" crossover series of books and comics. Starting in August 2020, publishers will e...
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Reactions to the Leaked Star Wars Script From Colin Trevorrow from 2020-01-20T18:23
A supposed first draft script for Star Wars Episode IX that Colin Trevorrow wrote before he was fired as director in 2017 is now on the web and has many fans asking... would this movie have been be...
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Deep Dive Into "The Mandalorian" and How It's Uniting Fractured Star Wars Fans (Hint: #BabyYoda) from 2020-01-13T20:27:11
Star Wars' first live-action TV series, "The Mandalorian," is an unquestioned success, as it quickly became one of the most in-demand streaming shows after its launch on day one of Disney Plus.
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Thoughts After a 9-Episode Star Wars Movie Theater Marathon from 2020-01-08T21:12
There's an old saying about having too much of a good thing. It implies that at some point, we could get tired of even things we love. Eating one doughnut can be a delicious experience, but eatin...
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Star Wars- The Rise of Skywalker Is Here and We Have (Spoiler-Filled) Thoughts! from 2019-12-20T18:33
The wait is over and "Star Wars- The Rise of Skywalker" has brought an end to the 42-year film saga. The Fan Effect team of Andy Farnsworth, Tysen Webb, Adam Thomas and Ryan Meeks go in-depth on t...
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Crazy Predictions for Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker from 2019-12-13T21:39:23
We're just days away from the release of "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker" and we know you are bouncing off the wall with excitement and anticipation. So, to scratch the itch, Fan Effect host Andy Fa...
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"Frozen 2" Avoids Problems that Hurt Many Sequels & Kids Films By Aiming Older from 2019-11-26T21:45:09
Disney Animation's "Frozen 2" is dominating the box office as fans, parents and kids eat up the long-awaited sequel. Andy Farnsworth is joined by KellieAnn Halvorsen of KSL NewsRadio's Movie Show ...
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Why "Terminator: Dark Fate" Should Not Be the End of the Franchise from 2019-11-13T13:42:37
Back in 1984 Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator said he'd be back, and "Terminator: Dark Fate" is the fifth time he's kept that promise. But this new entry into the movie franchise hasn't had the s...
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The Final "Rise of Skywalker" Trailer is Here and We Are Star Wars Hungry Again from 2019-10-22T17:18:37
Now that we have the final trailer for "Star Wars - The Rise of Skywalker" we have to talk about what we SAW, what we DIDN'T SEE, and how we feel about the saga coming to a close. Host Andy Farnsw...
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Five Things That Make a Great and Memorable Villain from 2019-10-18T19:03:29
Darth Vader, Joker, Voldemort, Thanos, Moriarty. Their names alone conjure up strong feelings in you immediately... for good or bad. Roger Ebert once said that a film is only as good as its villa...
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How does The Addams Family compare to its predecessors? (Short form Spoiler Review) from 2019-10-15T08:25:33
Andy Farnsworth's review of the new animated feature " The Addams Family" asks the question, " how does it compare to the previous versions of the film?"
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Going Inside the Mind of "JOKER"...Whether We Want To Or Not from 2019-10-04T18:01:43
Joker, perhaps the most iconic comic book villain of all time, has his own movie now... made by director Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix. The movie has drawn both praise and criticism f...
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The "Between Two Ferns" film was made, but should it have been? (Spoilers) from 2019-09-28T08:07:25
Join Ryan Meeks and Keenan Panti as they review "Between Two Ferns" the film. After they try to parody the format of the film; Ryan and Keenan discuss the good, the bad the weird and the funny part...
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Why "Downton Abbey" Continues to Charm Fans Even After the Series' End from 2019-09-25T14:32:28
All it takes is the soft tinkling of piano keys starting the familiar theme to "Downton Abbey" and millions of fans are immediately transported to 1920's England once more. Now with a new hit movi...
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"Ad Astra"...Where SPACE = Slow + Pace from 2019-09-20T13:51:03
Brad Pitt's newest movie, Ad Astra, is a throwback to the more deliberately-paced movies in space and is getting the actor some Oscar buzz for his performance.
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Author/Screenwriter Edward Savio on his best-selling "The Battle For Forever" series of novels from 2019-09-09T18:57:15
"Who would you be...if you had lived forever?" That's the question asked by the hot new book series The Battle For Forever by Edward Savio that tells the story of a 1500-year-old trapped in a teen...
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John Rhys-Davies Interview - FanX 2019 from 2019-09-06T19:59:37
Actor John Rhys-Davies of "Lord of the Rings" and "Indiana Jones" movie fame joins Andy Farnsworth for an interview during FanX 2019 in Salt Lake City. Rhys-Davies spent time with patients at Prim...
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Getting You Ready For FanX Salt Lake with FanExec Jarrod Phillips (and a surprise guest) from 2019-09-04T20:40:02
With apologies to the White House Correspondents’ Association’s annual dinner, the *true* Nerd Prom takes place this weekend at FanX Salt Lake.
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Recapping All the Big News From D23 Fan Expo -- Star Wars! Marvel! Disney Plus! Mild Spoilers! from 2019-08-29T20:53:11
Disney captured the spotlight for a whole weekend with several big announcements on upcoming projects in film, TV, streaming and theme parks. In this episode, Andy Farnsworth is joined by a coupl...
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Actor Sebastian Roché on "Supernatural," "Vampire Diaries" and Why He'd Like to be King Arthur from 2019-08-20T19:32:14
Actor Sebastian Roché joins host Andy Farnsworth for an interview ahead of Roché's appearance at FanX Salt Lake in September. Roché is known for playing the angel Balthazar on Supernatural, vampir...
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"Scary Stories To Tell in The Dark" Tries to Bring Your Childhood Fears to Life from 2019-08-08T19:23:25
They were the stories that freaked you out as a kid. Now they're coming to life on the big screen in SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK from writer/producer Guillermo Del Toro & director Andre Ovre...
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Why "Hobbs & Shaw" Might Be the Best "Fast & Furious" Movie of All from 2019-08-01T19:45:14
The first spinoff in the "Fast & Furious" movie franchise might be the most enjoyable of the whole series. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Jason Statham are back in "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs &...
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Spider-Man: Far From Home - Our Transition to MCU Phase 4 from 2019-07-05T18:00
"Spider-Man: Far From Home" gives fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe their first chance at catharsis after the events of "Avengers: Endgame". In this episode, Andy Farnsworth is joined by GeekTy...
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Toy Story 4 & Why Disney/Pixar Should Keep It Going from 2019-06-28T18:00
Nearly 25 years after the original "Toy Story" movie changed the standard for animated films...we've got "Toy Story 4". In this episode, Andy Farnsworth is joined by guests KellieAnn Halvorsen (KSL...
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Talking Spoilers and Pop Culture With Author Richard V. Greene from 2019-06-21T16:29:57
There's no bigger sin in pop culture right now than spoiling details of a mega-popular movie or TV show before someone else can see it. Reports have come out about people being physically assaulte...
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"Dark Phoenix" and 19 Years of "X-Men" Movies (SPOILERS) from 2019-06-07T19:37:06
Two eras come to an end with "X-Men: Dark Phoenix"... 20th Century Fox as a film distributor and their rights to Marvel's mutants. Andy Farnsworth is joined in this episode by Nerdist and Geektyran...
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"Cobra Kai" Season 2 Continues to Kick the Competition (SPOILERS) from 2019-05-30T19:19:25
The most popular TV series in streaming has returned on YouTube as "Cobra Kai" is back with a second season that continues the story of Johnny Lawrence, Daniel LaRusso and other characters from "Th...
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Disney's Imperfect "Aladdin" Remake Has Its Moments from 2019-05-23T19:35:57
In this episode, Andy Farnsworth, Ryan Meeks and KellieAnn Halvorsen are talking Disney's live-action "Aladdin" remake (WITH SPOILERS). Disney hopes this new movie from director Guy Ritchie puts pe...
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John Wick 3 Parabellum review (spoilers) from 2019-05-17T05:22:23
The Baba Yaga is back and delivers a hit in the action genre with John Wick 3 Parabellum. Ryan Meeks is joined by James Howard of Geek Monarchy taking a different approach from our usual format by...
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Talking Gaming With SL Gaming Con Founder Jake Williams from 2019-05-08T14:24:52
He's world-champion gamer and former concert promoter, now Jake Williams runs one of the fastest-growing gaming conventions in the United States, Salt Lake Gaming Con. Williams joins Andy Farnswort...
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AVENGERS: ENDGAME discussion w/ spoilers from 2019-04-25T20:08:33
We are inevitable! Andy Farnsworth, Adam Thomas, Ryan Meeks, KellieAnn Halvorsen and Kristian Odland assemble for a SPOILER-FILLED discussion of "Avengers: Endgame". "Part of the journey is the end...
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FanX 2019 Interview: Voice acting maestro Jess Harnell from 2019-04-19T23:49:08
Jess Harnell, prolific voice-actor and best-known as the voice of Wakko on "Animaniacs" joins Andy Farnsworth at FanX Spring 2019 in Salt Lake City. In this episode the always-entertaining Jess tal...
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FanX 2019 Interview: Actor Garrett Wang from 2019-04-19T23:25:15
Actor Garrett Wang, best known for his role as Ensign Harry Kim on "Star Trek Voyager" joins Andy Farnsworth at FanX Spring 2019 in Salt Lake City. In this episode Garrett talks passionately about ...
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FanX 2019 Interview: Actress Adelaide Kane from 2019-04-19T23:17:05
Actress Adelaide Kane, known for her roles in "Once Upon a Time," CW's "Reign," MTVs "Teen Wolf" and films like "The Purge" joins Andy Farnsworth at FanX Spring 2019 in Salt Lake City. In this epis...
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FanX 2019 Interview: Steve Grad on Celebrity Autographs from 2019-04-17T19:06:13
Steve Grad, the autograph expert from The History Channel's "Pawn Stars" joins Andy Farnsworth for an interview ahead of his visit to FanX Spring 2019 in Salt Lake City. One of the most enjoyable p...
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FanX 2019 Interview: Actress Samantha Smith from 2019-04-15T19:17:49
Actress Samantha Smith joins Andy Farnsworth for an interview ahead of her visit to FanX Spring 2019 in Salt Lake City. Smith has appeared in some of the most popular TV shows and movies in history...
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FanX 2019 Interview: Actor Mark Pellegrino from 2019-04-12T23:34:47
Actor Mark Pellegrino joins Andy Farnsworth for an interview ahead of his visit to FanX Spring 2019 in Salt Lake City. Pellegrino has dozens of acting credits to his name, but is best know for his ...
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FanX 2019 Interview: Actress Linda Larkin from 2019-04-12T23:09:02
Actor/voice actor Linda Larkin joins Andy Farnsworth for an interview ahead of her visit to FanX Spring 2019 in Salt Lake City. Larkin is certified Disney royalty, known for her role as Jasmine in ...
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FanX 2019 Interview: Actor/Writer Scott Weinger from 2019-04-11T20:41:19
Actor/voice actor/writer Scott Weinger joins Andy Farnsworth for an interview ahead of his visit to FanX Spring 2019 in Salt Lake City. Weinger's face is best known from his role as Steve Hale on ...
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FanX 2019 Interview: Artist Camilla d'Errico from 2019-04-10T22:09:09
Renowned artist/author/illustrator Camilla d'Errico (Tanpopo, Dust) joins Andy Farnsworth for an interview ahead of FanX Spring 2019 in Salt Lake City. d'Errico has done work for Disney, been publ...
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SHAZAM and How DC Finally Relaxed and Made a Fun Live-Action movie from 2019-04-05T01:39:35
When it comes to superhero movies, turning one into a comedy does not always "pan out" the way everyone wants. (e.g. Thor Ragnorok) Shazam sets the bar for the genre of superhero comedies, and it s...
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DUMBO and Disney's Live-Action Cartoon Remake Empire from 2019-03-28T18:56:50
Andy Farnsworth is joined by guests KellieAnn Halvorsen and Natalie Mollinet to talk about the new live-action version of "Dumbo" directed by Tim Burton... then have a much more broad discussion ab...
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This is why we like Dr. Who from 2019-03-22T08:22:49
Ryan Meeks is Joined with Becky Bruce and Heather Kelly (From Money Making Sense) to talk about what we thought is good and bad about the 11th season of Dr. Who and what draws us in as fans of the ...
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What a shareholder knows about "Avengers Endgame" and "Star Wars Episode IX" from 2019-03-15T07:44:23
Disney Just had their shareholders meeting, so we invited one of their shareholders to the show! Matt Hansen joins Andy Farnsworth and Adam Thomas to discuss Avengers Endgame and Star Wars Episode ...
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CAPTAIN MARVEL Blasts Her Way into the MCU (Spoilers) from 2019-03-08T10:58:16
Captain Marvel, the 21st installment in the MCU, seems to have fans really excited or really "OK" with it. Find out why on this episode of Fan Effect as the old Fanboys cast gets back together (And...
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Why Star Trek: Discovery season 2 is better from 2019-03-01T18:17:33
What happens when you get Fan Effect's three biggest Star Trek fans in one room? Adam Thomas dominates with his encyclopedic knowledge of Star Trek. That's what happens. Andy Farnsworth, Adam Thoma...
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Fun with FanX Founder Dan Farr from 2019-02-22T21:11:01
In this episode, Andy Farnsworth talks with FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention founder Dan Farr ahead of FanX Spring 2019. Highlights include: New guest announcements The process Dan & his team go thr...
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"Alita: Battle Angel" and Why It Should Have Been a TV series from 2019-02-21T20:57:56
Andy Farnsworth is joined for this episode by Geektyrant and Nerdist writer Kristian Odland to talk the new James Cameron visual epic "Alita: Battle Angel." Both agree that Cameron & Robert Rodrigu...
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Comparing "The Orville" to "Star Trek: TNG" from 2019-02-15T08:37:55
The Orville seems to be a big hit with Star Trek fans. But how does it stack up against the first 18 episodes of Star Trek the Next Generation? Join Andy Farnsworth, Adam Thomas, and Ryan Meeks as ...
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Lego Movie 2 Review: Everything is pretty good (still). from 2019-02-08T08:05:49
The second installation in the Lego Movie franchise leaves things good but not really awesome in the end... which is actually pretty good. Join Andy Farnsworth and special guest Steve Salles as th...
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Is M. Night Shyamalan's "Glass" Half full or half empty? (Spoilers) from 2019-01-18T06:23:25
The long awaited 19 years in the making conclusion to the "Unbreakable" trilogy that we didn't know existed until "Split" in 2017, made its debut and some people are pretty disappointed. Whether yo...
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Ryan and Andy's top five..... each. (2018 Recap) from 2019-01-11T05:35:31
2018 had some great movies and had some... not so great movies. Andy Farnsworth and Ryan Meeks each picked 5 movies out of all the movies they saw this year that were their favorites. Check out wha...
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Remembering Stan Lee from 2018-12-06T19:54:04
The original SLC Fanboys reunite for a tribute to the late, great Stan Lee, creator (along with some amazing artists) of most of the superheroes in Marvel Universe that you know and love. Andy Farn...
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"Creed II" and Why It Would Be a Fitting End to the "Rocky" series (Spoilers) from 2018-11-30T10:16:01
The "Rocky" franchise has had a long run and fans seem to be pretty happy with "Creed" and "Creed 2". The question brought to light in this podcast is whether or not we should continue the story. "...
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"Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" Deep Dive WITH SPOILERS from 2018-11-20T19:44:58
OK, you've seen "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" and you've got questions! That's what we're here for. In this episode, Andy Farnsworth is joined by Harry Potter-philes Becky Bruce a...
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This is why we are excited to see more of Jodie Whittaker. (Spoilers) from 2018-10-12T16:44:24
The Doctor is back and this time he has regenerated into a she. Jodie Whittaker brings new life and possibilities to the franchise with an exciting first episode of the 11th season of Dr. Who. Join...
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Where Can the MCU Go from Here? from 2018-07-19T17:50:48
In this episode, Adam Thomas, Ryan Meeks, and Special Guest Mckenzie Romero discuss the possible directions that the MCU might take in their upcoming films. Also, Adam Thomas finally gets to put in...
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Talking "SKYSCRAPER" and How The Rock Somehow Became an Actual Superhero (SPOILERS) from 2018-07-12T19:17:19
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson channels his inner John McClane in the movie "Skyscraper," a sort-of cross between "Die Hard" and "The Towering Inferno" that just might be a sneaky hit this summer. In th...
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"Ant-Man & The Wasp" is Exactly What We Need After "Infinity War" from 2018-07-06T20:24:47
(WARNING: Podcast contains MAJOR spoilers for "Ant-Man & The Wasp") If you wondered where was Ant-Man during "Infinity War," that question and several others that you never knew you always wanted t...
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Gaming Con Is Better Than Ever! from 2018-06-28T17:51:37
Gamers from all walks of life rejoice, for Salt Lake Gaming Con is just around the corner. Founder Jake Williams talks with Adam Thomas and Ryan Meeks about attendance, guests, games, events, and ...
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"Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" Proves We're Running Out of Interesting Dinosaur Stories (AUDIO with SPOILERS) from 2018-06-22T14:00
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR "JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM" The dinosaurs are back (along with a few humans) in "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom"... 25 years after "Jurassic Park" took moviegoers by stor...
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"The Incredibles 2" is Again the Fantastic Four movie Marvel & Fox Can't Seem to Make (WITH SPOILERS) from 2018-06-15T14:00
Mr. Incredible and his super-family (Elastigirl, Violet, Dash & Jack-Jack, along with super-friend Frozone) are back--after a 14-year wait by fans--in "The Incredibles 2" from Disney/Pixar and writ...
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"Ocean's 8" and the world of Debbie & Danny Ocean (WITH SPOILERS) from 2018-06-08T14:00
Moviegoers can now return to the world of high-stakes heists in "Ocean's 8," which tells the story of Debbie Ocean (played by Sandra Bullock and who is the sister of George Clooney's character Dann...
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"Solo: A Star Wars Story"--A Movie That Answers Questions We May Not Have Been Asking from 2018-05-25T20:05:28
(WARNING: This episode contains MASSIVE SPOILERS for "Solo: A Star Wars Story) So, you've seen "Solo: A Star Wars Story" and you want process it all. Well, click "play" on this episode of the podc...
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"Solo: A Star Wars Story" SPOILER FREE Review from 2018-05-18T17:02:50
"Star Wars" fans are getting their second feature-length movie in less than a year with "Solo: A Star Wars Story." But after a mixed (if passionate) response to "The Last Jedi," how will "Solo" be ...
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"Cobra Kai" Review WITH Spoilers (AUDIO ONLY) from 2018-05-12T01:00
It was said in days of yore, "Cobra Kai, never die!" ...and it seems they were right as YouTube Red's new series, "Cobra Kai," picks up the characters and story of the hit movie "The Karate Kid" so...
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AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR Discussion (WITH SPOILERS) from 2018-04-28T01:00
(WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS for "Avengers: Infinity War" in this episode) "Avengers: Infinity War," the biggest superhero movie ever made (so far) is now in theaters after much hype, much buildup and ...
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"A Wrinkle In Time" Deep Dive Discussion WITH SPOILERS (Audio only) from 2018-03-09T17:00
Disney has made another adaptation of the classic children's book "A Wrinkle in Time" but will it please the long-time fans of the story? In this episode of the podcast, Andy Farnsworth, Tysen Webb...
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Disney's "A Wrinkle In Time" SPOILER-FREE Review (Audio) from 2018-03-08T21:58:04
A classic children's book gets the big screen treatment in Disney's "A Wrinkle in Time," but will it please the long-time fans of the story? In this episode of the podcast, Andy Farnsworth is joine...
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"Star Trek: Discovery" S1 Wrap-Up WITH SPOILERS (Audio) from 2018-02-27T14:00
Welcome to Fan Effect! The show (formerly known as SLC Fanboys) is evolving and we're glad to have you along for the ride! In this (audio only) episode of the podcast, Star Trek superfan Adam Thom...
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Talking Marvel's "Black Panther" WITH SPOILERS (Audio only) from 2018-02-26T23:00
Welcome to Fan Effect! The show (formerly known as SLC Fanboys) is evolving--and what better way to get things started than with a SPOILER-FILLED discussion of Marvel's "Black Panther"! In this (au...
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Marvel's "Black Panther" SPOILER-FREE Review from 2018-02-15T20:07:52
We first met him in "Captain America: Civil War," and now "Black Panther" arrives in theaters with some record-breaking ticket sales already in hand as the Marvel Cinematic Universe shines a spotli...
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(AUDIO) "Solo - A Star Wars Story" Trailer Breakdown from 2018-02-09T19:11:58
Another "Star Wars" movie hits theaters in less than four months, but only NOW have we finally gotten our first official look at "Solo - A Star Wars Story." The latest offering from Lucasfilm tells...
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Star Wars People's Court: Is Vice Admiral Holdo a War Criminal? from 2018-02-02T19:00
(WARNING: Podcast and descriptions contain spoilers from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi") It was one of the most dramatic scenes in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi": Vice-Admiral Amilyn Holdo (played by Laur...
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"Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" Deep Dive WITH Spoilers (AUDIO) from 2018-01-04T23:10:16
The action-comedy "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" continues to gain momentum among moviegoers--reaching the top of the box office in its third week due in large part to the positive word-of-mouth ...
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"Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle" SPOILER-FREE Review (AUDIO) from 2018-01-04T22:54:35
It took three weeks, but the action-comedy movie "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" has finally reached the top of the box office, due in large part to the positive word-of-mouth from the people who'...
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"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" Deep Dive WITH SPOILERS (Audio Version) from 2017-12-18T18:22:54
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is out and we can *finally* talk about what we saw and what we thought! (**HEAVY SPOILERS** contained herein, so see the movie first before you watch or listen to this ep...
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"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" SPOILER-FREE Movie Review (AUDIO) from 2017-12-14T22:00:16
We've been waiting two long years to find out what's next for Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, BB-8, Kylo Ren, Princess Leia, Chewbacca and Luke Skywalker... and at last we get to find out! Join Andy Farnsw...
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Welcome Back, Frank - "The Punisher" Deep Dive (AUDIO ONLY) from 2017-12-08T20:23:19
NOTE: This episode contains SPOILERS for the Netflix series "Marvel's The Punisher"
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Marvel's "The Punisher" Netflix Series Review (SPOILER-FREE) from 2017-12-08T19:10:07
In this episode, Andy Farnsworth and Aaron Zundel are joined once again by guest comic book expert Josh Leavitt to give a spoiler-free review of Marvel's "The Punisher" series on Netflix. Jon Bernt...
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"Avengers: Infinity War" Trailer: First Thoughts and Impressions from 2017-11-30T20:36:04
Marvel has dropped the first trailer for "Avengers: Infinity War" and it has EVERYONE: The original Avengers: Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow (but curiously no Hawkeye?); the new...
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(AUDIO) "Star Wars: Battlefront II" and the Glory of First-Person Shooter Video Games from 2017-11-20T21:35:07
In honor of the release of "Star Wars: Battlefront II" we're talking First Person Shooter (FPS) video games. In this episode of the podcast, Andy Farnsworth and Aaron Zundel are joined by passion...
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"Star Trek Discovery" Mid-Season Review (SPOILERS) from 2017-11-14T20:03:17
"Star Trek Discovery" has now reached its mid-season point on the CBS All-Access streaming service and it's been well-received enough by viewers to already have a second season order. In this episo...
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"Murder on the Orient Express" Review; Hercule Poirot and Whodunits, the Progenitors of Modern Superheroes from 2017-11-10T21:18:54
An all-star cast headlined by Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot bring Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express" to the big screen once again. In this episode, Andy Farnsworth and Aaron Zund...
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"Thor: Ragnarok" Review; or "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love ‘Asgardians of the Galaxy.’" from 2017-11-03T01:51:27
This week, Marvel's God of Thunder returns for another big adventure in "Thor: Ragnarok," and he brings even bigger laughs with him to the screen thanks to “Thor: Ragnarok” director, New Zealander,...
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"The Orville" - Using the Mirrors of Humor and Sci Fi to Examine Our Own Human Nature from 2017-10-19T20:14:41
"The Orville," is the newest Star Trek parody on Fox TV from creator Seth McFarlane. Or is it? This new series has defied expectations by attempting to be more than just a "Galaxy Quest" rip-off ...
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