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Batman&Robin: Full Movie Audio Commentary (w/ Ed Greer) from 2021-06-08T21:24:15
It's a special edition of Hot Takes w/ Billy Biz! Enjoy a full length audio commentary for "Batman & Robin" in this penultimate episode of the show! Just sync up your copy and enjoy!
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Daredevil (2003): An Important Piece of CBM History (w/ Victor Dandridge) from 2021-06-03T16:35:02
Before he ever dawned the Dark Knight's cowl, Ben Affleck became the man without fear in 2003's Daredevil! Time has not been kind to the action blockbuster, but are we forgetting its place in comic...
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The ENTIRE Die Hard Franchise: Yippee-Ki-Yay or Nay? (w/ Chris Schrader) from 2021-05-25T22:06:43
Die Hard is considered the gold standard for modern day action movies. Spawning FOUR sequels over the years, does this franchise hit more than it misses? CHRIS SCHRADER joins to go through every en...
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Is Nostalgia Ruining Pop Culture? (w/ Ed Greer) from 2021-05-04T20:52:24
Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Full House...all staples of childhood memories. But have we arrived at a point where we can't see past the things we loved as children, despite being sold the same propert...
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The Best and Worst of WWE WrestleMania (w/ Ken Napzok) from 2021-04-07T22:46:38
It's a special edition of Hot Takes! It's WrestleMania week and KEN NAPZOK (Good People Association, Napzok Files) joins me to run down the very best (and worst) of the showcase of the immortals!
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Star Trek The Kelvin Timeline Trilogy: A Worthwhile Enterprise (w/ Klee Wiggins) from 2021-03-31T23:41:25
Before you hated him for Star Wars, back in the early 2010's you might have hated JJ Abrams for his complete revamp of one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises of all time: Star Trek! Does the tri...
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Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith: The Ragin' Climax (w/ Ron Swallow) from 2021-03-25T16:52:07
In 2005, George Lucas finished his imperfect Star Wars prequel trilogy by releasing "Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" into theaters chronicling the rise of Darth Vader. Did the third installment r...
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The Grey: More Than Just Wolf Punching (w/ Lon Harris) from 2021-03-16T22:07:36
Has there ever been a trailer more misleading than 2012's "The Grey"? LON HARRIS (Schmoedown) joins me to talk about the much maligned and misunderstood thesis on life and death and possibly Liam N...
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Avengers Age of Ultron: A Mighty Sequel for Earth's Mightiest Heroes (w/ Mo Lightning) from 2021-03-09T18:03:43
Is there any way the second Avengers movie could live up to the hype of the first? Probably not, but it certainly isn't the disaster history remembers it as. MO LIGHTNING joins the show to talk abo...
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The Terminator Franchise: Where Did It All Go Wrong? (w/ Victor Dandridge) from 2020-12-17T02:11:58
The Terminator franchise has THREE failed reboots under its massive billion dollar belt. Where did this once guaranteed money maker fall off the rails? VICTOR DANDRIDGE returns as we examine THE EN...
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Toy Story 4: The Perfect Streak is Broken (w/ Carlos Freytes) from 2020-12-08T22:29:33
When Pixar released Toy Story 4 into theaters in 2019, they not only made over a billion dollars, but this week you'll find out why I think they ended the streak of the most perfect trilogy in movi...
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The Incredible Hulk: The Forgotten MCU Movie (w/ Ryan O'Toole) from 2020-11-24T23:57:33
In 2008, the release of "Iron Man" shocked the world and put the MCU on the map...and a month later "The Incredible Hulk" came out, but Marvel would almost rather you forgot that it did! RYAN O'TOO...
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2 Fast 2 Furious: Way 2 Much Hate!! (w/ Mark Hofmeyer) from 2020-11-17T23:03:41
The "Fast and Furious" franchise has become a worldwide phenomenon gaining more and more popularity as it loses more and more believability. So why does 2003's "2 Fast 2 Furious" get so much hate? ...
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LOST: The Birth of the TV Blockbuster (w/ Roxy Striar) from 2020-11-11T00:22:11
In 2004 ABC brought us one of the biggest and most daring series to ever grace the small screen with "LOST". It's legacy is one of confusion, division, and a love/hate relationship no other show ca...
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Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones: Make Wars, Not Love (w/ Ron Swallow) from 2020-11-04T00:13:31
Is Star Wars Episode II Attack of the clones the WORST Star Wars movie? RON SWALLOW (Reboot It) joins to talk about the hits and misses of the second entry in the Star Wars prequel trilogy as the f...
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Hocus Pocus: This Movie Lacks Focus (w/ Mrs. Business) from 2020-10-28T06:28:20
It's Halloween time and what better way to kick off the farewell season than with 1993's "Hocus Pocus". MRS. BUSINESS returns to the show to talk about why this box office flop has become an Octobe...
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Man of Steel: Superman's Finest Hour (w/ Marc Andreyko&Producer Bill) from 2020-06-23T15:05:26
Is Zack Snyder's 2013 DCEU entry "Man of Steel" the best Superman has ever been on the big screen? It's such a massive question it took TWO guests (DC Comics writer Marc Andreyko and Reboot It host...
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Batman Forever: Full Movie Audio Commentary (w/ Ed Greer) from 2020-06-15T23:48:04
It's a special edition of Hot Takes w/ Billy Biz! Enjoy a full length audio commentary for "Batman Forever" to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary! Just sync up your copy and enjoy!
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G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra: Dumb Was Never So Fun (w/ Hal Rudnick) from 2020-05-19T00:13:28
This week we're looking at 2009's "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" with special guest HAL RUDNICK! Transformers was a huge hit for Hasbro, but why wasn't G.I. Joe? Sure this movie is silly, but is it ...
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Transformers (2007): This Movie is More than Meets the Eye (w/"The Outlaw"John Rocha) from 2020-05-14T00:24:13
Autobots, roll out! This week "The Outlaw" JOHN ROCHA joins the show to talk about 2007's "Transformers". Is it a good time, or a piece of decepti-crap? Was this the turning point for Michael Bay? ...
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie: A Powerful Jump to the Big Screen (w/ Adam Hlavac) from 2020-05-04T18:53:33
This week on Hot Takes w/ Billy Business...it's Morphin Time! We're looking back at the big screen debut of the teenagers with attitude in 1995's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie! Was it a s...
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Quantum of Solace: An Action Packed 007 Mission (w/ Lon Harris) from 2020-04-28T15:42:25
This week LON HARRIS (The Schmoedown) joins the show to talk about the second Daniel Craig James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace"! Does this conclusion to Casino Royale have a license to kill or is i...
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Punisher War Zone: A Violent Orgy of Crazy (w/ Ed Greer) from 2020-04-21T05:04:26
2008's Punisher: War Zone definitely broke the mold for comic book movies, and nothing like it has been seen ever since! ED GREER joins to talk about Lexi Alexander's bloody magnum opus in this wee...
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Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy Part 2: The Dark Knight Rises&Legacy of the Trilogy (w/ Chris Schrader) from 2020-04-13T15:59:15
Part 2 of our deep dive on Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy! Chris Schrader from the "Hey Do You Remember" Podcast joins once again to talk the third installment, "The Dark Knight Rises" PLU...
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Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy Part 1: Batman Begins&The Dark Knight (w/ Chris Schrader) from 2020-04-06T15:14:15
Holy massive two-parter Batman! This week is Part 1 of a deep dive into Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight Trilogy"! We're taking a look back at the three films (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The D...
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Tron Legacy: (De)Ages Like a Fine Wine (w/ Victor Dandridge) from 2020-03-30T16:34:15
In the 80's the original Tron pushed the envelope in special effects. Was it's sequel in 2010, Tron: Legacy able to do the same so many years later? VICTOR DANDRIDGE joins me to talk about de-aging...
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Indiana Jones&the Temple of Doom: A Mean and Ugly Indy Outing (w/ Ken Napzok) from 2020-03-23T14:47:12
This week we traverse deep into the Temple of Doom to find child abuse, cultural stereotypes, and the worst character in the Lucasfilm catalog! KEN NAPZOK (ForceCenter, Napzok Files) joins the show...
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Ocean's 12: Effortlessly&Unapologetically Cool (w/ Carlos Freytes) from 2020-03-17T05:02:23
This week, 12 is the new 11! CARLOS FREYTES (Hey Do You Remember? Podcast) joins the show to talk about 2004's Ocean's 12! Does George Clooney and Brad Pitt's follow up to the 2001 smash hit hit mo...
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Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker: A Beautiful Franchise Farewell (w/ Joe Starr) from 2020-03-09T22:07:11
Season 3 kicks off with the most controversial movie of 2019! Can the friendship between Billy and Joe survive their polar opposite reactions to the 9th and final entry in the Skywalker Saga!? Will...
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Star Wars The Last Jedi: Beautifully Breaking the Mold (w/ Joseph Scrimshaw) from 2019-12-18T23:09:01
This is not going to go the way you think! What might be the most divisive movie of all time, we take an in-depth look at Star Wars Episode VIII The Last Jedi with JOSEPH SCRIMSHAW (ForceCenter Pod...
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The Star Wars Saga: Rating&Ranking EVERY Movie (w/ Ken Napzok) from 2019-12-15T17:32:52
Here it is! Mr. Star Wars KEN NAPZOK (ForceCenter, Collider Jedi Council) reviews and ranks EVERY Star Wars theatrical movie with me as we race towards Rise of Skywalker!
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Jingle All The Way: An Instant Christmas Classic (w/ Danielle Radford) from 2019-12-11T16:00:57
PUT THAT COOKIE DOWN...NOW!!!!...and listen to this special holiday episode of Hot Takes w/ Billy Business! DANIELLE RADFORD joins me to talk about Arnie's big Christmas spectacle. Is Sinbad actual...
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Justice League&The Snyder Cut: The Final Conversation (THE COMMUTE KILLERS ft JOE STARR!) from 2019-12-07T22:03:17
#ReleasetheSnyderCut is back in the news again, and The Commute Killers are having one last final conversation on the topic! JOE STARR hops in the backseat for this episode to give his final though...
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Venom: A Turd in the Wind (w/ Jeremiah Watkins) from 2019-12-03T16:07:09
Spidey's deadliest foe gave the comic book movie genre one of the weirdest adaptations of all time. JEREMIAH WATKINS (Comedy Central, Kill Tony Podcast) joins me to talk about Tom Hardy's incredibl...
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The Godfather Part III: A Poignant End for Michael Corleone (w/ Cameron Rice) from 2019-11-19T01:04:34
Is "The Godfather: Part III" an offer you can't refuse? CAMERON RICE (El Rey Nation) joins this week to talk about the final chapter in the Corleone trilogy!
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Ghostbusters 2016: The Only Ghostbusters Movie I Like (w/ Emma Fyffe) from 2019-11-14T07:12:54
When it's time to talk about one of the most fiercely debated movies of the decade, who you gonna call?? EMMA FYFFE joins me to talk about 2016's "Ghostbusters" all female reboot!
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What's the BEST Terminator Movie? (THE COMMUTE KILLERS) from 2019-11-08T18:42:04
On this episode, we talk about weird toys we had as kids, Ed BEGS you to watch Dolemite is My Name, and we talk about our favorite Terminator movies and why Dark Fate bombed. IT'S THE COMMUTE KILLE...
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Mighty Ducks 3: It's the Best of the Trilogy (w/ Hector Navarro) from 2019-11-05T16:06:15
Ducks fly together, and they don't fly higher than in D3: The Mighty Ducks! HECTOR NAVARRO (DC Daily) joins me this week to talk about why Mighty Ducks 3 is the most logical, coherent, and satisfyi...
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Solo: An Underrated Star Wars Story (w/ Mo Lightning) from 2019-10-29T15:32:39
A Star Wars movie that was a box office bomb?! How is that possible?! MO LIGHTNING joins me this week as we break down Solo: A Star Wars Story! An unnecessary prequel or an exciting chapter in the ...
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Fantastic Four (2005): That's How You Do Marvel's First Family (w/ Greg Troyan) from 2019-10-22T15:15:03
In the mid 2000's, while more and more comic book movies shifted to darker and grittier fare, one movie dared to be exactly what it should have been: wholesome family fun! GREG TROYAN joins me to t...
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Will Joker Be Considered a"Classic"?? (THE COMMUTE KILLERS) from 2019-10-18T19:08:11
The Commute Killers are BACK BAYBAY! "Joker" is getting a lot of praise, but will we look back on it as a cinematic classic? Plus, what makes a movie classic? Is there a law that stops me from hit...
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Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace: A Great Beginning for the Saga (w/ Ron Swallow) from 2019-10-15T04:20:21
1999 was a landmark year for movies, and none were bigger and bolder than Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. But history has not been to kind to the first prequel. Is it really as bad as you ...
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Deadpool 2: Once Was Enough (w/ Producer Bill from Nerd G.O.A.T.) from 2019-10-08T02:23:19
2016's Deadpool was a breath of fresh air...so why does Deadpool 2 feel more like a fart in a hot room? Producer Bill from the Nerd G.O.A.T. podcast joins me to talk about why Ryan Reynolds just co...
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Prometheus: A Solid Entry in the Alien Saga (w/ Chris Schrader) from 2019-10-01T05:11:27
Ridley Scott's 2012 "Prometheus" is usually met with groans and eye rolls...but is it deserved?? CHRIS SCHRADER from the "Hey, Do You Remember..." podcast joins me to talk about an uneven, but ult...
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Lost in Space: A Family Friendly Sci-Fi Adventure from 2019-09-25T03:33:17
This week I'm flying solo to talk about 1998's Lost in Space! Critics and audiences hated this movie, and I had a blast with it! Hear me try to defend it all on my own, PLUS some really huge announ...
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Superman Returns: Deconstructing the Man of Steel (w/ Adam Hlavac) from 2019-09-18T02:17:46
Superman returned to the big screen in 2006, but a lot of people don't seem to remember much about it. ADAM HLAVAC (Hyper RPG) joins to talk about the moody, cerebral, deconstruction think piece th...
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Is Spider-Man BETTER Than a Jedi?? (THE COMMUTE KILLERS) from 2019-09-13T15:25:23
Billy is home from France and too tired to censor this episode, so suffice to say it gets out of hand quickly! Ed thinks Spider-Man can evade Order 66, PLUS, Batman v Superman v Captain America, El...
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Sony&Disney's Tangled Spider-Man Web (THE COMMUTE KILLERS) from 2019-08-21T22:41:16
Ed & Billy drive home from work and discuss the fresh news of Spider-Man splitting off from the MCU! Is Sony to blame? Is Disney? We break it down in real time. No notes. No prep. Just 2 guys k...
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Ed&Billy Answer YOUR Questions! (Bonus Episode) from 2019-08-13T04:59:47
Ever wonder what Ed & Billy's AM commute to work sounds like? Wonder no more! We answer your questions on our drive in to work as we brave the perils of LA traffic!
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Rogue One: My Least Favorite Star Wars Story (w/ Ken Napzok) from 2019-08-06T15:10:47
I love all things Star Wars, but Rogue One: A Star Wars Story really didn't sit right with me. KEN NAPZOK (Force Center Podcast) helps me figure out why this trip into a Galaxy far, far away leaves...
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Wild Wild West: Will Smith as a Cowboy! Come On! (w/ Danielle Radford) from 2019-07-30T00:16:16
This week DANIELLE RADFORD sits down and tries her best to not be incredibly disappointed with me as we talk about 1999's Wild Wild West, a movie that I think is pretty damn fun.
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Just Us All Arguing About It (w/ Victor Dandridge) from 2019-07-24T05:08:56
It may be one of the most, if not THE most, controversial movies of all time. That's right, this week we're talking Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice! Is it really as good OR bad as ...
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The Matrix Reloaded: The Matrix Has Me. It Never Lost Me (w/ Joe Starr) from 2019-07-08T19:54:49
The Matrix has you...or at least it did before 2003's Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions hit theaters. JOE STARR sits down with me to talk about the highly criticized but incredibly thought provoking ...
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Dark Phoenix: Stop Bullying This Movie! (w/ JTE Movie Thinks) from 2019-07-02T18:13:14
The X-Men saga comes to a close with Dark Phoenix, but is it REALLY as bad as people say it is? Josh Tapia aka JTE joins me this week to talk about the final entry in the X-Saga, for better or worse.
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Batman '89: 30 Years of the Dark Knight (w/ Ed Greer) from 2019-06-25T19:26:05
It's the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton's "Batman" and ED GREER joins me to celebrate the Caped Crusader! We talk about the impact this film had on not only the character, but all of comic book mov...
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Indiana Jones&the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: Your Childhood is Fine (w/ Josh Macuga) from 2019-05-14T16:26:24
Did Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull ruin your childhood? Josh Macuga stops by to talk to me about everyone's favorite adventurer in everyone's least favorite adventure...
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Avengers Endgame: Where Does it Rank in the MCU? (w/ Mrs. Business) from 2019-05-08T19:52:02
Where does Avengers: Endgame slot into our MCU rankings?? Mrs. Business is back as we determine where the 22nd film (finale?) of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ranks!
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Star Trek Generations: 2 Captains, 1 Amazing Film (w/ Scott Mantz) from 2019-04-30T16:00:12
This week Star Trek expert SCOTT MANTZ joins me as we talk about the (unfairly) maligned masterpiece that is Star Trek: Generations! Scott and I break down it's place in Trek history as we boldly g...
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Rating&Ranking the Entire MCU from 2019-04-22T22:30:45
This week we're not just talking one movie...not even a trilogy...but ALL TWENTY ONE MOVIES that make up the Marvel Cinematic Universe! I'm joined by the one person I dragged to the theater multipl...
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X Men Days of Future Past: A Huge Step Backwards (w/ Hal Rudnick) from 2019-04-16T14:21:30
X-Men: First Class reset (sort of) the table and opened us up for new adventures with a new cast...so why does X-Men Days of Future Past feel like more of the same? HAL RUDNICK joins me to break do...
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Terminator 3: The Ending the Franchise Deserved (w/ Victor Dandridge) from 2019-04-09T15:22:50
We've had some great Terminator movies (1 & 2) and some not so great ones (Salvation & Genysis). So what about Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines?? VICTOR DANDRIDGE joins me to talk about t...
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Justice League: This Movie is a Miracle (w/ Ed Greer) from 2019-04-01T23:27:05
Few movies have had such a tumultuous production as 2017's Justice League...but is the movie actually a cinematic disaster or an unfairly maligned comic book outing? ED GREER joins me to break it a...
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The Lost World Jurassic Park: A Worthy Dino Adventure (w/ Dan Murrell) from 2018-12-18T18:48:21
Screen Junkies Movie Fights Champion DAN MURRELL joins me to talk about The Lost World: Jurassic Park! Is it the worst of the Jurassic sequels, or a misunderstood dino adventure??
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The Office (Post Michael Scott): Is It Worth Watching? (w/ Roth Cornet) from 2018-12-11T18:49:10
Is The Office worth watching after Michael Scott leaves the show in season 7? Screen Junkies EIC ROTH CORNET and I discuss the pros and cons of a Michael-less Dunder Mifflin in this week's episode!
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Pacific Rim: Who Asked For This?? (w/ Lon Harris) from 2018-12-04T18:44:08
The Professor LON HARRIS helps me breakdown why I just can't get into 2013's Pacific Rim! We trace it all the way back to 2008's The Dark Knight...but how?! Listen to find out!
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Batman Returns: A Surreal Nightmare of Human Pain and Suffering from 2018-11-27T17:01:36
On this special episode of Hot Takes, I break down Tim Burton's masterpiece "Batman Returns". I dissect this movie to show how it's more than a narrative: it's a character study of three people exp...
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: A Reboot Done Right! (w/ JTE Movie Thinks) from 2018-11-20T18:42:56
Knock knock, you're about to get shell shocked! I talk with JTE (Screen Junkies, ...
Ask Me Anything! (Bonus Episode) from 2018-11-15T16:03:11
It's a special bonus episode of "Hot Takes W/ Billy Business"! I answer YOUR fan ...
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Bah Humbug! (w/ Danielle Radford) from 2018-11-13T15:35:33
Disney's cash cow "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is an angsty staple of the hol...
X-Men The Last Stand: A Great End to the Trilogy (w/ Ryan O'Toole) from 2018-11-06T15:30:17
The original X-Men trilogy comes to a close with one of the most divisive comic b...
Speed Racer: The Wachowski's Best Movie (w/ Joe Starr) from 2018-10-30T17:53:57
Go Speed Racer, Go! The Matrix may get all of the accolades and appreciation, but...
Batman Forever: A Misunderstood Batman Adventure (w/ Ed Greer) from 2018-10-23T17:45:52
Riddle me this! ED GREER (Screen Junkies, Nerd G.O.A.T. Podcast) joins me as I tr...
Ant-Man: Marvel's Least Interesting Avenger (w/ Hal Rudnick) from 2018-10-15T15:33:01
Join me and guest HAL RUDNICK (Screen Junkies, Tournament of Nerds) as I break do...