This week we take deep dive into “Alien Romulus,” directed by Fede Alvarez and produced by Ridley Scott. We get into the nitty-gritty of the plot, standout performances, and the film’s ties to the broader Alien universe. Our analysis doesn’t stop there; we also discuss the nostalgic nods to the franchise and the effective use of jump scares that literally made Eric leap from his seat. Wrapping up the episode, we chat about Disney’s latest...
Despite its stellar cast, the much-hyped Borderlands movie left us scratching our heads. Listen as we dissect why this cinematic adaptation, featuring big names like Cate Blanchett, Jack Black, and Kevin Hart, fell flat. From questionable editing to narrative flaws, we discuss whether Lionsgate was the right studio to helm such a big-budget project. We also explore how it compares to other successful video game adaptations, like HBO’s “The Last of Us” and Amazon Prime’s...
Have you ever wondered what happens when a middle-aged man turns into a kaiju? This week Eric tells us all about the world of Kaiju No. 8 on Crunchyroll. An anime that mixes humor and action in a story about a guy who turns into a kaiju while trying to join a kaiju-hunting team led by his childhood friend. And if you think that’s fun, Nitro talks about the space(ish) thriller ISS where astronauts aboard the International Space Station...
