Binge Buddies

The Binge Buddies are breaking the sound barrier and fracturing the multiverse, but this timeline might be beyond saving. > Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." This week, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are strapping in for the ultimate cinematic paradox: 2023's The Flash. This movie features the absolute highest highs and the most subterranean, rock-bottom lows of the entire DCEU, all crammed into one chaotic, reality-bending package. The guys are breaking down the breathtaking highs, from the triumphant, nostalgic return of Michael Keaton's iconic Batman and Sasha Calle's fierce debut as Supergirl, to the surprisingly emotional core of Barry Allen trying to save his mother. But then come the lows—and they hit like a freight train. We are pulling no punches on the horrifying, unfinished "Chronobowl" CGI, the deeply uncanny valley deepfake cameos, and the exhausting multiverse fatigue that derailed the franchise's grand finale. Grab your cosmic treadmill and hit play—we're running straight into the chaos!

Taste the rainbow? More like taste the disappointment, because the Binge Buddies are choking on a massive handful of Skittles. > Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." This week, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are watching the magic completely fizzle out as they endure the absolute misfire that is 2023's Shazam! Fury of the Gods. How does a sequel manage to make every conceivable wrong creative decision and reduce itself to a horrible, hollow shell of the charming original? The guys are breaking down exactly where the franchise lost its spark. We're tearing into the bafflingly generic villains, the complete absence of the first film's grounded foster-family heart, and the infuriating reality that the climactic third-act battle basically doubles as a desperate, feature-length advertisement for Skittles. Throw out your candy and hit play—we're taking the wizard's staff back!

The hierarchy of power in the DCEU didn’t just change—it completely collapsed, and the Binge Buddies are crashing down hard into the wreckage. > Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." After riding high for two straight weeks on some genuinely fantastic superhero cinema, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are hitting a massive brick wall with 2022's Black Adam. Dwayne Johnson spent a decade hyping up this passion project, only to deliver what might just be the absolute worst, most soulless entry in the entire franchise. The guys are pulling no punches as they dissect the agonizingly bland action, the relentless over-use of slow-motion, the painfully forced comic relief, and the structural nightmare of introducing the Justice Society with zero buildup. But amidst the flaming dumpster fire of a script, we have to give credit where it's due: the absolute class, charisma, and saving grace that is Pierce Brosnan's incredible performance as Doctor Fate. Grab your magic amulet and hit play—we're trying to survive the sheer ego of the Rock's ultimate cinematic misfire!

Wipe the slate clean and assemble a brand new Task Force X, because the Binge Buddies are deploying to Corto Maltese. > Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." This week, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are dropping straight into the glorious, R-rated, hyper-violent madness of James Gunn's 2021 soft-reboot, The Suicide Squad. The guys are breaking down how this wildly entertaining, critically acclaimed masterpiece somehow became a box office bomb—though we're officially putting an asterisk on that, considering it was released simultaneously on streaming right in the middle of a global pandemic. Join the crew as they celebrate a movie that seamlessly balances shocking gore with massive amounts of genuine heart. From Harley Quinn's spectacular flower-filled escape and the hilariously tense rivalry between Bloodsport and Peacemaker, to the tragic heroism of Polka-Dot Man and a kaiju-sized, mind-controlling alien starfish named Starro. Grab your tighty-whities and hit play—we're just hoping to survive the beach landing!

The Binge Buddies are answering the call, because the fans demanded it, and the four-hour epic has finally arrived.   Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us," where your hosts Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are tackling the unprecedented cinematic resurrection of 2021's Zack Snyder's Justice League. After tragic personal circumstances forced Snyder to step away from the original production—resulting in the studio-mandated Frankenstein's monster we previously survived—a relentless fan campaign willed the director's true vision into existence. The guys are strapping in to discuss how this colossal, R-rated, four-hour streaming event completely rewrites history and delivers a vastly superior, tonally cohesive experience compared to its predecessor. We are breaking down the vital restoration of Ray Fisher's Cyborg as the emotional heart of the story, the genuinely intimidating presence of Darkseid, the much-needed redemption of Steppenwolf's design, and the sheer atmospheric power of Tom Holkenborg's booming score. Grab your favorite snacks to survive the intermission and hit play—we're experiencing the definitive cut!

Throw out your Dreamstones, because the Binge Buddies are about to wish they could unsee this one. >   Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." This week, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are gritting their teeth and wading through what might just be the biggest misstep of the entire franchise: the nearly unwatchable Wonder Woman 1984. How did the team behind one of the DCEU's greatest triumphs deliver such a monumental sophomore slump? The guys are breaking down every baffling creative decision in this neon-tinted disaster. From the highly questionable ethics of Steve Trevor's body-snatching return and Kristen Wiig's descent into Cats-level CGI as Cheetah, to Pedro Pascal screaming at wind tunnels and the bizarre lack of actual Wonder Woman action. We're trying to figure out how this 80s nostalgia trip went so spectacularly wrong. Strap on your golden armor and hit play—we're trying to survive the mall!

Fire up the randomizer, because the Binge Buddies are about to get fantabulously emancipated. > Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us," where your hosts Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are breaking away from the typical grim superhero formula to celebrate 2020's surprisingly fantastic Birds of Prey. Cathy Yan and Margot Robbie crafted a vibrant, chaotic, R-rated carnival ride that breathes fresh, glitter-filled air into the DCEU. The guys are breaking down Harley Quinn’s phenomenal solo-ish outing, the bone-crunching roller derby action, and the killer chemistry of the newly formed squad. We also have to talk about Ewan McGregor having the absolute time of his life playing the wildly narcissistic Black Mask—complete with his hilariously ruthless "ew, gross, kill her too" reaction to a grieving child's snot bubble. Grab your perfect breakfast egg sandwich and hit play—it's time for some mayhem!

The Binge Buddies are striking cinematic lightning, and this time, it's a family affair. > Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." This week, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are stepping out of the epic, world-ending shadows and into the surprisingly heartfelt, Amblin-esque joy of 2019's Shazam!. The guys are breaking down how director David F. Sandberg injected a massive dose of fun and foster-family warmth into the DCEU without losing his horror roots. Join the crew as we discuss Zachary Levi’s pitch-perfect man-child energy, the hilarious, scene-stealing dynamic with Jack Dylan Grazer's Freddy Freeman, and those genuinely terrifying Seven Deadly Sins monsters. Did this lighter, comedic detour prove that the cinematic universe still had some magic left in it? Say the word and hit play—we're testing out our new superpowers!

Trade your chainsaws for tridents, because the Binge Buddies are diving into the deep end of the DCEU! > Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." After surviving the wreckage of our last outing, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are thrilled to announce that things are finally getting good again. We are plunging headfirst into the neon-soaked, wildly unapologetic spectacle of James Wan's 2018 Aquaman. The guys are breaking down how Jason Momoa took the guy who talks to fish and turned him into a legitimate cinematic rockstar. From the absolute madness of Atlantis' world-building and the terrifying horror elements of the Trench, to Black Manta's massive helmet and the legendary drum-playing octopus, we're soaking up every ridiculous, glorious minute of this underwater epic. Grab your scuba gear and hit play—we're riding the wave!

Sound the alarms, because the Binge Buddies are wading straight into a cinematic dumpster fire. > Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." This week, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are suffering through the jarring tonal whiplash of 2017's theatrical Justice League—or as we affectionately call it, the "Josstice League." The guys are breaking down the infamous collision of directorial visions that resulted in this Frankenstein's monster of a superhero team-up. From the sheer horror of Henry Cavill's digitally erased mustache and painfully forced quips, to Steppenwolf's PS2-era graphics and a completely butchered color palette, we're dissecting every mismatched puzzle piece. Did any of Joss Whedon's reshoots actually work, or is this the biggest misfire in comic book movie history? Grab a fire extinguisher and hit play—we're trying to survive the wreckage!

The Binge Buddies are stepping onto the battlefield, and we're taking a look at a modern superhero classic—problematic third act and all.   Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us," where your hosts Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are shedding the grimdark shadows of Gotham and Metropolis to bask in the radiant glory of 2017's Wonder Woman. Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot completely revitalized the DCEU with this sweeping, hopeful World War I epic, but the guys aren't holding back on the elephant in the trenches. Join the crew as they celebrate the breathtaking No Man's Land sequence, the incredible chemistry between Diana and Chris Pine's Steve Trevor, and the film's status as a milestone for the genre—before diving headfirst into that messy, CGI-heavy, mustache-twirling Ares finale. Grab your Lasso of Truth and hit play; it's time to find out if love can truly save the world!

Fire up the chainsaws, because episode three of Binge Buddies is cutting into one of the most chaotic chapters of the DCEU. > Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." This week, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are assembling Task Force X to tackle David Ayer's undeniably rough-around-the-edges 2016 Suicide Squad. From the neon-soaked, pop-music-fueled editing room to the infamous behind-the-scenes studio meddling, the guys are dissecting the movie's messy cinematic legacy. Did Margot Robbie’s pitch-perfect debut as Harley Quinn and Will Smith’s carrying-the-team charisma as Deadshot save the mission? Or did Jared Leto’s tattooed Joker and a world-ending CGI villain leave this anti-hero team-up dead on arrival? Rev up those engines, grab your baseball bats, and hit play—we're breaking into Belle Reve!   Intro and graphics by Jon Hardesty

The red curtain is pulling back on episode two, and the Binge Buddies are bringing out the heavy artillery. > Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us," where your hosts Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are plunging deep into the three-hour, R-rated cinematic crucible of Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. But we aren't settling for the theatrical release—the guys are tackling the full 182-minute Ultimate Edition to see if the extra half-hour of footage truly redeems the film's controversial reputation. Join the crew as they dissect Lex Luthor's expanded puppet-master manipulations, Lois Lane's intricate Africa subplot, and the darker, fleshed-out motivations driving Henry Cavill's Clark Kent and Ben Affleck's brutal Bruce Wayne. We're breaking down every bat-brand and dramatic "Martha" moment, so grab your kryptonite spear and hit play!   intro and graphics by Jon Hardesty

Welcome to "Hall of Just Us," where your hosts Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan tackle the highs, lows, and cinematic chaos of the DCEU. For episode one, we're going back to ground zero: Man of Steel. Join the crew as they dissect Zack Snyder’s darker, grittier take on Clark Kent's origin story. From the spectacular collapse of Krypton and Kevin Costner's parenting advice, to General Zod's neck-snapping finale, we're leaving no stone unturned. Grab your cape and hit play!   Intro video and graphics by Jon Hardesty

Welcome to the Binge Buddies Holiday Special — where instead of watching one wholesome Christmas movie together like normal people, we each locked ourselves into separate Dickensian dimensions. Bryan Dressel went full heart and felt with The Muppet Christmas Carol, embracing Michael Caine’s Oscar-worthy seriousness opposite a frog and a rat. It’s warm. It’s musical. It’s probably the most emotionally stable choice anyone made. Matt “Zombie Dog” Dykes chose the razor-sharp sarcasm of the Blackadder Christmas Carol episode, because nothing says holiday cheer like British cynicism and a moral lesson that might actually make things worse. Joel Dewitte… selected the Jim Carrey motion-capture A Christmas Carol. Yes, that one. The uncanny valley rollercoaster where everyone looks like wax figures that escaped a haunted museum. Bold choice, Joel. Deeply concerning. We’ll unpack that. And Ryan Lootens rounded things out with Scrooged, where Bill Murray discovers the meaning of Christmas through corporate greed, explosions, and pure 80s chaos. Four Scrooges. Four vibes. One timeless story about a man who desperately needed therapy and instead got haunted into personal growth. The chains are clanking. The snow is falling. And someone please check on Joel. Let’s get festive.

Welcome back to Binge Buddies: Off the (Chain)Saw — the Season Finale. We’ve driven the dusty backroads. We’ve argued about timelines that make no earthly sense. We’ve watched the saw stall, reboot, go 3D, get sympathetic, and absolutely lose its mind. And now? It’s time to carve this franchise up for good. Bryan, Zombie Dog, Joel, and Ryan are closing out the entire Texas Chainsaw saga the only way you can: rankings, arguments, and probably at least one friendship hanging by a thread. We’re counting down: The Top 5 Non-Murderer Characters — the poor souls who didn’t pick up the saw but somehow survived the chaos. The Best Quotes — from unhinged ramblings to lines that should’ve stayed in the script draft. The Best Kills — because subtlety left this franchise around 1986. The Best Killers — family members, wild cards, and the ones who made dinner deeply uncomfortable. And finally… we rank all nine films. Yes. All nine. No mercy. No nostalgia goggles. Just cold, hard chainsaw justice. This is the ultimate showdown. The definitive list. The final scream across the Texas plains. The door slams. The generator hums. The saw roars one last time. Welcome to the family. Let’s finish this.

Welcome back to Binge Buddies: Off the (Chain)Saw. For our final episode, we’re diving into Texas Chainsaw Massacre — the Netflix legacy sequel that looked at fifty years of continuity and said, “Minimalism sounds nice.” Bryan, Zombie Dog, Joel, and Ryan break down the return to Harlow, the influencer invasion of small-town Texas, and a Leatherface who somehow aged like a war veteran crossed with a Marvel villain. We’re talking gentrification themes, bus scene carnage, surprise legacy character returns, and that final shot that absolutely knew what it was doing. This entry swings for relevance, brutality, and shock value all at once. Is it a worthy modern update? A mean-spirited nostalgia trip? Or proof that some horrors just refuse to die, no matter how many timelines you reboot? One last pull of the cord. The saw sputters. The highway fades.

Welcome back to Binge Buddies: Off the (Chain)Saw. Episode 8 takes us to Leatherface — the prequel that said, “What if we rewound the clock again… but make it a road trip slasher with an identity crisis?” Bryan, Zombie Dog, Joel, and Ryan unpack the film that tries to dig into Leatherface’s teenage years, swaps perspectives, and pulls a twist that basically dares you to re-evaluate everything you thought you knew about the mask. It’s grimy. It’s violent. It’s oddly committed to being its own thing while still chained to legacy expectations. We get escaped patients, desert chaos, and a version of the origin story that feels like it came from a different franchise that wandered onto the wrong set. Is it bold? Is it unnecessary? Is it secretly better than people admit when they’re not yelling about continuity? One more rev of the engine. We’re almost at the end of this blood-soaked highway.

Welcome back to Binge Buddies: Off the (Chain)Saw. Episode 7 drops us into Texas Chainsaw 3D — the sequel that boldly ignores most of the franchise, picks up after the 1974 original, and asks the timeless question: what if Leatherface… had property rights? Bryan, Zombie Dog, Joel, and Ryan break down the legacy sequel that brought the family back, handed out some baffling timeline math, and delivered one of the most infamous lines in horror history: “Do your thing, cuz.” Yes. That happened. In a movie. In theaters. On purpose. We’re talking surprise inheritances, carnival-set chaos, wildly confused character motivations, and the strange attempt to turn a chainsaw-wielding cannibal into something almost resembling an anti-hero. Is it misunderstood fun? Is it tonal whiplash in 3D glasses? Is it a meme that accidentally became a movie? Grab your chainsaw. And maybe a calculator for the timeline. Cuz… it’s time.

Welcome back to Binge Buddies: Off the (Chain)Saw. Episode 6 takes us to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) — because if there’s one thing Hollywood believes in, it’s explaining absolutely everything. Bryan, Zombie Dog, Joel, and Ryan dig into the prequel nobody technically asked for, but we all watched anyway. This is where the remake timeline goes full grim-dark: more brutality, more backstory, more suffering per minute than seems medically advisable. We get the origin of Leatherface, the family’s recruitment strategy, and a tone so relentlessly bleak it practically dares you to feel hope. Is it a worthy expansion of the remake’s world? Or just misery with a production budget? Same road. Same family. Even worse odds. The saw’s still running. And apparently, so are we.

Welcome back to Binge Buddies: Off the (Chain)Saw. Episode 5 drags us into the 2000s with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) — because nothing says “new millennium” like grime, jump scares, and aggressively early-2000s lighting. Bryan, Zombie Dog, Joel, and Ryan tackle the remake that polished the dirt, amped up the brutality, and gave Leatherface a gym membership. It’s slicker. It’s meaner. It’s louder in that post–music video horror way studios were obsessed with at the time. Does the glossy reboot honor the raw nightmare of ’74? Or does it turn terror into a haunted house attraction with a bigger budget? New cast. New origin hints. Same terrible road trip decisions. Start the engine. We’re not done yet.

Welcome back to Binge Buddies: Off the (Chain)Saw. This week we dive into The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation — the sequel that looked at continuity, logic, and restraint… and politely showed them the door. Bryan, Zombie Dog, Joel, and Ryan unpack the entry that gave us a pre-fame Matthew McConaughey in full gremlin mode, Renée Zellweger running for her life, and a Leatherface performance that feels like it wandered in from a different dimension entirely. Is it satire? Is it incompetence? Is it secretly genius? Or is it just 90s chaos bottled and released into the wild? The family’s back. The screaming’s louder. And somehow, it all makes even less sense than before. Buckle up. Things are about to get weird.

Welcome back to Binge Buddies: Off the (Chain)Saw. We’ve done gritty horror. We’ve done neon-soaked insanity. Now we hit the early 90s and ask the dangerous question: what if Leatherface had a glow-up and everyone took themselves just a little too seriously? Episode 3 dives into Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III — the franchise’s attempt to drag the saw back into straight horror territory, complete with a new family, a new final girl, and a vibe that screams “studio interference.” Bryan, Zombie Dog, Joel, and Ryan break down the darker tone, the studio cuts, the almost-mythic Excalibur chainsaw, and whether this sequel is misunderstood… or just lost in the desert. It’s grimmer. It’s meaner. It’s trying very hard. Rev the engine. Let’s see if this one still has gas in the tank.

Welcome back to Binge Buddies: Off the (Chain)Saw. Last week we survived the raw, grimy nightmare of the original. This week, we crank the volume, splash neon on the walls, and let the madness loose with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2. Bryan, Zombie Dog, Joel, and Ryan are diving into Tobe Hooper’s unhinged, blood-soaked carnival ride that trades bleak terror for pitch-black comedy, bigger kills, and a Leatherface who somehow becomes both more terrifying and… strangely emotional. It’s louder. It’s gorier. It’s completely unafraid to be ridiculous. Was this a bold reinvention? A satire disguised as a slasher? Or just pure 80s chaos with a chainsaw soundtrack? Either way, we’re going back to Texas. Hope you like chili.

Welcome back to Binge Buddies. New season, new nightmares. This is Off the (Chain)Saw, where we carve our way through the most iconic horror films ever made. And for Episode 1, we’re starting where the nightmare really began: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Bryan, Zombie Dog, Joel, and Ryan are diving into the 1974 classic that redefined low-budget terror, introduced the world to Leatherface, and proved that sometimes the scariest thing in America is just a dusty road and a bad decision. It’s gritty. It’s raw. It’s louder than it should be. And somehow, it still works. Grab your headphones. Lock the doors. Let’s start the engine.

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