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Film Optix
by Christian Eulinberg and Devin Agnello
Your weekly dose of cinematic exploration. Whether you're a seasoned film critic or a casual movie enthusiast, join us as we delve into the world of blockbusters, indies, and everything in between. Get ready for insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and a captivating journey through the diverse landscape of cinema.
Episodes
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We're Taking a Break...
Send us Fan Mail In this special update, Christian and Devin share some important news about the podcast's future. With busy schedules making it tough to release episodes consistently, we’ve decided to take a long hiatus to regroup and plan for what’s next. This isn’t goodbye just a break while…
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Wolf Man (2025) Review: Fangs, Fury, and Flaws
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin usher in 2025 with their first film review of the year. Tune in as they delve into Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man. From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying…
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The Rise of 'Mufasa: The Lion King' Prequel Review
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin roar into their spoiler-free thoughts, concerns, and reactions to Mufasa: The Lion King. Does this prequel live up to the legacy of the Pride Lands, or does it stumble on its way to greatness? Tune in to find out! "Mufasa: The Lion King" enlists Rafiki to…
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3: The Adventure We've Been Waiting For
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin race into their spoiler-free thoughts, concerns, and reactions to Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Did the blue blur's latest adventure speed into greatness, or hit a roadblock? Tune in to find out! Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his...
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'Y2K' When Nostalgia Isn’t Enough
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts, concerns, and reactions to the film Y2K. On the last night of 1999, two high school juniors crash a New Years Eve party, only to find themselves fighting for their lives in this dial-up disaster comedy. TOPICS IN THIS…
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Our Top 9 Must-Watch Movie Picks for You
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin spotlight a collection of must-watch films that deserve your attention. From hidden gems to crowd-pleasers, these picks might have slipped under your radar, but they’re definitely worth adding to your watchlist. Don’t miss out on these cinematic treasures!...
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'Gladiator 2' A Sequel Worthy of the Colosseum
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on Gladiator 2 . Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire…
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'Wicked' Soars as a Spellbinding Adaptation of the Beloved Tale
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Amanda dive into a discussion of the highly anticipated Wicked movie, exploring its magical world, standout performances, and how it brings the beloved story to life on the big screen. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony…
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The Penguin Season 1 Review: Gotham's Darkest Rise
Send us Fan Mail Christian, Devin, Amanda, and Mike dive deep into their spoiler-filled thoughts on Season 1 of HBO’s limited series The Penguin. The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oz Cobb’s quest for power and control in Gotham City. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start /...
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'Agatha All Along' Season 1 Breakdown
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin dive into their spoiler thoughts on season one of Agatha All Along. Set after the events of "WandaVision," Agatha Harkness recruits some unlikely allies on her quest to regain her former powers. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Agatha…
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'Venom: The Last Dance' The Good, The Bad and The Fun!
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on Venom: The Last Dance. In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel's greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their...
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Arcane Season 1: 4K Blu-Ray Breakdown
Send us Fan Mail Christian dives into the 4K Blu-ray edition of Arcane Season One. Should you add it to your collection? Get the scoop on the visual quality, audio experience, and all the exclusive features this release has to offer. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Arcane...
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'Smile 2' A Paranoid Descent into Horror's Darkest Corners
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on Smile 2. About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of…
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'Joker: Folie à Deux' An Unnecessary Sequel
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on Joker: Folie à Deux, which finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music...
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'The Wild Robot' A Thrilling Tale of Survival and Parenthood
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot--ROZZUM unit 7134, "Roz" for short -- that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building...
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'The Penguin' Episode 1 Breakdown: "After Hours"
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin dive into their spoiler-free first impressions of Episode 1 of The Penguin. The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oz Cobb’s quest for power and control in Gotham City. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) The Penguin...
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'Agatha All Along' Episode 1-2 Breakdown
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin dive into their spoiler-free first impressions of Episodes 1 and 2 of Agatha All Along. Set after the events of "WandaVision," Agatha Harkness recruits some unlikely allies on her quest to regain her former powers. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping...
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'Transformers One' Puts a New Spin on the Franchise
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on Transformers One. TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. TOPICS IN…
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Speak No Evil (2024) Emerges as One of the Year's Best Horror Films
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin dive into their spoiler-free thoughts on the remake of "Speak No Evil". When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps…
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'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' A Sequel of the Iconic Horror Comedy Gem
Send us Fan Mail The Juice is loose! Christian and Devin dive into their spoiler-free thoughts on Time Burtons Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's...
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4K Blu-ray Review Roundup: Ted Lasso, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and more!
Send us Fan Mail Christian evaluates the quality of the 4K Blu-ray editions for Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, and The Watchers. Let's dive into the details! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way (03:27) Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga...
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'The Umbrella Academy' Season 4 Review (SPOILERS)
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin dive into the final season of the beloved Netflix series, The Umbrella Academy Season 4. On one day in 1989, 43 infants are inexplicably born to random, unconnected women who showed no signs of pregnancy the day before. Seven are adopted by billionaire...
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Zoe Kravitz Shocks with Blink Twice (2024): A Strong Directorial Debut
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin review Zoe Kravitz's Directorial Debut film 'Blink Twice'. When tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) meets cocktail waitress Frida (Naomi Ackie) at his fundraising gala, sparks fly. He invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his...
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Alien Romulus: The Alien Movie Fans Have Been Waiting For
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin review Fede Alverez's 'Alien Romulus'. While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18)…
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Why We Went Absolutely Cuckoo Over Tilman Singer's 'Cuckoo' (2024)
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin review Tilman Singers 'Cuckoo'. Reluctantly, 17-year-old Gretchen leaves her American home to live with her father, who has just moved into a resort in the German Alps with his new family. Arriving at their future residence, they are greeted by Mr. König, her...
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Borderlands Review: A Borderline Disaster
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free thoughts and insights into Borderlands. Lilith (Cate Blanchett), an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy. Her mission is to find the missing...
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'TRAP (2024) Review: M. Night Shyamalan's Most Experimental Film Yet
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free thoughts and insights into M. Night Shyamalan's latest film TRAP. A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they're at the center of a dark and sinister event. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping…
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'Batman: Caped Crusader' Season 1 Review (Spoiler-Free)
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Michael give their spoiler reactions to Batman: Caped Crusader. In the grim Gotham City, affluent philanthropist Bruce Wayne goes beyond his humane capabilities and transforms into an enigmatic figure, Batman; his crusade for justice brings in unexpected allies, but...
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Deadpool & Wolverine: The Wildest Marvel Team-Up Ever
Send us Fan Mail Christian, Devin, and Mike celebrate San Diego Comic-Con 2024 by reviewing Marvel Studios' first R-rated movie featuring Deadpool & Wolverine. Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon...
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'Twisters' Brews the Perfect Storm
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to Twisters. Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is...
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4K Blu-ray Review Roundup: Twister, Challengers and more!
Send us Fan Mail In this 4K Blu-ray Review Roundup, Christian evaluates the quality of the 4K Blu-ray editions for 'Twister', 'Challengers', 'Abigail', and 'Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire'. Let's dive into the details! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Challengers (01:57)...
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'The Bear' Season 3: Adds a New Flavor to the Menu
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their spoiler reactions to season 3 of THE BEAR. A young chef from the fine dining world comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop after a heartbreaking death in his family. A world away from what he's used to, Carmy must balance the...
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'MaXXXine' Glamorous Beginnings, Dull Endings (NO SPOLIERS)
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to MAXXXINE. In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past....
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"Kinds of Kindness" is Yorgos Lanthimos's Weakest Film Yet.
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to Yorgos Lanthimos's Kinds of Kindness. Kinds of Kindness is a triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has...
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'A Quiet Place: Day One' A Prequel Worth Watching?
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to A Quiet Place: Day One. A woman named Sam finds herself trapped in New York City during the early stages of an invasion by alien creatures with ultra-sensitive hearing. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) A...
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'THE BOYS' SEASON 4 EPISODES 1-8 (NO SPOILERS)
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give spoiler-free reactions to The Boys Season 4. Superheroes are often as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and sometimes even as revered as gods. But that's when they're using their powers for good. What happens when the heroes go rogue...
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Inside Out 2: A Heartfelt Sequel That Was Worth The Wait
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to Pixar's Inside Out 2. The little voices inside Riley's head know her inside and out--but next summer, everything changes when Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 introduces a new Emotion: Anxiety. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start…
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'THE BOYS' SEASON 4 EPISODES 1-3 (Spoiler-Free)
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give spoiler-free reactions to episodes 1-3 of The Boys Season 4. Superheroes are often as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and sometimes even as revered as gods. But that's when they're using their powers for good. What happens when the...
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'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' A Spoiler-Free Thrill Ride
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to Bad Boys: Ride or Die. This Summer, the world's favorite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami's finest are now on the run. TOPICS IN…
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STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE Episodes 1-2 (Our Spoiler-Free Take!)
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give spoiler-free reactions to episodes 1 and 2 of Star Wars: The Acolyte. A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes but discovers the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated TOPICS IN THIS...
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'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' A Prequel That Shatters Expectations
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'. Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel,...
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X-MEN '97 Season 1 Combines Nostalgia with Modern Elements
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their spoiler reactions to season one of X-MEN 97. A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they're challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future. Now streaming on Dinsey...
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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Breathes New Life into the Franchise
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their reactions to '"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes". Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar's reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and...
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4K Blu-ray Review Roundup: The Departed, Dune: Part Two and more!
Send us Fan Mail In this 4K Blu-ray Review Roundup, Christian assesses the quality of the 4K Blu-ray editions of 'The Departed,' ' Dune: Part Two,' Doom Patrol,' and 'Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earth Part 2'. Let's delve into the details! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping…
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The Fall Guy: The Unmissable Blockbuster of 2024
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their reactions to The Fall Guy. He's a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost...
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'Challengers' Netting Success with Every Serve
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their reactions to Challengers. From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion...
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Fallout Season 1: Surviving the American Wasteland
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their reactions to Fallout Season 1. Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have. Two-hundred years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the...
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SHOGUN Season 1 Review: Epic Battles and Betrayals
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin review the first two episodes of SHOGUN. Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village…
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Abigail Review (2024): A Bloody Good Horror Movie
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free reactions to Abigail. After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated…
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Civil War Review (2024) Reveals Shocking Spoils of Battle
Send us Fan Mail Christian and Aamanda give their spoiler-free reactions to 'Civil War' (2024). From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Your weekly dose of cinematic exploration. Whether you're a seasoned film critic or a casual movie enthusiast, join us as we delve into the world of blockbusters, indies, and everything in between. Get ready for insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and a captivating journey through the diverse landscape of cinema.
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Christian Eulinberg and Devin Agnello
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Your weekly dose of cinematic exploration. Whether you're a seasoned film critic or a casual movie enthusiast, join us as we delve into the world of blockbusters, indies, and everything in between. Get ready for insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and a captivating journey through the...
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Film Optix is created and hosted by Christian Eulinberg and Devin Agnello.
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