May The Review Be With You
by Joe Pedersen
Two dudes review film and TV in an effort to cross items on their ever-growing list of stories to watch. It's an exploration of all things nerdy. Join Nick as he tries to keep Joe sane and not lose his mind in the process of catching up with what's streaming.
Episodes
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CLAYFACE AND THIS YEAR OF HORROR REVIEWED
Clayface morphs into the No. 1 movie at the box office on its opening weekend. Joe and special guest horror enthusiast Eleni dive into what makes Clayface work. Plus, Clayface is just part of the larger movie trend this year. Horror is having a moment at the box office. Joe and Eleni go over…
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LANTERNS FINALE REVIEW
The investigation is closed. All is revealed in this conclusive episode. Joe and Nick review the Lanterns season-one finale, praising its character-driven emotional stakes, satisfying answers, and restraint in avoiding a typical superhero battle climax. The guys also cover future possibilities…
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Lanterns Episodes 5 & 6 Reviewed. Who Killed Hal?
Six episodes in, and we still don't know who killed Hal. Nick and Joe have ideas... They investigate the leading suspects, explore the ten-year time jump, and discuss major twists involving Noah, Sinestro, Hal’s hologram, and John’s long game. SUBSCRIBE HERE! / @maythereviewbewithyou Threads...
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"Who is the Manhunter?" LANTERNS REVIEW: Episodes 3 and 4
Who is the Manhunter? Nick and Joe review episode 3, “Outcast,” and episode 4, “The Weenie.”, in James Gunn's DC Universe. Starring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. Nick and Joe dig into Jon Stewart’s backstory, how the Green Lantern selection process may actually…
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Lanterns! Who is the Manhunter?
Nick and Joe review the first two episodes of Lanterns, a new series in James Gunn's DC Universe. Starring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, the hosts praise the series as the best show on television, highlighting the exceptional chemistry between the leads. They...
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The Odyssey: Was full IMAX worth it?
Yes. Christopher Nolan's latest epic (in the most real sense of the word) is making the journey across the world's box offices. But does the scale live up to the hype? Nick and Joe explore Nolan's "The Odyssey." SUBSCRIBE HERE! / @maythereviewbewithyou Threads -...
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NOLAN FEST: How Christopher Nolan uses 'time' and 'obsession' to tell stories
Nick and Joe analyze the recurring cinematic themes of Christopher Nolan’s filmography, specifically focusing on how he utilizes time and character obsession to drive his narratives. The discussion highlights six key films: Memento, The Prestige, The Dark Knight, Dunkirk, Tenet, and Oppenheimer....
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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Review
After almost 7 years, Star Wars is back on the big screen! Mando and Grogu take a crack at the box office. Nick and Joe talk about whether this is stellar cinema, or just Mandalorian Season 4... SUBSCRIBE HERE! https://www.youtube.com/@MayTheReviewBeWithYou Threads -...
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Paprika, The Dream Never Ends
It's the 20th anniversary of Satoshi Kon's dreamy detective and no-sleep noir masterpiece, "Paprika. Nick and Joe dive into the heart of this dream in a dream to pick apart the many layers. But how far does the symbolism go? SUBSCRIBE HERE! https://www.youtube.com/@MayTheReviewBeWithYou Threads -...
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Time Travel Draft: Safety Not Guranteed
The 2012 sci-fi, romcom: Safety Not Guaranteed, starring Aubrey Plaza and Mark Duplass. The guys review this classic time-travel romance. But are we crazy? Is this time travel? And with Safety Not Guaranteed comes the end of the Time Travel Draft! Who won? Let us know! SUBSCRIBE HERE!...
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Oz Fest Part 3: "The Wiz," "Return to Oz" and "Journey Back to Oz"
It's Oz Fest Part 3! Yes, there are still more Oz movies. We're going beyond The Wizard of Oz and Wicked and digging into the history of sequels and spin-offs. Nick and Joe dive into "The Wiz," "Return to Oz" and "Journey Back to Oz." SHOW NOTES 00:00--04:53 Intro 04:54--18:02 Journey Back to Oz...
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Wicked For Good: Oz Fest Part II
Was it Wicked good? Or just... so good? Wicked For Good hits theaters this weekend. Nick and Joe head to Oz once again in Oz Fest Part 2, exclusively devoted to the conclusion of the Wicked series. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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Tomorrow Land: Time Travel Draft
Brad Bird's 2015 Disney's feature of the future: "Tomorrowland" starring George Clooney and Britt Robertson. The guys continue their Time Travel Movie Draft with Nick's pick, although this is a controversial one. Nick defends its place in the draft, and Joe has thoughts....
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Arrival (The best time travel movie?) Time Travel Movie Draft
The Time Travel Movie Draft continues! Nick and Joe put Denis Villeneuve's 2016 sci-fi mind bender under review. But is it even a time travel movie? Nick has thoughts. Joe has a moment. ---------------------------------------SHOW NOTES-------------------------------------------- 00:00--03:10…
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"Weapons" Review
What lies on the other side of the door? Zach Creggor's second film, Weapons, is the latest horror movie under discussion this summer. Joe took a look inside... And he's mad at the narrator.…
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Fantastic 4 First Steps
Space gods? Magic babies? Sounds like a fantastic time. Marvel's Fantastic Four First Steps is out, and Nick and Joe jump in on the action. But does it live up to the hype? SHOW NOTES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE…
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Superman Review
It's a bird! It's a plane! No! It's a T-Sphere? Whatever it is, Nick and Joe are here to review James Gunn's Superman. SHOW NOTES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE HERE! https://www.youtube.com/@UCBQqfpcT5MhOyrWHiOndDdQ...
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Iron Heart Review
Is she bigger than Stark? Bigger than Pym? Is she the villain? Riri Williams is a lot of things, but most of all, she's Iron Heart. Nick and Joe explore the last entry to Phase 5 and the latest show to hit Disney+....
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Fantastic Four (2005) v. Superman the Movie (1978)
Fantastic Four (2005) and Superman the Movie (1978) get the "review" treatment ahead of their July 2025 incarnations. -------------------------------SHOW NOTES------------------------------------------------ 00:00--02:11 Chapter 1: Intro 02:12--07:29 Chapter 2: A battle at the box office...
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Andor Star Wars Review
Star Wars' latest tale from the rebellion has ended. Is Andor Disney's best Star Wars story? Nick and Joe have thoughts on that. ----------------------------------------SHOW NOTES------------------------------------------ 00:00--05:33 Intro, initial thoughts on Andor Season 2 and Star Wars...
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It's OZ FEST: Wicked and the Oz films reviewed
"The Wizard of Oz!" "Oz the Great and Powerful" and some movie called "Wicked." Nick and Joe journey down the yellow brick road, reviewing 3 different movies from the world of Oz. -----------------------------------SHOW NOTES------------------------------------------------ 00:00--02:03 Intro...
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Thunderbolts* Review!
Thunderbolts* ASSEMBLE… The New Avengers take on the physical manifestation of depression in villain form in Marvels latest story in the MCU. Nick goes over his thoughts on the film, what worked, what didn't, what this means for the MCU, and what happens next. Could this movie be a contender for...
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Dare Devil Born Again Season Review
ABSOLUTE CHAOS. New York is in shambles. Only one man will reshape it. But which man will do it? Nick and Joe review Marvel's latest "Daredevil: Born Again." The two discuss the finale, what didn't work for the season, what they loved, and possible future encounters in the second season. SHOW…
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Time Travel Movie Draft: "Interstellar"
So time is a bookcase? It's relative! As is the latest review in the ongoing Time Travel Movie Draft Series! Last year, Nick and Joe each drafted a set of movies for specific categories, creating what they each believe is the best list of time travel films. Today, they review Nick's choice for…
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"I don't need eyes to know this is great" Dare Devil: Born Again Review
The Devil never sleeps and neither does Matt Murdock. He is born again! Marvel's latest show "Dare Devil: Born Again" is four episodes deep, and the guys digging deeper. Nick and Joe breakdown Episode 4 "Sick Semper Systema" and their favorite parts of the first few episodes. Music by Panda…
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"The Old Guard" vs "Fall" Add it to your list 5!
What would you add to your movie-watch list? A comic book movie about immortal mercenaries tasked with protecting humanity? Or a suspense thriller about two women stuck 2,000 feet in the air in the middle of nowhere? It's "The Old Guard" vs "Fall" in May the Review Be with You's next installment…
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HULK 2 (or Captain America Brave New World) Review
So was Bruce just busy or something? Whether it's The Incredible Hulk 2 or Captain America: Brave New World, Nick and Joe review Marvel's latest entry into the MCU. Show notes Music by Panda Beats. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Review
With great viewing, comes great reviewing. Your "Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" has swung into Disney+ and the guys are excited to talk about it. From Nico to Norman, Nick and Joe break down their thoughts on the friendly neighborhood and on the Wallcrawler's latest show. SHOW NOTES…
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X-Men Days of Future Past: Time Travel Review!
Days of Future Past, is it the best X-Men movie? Maybe. Is it the best superhero time travel movie? Maybe, more probably. Nick and Joe jump into this past film regarding the future of the X-Men as part of the latest entry of the TIME TRAVEL MOVIE DRAFT! If you missed it, Nick and Joe drafted a…
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Skeleton Crew, and the BIG REVIEW
Disney's "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" has finally docked the ship, and Nick and Joe discuss the eight-episode series! Was it great? Was it the end of Star Wars? If it is... we're not changing the name of the show....
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Top BEST Marvel Post Credit Scenes (6-1)
It's Part 2 of our Merry Marvel Christmas Countdown! WHAT IS NUMBER 1? Is it Dr. Strange's third eye? The cinematic debut of Howard the Duck? Or the unforgettable moment of Harry Styles joining the MCU?!?!.... Probably not. As a special treat here is the second part of our top 12 Best Marvel Post...
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TOP 12 BEST MARVEL POST CREDIT SCENES (12-7)
WE'RE BACK! (almost) After a long break, Nick and Joe are back behind the mics. Before they get started with new releases in the new year here's a treat from the YouTube page. The Marvel Cinematic Universe, love or hate, the MCU is built on the back of post-credit scenes. As a post-holiday treat,...
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"Dr. Odyssey" + "Nobody Wants This" Add it to your list! Ep4
NOBODY WANTS THIS... It is the name of a show... not what people are saying about this podcast... (Right)? DEFINITELY! It's another episode of "Add it to your list," which is a game we play on the podcast where Nick and Joe take turns pitching shows or movies that the other NEEDS to be watching.…
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The Penguin Finale
Ozwald Cobb's journey to the top is at its end. Top hats off to the big man! Nick and Joe take one last look at HBO Max's hit show "The Penguin." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW NOTES 00:00--03:29 Reactions "The King of Gotham"...
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Agatha All Along Finale
We're going down the review road as Agatha All Along comes to an end. Nick and Joe follow through on the final episodes of the episodic journey of Agatha and Billy, and where the road will lead them next....
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Donnie Darko: Time Travel Draft: Superhero
It's time for a Halloween Time Travel review! We're back to the Time Travel Draft and Joe's pick for Superhero in a time travel movie is the 2001 cult classic "Donnie Darko." But does the movie even fit in a time travel draft? Nick has questions. But after watching "Donie Darko" who doesn't?...
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'The Penguin' Midseason Review!
The city is almost his... We are officially over the hump with The Penguin finishing Episode 5: Homecoming. Nick and Joe get into a mid-season review of Matt Reeves' The Penguin. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW NOTES 00:00--04:32...
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"Rebel Ridge" vs "The Union" Add it to your list! Ep 3
What shows on your list? Looking to add some more? Here are two. The guys play "Add it to your list" in an attempt to convince each other to watch that movie or TV show they've been insisting is GREAT. On today's episode, it's a Netflix action movie standoff: Rebel Ridge vs The Union!...
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Rings of Power Season 2
A shadow is growing over Middle Earth... Rings of Power Season 2 comes to a close and as darkness falls... this heckin' great review is rising. Nick and Joe review the finale and talk about the season. What worked? What didn't? Why is Joe glaring at Numenor? SHOW NOTES...
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"Over the Garden Wall" vs "Kate and Leopold" Add them to your list!
What shows on your list? Looking to add some more? Here are two. The guys play "Add it to your list" in an effort to convince each other to watch that movie or tv show they've been insisting on for a little while. Nick and Joe go over last week's TV and Film news with the passing of Dame Maggie...
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"Agatha All Along" & "The Penguin" Marvel vs DC Review
It's a double header! Two villains! Two premieres! Two dudes! One review. Agatha All Along and The Penguin arrived on streaming services last week and Nick and Joe are here for it. Also, is Dorothy wanted for murder in Oz? Tune in and find out. SHOW NOTES...
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Delicious In Dungeon VS Silo: Add them to YOUR list
Add it to the list! Everyone has a watch list. Everyone has been part of that conversation, where someone gives you their best pitch for what should be on your list. Today, Nick and Joe make a game of it and see if they can convince each other to add one more to each of their lists. Netflix's...
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Rings of Power, Season 2, Eps 1-4 Review
One review to rule them all, and on the internet bind them! Rings of Power is back for another season, and Nick and Joe jump into it to discuss all the highlights: orc babies, the similarities of between Sauron and Muk, and why talking to trees is important...You know, the same thing everyone is...
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Midnight in Paris: Time Travel Draft Comedy!
But how did the detective get to Louis XVI? TIME TRAVEL BABY, it either all makes sense, or it's Midnight in Paris. Just when you were feeling nostalgic the Time Travel Movie Draft is back for a golden age of movie review and time travel mechanic discussion. This week, Joe's pick for Time Travel...
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Dead-verine x Wol-pool Review (Deadpool x Wolverine)
We're back baby! And we're digging up all the adamantium skeletons we can find! Which is one... Huh. There was really only one dead Logan?...But so many dead pools... PLEASE DON'T GO BYE BYE BYE! I'll let Nick and Joe take it from take it from here. Deadpool and Wolverine: The Movie: The Review....
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HOT DAMN. HOT D. IS DONE - House of The Dragon Season 2 Review
Was it good? The board is set. The players have arrived and the dragons lay in wait... The finale of House of the Dragon Season 2 leaves our characters on the precipice of a fiery and bloody season 3. But seriously, was it good? Nick and Joe jump into their favorite highlights of the season and...
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The Acolyte Season 1 Episode 5 "Night"
Some would describe the power of the darkside as... unnatural. Love it. Hate it. Whatever you're feeling, night has fallen on The Acolyte. Nick and Joe get to the midpoint of the series and discuss the episode's highlights and possible flaws. 00:00--05:37 First impressions 05:38--06:39 Applause…
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House of the Dragon S02E01 "A son for a son"
We are House Review. Our words "play the next episode!" The guys soar into the second season premiere of House of the Dragon. Nick is siding on Team Black and Joe is... also siding on Team Black? Wait but they like Aegon? Who's on who's side here exactly? It's all nuance and politics. The world…
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Star Wars: The Acolyte
In a galaxy far, far away there is a great STAR WARS show... Hopefully, we can see it some time. The newest Star Wars show joins the Disney Plus gallery. Nick and Joe take a look at the first two episodes and dive into the mystery of who is Mae. Or perhaps more importantly, what's going on with...
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Furiosa: A MAD MAXED OUT REVIEW
ABUNDANCE. Looking for a Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga review? We have it... in ABUNDANCE. The guys take a look at the good (mostly good!) and bad of George Miller's 5th installment to the mad, mad world of Mad Max....
About this show
Two dudes review film and TV in an effort to cross items on their ever-growing list of stories to watch. It's an exploration of all things nerdy. Join Nick as he tries to keep Joe sane and not lose his mind in the process of catching up with what's streaming.
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Joe Pedersen