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The Final Take
by Tim Cox, Nelson Nguyen
Nelson Nguyen and Tim Cox thank their families for letting them get together to talk about film, TV, and their genuine love for being entertained.
Episodes
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Ep. 182: Finales, Matchbox & Touching Grass
Finales, fast cars, and some truly terrible opinions. Welcome back to The Final Take! Nelson and Tim are back to deliver their final takes on the finales of Ted Lasso Season 4 on Apple TV+ and Lanterns on HBO Max. Did these shows stick the landing, or are we about to need a support group for...
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Ep 181: Documentaries, Deception and a Rick Roll
Before the intro even starts, Tim Rick Rolls Nelson. Yep. That's how this episode begins. After that completely unnecessary betrayal, Nelson and Tim get a little more educational than usual and dive into three documentaries covering history, artificial intelligence, money, and the questionable...
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Ep 180: New TV Galore!
There is A LOT of TV happening right now. Nelson and Tim attempt to keep up with the latest season finales, returning favorites, and brand-new shows in Ep. 180: New TV Galore! The guys tackle The Gentlemen Season 2 on Netflix, the Reacher Season 4 finale on Prime Video, Chad Powers Season 2 on...
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Ep 179: Fall Movie Primer
Fall movie season is here, and Nelson and Tim are ready to pitch it! In Episode 179, the guys take a trailer-pitch-style look at the fall movie lineup, covering the films being released between now and Thanksgiving. What happens when you take dramatic trailers, ridiculous taglines, explosions,...
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Ep. 178: Silo Finale, The Whisper Man & a Mayday Meltdown
Season 3 of Silo may be over, but Nelson and Tim aren't done talking! This week, the guys take a deep dive into Silo on Apple TV+ and try to make sense of everything that happened after an entire season of secrets, mysteries, and underground drama. Then comes The Whisper Man on Netflix, which…
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Ep 177: The Summer Films We Missed
Nelson and Tim prepare a tour-de-force of films they skipped in theaters...ready to take on a bunch of films that are now streaming on an internet connection near you. Probably in your hand. Plus, they weigh in on the recent 4K edit to Pleasantville and Batman Day!
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Ep 176: Lasso, Reacher, and Lanterns
Nelson and Tim go all in on new TV with new seasons of Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) and Reacher (Prime Video), plus the pilot episode of Lanterns (HBO). Plus, a quick take on Silo and savings for Cinemark customers! Chapters 00:00 — Intro 02:25 — Cinemark Savings 12:36 — Silo 16:38 — Ted Lasso 29:01 —...
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Ep 175: The Hawk & The Dink
In an all-sports-episode, Nelson and Tim give their take on The Hawk (Netflix) and The Dink (AppleTV+). Two streamers that came out of nowhere. Find out if Netflix and Apple are dropping it like it's hot!
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Ep 174: One Night Only & Spider-Man
Nelson and Tim bring their take on the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Plus, Tim was able to attend an advance screening of One Night Only and we cover Regal Cinemas in the second installment of savings at the movies.
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Ep 173: The Odyssey
Nelson and Tim provide their take on Christopher Nolan's opus, The Odyssey in 70mm IMAX (as Nolan intended). Plus, Tim provides tips on how to save money at AMC Theatres, they breakdown their list of MCU films to watch leading up to Avengers Doomsday, and cover the Marvel Hall H panel and San…
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Ep 172: Silo Season 3, Lucky, The Westies, and More!
Nelson and Tim provide first takes on new shows, as well as the season 3 return of Silo. They cover Lucky, Ride or Die, and The Westies, plus Batman, Part II in the news!
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Ep 171: Selections from The Criterion Collection
This episode, Nelson and Tim try something different by providing their take on films from the Criterion Collection. It's never too late for a FINAL TAKE! Hear their takes on The Darjeeling Limited, The Man Who Fell to Earth, and Withnail and I, as well as their top 3 in the collection. Plus…
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Ep 170: Summer Movie Pitches, Part II
Alas! The second part of upcoming summer films. Join Nelson and Tim on their journey of shenanigans while they highlight some things you may want to see.
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Ep 169: Supergirl
Nelson and Tim provide their take on the latest in the DCU franchise, Supergirl. Plus, what's on their watchlist with "One Film/One Show." SPOILER: Nelson breaks the rules!
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Ep 168: Over Your Dead Body
Nelson and Tim try something new by digging up an old indie film no one saw called Watching the Detectives with Cillian Murphy, Lucy Liu, and Jason Sudeikus. Then pivot to Over Your Dead Body, starring Jason Segel and Samara Weaving. Don't forget the usual shenanigans!
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Ep 167: Ladies First & Office Romance
It's an all Netflix episode as Nelson and Tim take on the latest streaming films on the platform. Plus, the guys discuss their plans for Father's Day weekend, waiting for Olivia Rodrigo's new album to drop, and an impromptu take on The Amazing Digital Circus finale. WARNING: This episode is PG-13!
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Ep 166: The Mandalorian & Grogu
Nelson and Tim go in depth on The Mandalorian & Grogu, including the cost of going to the movies. Kicking off a second episode this week, they tease new segments and talk about what they have recently REwatched!
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Ep 165: The Boys Finale
Nelson and Tim deep dive into The Boys series finale. Plus, one show/one film that they're watching. And, of course, Nelson cheats!
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Ep 164: Summer Movie Pitches, Part I
Nelson and Tim are back with a preview of what's to come in the first half of Summer 2026. Plus, a fan theory about Back to the Future, Part II.
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Ep 163: Balls Up & Apex
Nelson and Tim provide their take on the Prime Video comedy Balls Up and pivot to the Netflix thriller, Apex. Plus a little Star Wars humor and Tim shares his absolute favorite thing!
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Ep 162: Your Friends & Neighbors, Daredevil, and Maul
Nelson and Tim bring the heat with streaming television. Seasons Two of Your Friends and Neighbors (AppleTV+) and Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+), as well as the premiere of Star Wars Maul - Shadow Lord. Plus a bonus from Tim as he gives a quick take on the Nine Inch Noize album!
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Ep 161: The Super Mario Galaxy & Shrinking
Nelson and Tim give their take on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and season three of Shrinking on AppleTV+. Plus, news from the rumor mill on Deadpool 4 and the next James Bond. They also weigh in on what Nintendo game should be made into a movie.
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Ep 160: Spring Movie Trailer Pitches
Trailer Pitches are BACK! Nelson and Tim weigh in on upcoming films this spring, as well as the state of theatrical releases. Plus a sidebar on Tim's recent customer service experience.
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Ep 159: Project Hail Mary, Scrubs, & War Machine
Nelson and Tim return after a week off to provide their takes on the Alan Ritchson/Netflix opus, War Machine. Plus, they each have quick takes on Scrubs (ABC/Hulu), Tehran (AppleTV+), Is This Thing On?, and Project Hail Mary with One Show/One Film. Nelson, of course, breaks the rules and includes…
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Ep 158: The Final Take Awards for Film
It's finally here...the moment we warned you about! Nelson and Tim choose the winners of the first ever Final Take Awards for Film (Takers). All the Takee's can hold their heads high and brag about their prestigious wins!
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Ep 157: No Other Choice & Oscar Snubs
Nelson and Tim provide their Oscar predictions, plus devote some time to discuss their snubs. Also, Tim provides his take on the biggest snub of the season, the Korean film, No Other Choice.
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Ep 156: Oscars Take: Sinners & The Secret Agent
Nelson and Tim finally conclude their spotlight on the Best Picture nominees with a "retake" of Sinners (Tim had not yet seen it) and The Secret Agent. Plus, Tim has nothing cheeky to say, but he may be on Ryan Coogler's friends list...or maybe not!
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Ep 155: Oscars Take: Sentimental Value & Marty Supreme
Nelson and Tim continue their Best Picture coverage with the Norwegian film Sentimental Value and A24's Marty Supreme. Also, Tim shares his love for Broadway musicals!
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Ep 154: Oscars Take: Hamnet & Superbowl Trailers
Nelson and Tim continue with their take on Oscar nominated films with Hamnet...but not before Superbowl Trailer Pitches! Plus, a quick take on the half-time performance of Bad Bunny!
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Ep 153: Oscars Take: Blue Moon & Train Dreams
Nelson and Tim return with their take on Oscar-nominated films. Blue Moon, which has a Best Actor nomination for Ethan Hawke, and the Netflix streamer, Train Dreams, nominated for Best Picture.
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Ep 152: Oscars Take: Bugonia
Nelson and Tim cover the Oscar nominations and continue their quest to provide a final take on all the best picture nominated films with Bugonia.
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Ep 151: One Battle After Another & The Rip
Nelson and Tim return with their spotlight on award season with One Battle After Another, plus the Netflix opus, The Rip. Also, Nelson gives his quick take on Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, People We Meet on Vacation, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
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Ep 150: Winter Releases, Trailer Pitch Style!
On this 150th episode of The Final Take, Nelson and Tim highlight upcoming films in January and February. Also, some recent highlights from the Avengers: Doomsday clips, Tim is late to the game on the Road House reboot, and the upcoming award season episodes.
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Ep 149: Stranger Things Finale and More!
Nelson and Tim start the new year by catching up on their watchlist during the holidays and what they're looking forward to in 2026. Plus, the Stranger Things finale in this extra-large episode!
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Ep 148: Not Another Christmas Episode!
Nelson and Tim celebrate the season by providing their take on new release Christmas movies. They watched some, so you don't have to (you're welcome)! Check out Merry Little Ex-Mas (Netflix), Tinsel Town (various streaming platforms), My Secret Santa (Netflix), Oh. What. Fun. (Prime Video), A…
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Ep 147: Wake Up Dead Man & Jay Kelly
Nelson and Tim return with their take on Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and Jay Kelly, both streaming on Netflix. Plus, they weigh in on Disney's attempts to get an audience for Avatar and Tim files a grievance with 2025 "wrapped!"
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Ep 146: Zootopia 2, Wicked: For Good, Stranger Things 5
Lions and tigers and Vecna, OH MY! Nelson and Tim return after a week from hell (explained) and provide their take on Zootopia 2, Wicked: For Good, and a first take on Stranger Things 5, volume 1 (Netflix).
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Ep 145: Nuremberg, The Family Plan 2, The Roses
Nelson and Tim provide their take on The Family Plan 2 (AppleTV+) and The Roses (Hulu). Tim has a quick take on Nuremberg and a question about the upcoming Avatar sequel. Is it an animated feature?
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Ep 144: The Running Man, Now You See Me, Playdate, and More!
In probably the most packed episode yet, Nelson and Tim provide quick takes on "now streaming" films, Roofman and Good Fortune, while covering the latest releases, Now You See Me, Now You Don't, Playdate, and The Running Man. Plus, are movie theater prices getting out of hand?
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Ep 143: Pluribus & Frankenstein
Nelson and Tim provide a first take on the sci-fi drama,Pluribus (AppleTV+) and their take on Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (Netflix). Plus, they gear up for Stranger Things 5 after the first five minutes dropped. Crikey!!!
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Ep 142: Depeche Mode: M, Hedda, and Season Finale's Galore!
Nelson and Tim provide their take on the Prime Video exclusive, Hedda, along with final takes on season finales of Chad Powers, Only Murders in the Building, Gen V, and Slow Horses. Plus, Tim provides his take on the IMAX screening of Depeche Mode: M.
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Ep 141: A House of Dynamite
Nelson and Tim provide an in-depth take on the Netflix original film, A House of Dynamite. Plus, some conversation on The Diplomat, the upcoming Frankenstein, Tim lets us know he's going to the movies, and they both hope they don't get sued by Disney!
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Ep 140: The Chair Company & Peacemaker (Full Season)
The AWS outage that shut down the world caused a delay, but Nelson and Tim are bringing you their take on the Tim Robinson vehicle, The Chair Company. Plus, a FINAL take on Peacemaker, Season 2, and how it plugs into the DC Universe.
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Ep 139: Fall Movies, Trailer Pitch Style!
Nelson and Tim are so enthusiastic about this episode, when they mash up their fall movie primer with trailer pitches! Plus, let's talk about Taylor Swift, KPOP Demon Hunters, and their recent rewatchable films.
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Ep 138: Chad Powers & Play Dirty
Tim "plays dirty" with Nelson on his love for the Arizona Cardinals when providing a take on the Hulu Original, Chad Powers. Then they cover the Prime Video release of Play Dirty with Mark Wahlberg.
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Ep 137: Summer Movie Quick Takes
Fall is here and Nelson and Tim provide some quick takes on summer films they waited to watch. You could call it a stream, but some were even more. Some were not! Check out what we missed this summer.
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Ep 136: Fall TV (Repost)
Nelson and Tim are back to preview fall TV. Quick takes on what they've seen already and what they're looking forward to seeing.
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Ep 135: The Paper
When it's Wednesday, you just know life got in the way, but we're here to warm your hearts and make you chuckle with our take on The Paper. For the uninitiated, it's the spin-off to The Office (US version). Now streaming exclusively on the Peacock. As a bonus, we share a couple of films on our…
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Ep 134: The Thursday Murder Club
Fear not! We're back with a new episode after not laboring on Labor Day. Nelson and Tim provide their take on the Netflix film, The Thursday Murder Club. Plus, One Film/One Show. Queue that epic music!
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Ep 133: Peacemaker & Eenie Meanie
Nelson and Tim provide a first take for the debut of season 2 of Peacemaker (HBO Max), as well as the direct-to-streaming Eenie Meanie (Hulu). Don't worry, it's not all business. There's plenty of shenanigans to be had, plus Tim puts the Snyderverse to bed, once and for all!
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Nelson Nguyen and Tim Cox thank their families for letting them get together to talk about film, TV, and their genuine love for being entertained.
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