The Mild Opinion Podcast

This week, we take a deep dive into movie franchises with sequels that harmed the reputation of their predecessors and potentially never should have been made...We of course discuss the now infamous Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, as well as other major franchises such as The Matrix, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park and Jurassic World, Fast & Furious and other major movie franchises. We also discuss the wider problems of movie sequels in the Comedy Movie Genre that fail to recapture the humor of the original or are dragging out the same story without end, such as The Hangover sequels. Keep up with us on Instagram and TikTok!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

Following the finale of Season 4 of Prime Video's INVINCIBLE, we break down the highs and lows of the season, characters that stood out to us the most, and the trajectory of the show's future.We discuss the faithfulness of the series to its comic book source material, the journey and development of Mark Grayson/Invincible, development for characters such as Omni-Man, Oliver, and Robot as well as others, the long awaited introduction of Thragg, the world-building and lore about the Viltrum Empire, and the pace at which we expect the events of the rest of the series to unfold!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

Not long ago, rumors were circulating that Disney was considering the development of a What If...? series for the Star Wars franchise, similar to the Marvel Studios production of a What If...? series for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A What If...? series in the context of the Star Wars Universe would reimagine major events in the timeline of Star Wars that we have seen on screen to see different outcomes on the greater story. This week, we share our thoughts on what some of the most interesting entries could be if Disney Star Wars were to ever follow through with a Star Wars What if...? series, and play through what some of the outcomes may be in the lens of an episodic series.We ask 'What if?' questions such as what if Luke Skywalker fell to the Dark Side? What if Anakin Skywalker sided with the Jedi against Darth Sidious? What if Qui-Gon Jin survived the Duel of The Fates with Darth Maul? What if Jar Jar Binks was truly a Sith Lord? And more!Keep up with us on Instagram and TikTok!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

In light of the recent release of Project Hail Mary, this week we dive into the genre of space movies and share our thoughts on the most well known and our favorite space movies. We discuss the recent release of Project Hail Mary, analyzing the story, visuals, and acting performance of Ryan Gosling, as well as other major space movies such as Interstellar, Gravity, The Martian, Alien, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and several others. For the purposes of this episode, we chose to omit discussions of Star Wars, as we have already discussed the franchise at length in past episodes. In our discussion, we share our thoughts on the evolution of space movies from the release of 2001: A Space Odyssey all the way to the most recent major release of Project Hail Mary. We discuss the influence of space movies on one another both in visual standpoints, and storytelling aspects throughout the ages.Like and subscribe for more movie/TV discussion content!Keep up with us on Instagram and TikTok!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we talk about some of the best, worst, most influential, and most over and underrated portrayals of villains in comic book movies and shows!We hit the major villains and classics like Heath Ledger as The Joker and Josh Brolin as Thanos, but also go further in depth on villains we feel are overrated, or underrated. We share what makes each villain portrayal stand out and what makes some more lackluster than what they could have been. We hit the major franchises with villains in MARVEL such as Venom, Kingpin, Thanos, Ultron, Green Goblin and many more. With DC, we discuss major villains like the various portrayals of The Joker, Bane, Lex Luthor, and other characters we feel DC needs to give proper adaptations.We touch on the villains from other popular comic book media such as Homelander from The Boys, and Omni-Man from INVINCIBLE.Finally, we discuss upcoming villains, most notably, Robert Downey Junior returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom for Avengers: Doomsday.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for More!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we share our picks and arguments for characters outside of DC and Marvel comics we believe would have what it takes to lift Thor's hammer, Mjolnir!We discuss characters from Star Wars, the Game of Thrones universe, video game characters, television show characters, anime characters and characters across all sorts of media who best showcase the characteristics we believe fit the criteria of being worthy of lifting Mjolnir. We also debate the merits common popular choices for characters who could lift Mjolnir such as Uncle Iroh from Avatar: The Last Air Bender, and Samwise Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings trilogy as well as several others.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we share some comedy movie roles that we felt were perfectly cast. We made our picks for these roles by performances and castings that could not have been achieved by anyone else in these roles!We discuss movies and roles such as Jim Carey in The Mask, Zach Galifinakis as Alan from The Hangover, Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore, Ben Stiller as White Goodman from Dodgeball, Christopher Mintz Plasse as Fogel or "McLovin" from Superbad, Mike Myers as Austin Powers and Doctor Evil, and many, MANY more!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we discuss the the projects of the writer and director, Vince Gilligan, who is best known for writing, directing and producing Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and most recently, Pluribus.We compare the character arcs of the protagonists of each series, Walter White in Breaking Bad, Saul Goodman for Better Call Saul, and Carol Sturka for Pluribus. We break down what makes the trajectory of each show so compelling, as well as making notes of the highest moments, and how Vince Gilligan's style shines through all three shows. Later, we deep dive and speculate Season 1 of Pluribus and what the future of the show may hold while we wait for Season 2.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we share our picks of video games we think would be good choices to be adapted into live action movies or limited series!We discuss franchises like The Elder Scrolls, Red Dead Redemption, Starfield, Call of Duty Zombies, inFAMOUS, Elden Ring and more!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we take a look at some of those Marvel and DC superheroes and villains that have not been used, have not been done properly, or haven't had enough of a showcase on the big screen.We discuss characters on the Marvel side like the X-Men villains, Mr. Sinister, Omega Red, and Juggernaut, the Spider-Man Villain, Chameleon, heroes like Beta Ray Bill, Blue Marvel, Gladiator and more!We discuss characters on the DC side like Batman villains such as Scarecrow and Jason Todd as Red Hood, Superman villains like Brainiac and Mongrel, and heroes such as The Teen Titans, Martian Manhunter and more!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we share some of our choices for Star Wars topics we would like to see explored in future Star Wars projects with a focus on what we believe Star Wars fans really want to see! Many of Disney's Star Wars projects have undergone a great deal of criticism and controversy, and while we are uncertain of the future of the Star Wars Franchise, there are many eras, characters, topics, and genres fans of Star Wars would like to see! We talk about The Old Republic Era, the possible return of Starkiller, origin stories for Darth Sidious and General Grievous, The Mandalorian Jedi Wars, Star Wars Horror Movies, and MORE! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for More! Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast TikTok: @the.mild.opinion 

This week we look at MARVEL's mutants and discuss the theatrical run of X-Men movies and movies that are a part of that franchise from X-Men (2000) to the upcoming Avengers Doomsday!We speculate the role of the X-Men in Avengers Doomsday and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as share our thoughts on our favorite X-Men movies, characters, and the evolution of their stories theatrically!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we take a look at some of the bigger as well as lesser known movie releases from 2025 and share our thoughts on which of them truly stood out.We discuss movies like Sinners, One Battle After Another, Wake Up Dead Man, 28 Years Later, Superman, Weapons, Marvel movies and MORE!Follow us on TikTok and Instagram!TikTok: @the.mild.opinionInstagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast

This week, following the ending of Netflix's flagship original series, Stranger Things, we break down our thoughts on the final episode and Season 5 as a whole, as well as diving into the future of the Stranger Things franchise and questions we STILL need answered.We also talk about the high and low moments of the final season, the reception of the season as a whole, how Season 5 compares to previous seasons of the show, and our thoughts of the character's journeys coming to a close. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we take a look at some of the massive movie releases slated for 2026!We talk about the major franchises like MARVEL, with Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man - Brand New Day, DC, with Supergirl, Star Wars, with The Mandalorian and Grogu, as well as some standalone big releases like Project Hail Mary, Christopher Nolan's, The Odyssey, and MORE!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, leading into the holiday season, we talk about some of the most famous and beloved Christmas movies!We share our thoughts and impressions on movies like Home Alone and Home Alone 2, Christmas Vacation, The Polar Express, Die Hard, The Grinch, A Christmas Story, Jingle All The Way, and MORE!Like and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok for More!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion#christmas

This week, we break down some of the most defining movie franchises in the genre of ACTION MOVIES!We talk about The Matrix, Fast and Furious, John Wick, Terminator, Pirates of the Caribbean, Kingsman and MORE! We share our thoughts on what makes these movies so iconic in the genre of action movies and their unique styles of action in comparison to one another.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we share some of our hot takes regarding DC movies both in and out of the James Gunn DC Universe!We discuss hot takes regarding Batman, Superman, Peacemaker, Clayface, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, villains, movies and more!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

Ahead of the release of Volume 1 of the final season of Stranger Things on Netflix, this week we discuss the release of the final trailer of Stranger Things Season 5 and analyze how the show may conclude!We discuss Vecna, Will Byers, Eleven, The Mind Flayer, The Upside Down, questions and theories we have, and our hopes for Volume 1 as well as the final season of Stranger Things!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, with Halloween quickly approaching, we discuss some of our picks for horror movies that would be a good fit for viewing ahead of the holiday!We discuss the Halloween franchise, Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Trick 'r Treat, Sleepy Hollow, and other slasher and paranormal horror movies that would be good fits for Halloween viewings!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we dive into some of our favorite comedy TV shows like The Office, Family Guy, Seinfeld, Parks and Recreation, and more!We discuss some of our favorite comedy TV show characters, bits, and what makes each show stand out and always make us laugh.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we talk about a handful movies and tv shows that we feel are underrated in their own specific ways. Our picks consist of comedies, action movies, thrillers, dramas, Sci-Fi and more that we believe more appreciation overall! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we trade some major and mild hot takes regarding MARVEL movies within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.We cover the biggest MARVEL releases from the past and the biggest yet to come and share what we do and don't want to see, as well as our biggest points of controversy with the usual fanbase opinions on certain entries that fall under the umbrella of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we deep dive into one of the most famous superheroes of all time, the one and only BATMAN!We break down the history of Batman movies from Batman (1989), Christopher Nolan's Batman, and most recently Matt Reeves' The Batman with Robert Pattinson. We speculate future Batman films and projects and share our thoughts on the divisive topic of whether Robert Pattinson should become the mainstay DCU Batman in James Gunn's DC Universe, or if he should exist alongside another rendition of the Dark Knight. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more content!TikTok: @the.mild.opinionInstagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast

This week, we dive into the most popular movies Pixar has to offer. We take each major Pixar franchise and breakdown what makes these nostalgic classics so iconic and awesome to this day.We talk about The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Toy Story, Up, Inside Out, Monsters Inc. and more!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!Instagram: the.mild.opinion.podcastTikTok: @the_mild_opinion

This week, we dive into Prime Video's original superhero series The Boys, and its spinoff counterpart, Gen V. We discuss the upcoming second season of Gen V later this September as well as the fifth and final season of the The Boys, expected to release in 2026.We share our thoughts and theories on the upcoming installments in The Boys franchise as well as our favorite seasons and characters of the hit, violent, and crazy superhero drama series.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more content!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we dive deep into the wizarding world of Harry Potter, discussing our favorite Harry Potter films and characters and addressing the 2027 reboot television series!We talk about what makes the Harry Potter movies so nostalgic and beloved and how the franchise may look with the reboot expected to release in 2027!For more of our film and television discussions, check out our page, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcastTikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we dive into a segment we call "Can't Stand it" where we break down movie, moviegoing, and TV experience tropes that we are absolutely fed up with for the second time. We also talk about general issues we have with the Film/Television Industry in terms of the decisions made by certain studios and reception of fans to certain movies and franchises.Follow us on TikTok and Instagram!

This week, we talk about the most popular streaming service of all, Netflix. We talk about some of our favorite, and some of the most popular original series produced by Netflix such as Stranger Things, Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega, Squid Game, Black Mirror, and more!We also discuss some of Netflix's major and most popular movie releases such as Bird Box, starring Sandra Bullock and Don't Look Up, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast TikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week, we talk about Marvel's first family, The Fantastic Four, due to the recent theatrical debut of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's version of the group in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Julia Garner, and Ralph Ineson.We discuss our favorite parts of the film, the implications it sets forth ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, and how each character compares to their comic book counterparts as well as their previous theatrical iterations.

This week, we talk about some of our favorite comedy movies as well as comedy as a genre in the film industry. We share some of our favorite comedian actors such as Jonah Hill, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Jim Carrey and more! We discuss trends in comedy movies that tend to draw us in or turn us away and break down what makes each comedian's style so unique!#comedymovies #comedyfilms #podcast

This week, following the release of the official hard launch of the new DC Cinematic Universe, James Gunn's Superman, we take a deep dive into the the movie and the future of the Superman character.We speculate the implications of tone and world-building established in the Superman movie, we relate it to previous iterations of the character, and discuss how the character might appear and evolve in future DC projects.#superman #jamesgunn #dcu

This week we break down another slate of prominent 2025 film releases including the new Naked Gun starring Liam Neeson, Zach Cregger's new horror film Weapons, Jordan Peele's next film HIM, and the third installment in the Now You See Me Franchise, Now You See Me: Now You Don't. We speculate about what these movies will entail and share what we are most excited for for each release.#2025movies #upcomingmovie #podcast

This week we dive deep into Netflix's flagship streaming show, Stranger Things. We share our thoughts on the series so far including ranking our favorite characters and seasons, and we speculate the future of the series and franchise. We also share our our hopes and theories regarding the upcoming Season 5, which will be the conclusion to the show and is dropping in three separate volumes at the the end of this year.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify for future content! Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast TikTok: @the.mild.opinion #strangerthings #netflix #strangerthings5

This week we talk about some of our favorite comfort movies and movies that we would watch on repeat in our childhoods.We talk about movies that we have watched for our whole lives and movies that bring us comfort and relaxation!#comfortmovies #podcast #moviepodcast

This week we discuss some of our most impactful TV show viewing experiences, breaking down shows that blew our minds, disappointed us, or had the craziest twists and turns.We talk about our favorite comfort shows like Seinfeld, That 70's Show, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, as well our our thoughts and experiences viewing shows like Stranger Things, The Boys, and Netflix's Squid Game.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify for future content! Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast TikTok: @the.mild.opinion #tvshow #sitcom #podcast

This week we look at Jame’s Gunn’s DC Cinematic Universe, making its hard launch with Superman, starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicolas Hoult, releasing this July.We share our thoughts on our expectations for this iteration of Superman and the trajectory of the DC projects that will follow such as Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, and Swamp Thing. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify for future content! Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast TikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week we take a look at the films and career of Director, Christopher Nolan. Nolan is best known for movies such as Interstellar, Oppenheimer, and The Dark Knight Trilogy. We share our thoughts on the unique concepts and complex themes Nolan explores and speculate how his distinct directing style will be implemented in his next project, The Odyssey, releasing in 2026. The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, and many other talented actors, will be Christopher Nolan's 13th film and will be released by Universal Studios.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify for future content! Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast TikTok: @the.mild.opinion

This week we take a look at Spider-Man movies with a focus on upcoming projects for the popular Marvel superhero such as Prime Video's Spider-Noir (starring Nicolas Cage), Beyond The Spider-Verse, and Spider-Man - Brand New Day (starring Tom Holland)!We also speculate on popular characters associated with Spider-Man and the reception of Spider-Man projects in the past!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to keep up to date on our latest releases and news! Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast TikTok: @the.mild.opinion#spiderman #marvel #milesmorales #podcast

This week we dive into a segment we call "Can't Stand It" where we break down movie and moviegoing experience tropes and trends that we are exhausted by in famous franchises, the quest to find quality films, and attending movie theaters!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to keep up to date on our latest releases and news! Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast TikTok: @the.mild.opinionSubscribe and Leave us a rating!#podcast #moviepodcast #movies

This week we jump back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe discussing the recently released Thunderbolts*, as well as future Marvel projects such as The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Avengers: Doomsday!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to keep up to date on our latest releases and news! Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast TikTok: @the.mild.opinion#marvel #mcu #thunderbolts #avengers #podcast

In this week's episode, we discuss the current state of the Star Wars franchise, including upcoming releases like Star Wars Starfighter with Ryan Gosling, Ashoka Season 2, and Maul: Shadow Lord. We also talk about our favorite films and characters from the Star Wars franchise and what we would like to see in the future, including content from the Old Republic era.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to keep up to date on our latest releases and news! Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast TikTok: @the.mild.opinion

Following the release of Ryan Coogler's vampire horror movie, Sinners, we discuss our (mild) opinions of the film and dive into the depths of the horror movie genre!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to keep up to date on our latest releases and news! Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast  TikTok: @the.mild.opinion#podcast #moviepodcast #themildopinion #sinners #horrormovies 

This week, we share our experiences of some of the very best and very worst experiences we have had as moviegoers, as well as breaking down the films that have left us very pleased, disappointed, or shocked!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to keep up to date on our latest releases and news! Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast  TikTok: @the.mild.opinion #podcast #moviepodcast #themildopinion #movietheaters

Apple TV+’s flagship television show, Severance, is full of mystery, creativity, and bizarre moments. In this episode, we discuss the recently concluded Season 2 of Severance and share our thoughts, theories, andmajor questions about the series moving forward! Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify for future content!  Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast  TikTok: @the.mild.opinion  #Severance #Severanceseason2 #AppleTV #podcast #mildopinion

Following the Season 3 finale of Prime Video's Invincible, we discuss the hit superhero TV show. We discuss the characters in the show, the action sequences, the animation, and the direction of the series moving forward!Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify for future content! Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast TikTok: @the.mild.opinion #invincible #invincibleseason3 #podcast #moviepodcast #mildopinion

This week, we discuss some upcoming movies for the rest of 2025. These movies include Mickey 17, Death of a Unicorn, Thunderbolts*, Fantastic Four, Superman, Minecraft, and Nobody 2. #podcast #moviepodcast #marvel #dc #2025movies

This week, we discuss Director Robert Eggers. Eggers is known for films such as The VVitch, The Lighthouse, The Northman, and most recently, Nosferatu. We share our thoughts on his unique directing and storytelling characteristics, and how they will influence his future projects.  Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify for future content!  Instagram: the_mild_opinion_podcast  TikTok: @the.mild.opinion  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMildOpinionPodcast 

This week, we discuss the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including upcoming projects, trailers, characters, and offer our own speculations as to how the franchise will move forward.