Helix Reviews > A Christian Geek Podcast

 Today I am diving into the Silent Hill franchise for the first time! I break down the movie trilogy with Silent Hill (2006), Silent Hill: Revelation and Return to Silent Hill! Then I tackle the game side with Silent Hill 2, the recent remake of the legendary videogame! Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 409: https://ia801907.us.archive.org/19/items/409-silent-hill-movie-trilogy-and-silent-hill-2-game-review/409%20Silent%20Hill%20Movie%20Trilogy%20and%20Silent%20Hill%202%20Game%20Review.mp3

 In at #31 of the American Film Institute's top 100 movies is The Maltese Falcon. Do I like this classic crime noir film? Listen in and find out!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] American Film Institute's #31 Review: https://ia601809.us.archive.org/15/items/afi-31-the-maltese-falcon/AFI%20%2331%20The%20Maltese%20Falcon.mp3

 With the second season of Daredevil: Born Again releasing, Josiah and I are going back to the first season and catching up on The Man Without Fear! In this episode we break down the good and the bad of this series relaunch and how it compares to the original series!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 408: https://ia600606.us.archive.org/28/items/408-daredevil-born-again-season-1-review/408%20Daredevil%20Born%20Again%20Season%201%20Review.mp3

 In at #32 of the American Film Institute's top 100 movies is The Godfather Part 2. Do I like this classic gangster film? Listen in and find out!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] American Film Institute's #32 Review: https://ia600100.us.archive.org/29/items/afi-31-the-godfather-part-2/AFI%20%2331%20The%20Godfather%20Part%202.mp3

 The first Last of Us is my favorite game of all time and I thought Season 1 of The Last of Us TV series was a good adaptation of that game despite it's flaws. Now the second season is out and much like the second game, there is divided opinions. In this episode I break down the good and bad of the second season and how they adapted this season differently than the first. Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 407: https://ia600601.us.archive.org/35/items/407-the-last-of-us-season-2-spoiler-review/407%20The%20Last%20of%20Us%20Season%202%20Spoiler%20Review.mp3

 In at #33 of the American Film Institute's top 100 movies is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Do I like this classic comedic drama? Listen in and find out!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] American Film Institute's #33 Review: https://ia800503.us.archive.org/24/items/afi-33-one-flew-over-the-coocoos-nest/AFI%20%2333%20One%20Flew%20Over%20The%20Coocoo%27s%20Nest.mp3

 The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is finally here and people are going crazy over this conclusion! Does one of the biggest shows of the last decade end on a high note or does if fizzle out? Listen in to hear my spoiler filled thoughts!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 406: https://ia601800.us.archive.org/35/items/406-stranger-things-final-season-review/406%20Stranger%20Things%20Final%20Season%20Review.mp3

 In at #34 of the American Film Institute's top 100 movies is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Do I like this classic animated adventure? Listen in and find out!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] American Film Institute's #34 Review: https://ia902901.us.archive.org/25/items/afi-34-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs/AFI%20%2334%20Snow%20White%20and%20the%20Seven%20Dwarfs.mp3

Today I am reviewing the under appreciated series, From! I discuss the three seasons that have been released so far and give my thoughts on this spooky mystery! Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 405: https://ia600501.us.archive.org/20/items/405-from-seasons-1-3-review/405%20From%20Seasons%201-3%20Review.mp3

 Markiplier's horror, creature feature film, Iron Lung has released and in this episode I review it as a big fan of the creator! Does it live up to the hype or is it dead on arrival? Listen in to hear my thoughts!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 404: https://ia600305.us.archive.org/4/items/404-iron-lung-review/404%20Iron%20Lung%20Review.mp3

 A new year has spawned in and with that we look back at the year that was 2025 and we celebrate the best movies, video games and TV shows that released this calendar year!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 403:https://ia600100.us.archive.org/24/items/403-best-of-2025/403%20Best%20of%202025.mp3

Several Christian movies and TV shows released in 2025 and with the dawn of a new year, it's time to look back and discuss the year in Christian cinema! Enjoy!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 402: https://ia600208.us.archive.org/7/items/402-christian-media-of-2025/402%20Christian%20Media%20of%202025.mp3

 A new year is dawning and with it is coming a lot of exciting media! Today I am counting down my most anticipated movies, TV shows and video games of 2026! This is a long episode with a ton of different things that piqued my interest! I hope you enjoy the episode!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 401: https://ia902802.us.archive.org/16/items/401-most-anticipated-of-2026/401%20Most%20Anticipated%20of%202026.mp3

The episode 400 spectacular is here! As I celebrate this new milestone, I countdown my personal top 100 favorite comics from graphic novels to trade paper backs to single issues ranging from Marvel to DC to independent and beyond! This episode is a celebration of all things comics and all things Helix Reviews! Enjoy!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 400: https://ia601701.us.archive.org/26/items/400-my-top-100-comic-books/400%20My%20Top%20100%20Comic%20Books.mp3

 I have reviews of two very different movies today starting off with the horror movie sequel Black Phone 2! Can it hold up with the dramatic shift in horror style? Does it continue to follow some of the Christian themes from the first film? Then I review Tron: Ares, the revival/spin-off of the Tron franchise! Does it live up to the first two entries? Listen in to hear my take!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 399: https://ia801005.us.archive.org/31/items/399-tron-ares-and-black-phone-2-reviews/399%20Tron%20Ares%20and%20Black%20Phone%202%20Reviews.mp3

 This is a very different episode than I normally make, but with so much happening in America and in the world in the last few weeks and years that are directly connected to our faith, and particularly with the assassination of Charlie Kirk, I want to discuss his legacy, whether of not he is a martyr and hopefully encourage the brothers in Christ in the midst of this challenging time. God bless!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] Episode 30: https://ia600208.us.archive.org/34/items/bonus-30-charlie-kirk/Bonus%2030%20Charlie%20Kirk.mp3

 With the relaunch of the classic comedy franchise, I decided now is the time to jump into the Naked Gun movies with a review for every film in the franchise! I start off with The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! and then I tackle The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear and finish off the trilogy with Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult! Then I discuss the TV show that started it all, Police Squad, and finally I breakdown the remake/reboot The Naked Gun!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 398: https://ia601301.us.archive.org/21/items/398-the-naked-gun-franchise-review/398%20The%20Naked%20Gun%20Franchise%20Review.mp3

 Today I am reviewing six Fantastic Four movies! I start with the unreleased 1994 Fantastic Four, followed by the documentary about that film called Doomed!: The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four! Then I get into the first officially released FF film from 2005 simply titled Fantastic Four, which was followed by the sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer! Then comes the Josh Trank directed reboot, Fant4stic, and finally I discuss the latest film, and their introduction into the MCU with The Fantastic Four: First Steps!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 397: https://ia800901.us.archive.org/11/items/397-fantastic-four-franchise-review/397%20Fantastic%20Four%20Franchise%20Review.mp3

 Hello! Today I am reviewing three movies starting with the belated sequel 28 Years Later, followed by the spin-off Ballerina: From the World of John Wick and finally the video game adaptation Until Dawn! Enjoy!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 396: https://ia902908.us.archive.org/1/items/396-28-years-later-until-dawn-and-ballerina-reviews/396%2028%20Years%20Later%2C%20Until%20Dawn%20and%20Ballerina%20Reviews.mp3

 There are rumors that the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be announced soon, so before that can happen, I am pitching what I want to see out of the next saga of the MCU! That includes the phases 7-9 with all movies included! This episode is a long one, but a fun one if I do say so myself! Enjoy!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 395: https://ia801407.us.archive.org/11/items/395-my-pitch-the-mcu-saga-3-phase-7-and-beyond/395%20My%20Pitch%20the%20MCU%20Saga%203%20%28Phase%207%20and%20Beyond%29.mp3

 A brand new DC Universe has begun with the launch of the James Gunn directed Superman! In this episode I review the new movie and discuss whether it is a good start to this new continuity or if they fumbled the ball right out the gate. I also talk about the movies that have been announced for the future of the DCU and then add the 10 movies I would like to see them make! Enjoy!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 394: https://ia600504.us.archive.org/2/items/394-superman-review-and-10-dc-movies-i-want-to-see/394%20Superman%20Review%20and%2010%20DC%20Movies%20I%20Want%20to%20See.mp3

 I recently watched the entire Final Destination franchise and so here I am to talk about each and every one! I start with the original film and end on the most recent entry, Bloodlines!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 393: https://ia600502.us.archive.org/16/items/393-final-destination-franchise-review/393%20Final%20Destination%20Franchise%20Review.mp3

Today I am reviewing the finale to a massive franchise, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning! I also discuss my experience rewatching the franchise for a second time with a fresh perspective.Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 392: https://ia600904.us.archive.org/1/items/392-mission-impossible-the-final-reckoning/392%20Mission%20Impossible%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Final%20Reckoning.mp3

After a short hiatus, I am back to talk about the two latest Marvel movies, Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts*! Is the MCU back on track or is it still struggling to find it's identity post-Endgame? Listen in to hear my thoughts! Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 391: https://ia600909.us.archive.org/8/items/391-thunderbolts-and-captain-america-brave-new-world-reviews./391%20Thunderbolts%20and%20Captain%20America%20Brave%20New%20World%20Reviews..MP3

 Today I am looking back and discussing all the Christian movies that released in 2024 including Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, Bonhoeffer, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Deliverance, Cabrini, Homestead, Reagan, Am I Racist?, Something to Stand For, The Firing Squad, Disciples in the Moonlight, The Forge, Unsung Hero, Ordinary Angles, Average Joe, Gods Not Dead: In God We Trust, Jesus, Mary and more!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 390: https://ia801409.us.archive.org/10/items/390-christian-movies-of-2024/390%20Christian%20Movies%20of%202024.mp3

 Today I am looking back at the last year in media and counting down my favorite movies, TV shows and video games of 2024! Enjoy!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 389: https://ia802202.us.archive.org/24/items/389-best-of-2024/389%20Best%20of%202024.mp3

A new year has dawned and with it comes a whole lot of media that I am looking forward to! In this episode I countdown my most anticipated movies, tv shows and video games of 2025! This is a long one, so strap in, grab your popcorn and enjoy!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 388:  https://ia600603.us.archive.org/17/items/388-most-antisipated-of-2025/388%20Most%20Antisipated%20of%202025.mp3

Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. - Joshua 24:14-15 Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] Episode 29: https://ia902201.us.archive.org/35/items/bonus-29-some-thoughts-on-joshua-24-14-15/Bonus%2029%20Some%20Thoughts%20on%20Joshua%2024%2014-15.mp3

Today I am reviewing several video games that released in 2024 including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Still Wakes the Deep, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, as well  as the Original Hellblade game, Senua's Sacrifice! Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 387: https://ia601506.us.archive.org/22/items/387-catching-up-on-2024-video-games-hellblade-2-indiana-jones-and-the-great-circ/387%20Catching%20up%20on%202024%20Video%20Games%20%28Hellblade%202%2C%20Indiana%20Jones%20and%20the%20Great%20Circle%2C%20S.T.A.L.K.E.R.%202%2C%20Still%20Wakes%20the%20Deep%20and%20more%21%29.mp3

 Today I am catching up on a bunch of the movies that I missed reviewing in 2024! The list of movies I discuss in this episode include The Deliverance, Deadpool & Wolverine, Alien: Romulus, Smile 2, Reagan, Borderlands, You'll Never Find Me, Trap, Twisters, Horizon: An American Saga, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Sting,  Abigail, Watchmen Chapter 1, Gladiator 2, and Venom: The Last Dance!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 386: https://ia802904.us.archive.org/20/items/386-catching-up-on-2024-movies-venom-3-alien-romulus-deadpool-and-wolverine-smile-2-and-more/386%20Catching%20up%20on%202024%20Movies%20%28Venom%203%2C%20Alien%20Romulus%2C%20Deadpool%20and%20Wolverine%2C%20Smile%202%20and%20more%21%29.mp3

 Today I am tacking the much maligned sequel to the phenomenal film Joker! Joker: Folie à Deux is a musical twist on the comic book property and I went into this simultaneously excited and skeptical. Listen in to hear my thoughts!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 385: https://ia800603.us.archive.org/35/items/385-joker-folie-a-deux-review/385%20Joker%20Folie%20%C3%A0%20Deux%20Review.mp3

Today I am tackling the Beetlejuice franchise with a review of the original, classic Beetlejuice and also the belated sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and I also talk about the Beetlejuice animated series that released shortly after the first film! Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 384: https://ia600701.us.archive.org/33/items/384-beetlejuice-franchise-review/384%20Beetlejuice%20Franchise%20Review.mp3

 With the recent remake of The Crow, I decided to dive into this comic book based franchise for the first time! In this episode I discuss the entire series including the original The Crow (1994), The Crow II: City of Angels, The Crow: Salvation, The Crow: Wicked Prayer and the remake The Crow (2024)! Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 383: https://ia600802.us.archive.org/29/items/383-the-crow-franchise-review/383%20The%20Crow%20Franchise%20Review.mp3

 Today I am discussing Rotten Tomato's new feature called Verified Hot with which they honor movies that are highly rated on the audience tomatometer score. This is a cool new feature, but it appears to be at odds with their past interactions with their audience. On this episode I break down the contradiction and also run through the list of movies that were just verified hot!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 382: https://ia600100.us.archive.org/5/items/382-rotten-tomatos-verified-hot/382%20Rotten%20Tomatos%20Verified%20Hot.mp3

 In at #35 of the American Film Institute's top 100 movies is Annie Hall. Do I like this classic comedic romance? Listen in and find out!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] American Film Institute's #35 Review: https://ia801802.us.archive.org/7/items/afi-35-annie-hall/AFI%20%2335%20Annie%20Hall.mp3

 Today I am reviewing two video games that recently released starting with the anti-hero, live-service shooter, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, followed by the free-to-play, first-person-shooter XDefiant! I also countdown my top 10 modes of transportation in video games! Enjoy!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 381: https://ia801701.us.archive.org/8/items/381-suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-and-xdefiant-reviews/381%20Suicide%20Squad%20Kill%20The%20Justice%20League%20and%20Xdefiant%20Reviews.mp3

In at #36 of the American Film Institute's top 100 movies is The Bridge on the River Kwai. Do I like this classic war film? Listen in and find out!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] American Film Institute's #36 Review: https://ia600800.us.archive.org/12/items/afi-36-the-bridge-on-the-river-kwai/AFI%20%2336%20The%20Bridge%20On%20The%20River%20Kwai.mp3

 Today I am reviewing the whole Mad Max franchise beginning with the original, classic Mad Max film, followed by the sequels Mad Max: The Road Warrior, Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome and Mad Max Fury Road and finally I am going to review the brand new spin-off/prequel Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 380: https://ia601404.us.archive.org/24/items/380-mad-max-franchise-review/380%20Mad%20Max%20Franchise%20Review.mp3

I'm switching things up today and talking about YouTube, a platform that I have never done reviews for, but I watch videos on it all the time, so that changes today! In this episode I countdown my top ten favorite YouTubers! Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 379: https://ia601600.us.archive.org/13/items/379-my-top-10-youtubers/379%20My%20Top%2010%20Youtubers.mp3

In at #37 of the American Film Institute's top 100 movies is The Best Years of Our Lives. Do I like this classic post-war film? Listen in and find out!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] American Film Institute's #37 Review: https://ia800602.us.archive.org/10/items/afi-37-the-best-years-of-our-lives/AFI%20%2337%20The%20Best%20Years%20of%20Our%20Lives.mp3

Today I am reviewing two new installments in ongoing franchises beginning with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, where I talk about the new movie along with the trilogy that came before it, and secondly I share my thoughts on the new prequel film, A Quiet Place: Day One!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 378: https://ia800408.us.archive.org/24/items/378-quiet-place-day-one-and-kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-reviews/378%20Quiet%20Place%20Day%20One%20and%20Kingdom%20of%20the%20Planet%20of%20the%20Apes%20Reviews.mp3

 Today I am reviewing The Strangers trilogy starting with the original, followed by The Strangers: Prey at Night, and finally The Strangers: Chapter One! Is this elevated horror or just another typical slasher series? Listen in to hear my opinion!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 377: https://ia600403.us.archive.org/7/items/377-the-strangers-franchise-review/377%20The%20Strangers%20Franchise%20Review.mp3

 In at #38 of the American Film Institute's top 100 movies is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Do I like this classic western? Listen in and find out!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] American Film Institute's #38 Review: https://ia902206.us.archive.org/30/items/afi-38-the-treasure-of-the-sierra-madre/AFI%20%2338%20The%20Treasure%20of%20the%20Sierra%20Madre.mp3

 The Omen franchise has returned with a prequel in The First Omen and I wanted to check out the whole series before jumping into the new one, so I watched each and every Omen movie! This episode includes reviews for The Omen (1976), Damien - Omen II, The Final Conflict, Omen IV: The Awakening, The Omen (2006) and finally The First Omen!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 376: https://ia600303.us.archive.org/28/items/376-the-omen-franchise-review/376%20The%20Omen%20Franchise%20Review.mp3

 Today we are talking about the second Walking Dead spin-off series, Daryl Dixon! This follows the fan favorite character from the main series to the country of France for a solo adventure! Does this live up to the main series or is it a disappointment like Dead City? Listen in to hear my thoughts!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 375: https://ia600303.us.archive.org/33/items/375-the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-season-1-review/375%20The%20Walking%20Dead%20Daryl%20Dixon%20Season%201%20Review.mp3

 Today I'm reviewing two very different movies starting with the latest entry in the MonsterVerse, Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, followed by a small horror film that came out recently Late Night With The Devil! I was looking forward to both of these movies, do they live up to the hype or do they fall flat? Listen in to hear my thoughts!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 374: https://ia800302.us.archive.org/35/items/374-godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-and-late-night-with-the-devil-reviews/374%20Godzilla%20x%20Kong%20The%20New%20Empire%20and%20Late%20Night%20with%20the%20Devil%20Reviews.mp3

 In at #39 of the American Film Institute's top 100 movies is Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Do I like this classic dark comedy? Listen in and find out!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] American Film Institute's #39 Review: https://ia600200.us.archive.org/8/items/afi-39-dr.-strangelove/AFI%20%2339%20Dr.%20Strangelove.mp3

 Doctor Who released four specials in 2023 including the return of David Tennant's Doctor and the introduction of Ncuti Gatwa's brand new Doctor! Does this series continue to struggle or do these episodes finally reestablish the long running franchise? Listen in to hear my thoughts!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 373: https://ia600206.us.archive.org/23/items/373-every-2023-doctor-who-special-reviewed/373%20Every%202023%20Doctor%20Who%20Special%20Reviewed.mp3

 Marvel has released another show onto DisneyPlus and Josiah and I are here to break it down! Is this another hit like Loki or a disappointment like She-Hulk? Listen in to hear out thoughts!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 372: https://ia600207.us.archive.org/16/items/372-echo-season-1-review/372%20Echo%20Season%201%20Review.mp3

 Another Oscars award show has come and gone and with it was a lot of movies that deserved the award and some that didn't! Listen in as I discuss all the nominations, who won and what movies were snubbed from the prize! Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are [email protected] 371: https://ia600205.us.archive.org/35/items/371-oscars-2024-winners-nominations-and-snubs/371%20Oscars%202024%20Winners%2C%20Nominations%20and%20Snubs.mp3