Hollywood Already Did It

The sequel to 2021's Mortal Kombat has been released! Blake and Terrence discuss the fun aspects of the movie, and the many things that were frustrating. Like solving a fatality in the old arcade, the road to some fun moments is filled with annoying moments that almost hit. Leave a review and comment what you thought!

Not to be confused with Brendan Fraiser's The Mummy, or even Tom Cruise's The Mummy (remember that one? I didn't) Lee Cronin's The Mummy hits theaters this weekend. Blake and Terrence discuss their frustrations with how small the movie feels, how it misses the mark of what makes a mummy movie and other trends they notice in horror. Like, comment, subscribe!

Blake and Terrence discuss the new movie Exit 8, adapted from the indy game of the same name and drawing from liminal spaces and the back rooms. We discuss what makes this movie so unique and haunting and why we hope when A24's The Backrooms comes out it learns the right lessons on how to handle this trend. Leave a review or comment!

The second (third if your Blake and count the 90s Mario Bros movie) Mario movie is here with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Blake and Terrence discuss all the wonderful things that work well and the things they hope improve as we get more in this world. Listen share and review!

The sequel to the cult hit Ready or Not is finally here! Blake and Terrence discuss the world building, strong character moments, the cathartic nature of watching billionaires who run the world get theirs and some of the things that didn't land as much as they wanted. Subscribe, leave a review and let us know what you think!

A new interpretation of The Bride of Frankenstein is here! And it is a Frankenstein, in the way that it stitched together several stories to try and make one cohesive narrative. Blake and Terrence talk about the things they loved and the things they didn't and the wealth of potential this movie had. Leave a review or comment!

The latest Scream movie is out, Blake and Terrence dive into what makes this the lowest point for the franchise. All the things that make it not feel like a Scream movie and the choices that are almost insulting to the fans.

Blake and Terrence saw Strangers Chapter 3 in order to spare everyone else from the conclusion of this trilogy. The grand experiment of filming these back to back to back comes a close as the movie fumbles what made the franchise interesting in the first place. We talk about horror trilogies that are developed from the ground up, all the missteps this one takes and more! Follow and leave a review!

28 Years Later The Bone Temple comes out this weekend to kick off the 2026 movie season! Blake and Terrence discuss the many many things the movie does well, and why it seems to be struggling at the box office. Leave comment and follow the show!

The third Avatar movie is upon us! Blake and Terrence get into the themes of the movie, the bigger ideas that didn't get enough time, despite its run time, how it compares to the others and why the franchise is or could be relevant. Like and leave a comment!

The Running Man lands in theaters this weekend, promising a more accurate adaptation of the Stephen King movie than the previous attempt to adapt was. But despite that promise and many themes that relate to today, does the movie stick the landing? Blake and Terrence discuss what works and what doesn't as well as the box office for the weekend. Leave a review and follow the show!

Terrence and Blake discuss the new Predator Badlands, how the franchise has found the person to helm it moving forward. How the movie keeps what makes Predator movies work while also flipping the script and an update on the box office. Leave a comment, review and subscribe!

The third movie in the Tron franchise is here! Blake and Terrence discuss what they like and don't like about this movie and the rest of the Tron movies, how the box office looks and why we think this franchise has never quite reached the heights of other franchises.

The second chapter in the rebooted Strangers franchise is here! And if Blake and Terrence didn't see it, seemingly no one else would have! We talk about the bad and good in the movie, why it could have been relevant today, and how despite it being frustrating to watch we need chapter three! Leave a review, comment and share the show!

Blake and Terrence watched the new Spinal Tap 2, the sequel to one of the most influential comedies of all time, to see how it holds up, examine why we came back to tell this story again. Leave a comment and subscribe!

The Conjuring comes to a potential close with Last Rites. Terrence and Blake discuss the franchises staying power, why its still relevant, and more!

The new Naked Gun is in theaters this week and Blake and Terrence discuss how much they enjoyed it, the evolution and state of comedy movies and why this type of comedy is relevant today.

The next installment in the MCU is here! And it gives a breath of fresh air to the franchise, while making you care about Marvel's First Family. Blake and Terrence discuss why the movie is relevant today, and how it pushes the MCU forward. Listen share and review!

Blake and Terrence discuss the new I Know What You Did Last Summer, and whether it was a needed sequel or just an attempt to use the IP.

The DCU arrives in theaters with James Gunn's Superman! Terrence and Blake discuss all the things they loved about the movie, why it has many timeless themes and some that are more relevant today than ever! The movie is loaded with fun, hope and an incredible cast! Let us know what you think in the comments!

The latest in the Jurassic Park franchise is here! Blake and Terrence discuss what made the original work, the parts of the franchise we love and what this movie added or missed for it. We also take a look at how the five day box office did for the movie. Leave a review and share the show!

The sequel to Megan is upon us! And its switched genres just like Terminator, Gremlins and Happy Death Day before it. Terrence and Blake discuss what works about the sequel and what doesn't, while touching on how genre switches have worked in the past. Leave a review and comment!

After many years, the third in the "28" movie franchise is here. 28 Years Later balances many things, across stories, world building, sometimes drastic tonal change and setting up more stories in the universe. Blake and Terrence talk about the challenges of cliff hangers, why this movie is relevant and what we want to see next.

Blake and Terrence saw the new How to Train Your Dragon. Discussing how much they enjoyed it despite it being a one to one with the original. Where this movie works as opposed to Disney remakes, and where it doesn't and if we'll get more similar remakes.

The newest Mission Impossible released in theaters this weekend, and while it didn't top Lilo and Stitch at the box office, it did contribute to one of the biggest memorial day weekends of all time! Blake and Terrence discuss the movie, the box office and more!

The newest entry in Final Destination ups the ante with crazy deaths, interesting story developments and surprising amount of heart. We discuss why this franchise has lasted so long and how this one pumps new life into the franchise, leave a review and subscribe.

Marvel's newest entry Thunderbolts* closes out phase five of the MCU. The movie does a ton of things that set it apart from other MCU entries, and Florence Pugh steals the show! We discuss how a movie dealing with mental health and hard A24 and Silent Hill vibes is exactly what we needed from this franchise!

Blake and Terrence discuss the latest of Disney's live action remakes, Snow White. How does the movie keep itself relevant and adapt the classic film that once upon a time saved Disney? How does it compare to other live action adaptations? Listen share and review!

Captain America Brave New World debuts Anthony Mackie as Captain America in the MCU's latest entry. Blake and Terrence give their thoughts, how well the adapt Cap and Red Hulk, if the movie was challenging enough with its subject matter and the box office. Review and share the show!

Universal's new Wolfman hit theaters this weekend, but does it live up to the rest of the franchise? Terrence and Blake discuss their thoughts, what worked in the past for Wolfman, why this one didn't hit the mark and examples of bringing back classic monsters that did work. Share and subscribe!

Sonic 3 is here! Introducing to the world the live action version of Shadow! Blake and Terrence discuss how the movie moves the franchise forward, adapts Shadow's story for the big screen, what they want to see more of and how this managed to defeat Mufasa at the box office. Leave a review and share the show!

Sony's Spider-Man universe comes to an alleged close with Kraven the Hunter. Blake and Terrence discuss the things the movie attempted to accomplish, how it adapts the Spider-Man villain and the many missed opportunities the movie has. Leave a review and share the show!

The end to this Venom trilogy is upon us! Blake and Terrence discuss the many things this movie tackles, from wrapping up Tom Hardy's storyline as Eddie Brock, to introducing Knull, to making good on having Venom in the MCU for a few seconds. And whether or not it successfully keeps those balls in the air.

The sequel to 2019's Joker is out this weekend! Blake and Terrence gather their thoughts on this weird follow up. Despite great performances from Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix the film doesn't quite manage to get across what it's trying to say. And while what it has to say is interesting, and very timely for today it isn't as effective as it could be. Follow, leave a review and share the show!

Blake and Terrence talk the new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie. What it does well for a legacy sequel, where it falls short. But despite any shortcomings it's very fun to see Michael Keaton and Tim Burton back in this playground. Subscribe and share!

Alien Romulus came out this week and gave us a fantastic entry in this long running series. Blake and Terrence discuss why the franchise is still relevant, how the movie reminds that simple, practical filmmaking can be the most effective and how it balances references to the past while adding in plenty of new ideas. Share and subscribe!

The adaptation of 2K's Borderlands video game has released! After troubling development and production accompanied by delays, what we get is weird mess that sucks the fun out of this franchise. Blake and Terrence talk what makes it fail in comparison to other video game adaptations, and how unfortunate it is that this stellar cast and Eli Roth seem wasted on the movie. Share and subscribe!

The third installment in the Deadpool franchise (and 34th MCU movie and 14th X-Men film) has arrived. It has all the R-rated fun we come to expect from the past two, tons of cameos to help us say goodbye to the 20th Century Fox Marvel movies, and a wonderful return of Wolverine. Leave a review, and subscribe!

The final chapter in the X trilogy hit theaters this weekend. Blake and Terrence discuss the culmination of X, Pear and Maxxxine's themes, some that landed and some that got lost, but the entire movie's vibe is still good enough to carry it. Leave a review, share and subscribe!

The fourth Beverly Hills Cop movie released on Netflix this weekend. Blake and Terrence discuss how it handles the legacy sequel well and that the comedy beats from the old BHC movies still hold up. Subscribe and leave a review!

The third installment to A Quiet Place arrives as a prequel. Taking us back to the first day of the movies universe. Blake and Terrence discuss how the movie has done many things right where other prequels have gone wrong. Like, share and subscribe!

Pixar's Inside Out 2 is in theaters this weekend! Blake and Terrence discuss how it improves or wavers from Inside Out, the introduction of anxiety and other emotions and the state of the box office. Share and subscribe!

The fourth Bad Boys films hit theaters this weekend and managed to top the box office. Blake and Terrence discuss why the franchise continues to be a hit in theaters, what sets this one apart from the other three and why it always has relevance.

Blake and Terrence get into the latest from the Planet of the Apes franchise. Some comparisons to the old trilogy, and the themes that have kept this franchise running longer than any ofter Sci-Fi franchise. Leave a review and share the show!

Blake and Terrence talk the terrifying prequel to The Omen. The First Omen just everything right when creating a prequel to a classic, it holds up the tone of the original, adds context without diluting the story and brings in some of the craziest imagery in a horror movie this year. Subscribe and share!

Blake and Terrence talk about the new Godzilla X Kong movie, how it gets away from the usual themes of Godzilla and Kong, but doesn't quite see them all the way through or evolve the world to be more acquainted with titans.

Blake and Terrence discuss the most recent Ghostbusters movie. While a lot of the movie worked, it also showcased how to use nostalgia in less effective ways, and makes us hope the future of the franchise focuses on the new characters.

Blake and Terrence have returned after their long hiatus! They're back discussing Dune Part 2, their thoughts the movie, how it works as an adaptation and how it differs from other movies with similar themes and ideas. Subscribe, share and leave a review!

The next Mission Impossible is here, and Blake and Terrence dive in to see what they're doing to keep the franchise relevant, how it compares to other stories that use AI, and the wonder stunts that seem more impossible than the mission itself.

Blake and Terrence discuss the new Indiana Jones film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny sets its itself up as the send off for Harrison Ford's classic character. Does the movie handle a send off for Indiana, or play with any other interesting ideas? Or does it feel more like a regular adventure, with some fun action scenes and interesting de-aging tech? Leave us a review or comment!