The Movie Breakdown

This week hosts Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer review three new big-scale action pictures. The big theatrical release is the star-powered assassins on a train picture led by Brad Pitt in 'Bullet Train.' Then we have the latest installment of the Predator series in the 1700s set sci-fi movie in 'Prey'. Then it is another star-powered picture with big name action directors in 'The Gray Man'. From there they discuss why the shelving of 'Batgirl' is concerning for the future of movies and the WB.

This week hosts Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin both reveal their top ten favourite movie villains. The show looks at various genres and types of bad guys, while they celebrate the dark side of cinema.

This week hosts Scott Martin and Christopher Spicer look at how social media has evovled and left a major impact on the movie industry including fan movement causing major change, the weaponizing of fans, monetization of negativity, and the adundance of creators putting out art and entertainment online.

This week hosts Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer review three 2022 releases in a bestselling adaptation of a character-driven mystery thriller, 'Where the Crawdads Sing', a dramedy based on a Jane Austen novel in 'Persuasion', and a feel-good sports drama in 'Rise.' As well, they discuss what are some issues that Marvel Studios need to address.

It is a big week for adventure movies, as hosts Scott Martin and Christopher Spicer review three of them. They have the latest big MCU spectacle in 'Thor: Love & Thunder', a sea-faring family animated adventure in 'The Sea Beast', and a Joey King starring medieval set action picture in 'The Princess.' After the reviews, they pay tribute to 1970s tough guy, James Caan.

It is one of the biggest shows of the year as hosts Scott Martin and Christopher Spicer look back at the first half of the 2022 movies year and declare what are the best performances, most underrated movies, most delightful surprises, and their five favourite movies of the first half.

The latest episode has Scott Martin and Christopher Spicer reviewing three new releases this week in three different genres. They look at the latest horror movie from Blumhouse in the Ethan Hawke starring supernatural horror, 'The Black Phone.' Then it is time to discuss a buddy action comedy in the Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson team-up in 'The Man from Toronto.' The reviews are capped off with an animated adventure in 'Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness.' After the reviews. the hosts discuss what exactly is toxic fandom and how can it be avoided.

Hosts Christopher Spicer and Scott Martin Go to Infinity and Beyond with a review for the latest Pixar adventure, 'Lightyear.' As well, they review the Miles Teller and Chris Hemsworth starring sci-fi thriller 'Spiderhead', and a romcom based on Jane Austen in 'Fire Island'. After the review, they discuss the state of gossip journalism based on recent events with Rebel Wilson.

This week it is a huge star-powered week including some enormous stars in the form of dinosaurs with the return of the beloved series in 'Jurassic World: Dominion.' As well, Christopher Spicer and Scott Martin review two other movies including Adam Sandler's latest in the basketball dramedy 'Hustle' and the latest Samara Weaving picture in the romantic comedy 'The Valet'. As well, they discuss the rumoured changes happening at Netflix and what this means for the future of streaming.

It is something special this week as hosts Scott Martin and Christopher Spicer both choose a movie that they feel best represents every month of the year. They talk about some of their all-time favourite movies, and well, some that are less so.

Almost forty years ago, Tom Cruise soared into our heart with 'Top Gun' and he is back with the long-awaited sequel 'Top Gun: Maverick'. Hosts Christopher Spicer and Scott Martin discuss where it stands as a big summer movie and if the long wait pays off. They also review another beloved 1980s icon in the new 'Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers' live-action and animation hybrid feature, and a high school romcom in 'Crush.' They also pay tribute to Ray Liotta and discuss how he is much more than just the star of 'Goodfellas.'

This week hosts Scott Martin and Christopher Spicer review the break-out indy hit of the year in the Michelle Yeoh starring multiverse picture, 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.' As well, they review the family musical, ''Sneakerella', the 1981 thriller 'Southern Comfort' and the World War 2 drama 'Operation Mincemeat.'

This week hosts Christopher Spicer and Scott Martin dig into the latest Stephen King adaptation in 'Firestarter.' They also review the Rebel Wilson comedy in 'Senior Year', and a lesser known war picture in 'The Forgotten Battle.' They also look at fan gatekeeping and its effect on creatvivity.

It is a bonus episode this week as hosts Scott Martin and Christopher Spicer dig deep into the big blockbuster 'Doctor Stranger in the Multiverse of Madness' They dig into the nuance of the villain, some of the major story moments, how the movie works for non MCU fan and where the series should go from here.

This week co-hosts Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer serve up a review for the biggest movie of the summer in 'Doctor Stranger in the Multiverse of Madness.' They also look at a animated feature in 'Marmaduke' and a sci-fi romantic comedy in 'Moonshot.' They also look at the complaint that Hollywood is becoming too woke, and if you listen to the show, you can probably guess their direction.