Check out this episode! I'm back on the podcast after a break in September. Today, I want to share my thoughts on '28 Years Later'—a film that Jason and I found pretty impressive. It has definitely made my list of favorites this year, alongside 'The Amateur'. I was particularly struck by the cast, especially the young lead, and the way the film balances emotional intensity with moments of humor that made us chuckle. Jason agreed, noting that the lighter moments added depth compared to darker apocalyptic tales like 'The Road'. We recalled some standout scenes, such as the crawling zombies, the memorable Alpha villain, and Ralph Fiennes’ quirky doctor, along with the amusing gang in their stylish tracksuits. While we felt some plot points, especially the mother’s death, could have been developed further, we both appreciated the world-building and performances. I rated it a 9/10, while Jason gave it an 8.1/10. We also considered the potential for a new trilogy...

I think that 40 marked the beginning of the senior part of my life.  So my being 50 today means I’m 10 years into my senior years. I’m happy and lucky to be 50.  Life is good.  I want to continue focusing on my health.  I want to be better about my relationships, because I thought I could be a loner for so much of my life, but quality relationships make life more complicated and sweeter at the same time.  Also, to appreciate the gray areas.  So many things don’t have to be black or white.  Forgiving myself, loving myself, and in turn, it can help me love others. Thank God for another year.  

Jason and I review the unrated 2025 remake of  The Toxic Avenger , praising it as a fun, gory, and heartfelt homage to the original Troma films. Jason highlights the cast—including Elijah Wood, Peter Dinklage, and Kevin Bacon—and gives it an 8.2, noting its gore, comedy, and spirit. I agree, giving it an 8, and saying it captures the over-the-top acting, humor, and gross-out style of classic ’80s Troma movies like  Class of Nuke ’Em High . We both enjoyed the outrageous kills, audience laughter, and overall fun vibe, recommending it to fans of the genre. YouTube version A longer audio review is coming soon on the podcast.

Here’s some recent action figure photography I’ve been working on. I used the Extreme Sets Sewers 2.0 diorama as the backdrop for all the photos, although I don’t think this set is available anymore. In the first image, Gronk and Swamp Thing are teaming up and walking with purpose. Gronk is a WWE Elite Series action figure released in December 2020, based on his appearance at WrestleMania 36. Swamp Thing, on the other hand, is a Megafig from McFarlane Toys released in July 2023. In the next photo, a Xenomorph is surprising Silent Bob in the sewers—he probably doesn’t have long to live! Silent Bob is a Diamond Select figure released in 2014; however, I believe it’s a reprint, if that exists. It's based on his appearance in the 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back' movie. The Alien figure is the Neca Xenomorph, released in 2020 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1979 film. Finally, we have the Riddler plotting something in a hidden underground base. This figure is from McFar...

Check out this episode! On this episode, Jason G and I review 'Ballerina', a spinoff set in the 'John Wick' universe between chapters three and four. We praise the film’s action, calling it some of the best in the series, with standout scenes, such as a flamethrower sequence. I mention struggling to fully buy Ana de Armas as an action star, while Jason suggests the director’s style may emphasize looks over grit. We also note the inclusion of Lance Reddick’s character, filmed before his passing, and appreciate how the action feels intense but more grounded compared to other over-the-top set pieces in this universe. We give the movie an overall rating of 7 to 7.8 out of 10. The conversation concludes with thoughts on the box office and franchise. Despite a \$90 million budget, the film made about \$132 million worldwide, which may not cover total costs. However, it is performing well on VOD platforms. Lionsgate has not confirmed a 'Ballerina' sequel, but 'Joh...

YouTube Video This mixtape is a collection of music I enjoy listening to on my way home from work. It calms me down, gives me hope, and gets my creative juices going. It's music from movies, TV shows, and video games. Here's the track listing. ‘ H elena’s Theme ’ - John Williams - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Soundtrack ‘R eliquary ’ - Amos Roddy - The Wild at Heart game soundtrack ‘I nto the Starfield ’ - Inon Zur - Starfield game Soundtrack ‘G ris Pt. 1 ’ - Berlinist - Gris game soundtrack ‘L acero Expressivo ’ - Kim Neundorf - The White Lotus Season 2 soundtrack ’S isters ’ - Cristobal Tapia de Veer - The White Lotus Season 2 soundtrack ‘T he Unreliable ’ - Justin E. Bell - The Outer Worlds game soundtrack ‘L a Bella Vita ’ - Cristobal Tapia de Veer - The White Lotus Season 2 ‘E nlightenment ’ - Cristobal Tapia de Veer - The White Lotus Season 3 ’S ecrets of the Forest ’ (Inspired by the Chrono Trigger game) - Arrowny ‘A quatic Ambiance ’ ...

YouTube Video Weapons   by Zach Cregger was a solid horror film, especially for fans of face mutilation and suspense. While the twist didn’t fully land for me, the movie picked up after a slow start and became quite engaging. I really enjoyed the eerie electronic score during tense moments and thought the cast was strong—The characters and actors playing Gladys and Alex were standout performances. The multi-perspective storytelling around 17 missing kids added depth, and I liked how it wrapped up. Not as strong as   Barbarian , but still a very good film—I'd give it a 7.5 out of 10. Please post your thoughts, comments, down below. Find more of my movie reviews here.