Mike and Champ return from a March Madness break to discuss several new films including the clashing of titans in Godzilla vs. Kong and the nasty people doing nasty things in the satire, I Care a Lot. Mike also explains why Zack Snyder’s version of Justice League is a landmark moment in film history before comparing it to the 2017 original and Champ praises the small stories of hidden America portrayed in Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland starring an incredible Frances McDormand.

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Episode 59: Godzilla vs. Kong, Zack Snyder's Justice League, I Care a Lot, Nomadland

Champ, Mike and Dean gather for a Mother’s Day episode to discuss a four-pack of titles about heroes. Topics include the outside-the-box approach taken in WandaVision, the timely, political themes in Falcon and the Winter Soldier and the true cost of being a superhero in the splendidly violent and heartfelt animated series Invincible. Champ also discusses the missed opportunities in the new Mortal Kombat film on HBO Max and the guys wonder why no one can make a quality film based on a video game. Thanks for listening film fans!

Episode 60: WandaVision, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Mortal Kombat, Invincible

Champ, Mike and Dean gather to discuss their returns to movie theaters before diving into a trio of recently released horror films. Topics include John Krasinski’s masterful suspense and world building in the emotion packed A Quiet Place Part II, the tangible threats of the occult in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It and the missed opportunities in the latest Saw reboot, Spiral, starring Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson. Also, Mike and Champ discuss the good and bad in the new Disney+ series, The Mighty Ducks: Gamechangers.

Episode 61: A Quiet Place Part II, Spiral, The Mighty Ducks: Gamechangers, The Conjuring 3

Champ, Mike and Dean gather to review four new releases including Marvel's long awaited standalone film "Black Widow" and the eccentric, time-bending Disney+ series "Loki." Mike and Champ also debate their differing opinions on James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad," before the guys rave about Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest play turned film "In the Heights," a musical celebration of culture and community that may be one of the year's best films.

Episode 63: Black Widow, Loki, The Suicide Squad, In The Heights

Champ, Mike and Dean return to review a four-pack of titles including Netflix’s horror tribute “Fear Street,” Daniel Craig’s final ride as James Bond in “No Time to Die” and the gory global phenomenon “Squid Game,” which is packed social commentary and engaging characters. The episode ends with the guys raving about Denis Villeneuve’s gorgeous and epic adaptation of “Dune.”

Episode 65: Dune, Squid Game, No Time to Die, Fear Street trilogy

Champ, Mike and Evan review four films released early in 2022 including Matt Reeves’ dark and fear filled “The Batman.” Other topics include the clever life lessons in Pixar’s “Turning Red,” Kenneth Branagh’s surprisingly deep and glamourous Agatha Christie adaptation “Death on the Nile” and the impressive but short-changed family dynamics in the sci-fi adventure “The Adam Project” starring Ryan Reynolds.

Episode 69: The Batman, Turning Red, Death on the Nile, The Adam Project

Mike and Champ return to review a four-pack of summer blockbusters in the latest episode of the Second Day Film Podcast. The guys discuss the action-packed origin story of Buzz Lightyear in Pixar’s latest Lightyear, as well as the overproduced action film The Gray Man, which feels more like a rip off of better action films than an original thriller. The guys also rave about Ron Howard’s faithful and thrilling portrayal of a daring cave rescue in Thirteen Lives and discuss the complex (and perhaps confusing) ideas presented in Jordan Peele’s monster flick, Nope.

Episode 73: Nope, Lightyear, The Gray Man, Thirteen Lives

Champ and Mike return to review four titles released throughout 2022. The show begins with the guys doing a little venting about the emergence of toxic fandoms and why they are becoming increasingly problematic. Then the reviews begin. Topic include the non-traditional biopic formula in Baz Luhrmann’s musical Elvis and the visually impressive, but ultimately unnecessary Disney live action remake of Pinocchio. Then, it’s Marvel time as the guys lament the overly goofy and tonally confused Thor: Love and Thunder and the heartfelt family beats and educational nature of the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel.

Episode 74: Thor: Love and Thunder, Elvis, Pinocchio, Ms. Marvel

Mike and Champ return to discuss four new titles including the long-awaited Hallwoeen humor in Hocus Pocus 2, the overly meta and self-aware Marvel series She-Hulk: Attourney at Law and the lush marsh landscape and engaging script in the thriller, Where the Crawdads Sing. Finally, the guys share their thoughts on Amazon's epic Lord of the Rings series. Does the return to Middle-Earth live up to the hype?

Episode 75: Hocus Pocus 2, Rings of Power, Where the Crawdads Sing, She-Hulk, Jurassic World 3

Mike and Champ gather for a post-Thanksgiving episode to review two series and two films. Topics include the patient build-up and character development in HBO's gorgeous Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, the mature conversations around freedom and rebellion in Andor, Florence Pugh's performance in Don't Worry Darling and the fast-moving, thrilling action in the popcorn flick Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt.

Episode 76: House of the Dragon, Andor, Don't Worry Darling, Bullet Train

Mike and Champ record their first-ever morning episode of the Second Day Film Podcast on New Year's Eve. Four new films are discussed. Topics include the visual spectacle of Avatar: The Way of Water, the brilliant performances and mystery fun in Rian Johnson's "Glass Onion,"  the busy and overstuffed "Amsterdam" and Martin McDonagh's exploration of conflict and male loneliness in the brilliant black comedy,"The Banshees of Inisherin."

Episode 77: Avatar: The Way of Water, Glass Onion, Amsterdam, The Banshees of Inisherin

Mike and Champ return to review four new films. The guys discuss the darker tone of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and how it makes you consider everything you know about the classic story, the consistently entertaining satire in The Menu, B.J. Novak's sly, smart writing in Vengeance and the grim gothic look and Edgar Allan Poe-inspired chaos of The Pale Blue Eye starring Christian Bale and Harry Melling.

Episode 78: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, The Menu, Vengeance, The Pale Blue Eye

Champ and Mike return to review another batch of Oscar-nominated films. In this episode, the guys review Steven Spielberg's deeply personal depiction of his parents in The Fabelmans and one of Marvel's latest films, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which serves as a touching tribute to Chadwick Boseman but badly misses his presence. Other topics include Brendan Fraser's masterfull comeback performance in Darren Aronofsky's dark study of shame, guilt and empathy in "The Whale" and the grim depiction of WWI and the futility of war in the stunning remake of the 1930 classic "All Quiet on the Western Front."

Episode 79: The Fabelmans, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Whale, All Quiet on the Western Front

Mike and Champ each share their Top 5 moments from the 95th Academy Awards before reviewing two shows and a film including HBO's "The Last of Us," which may be the greatest video game adaptation of all time. Other topics include the over-the-top absurdity of the dark comedy "Triangle of Sadness," Why does making fun of the rich make for such good comedy? The show ends with a review of Hulu's charming, personal portrayal of grief and legacy in "The Bear" featuring a starring turn by Jeremy Allen White.

Episode 80: Oscars reaction, The Last of Us, Triangle of Sadness, The Bear

Mike and Champ return to take on the impossible task of ranking their Top 10 TV shows of all-time, regardless of genre. To say this was difficult would be an understatement, but the guys gave it their best. Tune in to see which shows rise above the rest.

Episode 81: The Top 10 TV Shows of All-Time

Mike and Champ return to review four more films. The show starts with a pair of solo reviews. Mike went to see Book Club: The Next Chapter on Mother's Day and Champ saw The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which features a simple story but is a worthy tribute to the classic video game characters. Other reviews include The Boston Strangler, which features a worthy story and solid performances by Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon, but might be a little too dreary for its own good, and Air, the supurbly directed sports flick about how Nike landed Michael Jordan. The show ends with the guys offering differing opinions on Marvel's latest CGI-stuffed adventure, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Episode 82: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Air, Super Mario Bros., Boston Strangler

Mike and Champ return to do some backfilling of titles they may have missed in the early part of 2023. Topics include the clever humor and charming tone of Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Theives and the B-movie vibes and excentric characters in Cocaine Bear. The guys also discuss the confusing tone in A Man Called Otto featuring a magnificant Tom Hanks and the nuanced approach to affairs and murder in Love & Death starring Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons.

Episode 83: Dungeons & Dragons, Cocaine Bear, A Man Called Otto, Love & Death

Mike and Champ return to review four huge summer blockbusters. Topics include the mind-blowing tribute to animation in Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse and why Disney's latest live-action remake of The Little Mermaid may be its best one yet. The guys also discuss the emotional core and heavy themes in James Gunn's sendoff to the Guardians of the Galaxy and the thrill of seeing Harrison Ford don the whip and hat for one last ride as Indiana Jones.

Episode 84: Indiana Jones 5, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Across the Spider-Verse, Little Mermaid

Mike and Champ finally tackle the cultural phenomenon of "Barbenheimer" with lengthy reviews about two films that tackle the human experience in two very different ways. Is Christopher Nolan's A-Bomb movie his best yet? And why is Barbie resonating with both men and women? The show also includes a review of Wes Anderson's most Wes Andersoney film yet and the surprisingly heartfelt Puss in Boots sequel. Also, Tom Cruise has upped the action again in his latest turn as Ethan Hunt.

Episode 85: Barbie, Oppenheimer, Asteroid City, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Mission: Impossible 7

Mike and Champ return from a break to discuss what they've been watching in a rapid fire episode. They go back and forth reviewing several films and shows from 2023 including Star Wars' latest Ahsoka, Disney's Haunted Mansion, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, A Good Person, No Hard Feelings, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, The Flash and The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die.

Episode 86: Haunted Mansion, The Flash, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, No Hard Feelings, Ahsoka

Mike and Champ return to review several films released during spooky season as well as Martin Scorsese's latest historical epic "Killers of the Flower Moon."

Episode 87: Killers of the Flower Moon, A Haunting in Venice, Dumb Money, 5 Nights at Freddy's

Mike and Champ return for the first episode of 2024 and review several films receiving Oscar buzz.

Episode 88: Napoleon, The Iron Claw, Maestro, Saltburn, The Holdovers

Mike and Champ return to review several films nominated for Academy Awards.

Episode 89: Poor Things, Past Lives, Nyad, American Fiction, Elemental, Anatomy of a Fall

Mike and Champ return to review several films, including Denis Villeneuve's epic Dune: Part 2, and two TV series including the Golden Globe winning Beef and follow-up to Band of Brothers and The Pacific, Masters of the Air.

Episode 90: Dune: Part Two, Damsel, Wonka, Beef, Masters of the Air, The Program

Mike and Champ turn the page to 2024 to review two early hit TV shows and several films, including Alex Garland's thought-provoking look at America on the edge of chaos in "Civil War."

Episode 91: Civil War, Fallout, Shogun, Road House, The Zone of Interest

In this episode, Champ, Dean and The Popcorn Correspondent discuss the best way to consume multiple shows in 2018 and review the highly-anticipated summer blockbuster, "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom."

Episode 15: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, a conversation on binge watching

Champ welcomes new podcast contributor Sasha Zidar to discuss several films including Damien Chazelle's Neil Armstrong biopic "First Man" starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy, Jonah Hill's coming-of-age debut "Mid90s," and the Halloween sequel 40 years in the making. Also included is a review of "Skyscraper" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Making a Murderer Season 2. 

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Episode 23: First Man, Halloween(2018), Mid90s, Skyscraper

Champ and Dean return from a March Madness break to review the new Marvel Cinematic Universe film Captain Marvel. Champ also shares his love for the Amazon Prime series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and the boys introduce "What if I Told You," a new segment examining the documentary films of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. First up, "King's Ransom," which tells the story of hockey great Wayne Gretzky's trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings.

Episode 31: Captain Marvel, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, ESPN 30 for 30 (King's Ransom)

In this very special episode, Mike and Champ comb through all the films they've watched that were released between 2010 and 2019 and narrow them down to a top 10. It wasn't easy, but they did it. They also quickly chat about what they liked and disliked about the 77th Golden Globe Awards hosted by Ricky Gervais.

Episode 42: Top 10 Films of the Decade, Golden Globes reaction

Mike, Champ and Dean gather for their final show of 2020 to discuss several titles available on streaming platforms. The show begins with some disagreement on Gal Gadot’s latest superhero turn in “Wonder Woman 1984” before Dean and Mike rave about Anya Taylor-Joy’s mesmerizing performance as a chess prodigy in “The Queen’s Gambit.” The second half of the show focuses on a couple Oscar contenders including the black-and-white love letter to classic Hollywood in “Mank” starring an incredible Gary Oldman and the modern parallels in Aaron Sorkin’s historical legal drama “The Trial of the Chicago 7.”

Episode 56: Wonder Woman 1984, Mank, The Queen's Gambit, The Trial of the Chicago 7

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