Best Chris Duir Taylor Sokol Podcasts (2025)

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Mindy Sterling - Austin Powers, iCarly, The Legend of Korra 59:56

4d ago59:56

59:56

"Send in the FemBOTS!" Mindy Sterling is a Emmy-nominated comedic and character actress with a vast career in television and film spanning four decades. One of her most beloved roles is that of Frau Farbissina, the hilariously loud sidekick to Dr. Evil, in the Austin Powers franchise. She has also known for roles in iCarly, The Legend of Korra, How…

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Spider-Man Swings Back On The Big Screen - Tron: Ares 1st Look - 30th Anniversary of 'A Goofy Movie' - RIP Val Kilmer 1:13:51

24d ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Chris and Taylor bring another jam packed episode on all things pop culture, entertainment and nerdom! News highlights include the next MCU Spidey flick coming to theaters and new release date for the last Spiderverse entry, Tron: Ares Trailer first look, celebrating 30 years of 'A Goofy Movie' and a tribute the great Val Kilmer. They catch you up …

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Disney Legend Bill Farmer - The Voice of Goofy, Pluto, and many more! 52:04

1M ago52:04

52:04

Ever wonder what it’s like to bring one of Disney’s most beloved characters to life? Join us for a laughter-filled episode as we sit down with the legendary Bill Farmer, the voice behind Goofy himself! Chris and Taylor dive deep into Bill's illustrious career in voice acting. He shares hilarious and heartwarming stories from his journey, including …

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Michael Mellamphy: "Sean Maguire" Red Dead Redemption II, The Smuggler, Origin Artistic Director 55:35

2M ago55:35

55:35

Feeling the luck of Irish? We sure are! On this episode of The Potential Podcast, hosts Taylor Sokol and Chris Duir sit down with the brilliant Dublin-born actor and voice talent Michael Mellamphy. Mellamphy shares his passion for Ireland, its rich history and lore and the many stories yet to be told in various mediums. We dive into his acclaimed o…

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Amazon Buys James Bond - Plus Avengers Leaks, Harry Potter Casting and Lucasfilm Leadership 1:07:34

2M ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Chris and Taylor bring another jam packed episode on all things pop culture, entertainment and nerdom! News highlights include Amazon buying the creative control of the James Bond franchise, casting for the upcoming Harry Potter series on Max, leaked concept art for the next Avengers films and will Kathleen Kennedy be leaving Lucasfilm?! Fatherhood…

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Enya Flack: All The Queen's Men, Twisted Sister, Marbles and Bullets 48:32

3M ago48:32

48:32

On this episode of The Potential Podcast!, Chris and Taylor, the dynamic duo welcomes the multitalented Enya Flack! Get ready for an engaging dive into her unique journey as an actress, TV personality, and entrepreneur. From her iconic roles in Malcolm and Eddie and Black Scorpion to her current standout performance as DA Alicia Rodds in Tyler Perr…

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Patrika Darbo: Days of Our Lives, Step By Step, The Bold and The Beautiful 1:00:57

3M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Welcome back to our first guest episode of the year! In this lively episode of The Potential Podcast, hosts Chris Duir and Taylor Sokol sit down with the talented and Emmy-winning actress Patrika Darbo. Patrika takes the listeners on a nostalgic journey through her early career, reminiscing about her iconic roles in Days of Our Lives and The Young …

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July Blockbuster Showdown - MCU vs DCU vs Jurassic World 1:22:54

3M ago1:22:54

1:22:54

Join Chris and Taylor in this action-packed episode as they explore a brand new format to kick off season 6! Dive into the latest buzzworthy entertainment news that has everyone talking. They share some hilarious and heartwarming parenting stories—because surviving sleepless nights is practically a superpower! In our "Summer 2025 Film Face-Off," we…

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The 'Pa'tential Update! New Year, New Format, Same Nerds 13:00

4M ago13:00

13:00

Chris and Taylor are ready to kick off 2025 with a special update on what to expect from the podcast as the 6th season is about to begin! Both Chris and Taylor became first time dads in 2024, and with hands full, free time limited, and families to look after, it was time to make some changes to the podcast. We are launching a brand new format to th…

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Potential Pick - Tulsa King Season 2 12:56

5M ago12:56

12:56

Chris and Taylor review the second season of the crime comedy-drama series Tulsa King created by Taylor Sheridan. The show follows American Mafia capo Dwight "The General" Manfredi who is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma to establish criminal operations after serving a 25-year prison sentence. The series stars Sylvester Stallone, Martin Starr, Jay Will, McK…

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Potential Pick - Wicked: Part One 15:31

5M ago15:31

15:31

Chris and Taylor review the musical fantasy film Wicked: Part One written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox and directed by Jon M. Chu. This is the first film in a two film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical Wicked with songs by Stephen Schwartz and the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire. Set in the Land of Oz, it follows Elphaba, the future Wicked…

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Potential Pick - Gladiator II 17:29

5M ago17:29

17:29

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the historical epic film, Gladiator II, directed and produced by Ridley Scott that serves as a sequel to Gladiator (2000). Written by David Scarpa based on a story he wrote with Peter Craig, the film was produced by Scott Free Productions and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Mescal portrays Lucius, a priso…

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Potential Pick - Dear Santa 9:11

5M ago9:11

9:11

Chris and Taylor review the Christmas comedy film, Dear Santa, directed by Bobby Farrelly, written by Ricky Blitt, Jack Black, and Peter Farrelly from a story by Ricky Blitt, Peter Farrelly, and Dan Ewen. It tells the story of a dyslexic and meek sixth-grader who writes a Christmas list to Santa Claus to help with his problems only for his misspell…

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Potential Pick - Red One 8:46

5M ago8:46

8:46

Taylor reviews the christmas fantasy action adventure comedy, Red One , directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Chris Morgan, from an original story by Hiram Garcia. In the film, Callum Drift (Johnson), the head of North Pole security, teams up with the hacker Jack O'Malley (Evans) to locate a kidnapped Santa Claus (Simmons) on Christmas Eve.It star…

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Potential Pick - The Penguin Spoiler Review 23:36

5M ago23:36

23:36

Chris and Taylor review the crime drama comic television miniseries, The Penguin, developed by Lauren LeFranc for HBO.Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, it serves as a spin-off sequel to the film The Batman (2022), following Oz Cobb's rise to power in Gotham City's criminal underworld. The series stars Colin Farrell Cristin Milioti,…

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Potential Pick - Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Spoiler Review 17:39

5M ago17:39

17:39

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 4th season of the mystery comedy-drama series Only Murders in the Building created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. The 4th season sees our trio try to and solve the murder of Charles' beloved stunt double Sazz, all while a Hollywood film is being made based on the podcast itself. The series stars Steve…

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Potential Pick - English Teacher 10:42

6M ago10:42

10:42

Chris and Taylor review the sitcom television series English Teacher created by Brian Jordan Alvarez. Alvarez stars as high school teacher Evan Marquez who finds himself at the intersection of professional, political, and personal aspects of working at a high school. The series includes Stephanie Koenig, Sean Patton, Carmen Christopher, Langston Ke…

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Potential Pick - The Wild Robot 10:21

6M ago10:21

10:21

Chris and Taylor review the 2024 animated science fiction adventure film,The Wild Robot, produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Peter Brown, it was written for the screen and directed by Chris Sanders. The film follows Roz, a service ⁠robot⁠ shipwrecked on an uninhabited i…

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Potential Pick - Agatha All Along Spoiler Review 19:31

6M ago19:31

19:31

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the horror comedy miniseries Agatha All Along based on the Marvel Comics and created by Jac Schaeffer. Three years after being trapped under a magical spell in the town of Westview, the witch Agatha Harkness escapes with the help of a goth teen who wishes to face the trials of the legendary Witches' Road. Th…

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Potential Pick - Venom: The Last Dance Spoiler Review 19:54

6M ago19:54

19:54

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the superhero film,Venom: The Last Dance, film written and directed by Kelly Marcel, which features the Marvel Comics character Venom. The final installment of the Venom trilogy following Venom (2018) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), it is the fifth film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU). In the fil…

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Potential Pick - The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 Spoiler Review 19:45

6M ago19:45

19:45

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the second season of the fantasy television series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power developed by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. The second season follows Sauron's continued manipulation of Celembrimbor into forging more rings of power, which have a lasting effect for both the forces of good and evil …

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Past Potential Pick - Raging Bull (1980) 12:42

6M ago12:42

12:42

Chris and Taylor review the 1980 biographical sports drama film, Raging Bull, directed by Martin Scorsese. The film is an adaptation of former middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta's 1970 memoir Raging Bull: My Story. It follows the career of LaMotta, played by De Niro, his rise and fall in the boxing scene, and his turbulent personal life bese…

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Cathy Moriarty - Raging Bull, Casper, Soapdish 1:05:27

6M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

Chris and Taylor sit down with the legendary Cathy Moriarty, the iconic actress known for her unforgettable roles in Raging Bull, Casper, Soapdish, Cop Land and more. With a career spanning decades, Cathy shares fascinating stories from her illusions filmography and offers a sneak peek into her upcoming projects. Don't miss her insights into the in…

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Potential Pick - Saturday Night 14:48

6M ago14:48

14:48

Chris and Taylor review the biographical comedy-drama film, Saturday Night, which was directed by Jason Reitman, about the night of the 1975 premiere of NBC's Saturday Night, later known as Saturday Night Live. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O'Brien, Emily Fairn…

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Potential Pick - Smile 2 17:47

6M ago17:47

17:47

Chris and Taylor review the psychological supernatural horror film, Smile 2, written and directed by Parker Finn. A sequel to Smile (2022), the film stars Naomi Scott as a pop star who begins to experience a series of increasingly disturbing events as she is about to go on tour. It also features Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, …

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Potential Pick - Woman of the Hour 12:36

6M ago12:36

12:36

Chris and Taylor review the crime thriller film Woman of the Hour written by Ian McDonald and Anna Kendrick in her directorial debut. The film is based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala and his 1978 appearance on the television show The Dating Game in the midst of his murder spree. The film stars Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Tony H…

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Potential Pick - Transformers One 15:40

6M ago15:40

15:40

Chris and Taylor review the animated science fiction action film,Transformers One, directed by Josh Cooley from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and the writing duo of Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari, based on a story by Barrer and Ferrari. It is set on Cybertron, the home planet of the Transformers and depicts the origins and early relationship of O…

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Double Potential Pick - Salem's Lot (1979/2024) 18:47

7M ago18:47

18:47

Chris and Taylor review two adaptations of Stephen King's Salem's Lot: the 1979 two-part miniseries directed by Tobe Hooper and the 2024 film directed by Gary Dauberman. The plot centers on a writer who returns to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot in search of inspiration, only to discover the presence of a vampire. The 1979 miniseries stars David So…

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Double Potential Pick - Rosemary's Baby/Apartment 7A 22:21

7M ago22:21

22:21

Chris and Taylor are doing a double potential pick review covering Apartment 7A / Rosemary's Baby. In the 2024 psychological horror film, Apartment 7A, directed by Natalie Erika James from a screenplay she co-wrote with Christian White and Skylar James. It serves as a prequel to Rosemary's Baby (1968). Julia Garner, Dianne Wiest, Jim Sturgess, and …

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Potential Pick - Joker: Folie à Deux Spoiler Review 33:10

7M ago33:10

33:10

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the jukebox musical psychological thriller film Joker: Folie à Deux written by Scott Silver and Todd Phillips with direction by Phillips. Taking place two years after the events of Joker, Arthur Fleck stands on trial for the murders he committed under the moniker of Joker, all the while falling in love with …

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Potential Pick - Wolfs 10:20

7M ago10:20

10:20

Chris and Taylor review the action comedy film, WOLFS, written and directed by Jon Watts. Its plot follows two professional fixers who are forced to work together on a job despite their preference to operate as lone wolves.The film stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams, and Poorna Jagannathan. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www…

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Potential Pick - Nobody Wants This 12:22

7M ago12:22

12:22

Chris and Taylor review the Netflix romantic comedy series Nobody Wants This created by Erin Foster. The show centers on the unlikely relationship between an outspoken, agnostic woman and an unconventional rabbi. The series stars Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Stephanie Faracy, Tovan Feldshuh, Paul Ben-Victor, Jackie Tohn, …

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Potential Pick - Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story 19:42

7M ago19:42

19:42

Chris and Taylor review the second season of the biographical crime drama anthology series Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan for Netflix. The season centers on the 1989 murders of José and Kitty Menendez, who were killed by their sons, Lyle and Erik. The season stars Cooper Koch, Nicholas Alexander Chav…

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Potential Pick - Kaos 12:37

7M ago12:37

12:37

Chris and Taylor review the mythological black comedy television series, Kaos (stylised as KAOS), which was created by Charlie Covell for Netflix. It revolves around three humans as they discover their common connection to a prophecy and to each other while dealing with the corrupt and arrogant gods of Greek and Roman mythology. It stars Jeff Goldb…

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Potential Pick - Speak No Evil (2024) 15:27

7M ago15:27

15:27

Chris and Taylor review the 2024 psychological horror film, Speak No Evil, written and directed by James Watkins. Its plot follows an American family who are invited to stay at a remote farmhouse of a British couple for the weekend, the hosts soon begin to test the limits of their guests as the situation escalates. A remake of the 2022 Danish film …

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David Kaye - "Clank" from Ratchet & Clank, Regular Show, Eternals, Transformers: Animated 1:02:13

7M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Welcome a voice of legend! Join Taylor on this electrifying episode with the legendary Canadian voice actor, David Kaye! David shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming the iconic voice behind some of the most beloved characters in entertainment. From bringing the quirky robot Clank to life in the Ratchet & Clank series to embodying the…

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Potential Pick - Star Wars Outlaws (PS5) 12:07

8M ago12:07

12:07

Taylor reviews the action adventure game, Star Wars Outlaws, developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft. Set in the Star Wars universe between the events of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983), the story follows Kay Vess, a young scoundrel who assembles a team for a massive heist in order to pay off a crime…

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Potential Pick - The Perfect Couple 11:54

8M ago11:54

11:54

Chris and Taylor review the mystery drama miniseries The Perfect Couple developed for Netflix by Jenna Lamia and directed by Susanne Bier. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Elin Hilderbrand, the show follows Amelia who is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket until a shocking death derails the wedding - and turns…

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Potential Pick - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Spoiler Review 18:34

8M ago18:34

18:34

Chris and Taylor review the dark fantasy comedy film, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. Set more than three decades after the first Beetlejuice, it follows Lydia Deetz, now a mother, struggling to keep her family together in the wake of a loss as the specter Betelgeuse returns to hau…

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Potential Pick - The Fall Guy 10:28

8M ago10:28

10:28

Chris and Taylor review the action comedy film The Fall Guy directed by David Leitch and written by Drew Pearce. Loosely based on the 1980's TV series of the same name, the film follows stunt man Colt Seavers who is working on his ex-girlfriend's directorial debut action film, only to find himself involved in a conspiracy surrounding the lead actor…

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Potential Pick - Trap 13:06

8M ago13:06

13:06

Chris and Taylor review the 2024 psychological thriller Trap, a film written, directed, and produced by M. Night Shyamalan. The film follows a serial killer evading a police blockade while attending a concert with his daughter. The film stars Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Night Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, and Alison Pill. Follow us on: Instagr…

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Potential Pick - Black Myth: Wukong (PS5) 13:13

8M ago13:13

13:13

Chris reviews the action role-playing game Black Myth: Wukong developed and published by Game Science. The game is inspired by the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West and follows an anthropomorphic monkey based on Sun Wukong from the novel. Chris discusses his take on the story, production value, character design and gameplay. Follow us on:…

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Potential Pick - Twisters 10:44

8M ago10:44

10:44

Taylor reviews the disaster film,Twisters, directed by Lee Isaac Chung from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith, based on a story by Joseph Kosinski. Serving as a standalone sequel to Twister (1996), It follows clashing groups of storm chasers who investigate a tornado outbreak in Oklahoma. It stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon …

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Potential Pick - Terminator Zero Spoiler Review 17:10

8M ago17:10

17:10

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the sci-fi action anime series Terminator Zero developed by Mattson Tomlin. In 1997 Tokyo, Malcolm Lee is developing Kokoro, an AI system intended to compete with Skynet. The day before Judgement Day, Lee finds himself and his three children pursued by an unknown robot assassin and a mysterious soldier from …

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Gregory James Cohan: "Smith" from Atlas, The Velocipastor, Red Dead Redemption II 1:01:46

8M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Can you smell the potential? Chris and Taylor are joined by multi-talented actor and performer Gregory James Cohan. Cohan shares fun and feel good stories from the set of “Atlas”, working with Jennifer Lopez and director Brad Peyton and going from a reader to a full fledged role. Cohan reminisces about his wild ride as the dinosaur-transforming pas…

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Potential Pick - Presumed Innocent (Series) 12:36

9M ago12:36

12:36

Chris and Taylor review the legal thriller television series, Presumed Innocent, created by David E. Kelley, based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Scott Turow. The series is the first television adaptation of the book, following the 1990 film adaptation starring Harrison Ford and Brian Dennehy. The series stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Bi…

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Potential Pick - Alien: Romulus Spoiler Review 27:15

9M ago27:15

27:15

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the science fiction horror film Alien: Romulus written and directed by Fede Álvarez and co-written by Rodo Sayagues. The film takes place between the events of Alien and Aliens where three pairs of siblings, all downtrodden young space colonists, encounter hostile creatures while scavenging a derelict space …

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Potential Pick - Umbrella Academy Season 4 Spoiler Review 22:49

9M ago22:49

22:49

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the fourth and final season of the superhero comedy drama television series, The Umbrella Academy, created for Netflix by Steve Blackman and developed by Jeremy Slater. The season follows our favourite chaotic family as they adjust to a life without powers after being sent to a new timeline in the previous s…

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Potential Pick - Longlegs 13:30

9M ago13:30

13:30

Chris and Taylor review the horror thriller film Longlegs written and directed by Osgood Perkins. It follows an FBI agent tasked with tracking down an occultist serial killer responsible for murdering multiple families throughout the state of Oregon, without having been physically present in the crimes. The film stars Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Bl…

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Potential Pick - Deadpool & Wolverine Spoiler Review 36:48

9M ago36:48

36:48

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 34th film in the MCU Deadpool & Wolverine written by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, and Shawn Levy with direction by Levy. Serving as a sequel to Deadpool and Deadpool 2, Deadpool learns that the Time Variance Authority is set to destroy his universe and works with a reluctant Wolve…

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