You must not fear, fear is the mind killer. So we're back with a mega sci-fi blockbuster episode. We stepped off our sandworms and pocketed our lightsabers to discuss two world-building epic first films in big franchise series both based to a certain degree on Frank Herbert's hit novel. We're facing "Dune" (2021) off against the iconic "Star Wars" (1977). Which protagonist yells more? Which main planet has more sand? Spice visions or The Force? Who's more manipulative: the Bene Gesserit or the Jedi? Who kills henchmen better: the Harkonnen's or Darth Vader? All these questions and more are asked and answered as we break these movies down to declare a winner in our hearts.

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Abandon hope all ye who enter here... because we have another mega episode covering all 3 Lord of the Rings movies. Like the return of Sauron, we are so back and joined by a fellowship of Middle Earth's finest: Ava, Aron, and Clay. This is an epic quest indeed breaking down our favorite moments, characters, and trivia, while also noting any throwaway scenes from the extended versions or any flaws we found on rewatch. Lastly, we rank the movies and give suggestions for other movies and tv or book series you can check out. So boil it, mash it, or stick this podcast into your ears!

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Smile because It's coming right at you! This horror episode gets deep into the trenches of teenage STD spreading and trauma girlies. We brought horror-expert Nicky D back on to compare two psychological, supernatural horror movies that serve as allegories for societal issues. We faced the creepy 2022 hit "Smile" off against the cult classic 2014 indie film "It Follows". As we try not to look into those demonic eyes, we pick which movie survives. (Episode contains spoilers)

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Come on Oppie, let's go party! It's Barbenheimer time so we gotta talk about two of the most popular movies of the summer. Despite them only really sharing the same release date, we compared Greta Gerwig's smash hit "Barbie" off against Christopher Nolan's powerhouse drama "Oppenheimer". Whether you're Team Ken/Team Strauss or Team Barbie/Team Bobby, or you're just Allan, check out this explosive episode to find out which summer blockbuster we liked more. (Episode contains spoilers)

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Calling all Spider-People from every universe! It's your friendly neighborhood podcast diving straight into the multi-verse to compare two instant animated/superhero movie classics. We compared the surprise hit Spider-Man movie "Into the Spider-Verse" off against its sequel "Across the Spider-Verse". We discuss all the wild variations of Spider-Man and all the insane visual spectacles of the two films, getting us trapped in a web with the only way out to choose which one we liked more. Sling on over to wherever you get your podcasts and find out. (Episode contains spoilers!)

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Calling all challengers: we're about to work you on these courts! In this episode, we take you to the hardtop courts at Venice Beach and have a 1-on-1 battle between an iconic 90s sports comedy and it's celebrity-filled 2023 Hulu reboot. After 30 years, we put it ALL on the line to decide if Jack Harlow is a worthy successor to Woody Harrelson and if white men CAN jump. Get your bball shorts on, meet us on the court, and find out which movie wins this tourney!

HI-YAH! Coming at you with an animated face off on top of dragons while strumming shamizens. In this episode we faced the Laika animated film "Kubo & the Two Strings" off against the Disney animated movie "Raya & the Last Dragon". It's stop-motion versus computer animation in a battle between two movies inspired by various Asian cultural histories with themes of mortality and familial legacy led by young people and their special creature companions. Find out which will win!

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The pen is blue and we love Jim Carrey! Both absolute facts because we can't lie on this new episode where compare two Carrey comedies where he has disappointed everyone around him until a curse (blessing?) forces him to make some life changes. We were joined by our friend Lyne to compare the classic 1997 "Liar Liar" to his late-career hit "Yes Man". Don't be a NO MAN and give it a listen to find out which movie remains in the pantheon of the comedy legend's catalogue!