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One Piece, WWDITS, Rez Dogs, Winning Time, Starfield, No One Will Save You
There are SPOILERS ahead. Get the scoop on what Jim and A.Ron are watching behind the scenes!
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Maester Class: Old Gods and New
Boston University’s Philip Haberkern answers a question about religious violence in a world of religious pluralism.
The Creator (2023)
If you’re a fan of robots, AI, Asimov-ian scifi, this might be the movie for you. Following on the all-too-relevant theme of AI, The Creator tells the story of a future where a large part of the world has embraced augmented humans, and the other hates it. It’s visually arresting and sometimes tonally unbalanced, but it will leave you with plenty to think about. And it was a struggle to get into the theater, so thank Jim and A.Ron for braving the difficulties.
Loki – S02 Preview
The Marvel Machine is giving us the highly anticipated season 2 of Loki! Join Jim and A.Ron as they embark on the timey-wimey adventure of Loki, former villain, across multiple timelines. Get a refresher on where Season 1 left us, what characters are still in play, and how the show is set up for Season 2!
Ahsoka - S01E07 – Part Seven: Dreams and Madness
Grand Admiral Thrawn isn’t the villain we deserved, he’s the villain we needed. Star Wars: Ahsoka keeps on a steady upward trend. The main complaint here is the criminal misuse of Wes Chatham. It’s not perfect, there are some odd character choices, but everyone’s still excited for the next episode.
Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion VIII (Clash)
Tyrion seizes the opportunity to wed Joffrey to the very bedable Margaery Tyrell. Cersei feels the remnants of her political power slipping away and Littlefinger climbs another rung of the ladder. This is the first of two interviews with Professor Jan Dolittle Wilson about Tyrion’s peak in A Clash of Kings.
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
This atypical romcom is the story of two broken people helping each other. Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper play characters in the throes of their mental illnesses. David O. Russell adapted and directed this project, and JLaw won her first Oscar playing Tiffany. With such a high pedigree in cast and director, it’s no surprise that this film delivers on every front. And yes, it is a Christmas film.
Maester Class: Howland Reed’s Floating Castle
In Clash, Meera Reed claims that her father’s castle moves. Archeological evidence from iron-age crannogs might provide some clues.
Foundation - S02 Wrapup with Pete Peppers
Pete Peppers is here to discuss Foundation Season 2 with Jim and A.Ron! With the latest season all wrapped up, the three discuss the highs, lows, and twists of the story so far. They’ll combine their personal observations and opinions along with intel from David Goyer himself. Join in as Pete, Jim, and A.Ron put a bow on Season 2 of Foundation.
Electric Bookaloo: Bran V (Clash)
Is Jojen a good interpreter of dreams? And what’s the deal with medieval werewolves? Phil Haberkern is back to talk about all this and more. Then Pádraig MacCarron considers whether fighting with a net is chivalrous.