For their 235th episode, two film critics, two dads, and two school teachers who definitely have the power, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are starting to scratch a sword-and-sandal itch. Semi-included in that subgenre, and just in time for the remake/reboot, is 1987's "Masters of the Universe" from Cannon Films. Starring the beloved and out-of-his element Dolph Lundgren, one of our hosts was absolutely the target audience for this nearly 40 years ago and the other is watching it for the first time in 2026. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 234th episode, two wannabe TV critics, two resident dads, and two interning school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, enjoy the second week and episode pausing from cinema to spread some love to prestige television. Last week, they covered Season 1 of HBO Max's "The Pitt." For this episode, they recap and react to the recently completed second season. This show checks their pulse on whether the buzz and excitement from the first season could be advanced by the second. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 233rd episode, two non-television critics, two emergency room dads, and two surgically precise school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, take a two-week/two-episode pause from the film scene to celebrate a little television. While they may be movie guys, popular water cooler chatter can get them to binge a show now and again. Recently, Will discovered "The Pitt" on HBO Max and was hooked instantly, binging the first season in a day and a half. Don's been there since Day 1, so he was more than happy to break down Season 1. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 232nd episode, two well-molded film critics, two non-Aussie dads, and two special effects school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, have secretly found a little sub-niche over the years for their show, where they find an obscure, forgotten film and get the chance to move its Rotten Tomatoes score with their podcast's submitted review. This week, 1986's "F/X" gets the treatment. The caper/thriller celebrating tired cops and practical special effects became Bryan Brown's headlining arrival from Australia. He may not be Hugh Jackman, but his slickness and the movie are a good time. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 231st episode, two decadent film critics, two old sport dads, and partying school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, finally have, for what seems like the first time in a while, found a movie they truly feel opposite on to a nearly hate vs. love level, and it might not be from a place you typically expect. The loaded argument in question surrounds Baz Luhrmann's sparkly and loud blockbuster adaptation of "The Great Gatsby." Between these two guys, who've read this book as students and now teachers, find out who takes what side. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 230th episode, two golden critics, two statuesque dads, and centrist school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, continue their return from a short sabbatical with a special editorial episode. The recent 98th Academy Awards came and went recently. While the two-horse battle between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners," made for decent Oscar drama, our podcast hosts didn't watch the show and found themselves over what they used to love. They discuss what's wrong with the Oscars and ways to fix them. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast

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For their 229th episode, two returning critics, two better-rested dads, and two science-loving teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return from a brief sabbatical for a love-fest on the leader in the clubhouse for the movie of the year. They're talking about the instant sci-fi classic of "Project Hail Mary," starring Ryan Gosling, who's quietly becoming one our hosts' most dependable and favorite performers. For this big return, the haters stayed home. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 228thepisode, two underground revolution critics, two stoner dads, and two small beers teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, drive their podcast over the West Texas hills of the Oscar race to offer their praise and criticism of Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." The movie is the current front-runner for Best Picture and PTA is more than due after 28 years of previous nominations in several categories. Should this be the one 2025 movie that gets the tallest and shiniest crown? Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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