In this episode of Feels Over Reels, hosts Chris Farrell, Matt Gastar, and Ron Newman discuss 'The Last of Us' Season 2 premiere and the overall season of 'Daredevil: Born Again'. The conversation includes insights into how closely the show follows the video game, the reception of new character developments, and the potential future directions for both series. They also delve into the dynamics between Ellie and Joel in 'The Last of Us', the brutal intensity of 'Daredevil', and the future involvement of other Marvel characters.

00:13 The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere Discussion

00:43 Comparing Game and Show Experiences

01:39 Character Dynamics and Story Predictions

16:52 Zombie Evolution and Survival Tactics

25:26 Daredevil: Born Again Finale Review

29:11 Discussing Day-to-Day Work and Netflix's Violent Content

29:41 Surprising Turn in the Series Finale

30:34 Censorship and Ratings in TV Shows

31:21 Comparing Daredevil to Other Marvel Shows

33:23 Daredevil's Moral Dilemma and Fight Scenes

35:57 Speculating on Superhero Interventions

41:50 Team Daredevil and Potential Allies

46:23 Future of Marvel Shows and Characters

50:30 Final Thoughts and Plugs

In this episode of Feels over Reels, hosts Chris Farrell, Matt Gastar, and Ron Newman discuss their predictions for the upcoming Oscars, focusing on the top categories like Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress. They explore strong contenders such as 'Dune Part 2,' 'The Brutalist,' and 'Anora.' The second part of the episode is dedicated to a review of 2025’s comedy-horror film, 'The Monkey,' based on Stephen King's short story. They provide their non-spoiler and spoiler-filled thoughts on the film, including its kills, comedy elements, and overall storytelling. The hosts also delve into the impact of trailers revealing too much and how it affected their viewing experience. The episode wraps up with plugs for the hosts’ social media and upcoming projects.

00:00 Welcome to Fields Over Reels

00:13 Oscar Predictions: Best Picture

05:44 Oscar Predictions: Best Director

07:30 Oscar Predictions: Best Actor

10:59 Oscar Predictions: Best Actress

13:27 Review of 2025's The Monkey

21:14 The Monkey: Spoiler Discussion

23:50 The Babysitter's Death and the Monkey's Curse

24:29 A Series of Unfortunate Deaths

26:19 The Trailer Spoilers

30:56 The Monkey's Lore and Logic

38:49 Final Thoughts and Rants

45:08 Plugs and Farewells

On this Episode of Feels over Reels we celebrate our year long anniversary of this podcast by joining our hosts Chris Farrell, Matt Gastar, Ron Newman for a full watch along of 1995's Mortal Kombat! Line up your own copy of Mortal Kombat and watch along with our hosts!