Seth and Eric discuss the weekly entertainment news that includes celebrating the lives of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen, Xbox bundling their largest IPs for film and television adaptations, and our review of Oscar Boyson's 'Our Hero, Balthazar' (2026).

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Intro 00:00-11:46

News Roundup 11:46-33:15

'Our Hero, Balthazar' Spoiler-Free 33:15-42:03

'Our Hero, Balthazar' SPOILERS 42:03-01:29:17

Twister Scale/Final Thoughts 01:29:17-01:32:38

Seth and Eric discuss the weekly entertainment news that includes 'Niu Lai' the animated film breaking box office records in China, Sam Mendes' Beatles Projects gaining steam, and our review of Matt Johnson's Anthony Bourdain biopic 'Tony' now in Theaters.

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Intro 00:00-10:16

News Roundup 10:16-21:42

'Tony' SPOILERS 21:42-53:27

Twister Scale/Final Thoughts 53:27-58:01

Seth and Eric discuss the weekly entertainment news, including all the Major Announcements from Disney's D23 Expo, the growing industry of Microdramas, and our review of Wim Wenders' Perfect Days (2023), available on Amazon Prime.

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Intro 00:00-13:47

News Roundup 13:47-32:28

Perfect Days Spoiler-Free 32:28-43:09

Perfect Days SPOILERS 43:09-01:28:59

Twister Scale/Final Thoughts 01:28:59-01:31:31

Seth and Eric discuss the weekly entertainment news, including Disney's new content-sharing partnership with TikTok, Eli Roth's 'Ice Cream Man' AI controversy, and our review of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorehead's 'Synchronic' (2019), now streaming on Amazon Prime.

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Intro/Housekeeping 00:00-08:50

News Roundup 08:50-25:37

'Synchronic' Spoiler-Free 25:37-34:41

'Synchronic' SPOILERS 34:41-01:10:20

Twister Scale/Final Thoughts 01:10:20-01:14:51

Seth, Eric, and Nikolas unite to talk all things Spider-Man Brand New Day and what the future holds for the MCU at large. Be warned, there will be spoilers and tangents galore.

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Intro/News Roundup 00:00-17:52

Spider-Man Brand New Day Spoiler-Free 17:52-26:08

Spider-Man Brand New Day SPOILERS 26:08-01:42:18

Twister SCale/Final Thoughts 01:42:18-01:46:21

Seth and Eric discuss the week's entertainment news, including the recent halt to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, the continuing success of 'The Odyssey', and our review of Kristoffer Borgli's 'The Drama' (2026) streaming on HBO MAX July 31st.

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Intro/News Roundup 00:00-24:17

'The Drama' Spoiler-Free 24:17-27:22

'The Drama' SPOILERS 27:22-01:17:20

Twister Scale/Final Thoughts 01:17:20-01:19:34

Seth and Eric discuss the week's entertainment news, including the new lawsuits to stop the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, Netflix continuing to spend big on YouTube Talent, and our review of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' now in theaters.

Timestamps

Intro 00:00-09:11

News Roundup 09:11-21:41

'The Odyssey' Spoiler-Free 21:41-34:46

'The Odyssey' SPOILERS 34:46-01:15:56

Twister Scale/Final Thoughts 01:15:56 -01:27:17

Seth and Eric discuss the entertainment news of the week, including Netflix's Season 2 woes, a possible plan to add live channels to the service, and Sony following Grand Theft Auto 6's lead by ditching game discs. Then a recap and review of Olivia Wilde's 'The Invite', now in theaters.

Timestamps

Intro 00:00-12:34

News Roundup 12:34-23:02

'The Invite' Spoiler-Free 23:02-29:14

'The Invite' SPOILERS 29:14-01:16:15

Twister Scale/Final Thoughts 01:16:15-01:19:41