Rob Miranda and martial arts expert Brandon Knight dissect the Karate Kid franchise, from the 1984 original to the new Karate Kid Legends film, exploring what makes these movies enduring cultural touchstones.

• Brandon shares his expertise as a martial artist with black belts in four different disciplines
• Both hosts discuss upcoming horror releases including new Alien and Predator projects
• The original Karate Kid's production history, including Pat Morita not being the first choice for Mr. Miyagi
• Examination of how the new film incorporates elements from both the original trilogy and the 2010 Jackie Chan version
• Critique of martial arts tournaments in films versus reality
• Discussion of the safe, family-friendly approach taken by Karate Kid Legends compared to the original
• Overview of Cobra Kai's success and how it revitalized interest in the franchise
• Excitement for upcoming martial arts films including The Smashing Machine and Mortal Kombat 2

Check out Brandon's martial arts movie podcast "Kung Fu Pizza Party" on all major platforms and follow @kungfupizzaprty on social media for more martial arts movie discussions.

We analyze whether The Accountant 2 improves upon its predecessor as Ben Affleck returns as Christian Wolff, the autistic mathematical genius who serves as both accountant and assassin.

• Ben Affleck delivers a more nuanced performance of autism in the sequel, showing detailed mannerisms and speech patterns
• The movie portrays autism almost as a superpower rather than a limitation
• John Bernthal returns as Christian's brother, with their relationship forming the emotional core of the film
• The plot focuses on solving a Treasury chief's murder and rescuing a kidnapped Mexican family
• The sequel features more hand-to-hand combat versus the shooting-heavy approach of the first film
• The storyline sets up potential for a third installment
• We also discuss Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) as a perfect background comedy with nostalgic 80s references
• Modern comedies struggle to match the unfiltered humor of earlier decades
• Both films receive similar ratings (6-7.5/10) but for very different reasons

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's fifth collaboration "Sinners" combines Southern blues, vampire horror, and family drama into a genre-bending masterpiece set in 1930s America. The film follows twin brothers who return to their plantation hometown to open a juke joint, only to encounter an ancient evil that threatens their community.

• Michael B. Jordan delivers a remarkable dual performance as twins Smoke and Stack
• Ryan Coogler wrote and directed his first original screenplay not based on existing IP
• The film intentionally builds character for 80 minutes before introducing vampire elements
• The standout one-take musical sequence transitions through Black musical history
• Traditional vampire mythology is effectively incorporated while maintaining historical context
• The IMAX presentation enhances several key sequences with aspect ratio changes
• Strong supporting performances from Hailee Steinfeld and newcomer Miles Caton as Preacher Boy
• Mid-credits scene provides emotional closure while maintaining the film's stakes
• Themes of family obligation, redemption, and cultural preservation run throughout

See "Sinners" in IMAX for the full experience of Coogler's most ambitious and visually stunning film to date.

Chris Fritza, kickboxer and real estate agent, shares his journey from childhood martial arts to preparing for his upcoming MMA debut on June 7th. He discusses his fighting philosophy, training regimen, and mental approach while we review fighting movies Roadhouse and The Amateur.

• Real estate agent by day, MMA fighter by night
• Started martial arts in fifth grade, always wanted to fight professionally
• Views fighting as "movement therapy" rather than an outlet for anger
• Follows the philosophy "you don't experience life, you experience what you focus on"
• Advises aspiring fighters to simply "go to the next class" rather than seeking secret techniques
• Trains approximately 6-8 hours weekly at Team Cologne
• Currently has a 1-1 record in kickboxing, making MMA debut on June 7th
• Reviews the Jake Gyllenhaal/Conor McGregor film Roadhouse
• Discusses differences between Hollywood fighting and real MMA
• Provides insights on Rami Malek's thriller The Amateur

Follow Chris on Instagram and look up Premier MMA for information about his upcoming fight at Gary Union Hall on June 7th.

We recount our disappointing experience at the Podcast Movement convention in Chicago which fell drastically short of our expectations, then discuss exciting movie news from CinemaCon.

• The stark difference between our successful Podfest experience in Orlando and the business-focused, unwelcoming atmosphere at Podcast Movement
• How the Ambies award show became the highlight of an otherwise disappointing convention
• The challenge of networking at a professional event where most attendees remained closed off
• Major movie announcements from CinemaCon including Spider-Man 4, Beyond the Spider-Verse, and multiple John Wick projects
• The rise of daytime "coffee parties" as an alternative to nighttime clubbing that we're bringing to Northwest Indiana

Join us Sunday for our first-ever Coffee Party at Cielito Lindo Cafe in Whiting, Indiana from 11am to 2pm - bringing the daytime coffee club trend to Northwest Indiana!

Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot star in Disney's controversial live-action remake of their first princess film, but behind the fairytale lies a troubled production and mishandled marketing campaign.

• Rachel Zegler faced backlash from the moment she was cast as Snow White due to her ethnicity
• Gal Gadot's performance as the Evil Queen lacks dimension, continuing a pattern of similar performances across her films
• The movie suffered from minimal marketing, no premiere event, and Disney seemingly giving up on the project
• Most sets appear small-scale and artificial, with CGI dwarfs that many viewers found creepy rather than endearing
• Despite its flaws, children still enjoyed the film, highlighting the divide between the target audience and critical reception
• The production faced significant reshoots and sat on the shelf for approximately two years before release
• Rachel Zegler has regrettably become the target of criticism, potentially impacting her career momentum