One nerd is out, but one special guest is in.

The Harry Potter series is shaping up on HBO and we reacting about who is what in the new tv series. We also have a handful of new trailers, including Ari Aster’s Eddington, The Roses, and Stephen King’s The Life of Chuck! And we get a look at the very extensive cast of the upcoming season of Poker Face!

And to top it all off we get a special IMAX format rundown from director Ryan Coogler, in honor of his feature SINNERS, in theaters this weekend.

Its a fun, loaded ep - check it out on your go-to podcast platform, or watch us on Youtube! As always, thanks for listening and don’t forget to like and subscribe!

New Harry Potter Cast (HBO, Book Series written by JK Rowling)

John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore

Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall

Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape

Nick Frost as Hagrid

Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell

Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch

01:32 - Harry Potter Cast

18:25 - New Oscars for Stunts

24:15 - Sinners - Imax and Ultra Panavision Production

31:14 - Life of Chuck Trailer Reaction

35:50 - The Roses Trailer Reaction

36:15 - Poker Face Season 2 Trailer Reaction

42:10 - Eddington Trailer Reaction

51:55 - Formula 1 - Drive to Survive

53:01 - Daredevil Born Again

01:01:10 - Golden Girls

01:05:25 - Veep

In this episode, the hosts review The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1, discussing their experiences with the game and the show. They analyze character dynamics, particularly focusing on Joel, Ellie, Dina, and Abby, while exploring themes of loss and resilience. The conversation highlights the show's faithful adaptation of the game and the emotional depth of the characters. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of 'The Last of Us', focusing on character development, gameplay dynamics, and the emotional complexities of the narrative. They critique the show's cold opening, discuss the transition from dealing with clickers to human threats, and explore the introduction of Abby as a character. The conversation also touches on the physicality of characters, the motivations behind their actions, and the therapeutic dialogues that reveal deeper trust issues between Joel and Ellie. Philosophical dilemmas regarding survival and the consequences of choices are examined, culminating in a discussion about the mycelial network as a new threat in the game. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the intricacies of 'The Last of Us', discussing the tension of close encounters with enemies, the balance of humor amidst horror, and the emotional weight of gameplay. They explore Joel's complex morality and make predictions about future plot developments, highlighting the show's ability to surprise even those familiar with the game.

0:00 - Intro

3:50 - Tron Ares

11:40 - Superman Sneak Peek Clip

23:20 - Wes Anderson The Phoenician Scheme

33:33 - Tom Hardy's Havoc Trailer

42:40 - Fish-O-Filet Taste Test (McDonalds)

01:07:43 - Minecraft Movie Review

What the juice?!

This episode takes a strange turn as we discuss McDonald’s controversial Filet O’Fish sandwich. Good, bad, too little sauce, too small a portion, and what’s that about orange juice?

But before we dive into all that drama we round out CinemaCon with our first look at Disney’s Tron: Ares and anextended sneak peak of Superman - a 3 minute clip presented by James Gunn featuring Krypto, the super dog!

Plus we have a handful of trailers including Gareth Evans’ highly anticipated Havoc, coming to Netflix, and Wes Anderson’s latest collection of Hollywood stars in The Phoenician Scheme!

Then we round it out with a healthy dose of what we’re into, including the new Minecraft movie, did it win our hearts?

Tune in to this week's episode wherever you get your podcasts, or come watch us on our youtube channel and as always please like and subscribe!