Shelby and Matt talk Benoit Blanc and Netflix as they peel back the layers on Glass Onion, the latest from Rian Johnson. From the first Knives Out to the sequel, it’s all about how the cast compares, the mystery pays off, and that accent makes sense.
Shelby and Matt talk about the new *Gemini Man* trailer (1:19) but the real fun starts when it’s finally time to unpack the most ambitious crossover event in history, *Avengers: Endgame* (4:59). It’s been the movie Matt was least looking forward to of a franchise Shelby had to keep explaining to him -- but did he like it? SPOILERS THROUGHOUT as they talk about their reactions, the making of, and whether or not this film deserves its billion dollar win. Winners and Losers at 47:00. Rapid Fire questions at 52:15. ...
Shelby and Matt are reliving their youth with a look at the new *Hunger Games* novel, *The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes*. First they talk about the original trilogy (:01) and how this prequel came about (13:02). Then it’s all in on what works — and what doesn’t — with this villain origin story. Spoiler alert starts at 28:43. ...
This frazzled pop culture roundup is brought to you in part by the US election results. From the Four Seasons Total Landscaping debacle, to word of Blue Ivy’s voice work debut, to Johnny Depp’s resignation from Fantastic Beasts, it’s a miracle we get through any of it. Such a mess, we don't even have time stamps. For Love It or Hate It Matt recommends a cookie (really. He does.) and Shelby wishes she’d avoided Emma. ...
