Beware the Batman S1E3: "Tests" Review

Julian Meush July 29, 2013

3 episodes in and I'm still enjoying this new Batman series. This weeks villain is Anarchy, a personal favorite of mine as far as the C list Batman villains are concerned. We also get some more from Katana as she learns more about her mysterious boss. Unfortunately this wasn't quite the episode I was hoping for.

Beware the Batman S1E2: "Secrets" Review

Julian Meush July 21, 2013

This week we meet Jim Gordon and his daughter, Batman faces off against Magpie and we learn a little more about Katana.

Beware the Batman S1E1: "Hunted" Review

Julian Meush July 13, 2013

A new season, a new Batman show. I'll give you my take on Beware the Batman, the new DC series on Cartoon Network. With a new look and a fresh take does this new Batman live up to my admittedly low expectations?

TMNT S1E23: "Parasitica" Review

Julian Meush July 7, 2013

TMNT has once again returned and I'm here to give my take on the latest offering. Unfortunately its not the turtles best but zombie fans will be in for a treat.

Game of Thrones S3E9: "The Rains of Castamere" Review

Daniel D'Souza June 4, 2013

Daario proves himself to Dany and her captains, Robb and Catelyn arrive at the Twins, Jon must make a difficult decision, Bran discovers a new power, Edmure meets his wife

TMNT S1E22: “The Pulverizer Returns” Review

Julian Meush May 13, 2013

TMNT returns this week and so do my reviews. Unfortunately with the return of the turtles brings the return of the Pulverizer.

June 25, 2026

Episode 206 - Shrek 5 or Austin Powers 4?

Time marches on and we all feel old. This week, 'Toy Story 5' hit theaters, and while reviews have been positive, it's crazy to think we're onto the fifth installment in that franchise. In a similar vein, we recently learned that Mike Myers is interested in returning to 'Austin Powers', on the heels of his appearance in the trailer for another fiver, 'Shrek 5' (which already has people in it's own tizzy). Matt and Julian debate the merits of either prospect, and then turn the page to stare into the abyss that is AI invading Hollywood. Plus a grab-bag of entertainment stories covering odd popcorn bowls, a Knicks documentary, a scrapped Palpatine show and much more! Finally, to wrap things up, a brief discussion on 'House of the Dragon' season 3 premiere, 'Obsession', 'The Furious', and 'Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' (both in and out of concert).

May 27, 2026

SSSW - The Mandalorian and Grogu

It's hard to believe it's been so long since the last Star Wars movie hit theatres. After years of announcements, failed projects, and even a change in leadership at Lucasfilm, the first movie in nearly a decade is a follow-up to the first ever live action Star Wars show. Maybe that's fitting for a new era, under new management. The film itself is a fast paced, action-packed, adventure that hails back to the old serials that George Lucas loved. While it is certainly a fun time at the movies, with exciting set-pieces, characters inclusions from across the lore, all of which set on planets with diverse biomes (i.e. some of the things Star Wars does best). Unfortunately, the movie lacks compelling stakes, character depth (where's Din's arc?), much of any plot to speak of, or even a sense of real "importance" - and while that may be a bit intangible, it prompts the question: why was THIS movie the first to bring Star Wars back to feature films in almost a decade? Julian and Rachel try to answer that question and dive deep into all the nerdy details.

May 6, 2026

SSSW - Maul: Shadow Lord - Chapter 9 & 10 / Season Finale

There it is, folks - the season finale to the latest creation from Lucasfilm Animation. It was certainly gorgeous to look at, with the new painterly stylings, and there was no shortage of thrilling action to sink your teeth into, nor did they skimp on the stakes. But while the season started off on a welcomed unfamiliar foot, by the end of this season, and certainly in these final two episodes, the hallmarks of what we've come to know from Star Wars animation showed their head. Early on, the admitted inspirations from films such as 'Heat' and 'The Dark Knight', provided a needed grit to a show which was ostensibly following a villain. This provided the show with a fresh personality - distinguishing itself from it's predecessors in animation. Unfortunately, the creatives couldn't seem to maintain that tone, as by this two-part season finale the old tropes and predictable beats of 'Clone Wars' rose into prominence. And while the appearance of a certain fan favourite character adds some very cool action, the unoriginality from a narrative perspective robbed the final moments of the needed pathos and drama required to land the plane in the most satisfying of ways.

April 30, 2026

SSSW - Maul: Shadow Lord - Chapter 7 & 8

There's two of them now?! With the arrival of another Inquisitor things really start to escalate on Janyx. We see Maul at his lowest since probably his spider-leg days (he goes on a self-guided therapy session/vision quest that results in something quite inspiring actually!), providing us a deeper understanding of his motivations, beyond simply "revenge!". Meanwhile, Devon continues to be the most interesting character on the show as she takes two steps forward, one step back, flirting with the dark side (though bonus points for the slick ride she acquires for their getaway). On the action side, the show continues to bring the goods, with dynamic, large scale battles (heavy on LAATs which is always a treat), intimate lightsaber combat, and a special shout out to the speeder chase this week that included a new Star Wars techno track (get outta here Niamos!), which combined for a chef's kiss of a sequence. The finale is next week, dropping on Star Wars Day (May the 4th), so stay tuned to see how much the show wants to tie up and how much it wants to leave dangling ahead of season 2!

Beware the Batman S1E3: "Tests" Review

Beware the Batman S1E2: "Secrets" Review

Beware the Batman S1E1: "Hunted" Review

TMNT S1E23: "Parasitica" Review

Game of Thrones S3E9: "The Rains of Castamere" Review

TMNT S1E22: “The Pulverizer Returns” Review

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