Unmasked
104 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsOne of us loves comic books. Both of us love movies. Each episode we talk about new blockbusters or review old ones: anything from Marvel to DC, Star Wars to Star Trek.... you get the idea.
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DC FanDome / Project Power
September 24, 2020 03:15 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBLet's discuss all the announcements and footage from DC FanDome, but most importantly, we need to talk about THE BATMAN! Also, Netflix gave us a super powered original film with Project Power, starring Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, which we break down on this episode.
From Russia With Love
August 24, 2020 23:22 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBWe're finally unleashing Evan's Bond fandom on the world... you've been warned! We'll be looking at one film from each actor who played 007 in chronological order, and Evan's pick from the Connery era is From Russia With Love! *Note, we did have to use some backup audio from our Zoom call for about 10-15 min throughout the podcast
The Old Guard
July 26, 2020 20:53 - 57 minutes - 40 MBIt's about time we had a new movie to talk about - let's discuss the Netflix smash hit, The Old Guard, adapted from the 2017 comic book miniseries of the same name from writer Gary Rucka. Plus: lots of gushing over Palm Springs, the new high concept romantic comedy on Hulu!
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
June 30, 2020 01:53 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBOUR 100TH EPISODE!!!!! We look back at four years of Unmasked and celebrate the 10th birthday of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Plus: we discuss Spike Lee's new Vietnam War film, Da Five Bloods, an all-time great war film in Apocalypse Now, and more!
Snowpiercer
June 02, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBBased on the 1982 French graphic novel and directed by Academy Award winner Bong Joon-Ho, Snowpiercer is as relevant as ever. We also discuss the new TV show adaptation, executive produced by Bong and airing on TNT. After a slow couple months of news, HBOMax revealed that the service will #ReleasetheSnyderCut! Plus: we discuss the 10th anniversary of Macgruber, Hulu's The Great, the podcast / web series On Cinema, and DC Comics.
Minority Report
May 18, 2020 04:40 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBWe've peered into the world of Philip K. Dick before with Blade Runner 2049, but this time we're analyzing a more direct adaptation in 2002's Minority Report. based on the author's 1956 short story. Plus, we discuss James Bond comics, the series finale of Clone Wars, the making of The Mandalorian, and Chicago Bulls documentary The Last Dance.
Ghost Rider
May 03, 2020 03:23 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBWe never got to see him as Superman, but Nic Cage did get to play... Ghost Rider! This first flick featuring Cage as Johnny Blaze came out in 2007 and somehow spawned a sequel. Let's discuss! Plus, Brendan breaks down the third season of Westworld, and Evan shares his opinion of the long-awaited Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
Batman Begins
April 13, 2020 23:12 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBWith all the movie releases getting pushed back, there will be lots of Unmasked from the Past in the future, and in this episode we can continue our look back at Batman films with 2005's Batman Begins.
Batman & Robin
March 13, 2020 02:12 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBWell, we eventually had to talk about it. Considered to be the worst Batman movie, and one of the worst superhero films of all time, Batman & Robin was the fourth and final installment of the series that began with Tim Burton's Batman in 1989. We discuss what went wrong, and what redeeming qualities the film may have. Plus: The Last of Us is getting a series on HBO. Castlevania's anime adaptation on Netflix is good. No Time to Die is pushed back to November. Black Widow gets a new and final ...
Sonic the Hedgehog
March 03, 2020 00:42 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBWe had to wait a few extra months following the Great Fan Outcry of 2019, but Sonic has a new (old) look and is finally here! We also talk about the big shakeup behind the scenes of Indiana Jones 5.
Birds of Prey
February 14, 2020 19:01 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBAfter the commercial success of Suicide Squad, Harley Quinn gets her own spin-off, but she's not alone in Birds of Prey. We also share our thoughts on the new Fast & Furious trailer, break down the final cast list for The Batman, and discuss rumors of JJ Abrams' involvement in Justice League Dark.
Batman Forever
January 23, 2020 22:53 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBAs we make our way through the Dark Knight's old adventures, it's time to talk about the zany era of Joel Schumacher. Val Kilmer dons the cape and cowl and, with the help of Robin, faces the combined forces of Two-Face and Riddler in... Batman Forever! Plus: The first trailer of Jared Leto's Morbius has arrived. Scott Derrickson exits Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Oscar Issac to star in an adaptation of Brian K. Vaughn's Ex Machina comic series.
2020 Movie Preview
January 09, 2020 03:05 - 2 hours - 72 MBIt's a new year, which means 12 months of new movies to talk about! We share our thoughts on 2020's slate of films, discuss which ones we're most exciting about, and make some fun predictions.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
December 21, 2019 23:32 - 2 hours - 82.1 MBThe Skywalker Saga ends after 42 years. Does it go out on a high note? We also have to talk about The Mandalorian, the excellent Disney+ Star Wars series, ahead of its finale next week. Plus: We finally get the first trailer for Christopher Nolan's Tenet, along with release dates for The Flash, The Matrix 4, and Shazam 2!
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
December 11, 2019 02:02 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBBefore the Saga ends with The Rise of Skywalker, we'd like to revisit how it all started. Also, HBO's Watchmen series is incredible, so we have to gush about it ahead of the finale. Plus: The crew of the Enterprise will be back for a fourth installment, with Noah Hawley writing and directing, and new trailers dropped for Black Widow, No Time To Die, Wonder Woman 1984, and Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
Batman Returns
November 23, 2019 18:02 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIt's holiday season, so we thought it was a great time to watch Tim Burton's Christmas-set Batman sequel, Batman Returns. It's also a big Star Wars week with the release of the exciting new video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and the first live-action Star Wars television series, The Mandalorian. Plus: Sonic the Hedgehog is back with a new trailer and a whole new look after fan outcry. The Uncharted adaptation and The Rock's Black Adam movie might actually be happening!
Terminator: Dark Fate
November 12, 2019 05:18 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBAfter two great original films, the next three Terminator sequels have been increasingly worse. Does Terminator: Dark Fate, arriving on the heels of the critically planned Terminator: Genisys, reverse course for the franchise? Plus, the Game of Thrones showrunners join the long line of creative talent to leave Star Wars, Ant-Man 3 is on the way, and we now have a release date for the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel!
Zombieland: Double Tap
October 26, 2019 02:17 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBAfter almost exactly 10 years later, the cast of Zombieland reunites for a sequel. Zoe Kravitz joins The Batman as Catwoman, Paul Dano joins the cast as the Riddler, and Jeffrey Wright is set to play Commissioner Gordon. John Wick spinoff The Ballerina is happening, with Len Wiseman set to direct. Plus, we share some of the movies and video games that have put us in the Halloween spirit!
Joker
October 10, 2019 02:33 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBFrom the director of The Hangover, comes.... The Joker?? This movie has been controversial before most people had even seen it. Does it incite violence? Is it one of the best comic book films? We have a lot to discuss. We also talk about the first full-length trailer for Birds of Prey, another look at The King's Man, and Spider-Man's return to the MCU!
X2: X-Men United
September 24, 2019 23:49 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBLet's talk about one of the best superhero sequels, X2! Always regarded as one of the best X-Men films, how does it hold up 16 years later? Plus, Universal is resurrecting it's Dark Universe. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is still awesome, over 25 years after its release. Cadence of Hyrule is a game that exists.
IT Chapter Two
September 11, 2019 01:19 - 59 minutes - 35.3 MBPennywise returns to haunt the Losers Club, two years after the smash hit first film. Does Chapter Two provide a satisfying conclusion? We also discuss the latest trailer for Terminator: Dark Fate, along with the first footage of Harley Quinn's next big screen adventure, Birds of Prey - a teaser that can only be seen in theaters!
X-Men (2000)
August 30, 2019 06:49 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBFox's X-Men franchise ended in June with Dark Phoenix, so we thought it was a great time to revisit how it all began nearly two decades ago. In the news, Disney's D23 Expo provided more trailers and announcements for Disney+ and more, including our first look at The Mandalorian!
Hobbs and Shaw
August 21, 2019 20:54 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBHobbs and Shaw is the 9th (ninth!) Fast and Furious film, but the franchise's first spin-off. How does it hold up without Vin Diesel and the rest of the gang? We also discuss the Venom sequel's director choice, the first trailer for Zombieland 2, annnnnd The Boys!
MCU Phase 4 and Comic-Con
July 23, 2019 05:53 - 2 hours - 74.3 MBMarvel made some HUGE announcements for Phase 4 of the MCU during 2019 Comic-Con, so we had to make a special episode dedicated to all the reveals. We break down all the news on the 5 movies and 5 Disney+ series in Phase 4. Plus: We have titles, release dates and more for not one, but two Halloween sequels. The Walking Dead makes the jump to the silver screen. First trailer for Top Gun: Maverick. Title and first trailer for The King's Man.
Spider-Man: Far From Home
July 12, 2019 15:20 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIt's the fifth time we've seen Tom Holland's Spider-Man in three years, and we can't get enough! How does Far From Home fare as the followup to Avengers: Endgame, and where do Spidey and the MCU go from here? Plus: The revolving door of directors spins again for The Flash. The ball is rolling for RDJ and Jude Law to return for another Sherlock Holmes film. First look at the Charlie's Angels reboot from director Elizabeth Banks.
Men in Black: International
June 27, 2019 02:12 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThe Men in Black return to the big screen for the first time since 2012. Let's discuss whether this franchise finds new life with a spiritual reboot in Men in Black: International! Plus: Michael Myers returns in a 2020 sequel to last year's smash hit Halloween movie. The Kingsmen prequel gets a synopsis, along with an interesting new title.
Dark Phoenix
June 14, 2019 04:09 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBWe discuss Dark Phoenix, the 12th and final X-Men film produced by Fox, reflect on the legacy of nearly 20 years of X-Men, and discuss the future of our favorite mutants on the big screen. Plus: We finally have our new Batman! John Cena joins the Fast and Furious family. Uncharted has a release date and a director. The Division film is actually happening with Netflix. And more!
John Wick: Chapter 3, Godzilla: King of the Monsters
May 31, 2019 17:15 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBIn our first Double Feature episode of 2019, we first discuss the third John Wick film in 5 years. As the world of the film grows bigger, can the action keep up and stay fresh? We also talk about Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the action-packed sequel to Gareth Edward's more restrained 2014 film. Can Godzilla stay relevant in a world in which CGI creatures seem to be everywhere? Plus: Linda Hamilton is back as Sarah Connor in our first look at Terminator: Dark Genesis!
Pokemon Detective Pikachu
May 21, 2019 00:43 - 1 hour - 51 MBPokemon has been around for over 20 years, but the first live action film is finally here in Pokemon Detective Pikachu. Does it break the long-standing video game film curse? Plus: We'll be getting an Avatar or Star Wars movie each Christmas for the rest of our lives, and we have a new "post-Endgame" style trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home. 11:52 - News 40:14 - Detective Pikachu 62:21 - Spoilers
Avengers: Endgame
May 07, 2019 03:57 - 3 hours - 106 MB11 years, 22 movies, 1 Endgame. It all comes down to this! Does this 3 hour monster successfully wrap up 11 years of stories while still functioning on its own? Let's dig into every spoilery detail! (Endgame discussion starts at 32:06) Plus: First official details on the 25th film for 007. Lord and Miller of Into the Spider-Verse fame get deal with Sony to develop Marvel television shows. Ghost Rider gets creepy new show on Hulu. New trailers for Sonic the Hedgehog and Men in Black: Internat...
Hellboy (2019)
April 26, 2019 01:42 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBHellboy gets the reboot treatment, 11 years after his last big screen adventure, and this time it's rated R. Does the language and gore add anything to the story? Plus: A Tomb Raider sequel might be happening? There's a crazy new trailer for Hobbs and Shaw that shows... a lot. The first trailer and title reveal for Star Wars Episode IX! 16:45 - News 36:50 - Hellboy 63:26 - Hellboy Spoilers
Shazam!
April 17, 2019 03:36 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBEarth's Mightiest Mortal finally hits the big screen in Shazam! Does this DC flick stand out from the Marvelous other superhero films surrounding it this spring? Plus: Hawkeye gets his own Disney+ series. Taika Waititi is directing the live-action Akira adaptation. More details from James Gunn's Suicide Squad film are emerging. First trailer for Joker. 11:55 - News 35:05 Shazam! 60:00 Shazam! spoilers
The Avengers
April 10, 2019 03:41 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIt's been a while since we did an Unmasked From the Past episode, and with Avengers: Endgame releasing soon we thought it was a great to revisit the first team-up in the MCU... 2012's The Avengers! This film was a box office smash and pop culture phenomenon; now that the novelty of seeing these heroes join forces for the first time has worn out, how does it hold up? Plus: We discuss the future of the new Fox properties under Disney control; namely, the X-Men. What is the future of the MCU af...
Captain Marvel
March 26, 2019 15:37 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBIt feels like a lot of time has passed since Brie Larson was announced as Captain Marvel during 2016's Comic-Con, but now the 21st film in the MCU is here! Does it succeed as an introduction to the character after we've seen so many other origin films in the MCU? Plus: New trailers for Avengers: Endgame, Shazam, Dark Phoenix, and Hellboy. We have a release date for the Aquaman sequel. James Gunn is back! Marvel's Shang-Chi gets his own film. And more! 11:10 - News & Trailers 55:45 - Captai...
Alita: Battle Angel
March 01, 2019 16:41 - 1 hour - 40 MBJames Cameron has been developing an Alita: Battle Angel movie for nearly 20 years, and it has finally made its way to the big screen from director Robert Rodriguez. Is this yet another entry in a long line of mediocre anime and manga adaptations? Plus: We talk Oscars, delayed releases for two spy movies, the end of an era for Marvel at Netflix, the insane cast assembled and release date revealed for Dune, and a new trailer for Pokemon: Detective Pikachu!
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
February 18, 2019 03:03 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBFive years and two spinoffs after the original Lego movie, is everything still awesome with the franchise? The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part - 22:56 Spoilers - 46:22 Plus: Marvel and Hulu team up for a set of four new animates series, WB exploring Aquaman spinoffs, the latest Halloween film is getting a sequel, new trailers for Avengers: Endgame and Hobbs and Shaw
Glass
February 10, 2019 03:13 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBAfter 19 years, we finally have a sequel to M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable...... sort of, as Glass is also a sequel to 2017 surprise hit Split! Is this a satisfying end to the unexpected trilogy? Glass - 35:35 Spoilers - 55:14 Plus: release dates for the next Batman and Suicide Squad films, The Invisible Man survives the death of Universal's Dark Universe, two new Mission: Impossible movies are coming, a sequel to Ghostbusters 2 is in the works from Jason Reitman, first trailers for John ...
2019 Movie Preview
January 17, 2019 00:22 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB2018 was a crazy year, so let's see what 2019 has in store! We break down what big movies are coming out over the next 12 months, and discuss which ones we're most looking forward to.
Aquaman, Bumblebee
January 11, 2019 02:24 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBIn our first episode of 2019, we're covering the last films of 2018. Aquaman fully embraces the craziness of its universe, while Bumblebee strips all of it away after five Transformers films. We also discuss the first trailers for Men in Black: International and Hellboy. Aquaman - 19:26 Aquaman Spoilers - 42:10 Bumblebee - 1:10:33 Bumblebee Spoilers - 1:22:43
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
December 20, 2018 01:24 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBAfter appearing in 8 live-action films, Spidey finally gets an animated feature! We know there's a revolutionary animation style at work here, but does this film bring anything else new to the table? Well, as it turns out... it does! We also discuss trailers for Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Captain Marvel, along with our first look at Avengers: Endgame! Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse discussion - 22:49 Spidey Spoilers - 36:55
Ralph Breaks the Internet
December 07, 2018 01:35 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBIt's been 6 years, but the Wreck-It Ralph sequel is finally here! Was it worth the wait? Also... Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse gets two spinoff films.... and so does Kingsman? A Blade Runner anime series is coming to Adult Swim. Netflix is bringing live-action Cowboy Bebop to its streaming service. Ralph Review at 25:33 Ralph Spoilers at 51:40
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
November 29, 2018 07:50 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThe first sequel to Fantastic Beasts in what we now know will be a five film franchise is here, but does it justify its existence? We discuss the Crimes of this Harry Potter prequel, along with what we enjoyed about it, and more! Plus: Pedro Pascal IS... The Mandalorian. Once Upon Has a Deadpool gets a brief but hilarious trailer. Everything is awesome in the second trailer for The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.
Constantine
November 16, 2018 03:04 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBWe're revisiting Keanu Reeves's chain smoking occult detective, Constantine! How does this supernatural noir film hold up after 13 years? Plus: New details on Disney's streaming service, including the reveals of new shows from Marvel and Star Wars! We finally have details on the PG-13 cut of Deadpool. Our first look at Detective Pikachu is here. RIP Stan Lee
Halloween (2018)
October 25, 2018 00:58 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBMichael Myers and Laurie Strode face off after waiting for 40 years... in this new continuity, anyway. The Halloween franchise has been plagued by bad sequels; does this film finally do justice to the original? Plus: Wonder Woman 1984 and The Flash pushed back to 2020 and beyond. James Gunn jumps from Marvel to DC? Ryan Coogler returns to Black Panther.
Venom
October 11, 2018 04:36 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBAs a character, Venom wouldn't exist without Spider-Man, so how does his movie fare in a world without Spidey? There's also a TON of news and trailers these last few weeks with New York Comic-Con. Here's what's new: Marvel is sending the Eternals to the big screen. Birds of Prey rounds out its cast. Bond 25 has an exciting new director. Kingsman 3 is happening. Netflix and Amazon acquire huge fantasy novel series rights. Hellboy release gets pushed back. First details for Jon Favreau's Star ...
The Predator
October 08, 2018 21:49 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBWe discuss Shane Black's action comedy, as the Predator returns to the big screen for the first time in 8 years. Plus: We finally have our first look at Captain Marvel! Netflix will be busy with potential limited series for Marvel movie characters and a live-action series for Avatar: The Last Airbender. The streaming giant also debuted footage from The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
Superman II
September 12, 2018 00:36 - 53 minutes - 27.5 MBWith two weeks in a row of Unmasked from the Past, we're returning to Superman- Superman II to be exact. Check out our last episode for Christopher Reeve's first outing as the Man of Steel and then listen in here as we finish the two parter. Plus: James Bond controversy as Danny Boyle exits. Our first official look at Brie Larson as Captain Marvel. More stars added to the cast of Star Wars. Henry Cavill is... The Witcher for Netflix.
Superman (1978)
August 23, 2018 01:55 - 59 minutes - 32.9 MB40 years ago, Christopher Reeve made the world believe a man can fly when he donned the iconic cape and tights as Superman! We're revisiting the first true superhero blockbuster in this episode, and come back in two weeks for Superman II ! Plus: There might be a sequel to last year's Power Rangers movie after all. Sony's Spider-Man villain slate of films is growing. Ruby Rose is... Batwoman(!) in CW's Arrowverse. HBO officially orders a Watchmen series from Damon Lindelof.
Mission: Impossible - Fallout
August 16, 2018 02:16 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBThe sixth Mission: Impossible film is here! Is this the best one yet, or is the formula becoming stale? Plus: a new trailer for Venom. Patrick Stewart is returning to Star Trek. The official cast list for Star Wars Episode IX has been revealed, and there are a few surprises!
The Dark Knight
August 03, 2018 04:55 - 2 hours - 71.7 MBJoin us as we celebrate the 10th birthday of one of the greatest superhero films of all time, The Dark Knight! We discuss what makes this film so special, and why there will never be another one like it. Comic-Con also came and went since our last episode, and we have a ton of trailers to break down: Aquaman, Godzilla, Shazam, and more! Plus, Clone Wars is finally coming back to finish its story. We have a title and release for the new Joker movie. Black Widow has a director for her solo film.