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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Ant-Man and the Wasp
July 28, 2018 04:47 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBAnt-Man is back, and this time he's not alone! Let's discuss how this small-scale sequel stacks up in the face of the game-changing Infinity War! Plus: We have the first details on DC's new streaming service. Halo is finally getting a TV show on Showtime. Joaquin Phoenix is officially playing the Joker. Neil Blomkamp is making a direct sequel to the original RoboCop. More details on the Y: The Last Man series on FX. Billy Dee Williams is reprising the role of Lando Calrissian for Episode IX....
Incredibles 2, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
July 28, 2018 03:59 - 2 hours - 66.3 MBOn this Double Feature episode, we discuss two blockbuster sequels. Incredibles 2 is 14 years in the making, while Fallen Kingdom is the followup to the record-breaking Jurassic World. How do these compare to their predecessors? Plus: a new trailer for The Predator. Jared Leto jumps from DC to Marvel and becomes Moribus, the Living Vampire. We have a title for Spider-Man's next solo film!
Spawn
July 25, 2018 23:10 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBAfter the news that Jamie Foxx will play Spawn in a new adaptation, we thought this would be the perfect time to watch 1997's not-so-great Spawn. Laugh along with us! We also have the first trailers for the sequel to the Lego Movie, the Bumblebee Transformers spinoff, and the new Halloween movie, along with new footage from Mortal Engine and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. AND we know the title of the Wonder Woman sequel!
Deadpool 2, Solo: A Star Wars Story
June 13, 2018 05:37 - 2 hours - 67.5 MBIt's our 50th episode, and we couldn't ask for two bigger movies to discuss! After the surprise success of the original, can Deadpool 2 raise the bar? How did all the behind the scenes drama affect the final product of Solo? Plus, we got a first look at The Predator. Jamie Foxx is Spawn? The Locke and Key adaptation might finally be happening at Netflix. Jake Gyllenhaal flirts again with Spider-Man, 15 years later. A Boba Fett movie?!
Green Lantern
May 24, 2018 00:54 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBBefore he hit in big with Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds experienced something else with Green Lantern. Join us as we revisit the 2011 film and discuss what went wrong. Plus, we're finally getting a third Sherlock movie! The first look at this fall's anachronistic Robin Hood is interesting
Avengers: Infinity War
May 03, 2018 05:16 - 2 hours - 67.9 MBAfter 10 years of the MCU, Thanos has arrived and Infinity War is here!!!! ....we have a lot to discuss. Infinity War spoilers start at 46:55 Venom has a new trailer and we get to see Tom Hardy in full-on symbiote mode. Ant-Man & The Wasp also has a new trailer and it looks like a blast. The next Star Wars animated series is called Star Wars: Resistance. We know what Star Trek movie is being made next, and who is directing it.
Rampage
April 19, 2018 04:15 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBThe highest rated video game movie ever is... Rampage? And it's actually pretty fun! We also have new trailers for Solo, The Incredibles 2, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Amazon might throw a BILLION dollars at its Lord of the Rings TV series. Batgirl is back on at WB, with the writer behind Birds of Prey, which will be the next film to feature Harley Quinn. Y: The Last Man is finally getting a pilot at FX. The world is getting what it demanded- a 4th xXx movie. "Spoilers" start at 58:3...
Pacific Rim: Uprising, Ready Player One
April 04, 2018 04:26 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBRobots fight monsters in Pacific Rim: Uprising. The Iron Giant is a robot, and he fights a lot of things in Ready Player One, an adaptation of the bestselling 2011 novel of the same name. Deadpool 2 is called.... Deadpool 2? The Deadpool animated series on FX will not have a sequel as it no longer exists. X-men movies get pushed back again, but Legion premieres this week! 26:16 - Pacific Rim: Uprising 54:05 Ready Player One
A Wrinkle in Time, Tomb Raider
March 21, 2018 02:01 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBIn our first double feature episode, we have an adaptation of an unfilmable novel, and the film reinvention of a video game icon. We discuss whether these movies successful capture the spirit of their source material. Also, what's next for A Wrinkle in Time's Ava DuVernay? This past week gave us new trailers for Avengers: Infinity War and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Kristen Wiig has been cast as Wonder Woman's nemesis in next year's sequel, and Jon Favreau has been tapped to ...
Annihilation
March 07, 2018 02:10 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBAnnihilation is the second sci-fi horror film of February, and is the better one by far. We loved it! Check out our review of Alex Garland's latest gem. We also have our first look at the Wreck-It-Ralph sequel and discuss some release date shuffling. Spoilers start at 44:10
Black Panther
February 21, 2018 00:36 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBMarvel's most important movie is fortunately one of its best. We talk about new trailers for Deadpool 2, Venom, and The Incredibles, along with discussing some of the early films in the MCU. Black Panther spoilers start at 57:32
Super Bowl and the Cloverfield Paradox
February 07, 2018 08:40 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThe Super Bowl hit us with a ton of trailers, including our first look at Solo: A Star Wars Story, and a surprise release of The Cloverfield Paradox! This shocking announcement forced us to call an audible and push Green Lantern to a future episode. Sorry Hal Jordan! The Cloverfield Paradox attempts to explain the mysteries of the Cloververse, while we dig into the mystery of the film's release on Netflix instead of the originally planned theatrical release.
2018 Movie Preview
January 24, 2018 06:08 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIt's a new year, and we have 12 new months of movies ahead. Join us as we discuss 2018's blockbusters and share which ones we're most excited for. Should be a fun year!
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
December 22, 2017 03:08 - 2 hours - 61.5 MBThe newest and most controversial Star Wars movie has fans divided. Is this departure from the classic formula the right step for our favorite galaxy far, far away? We dissect this latest entry in the saga, in our Death Star-Sized Star Wars Spectacular! WARNING: All spoilers from the get-go Plus, Brendan bought a PS4 and blazed through Uncharted 4, while Evan is testing out this year's hottest game - PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
Justice League
December 07, 2017 02:55 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBIt's time for DC's long awaited superhero team-up, which can't help but be compared to Marvel's Avengers. Evan opens Brendan's eyes as he describes his experience as a confused non-comic book fan watching the Justice League. The guys also talk about the excellent smaller films they've seen recently in Ladybird and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Justice League spoilers at 45:54
Thor: Ragnarok
November 08, 2017 02:29 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBThe God of Thunder is back and Ragnarok is upon us! This third installment is full of laughs, but how does it compare to the other Thor films? October 27th featured an explosion of pop culture, so Brendan and Evan have been enjoying two video games released that day: Super Mario Odyssey and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. Thor Spoilers at 26;55
Blade Runner 2049
October 12, 2017 01:55 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBAfter 35 years, we finally have more Blade Runner! Does this new entry add to the legacy of the original, or tarnish it? Plus: Evan is excited that Curb Your Enthusiasm is back on the air after a 6 year hiatus, while Brendan has been obsessed with the 1930s style hand-drawn beauty of challenging run and gun video game Cuphead. Spoilers at 15:51
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
October 04, 2017 00:39 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBThe sequel to the 2014 surprise hit is here! How does it compare to the original? Plus, Evan has been on the road a lot lately and is really getting into the hilarious podcast, Mike and Tom Eat Snacks, and Brendan's FOMO has been alleviated because he has secured his SNES Classic Edition! Spoilers at 31:10
Blade
September 18, 2017 23:53 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBIt's time to revisit the Daywalker, folks! Wesley Snipes's Blade was released in 1998. How does it hold up nearly 20 years later? And why hasn't Marvel revisited this franchise? Plus, Brendan's life has been dedicated to Destiny 2 since it came out on 9/6, while Evan has been enjoying the crazy Ubisoft/Nintendo hybrid, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle! Spoilers for a 19 year old movie start at 32:30
The Dark Tower
September 08, 2017 01:24 - 1 hour - 31 MBThe adaptation of Stephen King's celebrated seven book epic is finally here... but unlike protagonist Roland the Gunslinger, does this film shoot and miss? Plus- Evan is finally getting around to watching The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu and loving it, while Brendan is finishing season 2 of Homecoming, the "experimental fiction" podcast from Gimlet Media. Spoilers at 29:18
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
August 09, 2017 02:06 - 50 minutes - 26.2 MBThe most expensive movie in French history is here! We discuss Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets and whether Luc Beson successfully adapted the 50 year old comic book series for the big screen. Plus: Evan raves about Christopher Nolan's World War II film, Dunkirk, while Brendan is finally discovering the dungeon crawling joy of Diablo III. Spoilers at 29:32
July 2017 News & Trailers
August 03, 2017 20:02 - 42 minutes - 24.2 MBSan Diego Comic-Con went down in July, so that means we have a lot of announcements and new footage to obsess over, including exciting looks at Thor: Ragnarok, Justice League, Stranger Things, and more! We also learned new details about Captain Marvel, along with titles for Batman and the Flash's solo movies. Looking to the month ahead, Brendan is really looking forward to Marvel's The Defenders, while Evan can't wait for the next Wet Hot American Summer series on Netflix.
War for the Planet of the Apes
July 25, 2017 02:46 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBThe final movie in this Planet of the Apes prequel/reboot trilogy is here! Does this third installment stick the landing? Where does the franchise go from here? We discuss all this and more on this episode! Plus: Evan is enjoyably scared playing Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, while Brendan is having fun saying farewell to Destiny 1 after three years. Spoilers start at 32:16
Spider-Man: Homecoming
July 18, 2017 00:59 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBSpider-Man is now fully integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe! But is this new status quo unique enough to differentiate the film from the previous five Spidey flicks over the last 10 years? Plus, Evan has been enjoying the Netflix series Dear White People, while Brendan just read his favorite Dark Tower book yet- Wizard and Glass. Spoiler warning at 35:57
June 2017 News and Trailers
July 06, 2017 01:25 - 39 minutes - 22.7 MBDrama on the set of Han Solo! What does this mean for the future of the Star Wars anthology movies? We discuss the epic first trailer for Black Panther, and the underwhelming first look at Marvel's Inhumans. Evan is looking forward to Atomic Blonde this month, while Brendan can't wait for the season premiere of Rick and Morty on July 30.
The Mummy (2017)
June 22, 2017 02:09 - 57 minutes - 30.2 MBDeath is the only the beginning... but is The Mummy the end of the new Dark Universe? We discuss whether this Tom Cruise picture stands on its own or spends too much time setting up a shared universe for its monsters. Spoilers start at 33:40 But wait, there's more: Evan is loving the PS4 hit game Horizon: Zero Dawn, while Brendan played Dungeons & Dragons for the first time and thinks you should get in on the fun.
Wonder Woman
June 09, 2017 00:25 - 55 minutes - 31 MBHer time has come! Join us as we discuss Wonder Woman's first big screen adventure in her nearly 80 year history! She was our favorite part of Batman v Superman, but does she fare as well in her solo film? Plus: In memory of Roger Moore, Evan has been revisiting some of the late actor's Bond films, while Brendan enjoyed revisiting 1999's The Mummy, starring Brendan Fraser.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
June 06, 2017 23:48 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBARRRR! The fifth (and final?) Pirates film is here... but has the franchise curse been lifted? Watching all five movies in the franchise in eight days has Brendan wanting to do some pirating of his own in Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, while Evan has been diving into the most popular video game on the planet - Overwatch. Spoilers begin at 30:05
May 2017 News & Trailers
June 06, 2017 01:55 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBWe have new trailers for The Dark Tower, Blade Runner 2049, The Defenders, and The Gifted! New comic books shows are joining the 2017-2018 schedule, Tom Hardy is Venom, and more!
Alien: Covenant
May 25, 2017 06:52 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBIn space, no one can hear you scream! We review the much improved follow-up to 2012's Prometheus and discuss its place in the Alien mythos. Plus, Evan talks about his playthrough of Nier: Automata, an action RPG for Playstation 4, while Brendan shares what a great time he had at his first Jimmy Eat World concert in support of the band's new album, Integrity Blues. Spoilers at 19:25
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
May 17, 2017 00:41 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBThe Guardians are back! But does Vol. 2 live up to the original? We've also been enjoying some TV lately; Evan loves season 3 of Better Call Saul, while Brendan has enjoyed the modern spin on Archie Comics characters on Riverdale. Spoilers for Guardians Vol. 2 at 21:22
April 2017 News & Trailers
May 10, 2017 05:54 - 55 minutes - 29.7 MBNew trailers for The Mummy, Thor, Transformers, and a little movie called Star Wars: The Last Jedi are here! We also discuss some TV show announcements and trailers, along with what TV we're looking forward to in May.
The Fate of the Furious
April 27, 2017 01:38 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBCan you believe this is the 8th movie in this franchise! Brendan watched all of them in about 10 days, so we discuss his journey and the Fast franchise as a whole before getting into the latest installment. Evan recently downloaded Cities: Skylines, a PC city-building game now available on Xbox One, and has been creating his empire. Brendan has been too busy diving into the worlds of Ghost in the Shell and Fast and the Furious to do anything else! Spoilers for The Fate of the Furious start at...
Ghost in the Shell (2017)
April 21, 2017 01:37 - 49 minutes - 27.5 MBThe adaptation of the acclaimed anime is finally here, but does the film do it justice? Find out as we talk about the decision to change certain parts of the Major's story and discuss the whitewashing casting controversy. Plus, Evan is still all about the mobile games, while Brendan is excited about more Rick & Morty! Spoiler Warning - 29:10
March 2017 News & Trailers
April 14, 2017 05:58 - 34 minutes - 17.8 MBTrailer-palooza! Not much in the way of news this month, but we discuss new trailers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Valerian: City of a Thousand Planets, Spider-Man: Homecoming, War for the Planet of the Apes, and Justice League.
Power Rangers
April 10, 2017 03:43 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBIt's Morphin Time! The Power Rangers are back in their first big screen adventure in 20 years, but was it worth the wait? Plus, Evan is digging a mobile game called Bit City, while Brendan revisited Daniel Craig's pre-Bond film, Layer Cake.
Kong: Skull Island
March 14, 2017 00:59 - 43 minutes - 22.3 MBThe King is back! On this episode, we discuss Kong's latest outing; does it add anything new to the monster mix? Also, we love FX right now! Brendan won't shut up about Legion, and Evan is all about The Americans. Plus, Brendan gives an update on his Dark Tower reading. Kong spoilers: 15:30 One-Shots: 35:45
Logan
March 07, 2017 01:12 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBWe review Hugh Jackman's 9th and final appearance as Wolverine in... Logan! We also loved Get Out, Jordan Peele's directorial debut, and Evan is digging the latest Zelda game on his new Nintendo Switch. Spoilers start at 17:21.
February 2017 News & Trailers
March 02, 2017 15:08 - 32 minutes - 19.5 MBNew trailers for Kong: Skull Island and King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, plus an Alien: Covenant prologue! Ben Affleck is no longer directing the Batman movie, so who is? More superhero TV shows on the horizon...
The Wolverine
February 17, 2017 02:54 - 58 minutes - 29.1 MBWe're back with another Unmasked from the Past- this time covering 2013's The Wolverine! As we look back at the character's second solo outing, we discuss where the next one might take him. We also chat about new hits John Wick: Chapter 2 and FX's Legion!
January 2017 News & Trailers
February 01, 2017 00:22 - 33 minutes - 18.5 MBJoin us for our monthly news and trailers discussion! We break down the final trailers for Logan and Powers, share our thoughts on the Star Wars Episode VIII title reveal, and more! We also talk about what to look forward to in February.
2017 Movie Preview
January 20, 2017 01:51 - 1 hour - 41 MBIt's a new year, and with that comes new movies! We spend some time breaking down all of 2017's blockbusters, including the ones we're most excited about, and some we hope turn out better than they look so far.
Assassin's Creed
December 23, 2016 01:51 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIs Assassin's Creed good enough to break the video game movie curse? Join us as we discuss! We also end the year with some huge trailers for Transformers, Planet of the Apes, Blade Runner, and more! 00:45 - News Rundown 23:11 - Assassin's Creed 45:07 - Assassin's Creed Spoilers! 65:31 - One-Shots
Rogue One
December 20, 2016 01:27 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBRogue One is here! We geek out over the first standalone Star Wars flick and discuss trailers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and The Mummy. Also, we really dig Moana and Arrival. 00:45 - News Rundown 19:56 - Rogue One 45:13 - Rogue One Spoilers! 99:10 - One-Shots
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
November 23, 2016 01:04 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBJoin us as we journey back to J.K. Rowling's wizarding world! We break down the latest addition to the Potterverse and discuss new trailers for Kong: Skull Island, Ghost in the Shell, and Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. 00:45 - News Rundown 21:12 - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 34:34 - Fantastic Beasts Spoilers! 77:23 - One-Shots
Doctor Strange
November 15, 2016 03:29 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBWe diagnose Doctor Strange (see what we did there?) and dissect the trailer onslaught of the past several weeks, including Logan, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Pirates of the Caribbean, among others. Also, we can't get enough Westworld! 00:45 - News Rundown 47:54 - Doctor Strange 1:38:45 - One-Shots
Batman (1989)
October 17, 2016 00:14 - 1 hour - 37 MBWe're discussing Tim Burton's 1989 classic, Batman! We break down the Dark Tower TV news and share what we've been digging lately - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and Star Wars: Rebels.
Spider-Man (2002)
September 16, 2016 06:12 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBWelcome to our first edition of Unmasked: From the Past, in which we take a trip down memory lane and examine blockbusters from yesteryear. The first classic we're covering is Spider-Man, released in 2002. We also discuss the Rogue One story trailer, new Star Trek Discovery details, and a surprise DC villain reveal!
Suicide Squad
August 12, 2016 00:51 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBWe discuss the polarizing Suicide Squad movie and what its behind the scenes drama reveals about the business of blockbuster filmmaking. Our Comic-Con coverage wraps up with trailers and news for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and more!
Star Trek Beyond
July 28, 2016 22:46 - 1 hour - 35 MBWe discuss the latest Star Trek movie and the future of the franchise, now in its 50th year. We also begin our Comic-Con coverage by breaking down new trailers for Wonder Woman, Justice League, and Kong: Skull Island.