Epic Film Guys Podcast

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We’re the movie podcast your mother warned you about! Located in the Washington DC area, filled with bloodcurdling screams and gut-busting laughs, this weekly podcast follows Justin, Jeremy, and B-Ratty as they dive into new releases, familiar favorites, and all the movies in between. New episodes drop most Thursdays. Proud member of The Washington DC Area Film Critics Association. You can always join our Patreon for exclusive content, but just as long as you don’t forget to keep it CREEPY!

Episodes

Thursday Jun 09, 2016

Episode 049 - Heroes on a Podcast... EPIC POWER!

Thursday Jun 09, 2016

Cowabunga, baby! This week's review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is prefaced by scathing reviews of the 2014 reboot from myself and Justin. Despite our extremely generous scores, it is quite obvious that we loathed that film. We went into this sequel not really knowing what to expect, but safe to say we at least enjoyed this film more than the 2014 debacle. How much more? Give a listen and find out!

This week's show kicks off with Nick's rant about renting the comedy film Sisters, starring Amy Poehler and Tina Fey. Not that he didn't enjoy the film, but what on Earth is with the "rental" Blu-Ray? Hollywood has and will ever be in the business of making money, but this is taking things to absurd heights.

Last week on the show, we announced that we'd be recording our Fan Celebration 2.0 this month! I reached out to Emily from the Classy Little Podcast, who has graciously accepted and will be joining us to mediate the Q&A once again. Remember, you've got until June 27th to get us your questions (non-film-related only!!) for the celebration! We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at epicfilmguysny@gmail.com, find us on twitter/instagram/facebook, or call/text the Epic Film Guys hotline at 607.444.1473!

Also this week, we'll touch on the news of the Rogue One reshoots and we'll briefly discuss our anticipation for the ultimate edition of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. And, Ecto-Cooler is back! Justin managed to snag some for himself, and he'll tell you all about it as well as his once-in-a-lifetime meeting with Batman & Robin themselves. All that, plus our first-ever award for podcasting, an Archer live-action film, and John Boyega joins the cast of Pacific Rim II- but do the boys even care?

How to find us:

We are everywhere! The main place to find us, of course, is www.epicfilmguys.com. The best thing you can do for us is hop over to iTunes and rate us and leave a review. With every review, we climb higher and higher in the rankings! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734.

Listen to us weekly on Podbean, Stitcher, Spreaker, Blubrry, Overcast, Google Play Music, Player FM, and most any other podcatcher you choose. Our show is hosted at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com, and our feed URL for subscriptions is http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/feed/.

Want to own a piece of the Epic Film Guys? Order your very own EFG swag over at http://www.redbubble.com/people/epicfilmguys!

Shows promoted in this episode:

Our brother podcast all the way from Perth, Australia is the Countdown Movie and TV Reviews! We're thrilled to be planning our third crossover with Paul & Wayne slated for this July. Find them and rate them on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413. Follow them on twitter @thecountdownpc.

Returning soon!! Join Dragonfly and the Swamp ape for an open and honest exploration of human sexuality and relationships. This podcast is for mature audiences only! Find them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pure-orgasmic-love-podcast/id980962974. Follow them on twitter @polpodcast.

"Getting older sucks and is awesome, at the same time." On the Now That I'm Older podcast, they "talk about how life is different than when we were younger, make fun of weird news, and just talk shit." Find them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/now-that-im-older/id1016209833 and on twitter @ImOlderPC.

The Afterburn739 podcast comes to you live from the Scrish bar, as Kitty, Leo, Midge, Cobra, Jackie & Fez explore the latest in pop culture. One listen and you'll be a regular! Check them out at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/afterburn-739/id1003616097. Follow them on twitter @afterburn739. Happy Anniversary to them as well!

Over at the Secret Society Club, Scotty and Lucas share your secrets so you don't have to! Submit anonymously and hear other user-submitted secrets with LIVE reactions! Find them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-society-club/id1048359008. Find them on twitter @secsocclub.

We'd like to Thank:

Our heartfelt thanks go out to our supporters! Thanks to you, we can start moving forward with our goals and looking at new equipment and opportunities. We do this show for you, and your support is what will make us continue to grow. You can help the show by going to www.epicfilmguys.com/support or following the link there to: http://cf.podbean.com/crowdfund/profile/id/hfp2d-2f4/Epic-Film-Guys-Podcast. A pledge of any amount will earn you a shout-out in our special new "supporters" segment!

Other Tidbits:

Visit our website at http://www.epicfilmguys.com! It is rather rudimentary at the moment, but you can find all of our social media and blog posts there, as well as some written reviews and other content. It is the main hub for your EFG experience!

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

A huge thanks to Lisa from the Our Story Podcast for giving us our first-ever podcasting award. It is great to be recognized! If you could, give a listen to her show over at http://listentoourstory.com/. You can follow her on twitter @lparke, and her show is at @OurStoryPodcast. Check out the other shows she's awarded @LisasPodAwards!

Please take a moment and visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/thegnomeworkshop and support my friends Brian and Kim by buying their book! It is personalized with the child's name, and is an adorable story with original artwork. Please help share the love for them!

Thursday Jun 02, 2016

Episode 048 - X-Men: Banal Schlockpocalypse

Thursday Jun 02, 2016

X-Men: Apocalypse is proving to be the second comic book film of 2016 that is divisive between both critics and fans, and many on both sides of the line are standing by slinging mud back and forth already. Again, the chorus of "give the rights back to Marvel" has begun, and with this being the last film in the trilogy that started with First Class, what is the future of FOX's mutant franchise? We'll weigh in with our spoiler-filled review of Apocalypse as we look to what comes next.

One year of the Epic Film Guys podcast is quickly approaching! Our 52nd weekly episode will arrive on June 23rd, and we'll be dedicating our June 30th episode to YOU, the fans. That means it is time once again for a FAN CELEBRATION! All month long we'll be taking questions from you, and we'll answer them all for the one-year celebration! You have a few different ways of reaching us- you can either record your questions directly and upload them to a virtual drive and send them our way, or you can email us, message us on twitter/facebook/instagram, or however else you can get them to us. The only stipulation: NO FILM QUESTIONS! This will give us a chance to let you get to know more about us, and if you're an avid listener, you know where we stand on most things film. Get those questions to us by June 27th to be included in the show!

It's your chance to WIN with the Epic Film Guys! Tonight, we've got TWO giveaways for you, film fans! Tonight's grand prize is a $25 AMC movie gift card! Our runner-up prize tonight will be a UV code for a film of Justin's choosing. The Epic Film Guys Contest line is up and running, so when you hear tonight's key word or phrase, give us a call or text us at 607.444.1473 with the correct answer and you'll be entered in the drawing. Responses must be received by 10:00 PM EST on June 6th to be eligible. Sorry, the AMC gift card is for US listeners only. We'll be announcing the winners on next week's show, and stay tuned for more exciting giveaways from the Epic Film Guys!

Justin's Cinema Beat also returns tonight, as he weighs in on the Alice Through the Looking Glass starring Johnny Depp, the sequel to Tim Burton's 2010 adaptation of Alice in Wonderland.

How to find us:

Shows promoted in this episode:

James and Emily of the Classy Little Podcast are ready to give you all the history you never knew you wanted on soft drinks, the sun, vaping, and dozens of other great topics! You can check them out and rate them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classy-little-podcast/id1019422584. Follow them on twitter @classy_podcast.

Self-described as a "rocket powered shit show bus," Everyone Has a Podcast is hosted by Adam and Byron out of Alberta, Canada. Adam's hobbies include "Mailing animal shit to the Westborough Baptist Church." Check them out at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ehap-everyone-has-a-podcast/id964435478, and find them on twitter @EHAPPodcast.

One of the most entertaining shows on the web. Rick and Paul will take the world's problems one by one and they'll heal them! From art, to exercise, sleep, and Christmas shopping and more. Find them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-and-paul-heal-the-world/id1037716176! Follow them on twitter @rickandpaul.

We'd like to Thank:

Other Tidbits:

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Contest Theme "Wonderland" by Underwaterbeats. Find this and more great royalty-free music at https://soundcloud.com/djtaxomusic! Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pqa1Y0pSMg.

Thursday May 26, 2016

Episode 047 - We Review The Nice Guys N'Stuff!

Thursday May 26, 2016

It has been a very busy week in the world of film, and the Epic Film Guys are here to run down all the week's news and talk about everything and anything. In this week's Epic Previews segment, we're taking a look at that new Ghostbusters international trailer and defending the film once again from people who seem bound and determined to hate it. Other reviewers have flat-out boycotted the film and refuse to review it, and we'll also weigh in on that controversy. We're also reviewing that latest awesome Star Trek: Beyond trailer, and taking a look at the teaser for Disney's live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson.

Last week we mentioned some contests and giveaways, and this week we'll elaborate on those a bit more. We're steadily barreling toward our 1-year podiversary, and we've got some big plans for that episode. With that said, we're going to start looking for YOUR opinions on the show, what you'd like us to change, what you'd like us to keep, and anything else you might like to see from the Epic Film Guys. We do this show because we love movies and we love our fans, so if there's something you'd love to hear, please let us know!

We've been busy spreading our wings of late, and now that my wedding and honeymoon are over, we're getting out there and teaming up with other podcasts as often as possible. Listen for us on the season finale of Pat and Jason Have a Podcast, listen for me in a short segment on this week's Classy Little Podcast, and you can hear me in the cold open for episode 18 of the World of Ro Podcast. You'll also be able to hear me guest-hosting over on Poop Culture, where I'll join Rick Mancrush for his interview with Greg Lamberson, director of the B-movie classic Slime City and his latest horror comedy Killer Rack. We'll also be featured on Podbean (our host) for the week of May 30th! Thank you so much to everyone for sponsoring and supporting us.

Last but most certainly not least, Justin and myself both got the chance to see the latest from director Shane Black: The Nice Guys! Starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, the film most certainly left an impression on us, and we want to let you know how we felt about it. Our review is a bit spoiler-y, so if you want to avoid it until you've seen the film, the review begins at 12:00 and ends at 30:30. And, in a quick segment for Justin's Cinema Beat, he'll give his thoughts on the comedy sequel Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising.

How to find us:

Shows promoted in this episode:

Check out our good friends, Wayne and Paul, on the Countdown Movie and TV reviews podcast! Find them and rate them on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413. I had the pleasure of filling in for Wayne these past few weeks, and I had a blast! Follow them on twitter @thecountdownpc.

Dan Brenic is a great friend of mine who is currently failing his way through classic video games in his series, "Dan Sucks at Video Games." Find the series on YouTube and subscribe to him at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNS55hl1-Yw7OuSYULz3ow. You can also follow him on twitter @danofaction.

Every other Wednesday, movie fanatics Pat & Jason rank & review your favorite movies! Their first season is coming to a close soon, featuring your very own Epic Film Guys! Subscribe at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pat-jason-have-podcast-movie/id1068616890.

A huge shout-out and thank you to Emily and James and the Classy Little Podcast for their support, and I wanted to take a moment to recognize Emily's work with #PodernFamily, for keeping tabs on everything and most of all, keeping me informed. You can check them out and rate them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classy-little-podcast/id1019422584.

We'd like to Thank:

Other Tidbits:

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Thursday May 19, 2016

Episode 046 - Spider-Iron 4: Panther War!

Thursday May 19, 2016

We are BACK, ladies and gentlemen! We did drop the bloopers episode last week while I was sunning myself down in beautiful Punta Cana, but this will be my first official episode recording as a married man. It was a great wedding and reception and a really relaxing honeymoon, and we take a few moments to discuss some of the finer points of the last week and a half right at the top of the show this week before we jump into the meat of this week's episode.

Civil War is upon us! With Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice now behind us and extremely divisive, we turn our attention to the much-better-received Captain America: Civil War. We are especially outspoken critics of the Marvel formula, especially myself- did this film break the Marvel mold? Can a Marvel film impress me enough to get a rating above a "pretty decent" 7/10? You'll have to listen to find out! We'll also look back to two weeks ago and our Civil War wish lists, and see if we got what we wished for before we had a chance to see the film.

This week, we're also looking to the future of Epic Film Guys, particularly to new content and a new contest! Would you like to win a $25 AMC theaters gift card? All you need to do is listen to the Epic Film Guys podcast! More details to come, but your first chance to will will be our Thursday, June 2nd episode. Stay tuned!

Finally this week in Epic Previews, we'll be dissecting some new trailers (or at least new to us, since I've been away). We're taking a look at the first official trailer for the video game adaptation Assassin's Creed, starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard. We'll also be reviewing The Accountant, starring Ben Affleck, J.K. Simmons, Anna Kendrick, John Lithgow, and Jeffrey Tambor, and looking at the creepy teaser for The Woods, the new horror thriller from director Adam Wingard being hailed as one of the scariest movies ever made.

How to find us:

Shows promoted in this episode:

The Bloodlust is your go-to podcast for classy broads & a token dude talking horror. Check them out at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bloodlust/id926069467.

FYFCast is the premiere podcast of the FYFCast podcast network talking UFC, NFL, movies, music and bullshit! Find them on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fyfc-fyfcast/id791042050.

We'd like to Thank:

Other Tidbits:

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Thursday May 12, 2016

Episode 045 - Bloopers & Outtakes & Lisps, oh my!

Thursday May 12, 2016

Long-promised and much-anticipated, the blooper show has arrived! I didn't want to miss an episode release just because I'm sunning myself in beautiful Punta Cana this week on my honeymoon, so I decided to throw together a massive clip show featuring all of the bloopers, outtakes, and cut segments that I've got lying around from months and months of recording the podcast. It allows a bit of a peek into the behind-the-scenes production of the podcast and how we do our lead-outs and lead-ins, how we synch our recording tracks, and how we flub lines- intentionally or otherwise- and it breaks everything down.

First up in the episode is a heated debate between Justin & James of the Classy Little Podcast, after James dismissed Justin's notion that Sylvester Stallone was one of the "great creative minds" in the film industry. This couldn't make the cut in the Oscars episode since that was already running way too long, but I thought I'd save it and play it here, since we definitely get passionate from time to time about our favorite films and our favorite film stars.

As the episode rolls on, we'll hear some lead-in bloopers and outtakes, as we can never quite seem to nail the lead-in to the episode or different segments on the first take. Sometimes I even try to get a little bit fancy or do something unique, and it almost always fails. Enjoy clips in this section that also feature our good friend (and guest on the show) Dan Brenic as well as our brothers in Perth, Paul & Wayne from The Countdown. We'll also have an audio tribute with a whole slew of Lisp outtakes.

Lastly, I decided to include another video from the EFG video days, this being our visit to the Zombie Walk in Binghamton in 2014. You can check out this great video over at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCy_vJ1O_ow. It's a shame that the guy we had partnered up with turned out to be a complete flake, because this was a lot of fun, and I really feel like Epic Film Guys could've gone in a completely different direction. But then, would we even be the Epic Film Guys podcast if that were the case? We'll never know.

How to find us:

Shows promoted in this episode:

The Earth Collective is a serial drama about "the last remaining group of humans stranded on Oasus, fighting to run from The Dark." Season two is on hiatus, so please listen to season one and let them know you're a supporter. Listen to season one and subscribe to them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-earth-collective/id1039645558. Follow TEC on twitter @TECStory.

The Classy Little Podcast is one of the most fun shows you could listen to, where they pick a topic and delve into its histories and controversies. James and Emily are hilarious and fun, and you'll be hooked after one episode. Check them out and rate them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classy-little-podcast/id1019422584. Follow them on twitter @classy_podcast.

Do you love inappropriate humor? Join the guys over at Paint it Black Podcast for drunken discussions of weird news! Find them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/paint-it-black-podcast/id591552828. Follow them on twitter @PIBComics.

We'd like to Thank:

Other Tidbits:

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Intro music "Animation Piano" & "Last Dawn" courtesy of Ross Bugden. Find his royalty-free music library on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/rossbugden and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @RossBugden.

"Epic Film Guys Theme" courtesy of Eric Askew.

"Sad Trio" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Thursday May 05, 2016

Episode 044 - The Civil War Wish List

Thursday May 05, 2016

With Marvel's Captain America: Civil War opening in theaters nationwide tonight, we decide to take some time to discuss our wish list for Civil War and count down our five biggest wishes. I'll be seeing the show tonight, and Justin will have likely already seen it by then. We won't be able to review the film in full for a couple weeks yet due to my wedding and honeymoon which are speeding toward me, so hopefully this will sate you, dear listeners, as you await our review show. Next week's show will be the much-discussed blooper episode, which packs its share of surprises and funny moments.

This week, Justin's Cinema Beat returns, and he is joined by Bryan Loy from Ten Bucks a Throw to review two different films! First, they'll discuss Richard Linklater's latest film, Everybody Wants Some, before discussing the very Kubrick-inspired thriller High Rise.

The episode this week wraps up with the guys discussing the villain Apocalypse from the upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse and the fanboy reaction that they were somehow responsible for changing his look. Yet, according to the cover of EW, he's always been the same color! We'll weigh in on this, as well as hearing director Bryan Singer's thoughts on the controversy as well.

How to find us:

Shows promoted in this episode:

Join John Medina as he discusses the latest in tech, games, pop culture, and everything in between. Give him a listen, otherwise he's just some dude talking to himself on the internet. Subscribe at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-just-john-podcast/id1037549339 & find him on twitter @johnnym_revo.

On the Poop Culture Podcast, you'll hear Derek & Randy Boobie along w/pop culture powerhouse Rick Mancrush. They're bringing you their take on all kinds of stuff! Subscribe to them on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/poop-culture/id1062454240. Follow them on twitter @poopculture.

We'd like to Thank:

Other Tidbits:

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

You can find Bryan Loy on twitter @BryanLovesFilm and his podcast @TenBucksAThrow. He is also a frequent collaborator with the Picture Lock show, so be sure to check out some of their videos over at https://www.youtube.com/user/PictureLockShow.

"A New Bunny" by TLG Media. Find the uncensored video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ivzp9wmrcwE.

Thursday Apr 28, 2016

Episode 043 - Epic Film Guys: Resurgence

Thursday Apr 28, 2016

RESURGENCE! That's the word of the day as we review not one, but two trailers with that subtitle in tonight's Epic Previews segment. We look at the only-being-released-in-Japan Toho reboot of Godzilla with Godzilla: Resurgence, and the twenty-years-in-the-making sequel to Independence Day, Independence Day: Resurgence. We'll also take a look at The Magnificent Seven teaser as well as the final trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse.

More and more tragedy seems to strike the world of entertainment these days, and none so big as the loss of music legend Prince. In this episode we'll feature three pieces from his illustrious career, two of them from the Batman 1989 soundtrack - "Trust" and "Partyman," while the third will close out the show in the form of "When Doves Cry." Justin also has a few words to say about this iconic star as we bid him a fond farewell.

Also this week, we look back at my bachelor party from last weekend and talk about the fun shenangians that ensued throughout the weekend, from the head of Patrick Swayze to watching half of Roadhouse. All in all a great weekend, but my voice certainly paid the price.

How to find us:

Listen to us weekly on Podbean, Stitcher, Spreaker, Blubrry, Overcast, Google Play Music (whenever it finally goes live for podcasts) and most any other podcatcher you choose. Our show is hosted at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com, and our feed URL for subscriptions is http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/feed/.

Shows promoted in this episode:

On The God Shaped Mommy Hole Podcast, host Tony and his guests talk about everyday lives and struggles. It's intelligent conversation with a comedic twist. Find him on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/god-shaped-mommy-hole/id1045344433!

Dan and Kev are two guys discussing the latest news in gaming and movies from their home in the UK. Check them out at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/something-something/id987075905.

We'd like to Thank:

Other Tidbits:

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Thursday Apr 21, 2016

Episode 042 - Mowgli, Baloo, & the Screening Room Debate!

Thursday Apr 21, 2016

Look for the bare necessities

The simple bare necessities

Forget about your worries and your strife

I mean the bare necessities

Old mother nature's recipes

That bring the bare necessities of life!

We had the opportunity and privilege to check out the latest of Disney's live-action film adaptations, this time in Jon Favreau's The Jungle Book. We couldn't weigh in on this one alone, however, so we are proud to welcome the host of the Ten Bucks a Throw Podcast, Bryan Loy, to help us review one of the year's best films thusfar.

In our Epic Previews segment tonight, we'll be reviewing the trailer for Nicholas Winding Refn's newest film, Neon Demon. It was a pretty slow week for trailers leading up to the recording, so be sure to check back next week for more great new trailers!

The theater industry is something near and dear to us here on the Epic Film Guys podcast, since we spend so much time in theaters watching movies. The experience is nigh unreplaceable, as far as we are concerned. Yet, with announcements of late that a theater chain even considered (and quickly rescinded) texting in the theaters and, as Sean Parker's Screening Room gains supporters and detractors, is the theatrical experience on its way out? We'll discuss the controvery surrounding Parker's latest venture and what impact it might have on the industry.

How to find us:

Shows promoted in this episode:

FYFCast is the premiere podcast of the FYFCast podcast network talking UFC, NFL, movies, music and bullshit! Find them on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fyfc-fyfcast/id791042050.

Simply one of the best podcasts you could ever listen to. Check out our good friends, Wayne and Paul, on the Countdown Movie and TV reviews podcast! Find them and rate them on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413. I'm happy to say I will be filling in for Wayne through the month of April, so please stay tuned! Follow them on twitter @thecountdownpc.

We'd like to Thank:

Other Tidbits:

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Artwork for this week's icon by Rich Davies.

Thursday Apr 14, 2016

Episode 041 - Are You Sweet Talkin' Me?

Thursday Apr 14, 2016

Marvel v. DC!! With the release of Batman v Superman a few weeks ago and the impending release of Captain America: Civil War, the fanboys are at a fever pitch, throwing insults across the aisle at one another and their respective franchises. With the critical thrashing that BvS received and the extremely vocal minority of fans and audiences that hated it, everyone was quick to seize upon any news that DC's plans were crumbling before their very eyes. We took a week off from the superhero fare, but now we're ready to jump into the fray and dispel the falsehoods and embrace the truths and examine the state of the DCEU and the MCU. Are those Suicide Squad reshoot rumors a knee-jerk reaction? What else is DC changing in the wake of BvS? With advanced word that Civil War is the "best Marvel film yet," can DC recover from two very divisive films? Justice League started filming three days ago, with Snyder once again at the helm. Is the DCEU safe under his leadership?

Ever the cinephile, Justin had the opportunity to check out Hardcore Henry and went to an advanced screening of Green Room this past week. We'll get his thoughts and reviews of both films in a brand new segment, Justin's Cinema Beat! Whenever Justin gets a chance to check out a film at an advanced screening, we'll feature all of his reviews right here.

Speaking of segments, in the Epic Previews segment tonight we'll be discussing two of the biggest trailers to land over the past two weeks- the "blitz" trailer for Suicide Squad and the teaser for Rogue One: A Star Wars story, which may be the worst film title of any film in recent memory. We'll also discuss the Doctor Strange trailer, which was scheduled to land during the recording of the podcast.

How to find us:

Shows promoted in this episode:

Join Tom, Jake, and Travis for a dissection of all things dork on the Drunken Dork Podcast, a podcast about Pop Culture News n' Booze! Find them on iTunes and subscribe at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drunken-dork-podcast/id910040832.

We'd like to Thank:

Other Tidbits:

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Promising Relationship Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Thursday Apr 07, 2016

Episode 040 - His Beard is made of Shredded Wheat!

Thursday Apr 07, 2016

What are YOU drinking? Last week during our Batman v Superman review, we announced that we'd be temporarily postponing the segment in the lead-up to my wedding next month. After a very vocal fanbase cried out to keep the segment in place, I decided to run a poll on our twitter page, and you responded with a resounding: KEEP DRINKING!! With over 75% of the votes in the affirmative, "What're you drinkin'?" will remain the opening segment of the Epic Film Guys podcast for a long time to come, and we'll just have to cut out a few drinks elsewhere to make up for it.

Speaking of our fans, through twitter this week I asked for listeners to submit questions, and we did get a few to respond to! We'll discuss films that we'd refuse to watch under penalty of death, as well as our best & worst theater-going experiences and potential villains for Man of Steel 2, which we're less and less likely to get with the critical thrashing Batman v Superman received.

This week will see the return of our Epic Previews segment, in which we'll be taking a look at a few trailers that have landed since last time we did the segment. We review the Lego Batman teasers, the newest trailer for the upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse, the surreal comedy Swiss Army Man starring Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Dano, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Blood Father, the Jean-François Richet directed thriller starring Mel Gibson and William H. Macy.

Speaking of Mel Gibson, we'll also briefly discuss his currently-in-post-production Hacksaw Ridge, directed by Gibson and starring himself with Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Sam Worthington, Hugo Weaving & Gibson himself. Garfield plays WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Last, but most certainly not least, we finish off this episode with the long-awaited second part of our Batman 1989 commentary! We'll be putting the finishing touches on the second half of the film and releasing the entire commentary very shortly in the future. In the meantime, if there are other commentary tracks you'd love to hear us on, let us know! We'll be happy to record them for your listening pleasure.

As mentioned toward the end of the show, please take a moment and visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/thegnomeworkshop and support my friends Brian and Kim by buying their book! It is personalized with the child's name, and is an adorable story with original artwork. Please help share the love for them!

How to find us:

Shows promoted in this episode:

The Rock Show With Gully and Joe is your source for all types of indie rock and metal. Find them on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-show-gully-joe/id1077041583. Follow them on twitter @rockshowonline.

The Lads at the 365Fortress Of Poditude bring you a fortnightly run down of the News and Reviews of anything Movie TV and Game related... All of this from a Pissy Ex Video Store Clerk and a Scottish Whedon Whore, Your Vocal Heroes of Pissy Opinion. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/365flicks-podcast/id1030800334. Follow them on twitter @365FlicksPod.

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Thursday Mar 31, 2016

Episode 039 - Is Batman v. Superman REALLY that bad?

Thursday Mar 31, 2016

"Twenty years in Gotham, how many good guys are left? How many stayed that way?" We couldn't have predicted it at the time, but Zack Snyder managed to make a film even more divisive than his 2013 Man of Steel with the follow-up, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which serves the dual purpose of being a sequel to Man of Steel while introducing elements for a DC comics shared cinematic universe, including Batman and Wonder Woman. The critics have lambasted it, but its box office is still doing well and the audience seems to be reacting much more positively.

In this full episode review, Nick and Justin dissect Batman v Superman to its very core to get to the heart of its characters and its story. We'll take a look at the criticisms swirling around the film and address them as necessary, as well as offering our own. We also address our favorite things about the film before stamping it with a rating that rarely ever happens on this podcast. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you at the movies!

How to find us:

We're still in the process of turning www.epicfilmguys.com into our main hub, and you can definitely link to anything through there. Most importantly, if you are a fan of the show, please head over to iTunes and rate us and leave a review! With every review we'll be better able to reach a wider audience that we are proud to include you in. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734. Listen to us weekly at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com, or at Stitcher and Spreaker. Thank you for your support!

Shows promoted in this episode:

Join Dragonfly and the Swamp ape for an open and honest exploration of human sexuality and relationships. This podcast is for mature audiences only! Find them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pure-orgasmic-love-podcast/id980962974. Follow them on twitter @polpodcast.

Other Tidbits:

View our website! http://www.epicfilmguys.com! You can find links to all of our social media and all of our previous podcasts over there.

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Select audio clips from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice by Hans Zimmer and Junkie XL.

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Wednesday Mar 23, 2016

Episode 038 - Why we Love Man of Steel

Wednesday Mar 23, 2016

Today is a day for truth... the truth about our love of Zack Snyder's very divisive 2013 mega blockbuster Man of Steel. Suffice to say myself and Justin love this film, and while others may disagree, we took it upon ourselves to lay out several of the criticisms most-often cited in this film and dissect them one at a time. I also asked twitter what their one biggest criticism of the film was, and we take some time to address them- or at the very least, have a good laugh at them.

Though our Man of Steel discussion takes up a majority of the runtime, it is not alone! We also take a look at the Captain America: Civil War trailer in this week's Epic Previews, and we'll discuss the news of a fifth Indiana Jones film, which has re-opened many old wounds regarding the last film in the franchise.

Last but not least, I want to personally thank @mpearce6, @YogurtPodcast, @roelsantosjr, @BrentleyDOliver, @reelcomicheroes, @TheMidside, and our great friend Paul @thecountdownpc for contributing to our Man of Steel show with an audio clip discussing their love (or lack thereof) for the film. Also, a huge thanks to everyone who responded on twitter!

And if you're hearing this on release day, dear listener, then I am in Virginia with Epic Film Guy Justin and we'll be seeing Batman v Superman at 7:00 PM. Our FULL Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice review episode will land next week with a lot of fun surprises that I hope to put together. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you at the movies!

How to find us:

Other Tidbits:

View our website! http://www.epicfilmguys.com! You can find links to all of our social media and all of our previous podcasts over there.

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Intro music and select audio clips from Man of Steel by Hans Zimmer.

Outro music from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice by Hans Zimmer and Junkie XL.

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Poster art from the show graphic by MisterMerille at http://mistermerille.deviantart.com/art/Man-of-Steel-Poster-1-371447573.

Monday Mar 21, 2016

Minisode 002 - Our Review of 10 Cloverfield Lane!

Monday Mar 21, 2016

It's time for another Epic Film Guys mini-sode! Our episode lengths have been going a little long lately, so rather than cram our review of 10 Cloverfield Lane into the full show coming this Thursday, we decided to drop it today as a special treat for all of you out there. So please check it out and let us know what you thought of this movie! Suffice to say we both quite enjoyed it, and we hope you do too.

Our normal episode will drop this Thursday and it is all about Man of Steel, as we finish up our Batman & Superman retrospectives on the day that Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice opens up in theaters. We'll be there opening night, and after we see it the second time the next morning we'll be sitting down to record an in-depth review. Stay tuned, and we'll see you at the movies!

How to find us:

Other Tidbits:

View our website! http://www.epicfilmguys.com! You can find links to all of our social media and all of our previous podcasts over there.

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Intro music "Epic Film Guys Theme" courtesy of Eric Askew.

Outro music "Last Dawn" courtesy of Ross Bugden. Find his royalty-free music library on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/rossbugden and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @RossBugden.

Thursday Mar 17, 2016

Episode 037 - Let's Put a Smile on that Face!

Thursday Mar 17, 2016

"You're the one pointing the gun Harvey; so point it at the people responsible." After Batman & Robin laid a huge egg at the box office, Batman vanished from theaters for nearly ten years until he was rebooted in 2005's Batman Begins, from mostly indie auteur Christopher Nolan. Ten years and billions in box office later, his Dark Knight Trilogy is lauded as a pinnacle in superhero cinema and cinema in general, earning the first and only Academy Award win for acting for a superhero film. As the Joker so rightly says- and Justin also eagerly points out- "You've changed things. Forever. There's no goin' back." While it has become somewhat fashionable of late to hate on Nolan's Batman, rest assured that no one here is going to drag them through too much mud.

This episode was far too big to do alone, however, so we called on our friends and brothers in podcasting, the Countdown Movie and TV reviews podcast, to help us rate these films and discuss their finer (and lesser) points. We are also joined in-studio by a good friend of mine and a big fan of Batman, Mr. Brentley Oliver! Thank you very much to Paul, Wayne, and Brentley for being on the show and helping us out with today's show.

Also this week, we're going to take a look at Bryan Singer's oft-derided Superman Returns, and attempt to answer the questions that have nagged this film and its production for a decade. Was it a sequel? Reboot? Remake? No matter what it was, the most important thing to note is it was not a success, which killed Superman as a franchise until Zack Snyder's Man of Steel was released in 2013. Yet, it does have its redeeming qualities for most of us, so we'll examine all of it here.

Next week's episode will be our final show before the release of Batman v. Superman, and since Justin is seeing it early, we're recording a week early to avoid any spoilers. We'll be reviewing 10 Cloverfield Lane as well as the latest trailer for Captain America: Civil War, and we're taking a look back at Man of Steel and responding to YOUR criticisms of that film in a very special retrospective.

Thanks as always for listening, and please head to twitter and check out #PodernFamily for more great shows like the promos you heard today. Thank you for your support, and we'll see you at the movies!

How to find us:

We are huge fans of the Countdown Movie and TV reviews podcast here at Epic Film Guys, and I'm extremely thankful that Paul & Wayne joined us for this incredible episode. Please check them out, subscribe, and rate them on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413.

Podcasts promoted in this episode:

A huge shout-out and thank you to Emily and James and the Classy Little Podcast for their support. Check out their latest episode, Cheers to Mistakes! You can check them out and rate them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classy-little-podcast/id1019422584.

Other Tidbits:

View our website! http://www.epicfilmguys.com! You can find links to all of our social media and all of our previous podcasts over there.

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Intro music "Watch the World Burn" by Hans Zimmer.

Outro music "Epic Film Guys Theme" courtesy of Eric Askew.

Thursday Mar 10, 2016

Episode 036 - Batman Live Commentary & Retrospective!

Thursday Mar 10, 2016

"I want you to do me a favor: I want you to tell all your friends about me." This week is a very special podcast for both myself and Justin as we finally sat down and recorded our feature-length commentary for Tim Burton's iconic Batman. This is a commentary we've wanted to do for years, but we could just never get the stars to align. Hear the first part today and look forward to the next part in an upcoming show. Once we've aired all four parts, you'll be able to listen to the entire live commentary when we drop that file all on its own!

As we continue to count down the days leading up to Batman v Superman, we turn our attention from the man of steel to the dark knight this week and focus on all things Batman! We're reviewing each of the four films made from 1989 - 1997, from Burton's 1989 masterpiece to the trainwreck that was Schumacher's Batman & Robin. Or is it? Take a listen to our thoughts on that famously bad film and see if you agree, and don't forget to stay 'till the end!

This week we're back with a new trailer for Epic Previews, and it is the trailer that is on everyone's mind at this point- Ghostbusters. We'll break down all the important points in the trailer and address the numerous controversies surrounding this film, as well as setting the record straight against a large number of fans who are determined not to give this flick a chance. Where do you land? Join the discussion over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Next week, we will be joined by our brothers Wayne and Paul from Perth for our second crossover, and this one WILL be one for the ages- we're going to dissect the Christopher Nolan Dark Knight trilogy, and as a special treat (for everyone except for Paul), we're going to be reviewing Bryan Singer's 2006 film Superman Returns. All of this leads up to our Man of Steel retrospective, which lands on the very day that we'll be seeing the sequel live.

How to find us:

Podcasts promoted in this episode:

Simply one of the best podcasts you could ever listen to. Check out our good friends, Wayne and Paul, on the Countdown Movie and TV reviews podcast! You will not regret it. Find them and rate them on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413.

The Earth Collective is a serial drama about "the last remaining group of humans stranded on Oasus, fighting to run from The Dark." Season two is coming soon! Meantime, catch up on season one and subscribe to them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-earth-collective/id1039645558.

The Geek Yogurt Podcast is a group of four guys who get together every Wednesday and discuss all things comic books and geek culture. You can find their show at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/geek-yogurt-podcast/id1064341558.

One of the best shows in my rotation currently. Give it a listen to find out how Kenny once knocked out a kid's hearing aides in dodgeball, or how Shane threw a chili dog at a customer at DQ. "Getting older sucks and is awesome, at the same time." Find them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/now-that-im-older/id1016209833.

Other Tidbits:

View our website! http://www.epicfilmguys.com! You can find links to all of our social media and all of our previous podcasts over there.

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Intro music "The Cemetery" by Danny Elfman.

Outro music "Why So Serious" by Hans Zimmer.

Other music includes "Last Dawn" courtesy of Ross Bugden. Find his royalty-free music library on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/rossbugden and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @RossBugden.

"Epic Film Guys Theme" courtesy of Eric Askew.

Thursday Mar 03, 2016

Episode 035 - You'll Believe a Man Can Fly

Thursday Mar 03, 2016

"Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!" Tonight's podcast is all about the indomitable Man of Steel as played by the legendary Christopher Reeve in four different films. The legendary Marlon Brando played Jor-El, Gene Hackman hammed it up as the maniacal Lex Luthor, and Margot Kidder fawned over the last son of Krypton from the moment he arrived. The series also starred Jackie Cooper, Terence Stamp, Susannah York, Marc McClure, and many more! Tonight, it's all about SUPERMAN!

First, we'll be focusing on Richard Donner's iconic first film and the second major motion picture featuring the character of Superman (behind 1951's Superman and the Mole Men). We'll look at the good and bad features of the film, and ask whether or not the film still holds up even today. Then, we'll take a look at the sequel, Superman II. Nick forced himself to suffer through the original Richard Lester cut, but both of the guys have seen the Donner cut that was released in 2006. Which is better?

Then, we'll take a turn toward the darker days of Superman with Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. While Christopher Reeve was still in the title role and gave it his best effort, many would agree that both of these films (particularly four) destroyed the Superman brand in film and caused him to be absent from it for nearly twenty years. What went wrong with these sequels? We'll analyze them both!

Along with our analysis of all four of these films, we'll also be rating them and discussing other great aspects of the productions, such as John Williams' iconic score to the legendary Marlon Brando starring as Superman's father. And not to worry, though we are not discussing Superman Returns this week, we'll be featuring a discussion on that film in two weeks with the guys from the Countdown, Paul and Wayne.

Last but certainly not least, we'll briefly touch on our thoughts of the Oscars and of the winners and losers. Remember, you can see all of our Oscar picks and the winners at our website, http://www.epicfilmguys.com/oscars-2016. We'll also discuss Justin's appearance on the Picture Lock show last weekend, and look ahead to some upcoming appearances as well. No Epic Previews segment this week, sadly, but look for it to return next week when we tackle the upcoming trailer for Ghostbusters, which should land the same day as this podcast!

How to find us:

Justin guested on the Picture Lock Show, which airs on Arlington Independent Media's public access station. You can find their videos over at https://www.youtube.com/user/PictureLockShow, and check out their website at www.picturelockshow.com and find information about their podcast and much, much more. Thanks so much to Kevin Sampson and everyone over at Picture Lock!

Podcasts promoted in this episode:

The guys over at This Freakin' Show describe themselves simply as "A little bit o' somethin' and a whooole lotta nothin'." You can find them on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-freakin-show/id1076478974!

The Three is Comedy podcast is a variety comedy podcast featuring podcast comedians Jason, Bob & Mindy. You'll be laughing from start to finish! Check them out on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/three-is-comedy/id982835564.

Other Tidbits:

View our website! http://www.epicfilmguys.com! You can find links to all of our social media and our previous podcasts. The site is still under construction, please bear with us!

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Intro music "Superman Theme" by John Williams.

Outro music "Batman & Robin Main Title" by Elliot Goldenthal.

Thursday Feb 25, 2016

Episode 034 - The Classy Little Oscar Crossover!

Thursday Feb 25, 2016

Hollywood's biggest night is fast-approaching this Sunday at 7 PM, and the only way to do an event THIS big was to do our biggest episode ever! To do that, we are joining forces with the Classy Little Podcast to discuss everything Oscars in our massive Oscar BLOWOUT! This, however, is more than just a crossover- we're mashing both shows together, so you'll hear your favorite segments from us and some great segments from James and Emily. In fact, you may have already listened to this episode over at http://www.classylittlepodcast.com/show-notes/28, but our episode clocks in at a much healthier 99 minutes, including some segments recorded just for our release. We also edited them separately!

We won't go into our full picks here in the show notes, so for a FULL rundown head over to www.epicfilmguys.com/oscars-2016 and check them out. Also, please let us know YOUR picks for the upcoming awards show! We're not really interested here in "picking the winners," meaning getting our picks 100% right. I think the business of picking Oscar films should be to root for the films you love and want to win. The alternative has always seemed relatively lifeless to me, as the Oscars are extremely easy to pick anyway!

Our guests from the Classy Little Podcast lead things off with some Oscar trivia and fun facts, including why you might want to practice your acceptance speech while holding a human head. Emily has some tips on how to win an Oscar pool whether or not you are a cinephile, and James will talk about some Oscar winners who may have peaked and faded.

Last but not least, in this week's Epic Previews segment, we're going to be reviewing the teaser trailer for Disney's remake of Pete's Dragon, as well as taking a look at the upcoming Ghostbusters documentary "Cleanin' Up the Town" which features interviews from literally everyone involved in the production of both films including the twins who played Oscar- except for Bill Murray and Rick Moranis. What did we think of this development? Stay tuned!

How to find us:

You can find us at our (still under construction) website, www.epicfilmguys.com. If you like the show, PLEASE make your way to iTunes and leave us a review. Every review helps us move up in the rankings so more people can find their way to us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734. Listen to us weekly at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com, or at Stitcher and Spreaker. Thank you for your support!

We can't thank James and Emily enough for working with us on this mash-up episode! You can catch new episodes of the Classy Little Podcast every wine Wednesday. Subscribe to them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classy-little-podcast/id1019422584! You can also find them on twitter @classy_podcast, instagram @classypodcast, and facebook @classylittlepodcast. Check them out!

Podcasts promoted in this episode:

We must take the opportunity to shout-out our brothers from Perth, Wayne and Paul, and the Countdown Movie and TV reviews podcast. We've got a crossover coming next month and many more fun plans in the future! Find them and rate them on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413.

Every week, the gang over at the Primetime Chuckles Podcast solve all of the world's problems. Join Steve, Chuck, and Zee for this hilarious show! There's nothing a good stiff drink can't fix. Find them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/primetime-chuckles-podcast/id978823055.

Other Tidbits:

View our website! http://www.epicfilmguys.com! You can find links to all of our social media and all of our previous podcasts over there.

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Intro music "Last Dawn" courtesy of Ross Bugden. Find his royalty-free music library on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/rossbugden and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @RossBugden.

Outro music "Superman Theme" by John Williams.

Thursday Feb 18, 2016

Episode 033 - Deadpool: Raunchy, Bloody, Brilliant!

Thursday Feb 18, 2016

Colossus: Language please, Deadpool.

Deadpool: Oh, suck a cock.

That's right ladies and gentlemen, both myself and Epic Film Guy Justin had a chance to check out the latest game-changing superhero film starring Ryan Reynolds: Deadpool! This review was so big, we simply couldn't do it on our own and have a special guest on the show to talk about the movie. We're proud to welcome long-time listener (and Nick's college friend) Dan Brenic on the show! Dan has long been campaigning for the role of Spider-Man, but has thusfar been overlooked by Marvel and Sony. Maybe we can bump him over the edge!

Along with that, we're also going to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn's comments that Hollywood will take the success of Deadpool the wrong way. Is he right? Will studios just start jamming out R-rated superhero projects to try to cash in on the "next big thing?" In that vein, word is coming that both Wolverine 3 and the X-Force film will both be rated R, and Spawn is a name that has suddenly popped up in the conversation again with creator Todd McFarlane reporting the script is done, but he has yet to shop the script to studios.

Not to be forgotten, in the Epic Previews segment tonight, we'll be looking at that new Batman v Superman trailer that landed last week, as well as taking a look at the new trailer for season two of Marvel's Daredevil, which features Jon Bernthal as The Punisher. We'll also be discussing the trailer for Pee Wee's Big Holiday, the first feature-length outing for Paul Reubens' iconic character in decades.

How to find us:

Our guest Dan is starting up his own YouTube channel where he plays classic games badly (but not for lack of trying). Follow him on twitter @danofaction and subscribe to him on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNS55hl1-Yw7OuSYULz3ow.

Podcasts promoted in this episode:

There is a great show out of Perth, Australia called the Countdown Movie and TV reviews podcast, and you need to be listening! Paul and Wayne do a great show, and they'll be joining us in March for our Nolan Batman retrospective! Check them out at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413.

The Earth Collective is a serial drama about "the last remaining group of humans stranded on Oasus, fighting to run from The Dark." Season two is coming soon, featuring voice work from your own Epic Film Guys! Subscribe at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-earth-collective/id1039645558.

Next week, we'll be doing our first-ever "mash-up" show, where we'll collaborate with the Classy Little Podcast for our huge Oscars extravaganza! Since we'll be sharing formats between our shows, check them out so you know what to expect. They do an amazing show, which you can find at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classy-little-podcast/id1019422584.

Other Tidbits:

View our website! http://www.epicfilmguys.com! You can find links to all of our social media and all of our previous podcasts over there.

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Intro music "Last Dawn" courtesy of Ross Bugden. Find his royalty-free music library on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/rossbugden and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @RossBugden.

Outro music "Classy Little Podcast Theme" courtesy of James and Emily at the Classy Little Podcast. Find them at www.classylittlepodcast.com!

Outro music "Epic Film Guys Theme" courtesy of Eric Askew.

Thursday Feb 11, 2016

Episode 032 - Hail, Caesar! & Is Batman a Killer?

Thursday Feb 11, 2016

"Would that it 'twere so simple." The Epic Film Guys had a chance to check out the latest from the Coen Brothers: Hail, Caesar! This film has divided many film fans and critics as to whether or not this film is a brilliant satire or a meandering collection of shorts without any real purpose. Nick and Justin are here to set you straight with our full review! Starring George Clooney, Josh Brolin, Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, Alden Ehrenreich, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand, and Channing Tatum.

There's been a lot of talk about Batman v Superman recently, with more trailers and footage being released, and producer Charles Roven labeling Batman "Judge, Jury, and Executioner" in the upcoming film. Does this mean Batman is a killer? Nick and Justin will weigh in, as well as touching on Zack Snyder's recent comments that he didn't change Superman from the "true canon." How do you feel about it? Sound off below!

The Super Bowl is in the books for another year, with the Denver Broncos defense coming up big against Cam Newton and the NFL's biggest offense. During the game, several TV spots aired for upcoming films, and we've got ALL of them in a super-sized edition of Epic Previews this week! We're taking a look at Batman v Superman, Civil War, Deadpool, The Jungle Book, Independence Day: Resurgence and MORE!

You can find Epic Film Guy Nick's full review of Hail, Caesar! at our website here: http://epicfilmguys.com/2016/02/17/Hail-Caesar-Review.

How to find us:

If you are a fan of the show, please rate us on iTunes! Every positive rating will help us reach a wider audience. You can find us at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734. You can listen to us each and every week on Stitcher, Spreaker, and over at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com! Thank you as always for supporting us!

Podcasts promoted in this episode:

Coming in March: Our next crossover extravaganza with Paul & Wayne from the Countdown Movie & TV Review podcast. While you're waiting, start binge listening to them NOW! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413.

Check out the self-proclaimed "world's greatest podcast" over at the Highly Recommended Show! Hosted by @Boolemont and @Deano_Peppers, you can find them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/highly-recommended-show/id1039612957.

FYFCast is the premiere podcast of the FYFCast podcast network talking UFC, NFL, movies, music and bullshit! Find them on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fyfc-fyfcast/id791042050.

The Nickscast is a weekly podcast where three Nicks discuss their lives in the pop-culture world, both present and past. Check them out at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nickscast/id989674453.

Simply one of the most entertaining shows on the web. Rick and Paul will take the world's problems one by one and they'll heal them! From art, to exercise, sleep, and Christmas shopping and more. Find them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-and-paul-heal-the-world/id1037716176!

Roommates Scott, David, and Leigha drive one another crazy in an uncensored comedy podcast about nothing! Find them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nonsense-parade-podcast/id1050503330.

Other Tidbits:

View our website! http://www.epicfilmguys.com! You can find links to all of our social media and all of our previous podcasts over there.

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Intro music "Last Dawn" courtesy of Ross Bugden. Find his royalty-free music library on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/rossbugden and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @RossBugden.

Poster by Francesco Francavilla.

Thursday Feb 04, 2016

Episode 031 - Brooklyn, Room, and the Q&A Part II

Thursday Feb 04, 2016

Noomi Rapace is OUT of the Prometheus sequel, which is now titled Alien: Covenant. This film has certainly stumbled quite a bit on its journey to being the sequel to the Alien prequel, but is this just another reason that this film shouldn't be made? Nick and Justin will discuss the ongoing woes of the Alien franchise. Justin also sounds off about the now-canceled Friday the 13th reboot, and as you can imagine, he is one unhappy horror fan.

Last week, Emily from the Classy Little Podcast joined us to mediate our fan Q&A, but there were so many great questions and we didn't want to leave anyone out. This week, sit back and enjoy part two of our Q&A, featuring: an epic rant, favorite chick flicks, and we discuss Darth Vader's place in the upcoming Star Wars: Rogue One. All that, and who would play the Epic Film Guys in a movie about us? Once again we'd like to thank Emily of the Classy Little Podcast for mediating the event for us.

This week in the Epic Previews segment, we'll be taking a look at the trailer for Why Bother: The Movie AKA Cabin Fever, the remake of Eli Roth's 2002's horror film that is being produced by Roth. Is it too soon for this remake? Justin sounds off! We also took a look at the red band trailer for Green Room, starring Patrick Stewart, Anton Yelchin, Imogen Poots, and Alia Shawkat.

The guys had a chance to check out the Oscar-nominated Room, and Epic Film Guy Nick was able to see Saoirse Ronan's Brooklyn this past week. We've got mini-reviews of both films here, and we are leading up to the 88th Academy Awards at the end of the month. Look for us to review those films we haven't seen- and to look back on those we have- before the big show.

To tie into the Academy Awards, we're happy to launch our brand new February challenge! This month we're doing our Oscar winner challenge. Ten best picture winners that you haven't seen; that's all you have to do! Let us know what you've watched and we'll compile all of the films you're watching over at http://www.epicfilmguys.com.

That's right, I said www.epicfilmguys.com!! We officially have a website! In the coming weeks and months we'll be focusing more and more attention over on the website, with some new graphics and the EFG store. For now, head over to the page (still under construction) and check out the new face of the Epic Film Guys!

How to find us:

Podcasts promoted in this episode:

Paul and Wayne from the Countdown are, quite honestly, a show you NEED to be listening to. Their latest episode is the sixth edition of their "top ten last ten," wherein they rank the last ten films they've seen in order of enjoyment. Please subscribe to them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413.

"Getting older sucks and is awesome, at the same time." Join Shane and Kenny (and a host of others) as they discuss great stories from their past, be it Shane's touching anecdotes about growing up, or Kenny's repeated use of the phrase 'statute of limitations.' Please subscribe to them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/now-that-im-older/id1016209833.

The Afterburn739 podcast comes to you live from the Scrish bar, as Kitty, Leo, Midge, Cobra, Jackie & Fez explore the latest in pop culture. Between discussions about hiding cookies in interesting places and the "vagankle," you'll be laughing out loud the entire time you're listening. Subscribe to them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/afterburn-739/id1003616097.

A very big thanks to our mediator, Emily, and her show, the Classy Little Podcast! Each week, they pick a topic and break it down, and her and co-host James discuss all of the fun trivia and controversies surrounding it. Subscribe at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classy-little-podcast/id1019422584.

On the Poop Culture Podcast, you'll hear Derek & Randy Boobie along w/pop culture powerhouse Rick Mancrush. They do some excellent interviews, from John Preston's music to help soldiers with PTSD and the co-founder of the Squatty Potty. Best of all, they're hilarious. Subscribe at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/poop-culture/id1062454240.

Other Tidbits:

View our website! http://www.epicfilmguys.com! You can find links to all of our social media and all of our previous podcasts over there.

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Intro music "Last Dawn" courtesy of Ross Bugden. Find his royalty-free music library on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/rossbugden and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @RossBugden.

"Sad Trio" by Kevin Macleod. Find all of his music at http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/.

Outro music "Epic Film Guys Theme" courtesy of Eric Askew.

Thursday Jan 28, 2016

Episode 030 - Our EPIC Fan Celebration!

Thursday Jan 28, 2016

THANK YOU!!! This week, our entire podcast is dedicated to YOU, the fans, and we'll be answering your questions as part of our Epic Fan Celebration! Without you guys, there would be no Epic Film Guys, so we wanted to take the time to thank you all properly for being part of the show. We've got lots of fun surprises planned for this week's show.

In the Epic Previews segment this week, given our mounting excitement for the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, we're discussing the latest TV spots that debuted during the week, one for Batman and one for Superman. Listen as Supes tells Batman to "bury the Bat," and as Bruce Wayne makes his case to Alfred about why Superman must be destroyed. We also take aim at the marketing for Batman v Superman and ask what the hell is going on with it. What happened to that Superman Empire cover? What on Earth is up with that new poster?

We got so many questions we actually had to trim out a big section of the Q&A that will now appear in next week's episode, along with our review of Hail, Caesar and the beginning of our Oscar retrospective. We want to thank everyone for contributing to the show with their questions, and a very big thank you to Emily of the Classy Little Podcast for moderating the event for us. You can listen to their show over at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classy-little-podcast/id1019422584. Cheers!

How to find us:

Podcasts promoted in this episode:

Last week, Paul and Wayne over at the Countdown looked at their top ten Westerns of all time and reviewed Tarantino's The Hateful Eight! If you're not listening yet, you don't know what you're missing. Check them out at http://thecountdownmoviesandtv.podomatic.com/. Don't forget to go to iTunes and rate/review them! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413.

Dan and Kev are two guys discussing the latest news in gaming and movies from their home in the UK. Check them out at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/something-something/id987075905.

The Framerate is a weekly podcast all about movies and games. You can find them at http://framerate.podbean.com/! Give them a listen!

Other Tidbits:

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

You can find written reviews from Nick over at http://epicfilmguys.wordpress.com.

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Intro music "Last Dawn" courtesy of Ross Bugden. Find his royalty-free music library on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/rossbugden and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @RossBugden.

Outro music "Epic Film Guys Theme" courtesy of Eric Askew.

Thursday Jan 21, 2016

Episode 029 - Hollywood's Biggest (and whitest) Night

Thursday Jan 21, 2016

Hollywood's biggest night is set for February 28th, live at 7 PM EST on ABC. In the wake of the nominations last Thursday, the biggest news is just how many people were NOT nominated, and how white all of the nominees are. Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith have already boycotted this year's show, but what is the deeper issue here? The Epic Film Guys discuss #OscarsSoWhite and all of this year's nominees. The 88th Academy Awards are only five weeks away from today! See the full list of nominees at http://oscar.go.com/nominees.

This week in our Epic Previews segment, we'll be dissecting that beautiful 10 Cloverfield Lane trailer that came out of nowhere starring John Goodman and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. We're also reviewing the hotly anticipated Suicide Squad trailer, which dropped tonight as part of the CW's Dawn of the Justice League special! We'll have our full and immediate reaction to the CW special, including our first look at footage from Wonder Woman. We also got some glimpses at what the Flash and Cyborg will look like in the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and some new footage from the March blockbuster. We'll have our full rundown of the entire special here for you tonight!

A new month is fast-approaching with February, and we're announcing our Best Picture Challenge! During the month of February, your challenge is to watch ten Best Picture winners that you have not seen before and let us know what you thought! We'll be posting everyone's entire lists up on our site over at epicfilmguys.wordpress.com. We're also going to touch on our Just 90s January challenge and look ahead at the next two months!

How to find us:

Podcasts promoted in this episode:

If you're not listening to the Countdown Movie and TV Reviews podcast yet, you don't know what you're missing! Every week, Paul and Wayne count down the best and worst of any random topic or genre of TVs and movie. Check them out at http://thecountdownmoviesandtv.podomatic.com/. Don't forget to go to iTunes and rate/review them! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413.

The Bloodlust is your go-to podcast for classy broads & a token dude talking horror. Check them out at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bloodlust/id926069467.

Other Tidbits:

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

You can find written reviews from Nick over at http://epicfilmguys.wordpress.com.

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Intro music "Last Dawn" courtesy of Ross Bugden. Find his royalty-free music library on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/rossbugden and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @RossBugden.

Outro music "Epic Film Guys Theme" courtesy of Eric Askew.

Thursday Jan 14, 2016

Episode 028 - Most Anticipated of 2016!

Thursday Jan 14, 2016

We are joined by Mason of www.reeldudereviews.com for our most anticipated of 2016 episode! We'll go through our top ten anticipated flicks and we'll read off any submitted by you, dear listeners. There are almost too many to name, but I can safely say for March we are all looking ahead to Batman v Superman, though likely for very different reasons! We will also read off YOUR selections for 2016 as submitted via Facebook and Twitter. Thank you very much for your submissions!

The 73rd annual Golden Globe awards wrapped up this past Sunday, and the Epic Film Guys both checked out the show from start to finish. Along with our guest, we'll be reviewing the highlights from the show and the low points, as well as reviewing the winners of the film awards. For a list of TV winners and all of the winners, check out http://www.goldenglobes.com/winners-nominees.

This week in our Epic Previews segment, we'll be taking a look at the second trailer for the upcoming Coen Brothers film Hail, Caesar! Looking further down the road, we're also going to review the Civil War epic Free State of Jones starring Matthew McConaughey, as well as Elvis & Nixon, which stars Michael Shannon and Kevin Spacey as the King and Tricky Dick. Got any trailers you're excited to hear us discuss? Let us know, and we'll include them in a future segment of Epic Previews!

How to find us:

If you are a fan of the show, please rate us on iTunes! Every positive rating will help us reach a wider audience. You can find us at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rundown/id1027239734. You can listen to us each and every week on Stitcher, Spreaker, and over at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com! Thank you as always for supporting us!

Podcasts promoted in this episode:

Last weekend, we got together for a really fun crossover with Wayne and Paul from the Countdown Movie and TV reviews podcast! It was an absolute BLAST- if you haven't checked it out yet, head over to their site at http://thecountdownmoviesandtv.podomatic.com/. Please also make your way to iTunes and rate/review them! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413.

Join Matthew McDonough as he collects stories from Passers-by on the street, in life, and over the web in the Passers-by Podcast! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/passers-by-passers-by-podcast/id1037890127

On the Now Loaded podcast, the premise is simple: Two guys. Two mics. Join Mike and Bryan as they remove the filter and discuss anything and everything! Check them out at https://nowloadedpodcast.wordpress.com/.

Other Tidbits:

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

You can find written reviews from Nick over at http://epicfilmguys.wordpress.com.

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Intro music "Last Dawn" courtesy of Ross Bugden. Find his royalty-free music library on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/rossbugden and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @RossBugden.

Outro music "Epic Film Guys Theme" courtesy of Eric Askew.

Thursday Jan 07, 2016

Episode 027 - The Best of 2015!

Thursday Jan 07, 2016

With the new year upon us, it feels appropriate for a new beginning. We are saying goodbye to the Reel Rundown podcast and officially re-branding as the Epic Film Guys Podcast! In terms of content, very little will change; we'll still be bringing you our rants and thoughts on everything film, new and old. We'll continue with our normal segments and challenges, as well as introducing a few new ones from time to time. The rebranding is, instead, making the podcast a much bigger priority for us here. We'll be adding new logos and new music in the weeks to come, and maybe a few other surprises along the way! Stay tuned!

In this episode, we're going to be counting down our best films of 2015! We spent an extra week going to the movies and seeing as many films as we could in order to compile a more complete list. Some of the films on our list are bound to be newer releases, so we promise this list will be spoiler-free! We also briefly touch on some of the worst films we've seen this past year and Justin will list off his biggest disappointments of the year.

A big announcement this week, as your very own Epic Film Guys will be guest-starring on an episode of The Countdown Movie and TV reviews podcast! This has been a long time in the works, and we are thrilled to join Wayne and Paul for their Revenant review and their top ten Leonardo DiCaprio films of all time. The first of many crossovers to come! And, in our Epic Previews segment, we discuss the incredible new Deadpool red band trailer! Along with that, we'll be further-discussing our Just 90s January challenge and updating you on our progress- if any!

How to find us:

Podcasts promoted in this episode:

Wayne and Paul in Perth, Australia are the hosts of the Countdown Movie and TV reviews podcast! They do a fantastic show. Please give them a listen and subscribe to them over on iTunes. They've been one of our biggest supporters, and we cannot begin to repay the favor! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413.

James and Emily are your gateway to all things classy on the Classy Little Podcast! Each week, they pick a topic and research it, giving you their feelings and the history around everything from introverts, vaping, coffee, and more- all while enjoying wine and cheese. Check them out on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classy-little-podcast/id1019422584.

Other Tidbits:

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

You can find written reviews from Nick over at http://epicfilmguys.wordpress.com.

Also, check out our video reviews over at www.youtube.com/epicfilmguysny.

Intro music "Last Dawn" courtesy of Ross Bugden. Find his royalty-free music library on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/rossbugden and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @RossBugden.

Outro music "Epic Film Guys Theme" courtesy of Eric Askew.

Wednesday Dec 30, 2015

Minisode 001 - A Look Back, As We Look Ahead

Wednesday Dec 30, 2015

A 51-minute "mini-sode" this week as Epic Film Guy Nick flies solo, and we essentially bridge the gap between the Reel Rundown podcast and the re-branded Epic Film Guys podcast next week with our best (and worst!) of 2015 episode. As a nice treat to close out the year for you all, I decided to dip back into our video archives when Justin and I lived near one another and threw in the audio from some of our reviews from the earlier days of the Epic Film Guys. Safe to say that some things have changed, but some remain the same!

We do also discuss our new challenge for the month of January, thanks to listener Jarrod Taylor! We'll be doing "Just 90s January," where we invite you to pick ten films released in the month of January- five you have seen, five you haven't- and give them a watch. That's it! We look forward to more challenges in the future as well as awards season fast-approaches. I'll also take a moment to shout out everyone who participated in our Dust-it-off December challenge, along with our thanks for taking part!

How to find us:

Friends of the show:

Early in 2016, we'll be crossing over with our brothers in Perth, Paul and Wayne, over at the Countdown Movie and TV review podcast. I encourage you to check out their excellent podcast and rate them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413.

Other stuff:

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

You can find written reviews from Nick over at http://epicfilmguys.wordpress.com.

Thursday Dec 24, 2015

Episode 026 - Our Epic Star Wars: The Force Awakens Debate!

Thursday Dec 24, 2015

One week ago, our Epic Film Guys were primed with excitement for the opening of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. After the show, the two had vastly different reactions: Justin loved it so much he has since seen it a further two times, and Nick was so disappointed that he scrapped any plans for a repeat viewing. The battleground is set as we provide our full, spoiler-filled review of The Force Awakens!

We also look ahead to next week's best of 2015 episode, where we'll be counting down our best (and worst!) of the year. As much as we agree on things sometimes, expect two very different lists. We also discuss the further re-branding of the podcast on this final episode of the Reel Rundown. This week in Epic Previews, we're reviewing trailers for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, and the "spiritual" sequel to Dazed and Confused, Everybody Wants Some!

How to find us:

Friends of the show:

As always, a big shout-out goes to our brothers in Perth, Paul and Wayne, from the Countdown movie and TV review podcast. I had a chance to speak with Paul prior to recording to start working out the details of our crossover! If you like our show, you will love their show (and their sexy Aussie accents, if you're Justin). Check them out and please rate them on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413.

We also want to give a big shout-out to James and Emily of the Classy Little Podcast! They're still on hiatus until 2016, but they'll return next year with new episodes and to drink a lot more wine and cheese. Find them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classy-little-podcast/id1019422584.

Other stuff:

Join the discussion about the latest film news over at http://www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys!

You can find written reviews from Nick over at http://epicfilmguys.wordpress.com.

Thursday Dec 17, 2015

Episode 025 - The Force Awakens TONIGHT!!

Thursday Dec 17, 2015

Twelve short hours from the moment this podcast goes live, Nick and Justin will be sitting down for a day that many of us hoped would come after the end of the prequels, and for three years since we learned it was finally going to happen. It has been a long journey and the world is so saturated with Star Wars merchandise that it is probably floating in a ring in orbit! We take one last look at the saga that precedes The Force Awakens with our official rankings of the films, and we'll discuss what we're looking forward to with the next installment in the Star Wars saga. May the Force be with you!

We've also got a lot of trailers to cover in our new segment, Epic Previews! Tonight we're taking a look at the trailers for X-Men: Apocalypse, TMNT: Out of the Shadows, Independence Day: Resurgence, and Star Trek: Beyond. We'll keep this as a regular feature on the podcast so you know where to turn for the latest in film.

The Golden Globe nominations were released in the week since our last show, so we'll be taking a look back at the nominees and what we think of who is on the list, and those that didn't quite make the cut. All this, and we've got some exciting changes to announce for the podcast in 2016, including some crossover news and some new segments we'll be introducing as we go forward. We've got a lot of exciting things to look forward to and we want to thank YOU for your support as we turn in our twenty-fifth episode and we are just under a half year old.

Not to be forgotten, Dust it off December continues! We want to thank everyone that has participated and is still participating in the challenge. Keep us updated on your progress and we'll announce everyone's full lists at the end of the month. Even if you don't hit ten films, the important part is participating! I'll be dusting off some holiday classics in the week leading up to Christmas once all the Star Wars craziness dies down.

If you want to find us, check out all of our past episodes on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker, and over at epicfilmguys.podbean.com. While you're at it, please head over to iTunes and rate our podcast, and help us reach a wider audience: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rundown/id1027239734. We appreciate your support!

I want to give a special thanks to our brothers in Perth and in podcasting, Wayne and Paul from the Countdown, for the special promo they cut for us. Check out their latest episode where they count down the worst films of 2015, and please make your way to iTunes and give them a rating and help them grow! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413. If you're a fan of our show, you've got to check them out, they are amazing.

A big thank you and shout-out as well to Emily and James of the Classy Little Podcast. They're on a holiday hiatus right now, but expect them to return in 2016 with new episodes where they enjoy wine and cheese and cram you full of knowledge. In the meantime please check out their latest episode, Cheers to Gifts, for some awesome holiday gift ideas AND don't forget to rate them on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classy-little-podcast/id1019422584.

As mentioned in the episode, we're partnering with Star Wars Battlefront Forum in our lead up to the release of episode VII. Check them out at http://www.starwarsbattlefrontforum.com/!

Check out my written reviews mentioned in the podcast at http://epicfilmguys.wordpress.com!

Tonight's musical selections:

"Epic Film Guys Theme" by Eric Askew

All Star Wars music by John Williams

"3704 3837" by Ólafur Arnalds

Thursday Dec 10, 2015

Episode 024 - Two Living Rooms Far, Far Away

Thursday Dec 10, 2015

A week from today, the Epic Film Guys will join millions of people across the country and countless more across the globe as we sit down to watch Episode VII: The Force Awakens! Excitement is at a fever pitch, so we're going to be celebrating EVERYTHING Star Wars in our next two episodes! Tonight, we present the rest of last week's list with the five BEST Star Wars moments, and we're also adding the best and worst characters. All this leads up to our The Force Awakens special episode next week.

We've also got some exciting news as we are now part of the Podern Family group on twitter! We've joined forces with dozens of other podcasts to cross-promote content. Help us out, and if you like what we do, check out the hashtag #PodernFamily on twitter and check out some of the other podcasts in the group. We'll be promoting a few different podcasts each episode with promos they've cut, so you can get a little taste of what they're all about.

#DustItOffDecember is rolling on strong, and we've got updates and shout-outs for everyone taking part in the challenge here. It's not to late to get started! Just pick ten films you have or have access to that you haven't seen in awhile, and pop 'em back in. Give them a watch and see how you still feel about 'em. That's it, just live and love the classics on your shelf.

Our episodes are hosted at epicfilmguys.podbean.com. You can also find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker. Please head over to iTunes and rate our podcast, and help us reach a wider audience: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rundown/id1027239734. We appreciate your support!

We definitely encourage you to subscribe to our brothers in Perth, Paul and Wayne at the Countdown Movie and TV Review podcast. In their latest episode, they go over the best and worst of TV in 2015! They do an excellent show, and I just want to take an extra moment to show my gratitude for all of their support. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413.

I also want to give a big shout-out and thank you to the Classy Little Podcast and James and Emily! Please be sure to check out their super-sized holiday episode, Cheers to Gifts! We are looking forward to having one (or both!) of them guest on a future episode and to do a crossover. Cheers! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classy-little-podcast/id1019422584.

In this week's episode, we're proud to introduce the Cocktails and Centaurs podcast, and The Earth Collective!

Cocktails & Centaurs:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cocktails-and-centaurs/id931149760

Jessica and Elizabeth describe themselves as "fast witted smart asses who have been having a great time together for the last 17 years." Give them a listen!

The Earth Collective:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-earth-collective/id1039645558

The Earth Collective is a serial drama about "the last remaining group of humans stranded on Oasus, fighting to run from The Dark." I listened to all of it in a day, and I'm hooked. The season finale is coming soon!

As mentioned in the episode, we're partnering with Star Wars Battlefront Forum in our lead up to the release of episode VII. We'll have written reviews of the original trilogy going up there within the next week. Check them out at http://www.starwarsbattlefrontforum.com/!

Justin's review of Krampus as he mentioned is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12A8Mz1DKXc.

Tonight's musical selections:

"Epic Film Guys Theme" by Eric Askew

All Star Wars music by John Williams

"Hello" by Adele

Thursday Dec 03, 2015

Episode 023 - Star Wars Celebration & Batman v Superman trailer reaction!

Thursday Dec 03, 2015

A very happy December to all of our listeners out there! With the start of December we have begun our official countdown to Star Wars Episode VII, and all of our podcasts through the opening weekend will be Star Wars themed in honor of this franchise that we (and so many of you!!) love so much. Tonight, we're rattling off our worst moments from the Star Wars saga. Look for our best and worst characters next week and our best moments, and our FULL lead-up episode before we see The Force Awakens live the night of December 17th! We're both brimming with excitement for the next chapter in the saga, and we hope to hear from all of you about yours as well.

Our original plan was to do the best and worst tonight, BUT, we got derailed by the live premiere of the Batman v. Superman trailer!! We watch it live and react to it for the first time for you guys right here on the podcast. Needless to say, we're over the moon!

Our Never Seen It November challenge has come to an end! We want to thank all of you who participated in the challenge whether you finished or not, the important thing is you took the time to check out a film or films you hadn't had a chance to see before. The votes are in and we are proud to announce our December challenge: Dust-it-off December! Ten films that you've seen before, but not for quite awhile. Dust it off and give it another watch, and see how you feel about it! Same rating? Better? Worse? As usual, let us know what you're watching and we'll shout you out in the podcast.

Justin took a trip to the theater and checked out Creed, the latest film in the Rocky franchise. And, not to be forgotten, Marvel dropped the first full trailer from Civil War! Epic Film Guy Nick hasn't watched it yet, so he takes the opportunity to watch the trailer and comment on it LIVE!

You can find all of the episodes of our podcast at epicfilmguys.podbean.com. Subscribe to our podcast by adding our feed URL to your podcasting app or program of choice: just copy http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/feed/ and listen to us wherever, whenever! Whatever you do, head over to https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rundown/id1027239734 and rate us on iTunes! You can also find us on Stitcher!

If you're a fan of the Reel Rundown we encourage you to give a listen to our brothers Paul and Wayne from Perth, Australia and the Countdown Movie and TV Review podcast! Check them out and rate them at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413. In their most recent episode, they ranked the last ten films they saw and debated the 2011 film Drive!

A big CHEERS!! to the Classy Little Podcast and its hosts, James and Emily! A big thank you to Emily for all of her advice and help of late. Enjoy their latest episode, Cheers to Mark Twain! Please rate them on iTunes as well!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classy-little-podcast/id1019422584

Other shoutouts in this episode:

The Enginerdy Show:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-enginerdy-show/id795884884

Star Wars Battlefront Forum:

http://www.starwarsbattlefrontforum.com/

Tonight's musical selections:

"Epic Film Guys Theme" by Eric Askew

All Star Wars music by John Williams

"Rocky Main Theme" by Bill Conti

Thursday Nov 26, 2015

Episode 022 - Worst Sequels Ever & Mockingjay II REVIEW!

Thursday Nov 26, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving one and all! This week, we're doing a full review of The Hunger Games Mockingjay: Part II and giving our FINAL update on Never Seen It November! Thank you very much to everyone who participated in the challenge. We then spend a generous portion of the back end talking about our most-hated sequels of all time, and Nick takes the time to rant against a film that many consider a classic.

We're still looking ahead to December and you can STILL vote between now and the end of the month on our December challenge! Will it be the Holiday challenge, or the Dust-It-Off December challenge? Let us know what you want and we'll pick the winner at the end of the month!

My apologies for the audio quality toward the end, it developed this strange echo on the end of Justin's audio and I'm not sure why but I'm sure it's his fault... HAHA!

You can now find our podcasts on YouTube! Go to https://www.youtube.com/user/EpicFilmGuysNY/feed and check them out if that's easier. Whatever you do, head over to https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rundown/id1027239734 and rate us on iTunes!

We want to give a big, big shoutout to our brothers down in Perth, Wayne and Paul on the Countdown Movie and TV Review podcast. Check out all of their episodes and rate them on YouTube at:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413

Cheers to the Classy Little Podcast and its hosts, James and Emily! Give them a listen for insights into some great topics, from coffee to introverts to their latest episode about Thanksgiving:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classy-little-podcast/id1019422584

Other shoutouts in this episode:

The Drunken Dork Podcast:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drunken-dork-podcast/id910040832

The Something Something Podcast:

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/something-something/id987075905

Tonight's musical selections:

"Epic Film Guys Theme" by Eric Askew

"Spider-Man 3 Main Theme" by Danny Elfman

"Predator 2 Main Theme" by Alan Silvestri

"Superman Main Theme" by John Williams

"Oh, Streetcar!" from The Simpsons, episode "A Streetcar Named Marge"

"Requiem for a Tower" by Clint Mansell, Simone Benyacar, Dan Nielsen, and Veigar Mairgersson

Thank you for listening, and we'll see you at the movies! Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday Nov 19, 2015

Episode 021 - The Mockingjay & Home Alone

Thursday Nov 19, 2015

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! In this week's episode, Nick and Justin look back at the holiday classic Home Alone which turns twenty-five years old today! We also look ahead to the weekend with the release of the final film in the Hunger Games series, Mockingjay: Part II. Nick also rants about the news of a potential remake of Memento.

All this, and we shout out to two great guys, Paul and Wayne, who just did a countdown of their top ten apocalyptic films in their latest podcast. So we decided to take five of our favorites and run them off as well as a tie-in for them. Also, we officially announce our December challenge! The holiday movie challenge, or "Dust it off" December- which one will we choose? That's up to you! Vote for your favorite idea between now and the end of the month and we'll pick the winner for our December challenge.

Please check out the podcasts mentioned in tonight's episode! If you're a fan of what we do, you'll love them too. Please take the time to head to iTunes at the links provided to subscribe to their podcast and rate them... and us!! And our great thanks to all of those podcasts for interacting with us and shouting us out and helping us build our audience, and we theirs.

The Countdown Movie and TV Review Podcast:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413

Classy Little Podcast:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classy-little-podcast/id1019422584

The Drunken Dork Podcast:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drunken-dork-podcast/id910040832

The Something Something Podcast:

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/something-something/id987075905

Please rate The Reel Rundown on iTunes!!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rundown/id1027239734

Tonight's musical selections:

"Epic Film Guys Theme" by Eric Askew

"Mad Max: Fury Road Theme" by Junkie XL

"Home Alone: Main Theme" by John Williams

"Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen

"Requiem for a Tower" by Clint Mansell, Simone Benyacar, Dan Nielsen, and Veigar Mairgersson

Friday Nov 13, 2015

Episode 020 - Our Guilty Pleasure Flicks!

Friday Nov 13, 2015

In this super-sized episode of the Reel Rundown, we discuss our favorite guilty pleasure flicks, and we love 'em no matter how bad or cheesy or hated they are! Justin also takes a few minutes to discuss his thoughts on the latest James Bond film SPECTRE, and Epic Film Guy Nick rants about the continuing flood of information from Disney as the release date for Star Wars Episode VII creeps to just over a month left to go.

A big thanks to all of the podcasts that have shouted us out lately, particularly the guys at The Countdown. If you like our podcast, please give them a listen! You can find (and rate!) them on iTunes by visiting https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413. Thanks very much Paul and Wayne for your shout-outs all the way from Perth, Australia.

While you're over there, give us a rating as well! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rundown/id1027239734.

Other podcasts we mentioned in this episode were the Drunken Dork podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drunken-dork-podcast/id910040832) and the Something, Something Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/something-something/id987075905).

As mentioned by Epic Film Guy Justin, the Star Wars Episode VII poster done by Adam Relf is on his website at www.adamrelf.com.

As always you can join in our daily discussions on facebook over at www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys, and you can subscribe to us on Twitter @EpicFilmGuys. Thanks for listening, and here's to twenty more!

Friday Nov 06, 2015

Episode 019 - Fall and Winter 2015!

Friday Nov 06, 2015

Good morning film fans, and a happy weekend to you! Today we're discussing the films that we've seen to open our "Never Seen It November" challenge, reminding any fans that still want to take part, there's plenty of time! We also discuss some of our favorite 1991 films as a shout-out to the Countdown Movie and TV podcast. We also discuss the recent rumors that Hugh Jackman might show up in X-Men: Apocalypse after all, and of course, we can't seem to go a week without further discussing the upcoming movie event of the new millennium, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We also look ahead at other new releases to come this month, chief among them The Hunger Games: The Mockingjay Part 2 and the latest entry in the James Bond franchise, Spectre.

Thanks very much for everyone who has already joined our challenge for November, and we implore you to give it a try! Just pick ten films, any ten, that you have never seen before and check them out. Check in with us over at www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys to update us on your progress.

Don't forget, you can also check us out on Twitter @EpicFilmGuys!

Friday Oct 30, 2015

Episode 018 - Happy Halloween!

Friday Oct 30, 2015

Epic Film Guys Nick and Justin take a bit to reflect on the recent horror challenge and discuss the upcoming "Never Seen It" November challenge. We also talk about Gotham and those badass new Empire and Total Film covers featuring Suicide Squad and Batman v. Superman!

For next month's challenge, you can join in the fun too! Just pick ten films you haven't seen before- they can be a hundred years old, or new releases coming next month such as Mockingjay: Part 2 or Spectre. Watch them whenever you like, either in one big cluster or spread them out over the month. You can also enjoy a new drink you've never had before with the show as part of the fun- we are! Periodically, we'll post updates on the challenge over at www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys. Join in the fun and check out some new flicks you've been looking for! Need recommendations? We'll be sure to toss a few titles your way if you'd like.

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Wednesday Oct 21, 2015

Episode 017 - Back to the Future Day & Star Wars Blowout!!

Wednesday Oct 21, 2015

Tonight we're all about two things: Celebrating the day that Marty McFly arrives in the future (that's today!) and breaking down all of our favorite moments from the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer. This episode is our biggest yet, but we definitely had a lot to say!

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Thursday Oct 15, 2015

Episode 016 - The Legacy of the Dark Knight

Thursday Oct 15, 2015

An epic showdown is on the way in 2020 in the form of King Kong v. Godzilla, which we discussed back in episode 11. It has now been confirmed by WB and Legendary, so monster mayhem is certain!

Bob Kane is getting a star on the Hollywood walk of fame, but Justin has a lot to say about credit where credit is due, and thinks that Bill Finger should get one too!

Speaking of Batman, Nick and Justin discuss their favorite scenes from The Dark Knight, as there's a big one that seems to get overlooked in favor of others.

All this, and Nick laments having watched the god-awful American Psycho 2, and we'd like to hear from you about some future challenges.

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Friday Oct 09, 2015

Episode 015 - Black Buns, Beer, and Billion Dollar Budgets

Friday Oct 09, 2015

A billion dollars? That's the rumored budget for Marvel's Infinity War Parts 1 & 2, but that number seems a little crazy to the Epic Film Guys. We're back this week drinking some good beer and talking about Daniel Craig's comments about James Bond, Leonardo DiCaprio's chances for Oscar gold with The Revenant, plus we look at Marvel's new post-phase 3 announcement and NYCC.

We'll also flash back to Episode 003 and have a little fun with Justin, much to his chagrin. He'd also really love to get drunk and eat that black bun Whopper!

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Thursday Oct 01, 2015

Episode 014 - 31 Day Horror Movie Challenge

Thursday Oct 01, 2015

October is upon us, so the Epic Film Guys invite YOU to take part in the 31 Day Horror Movie Challenge! 31 days, 31 movies, and both Epic Film Guys will be taking part in the chaos. Also, once a week, we'll be selecting a horror film for everyone to watch as part of the challenge. Look for the official posting over at www.facebook.com/epicfilmguys later today, and let the challenge begin!

We also talk about Marvel phase 3, Gotham, Fast & Furious, and much more. We also take a look at the ever-changing stories surrounding Alien: Paradise Lost. Bach's Toccata and Fugue for Organ in D Minor, BWV 565 at the beginning to start the month off right!

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Friday Sep 25, 2015

Episode 013 - The Endless Parade of Ghostbusters Cameos

Friday Sep 25, 2015

Epic Film Guy Justin is BACK! We look into the ever-growing list of cameos from Paul Feig's Ghostbusters reboot, and Justin posits and interesting theory about them. Feig wants to make his "own vision" for the franchise by having everyone he can find from the old films to do a cameo? What?

We also discuss the possibility of Hayden Christensen returning to the Star Wars saga in Episode VIII and look at the "confusing" new title for the Prometheus sequel.

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Thursday Sep 17, 2015

Episode 012 - Nick v. Screenrant on Batman movies

Thursday Sep 17, 2015

No Epic Film Guy Justin this week, but Epic Film Guy Nick is still here dishing about the latest movie news! Woody Harrelson will play a villain in War of the Planet of the Apes, while Channing Tatum's Gambit is suddenly out of a director and Pacific Rim 2 has been placed on "indefinite hold." All this and Nick takes Screenrant's "14 Most Ridiculous Moments in Batman Movies" list to task.

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Friday Sep 11, 2015

Episode 011 - Pacific Rim sucks, and other MONSTER news!

Friday Sep 11, 2015

Nick and Justin talk about the latest news that Godzilla and King Kong will be squaring off on film. Nick spends a moment imagining the big G destroying the robots from Guillermo del Toro's woeful Pacific Rim, and a look ahead to the winter.

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Thursday Sep 03, 2015

Episode 010 - Rest in Peace, Wes Craven

Thursday Sep 03, 2015

Nick and Justin look at upcoming fall movies through the end of October, with the rest coming next week! Justin also pays tribute to Wes Craven, who passed away from brain cancer. We also discuss Steven Spielberg's comments about comic book films and discuss their longevity or lack thereof.

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Friday Aug 28, 2015

Episode 009 - For the love of the Eighties

Friday Aug 28, 2015

Nick and Justin discuss the latest round of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens news and the new teaser, as well as the rumors about George Miller directing a sequel to Man of Steel... or is he? Nick also calls Justin out for telling him he hates all eighties flicks!

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Friday Aug 21, 2015

Episode 008 - The Periscope Episode

Friday Aug 21, 2015

Nick and Justin look at the news fresh out of Disney's D23 expo, including a ton of Star Wars news. Justin also gives his thoughts on the Man from U.N.C.L.E. and Nick broadcasts live via Periscope.

Our apologies ahead of time for the audio issues, this podcast was fraught with problems on both ends. We'll be switching to a different client for the future, but this one has some unfortunate tinny-ness I wasn't able to smooth out in editing.

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Friday Aug 14, 2015

Episode 007 - Fantastic Four Assaults the Eyes!

Friday Aug 14, 2015

Nick and Justin continue to bash the magnificent disaster that was Josh Trank's Fantastic Four as well as a sneak peek at Justin's upcoming review of the new NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton. Nick also checked out Dragonball Z: Resurrection 'F' this past weekend!

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Friday Aug 07, 2015

Episode 006 - The Merc with a Mouth

Friday Aug 07, 2015

Nick and Justin discuss the just-released schedule for Sony Pictures, as well as a look forward to the weekend. Justin talks Nightmare on Elm Street, and the Merc with a Mouth drops an awesome Deadpool trailer!

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Thursday Aug 06, 2015

Episode 005 - Trailers are ruining films!

Thursday Aug 06, 2015

Epic Film Guys Nick and Justin talk about trailers spoiling films, the future of the Terminator franchise, and the continued storm of trouble swirling around the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot. Also, has Channing Tatum dropped out of the Gambit solo film? Is Jenna Malone playing Batgirl in the upcoming Batman v. Superman?

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Thursday Aug 06, 2015

Episode 004 - The Future of the Jurassic Franchise?

Thursday Aug 06, 2015

Epic Film Guy Justin joins the Rundown for the first time! We continue the discussion about Marvel's Ant-Man and discuss Marvel's ongoing villain woes. We also speculate on the future of the Jurassic Park franchise now that the latest entry, Jurassic World, has crossed over the $600 million mark domestically and a sequel has been confirmed. Also, reviews-in-brief of Minions and Trainwreck!

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Thursday Aug 06, 2015

Episode 003 - Batman v. Superman Trailer reaction

Thursday Aug 06, 2015

Epic Film Guy Nick gives a quick review of Marvel's Ant-Man, and takes a look back at all of the news that came out of San Diego Comic Con last weekend. We look at the upcoming Batman v Superman and the new trailer that landed, as well as the controversial images from X-Men: Apocalypse!

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Thursday Aug 06, 2015

Episode 002 - Comic-Con PREVIEW!

Thursday Aug 06, 2015

Epic Film Guy Nick looks ahead to Comic-Con 2015 and all of the announcements that are anticipated from San Diego this weekend. Batman v. Superman, Suicide Squad, and Star Wars will all be present.

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