A+Z Movie Review Podcast: Recent Episodes
Alex Long and Zach Cavanagh
Alex and Zach dive into the final film of Phase 4 of the MCU fresh off their viewing of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. They discuss the emotional Ryan Coogler-directed sequel, how it handled the death of Chadwick Boseman and take the character of Black Panther forward. Plus, they break down the now complete Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
TIME STAMPS:
- 0:27 - Non-Spoiler Discussion
- 10:17 - SPOILER Discussion
- 1:14:44 - End of MCU Phase 4
- 1:18:00 - Outro
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Alex and Zach reopen their hearts to the world of Rom-Coms with a discussion on Bros, written by and starring Billy Eichner. They walk in the park with this landmark gay romantic comedy, talk through the rough box office reception and ask if it actually deserved that.
TIME STAMPS:
- 0:27 - Intro + RomCom/Billy Eichner Discussion
- 5:24 - Non-Spoiler/Box Office Discussion
- 19:24 - SPOILER Discussion
- 45:07 - Outro + What's Next
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Alex and Zach observe the changing of the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe with the release of Black Adam, starring Dwayne Johnson. Plus, they discuss the true changing of the hierarchy of power at DC Studios and Warner Bros. with the naming of James Gunn and Peter Safran as co-CEOs.
TIME STAMPS:
- 0:27 - Intro
- 1:48 - James Gunn named DC Studios CEO
- 12:24 - Non-Spoiler Discussion
- 37:40 - SPOILER Discussion
- 1:03:23 - SPOILER Post-Credit Scene Discussion
- 1:13:35 - Upcoming DC Movie Slate + Outro
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Alex and Zach drive through all that is the spectacle of Don't Worry Darling. They discuss all the twists of this Oliva Wilde-directed thriller starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, Gemma Chan and Wilde herself, plus give a full breakdown of the drama surrounding the film's production and press tour.
TIME STAMPS:
- 0:26 - Non-Spoiler Discussion
- 14:15 - SPOILER Discussion
- 47:23 - Off-Camera DRAMA Discussion
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Alex and Zach are back! They discuss the late-summer movie lull, plus catch-up with fun reviews of the animated DC League of Super-Pets, starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, and action-comedy Bullet Train, starring Brad Pitt.
TIME STAMPS:
- 0:27 - Summer Break Talk
- 14:21 - DC League of Super-Pets
- 25:34 - Bullet Train
- 41:01 - Outro
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Alex and Zach make omelettes and exchange shoe sizes to watch The Gray Man on Netflix, starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans and a lot of manicured facial hair. In the spoiler discussion, they run through the movie's NINE action sequences and litany of quips and witticisms.
TIME STAMPS:
- 1:44 - Non-Spoiler Discussion
- 20:19 - SPOILER Discussion
- 1:02:19 - Outro
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Alex and Zach give their thoughts on two movies they saw separately this week. Zach opens with his thoughts on Jordan Peele's latest thriller Nope, and Alex follows up with a discussion on the book-to-film adaptation of Where the Crawdads Sing.
TIME STAMPS:
- 1:58 - Non-Spoiler Nope Review
- 6:48 - Non-Spoiler Where the Crawdads Sing Review
- 12:00 - SPOILER Nope Discussion
- 39:56 - SPOILER Where the Crawdads Sing Discussion
- 1:19:42 - Outro + Looking Ahead
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Alex and Zach give their immediate reactions to a huge Saturday from Hall H at Comic Con in San Diego. They react to the redefined phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and future Marvel releases, including the first look at Black Panther: Wakanda Forecer. They also discuss the DC panel for Shazam and Black Adam, the new trailer for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and other odds and ends from the return of Comic Con.
TIME STAMPS:
- 3:53 - Marvel Discussion
- 35:16 - DC Movie Discussion (plus Teen Wolf detour)
- 58:40 - Dungeons & Dragons, plus Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and other odds and ends
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Alex and Zach summon the bifrost for the 29th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Thor: Love and Thunder, plus they discuss the current state of the MCU and rank the movies and shows of Phase 4.
TIME STAMPS:
- 0:36 - Non-Spoiler Review
- 13:04 - SPOILER Breakdown
- 1:15:32 - State of the MCU/Phase 4 Rankings
- 1:40:27 - What's Next
- 1:42:25 - Outro
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Alex and Zach witness Baz Luhrmann's latest musical explosion Elvis, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. They also discuss other recent rock music biopics.
Time Stamps:
- 0:28 - General NON-SPOILER thoughts
- 13:38 - SPOILER character and plot breakdowns
- 46:28 - Elvis, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody and other music biopics
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Alex and Zach welcome Pixar back to the big screen with Lightyear and fall in love with a new furry friend, Sox. Spoilers will be had in this instant reaction review.
Time Stamps:
- 0:30 - General NON-SPOILER thoughts
- 16:27 - SPOILER thoughts, character breakdowns
- 1:18:04 - Pixar movie rankings
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Alex and Zach catch up on the last month of Instagram reviews with thoughts on Top Gun: Maverick, Jurassic World: Dominion, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, The Bob's Burgers Movie and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.
Time Stamps:
- 8:54 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
- 27:27 - Jurassic World: Dominion
- 40:56 - The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
- 47:14 - The Bob's Burgers Movie
- 54:15 - Top Gun: Maverick
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Sample episode of the A+Z Movie Review Podcast. Alex and Zach test out the podcast equipment and talk about their two favorite properties: Harry Potter and Star Wars.
Time Stamps:
(3:24) Harry Potter talk
(7:38) Star Wars talk
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