Written & Directed by Phil Tippett

Written by Benn W. Levy, with additional dialogue by R.C. Sherriff, based on the novel by J.B. Priestly
Directed by James Whale
Starring Melvyn Douglas, Charles Laughton, Gloria Stuart, Lilian Bond, Raymond Massey, Ernest Thesiger, Eva Moore, Boris Karloff

Written by Michael Waldron, based on Dr. Strange created by Steve Ditko, and a slew of other characters appearing in Marvel Comics
Directed by Sam Raimi
Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Xochitl Gomez, Benedict Wong, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor

Written by Peter Craig & Matt Reeves, based on the character created by Bill Finger & Bob Kane
Directed by Matt Reeves
Starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Dano, Colin Farrell, John Turturro

Written by Patrick Burleigh, Kaz Firpo, Ryan Firpo, and Chlóe Zhao, based on characters created by Jack Kirby
Directed by Chlóe Zhao
Starring Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Brian Tyree Henry, Kumail Nanjiani, Angelina Jolie, Lia McHugh, Salma Hayek, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, with Harish Patel and Kit Harington

Written by Aleksandar Hemon, David Mitchell, & Lana Wachowski, based on characters created by The Sisters Wachowski
Directed by Lana Wachowski
Starring Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jessica Henwick, Jonathan Groff

Written by Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers, based on the Marvel Comics
Directed by Jon Watts
Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Alfred Molina

This episode: our hero finds a way around the virus, discovers whether or not a franchise can regain its footing, and wonders whether or not he can still actually drive.

At long last, the review for the massive massiveness, brought to you from the only slightly massive couch.

Written by Eric Roth, Jon Spaihts & Denis Villeneuve, based on the novel by Frank Herbert
Directed by Denis Villeneuve
Starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Stellan Skarsgård, Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Zendaya

The Marvel Cinematic Universe returns to…well, you know, the cinema. Even if Widge is enjoying it from the couch. I know, it’s weird living in the future.

Written by Eric Pearson, based on a story by Ned Benson & Jac Schaeffer, in turn based on the character from Marvel Comics
Directed by Cate Shortland
Starring Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, Ray Winstone

Godzilla and King Kong, ready to provide beatdowns. Watching from the sidelines with a big cup of coffee, it’s Widge, ready to tell you about what he’s seen.

Written by Max Borenstein & Eric Pearson, based on a story by Michael Dougherty, Terry Rossio & Zach Shields
Directed by Adam Wingard
Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry & Shun Oguri

With a hankering for kaiju, Widge can’t wait for the new movie, so he checks out the old movie.

Written by Shin’ichi Sekizawa
Directed by Ishirô Honda
Starring: Tadao Takashima, Yû Fujiki, Kenji Sahara, Ichirô Arishima, Mie Hama

It was inevitable! Widge stayed up a loooong time and took in The Snyder Cut in a single sitting. But he survived Thin Red Line, so this was really a walk in the park.

Written by Chris Terrio, based on a story by Will Beall, Zack Snyder, & Chris Terrio
Starring: Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Ray Fisher, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, Henry Cavill

The couch saga resumes! Now that he has all the time in the world, it’s time to watch the time-bending Tenet!

Written & Directed by Christopher Nolan
Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Kenneth Branagh, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Pakadia

The film is available on Blu-Ray, or you can rent it from Amazon.

Been meaning to put this up here. This is an experiment. After scads of Wayhomer Reviews in which I’ve tried to avoid spoilers, here’s a video in which–since the actual review is over–I can talk about EVERYTHING. Let me know what you think.

The film is streaming on Shudder…or you can snag it online at Amazon.

A new era dawns! The car is in the garage but the reviews must continue! Welcome to the couch! Our hero discusses the excellent zombie film Blood Quantum!

Written & Directed by Jeff Barnaby
Starring: Michael Greyeyes, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Forrest Goodluck, Stonehorse Lone Goeman, Kiowa Gordon

The film is available on Shudder, on Blu-Ray, or you can rent it from Amazon. Ah, living in the future!

It’s Episode #195 for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, in which our protagonist is disappointed because the film broke a fundamental rule: not following its own rules. But hey, cool fight scenes!

Written by J.J. Abrams & Chris Terrio
Directed by J.J. Abrams
Starring Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, John Boyega, Ian McDiarmid

It’s Episode #194 for Knives Out, in which our protagonist is reminded of good old get togethers with the family, not to mention how cool hidden windows can be.

Written & Directed by Rian Johnson
Starring Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon

It’s Episode #193 for Frozen 2, in which our protagonist goes back to Arendelle, discovers their park system is in serious disrepair, and decides more Josh Gad is always a good thing.

Written by Jennifer Lee, based on a story by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee, Robert Lopez & Marc E. Smith
Directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee
Starring the Voices of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Sterling K. Brown

It’s Episode #191 for Avengers: Endgame, in which our protagonist gets steamrolled by the sheer size and velocity of the MCU as it screeches to a temporary halt.

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Written by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, based on pretty much all of Marvel Comics in some form or another
Directed by Anthony Russo & Joe Russo
Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Karen Gillan, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Danai Gurira, Bradley Cooper, Josh Brolin

It’s Episode #190 for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, in which our protagonist is blown away not only by badass animation and a kickass story, but also by the fact Spider-Ham is in a feature film.

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Written by Phil Lord & Rodney Rothman, based on a story by Lord, which was based on characters created by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, and about twenty-six other people
Directed by Bob Perischetti, Peter Ramsey & Rodney Rothman
Starring the Voices of Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry, Lily Tomlin, John Mulaney, Kimiko Glenn, Nicolas Cage, Liev Schreiber & Chris Pine

I’ve got a bad feeling about this. Just because it’s a prequel (kinda). But I shouldn’t have, as it turns out. All will be explained (kinda) in Episode #189 for Solo: A Star Wars Story, in which our protagonist looks forward to the Star Wars version of Warhead 2000 AD.

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It is a review told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying a need to get home! It’s Episode #188 for National Theatre Live: Macbeth, in which our protagonist ponders a post-apocalyptic bard.

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It’s funny! It’s dark! It’s funny! It’s dark! It’s Episode #187 for The Death of Stalin, in which our protagonist marvels at the imbalanced balance this mad film can manage.

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At last! That weirdo in the car is back! It’s Episode #186 for Avengers: Infinity War, in which our protagonist basically has a nervous breakdown while trying to figure out how to talk about this monster of a motion picture.

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It’s Episode #185 for Ant-Man, in which our protagonist talks about the Marvel streak, frets about their editorial past and also reflects on how the biggest fights can look tiny and inconsequential from a different height. Wow, that’s deep, man.
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It’s Episode #184 for Tomorrowland, in which our protagonist appreciates ornery Clooney, marvels at his co-stars, and still doesn’t have a jetpack.
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It’s Episode #183 for Mad Max: Fury Road 3D, in which our protagonist wonders at the amount of automotive splode, the mayhem that exists inside George Miller and also he somehow manages not to be influenced to drive home like a frickin’ maniac.

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Widge says:

It’s Episode #182 for The Avengers: Age of Ultron, in which our protagonist is joined by previous Avengers movie reviewer Bailey and they discuss a film with Cecil B. DeMille-level amounts of characters, a user-friendly Gordian knot of plotlines and the finer points of Cap’s helmet.

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Note: This episode is taken from the archives and was recorded before A) Widge’s computer blew up and 2) Widge’s car’s transmission died. It’s been fun.

It’s Episode #181 for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, in which our protagonist discusses franchise creep, a cast that’s doing the best they can with the material they’ve been given and a film that feels like its two and a half pod races too long.
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It’s Episode #180 for Kingsman: The Secret Service, in which our protagonist definitely feels like his wardrobe needs some work, wishes he could look as cool in spectacles and marvels at watching Mr. Darcy provide some admirable beatdowns.
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