Ian McKellen

The Da Vinci Code

Joe Versus the Vatican

Reviewed Sep 23, 2025

A murder in Paris’ Louvre Museum and cryptic clues in some of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery. For 2,000 years a secret society closely guards information that — should it come to light — could rock the very foundations of Christianity. Genres: Mystery, Thriller

Last Action Hero

… or The First Reality Star?

Reviewed Sep 13, 2022

After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticket by a theater manager, he is transported into the film and teams up with the cop to stop a villain who escapes into the real world. Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy

Brown Arrow

Cats

Memories… all alone at the movies…

Reviewed Dec 24, 2021

A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Apt Pupil

Stephen King was a teacher...but who is the Apt Pupil?

Reviewed Aug 23, 2016

One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles that of Kurt Dussander, a wanted Nazi war criminal. A month later, Todd decides to knock on his door. Genres: Drama, Thriller

Stardust

From the podcast that won't behave.

Reviewed Feb 9, 2016

In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. His journey takes him into a world beyond his wildest dreams and reveals his true identity. Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Romance

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The shortest book gets the longest goodbye.

Reviewed Dec 25, 2014

Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands. Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Fire, fury, and cliffhangers.

Reviewed Dec 12, 2014

The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug. Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Bilbo discovers courage and contract law.

Reviewed Dec 5, 2014

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon. Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Which Sean Astin performance made you cry more: this or ...

Reviewed Sep 26, 2014

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​ Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

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Reviewed Sep 12, 2014

Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard. Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

You shall not pass....without listening to this podcast f...

Reviewed Aug 29, 2014

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed. Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Drinking game: Take a shot every time someone on this rev...

Reviewed May 27, 2014

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

The Wolverine

Wolverine is bad to the bone (claws)!

Reviewed Aug 13, 2013

Wolverine faces his ultimate nemesis - and tests of his physical, emotional, and mortal limits - in a life-changing voyage to modern-day Japan. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

X-Men: The Last Stand

Multiple men discuss Multiple Man

Reviewed May 20, 2011

When a cure is found to treat mutations, lines are drawn amongst the X-Men led by Professor Charles Xavier, and Magneto's Brotherhood of Mutants. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

X2

Bobby's brother was nominated for Worst Movie Sibling 2003

Reviewed May 13, 2011

Professor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine and Jean Grey must join Magneto and Mystique to unhinge Stryker's scheme to exterminate all mutants. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

X-Men

The greatest trick Magneto ever pulled was convincing the...

Reviewed May 6, 2011

Two mutants, Rogue and Wolverine, come to a private academy for their kind whose resident superhero team, the X-Men, must oppose a terrorist organization with similar powers. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction