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Jupiter Ascending

Hey, Jupiter!

Reviewed Feb 11, 2015

In a universe where human genetic material is the most precious commodity, an impoverished young Earth woman becomes the key to strategic maneuvers and internal strife within a powerful dynasty… Genres: Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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

Willow

Absolutely, under no circumstances, is anyone allowed to ...

Reviewed Dec 19, 2014

The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil. 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

Big Hero 6

We say Marvel in our description more times than any Big ...

Reviewed Nov 18, 2014

A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family

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

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Turtle-Man, Turtle-Man, does whatever a turtle can!

Reviewed Aug 12, 2014

When a kingpin threatens New York City, a group of mutated turtle warriors must emerge from the shadows to protect their home. Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction

Guardians of the Galaxy

Aint no podcast like us, but us! So listen now!

Reviewed Aug 4, 2014

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III

It's Cowabunga to the future!

Reviewed Jul 22, 2014

The four turtles travel back in time to the days of the legendary and deadly samurai in ancient Japan, where they train to perfect the art of becoming one. The turtles also assist a small village in an uprising. Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Shakespearean tragedy starring motion-capture monkeys.

Reviewed Jul 15, 2014

A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes. Genres: Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

Go podcast! Go podcast! Go! Podcast, podcast, rap!

Reviewed Jul 15, 2014

The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last cannister of the ooze that created the Turtles, which Shredder wants to create an army of new mutants. Meanwhile Splinter is coming... to a decision. Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction

Speed Racer

It's not about cars, it's about family...

Reviewed Jul 11, 2014

Speed Racer is a young and brilliant racing driver. When corruption in the racing leagues costs his brother his life, Speed must team up with the police and the mysterious Racer X to bring an end to the corruption and criminal activities. Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Major League Podcasting is back in town!

Reviewed Jul 8, 2014

A quartet of humanoid turtles, trained by their mentor in Ninjutsu, must learn to work together to face the menace of Shredder and the Foot Clan. Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

The first prequel to actually do it right?

Reviewed Jul 4, 2014

A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him. Genres: Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller

Transformers: Age of Extinction

Marky Mark and the Robo Bunch!

Reviewed Jul 1, 2014

As humanity picks up the pieces after the battle of Chicago, a shadowy group reveals itself in an attempt to control the direction of history…while an ancient, powerful new menace sets Earth in its crosshairs. With help from Cade Yeager, Optimus Prime and the Autobots rise to meet their most fearsome challenge yet. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Planet of the Apes

Marky Mark and the Primate Bunch

Reviewed Jun 27, 2014

After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by Ruthless General Thade. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller

Trucks

Might be time for the junk yard for this franchise...

Reviewed Jun 24, 2014

A group of seemingly humanistic trucks takeover a truck stop and starts killing everything in sight. The remaining townsfolk must band together and come up with a way to murder the inanimate objects, a seemingly difficult task considering the abnormal circumstances. Genres: Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller, TV Movie

Battle for the Planet of the Apes

The franchise runs out of budget but not ideas.

Reviewed Jun 20, 2014

The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale. Genres: Action, Science Fiction

Brown Arrow

Maximum Overdrive

Dirty podcasts done dirt cheap!

Reviewed Jun 17, 2014

When a comet passes close to the earth, machines all over the world come alive and go on homicidal rampages. A group of people at a desolate truck stop are held hostage by a gang of murderous 18-wheelers. The frightened people set out to defeat the killer machines…Or be killed by them. Genres: Action, Horror, Science Fiction

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

The franchise finally bares its teeth

Reviewed Jun 13, 2014

In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity. Genres: Action, Science Fiction

Escape from the Planet of the Apes

Apes discover Los Angeles is the real dystopia.

Reviewed Jun 6, 2014

The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a spacecraft. Intrigued by their intelligence, humans use them for research - until the apes attempt to escape. Genres: Action, Science Fiction