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Every film reviewed where the entire Now Playing Podcast panel gave it a passing grade — zero red arrows, at least three green.

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Leprechaun in the Hood

Warwick Davis shows his Colors in South Central

Reviewed Oct 17, 2014
When Butch, Postmaster P, and Stray Bullet loot the local hip-hop mogul's studio to fund their demo album, the threesome unwittingly ends up with the secret of Mack Daddy's success: a magical flute. Their gigs instantly turn golden but a blood-thristy Leprechaun and an angry Mack Daddy are hot on their trail, leaving a wake of destruction tainted by politically incorrect limericks. Genres: Comedy, Direct to Video/Streaming, Horror
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

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, Theatrical Release
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

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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, Theatrical Release
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The Lord of the Rings (1978)

Epic fantasy filtered through 1970s vibes and budget anxi...

Reviewed Aug 22, 2014
Young Hobbit Frodo Baggins is thrown into an amazing adventure when he's tasked with destroying the One Ring, created by the dark lord Sauron. Frodo must travel in a small fellowship of nine warriors and accomplices. But it won't be an easy journey for the Fellowship of the Ring, on the ultimate quest to rid Middle-earth of evil. Genres: Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Theatrical Release
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Troll 2

Is this really the worst movie ever?

Reviewed Aug 21, 2014
When young Joshua learns that he will be going on vacation with his family to a small town called Nilbog, he protests adamantly. He is warned by the spirit of his deceased grandfather that goblins populate the town. His parents, Michael and Diana, dismiss his apprehensions, but soon learn to appreciate their son's warnings. Guided by his grandfather's ghost, will Joshua and his family stand a chance in fighting off these evil beings? Genres: Direct to Video/Streaming, Fantasy, Horror
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Godzilla (2014)

The OG (Original Godzilla) is back and brand new.

Reviewed May 22, 2014
Ford Brody, a Navy bomb expert, has just reunited with his family in San Francisco when he is forced to go to Japan to help his estranged father, Joe. Soon, both men are swept up in an escalating crisis when an ancient alpha predator arises from the sea to combat malevolent adversaries that threaten the survival of humanity. The creatures leave colossal destruction in their wake, as they make their way toward their final battleground: San Francisco. Genres: Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Secrets have a cost - this podcast doesn't! It's totally ...

Reviewed May 6, 2014
For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Anyone notice the end mission is straight out of Real Gen...

Reviewed Apr 8, 2014
After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release
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Stephen King’s Night Shift Collection: The Woman in the Room, The Boogeyman, and Disciples of the Crow

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Reviewed Feb 25, 2014
Stephen King "dollar baby" double bill consisting of Frank Darabont's 'The Woman in the Room' and Jeff Schiro's 'The Boogeyman' as well as 'Disciples of the Crow' and 'The Boogeyman'. Originally released in two separate pressings together they complete "The Night Shift Collection" Genres: Direct to Video/Streaming, Horror
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RoboCop (2014)

Batman and Commissioner Gordon team up to put Robocop in ...

Reviewed Feb 18, 2014
In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Overseas, their drones have been used by the military for years, but have been forbidden for law enforcement in America. Now OmniCorp wants to bring their controversial technology to the home front, and they see a golden opportunity to do it. When Alex Murphy – a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit – is critically injured, OmniCorp sees their chance to build a part-man, part-robot police officer. OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and even more billions for their shareholders, but they never counted on one thing: there is still a man inside the machine. Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release, Thriller
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RoboCop (1987)

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Reviewed Jan 14, 2014
In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters. Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release, Thriller
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch

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Reviewed Dec 31, 2013
Young sweethearts Billy and Kate move to the Big Apple, land jobs in a high-tech office park and soon reunite with the friendly and lovable Gizmo. But a series of accidents creates a whole new generation of Gremlins. The situation worsens when the devilish green creatures invade a top-secret laboratory and develop genetically altered powers, making them even harder to destroy! Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Theatrical Release
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