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3rd Annual Halloween Special | Ep. 113 Oct 31, 2024

We are joined by our good friend Wafellow to discuss our favorite things about Halloween in our ALL THINGS HALLOWEEN DRAFT. From the movies we watch to the candy we eat.

Best Modern Horror Director with @StoneyThaGreat | Ep. 112 Oct 29, 2024

Who is at the top of their game when it comes to the best modern horror director? We've seen huge names in the horror genre emerge in the last decade like Jordan Peele, Ari Aster, and Robert Eggers. But maybe others that don't get the credit they deserve like James Wan and Mike Flanagan. Decide with us who should be crowned the best horror director this spooky season with our guest Stoney Tha Great! Catch him on tiktok talking all things horror, Marvel, and gaming!

Terrifier 3 Review | Is Art the Clown a Horror Icon? | Ep. 111 Oct 17, 2024

Terrifier 3 has defied all odds and premiered #1 at the box office domestically in it's opening weekend! From an indie film made for $35,000 back in 2016, to now being in theaters all over the world, Damien Leone has taken this Terrifier Franchise to the big leagues. Now the question that remains: Is Art the Clown a horror icon? David Howard Thorton sure is doing is best to make sure Art the Clown goes down in the horror icon history book. If your stomach can handle these films, then you should be able to stomach this episode!

Scariest Movies We've Ever Seen (Feat. Evan Solo) | Ep. 110 Oct 08, 2024

Continuing our spooky movie marathon, we are joined by none other than Evan Solo ( @EvanSoloTT ), the horror movie expert! We all give our takes on the movies that gave us chills down our spines and left us haunted to this day. Do you dare to watch our recommendations?

Joker: Folie a Deux Rant | Bonus Ep. Oct 04, 2024

Pretty self explanatory title. Safe to say we did not enjoy Joker 2. But let us know what you thought of it!

Scream Movies Ranked | Ep. 109 Sep 24, 2024

Happy Spooky Season! Time to ranked arguably the greatest horror franchise of all time! Tell us your ranking of the Scream franchise!

Alien Franchise Ranking & Alien Romulus Review | Ep. 108 Sep 17, 2024

Better late than never! As spooky season is here we will be ranking more horror franchises and up first, Alien! Let us know your ranking in the comments!
0:00 - Intro
2:44 - Ugly Duckling
8:07 - Alien Romulus
21:40 - 7
25:20 - 6
31:11 - 5
36:29 - 4
38:23 - 3
41:05 - 2
44:32 - 1

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review | Ep.107 Sep 10, 2024

Does the legacy sequel live up to the original? Found out with us during this review!

Beetlejuice 1988 Still Holds Up | Ep. 106 Sep 03, 2024

With Beetlejuice Beetlejuice right around the corner it's time to revisit the 1988 Tim Burton classic, Beetlejuice! Michael Keaton is absolutely unhinged as the bio-exorcist and delivers as one of the greatest casting choices of all time. Does this this film still hold up for you?
0:00 - Intro
1:46 - Ugly Duckling of the Week
5:26 - Beetlejuice
39:45 - Overrated, Underrated, Properly Rated
45:50 - Garrett's Corner
50:00 - Blake's Takes

Quentin Tarantino Ranking | Patreon Exclusive Aug 27, 2024

An exclusive episode from our Patreon! Our ranking of our favorite director's filmography! These are the type of bonus episodes you can catch from us from our House Targaryen tier on our Patreon!
0:00 - Intro
6:30 - 9 Jackie Brown
10:15 - 8 Reservoir Dogs
15:40 - 7 Death Proof
25:05 - 6 The Hateful Eight
32:51 - 5 OUATIH
42:54 - 4 Kill Bill: Whole Bloody Affair
49:41 - 3 Pulp Fiction
58:30 - 1 & 2

D23 Announcements Tier List | Ep. 105 Aug 22, 2024

D23 announced many updates on upcoming projects for Disney! Listen along as we rank these announcements in a tier list based on our excitement for these projects.

The Boys S4 | House of the Dragon S2 | Finale Review | Ep. 104 Aug 13, 2024

X-Men Movie Ranking | Ep. 103 Aug 07, 2024

Now that Deadpool & Wolverine is out, it's the perfect time for an X-Men Franchise ranking! While it is the first X-Men MCU movie, where does it place among the Fox X-Men Universe?
0:00 - Intro
3:40 - #14
9:01 - #13
13:00 - #12
19:11 - #11
24:39 - #10
29:29 - #9
33:56 - #8
41:36 - #6
52:00 - #5
57:09 - #4
1:01:45 - #3
1:06:52 - #2
1:11:13 - #1

Deadpool & Wolverine | Did it Live Up to the Hype? | Ep. 102 Jul 31, 2024

Spoilers begin at 23:21
LFG!!

The Acolyte | Most Daring Star Wars Project | Ep. 101 Jul 19, 2024

Whether you liked or disliked this show, there's one thing we can agree on. The Acolyte has been the most daring Star Wars to date. Now whether you take that in a good or bad way is up to you.

100th Episode Special | 100 of Our Favorite Movies! Jul 16, 2024

Cheers to 100 Podcast Episodes! It's been one hell of a journey and we thank all of you for wanting to listen to us talk your ear off about movies! Here's to 100 more!

MaXXXine | A Disappointing Conclusion to the X Trilogy? Jul 08, 2024

MaXXXine Monday! Ti West's conclusion to the X trilogy follows Maxine as she lives her dreams in 1980's Hollywood, but her past comes back to haunt her as a mystery murder roams the streets! Did this third installment leave you satisfied?
Review starts at 12:27

A Quiet Place: Day One | Did Episode 5 Redeem The Acolyte? Jul 02, 2024

Inside Out 2 | Pixar Ranking Jun 26, 2024

You're all in for a long one today! Is 'Inside Out 2' the best Pixar sequel? Already the highest grossing movie of the year, crossing Dune Part 2 in a matter of no time, it certainly begs the question. We also go through a Pixar ranking with the help of our special guest Snowden (@mrsnowdensneighborhood) who gives us his ranking of all 28 films and let's just say...there will be some HOT Pixar takes!

The Boys S4 & House of the Dragon S2 Initial Reactions Jun 19, 2024

WE ARE SO BACK! TV IS BACK AND STAYING ALL SUMMER LONG!

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | A Box Office Flop? May 31, 2024

Furiosa has been garnishing rave reviews from the critics and audience...yet it is struggling at the box office. But why? You could hail this movie as one of the greatest prequels of all time. Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth give some of their strongest performances of their careers. What's the deal? We dive into why we think it seems to be struggling in theaters, strengths and weaknesses of Furiosa, and more!

X-Men 97 | Best Marvel Show Ever? May 24, 2024

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Review | Franchise Ranking May 17, 2024

WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY!

Transformers Franchise Ranking with Alex Coleman (@Dark of the Movie) May 02, 2024

Transformers movie ranking?? That's right! For the first time ever we give you all some Transformers content. And what better way to talk about Transformers than to have Dark of the Moon's biggest fan ever, Alex Coleman! The man has made a name for himself in the filmtok game and we can't wait to hear what you think of our Transformers franchise ranking!

Is Spider-Man 2 the Best Spider-Man Movie? Apr 25, 2024

Invincible S2 Part 2 Review | Better Than Season 1? Apr 11, 2024

Road House & Love Lies Bleeding Review Apr 04, 2024

Re-upload! lmao Shoutout to Caleb for letting us know the beginning was spaced out.
Whoever caught the previous upload hope you enjoyed Garrett and I bullshitting around.

The Voice of Toph Beifong, Michaela Jill Murphy Joins Us! Mar 28, 2024

Still fangirling. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Michaela Jill Murphy, the voice of Toph Beifong from Avatar the Last Airbender, and many more! A show that has meant so much to my brother and I since our childhood, it was quite surreal to be able to discuss Avatar and about the voice acting industry with Michaela. We hope you all enjoy this episode!

Film Bros Ep 6: 2024 Oscar Reaction Mar 11, 2024

The most prestigious award show in Hollywood! We give you our first reactions to the wins and losses of the 2024 Oscars! What were best and worst moments from last night's ceremony?

Dune Part 2 Review | Best Sequel Ever? Mar 06, 2024

We are witnessing cinematic history. No other description needed for this episode.

Netflix's Avatar the Last Airbender Review Mar 01, 2024

The moment we've all been waiting for!! After M. Night Shyamalan's live action adaptation it was hard for anyone not to be skeptical about what Netflix was about to do. Well we can easily say it's better than his movie, and we know that's not a very high bar. This show had its highs and lows for sure, but join us for this review as we talk about what we liked and disliked from each episode!

Madame Web Review | The Worst Comic Book Movie Ever? Feb 23, 2024

Yeah it's that bad. Listen at your own risk.

Netflix's 'Avatar the Last Airbender' Cast Interview! Feb 17, 2024

We recently had the opportunity to ask the cast of Netflix's Avatar the Last Airbender a few questions! The original animated show has meant so much to my brother and I over the years and we were extremely grateful to get to chat with the cast as we prepare for the live action adaptation. We were joined by Gordon Cormier (Aang), Kiawentiio (Katara), Dallas Liu (Zuko), Ian Ousley (Sokka), and Lizzy Yu (Azula)! Enoy!

Megacon Orlando 2024 Recap Feb 09, 2024

In this episode join us as we share our time at Megacon Orlando this year! We met some celebs, created some content, and had a great time!
45 minutes into the episode listen to our Blake's Takes on the road where we recorded with fellow content creators at Megacon!

Film Bros Ep 5 | 2024 OSCAR NOMINATIONS Jan 24, 2024

Need we say more!! It feels like we have been waiting for this day for months. The 2024 Oscar Nominations are here!! Go over the nominees with us and our predictions for who will take home an Oscar this year at the 96th Academy Awards!

Golden Globe Recap | Star Wars News | 'Echo' First Reaction Jan 12, 2024

Happy New Year! Jan 05, 2024

Holiday Season Recap
Recent Watches
Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2024
Megacon 2024 Lineup

2nd Annual Christmas Special Dec 22, 2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This year for our Christmas special, we dive into the 7 elements of a great Christmas Movie. Of those 7 elements, we choose a Christmas movie that best fits each category! What is the greatest Christmas movie of all time??? And as we come upon the end of 2023 we want to thank everyone who's been listening to us for another year! We couldn't do this without all of you!

Film Bros Ep 4: Unsung Heroes of Film Dec 15, 2023

When it comes to the appreciation of a film, it's easy to praise the directors and the actors over everything. But when it comes to making a film, there are truly so many teams and departments that make it happen. Today we want to show our appreciation to a few elements of film that may not get talked about enough sometimes, and how they can elevate a film for us. Join us as we give our favorite examples of cinematography, production design, costume design, musical score and sound design!

Christmas Movie Versus Dec 08, 2023

The Grinch (2000) vs. Black Christmas (1974)
Miracle on 34th Street vs. It's a Wonderful Life
The Santa Claus vs. Violent Night
Home Alone vs. The Polar Express
Elf vs. A Christmas Story

Invincible S2 Halfway Mark | Thanksgiving Recap Dec 01, 2023

Loki Season 2 & The Marvels Review Nov 13, 2023

Is the MCU in Shambles? | SAG-AFTRA Strike Over! Nov 10, 2023

After a Variety came out last week titled "Crisis at Marvel: Jonathan Majors Back-Up Plans, 'The Marvels' Reshoots, Reviving Original Avengers and More Issues Revealed" all of Marvel fanbase was up arms if the MCU was actually in shambles or not. Is it okay for the MCU to be broken? Will this end of being a positive thing for the future of the MCU? SAG-AFTRA Strike over!! Details on their ground breaking new deal. Oppenheimer back in IMAX!

Film Bros Ep 3: Halloween Special | Why Do the Oscars Hate Horror Movies? Oct 31, 2023

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! The Film Bros are back for this Halloween special episode. The horror genre has given us some of the best movies ever to be put on screen, yet the recognition they get from the Academy Awards is little to none. Why is that? In today's episode we go over the 6 horror films that have been nominated for best picture at the Academy Awards and decide if it should've won that year. We give our Oscar snubs in the horror genre, whether it be they didn't win or failed to even receive a nomination! To end the episode off we give our greatest horror franchise ever!

Friday the 13th Franchise Ranking Oct 24, 2023

'Daredevil: Born Again' Scrapped! | Exorcist: Believer & Totally Killer Review Oct 13, 2023

Ahsoka Review Oct 06, 2023

Let's talk about that finale...I mean the whole show, but mainly that finale. Spoiler Warning in affect! What does this show mean for the Star Wars universe? Is Star Wars becoming the new MCU for Disney? Don't miss Garrett's ranking of the Star Wars shows as well!

I Finally Watched 'Star Wars Rebels' Sep 29, 2023

Spoiler Warnings for 'Rebels' and 'Ahsoka!'
I completed the task I thought was impossible. I watched all four seasons of Rebels and caught up on Ahsoka as well! In this episode catch Garrett and I discuss our top 5 favorite episodes of Rebels, if it competes with 'Clone Wars', and our thoughts on Ahsoka up to episode 6!

Film Bros Ep 2: What's the Best Decade of Horror Movies? Sep 22, 2023

It's Spooky season!! The films bros are back for another episode and we are so excited for what's instore for y'all in today's discussion! The big question is, what is the best decade of horror movies? Well we hope to come to that conclusion during this podcast. We each selected a decade for ourselves, and we give our top 5 horror movies of our selected decade, as well as honorable mentions! Then you, the audience, will then decide what is the best decade of horror! Blake has the 70s, Berto has the 80s, Emma has the 90s, and Jaden has the 2010s!

'The Bear' | Best TV Show Out Right Now? Sep 08, 2023

Just recently finished season two of 'The Bear' and holy shit we had to talk about it! For anyone that has worked in the service industry please watch this show! But warning, it will give you anxiety. The Bear has shaped up to be one of the best TV shows in the last decade with beautiful writing, amazing performances, and exceptional characters. Reason 237 to pay writers and actors!

Film Bros Ep 1: Letterboxd Sep 01, 2023

Welcome to a new segment on Blake's Takes called Film Bros! Today's topic is Letterboxd! How we determine it's rating system, our discovery of it, and our beef with each others Letterboxd ratings! Film Bros is a group of friends that have bonded through letterboxd, thus creating the group chat 'Film Bros.' In this group we have Emma, an OG Letterboxd member who is as film bro as they come, Jaden, a film bro in the making, and Berto, the co-host of the podcast 'Films from the Phantom Zone!' Enjoy!

Blue Beetle Review Aug 22, 2023

Wonder Woman 3 | TMNT: Mutant Mayhem & Talk to Me Review | Favorite Theater Candy Aug 08, 2023

Secret Invasion Review | Where Did This Show Go Wrong? Aug 01, 2023

Secret Invasion is an MCU projects that definitely left viewers with a lot of questions. It had highs and it had lows. We discuss our likes and dislikes of Secret Invasion and where it places among the other MCU shows! Is it as bad as everyone is saying? Where did it go wrong?

Barbie/Oppenheimer (Barbenheimer) Double Feature Review Jul 27, 2023

It's rare we get weekends at the theaters like we did this past weekend. Barbenheimer took the world by storm and for all the right reasons. We haven't been this excited for a weekend at the theater since Avengers Endgame! Christopher Nolan gives us a virtuoso, showing us why he's one of the best to ever do it. Give this man an award now! And on top of that Greta Gerwig has the biggest box office opening for a female director ever! From Cillian Murphy's chilling performance, to Margot Robbie's perfect Barbie, it's safe to say there's a lot to talk about!
Oppenheimer review begins at 44 minutes.

Blake's Takes Update | Deadpool 3 | Indiana Jones Ranking | SAG-AFTRA Strike | Barbenheimer Countdown Jul 13, 2023

Sorry for being MIA! I explain our absence in this episode along with exciting news for Blake's Takes! Bigger and better things to come! Also cannot forget to talk about new Deadpool 3 news, including Ryan Reynolds new Deadpool suit and Hugh Jackman's new Wolverine suit revealed! Don't miss my ranking of the Indiana Jones franchise after I finally saw Dial of Destiny. More Strikes in Hollywood ahead of us? And who else is hopping on the Barbenheimer train next week?

The Flash Review w/ Special Guest Arnaldo (Host of Films From the Phantom Zone) Jun 15, 2023

Look...there's A LOT to discuss when it comes to The Flash. It's honestly a miracle this film has finally been released! My special guest Arnaldo and I were able to catch an early viewing of The Flash last week, waiting an hour and a half in the humid Florida sun just to get in! Was it worth the sweaty wait? I think the answer might surprise you. To end the episode we give our ranking of the DCEU one last time since this is the last film of the DCEU! Don't forget to check out Arnaldo and his co-host Berto @Film from the Phantom Zone on all podcast platforms and social media accounts where they dive deep into failed and forgotten about comic book movies!

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review Jun 06, 2023

YES YES YES a thousand times! These Spider-Verse movies are revolutionizing animated films before our very eyes. Miles Morales is becoming one of the most well told characters in all of Marvel. Is this the greatest Spider-Man movie of all time? Will this become the greatest comic book movie trilogy of all-time by next year? The greatest trilogy if all time? Don't miss our ranking of all 13 Spider-Man movies at the end!

My Top 10 Movies of 2022 REVISED May 30, 2023

I first posted our top 10 movies of 2022 back in early January. As we are halfway through 2023, I've seen quite a handful of 2022 movies that were amazing! It was only right that I give a revised top 10 movies of 2022 list!

Revisiting "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" | The Best Spider-Man Movie Ever? May 24, 2023

Before "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" hits theaters next week, we thought it would be the perfect time to revisit "Into the Spider-Verse." This movie has really changed the game when it comes to Hollywood animated feature films. It was unlike anything we had seen yet and it wasn't an easy task to pull off. When we talk about the greatest Spider-Man movie ever, "Into the Spider-Verse" sits at the very top for me! Would you agree?

The Age of Reboots! Is a Twilight One Necessary? Featuring Special Guest Sabel @sabelsstudio May 19, 2023

Clearly I'm no Twilight expert; that's why Sabel from sabelsstudio joins us for the episode of Twilight! In an age of Hollywood where we are getting reboot after reboot, you'd think they would focus on rebooting old material. Here here are only 11 years after the final Twilight movie, Lionsgate announced they will be rebooting Twilight and making it into a TV series. However, do we dare say this reboot is necessary? Join us in this episode to find out as we look back upon the undeniably polarizing franchise that is Twilight!

More Exciting Future, Star Wars or Marvel? W/ Special Guest Ryan @prettygoodprops May 15, 2023

Star Wars and Marvel have more than enough projects coming out over the next five years, but which one are you more excited for? My special guest Ryan, who is an amazing prop maker and huge Star Wars and Marvel fan, gives us his opinion on the matter! He might even have a hot take or two about the newest Guardians of the Galaxy movie. You can catch Ryan on Tiktok and Instagram @prettygoodprops where there you can also find the link to his Etsy page and more where he sells his amazing props!

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Review May 08, 2023

Did everyone bring tissues with them to this movie? We all knew this was going to be an emotional roller coaster! One thing is for sure; Marvel is going to miss James Gunn. Come adore this movie again with us on this podcast episode of GOTG Vol 3. Does this make Guardians of the Galaxy the best trilogy in the MCU? Maybe best comic book movie trilogy ever?

The Mandalorian Season 3 Review May 01, 2023

Two and a half years later and this is what we get?? Season 3 of the Mandalorian had a high expectations to maintain after the first two seasons made the case that this was going to be the show to save live action Star Wars. It's no secret that ever since Disney took over Star Wars, the live actions have been hit or miss with the fans. But the Mandalorian was not that case. In this episode we'll dive into the positives and negatives of each episode, our thoughts on the finale, and why this season felt like a step down from the others! What did you think of the Mandalorian season 3?

Back from Europe! Apr 28, 2023

It feels so good to be back! Sorry for the lack of episodes lately but yes, I was in Europe for almost two weeks. While we have a lot of movies and shows to catch up on, this episode will mainly go over my amazing trip to Spain and Portugal, the beautiful landmarks we visited, the incredible food we tried, and the culture shock compared to America! Don't worry, this episode will still tie into movies as I had plenty of time to watch many films on the plane ride there and back! Mandalorian Season 3 review dropping Monday morning!

Megacon Recap | Live Action Moana Announced | HBO's Harry Potter Reboot Apr 06, 2023

So much to discuss! We recap our weekend at Megacon Orlando, where we had a great time meeting other content creators, fans, and yes some pictures with our favorite celebrities! In other news, there have been many recent announcements in the entertainment industry! Disney and the Rock announce a live action Moana is in the works, HBO set to reboot a Harry Potter TV series, and much more!

Revisiting "Waiting (2005)" How true is this movie in today's Restaurant Industry? Mar 31, 2023

If you're in the restaurant industry...you've seen this movie. If you haven't, you need to! Today's episode we revisit the 2005 classic "Waiting" that has garnished a cult following over the years. As current servers in the restaurant industry we go over scenes and talk about how true they are even today or if they are exaggerated. Eventually this episode may or may not become just a rant about our jobs as severs!

Shazam 2 Box Office Struggles | Scream 6 Thriving | Tom Cruise's Private "Flash" Viewing | Jordan Peele's New Movie Date Mar 23, 2023

Scream 6 Review Mar 14, 2023

This Ghostface is unlike anything we've seen before! Well our Scream marathon has led us to Scream 6, and it is getting all the praise and earnings, as it is had the biggest opening weekend at the box office in the entire Scream franchise! BUT is it as good as they say? As great of an installment Scream 6 was, it's far from perfect. Hey, no Scream is perfect besides the first one obviously. Come listen to my pros and cons of Scream 6 and where it falls in my ranking of the Scream franchise. No matter what you think of this movie, it is safe to say Scream has been one of, if not the most consistent horror franchises ever! I adore this franchise and love to see it thriving more than ever!

2023 Oscar Predictions! Who Will Win? Mar 07, 2023

The most prestigious night in Hollywood is almost here and it's time to share who we think is going to win! In this episode we go over all the major categories, the nominees, and who we think will win the Academy Award. We will being sharing some Oscar nominee snubs, as there have been plenty this year! Either way, it is quite the line up of films for this years Award show and we can't wait for March 12! If you want to hang out with us and get our live reactions to the award winners, follow us on Twitch or Tiktok @blakes_takes1! We will be streaming live during the show!
Music Intro Credit: Music for Video Library channel on YouTube. Royalty Free Award Background Music.

How I Became an Executive Producer with Special Guest Alex Kugelman (Writer & Director of "Don't Trip") Mar 02, 2023

Two episodes in one week Blake? As many of you know I am executive producing my first independent horror/comedy feature film called DON'T TRIP! Now it's time to sit down and talk to the man behind this whole operation, writer and director of this film, Alex Kugelman! Come listen to how Alex and I linked up for this project and his journey about his years in Hollywood that ultimately led to this script. We have an amazing team behind this film and if you want to help get this movie made make sure to visit the link in my bio on Instagram and TikTok!

Scream Marathon: Road to Scream 6 with Special Guest Michael Bish, Host of the Take One Podcast Feb 27, 2023

The road to Scream 6 is getting shorter and shorter! We're less than two weeks away from opening night and it's time to talk about the Scream franchise. And what better guest to have on than Michael Bish, host of the Take One Podcast! We discuss our favorite kills, least favorite kills, favorite characters, and least favorite characters from each installment. Then at the end we give our ranking of the Scream franchise! Possibly the greatest horror franchise ever, how could you not want to listen to this episode!

Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania Review Feb 20, 2023

Well this has been interesting. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has unexpectedly become the most controversial film in the MCU amongst fans. We have never seen a larger difference between the critics scores and the audience scores. So now I ask you, was it really that bad? If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror is here to stay! Come listen to our positives and negatives about this film, and if it was truly as bad as the critics say!

We Survived Velma Feb 13, 2023

It wasn't easy, but we made it through Velma! How is this show getting a season 2? Well it turns out this show is so bad that everyone is watching it, viewership is up! Did they do anything good in this show? What did we dislike the most about it? We dive into all of that and more! If you made it through Velma, come celebrate with us by listening to this episode!

Toy Story 5 Announced - Disney+ Struggling - Award Shows Continuous Decline Feb 11, 2023

Catch up on some entertainment news with us! Disney has announced many sequels to come including Toy Story 5, Frozen 3, and Zootopia 2! Disney+ struggling to keep subscribers after first quarter reports. Also, did anyone watch the Grammy's? I didn't think so; but I sadly did.

BIG NEWS! I'm Producing My First Feature Film! Feb 07, 2023

Today’s the day! I’m officially executive producing my first independent feature film! After months of planning, it’s finally happening. The film is called Don’t Trip, a horror comedy written and directed by Alex Kugelman about a young screenwriter who falls into a dangerous relationship when he befriends a powerful producer’s eccentric son in order to sell his script. It explores the gritty underbelly of show business and examines how power dynamics and nepotism affect those trying to break into the industry. Being an independent film, it is going to be independently funded and we need everyone’s help! We have launched a Kickstarter campaign today for funding; a public benefit corporation that maintains a global crowdfunding focused on creativity. People like YouTuber Chris Stuckmann have been able to raise funds through Kickstarter for his directorial debut! Many artists have been able to make their first film through Kickstarter. Any donations are greatly appreciated; even sharing this message would be just as much appreciated! I look forward to this new opportunity in this industry and hope you are just excited as I am. I can’t wait to bring you all this film along with Alex and our amazing team!

Is "Velma" Really That Bad? Jan 23, 2023

"Velma" has been getting a lot of attention, and not for the right reasons. But is it really as bad as people say? Garrett and I dive into our thoughts about the first four episodes; what this show is doing wrong, what this show could be doing right, but yeah...it's pretty bad so far. Hopefully the season will end on a high note. What do you think of "Velma" so far?

The Pros and Cons of Film School (w/ Special Guest Riley!) Jan 20, 2023

Do you really need to go to film school to succeed? What are the pros and what are the cons of film school? What better way to go over that than with our very first special guest, and fellow UCF Film student, Riley! We discuss our journey through film school and talk about the some of the great opportunities it has presented us, whether through a program, internship, or networking. We hope this episode his informational and helpful to anyone deciding on film school!

Our Top 10 Movies of 2022 Jan 12, 2023

2023 is here! But before we move forward, it's time to look back at the movies 2022 gave us. In this episode Garrett and I go over out top 10 movies of 2022. Now granted we did not see every single movie that came out, BUT this year definitely brought us some disappointments, however it brought us even more great surprises. It's safe to say movies are back and thriving better by the minute and it's amazing to see people at theaters like they used to be! What are your top 10 movies of 2022?

My Top 5 TV Shows of 2022 Dec 30, 2022

While 2022 may have been hit or miss with movies, there's no denying that 2022 was an amazing year for TV. No, I did not see every single show this year so not everyone's favorite TV show will be on this list...but here's my top 5 TV shows this year from what I watched!

Christmas Special! Dec 25, 2022

Our first Christmas special at Blake's Takes! My co-host Garrett and I talk our favorite Christmas movies, overrated and underrated Christmas movies, our favorite TV Christmas specials and yearly traditions! The most wonderful (and stressful) time of the year! What's your favorite Christmas movie?

Avatar: The Way of Water Review Dec 21, 2022

Is Avatar: The Way of Water better than Avatar 1? It's been 13 years since the original and a lot of time and money has gone into this James Cameron fantasy world. Now the most expensive movie ever made, can it live up to the hype? What direction is James Cameron giving us for the world building of Pandora? No matter if you liked or didn't like this movie though...this is a movie you must experience in IMAX 3D at the theaters!

Christmas Movie Draft Dec 06, 2022

Christmas is around the corner and it's time for the festivities to begin! In this bonus episode Garrett and I have a Christmas movie draft! Which team do you think won? What would be your first Christmas movie pick?

MCU Phase 4 Ranking Dec 01, 2022

With Wakanda Forever, phase 4 has officially concluded and it's time to rank it! Movies, TV shows, specials, you name it! This phase was jam packed with content, it's almost hard to believe we got all of this in under two years. Phase 4 definitely had it's ups and downs but there were a lot of great things to come out of it. Dive into our ranking with us!

Thanksgiving Special Nov 23, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving! We figured to show some love to this holiday since it seems like it's always in the shadows of Christmas. We talk about movies and TV shows that always put us in the mood for Thanksgiving, ranking of Thanksgiving side dishes, Thanksgiving traditions, and fun Thanksgiving facts to top it off. Join us for this more personal and fun episode!

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review Nov 14, 2022

Will Wakanda Forever make you cry? The answer is yes. Easily one of the most emotional but beautiful movies in the superhero genre. Wakanda Forever went through a lot of adversity during it's production. Of course the biggest question was how would they handle the untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman. And with Namor being the first Indigenous, Latin America hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther Wakanda Forever was going to have a tall task to accomplish, but did they ever!

Garrett's Frustration with Black Adam Nov 08, 2022

Garrett finally saw Black Adam and as you can guess from the episode title, he was not too happy with it. Listen to his rant and frustration with this movie and the DCEU moving forward. If you haven't seen Black Adam yet, SPOILER WARNING in effect. What did you think of this film?

Halloween Special! Oct 25, 2022

Blake's Takes first Halloween special is here! We have been waiting for spooky season all year and are excited to talk all about all the movies we've watched during this Halloween season! Our favorite horror movies, our least favorite, what we are dressing up as for Halloween, and to end the episode off we have a horror villain draft! Get ready for Halloween with this episode!

Halloween Horror Nights (Orlando) 2022 Review Oct 18, 2022

Who doesn't love to get scared during this time of year? Halloween Horror Nights has easily become my favorite seasonal event over the last few years! Listen to our review of all of the scare houses, scare zones, shows, food and drinks at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando this year! While this may not be our typical review on a movie or tv show, Halloween Horror Nights tells a story of its own and the attention to detail is incredible!

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Review Oct 14, 2022

After many projects have fallen through for the character of She-Hulk over the last 30 years, she finally gets her own tv show! And let's just say, it does not stick to your typical MCU formula! This show offered many different things, but one thing is for certain; Tatiana Maslany was born to play She-Hulk! Listen to our likes and dislikes of the show and where it places among the other MCU tv shows.

Halloween Franchise Ranking! Oct 13, 2022

Happy Halloween Ends Day! In honor of the final Halloween film in this latest trilogy releasing, I figured I would give you my ranking of all the Halloween movies (not including Halloween Ends). Over the years the Halloween franchise has given us ups and downs but it seems every movie has reeled in their own group of Stans! What's your favorite Halloween movie?

Daredevil is Back! Oct 08, 2022

We give our reaction on the newest episode of She Hulk. A moment we had all been waiting for the entire season...Charlie Cox back as Matt Murdock! Did Disney do the character justice?

Batman Movie Ranking (Live Action) Sep 29, 2022

Another highly requested ranking...all the live action Batman Movies! One of the rankings we recorded for Batman Day last weekend. Batman truly is one of the most iconic characters of all time, if not THE most iconic character of all time! We hope you enjoy this ranking and let us know of any other rankings you'd like to here!

Why "Jaws" IS a Horror Movie Sep 13, 2022

A debate that has been talked about for over 40 years in the entertainment world. Is "Jaws" a horror movie? While it is technically labeled as a Thriller/Adventure, we tell you how it meets all the characteristics of a horror movie!

Garrett finally finished Breaking Bad! Sep 05, 2022

Yes I know, how did it take Garrett to finish one of the greatest shows of all time? We have that question answered for you in this Breaking Bad review! We also discuss it's critically acclaimed spin-off "Better Call Saul" as well! This is a universe that has offered us some of the best television in this history of entertainment!

Star Wars Movie Ranking Aug 09, 2022

Can't believe we haven't done it yet, but here it is! We rank all of the films within the Star Wars Universe! Star Wars has given us some duds, and it has given us some masterpieces! What would come out on top as #1 for you?

Jordan Peele's "NOPE" Review Jul 28, 2022

After his directorial debut of "Get Out," Jordan Peele has shown as that he is a director that has earned his place in Hollywood. From comedy sketches on Key and Peele, to unsettling horror films, Jordan's Peele 180 of a career has been one of the most fascinating in the business. His third movie "NOPE" shows us how big his vision is!

The Boys S3 Finale Review Jul 19, 2022

The Boys is one of the most polarizing shows out right now, and season 3 just solidified it's place among the greats. Every episode this season had you reeled in like no other. We discuss the second half of this season, including Herogasm and that wild finale! Jensen Ackles performance as "Soldier Boy" might've been the most perfect addition we could've had. Will Soldier Boy return? Has Ryan completely fallen off the deep end with Homelander? A lot of questions leading into season 4!

Thor: Love & Thunder Review Jul 14, 2022

Happy Thorsday! The first, fourth solo installment in the MCU! Chris Hemsworth is back as Thor and stronger than ever...I mean literally he is huge! Taika Waititi revamped the character of Thor for Ragnarok and we all loved it, but are they taking it too far now? It seems like this film is being met with mixed emotions among MCU fans. We get an amazing performance from Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher but did he get enough screen time? How does this movie compare to the other phase 4 projects we've gotten so far? And how much is Disney controlling of Marvel right now? We discuss all of this in our review!

Stranger Things 4 (Volume 2) Review Jul 08, 2022

One word to describe this season of Stranger Things...EPIC! All four of these stories that we've been following this whole season finally come together and it is one wild ride. Not only was it epic, but emotional as well! Is this Stranger Things best season yet? We discuss our favorite moments and favorite characters during this two episode finale. Disney Plus take notes, this is how you write a tv show. What does this mean for season 5 of Stranger Things?

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Ep.4-6 Review Jun 29, 2022

What a finale!! The moment we had all been waiting for since this show was announced. Beware of spoiler warning before going any further if you haven't watched Obi-Wan already. Through it's highs and lows of this series it ultimately left us wanting more of Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan and Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader! We dive into what we loved and didn't love about this series and where this finale would rank in the Star Wars universe!

Top 5 Stranger Things Characters Jun 24, 2022

This show has so many great characters to choose from! What characters would make your top 5?

Stranger Things 4 (Volume 1) Review Jun 17, 2022

We're only through part 1?! Wow, this season of Stranger Things has already out done itself and we still have four more hours of story left with part 2 coming out in July. After having to wait three years since season 3, it's definitely been worth it. We discuss what they've done differently so far with this season that makes it as amazing as it is! See you in the upside down!

The Boys: Season 3 Halfway Mark Jun 14, 2022

The Boys are back in town and more diabolical than ever...in a good way! SPOILER WARNING & EXPLICIT WARNING! The only way to talk about this amazing show is to go through all of it's terrifying and gruesome details! We are halfway through season 3 and this show is proving to us once again why it is possibly the greatest superhero show ever! Homelander is becoming one of the greatest villains we have ever seen right before our eyes and with so much more to uncover, who knows how this season will end.

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Ep.1-3 Review Jun 04, 2022

Maybe the most anticipated show of 2022! Ewan McGregor returns as Obi-Wan along with Hayden Christensen back as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader! If you love Star Wars there isn't much more you could ask for. We breakdown each episode and discuss our likes and don't likes of the series so far!

Top Gun: Maverick Review Jun 01, 2022

36 years later! The Top Gun sequel has finally arrived after many delays throughout the last few years and it seems like it is now out at the perfect time! An amazing sequel worthy of the original and even better! This movie is fun, emotional, visually beautiful and sounds amazing, an overall badass film!

Moon Knight Ep.4-6 Review May 15, 2022

We review the second half of Moon Knight and this was one of the best and most intriguing MCU projects to date! Oscar Isaac gives an Emmy Award-winning performance as the caped crusader, Moon Knight! What did you think of the finale?

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse Of Madness Review May 11, 2022

Well, it's finally here....it took six years to get a Doctor Strange sequel and it had a lot of expectations to meet, especially after Spider-Man: No Way Home! But, you might be surprised what we have to say about the expectations and hype surrounding this film. Phase 4 has been a wild ride into the multiverse and doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon!

Top 5 Jim Carrey Movies Apr 25, 2022

With most likely Jim Carrey retiring from acting, we go over our top five Jim Carrey movies! As sad as it is that we probably won't be seeing him in upcoming movies anymore, we can't forget to take the time to appreciate all the amazing characters and films he's given us! Also SPOILER WARNING if you haven't seen all of his movies!

Moon Knight Ep.1-3 Review Apr 19, 2022

The first three episodes of Moon Knight have been quite the ride so far! An exciting new character for the MCU, this show is giving us a whole new world for Marvel. Oscar Isaac has done Moon Knight justice during these first three episodes and we can't wait to see how the story will play out in the finale! We dive into what we liked, what we didn't like, and Easter eggs in these first three episodes!

Morbius Review Apr 07, 2022

Oh Morbius...another Sony Marvel movie that's creating a lot of buzz for all the wrong reasons. But is it really as bad as the critics say? In this episode we dive into what makes those critics wrong about this film! And as usual, what does this hold for the future of Marvel within the Sony Universe? They leave us with an end-credit scene that stirs up many questions!

Will Smith vs Chris Rock (Mini Episode) Mar 30, 2022

What a wild night at the 2022 Oscars! The biggest storyline of the night being Will Smith slapping Chris Rock after making a joke towards Jada Pinkett Smith! What does this do for the future of the Oscars? Will this tarnish Will Smith's reputation?

"The Batman" Review Mar 11, 2022

We discuss the newest Batman film, "The Batman," from director Matt Reeves, featuring Robert Pattinson as Batman, Paul Dano as the Riddler, and Zoe Kravitz as Cat Woman! What a film this was and there is a lot to talk about with "The Batman." What does this mean for the future of this new DC universe? How will it effect the DCEU?

Super Bowl Trailers, Halftime Show, & The Oscars Feb 22, 2022

Super Bowl LVI gave us so much to talk about between the trailers and the halftime show! We tell you what trailers excited us the most. Also, with award season right around the corner and with the Oscar nominations out we have much to say, especially about the hosts this year! Will anyone care about the Oscars?

Most Anticipated Movies & TV Shows of 2022 Jan 26, 2022

We discuss the movies and tv shows that we are looking most forward to in 2022! Episode ends with a new segment for our channel where we make superhero/villain inspired drinks and review them while discussing that character!

Marvel & DC Trends: Book of Boba Fett Jan 20, 2022

We dive into the latest Marvel and DC trends, including best trilogy in the MCU, and Iron Man vs Batman! We also give our thoughts on "The Book of Boba Fett" and end the episode with a fun Quentin Tarantino story!

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