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Paddington In Peru: Rewatching 1 & 2 Feb 04, 2025

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Don’t forget your marmalade sandwiches, we are packing our bags for the return to Paddington’s home in Peru. In preparation, the hosts go through the events of the previous two installments of the franchise and what they are hoping for in the newest movie in theaters this February 14th, Valentine's Day! Jason and Rosie finish the discussion by listing some of their other most treasured children's anthropomorphized animal movies.

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NEWS: Wild Takes From Spidey, Netflix 2025, Plus Companion Director Drew Hancock Feb 01, 2025

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Some interesting quotes coming out of Marvel this past week. First, the new spider-man was concerned his NY neighborhood might be too woke. Then Anthony Mackie questioned whether or not America should be a term that defines Sam Wilson. Jason declares Netflix the winner of the streaming wars. Introducing del Toro's Frankenstein! Plus, Rosie sits down with an interview with the director of The Companion, Drew Hancock.

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Winter TV? Spy TV! Reality TV! Jan 31, 2025

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Winter TV is here! Rosie and Jason set a hype meter for Yellow Jackets season 3, Severance season 2, and White Lotus season 3. Then, the rise of the spy television series has taken over the networks. We share our thoughts on Man on the Inside, Black Dove, The Night Agent, The Agency, Day of the Jackal, Mr and Mrs Smith, plus Slow Horses. Finally, our hosts share their reality TV favorites.

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Episodes 1 and 2 Jan 30, 2025

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Jason and Rosie dive into the first two episodes of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man on Disney+. Spider-Man swings into animation again, this time at Marvel Studios. Led by Jeff Trammell - who helmed some of the best episodes of Craig of the Creek - this series unique look has divided fan, but it's big heart gives reason to stick around. Rosie and Jason wonder why Spider-Man doesn't sound like a Beastie Boy. And of course, there’s that big twist involving Norman Osborn!

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David Lynch Retrospective Jan 28, 2025

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Just five days shy of his seventy-ninth birthday, filmmaking icon David Lynch transcended to another plane. Rosie and Jason eulogize the legendary craftsman taking a look at his most celebrated films, the impact of Twin Peaks, and the enduring reach of his commercial work.

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NEWS: Oscar Surprises, Marvel Rivals Leak, and Gosling Goes to Star Wars Jan 25, 2025

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The Oscar nominees were announced, and we have some thoughts. Jason and Rosie discuss AI use in The Brutalist and Emilia Perez, plus the snubbing of Nicole Kidman and Denzel Washington. They also ponder whether or not Ryan Gosling will join the Star Wars Universe, Robert Eggers dual movie announcements, and those Marvel Rivals leaks.

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Dune: Prophecy Season 1 Jan 23, 2025

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Jason and Abu are joined by Haitch and Jason from Escape Hatch (formerly DunePod) to break down the first season of the divisive Dune: Prophecy on HBO.

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Werewolf Bonanza! Jan 21, 2025

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Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man came out over the weekend so Jason and Rosie rewatched a ton of werewolf themed movies to get in the right mindset. Producer Joelle Monique joins to give her spoiler review of Wolf Man in the backmatter.

Movies mentioned:

The Wolf Man (1941)

Teen Wolf (1985)

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Gingersnaps (2000)

Wolfwalkers (2020)

Wolf (1994)

The Howling (1981)

Underworld series

The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020)

Dog Soldiers (2002)

Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)

Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man (1943)

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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 8 Jan 17, 2025

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Skeleton Crew concludes, but was it with a bang or a whimper? Rosie and Jason discuss Jod's status as a jedi, the emotional impact of Star Wars television, and whether or not Wim we'll make an appearance in Rey's next adventure.

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Book Club Kick-Off: Marvel Rivals Favs and Superman Lore Deep Dives Jan 16, 2025

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Welcome, readers! X-Ray Vision has been a comic book, sci-fi, fantasy-loving space forever, but now we're making it official with a monthly book club. We're kicking off with our recommendation list to catch up on Superman before James Gunn's first DC feature drops AND our favorite stories from our favorite Marvel Rivals characters. Then, we'll give you a list of books to read to prep for Daredevil: Born Again. We'll be back in February to go over those books in detail. You can send us questions and comments on the reading material at officialxrvpod@gmail.com.

Superman Reading Recs:

Superman

All-Star Superman By: Grant Morrison & Frank Quietly (2005)

Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? By: Alan Moore and Curt Swan (1986)

Superman For All Seasons By Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale (1998)

Lex Luthor

Forever Evil By Geoff Johns and David Finch (2013)

Superman: Red Son By Mark Millar, Dave Johnson, Andrew Robinson, Walden Wong and Killian Plunkett

Marvel Rivals Reading Recs:

Jeff the Landshark

First appeared in West Coast Avengers vol. 3 #6 By Kelley Thompson and Daniele Di Nicuolo (2018)

Infinity Comic - It's Jeff! by Kelly Thompson / Gurihiru (2021)