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PCR 12/12/2016 - Walking Dead Recaps, Marvel vs Capcom, GotG2, Universal Monsters, & More!!!

This week Travis & Chris are breaking down episodes 6 & 7 of season 7 of Walking Dead. They weren't too impressed with Tara's "oceanside" adventure, but loved the following episode which brought back all the main characters they care about (i.e. Rick, Negan, Carl, Darryl). They also talk about the latest news on Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite and why there's some bittersweetness to it. They talk a little about the new Guardians of the Galexy Vol 2 trailer, as well as the new Mummy trailer which is a part of the new Universal Monsters cinematic universe. Enjoy!
Oh, and still til the end...

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Walking Dead Season 7 Recap (Eps 4 & 5)!! Cars 3!! Metallica!! NES!! Ghost in the Shell & More!!!

Travis & Chris are back again recapping episodes 4 & 5 of Walking Dead season 7! They give their thoughts on on what's going on in Alexandria and Hilltop, who's plotting against Negan, how nobody should f$#@ with Jesus, and crazy fan theories.
They start the show off with recent pop culture news on Cars 3, Metallica, Ghost in the Shell, Deadpool, and more!

Walking Dead Season 7 Episodes 2 & 3 Review - Let's Go To Easy Street! (Plus lots of cool news too!!)

In this episode we're on Easy Street as we recap the 2nd and 3rd episodes of Walking Dead season 7. We talk all about the arrival of King Ezekiel and the Kingdom, how Carol & Morgan are getting along, and what they may be planning for Negan. In episode 3, we discuss what's been going on with Darryl and the psychological torture he's going through in Negan's camp, the relationship between Dwight & Negan, and how that might end up being a good thing for Rick & Co.
Before all that, we talk about some exciting news about Young Justice, Nintendo, Dragon Ball Super, Mass Effect, and just what does death metal music & Ned Flanders have in common.

Walking Dead Season 7 Premiere Review - Who's Up For Some Popeye's??

Travis & Chris share their thoughts on the much anticipated season 7 premiere of Walking Dead! They discuss the season 6 cliffhanger, Negan (and of course JDM), Lucille, Rick, and of course...the kills. They also talk about how intense the tone of the episode was throughout and end the show asking what show has more intense moments like this: Walking Dead or Game of Thrones?

PCR #61 - Evolution of the Beast

This month 20 years ago, the Transformers brand was turned upside down by the debut of a new show called Beast Wars!  Travis & X celebrate (and get a little nerdy) by taking a look back at this groundbreaking series that found a way to move forward with the franchise yet tie it in perfectly with the established continuity of the 80s.  They discuss characters, story, cast of voice actors, and overall tone of the series.  From there they talk about some of the funnier moments and gags found throughout the series.  There were also a few deaths in the series, and they go over which ones meant the most.  They also talk about the spectacular season two finale, The Agenda, and all the great moments from it.  They wrap up by trying to countdown their top 5 episodes, but seem to have trouble doing so.  If you were a fan of Beast Wars or grew up in the 80s with Transformers, you’ll love this episode!  If you didn’t, well check it out anyways, maybe you’ll want to check it out afterwards.

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PCR #60 - Straight Laced & Loose Cannons: The Best Buddy Cop Films Ever!

What’cha gonna do when our host Travis tries to go by the book on this episode but has to work with his crazy, loose cannon co-host Xavier?  They have to work together as they talk about the BEST BUDDY COP FILMS EVER!  They’re not running scared as they talk about their favorite ones from the 80s and 90s and talk about what made them special.  Don’t worry, it doesn’t take this episode 48 hours for these bad boys to wrap up their lists and then look at some of the other guys that have been out more recently.  So take a ride along with us for this lethal episode!

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PCR #59 - Suicide Squad Review!

In this episode, Travis, Chris, and Scott the Scot give their review of Suicide Squad.  They give their thoughts on what they were able to see on Joker, Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Harley Quinn, as well the other characters that played well and which ones they didn’t like at all.  They go into detail about the soundtrack and how it was used in the film as well as the editing & pacing that affected the final cut.  They look at the critical reviews the film has received so far and how much of that is the fault of the movie as well as the problem of comparing DC movies to what Marvel is doing.  They wrap up by talking about the upcoming Justice League as well.  This is spoiler heavy review, so if you haven’t seen the movie yet, please go check it out before listening to this episode. Unless of course you don’t mind spoilers, then carry on.  We’ll be back soon with more new episodes, but for now, check out this review of suicide squad!

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PCR #58 - NOW That's What I Call Movie Soundtracks!

In this episode, Travis and X are back and talking all about their favorite movie soundtracks from the 90s!  Forget about most popular bands or highest chart topping albums, this is a show all about personal picks and that’s it!  They each share their own picks and talk about why it’s important to them.  They wrap up by talking about some more recent soundtracks as well.  What were their #1 picks?  What are your picks?  Hit the download button and find out!

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PCR #57 - Playing With Ourselves: Our Favorite Video Game Characters!

On this episode, Travis is joined by his co-hosts from Houston Wrestling Radio, Abel & Chris, and also by special guest Scott the Scot from Scotland to talk about their personal picks for their favorite video game characters of all time!  They go around the table counting down their top 5 video game characters that they like the most.  They even throw in some honorable mentions as well.  Who’d they pick?  What characters got left out?  Who would you have as your favorite character?  Let us know in the comments below or on our social media sites.  Before that though, they start the show off by discussing the 2016 E3 and talk about some of the new video games that will be coming out, what they liked and what they didn’t like.  If you’re a gamer now, or have ever been one, then you’ll definitely want to check out this episode!

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PCR #56 - X-Men: Apocalypse Review!

In this episode, Travis and (Professor) Xavier are back to review X-Men: Apocalypse!  This does contain SPOILERS so if you haven’t seen it yet, fair warning!  We take a look at how this movie pulls from the source material (sorta), and if it works on the cinematic side of things.  This movie brought in a slew of new/returning characters such as Psylocke, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Nightcrawler, and of course Apocalypse himself.  Is the character of Apocalypse a thankless role?  Why were people laughing?  Just what are his powers and how does he get them?  As cool as the Wolverine scene was, something took us out of the moment.  Everyone seemed to love Quicksilver again, but how could he have been better?  What did they rip-off from a DC TV show?  This was an interesting movie, so we had lots to talk about!  Check it out and enjoy!

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PCR #55 - Marvel v DC: Dawn of War

In this episode, Travis & X give their take on the two big comic book films of 2016 that’s pitting hero against hero and see which one is better, DC’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice or Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War! (Beware of SPOILERS!)

 

For BvS, they hit on all the highs & lows of the film such as Ben Affleck’s Batman, Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, Lex Luthor (ugh!), mothers named Martha, a Justice League setup with a nightmare sequence and superhero cameos, and of course the ending of the film.

For Civil War, they obviously talk about the much anticipated Marvel Studios debut of Spider-Man!  They also cover other hits of the film like Black Panther’s debut, Ant-Man’s big surprise, making Hawkeye purposeful, Vision & Scarlet Witch, and of course all the action scenes.  Travis had some reservations about the villain, but X makes some sense out of it for him.  

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PCR #54 - Alien Saga Spotlight Part 4: ProMEHtheus

In this episode, we conclude our spotlight on the Alien movie franchise by covering the 2012 film, Prometheus.  In what was supposed to be a quasi-not-so-much-prequel to Alien, Ridley Scott takes us back to the world of space exploration, evil corporations, and alien lifeforms that like to kill.  We break down what worked and what didn’t work, the cast and characters involved, and what the point of the movie is all about, or at least we try.  After that, Xavier gives a good breakdown of the original script and how much different (better) it was than what we got.  Travis gives a rundown of how well all the Alien films did at the box office, and then read out a few of our listener’s favorite Alien films.  This is an awesome finale to our spotlight, so check it out and enjoy!

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PCR #53 - Alien Saga Spotlight Part 3: Requiem for a Franchise

In this episode we continue our Alien saga spotlight and focus on the (at the time) highly anticipated crossover film, Alien Vs Predator (or AVP for short) and its sequel, AVP: Requiem.  This was a dream match-up for years that we never thought we’d see on the big screen.   Did it live up to the hype?  We find out what worked with the films and what most certainly did not work out with what the filmmakers tried to bring us.  Are these more Alien movies, or Predator movies?  How do they tie-in to their respective franchises and does it make sense?  Who do you think would in a fight between these two monsters?  Find out who we would pick and more in this fun filled episode!  So hit the download button and enjoy!

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PCR #52 - Alien Saga Spotlight Part 2: Aliens & Convicts & Clones--Oh My!!

In this continuation of our huge ALIEN franchise spotlight, Travis & Xavier go deep into the controversial Alien 3 along with the fourth installment of the original series, Alien Resurrection!  They take a look at all the behind the scene production drama from Alien 3, and the differences between the theatrical & production cuts and try to make sense of why they killed off certain characters.  They also ask the really important question: Does Ripley look good bald?!  After that, we make a case for whether or not Alien Resurrection is a good film or not.  With Joss Whedon attached it can’t be bad, right?  Ripley’s got hair again & acting strange, Ron Perlman wants to get in her pants, and the xenomorphs can communicate and swim now.  Oh, and its got Winona, so it’s gotta be good, right?  Hit the download button and find out!  Our huge spotlight continues next week as we cover the AVP films!

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PCR #51 - Alien Saga Spotlight Part 1: It's Xenomorphin' Time!

In honor of #AlienDay, we board the Nostromo and set a course to LV-426 as we kick off our huge look back at the entire ALIEN franchise!  In this episode we start where it all began with Ridley Scott’s iconic 1979 sci-fi horror film, Alien!  From there we look at the action-packed 1986 sequel directed by James Cameron, Aliens!  How well does the first film hold up?  Just what the hell is a xenomorph?  How much of a boss is Ripley?  What’s the deal with “the company”?  How awesome is Bill Paxton?!  We answer all these questions and more as we take a look at our favorite moments from these tales of beauty and the Bitch!  We’ll continue with the next two films in our next episode!

PCR BATMAN Animated Movie Review: Return of the Joker!

Mandy from CasterQuest and Travis and Xavier from Pop Culture Rewind continue their quest to review the best BATMAN animated movies ever made! This episode we cover 2000's animated film- Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.

Set in the future in Neo-Gotham city- Bruce Wayne has since passed down the legacy of the caped crusader to high-schooler Terry McGinnis. The Jokerz gang has switched from petty crimes to swiping expensive scientific equipment under the direction of Bruce Wayne's greatest nemisis...the Joker.

But how can the Joker have returned when Bruce and Barbara Gordon witnessed the clown prince of crimes demise years ago- after a tragic and brutal attack on a young Tim Drake?

Follow along as Bruce struggles with the resurfacing of his most dangerous enemy- while Terry fights to remain the new Batman and unravel the mystery of the Return of the Joker.

Future installments in our Batman Animated Films Reviews will include: The Dark Knight Returns series, Under The Red Hood, Batman and Son series, and Assault on Arkham.

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PCR #50 - Daredevil Season 2 Review!

In this episode, Travis & X heighten all of their senses for their big recap of season two of Netflix's DAREDEVIL!!  They go into detail about where it picks up after the first season, what happens to the main characters, and what they thought about all the new characters introduced throughout the season.  What did they think of Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle aka Punisher?  Did Elektra live up to the source material?  This season had all kinds of stuff going on.  Vigilantes, court trials, ninjas, undead assassins...Who's the real villain of this show anyways?!  They also discuss how this season potentially ties-in to the "grounded" Marvel universe, coming off the heels of Jessica Jones.  If you're a fan of the show, or want to know if it's worth checking out, then hit the download button and enjoy!

PCR #49 - Bustin' Ghosts in Spidey Underoos!

In this episode, Travis & X are back and talk about more current happenings in pop culture!  They give their thoughts on the new trailers for Ghostbusters, Tarzan, and X-Men Apocalypse.  For TV shows they discuss the Stephen King suspense 11.22.63 on Hulu as well as Fuller House on Netflix.  Speaking of Netflix, they also do a review for Pee Wee's Big Holiday movie.  They talk about some more movie news for Indiana Jones 5, a possible Beetlejuice sequel, and a Tick reboot!  They wrap up everything by getting Xavier's live reaction to watching the new Civil War trailer with the reveal of Spider-Man!  This is a fun, action-packed episode, so hit the download button and enjoy!

PCR BATMAN Animated Movie Review: Mask of the Phantasm!

Mandy from CasterQuest and Travis and Xavier from Pop Culture Rewind team up again for another action packed series, kicking off our multi-part series reviewing the Batman animated films. This episode we cover 1993's animated film- Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm.

Who is the mysterious new vigilante targeting the top mob bosses in Gotham? Can Batman escape attempted capture at the hands of the corrupt City Councilman Arthur Reeves and the Gotham PD long enough to clear his name of the brutal murders? Witness Bruce Wayne's early years where he struggles with the choice between seeking justice against the criminals of Gotham or the unexpected relationship with the love of his life... the beautiful young Andrea Beaumont.

Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na PODCAST!

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PCR #48 - The Clone Wars

In this special “lost” episode, Travis & Xavier take a look at an interesting trend in Hollywood that’s happened throughout the years, the “twin movies”, or as they like to call them, “clone movies”.  You ever see that one movie about the asteroid that’s about to collide with Earth?  Or what about the one about talking ants?  How about the one about an erupting volcano?  Then there was that one where the guy has to save the president.  These are just a few examples of what we like to call…the clone wars!