Review Discussions by Explosion Network

Review Discussions by Explosion Network

Review Discussions brought together members of the Explosion Network to dive into the latest movies, games, TV shows, and more. This dedicated feed has now been retired, with new review episodes folded into our other shows: 🎮 Games → Arcade Couch 🎬 Movies → What Do You Wanna Watch? 🦸 Marvel → All-New Marvel Cast 🦇 DC → All-New DC Cast The full archive of Review Discussions remains available, but for fresh reviews, make sure to follow our current podcasts.

Episodes

October 7, 2019 49 mins

'Joker' has left the world shouting from rooftops in the question of its depiction of the character and its violence. But is it actually any good? Ash reviewed it for the site and gave it 7.5/10 and discusses with Dylan what works and what doesn't, the films ending and asks the big questions -- "what is this movie even about?"

Synopsis: In Gotham City, mentally-troubled comedian Arthur Fleck embarks on a downward-spiral of social r...

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GLOW returns for a third season and with it a significant decrease in the wrestling. What do Ash and Dylan make of the latest season? Find out now.

Synopsis: Hours before GLOW's opening show at the Fan-Tan casino in Las Vegas, a national tragedy unfolds on live TV, leaving everyone spooked.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

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The first spin-off from the Fast & Furious franchise sees two past ‘villains’ from the franchise teaming up to stop the franchises most sci-fi bad-guy yet. Dylan and Ashley discuss what they did, and didn’t like about the movie. Its attempts at moving Deckard into being redeemable post killing Han and what the sequels could look like.

Synopsis: Lawman Luke Hobbs and outcast Deckard Shaw form an unlikely alliance when a cyber-...

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Veronica Mars is back after five long years since the movie, and 13 long years from the last season of the shows original run. Dylan and Ashley discuss what it's like having the show back, the new characters and how different the overall tone for the show now feels.

Synopsis: Panic spreads through Neptune when a bomb goes off during spring break. Veronica and Keith are hired by the wealthy family of one victim injured in the bombin...

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This eight-episode Amazon series took the Twitter-verse by storm and grabbed the attention of a lot of people. Dylan and Ashley discuss the season, the characters and what differences there are between the source comic book and this show.

Synopsis: A group of vigilantes set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyh...

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The third season of Stranger Things is the best one according to both Dylan and Ashley. Join them as they discuss why along with some key points of discussion from the third season of Netflix’s hit show from The Duffer Brothers.

Synopsis: Summer brings new jobs and budding romance. But the mood shifts when Dustin's radio picks up a Russian broadcast, and Will senses something is wrong.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/viva...

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Serving as the second chapter in the Spider-Man films and the final chapter in the 'Infinity Saga', there's a bit to discuss about Spider-Man: Far From Home.

Synopsis: Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

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Dylan, Ashley and Cherie discuss the first live-action Pokemon movie and if it worked. From the twisty twists, to the cuties on screen and the potential future of the Pokemon movie franchise.

Synopsis: In a world where people collect Pokémon to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent talking Pikachu who seeks to be a detective.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley ...

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"We're in the endgame now"

Join Dylan and Ashley as they review Avengers: Endgame with full spoilers.

Synopsis: After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

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Dylan, Cherie and Ash rank every episode of Queer Eye S3 on a feels-out-of-ten along with discussing the episode's themselves.

Synopsis: A new Fab Five set out to Atlanta to help the city's straight men refine their wardrobes, grooming, diet, cultural pursuits, and home décor.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Cherie Henriques: https://twitter.com/Cheriacorno

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April 7, 2019 47 mins

Dylan & Ashley dive into SHAZAM! (you have to shout it) the latest release from DC Comics & Warner Bros starring Zachary Levi.

Synopsis: We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson's case, by shouting out one word - SHAZAM! - this streetwise fourteen-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult superhero Shazam.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Ho...

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Dylan and Ashley discuss and break-down the latest film in the MCU, Captain Marvel.

Diving into Carol Danvers, Nick Fury and the other characters, Dylan and Ash discuss the performances as well as the story of each character in the film. Of course, also discussing how Captain Marvel herself will fit into the very fast approaching Avengers: End Game.

Synopsis: Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Ear...

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Dylan and Ashley discuss the Robert Rodriquez direct film, Alita: Battle Angel, based on the manga by Yukito Kishiro and the screenplay by James Cameron and Laeta Kalogridis.

The two discuss how much money the film has made thus far globally, where it ranks against other western anime adaptations and break down some of the characters and actors portraying them.

Let us know what you thought of Alita in the comments below.

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February 15, 2019 131 mins

Dylan and Ashley discuss their overall thoughts on the latest entry in the long-running Disney/Square crossover franchise.

The review discussion covers the hectic and stunning gameplay elements of Kingdom Hearts 3 as well as the confusing and heavy plot, including the epilogue scene and secret movie.

Make sure to let us know what you think of the game in the comments below and any theories you may have for the epilogue and the secr...

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Synopsis: The second installment of the "Fantastic Beasts" series set in J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World featuring the adventures of magizoologist Newt Scamander.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

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The Explosion Network has a free-flowing conversation full of insight and tidbits as they review the latest in movies, games, television and more. Originally streamed live: http://www.twitch.tv/explosionnetwork

Ciaran and Ash have finished Marvel's Spider-Man and are here to review the game in full spoiler fashion. From the crazy ending to cameos and changes to characters they didn't see coming. See what they thought of Insomniac's...

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Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran sit down moments after the Nintendo Direct has finished and run through the big announcements and give their review of the show.

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Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

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June 12, 2018 23 mins

Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran sit down moments after the Ubisoft conference has finished and run through the big announcements and give their review of the show.

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Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

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Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran sit down moments after the Xbox conference has finished and run through the big announcements and give their review of the show.

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Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

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Dylan and Ciaran sit down moments after the Bethesda conference has finished and run through the big announcements and give their review of the show. Available on Youtube Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

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