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HALLOWEEN ENDS—AND LAURIE STRODE IS READY FOR ONE FINAL FIGHT!
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Jackie Bonsignore & Jon Maturan watch Halloween Ends for the first time in this full movie reaction and review. Four years after Halloween Kills, Laurie Strode attempts to move beyond Michael Myers—but Corey Cunningham’s relationship with Allyson brings a new darkness into their lives. Jackie & Jon react to the shocking babysitter opening, Corey’s transformation, Michael’s sewer scenes, the fight over his mask, Laurie and Michael’s brutal kitchen showdown, and the divisive ending to David Gordon Green’s Halloween trilogy!

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Directed by David Gordon Green (Pineapple Express, The Exorcist: Believer), Halloween Ends stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode (True Lies, Everything Everywhere All at Once), Andi Matichak as Allyson Nelson (Orange Is the New Black, Assimilate), Rohan Campbell as Corey Cunningham (The Hardy Boys, The Monkey), Will Patton as Frank Hawkins (Remember the Titans, Armageddon), Kyle Richards as Lindsey Wallace (The Watcher in the Woods, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills), and James Jude Courtney as Michael Myers / The Shape (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Far and Away).

Jackie & Jon discuss Corey’s controversial storyline, Laurie and Allyson’s relationship, Michael’s weakened return, the industrial-shredder ending, and whether Halloween Ends delivers a satisfying conclusion. They also rank David Gordon Green’s trilogy and celebrate the release of Halloween: The Game from IllFonic and Gun Interactive.

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PAMELA VOORHEES IS DEAD—BUT JASON HAS COME HOME TO CRYSTAL LAKE!
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Jackie Bonsignore & Paige Kimsey react to Friday the 13th Part 2 for the first time! Five years after the Camp Crystal Lake massacre, Jason Voorhees emerges from the woods to terrorize a new group of counselors. Watch their reaction to burlap-sack Jason, Alice’s shocking opening death, the wheelchair kill, Pamela Voorhees’ shrine, Ginny Field’s final-girl showdown, and the terrifying ending!

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Directed by Steve Miner and written by Ron Kurz, Friday the 13th Part 2 stars Amy Steel as Ginny Field, John Furey as Paul Holt, Adrienne King as Alice Hardy, Warrington Gillette and Steve Daskawisz as Jason Voorhees, Kirsten Baker as Terri, Stuart Charno as Ted, Marta Kober as Sandra, Bill Randolph as Jeff, Lauren-Marie Taylor as Vickie, and Tom McBride as Mark. Betsy Palmer returns as Pamela Voorhees.

Jackie & Paige discuss Jason’s debut as the franchise killer, Ginny’s final-girl survival skills, the wheelchair death, the double-impalement scene, Jason’s shack, Pamela’s shrine, the iconic score, and whether Part 2 improves on the original.
Their Road to Crystal Lake continues ahead of the A24 and Peacock prequel series Crystal Lake, starring Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and Callum Vinson as young Jason. Created by Brad Caleb Kane, Crystal Lake premieres October 15, 2026, exclusively on Peacock.

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GEN V star Asa Germann has officially been cast as ANGEL / Warren Worthington III in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-MEN movie, adding another major mutant to the growing MCU lineup. Greg Alba & Coy Jandreau discuss the casting, the expanding X-Men roster, and what Marvel’s new mutant team could look like as the franchise takes shape.

Over at DC, the first set photos from THE PEOPLE V. GORILLA GRODD have surfaced, giving fans a surprising look at the upcoming series’ unusual take on the classic villain. Greg & Coy react to Grodd’s unexpected appearance, the show’s mockumentary-style approach, and the latest speculation surrounding Adria Arjona potentially playing Wonder Woman.

PLUS — Matt Reeves and his 6th & Idaho production company have renewed their overall television deal with Warner Bros. TV, while RESIDENT EVIL director Zach Cregger responds to fans questioning why his upcoming movie won’t directly adapt Leon Kennedy’s story. Greg & Coy discuss what Cregger’s comments could mean for the film and whether this new approach can work for longtime Resident Evil fans.

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John Humphrey, Aaron Alexander & Jon Maturan react to Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again? on Netflix, the highly anticipated continuation of the beloved relationship drama franchise. The original couples reunite in Italy for Jasmine’s destination wedding, but what should be a beautiful celebration quickly becomes an emotional reunion filled with unresolved tension, unexpected romance, family secrets, hilarious arguments, and difficult conversations about love, commitment, and forgiveness.

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As Angela and Marcus prepare to celebrate their daughter’s big day, the entire group is forced to reflect on how much their relationships have changed—and how much of the past still follows them. The wedding brings together familiar faces and a new generation of couples who are beginning to experience the same challenges their parents once faced. From romantic complications and surprising connections to explosive outbursts and heartfelt revelations, everyone’s marriage is tested in ways they never expected.

In this full movie reaction and review, John, Aaron & Jon break down the returning characters, the new relationships, the biggest emotional moments, the funniest scenes, the wedding drama, and the themes of family, trust, communication, and generational cycles. They also discuss how Why Did I Get Married Again? compares to the previous films, whether the reunion lives up to the original movies, and which couples have experienced the most meaningful growth throughout the trilogy.

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THE APOCALYPSE ENDS WHERE IT BEGAN—ALICE IS RETURNING TO THE HIVE!
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Roxy Striar & Tara Erickson complete their first-time Resident Evil marathon with Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, aka Resident Evil 6. Milla Jovovich returns as Alice for one last mission in Raccoon City, where Umbrella is hiding an antivirus that could end the T-virus apocalypse. Roxy & Tara react to the Hive, zombie hordes, the laser corridor, Dr. Isaacs’ secrets, and the twists that rewrite Alice’s story!

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Written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter stars Milla Jovovich as Alice, Iain Glen as Dr. Alexander Isaacs, Ali Larter as Claire Redfield, Shawn Roberts as Albert Wesker, Ever Anderson as the Red Queen and young Alicia Marcus, Ruby Rose as Abigail, Eoin Macken as Doc, and William Levy as Christian.

Roxy & Tara discuss Alice’s true identity, Alicia Marcus, the Red Queen’s antivirus, Dr. Isaacs’ twists, Wesker’s fate, the Hive’s laser corridor, the movie’s continuity changes, and how The Final Chapter concludes Milla Jovovich’s six-film Resident Evil saga.

With their Alice marathon complete, Roxy & Tara look ahead to Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil movie, arriving in theaters September 18, 2026.

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