After the failures of "Dark Phoenix" and "Stuber" tanked Disney's Q3 earnings report, The Mouse has shut down development on literally dozens of Fox movies - ripping them out of the incubator and throwing them to the wolves. Special guest Duval Spit joins the SSN Crew as the discuss which now-canceled Fox movies they may or may not have wanted to see, as well as discussions on Jay-Z's new deal with the NFL, why Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel is the greatest new comic book character of the last twenty...

Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson's independent comic book series "The Boys" turned the world of superheroes very much on its ear between 2006 and 2012. In this episode, the SSN Crew reviews the first season of Amazon Prime's TV series based on the comic, produced by Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg and starring Karl Urban, Jessie T, Usher, Elizabeth Shue, and more members of an ensemble cast. The history of the comic, the performances, and full-spoiler breakdowns of each episode are discussed...

With Warner Bros. doubling down on live-action/animated hybrid movies for 2021, the SSN Crew discusses their upcoming films "Space Jam 2" and "Tom and Jerry" and ask the most important question: "why?!" We also discuss the history of films that combine cartoony animated characters and live-action actors and worlds, including the magnum opuses (opi?) that are "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and..."Cool World"? Plus: reviews of "(Idris Elba Presents) Hobbs & Shaw", "The Farewell" starring...

It's Howdy Doody Time! Join the SSN Crew for a more freewheeling episode, in which we explore the Cynthia Erivo/Harriet Tubman controversy, "The Bobby DeBarge Story" and the hits of DeBarge and Chico DeBarge, a quick take on the Black child actors from "Our Gang" ("The Little Rascals"), and whether or not Disney would be foolish enough to remake "Pocahontas". Plus: reviews of Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood," Amazon's "The Boys", Netflix's "Brexit" and "The Big Hack",...

Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff's seminal animated film, "The Lion King," represented the pinnacle of success for traditional Disney animation...and the beginning of its downfall. Twenty-five years and numerous regime turnovers later, the Disney corporation has remade "The Lion King" under the direction of "Iron Man's" Jon Favreau. Marketed strangely as a "live action" remake, it is a scene-by-scene (and almost shot-by-shot) rehash animated with photorealistic CGI animals and environments. Can...

Kevin Feige and the team at Marvel Studios had some great products for us over the weekend at the 50th anniversary of San Diego Comic-Con. Among the surprises: five new movies, five new Disney+ streaming TV series, a returning actor who swore they'd never do a Marvel film again, and a surprise movie announcement that broke the by-then-already-broken Internet! The SSN Crew and special guest Stephanie from the Mocha Minutes Podcast discuss what they think of the upcoming projects, as well as...

Spider-Man may be able to do whatever a spider can, but can he still balance that with being a regular kid on a regular European field trip? And can he still impress the girl he likes or will getting wrapped up in a new mission with Nick Fury and...Mysterio?...lay all of that to ruin? The SSN Crew reviews "Spider-Man: Far From Home," the latest entry in the neigh-unstoppable Marvel Cinematic Universe. Do the kids in the movie feel like real teens or movie teens? Did walking into the film...

The SSN Crew is joined by special guest Tammy AKA Cowkitty to discuss both the Toy Story and Child's Play franchises, and to review the latest entries in each: Pixar's "Toy Story 4" and MGM's revamp of the original "Child's Play." Why didn't any of the hosts like the original "Toy Story" when it first came out, and yet came to hail its sequels as masterpieces? Why is MGM starting a Chucky franchise when Universal still has theirs? Where are the depth maps? And, most importantly, why are Bo...

The Say Something Nice Podcast is turning 300...episodes long! To mark this achievement, we talk about another property reaching an important milestone: the 50th anniversary of everyone's favorite mystery-solving Great Dane, Scooby-Doo, and his (still) high-school aged meddling human friends. In this episode, the SSN Crew and special guest Quadrus discusses a half-century of Scooby, from its origins as a spin on Archie and Dobie Gillis through decades' worth of cartoon series, feature films,...

In a recent New York Times article, Ava DuVernay, Lena Waithe, and many others spoke out on the increasingly dire state of traditional cinema, and questioned the sustainability of the standard theatrical release model. Will movie theaters go the way of eight-track tapes? The SSN Crew discusses Kyle Buchanan's multi-interview coverage on the subject, and also discuss their favorite (and least favorite) movie theaters and movie-going experiences. Plus: reviews of the new indie film "The Last...

Long title, long episode, lots of big conversations! First, Stephanie of the Mocha Minutes Podcast and Peter join the SSN Crew to discuss two new, yet unsuccessful, entires in long-running Hollywood franchises: "Shaft" and "Men in Black: International?" Is the new "Shaft" too problematic for modern audiences? Are there any signs of life to be found in the new "MIB"? And why is Meagan Good remaking "Foxy Brown?" Then, Yusuf Lamont joins us to discuss the New York Times' investigation...

One would think that Fox, in having gone through the debacle that was "X-Men: The Last Stand" 13 years ago, would know what to do different for their second adaptation of the classic X-Men "Dark Phoenix Saga." Apparently, that would hav been too much like right. The SSN Crew and special guest Tammy AKA Cowkitty saw "Dark Phoenix" so that you don't have to. We break down the bountiful violations of the spirit of the comics, Simon Kinberg taking over direction from an alleged predator with...

The DC Universe streaming service debuted its latest original series, "Swamp Thing," two weeks ago. Within four days, news had broken that the series was canceled, and the internet was very respectful and sensible in covering th--yeah, we all know how this really went. The SSN Crew and special guest Tammy AKA Cowkitty discuss the grand opening and grand closing of DC's spinach monster, as well as more on HBO's "Chernobyl," Amazon's "Good Omens," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "A...

iTunes is dead, long live...Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV? While iTunes is slowly sunsetted in favor of its smaller, less bloated spawn, the SSN Crew, with special guests Richard (RJCC) & Amelia, look back on their experiences with the evolution of digital music over the years. In addition, the group discusses the fire and fervor around Robert Pattison - known for "Twilight", but better in other films - as Batman, leading to the internet's obteenbillionth meltdown over someone...

Prince Ali, Disney loves he, he's in three movies A Broadway show, a cartoon you know, he fights a big snake The SSN Crew breaks it down How Ashman & Menken threw down And how Guy Ritchie and Will Smith did this remake Your wish is our command! Special guests Tammy AKA Cowkitty and Stephanie of the Mocha Minutes Podcast join us to discuss the history and making of Disney's "Aladdin", and to rate and review the new 2019 live-action version starring Mena Massoud, Naomi "Jameika"...

Who knew "Arthur" was even still in production? The PBS' animated kids' show broke the internet this week with a Season 22 (!) opener that showed anthropomorphic animal kids' teacher getting married to a man. As one might imagine, some ignorant people are mad about it. The SSN Crew discusses the "Arthur"/Mr. Ratburn controversy, as well as "The Chi's" Jason Mitchell being canceled for sexually harassing his co-stars, how Georgia's "heartbeat" abortion bill is affecting film and TV...

With a pair of extra-length final episodes, HBO's epic series "Game of Thrones" has finally come to an end. With its conclusion, everyone online has bid the series goodbye with maturity, decorum, and -- ah, who are we kidding? Folks are acting a fool. But why are so many people so mad? Does each character's conclusion meet our approval, if not our expectations? Also, what will come of those spin-offs? The SSN Crew, with special guests Amelia and Stephanie from the Mocha Minutes Podcast,...

Has "Pokémon: Detective Pikachu" finally cracked the code to making a good video game movie? Can Ryan Reynolds be funny without the benefit of f-bombs? Will Justice Smith finally catch a break after "The Get Down" and "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom?" To solve these mysteries and more, the SSN Crew hops on the case for a dive into the cute, cuddly, yet stylishly noir (and shot on film?!) world of "Pokemon: Detective Pikachu." Drinking game you shouldn't actually try: take a shot every time...

The 2019 TV Upfront Season is here! Did your favorites survive the purge, or have they been chopped down in their prime (or their not-so-prime) and banished to the realm of canceled TV programs? Also, what new highlights (and horrors) do the networks have in store for us this upcoming season? The SSN Crew discusses the canceled, renewed, and returning series for prime-time broadcast TV with a mix of anticipation, acrimony, and shock (Nancy Drew is down with the swirl?!). • 0:00:00:...

Dragons and secrets and popular character deaths, oh my! The SSN Crew recaps episodes one through four of the eighth and final season of HBO's "Game of Thrones," a show that everyone loves and no one thinks is controversial or miswritten? Right? Right?!? WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find LaTria online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/simplytria Instagram: http://instagram.com/simplytria Find Ali online at the Say Something Nice Facebook Group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup WHERE TO...

It's all come to this: a three-hour conclusion to the three-phase Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga! In the wake of The Snappening, can the original Avengers rebrand to undo the damage that Thanos has done to the universe, never mind their own families and lives? Special guest Tim of the Kuroverse Corporation joins the SSN Crew for a full-spoiler review (because it's nigh-impossible to discuss this movie WITHOUT spoilers) of "Avengers: Endgame," including our favorite (and least...

Reports have surfaced that "Song of the South" won't be available on the upcoming Disney+ streaming service. This is our shocked face. However, rumor has it the Disney will also edit their 1941 film "Dumbo" for Disney+ as well - but how? Special returning guest Tim of the Kuroverse Corporation joins the SSN Crew in discussing Disney wallpapering over its historical racism and canceling inherited Fox movie projects, how to make Fantastic Four movies the right way, Beyonce's Netflix...

Archie Comics' headstrong teenage witch is back to upend yet more of the misogynistic status quo in both the mortal world and the witch/warlock world in the second half of season 1 of "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina". In this episode, the SSN Crew breaks down the Sabrina holiday special and the nine further episodes of the season, culminating in betrayals, family secrets, shocking reveals, dance numbers (!), and more! WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Brandon online at: Twitter:...

In this episode, special guest Richard Lawler (Rjcc) or Engadget joins the SSN Crew in welcoming our new Disney overlords. We discuss the Disney+ official announcement and what is and isn't coming to the new service, the first trailer for "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (which you all WILL be seeing, don't front), and the new trailer for the "live-action" remake of "The Lion King." Outside of Mouse House stuff, we also review Marsai Martin's debut feature film "Little," Donald Glover...

It's been a long time coming, but Billy Batson, Freddy Freeman, Darla Dudley, Mary Bromfield, Eugene Choi, and Pedro Peña have finally landed at your local multiplex - with the evil Dr. Sivana in tow! "Shazam!" is being touted as the best adaptation of a DC Comics property since "The Dark Knight." Does the movie measure up? Is the Moley actually Holy? Special guest Duval Spit joins the SSN Crew as we do a full breakdown on the "Shazam!" feature film, including as many Easter eggs as we can...