It's on like Donkey Kong in today's episode of The Cinematic Schematic. We're trekking back to Hollow Earth for another battle of the Titans in our review of the latest entry in the Legendary MonsterVerse, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Assembling the Newest Monarch Crew To explore the secrets of Kong's underground home hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman have recruited RedSix podcast host / Soonercon Director of IT and Development Caleb Haldane and Chad Parizman from Ader Communications Breaking the Ice: Future Franchise X-overs Time Stamp: 4:40 To start our discussion, we asked, "What franchise crossover should be brought to the big screen next?" There's no shortage of possibilities in a theatrical world of IP extravaganzas, but are any of them good? Review: Is Godzilla x Kong anything more than an expensive cartoon? Time Stamp: 27:45 In our spoiler-free review discussion, we cover: - Our overall thoughts on the film - The meaning of the subtitle, "The New Empire." - How this movie ranks in the Legendary MonsterVerse  - Letter grade verdicts  - Alternate media recommendations Spoilers Discussion: What makes blockbusters more than just a spectacle? Time Stamp: 1:09:10 After providing a verdict, we jump deep into Skar's den to break down: - The versatility of Godzilla and King Kong across genres  - Whether the movie walks the line between Saturday morning cartoon fun and weightless CGI fights  - Where the MonsterVerse can go next Are there still fun and exciting ideas to explore in the MonsterVerse, or is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire evidence of a franchise spinning out of control? Check out our review conversation to get our final verdict.