The future keeps changing, but apparently the Terminators just won't quit! Terminator: Dark Fate attempts to hit the reset button on the franchise by ignoring several previous sequels and continuing the story after Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

In this R Rating movie review, we dive into Terminator: Dark Fate, featuring the return of Arnold Schwarzenegger as the T-800 and Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor. We’ll also talk about Mackenzie Davis as Grace, Natalia Reyes as Dani Ramos, and Gabriel Luna as the deadly Rev-9.

We'll break down the movie's explosive action, chase sequences, visual effects, performances, and attempt to recapture the tone and spirit of the first two Terminator films. We'll also discuss the controversial decision to alter the franchise's mythology and introduce a new generation of characters.

Does Dark Fate actually deliver the Terminator sequel fans had been waiting for, or does the franchise once again struggle to escape the shadow of Terminator 2?

And with Sarah Connor back in the fight, the T-800 returning, and a brand-new Terminator hunting down humanity's next hope… can Dark Fate finally get the franchise back on track?

• (00:00:00) - Introduction to Terminator: Dark Fate
• (00:00:41) - First Impressions and Viewing History
• (00:03:06) - Arnold's Return and Unnecessary Presence
• (00:04:58) - Is This Really Terminator 3?
• (00:06:43) - The Drapes Joke and Terminator Humor
• (00:07:56) - Retirement Logic and Mission Parameters
• (00:09:34) - Comparing to Aliens 3's Legacy Character Death
• (00:11:00) - Fate, Loops, and Franchise Continuity
• (00:14:57) - Future Setting: Legion vs Skynet
• (00:17:00) - Rev-9 Design and Split Mechanics Plot Holes
• (00:18:01) - Time Travel Logic and Sending Multiple Terminators
• (00:20:34) - Shapeshifting Villain and Horror Potential
• (00:23:08) - Lost Horror Elements Since T2
• (00:25:21) - Debating the Rev-9's Menace vs T-1000
• (00:29:08) - Grace's Character and Augmented Human Concept
• (00:36:57) - Danny as the New Resistance Leader Twist
• (00:39:17) - Sarah Connor's Characterization Issues
• (00:46:54) - Missed Opportunities and Alternate Endings
• (00:48:50) - Future of the Franchise and James Cameron's Plans
• (00:52:21) - Final Scores and Franchise Ranking
• (00:57:40) - Closing Thoughts and Sign Off

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The Incredibles are BACK!

After waiting 14 years for a sequel, Pixar finally brought the Parr family back to the big screen with The Incredibles 2. But was the wait actually worth it?

In this R Rating podcast, we sit down and talk all things The Incredibles 2—from Elastigirl stepping into the spotlight and Mr. Incredible taking on the role of stay-at-home dad, to Violet and Dash dealing with their own problems and Jack-Jack discovering that he might just be the most powerful member of the family.

We'll talk about the movie's story, comedy, animation, action sequences, characters, and all the ways it compares to the original The Incredibles. We'll also discuss whether Pixar successfully recaptured the magic of the first movie or if this sequel feels like a case of "better late than never."

And of course… we need to talk about Jack-Jack.

Was The Incredibles 2 worth the 14-year wait? Does it live up to the original? And where does it rank among Pixar's many sequels?

• (00:00:00) - Intro and scheduling mishap
• (00:01:39) - Incredibles 3 announcement talk
• (00:02:35) - First impressions of Incredibles 2's story
• (00:03:54) - Family dynamic and character arcs vs the original
• (00:08:04) - Comparing action, Dash and Violet's growth
• (00:10:15) - Father figure trope and Mr. Incredible's arc
• (00:12:30) - Elastigirl's arc and inconsistencies
• (00:14:31) - Screen Slaver's confusing control powers
• (00:16:15) - Violet's clumsiness and Dash's underused speed
• (00:17:49) - Jack-Jack and the raccoon fight
• (00:20:40) - Jack-Jack's powers and franchise speculation
• (00:21:58) - Frozone and Void discussion
• (00:24:08) - Villain analysis: Screen Slaver vs Syndrome
• (00:28:53) - Plot holes and side character cameos
• (00:30:09) - Edna Mode and quotability
• (00:33:11) - Train rescue comparison and closing thoughts
• (00:35:41) - Patreon thanks and credits
• (00:35:58) - Brian joins with his review
• (00:39:54) - Brian's thoughts on Incredibles 3 possibilities
• (00:41:29) - Final scores and ranking discussion
• (00:45:17) - Wrap up and outro

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A creepy rabbit, time travel, the end of the world, a mysterious countdown, teenage angst, and enough symbolism to make your brain hurt—Donnie Darko is definitely not your average movie.

In this R Rating podcast, we dive headfirst into Richard Kelly's bizarre 2001 cult classic starring Jake Gyllenhaal. We'll talk about Donnie, Frank the Rabbit, the strange events surrounding the end of the world, and the many theories surrounding exactly what happened throughout the movie.

We'll discuss the film's characters, dark humour, soundtrack, themes of fate, free will, death, destiny, and reality, and whether the movie actually makes sense—or if we're all just pretending we understand it.

We'll also tackle that ending, the time-travel mythology, and why Donnie Darko has developed such a massive cult following over the years.

So grab a beer, put on your Halloween costume, and prepare to ask the most important question of the night:

What the hell is Frank the Rabbit?!

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