Episode 46: Commitment

After taking on a spying mission to free his sister from a labor camp, a 19-year-old North Korean becomes a target of his own government.

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This is the story detailing why North Korea is so far behind the rest of the world. All of their resources are tied up in smuggling their agents into South Korea to kill agents they no longer need. Once those agents complete their mission, they too are no longer needed. It's a never-ending cycle that has the male equivalent of Wendy Wu torn between completing his mission or making his school a "No Bully Zone." Tough choices. The movie is chock full of action for the first part of the film and then throws in this weird generic B-plot about trading hostages for diamonds and yada yada yada Gordon and I talk about what it takes to be a good waiter/waitress. After the news, we talk about Suicide Squad. Next week, we're watching The Awakening which doesn't seem to have an IMDB page associated with it.

Gordon:	★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Geoff:	★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This episode may contain spoilers for the following:

• Commitment
• Suicide Squad

Episode 45: Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me

This documentary explores the history of Memphis rock band Big Star, which experienced commercial failure but influenced major artists such as REM.

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We all have dreams of being the most famous podcast but even when you have the best content, the best talent, the best concept, and the best reviews, if the stars don't align just right, the majority of people are just going to continue listening to Adam Carolla. So check out our documentary, "Random Reviews and other Ramblings: Another Netflix Streaming Option" in fifty years. RRaoR:ANSO and BS:NCHM are both the story of an unsuccessful entertainment group's attempt to jump into an oversaturated genre and how they got lost in the noise. The only difference between the two flicks is that in fifty years, Gordon and Geoff will probably still be here so you won't have to interview our loose acquaintances to guess at what happened. After the news, we talk about some sequels; The new Star Trek and the new Jason Bourne. Next week, we're watching Commitment.

Gordon:	★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Geoff:	★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This episode may contain spoilers for the following:

• Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me
• Star Trek Beyond
• Jason Bourne

Episode 44: Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

A teen girl focuses on becoming homecoming queen - until she learns she has the soul of an ancient female warrior destined to battle an evil spirit.

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What's more important than saving the world? If you grew up on Disney Channel, then you know that the answer is going to the homecoming dance after your boyfriend Vaughn beats rival high school The "Offensive-To-Native-Americans." Wendy Wu is a typical Californian who crashes her car into people's trucks and doesn't leave a note. Also she's the reincarnation of a famous ninja. She takes a break from her quest to get chlamydia to help her cousin defeat the Putty Patrollers from Power Rangers but accidentally falls in love with him. But like, it's like 2016, and like it's okay to date your cousin LOL. We're looking forward to seeing how they break up in Wendy Wu 2: The Search for More Polos. After the news, Gordon walks us through the new BoJack Horseman season and I talk about alternative rock costumes. Next week we're watching Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me.

Gordon:	☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Geoff:	★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This episode may contain spoilers for the following:

• Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
• BoJack Horseman

Episode 43: Assassination

A resistance group in Japanese-occupied Korea breaks a sniper out of prison to carry out an assassination, unaware that a traitor lurks among them.

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This is easily the best movie we've watched this year so before you listen, go check out Assassination on Netflix. Actually, do listen first because even though we try to spoil the plot twists, we convolute the story even more to the point that this episode is almost spoiler free. Assassination has it all: Complex characters with ulterior motives, multiple plot twists, intense action, comedy, and engaging dialogue. Watch it twice because you won't catch it all the first time through. Then, Geoff talks about his trip to the drive-in where he saw The Secret Life of Pets and The Legend of Tarzan. And because you can't get enough movie reviews this week, we also talk about Ip Man 3 which is another great movie from Asia available on Netflix that you should watch after Assassination. You're going to read so many movies this week that you'll forget your Netflix and chill buddy is even there. Next week, we're watching Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior... Sigh.

Gordon:	★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Geoff:	★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This episode may contain spoilers for the following:

• Assassination
• The Secret Life of Pets
• The Legend of Tarzan
• Ip Man 3

Episode 42: Blood

After committing the ultimate crime while interrogating a suspect, two police detective brothers are plagued by guilt and the fear of being caught.

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It's time for another uplifting story from our favourite island nation. Blood is the story about how two drunk cops, who are also brothers, decide to beat a confession out of their suspect and then to death. Top notch police work. The day after they solved the murder, a real investigator arrests the actual criminal and then the two brothers act completely guilty for the next hour until they're practically shouting their confession at the top of their lungs, begging for justice. And even then, they don't get arrested. They just go for a walk on the beach. Have you ever heard of an anti-joke? Here's one: A horse walks into a bar. Several people get up and leave as they spotted the potential danger of having a horse in a bar. Blood is an anti-thriller. You know exactly where the train is going and you only wished that horses could talk so that the joke would be at least somewhat interesting. After the news, Geoff brings in an "old" movie, 2016 Best Motion Picture Oscar winner, Spotlight and then Gordon reviews Central Intelligence. Next week, we're watching Assassination.

Gordon:	★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
Geoff:	★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This episode may contain spoilers for the following:

• Blood
• Spotlight
• Central Intelligence

Episode 41: Watchers of the Sky

Paying homage to four pioneers of the global campaign to end genocide, this feature-length documentary details their efforts to protect the powerless.

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Watchers of the Sky is a thorough documentary highlighting some of the players in the United Nations that are doing their best to fight against modern genocide. Keyword: "Thorough." This movie presents all of the evidence when they really could have proved their point with half of the content stuffed in to this long two hour movie. I learned a lot but this film will just leave you feeling frustrated. When it comes to the enormous amount of problems in the world, sometimes you have to accept that there is nothing anyone can do. That said, through out discussion, Gordon and I discover the solution to all of the world's problems: Sentient robot race. After the news, we talk about Swiss Army Man and The Shallows. Next week, we'll be watching Blood.

Gordon:	★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Geoff:	★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This episode may contain spoilers for the following:

• Watchers of the Sky
• Swiss Army Man
• The Shallows

Episode 40: Dark Skies

A couple has trouble convincing friends and neighbors that an alien is entering their house each night to terrorize their children.

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One of the best alien horror movies out there is Signs. Dark Skies is essentially Signs but this time the aliens have a hidden camera show and they pull elaborate pranks on the humans to see how they react. Also like Signs, we recommend you check this one out. Dark Skies is a fun movie that offers some suspenseful moments and also J. K. Simmons is an alien. We briefly discuss a new Netflix original, The Ranch, and then launch in to our fourth edition of Random Ramblings. Next week, we're watching Watchers of the Sky.

Gordon:	★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Geoff:	★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

This episode may contain spoilers for the following:

• Dark Skies
• The Ranch