Season 2 Episode 13

🎙️ Episode Summary – Recorded July 5, 2025

This week’s episode kicks off with news that M3GAN 2.0, the highly anticipated Blumhouse sequel, has flopped at the box office—leaving fans of the original disappointed. The hosts dive into the fallout, including a comment from Jason Blum about the challenges of creating successful sequels.

🎬 The conversation then shifts to the passing of legendary composer Mark Snow, reflecting on his prolific career and iconic scores for both film and television.

🦇 In box office news, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has officially surpassed Jaws—which is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary—to become the second-highest-grossing horror film of all time. The hosts unpack what this milestone means for the genre.

🎥 Next, the team discusses the announcement that Steven Spielberg is returning to the sci-fi genre with a new UFO film set to release in 2026. They share their thoughts on the legendary director revisiting the world of extraterrestrials after decades away.

📽️ Wrapping things up, the hosts react to a recent article from CBR.com listing "10 Fantasy Movies That Are Now Unwatchable." Ron, Jeff, and Mario debate the picks, weighing in on whether these films really deserve a spot on the list.

❓ Question of the Week:
You're the President of the United States. You’re informed that alien spacecraft have arrived and are now surrounding Earth. All attempts to communicate result in our satellites being destroyed. Do you continue trying to make contact—or launch a military response?