Cobra Kai season 5 dropped on Netflix September 9th, and we've given everyone a couple weeks to catch up on all the latest from Johnny and Daniel son. Season 5 brings the pain, along with endless action and plot twists that deepen the overall story of the Karate Kid universe. The addition of Silver has brought a Pandora's box to the show, and fans …

The fourth installment in the Thor franchise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a storm of emotions and deep rooted heart for the god of thunder. The surprise arrival of his former girlfriend Jane Foster now wielding Mjolnir raises many questions as the story takes on a more vast landscape of meaning than audiences suspected. We break down all…

What is there more to say about Obi-Wan Kenobi that fans aren't already about? Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen reprise their iconic roles from the Star Wars prequal sagas as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin / Darth Vader. The series hits hard on many aspects from it's stunning visuals to the writing and acting. The climactic finale gave fans so much …

Years in the making, and it's finally here. We've given our POPX viewers a couple of weeks to really soak in all the fun, adventure and terror that is wrapped up into Stranger Things Season 4, and now it's time we break it all down. With volume two wrapping up the season on July 1st, it's now time talk spoilers, Easter Eggs, new characters and more…

The madness. The insanity. The craziness. It's all led to this point in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. On the heels of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange returns in his sequel film to tackle one of the MCU's biggest mysteries, the multiverse. But to full understand the scope and scale of this untapped dimension, he must first face an adversary…

Before Moon Knight lands on Disney Plus this March 30th, we resurrect one of our old features here on POPX, "Origin Stories!" In this episode we give you the full back story of Marc Spector, from Earth 616 comic origins of the character, various incarnations throughout the years, and his involvement with the rest of the Marvel Universe. How much of…

From the gritty streets of Gotham, key political figures are being murdered, and it's up to one crime fighter to solve the Riddler's string of clues and puzzles to end Gotham's nightmare. Inspired by the animated story arc of "The Long Halloween," the film brings new light (and darkness) to one of DC's greatest superheroes, Batman. We give spoiler …

It was the series we got that we didn't even know we needed, and somehow the magic of Disney and Lucasfilm, spearheaded by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have given us something truly special. The continuity, and expanded Star Wars canon universe is explored in this Mandalorian spin off series that focuses on the back story of Boba Fett after we last …

We're back! It's 2022, and POPX is ready to hit the ground running in the new year. Kicking off this year's season of episodes, we're starting with none other than Cobra Kai season 4. We'll break down character development and story arcs, and predict where things may be going in season 5. Terry Silver is back, and boy does this cast of characters f…

It's here! After much anticipation, hype and mystery surrounding the newest addition the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we get the most anticipated superhero film since Avengers Endgame. How much of the hype, rumors and cameos are true? How was the marketing of the film handled to cover up some of the film's shock and awe moments? Let's chime in on fut…

Marvel has done it again with yet another installment of it's ongoing MCU storylines with Jeremy Renner reprising his role as the Avenger Hawkeye. We pick up shortly after the events of Avengers Endgame, and get a chance to delve deeper into Hawkeye's past. With new companions and now an apprentice Kate Bishop, Clint must now pick up the pieces of …

It's finally here, the long awaited sequel from Jason Reitman reuniting the All-Star cast from the classic 80's films with modern visuals and all the vibes of nostalgia that we love and grew up with. How does this newest installment in the Ghostbusters franchise against the others, and will there be more films down the pipeline? We'll discuss a spo…

Marvel's Eternals, we discuss this distinctly different film that explores the origins of the Marvel Universe, as we're introduced to characters and beings never before mentioned in the MCU. How much back story does the Eternals film cover, and what is the setup for the future of Marvel after this film? We'll discuss this, plus easter eggs, and thi…

We break down the latest Marvel streaming series from Disney Plus, "What If...?" and discuss the ramifications of how this animated series will affect and tie into the upcoming MCU multiverse mayhem. Will we see characters from What If...? in live action? With a second season renewed and coming in 2022, this show has proven already a massive hit am…

On episode 131, we venture back into the Sony's Spider-verse with the second installment of everyone's beloved symbiotic anti-hero, Venom. Venom : Let There Be Carnage continues the story of Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) and his alter-ego Venom as their encounter a new threat, and a symbiote we've all been eagerly waiting for, Carnage (Cletus Kasady : Wo…

On this episode we discuss this year's second MCU phase 4 installment, 'Shang-Chi : And the Legend of the Ten Rings.' We take a closer in-depth spoiler discussion at the film, and break down any easter eggs and cameos we saw along the way. Where is Shang-Chi's place in the MCU, and what is the potential future of this new wave of hero for Marvel? W…

Ryan Reynolds... Need we say more? The new film 'Free Guy' released on August 13th, and brings a fresh genre to the silver screen. Free Guy is set in a video game world, when one of the occupants in the digital landscape becomes self aware. What happens next, is a total thrill ride of laughs, fun and crazy on-screen moments. We also cover the lates…

What happens when we get a Guardians of the Galaxy style team up, with James Gunn directing but set in the DC Comics realm of characters, with no Disney/Marvel PG-13 rating and we get the director in full R-Rated glory? Well, The Suicide Squad is your answer. We review the latest film from DC/Warner as well as 1985's Legend directed by Ridley Scott…

A jam packed episode as we start off discussing and reviewing the brand new Netflix animation series "Masters of the Universe : Revelation." We also discuss the Loki series finale and unpack all of the Easter eggs, advancements within the MCU and how the show will impact phase 4 and future characters. We also discuss the retro 80's film Labyrinth, …

On this episode, Team POPX talks all things Black Widow in a spoiler heavy discussion including easter eggs and ending explained. How does Marvel's next film in phase 4 set the tone for the future of the franchise? We also will visit the classic film from 1984, Ghostbusters on Retro Rewind. As an added bonus, we'll break down the latest episodes of…

The live action adaptation of DC comics' "Sweet Tooth" arrives on Netflix, and it has the pop culture world buzzing! Maintaining a consistent 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, we have to cover this unique show and explore in depth the complete series from start to finish. How does it compare to the comic version? How is Robert Downey Jr. involved? Wil…

Marvel's LOKI is now streaming on Disney Plus, and we break down the first episode of the series, while giving some insight and predictions of things to come. LOKI has been alluded to be the bridge of the MCU multiverse, let's talk about it! We also break down The Karate Kid on this week's Retro Rewind. We step back to 1984 and into the heart of Da…

A new series has dropped on Hulu, and it combines stop motion animation with comedy. How does Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. the series hold up, and is there enough here for Marvel to explore newer avenues of adult comedy? Let's talk about it. On this week's Retro Rewind, we visit Tony Scott's classic film Top Gun starring Tom Cruise. Are you ready to soar wi…

Another jam packed episode as we deep dive into some of the newer streaming shows across multiple platforms. This week we discuss the full season of Amazon Prime's "Invincible," and take a look at Netflix's newly released, "Jupiter's Legacy." Both will be heavy spoiler discussions, so you have been warned beforehand. We also take a nostalgic walk d…

GET OVER HERE!!! That's right gang, we're discussing all things "Mortal Kombat" tonight as the movie has made it's official debut in cinemas and on HBO Max. How does this movie stack up against it's 1995 predecessor? We'll talk about it. Also, we visit a classic staple of 80's pop culture, "The Goonies," on this week's Retro Rewind. May the 4th be …