The Countdown

Top 10 Most Overrated Pop Culture Trends

Countdown #411

 

This episode could very well be sub-titled 'Old Men Shake Fists at Clouds/Sky/The World' or 'The Ep That Will Probably Kill The Show'. Because Paul and Wayne have decided to call out the pop culture trends which they think are most over-rated ... and absolutely NOTHING is safe.

 

From body modification procedures to some of the biggest social media platforms - and with plenty of massive fan bases in between - the boys laugh and/or rage at something which is sure to offend just about everyone who has ever listened to the show.

 

Dare to take the challenge? Tune in to find out what pop culture trends earn the ire of podcasters who have been around for almost eight years ... as The Countdown may not continue!

 

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Knock at the Cabin & Magic Mike’s Last Dance reviews

Two reviews for the price of one this week, as Wayne has been a busy podcaster, catching two films, while Paul was off chasing snow in Japan - even though he made time to see the more horror-y film. (Big surprise.)

 

First up, it's M Night Shyamalan's latest thriller/horror, Knock at the Cabin. Is this top- or bottom-tier Shyamalan? Or is it maybe something else entirely? And is this another of those episodes in which Wayne's hatred of horror gets called into question?

 

Then Channing Tatum returns for a final dance, and Wayne is all up in that, especially when an age-defying Salma Hayek is added to the mix. But is it any good? And does it round out the Magic Mike trilogy in style?

 

Find out as The Countdown continues ...

 

Time Stamps

Knock at the Cabin NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 10:26

Knock at the Cabin SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 10:26 - 20:15

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 20:15 - 25:51

Magic Mike's Last Dance SPOILER-FILLED Review: 20:51 - 28:30

 

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Top 10 Last 10: Welcome 2023 Edition

Countdown #410

 

It's time to return to a fan favourite format - the Top 10 Last 10! - as the boys review ten of their most recent viewings from worst to best, with nothing else linking the films other than the fact they were recently seen.

 

Of course this means more of the guys reviewing their favourite genres, so prepare for horror aplenty from Paul, while Wayne is all aboard the Rom-Com train. But who has the list that, for once, they're quite happy with? And who is left ruing their life choices? 

 

Find out as The Countdown continues ...

 

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Babylon review

Damian Chazelle reportedly helped a studio out of a bind when he agreed to direct First Man, and now the studio system is paying him back by letting him write and direct a film about the decline of the Golden Age of Hollywood that is over three hours long ... and barely contains a plot.

 

But what it does contain is some top shelf technical efforts, a cracking soundtrack, and some excellent performances. Is that enough to propel Babylon into being amazing? Or does it all end in a shower of elephant do-doo?

 

Find out as The Countdown continues ...

 

Time Stamps

Babylon NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 14:33

Babylon SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 14:33 - 24:36

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 24:36 - 25:46

 

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Top 10 Uplifting 2022 Moments

Countdown #409

 

For the final time, the boys cast their minds back to 2022, and in leaving the year behind, opt to do so with some positivity.

 

And they're doing that by counting down the most uplifting moments of 2022 - those feel-good, hope-raising, nice stories that restore your faith in humanity.

 

Of course, doing so is nowhere near as funny as picking on the dumbest moments of the same year, so this episode is significantly shorter and a lot more serious as the guys touch on climate change, gun control, gender equality and overcoming disability. Plus, you know, entertainment and sports stories. (Don't worry: it's not completely serious.)

 

Find out just how serious "serious" is, as The Countdown continues ...

 

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Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre review

About a year back, this latest Guy Ritchie film trailer was all over YouTube and it was slated for release in April. Then it completely disappeared, only to re-surface with nary a ripple this month.

 

The boys felt compelled to check it out and now report back to you as clearly no-one else has seen it (given the exceptionally poor box office). Among other things, they explain why the film disappeared, debate over its merits (or lack thereof) and wonder whether this really might be the end for Guy Ritchie and his 25 year career.

 

Find out whether luck really is a Fortune, as The Countdown continues ...

 

Time Stamps

Op Fortune NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 14:50

Op Fortune SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 14:50 - 22:52

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 22:52 - 23:54

CORRECTION: The budget for this film has been amended to be about $50 million. Not the $130 that Paul originally read.

 

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Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2023

Countdown #408

 

This week the guys are dusting off their crystal balls and peering into their depths to run you through their most anticipated films of the year to come. 

 

Covering everything from big sequels with even bigger buzz through little horror-comedies that could be anything to surprising foreign films that virtually no-one has heard of, this Ep is full of promise and hope for the future.

 

So, while it may not be anything like a normal episode, tune in anyway to get your watchlists up to date!

 

As The Countdown continues ....

 

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The Last of Us Pilot review

Has HBO REALLY created a unicorn television show? Has the Video Game Adaptation curse FINALLY been broken?

 

Paul and Wayne consider it their duty to find out, with Paul as a player of the game and Wayne having never come within twenty feet of a copy of it. Will their views of the pilot episode of The Last of Us differ accordingly, or has the hype train nailed this one?

 

Find out as The Countdown continues ...

 

Time Stamps

The Last of Us NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 11:22

Op Fortune SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 11:22 - 17:43

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 17:43 - 18:47

 

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The Top 10 Films of 2022 (with Jason from Binge Movies)

Countdown #407

It's here. The BIGGEST episode of the year. Our celebration of the very best films that the just ended year had to offer us. And for the biggest episode of the year, you sometimes need a giant of the podcasting game to help out. 

 

Enter Jason from the Binge Movies podcast!

 

So, three men enter this best of 2022 film episode ... and only two men leave with their film review credentials intact. (At least according to the other two co-hosts).

Along the way, a wide array of films are lauded, laughed at and loved, so don't miss hearing about what you shouldn't miss out on watching ...

 

... as The Countdown continues.

 

And please thank Jason for his hard, sweaty work by checking out his show via the link above. 

 

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M3gan review

2023 arrives with all the fanfare of a wet fart as far as cinematic releases are concerned, but Paul and Wayne are never ones to give up. So when it comes to the latest internet-memed horror film, even Wayne takes his licks in order to deliver content for the show. Or, if you prefer, the show reviews a film which neither host were holding their breath over ...

 

Will Wayne hate on M3gan like a traditional horror film? Or will he respond to what's on display and grant a rare positive grade for this killer doll film? And is Paul disappointed that it's not R-rated?

 

Find out as The Countdown continues ...

 

Time Stamps

M3gan NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 15:45

M3gan SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 15:45 - 22:55

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 22:55 - 23:50

 

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