The Countdown

The Naked Gun review

Frank Drebin (Junior) is back in The Naked Gun sequel/reboot/requel. And this time he's played by Liam Neeson. Can he crack the case involving the Elon-Musk type Danny Huston? And are Liam and Pamela Anderson really in love?

 

But most importantly, is the film funny?

 

Find out by pressing that play button ...

 

Time Stamps:

The Naked Gun NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 10:58

The Naked Gun SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 10:58 - 19:46

Final Scores and Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 19:46 - 20:11

 

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Jurassic Park Rebirth review

Where's the colon??

 

The Jurassic Park franchise is back and after dinosaurs were let loose to spread across the earth, what more can the franchise offer viewers?

 

The answer is to go back to the beginning formula and hope nobody notices!

 

But almost 32 years later, can Universal once again stuff lightning in a bottle? Or without Steven Spielberg and Jeff Goldblum is this one DOA?

 

Find out by pressing that play button ...

 

Time Stamps:

Jurassic Park Rebirth NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 15:18

Jurassic Park Rebirth SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 15:18 - 23:41

Final Scores and Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 23:41 - 24:57

 

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Superman review

It's time for Wayne's most anticipated film of the year!

 

With James Gunn in the driver's seat, can his vision of Superman possibly live up to Wayne's expectations?

 

And what about Paul? How will he go with this ultra comic-booky, positive version of Superman?

 

The results may surprise you!

 

Time Stamps:

Superman NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 18:05

Superman SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 18:05 - 29:12

Final Scores and Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 29:12 - 32:17

 

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28 Years Later review

Wayne is a massive wuss and leaves Paul to check out the third film in the 28 Film franchise all on his own.

 

Will Paul be consumed by the rage virus? Does Wayne stand a chance against 28 inches?

 

There's only one way to find out as Danny Boyle and Alex Garland return to resurrect this franchise from the dead. (They're NOT zombies, damnit!)

 

Time Stamps:

28 Years Later NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 8:12

28 Years Later SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 8:12 - 15:05

Final Scores and Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 15:05 - 15:52

 

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F1 EARLY review

Ready for your Pitt stop? (Wayne's joke: full credit.)

 

Racing! Brad Pitt! Joseph Kosinksi! 200 million dollars!

 

Do you need any more reasons to check out this very early review with thanks Warner Brothers Pictures Australia? We didn't think so.

 

Time Stamps:

F1 NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 12:45

F1 SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 15:43 - 21:02

Final Scores and Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 21:02 - 22:45

 

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The Worst to Best Television We've Been Watching in 2025

Countdown #506

 

To mark the almost half way mark of the year, Paul and Wayne get together to rank and rate the ten TV seasons they've been consuming in 2025. Counting down (cause that's the name of the show) from worst to best, the lads will attempt to warn you off anything poor they've laboured through, before highlighting the shows that are absolute worth your precious time.

 

So smash that play button and ready yourself for the usual questionable takes, non-subtle banter and shrill laughter, because The Countdown is back (for this month's longer episode)!

 

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Ballerina and The Phoenician Scheme reviews

Two for the price of one this week as the boys check out a film everyone would expect them to (Ballerina) as well as one nobody would think would be their jam (The Phoenician Scheme). Are those assumptions correct or are their some surprisesn in store?

 

Find out but hitting that play button on this ep!

 

Time Stamps:

Ballerina NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 9:00

Ballerina SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 9:00 - 20:05

The Phoenician Scheme NON-SPOILER Review: 20:05 - 29:57

 

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Top 10 Horror Films for Wusses Like Wayne

Countdown #505

 

Aka the Top 10 Gateway Horror Films episode!

 

Do you have a friend who refuses to watch horror films even though you know there are many great films in that genre? Or perhaps you have a child or a niece or nephew who is just getting to that age where they're developing an interest in horror films? Maybe you want to introduce your significant other to this most awesome genre, but aren't sure where to start because you don't want to be over-eager and blow it with something too full on? Or perhaps you're just a massive wuss like Wayne and are ready to challenge yourself with some slightly more frightening or gory films?

 

Well, the boys have just the episode for you. And it's a classic in every sense as Paul and Wayne come at their lists in polar opposite directions, but regardless, will guide you on what to watch when it comes to gateway horror films!

 

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Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning review

The final film (maybe?!) in the Mission Impossible franchise dropped EARLY in Australia and with thankls to Paramount Pictuyres Australia, the boys were in attendance at an advanced screening to bring you the early word on whether Tom cruise and Christopher McQuarrie nail the brief.

 

Can Ethan Hunt overcome the entity and save everybody he loves as well as the world? Will Wayne regret seeing a 170 minute films twice in three days? And just how inadequate does Tom Cruise make the guys feel?

 

You know the only way to learn these questions: tune in, damnit!

 

Time Stamps:

MI: TFR NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 15:43

MI: TFR SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 15:43 - 28:51

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 28:51 - 30:33

 

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Top 10 Last 10: Resurrected Edition

Countdown #504

 

With thanks to those mad geniuses at the Cinereelists Podcast for the concept, Paul and Wayne are back with their first Top 10 Last 10 episode in over 6 months.

 

Tune in for 20 mini-reviews as the guys countdown ten of their recent watches from worst to best, and letting you know the point where they recommend you start watching what they're reviewing.

 

Of course, there's the usual bawdy humour, subtle and not so subtle swipes at one another, and more than one controversial call, but what else do you listen to The Countdown for?

 

Check out Wayne's playlist of Yacht Rock songs if you must!

 

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