Fighting In The War Room: A Movies And Pop Culture Podcast

This week, summer vacations and child illness strikes again, leaving the War Room just for Katey and Da7e this week. Katey took some spare time to check out Martin Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore and Da7e watched it recently, so they both sing the praises of this under-appreciated gem. Then, Katey wasn’t here last week for the Barbie review, so we circle back around to hear her thoughts. Then, Da7e goes a little more in depth with a Haunted Mansion review before both hosts wildly speculate on if the Box Office can sustain after Barbie‘s big win. Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@kateyrich), Da7e (@da7e)  Patches (@misterpatches), and  David (@davidehrlich) . Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: Pizza-Pizza 1:40- Intro – Welcome to Episode 439! E-mail! 20:08- Tidbit – Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore 33:31 – Mini-Segment – Katey on Barbie 44:55 – Segment 3 – Haunted Mansion and Box Office Speculation 1:08:11 – Outro

Of course Katey is on vacation for the Barbie episode. This week, Da7e, David, and Patches jump into the War Room to talk about the trajectory of actor/director Greta Gerwig’s films before jumping into a review of Barbie and the various reactions to the massive hit of a film that is also a Mattel ad. Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@kateyrich), Da7e (@da7e)  Patches (@misterpatches), and  David (@davidehrlich) . Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: Haunted House 1:28- Intro – Welcome to Episode 438! Reviews! 7:37- Tidbit – The films of Greta Gerwig 30:50 – Segment 3 – Barbie 1:10:42 – Outro

This week, Katey, David, and Patches jump into the War Room to talk about the trajectory of director Christopher Nolan’s films before jumping into a lengthy review of Oppenheimer, which includes “The Oppenheimer Game” where your hosts go round robin attempting to remember the stacked cast. Also, more info on Katey’s Marvel Snap deck! Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@kateyrich), Da7e (@da7e)  Patches (@misterpatches), and  David (@davidehrlich) . Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: BOOM! 2:13- Intro – Welcome to Episode 437! NO REVIEWS? MARVEL SNAP! 11:36- Tidbit – The films of Christopher Nolan 35:23 – Segment 3 – Oppenheimer 1:34:11 – Outro

The hosts discuss their favorite Tom Cruise movies, the changing trend of binge-watching, the world-building in Pixar's "Elemental," and their expectations for the new "Mission: Impossible" film. They analyze the action sequences, reflect on the movie experience, and discuss Tom Cruise's impact on Hollywood.

Since Twitter might have imploded and we don’t know if we’re on Bluesy or threads, just a little message from Da7e on the main feed letting you know we’ll be back next week.

This week, David and Katey are out for summer reasons, so Da7e and Matt Patches convene to discuss a variety of random topics, including big questions and mini-reviews trying not to cancel the show or each other. Da7e gives a mini-review on why he liked Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny more than other critics and both weigh in on Secret Invasion the new, low-key Marvel show on Disney Plus. Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@kateyrich), Da7e (@da7e)  Patches (@misterpatches), and  David (@davidehrlich) . Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Podcast begins 1:10:05 – Outro

This week, David watched Extraction 2 which has a very long single take, prompting a conversation about why “long takes” are getting popular in action films. Then, the hosts briefly touch on the missing Titan submarine dominating the news cycle. Finally, Da7e and Patches entered the Chronobowl to see The Flash and try to explain what they liked and didn’t to David and Katey. ENDING SPOILERS INCLUDED. Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@kateyrich), Da7e (@da7e)  Patches (@misterpatches), and  David (@davidehrlich) . Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: Tenenbaum Yourself. 1:57- Intro – Welcome to Episode 434! Reviews! E-mail! 19:03- Tidbit – Extraction 2 and “Long Takes” 40:05 – Mini-Segment – Missing Submarine 47:10 – Segment 3 – The Flash (ending spoilers start at 1:00:43) 1:15:54 – Outro

This week, we kick off the show with Da7e going FULL SPOILERS on Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. It is in theaters now. It’s fine. The plot doesn’t really matter, as Da7e will illustrate. Then, Katey has thoughts on this year’s write-less Tony award ceremony, and finally, all four hosts caught 1994’s The Road To Wellville, the John Harvey Kellogg movie that actually exists (and is streaming on Peacock). Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@kateyrich), Da7e (@da7e)  Patches (@misterpatches), and  David (@davidehrlich) . Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: Flashpoint Duex 1:57- Intro – Welcome to Episode 433! Reviews! E-mails! 19:03- Tidbit – Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (FULL SPOILERS) 40:05 – Mini-Segment – Tonys 2023 47:10 – Segment 3 – The Road to Wellville 1:15:54 – Outro

This week, we definitely all saw and want to talk about Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse for the main segment of the show, but otherwise ideas and recommendations fly freely in this week’s episode. Da7e is looking for something to see in theaters this Friday and gets the download on the movies from Katey, Patches, and David. Summer food time is manifesting for everyone, so we made it a mini-segment. THEN SPIDER-VERSE! Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@kateyrich), Da7e (@da7e)  Patches (@misterpatches), and  David (@davidehrlich) . Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: Cookout Food 3:03- Intro – Welcome to Episode 432! Reviews! E-mails! 10:46- Tidbit – What Should Da7e See In Theaters? 25:01 – Mini-Segment – Summer Snacks 36:49 – Segment 3 – Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (Spoilers Start at 55:41) 1:13:37 – Outro

This week, we finally get to talk about that Nintendo game the three guys have been playing – it’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! Then, Katey needs book recommendations for young readers, and all four hosts jump in with some TV they enjoyed from this spring’s television season. Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@kateyrich), Da7e (@da7e)  Patches (@misterpatches), and  David (@davidehrlich) . Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: Cookout Food 2:08 – Intro – Welcome to Episode 431! Review! E-mail! 9:55 – Tidbit – Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 33:08 – Mini-Segment – Katey’s Hardy Boys Question 40:39 – Segment 3 – Spring TV Wrap-Up 1:16:00 – Outro