Author Archives: Final Take

Episode 8: Hawkeye – Everything Old is New in the MCU

Nelson and Tim talk their TV watchlist, Nelson gives his trailer pitch for upcoming films, and they review the latest entry in the Marvel “Cinematic” Universe, Hawkeye. Don’t forget the “Haiku Review!”

Watch List: Thanksgiving and Family Gathering Films and TV shows

Thanksgiving, yet another mid-week holiday in November that brings families together for a big ol’ meal of turkey, heaps of carbs, bad football games, and the gateway to Christmas. Tim and Nelson compiled a watch list celebrating Thanksgiving. Since that list is quite not as overflowing as the other Fall holidays (Veterans Day and Christmas)Continue reading “Watch List: Thanksgiving and Family Gathering Films and TV shows”

Movie Review: Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

Ghostbusters: Afterlife, directed by Jason Reitman. This film stars McKenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, Paul Rudd, and Carrie Coon. The movie follows a single mother and her children when they arrive in a small town in Oklahoma to close her late father’s estate. A series supernatural events lead her children to discover their connection to theContinue reading “Movie Review: Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)”

Episode 6: Ghostbusters Afterlife – Is It Too Late to Call?

Nelson and Tim give their take on the latest entry in the Ghostbusters franchise, plus new trailers (including the NEW Spider-man: No Way Home trailer), their watch list (The Wheel of Time, The Shrink Next Door), and Tick, Tick, BOOM!

Movie Review: Finch (AppleTV+)

Now streaming on Apple TV+. Finch is a film directed by Miguel Sapochnik (of Game of Thrones tent poles) starring Tom Hanks and Caleb Landry Jones. After Earth is decimated by a large solar flare, a man named Finch who builds a robot to protect the life of his dog. Hunkered down in the remainsContinue reading “Movie Review: Finch (AppleTV+)”

Episode 5: What Does Disney+ Day Have to Offer?

Find out what Disney+ Day has to offer and whether it’s a “watch” or a “skip” from Nelson and Tim. Among the many releases, announcements, and trailers form the Mouse House, our host discussed everything from Marvel Studios, Pixar, Disney, and Star Wars. Including Hawkeye, Obi Wan Kenobi, The Beatles: Get Out, and Limitless withContinue reading “Episode 5: What Does Disney+ Day Have to Offer?”

Episode 4: Finch – You’re Probably Going to Have to Eat the Dog

Nelson and Tim give their take on the Tom Hanks opus, Finch. Plus, new trailers, paying respect to Dean Stockton and Peter Scolari, and Tim talks about his excitement to see Tick, Tick, Boom!

Watch List: Veterans Day Military Films and TV shows

For Veterans Day 2021, Tim and Nelson shared their favorite military films and TV shows. In the past, both of our hosts have had a ritual of marathon watching the entire series of Band of Brothers to celebrate the holiday. In recent years, having families with young children has put this ritual on hold inContinue reading “Watch List: Veterans Day Military Films and TV shows”