Sat, 9 June 2018
 On this week's edition, the seventh anniversary edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Solo maintains the lead, but the Ocean's 8 gang are hot on his heels and ready to make the heist of the century. Which smuggler wins?
On the home entertainment front, Meg and the mystical witches travel via tesseract, John Boyega stops the jaeger apocalypse, The Last Ship continues to sail, and The Incredibles hit 4K. After that, we don't say goodbye... we say see you soon. The show is going on hiatus for a refit, and we appreciate every one of you who give your time to listen to us each week. We hope to return to you relaxed and ready to offer a new experience.
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Weekly Podioplex Notes for June 5, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: Ocean’s 8
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Solo: A Star Wars Story – [Second Week] #8 – Breaking In – [-2]
Box Office Premieres June 8, 2018: Wide Ocean’s 8 – [PG-13] June 8, 2018: Limited Won’t You Be My Neighbor? – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment June 5, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray A Wrinkle in Time – [PG] Death Wish – [R] The Hurricane Heist – [PG-13]
June 5, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video Pacific Rim: Uprising – [PG-13]
June 5, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray The Last Ship: Season Four (2017)
June 5, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past The Incredibles (2004) – [PG]
Podcast Promos The ScapeCast: The Scaper Chronicles The ScapeCast is your guide to the wonders of Farscape. Join Karen, Lou, veteran Scapers, and newbies as they discuss each episode in detail on The Scaper Chronicles. Look up and share the wonders we've seen.
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Sun, 3 June 2018
On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Solo takes the lead but his victory is troubled. Can a hurricane, a jackass, or a kick butt AI unseat the pilot who made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs?
On the home entertainment front, it's a short slate as we face Annihilation, love with Simon, Diff'rent Strokes, and a classic Midnight Cowboy. After that, it's a look at the future as the show gets ready for a refit in drydock. We're not going away, but we are changing... maybe into a beautiful butterfly.
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Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 29, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: Adrift
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Solo: A Star Wars Story – [New Release] #8 – Overboard – [-1]
Box Office Premieres June 1, 2018: Wide Adrift – [PG-13] June 1, 2018: Limited American Animals – [R]
Home Entertainment May 29, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Annihilation – [R]
May 29, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video Love, Simon – [PG-13]
May 29, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Diff’rent Strokes: Season Eight (1985)
May 29, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past Midnight Cowboy (1969) – [R]
Podcast Promos The Shared Desk From the writing desk of award-nominated and award-winning authors and podcasters Philippa Ballantine and Tee Morris comes The Shared Desk, a writer's show that explores collaboration, science fiction, fantasy, and just about anything that catches their fleeting attention spans.
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Fri, 25 May 2018
 On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Brolin and Marvel beat Brolin and Marvel as Deadpool 2 rose to the top. The victory may be short-lived, however, as the galaxy far, far away comes to battle the Merc with a Mouth with a smuggler and his mouth. Either way, fans win.
On the home entertainment front, it's all Sparrows and Games until someone loses a murder mystery. The BBC comes to play with touching tales of midwives, and retro goes HD with dinosaurs as the Jurassic Park set goes 4K.
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Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 22, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: Solo: A Star Wars Story
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Deadpool 2 – [New Release] #7 – Overboard – [-3]
Box Office Premieres May 25, 2018: Wide Solo: A Star Wars Story – [PG-13] May 25, 2018: Limited How to Talk to Girls at Parties – [R]
Home Entertainment May 22, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Red Sparrow – [R] Game Night – [R]
May 22, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video Annihilation – [R]
May 22, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Call the Midwife: Season Seven (2018) Famous in Love: Season One (2017)
May 22, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past Jurassic Park (1993) – [PG-13]
Podcast Promos Generations Geek Generations Geek is a family-friendly celebration of geekdom by a father/daughter crime-fighting duo. Okay, perhaps they don’t fight crime, but they are two generations of geek. In every monthly episode they talk about stuff like books, movies, comics, games, and any other geeky thing they think of.
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Sat, 19 May 2018
 On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Thanos gets turkey status as Infinity War reigns supreme, but this week sees another Josh Brolin baddie in another Marvel release vying for audience wallets with Deadpool 2. Marvel on Marvel, Brolin on Brolin... Deadpool is one happy (and filthy) anti-hero.
On the home entertainment front, Marvel demands more of your attention with Black Panther on Blu-ray. We also see Red Sparrow on digital and The Shannara Chronicles on TV shelves. With a snap of the Infinity Guan... I mean, Power Glove (it's so baaaaaad), home entertainment wraps up with The Wizard in HD before this week's edition winds to a close.
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Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 15, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: Deadpool 2
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Avengers: Infinity War – [Third Weekend] #7 – Rampage – [-2]
Box Office Premieres May 18, 2018: Wide Deadpool 2 – [R] May 18, 2018: Limited Pope Francis: A Man of His Word – [NR]
Home Entertainment May 15, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Black Panther – [PG-13] Samson – [PG-13]
May 15, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video Red Sparrow – [R]
May 15, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray The Shannara Chronicles: Season Two (2017) Rick and Morty: Season Three (2017)
May 15, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past The Wizard (1989) – [PG]
Podcast Promos MASH 4077 Podcast MASH 4077 Podcast is a fan cast covering one of the most well known and highly successful series in television history. Hosted by Kenny and Meds, each episode will cover a single episode of MASH starting at the beginning with the pilot. We hope to share with our listeners some cool and informative behind the scene information, cool trivia and little know facts about this wonderful TV series.
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Sat, 12 May 2018
On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we survived the Infinity War... again. Are you still here, or are you dust? The box office saw a couple more records fall and is eagerly awaiting a few more to shake loose, but the Avengers have to contend with high education comedy as Melissa McCarthy goes back to school as the Life of the Party.
On the home entertainment front, things keep rolling as Phantom Thread, Batman Ninja, and Black Panther come home. TV eats its veggies as Bunnicula visits with a friend: Police Woman. Finally, we wrap things up with an ocean voyage and a new Marvel podcast from some good friends, as Denise takes a little break.
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Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 11, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: Life of the Party
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Avengers: Infinity War – [Second Weekend] #7 – Black Panther – [-2]
Box Office Premieres May 11, 2018: Wide Life of the Party – [PG-13] May 11, 2018: Limited Revenge – [R]
Home Entertainment May 8, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Phantom Thread – [R] Fifty Shades Freed – [R] Batman Ninja – [PG-13]
May 8, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video Black Panther – [PG-13]
May 8, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Bunnicula: Season One (2016) Police Woman: Season Four (1977)
May 8, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past Windjammer: The Voyage of the Christian Radich (1958) – [NR]
Podcast Promos MCU Excelsior Podcast
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Thu, 3 May 2018
On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we survived the Inifnity War. Did you? The box office was rattled as several records (and hearts) were broken. This week, remakes, comedies, and a Time Lord gone bad will do their best as two Marvel movies continue to dominate the top five.
On the home entertainment front, things are picking up as 12 Strong, Winchester, Peter Rabbit, Please Stand By, and another Tremors film make their debuts. TV and retro are still slow, but Denise brings a plethora of news items to close the show.
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Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 1, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: Bad Samaritan
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Avengers: Infinity War – [New Release] #7 – Truth or Dare – [-2]
Box Office Premieres May 4, 2018: Wide Bad Samaritan – [R] May 4, 2018: Limited The Desert Bride – [NR]
Home Entertainment May 1, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray 12 Strong – [R] Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell – [PG-13] Winchester – [PG-13] Peter Rabbit – [PG] Please Stand By – [PG-13]
May 1, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video The 15:17 to Paris – [PG-13]
May 1, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Broken (2017)
May 1, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past Legend of the Mountain (1979) – [NR]
Podcast Promos Earth Station MCU
Quick Flicks Not talking about Infinity War…
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Sat, 28 April 2018
 On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, audiences escaped the Rampage and sought solace in A Quiet Place. The victory for the silent horror will be short-lived because this week marks the arrival of Thanos and Avengers: Infinity War. There's nothing else going on at the box office. Everyone else gave Marvel the floor. On the home entertainment front, it's still April and it's still slow. Paddington and Maze Runner make sequel premieres, and Bluetooth pioneer Hedy Lamarr makes a digital debut. I also share a story of culture shock with Grease in HD. After that, Denise brings news of more Solo films, another Jumanji, animated Fast and Furious (what!?), and more. Enjoy the journey, because it's showtime on the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network. See you on the other side of Infinity.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for April 24, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: Avengers: Infinity War
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – A Quiet Place – [+1] #7 – Blockers – [-2]
Box Office Premieres April 27, 2018: Wide Avengers: Infinity War – [PG-13] April 27, 2018: Limited Kings – [R]
Home Entertainment April 24, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Paddington 2 – [PG] Maze Runner: The Death Cure – [PG-13]
April 24, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story – [NR]
April 24, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Shameless: Season Eight (2017) Unforgotten: Season One (2015)
April 24, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past Grease (1978) – [PG]
Podcast Promos The Watch-A-Thon of Rassilon We are Joe and Toni B. Heath. And we are going to watch every episode of Classic Who and then tell you about it. Neat, right?
Quick Flicks Alden Ehrenreich has signed as Han Solo for three films
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Sat, 21 April 2018
 On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, audiences witnessed a Rampage. While we revel in the fact that this particular video game got a movie with The Rock, let us also consider that it has only one more week to earn back its budget before Marvel shuts that door forever. Also standing in Rampage's way are three new releases: I Feel Pretty, Super Troopers 2, and Traffik. Is fate on the side of the gorilla named George? On the home entertainment front, it's April, it's tax season, and it's slow. You get The Post (Meryl Streep being awesome), The Commuter (Liam Neeson punching a train... or something), and Winchester (the ghosts of firearms past). TV on DVD buoys things up with the return of MST3K, the next round of Killjoys (RIP Dark Matter), and Perfect Strangers. After that, Denise fights the slow news season with a couple of stellar reviews before bringing this edition to a close. Enjoy the journey, because it's showtime on the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Sat, 14 April 2018
 On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, audiences found A Quiet Place, which is really what theaters should be. Seriously, Ted, no one wants to hear your new ringtone when the movie's playing, no matter how retro Nokia you went. Er, anyway... This week, monsters are still in vogue as we go on a Rampage, check in with Borg and McEnroe, and play Truth or Dare. On the home entertainment front, it's another slow week with The Greatest Showman, Phantom Thread, and Outlander among others. After that, Denise brings news of reboots and regenerations, as well as uplifiting tale of Black Panther in Saudi Arabia and empowering deaf actresses. Enjoy the journey, because it's showtime on the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for April 10, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: Rampage
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – A Quiet Place – [New Release] #7 – Chappaquiddick – [New Release]
Box Office Premieres April 13, 2018: Wide Rampage – [PG-13] April 13, 2018: Limited The Rider – [R]
Home Entertainment April 10, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray The Greatest Showman – [PG-13] Phantom Thread – [R] Molly’s Game– [R]
April 10, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video Den of Thieves – [R]
April 10, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Outlander: Season Three (2017)
April 10, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past Cleopatra (1934) – [NR]
Podcast Promos Flash Pulp Flash Pulp is an experiment in broadcasting fresh pulp stories in the modern age – 3 to 10 minutes, brought to you Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Quick Flicks Red Sonja reboot recruits from X-Men: First Class
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Thu, 5 April 2018
 On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Ready Player One is ready in number one, but it's not the success that the hype made it out to be. This week, a horror film will use silence as a weapon agains the OASIS, and it's already looking strong. A Quiet Place is joined by The Miracle Season, Blockers, and Chappaquiddick in an attempt to upset the first place champ. On the home entertainment front, it's a slow week with Insidious, The Post, and a few smaller TV titles. After that, Denise laments the slow news week with a dose of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Enjoy the journey, because it's showtime on the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Sun, 1 April 2018
 On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the box office has the Biloxi Blues as the team of Broderick, Walken, and Miller bring stageplay to the silver screen. This week, the recruits contend with an irreverent poltergeist in the guise of Beetlejuice.
We're not saying it again. On the home entertainment front, five good titles come to your VHS player, including the adorably zany Princess Bride and the sci-fi stunner Innerspace. After that, Denise brings words of Phantoms in the West End, a new Oprah show, Aliens with Sigourney and ALF, and Tom Cruise. Enjoy the journey, because it's showtime on the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for April 1st, 1988
Introduction Opening Clip: Beetlejuice
Top Ten #1 – Biloxi Blues – [New Release] #7 – A New Life – [New Release]
Tops From the Past 1987 – Blind Date Box Office Premieres for the week of April 1st, 1988 Wide Beetlejuice – [PG] Bright Lights, Big City – [R] The Seventh Sign – [R]
Limited Bellman and True – [R]
Home Entertainment on VHS for the week of April 1st, 1988 Innerspace – [PG] The Princess Bride – [PG] Hellraiser – [R] The Hidden – [R] No Way Out – [R]
Podcast Promos Techno Retro Dads TechnoRetro Dads share the fandom and fun of their youth with their families as they build a bridge from the past to the future through the time spent with their kids in the present. Join JediShua and shazbazzar as they reminisce about the past while exploring the future of some of their favorite science fiction and fantasy properties of their youth. Listen in to discussions about the movies, music, games, and comics of the 70s and 80s as they share the days of their youth with their own kids in a positive, family-friendly atmosphere. If you’re a TechnoRetro Dad, the child of one, or just fondly remember the sci-fi/fantasy properties of the 70s and 80s, then this podcast is for you!
Quick Flicks Phantom of the Opera comes to London’s West End
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Fri, 23 March 2018
 On this week's Double Digest edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Black Panther is still fighting strong as it wins a fifth straight week, joining ranks with Avatar and The Sixth Sense. This week's competition will attempt to cancel the apocalypse and restart the Jaeger program with Pacific Rim Uprising.
On the home entertainment front, the sluggers comes home with Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle this week and Star Wars: The Last Jedi next week. Television gives audiences Archer, Legion, and Mister Rogers, and retro goes crazy with The 'Burbs and Scanners on Blu-Ray.
Denise brings the news from the world wide web to your ears with leprechauns, Amazon's deep pocketses, James Bond #25, and stop motion dreams.
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Weekly Podioplex Notes for March 20, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: Pacific Rim Uprising
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Black Panther – [Fifth Week] #7 – Peter Rabbit – [-1]
Box Office Premieres March 23, 2018: Wide Pacific Rim Uprising – [PG-13] March 23, 2018: Limited Isle of Dogs – [PG-13] March 30, 2018: Wide Ready Player One – [PG-13] March 30, 2018: Limited Finding Your Feet – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment March 20, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle – [PG-13] Pitch Perfect 3 – [PG-13] Downsizing – [R]
March 27, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Star Wars: The Last Jedi – [PG-13]
March 20, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video The Greatest Showman – [PG]
March 27, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video Paddington 2 – [PG]
March 20, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Archer: Season Eight (2017)
March 27, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray The Americans: Season Five (2017) Legion: Season One (2017) Mr. Robot: Season 3.0 (2017) March 20 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past The ‘Burbs (1989) – [PG] March 27 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past Scanners (1981) – [R]
Podcast Promos Skywalking Through Neverland Skywalking Through Neverland is a Star Wars/Disney, fan-focused Podcast. We cover Star Wars, Disney, Superheroes and pop culture fandom. You know, that stuff that binds us all together as instantaneous friends! We showcase either what people have done with their fandom or talked to those who are involved first-hand in the universes that we LOVE.
Quick Flicks Leprechaun Returns coming to Syfy
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Thu, 15 March 2018
 On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the Black Panther is unstoppable as the film crests $1 billion worldwide and just keeps on kicking tail. Gringo couldn't stop it, a hurricane couldn't stop it, Strangers couldn't stop it... not even Disney could stop it. Lara Croft and a new version of Tomb Raider is leading a small army of newcomers who will try to stop the king, but it's anyone's guess as to who will come in on top. On the home entertainment front, Shape of Water and Justice League lead the pack with The Last Jedi coming to digital. The Handmaid's Tale brings a frightening future to TV shelves, and our retro title takes us on A Trip to the Moon. Denise returns to your ears with news of a holistic detective, a Green Lantern that jumps on couches, and a treatise on Universal's Dark Universe. It's showtime on the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for March 13, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: Tomb Raider
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Black Panther – [Fourth Week] #7 – Death Wish – [-4]
Box Office Premieres March 16, 2018: Wide Tomb Raider – [PG-13] March 16, 2018: Limited Flower – [R]
Home Entertainment March 13, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray The Shape of Water – [R] Justice League – [PG-13] The Disaster Artist – [R] I, Tonya – [R] Ferdinand – [PG]
March 13, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video Star Wars: The Last Jedi – [PG-13]
March 13, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray The Handmaid’s Tale: Season One (2017) Fear the Walking Dead: Season Three (2017) Major Crimes: Season Six (2017)
March 6, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past A Trip to the Moon (1902) – [G]
Podcast Promos The Flopcast
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Sun, 11 March 2018
On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we find out that there are turkeys in Wakanda and they are tasty. Black Panther is king for a third week straight, breaking a few more records and overpowering even Jennifer Lawrence and Bruce Willis. This week, it's Disney versus Disney as A Wrinkle in Time tries to take down the Panther. Either way, the Mouse is champ. On the home entertainment front, thunderbolts and lightning are very very frightening with Thor: Ragnarok leading the charge. Jumanji goes digital as Atlanta and The Good Fight bring TV home. We also have Gelflings on HD as The Dark Crystal makes a 4K debut. Despite a slow news week, it's still showtime on the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Fri, 2 March 2018
On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it's Wakanda forever as Black Panther continues to reign as champion. March is trying to roar in like a lion with Red Sparrow and Death Wish, but the panther powered with vibranium has a ton of momentum.
On the home entertainment front, things pick up a bit this week with Coco leading a strong slate including Murder on the Orient Express and The Shape of Water. Television slows down a little with the rebooted MacGyver, but our retro title is the iconic Lady and the Tramp. Finally, Denise gives us updates on Battlestar Galactica, a whole lotta Stephen King, and a bat-farewell to Whedon.
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Weekly Podioplex Notes for February 27, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: Red Sparrow
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Black Panther – [Second Week] #7 – The 15:17 to Paris – [-2]
Box Office Premieres March 2, 2018: Wide Red Sparrow – [R] March 2, 2018: Limited Foxtrot – [R]
Home Entertainment February 27, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Coco – [PG] Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – [R] Darkest Hour – [PG-13] Murder on the Orient Express – [PG-13]
February 20, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video The Shape of Water – [R]
February 20, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray MacGyver: Season One (2017) Diff’rent Strokes: Season Seven (1984) Green Acres: Season Five (1969)
February 13, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past Lady and the Tramp (1955) – [G]
Podcast Promos MASH 4077 Podcast MASH 4077 Podcast is a fan cast covering one of the most well known and highly successful series in television history. Hosted by Kenny, Meds, and Al, each episode will cover a single episode of MASH starting at the beginning with the pilot. We hope to share with our listeners some cool and informative behind the scene information, cool trivia and little know facts about this wonderful TV series.
Quick Flicks Battlestar Galactica reboot update
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Thu, 22 February 2018
On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it's Wakanda forever as Black Panther breaks all sorts of records and secures the throne. Next week, games and aliens try to unseat the king as we visit Game Night and Annihilation, but the power of vibranium and T'Challa is hard to beat.
On the home entertainment front, it's a holiday clearinghouse as Daddy's Home 2, The Star, and the Twelfth Doctor's Christmas special make their debuts. In digital we get Thor: Ragnarok and a little dose of murder on the Orient Express. Also, television goes to Texas... Midnight, Texas, before returning us to the feet of The Master. Finally, Denise gives the week a send off with gifts of Scorsese in Rome and her thoughts on Black Panther.
Spoiler: We both loved it.
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Weekly Podioplex Notes for February 20, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: Game Night
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Black Panther – [New Release] #7 – Early Man – [New Release]
Box Office Premieres February 23, 2018: Wide Game Night – [R] February 23, 2017: Limited Hannah – [NR]
Home Entertainment February 20, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Daddy’s Home 2 – [PG-13] The Star – [PG]
February 20, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video Thor: Ragnarok – [PG-13] Murder on the Orient Express – [PG-13]
February 20, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time (2017) Midnight, Texas: Season One (2017) The Master: The Complete Series (1984)
February 13, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past The Night Walker (1964) – [NR]
Podcast Promos The Anomaly Podcast Welcome to Anomaly Geek Girl Podcasts and Blog. Articles and episodes feature topics such as: Sci Fi and Fantasy books, games, movies & television shows, costuming & cosplay, conventions, theatre & general geek culture. There’s a little something here for the geek in every one.
Quick Flicks Martin Scorsese tackles Rome
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Thu, 15 February 2018
 On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it took three new releases to dethrone the jungle. The king and queen are the torrid pair of Fifty Shades Freed, but they have only a mere week to enjoy their reign. Next week, we visit Wakanda and King T'challa, better known as the Black Panther. It's shaping up to be a big, marvelous adventure. On the home entertainment front, physical media brings both Wonder and Roman J. Israel, Esq, while digital goes to Coco and the Justice League. TV on DVD explores the New York City sex industry with Deuce and time and space with the Peter Capaldi run of Doctor Who. After that, zombies gotta eat as we revisit the Night of the Living Dead. Finally, Denise wraps up the show with Game of Thrones and Star Wars, the end of the line (maybe) for Thor, and an update on the scandals rocking Hollywood. Enjoy the journey, because it's showtime on the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network. This week's promo is for Geek Radio Daily.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for February 13, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: Black Panther
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Fifty Shades Freed – [New Release] #7 – Winchester – [-4]
Box Office Premieres February 16, 2018: Wide Black Panther – [PG-13] February 16, 2017: Limited Aiyaary – [NR]
Home Entertainment February 13, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Wonder – [PG] Roman J. Israel, Esq. – [PG-13]
February 13, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video Coco – [PG] Justice League – [PG-13]
February 13, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Doctor Who: The Peter Capaldi Years (2014-2017) The Deuce: Season One (2017) The Lazarus Man: The Complete Series (1996)
February 13, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past Night of the Living Dead (1968) – [NR]
Podcast Promos Geek Radio Daily Geek Radio Daily is a place for geeks and stealth geeks alike to hang out and talk about a variety of geeky topics. Check out the sometimes weekly podcast…..sWeekly, if you will. The GRD sWeekly ‘cast is usually available on Mondays, and if you are new to the show, just jump right in!
Quick Flicks Uma Thurman and Kill Bill
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Sat, 10 February 2018
 On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the jungle returns as Winchester debuts in third place. This week, three differing genres will compete against the board game that will not die: Historical drama in The 15:17 to Paris, family comedy with Peter Rabbit, and thriller with Fifty Shades Freed. They get one week before Marvel arrives, so they have to make it count.
On the home entertainment front, Batman goes Victorian in Gotham By Gaslight. We also see Bad Moms surviving Christmas, the Darkest Hour on digital, and a plethora of retro classics on TV. We wrap up the home entertainment slate and the show overall with the HD debut of the adorable mutt Benji.
Enjoy the journey, because it's showtime on the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for February 6, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: The 15:17 to Paris
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle – [+1] #7 – 12 Strong – [-1]
Box Office Premieres February 3, 2018: Wide The 15:17 to Paris – [PG-13] February 3, 2017: Limited Aiyaary – [NR]
Home Entertainment February 6, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – [R] A Bad Moms Christmas – [R] Only the Brave – [PG-13]
February 6, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video Darkest Hour – [PG-13]
February 6, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Homeland: Season Six (2017) Bosom Buddies: The Complete Series (1980-1982) The Guardian: The Complete Series (2001-2004) Duckman: The Complete Series (1994-1997) The Ren & Stimpy Show: The Mostly Complete Collection (1991-1996) War of the Worlds: The Complete Series (1988-1990)
February 6, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past Benji (1974) – [G]
Podcast Promos Tuning in to SciFi TV is the genre fan's weekly guide to science fiction and fantasy television. Think of us as the viewer’s digest, tour guides or sherpas for the genre rather than critics. We’ll always share our honest opinions but we also plan to keep things fun.
Quick Flicks None
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Sat, 3 February 2018
 On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the Death Cure outlasted the jungle, but it's not all sunshine and roses on this side of the maze. The final Maze Runner film is a bit of a disappointment, and that stumble leaves the field wide open for mystery thriller Winchester. Young adult adaptation vs spooky haunted house? Who's the winner here?
On the home entertainment front, we get the history of Wonder Woman and her creator, Professor Marston. We also get Boo! 2 from Madea and a Wonder on digital. TV on DVD kicks in a queen with Victoria and a classic with the Pink Panther (and Henry Mancini's iconic brass). Denise wraps it all up with the Quick Flicks, telling us tale of Space Mom Carrie Fisher's final award, Indy 5, Doctor Sleep, and Elon Musk's supposed zombie apocalypse.
It's showtime on the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for January 30, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: Winchester
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Maze Runner: The Death Cure – [New Release] #7 – Den of Thieves – [-4]
Box Office Premieres February 3, 2018: Wide Winchester – [PG-13] February 3, 2017: Limited A Fantastic Woman – [R] Scorched Earth – [R]
Home Entertainment January 30, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Professor Marston and the Wonder Women – [R] Boo 2! A Madea Halloween – [PG-13]
January 30, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video Wonder – [PG]
January 30, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection: Volume One – 1964-1966 (1964-1966) Victoria: Season Two (2017) Ray Donovan: Season Five (2017)
January 30, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past Class of 1999 (1990) – [NR]
Podcast Promos Earth Station One Earth Station One is a pop culture podcast & blog celebrating our love for all things Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comics & much, much more.
Quick Flicks Carrie Fisher wins a posthumous Grammy Award Links Visit the Chronic Rift site Leave a review on iTunes: The Chronic Rift Shop the Rift’s Best Bets or search our Amazon Store.
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Sun, 28 January 2018
 On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we have a turkey in the jungle as Jumanji scores top marks for a third week running. This week, running is the theme as the final installment of The Maze Runner takes the starting line. It's proven champion versus young adult adaptation for the title. On marks, get set...
Teen Titans GO! That's right, home entertainment brings the young heroes to DVD this week alongside Gotham by Gaslight, Jigsaw and Geostorm. After that dose of DC, Denise gives us plenty of news in the Quick Flicks, including word from the Inhumans, Black Widow, Wonder Woman, The Witcher, and the Clue remake.
The Clue remake!? Flames. Flames... on the side of our faces... heaving breaths...
It's showtime on the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for January 23, 2018
Introduction Opening Clip: Maze Runner: The Death Cure
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle – [Third Week] #7 – The Commuter – [-4]
Box Office Premieres January 26, 2018: Wide Maze Runner: The Death Cure – [PG-13] January 26, 2017: Limited The Insult – [R]
Home Entertainment January 23, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Jigsaw – [R] Geostorm – [PG-13] Thank You For Your Service – [R]
January 23, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – [R]
January 23, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Teen Titans: Season One (2003)
January 23, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) – [R]
Podcast Promos The Hollywood Outsider Podcast is four guys who love the same things you do - Entertainment. Not always PC, but always entertaining, our Podcast is for people who LOVE movies & TV.
Quick Flicks ABC has unofficially canceled Inhumans
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Fri, 19 January 2018
On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the jungle is still strong, defeating four effective new releases in its fourth week. Hitwomen, anthropomorphic bears, Liam Neeson... not even the Washington Post could stop Jumanji. This week sees another shot with 12 Strong soldiers in Afghanistan, a Den of Thieves facing off against the LAPD, and a country star coming home. Can anything stop the jungle?
Home entertainment brings replicants to battle in Blade Runner 2049, a slasher Groundhog Day in Happy Death Day, something disastrous in Geostorm, Better Call Saul, and a few retro classics to boot. Denise wraps it up with a short news cycle -- we blame January! -- covering Artemis Fowl, Snowpiercer, and Black Widow.
We also say goodbye to a good man and friend.
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Sun, 14 January 2018
Happy New Year! On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we welcome 2018 with a new champion as the jungle overtook the Jedi. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle made big news for stars Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson, but it has hairy competition this week as Paddington returns to theaters alongside Liam Neeson on a train and Taraji P. Henson as a hitwoman. Home entertainment rings in the new year with killer clowns, Supreme Court justices, and a Scooby Doo-Batman team-up for the ages. Denise joins the party with word of Netflix sequels, Captain Marvel casting, Fox's tone in a post-Disney world, and The Animaniacs! Hello Nurse... maybe? Reboots are just about as tricky as the nations song. We also make a couple of changes to refresh the show as we arrive in 2018 and ready to rock. This is the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Fri, 22 December 2017
 On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we close out the year with a triple header and the return of the Jedi. Star Wars: The Last Jedi set a lot of second place records... and a lot of fanboy teeth on edge. Whichever way the lightsaber cuts, it's a win for Disney. This week's premieres, including the third outing for Pitch Perfect's bellas and a remake of Jumanji, will try to unseat the box office champ, but will the Force be with them?
Home entertainment brings several big titles home in time for the holidays, including Dunkirk, LEGO Ninjago, Blade Runner 2049, and The Mountain Between Us. TV on DVD visits Duckburg with the new DuckTales, as well as the last season of Dirk Gently. After that, Denise gives you news of Night Vale on TV, Watergate on Netflix, The Rock on the walk, and Sir Ian McKellan on the prowl.
From your friends at The Weekly Podioplex and The Chronic Rift Network, have a happy, warm, and safe holiday season. We'll see you in 2018!
Weekly Podioplex Notes for December 19, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Pitch Perfect 3
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Star Wars: The Last Jedi – [New Release] #7 – Thor: Ragnarok – [-2]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Box Office Premieres December 22, 2017: Wide Pitch Perfect 3 – [PG-13] December 22, 2017: Limited The Post – [PG-13] December 29, 2017: Wide The Greatest Showman – [PG] December 29, 2017: Limited Molly’s Game – [R] January 5, 2018: Wide Insidious: The Last Key – [PG-13] January 5, 2018: Limited None
Home Entertainment December 19, 2017: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Dunkirk – [PG-13] mother! – [R] The LEGO Ninjago Movie – [PG] Stronger – [R]
December 26, 2017: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray The Mountain Between Us – [PG-13] Flatliners – [PG-13] Manhunt: Unabomber – [TV-14]
January 2, 2018: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray American Made – [R]
December 19, 2017: New Releases on Digital Video American Made – [R]
December 26, 2017: New Releases on Digital Video Blade Runner 2049 – [R]
January 2, 2018: New Releases on Digital Video Geostorm – [PG-13]
December 19, 2017: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Ducktales: Volume One – Woo-Oo! (2017) Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency: Season Two (2017)
December 26, 2017: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Acceptable Risk: Series One (2017)
January 2, 2018: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray None
December 19, 2017: Blu-Rays From the Past The Kentuckian (1955) – [NR]
December 26, 2017: Blu-Rays From the Past Fletch Lives (1989) – [PG]
January 2, 2018: Blu-Rays From the Past The Tuskegee Airmen (1995) – [PG-13]
Podcast Promos Full of Sith The Full of Sith Podcast is a show dedicated to bringing the most interesting Star Wars conversations in the galaxy with hosts Bryan Young, Tha Mike Pilot, and Holly Frey.
Earth Station Who
Quick Flicks Welcome to Night Vale moves from podcast to television
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Sun, 17 December 2017
 On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, destiny is coming. Coco scored a box office turkey (just like Moana) and is about to hand the crown to a new Star Wars story (just like Moana). It's a Disney month, but that isn't stopping Warner Bros. and the limited release The Disaster Artist from making their respective marks on 2017. In home entertainment, the Kingsmen come home, as does a plethora of televised entertainment including Game of Thrones, Fuller House, Luke Cage, and Viper. Yes, I said Viper. It's like a low budget Knight Rider and it's delightfully '90s kitsch. Denise puts the stamp on the envelope with news of 2019's coming attractions, including The Witcher, The Twilight Zone, and The Phantom Tollbooth. Also, will you please leave David Harbour and Ron Perlman alone? All of that and a bit more make up a brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Sat, 9 December 2017
On this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it's all quiet before the return of the Jedi. Coco is your champion once again with the limited newbies making a decent but not Top Ten worthy showing. This week, Coco faces off against The Shape of Water and Just Getting Started in one last bid for box office superiority. In home entertainment, Despicable Me returns alongside The Simpsons, Fargo, and Twin Peaks. After another holiday horror from the past, Denise brings it all to a close with news of Tarantino, Abrams, and Meyer on Trek, Johnson on Wars, and House of Cards without Spacey.
It's another short release list, but it's still here for you on a brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for December 5, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: The Shape of Water
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Coco – [Second Week] #7 – Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – [+3]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Skyfall Box Office Premieres December 1, 2017: Wide The Shape of Water – [R] December 1, 2017: Limited I, Tonya – [R]
Home Entertainment December 5, 2017: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Despicable Me 3 – [PG]
December 5, 2017: New Releases on Digital Video Stronger – [R]
December 5, 2017: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray The Simpsons: Season Eighteen (2006) Fargo: Season Three (2017) Twin Peaks: Season Three – A Limited Event Series (2017)
December 5, 2017: Blu-Rays From the Past Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – [R]
Podcast Promos
The Dead Robots Society The Dead Robots’ Society was created by Justin Macumber in an effort to offer advice and support to other aspiring writers. All the hosts, current and former, have writing experience of some kind. They gather on a weekly basis to share stories of their individual journeys and discuss topics important to the world of writing. Occasional forays into the territories of brown dragons, taco eating cowboy space ninjas, or random discussions involving monkeys are all considered rumor at best and none of the hosts are willing to admit any of that actually happened.
Quick Flicks Quentin Tarantino meets Star Trek?
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Sat, 2 December 2017
On a this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we return to a world where the Justice League almost made it two for two, but the superior power of Disney and Pixar is hard to beat. Coco is your champion, and with only limited releases on the slate for this week's newbies, there's hardly any stopping a repeat performance. Home entertainment is equally sparse, highlighting Logan Lucky, Get Out, the second installment of the Kingsman adventures, and the return of the Gilmore Girls.
To wrap it all up, Denise talks Tolkien in a Lord of the Rings-apalooza! It's a short slate, but it's still a brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for November 28, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: The Disaster Artist
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Coco – [New Release] #7 – The Star – [-1]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 Box Office Premieres December 1, 2017: Wide None
December 1, 2017: Limited The Disaster Artist – [R] Naples ‘44 – [NR] Slumber – [R] Shadowman – [NR]
Home Entertainment November 28, 2017: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Logan Lucky – [PG-13] Get Out – [R]
November 28, 2017: New Releases on Digital Video Kingsman: The Golden Circle – [R]
November 28, 2017: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016)
November 28, 2017: Blu-Rays From the Past Misery (1990) – [R]
Podcast Promos
Geek Radio Daily Geek Radio Daily is a place for geeks and stealth geeks alike to hang out and talk about a variety of geeky topics. Check out the somtimes weekly podcast…..sWeekly, if you will. The GRD sWeekly ‘cast is usually available on Mondays, and if you are new to the show, just jump right in!
Quick Flicks The Lord of the Rings-apalooza!
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Mon, 20 November 2017
 On a special double digest edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we welcome the Thanksgiving holiday with two weeks in one show. This week's newbies were neck and neck, but they couldn't defeat the power of Thor and Ragnarok. This week, the marvelous God of Thunder faces off against DC Comics and the Justice League. If they're not enough, perhaps the heart-touching Wonder can sway the Odinson. Or perhaps, if they fail, Pixar and the tale of Coco? We shall see.
Home entertainment goes wild with Atomic Blonde, Valerian, Doctor Who and the final adventures of the Twelfth, Red Dwarf. TV also goes old school with the Dukes of Hazzard, The Incredible Hulk, and the last edition of the classic MST3K. Keep circulating the tapes.
After that, Denise covers the plethora of Disney and Star Wars news, says goodbye to Higgins, and almost dies from laughter as the mummy kills the monsters. It's showtime on a brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Sun, 12 November 2017
On The Weekly Podioplex, the start of the holiday movie season was welcomed with thunderous acclaim as Thor: Ragnarok shook the box office and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This week, the son of Odin and his compatriots will hold the line against the star-studded remake of Murder on the Orient Express and another shot at Daddy's Home. Can Thor withstand the power of Hercule Poirot? Home entertainment revs engines from top to bottom with Cars 3 and Speed Racer. The middle of the pack includes Valerian on digital, The Crown and Westworld, and a megapack of DC original animated movies. After that heart-pounding excitement, Denise gives us word of several exciting television prospects, including a Paperback Princess and a return to The Lord of the Rings. Altogether, it's brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Mon, 6 November 2017
 On The Weekly Podioplex, it was another slow week at the box office, but that was okay for audiences who wanted scares because Jigsaw was ready and willing. It wasn't pretty, but it did the job. This week should see a turn on those low receipts with the return of the god of thunder Thor as he faces Ragnarok.
Home entertainment takes a trip to The Dark Tower, ventures down Wind River, and brings complete sets of Orphan Black and Sherlock. It's a good week for television from the BBC. After that, Denise brings us word of meaty Aquaman tales, Stranger Things producers on the CW, a monsterpalooza, and a drain on your wallets. There you have it: A brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
(Good luck all you crazy NaNoWriMo challengers! We salute you.)
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Mon, 30 October 2017
 On The Weekly Podioplex, it was a slow week at the box office, and Madea took advantage over low critical ratings. In fact, none of the newbies scored particularly well, which makes us wonder if horror revival Jigsaw, dark comedy thriller Suburbicon, or military drama Thank You For Your Service can ascend to the top spot instead. Home entertainment is equally light, offering War for the Planet of the Apes, Atomic Blonde, Teen Wolf, and two retro thrillers among some other fare.
Wrap it all up with Denise and news of Hollywood's sexual assault cases, ThinkGeek emptying your wallets, and more, and you have a brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Mon, 23 October 2017
 On The Weekly Podioplex, it was a good week to die over and over again as Happy Death Day wowed audiences and critics alike. This week, it hopes to survive against the combined might of a Geostorm, firefighters, a spiritual film, a snowman mystery, and another Madea Halloween. Home entertainment offers some solace if none of those is quite your jam as Spider-Man swings home on DVD. Streaming brings The Dark Tower, Target offers Stranger Things, and The Good Place and Batman are solid.
After that, Denise wraps it up with the Quick Flicks as she talks Snoke, Movies Anywhere, sexual harassment tested against The Rock, and more. That's all on this brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Mon, 16 October 2017
 On The Weekly Podioplex, Blade Runner took charge, but it was a disappointing performance. This week brings historical biopics, action, and a slasher Groundhog Day to fight the replicants. Home entertainment brings driving action and caped crusaders, followed by historical television and an early start to Christmas. In the holiday's defense, this week's 70th anniversary film is a classic.
After that, Denise brings it all to a close with a James Cameron festival. Buckle up, because she's taking him to task on a brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Mon, 9 October 2017
 On The Weekly Podioplex, the clown and the Kingsmen waged a close war for first, leaving all of the newbies in the dust. This week, both of the meet their match in the return of Blade Runner. There are also ponies and plane crashes, but come on. It's Blade Runner.
Home entertainment brings pirates, killer dolls, and the Book of Henry before diving into House of Cards, American Horror Story, 2 Broke Girls, and iZombie. But the big news this week is Superman and the much anticipated three-hour extended cut on blu-ray.
After that, Denise brings it all to a close with news of Cleopatra, Hocus Pocus, a Game of Thrones (hopefully not red) wedding, and a revision of Hocus Pocus. All of that on a brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for October 3, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Blade Runner 2049
Top Ten #1 – Kingsman: The Golden Circle – [Second Week] #7 – American Assassin – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Taken 2 Box Office Premieres October 6, 2017: Wide Blade Runner 2049 – [R] My Little Pony: The Movie – [PG] The Mountain Between Us – [PG-13]
October 6, 2017: Limited The Florida Project – [R]
Home Entertainment October 3, 2017: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales – [PG-13] Cult of Chucky – [R] The Book of Henry – [PG-13]
October 3, 2017: New Releases on Digital Video Sharknado 5: Global Swarming – [NR]
October 3, 2017: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray House of Cards: Season Five (2017) American Horror Story: Season Six - Roanoke (2016) iZombie: Season Three (2015)
October 3, 2017: Blu-Rays From the Past Superman: The Movie (1978) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
The Quantum Leap Podcast The Quantum Leap Podcast is a Barren Space Production with the purpose of exploring the Quantum Leap Universe episode by episode. This podcast will cover all five seasons of one of the best television shows of all time by delving into all 96 episodes one by one and not spoiling upcoming plot points so first timers can follow along. We will be doing approximately two shows per month taking about three years. We will dissect each and every show looking for the meanings morals and lessons we can learn while keeping track of the overall arc of the show.
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Sony taking on a Cleopatra biopic
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Sat, 30 September 2017
On The Weekly Podioplex, a sewer-dwelling clown was kicked to the curb by the Kingsmen. Both titles were clear winners this week, though time will tell if the Golden Circle will hold up to the legacy of the Secret Service. This week, both clown and Kingsman get a challenge from Tom Cruise: Drug Runner, a remake of Flatliners (mmmm, Bacon), a tale of domestic abuse, and a question of faith.
Home entertainment opens with another Transformers spectacle, a tale of sharks vs. oxygen, and the return of Spider-Man doing everything a spider can. Television ups the ante with some Shameless action, a little Longmire, a whole lot of Sleepy Hollow, a certain set of skills in Taken, and one of the most catchy, upbeat theme songs ever heard on The Greatest American Hero. Finish off the home entertainment slate with Flatliners and Space Camp, then cap off your podcasting journey with Denise and news of Han Solo, Overwatch tackling toxicity, Jordan Peele hunting Nazis, and more.
There you go. One brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex. And it's all yours courtesy of The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for September 26, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: American Made
Top Ten #1 – Kingsman: The Golden Circle – [New Release] #7 – Friend Request – [New Release]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Hotel Transylvania Box Office Premieres September 29, 2017: Wide American Made – [R] Flatliners – [PG-13] Til Death Do Us Part – [PG-13] A Question of Faith – [PG]
September 29, 2017: Limited Judwaa 2 – [NR]
Home Entertainment September 26, 2017: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Transformers: The Last Knight – [PG-13] 47 Meters Down – [PG-13]
September 26, 2017: New Releases on Digital Video Spider-Man: Homecoming – [PG-13]
September 26, 2017: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Shameless: Season Seven (2017) Longmire: Season Five (2016) Taken: Season One (2016) The Greatest American Hero: The Complete Series (1981-1983)
September 26, 2017: Blu-Rays From the Past Flatliners (1990) – [R] SpaceCamp (1986) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Techno Retro Dads TechnoRetro Dads share the fandom and fun of their youth with their families as they build a bridge from the past to the future through the time spent with their kids in the present. Join JediShua and shazbazzar as they reminisce about the past while exploring the future of some of their favorite science fiction and fantasy properties of their youth. Listen in to discussions about the movies, music, games, and comics of the 70s and 80s as they share the days of their youth with their own kids in a positive, family-friendly atmosphere. If you’re a TechnoRetro Dad, the child of one, or just fondly remember the sci-fi/fantasy properties of the 70s and 80s, then this podcast is for you!
Quick Flicks
Ron Howard is a Han Solo tease
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Tue, 26 September 2017
 On The Weekly Podioplex, demonic clowns kept mother! and assassins at bay. In fact, mother! joined an exclusive club where only the worst-received get to visit. This week, Pennywise faces off against the Kingsmen and LEGO ninjas. Itís a battle for the middle of September and seats are yours for the asking. Home entertainment brings us an Amazon princess in Wonder Woman, The Big Sick, and another Pirates movie, and television is swimming in great titles like Arrow, Timeless, and classic anniversary editions of Buffy, Firefly, and Friends. After a Marvel-ous Close Encounter or two in the Blu-Rays from the Past, Denise shows us out with news of Nightfliers, Star Wars, and the promise of NES Classics for everyone. Or some of us. Or maybe just that one guy. Who knows with Nintendo at the helm?
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Mon, 18 September 2017
On The Weekly Podioplex, demonic clowns are a pleasant surprise. Well, okay, not just any demonic clowns, but record-breaking demonic clowns make our day. IT shocked audiences and the box office by shaking Spetember right out of the gate. The only competition this week is a Jennifer Lawrence thriller and an American Assassin, so that clown may haunt autumn for a little while.
Home entertainment brings The Mummy ñ ask Denise how good that one is ñ alongside Captain Underpants and the haunting Get Out. Transformers arrive on digital as Anthony Hopkins tries to pay the bills, and television is awash in great titles, ranging from Doctor Who and The Big Bang Theory to Orphan Black and Broadchurch. We get some 35th anniversary love in 4K as E.T. rolls into HD, and then Denise chats about the new lack of Trevorrow in Star Wars, Wonder Womanís wonderful success, the pros and cons of Indiana Jones 5, and more. Thatís what you get on a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Thu, 7 September 2017
 On The Weekly Podioplex, we arrive in a post-Dragon Con world to find disappointment. The summer is over, the box office is the slowest it has been in seventeen years, and none of the newcomers could break the top ten. As autumn rolls in, it brings comedies about aging women and horror tales about demonic clowns. Can either jumpstart flagging sales, or have we already drifted into the storm drain to float away?
Home entertainment brings real life tales, from Morgan Leavey to Tupac Shakur, as well as television adventures from the Scarlet Speedster to demon-hunters in Impalas. After closing that chapter with Blade Runner, Denise offers up news of from the DC universe (good or bad, you choose) as well as heartwarming news about Marvel helping autistic artists. With that, we turn out the lights on summer and welcome cooler temperatures, falling leaves, and this new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for September 5, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: It
Top Ten #1 – The Hitman’s Bodyguard – [Third Week] #7 – Spider-Man: Homecoming – [Even]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Possession Box Office Premieres September 8, 2017: Wide It – [R] Home Again – [PG-13]
September 8, 2017: Limited The Good Catholic – [PG-13] Hirune-hime: Shiranai watashi no monogatari – [NR]
Home Entertainment September 5, 2017: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Megan Leavey – [PG-13] Rough Night – [R] All Eyez on Me – [R]
September 5, 2017: New Releases on Digital Video The Big Sick – [R]
September 5, 2017: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray The Flash: Season Three (2016) Criminal Minds: Season Twelve (2016) Narcos: Season Two (2016) Supernatural: Season Twelve (2016)
September 5, 2017: Blu-Rays From the Past
Blade Runner (1982) – [R]
Podcast Promos
Skywalking Through Neverland Skywalking Through Neverland is a Star Wars/Disney, fan-focused Podcast. We cover Star Wars, Disney, Superheroes and pop culture fandom. You know, that stuff that binds us all together as instantaneous friends! We showcase either what people have done with their fandom or talked to those who are involved first-hand in the universes that we LOVE.
Quick Flicks Suicide Squad 2 on its way (along with solo Joker and Joker/Harley films)
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Fri, 25 August 2017
 On The Weekly Podioplex, we present a double feature in honor of Dragon Con, but itís a tale of good news and bad news: Starting with the bad, this summer is not good. This weekís winner was a so-so flick, and the other newbie at the box office couldnít even break third place. Logan Lucky, The Hitmanís Bodyguard... you have failed this summer season. On the other hand, Wonder Woman is a shining star around the world an in the DC Extended Universe. Over the next two weeks, things wonít get better, but at least the studios can clear the decks and get ready for autumn.
The home entertainment slate sparkles in comparison with Guardians of the Galaxy (Zardu Hasselfrau!) Wonder Woman leading the charge. We also get Supergirl, The Walking Dead, both Jessica Jones and Daredevil, Gotham, Star Wars Rebels, and (literally) more titles than we could cover. With new television on the horizon, itís a clearinghouse of titles ready for you. After that bumper crop, Denise offers up news of Good Omens, The Jetsons, and two beasts ñ one is an animal, and the other is Daniel Craig. With that, we put a wrap on summer and this Dragon Con double digest edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 22, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Leap!
Top Ten #1 – The Hitman’s Bodyguard – [New Release] #7 – Spider-Man: Homecoming – [Even]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Expendables 2 Box Office Premieres for the weeks of August 25, 2017 and September 1, 2017 August 25, 2017: Wide Leap! – [PG] All Saints – [PG] Birth of the Dragon – [PG-13]
August 25, 2017: Limited Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) – [R] Served Like a Girl – [NR] The Villainess – [NR] September 1, 2017: Wide Tulip Fever – [R]
September 1, 2017: Limited Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) – [PG]
Home Entertainment for the weeks of August 22, 2017 and August 29, 2017 August 22, 2017: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 – [PG-13]
August 29, 2017: New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Baywatch – [R] Batman and Harley Quinn – [PG-13]
August 22, 2017: New Releases on Digital Video The Mummy – [PG-13]
August 29, 2017: New Releases on Digital Video Wonder Woman – [PG-13]
August 22, 2017: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Supergirl: Season Two (2016) The Walking Dead: Season Seven (2016) Lucifer: Season Two (2016) Jessica Jones: Season One (2015) Daredevil: Season Two (2016)
August 29, 2017: TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Star Wars Rebels: Season Three (2016) Gotham: Season Three (2016) Designated Survivor: Season One (2016)
August 22, 2017: Blu-Rays From the Past Life Is Beautiful (1997) – [PG-13]
August 29, 2017: Blu-Rays From the Past Sabrina (1954) – [NR]
Podcast Promos Generations Geek Generations Geek is a family-friendly celebration of geekdom by a father/daughter crime-fighting duo. Okay, perhaps they don’t fight crime, but they are two generations of geek. In every monthly episode they talk about stuff like books, movies, comics, games, and any other geeky thing they think of.
Quick Flicks Puppies PSA: Revisited (we’re serious this time) Links Visit the Chronic Rift site Leave a review on iTunes: The Chronic Rift Shop the Rift’s Best Bets or search our Amazon Store.
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Sun, 20 August 2017
 We're really not sure which is scarier: The number one film or the descent of the summer box office. Annabelle may have won the weekend, but this year's summer season is not performing well at all. Between The Hitman's Bodyguard and Logan Lucky, maybe there's hope in two adult comedies as the season winds down.
The home entertainment slate looks a little better with Alien: Covenant leading the pack, backed by heavy hitters like Once Upon a Time, The Blacklist, Legends of Tommorrow, and Riverdale. Oh, and a little creepshow known as Pet Semetary. So many chills down the spine. After that, Denise brings news of Hannibal, Hellboy, Neuromancer, Dawn, and whatever The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is. It's the dog days of summer right here on a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 15th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: The Hitman’s Bodyguard
Top Ten #1 – Annabelle: Creation – [New Release] #7 – Spider-Man: Homecoming – [-1]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Expendables 2 Box Office Premieres for the week of August 18th, 2017 Wide The Hitman’s Bodyguard – [R] Logan Lucky – [PG-13]
Limited Patti Cake$ – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of August 15th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Alien: Covenant – [R] Chuck – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Baywatch – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Once Upon a Time: Season Six (2016) The Blacklist: Season Four (2016) DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: Season Two (2016) Riverdale: Season One (2016)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Pet Sematary (1989) – [R]
Podcast Promos
Full of Sith The Full of Sith Podcast is a show dedicated to bringing the most interesting Star Wars conversations in the galaxy with hosts Bryan Young, Tha Mike Pilot, and Holly Frey.
Quick Flicks
Hannibal revival in discussions
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Mon, 14 August 2017
 The battle between good and evil seems to be a winner, but the victory is tainted by really low attendance numbers. That's unfortunate, but audiences may find some respite from The Dark Tower with another crack at The Nut Job. There's also some real life drama in The Glass Castle, a creepy creepy doll in Annabelle: Creation, and the hope that Detroit finds legs in the interim.
The home entertainment slate is heavy on film and light on TV, showcasing King Arthur, Snatched, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Blindspot and the mysteries of amenesiacs and terrorists amp up the action before moving into retro titles with two Teen Wolf tales. Wrap it all up with Denise and news of an Ant-Man sequel, a Pacific Rim sequel, and a Nintendo Classic sequel. We seriously hope that they work out the bugs in that last one. Also, a PSA on fantasy, dogs, and milkshakes. Seriously, be kind to living creatures and #MakeMineMilkshake on a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 8th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
Top Ten #1 – The Dark Tower – [New Release] #7 – Atomic Blonde – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Bourne Legacy Box Office Premieres for the week of August 11th, 2017 Wide The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature – [PG] The Glass Castle – [PG-13] Annabelle: Creation – [R]
Limited Ingrid Goes West – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of August 8th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray King Arthur: Legend of the Sword – [PG-13] Snatched – [R] Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul – [PG]
New Releases on Digital Video
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Blindspot: Season Two (2016)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Teen Wolf (1985) – [PG] Teen Wolf Too (1987) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Talking Apes TV Every episode of TALKING APES TV will delve into one episode of the PLANET OF THE APES TV Series, with plenty of quotes, audio and social commentary pulled from each show.
Quick Flicks
PSA: Game of Thrones, dogs, and #MakeMineMilkshake
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Fri, 4 August 2017
 Sometimes, not even secret agents and poop are enough to win the weekend. On this edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we face the triumph of Dunkirk and the rise of The Dark Tower, and we question if Stephen King is enough to defeat Christopher Nolan and dramatic war dramas. [CONFORM] This week also sees the wide releases of Kidnap and Detroit, dramas starring Halle Berry and John Boyega.
The home entertainment slate tries to steal hearts with a bank heist in Going in Style, a thrilling mystery in The Circle, an extraterrestrial horror in Alien: Covenant, and a blast from the past with They Live. [OBEY] To wrap it all up, Denise brings us a few confrontations, including the singularity (and Melissa McCarthy), Confederate (and HBO), and Castlevania (and the video game curse). Did we mention Darkwing Duck? Yes, there's Darkwing Duck. This and more on a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network. [CONSUME]
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 1st, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: The Dark Tower
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Dunkirk – [Second Week] #7 – Despicable Me 3 – [-1]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Dark Knight Rises Box Office Premieres for the week of August 4th, 2017 Wide The Dark Tower – [PG-13] Detroit – [R] Kidnap – [R]
Limited Midnight Sun – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment for the week of August 1st, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Going in Style – [PG-13] The Circle – [PG-13] All About the Money – [NR]
New Releases on Digital Video
Alien: Covenant – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Big Little Lies: Season One (2017) The Secret World of Alex Mack: Complete Series (1994-1998)
Blu-Rays From the Past
They Live (1988) – [R]
Podcast Promos
MASH 4077 Podcast MASH 4077 Podcast is a fan cast covering one of the most well known and highly successful series in television history. Hosted by Kenny, Meds, and Al, each episode will cover a single episode of MASH starting at the beginning with the pilot. We hope to share with our listeners some cool and informative behind the scene information, cool trivia and little know facts about this wonderful TV series.
Quick Flicks
Melissa McCarthy vs. the singularity
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Sun, 30 July 2017
 The Weekly Podioplex returns to find good performers and a disappointment. Dunkirk is the victor, Girls Trip is a winner, but Valerian disappointed while looking pretty. All three of them face challenges from thrilling Atomic Blonde and poop... er, I mean, The Emoji Movie. Or maybe just poop.
The home entertainment slate brings Ghost in the Shell, Emerald City, Pretty Little Liars, and Silkwood, all of which lead into the Quick Flicks where Denise talks remakes, revivals, Squirrel Girl (!), and why, oh why, sweet Christmas why is Confederate a thing? This and more on a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for July 25th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Atomic Blonde
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Dunkirk – [New Release] #7 – Baby Driver – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Dark Knight Rises Box Office Premieres for the week of July 28th, 2017 Wide Atomic Blonde – [R] The Emoji Movie – [PG]
Limited An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of July 25th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Ghost in the Shell – [PG-13] The Boss Baby – [PG] Unforgettable – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
King Arthur – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Emerald City: Season One (2017) Girls: Season Six (2017) Pretty Little Liars: Season Seven (2016)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Silkwood (1983) – [R]
Podcast Promos
Techno Retro Dads TechnoRetro Dads share the fandom and fun of their youth with their families as they build a bridge from the past to the future through the time spent with their kids in the present. Join JediShua and shazbazzar as they reminisce about the past while exploring the future of some of their favorite science fiction and fantasy properties of their youth. Listen in to discussions about the movies, music, games, and comics of the 70s and 80s as they share the days of their youth with their own kids in a positive, family-friendly atmosphere. If you’re a TechnoRetro Dad, the child of one, or just fondly remember the sci-fi/fantasy properties of the 70s and 80s, then this podcast is for you!
Quick Flicks
Invasion of the Body Snatchers remade… again
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Sat, 15 July 2017
 After a brief break, The Weekly Podioplex has returned to news of an infestation at the box office. This week's winner is Spider-Man: Homecoming, which made a pretty big splash for a superhero whose only reward is supposedly action. The wallcrawler faces a new challenge as war comes to the Planet of the Apes. Simian or spider: Who will win?
The home entertainment slate goes high octane with The Fate of the Furious, a lost city, the Smurfs, and the unexplained between magic and time travelers on TV. After Leeloo Dallas Multipass goes 4K for a 20th anniversary, Denise returns with news of Netflix, gender and race conflicts in popular TV, and word that James Bond may expand to a whole shared universe of stories. This and more come together on a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for July 11th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: War for the Planet of the Apes
Top Ten #1 – Spider-Man: Homecoming – [New Release] #7 – The House – [-1]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Ice Age: Continental Drift Box Office Premieres for the week of July 14th, 2017 Wide War for the Planet of the Apes – [PG-13] Wish Upon – [PG-13] The Big Sick – [R]
Limited Lady Macbeth – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of July 11th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray The Fate of the Furious – [PG-13] The Lost City of Z – [PG-13] Smurfs: The Lost Village – [PG] Big Miracle – [PG]
New Releases on Digital Video
Going in Style – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Magicians: Season Two (2017) Class: Series One (2016)
Blu-Rays From the Past
The Fifth Element (1997) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
11.22.63: A Look Back
Quick Flicks
Top Gun 2 in 2019
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Mon, 3 July 2017
 On an all-new double digest edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the Transformers won the weekend, but it was a hollow victory based on sales. Meanwhile, Wonder Woman and Cars 3 picked up the slack. The next two weeks will be a test for the numbers two and three as Gru, the Minions, and Spider-Man make their debuts. It's kids and comics against kids and comics, and the winners are us.
On the home entertainment slate, Power Rangers, The Boss Baby, The Zookeeper's Wife, Prison Break, and Homicide make their way to your shelves alongside others. The Lodger celebrates 90 years and Fievel Goes West, then Denise tells us all about replicants, Han Solo's director issues, and an assembling of Avengers. Put it all together like a LEGO Death Star and you have another edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for June 27th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Spider-Man: Homecoming
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Transformers: The Last Knight – [New Release] #7 – Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales – [-1]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Ted Box Office Premieres for the week of June 30th, 2017 Wide Despicable Me 3 – [PG] The House – [R] Baby Driver – [R]
Limited 13 Minutes – [R] Box Office Premieres for the week of July 7th, 2017 Wide Spider-Man: Homecoming – [PG-13]
Limited A Ghost Story – [R]
Home Entertainment for the weeks of June 27th and July 4th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray for June 27th
Power Rangers – [PG-13] CHIPS – [R] T2: Trainspotting – [R]
New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray for July 4th
The Zookeeper’s Wife – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video for June 27th
The Lost City of Z – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video for July 4th
The Boss Baby – [PG]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray for June 27th
Prison Break: The Complete Series (2005-2017) The Strain: Season Three (2016)
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray for July 4th
Homicide: Life on the Street: The Complete Series (1993-1999)
Blu-Rays From the Past for June 27th
The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) – [UR]
Blu-Rays From the Past for July 4th
An American Tale: Fievel Goes West (1991) – [G]
Podcast Promos
The Shared Desk From the writing desk of award-nominated and award-winning authors and podcasters Philippa Ballantine and Tee Morris comes The Shared Desk, a writer's show that explores collaboration, science fiction, fantasy, and just about anything that catches their fleeting attention spans.
Quick Flicks
Han Solo divorces from Lord and Miller
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Sat, 24 June 2017
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Lightning McQueen won the race, but can he match Wonder Woman's box office endurance as she continues to take down her DCEU brethren? This week, they both face off against a new set of cars as a popular '80s franchise gets another movie chapter in Transformers: The Last Knight. The question is how the Michael Bay action spectacle will match against two movies with feeling.
On the home entertainment slate, the pickings are equally slim as Life, Kong, Jake and the Fatman, and Under the Dome make their way to various shelves. To top it off, Denise discusses remakes, squees about DuckTales (woo-oo!), laments Cruise control, and says goodbye to Batman. Add it all together and you have another edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for June 20th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Transformers: The Last Knight
Top Ten #1 – Cars 3 – [Second Week] #7 – Rough Night – [New Release]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Brave Box Office Premieres for the week of June 23rd, 2017 Wide Transformers: The Last Knight – [PG-13]
Limited The Big Sick – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of June 20th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Life – [R] Altitude – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Kong: Skull Island – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Jake and the Fatman: The Complete Series (1987-1992) Under the Dome: The Complete Series (2013-2015)
Blu-Rays From the Past
The Lawnmower Man (1992) – [R]
Podcast Promos
Earth Station One Earth Station One is a pop culture podcast & blog celebrating our love for all things Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comics & much, much more.
Quick Flicks
Adam West (1928-2017)
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Mon, 19 June 2017
 NOTE: Apologies to Michael and Denise for the delay in producing this episode - JD
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, The Mummy could not defeat Diana of Themiscrya, and the other newbies couldn't even keep up. The race is still on this week as Wonder Woman defends her crown against the might of Disney, Pixar, and Lightning McQueen. Can ka-chow defeat the Amazon princess or will she make it a box office three-peat?
On the home entertainment slate, Bones, The Vampire Diaries, and Grimm all say goodbye as LEGO Batman, John Wick, and the Power Rangers say hello. Add in some Rockford Files, a prison break, and Denise with comic news in the Quick Flicks, and you have another edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Sun, 11 June 2017
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it was no contest as Diana of Themiscrya stormed the box office and made massive waves. This week may pose no threat to her reign as Tom Cruise tries to reboot The Mummy. The world has Wonder Woman.
On the home entertainment slate, it's Disney debuts the live action Beauty and the Beast, the Doctor makes his tenth season premiere, and another Disney classic celebrates 75 years in our hearts. He can call us flower if he wants to. It's a nice thing to say. Wrap it all up with Denise and the Quick Flicks, and we come to the end of another edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for June 6th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: The Mummy
Top Ten #1 – Wonder Woman – [New Release] #7 – Everything, Everything – [-2]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Box Office Premieres for the week of June 9th, 2017 Wide The Mummy – [PG-13] Megan Leavey – [PG-13] It Comes at Night – [R]
Limited The Hero – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of June 6th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Beauty and the Beast – [PG] A Cure for Wellness – [R] The Young Pope (2016)
New Releases on Digital Video
Don’t Knock Twice – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Doctor Who: Series Ten, Part One (2017) Van Helsing: Season One (2016) CHiPs: Season Six (1982)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Bambi (1942) – [G]
Podcast Promos
Earth Station Who
Quick Flicks
Wonder Woman sequel coming (!)
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Sun, 4 June 2017
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it's evident that pirates rule and lifeguards drool, even if it was a lackluster holiday performance for both of them. This week, Captain Jack and the babes and brawn of Baywatch contend with an Amazon princess. It's a DC Comics origin story that isn't for Superman, isn't for Batman, and isn't even for a man. Finally, the world has Wonder Woman.
On the home entertainment slate, studios air out some winter releases with The Shack, Before I Fall, A Cure for Wellness, and some major crimes and intrigue on TV. Denise ends on a high note with various popular properties coming to screens in the near future, putting the polish on another edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 30th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Wonder Woman
Top Ten #1 – Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales – [New Release] #7 – Snatched – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Snow White and the Huntsman Box Office Premieres for the week of June 2nd, 2017 Wide Wonder Woman – [PG-13] Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie – [PG]
Limited Dean – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment for the week of May 30th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Shack – [PG-13] Before I Fall – [PG-13] Collide – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
A Cure for Wellness – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Major Crimes: Season Five (2016) Suits: Season Six (2016) Hart to Hart: The Complete Series (1979-1984) Beauty and the Beast: The Complete Series (2012-2016)
Blu-Rays From the Past
The Paradine Case (1947) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
The Anomaly Podcast Welcome to Anomaly Geek Girl Podcasts and Blog. Articles and episodes feature topics such as: Sci Fi and Fantasy books, games, movies & television shows, costuming & cosplay, conventions, theatre & general geek culture. There’s a little something here for the geek in every one.
Quick Flicks
Thoughts on Wonder Woman
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Fri, 26 May 2017
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it was a battle between then aliens and the xenomorphs won. Barely. Now it's the battle of the aliens (both sets) and the pirates. Bring rum and that guy's leg, and watchout for facehuggers.
On the home entertainment slate, old man Logan, haunted houses, the Great Wall, and John Wick come home. So does an animated superhero who is friends with the Flash, Green Arrow, and the Legends. Disney also gets in on things with some ducks. Mighty ones. Denise takes us out with a few geeky articles and a whole lotta "yaaaaaaayyy" as we put the wraps on another edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 23rd, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Top Ten #1 – Alien: Covenant – [New Release] #7 – The Fate of the Furious – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Men in Black 3 Box Office Premieres for the week of May 26th, 2017 Wide Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales – [PG-13] Baywatch – [R]
Limited Long Strange Trip – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of May 23rd, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Logan – [R] Get Out – [R] The Great Wall – [PG-13] Rock Dog – [PG]
New Releases on Digital Video
John Wick: Chapter 2 – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Vixen: The Movie (2016)
Blu-Rays From the Past
The Mighty Ducks (1992) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Doctor Geek’s Laboratory
STEAM Edutainment Logo Doctor Geek established the lab and science fair as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) outreach.
Through enthusiasm, passion, and humor, we hope to bring our audience closer to the scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, tinkerers, and others who are attempting to bring about the world of tomorrow. Together we will help the future along … give it a push where it’s needed.
Quick Flicks
Michael Fassbender to return to the X-Men films?
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Fri, 26 May 2017
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it was a battle between then aliens and the xenomorphs won. Barely. Now it's the battle of the aliens (both sets) and the pirates. Bring rum and that guy's leg, and watchout for facehuggers.
On the home entertainment slate, old man Logan, haunted houses, the Great Wall, and John Wick come home. So does an animated superhero who is friends with the Flash, Green Arrow, and the Legends. Disney also gets in on things with some ducks. Mighty ones. Denise takes us out with a few geeky articles and a whole lotta "yaaaaaaayyy" as we put the wraps on another edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 23rd, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Top Ten #1 – Alien: Covenant – [New Release] #7 – The Fate of the Furious – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Men in Black 3 Box Office Premieres for the week of May 26th, 2017 Wide Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales – [PG-13] Baywatch – [R]
Limited Long Strange Trip – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of May 23rd, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Logan – [R] Get Out – [R] The Great Wall – [PG-13] Rock Dog – [PG]
New Releases on Digital Video
John Wick: Chapter 2 – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Vixen: The Movie (2016)
Blu-Rays From the Past
The Mighty Ducks (1992) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Doctor Geek’s Laboratory
STEAM Edutainment Logo Doctor Geek established the lab and science fair as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) outreach.
Through enthusiasm, passion, and humor, we hope to bring our audience closer to the scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, tinkerers, and others who are attempting to bring about the world of tomorrow. Together we will help the future along … give it a push where it’s needed.
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Michael Fassbender to return to the X-Men films?
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Sun, 21 May 2017
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Volume Two takes Round Two as the Guardians of the Galaxy win the weekend once again. Not even raunchy comedy or King Arthur himself could stop them. This week, it's aliens versus aliens as the xenomorphs return with Alien: Covenant. If chestbusters aren't quite your style, there's some comedy and romance as well.
The home entertainment slate is meatier than last week, offering Xander Cage's return, the final chapter of Resident Evil, Logan, chidren from Mars, and gods in shacks. The Fresh Prince rings rhythm (and the Carlton) to television, and Bruce Lee returns to our retro blu-ray slate with the Dragon beating on gangsters. Denise takes a few minutes to talk Hellboy, The Strain, Sleepy Hollow, and iZombie, and brings us to the end of another edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 16th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Alien: Covenant
Top Ten #1 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 – [Second Week] #7 – How to Be a Latin Lover – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Marvel’s The Avengers Box Office Premieres for the week of May 19th, 2017 Wide Alien: Covenant – [R] Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul – [PG] Everything, Everything – [PG-13]
Limited The Commune – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of May 16th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
xXx: Return of Xander Cage – [PG-13] Resident Evil: The Final Chapter – [R] The Space Between Us – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
Logan – [R] The Shack – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: The Complete Series (1990-1996)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Return of the Dragon (1972) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
The Flopcast
Quick Flicks
Hellboy reboot Links
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Sat, 13 May 2017
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, there was only one clear winner, and they are the Guardians of the Galaxy. The odds remain in their favor as the box office newcomers are a retelling of the King Arthur legend and a mother/daughter comedy.The home entertainment slate is equally light, offering Fifty Shades, a rocking dog, a prison tale in orange and black, and an accidental tourist. Denise adds in a plethora of news items from across the universe, drawing this new edition of the Weekly Podioplex to a close on The Chronic Rift Network. Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 9th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Top Ten #1 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 – [New Release] #7 – Baahubali 2: The Conclusion – [-4]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Marvel’s The Avengers Box Office Premieres for the week of May 12th, 2017 Wide King Arthur: Legend of the Sword – [PG-13] Snatched – [R]
Limited Lowriders – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment for the week of May 9th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Fifty Shades Darker – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Rock Dog – [PG]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Orange is the New Black: Season Four (2016)
Blu-Rays From the Past
The Accidental Tourist (1988) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast
Quick Flicks
Godzilla vs Kong moves up one week
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Sun, 7 May 2017
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, there were a few shining stars that tried so, so hard to beat the fast and furious family, but Torretto and his gang sped their way to victory and a box office turkey. This week, they face another family: The Guardians of the Galaxy.
The home entertainment slate is a mix of dogs, rings, zombies, babies, and 4400 mysterious people. We also see a pair of hi-def anniversaries as Saturday Night Fever and Smokey and the Bandit flash forward from the 1970s. Finally, Denise caps off the comics celebration with a whole bushel of news from the Marvel universe. That and more on this new edition of the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 2nd, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Top Ten #1 – The Fate of the Furious – [Third Week] #7 – Going in Style – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Marvel’s The Avengers Box Office Premieres for the week of May 5th, 2017 Wide Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 – [PG-13]
Limited The Lovers – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of May 2nd, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
A Dog’s Purpose – [PG] Rings – [PG-13] The Resurrection of Gavin Stone – [PG]
New Releases on Digital Video
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter – [R] xXx: The Return of Xander Cage – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Rugrats: Season One (1991) Rugrats: Season Two (1992) Blu-Rays From the Past
Saturday Night Fever (1977) – [R] Smokey and the Bandit (1977) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Earth Station MCU
Quick Flicks
Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3
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Sat, 29 April 2017
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it was a bad week to be a new release. In fact, none of the newbies broke into the top five, and the best among them was a documentary with cute critters. The Fate of the Furious kept driving, and unless The Circle, a street magician, or a latin lover can muster the numbers, Toretto's family will keep riding into the sunset.
The home entertainment slate is a small affair, musicals both modern and classic, a battle of werewolves and vampires, and... well... an affair. Denise caps off the week with The Mummy's daddy issues, another crack at the Dark Phoenix, and some uncertainty about Predator and Trek on this new edition of the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for April 25th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: The Circle
Top Ten #1 – The Fate of the Furious – [Second Week] #7 – Unforgettable – [New Release]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Think Like a Man Box Office Premieres for the week of April 28th, 2017 Wide The Circle – [PG-13] How to Be a Latin Lover – [PG-13] Sleight – [R]
Limited Buster’s Mal Heart – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of April 25th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
La La Land – [PG-13] Underworld: Blood Wars – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Fifty Shades Darker – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Affair: Season Three (2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
Man of La Mancha (1972) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
The SciFi Diner Podcast In this Science Fiction Podcast, we share interviews, reviews, and opinions on popular and perhaps not so popular Science Fiction TV shows and movies.
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Universal’s monsters, The Mummy, and daddy issues
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Mon, 24 April 2017
Apologies for the delay in this release. On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the winner was expected, but the magnitude was not. The Fate of the Furious was apparently to set records worldwide and guarantee another two stories in the adrenline-charged series. The competition this week is pulling out all the stops, with five titles ranging from angry ex-wives to alien abductions and cute animals, but none of them can drive cars really, really fast. The home entertainment slate is far more limited, spanning Split, The Founder, and the Teen Titans on disc. A dog finds his purpose on digital, and Killjoys joins the Five-O in TV on DVD. Finally, retro titles preps Hulu audiences with a look at a polluted religious dystopia driven by fertility. Denise wraps it all up with comic and video game news, as well as a sad news about the future of Conan. The king of the Cimmerians may be dead, but we still soldier on with this new edition of the Weekly Podioplex on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Fri, 14 April 2017
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, The Smurfs got beat by the Boss Baby. In fact, the Smurfs got beat by the nearly billion-dollar Beauty and the Beast. You know, The Smurfs even got beat by The Smurfs... twice! Okay, okay, they pulled out a win against geriatric thieves Going in Style, but we're left wondering if it's enough to beat fast and furious car thieves on their eighth movie. Can Smurfs get furious? Can they even drive?
In home entertainment, NASA's Hidden Figures, Monster Trucks, and (shhh... you're not supposed to know) The Bye Bye Man make their debuts alongside digital releases of Underworld: Blood Wars and La La Land. TV on DVD showcases Tangled: The Series, a trip to Mars, and a classic '50s favorite, and Blu-Rays from the past bring a witch hunt to HD.
Denise wraps it all up with news about Mulan and a taking to task of The Mummy and the humanity of monsters before finishing off this new edition of the Weekly Podioplex on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for April 11th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: The Fate of the Furious
Top Ten #1 – The Boss Baby – [Second Week] #7 – Kong: Skull Island – [-2]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Hunger Games Box Office Premieres for the week of April 14th, 2017 Wide The Fate of the Furious – [PG-13]
Limited Spark: A Space Tail – [PG] Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of April 11th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Hidden Figures – [PG] Lion – [PG-13] Monster Trucks – [PG] The Bye Bye Man – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
Underworld: Blood Wars – [R] La La Land – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Tangled: The Series: Volume One – Before Ever After (2017) Blu-Rays From the Past
The Crucible (1996) – [PG-13]
Podcast Promos
Geek Radio Daily Geek Radio Daily is a place for geeks and stealth geeks alike to hang out and talk about a variety of geeky topics. Check out the somtimes weekly podcast…..sWeekly, if you will. The GRD sWeekly ‘cast is usually available on Mondays, and if you are new to the show, just jump right in!
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Mon, 10 April 2017
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Disney almost had the box office turkey, but they encountered The Boss Baby in a nail-biter of a weekend. The big question is whether or not the Baby can defend against the power of Smurfs, geriatric theives, or crises of faith. Are the Baby's days on the throne numbered?
In home entertainment, the slate is short for another week, but that's okay. We have Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. On the TV front, we go retro with Diff'rent Strokes and one of the most memorable episodes in '80s sitcom history, and Blu-Rays from the past goes way back with Mr. Deeds. Not the Adam Sandler one... we're talking way, way back. After that, Denise wraps it all up with some comic news and some props for Screen Rant for getting her good before drawing this new edition of the Weekly Podioplex to a close on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Sun, 2 April 2017
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Disney continues to score with the live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, handily defeating CHiPs, Life, and even Power Rangers. This week brings another live-action adaptation, this time from the anime genre with Ghost in the Shell. It also brings The Boss Baby. Can either of them take on the song as old as rhyme?
In home entertainment, the slate is short once again as Fantastic Beasts, Planet Earth, and Hidden Figures headline the new movies, MST3K and Static Shock come from TV to DVD, and Cool Runnings jams into HD. Denise wraps it all up with some thoughts on the DCEU before wrapping this new edition of the Weekly Podioplex to a close on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for March 28th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Ghost in the Shell
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Beauty and the Beast – [Second Week] #7 – CHiPs – [New Release]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Hunger Games Box Office Premieres for the week of March 31st, 2017 Wide Ghost in the Shell – [PG-13] The Boss Baby – [PG]
Limited The Zookeeper’s Wife – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment for the week of March 28th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them – [PG-13] A Monster Calls – [PG-13] Planet Earth II – [NR]
New Releases on Digital Video
Hidden Figures – [PG]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Archer: Season Seven (2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
Cool Runnings (1993) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Geek Radio Daily Geek Radio Daily is your one stop shop for all your geeky goodness. Check out Billy Flynn, Flynnstress, and Saucy on GRDsWeekly, the sometimes weekly podcast. All the geek without the wait!
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Star Wars Celebration skips 2018
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