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.
Quick Flicks
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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Sun, 26 March 2017
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Disney scored a major record-breaking win with Beauty and the Beast. This week continues the revival theme with a new adaptation of Power Rangers and a 21st century bite at the '70s classic CHIPS, as well as a new sci-fi horror film called Life. Can any of these newbies de-throne the Mouse, or will Belle and Beast dance for another week?
In home entertainment, the slate is short as three winter titles make their way to disc, Jyn Erso's mission goes digital, Batman and Dick Van Dyke take on TV, and Hitchcock brings up the anchor position with Lifeboat. Denise wraps it all up with a basket full of news, bringing this new edition of the Weekly Podioplex to a close on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for March 21st, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Power Rangers
Top Ten #1 – Beauty and the Beast – [New Release] #7 – The Belko Experiment – [New Release]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Hunger Games Box Office Premieres for the week of March 24th, 2017 Wide Power Rangers – [PG-13] CHIPS – [R] Life – [R]
Limited Wilson – [R] Slamma Jamma – [PG]
Home Entertainment for the week of March 21st, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Miss Sloane – [R] Sing – [PG] Assassin’s Creed – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Batman: The Brave and the Bold: Season Three (2011) Blu-Rays From the Past
Lifeboat (1944) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
Dead Kitchen Radio: The Keith R. A. DeCandido Podcast Author, editor, percussionist, voice talent, and Rift regular Keith R.A. DeCandido presents a little slice of his life twice a month in his podcast, Dead Kitchen Radio. Each episode Keith offers readings from his latest works, anecdotes on the writing and editing process, and music from his days with the Don't Quit Your Day Job Players and the Boogie Knights.
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Playgrounds in movie theaters?
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Fri, 17 March 2017
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Logan stepped aside as the giant ape Kong took control of the box office. Adding another creature to the mix this week is Disney's live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. With so many beasts in the mix, will the Mouse House's magic win the weekend?
In home entertainment, it's drama galore as a few winter releases make their way to disc. TV steps back in time with a slate of retro titles including award-winners and memorable finales, and HD takes the time-traveling cue by bringing Firestarter to blu-ray. Finally, Denise takes on a superheroic slate of comic book news items to wrap this new edition of the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for March 14th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Beauty and the Beast
Top Ten #1 – Kong: Skull Island – [New Release] #7 – Hidden Figures – [Even]
Tops From the Past 2012 – 21 Jump Street Box Office Premieres for the week of March 17th, 2017 Wide Beauty and the Beast – [PG] The Belko Experiment – [R]
Limited T2 Trainspotting – [R] They Call Me Jeeg – [NR] Betting on Zero – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of March 10th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Fences – [PG-13] Collateral Beauty – [PG-13] Passengers – [PG-13] Marco Polo (2007) – [NR]
New Releases on Digital Video
Patriots Day – [R] Miss Sloane – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
CHiPs: Season Five (1981) Blu-Rays From the Past
Firestarter (1984) – [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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Early reviews of Iron Fist: Not so great
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Sun, 5 March 2017
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Batman and most of the newbies are told to Get Out as Jordan Peele's fresh flick takes down everyone. The competition is fierce this week because the new arrivals include the afterlife, a god, and the Wolverine. This battle's gonna be nuts.
In home entertainment, it's another short slate headlined by Doctor Strange as Marvel continues Phase III. Academy Award-winning Best Picture Moonlight comes to disc as Collateral Beauty hits digital, and the Tanners bring Fuller House from TV to DVD. After a beastly look at retro classics, Denise goes wild with news before closing the cage door on another edition of the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Sat, 25 February 2017
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Batman defeats his foes as Presidents' Day Weekend becomes a rough one for new releases. This week, the Caped Crusader will face a rocking dog, a race along the Autobahn, and an interracial romantic comedy as he fights to maintain the cape and cowl of number one movie in the nation. Can it be done?
In home entertainment, it's a short slate across the board, highlighted by the debut of Doctor Mysterio on shelves. Denise brings news about Guardians of the Galaxy, Rufio's Hook prequel, Bryan Cranston on Better Call Saul, and more before bringing things to a close on this edition of the Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for February 21st, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Rock Dog
Top Ten #1 – The LEGO Batman Movie – [Second Week] #7 – Split – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Act of Valor Box Office Premieres for the week of February 24th, 2017 Wide Rock Dog – [PG] Collide – [PG-13] Get Out – [R]
Limited Bitter Harvest – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of February 21st, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Hacksaw Ridge – [R] Manchester by the Sea – [R] Bad Santa 2 – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Moana – [PG] Jackie – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio (2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
King Solomon’s Mines (1985) – [PG-13]
Podcast Promos
British Invaders The British Invaders podcast features a lively two-person exchange about different television series, tele-films and mini-series. These discussions serve as both an introduction and an entertaining conversation, catering to both those who have seen and those who have yet to see these British science fiction and fantasy shows. Each show is presented in two parts, with new episodes appearing every two weeks. British Invaders covers everything from story-lines to production details to spinoff material. Past topics have included Doctor Who, Sapphire and Steel, Red Dwarf, Day of the Triffids, Jekyll, Robin of Sherwood, and many more.
Quick Flicks
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
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Fri, 17 February 2017
It's love, true love on an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex as the sluggish year gets a reboot with three new releases in the top three spots. LEGO Batman will have his hands full fighting mythic monsters as Hollywood and China join forces at The Great Wall. Does the Caped Crusader have the power to break a wall not made of plastic bricks, or can he rely on the undying love of the fans to keep him on top?
In home entertainment, several titles make their debut, including the sci-fi darling Arrival and, on digital, Marvel's newest dimension-beinding wizard. TV on DVD brings drama and crime fighting, the latter with an addiction to lollipops, along with the Starship Enterprise in HD. Raquel Welch caps it off with a trip to the stone age before Denise gives us the lowdown on how Baby Groot is a jerk. After that, we put a bow on this Valentine's Day edition of the Weekly Podioplex because we choo-choo-choose you. Either that, or we shot you with Cupid's arrows again. That cherub really needs to quit leaving his weapons lying around The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for February 14th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: The Great Wall
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The LEGO Batman Movie – [New Release] #7 – Rings – [-5]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Safe House Box Office Premieres for the week of February 17th, 2017 Wide The Great Wall – [PG-13] Fist Fight – [R] A Cure for Wellness – [R]
Limited Land of Mine – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of February 14th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Arrival – [PG-13] The Edge of Seventeen – [R] Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk – [R] Bleed for This – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Doctor Strange – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Mercy Street: Season Two (2017) Blu-Rays From the Past
One Million Years B.C. (1966) – [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.
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Sun, 12 February 2017
 Welcome to February with all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex. With Split earning a box office turkey and all of the new releases acting more like Falcons than Patriots, we have to wonder if the Caped Crusader can break through the brick wall and score a win. Joining him (and Robin, if we continue the avian theme) are John Wick and fifty more shades of Fifty Shades. Nothing says Valentines like LEGOs, violence, and hyperbolic BDSM.
In home entertainment, we start with a completely different kind of Loving, followed by Trolls, political fallout, and the dark side of the Justice League. The digital and TV slates are pretty sparse, but classics on Blu-Ray make up for it as we say goodbye to Carrie Fisher with a loose semi-autobiographical salute. Wrap it up with Denise and news of Star Wars vinyls, Game of Thrones beverages, and a wee spot of, shall we say, alternative facts in the Quick Flicks, and we bring this edition of The Weekly Podioplex to close. It's all yours for free, courtesy of The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for February 7th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: The LEGO Batman Movie
Top Ten #1 – Split – [Third Week] #7 – Sing – [Even]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Vow Box Office Premieres for the week of February 10th, 2017 Wide The LEGO Batman Movie – [PG] John Wick: Chapter 2 – [R] Fifty Shades Darker – [R]
Limited Jolly LLB 2 – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of February 7th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Loving – [PG-13] Trolls – [PG] American Pastoral – [R] Justice League Dark – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Manchester By the Sea – [R] Hacksaw Ridge – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
From Dusk Till Dawn: Season Three (2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
Postcards from the Edge (1990) – [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
A Dog’s Purpose
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Sat, 4 February 2017
It's the end of January on an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, and while we wonder where the month has gone, the box office newbies were Split across the board. As he continues to seek redemption from moviegoers, M. Night Shyamalan has some contenders this week with The Space Between Us and Ring
s. Yes, it's another visit to the short film about a girl who crawls out of well on a weekly basis to kill. We can empathize. Except for the crawling out a well. And the killing. So, basically with the weekly basis bit.
Anyway, in home entertainment, Jack Reacher doesn't listen to his titles, Madea says boo, Disney crowns the Queen of Katwe, and Arrival arrives on digital. Television titles welcome Penny Dreadful, Queen Victoria, and the return of two classic sci-fi favorites. Add in the boy without strings on a new blu-ray for a nice finish to the month.
What? You want more? Denise has just the thing with Marvel meet-ups and Star Wars stories, bringing January to fantastic finale on The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for January 31st, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: The Space Between Us
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Split – [Second Week] #7 – Sing – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Chronicle Box Office Premieres for the week of February 3rd, 2017 Wide The Space Between Us – [PG-13] Rings – [PG-13]
Limited Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment for the week of January 31st, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back – [PG-13] Boo! A Madea Halloween – [PG-13] Queen of Katwe – [PG]
New Releases on Digital Video
Arrival – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Penny Dreadful: The Complete Series (2014-2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
Pinocchio (1940) – [G]
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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Mary Tyler Moore
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Fri, 27 January 2017
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the box office was dominated by two of the three newcomers. In particular, it was a good weekend for an oft-ridiculed filmmaker and his new title Split. This week brings an end to the apocalypse of Resident Evil, smiles with A Dog's Purpose, and a quest for Gold. Can M. Night Shyamalan protect his win?
In home entertainment, it's a short slate with symbology, monsters, trolls, and detectives. Sherlock comes home, as do two classics including a David Bowie alien film. Denise tops it all off with a variety of news, and we draw things to a close on The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for January 24th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Split – [New Release] #7 – Monster Trucks – [Even]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Grey Box Office Premieres for the week of January 27th, 2017 Wide Resident Evil: The Final Chapter – [R] A Dog’s Purpose – [PG] Gold – [R]
Limited The Salesman – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment for the week of January 24th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Inferno – [PG-13] The Monster – [R] The Light Between Oceans – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
Trolls – [PG]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Sherlock: Season Four (2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
Sabotage (1939) – [NR] The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) – [R]
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.
Quick Flicks
All-women remake of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
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Sat, 21 January 2017
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it was a holiday weekend, but if you were a new release, it was a bad one. Hidden Figures defeated everyone, the Rebellion broke the half-billion mark, and Hollywood is hoping beyond hope that the return of Xander Cage in a fifteen year revival of xXx can put a stop to all of it. It's January, so we shall see.
In home entertainment, audiences are treated to a variety of films including Roger Corman's newest: Death Race 2050. Jack Reacher goes back (even though the title warned him not to) on digital, Rizzoli & Isles says farewell on TV, and the classics take Two For the Road. Denise shakes things up with a discussion of remakes that you never knew you wanted but are getting anyway, drawing this new edition of The Weekly Podioplex to a close on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for January 17th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: xXx: The Return of Xander Cage
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Hidden Figures – [Second Week] #7 – Monster Trucks – [New Release]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Underworld: Awakening Box Office Premieres for the week of January 20th, 2017 Wide xXx: The Return of Xander Cage – [PG-13] Split – [PG-13] The Founder – [PG-13] The Resurrection of Gavin Stone – [PG]
Limited Staying Vertical – [UR]
Home Entertainment for the week of January 17th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Girl on the Train – [R] Ouija: Origin of Evil – [R] Keeping Up With the Joneses – [PG-13] Death Race 2050 – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Rizzoli & Isles: Season Seven (2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
Two For the Road (1967) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
Dead Kitchen Radio: The Keith R. A. DeCandido Podcast Author, editor, percussionist, voice talent, and Rift regular Keith R.A. DeCandido presents a little slice of his life twice a month in his podcast, Dead Kitchen Radio. Each episode Keith offers readings from his latest works, anecdotes on the writing and editing process, and music from his days with the Don't Quit Your Day Job Players and the Boogie Knights.
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Hollywood and remakes Woody Harrelson meets Star Wars Links
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Sat, 14 January 2017
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it was a tight race for first place as the East Coast got frozen out with winter storms. That's bad news for the Rebellion, but good news for Hidden Figures. This week, the box office celebrates Friday the 13th with monsters of various sizes, including growling trucks, haunting figures, terrorists, and criminals.
In home entertainment, 2016 continues to clean house with a variety of titles, from teenage superheroes and mafia accountants to historical dramas and comedy acts. TV on DVD keeps things rolling with political intrigue, hackers, and bold adventures in the final frontier. Denise brings this week's finale with a tribute to Debbie Reynolds and a spoiler-free review of Sing, closing the curtain on this new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for January 10th, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Monster Trucks
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Hidden Figures – [Nationwide Expansion: +16] #7 – Why Him? – [-2]
Tops From the Past 2012 – Contraband Box Office Premieres for the week of January 13th, 2017 Wide Monster Trucks – [PG] The Bye Bye Man – [PG-13] Patriots Day – [R] Sleepless – [R] Live By Night – [R]
Limited OK Jaanu – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of January 10th, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Max Steel – [PG-13] Deepwater Horizon – [PG-13] The Birth of a Nation – [R] The Accountant – [R] Kevin Hart: What Now? – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Ouija: Origin of Evil – [PG-13] Keeping Up With the Joneses – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Homeland: Season Five (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
Battleground (1949) – [NR]
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.
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Debbie Reynolds
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Sun, 8 January 2017
 Happy New Year! On the first 2017 edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the rebels are celebrating with turkey as Rogue One: A Star Wars Story makes it three victories in a row. The Rebellion turns its sights on the vampires, lycans, and tree monsters as this week's new releases go supernatural. The newcomers have the advantage of box office fatigue, but Rogue One still carries the Star Wars banner. Who will win?
In home entertainment, a few late 2016 titles come to disc and streaming, as well as Bones, Sleepy Hollow, and The Librarians in TV on DVD. We cap off the new slate with a twenty-year old Jerry Maguire asking you to show him your hard-earned cash, alongside the original Gone in 60 Seconds. Denise takes it home with a tribute to Carrie Fisher and a spoiler-free review of Rogue One, putting the cap on this new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for January 3rd, 2017
Introduction Opening Clip: Underworld: Blood Wars
Top Ten #1 – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – [Third Week] #7 – La La Land – [+1]
Tops From the Past 2012 – The Devil Inside Box Office Premieres for the week of January 6th, 2017 Wide Underworld: Blood Wars – [R] A Monster Calls – [PG-13]
Limited I, Daniel Blake – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of January 3rd, 2017 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life – [PG] Denial – [PG-13] Blair Witch – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Max Steel – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Bones: Season Eleven (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
Jerry Maguire (1996) – [R] Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) – [NR]
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.
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Carrie Fisher
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Wed, 21 December 2016
On an brand new double-digest holiday edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the rebels are in charge as Rogue One: A Star Wars Story won the weekend in grand fashion. Disney and Lucasfilm face a Death Star-sized challenge as 2016 comes to a close as four major contenders arrive just in time for one of the top movie holidays. Can the rebels withstand firepower of that magnitude? In home entertainment, several late summer and early fall titles make their debut just in time for gift-giving, and they make the majority of the slate. Television takes a break, and horror takes over the high-def titles from the past. We wrap up the show with Denise and the Quick Flicks, and we wrap up the year with this final 2016 edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for December 20th, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Sing
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – [New Release] #7 – La La Land – [+8]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol Box Office Premieres for the weeks of December 23rd and December 30th, 2016 December 23rd Sing – [PG] Assassin’s Creed – [PG-13] Why Him? – [R] Passengers – [PG-13]
Limited A Monster Calls – [PG-13] December 30th Wide None
Limited Hidden Figures – [PG] Live by Night – [R] Home Entertainment for the weeks of December 20th and 27th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray (December 20th)
The Magnificent Seven – [PG-13] Sully – [PG-13] Storks – [PG]
New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray (December 27th)
Snowden – [R] When the Bough Breaks – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video (December 20th)
Deepwater Horizon – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video (December 27th)
The Accountant – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray (December 20th)
None
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray (December 27th)
None
Blu-Rays From the Past (December 20th)
Hellraiser: The Scarlet Box (1987-1992) – [R]
Blu-Rays From the Past (December 27th)
Underworld (2003) – [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.
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Cruella Links
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Sun, 18 December 2016
 On an brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the box office picked up a December turkey as not even an Office Christmas Party could unseat Moana as the box office champ. This may be the last week on top for our animated heroine, but Disney's doing pretty well as they debut Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
In home entertainment, it's super-villains working off prison sentences, peculiar children with super powers, and a biblical epic to start things off. TV on DVD brings Star Trek, Korra, Dirk Gently, andt he slate belongs to the movies as six titles from 2016 make their premiere. Add them to a baby for Bridget Jones, a House of Lies, and another dose of the Walking Dead. Finally, Denise wraps things up with the Quick Flicks and we present you with a shiny new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for December 13th, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Top Ten #1 – Moana – [Third Week] #7 – Nocturnal Animals – [+9]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Box Office Premieres for the week of December 16th, 2016 Wide Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – [PG-13] Collateral Beauty – [PG-13]
Limited A Kind of Murder – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of December 13th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Suicide Squad – [PG-13] Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – [PG-13] Ben-Hur – [PG-13] Florence Foster Jenkins – [PG-13] Bridget Jones’s Baby – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Snowden – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Star Trek: The Roddenberry Vault (1966-1969) Blu-Rays From the Past
The Asphalt Jungle (1950) – [NR]
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 Amy Ratcliffe.
Quick Flicks
A Child’s Night Dream Links
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Sun, 11 December 2016
On an brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it was a terrible week to be a new release. Moana and Fantastic Beasts ruled the roost once again, and they have one more week to keep audiences entertained before the Death Star comes back to town. In the meantime, Miss Sloane and the Office Christmas Party will try their hardest to win hearts, minds, and cold hard cash. Do they have a chance against wizards, teenage heroes, and demigods?
Home entertainment gets busy as pets, super secret agents, cowboys, airline heroes, and storks make waves. Among these big name titles, however, is a touching documentary from a son to his late father, an idol from a science fiction legend. Television titles include irreverent animation, romance, a spinoff from a galaxy far away, and a high fantasy MTV project. It all rounds out with octane as Mad Max hits shelves in Black and Chrome fashion.
Finally, Denise brings it all to a close with a fitting and thematic review of a deeply inspirational film in the Quick Flicks. What better way to stay warm as December debuts than with your friends at The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for December 6th, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Miss Sloane
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Moana – [Second Week] #7 – Hacksaw Ridge – [+2]
Tops From the Past 2011 – New Year’s Eve Box Office Premieres for the week of December 9th, 2016 Wide Miss Sloane – [R] Office Christmas Party – [R]
Limited La La Land – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment for the weeks of December 6th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Secret Life of Pets – [PG] Jason Bourne – [PG-13] For the Love of Spock – [NR]
New Releases on Digital Video
The Magnificent Seven – [PG-13] Sully – [PG-13] Storks – [PG]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Family Guy: Season Fourteen (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
Mad Max: High Octane Collection (1979-2015) – [PG-13, 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
Review: Moana
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Tue, 29 November 2016
On an brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the box office shrugged off a turkey coma as Moana unseats Fantastic Beasts as the box office champ. Unfortunately, that luck didn't spread far among the new releases. The good news is that they have a chance to remain in the running since this week brings only one contender to the table.
In home entertainment, the slate belongs to the movies as six titles from 2016 make their premiere. Add them to a baby for Bridget Jones, a House of Lies, and a game of Finders Keepers to put the finishing touches on the plate. Add in dessert with Denise and the Quick Flicks, and you have an end-of-the-month edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for November 29th, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Incarnate
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Moana – [New Release] #7 – Bad Santa 2 – [New Release]
Tops From the Past 2011 – The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Box Office Premieres for the week of December 2nd, 2016 Wide Incarnate – [PG-13]
Limited Jackie – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of November 29th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie – [R] The Wild Life – [PG] The BFG – [PG] Don’t Breathe – [R] Pete’s Dragon – [PG] Family Drama Rifftrax Live!: MST3K Reunion Show – [NR]
New Releases on Digital Video
Bridget Jones’s Baby – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
House of Lies: Season Five (2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
Finders Keepers (1984) – [R]
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.
Quick Flicks
Assassin’s Creed clip
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Sun, 20 November 2016
 On an all-new Double Digest edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the box office remains strange as the good doctor fends off aliens, angry offspring, and a mid-November horror flick. This week sees one brand of magic facing off against another as Doctor Strange defends his title against the first Harry Potter spinoff in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. And if that's not enough magic, Moana joins that fray in two weeks. Welcome to the November blockbuster season. In home entertainment, a fish finds home in Finding Dory and Star Wars takes another chunk out of everyone's budgets. In the "One of These Things is Not Like the Other" Department, the Suicide Squad, Jason Bourne, and The Secret Life of Pets make their digital debuts. On television, we welcome the drama of Westeros, an animated Trek, and another entry from MST3K. Finally, two classics debut in HD as the Looney Tunes crew plays basketball and the Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dweller does what Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers do best. Is that all? Of course not. What kind of bountiful feast for the ears would this be without Denise and the Quick Flicks? All of this in a double episode for the debut of the holiday season on The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Fri, 11 November 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the box office goes strange as the Doctor Strange takes the top spot. There are no losers among the newbies, as Trolls and Hacksaw Ridge aren't far behind. Next week's new arrivals (see what we did there?) will attempt to take down the good doctor with aliens, family drama, and shut-in thrillers.
In home entertainment, we have a Sausage Party, the digital debut of Kubo, and the Devil of Hell's Kitchen leading the pack. After we put a bow on the package with Denise and the Quick Flicks, it's time to deliver you a brand new installment of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for November 8th, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Arrival
Top Ten #1 – Doctor Strange – [New Release] #7 – Jack Reacher: Never Go Back – [-4]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Immortals Box Office Premieres for the week of November 11th, 2016 Wide Arrival – [PG-13] Shut In – [PG-13] Almost Christmas – [PG-13]
Limited Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of November 8th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Sausage Party – [R] Indignation – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Kubo and the Two Strings – [PG] Mechanic: Resurrection – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Daredevil: Season One (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
The Goodbye Girl (1977) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Nutty Bites A monthly podcast that is focused on art, the creative process, people out there in the verse doing creative works, audio dramas that I’m interested in, books, movies, tv, music, you name it. Also covering Cons, host discussions and other fun tidbits. In addition, games, contests and interviews with people who inspire me.
Quick Flicks
Wonder Woman trailer
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Mon, 31 October 2016
 NOTE: With apologies to Michael and Denise, here is a much delayed episode of The Weekly Podioplex.
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it's the last show of the month, and a surprising (yet fitting) champion has emerged with Boo! A Madea Halloween. It's not certain how long Madea will hold the crown since Jack Reacher wasn't far behind, and there's a conspiracy on the horizon with Robert Langdon and his adventures in Inferno.
In home entertainment, we go on a Hunt for the Wilderpeople, find Dory on digital, race Nash Bridges on the television front, and head off to Neverland in a hi-def look back to 1991. It's a short slate, but it ends in top fashion as Denise brings you the news in the Quick Flicks, putting the wrap on this installment of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for October 25, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Inferno
Top Ten #1 – Boo! A Madea Halloween – [New Release] #7 – Keeping Up With the Joneses – [New Release]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Puss in Boots Box Office Premieres for the week of October 28th, 2016 Wide Inferno – [PG-13]
Limited The Eagle Huntress – [G]
Home Entertainment for the week of October 25th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Hunt for the Wilderpeople – [PG-13] Skiptrace – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
Finding Dory – [PG]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Nash Bridges: The Complete Series (1996-2001) Blu-Rays From the Past
Hook (1991) – [PG]
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
Trailer for Logan
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Wed, 19 October 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we're moving into October's back half with a win from The Accountant as it leads the stunning stage bow for Kevin Hart and the stumbling Max Steel. Next week will be action-on-action action as Jack Reacher returns to the silver screen and challenges Affleck for the crown.
In home entertainment, Jeff Goldblum and company return to save Earth in Independence Day: Resurgence, while Alice Through the Looking Glass debuts on digtial. In the television department, Bates Motel and Teen Wolf escort the powerhouse Downton Abbey to disc, and to round out the list, we get creepy dolls and creepier serial killers in the return of Child's Play.
Cap it all off with Denise and the Quick Flicks, and you have the newest installment of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for October 18, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Accountant – [New Release] #7 – The Magnificent Seven – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Paranormal Activity 3 Box Office Premieres for the week of October 21st, 2016 Wide Jack Reacher: Never Go Back – [PG-13] Ouija: Origin of Evil – [PG-13] Keeping Up with the Joneses – [PG-13] Boo! A Madea Halloween – [PG-13]
Limited American Pastoral – [R] Home Entertainment for the week of October 18th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Independence Day: Resurgence – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
Alice Through the Looking Glass – [PG] Bad Moms – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Downton Abbey: The Complete Series (2010-2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
The Laughing Policeman (1973) – [R] Child’s Play (1988) – [R]
Podcast Promos
Star Wars Stacks
Quick Flicks
Final Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailer Links
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Sun, 16 October 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we're haunting the station as The Girl on the Train arrives on time despite a poor reception, solidly beating the rest of the newcomers. She faces some steep competition from The Accountant, Max Steel, and Kevin Hart and we enter the middle of the month. In home entertainment, the Ghostbusters and Krampus take advantage of the season in a bid for your shelves, along with the Ice Age crew and Tarzan. If digital is more your speed, Batman and Robin dust off the cowl and tights for another amazing adventure. Meanwhile, TV on DVD goes retro with a handful of blasts from the past to accompany Hannibal, Mike & Molly, and The Good Witch. To wrap things up, a Stephen King classic brings the scares from the past on Blu-Ray. Finally, Denise wraps things up with the Quick Flicks, putting the stake in this installment of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for October 11, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: The Accountant
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Girl on the Train – [New Release] #7 – Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life – [New Release]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Real Steel Box Office Premieres for the week of October 14th, 2016 Wide The Accountant – [R] Kevin Hart: What Now? – [R] Max Steel – [PG-13]
Limited Desierto – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of October 11th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Ghostbusters – [PG-13] Krampus – [PG-13] Ice Age: Collision Course – [PG] The Legend of Tarzan – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders – [PG]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Mike & Molly: Season Six (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
Carrie (1976) – [R]
Podcast Promos
The Batcave Podcast The Batcave Podcast is an Internet show that takes a look at each and every episode of the 60s Batman television series. Host John S. Drew celebrates the great and looks to see where the show went wrong as it slid into oblivion in its third and final season with a different guest host each week. In the end, John is attempting to justify his love for this series, not to the listener, but to himself. Join him on this long, strange trip.
Quick Flicks
The new Doctor Strange TV spot Links
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Thu, 6 October 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we get peculiar as Miss Peregrine and her wards find box office gold with Deepwater Horizon running close behind. They face a challenge from another movie with kids as Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life joins The Girl on the Train and The Birth of a Nation to compete for number one.
In home entertainment, the X-Men face Apocalypse, the Sharknado tries for a fourth time, and Star Trek goes beyond to digital. Preacher and Constantine lead a thrilling set as TV goes spooky, and Harry Potter and Gremlins take over with returning releases from the past. Add in your weekly news with Denise and the Quick Flicks, and we have a warm welcome to October on The Weekly Podioplex, exclusively on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for October 4, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – [New Release] #7 – Queen of Katwe – [+15]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Real Steel Box Office Premieres for the week of October 7th, 2016 Wide Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life – [PG] The Girl on the Train – [R] The Birth of a Nation – [R]
Limited The Greasy Strangler – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of October 4th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
X-Men: Apocalypse – [PG-13] The Purge: Election Year – [R] Sharknado: The Fourth Awakens – [TV-14]
New Releases on Digital Video
Star Trek Beyond – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Preacher: Season One (2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
Harry Potter Collection Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) – [PG]
The Gremlins Collection Gremlins (1984) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
The Hollywood Outsider 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
Animated Indiana Jones fan film
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Sat, 1 October 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, there can only be seven as the remake of the classic Magnificent Seven rustles up box office gold. Quick on their heels is a special delivery from Storks, and the match is set for this week's winners and the newcomers, Miss Peregrine, Deepwater Horizon, and some Masterminds. It's a regular showdown in September.
Moving to home entertainment, quite a few lower end summer performers are coming to disc, and digital video showcases a preview of coming attractions with Ghostbusters and Independence Day: Resurgence. TV on DVD comes to the table with Grimm, Reign, and Ripper Street, and the classics on Blu-Ray proclaim that there can only be one. Not seven, but one, as Highlander reaches its thirtieth anniversary.
Add in your weekly news with Denise and the Quick Flicks, and you have a brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, exclusively on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for September 27, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Magnificent Seven – [New Release] #7 – Don’t Breathe – [-2]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Dolphin Tale Box Office Premieres for the week of September 30th, 2016 Wide Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – [PG-13] Deepwater Horizon – [PG-13] Masterminds – [PG-13]
Limited American Honey – [R] Denial – [PG-13] A Man Called Ove – [PG-13] Danny Says – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of September 27th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Warcraft – [PG-13] Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates – [R] Central Intelligence – [PG-13] The Shallows – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
Ghostbusters – [PG-13] Independence Day: Resurgence – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Ripper Street: Season Four (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
Highlander (1986) – [R]
Podcast Promos
Tuning in to SciFi TV 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
Magnum P.I. to get a sequel series
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Sat, 24 September 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Sully's still strong as the newbies all fall short. The next group of contenders for the crown are magnificent, including Storks and the remake of the Magnificent Seven. Can an animated comedy or a western succeed where the Blair Witch, Bridget Jones, and Snowden could not?
Moving to home entertainment, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back, as are the Neighbors and the Free State of Jones. Digital video brings the Purge and a new look at the legend of Tarzan, and television rings up an idiosyncratic mystery tale in Twin Peaks. Finally, the classics celebrate an eigthieth birthday with a thirtieth anniversary.
Add in your weekly news with the Quick Flicks, and you have a brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, exclusively on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for September 20, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: The Magnificent Seven
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Sully – [Second Week] #7 – Suicide Squad – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – The Lion King (in 3D) Box Office Premieres for the week of September 23rd, 2016 Wide The Magnificent Seven – [PG-13] Storks – [PG]
Limited Queen of Katwe – [PG] Goat – [R] The Lovers and the Despot – [NR] My Blind Brother – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of September 20th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows – [PG-13] Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising – [R] Free State of Jones – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
The Purge: Election Year – [R] The Legend of Tarzan – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Twin Peaks: The Original Series, Fire Walk With Me, and The Missing Pieces (1990-1992)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Labyrinth (1986) – [PG]
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
The Kingpin may be returning to Daredevil
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Sat, 17 September 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we return to the podcasting airwaves as Tom Hanks returns to the number one position with the story of Sully and the Miracle on the Hudson. Coming up against the airline captain are sequels and real world drama including Bridget Jones, the Blair Witch, and Edward Snowden.
Moving to home entertainment, Marvel declares Civil War, the Warrens return to the Conjuring, and a shark terrorizes Blake Lively in The Shallows. Television gets a Big Bang, a trip to Longmire, and a visit from Madam Secretary. We wrap that section with a look back on Stand By Me and the Transformers. Add in a bit of news about a certain fedora-clad archeologist and an unofficial fan film, and you have a brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, exclusively on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for September 13, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Bridget Jones’s Baby
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Sully – [New Release] #7 – Pete’s Dragon – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – The Lion King (in 3D) Box Office Premieres for the week of September 16th, 2016 Wide Bridget Jones’s Baby – [R] Blair Witch – [R] Snowden – [R] Hillsong: Let Hope Rise – [PG]
Limited Wild Oats – [PG-13] Miss Stevens – [NR] The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years – [NR] The Good Neighbor – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of September 13th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Captain America: Civil War – [PG-13] The Conjuring 2 – [R] Marauders – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
The Shallows – [PG-13] Central Intelligence – [PG-13] Warcraft – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Big Bang Theory: Season Nine (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
Stand By Me (1986) – [R] Transformers: The Movie (1986) – [PG]
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
Animated Indiana Jones fan film
Links
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Thu, 1 September 2016
 On an all-new edition Dragon Con Double Header edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the box office was breathless as Don't Breathe dethroned the Suicide Squad, and even with a mediocre box office performance, Jason Statham still scored a victory in Mechanic: Resurrection. The next two will test the winning thriller with romance, drama, comedy, and the real life tale of Sully.
In home entertainment, the next two weeks are big with The Jungle Book, Me Before You, Now You See Me 2, and Money Monster dominating the discs. DC Comics delivers on TV with The Flash and Arrow arriving alongside Star Wars Rebels, Grey's Anatomy, and Supernatural. We also get a blast from the past as Charlie's Angels open their investigation and Star Trek boldly goes to a 50th anniversary.
Add in the finest selection of entertainment news from across the internet, and you have a jam-packed new edition of The Weekly Podioplex to tide you over until after the Labor Day weekend, exclusively on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 30, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Sully
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Don’t Breathe – [New Release] #7 – War Dogs – [-4]
Tops From the Past 2011 – The Help Box Office Premieres for the week of September 2nd and 9th, 2016 September 2nd Wide The Light Between Oceans – [PG-13]
Limited Café Society – [PG-13] Brotherhood – [NR] The 9th Life of Louis Drax – [R] Equity – [R]
September 9th Wide Sully – [PG-13] The Disappointments Room – [R] When the Bough Breaks – [PG-13] The Wild Life – [PG]
Limited Author: The JT LeRoy Story – [R] Shut In – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the weeks of August 30th and September 6th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
August 30th The Jungle Book – [PG] Me Before You – [PG-13] The Phenom – [NR]
September 6th Now You See Me 2 – [PG-13] The Darkness – [PG-13] Money Monster – [R] Love & Friendship – [PG]
New Releases on Digital Video
August 30th The Conjuring 2 – [R]
September 6th Free State of Jones – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
August 30th Arrow: Season Four (2015) September 6th The Flash: Season Two (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
August 30th The Immortal Story (1968) – [NR]
September 6th Star Trek: The 50th Anniversary Collection (1966-1991) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
British Invaders The British Invaders podcast features a lively two-person exchange about different television series, tele-films and mini-series.
These discussions serve as both an introduction and an entertaining conversation, catering to both those who have seen and those who have yet to see these British science fiction and fantasy shows. Each show is presented in two parts, with new episodes appearing every two weeks. British Invaders covers everything from story-lines to production details to spinoff material. Past topics have included Doctor Who, Sapphire and Steel, Red Dwarf, Day of the Triffids, Jekyll, Robin of Sherwood, and many more.
Quick Flicks
James and the Giant Peach live action remake
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Thu, 25 August 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the bad guys took a box office turkey as the Suicide Squad continues to dominate the box office. If swords and sandals, gunner runners, and fantasy adventurers can't defeat the Squad, do Don't Breathe, Mechanic: Resurrection, or Hands of Stone stand a chance?
This week is a big one for television on the home screen as The Walking Dead, Legends of Tomorrow, Castle, Elementary, and more make their way to disc. Add in a disc debut for Winter's War, a man-cub on digital, and a bowl of news in the Quick Flicks for dessert, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 23, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Don’t Breathe
Top Ten #1 – Suicide Squad – [Third Week] #7 – Jason Bourne – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – The Help Box Office Premieres for the week of August 26th, 2016 The box office premieres for August 26th are still trying to stop Harley and the gang, this time with a plate of R-rated fare, starting with this week’s headliner, Wide Don’t Breathe – [R] Mechanic: Resurrection – [R] Hands of Stone – [R]
Limited Blood Father – [R] Southside with You – [PG-13] The Sea of Trees – [PG-13] Mia Madre – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of August 23rd, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Hunstman: Winter’s War – [PG-13] Ratchet and Clank – [PG] Roots – [NR]
New Releases on Digital Video
The Jungle Book – [PG] The Duel – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Walking Dead: Season Six (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
The Woman in the Dunes (1964) – [NR]
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.
Quick Flicks
Suicide Squad
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Fri, 19 August 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the bad guys kept the newbies at bay, but the Sausage Party and Pete's Dragon still performed well in their opening frames. Their days may be numbered as a sword-and-sandals epic gets a modern remake this week, and one has to wonder if Harley Quinn and the Suicide Squad withstand Ben-Hur?
This week also welcomes Denise Lhamon to The Chronic Rift family as joins the show and ushers in the return of the Quick Flicks. Add in some Angry Birds, the story of Raiders, Gotham, Once Upon a Time, and The Adventures of Buckaroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 16, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Ben-Hur
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Suicide Squad – [Second Week] #7 – Star Trek Beyond – [-2]
Tops From the Past 2011 – The Help Box Office Premieres for the week of August 19th, 2016 Wide Ben-Hur – [PG-13] Kubo and the Two Strings – [PG] War Dogs – [R]
Limited Morris from America – [R] Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV – [PG-13] The People vs Fritz Bauer – [R] A Tale of Love and Darkness – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment for the week of August 16th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Angry Birds Movie – [PG] God’s Not Dead 2 – [PG] Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made – [NR]
New Releases on Digital Video
Me Before You – [PG-13] Our Last Tango – [NR]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Gotham: Season Two (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
The Adventures of Buckaroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
This monthly podcast will explore films, television, and radio, that have through time, been “orphaned” and fallen into the realm of the public domain. Diving through the vast online collections on websites like Archive.org it will rediscover these near forgotten pieces of entertainment history.
Quick Flicks
DC Comics and Marvel Studios news
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Wed, 10 August 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Amanda Waller and her crazy idea took over the box office and defied critics as Suicide Squad walked away with the gold. The real test comes this week as Harley Quinn and company face off against Disney's newest live-action fairy tale remake in Pete's Dragon. How will the bad guys stand up against the pure innocence of Pete and Elliott?
The home entertainment front is TV heavy this week, spotlighting the effervescent Supergirl, the suspenseful 11.22.63, and the adventure of NCIS: New Orleans. Add in a dash of Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman as another classics comes to Blu-Ray, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 9, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Pete’s Dragon
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Suicide Squad – [New Release] #7 – Lights Out – [-1]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Rise of the Planet of the Apes Box Office Premieres for the week of August 12th, 2016 Wide Pete’s Dragon – [PG] Florence Foster Jenkins – [PG-13] Sausage Party – [R]
Limited Hell or High Water – [R] Operation Chromite – [NR] Edge of Winter – [R] Ghost Team – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment for the week of August 9th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Addicted to Fresno – [NR] A Hologram for the King – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Weiner – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Supergirl: Season One (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
11.22.63: A Look Back
Quick Flicks
None
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Sat, 30 July 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Star Trek warps into number one on a profitable weekend, defeating the pets, the Ice Age, and scares in the dark. The Enterprise (or what's left of her) has star power, but so does super-agent Jason Bourne, who makes his return to theaters after a while off. Can Kirk defeat Bourne, or will the Enterprise crash and burn?
On the home entertainment front, The Boss and Hardcore Henry make their disc debuts, and the Joker takes a dark swing at the Caped Crusader as The Killing Joke comes to digital. We also get another movie marathon on the Satellite of Love, a new Criterion release, and a brief look at the month of August as we wrap up a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for July 26, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Jason Bourne
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Star Trek Beyond – [New Release] #7 – The Legend of Tarzan – [-4]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Cowboys and Aliens Box Office Premieres for the week of July 29th, 2016 Wide Jason Bourne – [PG-13] Bad Moms – [R] Nerve – [PG-13]
Limited Equity – [R] Tallulah – [NR] (Netflix) The Tenth Man – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of July 26th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Boss – [R] Hardcore Henry – [R] Criminal – [R] I Am Wrath – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Batman: The Killing Joke – [R] God’s Not Dead 2 – [PG]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXXVI (1988-1999) Blu-Rays From the Past
The New World (2005) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
The Batcave Podcast The Batcave Podcast is an Internet show that takes a look at each and every episode of the 60s Batman television series. Host John S. Drew celebrates the great and looks to see where the show went wrong as it slid into oblivion in its third and final season with a different guest host each week. In the end, John is attempting to justify his love for this series, not to the listener, but to himself. Join him on this long, strange trip. Quick Flicks
August Coming Attractions Links
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Wed, 20 July 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we celebrate a fifth merry un-birthday for the show since we missed the actual date last month. In lieu of wood or silverware, we'll take the Ghostbusters, which couldn't overcome The Secret Life of Pets, but did well with a new record and positive reactions. Of course, Captain Kirk and the Enterprise are bearing down as Star Trek Beyond hits theaters this week, leaving us to wonder how well two franchise sequels will do head to head.
On the home entertainment front, two other goliaths clash as Batman and Superman bring the Dawn of Justice, Back to the Future and Ghostbusters both get new documentaries, and TV on DVD gets post-apocalyptic with The 100, a whole lot of Tatiana Maslanys with Orphan Black, and a Person of Interest boxset for spice. Wrap it up with a look back at the 1920s as The Daughter of Dawn comes to Blu-Ray, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for July 19, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Star Trek Beyond
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Secret Life of Pets – [Second Week] #7 – Central Intelligence – [-1]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Captain America: The First Avenger Box Office Premieres for the week of July 22nd, 2016 Wide Star Trek Beyond – [PG-13] Ice Age: Collision Course – [PG] Lights Out – [PG-13]
Limited Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie – [R] Don’t Think Twice – [R] Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of July 19th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – [PG-13] Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Ultimate Edition – [R] Outatime: Saving the DeLorean Time Machine – [UR] The Perfect Match – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Keanu – [R] Mother’s Day – [PG-13] Ghostheads – [NR]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Person of Interest: Season Five (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
To Have and Have Not (1944) – [NR] The Daughter of Dawn (1920) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
The Batcave Podcast The Batcave Podcast is an Internet show that takes a look at each and every episode of the 60s Batman television series. Host John S. Drew celebrates the great and looks to see where the show went wrong as it slid into oblivion in its third and final season with a different guest host each week. In the end, John is attempting to justify his love for this series, not to the listener, but to himself. Join him on this long, strange trip.
Quick Flicks
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Sat, 16 July 2016
 After a three-week break, The Weekly Podioplex is back! On an all-new edition, Dory is still swimming strong after four weeks, but she couldn't outrun the Secret Life of Pets. The pets have spooky competition the week as the controversial Ghostbusters reboot is ready to take the stage. Can the thirty-year old brand overcome the grumpy fans and prove that it's the one to call?
On the home entertainment front, The Divergent Series: Allegiant and Green Room dominate the movies while iZombie and Slasher make their way to TV on DVD. To top it all off, Universal refreshes things with pop art Blu-Rays from the Past as a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only available on The Chronic Rift Network, floods into your earbuds.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for July 12, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Ghostbusters
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Secret Life of Pets – [New Release] #7 – The BFG – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Box Office Premieres for the week of July 15th, 2016 Wide Ghostbusters – [PG-13] The Infiltrator – [R]
Limited Café Society – [PG-13] Phantom Boy – [NR] Undrafted – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of July 12th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Green Room – [R] The Divergent Series: Allegiant – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
The Boss – [R] Hardcore Henry – [R] Outlaws and Angels – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
iZombie: Season Two (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
American Graffiti (1973) – [PG]
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.
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Mon, 27 June 2016
 On an all-new triple feature edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it was a good week to be lost under the sea as Finding Dory found box office gold and a slew of new records. The forgetful blue tang faces some steep competition over the next three weeks as your podcast host takes a vacation, including Independence Day: Resurgence, The BFG, and The Secret Life of Pets. Can Dory withstand box office fire of that magnitude?
On the home entertainment front, the list is a who's who of spring releases playing companion to the high-definition adventures of the Ninth Doctor. Add on a threesome of Blu-ray classics, and it's an edition of The Weekly Podioplex that is stuffed to the gills on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for June 21, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Independence Day: Resurgence
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Finding Dory – [New Release] #7 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Cars 2 Box Office Premieres for the weeks of June 24th-July 8th, 2016 June 24th, 2016 Wide Independence Day: Resurgence – [PG-13] The Shallows – [PG-13] Free State of Jones – [R]
Limited Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words – [R] Misconception – [PG-13]
Wide The BFG – [PG] The Purge: Election Year – [R] The Legend of Tarzan – [PG-13]
Limited Our Kind of Traitor – [NR] July 8th, 2016 Wide The Secret Life of Pets – [PG] Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates – [R]
Limited Captain Fantastic – [R]
Home Entertainment for the weeks of June 21st-July 5th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
June 21st
The Brothers Grimsby – [R] My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 – [PG-13] Midnight Special – [PG-13]
June 28th
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – [R] Precious Cargo – [R] Kung Fu Panda 3 – [PG]
July 5th
By the Sea – [R] Code of Honor – [R] Term Life – [R] Crime Drama
New Releases on Digital Video
June 21st
Miracles From Heaven – [PG] The Divergent Series: Allegiant – [PG-13]
June 28th
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – [PG-13] Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Ultimate Edition – [R] Green Room – [R]
July 5th
Cabin Fever – [NR]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
June 21st
Doctor Who: The First Series (2005) How to Get Away with Murder: Season Two (2015) June 28th
Two Guys and a Girl (aka Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place): Complete Series (1998-2001) July 5th
House of Cards: Season Four (2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
June 21st
The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964) – [NR]
June 28th
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) [Criterion Collection] – [PG]
July 5th
Stripes (1981) – [R]
Podcast Promos
Terry Mixon Terry Mixon is author of The Empire of Bones Saga and The Humanity Unlimited Saga. He served as a non-commissioned officer in the United States Army 101st Airborne Division. He also worked alongside the flight controllers in the Mission Control Center at the NASA Johnson Space Center for almost two decades, supporting the Space Shuttle program, the International Space Station, and other human spaceflight projects during his tenure there.
Paul E. Cooley – Shadow Publications A writer, podcaster, and software architect from Houston, Texas, Paul E Cooley has been writing since the age of 12. In 2009, he began producing free psychological thriller and horror podcasts, essays, and reviews.
Quick Flicks
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Sat, 18 June 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it was a good week to be a newcomer as bank heists, orcs, and supernatural terror won the weekend. Also, adding credence to what has been a bad punchline for a long time, so did China as they continue on course to become the world's largest movie market. To combat the specters this week, Disney is taking another adventure with a forgetful fish in Finding Dory. It will likely perform well, but will it overcome the curse of lackluster sequels in 2016? On the home entertainment front, we visit 10 Cloverfield Lane, watch London fall, and welcome home old friends with Star Trek, the X-Files, and Dark Shadows. Wrap it all up with a look at next month's cinematic offerings, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network. Weekly Podioplex Notes for June 14, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Finding Dory
Top Ten #1 – The Conjuring 2 – [New Release] #7 – The Angry Birds Movie – [-2]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Green Lantern Box Office Premieres for the week of June 17th, 2016 Wide Finding Dory – [PG] Central Intelligence – [PG-13]
Limited Swiss Army Man – [R] The Last King – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of June 14th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
10 Cloverfield Lane – [PG-13] London Has Fallen – [R] Gridlocked – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – [R] Eye in the Sky – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Star Trek: The Original Series (1966-1969) The X-Files: The Complete Series (1993-2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
Airport: The Complete Collection (1970-1979) Airport (1970) – [G] Airport 1975 (1974) – [PG] Airport ‘77 (1977) – [PG] The Concorde: Airport ‘79 (1979) – [PG]
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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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Thu, 9 June 2016
On the home theater front, it's a list of big hitters, including Disney's Zootopia, Michael Bay, and George Clooney. TV takes a Quantum Leap this week, and a Star Trek blockbuster goes Blu with a director's cut. What more could you want? It's a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for June 7, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Now You See Me 2
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows – [New Release] #7 – Neighbors: Sorority Rising – [-2]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Super 8 Box Office Premieres for the week of June 10th, 2016 Wide Now You See Me 2 – [PG-13] Warcraft – [PG-13] The Conjuring 2 – [R]
Limited Genius – [PG-13] Diary of a Chambermaid – [NR] King Jack – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of June 7th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Zootopia – [PG] 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi – [R] Hail, Caesar! – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 – [PG-13] Midnight Special – [PG-13] Electra Woman & Dyna Girl – [NR]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Quantum Leap: Season One (1989) Rizzoli & Isles: Season Six (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – The Director’s Cut (1982) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
The Melting Potcast The Melting Potcast: A Little of Everything, from Everyone, Everywhere. It's also your source for really bad food and writing puns. Our crew gives you never-before heard fiction in a variety show setting, featuring different types of segments. This is a melting pot, after all!
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Sun, 5 June 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the Apocalypse has arrived, but it's certainly not the big Memorial Day winner that everyone had hoped. In fact, even with a new milestone under their ears, Disney couldn't save the holiday from a soft start to the summer season. Hoping to take advantage of that performance is a set of lean green pizza-eating ninja heroes on the half shell, but can their zany antics dethrone the X-Men? On the home theater front, it's CG gods versus Jane Austen and the undead, with an inspirational Olympic biodrama to run circles around both. Add a little discussion to dismiss some fear-mongering, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Sat, 28 May 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the box office went to the birds as Rovio's avian avatars struck down #TeamCap and #TeamIronMan. Unfortunately, the X-Men are bringing Apocalypse to theaters. Will the Angry Birds and their slingshot be able to withstand the mutant uprising?
Meanwhile, Disney strikes back with the heroes of the Coast Guard on your home theater, and a long lost adventure in time and space comes home with Doctor Who and The Underwater Menace. Add in Zoolander, the risen Messiah, Kevin Arnold, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 24, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: X-Men: Apocalypse
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Angry Birds Movie – [New Release] #7 – The Darkness – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – The Hangover: Part II Box Office Premieres for the week of May 27th, 2016 Wide X-Men: Apocalypse – [PG-13] Alice Through the Looking Glass – [PG]
Limited The Ones Below – [R] Chevalier – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of May 24th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Finest Hours – [PG-13] Zoolander No. 2 – [PG-13] Risen – [PG-13] How to Be Single – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Hail, Caesar! – [PG-13] 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi – [R] The Brothers Grimsby – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace (1967) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season Four, Volume 1, “Beyond the Known Universe” (2015) The Wonder Years: Season Five (1991)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Manhunter (1986) – [R]
Podcast Promos
“Remake This Movie RIGHT!” is a bi-weekly podcast where we take a classic film that is actively being remade by Hollywood studio execs, and craft our own version of how a modern retelling should go. Does the story need updating? Should characters or motives be tweaked? Do we need more muppets? We take all factors into account, concoct our film, and then offer a Final Pitch to you in movie trailer form. By the end of each episode, we will Remake This Movie RIGHT!
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Sun, 22 May 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, #TeamCap and #TeamIronMan joined forces with the denizens of The Jungle Book to maintain the Disney domination on the box office, including another milestone for the Marvel team. This week's competition involve some upset fowl with a porcine grudge and a slingshot, another comedic look at collegiate life, and a 1970s detective procedural. Do they have a chance at stopping the march of Mouse House?
Add in dirty old men and witches on disk, a biopic and a CG fantasy adventure on streaming, and the complete adventures of a fan-favorite warrior princess on TV, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 17, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Angry Birds
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Captain America: Civil War – [Second Week] #7 – The Huntsman: Winter’s War – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Box Office Premieres for the week of May 20th, 2016 Wide Angry Birds – [PG] Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising – [R] The Nice Guys – [R]
Limited Maggie’s Plan – [R] Ma ma – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of May 17th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Dirty Grandpa – [R] The Witch – [R] Dementia – [NR]
New Releases on Digital Video
Gods of Egypt – [PG-13] Triple 9 – [R] Race – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Xena: Warrior Princess: The Complete Series (1995-2001) Orange Is the New Black: Season Three (2015) The Facts of Life: Season Nine (1987)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Dark Passage (1947) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman were two of the most influential television programs of the 70's. During the height of their popularity, Steve Austin (Lee Majors) and Jaime Sommers (Lindsay Wagner) would battle Fembots, Bigfoot, Venus Death Probes, deadly duplicates, foreign spies, and bitter cold to protect the United States' interests through the O.S.I. Every other Sunday, hosts John S. Drew and Paul K. Bisson talk about one episode from either series in depth with another fan of the series. The podcast looks at the episodes, the pilot movies, and the reunion movies covering them from synopsis to review to a look at the mythology of both series.
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Sun, 15 May 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, #TeamCap and #TeamIronMan tore up the box office as Captain America: Civil War broke records worldwide for Disney and Marvel. With little competition this week combined with critical and audience acclaim, the storm will likely continue for another weekend. But the Marvel influence doesn't stop there as the Deadpool, the Merc with a Mouth, brings home the chimichangas on DVD and Blu-Ray this week. Add a side of classic television for your home cinema, a dash of undead Jane Austen for on demand streaming, and a little extra spice for flavor, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 10, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Money Monster
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Captain America: Civil War – [New Release] #7 – Zootopia – [-1]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Thor Box Office Premieres for the week of May 13th, 2016 Wide Money Monster – [R] The Darkness – [PG-13]
Limited Love & Friendship – [PG] High-Rise – [R] Last Days in the Desert – [PG-13] Dheepan – [R] Kill Zone 2 – [NR] Sunset Song – [R] What We Become – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of May 10th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Deadpool – [R] The Boy – [PG-13] Synchronicity – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies – [PG-13] Risen – [PG-13] Regression – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Newhart: Season Five (1986) Beauty & the Beast: Season Three (2014) The Untouchables: The Complete Series (1959-1963) Have Gun – Will Travel: The Complete Series (1957-1963)
Blu-Rays From the Past
The Manhattan Project (1986) – [PG-13]
Podcast Promos
Tuning in to SciFi TV 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.
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Sun, 8 May 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Mowgli found a turkey in the box office jungle as all of the newcomers fell short. But this is where The Jungle Book's reign ends as #TeamIronMan and #TeamCap clash in the long awaited Captain America: Civil War. While Marvel fans strap on their armor, Airwolf, the super helicopter of the 1980s, comes home to roost in a complete series set. Add in another round of winter wares in home entertainment and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 3, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Captain America: Civil War
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – The Jungle Book – [Third Week] #7 – Ratchet & Clank – [New Release]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Thor
Box Office Premieres for the week of May 6th, 2016 Wide Captain America: Civil War – [PG-13]
Limited A Bigger Splash – [R] Pelé: Birth of a Legend – [PG] Band of Outsiders – [NR] Being Charlie – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of May 3rd, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The 5th Wave – [PG-13] Joy – [PG-13] Remember – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Zoolander No. 2 – [PG-13] The Witch – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Airwolf: The Complete Series (1984-1987) The Last Ship: Season Two (2015) Lexx: The Complete Series (1997-2002)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Independence Day (1996) – [PG-13] Top Gun (1986) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Earth Station MCU Welcome to the Earth Station MCU Podcast, your home for all things related to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Agents of SHIELD, Agent Carter, the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy and so much more.
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Fri, 29 April 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Mowgli remained king of the box office jungle as the Huntsman fell on his axe, and the Man-Cub faces some competition from comedies as the box office prepares for #TeamCap and #TeamIronMan to wage Civil War. Meanwhile, the home entertainment slate clears the decks with some winter wares and an animated return to the three-hour tour, and the chimichangas get delivered on streaming by the Merc with a Mouth. Cap it all off with a look at May's coming attractions, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for April 26, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Keanu
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Jungle
Book – [Second Week] #7 – Criminal –
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Tops From the Past 2011 – Fast
Five Box Office Premieres for the week of April 29th, 2016 Wide Keanu – [R] Mother’s Day – [PG-13] Ratchet & Clank – [PG]
Limited Papa Hemingway in
Cuba – [R] The Wait – [NR] Viva –
[R] Home Entertainment for the week of April 26th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Krampus – [PG-13] Ride Along 2 – [PG-13] Jane’s Got a Gun – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Deadpool – [R] Dirty Grandpa – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Royal Pains: Season Seven (2015) The New Adventures of Gilligan: The Complete Series (1974-1977)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Death Becomes Her (1992) – [PG-13] Dumbo (1941) – [Approved]
Podcast Promos
The Hollywood Outsider 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.
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Sun, 24 April 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Mowgli became king of the box office jungle, and with a stunning performance and reception, it may be difficult for The Huntsman to dethrone the man-cub. Meanwhile, home entertainment welcomes some more winter warriors to your shelf, including Leo and the bear, Norm of the North, and the Croatoan of Haven. This and more on a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for April 19, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: The Huntsman: Winter’s War
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Jungle Book – [New Release] #7 – My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Rio Box Office Premieres for the week of April 22nd, 2016 Wide The Huntsman: Winter’s War – [PG-13]
Limited Elvis & Nixon – [R] Tale of Tales – [NR] Compadres – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of April 19th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Revenant – [R] Ip Man 3 – [PG-13] The Lady in the Van – [PG-13] Norm of the North – [PG] Fifty Shades of Black – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
The Choice – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Veep: Season Four (2015) Pretty Little Liars: Season Six (2015) Haven: Season Six (2015)
Blu-Rays From the Past
The Holcroft Covenant (1985) – [R]
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
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Sun, 17 April 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the Dawn of Justice was made dimmer by Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Bell, but with a terrible reception, can it keep the supers down? It may have some help with Disney's magic and the retelling of one of their classics. Heroes at war continue the story as the Justice League and the Teen Titans slug it out on Blu-Ray, Tim Kring's vision of humans battling evolution comes to your shelf, and Marvel's Phase Three gets ready to kick things off with #TeamCap vs #TeamIronMan. This and more on a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for April 12, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: The Jungle Book
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Boss – [New Release] #7 – God’s Not Dead 2 – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Rio Box Office Premieres for the week of April 15th, 2016 Wide The Jungle Book – [PG] Barbershop: The Next Cut – [PG-13] Criminal – [R]
Limited Fan – [NR] Rio, I Love You – [R] Our Last Tango – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of April 12th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Forest – [PG-13] Justice League vs. Teen Titans – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
The 5th Wave – [PG-13] Ride Along 2 – [PG-13] Colonia – [NR]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Family Matters: Season Six (1994) Heroes Reborn: The Event Series (2015)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Village of the Damned (1995) – [R] Suspicion (1941) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
Tales From The Mouse House Disneyland Podcast Al & Joyce are SERIOUS Disneyland Fans! In fact, they’ve started a podcast dedicated to the Happiest Place on Earth. Tales From The Mouse House is their way of remembering the wondrous joy they experience with every trip to the Disneyland Resort, and it is their way of sharing their excitement and joy with you!
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