About this episode
Adrian & Simon review Rian Johnson's film and discuss the best films and TV series of 2025, along with various industry developments and festive traditions.
Adrian & Simon review director Rian Johnson's film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. With the end of 2025 looming, the two buddies take a look at the best films and TV series of the year. They also examine the potential consequences of Disney's fast and loose marketing for the Marvel Cinematic Universe by choosing to reveal Steve Rogers' (actor Chris Evans) return to the MCU in Avengers Doomsday. Plus, they analyze the recent developments of the merger love triangle between Warner Brothers Discovery, Netflix, and Paramount; while also acknowledging YouTube's 2029 Oscars broadcast. As they reside inside the timeless pocket between Christmas and New Years, the pals also get festive with stories about Christmas traditions, Christmas films (i.e. Polar Express, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie), and plans for the holiday. Will Stranger Things Season 5 end strong? Will the boys manage to watch Avatar: Fire & Ash in theatres before the next episode? Time will tell. This episode was recorded in Canada on December 26th 2025. Episodes air every two weeks on Tuesdays! Catch us on January 13th for Episode 127. We wish you a Happy Holiday and thank-you for watching!
People in this episode
Host: Adrian
Topics covered
- Rian Johnson
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
- Disney marketing
- Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Steve Rogers
- Warner Brothers Discovery
- Netflix
- Paramount
- YouTube Oscars
- Christmas traditions
- Christmas films
- Stranger Things Season 5
- Avatar: Fire & Ash
Keywords
- film review
- TV series
- holiday
- entertainment news
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Polar Express, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
Books & works: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Avengers Doomsday, Oscars, Polar Express, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, Stranger Things, Avatar: Fire & Ash
Places: Canada
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