Today Derek is joined by Brad and Zach. In the first half of the pod Derek and Brad talk about Friendship and Brad tells his hilarious story about his early access screening to the movie. The second half Derek and Zach break down the Mission Impossible franchise do give a non spoiler review of the newest installment The Final Reckoning

On today's pod Derek and Brad talk about early reactions to new movies that debuted at the Cannes Film Festival and then they get into the newest entry to the Final Destination franchise: Final Destination Bloodlines.

Today Derek and Brad talk about the newest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thunderbolts*. Before that conversation they talk briefly about Star Wars and how Derek spent his May the 4th weekend.

Today's episode of 5 Star Banger, Zach returns to talk about Moneyball

After an extended absence of being sick, Derek returns with Brad to talk about Drop, Eephus, Warfare, The Studio Episodes 3-5 and lastly, the best movie to be released so far in 2025 Sinners.

Today Derek and Brad talk TV quick and give our thoughts on the first two episodes of The Studio, then they dive into A24's newest release Death of a Unicorn.

On episode 2 of 5 Star Banger Derek welcomes back Brad Davis to discuss John Crawley's 2016 Independent Movie Sing Street.

Today, Derek talks about 4 new releases;

Borderline

Novocaine

My Dead Friend Zoe

Black Bag

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