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	<title>The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Seven years following the release of Rise of Skywalker, it is once again time to talk about an entry in the Star Wars universe. However, this time it’s not a juggernaut that stays on top of the box office for weeks and weeks. This time, Jon Favreau and company fell victim to two YouTube phenoms who came and took the box office over like a sand storm on Tatooine. So, what happened?

Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they try to dissect that last question, as well as the plot to the movie that contains Disney’s most popular Star Wars Disney Plus character…and The Mandalorian!

And as revealed last week, we will start up the Masters of the Universe retrospective next week with a review of 1987’s Dolph Lundgren starring Cannon Films production!!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Seven years following the release of Rise of Skywalker, it is once again time to talk about an entry in the Star Wars universe. However, this time it’s not a juggernaut that stays on top of the box office for weeks and weeks. This time, Jon Favreau and c]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Seven years following the release of Rise of Skywalker, it is once again time to talk about an entry in the Star Wars universe. However, this time it’s not a juggernaut that stays on top of the box office for weeks and weeks. This time, Jon Favreau and company fell victim to two YouTube phenoms who came and took the box office over like a sand storm on Tatooine. So, what happened?

Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they try to dissect that last question, as well as the plot to the movie that contains Disney’s most popular Star Wars Disney Plus character…and The Mandalorian!

And as revealed last week, we will start up the Masters of the Universe retrospective next week with a review of 1987’s Dolph Lundgren starring Cannon Films production!!]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Seven years following the release of Rise of Skywalker, it is once again time to talk about an entry in the Star Wars universe. However, this time it’s not a juggernaut that stays on top of the box office for weeks and weeks. This time, Jon Favreau and company fell victim to two YouTube phenoms who came and took the box office over like a sand storm on Tatooine. So, what happened?

Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they try to dissect that last question, as well as the plot to the movie that contains Disney’s most popular Star Wars Disney Plus character…and The Mandalorian!

And as revealed last week, we will start up the Masters of the Universe retrospective next week with a review of 1987’s Dolph Lundgren starring Cannon Films production!!]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Christine (1983)</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Finishing out this leg of their look at Stephen King’s entire set of adaptations, the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast are looking at a film which features one of the popular author’s most recognizable villains. Before the book was even published, producer Richard Kobritz (Salem’s Lot) enlisted Halloween’s John Carpenter to come in and helm a film adaptation, to come out at the end of the year.

After a few years on their own network, the guys have finally gotten to a piece of Carpenter’s well regarded early resume. What is everyone’s background when it comes to his films? Why did Garrett hold Christine in such high regard as a teenager? What does he feel about it now? And what does Adam feel about finally getting to one of his favorite directors?

Now that Garrett, Matt, and Adam have closed out this part of King’s adaptation resume, what’s next for the trio? Let’s just say the answer, which is given at the end of this podcast, may be looked at as a ‘Master’ class of popcorn filmmaking.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Finishing out this leg of their look at Stephen King’s entire set of adaptations, the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast are looking at a film which features one of the popular author’s most recognizable villains. Before the book was even published, p]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Christine (1983)]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Finishing out this leg of their look at Stephen King’s entire set of adaptations, the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast are looking at a film which features one of the popular author’s most recognizable villains. Before the book was even published, producer Richard Kobritz (Salem’s Lot) enlisted Halloween’s John Carpenter to come in and helm a film adaptation, to come out at the end of the year.

After a few years on their own network, the guys have finally gotten to a piece of Carpenter’s well regarded early resume. What is everyone’s background when it comes to his films? Why did Garrett hold Christine in such high regard as a teenager? What does he feel about it now? And what does Adam feel about finally getting to one of his favorite directors?

Now that Garrett, Matt, and Adam have closed out this part of King’s adaptation resume, what’s next for the trio? Let’s just say the answer, which is given at the end of this podcast, may be looked at as a ‘Master’ class of popcorn filmmaking.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Finishing out this leg of their look at Stephen King’s entire set of adaptations, the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast are looking at a film which features one of the popular author’s most recognizable villains. Before the book was even published, producer Richard Kobritz (Salem’s Lot) enlisted Halloween’s John Carpenter to come in and helm a film adaptation, to come out at the end of the year.

After a few years on their own network, the guys have finally gotten to a piece of Carpenter’s well regarded early resume. What is everyone’s background when it comes to his films? Why did Garrett hold Christine in such high regard as a teenager? What does he feel about it now? And what does Adam feel about finally getting to one of his favorite directors?

Now that Garrett, Matt, and Adam have closed out this part of King’s adaptation resume, what’s next for the trio? Let’s just say the answer, which is given at the end of this podcast, may be looked at as a ‘Master’ class of popcorn filmmaking.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Stand By Me (1986)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/stand-by-me-1986/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:59:03 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We have come to the third of a three part look at writer Stephen King’s book Different Seasons. And this podcast, which is a two plus hour look at Stand By Me, may be among our most emotional.

With a huge backstory to how the film got made, as well as stories galore about the four boys at the forefront of the film. How will Adam feel about this sentimental favorite after seeing it for the first time? Has time been good to it? Is River Phoenix as good as we remember? Is Jerry O’Connell actually….good?? And how does this film tie in to his marriage to Rebecca Romijn??

So many things to discuss. So just download this cap off to perhaps the most emotional set of shows we’ve ever done.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We have come to the third of a three part look at writer Stephen King’s book Different Seasons. And this podcast, which is a two plus hour look at Stand By Me, may be among our most emotional.

With a huge backstory to how the film got made, as well as s]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Stand By Me (1986)]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We have come to the third of a three part look at writer Stephen King’s book Different Seasons. And this podcast, which is a two plus hour look at Stand By Me, may be among our most emotional.

With a huge backstory to how the film got made, as well as stories galore about the four boys at the forefront of the film. How will Adam feel about this sentimental favorite after seeing it for the first time? Has time been good to it? Is River Phoenix as good as we remember? Is Jerry O’Connell actually….good?? And how does this film tie in to his marriage to Rebecca Romijn??

So many things to discuss. So just download this cap off to perhaps the most emotional set of shows we’ve ever done.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We have come to the third of a three part look at writer Stephen King’s book Different Seasons. And this podcast, which is a two plus hour look at Stand By Me, may be among our most emotional.

With a huge backstory to how the film got made, as well as stories galore about the four boys at the forefront of the film. How will Adam feel about this sentimental favorite after seeing it for the first time? Has time been good to it? Is River Phoenix as good as we remember? Is Jerry O’Connell actually….good?? And how does this film tie in to his marriage to Rebecca Romijn??

So many things to discuss. So just download this cap off to perhaps the most emotional set of shows we’ve ever done.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Apt Pupil (1998)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/apt-pupil-1998/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:09:29 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Disclaimer: A word of warning up front. This podcast deals with some content that just may not be suitable for most. Things like a kid getting leered  at while sleeping and of course, all things the director of Apt Pupil allegedly did to his mostly young cast get discussed in harrowing and disgusting detail. 

Listener discretion is strongly advised.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Disclaimer: A word of warning up front. This podcast deals with some content that just may not be suitable for most. Things like a kid getting leered  at while sleeping and of course, all things the director of Apt Pupil allegedly did to his mostly young]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Apt Pupil (1998)]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Disclaimer: A word of warning up front. This podcast deals with some content that just may not be suitable for most. Things like a kid getting leered  at while sleeping and of course, all things the director of Apt Pupil allegedly did to his mostly young cast get discussed in harrowing and disgusting detail. 

Listener discretion is strongly advised.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Disclaimer: A word of warning up front. This podcast deals with some content that just may not be suitable for most. Things like a kid getting leered  at while sleeping and of course, all things the director of Apt Pupil allegedly did to his mostly young cast get discussed in harrowing and disgusting detail. 

Listener discretion is strongly advised.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The Shawshank Redemption (1994)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/the-shawshank-redemption-1994/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Now that The Dark Tower is out of the way, it’s time to dive into perhaps author Stephen King’s most well regarded book of stories -or novellas- Different Seasons. But before we get to Apt Pupil and Stand By Me, we review the adaptation of the first story in the volume, a little film called The Shawshank Redemption.

With Rob Reiner (eventually) giving first time feature director Frank Darabont the chance to adapt the story (called Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption in the book), the film came out…and hit with a thud. That is, until that year’s Oscar nominations and Ted Turner’s network TNT got into the act. Suddenly, Shawshank was being played multiple times a year, exposing the film to dads everywhere, and eventually becoming the number one rated film on IMDB.

Now, The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast puts the Morgan Freeman/Tim Robbins film to the test! Will everyone, including noted King pessimist Adam, agree with the IMDB score? Find out by downloading the podcast below!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Now that The Dark Tower is out of the way, it’s time to dive into perhaps author Stephen King’s most well regarded book of stories -or novellas- Different Seasons. But before we get to Apt Pupil and Stand By Me, we review the adaptation of the first stor]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Shawshank Redemption (1994)]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that The Dark Tower is out of the way, it’s time to dive into perhaps author Stephen King’s most well regarded book of stories -or novellas- Different Seasons. But before we get to Apt Pupil and Stand By Me, we review the adaptation of the first story in the volume, a little film called The Shawshank Redemption.

With Rob Reiner (eventually) giving first time feature director Frank Darabont the chance to adapt the story (called Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption in the book), the film came out…and hit with a thud. That is, until that year’s Oscar nominations and Ted Turner’s network TNT got into the act. Suddenly, Shawshank was being played multiple times a year, exposing the film to dads everywhere, and eventually becoming the number one rated film on IMDB.

Now, The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast puts the Morgan Freeman/Tim Robbins film to the test! Will everyone, including noted King pessimist Adam, agree with the IMDB score? Find out by downloading the podcast below!]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Now that The Dark Tower is out of the way, it’s time to dive into perhaps author Stephen King’s most well regarded book of stories -or novellas- Different Seasons. But before we get to Apt Pupil and Stand By Me, we review the adaptation of the first story in the volume, a little film called The Shawshank Redemption.

With Rob Reiner (eventually) giving first time feature director Frank Darabont the chance to adapt the story (called Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption in the book), the film came out…and hit with a thud. That is, until that year’s Oscar nominations and Ted Turner’s network TNT got into the act. Suddenly, Shawshank was being played multiple times a year, exposing the film to dads everywhere, and eventually becoming the number one rated film on IMDB.

Now, The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast puts the Morgan Freeman/Tim Robbins film to the test! Will everyone, including noted King pessimist Adam, agree with the IMDB score? Find out by downloading the podcast below!]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>The Dark Tower (2017)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/the-dark-tower-2017/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 15:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[After a few months away from his crazy imagination, it’s time for the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast to return to the world of Stephen King. And what a doozy to start this leg of adaptations, as in 2017 screenwriter Alivia Goldman and producer Ron Howard brought King’s seven plus Dark Tower book series to the screen!

Widely criticized as being one of the worst adaptations ever put to screen, the movie nonetheless possesses both Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey in the two main roles. So what is the film criticized? And do Garrett, Adam, and Matt agree??

Listen in as the guys dissect a huge set of behind the scenes circumstances which had everyone from JJ Abrams to Ron Howard himself in the film’s director’s chair at one point or another. So how the hell did Nikolaj Arcel get the gig?? And is there a future for this series?

So much to get to. So check out this 90 plus minute review of The Dark Tower and be sure to come back as the guys will dissect the movies adapted from King’s Different Seasons collection, and even throw a few surprises in here and there!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[After a few months away from his crazy imagination, it’s time for the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast to return to the world of Stephen King. And what a doozy to start this leg of adaptations, as in 2017 screenwriter Alivia Goldman and producer Ron]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Dark Tower (2017)]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[After a few months away from his crazy imagination, it’s time for the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast to return to the world of Stephen King. And what a doozy to start this leg of adaptations, as in 2017 screenwriter Alivia Goldman and producer Ron Howard brought King’s seven plus Dark Tower book series to the screen!

Widely criticized as being one of the worst adaptations ever put to screen, the movie nonetheless possesses both Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey in the two main roles. So what is the film criticized? And do Garrett, Adam, and Matt agree??

Listen in as the guys dissect a huge set of behind the scenes circumstances which had everyone from JJ Abrams to Ron Howard himself in the film’s director’s chair at one point or another. So how the hell did Nikolaj Arcel get the gig?? And is there a future for this series?

So much to get to. So check out this 90 plus minute review of The Dark Tower and be sure to come back as the guys will dissect the movies adapted from King’s Different Seasons collection, and even throw a few surprises in here and there!]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After a few months away from his crazy imagination, it’s time for the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast to return to the world of Stephen King. And what a doozy to start this leg of adaptations, as in 2017 screenwriter Alivia Goldman and producer Ron Howard brought King’s seven plus Dark Tower book series to the screen!

Widely criticized as being one of the worst adaptations ever put to screen, the movie nonetheless possesses both Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey in the two main roles. So what is the film criticized? And do Garrett, Adam, and Matt agree??

Listen in as the guys dissect a huge set of behind the scenes circumstances which had everyone from JJ Abrams to Ron Howard himself in the film’s director’s chair at one point or another. So how the hell did Nikolaj Arcel get the gig?? And is there a future for this series?

So much to get to. So check out this 90 plus minute review of The Dark Tower and be sure to come back as the guys will dissect the movies adapted from King’s Different Seasons collection, and even throw a few surprises in here and there!]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>1:32:22</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:image href="https://percolatedmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tdk.webp"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Black Phone 2 (2025)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/the-black-phone-2-2025/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://percolatedmedia.net/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2988</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[You know how sometimes while reviewing Joe Hill’s father and his adaptations we say we wonder when he will run out of inanimate things that are evil? For example, a linen folding machine shows there is no limit to how vast Stephen King’s imagination can take him. However, we’ll get back to him soon. Now, we are reviewing a movie that was spawned much the same way King came up with The Mangler. Hill phoned Scott Derrickson and asked him, ‘what would happen if The Grabber called Finn from hell?’ The rest, as they say, is history.

Join the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast as we finally get to the sequel to the first surprise hit from Blumhouse Pictures. Is this really a new Nightmare on Elm Street 3 Dream Warriors? Can Ethan Hawker be our new Freddy? What about Black Phone 2’s new settings and characters???

All is answered in the below podcast. Next week, a review of dad Steve’s Dark Tower and its adaptation starring Matthew McConaughey. What can possibly go wrong with that one???]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[You know how sometimes while reviewing Joe Hill’s father and his adaptations we say we wonder when he will run out of inanimate things that are evil? For example, a linen folding machine shows there is no limit to how vast Stephen King’s imagination can ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Black Phone 2 (2025)]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[You know how sometimes while reviewing Joe Hill’s father and his adaptations we say we wonder when he will run out of inanimate things that are evil? For example, a linen folding machine shows there is no limit to how vast Stephen King’s imagination can take him. However, we’ll get back to him soon. Now, we are reviewing a movie that was spawned much the same way King came up with The Mangler. Hill phoned Scott Derrickson and asked him, ‘what would happen if The Grabber called Finn from hell?’ The rest, as they say, is history.

Join the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast as we finally get to the sequel to the first surprise hit from Blumhouse Pictures. Is this really a new Nightmare on Elm Street 3 Dream Warriors? Can Ethan Hawker be our new Freddy? What about Black Phone 2’s new settings and characters???

All is answered in the below podcast. Next week, a review of dad Steve’s Dark Tower and its adaptation starring Matthew McConaughey. What can possibly go wrong with that one???]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://percolatedmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Black-Phone-2-2025.mp3" length="73836331" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[You know how sometimes while reviewing Joe Hill’s father and his adaptations we say we wonder when he will run out of inanimate things that are evil? For example, a linen folding machine shows there is no limit to how vast Stephen King’s imagination can take him. However, we’ll get back to him soon. Now, we are reviewing a movie that was spawned much the same way King came up with The Mangler. Hill phoned Scott Derrickson and asked him, ‘what would happen if The Grabber called Finn from hell?’ The rest, as they say, is history.

Join the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast as we finally get to the sequel to the first surprise hit from Blumhouse Pictures. Is this really a new Nightmare on Elm Street 3 Dream Warriors? Can Ethan Hawker be our new Freddy? What about Black Phone 2’s new settings and characters???

All is answered in the below podcast. Next week, a review of dad Steve’s Dark Tower and its adaptation starring Matthew McConaughey. What can possibly go wrong with that one???]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Hulk (2003)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/hulk-2003/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:32:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://percolatedmedia.net/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2982</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This week the guys finally get to a theatrical release as they review director Ang Lee’s long awaited 2003 film, Hulk!

After Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon became an unexpected commercial and critical darling, Lee had a slew of big budgeted opportunities flood his inbox. The two biggest ones being a follow up to James Cameron’s Terminator 2 Judgment Day, as well as the long in development by Cameron’s ex Gale Anne Hurd Hulk film. Yet, he turned down Terminator 3 in order to take the big green monster on. And after years of rejected scripts and start stops, the green light was finally given, with Eric Baja being Lee’s choice for the Banner/Hulk role.

But upon release, Hulk was met with derision from both critics and audiences, with some saying there wasn’t enough action and others putting down the long built up finale between the two Banners. Will The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast join the fray of people who reassess Hulk in a positive light?? Listen in to find out!

Also, we reveal what the next retrospective series will be.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week the guys finally get to a theatrical release as they review director Ang Lee’s long awaited 2003 film, Hulk!

After Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon became an unexpected commercial and critical darling, Lee had a slew of big budgeted opportunities]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Hulk (2003)]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This week the guys finally get to a theatrical release as they review director Ang Lee’s long awaited 2003 film, Hulk!

After Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon became an unexpected commercial and critical darling, Lee had a slew of big budgeted opportunities flood his inbox. The two biggest ones being a follow up to James Cameron’s Terminator 2 Judgment Day, as well as the long in development by Cameron’s ex Gale Anne Hurd Hulk film. Yet, he turned down Terminator 3 in order to take the big green monster on. And after years of rejected scripts and start stops, the green light was finally given, with Eric Baja being Lee’s choice for the Banner/Hulk role.

But upon release, Hulk was met with derision from both critics and audiences, with some saying there wasn’t enough action and others putting down the long built up finale between the two Banners. Will The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast join the fray of people who reassess Hulk in a positive light?? Listen in to find out!

Also, we reveal what the next retrospective series will be.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week the guys finally get to a theatrical release as they review director Ang Lee’s long awaited 2003 film, Hulk!

After Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon became an unexpected commercial and critical darling, Lee had a slew of big budgeted opportunities flood his inbox. The two biggest ones being a follow up to James Cameron’s Terminator 2 Judgment Day, as well as the long in development by Cameron’s ex Gale Anne Hurd Hulk film. Yet, he turned down Terminator 3 in order to take the big green monster on. And after years of rejected scripts and start stops, the green light was finally given, with Eric Baja being Lee’s choice for the Banner/Hulk role.

But upon release, Hulk was met with derision from both critics and audiences, with some saying there wasn’t enough action and others putting down the long built up finale between the two Banners. Will The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast join the fray of people who reassess Hulk in a positive light?? Listen in to find out!

Also, we reveal what the next retrospective series will be.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>2:04:45</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:image href="https://percolatedmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hULK-20003-1.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Death of The Incredible Hulk (1990)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/the-death-of-the-incredible-hulk-1990/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:42:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[With a successful television show and a string of TV movies The Incredible Hulk proved to be a hugely rewarding experience for Bill Bixby. So it’s understandable that he was apprehensive about finally putting the character to bed. In fact, all reports are that he didn’t want to fully put it to bed. We get into that on this podcast.

But before that happens, David Banner finds himself mixed up with spies, with nary a Jack McGee sighting. That, my friends, is the plot of The Death of the Incredible Hulk. A movie even Hulk can Garrett wasn’t looking forward to revisiting. Yet, our duty is our duty, so enjoy Percolated Media listeners!

Next week, the guys finally get to a theatrically released film starring the big green angry guy. Next week, we review Ang Lee’s huge summer of 2003 film Hulk! And boy, do we have opinions on that one! But for now, enjoy our review of Bixby’s swan song as the Hulk, 1990’s The Death of the Incredible Hulk!!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With a successful television show and a string of TV movies The Incredible Hulk proved to be a hugely rewarding experience for Bill Bixby. So it’s understandable that he was apprehensive about finally putting the character to bed. In fact, all reports ar]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Death of The Incredible Hulk (1990)]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[With a successful television show and a string of TV movies The Incredible Hulk proved to be a hugely rewarding experience for Bill Bixby. So it’s understandable that he was apprehensive about finally putting the character to bed. In fact, all reports are that he didn’t want to fully put it to bed. We get into that on this podcast.

But before that happens, David Banner finds himself mixed up with spies, with nary a Jack McGee sighting. That, my friends, is the plot of The Death of the Incredible Hulk. A movie even Hulk can Garrett wasn’t looking forward to revisiting. Yet, our duty is our duty, so enjoy Percolated Media listeners!

Next week, the guys finally get to a theatrically released film starring the big green angry guy. Next week, we review Ang Lee’s huge summer of 2003 film Hulk! And boy, do we have opinions on that one! But for now, enjoy our review of Bixby’s swan song as the Hulk, 1990’s The Death of the Incredible Hulk!!]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With a successful television show and a string of TV movies The Incredible Hulk proved to be a hugely rewarding experience for Bill Bixby. So it’s understandable that he was apprehensive about finally putting the character to bed. In fact, all reports are that he didn’t want to fully put it to bed. We get into that on this podcast.

But before that happens, David Banner finds himself mixed up with spies, with nary a Jack McGee sighting. That, my friends, is the plot of The Death of the Incredible Hulk. A movie even Hulk can Garrett wasn’t looking forward to revisiting. Yet, our duty is our duty, so enjoy Percolated Media listeners!

Next week, the guys finally get to a theatrically released film starring the big green angry guy. Next week, we review Ang Lee’s huge summer of 2003 film Hulk! And boy, do we have opinions on that one! But for now, enjoy our review of Bixby’s swan song as the Hulk, 1990’s The Death of the Incredible Hulk!!]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:08:41</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:image href="https://percolatedmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hulkss.avif"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/the-trial-of-the-incredible-hulk-1989/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:51:07 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[After The Incredible Hulk Returns was a ratings success, actor/director Bill Bixby seemed justified in wanting to bring the big green monster back. But he wanted more. 

Enter The Trial of the Incredible Hulk. This time, Bixby had Daredevil and a John Rhys Davies played Kingpin in tow. Though now, a big black bat played by Michael Keaton was fixing to come to the big screen a month after this film was broadcast. Could Bixby and company beat them to the punch and come out a ratings success?

Rejoin Matt, Adam, and Garrett as they continue going through each TV movie associated with this iteration of The Incredible Hulk, capped off with a review of Ang Lee’s 2003 big screen adaptation!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[After The Incredible Hulk Returns was a ratings success, actor/director Bill Bixby seemed justified in wanting to bring the big green monster back. But he wanted more. 

Enter The Trial of the Incredible Hulk. This time, Bixby had Daredevil and a John Rh]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989)]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[After The Incredible Hulk Returns was a ratings success, actor/director Bill Bixby seemed justified in wanting to bring the big green monster back. But he wanted more. 

Enter The Trial of the Incredible Hulk. This time, Bixby had Daredevil and a John Rhys Davies played Kingpin in tow. Though now, a big black bat played by Michael Keaton was fixing to come to the big screen a month after this film was broadcast. Could Bixby and company beat them to the punch and come out a ratings success?

Rejoin Matt, Adam, and Garrett as they continue going through each TV movie associated with this iteration of The Incredible Hulk, capped off with a review of Ang Lee’s 2003 big screen adaptation!]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://percolatedmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Trial-of-the-Incredible-Hulk-1989.mp3" length="58292712" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After The Incredible Hulk Returns was a ratings success, actor/director Bill Bixby seemed justified in wanting to bring the big green monster back. But he wanted more. 

Enter The Trial of the Incredible Hulk. This time, Bixby had Daredevil and a John Rhys Davies played Kingpin in tow. Though now, a big black bat played by Michael Keaton was fixing to come to the big screen a month after this film was broadcast. Could Bixby and company beat them to the punch and come out a ratings success?

Rejoin Matt, Adam, and Garrett as they continue going through each TV movie associated with this iteration of The Incredible Hulk, capped off with a review of Ang Lee’s 2003 big screen adaptation!]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://percolatedmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hulks.png"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:15:12</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:image href="https://percolatedmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hulks.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/the-incredible-hulk-returns-1988/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:35:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://percolatedmedia.net/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2966</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Five years after The Incredible Hulk TV show was canceled by CBS, Bill Bixby wanted more. But original creator Kenneth Johnson had moved on to direct Short Circuit 2, so Bixby was left to guide the project by himself.

But a move to NBC, as well as a changeover to Roger Corman’s production company New World, meant that Bixby could be do things his way. And in 1988, The Incredible Hulk did indeed return in the aptly titled The Incredible Hulk Returns. But this time, he had superhero company.

Join Matt, Adam, and Garrett as they once again dissect a part of The Incredible Hulk’s story that amazingly included Norse god Thor. How did Garrett respond to this movie when he originally saw it? Will the guys get some laughs out of Thor’s one liners. Here’s a hint. One of them does.

Be sure to return next week as The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast continues through the Hulk part of Marvel by reviewing 1989’s The Trial of the Incredible Hulk!!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Five years after The Incredible Hulk TV show was canceled by CBS, Bill Bixby wanted more. But original creator Kenneth Johnson had moved on to direct Short Circuit 2, so Bixby was left to guide the project by himself.

But a move to NBC, as well as a cha]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988)]]></itunes:title>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:00:14</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:image href="https://percolatedmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IHR.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Incredible Hulk: Pilot (1977)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/the-incredible-hulk-pilot-1977/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://percolatedmedia.net/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2960</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[A couple months after finishing up with The Punisher, the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast have decided to tackle another part of Marvel. Though, by all accounts, the big green guy known as The Incredible Hulk is a damn tough individual to tackle.

To begin things, Matt, Garrett, and Adam review the 1977 pilot to the TV show many credit for making Marvel comics viable on television. DC had Batman and Wonder Woman. Marvel had Hulk.

Surprisingly, Garrett is the one who Carrie’s love for this character. Here, he gives background as to why, what is his actual background with the comic, and he felt like he identified with The Incredible Hulk.

Can the Bill Bixby starring pilot and following three movies win Matt and Adam over? Start your answer with the below podcast!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A couple months after finishing up with The Punisher, the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast have decided to tackle another part of Marvel. Though, by all accounts, the big green guy known as The Incredible Hulk is a damn tough individual to tackle.

]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Incredible Hulk: Pilot (1977)]]></itunes:title>
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	<itunes:image href="https://percolatedmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bixby.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:16:51</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:image href="https://percolatedmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bixby.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/avatar-fire-and-ash-2025/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:11:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://percolatedmedia.net/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2954</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Just in time for Avatar Fire and Ash’s digital release, it’s time for a little blue house cleaning. This week, the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast finally review the third Avatar film. 

Why did it take so long? Well we get into that in the podcast. Needless to say, all of us experienced it in theaters, and all of us have stories. But, most importantly, after three years away from the blue world of Pandora, how does James Cameron handle a story that up until this point, many have called derivative? And do we all still stand by our original opinions of the previous films?

All this and more is answered in the below podcast. And be sure to come back next week, as we get back to Marvel territory by looking at movies starring that green (not blue) creature The Incredible Hulk]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Just in time for Avatar Fire and Ash’s digital release, it’s time for a little blue house cleaning. This week, the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast finally review the third Avatar film. 

Why did it take so long? Well we get into that in the podcast]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)]]></itunes:title>
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	<itunes:image href="https://percolatedmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ava3ar.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<ssp:title>Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:46:07</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:image href="https://percolatedmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ava3ar.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Scream 7 (2026)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/scream-7-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:49:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://percolatedmedia.net/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2950</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Here we go. The end of the Scream retrospective is finally upon us. After all the buildup and behind the scenes drama, Scream VII was released to massive box office success. But the reviews have not been kind. So the question is will Garrett, Matt, and Adam feel the same?

Check out this bulk sized review, and be sure to stay tuned until the end as we reveal what we are going to covering next, as well as give some acknowledgments.

As an aside, we’d like to give a big thank you to all who listen and give us feedback every single week. We greatly appreciate it.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Here we go. The end of the Scream retrospective is finally upon us. After all the buildup and behind the scenes drama, Scream VII was released to massive box office success. But the reviews have not been kind. So the question is will Garrett, Matt, and A]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Scream 7 (2026)]]></itunes:title>
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		<ssp:title>Scream 7 (2026)</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Scream (2022)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/scream-2022/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:12:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In 2011, it was not good luck to wait 11 years to bring the band back together and do another Scream film. Scream 4 lost money, and plans to continue that trilogy went by the wayside.

Flash forward another 11 years. 2022 brought back key players like David Arquette and Neve Campbell, while ushering in a new batch of kids. But without Kevin Williamson writing the script, and new series scribes/directors Radio Silence taking the helm, how does 2022’s Scream entry add up??

Join Garrett and Adam (both watching Scream 2022 for the very first time) as well as Matt as they review the certified hit and decide whether it should be built upon.

And keep coming back as the guys are leading to a review of the new sequel Scream 7!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In 2011, it was not good luck to wait 11 years to bring the band back together and do another Scream film. Scream 4 lost money, and plans to continue that trilogy went by the wayside.

Flash forward another 11 years. 2022 brought back key players like Da]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Scream (2022)]]></itunes:title>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Scream 4 (2011)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/scream-4-2011/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:34:45 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Eleven years after the release of Scream 3, producers were ready to try again. Though the difference is this time, they didn’t have too many schedules to work around. Everyone from Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, and David Arquette, not to mention director Wes Craven, had nothing else going on and were ready to play in the Scream sandbox again.

Though Craven did have some some standards. If he was coming back, Kevin Williamson had to return to write it and the script had to be as good as the first film. So Williamson waited until a break in The Vampire Diaries TV show to churn out a script full of things Scream fans come to see. 

Yet, the fans didn’t show up. Once Scream 4 was finally released in April of 2011, even with the inclusion of Heroes’ Hayden Panetierre and the returning cast, the film landed with a thud. Is it warranted?

Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they review the last film of the series that Garrett has seen. Be sure to return next week as they review Scream (2022), a film of which only Matt has seen.

Remember, all this is a lead up to a review of the just released Scream 7!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Eleven years after the release of Scream 3, producers were ready to try again. Though the difference is this time, they didn’t have too many schedules to work around. Everyone from Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, and David Arquette, not to mention director ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Scream 4 (2011)]]></itunes:title>
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		<ssp:title>Scream 4 (2011)</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Scream 3 (2000)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/scream-3-2000/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[With Scream 2 in the foreground after certifying the series as a franchise, it would seem that everyone associated with the horror films had better things to do than come back for its (at the time) swan song. Specifically, star Neve Campbell and director Wes Craven. Campbell was working on Party of Five and a film called Drowning Mona. And Craven wanted to wade his way through the horror ghetto to do the Meryl Streep starring Music of the Heart. Writer Kevin Williamson submitted outlines, but he was also busy not only directing his first feature Teaching Mrs Tingle, but he was also doing a failed TV show called Wasteland.

Enter writer Ehren Kruger, who the Weinsteins hired to flesh out Williamson’s concepts. Though Kruger allegedly threw out these concepts and did a script that Craven was rewriting each day on the set. So once again we have a movie built on chaos. Does it rise above like before?

Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they review Courtney Cox’s hai…I mean, inclusion in this film, as well as a killer reveal Adam has no idea how to feel about. Does that warrant a good review??

Come back in the ensuing weeks as we lead up to a review of this year’s Scream 7!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With Scream 2 in the foreground after certifying the series as a franchise, it would seem that everyone associated with the horror films had better things to do than come back for its (at the time) swan song. Specifically, star Neve Campbell and director]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Scream 3 (2000)]]></itunes:title>
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		<ssp:title>Scream 3 (2000)</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:32:28</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Scream 2 (1997)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/scream-2-1997/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:34:24 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[As much as the first Scream lovingly poked the bear that was the 80s slasher genre, they played right into the same sensibilities those franchises did, as a sequel came out less than a year after the original was released to surprise success. It took a couple weeks to catch on. But once 1996’s Scream gathered the best word of mouth since Pulp Fiction from a couple years before, it sure didn’t take long for a sequel to get greenlit. 

Original writer Kevin Williamson, now the new hot writer on the block, was able to churn out a script, with original director Wes Craven back in the director’s chair. But, in a story that will oft get repeated through this entire film series, problems started taking hold of the production. Not the least of which was something called the internet getting a hold of the shooting script and leaking who the original killers were supposed to be. With rapid rewrites and ever changing schedules, were Craven and company able to release a film amongst a crowded end of 1997 (which included a little film called Titanic) that proved to be at least watchable?

Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they dissect Scream 2 and try to answer that question. As well as a whole host of others, including the question of whether Adam had actually seen this damn movie or not before this viewing.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As much as the first Scream lovingly poked the bear that was the 80s slasher genre, they played right into the same sensibilities those franchises did, as a sequel came out less than a year after the original was released to surprise success. It took a c]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Scream 2 (1997)]]></itunes:title>
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		<ssp:title>Scream 2 (1997)</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Scream (1996)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/scream-1996/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:11:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[After a break from the genre, The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast has finally returned to horror! With a new Scream film hitting theaters this month, the co-hosts embark on reviewing the entire groundbreaking film series. Every franchise has to begin somewhere, and some believe that the 1996 original is the best of the entire series. But is it?

Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they begin their quest of answering that question. Listen to Adam and Garrett discuss how they initially saw the film that redefined the horror genre. They also talk about how Wes Craven essentially took the job that would help him change horror with Ghost Face in the 90s the same way Freddy did the same in the 80s. Finally, how do they all feel about the film today?

Start screaming podcast listeners, and prepare for your ears to take in the Scream Retrospective series!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[After a break from the genre, The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast has finally returned to horror! With a new Scream film hitting theaters this month, the co-hosts embark on reviewing the entire groundbreaking film series. Every franchise has to beg]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Scream (1996)]]></itunes:title>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Running Man (2025)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/the-running-man-2025/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:41:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Nooo, we didn’t forget. around this time last year, we reviewed 1987’s Arnold Schwarzenegger starring film The Running Man. We knew there was a remake coming down the block, but we put it off for reasons we get into on the podcast.

When director Edgar Wright was asked a question on Twitter about what movie he wanted to remake, he did not hesitate in answering The Running Man. Producer Simon Kinberg (the X-Men franchise) saw the tweet and got this production going. Wright, with original author Stephen King’s approval, wrote up a script with his longtime collaborator Michael Bacall, and cast actor of the moment Glen Powell (Top Gun Maverick) in the Ah-nold role. Was the wait worth it?

Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they review their very first Edgar Wright film. Did he do the book justice? Is this up to Edgar Wright’s standards? Is King’s presence felt? They answer all these, and so much more, in this special release!

Come back next week when the boys start up their look at the Scream franchise.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nooo, we didn’t forget. around this time last year, we reviewed 1987’s Arnold Schwarzenegger starring film The Running Man. We knew there was a remake coming down the block, but we put it off for reasons we get into on the podcast.

When director Edgar W]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Running Man (2025)]]></itunes:title>
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		<ssp:title>The Running Man (2025)</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:49:01</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Punisher: War Zone (2008)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/punisher-war-zone-2008/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:14:43 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[With two Punisher movies that yielded zero profit, it might be baffling to read that Lionsgate wasn’t done trying to make more films featuring the character. Perhaps even more baffling is the idea that star of 2004’s effort Thomas Jane was poised to come back to the skull shirted character.

But, with delays galore, as well as creative indifference to the direction Lionsgate wanted to take, both Jane and original director Jonathan Hensleigh walked off the project. Enter Ray Stephenson and recent Oscar nominated director -and former kickboxing champion- Lexi Alexander.

Speaking of fights, this podcast gets more confrontational than expected as Matt, Adam, and Garrett close out their Punisher series with this review of director Alexander’s resulting feature, 2008’s Punisher: Warzone.

One loves it, one is seeing it for the very first time, and one is baffled at its cult status. No matter who says what, we at Percolated Media want Ms Alexander to know they meant nothing by it.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With two Punisher movies that yielded zero profit, it might be baffling to read that Lionsgate wasn’t done trying to make more films featuring the character. Perhaps even more baffling is the idea that star of 2004’s effort Thomas Jane was poised to come]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Punisher: War Zone (2008)]]></itunes:title>
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		<ssp:title>Punisher: War Zone (2008)</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:21:37</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The Punisher (2004)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/the-punisher-2004/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:06:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[15 years after Dolph Lundgren proclaimed that he would be waiting in the sewers for those who need to be punished, it was time for Thomas Jane to take the mantle. Directed by action screenwriter Jonathan Hensleigh (Die Hard With A Vengeance, Armageddon), 2004’s The Punisher was released to dwindling reviews and disappointing box office receipts. 

Yet, there is a love for it from some Punisher fans. So the question is, does anyone from The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast think so?

Join Matt, Adam, and Garrett as they continue punishing themselves by going through Marvel and get 2/3 into their Punisher retrospective. Next week, 2008’s Punisher War Zone gets its moment to shine!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[15 years after Dolph Lundgren proclaimed that he would be waiting in the sewers for those who need to be punished, it was time for Thomas Jane to take the mantle. Directed by action screenwriter Jonathan Hensleigh (Die Hard With A Vengeance, Armageddon),]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Punisher (2004)]]></itunes:title>
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		<ssp:title>The Punisher (2004)</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:23:50</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The Punisher (1989)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/the-punisher-1989/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:47:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[New year, new time to be punished. Like last year, we are kicking off 2026 with another dent in the long running Marvel series. This time, we are going to watch three different movies with three different actors playing the character.

First, it’s Dolph Lundgren in 1989’s The Punisher. By 1989, Lundgren’s time in the sun was looking dim. Master of the Universe (which we MIGHT cover) was released with him playing the title character, and it ended up being a huge reason why Cannon Studios crumbled. Here, he’s actually in good hands, as noted action director Mark Goldblatt (Terminator 2) and Karate Kid screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen, were two of the people with action cred which tried to take The Punisher to the promised land.

Does he? You’ll have to listen to find out. Next week, the boys take on 2004’s Thomas Jane starring The Punisher!

Also, be sure to check out Matt and Garrett this Sunday as they go at it in horror trivia when they guest on the A Bloody Good Time Podcast!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[New year, new time to be punished. Like last year, we are kicking off 2026 with another dent in the long running Marvel series. This time, we are going to watch three different movies with three different actors playing the character.

First, it’s Dolph ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Punisher (1989)]]></itunes:title>
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		<ssp:title>The Punisher (1989)</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:19:30</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:image href="https://percolatedmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-Punisher-1989-1.avif"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Percolated Media 2025 Year End Show</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/percolated-media-2025-year-end-show/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Percolated Media]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Here it is, the 2025 wrap up show! Listen in as Matt, Adam, and Garrett go deep into their favorite retrospectives of the year, give their top five favorite films of the year (definitely purely some surprises here), answer YOUR questions, and give a little preview as to what to expect in the coming year.

We are so pleased to go into our fifth year at this, and it’s because of people like you that we do it! Thanks so much for listening, and we’re looking forward to another year of talking about movies…and arguing.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Here it is, the 2025 wrap up show! Listen in as Matt, Adam, and Garrett go deep into their favorite retrospectives of the year, give their top five favorite films of the year (definitely purely some surprises here), answer YOUR questions, and give a litt]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Percolated Media 2025 Year End Show]]></itunes:title>
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	<title>Predator: Badlands (2025)</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:40:20 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The co-hosts close out their look at Predator with a review of Dan Trachtenberg’s film from last year Predator Badlands. With Adam really liking last week’s entry, will he enjoy seeing Trachtenberg integrate Predator with Alien, while also casting Elle Fanning in the role of the android?

Next week, the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast close out the year with their epic over 3.5 hour year end show. And then they jump right back into the retrospectives by looking at another leg of Marvel, The Punisher!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The co-hosts close out their look at Predator with a review of Dan Trachtenberg’s film from last year Predator Badlands. With Adam really liking last week’s entry, will he enjoy seeing Trachtenberg integrate Predator with Alien, while also casting Elle F]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:59:28 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[To the surprise of everyone despite Prey doing well critically and among audiences, we have two new installments of the Predator franchise in 2025. The first hit Hulu earlier this year. Under the help of Prey's Dan Trachtenberg, he chose to tell the next chapter as "chapters" in animation. In addition, it's an anthology that actually reconnects together all the stories both new and old.

How do we feel about this radical new direction and what is our excitement about Predator: Badlands? Tune in next week to hear our thoughts, rankings on the series and our first retro of 2026!

Disclaimer: We did review Prey upon it's release in 2022. It was part of our AVP retro that led into it as a new release. To listen to those reviews, please visit our archives!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[To the surprise of everyone despite Prey doing well critically and among audiences, we have two new installments of the Predator franchise in 2025. The first hit Hulu earlier this year. Under the help of Preys Dan Trachtenberg, he chose to tell the next ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>The Predator (2018)</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:34:27 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Eight years after producer Robert Rodriguez had Adrien Brody went and fought the Predator -and Predator dogs, and bigger Predators, and Lawrence Fishburne- original Predator co-star Shane Black decided to take the reigns and see if he could make something a little more universally successful. The result, 2018’s The Predator.

Yet, once again, 20th Century Fox stepped in and decided to make life a living hell for all involved. Scenes were switched, a friend of Black’s had a small scene cut due to Olivia Munn finding out the other man in the scene -who was also a friend of Black’s- had a checkered past. And the ending ended up getting completely reworked. So what do Garrett, Matt, and Adam have to say?

This, was the podcast Matt and Garrett had been looking forward to since they started this series due to Adam once again having reservations to watching a movie in a franchise again due to an utter hatred for the film. It happened with Alien Covenant. Yet, unlike that 2017 film, Adam hadn’t finished watching The Predator until this viewing. Did he warm up to it?

Well, let’s just say this is one of those podcasts where Garrett and Matt just kind of stand back and let Adam go. The result, is one of the most one sided hatred ladened shows the guys have done since 2017’s The Last Jedi. Listen in to see how the others feel!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Eight years after producer Robert Rodriguez had Adrien Brody went and fought the Predator -and Predator dogs, and bigger Predators, and Lawrence Fishburne- original Predator co-star Shane Black decided to take the reigns and see if he could make somethin]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Predators (2010)</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:05:31 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[After a set of Alien vs Predator films that failed to ignite any sort of passion from a hugely passionate set of fan bases, the pressure was on producer Robert Rodriguez to make a film that at least satisfy the Predator fan base. So after finally getting the green light to produce a script he’d started back in the mid 90s, Rodriguez found himself doing what he’d been wanting to do his entire career, which was make a Predator film.

But by the late 2000s, Rodriguez was also a very busy producer. He had had just made the flop Grindhouse with his buddy Quentin Tarantino, and was directing a spinoff from said flop called Machette. So he cast recent Oscar winner Adrien Brody in the lead and put Nimrod Antal (Frequency) in the director’s chair for the passion project of all passion projects. The result was a 2010 film that was once again heaped with mixed reviews upon release, with some calling it a return to Predator glory and others calling it a mediocre misfire.

Where do the co-hosts stand? With longtime Predator fan Adam Bunch finally getting to tell people what he thinks about Predators, gear up as the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast reviews the film scene by scene.

And if you’d like to hear the guys review the two previous Alien vs Predator films, be sure to check out the Percolated Media archives. Next week, another review Adam has been waiting to do for quite some time, a review of 2018’s The Predator!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[After a set of Alien vs Predator films that failed to ignite any sort of passion from a hugely passionate set of fan bases, the pressure was on producer Robert Rodriguez to make a film that at least satisfy the Predator fan base. So after finally getting]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Predator 2 (1990)</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:11:45 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[After the obviousness that was all our positive reviews of 1987’s original Predator film, we knew that starting this week there would be some chinks in the title character’s armor. Predator 2 was released around Thanksgiving in 1990 and  even with Jim and John Thomas returning to pen the script, to say it wasn’t received nearly as well would be an understatement. 

This may have to do with changing the director from well renowned action director John McTiernan to Aussie Stephen Hopkins (A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 The Dream Child). But the big change, of course, was changing out muscle bound full of machismo Ah-nold Schwarzenegger to Lethal Weapon’s ‘I’m too old for this shit’ Danny Glover.

Listen to the latest Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast to hear Adam and Garrett recount their theatrical experiences of seeing the film (as Matt laughs at the fact it came out three years before he was born), and of course give their expectations and overall thoughts as they revisit Predator 2 for this long form review.

Also, keep in mind that the co-hosts already reviewed the Alien Vs Predator films in the lead up to 2022’s Prey (check for those reviews in the archives), so next week’s review will be 2010’s Predators!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[After the obviousness that was all our positive reviews of 1987’s original Predator film, we knew that starting this week there would be some chinks in the title character’s armor. Predator 2 was released around Thanksgiving in 1990 and  even with Jim an]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Predator (1987)</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[After going through a month of movies involving stories about man eating sharks, The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast crew decided it would take on a series involving a different kind of predator. In fact, it’s about THE predator, which had another entry in the franchise come out a couple months ago.

But before they get there, as always, the guys have to start from where it all began. When 1987’s Predator was first greenlit, it is widely believed the reason was because it was piggybacking off the back of 20th Century Fox’s successes with two other space oriented franchises, Star Wars and Alien. What came of it was a new franchise that carried on with sequels and (the already covered) tie-ins that make Predator’s title creature amongst one of cinema’s most popular characters. Especially with Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast’s very own Adam.

Join Adam, Matt, and Garrett as they dive into director John McTiernan’s 1987 testosterone fueled Arnold Schwarzenegger original film,and lead up to a review of this year’s aforementioned film Predator Badlands!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[After going through a month of movies involving stories about man eating sharks, The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast crew decided it would take on a series involving a different kind of predator. In fact, it’s about THE predator, which had another ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Jaws: The Revenge (1987)</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:23:33 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[How’s this for a post Thanksgiving feast? We treat Adam to a viewing of 1987’s Jaws The Revenge, a movie that is almost universally regarded as one of the worst movies ever made. So how did the movie that started a franchise in 1975, come to this? 

Join the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast as Matt and Garrett enjoy treading through thoughts of what Adam was thinking as Felt Shark brushed past the screen for the very first time, as well as what he thought when he learned Lance ‘The Last Starfighter’ Guest was playing Mike Brody.

All this, as well as discussions on how horny is Carla Brody, and what the guys are reviewing next, and so much more, on this Thanksgiving weekend episode of The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How’s this for a post Thanksgiving feast? We treat Adam to a viewing of 1987’s Jaws The Revenge, a movie that is almost universally regarded as one of the worst movies ever made. So how did the movie that started a franchise in 1975, come to this? 

Join]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Jaws 3-D (1983)</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[With Jaws now an official film franchise, Universal and its producers still wanted more. But they then did an unforeseen, seemingly desperate move of producing a script done by John Hughes and the rest of the National Lampoon clan called Jaws 3 People Nothing. Original producers Richard Zanuck and Robert Brown were allegedly onboard to do the film. But supposedly, original director Steven Spielberg came in and said that if the script was made, he was going to leave Universal forever.

So, Brown and Zanuck sold their rights to Alan Greenspan, who then got author and frequent Twilight Zone scribe Richard Matheson to come in and once again bring terrorizing sharks back to the beaches. But Greenspan got desperate after Matheson turned in a supposed unfilmable script and once again brought in Carl Gottlieb in and spice it up.

What was eventually come up with was filmed and brought forth before audiences by longtime Jaws 2nd unit director Joe Alves in the 3D wrought Jaws 3D. How did the film eventually go 3D? How much coke was star Dennis Quaid on during filming? What the hell is recent Oscar winner Lou Gossett Jr doing here? And what did Garrett hold this one up as his favorite Jaws film while growing up?

Soooo many questions, as well as what first time viewer Adam thinks of the film, are answered on this week’s Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast!

Next week, Jaws The Revenge!!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With Jaws now an official film franchise, Universal and its producers still wanted more. But they then did an unforeseen, seemingly desperate move of producing a script done by John Hughes and the rest of the National Lampoon clan called Jaws 3 People No]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Jaws 3-D (1983)]]></itunes:title>
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	<title>Jaws 2 (1978)</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Against all odds, 1975’s Jaws was released and before long, was labeled a certified hit. So it’s safe to say that not firing a forward thinking young director for going over 100 days over budget paid off, and before the term was even uttered, Universal Studios had a franchise on their hands.

But what next? Well, it would only seem fit that they would capitalize on it with a sequel. Of course, the studio approached their young wunderkind Steven Spielberg to see if he would like to direct the follow up. But, after the nightmare that was the first one, plus his at the time complete disdain for anything and everything that was sequel related, Spielberg passed. So after a couple other attempts with a couple other directors, the studio settled on TV director Jeannot Szwarc. 

And despite the film running into many of the same problems the original did, (as well as a very disgruntled Roy Schneider being so angry about having to do this film he was getting in literal fights with Szwarc) Jaws 2 was released in 1978 and was a certified hit.

Despite this success, there was one person who it passed over, and that is our very own Adam Bunch. See, Adam has never seen Jaws 2. Until now. Join the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast as they review Jaws 2, and find out if their love for the first one carries over onto this one.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Against all odds, 1975’s Jaws was released and before long, was labeled a certified hit. So it’s safe to say that not firing a forward thinking young director for going over 100 days over budget paid off, and before the term was even uttered, Universal S]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Jaws (1975)</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:41:47 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[50 years ago, history was made as Jaws was released to theaters and took the first of a few steps (George Lucas would do the same thing a couple years later with a little space movie you might have heard of) in changing the way cinema was made and marketed to the masses. An argument can be made -and is made on this podcast- that 26 year old director Steven Spielberg got a lifetime mulligan in his career with completing the 1975 blockbuster to the masses. How else can you explain him being allowed to direct again after the release of 2004’s The Terminal?

But boy was it difficult getting there. Listen to this long awaited, near two hour Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast as Garrett, Matt, and Adam go over everything that went into the infamously difficult shooting of Jaws, as well as review scene by scene one of movie history’s most important films. Or is it?  

And be sure to come back the next few weeks as Adam watches the Jaws sequels for the very first time.]]></description>
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	<title>The Long Walk (2025)</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:52:17 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[As a special treat to our dedicated Percolated Media listeners, here’s our review of the adaptation of Stephen King’s first finished novel The Long Walk! Listen in as the co-hosts talk about the movie’s long history of start/stops at getting made, as well as some pretty outlandish theatrical experiences. You just might feel sorry for Garrett’s poor fiancé by the end!

Come back tomorrow as Garrett will release a special Halloween edition of Percolated Media Presents, where he finally gets to talk about a franchise he’s been wanting to talk about for years with a certified expert on the topic!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As a special treat to our dedicated Percolated Media listeners, here’s our review of the adaptation of Stephen King’s first finished novel The Long Walk! Listen in as the co-hosts talk about the movie’s long history of start/stops at getting made, as wel]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Long Walk (2025)]]></itunes:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025)</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:18:29 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[As marketing ramped up for Jurassic World Rebirth, there were multiple questions about just what the hell this film was going to be. There was no Colin Trevorrow, no Chris Pratt, and no Bryce Dallas Howard. Instead, we had Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and, much to Adam’s chagrin, director Gareth Edwards (2014’s Godzilla). So, what exactly were we in for?

That’s what we’re here to discuss. With theatrical stories to tell, the guys come in and talk about what their expectations for Rebirth were going in, as well as if it lived up to any of them. This Jurassic World series has been a tough set of weeks for us. Can this update of ‘dinos on the chase’ be a nice end to the series?

Also, be sure to stay tuned until the end, as we talk about what we’re doing next, and it involves another big creature attacking story. Though this one, might be the one that started it all. What is it? Listen and find out!!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As marketing ramped up for Jurassic World Rebirth, there were multiple questions about just what the hell this film was going to be. There was no Colin Trevorrow, no Chris Pratt, and no Bryce Dallas Howard. Instead, we had Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:19:43 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Despite not winning most critics over, Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom STILL cracked the $1 billion mark at the box office. This proved that people were still starved for dinosaurs. So Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow, fresh from his bomb Book of Henry, decided he was the one to close off this Jurassic World trilogy.

To do that he decided he was going to give fans a treat. He was going to bring back the OG Jurassic crew Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum, with our Jurassic World alumni Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. And despite once again not getting much criticism approval, 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion once again crossed the $1 billion mark.

Join OG Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast crew Garrett, Matt, and Adam, as they dissect the huge hit, and Garrett watches it for the very first time. Will Goudreau once again unleash on a dino hit? Download below to find out!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Despite not winning most critics over, Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom STILL cracked the $1 billion mark at the box office. This proved that people were still starved for dinosaurs. So Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow, fresh from his bomb Book of He]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)]]></itunes:title>
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	<title>Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:07:38 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[After Jurassic World came out and was a massive success in 2015, Universal knew that once again dinosaurs were proven commodities. So, they came up with ways to once again bring them back. With World director Colin Trevorrow in the press saying he and his writing partner Derek Connelly had ideas for three total films, there were reasons to be excited. Especially if you were a Jurassic fan.

So, they hired director JA Bayona (A Monster Calls) to once again bring emotion to the series. And Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt were signed as well. The result? 2018’s Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom. The film was once again released to $1 billion in box office receipts. But critics weren’t as impressed.

Do these critics include our three podcast hosts? Join Matt, Garrett, and Adam as they talk about their very different theatrical experiences and dive right into the Jurassic World film that brought gothic horror through its stone walls, and determine if Fallen Kingdom is worth your time.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[After Jurassic World came out and was a massive success in 2015, Universal knew that once again dinosaurs were proven commodities. So, they came up with ways to once again bring them back. With World director Colin Trevorrow in the press saying he and hi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)]]></itunes:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Jurassic World (2015)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/jurassic-world-2015/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:43:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Now that John Wick is behind us, time to start a new retrospective. Actually, it’s time to pick up from where an old one left off, as two years ago Garrett, Adam, and Matt reviewed the first three movies in the Jurassic Park film series, with every intention of eventually picking up from where they left off. Well, with Jurassic World Rebirth being released this year, we decided now was as good a time as any.

Before we get there, the guys review what started the whole Jurassic World Series, Colin Trevorrow’s 2015 upstart Jurassic World. Garrett gave it a so-so written review, Matt barely had any memory of it, and Adam had a blast in theaters with the Chris Pratt Bryce Dallas Howard starrer. So how do they feel now?

Listen in as the co-hosts trade stories on where they were in their lives at the time, as well as if all their opinions hold up today. And so much more on this, the first of a four part series!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Now that John Wick is behind us, time to start a new retrospective. Actually, it’s time to pick up from where an old one left off, as two years ago Garrett, Adam, and Matt reviewed the first three movies in the Jurassic Park film series, with every inten]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Jurassic World (2015)]]></itunes:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Ballerina: From the World of John Wick (2025)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/ballerina-from-the-world-of-john-wick-2025/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:03:16 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[And then there was one. Here is our long built up review of Ballerina: From The World of John Wick. Starring Ana DeArmas and directed by Len Wiseman (Live Free or Die Hard) it would seem the franchise was going to be sent to other hands for its first of at least a few planned spinoffs.

However, that was not to be. Rumored bad dailies caused producers to get cold feet with their oncoming director and unproven female action star. So, they called in the cavalry. Enter Chad Stahelski, Keanu Reeves, and Angelica Huston. With lots and lots of new footage supposedly shot by Stahelski, we once again had a glued together with popsicle sticks version of a spinoff.

But is Ballerina a subject of bad press? Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they dissect the film and its many rumored behind the scenes problems, as well as determine if it’s better than it’s at the time of its release bad reputation.

Also, stay tuned to find out what the co-hosts are doing next.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[And then there was one. Here is our long built up review of Ballerina: From The World of John Wick. Starring Ana DeArmas and directed by Len Wiseman (Live Free or Die Hard) it would seem the franchise was going to be sent to other hands for its first of ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Ballerina: From the World of John Wick (2025)]]></itunes:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/john-wick-chapter-4-2023/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 23:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Three films in, neither John Wick or its portrayer Keanu Reeves showed any signs of slowing down. Yet, in the lead up to the 2023 release of John Wick Chapter 4, all producers and Reeves could talk about is the fact that this was going to be the last one.

But, massive success followed. As did a Peacock prequel, and next week’s film Ballerina. We’ll talk about those in the next week. For now, we’ll dissect the near three hour third sequel, which was once again helmed by Chad Stahelski.

Next week, a review of this year’s Ballerina, as well as a preview of what we’re covering next!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Three films in, neither John Wick or its portrayer Keanu Reeves showed any signs of slowing down. Yet, in the lead up to the 2023 release of John Wick Chapter 4, all producers and Reeves could talk about is the fact that this was going to be the last one]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum (2019)</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:29:34 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[By the time 2019 rolled around, John Wick was a full fledged franchise. And despite its star being in his 50s, Keanu Reeves was still showing up, and still kicking ass in two previous movies which were massive hits. But Garrett wasn’t a huge fan of last week’s film. Could John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum win him back?

Join him as well as Matt and Adam on the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast as they let their thoughts on John Wick 3 be known. Does Halle Barry win them over? How about the desert scenes? And could this be the best of the series so far?

All these questions, as well as a lead up to the released earlier this year Ballerina: From The World of John Wick, is all set for you to download and listen to below]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[By the time 2019 rolled around, John Wick was a full fledged franchise. And despite its star being in his 50s, Keanu Reeves was still showing up, and still kicking ass in two previous movies which were massive hits. But Garrett wasn’t a huge fan of last ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum (2019)]]></itunes:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/john-wick-chapter-2-2017/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Fresh off the surprise success of 2014’s John Wick, Summit Entertainment knew they had a hit on their hands. Better yet, they knew they had the beginning of what looked like a fruitful franchise. So they tried gathering the band back together again in hopes of continued financial achievement.

But while star Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski, as well as writer Derek Kolstad were quickly onboard for the sequel, co-director David Leitch had other plans. More opportunities arose as the result of John Wick’s success, and Leitch wanted to grab that iron while it was still hot. Movies like Atomic Blonde and Deadpool 2 were what he decided to move on to.

But where does that leave John Wick Chapter 2, and would Leitch’s absence be a bad omen for the future of the franchise? Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they answer those questions, as well as give an in depth (and some would say surprising) review of 2017’s more successful John Wick sequel, John Wick Chapter 2.

Next week, John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fresh off the surprise success of 2014’s John Wick, Summit Entertainment knew they had a hit on their hands. Better yet, they knew they had the beginning of what looked like a fruitful franchise. So they tried gathering the band back together again in ho]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)]]></itunes:title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>John Wick (2014)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/john-wick-2014/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:27:39 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Much to Matt’s delight, it’s to start diving into the neon colored world of John Wick. A movie that for all intents and purposes, (an unproven set of directors, a star who had done a string of bombs, a ‘wrote’ script) had no business being a hit. But $86 million in box office revenue later, Summit Entertainment had a bona fide hit. And franchise.

Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they start their dive into the John Wick franchise, as well as give their anticipatory thoughts on Ballerina, the movie this retrospective is going to end on.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Much to Matt’s delight, it’s to start diving into the neon colored world of John Wick. A movie that for all intents and purposes, (an unproven set of directors, a star who had done a string of bombs, a ‘wrote’ script) had no business being a hit. But $86]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Superman (2025)</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:42:53 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[To say Garrett was hesitant to watch one of his least favorite directors take on his most favorite comic book character in a feature film would be an understatement. But, that’s exactly what he did, and here is the result of how he felt after he and his co-hosts finally watched the long awaited reboot of the Superman franchise.

Matt and Adam come in with a nonchalant attitude towards the character, but love for at least one of James Gunn’s other films. What happens when you mix these two recipes? A two and a half hour podcast that not only reviews the film in detail. But also talks about the podcasters’ theatrical experiences, as well as what they were all expecting coming in.

Next week, The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast begins their look at the John Wick franchise!

Note: If you’d like to just get to the review, it starts around the 38 minute mark.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[To say Garrett was hesitant to watch one of his least favorite directors take on his most favorite comic book character in a feature film would be an understatement. But, that’s exactly what he did, and here is the result of how he felt after he and his ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Superman (2025)]]></itunes:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>M3gan 2.0 (2025)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/m3gan-2-0-2025/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:23:40 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[After grossing over $80 million at the box office, you knew it was only a matter of time before the Jason Blum Blumhouse Puctures machine churned out another adventure involving Megan the killer AI doll. In fact, we even said as much on that podcast. Lo and behold, two years later, here we are discussing Megan 2.0!

With a terrible marketing campaign and even more terrible release date (in between Jurassic World Rebirth and Superman), it would seem that Megan 2.0 didn’t have a chance of making any sort of impact like her original 2023 venture did. But that doesn’t mean James Wan and company didn’t try to distinguish themselves.

Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they dissect the 2025 sequel and determine whether it deserves the beating it has taken from both critics and audiences. And be sure to listen to the end as we give a slight preview of what to expect when we review the aforementioned recently released to digital James Gunn directed Superman film.
]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[After grossing over $80 million at the box office, you knew it was only a matter of time before the Jason Blum Blumhouse Puctures machine churned out another adventure involving Megan the killer AI doll. In fact, we even said as much on that podcast. Lo ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[M3gan 2.0 (2025)]]></itunes:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (2025)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/mission-impossible-the-final-reckoning-2025/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 23:52:19 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Here it is, the end of two full months of watching Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt barrel their way through on impossible mission after another. All until they reach number eight, with a battle against The Entity. And Gabriel.

This is over two and a half hours of the craziest review we’ve done in a long time. Listen to one of the co-hosts get gradually more disappointed until he gets full on pissed at what he’s sat through. Listen to another give some wild theories on what he believes Mission Impossible Final Reckoning is REALLY about. Finally, listen to the third…half heartedly defend it.

Stay tuned until the end, as we rank the movies from best to worst, as well as finally reveal what our next series is. Though, as established last week, the next review posted will actually be Megan 2.0. Then Superman (2025). Then the next full on series.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Here it is, the end of two full months of watching Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt barrel their way through on impossible mission after another. All until they reach number eight, with a battle against The Entity. And Gabriel.

This is over two and a half hours ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (2025)]]></itunes:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 (2023)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-1-2023/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:28:22 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[After the success and apparent finality of 2018’s Mission Impossible Fallout, it would seem that Tom Cruise and company could have moved on to other ventures. But the ‘success’ part will almost always cause filmmakers to come up with another story and keep going. But returning writer/director didn’t just come up with a one movie story. He came up with a two parter. Two near three hour films made to finally say goodbye to one of the most successful franchises of all time.

Here, the podcasters review part one of that venture, Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1. Listen in as they talk about the ratio of success regarding movie finales that have a ‘part one’, as well as their anticipation of the release of the first Mission Impossible movie in five years. Was it worth the wait?

Also, be sure to check out Garrett’s tribute to Hulk Hogan posted earlier this week, as well as next week’s release of the final Mission Impossible review (for now?), Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[After the success and apparent finality of 2018’s Mission Impossible Fallout, it would seem that Tom Cruise and company could have moved on to other ventures. But the ‘success’ part will almost always cause filmmakers to come up with another story and ke]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 (2023)]]></itunes:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Mission Impossible: Fallout (2018)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/mission-impossible-fallout-2018/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:55:40 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[All things considered, 2015’s Mission Impossible Rogue Nation was a certified hit. Star Tom Cruise made a ditch effort to get writer/director Christopher McQuarrie back onboard to do another sequel in his tent pole franchise. After some convincing -and the casting of famously mustached Henry Cavill as the not so hidden villain- Mission Impossible Fallout was set to debut in 2018. And, like its predecessor, Fallout went on to be both a critical and financial hit.

Listen to Garrett, Matt, and Adam talk about if the Dark Knight comparisons are warranted, as well as if Mission impossible Fallout is to blame -or credit- for the temporary downfall of the DC Cinematic Universe.

Come back next week, as the guys look at 2023’s Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1, and we have it out about the justification to call it Part 1.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[All things considered, 2015’s Mission Impossible Rogue Nation was a certified hit. Star Tom Cruise made a ditch effort to get writer/director Christopher McQuarrie back onboard to do another sequel in his tent pole franchise. After some convincing -and t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Mission Impossible: Fallout (2018)]]></itunes:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015)</title>
	<link>https://percolatedmedia.net/podcast/mission-impossible-rogue-nation-2015/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 04:43:30 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[2015 was a MASSIVE year for franchises. Jurassic Park was about to get a whole reboot in the form of Jurassic World. James Bond was going to finally bring Blofeld and Spectre back in Spectre. Mad Max put the action genre on its head, coming back after 30 years with Mad Max Fury Road. And of course, Star Wars was finally brought back to the big screen in a big way with The Force Awakens. All of these, by the way, have been or will be reviewed by us at The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast, so we recommend checking those out in our archives.

The Mission Impossible franchise had a huge mountain to climb to stick out in a year where there were so many other things to choose from. But director Chris McQuarrie and company proved to be more than up to the task as Mission Impossible Rogue Nation was released and not only amongst the best received of the series. But it also grossed over $700 million worldwide and is still considered amongst the best in the franchise. Yeah, we’d say they stuck out.

Join the gang as they look at the fifth Mission Impossible movie Mission Impossible Rogue Nation, and decide for themselves if it deserves all its praise. And come back next week as they look at 2018’s Mission Impossible Fallout, and get closer to closing out the series.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[2015 was a MASSIVE year for franchises. Jurassic Park was about to get a whole reboot in the form of Jurassic World. James Bond was going to finally bring Blofeld and Spectre back in Spectre. Mad Max put the action genre on its head, coming back after 30]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015)]]></itunes:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
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