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Rocky II (1979)

At the very end of 1976’s Rocky, our title character makes it clear that he doesn’t want a rematch. But, Hollywood and boxing are extremely similar in that if something is successful, people will clamor for more. But writer/star Sylvester Stallone found himself ignoring those calls. Instead, he wanted to to prove that he wasn’t a one trick pony. But after his directorial debut Paradise Alley and the Norman Jewison directed F.I.S.T. were both critical and box office failures, Stallone and United Artists couldn’t ignore the calls for a rematch any longer.

For 1979’s Rocky II, it would seem that the deck is stacked even more against Stallone than ever. He is now behind the camera. He needs to follow up the Oscar winning underdog story that defies all underdog stories. And, he needs to prove like his lovable title character, he isn’t a one and done chump.

Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they dissect whether Stallone proves all three things listed above, and more. After 2 perfect 10s and a ‘high 9’ last week, will Rocky II defy its so-so reputation and be a highlight of this Rocky retrospective? Listen below to find out!!

Rocky (1976)

After taking Toy Story to task and having each hosts’ list of favorites of that series be different from one another, how do you follow a series like that up?? How about stepping outside and finding out!

Here is yet another series Garrett has done in the past. But while Adam and him had plenty of Rocky marathons together as teenagers, they haven’t spoken about these films on the air. As for Matt, he came into the series around the time the first Creed was being released.

The Rocky series is going to be rolled out gradually. The first six films are going to be posted, with a break for a huge horror series for Halloween, before finally finishing up with the three Creed films.

As for this 1976 original? Garrett and Matt have said countless times that it’s scary taking on films like this because what else can be said about them? But in this case, we think there is a ton said that hasn’t been said about Rocky before. The three of us all give our backgrounds on the series, and then dive into the 1976 Best Picture winner, Rocky. Does this what some have called populist catering film ‘ring’ true for the three podcast hosts?? Download below to find out!!

We’re super excited for what should be one of the most confrontational series on the calendar. Time to ring the bell! Let’s go!!

Supergirl (2026)

After going through the entire Toy Story franchise, the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast has decided to do a little house cleaning. The Odyssey will come in due time. But until then (and the end of the first leg of their next series), they review the latest film in one of the site’s most acrimonious series. The DC series.

After being released to huge fanfare last year (and despite Garrett’s negative review of it) James Gunn’s highly successful Superman film ended with a scene that immediately set up this summer’s Supergirl film. A prospect that excited Adam, and left Garrett in despair.

All that anticipation was cultivated in the latest DC film that was released and…dropped with a thud. To say the box office take of the Milly Alcock starring superhero film was a disappointment would be an understatement. But did it live up to all of Adam’s expectations? What about Garrett, whose only exposure to Supergirl consisted of Helen Slater, Laura Vandervoort, Melissa Benoist, and a three minute appearance in 2023’s Flash movie? And how about Matt, who is just looking for something different in all these DC movies?

This podcast, may be the most surprising Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast of the year. And be sure to listen to it until the end, where they reveal the latest series they are going to tackle. Hint: Be sure to have your boxing gloves ready!

Toy Story 5 (2026)

For the 3rd time in this retrospective, the three co-hosts ask the same question: why and how do we have another Toy Story movie? But this time, Matt, Adam, and Garrett are seeing and reviewing it at the exact same time. That’s right. It’s time to finally conclude the Toy Story retrospective with this review of Toy Story 5!

Listen to the podcasters talk about their theatrical experiences, go detail by detail through the film’s plot, and finally reveal what they’re doing next. Here’s a hint: bring your short shorts and prepare to run on the beach!

Thanks to everyone who listened to this fun and unexpectedly emotional podcast series. Stay tuned this week for our next retro, as well as solo podcasts from both Matt and Garrett!!

Lightyear (2022)

Conceived and released between Toy Story 4 and 5, 2022’s Lightyear is the first film released within the Toy Story universe to be considered a flop. Rejected by audiences and critics alike, there is no reason two people who hadn’t seen it before would come away liking it.

But that, as they say, is why we record the podcast. Listen to this review of Lightyear as both Garrett and Adam watch it for the very first time. Is Lightyear’s derision deserved? What about Matt, who did actually see Lightyear when it was released to theaters?

Listen to the full review below, as well as every host’s anticipation going into next week’s review of Toy Story 5

Toy Story 4 (2019)

Toy Story 3, for all intents and purposes, was the perfect end to the original Toy Story trilogy (well, maybe not in Adam’s eyes if you listen to that podcast). Woody and company were in safe hands with Bonnie, Andy was completely out of the picture while earning a college degree, and John Lasseter was ousted from the company under creepy circumstances. No, I’m not going to recap those here.

So the question has to be asked that we seem to always ask on this podcast. How, the hell, do you follow up the billion plus dollar conclusion to Pixar’s most prized franchise? Disney executives were not afraid to ask that question, as they see as many dollar signs as Woody sees dust bunnies in this film.

All of us have brought such different perspectives to each of these movies, and part 4 is no different. In contrast to when we originally did this series seven years ago (attached to this movie as a matter of fact), Adam is seeing a child of his off to college, and I have seven extra years of life experience. How will this film affect us, and can Disney do it again?? That is, make a billion dollars for their golden goose?

So much to discuss, as well as how we feel about the 2019 film itself, all building up to a review of this year’s Toy Story 5 in a couple weeks. Listen to 4 and get ready for our next podcast series, to be announced soon!!

Toy Story 3 (2010)

In what is going to become a theme for this entire series, no one thought there was any way Toy Story 2 could have a sequel. Just the work alone in getting that film done and out to the masses, only to become a massive hit, meant Pixar would be playing with fire if they decided to make a Toy Story 3.

But with all the resources at their disposal (no employee with a copy on their hard drive would be needed to save the film this time) Toy Story 3 came out in 2010 and crossed the billion dollar mark upon its arrival.

While Matt, Adam, and Garrett have been steadily agreeing on the first two episodes of this series, they finally find it in them to start having some disagreements on this episode. Someone on this podcast was not a huge fan upon seeing the film for the first time, and he makes his opinion known.

So download the 90 minute plus episode below, and be sure to come back as we are leading up to a review of this year’s Toy Story 5!!

Toy Story 2 (1999)

When Toy Story became the surprise hit of 1995, newly minted Pixar knew they had to follow it up. But director John Lasseter had another passion project he wanted to do first, which turned out to be A Bug’s Life. With another hit on his hands, Lasseter knew that it was time to follow up his original hit. But how do you follow up a beloved film that not only took Hollywood by storm, but also built a whole studio?

The answer to these questions resulted in more peaks and valleys than they could count. Join Matt, Adam, and Garrett as they go over ALL those peaks and valleys, and determine if Toy Story 2 deserves its reputation of being one of the only Part 2s that surpasses its original source material.

Toy Story (1995)

What Star Wars is to the cinematic world, Toy Story is to the animation world. When it arrived in 1995, it ushered in a whole new way of telling stories, as well as launched one of the most profitable and prolific studios in the history of film.

Join the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast as Matt, Adam, and Garrett dissect what Toy Story has meant to them individually. Atlantis least one person is coming at this from a whole new angle than when they covered it before. Listen below to find out who.

Oh, they also review the 1995 computer animated movie that almost wasn’t. And keep coming back, as this retrospective will end on a review of Toy Story 5, which they all see in theaters.

Note: This podcast was recorded a month plus before the release of Toy Story 5. So the series will actually end on a week of release review, including theatrical experiences.

Masters of the Universe (2026)

After many years of anticipation by seemingly no one but Garrett and Adam, the brand new Masters of the Universe film was released in June to a massive amount of screens. And limited box office returns. What happened? And is the film any good?

Listen to Garrett, Adam, and Matt as they dissect those questions in this podcast that was recorded the week the film came out. What were their theatrical experiences like? Did Matt, who proclaimed last podcast to not have any investment in this property, find any enjoyment in this 80s nostalgia fest? Or was the presence of Jared Leto just too much to overcome???

Sooo much to discuss in this cap off to our Masters of the Universe Retrospective. What’s next?? Tune in until the end to find out!

Masters of the Universe (1987)

Note: This podcast was recorded the week before the new movie opened)

Time for a new retrospective series! With Masters of the Universe hitting theaters, we decided to get on the He-Man bandwagon. Well, 2/3 of us did.

Listen to Garett and Adam go over their childhood love of the character, while Matt tries to figure out the character’s appeal. But Matt has been notorious on this show of endorsing bad movies. Does Cannon Films’ 1987 Dolph Lundgren (again?!) starring movie get added to that list? And what did Adam and Garrett think of it when it was originally released?? What do they think now??

So much to get to, as well as what we expect from the Travis Knight (Bumblebee) directed update, on this 90 plus minute episode of The Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast!!!

The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)

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!!

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