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The X-Files Retrospective Part 1
The X-Files Retrospective Part 1
This week, Kyle welcomes Head Over Feels co-founder Sage Young to discuss the first four seasons of, in their opinion, the best sci-fi/horror series of the 1990s, The X-Files. Why was it such a phenomenon? What were the best episodes? And were you a Golden Age Shipper?
Star Wars Franchise Future
Star Wars Franchise Future
This week, Kyle welcomes back Dan Casey to discuss the future of the Star Wars franchise with Andor season on the horizon and Kathleen Kennedy (very probably though not confirmed) stepping down as Lucasfilm head at the end of 2025. Who should take over? What kind of movies and shows do we hope to see?
Captain America: Brave New World
Captain America: Brave New World
Kyle and Mikey discuss the latest Marvel Studios offering, the first of three in 2025. Is Captain America: Brave New World as bad as the reviews say, or is it merely just pretty bad? Spoiler-filled discussion aplenty!
Where to Start with Classic Doctor Who
Where to Start with Classic Doctor Who
This week, Kyle gives you a short history lesson. This time, it’s about the classic series of Doctor Who, which is available for free on YouTube. Where should you start? What are the best free episodes available? Why is most of ’80s Who so bad? Answers will be had!
’80s Sci-fi Action
’80s Sci-fi Action
It’s time for another very open-ended conversation between Kyle and Nerdist video producer Adam Murray. This time out, it’s about ’80s sci-fi/action movies, specifically the “Big Four,” those of course The Terminator, Aliens, RoboCop, and Predator. Why are they so good? What do they all have in common? Why do aliens and robots with anti-corporate themes hold our attention
Twin Peaks w/ Lindsey Romain
Twin Peaks w/ Lindsey Romain
This week, Kyle welcomes writer and critic Lindsey Romain to discuss perhaps the magnum opus of the late, great David Lynch, Twin Peaks. They get into the whole shebang, including the phenomenon, the weird second season, the controversial Fire Walk with Me film, and the triumph that was The Return. Got a light?
Robert Eggers Discusses Nosferatu
Robert Eggers Discusses Nosferatu
This week is a very special episode of Laser Focus. Joining Kyle is none other than Robert Eggers, director of The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman, and most recently last year’s Nosferatu. Together they discuss Eggers’ Gothic influences, turning Bill Skarsgard into Count Orlok, and that mustache.
Severance Season 1 Theories
Severance Season 1 Theories
This week, Kyle and Mikey go deep down into the bowels of Lumon Industries to discuss the weirdest, wildest, and somehow most plausible theories out of season one of Apple TV+’s Severance before season two begins on 1/17. Spoilers aplenty!If you’re able to donate to help those dealing with the disastrous LA wildfires, we’d love
Creature Commandos Season 1
Creature Commandos Season 1
Happy New Year, folks! Kyle welcomes 2025 with a discussion of Creature Commandos season one as well as the other recent DCU goodness including the Superman teaser and Jason Momoa transforming from Aquaman to Lobo. And of course, who better to join Kyle for this than Eric Diaz? Nobody.
Best Movies of 2024
Best Movies of 2024
For the final episode of the year, Kyle and Mikey Walsh discuss their favorite movies of 2024, along with some they think are really awful. Weird year for movies.
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