Spiraken Review Podcast

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review an upcoming film adaptation/sequel to the highly acclaimed and beloved British Historical Period Drama Television series. So, remember to wear the appropriate clothing for the occasion, remember your manners and  and enjoy as our hosts reviews Downton Abbey, directed by Gene Stupnitsky and starring Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern,Michelle Dockery ,Laura Carmichael, Penelope Wilton, Allen Leech, Jim Carter, Robert James-Collier, Phyllis Logan, Brendan Coyle, Joanne Froggatt, Lesley Nicol, Kevin Doyle, Sophie McShera, Raquel Cassidy, Michael C. Fox, Matthew Goode, Harry Hadden-Paton, Douglas Reith, Geraldine James, Simon Jones, Max Brown, David Haig, Richenda Carey, Tuppence Middleton and Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham
 
 

In this comprehensive episode, Xan reviews a manga series that comments of societal prejudices and expectations. So let your inner animal out and enjoy as he reviews "Beastars" by Paru Itagaki
 
Besides discussing the similarities to Disney's Zootopia, Our intrepid host also discusses the murder mystery aspect of this manga as well as the strong qualities of the main characters. He did make a mistake where he spoke about the 2 vols that are currently out (vol 2 is not released til next week) apologies for that. Hope You Enjoy This Episode
 
addendum: Note That Xan re-edited this episode to include the opening to the new anime series adaptation of Beastars to include the awesomeness that is the show's ost. Hope you enjoy

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review the highly anticipated sequel to The 2017 Adaptation of Stephen King's It (Which we reviewed back in 2017). Does the sequel hold up to the original. Well, sit back and find out as Xan reviews Stephen King's It: Chapter 2, directed by Andy Muscietti and stars Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan, James Ransone, Andy Bean, and Bill Skarsgård, who returns as Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
 
 

In this episode, Xan reviews a psychically powered gag manga that is completely insane. So sit back with some coffee jelly and enjoy as he reviews "The Disastrous Life of Saiki K/Saiki Kusuo no Sai-nan" by Tatsuki Fujimoto
 
 
As our host discusses the insane hilarity of this manga, he also discusses the strength of its side characters and why gag manga series work well. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this final installment of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST's theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes", Xan & Gretta review compare two of the most iconic Heist films of all time. So enjoy as they review not only the 1960 Classic Ocean's 11, directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr.,  Joey Bishop Cesar Romero, Red Skeleton and many more.
 
 
They also the 2001 remake Ocean's Eleven, directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Bernie Mac, Elliott Gould, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, Don Cheadle, Shaobo Qin, Carl Reiner, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia and Julia Roberts.

In this episode, Xan reviews a post apocalyptic enhanced human series. So  enjoy as he reviews "Fire Punch" by Tatsuki Fujimoto
 
 
Besides discussing the plot of this manga, our intrepid host also rants on why this manga is unoriginal and where it could have improved. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST,  we continue our theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes" with a review of an underrated film involving a crime that happens after the arrest. So enjoy as Xan & Gretta review Henry's Crime, directed by Malcolm Venville and starring Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga, and James Caan.
 
 

In this episode, Xan reviews a comedy manga that parodies Super Sentai Superhero Series. So put on your favorite Sentai outfit and  enjoy as he reviews "Tenshi Sentai Sunred/Astro Fighter Sunred" by Makoto Kuboto
 
 
Besides talking about Super Sentai Series in general, our intrepid host also talks about the unique villains of this series and where he first heard about it. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In This episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST,  we continue our theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes" with a review of a classic heist movie that involves two of the Monty Python crew. So enjoy as our hosts review A Fish Called Wanda, directed by Charles Crichton and starring John Cleese Jamie Lee Curtis Kevin Kline Michael Palin and Tom Georgeson.
 
 

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review an upcoming coming of age comedy movie brought to you by the guys who made Superbad, Neighbors, 50/50 and some other recent comedies. So, sit back and enjoy as our hosts reviews Good Boys, directed by Gene Stupnitsky and starring Jacob Tremblay, Keith Williams, and Brady Noon as well as Molly Gordon, Lil Rel Howery, Will Forte and Midori Francis