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Episode Series: Star Wars Episode 28: RETAKE reigns. Having decimated the peaceful Republic of Podcasting, Supreme Leader TJ now deploys his merciless reviewers, Tim Smith and Lisa Cooper to seize control of the Star Wars Conversation. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: December 15, 2017 Director: Rian Johnson Production Budget: N/A World Wide Gross: $592.7 million Cast Daisy Ridley Mark Hamill Carrie Fisher Adam Driver John Boyega Oscar Isaac Andy Serkis Domhnall Gleeson Gwendoline Christie Kelly Marie Tran Laura Dern Benicio Del Toro Score John Williams Storyline Luke Skywalker's peaceful and solitary existence gets upended when he encounters Rey, a young woman who shows strong signs of the Force. Her desire to learn the ways of the Jedi forces Luke to make a decision that changes their lives forever. Meanwhile, Kylo Ren and General Hux lead the First Order in an all-out assault against Leia and the Resistance for supremacy of the galaxy. Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer (Official) Star Wars: The Last Jedi — IMDb Star Wars: The Last Jedi — Rotten Tomatoes Star Wars: The Last Jedi — Box Office Mojo

Episode Series: Marvel Cinematic Universe Asgard is in "Hela" big trouble, but Thor and Hulk are here to save the day, of course. Join Tim and TJ on this comedic thrill ride! Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: November 3, 2017 Director: Taika Waititi Production Budget: $180 million World Wide Gross: $833.7 million Cast Chris Hemsworth Tom Hiddleston Cate Blanchett Idris Elba Jeff Goldblum Tessa Thompson Karl Urban Mark Ruffalo Anthony Hopkins Benedict Cumberbatch Score Composer: Mark Mothersbaugh Storyline Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok--the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization--at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger--the Incredible Hulk! "Thor: Ragnarok" Official Trailer Thor: Ragnarok — IMDb Thor: Ragnarok — Rotten Tomatoes Thor: Ragnarok — Box Office Mojo

Episode Series: Marvel Cinematic Universe TJ and Tim are here as earth's mightiest heroes to avenge us all from infinity, or something like that. Join them to chat about the upcoming film 'Avengers: Infinity War' and its recently released trailer. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War Official Trailer

Be our guest on this cinematic journey as TJ and Joe discuss the live action remake of Disney's Beauty and the Beast — a worthy successor to the classic animated film from 1991 featuring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson and more. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: March 17, 2017 Director: Bill Condon Production Budget: $160 million World Wide Gross: $428.4 million Cast Emma Watson (Belle) Dan Stevens (Beast) Luke Evans (Gaston) Josh Gad (LeFou) Kevin Kline (Maurice) Hattie Morahan (Agathe) Ewan McGregor (Lumière) Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Plumette) Ian McKellen (Cogsworth) Emma Thompson (Mrs. Potts) Nathan Mack (Chip) Audra McDonald (Madame Garderobe) Stanley Tucci (Maestro Cadenza) Score Composer: Alan Menken Storyline Disney's animated classic takes on a new form, with a widened mythology and an all-star cast. A young prince, imprisoned in the form of a beast, can be freed only by true love. What may be his only opportunity arrives when he meets Belle, the only human girl to ever visit the castle since it was enchanted. Beauty and the Beast US Official Trailer Beauty and the Beast (2017) — IMDb Beauty and the Beast (2017) — Rotten Tomatoes Beauty and the Beast (2017) — Box Office Mojo

Episode Series: X-Men Travel with Joe and TJ to the year 2029 for a gritty, dark take on X-Men's Wolverine — a compelling and worthwhile, if violent story. This film is a film first and a comic book adaptation second. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: March 3, 2017 Director: James Mangold Production Budget: $97 million World Wide Gross: $300.6 Million Cast Hugh Jackman (Logan / Wolverine) Patrick Stewart (Charles Xavier) Dafne Keen (Laura Kinney) Boyd Holbrook (Donald Pierce) Stephen Merchant (Caliban) Elizabeth Rodriguez (Gabriela) Richard E. Grant (Dr. Rice) Score Composer: Marco Beltrami Storyline In the year 2029, mutants are gone, or very nearly so. An isolated, despondent Logan is drinking his days away in a hideout on a remote stretch of the Mexican border, picking up petty cash as a driver for hire. His companions in exile are the outcast Caliban and an ailing Professor X, whose singular mind is plagued by worsening seizures. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his fading legacy abruptly end when a mysterious woman appears with an urgent request: that Logan shepherd her young daughter to safety. Soon, the claws come out as Logan must face off against evil forces and a villain from his past on a live-or-die mission. Logan | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX X-23 — Wikipedia Dafne Keen And James Mangold Are Up For X-23 Movie After Logan — ComicBook.com Logan — 365 Movie Guy Logan — IMDb Logan — Rotten Tomatoes Logan — Box Office Mojo

Episode Series: Pixar, Toy Story Woody and Buzz are back! Join TJ and Joe to discuss this 1999 digitally animated classic and learn why it's an even better film than its predecessor. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: November 19, 1999 Director: John Lasseter Production Budget: $90 million World Wide Gross: $497.3 Cast Tom Hanks (Woody) Tim Allen (Buzz) Joan Cusack (Jessie) Kelsey Grammer (Stinky Pete) Don Rickles (Mr. Potato Head) Jim Varney (Slinky Dog) Wallace Shawn (Rex) John Ratzenberger (Hamm) Annie Potts (Bo Peep) Wayne Knight (Al) John Morris (Andy) Laurie Metcalf (Mrs. Davis) Estelle Harris (Mrs. Potato Head) Jodi Benson (AKA The Little Mermaid) (Tour Guide Barbie / Barbie on Backpack) Jonathan Harris (Geri the Cleaner) Composer: Randy Newman Storyline While Andy is away at summer camp Woody has been toynapped by Al McWiggin, a greedy collector and proprietor of "Al's Toy Barn"! In their all-out rescue mission, Buzz and his friends Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, Rex and Hamm the piggy bank spring into action to rescue Woody from ending up as a museum piece. They must find a way to save him before he gets sold in Japan forever or they'll never see him again! Toy Story 2 Review by Roger Ebert Toy Story 2 Trailer Toy Story 2 — IMDb Toy Story 2 — Rotten Tomatoes Toy Story 2 — Box Office Mojo

Episode Series: Star Wars Familiar but animated characters everywhere — some liked, some not. The Clone Wars series brings us the great Obi-wan Kenobi, the mediocre Anakin Skywalker, and the terrible, awful, Jar Jar Binks — the worst thing to come from George Lucas mind. On this episode of Retake, Tim and TJ will analyze the first season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Statistics 2008 Cast Tom Kane - Yoda, Admiral Yularen, Narrator Dee Bradley Baker - Clone Troopers Matt Lanter - Anakin James Arnold Taylor - Obi-wan Matthew Wood - Battle Droids Corey Burton - Count Dooku Ashley Eckstein - Ahsoka Tano Catherine Taber - Padme Amidala Ian Abercrombie - Chancellor Palpatine Score Kevin Kiner Storyline The Grand Army of the Republic, led by Yoda, Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and other Jedi Knights, fights the New Droid Army of the Separatists. Star Wars The Clone Wars Season : 1 Trailer Count Dooku, live action: Count Dooku, animated: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) (Animated Film) — IMDb Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) (Animated Film) — Rotten Tomatoes Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) (TV Series) — IMDb Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) (TV Series) — Rotten Tomatoes Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Season 1 (2008) (TV Series) — Rotten Tomatoes

Episode Series: LEGO The lobster thermidor is in the microwave, the rom coms are sorted, and TJ and Fizz are ready to partay as they review The LEGO Batman movie. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: February 10, 2017 Director: Chris McKay Production Budget: $80 million World Wide Gross: $109.3 Million Cast Will Arnett Michael Cera Rosario Dawson Ralph Fiennes Siri Zach Galifianakis Jenny Slate Score Lorne Balfe Storyline Bruce Wayne must not only deal with the criminals of Gotham City, but also the responsibility of raising a boy he adopted. The LEGO Batman Movie – Trailer #4 The LEGO Batman Movie — IMDb The LEGO Batman Movie — Rotten Tomatoes The LEGO Batman Movie — Box Office Mojo

Episode Series: LEGO Everything is awesome and cool when you're part of our team. That's why TJ and Chad have teamed up to talk about the great LEGO Movie. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: February 7, 2014 Director: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Production Budget: $60 million World Wide Gross: $469.1 Million Cast Chris Pratt Elizabeth Banks Morgan Freeman Will Arnett Will Ferrell Liam Neeson Alison Brie Nick Offerman Score Mark Mothersbaugh Storyline An ordinary Lego construction worker, thought to be the prophesied 'Special', is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the Lego universe into eternal stasis. The MovieByte Podcast Episode 79: Spaceship! The LEGO Movie — Review The Lego Movie: Liam Neeson "Bad Cop/Good Cop" Voice Recording (Broll) The Lego Movie: Liam Neeson "Bad Cop/Good Cop" On Set Movie Interview The LEGO Movie — IMDb The LEGO Movie — Rotten Tomatoes The LEGO Movie — Box Office Mojo

Episode Series: Star Wars The evil galactic podcasting death star stands no chance against this ragtag rebel podcasting alliance. Jedi knight Tim Smith brings along padawans TJ Draper and Joe Darnell to review the first installment in the epic saga of Star Wars. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: May 25, 1977 Director: George Lucas Production Budget: $11 million World Wide Gross: $775.3 million Cast Mark Hamill Harrison Ford Carrie Fisher Peter Cushing Alec Guinness Anthony Daniels Kenny Baker Peter Mayhew David Prowse James Earl Jones Score John Williams Storyline Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader. My Favorite Star Wars Movies — Tim Smith — The Bold Report Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope — Review Star Wars Minus Williams - Throne Room Blu-rays of Unadulterated Original ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy? YES, PLEASE! Darth Vader's Voice Before Voice Over Star Wars — IMDb Star Wars — Rotten Tomatoes Star Wars — Box Office Mojo

Episode Series: Pixar In the distant future, trash compacting robots are sentient, quirky, and heartwarming. Join TJ and Joe on this review of Pixar’s WALL-E. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: June 27, 2008 Directors: Andrew Stanton Production Budget: $180 million World Wide Gross: $533.2 Million Cast Ben Burtt Elissa Knight Jeff Garlin MacInTalk Music by Thomas Newman WALL-E — IMDb WALL-E — Rotten Tomatoes WALL-E — Box Office Mojo

This week's episode is singsational! Tim coaxed TJ into reviewing Sing, currently out in theaters at the time of recording. And on the whole, he didn't regret it. It's a fun movie with a good story. And singing, don't forget singing. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: December 21, 2016 Directors: Christophe Lourdelet, Garth Jennings Production Budget: $75 million World Wide Gross: $361.2 million Cast Matthew McConaughey Reese Witherspoon Seth MacFarlane Scarlett Johansson John C. Reilly Taron Egerton Tori Kelly Jennifer Saunders Garth Jennings Nick Kroll Music by Joby Talbot Storyline In a city of humanoid animals, a hustling theater impresario's attempt to save his theater with a singing competition becomes grander than he anticipates even as its finalists' find that their lives will never be the same. Sing Trailer # 2 Sing (2016) — IMDb Sing (2016) — Rotten Tomatoes Sing (2016) — Box Office Mojo

It's a cold, long journey, fraught with peril and systems failures, but Joe and TJ team up with a new guest on Retake, Adam Clark to discuss the new sci-fi epic 'Passengers' starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. AVClark.com @avclark Film Statistics Release Date: December 21, 2016 Director: Morten Tyldum Production Budget: $110 million World Wide Gross: $131.5 million Cast Jennifer Lawrence Chris Pratt Michael Sheen Laurence Fishburne Score Thomas Newman Storyline A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early. PASSENGERS - Official Trailer (HD) Passengers (2016) — IMDb Passengers (2016) — Rotten Tomatoes Passengers (2016) — Box Office Mojo

Episode Series: Star Wars The rebel alliance has banded together and is striking at the heart of the podcasting empire. TJ and Tim are on their way to steal the secret plans to the evil empire's machine — which will ultimately lead the the victory of the alliance over the tyrannical regime. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: December 16, 2016 Director: Gareth Edwards Production Budget: $200 million World Wide Gross: $357 million Cast Felicity Jones Diego Luna Alan Tudyk Donnie Yen Wen Jiang Ben Mendelsohn Forest Whitaker Riz Ahmed Mads Mikkelsen Jimmy Smits Alistair Petrie Genevieve O'Reilly James Earl Jones Ingvild Deila Guy Henry Score Michael Giacchino Storyline The Rebel Alliance makes a risky move to steal the plans for the Death Star, setting up the epic saga to follow. ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY Official Teaser Trailer Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer #2 (Official) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story — IMDb Rogue One: A Star Wars Story — Rotten Tomatoes Rogue One: A Star Wars Story — Box Office Mojo

Merry Christmas! Prepare for 59 straight minutes of hearing about the best Christmas movie ever made. Or, well, something close to it. TJ and joined by special guest Mikey Fissel to celebrate the film Die Hard! Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: July 20, 1988 Director: John McTiernan Production Budget: $28 million World Wide Gross: $140.7 million Cast Bruce Willis Bonnie Bedelia Reginald VelJohnson Paul Gleason William Atherton Hart Bochner James Shigeta Alan Rickman De'voreaux White Score Michael Kamen Storyline John McClane, officer of the NYPD, tries to save his wife Holly Gennaro and several others that were taken hostage by German terrorist Hans Gruber during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. Reel World Theology #84 — Die Hard and Christmas Movie Ingredients Die Hard Trailer (1988) Honest Trailers - Die Hard Die Hard — IMDb Die Hard — Rotten Tomatoes Die Hard — Box Office Mojo

It’s that special time of year, leave the milk and cookies out for Santa, decorate the tree, and watch Home Alone. This week, TJ and Joe team up with Chad to discuss what has become one of the modern Christmas classics: Home Alone. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: November 16, 1990 Director: Home Alone Production Budget: $18 million World Wide Gross: $476,684,675 Cast Macaulay Culkin Joe Pesci Daniel Stern John Heard Roberts Blossom Catherine O'Hara Score John Williams Storyline An 8-year old troublemaker must protect his home from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation. Home Alone Trailer Honest Trailers - Home Alone Home Alone — IMDb Home Alone — Rotten Tomatoes Home Alone - Box Office Mojo

TJ and Joe take this opportunity to review a film from 1998 that, if not a Christmas film directy, is certainly set and Christmas time and is sure to bring lots of Christmas warmth and love through its wit and charm. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: December 18, 1998 Director: Nora Ephrone Production Budget: $65 million World Wide Gross: $250,821,495 Cast Tom Hanks Meg Ryan Greg Kinnear Parker Posey Jean Stapleton Steve Zahn Heather Burns Storyline Struggling boutique bookseller Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) hates Joe Fox (Tom Hanks), the owner of a corporate Foxbooks chain store that just moved in across the street. When they meet online, however, they begin an intense and anonymous Internet romance, oblivious of each other's true identity. Eventually Joe learns that the enchanting woman he's involved with is actually his business rival. He must now struggle to reconcile his real-life dislike for her with the cyber love he's come to feel. You’ve Got mail (1998) - Official Movie Trailer You’ve Got Mail (1998) — IMDb You’ve Got Mail (1998) — Rotten Tomatoes You’ve Got Mail (1998) — Box Office Mojo Over the Rainbow - You've Got Mail Score

‘Arrival’ is this season’s must-see thought-provoking sci-fi starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner. Join us for this exploration of the film’s creative alien culture, lingual sciences, and emotional affecting drama. Joe Darnell is joined by our special guests Clark Douglas and Gene Gosewehr. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: November 11, 2016 Director: Denis Villeneuve Production Budget: $47 million World Wide Gross: $68,781,125 Cast Amy Adams Jeremy Renner Forest Whitaker Composer: Jóhann Jóhannsson Storyline When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team — led by expert linguist Louise Banks — is brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers — and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity. Arrival Trailer (2016) - Paramount Pictures Arrival (2016) — IMDb Arrival (2016) — Rotten Tomatoes Arrival (2016) — Box Office Mojo ARRIVAL Ending Explained (watch) Review: Arrival And The Importance Of Patience In Communication Gene Gosewehr on Letterboxd Gene on Twitter (@WizrdofGOZ) Gene's podcast: Clear Lens Clark Douglas on Twitter (@365movieguy) Where Clark often writes: DVDverdict.com Clark's review blog: 365 Movie Guy

Episode Series: Pixar, Toy Story Woody and Buzz have teamed up for an incredible adventure! Back in 1995, Pixar changed the landscape of animated films forever, and TJ and Joe are here to review it for you. Every aspect of Toy Story is simply, wonderfully masterful and in this episode, they'll tell you why. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Release Date: November 22, 1995 Director: John Lasseter Production Budget: $30 million World Wide Gross: $373,554,033 Cast Tom Hanks (Woody) Tim Allen (Buzz) Don Rickles (Mr. Potato Head) Jim Varney (Slinky Dog) Wallace Shawn (Rex) John Ratzenberger (Hamm) Annie Potts (Bo Peep) John Morris (Andy) Erik von Detten (Sid) Laurie Metcalf (Mrs. Davis) Composer: Randy Newman Storyline Have you ever wondered what toys do when there are no humans around? Toy Story peers into the life of the toys of a little boy named Andy, who’s favorite Toy is Woody. This position of favorite gives Woody rank and prestige among the other toys. But Woody’s place is challenged by a newcomer to the scene in Andy’s room and Woody must learn to overcome his jealousy and accept the newcomer with open arms or risk becoming an outcast. Toy Story Review by Roger Ebert Toy Story - Official Trailer #1 [1995] Toy Story (1995) — IMDb Toy Story (1995) — Rotten Tomatoes Toy Story (1995) — Box Office Mojo

Episode Series: Marvel Cinematic Universe TJ and Joe team up to save the world from interdimensional evil by reviewing the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Doctor Strange. Doctor Strange is a highly skilled neurosurgeon by the name of Stephen Strange who has a terrible car accident (texting and driving is bad juju kids) which destroys the nerves in his hands and arms that allowed him to be so successful and have such a steady hand. When conventional medicine fails to put things right, Strange turns to the mystic arts and ultimately, finds himself in a much larger role and battle for mankind. Thanks for listening! It would mean so much to us if you would take a moment to rate and review the show in iTunes. If you would like to email feedback to us, you can email retake@nightowl.fm. Film Statistics Director: Scott Derrickson Production Budget: $165 million Cast Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr. Stephen Strange) Chiwetel Ejiofor (Mordo) Rachel McAdams (Christine Palmer) Benedict Wong (Wong) Mads Mikkelsen (Kaecilius) Tilda Swinton (The Ancient One) Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer Doctor Strange Official Trailer 2 Doctor Strange — IMDb Doctor Strange — Rotten Tomatoes Doctor Strange — Box Office Mojo