Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join Phil and Emily as they launch their brand-new Tom Cruise mini-series with a deep dive into Mission: Impossible II! 🚁🔥 Joining them is the delightful Jamie Jirak (ComicBook.com), who helps unpack the over-the-top action, slow-motion doves, and John Woo’s unmistakable directorial flair.

From Ethan Hunt’s rock-climbing intro to the explosive finale, the trio explores how M:I-2 shaped the future of the franchise and solidified Cruise’s status as an action icon. Is it pure popcorn fun, or does it deserve a place among the greatest in the series? Tune in for this high-octane conversation to find out!

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Hold onto your striped hats! 🎩 In this chaotic episode, Phil and Emily delve into the whimsical and wild world of The Cat in the Hat (2003). Joined by the insightful Tallie Medel, they explore the film's eccentricities, its departure from Dr. Seuss's classic tale, and its place in early 2000s cinema.

From Mike Myers's unpredictable performance to the film's surreal production design, the trio examines what makes this adaptation a memorable (and controversial) piece of film history. Is it a misunderstood masterpiece or a misstep best forgotten? Tune in to find out!

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It’s time to get festive with Nicolas Cage! 🎄✨ In this installment of our TIS THE DAMN SEASON: 2024 EDITION mini-series, Phil and Emily dive into the heartfelt holiday drama The Family Man. Directed by Brett Ratner, this 2000s classic reimagines the "What If?" story, as a high-powered executive gets a glimpse of what his life could have been if he’d chosen love over ambition.

Phil and Emily discuss Cage’s unique performance, Téa Leoni’s standout charm, and how The Family Man blends humor, emotion, and holiday magic. Is it It’s a Wonderful Life for a new generation, or something entirely its own? Tune in for this thoughtful and nostalgic conversation. 🎧✨

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