Episode CDXXXVII: The Movies of 2010

2010 is a legendary year for movies. Franchises were started, or coming to an end, and up and coming directors were about to deliver their masterpiece. 2010 was truly a great year at the movies.

Join Ty and RD as they go through the year and discuss the many highs, and few lows, of the films of 2010.

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X Millennial Man Classic: The Cleveland Browns Cinematic Universe

This episode originally premiered on April 1st, 2023.

In the beginning there was "The Super Bowl Shuffle" and it was good. Then the 1986 Cleveland Browns decided to try and top it, and it was ... something. Then the Browns did not stop in making their short genre films, and it was wonderful.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the late 80s Cleveland Browns barbarian epic "Masters of the Gridiron" and E.T. ripoff "D.T. in Dawg Territory".

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Episode CDXXXIV: The Worst, and Best, Fourth Movies in a Film Franchise

After being in 3D, Jaws needed revenge. The disappointment of Thunderdome, led the masterpiece of Fury Road. Endgame proved that the fourth time is the charm.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the very worst, and the very best, fourth films in movie franchises.

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Update: Let's Explore The Fantastic Four and Superman

"The Fantastic Four: First Steps" and "Superman"are both in theaters and both are doing well at the box office. Ty and RD have seen both and want to talk about why they are successful.

Join the X Millennial Man as they talk about what worked with the movies, why other recent superhero movies have not done well, and if we should be excited where the genre goes next. Stick around to hear Ty and RD discuss the history of The Fantastic Four.

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X Millennial Man Classic - Episode CCLXIX: Best Go America Pop Culture Speeches

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This episode originally premiered on July 3rd, 2021

Can a movie or television show make you stand up and yell AMERICA. Hell yeah it can, and we are here to tell you what are the most hell yeah America speeches in pop culture during our lifetimes.

Join Ty and RD as they go all in for America this weekend by playing these great speeches.

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Episode CDXXX: An Oral History of Orion Pictures

In the 1980's seeing the Orion Pictures logo before a movie meant you were about to watch a quality film. Oscar winners like "Amadeus" and "Platoon" were joined by genre defining movies like "Robocop" and "Terminator" in the Orion Pictures family. The problem was that many of these movies were not making any money, and very soon Orion Pictures was doomed to bankruptcy.

Join Ty and RD as they look back and discuss the past, and new future, for Orion Pictures.

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Episode CDXXVI: Our Sports and Entertainment Give Us Hope

Things are not good right now. Everyday brings more suck than the day before. Is there no joy in our world today?

Join Ty and RD as they discuss how sports and entertainment are two areas where we can find pleasure and hide from the stupidity of the times we live in.

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First Watch, Rewatch - The Transformers: The Movie (1986)

By the mid 1980's The Transformers were a cultural powerhouse. The toys were flying off the shelves, kids were rushing home from school to watch the cartoon, and the promise of a feature length movie was on the horizon. Once the kids settled in to watch their hero Optimus Prime battle Megatron and his Decepticons hopes were high. What followed was nearly 90 minutes of brutal fights and the deaths of their favorite heroes. We were all traumatized.

Join Ty and RD as they bear witness to the carnage, process all the death, and rock out to "The Touch".

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Episode CDXXV: Let's Explore the Fantastic Four

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In 1961 The Fantastic Four premiered and Marvel Comics and went on to be one of the most popular, and influential, comic series of all time. Television and movies followed, and the team was firmly placed into American pop culture. Yet the FF have not had the same success of Spiderman, Captain America, or the X-Men. What is wrong with the Fantastic Four?

Join Ty and RD as they look at the history of Marvel's first family and look to the future with the new big budget movie trying to once again introduce the FF to the public.

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X Millennial Man Classic: Episode CCCLXXXV: An Oral History of Siskel and Ebert

This episode originally premiered on April 6th, 2024

Who knew a thumb could be so powerful?

Siskel and Ebert created, and defined, the genre of reviewing movies on television. They were entertaining, informative, and influential. Then it suddenly came to an end.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the history, and personal influence, of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert.

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First Watch, Rewatch - Metropolis (1927, 1984, 2010)

In 1927 director Fritz Lang his sci-fi classic "Metropolis". In 1984 music producer Giorgio Morodor released a recut version of the movie with a contemporary 1980s music score and soundtrack. In 2010 the most complete version of "Metropolis" was put out to the world after a decades long restoration project. "Metropolis" has been a significant part of film history throughout the entire time films have been a thing.

Join Ty and RD as they go over the history of the influential silent film and why it is as important today as ever.

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Episode CDXXIII: Val Kilmer Movies

Val Kilmer was a movie superstar for nearly four decades, Starting with movies like "Real Genius" and ending with an emotional send off in "Top Gun: Maverick" Val Kilmer was a one of a kind movie star for Gen X. Sickness cut his career, and life short, but his hall of fame filmography has made Val Kilmer immortal.

Join Ty and RD as the remember the movies of the late great Val Kilmer.

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Episode CDXXI: Hot Takes - The Beach Boys and Star Wars

Welcome to a round of hot takes here on the X Millennial Man.

In round 1 Ty will try to convince RD and the audience that The Beach Boys are the most overrated music act ever.

In round 2 RD will explain to Ty and everyone that all Star Wars is good, except for the sequel trilogy.

Come get a ringside seat for some hot take action.

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X Millennial Man Presents - First Watch, Rewatch - 1982, Greatest Movie Year Ever

Recently RD watched the documentary series "1982: Greatest Geek year Ever" and he remembered a conversation he had few years ago about the movies of 1982. Now he wants you all to her about what he believes is the greatest year in movie making history.

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X Millennial Man Presents - The Vaporware Tales - George Miller's "Justice League: Mortal"

Back in 2007 making a superhero team up movie was not a sure thing. This did not stop Warner Bros, along with Mad Max, Babe, and Happy Feet creator, George Miller from coming up with the first big super hero team up movie "Justice League: Mortal". A writer's strike later, an unknown cast, and a non-committed Australian government would be too tough a foe for Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and friends, and the movie would be lost before a single shot was taken.

Join RD as he goes over the script and wonders if we missed out on a potential super hero masterpiece.

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Episode CDXII: What We Are Looking Forward To in 2025

2025 is upon us, and with a new year we have new things to look forward to.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the movies, television shows, music, video games, and sports they are most excited to see in the new year.

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Episode CDX: 2024 Year in Review: Movies and Television

2024 saw some big swings, and hits in the movies and on television. Epics like "Dune: Part 2", "Wicked" and "Shogun" joined the small budget gems like "The Substance", "Super|Man" and "Self Reliance" to make 2024 another great year at the movies and on television.

Join Ty and RD as they look back at the year in movies and television for 2024.

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Episode CDVIII: 1999 - The Greatest Movie Year of Our Lives

1999 was supposed to be the year of "Star Wars Episode I", "Wild Wild West" and "American Beauty". Instead it became a great year in film because of movies like "Office Space", "South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut" and "The Matrix".

Join Ty and RD as the discuss the big misses of 1999 and why the hidden hits of the year make this time the greatest year in film history.

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