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Film Optix

Christian Eulinberg and Devin Agnello

Your weekly dose of cinematic exploration. Whether you"re a seasoned film critic or a casual movie enthusiast, join us as we delve into the world of blockbusters, indies, and everything in between. Get ready for insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and a captivating journey through the diverse landscape of cinema.

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4:26

To Be Continued… We're Taking a Break

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2025/03/12

Send us a text In this special update, Christian and Devin share some important news about the podcast's future. With busy schedules making it tough to release episodes consistently, we’ve decided to take a long hiatus to regroup and plan for what’s next. This isn’t goodbye just a break while we get things sorted! Thank you all for your support, and in the meantime, feel free to catch up on past episodes and stay connected with us on social media. And as Ferris Bueller once said, “Life moves ...

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28:20

Wolf Man (2025) Review: Fangs, Fury, and Flaws

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2025/01/24

Send us a textChristian and Devin usher in 2025 with their first film review of the year. Tune in as they delve into Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man.From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man. Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (Poor Things, It Comes at Night) stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural O...

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36:50

The Rise of 'Mufasa: The Lion King' Prequel Review

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2024/12/30

Send us a textChristian and Devin roar into their spoiler-free thoughts, concerns, and reactions to Mufasa: The Lion King. Does this prequel live up to the legacy of the Pride Lands, or does it stumble on its way to greatness? Tune in to find out!"Mufasa: The Lion King" enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost ...

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36:42

Sonic the Hedgehog 3: The Adventure We've Been...

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2024/12/20

Send us a textChristian and Devin race into their spoiler-free thoughts, concerns, and reactions to Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Did the blue blur's latest adventure speed into greatness, or hit a roadblock? Tune in to find out!Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities out...

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29:56

'Y2K' When Nostalgia Isn’t Enough

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2024/12/10

Send us a textChristian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts, concerns, and reactions to the film Y2K. On the last night of 1999, two high school juniors crash a New Years Eve party, only to find themselves fighting for their lives in this dial-up disaster comedy.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Y2K Spoiler Free Breakdown (03:19)Final Thoughts and Ratings (23:11)Coming Up Next / Closing (26:51)Support the showContact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podca...

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53:49

Our Top 9 Must-Watch Movie Picks for You

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2024/12/06

Send us a textChristian and Devin spotlight a collection of must-watch films that deserve your attention. From hidden gems to crowd-pleasers, these picks might have slipped under your radar, but they’re definitely worth adding to your watchlist. Don’t miss out on these cinematic treasures!TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Must-Watch Movie Picks Intro (04:49)DiDi (2024) (06:39)A Real Pain (11:47)Saturday Night (15:58)My Old Ass (20:46)Anora (25:31)We Live in Time (31:17)...

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33:41

'Gladiator 2' A Sequel Worthy of the Colosseum

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2024/11/27

Send us a textChristian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on Gladiator 2 . Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Gladiator 2 Review (06:54)Final Tho...

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65:16

'Wicked' Soars as a Spellbinding Adaptation of the...

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2024/11/21

Send us a textChristian and Amanda dive into a discussion of the highly anticipated Wicked movie, exploring its magical world, standout performances, and how it brings the beloved story to life on the big screen.Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, mu...

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53:56

The Penguin Season 1 Review: Gotham's Darkest Rise

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2024/11/12

Send us a textChristian, Devin, Amanda, and Mike dive deep into their spoiler-filled thoughts on Season 1 of HBO’s limited series The Penguin. The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oz Cobb’s quest for power and control in Gotham City.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)The Penguin Season 1 Review (07:09)Final Thoughts and Ratings (40:52)Follow our guests (48:02)Coming Up Next / Closing (50:38)FOLLOW OUR FRIENDS: Mike' Outlets...

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37:56

'Agatha All Along' Season 1 Breakdown

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2024/11/06

Send us a textChristian and Devin dive into their spoiler thoughts on season one of Agatha All Along. Set after the events of "WandaVision," Agatha Harkness recruits some unlikely allies on her quest to regain her former powers.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Agatha Season 1 Breakdown (04:59)Final Thoughts, No Ratings (26:54)Coming Up Next / Closing (34:09)How to enter: Follow us on Instagram or Twitter Bonus Entries:Leave a review on Apple Podcast Sen...

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39:13

'Venom: The Last Dance' The Good, The Bad and The Fun!

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2024/10/29

Send us a textChristian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on Venom: The Last Dance. In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel's greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start + Housekeeping (00:18)Veno...

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14:43

Arcane Season 1: 4K Blu-Ray Breakdown

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2024/10/25

Send us a textChristian dives into the 4K Blu-ray edition of Arcane Season One. Should you add it to your collection? Get the scoop on the visual quality, audio experience, and all the exclusive features this release has to offer.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Arcane Season 1 4K Blu-Ray Breakdown (02:13)Final Verdict (10:55)Closing (13:46)Contact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmopti...

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39:23

'Smile 2' A Paranoid Descent into Horror's Darkest...

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2024/10/17

Send us a textChristian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on Smile 2. About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Smile 2 Review (10:12)Final Thoughts and Ra...

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54:03

'Joker: Folie à Deux' An Unnecessary Sequel

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2024/10/07

Send us a textChristian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on Joker: Folie à Deux, which finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Joker 2 Review (11:34)IMDB Trivia (38:54)Final Thoughts and Ratings (41:25)Coming Up Next / Closing (49:57)Conta...

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34:30

'The Wild Robot' A Thrilling Tale of Survival and...

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2024/09/30

Send us a textChristian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot--ROZZUM unit 7134, "Roz" for short -- that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)The Wild Robot Review (07:30)IMDB Trivia (21...

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35:19

'The Penguin' Episode 1 Breakdown: "After Hours"

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2024/09/25

Send us a textChristian and Devin dive into their spoiler-free first impressions of Episode 1 of The Penguin. The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oz Cobb’s quest for power and control in Gotham City.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)The Penguin Episode Review (07:10)The Penguin Trivia (28:36)Final Thoughts, No Ratings (28:05)Coming Up Next / Closing (32:43)Contact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast...

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34:23

'Agatha All Along' Episode 1-2 Breakdown

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2024/09/23

Send us a textChristian and Devin dive into their spoiler-free first impressions of Episodes 1 and 2 of Agatha All Along. Set after the events of "WandaVision," Agatha Harkness recruits some unlikely allies on her quest to regain her former powers.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Agatha Episodes 1-2 Breakdown (06:17)IMDB Trivia (22:43)Final Thoughts, No Ratings (28:25)Coming Up Next / Closing (32:33)Contact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast an...

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41:05

'Transformers One' Puts a New Spin on the Franchise

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2024/09/19

Send us a textChristian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on Transformers One. TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Transformers OneReview (10:56)Transformers Trivia (28:36)Final Thoughts and Ratings (33:47)Coming Up Next / Closing (40:07)Contact Film Optix Rate and Re...

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39:10

Speak No Evil (2024) Emerges as One of the Year's...

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2024/09/16

Send us a textChristian and Devin dive into their spoiler-free thoughts on the remake of "Speak No Evil". When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Speak No Evil Review (10:48)Speak No Evil Trivia (26:04)Final Thoughts and Ratings (30:30)Coming Up Next / Cl...

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29:21

'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' A Sequel of the Iconic...

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2024/09/09

Send us a textThe Juice is loose! Christian and Devin dive into their spoiler-free thoughts on Time Burtons Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brew...

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