Back to #StarWarsVisions S3. Hope to get another 3 done tonight and then record with Rachel next week.

Episode 201 - Bond Turmoil and Goldeneye Retrospective #Podcast Julian and Matt start getting into the swing of thigs as they tackle the latest in film and TV news, with the hot story being about the turmoil surrounding the new Bond film.

I miss my dog. I miss looking down. I miss checking to see if she's asleep. I miss her breathing. I miss her indifference to whether I'm busy. I miss the sound of her drinking from her water bowl. I miss her delight in having a completely predictable day. Death sucks.

Quick notes on #StarWars #Visions S3 S3E1 - The Duel Payback Stunningly animated. Interesting art direction. Compelling action if a bit muddy at times. Funeral Japan as if it were in the SW universe. Feels like what The Old Republic could feel like but also anachronistic to be anything but anime.

basically every 2024 truism is dead. Trump did not build a lasting multiracial coalition or turn young men into committed Republicans. You don’t need to cave on trans rights to win. The pundits have nothing left to tell you.

So this #SplinterCell animated series on Netflix is way better than I expected. But maybe I shouldn’t be surprised given their animated pedigree that this point. Anime X western aesthetic. Solid voice performances, a mix of known and less known actors. The action feels weighty and well staged. Cont…

Before Matt officially joined the show as a co-host he was invited on as guest to talk about one of his favourite movies of all time, ‘Swingers’. Now returning in an official capacity to the ToB Film Club, he brings with him another film from his top-3, another comedy, ‘Kingpin’. #Podcast #Review

Genuinely great movie. Happy for Jesse.

I gotta be honest, I’m obsessed with Battlefield 6. It’s really incredibly good. Extremely fun. Yes there’s so cheesyness to be ironed out but it’s largely technical and fundamentally sound. Too bad about EA though. Ugh.

I gotta be honest, I’m obsessed with Battlefield 6. It’s really incredibly good. Extremely fun. Yes there’s so cheesyness to be ironed out but it’s largely technical and fundamentally sound. Too bad about EA though. Ugh.

Hey MFers! Weeeeeeeee're baaaaaaaack! Now with a new cohost! Julian is joined by long-time friend of the show, Matt Tworek. We spend this first episode of the "new" ToB getting to know him and setting up what else is to come. So glad to be back on the air! :D!!

Ive seen a lot of middling reviews for #JurassicWorldRebirth and having just seen it I actually don’t understand. This is the best Jurassic movie since Lost World probably (site Bs I guess 🤷). I found every single set piece to be thrilling. Quality performances and a noble message. Idk, pretty good.

The craftsmanship is 🤌

I miss when it was fun to speculate on what this could be.

The conspiracies around the movie were crazy lol People just want to hate on Gunn so bad.

He’s not entirely wrong. I don’t think it’s “dead” though. It’s salvageable. But I’m not not sure they’re on the right course. Time will tell.

Had to complete the trilogy. Still weird as hell but at least the ideas feel bigger and hey is that Jeff Daniels?!

It’s pretty impressive how many questionable decisions ‘Star Trek: Section 31’ makes. It’s just so odd. I’m just constantly asking “whyyyy?”

The fact you aren’t eating out of the mouth is an automatic fail imo.

What do you guys think? Should I get it?

I’ve doubled down. I’m now watching ‘The Divergent Series: Insurgent’. (Hell of a title lol) The good news, it’s immediately better. Stakes are clearer it’s filmed a lot better, feels more polished, and there being clear good guys and bad guys makes a big difference. Still pretty silly though.

Guys, I made a mistake. I thought the cast seemed good. How bad could a Hunger Games-like be? Well unfortunately ‘Divergent’ is… not great, Bob. It’s all just very silly. It robs even the good bits of intriguing drama. It also kinda feels low-rent? We’re just in Chicago?

Small Screen Star Wars: #StarWars #TalesoftheUnderworld #Podcast #Review #Recap Lucasfilm Animation has been hard at work on their next major project, 'Maul: Shadow Lord', but they've found the time to deliver another installment in their "Tales of" anthology. (cont...)

So you’re telling me they just cancelled Star Trek: Prodigy? Crazy.

So both a bit of an origin story with young Bond, and a throw back to the rare but criminally underrated 3rd person Bond games from the GameCube era. As usual, the unique portrayals will take some getting used to but the vibes seem right to me. It’s not taking itself too seriously, which is key imo.

The sequel is the mid credits stinger. Done. Perfect.

You guys remember how everyone hated ‘Joker 2’? Important to remember that movie was made as a “fuck you” to the exact type of person who says things like “streaming is dead”. Be happy he got their money. All good stuff happens in spite of the rich fucks who know shit all.

We’re so back! Until we’re not again next week or whatever

THE moment

Sad eyes

Does anyone else see the irony in #Playstation ending their "loyalty" program after only 3 years? Nothing inspires loyalty like not being loyal to your own customers lol diddo to Nintendo who also did this recently. The march toward crappier services, with higher prices, continues for infinity.

Pretty gross

#Podcast #Andor #RogueOne #Review #Recap SSSW/ToB Film Club - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Listen as we unpack a movie that feels almost completely fresh after the finale of Andor. Given the larger context from the prequel series it's fascinating to examine all the threads Tony Gilroy laid for us.

Small Screen Star Wars - Andor S2 Finale After only 4 weeks - the blink of an eye - it's all over. The best Star Wars story since the Original Trilogy has graced our screens and left us in awe. #StarWars #Andor #Podcast #Review #Recap #Masterpiece

Join Andor’s Diego Luna, series creator Tony Gilroy, and special guests in a LIVE Q&A reflecting on the show’s final season. Watch on the Star Wars YouTube channel on Tuesday, May 13th at 9AM PT. The final episodes of Andor stream Tuesday only on Disney+.

#Andor S2 E 7 - 9 Review/Recap When dealing in the world of prequels, it’s impossible to escape the inevitable - Anakin will fall, Han will win the Falcon, Cassian will die on Scarif. Somehow, in the midst of some of the most thrilling episodes of television ever put to screen...

Some musings on the best #Andor had been yet. Really incredibly stuff.

Outrageous how good it is.

Happy Star Wars Day everyone. Watched ‘Tales of the Underworld’. Pretty enjoyable. Probably the least interesting of the 3 “Tales” anthologies unfortunately. It just doesn’t really live up to the title. But as the animation continues to look top notch. We’ll cover it after ‘Andor’ on the show.

I'm sorry to tell you all, but we're already halfway through this final season of 'Andor'. Fortunately, the quality hasn't dipped one bit as we accelerate into the finish .Join Julian and Rachel as they savour every minute of this 3-episode arch that takes us to Ghorman for the first time on screen.

Heads up, we’re delaying the Andor recap until tomorrow (because of playoff hockey unfortunately). I’ll try to post same night. Worst case, Friday morning.

Andor S2 is here after a long hiatus but when you look into WHY this 2nd season took so long the reason becomes clear - they were setting out to make sure that this isn't just good Star Wars, but indeed the BEST Star Wars possibly ever made. Join Julian and Rachel as they discuss it all in detail!

We record LIVE for Andor S2 tonight. Will be a bit different than our scene by scene recaps (given that they’re dropping a full length movie every week essentially) but we have a plan and it should a really fun time. Search “Tower of Babble podcast” on YouTube and subscribe to get notified!

Andor S2s first “movie” was a thrill ride. Their willingness to go THERE is what makes the show so exciting I think. They’re creatively bold in their decisions and willing to do what serves their story. In this case, partially the true ugly messiness about how fascism intertwines itself in humanity.

I bring you nuanced comedy movie based civil discourse by one person who is admittedly high, and the other who is definitely also high.

'Constantine' is not always the most approachable film, but its dense world building and Keanu's performance make it worth returning to 20 years after its relase. Despite being a flop at the time, the movie has found an audience over the years and its easy to understand why. We unpack it all here:

We’ve been waiting a long time to know what Lucasfilm Animation has been cooking since Bad Batch, and despite a very cool trailer for the next miniseries “Tales of the Underworld”, we are still not sure what they’re working on in terms of a new full series. But to be fair, that trailer looks sick!

Damn. Severance did it again. What a finish. This is what it’s all about. Pure tension you can cut with a knife, brief moments of release, and beautiful character moments. Brilliant.

While reconstruction on the main show continues, bonus episodes fill the dead air. Julian joins Axel on the Daily DVR Podcast to discuss the surprisng differneces in tact between #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld and #DaredevilBornagain, speculate on the future of James Gunn's DCU, and talk #Severance.