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The Break: The Marvels, Guardians of the Galaxy vol.3 and The New Look
In this episode of The Break, I review The Marvels and the Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3. Tip: The New Look on Apple TV Plus. In the premium part of the show available to my patrons, I explain why Tolkien didn't like...
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The Break: RIP Carl Weathers; My First Tolkien Webinar; Pluto Review
In this episode of The Break: Star Wars: the death of Carl Weathers My Tolkien Webinar on Ash Wednesday Pluto (Anime series on Netflix) first impressions How sleep impacts my reading focus Marvel Unlimited: Infinity...
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The Break: The Creator Review; Ancient Rome and Alexandria on TV; The Apprentice in the Kitchen
In this episode: The Creator by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One) Rome (HBO Max) Trauma responses in Vinland Saga Book review: ‘The apprentice: my life in the kitchen’ by Jacques Pepin In the premium episode for my patrons:...
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The Break: Barbie and the Oscars; Squid Games Season 2; True Detective and Palworld
In this episode I talk about the Oscar nominations for the movie Barbie, I review the Squid Games game show, Young Sheldon and True Detective and I revisit Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. I also share my first...
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The Break: Star Wars Fans vs Toxic Fandom; Walking to Mordor; the History Lessons of Vinland Saga
In this episode: How Star Wars fans reacted to toxic fandom this week; my journey with Mr. Underhill and John Snowflake in Fantasy Hike; Vinland Saga and the art of making history lessons relevant for today. In the...
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The Break: The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie: Why? Medieval Dynasty and the Harry Potter Reboot
In this episode of the Break: Lots of Star Wars news: All about the new Star Wars movie about the Mandalorian and Grogu, The Mandalorian Season 4 and Ahsoka Season 2 confirmed. Middle-earth experiences in videogames...
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The Break: Is It Time For Women To Shape Star Wars? Middle-earth in 4K; Star Trek Discovery
In this episode of The Break, I share why I’m excited about Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s plans for the new Star Wars movie about Rey’s efforts to rebuild the Jedi order. I talk about the fate of Star Trek Discovery and I...
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The Break: New Year’s Break: My Review of Rebel Moon
In this New Year’s episode of The Break I list my favorite movies, TV shows and books of 2023, I review Zack Snyder’s movie ‘Rebel Moon’ and I look forward to what 2024 has in store! In the Premium part of the show...
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The Break: The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special; Tolkien in Rome; Thermae Romae Novae
In this episode: Why you should (re)watch the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special Watching the Lord of the Rings Trilogy for Christmas Visiting the JRR Tolkien Exposition in Rome Comparing the xThermae Romae Novae anime...
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The Break: Christmas Movie & TV Specials, Pasta Secrets and Red Rising: Morning Star Review
In this episode, I talk about the new direction Doctor Who is taking in the 60th anniversary specials, I share which traditional Christmas movies I like and don't care for, I talk about the secret to quality pasta...
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The Break: Andor Postponed? Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder, Visiting Bagshot Row
In this episode of 'The Break', I explain why Star Wars could benefit from an 'Advent approach' to its tentpole productions, I give my spoiler-free impressions of Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder and share some...
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The Break: Doctor Who: The Star Beast Spoiler-free Review | Star Wars in 2024 | Return to Moria | Squid Game: The Challenge
What did you think of the Doctor's return in the first 60th anniversary special? I share my spoiler-free review of "The Star Beast"!
The post The Break: Doctor Who: The Star Beast Spoiler-free Review | Star Wars in...
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