In this week’s group chat, Jason and Rosie dive into the world of classic horror films, focusing on the legacy of Universal Monsters and the failed attempts to create a modern Dark Universe. Then they explore the lessons we can learn from the box office trends in 2025, and wrap up by sharing their favorite Halloween treats.

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In this week&rsquo;s group chat, Jason and Rosie dive into the world of classic horror films, focusing on the legacy of Universal Monsters and the failed attempts to create a modern Dark Universe. Then they explore the lessons we can learn from the box office trends in 2025, and wrap up by sharing their favorite Halloween treats.
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Nerd-culture podcast X-Ray Vision takes listeners on a journey through the zeitgeist-iest (patent pending) films, TV shows, and comics. Join award-winning hosts Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight for one-of-a-kin analysis, the latest news and show lore, and access to the writers, producers, directors, and stars who make your favorite pop culture shows, movies, and more!

Nerd-culture podcast X-Ray Vision takes listeners on a journey through the zeitgeist-iest (patent pending) films, TV shows, and comics. Join award-winning hosts Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight for one-of-a-kin analysis, the latest news and show lore, and access to the writers, producers, directors, and stars who make your favorite pop culture shows, movies, and more!

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XRGC: What We Can Learn From the 2025 Box Office and the Failed Launch of the Dark Universe

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Jason and Rosie recap episode four of Lanterns, where Sinestro coaches Hal on manipulating John Stewart while John and Hal team up to scout "the weenie" — the mysterious anchor point on the Macon ranch. A tense, unexpectedly nude confrontation with Will Macon gives way to a satellite strike on Zoe, a trip to Hector Hammond's slaughterhouse, and a twist reveal that Hammond isn't the Manhunter after all. The episode ends with Hal leaping from a moving car the moment he realizes John suspected Zoe all along and said nothing. They close out with their top suspects for the real Manhunter — Zoe, Will Macon, and a dark-horse theory that Laura Linney's Guardian is one herself!

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Jason and Rosie recap episode four of Lanterns, where Sinestro coaches Hal on manipulating John Stewart while John and Hal team up to scout "the weenie" &mdash; the mysterious anchor point on the Macon ranch. A tense, unexpectedly nude confrontation with Will Macon gives way to a satellite strike on Zoe, a trip to Hector Hammond's slaughterhouse, and a twist reveal that Hammond isn't the Manhunter after all. The episode ends with Hal leaping from a moving car the moment he realizes John suspected Zoe all along and said nothing. They close out with their top suspects for the real Manhunter &mdash; Zoe, Will Macon, and a dark-horse theory that Laura Linney's Guardian is one herself!
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Lanterns S1E04

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This week on Previously On...The Russo brothers say that they are "Improvised-based" directors and that an unfinished script for 'Doomsday' is OK. Noah Jupe is cast in an undisclosed role for 'Avengers: Secret Wars'. 'Avengers: Endgame Encore' tickets will come at a premium. The Iron Man EA Motive Marvel collaboration announced four years ago has leaked gameplay footage. Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars'  struggles to defeat Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Coyote vs. Acme at the box office, and showrunner of Amazon's 'Criminal' Ed Brubaker is sued for a hostile work environment.

 

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This week on Previously On...The Russo brothers say that they are "Improvised-based" directors and that an unfinished script for 'Doomsday' is OK. Noah Jupe is cast in an undisclosed role for 'Avengers: Secret Wars'. 'Avengers: Endgame Encore' tickets will come at a premium. The Iron Man EA Motive Marvel collaboration announced four years ago has leaked gameplay footage. Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars'&nbsp; struggles to defeat Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Coyote vs. Acme at the box office, and showrunner of Amazon's 'Criminal' Ed Brubaker is sued for a hostile work environment.
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NEWS: Doomsday Script 'Living Organism', EA Motive Iron Man Game Leak, Ridley Scott Struggles At The Box Office

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The road to Doomsday is ramping up! Disney has released its list of 15 projects to rewatch before Doomsday hits theaters in December, and Jason and Rosie will be guiding you through the lead-up week by week. Today we start off the list with the classic X-Men feature film from 2000. 

 

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The road to Doomsday is ramping up! Disney has released its list of 15 projects to rewatch before Doomsday hits theaters in December, and Jason and Rosie will be guiding you through the lead-up week by week. Today we start off the list with the classic X-Men feature film from 2000.&nbsp;
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Impending Doomsday: X-Men (2000)

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XRGC: What We Can Learn From the 2025 Box Office and the Failed Launch of the Dark Universe

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