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Join brothers Sravan and Tarun Rajupalem every week as they discuss their favourite superhero movies, television shows and video games as well as the latest news in pop culture.Whether you're a fan of superhero movies, just a general movie buff, or just want some informative entertainment this podcast is for you!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- 1 weeks ago22 min
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend - A ₹2,000 Crore Epic Worth Seeing on the Big Screen
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is the most expensive Indian film ever made, and Sravan and Tarun have thoughts. Is it the best-looking Indian film they've ever seen, and does the spectacle make up for a story that keeps you at arm's length?This is a Paisa Vasool x Cognitive Recalibration crossover, released on both channels. We go through the VFX and action (with a clear favourite sequence), Yash's turn as Ravana, the Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi chemistry, the score from Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, and why the first half drags while the second half pulls together. We also dig into the Western-release push, the Hindi vs English cut and the AI lip-sync tech. Light on spoilers, and neither of us knows the source material in depth, so we judge it purely as a film.YouTube: https://youtu.be/bmYvU6KEfdg⏱️ Timestamps Intro music Welcome: a Paisa Vasool x Cognitive Recalibration crossover Ramayana Part 1: director, producers & cast How much Ramayana do we actually know? Hans Zimmer meets A.R. Rahman Runtime, budget & the box office mountain Our verdict: VFX, action & epic scale Is the Hans Zimmer score the right call? Performances: Yash is the standout Ranbir & Sai Pallavi: where's the chemistry? Emotional depth & the first-half problem Ravana's backstory & the sympathetic villain Ranking the action sequences The pivotal scene that could've hit harder How it stacks up against other adaptations Lakshman, Sita & a Melbourne stage show The Kaikeyi question: why 14 years? Western audiences, Hindi vs English & AI lip-sync Final verdict & the Part 2 wait Up next: AK-47, what's coming & where to find usIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationIf you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:Facebook Page: Cognitive RecalibrationInstagram: cognitiverecalibrationTwitter: @CRecalibrationTikTok: @cogrecal#Ramayana #IndianCinema #RamayanaPart1 #Bollywood #RanbirKapoor #Yash #SaiPallavi #CognitiveRecalibrationSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 18, 202616 min
Masters of the Universe: He-Man's Big Screen Comeback Nobody Asked For
He-Man returns for the first live-action outing since 1987, and the numbers aren't kind. Sravan and Tarun dig into Travis Knight's Masters of the Universe — the cast, the box office shortfall against its $425M break-even mark, and where it lands next to this year's other comic-book adaptations. They head into spoiler territory partway through the conversation, so listen with that in mind.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8pmnXOf_EQA⏱️ TIMESTAMPS Intro Masters of the Universe (2026) Overview Director Travis Knight & Trivia Cast Breakdown Box Office Numbers Runtime & First Reactions Tone & Comedy Where It Ranks This Year Visuals, Action & End Credits Tease SPOILERS Begin The Movie's Message & Who It's For Plot Conveniences End Credits Scenes (Spoilers) Character Moments & Skeletor Box Office Verdict & Franchise Future Wrap-Up & Next EpisodeIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationIf you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:Facebook Page: Cognitive RecalibrationInstagram: cognitiverecalibrationTwitter: @CRecalibrationTikTok: @cogrecal#MastersOfTheUniverse#HeMan#CognitiveRecalibrationSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 5, 20261h 4m
Spider-Man: Brand New Day — Is Tom Holland Now THE Definitive Spider-Man?
Tom Holland just posted the second-biggest opening weekend of all time — and after Spider-Man: Brand New Day, we're asking whether he's now officially the definitive Spider-Man. Sravan and Tarun (and Peter Barker) break it down spoiler-free for the first half, then dive into Jean Grey, the mutant-tech setup, and what the post-credits scene means for Secret Wars.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/msJKSGNKG_4⏱️ TIMESTAMPS Cold Open Welcome & Meet Peter Barker Background: Destin Daniel Cretton & the Kang Dynasty Connection Box Office: Second-Biggest Opening Weekend Ever Cast Additions & the Red Carpet Spoiler Spoiler-Free Reactions SPOILERS START HERE Jean Grey Revealed Street-Level Villains: Tombstone, Scorpion & More Damage Control & The Hand Punisher & the Yelena Cameo The Hulk vs. Spider-Man Mutant Tech, Sentinels & What Comes Next X-Men Casting Rumors MJ, Ned & Where the Ending Leaves Them The Climax: A Thunderbolts Callback Post-Credits Scene Theories This or That: Every Theatrical Spider-Man Movie Box Office Draft & the Billion-Dollar Club Remy's Pick & Sign-OffIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationIf you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:Facebook Page: Cognitive RecalibrationInstagram: cognitiverecalibrationTwitter: @CRecalibrationTikTok: @cogrecal#SpiderManBrandNewDay #TomHolland #MarvelMoviesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 20, 202646 min
The Odyssey: Did Nolan Just Make His Best Movie Ever?
We just watched The Odyssey and we've got a lot to say — starting with dueling box office predictions two days after release. Sravan thinks it clears a billion; Tarun isn't so sure, and makes the case for why Spider-Man: Brand New Day could eat into its run.We get into what's working (the practical effects, that Cyclops sequence, Hoyte van Hoytema's cinematography) and the one sound-mix complaint that keeps following Nolan around. Then full spoilers on the ending — the Ithaca reveal, the suitors exploiting Zeus's law, Calypso's island, and how Nolan closes the film on the Trojan horse. We wrap with our recurring This or That game, run through Nolan's entire filmography from Following to The Odyssey.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/22Qz_hquKJU⏱️ TIMESTAMPS Intro We Watched It in IMAX — Was It Worth It? The Ensemble Cast Nolan's Box Office Predictions Why Has Nobody Adapted The Odyssey Before? Positives: Visuals & Practical Effects The Cyclops Scene & Horror Elements Negatives — Was Anything Wrong With It? SPOILERS: The Ithaca Reveal SPOILERS: The Suitors & Calypso's Island SPOILERS: The Ending — Trojan Horse Symbolism This or That: The Full Nolan Filmography Gauntlet What's Next: Spider-Man Brand New Day Where to Find UsIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationIf you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:Facebook Page: Cognitive RecalibrationInstagram: cognitiverecalibrationTwitter: @CRecalibrationTikTok: @cogrecal#TheOdyssey #ChristopherNolan #FilmPodcast #MattDamon #GreekMythology #NolanRanked #movienewsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 30, 202647 min
Supergirl: Did James Gunn's DCU Just Have Its First MAJOR Misfire?
Craig Gillespie's Supergirl just landed as the second film in James Gunn's DCU — and we've got a LOT of thoughts. In this episode, Sravan and Tarun break down the box office numbers (and why $172M+ budget vs a soft $68M worldwide opening is a problem), debate whether Millie Alcock was miscast or just miswritten, and dig into why the script feels like someone left half the comic book on the cutting room floor.We cover the good (those Krypton flashback sequences), the bad (an Iron Man 2-style alcoholic arc that goes nowhere), and the ugly (a sword that apparently exists for no reason). Then in the back half, we go full SPOILER mode on Ruthye's revenge plot and whether this movie even needed Supergirl to be the lead.Stick around for our fan-favorite "This or That: Worst DC Movies Edition" segment, where we rank Batman v Superman, Wonder Woman 1984, and more in a battle nobody wins. 🦸 Is this the DCU's first real stumble? Let us know in the comments.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cNzTwuJzTok⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:35 Welcome & Superbad Tangent1:31 Director Craig Gillespie & Cast Breakdown2:08 Budget Numbers: $172–186M2:14 Opening Weekend Box Office: $38M US / ~$68M Worldwide2:55 CinemaScore B+ & Rotten Tomatoes Score (~56%)3:13 DCU Context: Second Movie After Superman3:53 "How Was the Movie?" — Reactions Begin5:43 The Story Problem: Generic & Possibly Cut Down7:23 Krypton Flashbacks (a Rare Positive)7:36 Supergirl as a Lesser-Known DC Character9:04 Ruthye: Wasted Character Potential9:48 The Pointless Sword Subplot10:25 The Villain Problem11:16 Is Craig Gillespie Forced to Imitate James Gunn?12:43 Rating Discussion: 5–6/10, Compared to The Marvels13:05 Who Is This Movie Even For?13:45 The Alcoholic Arc vs. Iron Man 2 Comparison16:14 DCU's Future: Can They Recover From a Misfire?17:38 Highest-Grossing DC Movie Trivia (Aquaman)18:11 Marvel's Rocky Start (Incredible Hulk Comparison)19:01 Non-Spoiler Wrap-Up19:10 SPOILER WARNING BEGINS19:14 Krem's Motivations & Comic Changes21:00 Ruthye's Revenge Plot Explained23:22 Jason Momoa's Lobo: Most Useless Character24:17 Repetitive Plot Structure (5x "Powers Get Blocked")25:45 Kryptonite Logic Problems27:00 BVS Comparison: "She's as Dumb as Superman"28:15 The Green Sun Planet & Missing Stakes30:01 The Ending: Kara Returns to Earth31:22 Her Arc Doesn't Land — Too Messy Too Long33:09 Visuals & Cinematography Critique (Too Brown/Bland)33:43 DCU Female-Led Movie Concerns34:10 This or That: Worst DC Movies Game Begins43:30 Final Thoughts on Supergirl43:48 Snyderverse vs. DCU Debate44:22 Hot Take: Supergirl in The Flash > This Movie44:46 Next Episode Teaser: Minions & Monsters46:10 Disclosure Day & Masters of the Universe Teasers46:29 Masters of the Universe vs. BVS Debate47:24 OutroIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationIf you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:Facebook Page: Cognitive RecalibrationInstagram: cognitiverecalibrationTwitter: @CRecalibrationTikTok: @cogrecal#Supergirl #DCU #JamesGunn #MillieAlcock #DCStudios #MovieReview #SupergirlReviewSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 5, 202655 min
This Biopic Proves No One Was Bigger Than Michael Jackson
Is Michael a great biopic, or does it work because Michael Jackson’s music is simply impossible to resist?We review the new Michael Jackson biopic, discussing Jaafar Jackson’s performance, the film’s massive audience response, Michael’s legacy, the controversy around his life, and the major moments the movie glosses over.Plus, we end with a Michael Jackson song battle — from Thriller and Billie Jean to Beat It, Smooth Criminal, They Don’t Care About Us and more.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V0bjX1WgtxU⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:34 Welcome to Cognitive Recalibration0:48 Introducing Michael and why this episode needed a discussion1:11 Box-office success and the scale of Michael Jackson fandom2:34 Music biopics, Bohemian Rhapsody, and billion-dollar potential3:35 Audience demographics and Gen Z discovering Michael Jackson5:57 Critics vs audiences: why the scores are so different7:00 Family involvement, controversy, and what the movie avoids8:36 Release delays, sequel plans, and the film’s long box-office legs10:05 Michael Jackson trivia, the moonwalk, and cultural mythology10:29 Initial thoughts: enjoyable experience, flawed movie12:37 Emotional connection to Michael’s music and why it still resonates13:49 The ending problem and why the movie feels like Part One14:45 Word of mouth, social media reactions, and renewed popularity16:47 Box-office competition and why Michael has longer legs17:11 Jaafar Jackson, the child actor, and Colman Domingo’s performances18:56 Spoiler discussion begins: Joe Jackson and Michael’s insecurities20:50 The media, Michael’s changing appearance, and vitiligo22:49 The movie’s biggest flaw: not enough focus on musical genius23:38 Missing the evolution of Michael’s voice, style, and creative identity24:43 Quincy Jones, Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, and missed opportunities27:08 Thriller, Bad, music videos, and Michael as a short-film pioneer28:46 Why the movie still works as an experience despite its flaws30:00 Michael as an underdog and Joe Jackson’s intimidating presence31:51 Childhood trauma, loneliness, Bubbles, and the toy store scene32:28 The Pepsi commercial, pain medication, and the start of his decline33:39 Why the second movie will be harder to make34:21 Michael’s estate, masters, streaming money, and artist ownership36:55 Relationships, children, siblings, and the drama the film skips38:48 Michael’s legacy living through the music39:10 Why the sequel should explore albums, tours, and fame more deeply40:27 Was Michael Jackson more famous than Taylor Swift?41:34 Final thoughts on performances and the film overall42:03 Michael Jackson song battle begins: Thriller vs everything43:20 Billie Jean takes the crown44:49 Human Nature, Stranger in Moscow, and underrated favourites46:12 Dirty Diana, PYT, Black or White, and Michael’s deep discography47:02 Favourite Michael Jackson songs and streaming numbers48:30 Michael’s voice, vocal style, and why his songs are hard to sing49:42 Paul McCartney, Beatles rights, and Michael’s music portfolio51:22 Neverland and the stories still left for the sequel52:15 Closing thoughts on Michael and who should watch it53:39 Podcast movie draft talk: Michael, Moana, Minions, and Dune54:53 Quick thoughts on Mandalorian & Grogu and upcoming episodes55:27 Final sign-offIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationIf you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:Facebook Page: Cognitive RecalibrationInstagram: cognitiverecalibrationTwitter: @CRecalibrationTikTok: @cogrecal#MichaelMovie #MichaelJackson #MichaelJacksonBiopic #MichaelReview #KingOfPop #JaafarJacksonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 27, 20261h 34m
Mandalorian & Grogu Feels Like 4 Disney+ Episodes
Star Wars returns to the big screen for the first time in years with Mandalorian & Grogu — but does it actually feel like an event movie?In this episode of Cognitive Recalibration, Sravan and Bhaskar break down the latest Star Wars theatrical release, discussing:⚔️ The movie’s “side quest” structure 👶 Grogu stealing every scene 🎬 Whether this should’ve just been Disney+ episodes 🌌 The current state of Star Wars 🔥 IMAX & 3D impressions 💭 Why the film feels safe but inconsequential ⭐ And why Andor Season 2 might still be Disney Star Wars at its peakWe also dive deep into SPOILERS, discuss the future of Star Wars, Ahsoka Season 2, Starfighter, and rank the best Disney-era Star Wars projects.⚠️ Spoiler warning included in timestamps below.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9uPAygFdUME⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:37 Intro & welcome1:12 Box office & Star Wars returning to cinemas2:09 Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni & Ludwig Göransson discussion3:49 Audience demographics & Disney+ connection7:25 Pedro Pascal & Grogu behind-the-scenes discussion9:19 Initial thoughts on the movie13:09 Visuals, action & production value13:54 Biggest problem: no real stakes17:50 “This could have been 4 Disney+ episodes”18:53 Sravan’s overall thoughts20:37 Has Star Wars become “cute”?22:19 Why this doesn’t feel like a major Star Wars event25:14 Lack of urgency in modern blockbuster movies27:01 Is Disney aiming for broader audiences?29:19 Final non-spoiler verdicts30:22 Are Star Wars fans no longer the target audience?SPOILERS START HERE37:37 Full spoiler discussion begins38:01 Rotta the Hutt & gladiator storyline40:55 Sigourney Weaver’s mission cards43:11 The Hutt side quest begins47:27 “Dwayne the Hutt Johnson” discussion48:38 Rodda reveal & gladiator arena52:40 Lord Janu / Imperial reveal56:11 Homecoming fake-out & bounty hunter attack59:34 Grogu rescue mission1:01:01 Mandalorian captured by the Hutts1:02:08 Grogu alone in the wilderness1:06:58 Final assault on the Hutts1:11:09 Grogu’s Force abilities discussion1:14:23 Ending explained1:15:57 Why the movie ultimately feels inconsequential1:18:17 IMAX & 3D recommendations1:19:53 Future of Star Wars discussion1:21:12 Starfighter & upcoming projects1:21:39 50th anniversary of Star Wars discussion1:23:59 Ranking Disney-era Star Wars projects1:25:05 Andor vs Mandalorian debate1:30:38 Why Andor Season 2 is the best Disney Star Wars project1:33:22 Final thoughts & outroIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:Facebook Page: Cognitive RecalibrationInstagram: cognitiverecalibrationTwitter: @CRecalibrationTikTok: @cogrecal#StarWars #MandalorianAndGrogu #TheMandalorian #Grogu #PedroPascal #StarWarsReview #CognitiveRecalibration #DisneyStarWars #Andor #AhsokSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 20, 202623 min
Mortal Kombat II (2026)
MORTAL KOMBAT is back… but is it actually an upgrade? 👊🔥We’re reviewing Mortal Kombat 2, talking Johnny Cage, fatalities, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Katana, Kano, and whether this sequel delivers enough chaos to justify another round.Was it fun? Yes. Was it good? That’s where things get complicated…Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9ASmLq88Dug⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:37 Intro + Mortal Kombat 2 setup1:35 Johnny Cage joins the sequel2:44 Returning characters and Mortal Kombat lore4:03 Initial thoughts: was it better than the first?5:06 The fights, kills and cheesy dialogue7:03 Johnny Cage and Katana’s roles9:06 Scorpion and Sub-Zero feel wasted10:47 Tekken, Street Fighter and fighting game movies12:47 Spoilers: who dies?14:40 How Mortal Kombat tournament rules work16:02 Johnny Cage’s powers and missed potential18:11 Scorpion, Sub-Zero and sequel setup18:58 What’s next for the podcast?21:33 Mortal Kombat 2 box office draft regrets22:58 Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat vs TekkenIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:Facebook Page: Cognitive RecalibrationInstagram: cognitiverecalibrationTwitter: @CRecalibrationTikTok: @cogrecal#MortalKombat2 #MortalKombat #MovieReview #JohnnyCage #CognitiveRecalibration #VideoGameMovies #Scorpion #SubZero #Fatality #StreetFighterSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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