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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 ago46 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.
- May 19, 202621 min
The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is finally here… but was it worth bringing Miranda, Andy and Emily back after 20 years?In this episode, we break down whether the sequel captures the magic of the original, why the plot feels more like a legacy cash grab, the AI/media industry angle, Meryl Streep’s return as Miranda Priestly, and whether this deserved its massive box office opening.Is this a stylish comeback or one sequel too many?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Te0gkakSzic⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:37 Intro + The Devil Wears Prada 2 setup0:57 Release, cast, crew and box office1:46 Thoughts on the original Devil Wears Prada2:52 Who is this sequel for?3:15 Non-spoiler review3:59 The new characters and sequel setup6:03 Returning characters and where they are now7:40 Does the sequel justify existing?9:00 Spoiler warning9:25 Miranda Priestly’s strange promotion arc11:23 Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway and the company takeover plot14:35 Why the movie feels like a cash grab16:59 What could have been a better sequel?19:05 Final thoughts and box office draft impact20:10 What’s next on Cognitive Recalibration20:49 Wrap-upIf 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#TheDevilWearsPrada2 #DevilWearsPrada #AnneHathaway #MerylStreep #EmilyBlunt #MovieReview #CognitiveRecalibration #FilmPodcast #HollywoodMovies #SequelReviewSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 26, 202635 min
Project Hail Mary | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Project Hail Mary surprised us, Super Mario Galaxy is racing toward a billion, and the 2026 Movie Draft is already getting interesting.In this episode, Sravan and Tarun review Project Hail Mary and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, discuss Ryan Gosling, Rocky, IMAX, Mario nostalgia, Nintendo easter eggs, box office numbers, and whether these films are already shaking up the 2026 movie race.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ac_SLvdCqPM⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:35 Intro1:01 Our 2026 Movie Draft picks are already paying off2:27 Project Hail Mary background3:02 Project Hail Mary review6:57 Project Hail Mary spoiler warning10:27 Rocky and the heart of Project Hail Mary13:50 Box office, word of mouth and Ryan Gosling17:25 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review20:29 Who is this movie really for?25:47 Super Mario Galaxy spoilers and easter eggs33:40 Next episode and wrap-upIf 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#ProjectHailMary #SuperMarioGalaxyMovie #RyanGosling #MarioMovie #CognitiveRecalibration #MovieReview #Nintendo #SuperMario #FilmPodcast #2026MoviesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 6, 202639 min
2026 Movie Draft
It’s draft day on Cognitive Recalibration.Sravan, Tarun and special guest Kireeti go head-to-head in a 2026 Movie Draft, building their ultimate box office teams with a $100 budget, 6 picks each, tiered movie pricing, and a steal tax that turns the whole thing chaotic.From Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Toy Story 5 to risky value picks like Michael, Supergirl, Jumanji 3, Disclosure Day and Project Hail Mary, this episode is part strategy, part trash talk, and part pure movie nerd chaos.Who drafted the best team? Who got the biggest steals? And who’s shouting dinner when this all blows up at the box office?Let us know whose lineup you think wins.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hdQG4t3CrdA?si=v4TY7u3dCHmbd7ta⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:37 Welcome back to Cognitive Recalibration01:00 The 2026 Movie Draft concept explained01:26 Rules: $100 budget, 6 picks, snake draft, steal tax02:15 Tier 1 to Tier 5 movie pool breakdown03:04 Draft order revealed03:26 Round 1 begins: Avengers, Mario, Dune06:42 Minions 3 gets called a cheat code08:18 Spider-Man: Brand New Day enters the draft09:59 Michael gets stolen12:13 Hexed, Devil Wears Prada 2 and Moana join the board15:08 Supergirl gets stolen too17:03 Jumanji 3 stolen, budget pressure rises18:03 Why nobody wants Masters of the Universe19:03 Why nobody picked The Odyssey20:41 Project Hail Mary enters the team23:20 Disclosure Day vs horror movies24:42 Final teams revealed25:08 Why nobody picked The Odyssey26:08 Who actually has the best team?26:41 The academic scoring debate: profit vs gross26:46 Why Avengers: Doomsday might be a trap30:03 Loser has to buy dinner30:55 Could Indian movies ever compete in this draft?34:00 Dhurandhar tangent: movie of the year?35:21 2025 movie chat: Demon Slayer, Sinners and Superman38:47 Final thoughts and sign-offIf 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#CognitiveRecalibration #MovieDraft #2026Movies #BoxOffice #FilmPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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