The biggest movie since the start of the pandemic has swung into theatres and smashed box office records and won the hearts of audiences everywhere. It's the third installment of the third reset of the Spider-Man franchise in the past twenty years. Does this movie live up to all the hype? Can it give Spidey fans the Christmas gift they have been waiting for?

To avoid SPOILERS for "Spider-Man: No Way Home", skip over 29:53- 1:03:51 of the episode.

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To prepare for our discussion of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" next week, we take a moment to do our homework and look back on all the Spider-Man films which have been released in the past twenty years. Swing on by to your local theatre to see the new movie, it is something not to be missed.

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A spiritual sequel to the original Home Alone, set in the same universe but focusing on the misadventures of a modern-day child. The first 20th Century Studios film made exclusively for Disney+, and possibly a B-Type Christmas movie. These descriptors are meant for the new film "Home Sweet Home Alone". How does it compare to the sequels that came before it? And does it bring anything new to the table?

To avoid SPOILERS for "Home Sweet Home Alone", skip over 32:37- 49:15 of the episode.

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One of the most iconic Christmas stories of all time gets the ol' Bat-Jar commentary in this week's episode. What kind of Christmas movie is this? Do the characters actually time travel in the story? And why is Scrooge so popular?

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Original co-host Asian Jon joins in on the fun as Average Joe and Beef Pork Ribs celebrate 250 episodes of The Bat-Jar Podcast by discussing their favourite movies. What films pull on their heartstrings, require nostalgia goggles, or warrant repeat viewings? 

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The first MCU movie based on something totally new in five years arrives in the form of "Eternals". How does Marvel introduce a whole new set of characters while expanding the cosmology of their cinematic universe? Why are critics being so negative towards this film? Where does it shine and where does it fall over itself?

To avoid SPOILERS for "Eternals", skip over 43:17- 59:43 of the episode.

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What do you get when you mix anime, high school, and superheroes? An explosive, engaging, but overstuffed series called My Hero Academia. How does the Japanese perspective on superheroes differ from North America? How does it compare to series like The Boys, Sky High, or One Punch Man?

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The most popular science fiction novel of all time (according to some) gets a second chance at a film adaptation from the director of Arrival and Blade Runner 2049. How does this star studded cast fare with adapting this 500 page novel into a movie that can be consumed in 2 and a half hours?

To avoid SPOILERS for "Dune: Part One" skip over 40:23-59:08 of the episode.

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This week One Shot returns to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the podcast while we discuss some of the highlights from this year's DC Fandome.

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Welcome to the Bat-Credit Card Podcast, a world in the multiverse where Above Average Joe and Beef Pork Cookies look at nerd and geek culture. This week, we are reviewing the first animated series produced by Marvel Studios for Disney+, "What If....?"

This episode contains SPOILERS for the entire first season of the series. Consider yourself warned.

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Sony's efforts to continue making movies about Spider-Man characters without Spider-Man in them continues with the follow-up to the 2018 movie "Venom". What happens when you take Spider-Man villains and give them their own movie? Apparently, a short run time and lots of comedy to go along with the scary monsters.

To avoid SPOILERS for "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" skip 38:23-54:50 over of the episode.

Music and audio from "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" is the property of Marco Beltrami, Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal, Kelly Marcel, Tom Hardy, and Hutch Parker.

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The iconic science fiction franchise that popularized the phrase "I'll be back" has continued to return to cinemas even though they are doomed to repeat themselves. Time travel, themes of destiny and fate, strong female protagonists, and disappointing sequels are all things now commonly associated with the "Terminator" franchise.

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Sindarin, Klingon, Dathroki, Na'vi, Wookie and more! Join us as we discuss the concept of constructed languages (conlangs for short) in fiction. As fantasy and science fiction have grown as genres of entertainment, so have the opportunities for creators to invent new languages to inform their worlds.

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Watch out for that tree! How did this short lived 1960's animated parody of Tarzan turn into a live-action comedy for kids that introduced a generation to making fun of movies, breaking the fourth wall, and the British humour of John Cleese. Grab a vine and swing on by as we discuss "George of the Jungle".

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The character nobody wanted the movie rights for is now bringing Asian representation to the superhero genre. Meet Shang-Chi, the Marvel character so obscure that they can create a whole new story for him that has become one of the most enjoyable and exciting films to come out in the past few years.

To avoid SPOILERS for "Shang-Chi & The Legend of the Ten Rings", skip over 47:41- 1:02:49 of the episode.

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No job is too big, no podcast topic is too small. If you're ready to see the Paw Patrol on a roll (and listen to adults discussing a franchise designed for small children) join us for this week's episode as we discuss the recording breaking trailer for "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and the new film "Paw Patrol: The Movie".

Music and audio from "Paw Patrol: The Movie" is the property of Heitor Pereira, Jennifer Dodge, Spin Master Entertainment, Mikros Image, and Nickelodeon Movies.

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If you put Ryan Reynolds, Fortnite, The Truman Show, Wreck-It-Ralph, and The LEGO Movie into a blender you will get the smoothie that is "Free Guy". Does this long delayed release continue the recent trend of good video game movies or does it feel like a hodge-podge of too many things?

To avoid SPOILERS for "Free Guy" skip over 42:48- 1:00:50 of the episode.

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Remember that Suicide Squad movie from five years ago? Well, the director of Guardians of the Galaxy is here to try and breathe new life into that set of characters. Does this new, R-rated movie improve over the many mistakes of it's predecessor or simply repeat them?

To avoid SPOILERS for "The Suicide Squad" skip over 55:04 - 1:13:12 of the episode.

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Music and audio from "The Suicide Squad" is the property of John Murphy, Charles Roven, Peter Safran, DC Films, Atlas Entertainment, and The Safran Company.

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A generational, decades later sequel comes to our screens by returning to the lovely crossover of basketball, cartoon characters, and product placement. Join us as we discuss LeBron James' and Bugs Bunny's adventure in the new Space Jam movie.

To avoid SPOILERS for "Space Jam: A New Legacy" skip over 33:05-55:52 of the episode.

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Fan-favourite character Loki (or at least a variation of him) takes centre-stage for the third Marvel Studios series for Disney+. How does Marvel's first attempt at a long form television series fare? Does it contribute to BPR's Marvel fatigue? Why does AJ see an correlation to the first Guardians of the Galaxy film?

To avoid SPOILERS for Season 1 of "Loki" skip over 35:19-54:11 of the episode.

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The first female MCU superhero finally gets her own movie, available in theatres and on Disney+ with Premier Access. Was this in-between-quel worth the wait and all the delays? Join us for some espionage and missed opportunities!

To avoid SPOILERS for "Black Widow" skip over 44:09-59:17 of the episode.

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Music and audio from "Ultimate Avengers: The Movie" is the property of Guy Michelmore, Craig Kyle, Avi Arad, Eric S. Rollman, and MLG Productions.

Music and audio from "Black Widow" is the property of Lorne Balfe, Kevin Feige, and Marvel Studios.

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The fighting game that wasn't meant to be a fighting game. The crossover franchise which paved the way for so much of what we enjoy today. Here is the story of the super successful video game franchise, "Super Smash Bros.".

Music and audio from "Super Smash Bros." is the property of Hirokazu Ando, Masahiro Sakurai, Hiroaki Suga, Satoru Iwata, Shigeru Miyamoto, HAL Laboratory, and Nintendo.

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