Shelby Oaks: A Brilliant Build-Up, A Crashing Finale

Now You See Me 3: Magic, Mayhem & Masterminds

Greg breaks down Now You See Me 3, a globe-trotting addition to the franchise that reunites the original magicians with three new recruits to stop a dangerous crime syndicate and recover a powerful diamond. The episode covers the film’s twists, character dynamics, shocking returns, and a heartbreaking loss, while praising its clever illusions and entertainment value for fans of magic and heist movies.

Regretting You: Love, Lies, and the Quiet Brutality of Grief

Greg reviews the movie Regretting You, calling it a powerful romantic coming-of-age drama that becomes a study in grief, betrayal, and family. He breaks down strong performances, the central tragedy, the affair reveal, and the daughter's emotional journey. Drawing on personal experience with loss, Greg highlights the film's honest portrayal of shame, guilt, and healing, and the importance of leaning on loved ones through grief.

Shelby Oaks: A Brilliant Build-Up, A Crashing Finale

Greg breaks down Shelby Oaks, praising its eerie marketing and spine-tingling true-crime setup about a missing sister and found footage tapes. He’s ultimately disappointed by the film’s late turn into culty, satanic tropes and an unsatisfying climax, recommending it only for a few good scares or as background noise.

Tower of Gold: Rapunzel’s Dark Reign

Greg reviews the eighth and final book, Tower of Gold, where Rapunzel is cast as a conflicted antagonist allied with Rumpelstiltskin and King Midas. Finn, a desperate thief, tries to pull her back toward love and family as the dream world war escalates. As kingdoms unite against the Evil Queen’s nightmare invasion, fierce battles, heartbreaking sacrifices, and unexpected redemption lead to a bittersweet, hopeful ending.

Black Phone 2: Dream Terror in the Snow

Greg reviews Black Phone 2, a haunting sequel that shifts the focus to Gwen's prophetic dreams and explores Finn and his family’s traumatic past. Trapped at a snowbound summer camp, the characters uncover buried secrets and face the Grabber in a tense final showdown that blends nightmare imagery with emotional stakes. Greg praises the film’s cinematography, performances, and scares, recommends both films, and invites listeners to subscribe and share their thoughts.