In a world where movie tickets are pricey and you could spend hours browsing streaming platforms, Zoe is here to help by giving you the nuts and bolts of a movie or TV show without the spoilers! But movies and shows are more than just mindless consumables, they’re stories that tell us something about our world and the people around us. Zoe invites you into a deeper conversation about media and how to navigate modern storytelling.
Latest episodes
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13 min
Coyote vs. Acme (And How It Almost Didn't End Up in Theaters!)
Do you like wacky cartoon shenanigans? Clever slap stick humor? A story with a solid message and filled with heart about an underdog, teamwork, and hope? Then I think you might enj…
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3 min
The Sheep Detectives (Reel 1)
What are two things you wouldn’t expect to go together except maybe in a mad libs read? That’s right: sheep and detectives. Yet that's the kind of silly premise that Zoe loves whic…
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7 min
Spiderman: Brand New Day (Reel 1)
In some ways, it's hard giving this a spoiler free review because most people have already made up their minds on whether or not to go see the latest big blockbuster like Spiderman…
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10 min
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (Reel 1)
It is tragic we do not get to experience Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender in theaters, but on the bright side, this movie exists. Zoe highly recommends this film to those who love t…
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8 min
Backrooms (Reel 1)
Imagine describing a dog to someone who’s never seen a dog and then asking that person to draw a picture of a dog… They might get some stuff right, but some stuff wrong… Thats kind…
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20 min
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Reel 1)
Does the Devil Wears Prada 2 make the cut, does it walk the runway, or is it missing the trip to Paris? In this review (which accidentally does contain some LIGHT spoilers the furt…
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6 min
Iron Lung (Reel 1)
A YouTuber known for his video-game play-throughs, "Markiplier", has made an independent, feature-length film--it is an adaptation of an indie horror game of the same name: Iron Lu…
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4 min
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Reel 1)
"Wake Up Dead Man" is a part of the Knives Out Mystery series on Netflix and released on November 26, 2025. The response online caused a lot of curiosity in Zoe, especially since s…
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7 min
Avatar: Fire & Ash (Reel 1)
The blue people version of dances with wolves is back in theaters! That's right, Zoe is unpacking Avatar: Fire & Ash, the third movie in the franchise. This spoiler free review is…
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59 min
Is It Peak or Bleak? Or Just Good Enough? (Reel 2 of Five Nights at Freddy's 2)
CAUTION - This is a SPOILER FILLED deep dive discussion between two giant nerds: Zoe and her brother, Christian. Zoe and Christian grew up together watching theory YouTube videos a…
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9 min
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (Reel 1)
This recommendation boils down to one major factor: Are you a fan of the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise? This sequel movie highly depends on a viewer's previously knowledge of t…
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54 min
The "Bad Guy is Misunderstood" Trope (Reel 2 of Wicked For Good, Featuring Olivia Lee)
Wicked: For Good is now in theaters and now it's time for a spoiler FILLED discussion! Zoe invites her friend Olivia Lee to compare the movie to the musical, dive into the "bad guy…
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10 min
Wicked: For Good (Reel 1)
Wicked: For Good is now in theaters but was it worth the year long wait for this part two? Zoe recommends this film if you were a fan of the first one, but if you haven't seen the…
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33 min
God's Truth Can Be Found In Unlikely Places (Reel 2 of K-Pop Demon Hunters)
Zoe is joined by Ansen from Real FM's Afternoon Show. He is a father to three kiddos, but his two daughters are especially obsessed with K-Pop Demon Hunters. That is why he is here…
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10 min
K-Pop Demon Hunters (Reel 1)
Zoe takes a closer look at the surprise hit K-Pop Demon Hunters — a movie she initially dismissed but ended up loving. What looked like a flashy kids’ film turned out to be a heart…
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Superman (Reel 1)
It's Marvel VS D.C. at the box office right now as two comic book movies come head to head for your hard earned money, but which one will win the summer? Who knows, but Zoe is glad…
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Jurassic World: Rebirth (Reel 1)
Spare yourself the expense! Jurassic World: Rebirth is NOT worth your time, energy, or money at the theater! It is also NOT for children. Zoe thought it was bizarre there were so m…
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The Accountant 2 (Reel 1)
If you're looking for something good to stream, Amazon Prime recently released "The Accountant 2" on its platform. Zoe was hesitant and skeptical about a sequel to a beloved action…
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Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (Reel 1)
Is Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning the FINAL Mission Impossible movie? Is this the end of Ethan Hunt, aka Tom Cruise? Was this a great theatrical experience? How were the s…
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7 min
Thunderbolts* (Reel 1)
Thunderbolts is the latest MCU theatrical release but will it save the floundering franchise? With so many characters and plotlines to juggle, will this film be able to tie it all…