Show Format

The show format has evolved over time, however there is at least one ever present feature. Recommend or Not Recommend. Green arrow or red arrow. On every show the hosts will come to a conclusion of whether the film reviewed is worth seeing.

The conception of the show is listed here (Show Origins). The original 28 episodes were released from May 2007 to February 2009. These shows were hosted by two hosts as opposed to the current 3 host per episode. They were short (around 20 minutes) and covered current releases, though not based on franchises or themes.

In January 2009 the show was transformed into it's current format. Starting with the Friday the 13th series the show had three hosts, was attached(most of the time) to current releases, and almost always have a connection to a series the show is doing. In the beginning it was franchises only. Later on the show evolves into themes such as adaptions of Phillip K Dicks work. Film adaptions of the book series of James Bond, Hannibal series, and Stephen King have been featured. Beginning in the Martin Scorsese Leonardo DiCaprio Film series(Ep. Gangs of New York) the show began to consistently feature plot summaries.

After the introduction of plot summaries the show format began to set in. The first minute and 30 seconds to first 2 minutes consist of Soundtrack/trailers/movie lines from the series that is being reviewed. Then someone, usually Brock, introduces the movie. The hosts then introduce themselves. After the introductions, context surrounding the production, release, and hosts experience watching the film are discussed.

Then one of the hosts provides a plot summary. Post-summary the hosts discuss the film in mostly chronological order and give their impressions, thoughts on different aspects, and how they are feeling about the film. Next the hosts either recommend, or do not recommend(sometimes with caveats) the film at hand. After the recommends there may or may not be discussion about what they are expecting from the sequel, ranking the films, whats next for the series or next for Now Playing. Each show also has a blooper reel after the narrator does the outro. Usually around 1 minute to 2 minutes in length.

RECOMMENDATIONS-Each film gets a Green Arrow or Red Arrow on the site and from the hosts. While this is a binary system, there is nuance provided at times. The following is a list of types of arrows the host may further use depending on how much they liked the movie.

Recommend(Green Arrows)
The Brown Arrow-So bad it is good recommend

Mild recommend-Weak Green arrow

Moderate Recommend-Solid Green Arrow

Strong Recommend

Not Recommend (Red Arrows)
Weak red arrow=Almost was a green

Bright red arrow=Strong not recommend

Fiery red=Hated the film with a passion