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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.

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.

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.