Post-Apocalyptic Parenting Is the Real Horror
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl take a long, LONG hike through the post-apocalypse with 28 Years Later — a movie that proves the rage virus still hits hard, especially when it’s your kid in danger. Then we check in on Murderbot episode 7, where things get personal, kaiju get frisky, and the crew gets real about trust issues. Plus, Mahershala Ali wants to know what’s up with Blade, and honestly? So do we.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:07 Blade Movie: 8:27 Murderbot: 17:57 28 Years Later: 29:24
Mahershala Ali on MCU’s Blade
Ali bluntly told Marvel: “Call them… I’m ready”, expressing his eagerness to begin filming Blade despite years of delay due to script, director, and pandemic setbacks. He remains hopeful but uncertain: “I don’t know where Marvel is at right now”. David Goyer, original Blade writer, is also puzzled and offered to help but Marvel declined.
Murderbot – Episode 7: “Complementary Species”
Summary: A tense Gurathin flashback reveals betrayal rooted in jealousy and trauma. Meanwhile, the team debates whether Murderbot is a liability. Chaos ensues when massive kaiju-like monsters attack, one even mating atop their vehicle. Murderbot must fight to protect the crew—again Director: Paul Weitz  Writers: Paul & Chris Weitz Airdate: June 20, 2025  Rating: Out of 5 There Will Be Hop Ons Darryl: 3.5/5 Brian: 3.75/2
28 Years Later (2025)
Summary: Set 28 years after the rage virus outbreak, single mom Isla and her young son Spike journey from their quarantined island to the chaotic mainland. They confront mutated Alpha infected, moral dilemmas, and meet Dr. Kelson in a haunting, soul-searching odyssey
Director: Danny Boyle  Writer: Alex Garland  Cast: Jodie Comer (Isla) Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Jamie) Alfie Williams (Spike) Ralph Fiennes (Dr. Kelson) Jack O’Connell Erin Kellyman
Production: Produced by Danny Boyle, Alex Garland, Andrew Macdonald Cinematography by Anthony Dod Mantle Music by Young Fathers Release Date: June 20, 2025
Budget & Box Office (as of June 24, 2025): Budget: $60 million   Opening Weekend: ~$30M domestic, ~$30M international (≈$60M WW)  Total Gross: ~$62.8M WW Reception: Critics praised it; RT scores ~89%, CinemaScore B, debut biggest zombie opener since 2019
Rating: Out of 10 Why Didn’t We Get Church Ninjas The Whole Time? Darryl: 5.6/10 Brian: 5.51/10
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