In this long awaited episode of the Spiraken Motion Picture Podcast, Xan & Gretta get to review an Academy Award winning film that neither had seen before. Action, Politics, Revenge and Honor are the main elements of this film. So, sit back and enjoy as they review the 2000 historical action film, Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou, and Richard Harris.

In this sixteenth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan & Gretta review a bond film that set off a new era of bond with casting of Timothy Dalton as 007. Is His first outing as James Bond a success or a failure ? well sit back and find out as they review the 1987 James Bond Film The Living Daylights, directed by John Glen and starring Walter Gotell. John Terry, Geoffrey Keen, Desmond Llewelyn, Robert Brown, Andreas Wisniewski, Art Malik, John Rhys-Davies, Joe Don Baker, Jeroen Krabbe, Maryam d'Abo, and Timothy Dalton as James Bond.

In this spy filled episode, Xan & Gretta get to review a film based on a TV series that was filled with action, intrigue and lots of arm moving running. So enjoy as they Review the 1996 Action Adventure Spy Film Mission: Impossible, directed by Brian de Palma and starring Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Henry Czerny, Emmanuelle Beart, Jean Reno, Ving Rhames and Kristin Scott Thomas.

In this fifteenth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan & Gretta review the final 007 film to feature Roger Moore as James Bond and Lois Maxwell as Ms. Moneypenny. Did they exit the franchise on a high note or on a low note? well sit back and find out as they review the James Bond Film, A View to a Kill directed by John Glen and starring Lois Maxwell, Walter Gotell, Geoffrey Keen, Desmond Llewelyn, Robert Brown, Fiona Fullerton, Willoughby Gray, Patrick Macnee, Grace Jones, Tanya Roberts, Christopher Walken and Roger Moore.

In this fourteenth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan & Gretta review one of the two unofficial Bond movie not produced by Albert Broccoli but starring Sean Connory and based off of Thunderball. Is a better film than the original? Sit back and find out as they review Never Say Never Again directed by Irvin Kershner and starring Edward Fox, Alec McCowen, Bernie Casey, Kim Basinger, Max von Sydow, Klaus Maria Brandauer and returning as James Bond, Sean Connory.

In This super special episode of this podcast, Xan, Gretta and Doug discuss their top five favorite Muppet Movies/Specials  of all Time.
   
   
  
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As they discuss these classic films/ television specials,, they also share their favorite Jim Henson Moments, the impact the muppets have had on their entertainment life and marvel at the magic of these amazing characters. We will be continuing this Muppet retrospective with a new more podcasts so stay tuned.
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Music Used in This Episode: Opening Theme- The Muppet Show Introduction by Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Others  (The Muppet Show OST) , Closing Theme- Mah Nà Mah Nà by Jim Henson  (The Muppet Show OST) , Stinger Theme- Rainbow Connection by Kermit The Frog  (The Muppets Album)
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In this latest revitalized episode of the Spiraken Motion Picture Review, Xan & Gretta review and compare 2 films that were released in 2006, are set in the 1890s and are about stage magic. Which was the better film. Well Sit down and find out as they review The Illusionist (directed by Neil Burger and starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan)
and The Prestige (directed by Chrisopher Nolan and starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis & David Bowie)

In this episode, Xan and Gretta review the latest Netflix animated film. Based on a unique book, this movie is one part Lemony Snickets and One Part Wallace & Grommit. Enjoy as they review The Willoughbys, directed by Kris Pearn and starring Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, Sean Cullen and Ricky Gervais.

In this Thirteenth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan & Gretta review a Bond movie rushed in order to compete with an unofficial Bond Film.Is it the Superior Film? Sit back and find out as they review The James Bond Film, Octopussy directed by John Glen and starring Vijay Amritraj, Walter Gotell, Michaela Clavell, Lois Maxwell, Robert Brown, Desmond Llewelyn, David Meyer, Anthony Meyer, Steven Berkoff, Kabir Bedi, Kristina Wayborn, Louis Jourdan, Maud Adams, and Roger Moore as James Bond.

In this Twelfth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan & Gretta review one of the more divisive Bond Films, where they combined two different Bond Short Stories to make this unique Film. Was it well executed? Sit back and find out as they review The James Bond Film, For Your Eyes Only directed by John Glen and starring Walter Gotell, Geoffrey Keen, Lois Maxwell, Desmond Llewelyn, John Wyman, Michael Gothard, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Julian Glover, Topel, Carole Bouquet and an Aging Roger Moore as James Bond.