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More than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR T3D Sessions: Why Code Generation Still MattersIn this episode, Command Prompt Founder Joshua “JD” Drake talks with Andrew Smith, Senior Developer/DBA, about a foundational concept in software engineering that quietly powers modern systems: code generation and single sources of truth.Andrew walks through the evolution of code generation—from early macros and assembly language to modern model-driven architectures—and explains why generating code from a centralized definition is one of the most effective ways to build scalable, maintainable systems. Using practical examples from C, PostgreSQL, and modern frameworks, he breaks down how code generation reduces duplication, prevents drift, and keeps complex systems aligned over time.
2026-01-0810 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR T3D Sessions: Why Monitoring Isn’t Enough: The Case for Full Postgres LoggingWelcome back to More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D Sessions.In this episode, Command Prompt Founder Joshua “JD” Drake talks with Justin Graf, Senior DBA & Engineer at Command Prompt, about a topic every Postgres team needs to understand: why monitoring alone isn’t enough—and why full logging is essential for diagnosing database problems. Justin explains how organizations often rely solely on monitoring tools like PGStatStatements, CloudWatch, or Datadog, without realizing that these tools can’t show query parameters, historical performance shifts, or the root cause behind sudden CPU spikes. Without full logging, teams end up blind during outages, w...
2025-12-1910 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR T3D Sessions: How your AWS decisions today shape your flexibility, cost, and vendor dependenciesIn this special AWS-focused T3D segment, Command Prompt Founder Joshua “JD” Drake sits down with Greg Dostatni, Senior DBA at Command Prompt, to unpack a topic that every team running PostgreSQL in the cloud eventually needs to face: how your AWS decisions today shape your flexibility, cost, and vendor dependencies tomorrow.Drawing on years of experience with platform migrations, cloud transitions, and large-scale infrastructure projects, Greg explains why AWS is powerful and convenient—but not something you should treat as permanent. Whether the trigger is pricing, features, licensing, mergers, or internal strategy shifts, every...
2025-12-0412 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR T3D Sessions: Stepping away from AWS, Google and databases to explore machine learningWelcome to Episode 13 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D Sessions!In this session, Command Prompt Founder Joshua “JD” Drake sits down with Kevin Jernigan, Chief Product Officer at J4 Capital LLC, whose career spans decades across the world’s biggest database and cloud companies.Kevin walks us through his journey from Oracle, AWS (Aurora PostgreSQL), MongoDB (Atlas Serverless), and Google Cloud, reflecting on what it meant to “reinvent the wheel” in database engineering — and why he ultimately stepped away from the database world.If you’re interested in databases, AI efficiency, brain-scale compute, or the future...
2025-11-1313 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR T3D Sessions: Experiencing the benefits of Cython to increase Python performanceWelcome to Episode 14 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D SessionsCommand Prompt Founder Joshua "JD" Drake chats with Valerii Herman, Python Developer at Command Prompt, about Cython — a superset of Python that combines Python’s simplicity with C’s performance.Valerii explains how Cython lets developers keep the readability of Python while selectively compiling performance-heavy sections into C extensions. Beyond speed, he shares how Cython can also be used for code obfuscation, making it harder to reverse engineer intellectual property.Reach out to Command Prompt to discuss further.
2025-10-3010 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR T3D Sessions: Beyond CAPTCHA and honeypots, simplified layered defenses against website spamWelcome to Episode 11 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D SessionsCommand Prompt Founder Joshua "JD" Drake chats with Eugene Dubinin, Senior Developer & Project Lead at Command Prompt, about strategies for fighting web application registration spam — a problem they faced firsthand while maintaining the Postgres Conference website.Eugene explains why simple measures like CAPTCHAs and honeypots aren’t enough on their own, and how a pipeline of layered defenses can drastically reduce spam accounts.Dive deeper into this conversation, contact Command Prompt today.
2025-10-2312 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR T3D Sessions: The death of the Internet and what's at stakeWelcome to Episode 10 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D SessionsCommand Prompt Founder Joshua "JD" Drake chats with Andrew Sullivan — President of Anvil Walrus Den Holdings, Inc. and longtime Internet engineer and policy leader.Andrew explains how the open, decentralized Internet envisioned by its founders is being reshaped by the dominance of just a handful of tech giants. From Canada’s policy battles with Meta and Google to the way platforms have replaced the open web for billions of people, Andrew highlights what’s at stake.
2025-10-1612 min
The Recess BellNiki's Recess Rundown on Drake's 'Not Like Us' lawsuit getting tossed, Joshua defends Bad Bunny, Sports Report (10/9/25, Hour 2)Audio from Hour 2 of October 9th, 2025's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air'. Niki gets into her weekly 'Recess Rundown', which features the news of Drake's infamous lawsuit asserted against UMG and Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' getting thrown out in court, as well as the fallout from the Mark Sanchez stabbing incident. Joshua issues the 'Sha Boing Boing of the Week' to a Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, and tells us why he's mad about Bad Bunny slander and also how advanced AI videos are getting. Lastly, the Sports Report, where Joshua gives updates on Eagles...
2025-10-1154 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR T3D Sessions: Thinking outside the box with infrastructure monitoringWelcome to Episode 9 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D SessionsIn this episode, Command Prompt Founder Joshua “JD” Drake sits down with Hunter O’Brien, Jr Sysadmin/Jr DBA at Command Prompt, to talk about why monitoring isn’t one-size-fits-all.They explore how out-of-the-box tools often give shallow insights, and why teams should leverage their QA and test environments to improve production monitoring.Hunter shares examples like catching Postgres sequence wraparound, setting up smarter disk alerts, and customizing metrics so they actually reflect your environment — not just a template.If you’re running PostgreSQL in production, this short talk will he...
2025-10-0811 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR T3D Sessions: 10 things you didn't know about blockchainWelcome to Episode 8 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D Sessions.Command Prompt Founder Joshua "JD" Drake chats with Silona Bonewald, Open Source Standards Pioneer and InnerSource Expert, about 10 things you didn’t know about blockchain. Silona takes a historical and systemic look at how blockchain emerged long before Bitcoin, and why its uses go far beyond cryptocurrency.
2025-10-0213 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR T3D Sessions: Scaling Postgres without breaking the bankWelcome to Episode 6 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D Sessions. Command Prompt Founder Joshua “JD” Drake sits down with his colleague Brian Fehrle, DBA at Command Prompt, to dive into one of the toughest challenges for fast-growing applications: scaling your database without breaking the bank.Brian shares real-world lessons on what happens when traffic spikes, why simply “throwing more hardware at it” is a dangerous (and expensive) band-aid, and how smarter approaches—like monitoring PostgreSQL catalog stats, tuning autovacuum, and implementing partitioning—can save organizations hundreds of thousands of dollars.To dive deep...
2025-09-2311 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR T3D Sessions: how retention and activation metrics drive real business outcomesWelcome to Episode 5 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D SessionsCommand Prompt Founder Joshua "JD" Drake chats with Alan Chavez — Product Engineer specialized in Growth, and Chief Technology Officer at Torta Studios — about the practice of growth engineering and how data-driven decisions shape the success of new products.Alan shares how retention and activation metrics drive real business outcomes, why retention curves are critical signals of product viability, and how activation benchmarks can determine long-term success.
2025-09-1211 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR T3D Sessions: Why not K8s (Kubernetes) and PostgreSQLWelcome to Episode 4 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D SessionsCommand Prompt Founder Joshua "JD" Drake chats with Greg Dostatni, DBA at Command Prompt, about the Kubernetes mantra “cattle, not pets” — and why that doesn’t always hold true when it comes to PostgreSQL databases.They explore why stateless services scale easily in Kubernetes, but databases face serious challenges around failover, replication, and recovery. Greg makes the case that databases must be treated as pets — because when the data is gone, it’s game over.If you’re running Postgres at scale or evaluating...
2025-09-0412 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR T3D Sessions: The power and performance benefits of set-based processing in relational databases like PostgreSQLWelcome to Episode 3 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D SessionsCommand Prompt Founder Joshua "JD" Drake sits down with Dr. Aaron N. Cutshall, Principal Data Architect at SQLRV, LLC., to discuss the power and performance benefits of set-based processing in relational databases like PostgreSQL.With database experience dating back to the 1980s, Aaron shares why set-based thinking is disappearing from modern education, how treating a database like a file system hurts performance, and why leveraging the database engine for what it was designed to do can yield exponential speed gains. From...
2025-08-1212 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR T3D Sessions: a platform that instantly turns databases into RESTful APIsWelcome to Episode 2 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D SessionsCommand Prompt Founder Joshua "JD" Drake chats with Victor Olex, Founder and CEO of SlashDB — a platform that instantly turns databases into RESTful APIs with support for JSON, XML, CSV, and even a full HTML-based UI for exploring and querying data.They explore how SlashDB stands out in a crowded API ecosystem — including in comparison to tools like PostgREST, which expose PostgreSQL as a RESTful API — by offering a plug-and-play solution for accessing and managing data in multiple formats with no middleware coding needed...
2025-08-0510 min
More than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR T3D Sessions: Apache Cloudberry -- a new open source, Postgres-based analytics platform designed to scaleWelcome to Episode 1 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D SessionsCommand Prompt Founder Joshua "JD" Drake chats with Tushar Pednekar, Co-founder of Synx Data Labs, about Apache CloudBerry — a new open source, Postgres-based analytics platform designed to scale from terabytes to petabytes.They explore how CloudBerry offers a true open-source alternative to legacy systems like Greenplum, the importance of code parity with PostgreSQL, and why stability and governance matter in enterprise-grade analytics. If you're into distributed computing, big data, or Postgres at scale, this 10-minute talk is for you.
2025-07-2211 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaIs His Three Daughters my New Favorite Film of 2024? | Elizabeth Olsen | Netflix | Epictastic JoshuaHis Three Daughters was my most excited film of the fall movie season and one of my most excited films of the year due to the praise it has gotten and the director and cast involved and now having seen it, Furiosa might have some competition on the block.
In this review, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his thoughts on His Three Daughters and why it's not just his second favorite film of the year but also talks about the story, the direction and overall how the film affected him.
#HisThreeDaughters #ElizabethOlsen #CarrieCoon
2024-09-2813 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaAlien vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) Disappoints | Mega Rant | Revisited Review | Epictastic JoshuaAlien vs. Predator: Requiem is the sequel to the first Alien vs. Predator and was the second film in the crossover franchise between Alien vs. Predator as well as the sixth and fourth overall in their respective franchises. It is also one of the movies where I initially liked back then, but over time, I've grown to dislike.
In this video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his extreme rant and thoughts on AVPR and why he agrees with almost a lot of people on why it's a terrible and disappointing movie/sequel to a guilty pleasure first...
2024-08-2015 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaAlien vs. Predator (2004) isn't Great Cinema but Entertaining | Revisited Review | Epictastic JoshuaAlien vs Predator is the first crossover between the Xenomorph and the Predator and was released 20 years ago as of this month and it was also my first exposure to the two iconic characters and both iconic franchises.
In this review and video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his thoughts on the first AVP movie and shows off his enjoyment of this and while it's not great cinema or masterpiece, it is an entertaining dumb fun guilty pleasure that has its issues but still nostalgic.
#AlienvsPredator
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When the wealthy and ambitious Charles Bishop Weyland (Lance Henriksen...
2024-08-2014 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaAlien Resurrection (1997) is the Worst Alien Film..by Far | Revisited Review | Epictastic JoshuaAlien Resurrection is easily the worst movie in this entire franchise by far and another one of the worst movies of all time that I have seen. It is also one of the worst sequels I have ever seen.
In this video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his extreme heated rant on Alien Resurrection and how much he hates it despite the fact he has it on physical media and owns it on Blu-ray.
#AlienResurrection #AlienRomulus
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The saga continues 200 years after Ripley sacrificed herself for the sake of humanity. Her erstwhile employers long gone, this time...
2024-08-2013 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaAlien 3 (1992) is An Interesting Failure | Revisited Review | David Fincher | Epictastic JoshuaAfter the success of the first two great masterpieces, six years later, we got another entry into the Alien franchise. Unfortunately, this is not the third film that we were all so promised. With a well known troubled production of studio interference and a first time director of David Fincher, it's no secret that Alien 3 is regarded by many as the worst of the series mostly.
But in this Revisited Review, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his take on Alien 3 (which he used to defend) and explains why he doesn't love or hate the film but rather...
2024-08-2024 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaAliens (1986) - Revisited Review | Cameron's Masterpiece | Epictastic JoshuaAfter striking gold with The Terminator, in 1996, James Cameron makes his first sequel in one of my favorite franchises and to me, it's his best film in his filmography. Here's my revisited review of Aliens.
#Aliens #JamesCameron #AliensMovieReview
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After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is found by a deep space salvage team. Upon arriving at LV-426, the marines find only one survivor, a nine year old girl named Newt (Carrie Henn). But even these battle-hardened marines with all...
2024-08-1715 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaAlien (1979) is an Iconic Sci-fi Horror Masterpiece | Revisited Review | Epictastic JoshuaWith the release of the new Alien film this week, it's time to go back and revisit my reviews of the Alien franchise with the original film, the two sequels after Aliens and the two crossovers with Predator and we begin with talking about the original classic that started it all.
In this video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his thoughts on the original Alien and why it is a classic in its own right and one of his favorite films of all time.
#Alien1979 #AlienRomulus
2024-08-1716 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaI Used to be Funny is UNDERRATED - Movie Review| Rachel Sennott | Epictastic JoshuaEvery year there's always one of those movies that are underappreciated and doesn't get brought up into the conversation and sometimes, those are always some of the biggest surprises and this is one of them.
In this video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his thoughts on I Used to Be Funny and why he finds it underrated and be one of the more underrated films especially with a great performance by Rachel Sennott that carries it.
#IUsedtoBeFunny
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Stand-up comedian Sam struggles with PTSD, and considers joining the search for a missing teenage girl she used to...
2024-08-0707 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaThe Matrix (1999-2021) Movie Reviews Compilation | Epictastic JoshuaHere is a full compilation of my history and reviews of the Matrix franchise with The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, The Matrix Resurrections and The Animatrix and concludes with my ranking of all 5 Matrix films.
*Timecodes:
0:00 - my history with the franchise
16:36 - The Animatrix review
50:17 - The Matrix review
1:19:50 - The Matrix Reloaded review
2:02:34 - The Matrix Revolutions review
2:35:13 - The Matrix Resurrections review
2:55:24 - Matrix ranking/conclusion
#TheMatrix
CAST & CREW
Director/Writers: The Wachowskis
Producer: Joel Silver
Starring:
Keanu Reeves
Laurence Fishburne
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2024-08-063h 09
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaDune: Part One (2021) - Live Watch-Party/CommentaryJoin Joshua (@Epictastic Joshua) as he watch Denis Villeneuve's first part of his two film adaptation, in honor of anticipation with Dune 2 coming out in March
#Dune #DenisVillenueve #DuneMovie
Disclaimer - Under copyright guidelines and restrictions, I am unable to show footage of 'Dune' during the Live stream watch along. To watch along with me, make sure to have your own copy on home video or media devices (Disney+, Netflix, Rental, Blu Ray/ DVD) and follow the time stamp on stream to watch along with me and the rest of the stream.
Thanks for watching! If you liked this...
2024-08-067h 49
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaIs Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F A Welcome Return to the Franchise? | Eddie Murphy | Epictastic JoshuaBeverly Hills Cop: Axel F is the long awaited sequel to the first three Beverly Hills Cop films and is the 30 year long sequel following the third film and sees Eddie Murphy returning as Axel Foley once more for another adventure.
In this video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his thoughts on the recent film and concludes his reviews of the franchise with talking about Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and answers the question: was this a worthy return of the franchise?
#BeverlyHillsCopAxelF #EddieMurphy
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After his daughter's life is threatened, wisecracking Detective Axel Foley teams up...
2024-08-061h 29
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaBeverly Hills Cop III (1994) is the Worst of the Franchise! | Eddie Murphy | Epictastic JoshuaBeverly Hills Cop III is the third film in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise and it is considered by many fans and even people who's worked on it (even Eddie Murphy himself) to be the worst of the franchise and also one of the worst sequels ever.
In this video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives his thoughts on this third film and explains why he doesn't hate it or love it (initially) when he first saw it but finds it a watchable and frustrating disappointment.
#BeverlyHillsCopIII #EddieMurphy
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When his boss is killed, Detroit cop Alex Foley (Eddie...
2024-08-0613 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaBeverly Hills Cop II (1987) is the Best of the Series! | Eddie Murphy | Epictastic JoshuaContinuing my late reviews of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise with my review of the sequel, Beverly Hills Cop II and of the movies in the franchise, this for me is the best sequel in the franchise and also one of my favorite movies of all time.
#BeverlyHillsCopII #EddieMurphy
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The hard-nosed Detroit cop from the original film returns to Los Angeles to help solve another case. This time he must direct his efforts towards unravelling the Alphabet Crimes, a series of robberies committed by leather-jacketed punks. The investigation puts him on the trail of an illegal arms dealer...
2024-08-0609 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaGENUINELY HEARTFELT & ENJOYABLE! | Late Bloomers Movie Review | Karen Gillan | Epictastic JoshuaLate Bloomers was one of my more anticipated films of the year because it looked like a genuinely heartfelt and enjoyable coming of age comedy-drama with some to say, despite it being familiar and because of the lead actress and it being a directorial debut.
In this review, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives his thoughts on the film and why he thinks it's one of this year's more overlooked and one of his favorite films of the year with a genuine heartfelt & enjoyable film despite it's familiar concept, the execution is what matters the most.
#LateBloomersMovie #KarenGillan #JermaineFowler
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2024-08-0611 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaIs Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire a Good Monster Film? | Godzilla & King Kong | Epictastic JoshuaGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the fifth movie in the Monsterverse (celebrating it's ten year anniversary fun) and it's the sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong and in this video, Epictastic Joshua gives you his thoughts on this entertaining dumb fun monster movie and why he had a great time with it.
*Note from Joshua: This review was shot back in April but didn't get edited and released until a few months ago. Was originally going to be released earlier than now.*
#GodzillaxKongTheNewEmpire
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CAST & CREW
Directed by Adam Wingard
Screenplay by
Terry Rossio
Simon Barrett
Jeremy Slater
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2024-08-0613 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaInside Out 2 is A Superb Sequel that Worked | a Disney-Pixar film | Maya Hawke | Epictastic JoshuaInside Out 2 was the 9-year sequel that most of not all of us were excited about but wasn't sure that it could be as good as the first one. As someone who loves the original film, not only this sequel is just as good but might be better than the original with a few baby issues.
Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his thoughts on this superb sequel from Pixar that shows that the animation studio can still make some great sequels when they are allowed to have full reign and put their imagination to work.
#InsideOut2
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2024-08-0614 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga is my favorite 2024 film so far.. | Anya Taylor Joy | Epictastic JoshuaFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga is the latest addition to the Mad Max film saga and serves as a prequel to Fury Road and an origin to the badass character that is Imperator Furiosa and was my most anticipated film of the year.
Now that he's finally saw it and has taken him until now to get this edited and released, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua can give his thoughts on not only why Furiosa was a badass prequel in his own voice but also his favorite film of the year.
#FuriosaAMadMaxSaga
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Snatched from the Green Place of...
2024-08-0613 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaWORST LOUD HOUSE FILM? | No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie | Movie Review | Epictastic JoshuaNo Time to Spy: A Loud House Story is the latest entry in the Loud House movies series and overall franchise and while there's entertaining moments, it's nowhere near as entertaining as some of the previous Loud House adventures.
In this video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his own thoughts as to why this Loud House adventures was a bit of a mixed bag.
#NoTimetoSpy #TheLoudHouse
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Lincoln and the Louds are ecstatic to welcome their new Gran-Gran, Myrtle, into the family with a tropical wedding celebration; but the festivities are cut short when an old nemesis...
2024-08-0610 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaKung Fu Panda 4 is the Weakest KFP and it's Still Good | DreamWorks Animation | Epictastic JoshuaKung Fu Panda 4 was released earlier this year and has seen some divided reactions towards fans and people, but in this video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his thoughts on if Kung Fu Panda 4 is a good entry into the series or is this a step down compared to the first three films?
#KungFuPanda4
SypnosisPo must train a new warrior when he's chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. However, when a powerful shape-shifting sorceress sets her eyes on his Staff...
2024-08-0610 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaTHIS SERIES HAS RUN IT'S COURSE... | Despicable Me 4 is Fine - movie review | Illumination | Epictastic JoshuaDespicable Me 4 is the latest addition into the long running Despicable Me franchise (sixth if you count the Minions movies) and while it is entertaining enough, as a fan of the first three movies, this movie is the one that's kinda starting to show there's not much left to go with this series but still somewhat tolerable.
#DespicableMe4
*Timecodes:*
0:00 - intro
0:25 - review starts
2:07 - my thoughts on Illumination and Despicable Me
5:11 - The Dark
9:08 - The Light
13:15 - overall thoughts/rating and conclusion/outro
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Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who's intent on...
2024-08-0615 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaThe Matrix Revolutions (2003) Live Commentary | Epictastic JoshuaWelcome to another live commentary and I figured we're continuing my commentaries for the Matrix franchise, and we're continuing on with the weakest film in the entire franchise and another sequel that I find pretty underrated and that is of course, The Matrix Revolutions.
#TheMatrixRevolutions
*Disclaimer:*
Under copyright guidelines and restrictions, I am unable to show footage of 'The Matrix Revolutions' during the Live stream watch along. To watch along with me, make sure to have your own copy on home video or media devices (Disney+, Netflix, Rental, Blu Ray/ DVD) and follow the time stamp on stream to...
2024-08-062h 16
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaThe Matrix Reloaded (2003) Live Commentary | Epictastic JoshuaWelcome to another live commentary and I figured we're continuing my commentaries for the Matrix franchise, and we're continuing on with my favorite film in the entire franchise and a sequel that I find pretty underrated and that is of course, The Matrix Reloaded. This is going to be fun.
#TheMatrixReloaded
*Disclaimer:*
Under copyright guidelines and restrictions, I am unable to show footage of 'The Matrix Reloaded' during the Live stream watch along. To watch along with me, make sure to have your own copy on home video or media devices (Disney+, Netflix, Rental, Blu Ray/ DVD) and follow...
2024-08-062h 24
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaThe Matrix (1999) Live Commentary | Epictastic JoshuaWelcome to another live commentary and I figured we're continuing my commentaries for the Matrix franchise, and we're starting out with The Matrix, the one that started it all for this franchise.
#TheMatrix
*Disclaimer:*
Under copyright guidelines and restrictions, I am unable to show footage of 'The Matrix' during the Live stream watch along. To watch along with me, make sure to have your own copy on home video or media devices (Disney+, Netflix, Rental, Blu Ray/ DVD) and follow the time stamp on stream to watch along with me and the rest of the stream.
Review of the...
2024-08-062h 21
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaThe Animatrix (2003) Live Commentary | Epictastic JoshuaWe're back with another live commentary and I figured we'd spice up things a little by doing one of my favorite franchises and one I find to be a bit underrated despite many people only liking one film in the series and that's The Matrix franchise, and we're starting out with The Animatrix.
#TheAnimatrix
*Disclaimer:*
Under copyright guidelines and restrictions, I am unable to show footage of 'The Animatrix' during the Live stream watch along. To watch along with me, make sure to have your own copy on home video or media devices (Disney+, Netflix, Rental, Blu Ray/ DVD...
2024-08-061h 57
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaBeverly Hills Cop (1984) is a Comedy Classic | Eddie Murphy | Judge Reinhold | Epictastic JoshuaBeverly Hills Cop is not just one of the best movies of the 80s, but also one of Eddie Murphy's best movies and one of the best in it's respected genre. Here is my beyond late review of the franchise, starting with the first Beverly Hills Cop and why it's still a classic to this day.
#BeverlyHillsCop #EddieMurphy #JudgeReinhold
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After his childhood buddy is murdered while visiting Detroit, rebellious cop Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) follows the leads to Beverly Hills, Calif., under the auspices of a vacation. He checks in with old friend Jenny Summers (Lisa Eilbacher) and...
2024-08-0511 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaX-Men 97 is NEAR Perfect, but I LOVED IT (Minor Spoilers) - Animated Review | Season 134 years after the original animated series and 24 years after the original movie, everyone's beloved mutants are back for a revival sequel series to the 1992 classic show and despite hesitations, it lived up to a lot of X-Men fans expectations.
In this video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his thoughts on why X-Men 97 is a near perfect revival of a set of characters he's loved growing up and how it pleases both the returning fans and older fans.
*NOTE: This review contains spoilers!*
#XMen97
*Timecodes:*0:00 - cold opening and...
2024-08-0546 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaMegamind vs. The Doom Syndicate is a Bad Movie - Extreme Rant/ReviewYou had 14 years to do a sequel to one of the more underrated DreamWorks animated movies and this is the best you can come up with? Prepare to be disappointed, Megamind fans. Wasn't originally going to watch this, but I'm creating a "worst movies" of this year and I had to see for myself how bad this is.
In this video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his extreme rant on Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate and why it was not only disappointing but also a big waste of time and a contender for worst of the year...
2024-08-0512 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaWelcome to Epictastic LiveA little quick rundown on what to expect here from the Epictastic Live live podcast with Epictastic Joshua.
2024-07-2601 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaMad Max Fury Road (2015) is my Personal Favorite Mad Max Film | A Revisit Review | Epictastic JoshuaMad Max Fury Road is the final Revisited Review of the Mad Max franchise and is considered one of the best action movies ever and one of the best sequels and movies of the last decade and was the latest addition almost 10 years ago back in 2015. It was also my introduction to the franchise.
In this review, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his thoughts on why Fury Road is not only one of the best movies he's seen, but also one of his favorites of all time and why this movie got him into the world of...
2024-07-0117 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaI Don't Hate Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1987) Anymore | A Revisited Review | Epictastic JoshuaMad Max Beyond Thunderdome is the third Revisited Review of the Mad Max franchise and is considered by many as the worst Mad Max film and initially, I ranted pretty hard on this one but now I have a little change of heart.
In this review, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his thoughts on why Beyond Thunderdome is the weakest in the series of Mad Max films but nowhere near as bad as he made it out to be.
#MadMaxBeyondThunderdome
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In the third of the "Mad Max" movies, Max (Mel Gibson) drifts into an evil town...
2024-07-0111 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaMad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) is a Great Sequel | A Revisited Review | Epictastic JoshuaMad Max: The Road Warrior is the second Revisited Review of the Mad Max franchise and is considered one of the best action movies ever and one of the best sequels and movies of the 1980s decade
In this review, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his thoughts on why The Road Warrior is an amazing sequel and why it's better than the 1979 Mad Max film.
#MadMaxTheRoadWarrior
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After avenging the death of his wife and young son at the hands of a vicious gang leader, Max (Mel Gibson) drives the post-apocalyptic highways of the Australian outback, fending...
2024-07-0109 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaIs Abigail the Return of Vampire Movies? | Melissa Barrera | Kathryn Newton | Epictastic JoshuaAbigail is another one of the latest vampire flicks and also the third vampire film from Universal to be released throughout 2023 and now and takes the idea of Dracula's daughter and tries to do something different with it.
In this review, Joshua of Epictastic Joshua gives his reasons as to why Abigail should be given a chance and why it's one of his favorite horror movies of the year despite not having seen every horror film out there.
#AbigailMovie #MelissaBarrera #KathrynNewton
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A group of would-be criminals kidnaps the 12-year-old daughter of a powerful underworld figure. Holding her for...
2024-06-3012 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaIs *Godzilla Minus One* one of the Best Godzilla Movies? | A Godzilla Toho film | Epictastic JoshuaGodzilla Minus One is the one of the latest Godzilla movies to have came out not a few long ago and sees the long running 70-year franchise with everyone's beloved Kaiju monster taking in a different direction as always like the other films in his long filmography.
In this video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his thoughts on the latest Godzilla film and the 37th entry into the film franchise and discuss why this is one of the top tier Godzilla movies.
#GodzillaMinusOne #Godzilla #GodzillaToho
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Japan has barely recovered from the Second World War when a...
2024-06-3013 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaTarot is a BAD HORROR MOVIE | Extreme Rant | Avantika | Jacob Batalon | Epictastic JoshuaIn an effort to try to catch up on a few things I haven't reviewed individually (while certain things gets reviewed in live streams or catch up videos roundups), this is one of those movies and it's yet another crappy terrible horror movie this year (hopefully there's some horror movies out there coming out this remainder of the year that I haven't seen or could be good).
In this video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua unleashes extreme fury in an extreme rant on Tarot and why it's not just one of the worst of the year but also one...
2024-06-1513 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaUnfrosted is an Unfunny Film | A Jerry Seinfeld Film | ONE OF 2024'S WORST! | Epictastic JoshuaUnfrosted is not just one of the worst movies of the year, but it's also one of the most disappointing and lazy excuses for a "biopic" or so this movie thinks ever. It is also one of the most lamest comedies I've seen. In this video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua unleashes a rant on why this is one of his least favorites of this year.
#Unfrosted #JerrySeinfeld
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In 1963, Kellogg's and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever.
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Directed by
Jerry Seinfeld
Written by
Jerry Seinfeld
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2024-06-1511 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaKingdom of the Planet of the Apes is Not the Best Apes, but Still Pretty Solid | Epictastic JoshuaKingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the 10th installment into the long running sci-fi big blockbuster franchise that's been long running since 1968 and a continuation of the newest reboot era of the Apes series and was one of my most anticipated movies of this year.
In this review, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his thoughts on the newest installment after re-reviewing of the first 8 Apes movies and explain why this might not be the Caesar trilogy, but this is still a damn good movie that has a story on its own but sets up a...
2024-06-1514 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaIs Bad Boys: Ride or Die Another Good Sequel? | Will Smith & Martin Lawrence | Epictastic JoshuaBad Boys: Ride or Die is the fourth entry into the Bad Boys franchise and sees the return of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Mike and Marcus and while it isn't the best sequel in the series for me, but overall, it is yet another good entry into this near 30-year long franchise.
In this video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives his thoughts on the latest Bad Boys adventure and tells you if it's worth a shot in theaters and can this movie make people get back on the Will Smith train after his controversy.
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2024-06-1514 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaThe Princess (2022) Live Commentary | Joey King Hulu Action Film | Epictastic JoshuaWe're back after a small little hiatus, we're doing another live commentary for a movie that was released on Hulu (but has now since been taken off and available to watch or rent on YouTube) that got mixed reactions, but I was one of those people that has enjoyed it the few times I've seen it and that is The Princess, starring Joey King
#ThePrincessHulu #ThePrincessMovieReview #ThePrincessMovie #JoeyKing
*Disclaimer:*
Under copyright guidelines and restrictions, I am unable to show footage of 'The Princess' during the Live stream watch along. To watch along with me, make sure to have your...
2024-06-151h 42
Simply Walk The TalkDIDDY, KENDRICK VS DRAKE, & TERRENCE HOWARD | 😲SWTT REACTSIn this conversation, Joshua J. Holland and Gordon discuss the controversies surrounding Diddy, Drake, and Kendrick. They touch on allegations of sexual misconduct and predatory behavior in the entertainment industry. They also explore the role of powerful individuals and the need for accountability. The conversation highlights the importance of addressing these issues and the impact they have on the industry and society as a whole. In this conversation, Joshua and Gordon discuss the recent episode of Joe Rogan's podcast featuring Terrence Howard. They explore Te...
2024-06-061h 03
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaThe Strangers: Chapter 1 is Disappointing! | Madelaine Petsch | Epictastic JoshuaThe Strangers Chapter One is the first of a new trilogy shot back-to-back and releasing months apart from each other from now until early next year and is the third installment of the Strangers franchise, directed by Renny Harlin and starring Madelaine Petsch of Riverdale fame.
While there are moments and a few aspects that keeps it from being as bad as people say, it doesn't change the fact that this is so far a very lackluster and disappointing start to this trilogy that could have some potential. In this review/kinda rant, Joshua of Epictastic Joshua explains why...
2024-06-0314 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaMad Max (1979) is a Great Start to the Series | Mad Max Revisited #1Before Furiosa comes out, it's time I take a look back at another one of my first ever review series I've done and that is the crazy world of Max Rockatansky.
In this revisited review, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives his thoughts on why the 1979 Mad Max is a classic despite it's devastating look into this crazy world created by George Miller.
#MadMax1979 #FuriosaAMadMaxSaga
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In a not-too-distant dystopian future, when man's most precious resource -- oil -- has been depleted and the world plunged into war, famine and financial chaos, the last vestiges of the law in...
2024-05-3012 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaBoy Kills World is Ridiculously Crazy but Fun! | Bill Skarsgard | Jessica RotheBoy Kills World was one of my most interested films since I heard the idea and while it was familiar, I was willing to go along with it. Unfortunately, this is one of those cases where not only this wasn't marketed well but also one of those movies that is underrated and under seen.
In this review, Joshua of Epictastic Joshua gives his reasons as to why not only you should see Boy Kills World, but also why he thinks is his most underrated movie of the year and why it should be seen by more people.
#BoyKillsWorld #BillSkarsgard...
2024-05-3012 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaThe Tiger's Apprentice/Orion and the Dark - Double Animated Movie Reviews | Epictastic JoshuaThese were released in February and I was supposed to already have them out but things got in the way. Anyways, here are my reviews for the two animated movies of 2024 that hasn't gotten much attention.
#OrionandtheDark #TheTigersApprentice
*Timecodes:*0:00 - intro and disclaimer 1:37 - video starts3:26 - The Tiger's Apprentice 15:16 - Orion and the Dark 23:17 - Conclusion/outro
SypnosisTom Lee discovers he's part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a...
2024-05-1124 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaWar for the Planet of the Apes (2017) - Review | Great Ending to Caesar's Story | Epictastic Joshua*NOTE: This is not a revisited review, this is my thoughts on the film from 2017.*
Joshua reviews the newest film and the ninth entry in the "Planet of the Apes" series, "War for the Planet of the Apes", starring Andy Serkis, Judy Greer, Steve Zahn, Devyn Dalton and Woody Harrelson and is directed by Matt Reeves. What are his thoughts on the film? Find out in the review.
#WarforthePlanetoftheApes
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Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless colonel (Woody Harrelson...
2024-05-1011 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaDawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) is My Favorite Apes Film | Planet of the Apes Revisited #8 | Epictastic JoshuaAfter the amazing success of Rise, there was no denying that it would be a surprise hit and made enough money to get a sequel and not only it's just as great, but it's better in every step of the way and shows how a sequel can be done.
In this final revisited review for the franchise, Joshua of Epictastic Joshua gives his thoughts on why Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is not only his favorite Apes film but also one of his favorites of all time in the top 100 list.
#DawnofthePlanetoftheApes #KingdomofthePlanetoftheApes
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2024-05-1026 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaRise of the Planet of the Apes is a Worthy Reboot! | Planet of the Apes Revisited #7 | Epictastic JoshuaAfter the 2001 Tim Burton Apes film didn't work out, years later after it, nearly 13 years later, the long running franchise of Apes got a much better reboot and not only it was the reboot we deserved but the reboot and life that the franchise needed.
In this revisited review, Joshua of Epictastic Joshua gives his thoughts on why Rise of the Apes is a successful reboot.
#RiseofthePlanetoftheApes #KingdomofthePlanetoftheApes
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Will Rodman (James Franco), a scientist in San Francisco, is experimenting with a drug that he hopes will cure his father's (John Lithgow) Alzheimer's disease. After his work is deemed...
2024-05-0914 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaPlanet of the Apes (2001) is A Complicated Remake | Planet of the Apes Revisited #6 | Epictastic JoshuaWe now get to the remake era of the Planet of the Apes franchise directed by Tim Burton and while this certainly has things to make it a guilty pleasure, this is another kind of the more frustrating films in the franchise
In this review, Joshua of Epictastic Joshua breaks down the production history, the good and bad of the 2001 remake and why it is a frustrating entertaining mess despite good intentions.
#PlanetoftheApes #KingdomofthePlanetoftheApes
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0:00 - pre-review cold opening/intro
0:25 - review starts/cast and crew
2:11 - production history
6:16 - plot sypnosis + first experiences
9:22 - The Light
16:25 - The...
2024-05-0928 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaBattle for the Planet of the Apes is A MEH Finale | Planet of the Apes Revisited #5 | Epictastic JoshuaBattle for the Planet of the Apes serves as the finale of the original Planet of the Apes film series from 68-73 and unfortunately, while it's nowhere near the same disaster as Beneath, unfortunately, this is one of the lesser tier movies in the long running franchise.
#BattleforthePlanetoftheApes #KingdomofthePlanetoftheApes
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"Battle for the Planet of the Apes" is the final chapter in the sci-fi movie series. In this chapter, a tribute of human atomic bomb mutations are out to make life miserable for the peaceful ape tribe. The story is told primarily in flashback with the opening and closing...
2024-05-0908 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaGhostbusters: Frozen Empire is A COMPLICATED Entry in the Ghostbusters Series - Review | Epictastic JoshuaGhostbusters: Frozen Empire marks the fourth or fifth (depending on if you count the 2016 reboot) film in the Ghostbusters franchise and serves as a sequel to Afterlife, but the question is does this keep that same energy from Afterlife or does this one have some frustrating decisions made.
In this review, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives his thoughts on Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and tell you why this is a conflicting movie in the series for him but still tolerable.
#GhostbustersFrozenEmpire
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0:00 - pre review clip/intro
0:16 - Review starts/cast and crew + plot sypnosis
1:21 - my thoughts on...
2024-05-0914 minThe Recess BellKendrick vs. Drake: Rap Wars, Part 3 -- Everybody Hates Drake!INTRO: Kendrick Lamar: Not Like Us (Instrumental) | Joshua, Gīnā, Destany and Kory cover a wide range of topics in Part 3 of this discussion. Not only do they continue to debate Kendrick and Drake, they debate whether or not there were "cancelable bars" from each rapper, and if there's even such thing in rap beef. The crew also explains what "toxic positivity" is, why Ohio is a trash state, why DJ Akademiks is a clown, and... is Drake the LeBron James of rap? Also -- we call for the elimination of DJ Vlad.
2024-05-0947 minThe Recess BellKendrick vs. Drake: Rap Wars, Part 1INTRO: Kendrick Lamar: Meet The Grahams (Instrumental) | Joshua (trbceo), Kory (k_dot94), Gīnā (1andonlygina_) and Destany (11xnine) sit down for a mega discussion on hip-hop's two titans engaging in a culture-shaking battle. In Part 1 in their convo, the team wonders amidst all the negativity and hate, how Gina's fav, J. Cole is feeling right now. The gang also discusses how much lies and fabrication should tip the scales in rap beef. And how will this beef age over time for Drake, with the insane allegations levied against him from Kendrick and the MANY others that have fired shots in Dr...
2024-05-0944 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaShort Term 12 (2013) Commentary | Brie Larson | Kaitlyn Dever | Epictastic JoshuaHere for a film commentary we're doing is an overlooked drama by a competent director and has one of the first leading performance of an actress that is weirdly divided but majority does like, Brie Larson and that is "Short Term 12".
#ShortTerm12 #BrieLarson #KaitlynDever #LakeithSanfield
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Calm and competent, Grace is a young counsellor at a California care unit for at-risk teens. However, her cool facade begins to crack in the pressure cooker atmosphere as she and some of the unruly residents are reminded of past and present abuses.
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Written and Directed by
Destin Daniel Cretton
Based...
2024-05-071h 43
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaNot Another Happy Ending (2013) - Audio Commentary | Karen Gillan | Stanley Weber | Epictastic JoshuaThis time for a live commentary, we're talking about an underrated independent romcom that is a little unnoticed and that's "Not Another Happy Ending".
#NotAnotherHappyEndingMovie #KarenGillan
Review here: https://youtu.be/6mGw0hBakpI?si=MFKJxygq-HxI_NLM
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A publisher realises his only author gets writer's block when she is happy. To continue her success, he comes up with ways to make her feel bad, the problem is: The worse he makes her feel, the more he realises he is in love with her.
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Directed by
John McKay
Written by
David Solomons
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Claire Mundell
Wendy Griffin
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2024-05-071h 55
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaConquest of the Planet of the Apes is THE BEST of the OG ERA! | Planet of the Apes Revisited #4 | Epictastic JoshuaConquest of the Planet of the Apes is easily of the sequels and of the original 60's-70's Apes franchise the best one of since the 1968 original classic and in this revisited review of re-reviewing the Apes franchise before Kingdom (minus War), Epictastic Joshua sings the praises of this fourth entry into the franchise.
#KingdomofthePlanetoftheApes #ConquestofthePlanetoftheApes
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In this third sequel to "Planet of the Apes," the apes turn the tables on the human Earth population when they lead a revolt against their cruel masters in the distant year of 1990. By doing this it creates the time loop that...
2024-05-0710 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaEscape From the Planet of the Apes is A MASSIVE Step Up! | POTA Revisited #3 | Epictastic JoshuaEscape From the Planet of the Apes isn't a masterpiece or comes close to the original Planet of the Apes, but considering what the last movie was, this is a big step up from the previous movie. In this revisited review, Joshua of Epictastic Joshua gives his thoughts on why this third Apes movie of the original era of films steps it up despite a few issues.
#EscapeFromthePlanetoftheApes #KingdomofthePlanetoftheApes
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In this second sequel to "Planet of the Apes," three apes flee their world before it's destroyed, and travel back in time to present-day America. When the humans discover...
2024-05-0709 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaBeneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) is BEYOND Lackluster! | Planet of the Apes Revisited #2 | Epictastic JoshuaAfter being introduced to the world of the Apes, Fox immediately jumped on board for a sequel to it with the first of four "Beneath the Planet of the Apes" and unfortunately, it is a complete step down from what the original film was. In this rant review, Epictastic Joshua explains why this sequel was a massive disappointment compared to the original classic.
#BeneaththePlanetoftheApes #KingdomofthePlanetoftheApes
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The second installment in "The Planet of the Apes" series. Here, an earthling sent to find the astronauts of the original film discovers not only a world of intelligent, talking apes, but an...
2024-05-0513 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaPlanet of the Apes (1968) is STILL ICONIC Sci-fi Greatness! | POTA Revisited #1 | Epictastic JoshuaWith the release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes just right around the clock, it's time to go back to one of my first review series and re review almost all of the films excluding one of the Apes franchise and in this review, we're talking about the original classic from 1968 that started this whole pop culture franchise.
#PlanetoftheApes1968 #KingdomofthePlanetoftheApes
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0:00 - intro/review starts/cast and crew + plot sypnosis
1:20 - Legacy of franchise
3:42 - The Light
13:48 - The Mixed
15:04 - Overall thoughts/rating and conclusion/outro
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Complex sociological themes run through this science-fiction classic about...
2024-05-0415 min
On the Mic with Tim DrakeEpisode 196 - Joshua Gillespie of Muppet HistoryOn today's episode of the podcast, I have the creator of the hit social media sites, "Muppet History", Joshua Gillespie!
I was so thrilled to finally get Joshua on the show. I have followed Muppet History on every social media platform for years, as I'm sure many of you have, and was so intrigued by the man who brings so many people so much joy from just a simple post. I originally reached out to Joshua a few years back to be a guest on one of our SDCC shows, only to learn that he lived on...
2024-04-291h 10
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaTwilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 is the Most Enjoyable One since Eclipse | Epictastic JoshuaBreaking Dawn Part 2 is the fifth and final film of the Twilight saga and while it has all of the problems of the franchise, this is the most enjoyable one since Eclipse.
#BreakingDawnPart2 #TheTwilightSaga #Twilight
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Bella awakes -- as a vampire -- from her life-threatening labor, and her newborn daughter, Renesmee, proves to be very special indeed. While Bella adjusts to her new state of being, Renesmee experiences accelerated growth. When the Volturi learn of the baby's existence, they declare her to be an abomination and sentence the Cullens to death. Bella, Edward and the rest of the...
2024-04-2925 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaTwilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 is Boring & Inconsequential | Epictastic JoshuaThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 is the first one a two part conclusion to the Twilight saga and besides New Moon, this is in competition for the second worst one but also the most inconsequential of the films - despite some guilty pleasure enjoyment.
#BreakingDawnPart1 #TwilightSaga
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At last, Bella and Edward are getting married. When Jacob finds out that Bella wants to spend her honeymoon as a human, he is horrified -- for Edward's passion could accidentally kill her. Bella does indeed survive her honeymoon, but a new complication arises when she discovers that she's pregnant...
2024-04-2924 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaTwilight Saga: Eclipse is the Best Twilight Movie | Epictastic JoshuaThe Twilight Saga: Eclipse is the third movie in the infamous Twilight Saga and it is also the one that I remember watching the most of the series. How does it hold up years later as a guilty pleasure? Time to find out.
#TwilightSaga #EclipseMovie
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Danger once again surrounds Bella (Kristen Stewart), as a string of mysterious killings terrorizes Seattle and a malicious vampire continues her infernal quest for revenge. Amid the tumult, Bella must choose between her love for Edward (Robert Pattinson) and her friendship with Jacob (Taylor Lautner), knowing that her decision may ignite the long-simmering...
2024-04-2922 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaThe Twilight Saga: New Moon is the Worst Twilight Film | Epictastic JoshuaNew Moon is the second film in the Twilight saga and it's the first of four sequels to the first movie. It is also the most boring film in the series as well as one of (despite guilty pleasure status) the worst sequels and one of my least favorite films ever. Time for a major ultra extreme epic heated rant on this one.
#NewMoon #TheTwilightSaga
SypnosisBella Swan is on the cusp of her 18th birthday and blissfully happy with her undead beau Edward Cullen. While celebrating her birthday with Edward's family of `vegetarian' va...
2024-04-2925 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaTwilight is Dumb Fun but Entertaining - Revisited Review | Epictastic JoshuaBack in 2016, I reviewed a little franchise based on a series of books named Twilight and they weren't my best. So, I decided to re review the entire franchise as one of this year's first franchises to review and we're starting with the first film and while it has it's issues and I know it's bad, there's still a part of me that can enjoy the ridiculously stupid concept here.
SypnosisHigh-school student Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), always a bit of a misfit, doesn't expect life to change much when she moves from...
2024-04-2921 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaIs IMMACULATE Worth Your Time? | Sydney Sweeney | Michael Mohan | New Horror Nun Film | Epictastic JoshuaSydney Sweeney takes a role where she plays a nun that gives birth and we may have seen this before but the execution of this is actually pretty competent and this little nun film turned out to be better than expected while it has the usual tropes of nun films or films like it. Here's my review of Immaculate.
#ImmaculateMovie #SydneySweeney
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An American nun embarks on a new journey when she joins a remote convent in the Italian countryside. However, her warm welcome quickly turns into a living nightmare when she discovers her new home harbours a sinister...
2024-04-2809 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR Panel: Digital Privacy, data leaks and proposed legislation that introduces new levels of threat to everyone from CTOs to laypeopleThe landscape of digital privacy is changing. While cloud adoption and ethical hacking create new opportunities for all, data leaks and proposed legislation introduce new levels of threat to everyone from CTOs to laypeople. But what are these threats and what danger do they pose? Fully understanding the factors that influence digital privacy is about to be vital in protecting yourself, while continuing to benefit from living in a digital age.Join More than a Refresh host, Joshua “JD” Drake, for a roundtable with Jon Callas, Director of Public Interest Technology @ Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Dan Frec...
2023-06-131h 07
the Joshua Schall Audio ExperienceWhat Can CPG Entrepreneurs Learn From Hip Hop Artist Drake?I’ve always believed that Hip Hop and CPG entrepreneurship are linked together. Firstly, Hip Hop is seen as counterculture to other music genres, which is similar to CPG entrepreneurship in today’s “technology” filled founder landscape. Additionally, Hip Hop and CPG entrepreneurship are both centered around being salesmanship and the ability to hustle. Moreover, Hip Hop music is rooted in remixing (or sampling) previous music, and this iterative innovation process is also core to the CPG industry. Finally, Hip Hop is more than music, it's a cultural lifestyle...which anyone in the CPG industry knows it functions in the exac...
2022-01-3111 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR 09: The importance of persistence software , the beauty of the ah ha moment, and why organizations need to be built according to Dunbar's Number and Conway's LawWelcome to episode nine of More than a Refresh, with Joshua "JD" Drake. Listen in as he and Mark Porter discuss the importance of persistence software, the beauty of the ah ha moment, and why organizations need to be built according to Dunbar's Number and Conway's Law.
2021-08-0559 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR 08: Cockroach Labs, and what drives a successful OSS project.Welcome to episode eight of More than a Refresh, with Joshua "JD" Drake. Listen in as he and Jordan Lewis, Director of Engineering, SQL at Cockroach Labs, discuss what drives a successful OSS project, writing a database in Go, and what to eat when you're in New York City.
2021-07-121h 14More than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR 07: Soundscapes, and why the small business is vital to the economyWelcome to episode seven of More than a Refresh, with Joshua "JD" Drake. Listen in as he and Hicham Oudghiri, Co-Founder & CEO at Enigma, chat about soundscapes, breakdown why small business is vital to the economy, and discuss the necessity of democratizing access to credit.
2021-06-1558 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR 03.01: Cattle ranching, nonsensical EMR systems and Breast CancerWelcome to the first bonus episode of More than a Refresh, with Joshua "JD" Drake. Listen in as we check back in with Karinn Chambers, Breast Cancer Oncologist and Surgeon. In addition to a segue to cattle ranching, where happy cows come from, and calving season, we discuss nonsensical EMR systems and bridging the communication divide between Doctors and Software Developers.
2021-05-191h 01
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaAquaman (2018) Live Watch-AlongHere's my audio commentary for Aquaman w/John Avenger, the sixth film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film was directed by James Wan, from a screenplay by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Will Beall. It stars Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson, Dolph Lundgren, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ludi Lin, Temuera Morrison and Nicole Kidman.
Thanks for watching! If you liked this video please Like, Comment, and Share! Be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button and the notification bell to know when newest videos are posted and set to premiere as well as when I...
2021-05-142h 26
More than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR 06: Human beings are always at the center of data and questioning "could" vs "should"Welcome to episode six of More than a Refresh, with Joshua "JD" Drake. Listen in as he and Stephanie Kirmer, Senior Data Scientist at Saturn Cloud, discuss why human beings are always at the center of data, questioning "could" vs. "should," and why requiring a data scientist to have a PhD is "bananas."
2021-05-051h 25More than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR 05: Demonstrating value to potential clients, and how automated caching and read/write split are really one and the sameWelcome to episode five of More than a Refresh, with Joshua "JD" Drake. Listen in as he and Heimdall Data Founder, Erik Brandsberg, discuss demonstrating value to potential clients, visiting 40 countries in 40 years, and how automated caching and read/write split are really one in the same.Erik Brandsberg, Founder and Chief Architect of Heimdall DataIf you would like to dig deeper into this topic contact Command Prompt.
2021-04-211h 07More than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR 04: Psycopg3, Open Source licensing, humble drivers and the nature of adapt or dieWelcome to episode four of More than a Refresh, with Joshua "JD" Drake. Listen in as he discusses Open Source licensing, "humble" drivers, photography, and the nature of adapt or die with Daniele Varrazzo, Creator of Python Driver Psycopg3.
2021-03-161h 16More than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR 03: Breast Cancer and how data complexities affect patient care in our healthcare systemWelcome to episode three of More than a Refresh, with Joshua "JD" Drake. Listen in as he chats with Karinn Chambers, Breast Cancer Oncologist and Surgeon, about how data complexities affect patient care in our healthcare system.
2021-03-0449 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR 02: The Seattle Data Guy, being a digital nomad and how small business can manage their dataWelcome to episode two of More than a Refresh, with Joshua "JD" Drake. Listen in as he chats with Ben Rogojan, better known as the Seattle Data Guy, about being a digital nomad, how small businesses can manage their data, Wall Street Bets, and his path from chef to data consultant.
2021-02-1749 minMore than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metMTAR 01: Yugabyte, PostgreSQL, Open Source and the best surf movie ever madeWelcome to episode one of More than a Refresh, with Joshua "JD" Drake. Listen in as he has an honest discussion with Karthik Ranganathan about Yugabyte, PostgreSQL, Open Source, and the best surf movie ever made.To dig deeper, contact Command Prompt.
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Think Creative by JoshuaBuild Your Own Path | Drake Vincent (d.vincentphotos)Drake is a talented nature/lifestyle photographer based in Tennessee. I met Drake a couple months ago through Instagram, and I have been following his work ever since. In the episode we discuss everything photography. Drake shares his early journey as a creative and how his current full-time job relationship is a burden and a blessing. Drake is consistently pursing a life of creativity and progressively building a path of his own. I hope you enjoy.
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