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Zo gives his SPOILER FREE impressions on the new movie: Fantastic Four; First Steps. This is the fourth and latest attempt to adapt the Fantastic Four comic book into a feature film. Did it do better than its predecessors? Does it live up to the hype? 

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Zo and the rest of the world are negotiating with catastrophe as everyone has to come to accept the unreal reality of the sky falling down. In this case the sky is falling down in the shape and form of a devastating meteor shower. These aren't the normal types of meteors that normally burn up in the Earth's atmosphere; these bad boys are gigantic - the size of Volkswagens and mailboxes. They come from outer space and punch through the globes protective layer like so much tin foil, burning on their way to untold destruction. On impact they punch...

On this Bonus Episode Zo gives his SPOILER FREE impressions of the new Superman film directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. 

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Zo somehow finds himself on a strange world. He doesn't know if he's on a different planet, timeline, dimension or reality, but the one thing that he knows for sure is that he's not in Kansas anymore! In this place there are remarkable sites: floating forest covered moons in the upper atmosphere, floating mountains, a hovering city. There are strange creatures, robots and a variety of people: winged people fill the skies, tree people haunt the forests, and soldiers in gold and red armor patrol the ground. The different tribes seem to bicker with each other, and Zo is...

This is the twelfth episode from the first season of the podcast Retromade hosted by Katie. Zo was a guest on this episode and was invited to have a wonderful conversation about the classic 1980's sci-fi horror cult classic: The Thing. If you've enjoyed this show then please go on over to Retromade and check out the other movies that should fill you with nostalgic joy!  

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Zo goes on a visit to Wellman College to take notes on the lecture being given by the brilliant professor Sherman Klump. The word on the street is that Mr. Klump was on the verge of a breakthrough that would revolutionize weight loss. Zo had also heard that the weight loss would be dramatic and would require one orally administered medication. The miracle drug was still in the animal testing phase and human trials may be years off, but if this were true than such a thing would revolutionize how humanity delt with a whole host of related diseases...

Zo finds himself in the Philippines where he's there to enjoy the scenery, snack on adobo with lumpia and visit some Army buddies. While there he gets wind of a tale regarding a soldier from a nearby base that nobody really gets along with because he keeps to himself. At the same time it's said that this guy has some amazing hand to hand combat skills and moves like no one has ever seen. He seems to effortlessly dodge bullets and strikes with incredible speed and efficiency. From the way others talked about this unusual soldier you'd think that...

Zo visits New York City to bare witness to some of the shadier parts of the city: the behind the scenes speakeasies that go unnoticed by common bar flies,  the underground clubs where you got to know somebody who knows somebody to get into, and the shadiest parts of all: the secret world of the bare knuckles nock down drag out street fight clubs that nobody talks about. Zo sees an amazing fighter in one of these fights. Seemingly out of nowhere and speaking a strange accent, this mystery man makes short work of some of the toughest brawlers i...

Zo doesn't consider himself kooky, ooky or spooky, yet he finds himself near 1313 Cemetery Lane where it is said some very extraordinary people live. Zo doesn't want to actually meet this eccentric family; he's just house watching . . . just sight seeing different houses and admiring their beauty. This house is certainly one of the more beautiful houses in this neighborhood. Zo has heard that the strange homeowners, The Addams Family, are a friendly bunch, but they do have a bunch of unusual proclivities that Zo would rather avoid.

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Zo takes a vacation in the Big Apple fully intending on visiting the Statue of Liberty. Even though the statue was being renovated it was still open to visitors and Zo noticed some crazy shenanigans outside the statue. It seems that one of the tourists is on the outside and jumping around the massive and complex scaffolding that had been erected around the statue. It seems as though this crazy fellow is being pursued by the construction crews. The strength and balance that the man has to jump around the scaffolding is amazing, not even the construction workers seem...

Zo wants to go on an adventure in the Australian Outback, but in order to do it he'll need a guide. As a man of the urban spaces and city living he would consider it unwise in the least and ultimately a death wish to go about trooping into the wilds of Australia without a proper guide. Indeed, he's found one. A man whom the locals call "Mick". A man that Zo found to be charismatic, fun-loving, thrill seeking, and boisterous. This is a man who's more comfortable in the open wilderness then he ever would be within the...

Zo, having served in the military, can empathize with people who become disaffected, unmotivated or uninspired with their chosen profession. Such people might have chosen to engage with their career path believing that they might accomplish great things only to be confronted with tedious and seemingly meaningless work. Like a certain Lt. Chris Burnett, a U.S. Naval aviator who has found himself running dull routine missions instead of punching Nazis in the face. Life comes at you fast and, in the case of Lt. Burnett, life is fast enough to shoot down his jet and leave him stranded...

Zo is at the end of the twentieth century in Las Angeles as it promises to be the grandest place to celebrate the coming of the year 2000. It is a time to be careful as the people are on the edge of rioting and there is a constant police presence. Whole squads of police in riot gear and police helicopters are everywhere. Among all of this carefully controlled chaos is a guy that tried to sell Zo on the idea of using this high tech device to jack someone's real life memories straight into Zo's brain. The salesman, a...

Zo is on vacation in Paris, France and expected this visit to at least be peaceful, but he finds that he must duck and cover as though he was in his own neighborhood around the suburbs of DC as gunfire seemingly erupt out of nowhere and he has to dodge cars driving insanely on the narrow and claustrophobic streets of the metropolitan European city. What could be happening? This seems to be more than the run of the mill criminal activity. Could this be some spy stuff? Is spy stuff happening all around him?!? Zo just wanted to relax...

Zo is enjoying a day in New York City, but there's an unsettling crime wave going on. It seems that there are police reports of decapitated bodies seemingly showing up in various places in New York and New Jersey. The bodies are often found with their heads nearby and, even more curious, a sword is often found with the body. Who's doing this? Is it a team of criminals or a serial killer? At this time it seems that it's best to avoid anyone in the area carrying a sword. You don't want to loose your head after all.<...

Zo enters a world of magic, rot and decay. This world shouldn't be this way as this magical place was once green and briming with life. In time Zo finds out that a prophecy must be fulfilled in order for this world to be restored to its former glory. A rare being, a Gelfling who is guided by creatures known as the Mystics, is said to be the one to find the Crystal Shard that can be used to heal the world. On his way this Gelfling may find allies, but there are also numerous adversaries in the wilds...

Zo has a met up with a Navy friend of his who happened to be a submarine officer. Zo's Navy friend was all shook up as there where a lot of things that happened on the sub that had him questioning whether or not he should resign his commission. In the conversation the young officer revealed things that happened that were probably classified top secret. The friend talked about that they almost fired nuclear missiles and almost started a nuclear war and that it was only the intervention of the very cautious XO that prevented the launch. This intervention...

Zo was invited by his friends in Chicago to attend a live boxing match. He declined not wanting to deal with the traffic. He later learned that there would've been more than just traffic to deal with. Besides getting stuck in the aforementioned traffic and getting into a fender bender in their borrowed RV trying to get out of that bumper to bumper headache, Zo's friends also got lost in the city taking an unfamiliar route to the stadium, accidently hit a pedestrian with the RV, got the RV banged up and stuck in a narrow alley, witnessed the...

Zo is in the famed Chinatown area of Los Angeles enjoying the sights, the sounds and, as it turns out, a bunch of commotion. Zo loves a good martial arts bout just like everyone else, but does a kung fu fight have to break out at the Chinese restaurant where he's at trying to enjoy egg fu young? It seems as though a well dressed Chinese man and a tall, lanky, goofy looking African American are in a full-on Hong Kong film fight with a bunch of unruly Chinese gangsters. At some point the tall goofy one, who's been...

Zo goes on an ocean cruise. The voyage turns out to be longer than he expected. In fact, he finds out that he's at a time and place where this particular sea voyage will come to an end sometime in the middle of Neveruary. Being on a permanent tour on the ocean has it's perks, like, being so adjusted to boating life that one never gets sea sick. Then there are the downsides like constantly being harassed by pirates, being cheated by men drifting in the open ocean, horrifying mutated sea monsters, and never seeing the site of dry...

Zo got a chance to see a new movie on opening day: Captain America: Brave New World. In this bonus episode he will share his *spoiler free* thoughts on this latest Marvel Cinematic Universe movie starring Anthony Mackie and  Harrison Ford. Directed by Julius Onah.

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Zo is eager to enjoy a nice day at the beach. He is looking forward to the pristine blue waters of the Atlantic at one of the beautifully maintained French beaches. Unfortunately, fate has twisted this peaceful dream into a Hellish nightmare as he finds himself as a soldier ready to assault the heavily armed and armored beach that's zealously defended by enemy Nazi soldiers. The chances of him surviving this assault is near zero. Men are being made into bloody Swiss cheese even before they're able to exit the landing craft and get onto the beach. There's no...

Zo has no episode this week and this is his excuse.

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Zo, while vacationing in Las Angeles, narrowly avoids getting caught up in a hostage situation. There was a club nearby that he thought about checking out, but he skipped it because this dance club didn't have the vibe that he was looking for. Later he saw on the news that the club had been taken over by a crazed lunatic who was forcing people to scream at gunpoint for the sheer pleasure of it. Zo could have been one of those people. There are also conspiracy theories floating around that the crazy man is actually a serial killer computer...

Zo is on vacation in San Francisco and notices something peculiar while riding the bus at night. An elderly woman comes on board the bus obviously tired from a long days work. Zo notices that her thigh high stockings had slid down past her knees and the knees on this woman are boney and hairy. In fact, Zo could easily imagine that this was a man in drag, but men don't normally dress in drag as an old woman do they? Could it be that this was a man who's dressed in drag as a disguise to circumvent the...

Zo is on a European vacation when he discovers a marvelous wonder: the fabled and mysterious Wonka Chocolate Factory is, for the first time in ages, inviting regular people to visit the factory. Not just anyone can go though, only those who find the invitation in the special Golden Ticket hidden in the chocolate bars worldwide. Zo has heard some incredible tales about the goings on inside the rarely visited building and the buildings owner Willy Wonka. Is Mr. Wonka is as sinister as they say? Only those who've gotten the opportunity to visit will know for sure.

Zo happens to be in the Midwest just hanging out and checking the sites when he sees a news alert at a restaurant that he happens to be dining at. It appears that the U.S. was on high military alert for a few minutes due to a computer glitch. That must've been some glitch. It may also have something to do with a rumor that he's heard about some kid hacking into military computers and messing around. Surely that's not a thing that a person could do, right . . . Right?

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Zo finds himself in New York City for the holidays. The crowds of people seem joyful. The air is cool and crisp, and there's a shop nearby proclaiming to have the world's greatest coffee. Also, rather bizarrely, there's a very tall man who seemed to have enough Christmas cheer for the entire city. He seems extraordinarily positive and happy. He's almost literally bouncing between the walls of the skyscrapers and the crowded sidewalks. What's really eye-catching about the fellow, though, is that he's dressed as an Elf . . . straight from Santa's workshop.

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Zo has experienced some positive life changes, so, as a result, the WarGames episode will be postponed. 

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Zo got a chance to meet his favorite schlock horror movie producer, Harry Zimm, while visiting Las Angeles. At this chance meeting Zo also met an associate of Mr. Zimm who avoided directly giving out his name or any real personal information. Sure the man seemed really charming and friendly, but in an almost intimidating kind of way. The kind of the way that a king cobra might appear to hypnotize you before it strikes. The man also had the kind of demeanor that seemed familiar. He was confident without being cocky. He was eloquent in his speech, but...

Zo takes the whole family to the theater to check out Wicked - the film adaptation of the famous Broadway show that was adapted from the well renowned book: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. If you hadn't seen it yet then check out this SPOILER FREE review.

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Zo checked out Gladiator II, and, in this BONUS EPISODE 28, he's going to leave his SPOILER FREE impressions of the film

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Zo got into some slight legal issues when visiting Las Angeles. He figures that he could use a lawyer that knows how to . . . bend the truth. He's heard a rumor of this guy who, apparently, lies all the time (allegedly). The attorney, Fletcher Reede, is said to be very talented, and he works at a very prestigious law firm. As long as the guy isn't overly ethical then Zo feels that he'll win his case. If Fletcher is one of those attorneys that can't help himself but tell the truth then that would be devastating. If, for some reason...

Zo goes to LA to check out the homes there. He's looking at the neighborhoods, checking out the crime stats and investigating the night life. He had heard about a recent break-in at a hoity-toity neighborhood, but that no one was seriously hurt. There are rumors going around, though, that the cop who caught the suspect had beaten the ever living crap out of the guy. That same cop also seems to be hanging around that same neighborhood an awful lot lately. One can't help but wonder if that corner of utopia is actually as safe as they say...

Zo somehow, by some cruel trick, finds himself in Greece during the age of heroes. Was he brought to this time of gods and monsters by the ancient titans? Was this some sort of vile joke put on by self serving deities? Zo is eager to get back to his own time. Perhaps the nearest adventurer would be kind enough to offer aid. The nearest person just so happens to be Perseus. From Perseus, Zo learns that there is a clash coming. A mighty clash that Zo is not at all eager to witness. Zo decides that it's best...

Zo joins a group of scientists and researchers to attempt to find and identify what they believe may be a link between humans and prehistoric aquatic life. If they can only find the fossilized remains then their path will be clear. Once they get down to the Amazon they quickly learn that the species that they were looking for is far from extinct and Zo immediately regrets joining this group. He's no scientist! What the hell is he doing here! Now he and the rest of this group are about to have a real understanding of why curiosity killed...

Zo learns that Dr. Frankenstein hadn't perished after all, in spite of being tossed off of a three story windmill by his monstrous creation. Shockingly, the monster also survived! The Monster, being harassed and tormented by the populous, is more dangerous than ever and lashing out at almost anyone who approaches him. Over time the Fiend learned human speech and had a chance meeting with the unscrupulous Dr. Pretorius. Together they plot to blackmail Dr. Frankenstein into continuing his work of bringing dead flesh to life, this time with the purpose of making a Bride for the demanding Monster.<...

Zo travels to London to take in the sights, try some food and perhaps go to the theater. Coincidentally, there is a mysterious figure doing the very same thing. Zo hears of a very wealthy and eccentric noble visiting from Transylvania. Dressed in a jet black tuxedo and silk cape, this Count tends to sleep all day and go out at night. Zo has also heard terrifying rumors about this man. The streets are talking and they say that this nobleman, this Count Dracula, is a blood sucking vampire!

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Zo has been invited to attend a wedding of Dr. Henry Frankenstein, the son of the good Baron Frankenstein, and the lovely Elizabeth. It all seems quite dandy at first. Then, suddenly, a rampaging monster crashes the wedding! Roughly shaped like a large man in a shabby suit the thing was grunting and swinging at anyone who got too close. As it turned out this creature wasn't born, but created by a man. Come to find out that it was Dr. Frankenstein who constructed this frightening behemoth, but why would he make such a thing? This thing is ruining...

Zo decides to take a stroll down memory lane, but instead of just relaxing in an easy chair and thinking about old times, he's going to literally take a stroll in the past by way of a time machine. It's not exactly legal to time travel and he has to be careful because there are dutiful and persistent agents from the TEC that police the timelines to be sure that no one is doing what Zo is attempting. One of the most decorated agents of the Timecops is Max Walker and if Walker is assigned to your case, chances...