Ourtwocents Podcast

As Halloween approaches, Osama and Fahad review Marvel's Werewolf by Night. The two discuss their pros and cons of the film and why it was a breath of fresh air compared to other Marvel projects.

Admir and Fahad discuss the final episode of season 1 of House of the Dragon - The Black Queen. The duo highlight the episodes strengths in raising Rhaenyra up to new heights as a protagonist but stumbles in its attempts to leave us feeling as wowed as we did with GoT.

Admir and Osama wrap up season 1 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power with a discussion about episode 8, Alloyed. The duo discuss how the finale falls flat even though it reveals two major LOTR characters and give their thoughts on an entire season that’s been one giant disappointment.

Admir and Fahad discuss episode 9 of House of the Dragon, The Green Council. The duo praise the shows focus on the Hightowers and the complex web of deception they are weaving but criticize the show for a massive plot mistake that will have ramifications for seasons to come.

Admir and Fahad get together to discuss episode 8 of House of the Dragon - The Lord of the Tides. The duo discuss why this was one of the best episodes of the season and highlight Paddy Considine's monumental last appearance as King Viserys.

Admir and Osama sit down and discuss episode 7 of The Rings of Power: The Eye. The duo highlight their disappointment with the episode after it failed to build on the promise of the previous one and discuss their hesitations heading into a season finale that has them asking "why should we watch this?".

Admir and Osama get together to have themselves a chat about episode 7 of House of the Dragon - Driftmark. The duo highlight the episode as the pinnacle of season 1 so far thanks to the complex web of character deceptions and decisions that the showrunners have woven up to this point.

Admir and Osama get together again this week to catch up on episode 6 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Udun. The duo discuss how this episode is a highpoint in the season so far yet still suffers from an ongoing issue within the show wherein the writers continues to play it safe when it comes to major consequences unfolding for our main protagonists.

Admir and Fahad get together to discuss the latest episode of House of the Dragon - The Princess and the Queen. The duo touch on the biggest time jump in the show so far (10 years) and note the benefits and drawbacks that come from such a choice.

Admir and Osama get back on the Rings of Power train with a conversation about episode 5 - Partings. The duo discuss how the introduction of moral ambiguity and difficult choices will benefit the show in the long run but lament the show's inability to build weighty characters and significant consequences.

This week on the Ourtwocents Podcast, Admir, Osama and Fahad dive into the world of Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, the newest blockbuster to be released from Bollywood. The trio praise the film for it’s technical excellence and incorporation of Indian traditions into it’s main story but feel let down by its shallow characters and themes that don’t justify the long run time.

Fahad and Osama talk Lord of the Rings baby!!

Admir and Fahad get back on the House of the Dragon vibes and discuss episode 5, We Light the Way. The duo discuss the big wedding scene and its impeccable tension thanks to some great acting and screenwriting, predict what Alicent Hightower’s actions will mean in the long run and give their midseason review grades.

Admir and Fahad play some catchup with the latest episodes of House of the Dragon as they delve into the happenings of episodes 3 & 4. The duo discuss whether the time jumping has been more drastic than initially anticipated, discuss the final battle sequence of EP3 that left some folks (including them) a bit disappointed and talk about how EP4 handled sex differently from previous Game of Thrones episodes.

Admir, Osama and Fahad get together to discuss one of the biggest shows that has ever released on TV – The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The trio assess whether the first few episodes capture what made the original trilogy so beloved, explore some of the hesitations they have with the show moving forward and discusses whether their expectations were met for this adaptation.

Admir and Fahad link up this week to bring a conclusion to their LOTR adventures by reviewing The Return of the King in preparation for the release of the Rings of Power TV show later this week. The duo discuss *if* this movie still has the best set pieces in cinema history, debate whether the ending was too convenient and discuss which of the 3 films in the trilogy is the best.

Admir and Fahad get together to discuss episode 2 of House of the Dragon – The Rogue Prince. The duo assess how useful the time-jumping aspects of the episode are considering six months have passed from the first episode; praise the show for it’s rooting in schemes and chess-like maneuvering by its characters; and contemplate the trials and tribulations that await the potential Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, Rhaenyra Targaryen.

This week on the OurTwoCents show, Admir and Fahad review the first episode of the House of the Dragon, The Heir of the Dragon. The duo discuss what it’s like being back in Westeros after 3 years, highlight some of the best bits of the very strong pilot and consider why everyone is so quick to give HBO another chance at telling these stories.

On this week's episode of the show, the group reviews Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. The trio delve into the unique structure of the plot that is used across both films, talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the sequel and discusses whether the character of Baahubali is too perfect.

This week on the show the trio get together to discuss the latest release by A24 - Bodies, Bodies, Bodies. The group talks about the stylistic choices made by director Halina Reijn, with a conversation focused on the score/soundtrack, assess whether the ending is satisfying enough and touch on the existance of the whodunnit sub-genre in the modern age.