Thanksgiving leftovers, holiday haze, and a whole lot of screen time—this week we’re unpacking what we watched after the big meal.Everything from a Stranger Things rewatch and a November movie binge to a spoiler-free look at Wake Up Dead Man. We even have sports with a college football breakdown and a look at Disney’s massive Zootopia 2 opening.What leftovers did YOU watch this week?

For Food & Family Month, the So Many Sequels crew unwraps one of the strangest and most iconic family films of all time, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). Gene Wilder delivers one of cinema’s most unpredictable performances, and we break down why his version of Wonka is still the gold standard of chaotic candy moguls.

From unsettling tunnel boat rides to bratty children meeting VERY questionable fates, we revisit the film’s dark humor, musical numbers, and the surprisingly emotional heart at its center. The guys share their childhood memories of the movie, debate Wilder vs. Depp vs. Chalamet, and explore how the film became both a cult classic and a meme factory.

It’s nostalgic, bizarre, deliciously weird, and the perfect pick for Food & Family Month.

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Are we ready for Woody and Buzz to battle… an iPad? The Toy Story 5 trailer is here, and the "Millennial Dad" energy in the room is off the charts. We break down whether the franchise has finally run out of batteries or if Pixar is about to deliver a necessary critique on screen time. Plus, we’re asking the hard questions: Is the new Michael Jackson biopic doomed by its own casting?

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00:00 - Intro: November time dilation

02:00 - TV Review: Pluribus (Apple TV+) & Rhea Seehorn

05:40 - Book Club: Chain-Gang All-Stars & The Running Man

11:15 - Movie Review: Freakier Friday (Disney+)

13:45 - Book Club: Dean Koontz’s Velocity

17:55 - Trailer Talk: Toy Story 5 (Toys vs. Tech)

26:15 - Trailer Talk: Michael (Michael Jackson Biopic)

29:45 - Box Office Update (Now You See Me 3, Predator: Badlands)

For Food & Family Month, the So Many Sequels crew dives into one of the most beloved family films of the 1990s — Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993). This week, Josh, Garrett, and David revisit the heartfelt animal adventure featuring Chance, Shadow, and Sassy, exploring why this simple story about loyalty and family still resonates decades later.

From tear-jerker moments to standout voice performances (Michael J. Fox! Don Ameche! Sally Field!), we break down the film’s emotional beats, practical animal work, and how it stacks up against today’s CGI-heavy family movies. We also debate which pet we’d be in the Homeward Bound universe, share childhood memories tied to the film, and talk about why the ending still hits hard.

It’s cozy, heartfelt, nostalgic, and absolutely perfect for the season.

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00:00 – Welcome to Food & Family Month00:40 – First memories of Homeward Bound02:02 - Homeward Bound and the 1993 Cinematic Landscape05:00 – Breaking down the story15:20 – The cast and style18:36 – The ending that destroys everyone24:26 – Final thoughts & Letterboxd game29:39 – What’s next on Food & Family Month

We’re kicking off Food and Family Month with John Hughes’ 1989 comedy, digging into John Candy’s perfect balance of slob and softie, and why this movie still hits like a cozy holiday watch even without Christmas lights.We talk about Macaulay Culkin’s scene-stealing “jump scare” performance, Tia’s weaponized attitude, and how Uncle Buck somehow feels both chaotic and weirdly responsible.Is Buck actually the best kind of uncle, or a walking red flag? Join our book club for movies and leave a comment.#UncleBuck #JohnCandy #JohnHughes #MacaulayCulkin #80sMovies #MovieReview #FilmDiscussion #FoodAndFamily #SoManySequels #MoviePodcast #ComfortMovies #ThanksgivingSeason

We spent an evening with Cat Miller, prop master for Severance and Uncut Gems, and the behind-the-scenes details blew our minds. From custom-built vintage computers to iconic movie props, this is a craft you never get to hear about.This week on So Many Sequels, we kick off a new month with a deep dive into the art of prop-making after attending a live talk with industry pro Kat Miller. Then we break down what we’ve been watching — including Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, the wildly tonal Nuremberg, and the nostalgia trip of Richie Rich. We wrap up with sequel news (The Mummy 4!), Netflix updates, and a look at the weekend box office.00:00 — Intro01:00 — Food & Family Month kicks off02:00 — Our night with prop master Cat Miller (Severance, Uncut Gems)06:30 — How vintage computers were rebuilt for Severance07:15 — Why prop masters are the “mythbusters” of filmmaking09:00 — What We Watched This Week09:10 — Frankenstein (2024) review12:00 — Nuremberg (2025) reactions15:20 — Richie Rich rewatches & the lost era of kids’ movies20:00 — Sequel News: The Mummy 4 announced24:00 — Netflix hits & K-Pop Demon Hunters sequel27:00 — Box Office Rundown30:00 — Wrap-up & Where to Watch Nextsomanysequels.com

Jason Voorhees hits the reset button. We revisit the 2009 Friday the 13th reboot—the last film in the franchise (so far)—to see if it’s a hidden gem or a bloody mess.00:00 – Welcome to So Many Scares Finale01:00 – Setting up the 2009 reboot04:00 – Box office highs, critical lows07:00 – Recapping Freddy vs. Jason chaos12:00 – First impressions: good, bad, stupendous18:00 – Back to basics: Jason’s brutality and traps26:00 – The most 2009 cast imaginable31:00 – The final showdown (and wood chipper logic)39:00 – Ratings, Letterboxd takes, and our verdict43:30 – Wrapping up So Many Scares🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts → https://somanysequels.com💬 Join our Discord and tell us your favorite Friday the 13th kill!📸 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @SoManySequels🔔 Subscribe for new movie breakdowns every week!

The spooky season might be ending, but we’re still living in fear—of Art the Clown, The Grabber, and the fact that the White House tore down its movie theater.This week we unpack Weapons, debate horror’s next “face of fear,” and discover which presidents had surprisingly weird taste in movies.It’s equal parts creepy, funny, and movie-nerdy—exactly how we like it. Subscribe & leave a review to join our movie club for fans, not critics!