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Can Bad Sequels Ruin Good Originals?

In the second episode of Default Assault, we ask the question: can bad movie sequels or prequels ruin a well regarded original film?
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Default Disney: “Der Fuehrer’s Face” (1943)

What happens when you mix the whimsy of Walt Disney with WWII propaganda? Why Donald Duck as a Nazi in the infamous "Der Fuehrer's Face!"

Out-of-Context Posters #27: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)

As far as I'm concerned, the Terminator series ended with James Cameron; however, if there was one follow-up that was somewhat decent it was Terminator 3...

Kong: Skull Island (2017)

Heavily inspired by Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now, Kong: Skull Island is a hackneyed journey into the heart of mediocrity with enough fiery...
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Battle of the 80’s Trilogies

Welcome to Default Assault - the podcast where we take on everything by default! In our first episode, we decipher which 1980's trilogy is the best: Indiana Jones, Star Wars, or Back to the Future?
You Only Live Twice

007 on the 7th: You Only Live Twice (1967)

From ninja armies and aerial helicopter battles to outer space intrigue, You Only Live Twice is the first truly grandiose Bond film - for better & worse...
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Out-of-Context Posters #26: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

His adventure on earth indeed. Our E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Out-of-Context Poster celebrates the connections between Steven Spielberg films and George...

Logan (2017)

Those expecting the wise-cracking, cigar chomping Wolverine from the previous films in the series are in for a surprise. Logan is a bleak, brutally...
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The Default Assault is Coming!

Hilarity by Default is proud to announce a brand new video series: Default Assault! Every week, we'll be delving into movies, entertainment news, and...

Default Disney: Saludos Amigos (1942)

Walt Disney, Donald Duck, and Goofy star in Saludos Amigos - a South American trip involving Latin beats, perilous mail delivery, and a forbidden romance...