Netflix vs. The World: Is Netflix Worth it in 2019?

Other than our smartphones, I don’t think there has been anything more culture defining than: Netflix. The media streaming giant has consistently poured out hit after hit, creating some of the most entertaining and memorable shows and movies of our time like Stranger Things, Orange is the New Black, Roma, and Bird Box, to name a few. Netflix has not only grown from a mere movie rental service, it is categorically shaping our history and rewriting the zeitgeist as we know it.

But, as Netflix continues to nab its share of A-List stars, Oscar worthy directors, and fueling our entertainment driven lives…is Netflix worth having in 2019? Is Netflix Studios and the quality of its TV Shows and Films enough to leave other streaming services or major movie studios behind? Listen in as The Beta Boys let you now if you should keep your Netflix subscription or if there are some more “Magical” options coming up in the future. All that, and so much more on this episode of The Beta Report.

2019 Entertainment Preview

Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Aquaman, Deadpool 2, Mission Impossible: Fallout, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Incredibles 2, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse, Hereditary, Halloween, Ready Player One, SOLO, A Quiet Place, Bird Box, Roma, A Star is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody…2018 was a great year for entertainment! But with so much great, high-quality content endlessly flooding the entertainment landscape, what can we expect from 2019?

The Beta Boys, and yes, i do mean THE BETA BOYS (JAY, THE KON, and UNO!!!! are all in studio this week) layout their 2019 Entertainment Preview, scouring all platforms, movie studios, and TV Channels to compile what can easily turn out to be the best year in entertainment to date! Lofty claims? Click play and see if you agree with our must watch list for 2019.

The Beta Report: ENDGAME

The end is finally here. The Beta Report has to say goodbye…to Iron Man? Captain America? The Avengers as we know it? Avengers: Endgame’s trailer is here to bid farewell to our sanity. Listen as we break our heads trying to figure out what is going to happen to Tony, what’s up with Hawkeye’s new duds, and why wont they just buzz Ant-Man in?

Plus, another New Tune Tuesday, on Thursday, except when its on Friday!

Captain Marvel: REDUX

Let’s try this again. We experienced some technical difficulties last week with the sound of the podcast, so we unfortunately had to pull it. Thank you to all of our friends and listeners who gave us a heads up about the episode. With that said, we had way too much to say about Captain Marvel to not address it one more time. So, here’s our (late) Captain Marvel Reaction Show! We give our first impressions and predictions for our new cosmic hero and what she means to the Avengers, namely one who might be stranded out in space as we speak.

December Preview (2018)

From the deepest oceans to the clearest skies and everything in between, this December is jam packed with some highly anticipated movies that are sure to jingle our bells. From Aquaman to Marry Poppins, and even the body altering magic of Christian Bale in Vice, there is something that is sure to appeal to everyone this December.

We also have another New Tune Tuesday, On Thursday and Jay continues his moving watching tirade as he reviews the instant classic “The Christmas Chronicles” starring the legend, Kurt Russell. All that and so much more, on this week’s episode of The Beta Report.

El Nuevo Narco de Netflix/Narcos: Mexico Review with Special Guest

Oye, a llegado un neuvo narco al Neh-flis, y bueno, está cañon. Asi que no manchen hijos de su amada madre y disfruten nuestra reseña de Narcos: Mexico.

And, for our non-spanish speaking friends: There’s a new cartel on Netflix that is ready to take over your binge watching territory. The KON and Uno give their review of Narcos: Mexico, and even get a little help from a very special guest on the TBR Hotline.

The Beta Boys also lose their minds as Jay went to the theater, 3 times(!!!) to watch three of the TOP 5 movies in theaters this week. All that and so much more on this week’s episode of The Beta Report.

OVERLORD & OUTLAW/KING REVIEW

The Beta Bros get you ready for the weekend with two brand new reviews for movies to see in theaters or if you’d like to stay in and catch some Netflix. Jay reviews the highly anticipated Netflix film Outlaw/King. Is this better than Braveheart? The KON then reviews the new Bad Robot action horror film: Overlord. Could this be the best action movie of the year?

We’ve also got another New Tune Tuesday, On Thursday, a PICK OF THE WEEK, and so much more. All that on this Thursday (ON FRIDAY) episode of The Beta Report.

STAN LEE TRIBUTE EPISODE

To the man, the myth, the legend…this episode is dedicated to the late great Stan Lee. Listen as The Beta Bros talk about the legend’s life and his impact on popular culture.

I guess one person, can make a difference.

‘Nuff said.

Yawn of the Dead: Is the Walking Dead Coming Back to Life?

Its dead. Its gone. Its not like the zombies on TV. This time, what’s dead, stays dead…or will it? In all honesty, The Walking Dead has been a little stale for quite sometime now. As Uno so eloquently put it, off the air: “The premise is, stay alive. After 7 years, it gets old.” And while true, this premise has been a little tired, what made TWD so compelling were its characters and not their specific circumstances. Enter Judith Grimes! Can she be enough for fans to once again loyally scavenge and survive week to week like we did before? The Beta Bros dissect the current state of The Walking Dead and AMC’s current plan to send Rick Grimes on a three part movie adventure away from his new zombie slaying family.

Plus, we got a brand new PICK OF THE WEEK and a re-visit of last week’s New Tune Tuesday on Thursday featuring Adam Cruz’s “Role Modelz Wanted”. All that and so much more, on this week’s episode of The Beta Report.

We Pick Your Pic's: 6 Biopics You Need to Watch

Get ready, as TBR sleep-walks the line straight outta’ Compton to give you guys 6 biopics designed as a requiem to make you bidi bidi bom bom all over your living. With Bohemian Rhapsody sitting at the top of box office this week, we wanted to dedicate this entire show to Biopics. Will La Bamaba beat out Ray on Jay’s list? Will The Jackson 5 moonwalk past The Temptations as The KON’s top pick? Check out this week’s episode to find out.

Daredevil Season 3 (Review)

Has Michael Myers invaded the Marvel Universe? It appears as though a killer is on the loose, as more and more of the Marvel shows on Netflix are being picked off one by one. The Beta Boys talk about the implications of Iron Fist and now Luke Cage getting cancelled and what that might mean for the remaining Marvel shows: Jessica Jones and Daredevil.

Speaking of the devil, we also give you our SPOILER FREE REVIEW of Daredevil Season 3. And you might be surprised at what we thought! Could this possibly be the best Season yet? Listen to the episode to find out.

GO/NO GO: HALLOWEEN (2018)

Micheal Myers is back…for the 100th time! After so many iterations of the “Personification of Evil”, do we really need to see another? Listen to find out if Halloween (2018) is a GO or NO GO. Plus, The KON reveals his deepest darkest nightmares to you with special guest, OUR MOM! She’ll confirm whether The KON’s nightmare fueled sleepwalking story is true, or did he just have to pee?

We also have another NEW TUNE TUESDAY, ON THURSDAY. And a fresh new batch of PICKS OF THE WEEK to head into your weekend like a champ. All that and so much more, on this week’s second episode of The Beta Report.

Samuel L. Jackson is All Powerful

What if Samuel L. Jackson is the most powerful human/mutant/hero/villain we’ve ever known? Could he be the key to bridging all franchises together? Is his super power being in every movie known to man? Find out in today’s brand new episode, where we talk about his upcoming movie: GLASS.

The Beta Boy’s also talk about Iron Fist getting KO’d and cancelled on Netflix, plus a new TOP 5. All this and so much more on this week’s episode of The Beta Report.

Is Venom The New ET? (VENOM SPOILER FREE REVIEW)

We just saw Venom, and we might be in love. Click below to hear our SPOILER FREE REVIEW of Venom, fresh from watching it in the theater. We talk about what we liked, what we hated, and whether Venom was the most charming and endearing alien to land on Earth since ET. We also discuss future plans and where our 10 foot tall man eating parasite can go from here. Is Carnage or Spider-Man next? Listen here to find out.

Venom: Are The Rumors True? (PREVIEW)

Venom is officially in theaters and we have the perfect preview for you before you head out to watch it. We also break down whether the rumors are true…Is the incredible Woody Harrelson really going to be….You’re going to have to listen to find out.

The Beta Bros also search through Netflix and Amazon to offer up their scary edition of a Stream Come True. BUT!!!! You’ll be truly terrified at Gabe’s horrifying choice currently stalking you on HULU. Listen to find out what twisted streaming torture may be slithering into your living room right now!

Finally, TBR throws out the PICK OF THE WEEK and replaces it with their first ever: COMPROMISE OF THE WEEK. Fellas, you’re welcome. Plus, another New Tune Tuesday, on Thursday.

Are We Done With The X-MEN Franchise? (W/Special Guest Gabasonic)

The new trailer for X-Men: Dark Phoenix just dropped, and The Beta Boys react to the second onscreen appearance of the Phoenix and her friends. We don’t want to say it. But, we feel like we need to. Is the X-Men franchise dipping into lackluster DCEU territory? Listen to find out.

Oh and…GABASONIC aka Gabe Ruth aka Gabe Swanson aka Gaba-daba-do…Gabe is back! Gabe sits down with the Beta Bros one more time to talk about the X-Men and Dark Phoenix, but he also shares about his new Youtube channel and his new super hero friends. All this and so much more on this week’s episode of The Beta Report.

You Are Not Well (MANIAC Review)

You’re not well. But, The KON has the solution for you. Listen to his review of MANIAC, the newest Netflix Original Limited Series starring Jonah Hill and Emma Stone.

The Beta Bros also inspect the current state of the Marvel & FOX merger. Diagnosis? Listen to find out.

We also have a brand new PICK OF THE WEEK, plus another New Tune Tuesday…on Thursday…but its actually Friday! *Working Title All that and so much more on this week’s episode of The Beta Report.

The Beta Report Effect Strikes Again!

It might be coincidental, or clearly scientific, and perhaps a bit mystical, regardless of how you’d like to classify it, one thing remains true: THE BETA REPORT EFFECT IS REAL! They've often joked about the power of the TBR Effect, but now even we are beginning to believe it. The Beta Bros react to the astonishing ways The Effect has worked its entertainment magic in so many ways this week. From the sudden swell of Joaquin Phoenix as The Joker images and videos flooding our streams, to The House with a Clock in its Walls hitting the top spot on the TOP 5, we’ve developed the Midas Touch and we’d like to share the wealth.

The KON also reacts to a movie he may or may not have seen, as a brand new Bumblebee Trailer buzzed its way onto the internet. Plus, there are some creepy things going on in the TBR studio today…and Jay blames The Nun! Listen to find out if The Beta Bros made it out of this episode alive.

Joaquin Phoenix, The Next Great Joker?

A psychopath, a sadist with a twisted sense of humor, the antithesis of sanity…is this describing The Joker or Joaquin Phoenix? Well now, its actually both. We just got our first glimpse of Phoenix as “Arthur” or the man who one day becomes The Clown Prince of Crime for the upcoming Joker origin movie. The Beta Boy’s react to his casting and where we think Phoenix ranks among all of the other actors who have portrayed “The Man Who Laughs” before him.

We also have a brand new Go No Go featuring an Eli Roth movie meant for the entire family. The man who made Hostel just made a family film? That is truly terrifying. We also have a fresh new PICK OF THE WEEK and another New Tune Tuesday…on Thursday…But, on Friday! (We’re still working on the title for this one).

Captain Marvel Trailer Reaction! Oh, and Emmy stuff too...BLAH!

H I G H E R / F U R T H E R / F A S T E R / M O R E

The new trailer for Marvel’s first post Infinity War movie: Captain Marvel has just fallen from the skies and onto our screens and we are blown away! Strap in as we blast off into the cosmic realm and geek out over all of the Kree fighting, Skrull invading, Blockbuster crashing action that was shown in this epic trailer. Also, aside from just reacting to the trailer, we also offer up our own thoughts and theories of how this will connect to the Post Snap Era of Marvel films. Will Captain Marvel truly be the savior the Avengers—and the universe—truly needs? Listen to find out.

Oh, and we also talk about this thing called “The Emmy Awards”??? Your guess is as good as ours. We got all this and so much more, on this episode of The Beta Report.