In this episode of the It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast, hosts⁠⁠ ⁠Alex Marcus⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠Manish Mathur⁠⁠⁠ explore the video game adaptation Uncharted from director Ruben Fleischer. The film stars Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle, and Antonio Banderas. Joining the podcast is Dave Giannini from Pop Culture Case Study and InSession Film!

In the episode, they talk about how the movie fares as an adaptation of the popular game. They talk about casting decisions, including Tom himself as the game’s lead Nathan Drake. Further discussion includes which sequences work and which don’t, and how the movie plays to audiences who don’t game. Uncharted was also a surprise hit in post-pandemic 2022, but instead led to a surprising hiatus for its star.

In two weeks, Alex and Manish cover Tom’s foray into prestige TV with Apple TV+’s The Crowded Room. In part one, they discuss the first five episodes of the dramatic miniseries co-starring Amanda Seyfried.

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In this episode of It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast, hosts ⁠Alex Marcus⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Manish Mathur⁠⁠⁠ tackle one of the biggest movies of Tom’s career: Spider-Man: No Way Home!

The 2021 movie stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Benedict Cumberbatch, Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, Jamie Foxx, Alfred Molina, Thomas Haden Church, and Rhys Ifans, with Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield!

The podcast is thrilled to welcome author and podcaster Dave Gonzales. Best known for podcasts such as Fighting in the War Room, The Storm, Trial by Content, and Da7e and Neil’s Pop Culture Adventure, Gonzales is also the coauthor of MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios.

In the episode, there’s a range of feelings about this colossal movie. Dave shares his behind the scenes expertise, Alex his passion for the character and Manish on how the movie entertains a casual viewer of superhero movies. Topics include how having the previous Spider-Men affects our current hero, the cast chemistry, and what the most powerful moments in the movie are.

In two weeks, Alex and Manish cover a surprise box office hit, the video game adaptation Uncharted with special guest Dave Giannini of the Pop Culture Case Studies podcast!

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In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast,' hosts⁠⁠ ⁠Alex Marcus⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠Manish Mathur⁠⁠⁠ crash land into Doug Liman’s YA action movie Chaos Walking starring Tom Holland, Daisy Ridley, Mads Mikkelson, Cynthia Erivo, David Oyelowo, Damien Bichir, and Nick Jonas! The 2021 film is based on the Patrick Ness novel The Knife of Letting Go, part of the Chaos Walking trilogy.

In the episode, they talk about the premise of the movie and its potential. They also explore the charms of the lead paid Ridley and Holland as well as the overqualified supporting cast. But the movie stumbles in the execution of the premise, playing into some icky and uncomfortable arenas.

In two weeks, Alex and Manish cover Tom’s interactions with other webbed heroes in the iconic Spider-Man: No Way Home with a special guest! Don't forget to subscribe to⁠⁠⁠ It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast⁠⁠⁠ on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, so you don't miss future episodes of the show!

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In this episode special bonus episode of It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast, hosts⁠⁠ ⁠Alex Marcus⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠Manish Mathur⁠⁠⁠ do a deep dive on the trailer to Spider-Man: Brand New Day!

After months of anticipation, the trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day dropped, and it exceeded Alex & Manish’s expectations! From the epic visuals to the emotional beats, it’s clear this film is not just another superhero flick. What’s got them buzzing? The dynamics between Peter, MJ, and Ned are set to evolve. What happens when Peter’s life shifts beyond the walls of high school? Plus, are we ready for new characters like Jon Bernthal’s The Punisher, Mark Ruffalo’s The Hulk, and whoever Sadie Sink is playing? The possibilities are endless, and so are their theories! Dive into it all and check back next week when Alex and Manish cover Tom’s role in the YA sci-fi movie Chaos Walking co-starring Daisy Ridley!

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In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast,' hosts⁠⁠ ⁠Alex Marcus⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠Manish Mathur⁠⁠⁠ go to war and come back worse for the wear in the 2021 addiction crime drama Cherry! Starring Tom Holland, Ciara Bravo, Jack Reynor, Michael Rispoli, Michael Gandolfini and Damon Wayans Jr.

In the episode, they explore Tom Holland’s strong performance of a character that’s a bit hard to pin down. Topics also include the bizarre structure, supporting characters, and narrative twists. The hosts also discuss the movie’s poor critical reception within Tom’s career and the Russos’ legacy as filmmakers and whether that reception is fair or not.

In two weeks, Alex and Manish cover Tom’s role in the YA sci-fi movie Chaos Walking co-starring Daisy Ridley! Don't forget to subscribe to⁠⁠⁠ It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast⁠⁠⁠ on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, so you don't miss future episodes of the show!

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In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast,' hosts⁠⁠ ⁠Alex Marcus⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠Manish Mathur⁠⁠⁠ dive into an underrated movie in Tom’s career: Antonio Campos’ The Devil All The Time! The 2020 Netflix film stars Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Sebastian Stan, Harry Melling, Mia Wasikowska, Riley Keough, Bill Skarsgard, Haley Bennett, Eliza Scanlen, and Jason Clarke, the Southern Gothic. And there’s a special guest: Aria Clarke from RU Entertained!

In the episode, they discuss the ensemble nature of the movie, how the structure helps or hinders the movie, and whether the movie is a departure for Tom. They go into whether the movie works, why it might’ve been forgotten, and go into the careers of the many cute boys in this movie.

In two weeks, Alex and Manish cover Tom’s reunion with the Russo Brothers in Cherry, now streaming on Apple TV! Don't forget to subscribe to⁠⁠⁠ It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast⁠⁠⁠ on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, so you don't miss future episodes of the show!

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In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast,' hosts⁠⁠ ⁠Alex Marcus⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠Manish Mathur⁠⁠⁠ follow a quest with Tom Holland in the fantasy adventure Onward! Released immediately before the Covid shutdown, the Dave Scanlon Pixar movie stars Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Octavia Spencer. Joining the episode is Derrick McDuff from the Underrated podcast!

In the episode, they chat about how this movie is underrated, features intriguing world-building, and an has impressive voice cast. The episode also goes into how the lockdown affected the movie’s reputation, and where Onward fits into Pixar’s canon. There’s also discussion about MCU co-stars in other projects together.

In two weeks, Alex and Manish cover Tom’s role in The Devil All The Time, now streaming on Netflix! Don't forget to subscribe to⁠⁠⁠ It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast⁠⁠⁠ on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, so you don't miss future episodes of the show!

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In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast,' hosts⁠⁠ ⁠Alex Marcus⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠Manish Mathur⁠⁠⁠ dive into one of the worst movies in Tom’s career: the 2020 family film Doolittle starring Robert Downey Jr., Jessie Buckley, Michael Sheen, Antonio Banderas with the voices of Emma Thompson, John Cena, Kumail Nanjiani, Rami Malek, Octava Spencer, Selena Gomez, Tom Holland, Marion Cotillard, and Ralph Fiennes.

In the episode, they discuss why the movie doesn’t quite work, including the misjudged comedy, busy plot, and unconvincing lead performance by RDJ. They also discuss who the movie is really for, and what even drew this overqualified cast to these nothing roles. But does this movie have any positives? Listen to find out!

In two weeks, Alex and Manish cover Tom’s first Pixar role in Onward, now streaming on Disney+! Don't forget to subscribe to⁠⁠⁠ It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast⁠⁠⁠ on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, so you don't miss future episodes of the show!

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