Chris Wickersham
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Phoenix, AZ, United States
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We Are Entertained: 'The Goldfinch'
This week the boys fully expected to be blown away by 'The Goldfinch', it has the cast, the director, and the source material to be an immediate Oscar contender. Tune in and let us know what you think and whether or not we should be expecting to see 'The Goldfinch' make a run during award season. → Read More
We Are Entertained: 'The Peanut Butter Falcon'
This week was a barn burner. The boys had a rousing discussion about news from Disney and Apple, gave their opinions on 'The Spy' and 'Late Night,' and then dove headfirst into one of the best movies of the year, 'The Peanut Butter Falcon.' → Read More
We Are Entertained: 'The Wandering Earth'
Our monthly Patreon Directed episode featuring the Yorgos Lanthimos mind bender 'Dogtooth' and the Chinese language blockbuster 'The Wandering Earth'. → Read More
We Are Entertained: 'Someone Great'
It's the last week of March Movie Madness! Could this get more exciting? 'Captain America: Civil War' vs 'Wonder Woman.' Marvel vs DC, man vs woman, indestructible shield vs irresistible lasso, dorky-goody-two-shoes hero vs goddess-like heroine: you get the picture. For our final matchup we're taking it up a notch---everyone who casts a vote will also be entered to win a Steam Link courtesy of… → Read More
We Are Entertained: 'Captain Marvel'
'Captain Marvel', what a great way to kick off March Movie Madness! This week represents the first Marvel Cinematic Bookend for our March Movie Madness Comic Book edition. We'll be tallying your votes and crowning a comic book movie champion just in time for the release of Avengers: Endgame. Make sure you vote early and vote often: who do you think belongs in the Comic Book Final Four? → Read More
We Are Entertained: 'Greta'
This week we kick things off by talking about our new and improved Patreon perks. We'd love for you to let us know what you think of the new options and please, PLEASE let us know if there's something you'd like to see that we haven't thought of yet. → Read More
We Are Entertained: 'Ralph Breaks the Internet'
Yowzers, we've got a humdinger of an episode for you this week. Not only do the boys give their take on 'Ralph Breaks the Internet' but we have two very special guests of the very small Wickersham variety! Chloe, who you hear Chris talk about all the time, and Lucas, who is the most little brother of all little brothers, drop in and share their perspective on RBTI. You don't want to miss this… → Read More
We Are Entertained: 'A Simple Favor'
The boys are back this week and, in the spirit of football season, Matt calls an audible. Instead of fulfilling last week's promise and seeing 'The Predator,' we take a somewhat predictable turn and check out the latest Anna Kendrick movie (surprise, surprise, surprise) 'A Simple Favor.' What do you think, did we make the right call? → Read More
Dad 6.0: Oops, I Kid It Again
Change is the only constant and it's certainly been an ever-present companion during my journey through parenthood. After a brief stint as a solo parent, I fell in love with the perfect woman and life took an unexpected U-turn. Marrying a guy with five kids apparently wasn't a big enough challenge so, here we go, baby number six is on the way for the Wickersham family! → Read More
We Are Entertained: 'Ocean's 8'
What can you say about this week's movie? It seemed like it had everything going for it: star-studded cast, iconic franchise, media hype out the wazoo, a disappointing showing by 'Solo.' We're ripe for another runaway hit. Sigh, if only. → Read More
Parting Ways With Your Smart Home
When the Smart Home craze really started taking off a few years ago I was incredibly excited but also quite hesitant to jump in. → Read More
We Are Entertained: Solo
It's all over the news, 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' is being called a failure. What did the boys think? I can't reveal all of our secrets, you'll have to listen for details, but I will give you a clue and say that our thoughts were more positive than negative. We do talk a little bit about what other people are saying about the movie but we're sure you've read everything everyone else has said -… → Read More
We Are Entertained: 'Rampage'
After an unexpected week off, the boys knock the rust off with a sure-fire winner and what must surely be the 37th feature film for The Rock of 2018, 'Rampage.' There was a long time where Chris couldn't quite wrap his head around the phenomenon of The Rock but this movie may just have pushed him over the edge. What do you think, are we entering a phase where there's just too much The Rock or… → Read More
We Are Entertained: 'Pacific Rim: Uprising'
A very strange collection of entries in the world of cinema this week. Despite fierce criticism and intense opposition from Chris, the boys took on 'Pacific Rim: Uprising' as this week's feature. One of us wound up loving it, the other was a bit let down. Surprise, both of us thought it was a terrible movie! That bit of confusing nonsense just about sums up our show this week; give it a listen… → Read More
We Are Entertained: Game Night
This week we take on the new comedy 'Game Night,' which confused the heck out of us during planning because normally "Game Night" doesn't show up on the calendar without beer and beefy queso to accompany it. (Can you say 3-for-1 on Tostitos Scoops?) The boys went into this one with wildly different expectations, but their reactions may surprise you. → Read More
We Are Entertained: 4th Annual Oscar Pre-Show
It's our 4th Annual Oscar Pre-Show Extravaganza! For those of you who aren't familiar with the format, this episode is a little different than most of the others. The boys run through the nine (yes, nine) Best Picture nominees for the 90th Annual Academy Awards. → Read More
We Are Entertained: 'Hostiles'
This week the boys revisit the topic of films being "snubbed" at the Oscars as they tackle what can only be called the best film of 2017 with no Oscar nominations. Do yourself a favor and get out to the theaters and see 'Hostiles' and then immediately listen to this episode! → Read More
Get Your Outdoor Entertainment on With a SunBrite TV
Here in Arizona winter is our prime outdoor recreation season. While other folks around the country are huddling inside and taking refuge from monumental snowfall, we've just completed the annual process of emerging from our air conditioned enclaves to enjoy long dreamed of Reasonable Weather. Yes, we swelter in 118 degree heat during the Summer months (and Spring months and Fall months . . . )… → Read More
We Are Entertained: 'The Commuter'
We weren't sure how this week was going to turn out. When you pick the featured movie specifically because you know it won't be nominated for an Oscar, you're really rolling the dice. → Read More
We Are Entertained: 'The Shape of Water'
This week's show is just full of delight. Delightful ramblings, delightful performances, delightful cinematic experiences. Just delightful! It might be a difficult ask in this busy award show season, but if it's playing in your local cinema you have absolutely got to get out and see 'The Shape of Water.' It's going to get nominations, it's going to be talked about, it's going to be on your short… → Read More