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    Cocaine Bear vs Creed III Double Feature Review – The Cinematic Schematic

    March 9, 2023
    Cocaine Bear vs Creed III
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    It’s time to lace up your gloves and bust out the bear-repellant! In this week’s episode of The Cinematic Schematic podcast we’re pitting two recent box office hits against each other in a Cocaine Bear vs Creed III showdown.

    Standing in the left corner, we have a movie featuring the most memable movie title since Snakes on a Plane. And in the other corner, we have the third entry in an unexpectedly solid sequel trilogy nobody not named Sylvester Stallone was asking for, Creed III.

    It’s Michael B. Jordan‘s anime-inspired directorial debut vs Elizabeth Banks‘s biggest box office winner since 2019’s Pitch Perfect 3.

    Joining hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman to discuss this epic Cocaine Bear vs Creed III match is returning guest from Oklahoma’s Curbside Chronicle, Nathan Poppe. Not only is Nathan’s analysis a perfect fit for the cocaine bear’s shenanigans, but he also brings years of experience as a concert photographer to the table.

    In a Cocaine Bear vs Creed III showdown, which movie comes out on top? Tune in to our conversation providing spoiler-free reviews of each film before concluding with a verdict of which film takes home the championship belt.


    Podcast Discussion Timestamps

    0:15 – Introductions

    3:15 – Icebreaker question “What is your favorite film starring or featuring an animal that is included in the title?”

    8:40 – Cocaine Bear spoiler-free review

    32:21 – Creed III spoiler-free review

    101:50 – Who wins in a Cocaine Bear vs Creed III fight?


    Special Guests

    Nathan Poppe

    Curbside Chronicle editor and concert photographer

    “Oklahoma’s Favorite Son”

    Follow Nathan on Twitter and Instagram @NathanPoppe


    Laron Chapman

    Award-winning Oklahoma filmmaker

    Follow Laron on Instagram @blackmoviemagic


    About Cocaine Bear

    According to IMDB, Cocaine Bear is described as

    An oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converge on a Georgia forest where a huge black bear goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine.


    About Creed III

    According to IMDB, Creed III is described as:

    Adonis has been thriving in both his career and family life, but when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces, the face-off is more than just a fight.


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    Caleb Masters
    Caleb Masters is a film critic, podcast host, and producer with more than fourteen years of experience in media and film criticism, fueled by a lifelong love of pop culture and a passion for media production. As editor-in-chief of The Cinematropolis, he oversees the site’s editorial direction while hosting and producing the podcast The Cinematic Schematic, where he reviews new releases, interviews filmmakers, and explores other prominent voices in entertainment alongside co-host Laron Chapman. He previously served as president of the Oklahoma Film Critics Circle (OFCC) and currently lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife and three dogs. Follow him on Letterboxd or Instagram @CMastersTalk
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