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The Screeners have really hit a stride with this new consistent release schedule, haven\\u2019t they? It\\u2019s like every time you turn around, there\\u2019s another episode\\u2014and another episode means yet another set of show notes. The author isn\\u2019t bitter about that, though; not in the least. Why would you think otherwise?

News You Probably Can\\u2019t Use

For Jump Cuts this week, the Screeners start out with a noble goal of catching all their listeners up with the latest news. Problem is, the only news worth hearing right now seems to be Wired talking to JJ Abrams about Star Wars and how CBS has taken Star Trek hostage.

Next up, since unoriginality is now a go-to topic for the Screeners (oh, the irony), they spend some time pondering sequels. For those filling out the Screeners take-home quiz, the question is: \\u201cCan a sequel actually be better than the original? Discuss.\\u201d

To bring it back to current events, though, what\\u2019s new(s) in everyone\\u2019s media playlists? Josh surprises everyone by admitting to watching a reality show, then Chris takes it a step further by showing an almost uncomfortable level of enthusiasm for female-centric horrors and horror comedies. Oh, and Daniel still wants us to see Room. Like, really wants us to see it.

It\\u2019s All About the Spectracle

This episode\\u2019s main event is Spectre, the newest addition to the Bond franchise. As a lifelong Bond anti-fan, Josh has decided to do the ethical thing and recuse himself from reviewing this one, but that won\\u2019t ruin everyone else\\u2019s fun. Is Daniel Craig a passable Bond? How is the franchise as a whole faring these days? It turns out there\\u2019s quite a philosophical debate to be had here, should you choose to take the Bond universe seriously.

A deceptively short summary this time\\u2014trust us; there\\u2019s plenty of discussion to go around. As always, head over to Facebook to join in!