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Is This Thing On?: It's a New Year's Double Feature

Season 11
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The guys start off 2026 with two films in theaters TODAY, January 9:


GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION


and


IS THIS THING ON?



These are two very different movies, and we generally enjoyed one of them more than the other.


Continue on to find out which is what, and why.


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GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION


98 Minutes, Rated PG-13

Written by Mitchell LaFortune, Chris Sparling

Directed by Ric roman Waugh


Synopsis:


The surviving Garrity family must leave the safety of the Greenland bunker and embark on a perilous journey across the decimated frozen wasteland of Europe to find a new home.


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IS THIS THING ON?


121 Minutes, Rated R

Written by Bradley Cooper, Will Arnett, Mark Chappell

Directed by Bradley Cooper


Synopsis:

As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess confronts sacrifices made for their family, forcing them to navigate co-parenting and identities.


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