Final Four Faceoff: Matrix, Star Wars, Harry Potter & LOTR! | THE ROUNDTABLE S3 E50

We’re down to the FINAL FOUR of our Greatest Movie Franchise Bracket, and things are getting spicy. Chino and Templar cough through COVID and chaos to bring you the results of the Quarterfinals and preview the semifinals. Also: sick voices, philosophical tangents, and a whole lotta nerd nostalgia.

In this episode:
⚔️ Star Wars vs Batman – The dark side wins (surprise?)
🧠 Matrix vs Back to the Future – Can one movie carry a franchise this far?
🧙‍♂️ Harry Potter vs Pirates – Fantasy wins again
🪨 Lord of the Rings vs Indiana Jones – Indy gets rolled by a juggernaut
🎤 The sickest Creed impression you’ll hear all week
📢 Vote now in the Discord: It takes literally 5 seconds!

Also:
🥊 Matrix vs Star Wars – Can Neo dodge a galaxy far, far away?
📚 Harry Potter vs LOTR – The ultimate fantasy showdown
📽️ The greatest scenes in LOTR history (and why Two Towers is the GOAT middle movie)
🎮 Bonus: What’s your favorite LOTR film? Drop it in the comments!
🤧 Chino’s voice is 80% mucus and 20% Rohan


👇 VOTE BELOW for your FINAL FOUR picks


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TIMESTAMPS (times are approximate):

00:00 - Macaroni Sinuses & COVID Chat
01:05 - Is School Ever Germ-Free? (Spoiler: Nope!)
02:21 - Getting Sick: Is It Flu or COVID?
03:10 - The Futurama Meme & Recording Delays
04:01 - Creed Voice and Switching Topics
04:21 - Quarterfinal Movie Franchise Bracket Update
05:38 - Heartbreaks, Surprises & Bracket Favorites
06:00 - Key Matchup #1: Batman vs. Star Wars
06:46 - Star Wars Dominates, Batman Falls
07:26 - Key Matchup #2: The Matrix vs. Back to the Future
08:14 - Matrix’s First Movie Power vs. Back to the Future Nostalgia
08:59 - Matrix’s Nerdy Appeal Wins Out
09:25 - Key Matchup #3: Harry Potter vs. Pirates of the Caribbean
09:34 - Harry Potter Overwhelms Pirates
10:01 - Why Harry Potter Dominates: Nostalgia & Fantasy
10:39 - Key Matchup #4: Indiana Jones vs. Lord of the Rings
11:00 - Lord of the Rings Steamrolls the Competition
11:17 - The Most Dominant Run in Bracket History?
12:00 - Introducing the Semifinals: Time to Vote!
12:11 - Upcoming: The Matrix vs. Star Wars
12:28 - Poster Choices & Subtle Persuasion
13:18 - Remembering the Matrix Reloaded’s CGI Moment
13:59 - The Infamous Architect Scene
14:55 - Voting for Star Wars & The Matrix’s Limitations
15:20 - Harry Potter vs. Lord of the Rings: A Real Test
16:33 - Franchise Strengths: Pop Culture Impact Showdown
17:55 - Fantastic Beasts: Counted Separately?
18:08 - Lord of the Rings vs. Harry Potter: Personal Favorites
19:02 - The Greatest LOTR Moments (Helm’s Deep & Beyond)
19:47 - Return of the King & The Multiple Endings Debate
20:27 - Fellowship, Two Towers, Return of the King: Pros/Cons
21:26 - Why "The Two Towers" Stands Out
22:08 - The Appeal of Stories with Hopeless Middles
23:00 - Share Your Favorite LOTR Movie!
23:19 - Go Vote! What’s Next & Final Thoughts
24:04 - Vote for The Matrix! (Joking… or not?)
24:20 - Thanks & See You Next Time!


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