Cinema Sidetrack

This week we're covering two pillars of modern Hollywood: live action remakes and legacy sequels! Hooray?

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON and 28 YEARS LATER are dominating theaters - but are they any good, or are they just tarnishing their source materials' reputation? We break that down before ranking cinema's greatest legacy sequels in this week's Sidetrack.

MOVIE NEWS COVERED:

-Trailer reviews for SPRINGSTEEN, TOXIC AVENGER, and I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER!

-James Gunn announces the actor portraying DC's Clayface!

-A new HAROLD AND KUMAR in development!

-Jon Bernthal appearing as Punisher in the next SPIDER-MAN!

...and more!

THIS WEEK'S SIDETRACK:

We're ranking 20 of Hollywood's best and worst legacy sequels in a tier list!

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NEXT EPISODE, WE'RE COVERING F1: THE MOVIE!

We're feeling emotional this week, 'cause we're reviewing the newest in romance and/or sappy cinema with Celine Song's MATERIALISTS and Mike Flanagan's THE LIFE OF CHUCK. Did the new releases live up to their filmmakers' stellar reputations? Listen to find out!

We're also talking about . . .

MOVIE NEWS:

-Naked Gun trailer reaction

-Spaceballs 2 announcement video & casting news

-Darren Aronofsky directing The Rock's next film with A24?

-Matthew McConaughey's two new projects

THIS WEEK'S SIDETRACK:

Inspired by MATERIALISTS' already iconic love triangle, we have to cast three new hit romances that'll rival Dakota, Pedro and Chris. One love triangle with actors between the ages of 20-35, one trio with actors between the ages of 36-54, and one that's 55+.

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It's a holiday for film lovers everywhere when a new Wes Anderson flick drops, so we're celebrating THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME by ranking every Wes Anderson feature from worst to best!

Oh, yeah, and there's a new John Wick spin-off too. Find out why we might just be BALLERINA's biggest haters.

MOVIE NEWS:

-Trailer reactions to WICKED: FOR GOOD, EDDINGTON, and SUPERMAN

-Mia Goth cast in STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER

-The Saw franchise being sold to James Wan

SIDETRACK:

Wes Anderson is one of the most recognizable and replicated directors of modern cinema. So, with a vision board of pastel color palettes and symmetrical compositions in front of us, we have a herculean task at hand - ranking Wes Anderson’s feature filmography from worst to best.

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We're covering the full cinema spectrum, from FRIENDSHIP -the new comedy starring Tim Robinson, to MOUNTAINHEAD - the tech billionaire satire from the creator of Succession, to BRING HER BACK - the new horror movie from A24 and the directors of Talk to Me. Then, we're topping off the episode by writing our own ritual horror flick - in 20 minutes or less!

MOVIE NEWS:

-Trailer reactions for Black Phone 2, Happy Gilmore 2, and A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

-The Rock re-teaming with A24 in villain role

-David Fincher building out the cast of his Brad Pitt/Once Upon a Time in Hollywood spin-off

SIDETRACK:

In tribute to BRING HER BACK, we have to write a COMPLETE outline for the next folk horror hit - in 20 minutes or less! But the execs at Cinema Sidetrack Studios has a few twists to throw in our way . . .

Summer blockbuster season has kicked off with a bevy of franchises and remakes, with Lilo & Stitch, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, and Final Destination Bloodlines ruling the box office from mid-May to Memorial Day and beyond. But are any of them great? Or even good? Join Braydon, Andy, and special guest David Ginsburg to find out!

NEWS/SIDETRACKS:

-Alex Garland to direct 'Elden Ring' adaptation fro A24

-Indie-Corner: Mini-Review of Clown in a Cornfield, Preview of 'Friendship' Review

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Join us next week as we discuss Friendship, Bring Her Back, Mountainhead and more!

THUNDERBOLTS* is finally here! Is it taking this era of the MCU in the right direction? Find out our thoughts and join us!

NEWS:

- The Long Walk and Highest 2 Lowest teaser reactions

- Trump tariffs the movie industry. How screwed are we?

- Ryan Reynolds in early stages of developing a Deadpool/X-Men team up movie

SIDETRACK:

We creative the definitive tier list for all films that have come out post-Avengers: Endgame!

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SINNERS is still dominating the box office, but David F. Sandberg is back with his new horror video game adaptation: UNTIL DAWN! It's a time-loop horror genre mashup, but is it enough to impress Sandberg super fan Braydon? Listen to find out!

Then, we're breaking down the biggest news of the week, including new trailers from The Rock and John Cena, a DC project getting canned, and more. Finally, we top of the episode by ranking all of David F. Sandberg's feature films!

NEWS:

-The Smashing Machine, Head of States, and Weapons trailer reactions

-Guy Ritchie directing Road House 2 for Amazon MGM

-Luca Guadagnino's DC movie scrapped

-Emma Mackey cast as White Witch in Greta Gerwig's Narnia

SIDETRACK:

To celebrate UNTIL DAWN, we're looking back on our favorite YouTuber turned filmmaker's filmography and ranking his five feature films!

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Ryan Coogler's SINNERS is finally here, and it's already being celebrated as one of the BEST movies of the year. Do we agree?? We'll be discussing that, along with the biggest movie news of the week - including an upcoming project from Sydney Sweeney and Michael Bay. Then we're topping off the episode by ranking our top 5 movies of 2025 so far, as well as our top 5 most anticipated movies for the remainder of the year!

NEWS:

-Trailer reviews for MOUNTAINHEAD, WEAPONS, HIM, and THE ROSES

-Cast announced for Andy Serkis' animated Animal Farm adaptation

-Toys 'R' Us getting a movie adaptation??

-OutRun adaptation from Sydney Sweeney and Michael Bay

-Glenn Powell and Judd Apatow Comedy greenlit by Universal

-David O. Russel's John Madden biopic

-The Academy announces new rules for the Oscars

SIDETRACK:

Blumhouse is back with their new thriller DROP, and we're back with some opinions! And then, we're facing off to find the BEST of BLUMHOUSE - Get Out, M3GAN, Paranormal Activity - who is walking away with the top picks?!

NEWS:

-Cannes 2025 Lineup!

-Trailers for Eddington, Fantastic Four, and The Life of Chuck

-3 of 6 Major Studios Agree to 45-Day Theatrical Window

-Warner Bros. Reviving Gremlins and Beetlejuice

-Mikey Madison Turns Down Star Wars

SIDETRACK:

This week, we’re diving into the chaotic, low-budget, high-yield horror empire that is Blumhouse Productions—home to hits like Get Out, Paranormal Activity and The Purge. Both of us will draft 4 Blumhouse films and 1 Blumhouse movie series. Let's see who builds the better haunted house.

Minecraft superfan Braydon finally got to see 'A Minecraft Movie'! Did it live up to the hype? Is there more to the movie than just "CHICKEN JOCKEY!"? Join us and find out!

NEWS:

- Trailer roundup.

- Hershey Chocolate Movie??

- Legendary’s ‘Godzilla x Kong’ Sequel Starting Production

- Jessica Rothe Reveals ‘Happy Death Day 3’ Is Actually Happening

- Disney’s ‘Tangled’ Live-Action Movie Hits the Pause Button

SIDETRACK:

"Adaptation or Imagination"? 

In this game, we’ll present each other with  a list of scenarios—some based on real movie adaptations of video games, and others entirely made-up (but believable). The twist is that we’ll have to guess whether each one is a real movie adaptation or totally fake. And if it's real - what's the movie?? 

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