Russ and Zach chat about a wide range of subjects from TV shows, to reprised rock albums to new streaming movies.

Show Notes:

“John Candy: I LIKE ME”

John Candy: I Like Me, a new documentary film directed by Colin Hanks and from producer Ryan Reynolds, is streaming on Prime Video October 10. Featuring a new recording by Cynthia Erivo. From director Colin Hanks and lifelong John Candy fan Ryan Reynolds comes John Candy: I Like Me, an exploration of the life of the Canadian comedic icon. This John Candy film documents his on- and off-camera existence, featuring never-before-seen home videos, intimate access to his family, and candid recollections from collaborators to paint a bigger picture of one of the brightest stars of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. It’s the story of a son, husband, father, friend, and professional driven to bring joy to audiences and loved ones while battling personal ghosts and Hollywood pressures.

Eenie Meanie - Trailer: [Zach HIGHLY RECOMMENDS] A reformed teenage getaway driver is dragged back into her unsavory past when a former employer offers her a chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend.

Brice Springsteen is releasing an album of music long thought lost, the electric version of NEBRASKA:

Russ wrote about John Fogerty’s Swiftian retake of his career work.

https://emeraldcityvideo.net/2025/08/22/john-fogerty-aims-to-rewrite-his-history-with-a-taylor-swift-twist/

Alien: Earth - Zach says it’s fantastic. Loads of camp, feels like the original Alien films.

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