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This week on FlickRadio, Guy T. Wehman is joined by critics Allison Rose and Steven Leibowitz to break down a rare box office weekend where the top three films are all new releases.

The panel discusses the performance of Wuthering Heights, family entry Goat, and crime drama Crime 101, while debating sequel timing, franchise strategy, and whether originality can still compete in a sequel-driven industry. The conversation also explores Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, new horror offerings, and what’s ahead as awards season approaches.

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This week on FlickRadio, Guy T. Wehman is joined by Allison Rose and Steven Leibowitz for a Friday the 13th edition of Movie Talk.

The panel breaks down the continued box-office momentum of Send Help, the surprising longevity of Zootopia 2, and whether studios should rush sequels or let anticipation build over time.

The conversation also explores Wuthering Heights, the originality of Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, horror entry Dollygout, and new releases aiming to challenge family audiences.

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This week on Movie Talk, Guy T. Wehman is joined by critics Allison Rose and Steven Leibowitz to sort out what’s actually worth seeing right now—and what belongs in the January junk pile.

The discussion focuses on why Send Help continues to connect with audiences, how Iron Lung became an unlikely breakout with a built-in fanbase, and a range of new horror releases that divide opinion. Along the way, the trio weighs word-of-mouth versus hype, studio expectations, and why some films collapse the moment they hit theaters.

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This week on Movie Talk, Guy T. Wehman is joined by critics Allison Rose and Steven Leibovitz to break down a major January box office shift as Mercy finally pushes Avatar out of the top spot.

The conversation dives into Sam Raimi’s return to horror with Send Help, whether it rises above January expectations, and a spirited disagreement over Jason Statham’s latest action film, Shelter—is it solid genre entertainment or pure January junk?

The episode also takes a turn toward film history as the panel discusses the Library of Congress adding 25 films to the National Film Registry for 2025, highlighting why preservation and cultural impact still matter in modern moviegoing.

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This week’s episode looks at why Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to dominate the box office while January releases fail to gain momentum.

The conversation explores why films like Mercy, Return to Silent Hill, and other winter releases arrive with big ideas but limited staying power, while family films and legacy titles continue to outperform expectations.

The episode closes with classic film picks that remind us why some movies endure long after opening weekend.

This week’s episode breaks down the latest box office standings as Avatar: Fire and Ash continues its dominant run into January, while new releases attempt to break through a traditionally quiet theatrical period.

Allison Rose and Steven Leibowitz discuss why strategic holiday release timing matters, how family films like Zootopia 2 continue to outperform expectations, and why word of mouth remains more powerful than marketing spend.

The episode also explores standout performances, international and festival cinema, and why prestige films often struggle to find wide audiences during this stretch of the calendar.

Classic picks of the week, decades of cinema history, including Schindler’s List, Fame, and Night Shift, highlighting the enduring impact of great storytelling across genres.

Catch the full discussion with Guy T. Wehman, Allison Rose, and Steven Leibowitz as they look at what’s working, what isn’t, and what’s coming next to theaters.

A new week of movie talk brings a packed discussion as Guy Wehman is joined by critics Allison Rose and Steven Leibowitz to break down the latest box office numbers, awards season buzz, and new releases hitting theaters.

The episode also previews the upcoming Golden Globe Awards, discussing key nominees, hosting expectations, and how the Globes may shape the Oscar race.

A brand-new year of movie talk kicks off as Guy T. Wehman is joined by Allison Rose and Steven Leibowitz to break down the latest box office results and new releases.

The discussion also explores why giving sequels time can lead to better results, how niche audiences continue to shape the box office, and what January releases are worth watching.

The FlickRadio Movie Talk team returns the day after Christmas to unpack a busy, unexpected box office and reflect on where holiday moviegoing stands as the year winds down.

Host Guy T. Wehman is joined by Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz as they break down Avatar: Fire and Ash falling short of past franchise openings, the continued global strength of Zootopia, and why family films like SpongeBob are carrying theaters through the holiday corridor.

The discussion turns to new releases, including the comedic reimagining of Anaconda, the emotionally resonant Song Sung Blue, and how audience reactions can differ sharply from critical response. The trio also examines a curious late-December slate of genre films arriving with little fanfare.

The episode’s most heated debate centers on reports that Amazon Prime Video is streaming an edited version of It’s a Wonderful Life, removing a pivotal sequence that defines the film’s emotional core. What does this mean for classic films in the streaming era?

Classic picks of the week include The Jazz Singer (1980) and Gremlins (1984), closing out the year with a reminder of how deeply holiday movies are woven into film history.

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The holiday movie season is in full swing, and FlickRadio Movie Talk breaks it all down during a lively, festive episode recorded live on The Ozarks This Morning on KRMS Radio.

Guy T. Wehman is joined by Allison Rose and Steven Leibowitz as they examine a crowded December release slate, led by Avatar: Fire and Ash and the continued box office dominance of Zootopia 2. The conversation digs into whether James Cameron’s third Avatar film truly evolves the franchise, why family films are driving the global box office, and how studios are still feeling the ripple effects of the strikes.

The hosts also discuss SpongeBob’s latest big-screen outing, holiday thrillers and dramas hitting theaters, and Christmas Day releases like Anaconda, while debating what works — and what doesn’t — for moviegoing during the holidays.

To close out the show, the panel pays tribute to filmmaker Rob Reiner, highlighting classic picks including The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, and The American President, celebrating a career defined by character-driven storytelling.

It’s a warm, chaotic, and honest holiday episode filled with movie nostalgia, box office analysis, and real-time reactions — exactly how film fans like to talk movies in December.

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