The latest movie from writer/director John Carney stars Paul Rudd as Rick a washed up wedding singer. One night after a gig he bonds over music with Danny, a fading boy band star played by Nick Jonas. When Danny reignites his career after turning one of Rick’s songs into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. We've got a review of POWER BALLAD plus a fresh order of Trailer Tapas.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - The Testament of Ann Lee

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Writer, director, & YouTube creator Kane Parsons got an early 21st birthday present with the opening weekend of his first feature film BACKROOMS bringing in 82 million dollars making him the youngest filmmaker ever to hit number one at the box office.  We've got a review plus a round of Trailer Tapas.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Dust Bunny

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Director Kyle Balda, known for animated work like MINIONS & DESPICABLE ME 3, makes his first foray into the pasture of live action & CGI talking animals with THE SHEEP DETECTIVES starring Hugh Jackman and the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Patrick Stewart, Bryan Cranston, and Regina Hall.  We've got a review plus some Trailer Tapas, & a recommendation of a film you might have missed.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Splitsville

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In HOKUM Adam Scott plays novelist Ohm Bauman who travels to a remote inn in Ireland to scatter his parents’ ashes. Once there he hears tales of things being haunted and has disturbing visions. We got a review of the new film plus a fresh round of Trailer Tapas.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Good Fortune

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Director Antoine Fuqua's new film MICHAEL portrays the early life of the famous musician Michael Jackson with the title role being played by his nephew Jaafar Jackson. Our hosts share a review followed by quick looks at two upcoming movies slated for release in the near future.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Twinless

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Peter Farrelly is primarily known as the writer/director of comedies like DUMB AND DUMBER, KINGPIN, & THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY.  After a brief detour into drama with 20218's GREEN BOOK he's returned to the realm of comedy with his latest film BALLS UP starring Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser.  We've got a review plus a discussion of the news coming out of the recently wrapped CinemaCon.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode- Four Lions

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Jonah Hill’s new comedy (OUTCOME) stars Keanu Reeves as Hollywood leading man Reef Hawk. When Reef learns about an extortion plot tied to a mysterious video, he preemptively sets out on a redemption tour to make amends, confront his demons, and avoid getting cancelled.

Zendaya & Robert Pattinson star in THE DRAMA as a happily engaged couple whose relationship gets put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. We've got of the film plus a look at some upcoming films in our Trailer Tapas segment.

Writer/director BenDavid Grabinski's new action comedy MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE stars Vince Vaughn as both of the titular Nicks, James Marsden as the titular Mike, and Eiza González as the titular Alice. We've got a review of the new Hulu exclusive film plus a generous helping of Trailer Tapas. 

Recommendations from our hosts in this episode - Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

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