With the holidays having come and gone, the Movie Bears are back and rounding up the best stuff we saw over the break. From Shakespeare to Neil Diamond to giant snakes (x2?), we've got some fun recommends you don't want to miss. What have *YOU* been watching? Come on! Jump into the comments and sound off!

TIME INDEX

0:00 - Intros and Holiday time catch-up

10:59 - SONG SUNG BLUE (Rent on Apple TV or Prime Video)

22:35 - HAMNET (in theaters)

30:49 - ANACONDA (in theaters or rent on Prime Video)

38:54 - NO OTHER CHOICE (in theaters)

44:53 - MY MOM JAYNE (streaming on HBO/MAX)

49:46 - SOLO LEVELING (stream on CrunchyRoll or buy on Apple TV or Prime Video)

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On this episode we dive into WICKED: FOR GOOD! Did the second movie adaptation leave its hand print on our hearts? Or make us want to get out of Oz? Tune in to hear our thoughts,, but please also share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show!

TIME INDEX

8:49 - Review (with spoilers!): WICKED: FOR GOOD

44:19 - Butt, Plugs: SENTIMENTAL VALUE (in theaters), Pluribus (Apple TV), Solo Leveling (Netflix)

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DOUBLE REVIEW: On this episode, we're returning to two terrifying towns where evil never really dies. First up: THE BLACK PHONE 2 —can the Grabber's ghostly grip still hold us, or does this sequel dial the wrong number? Then we head back to Derry for IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, the chilling prequel series that dives into Pennywise's past and the cursed town that keeps feeding him. From basement lairs to blood-soaked sewers, we've got thoughts—and so do you! Please drop your thoughts in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 7:56 - Review: THE BLACK PHONE 2 25:58 - Spoilers: THE BLACK PHONE 2 47:00 - Review: IT: WELCOME TO DERRY 51:47 - Spoilers: IT: WELCOME TO DERRY

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From headlocks to heartbreak, Dwayne Johnson, aka "The Rock", aka DJ, trades in the ring for raw emotion in "The Smashing Machine," A24's bruising new drama about real-life legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr. On this episode, we step into the cage to see if The Rock's most vulnerable performance yet packs a real punch or just taps out early. We also share some plugs you don't want to miss so be sure to stay until the end! It's episode 538 and the gloves are on, the bell has rung, and the cage is ready. Let's go! Enjoy the show and please leave your thoughts in the comments!

TIME INDEX

11:08 - Review: THE SMASHING MACHINE

40:02- Spoilers: THE SMASHING MACHINE

56:51- Butt, Plugs!: IF I HAD LEGS, I'D KICK YOU; BOOTS (Netflix series); GOOD BOY; TRON: ARES

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We've been deep in the heart of Texas—Austin, to be exact—for our FANTASTIC FEST 2025 coverage! From midnight screenings to surprise premieres, we've got the highlights, the weirdness, and the best genre gems to put on your radar. But first, we lock the doors and draw the blinds for our review of THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2. Does this long-awaited sequel breathe new life into one of horror's most unsettling franchises, or is it just knocking on nostalgia's door? Festival chaos, masked killers, and maybe a little Texas kolache talk: join us for all that and more. Enjoy the show and drop your thoughts in the comments! TIME INDEX: 8:18 - Review: THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2 23:37 - Spoilers: THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2 34:43 - Discussion of highlights from FANTASTIC FEST 2025: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER; SIRAT; BUGONIA; THE PLAGUE; V/H/S HALLOWEEN; GOOD LUCK HAVE FUN DON'T DIE; FORBIDDEN CITY

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DOUBLE REVIEW: This week, we're conjuring up some scares and stepping into dystopia with a double feature review! First up: THE CONJURING: LAST RITES. Is this the final exorcism for the Ed & Loraine Warren or just a setup for the prequel series? Then we sack up for THE LONG WALK, the long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King's brutal, relentless march where only one boy survives. From demons to dystopia, we've got thoughts and so do you! Be sure to share them in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX

4:49 - Review: THE CONJURING: LAST RITES

22:12 - Spoilers: THE CONJURING: LAST RITES

40:29 - Review: THE LONG WALK

59:31 - Spoilers: THE LONG WALK

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An entire class of kids vanishes without a trace on the same night at exactly the same time and the mystery of who (or what) is behind it fuels the unsettling new horror film WEAPONS. On this episode, the Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are diving into the eerie new mystery from writer-director Zach Cregger (BARBARIAN), starring Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong, and Alden Ehrenreich. Is this a razor-sharp genre piece that keeps you hooked, or does it lose its aim before the final act? And how scary are we talking here? Creepy goosebumps or full-on nightmare fuel? We've got hot takes, wild theories, and maybe a few nervous laughs to break the tension. So grab your flashlight, stay close, and join us in the live chat or comments as we break it all down! The hunt for answers starts now. Enjoy the show!

TIME INDEX

4:56 - Review: WEAPONS

26:41 - Spoilers: WEAPONS

1:07:33 - Butt, Plugs!: KPOP DEMON HUNTERS (Netflix); SUNDAY BEST: THE UNTOLD STORY OF ED SULLIVAN (Netflix); DEXTER: RESURRECTION (Hulu)

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The First Family of Marvel is back on the big screen and the Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are ready to stretch, flame on, and maybe go a little invisible… depending on how this movie goes. On this episode of Movie Bears Podcast, we're diving into the new reboot, THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Does it finally get the tone right? Do the new actors bring it or just phone it in from the Negative Zone? And most importantly: does this movie make us care about Marvel's most rebooted heroes again? We've got hot takes, deep thoughts, and some pretty spicy Reed Richards thirst, not gonna lie. So bring your big brains, unstable molecules, and your flamey sass and join us in the live chat or comments as we break it all down. It's Episode 534 and things are getting cosmic. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 7:57 - Review: THE FANTASTC FOUR: FIRST STEPS 33:29 - Spoilers: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS

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The Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are back and we're leaping tall buildings in a single bound this week! James Gunn's SUPERMAN has officially landed and we're suiting up to talk all about it. Is this the SUPERMAN reboot the DCU fans have been waiting for? And how does David Corenswet stack up against the Supermen of yesteryear? We've got thoughts, naturally! PLUS: We're thrilled to welcome back Bill Z. from the Comic Book Bears Podcast (see links below) to help us break it all down. Expect comic book context, nerdy tangents, and maybe even a little cape couture critique. So grab your red undies and tune in for the show. Be sure to join the conversation by dropping your hot takes and Lex Luthor-level shade in the comments. We'll definitely be shouting some of those thoughts out on air! This is Episode 533 and you've got the perfect seat in the house. Dead center with legroom? Front four rows and a little to the right? Wherever you like to park it, we're glad you're here. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX LINKS: 8:00 - Review: SUPERMAN (spoiler-free) 35:36 - Spoiler Talk: SUPERMAN Click here to check out more from Bill Z and our Comic Book Bears Podcast friends on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComicBookBearsPodcast And you can see more of thier Livestream and audio-only content on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicbookbears

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We're back, baby! After a brief summer travel hiatus filled with sunscreen, poolside slushies, and suspicious airport sandwiches, the Movie Bears are reunited and ready to dish. On this episode, we're catching up with SIX of the hottest (and weirdest?) cinematic offerings of the summer so far. From revisiting a zombie apocalypse landscape with 28 YEARS LATER, to high-speed thrills with Brad Pitt in F1: THE MOVIE, to the return of our favorite murder-doll M3GAN 2.0 (she's still serving face *and* fatalities), to a brand new original Disney/Pixar offering ELIO, to the reverse chronology of THE LIFE OF CHUCK to another nostalgic fly-by with Toothless in the new HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON —we've got thoughts. Big ones. Salty ones, and surprisingly tender ones too. But all our takes & thoughts on this episode contain NO SPOILERS to protect the "viewginity" of those who havent seen these movies yet. So grab a cold drink, hit play, and join us for a ride through everything we've been watching lately. And as always, we want to hear from you, too! Sound off in the comments with your faves, flops, and your hot takes. We look forward to sharing some of your thoughts on air. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX: 7:12 - 28 YEARS LATER 15:00 - F1: THE MOVIE 28:14 - HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (Live-Action re-make) 39:00 - THE LIFE OF CHUCK 47:15 - ELIO 1:00:51 - M3GAN 2.0

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