New Release

This week on New Release … lucky duckies Ashley, Derrick, and Drew time jump from one dope decade to the next. The Fall of 1992 will take you back to school, back to hell, and back to Twin Peaks. The seasonal vibes are strong as we cover our first Tarantino one week and first animated Disney flick shortly thereafter. We got range, y’all! You like serious horror? Here’s some candy, man. You like horror about an evil dentist named Dr. Giggles? Open those ears wide. There’s also a presidential election going down over the course of three-month stint in 1992. Will the sax man bushwhack H. W.? The ONLY way to find out is by searching ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple and pressing subscribe. Welcome back to the 90s!

This week on New Release … beastie boys Ashley, Derrick, and Drew end the summer of 1982 much like it began. From master of muscles Conan to Dar’s mix-mastering of dope beasts, we’ve come full circle on our quest to crown an adventure movie champion. Do you prefer Arnold’s massive pythons or The Beastmaster’s wily ferrets? We also get to rehash one of our favorite 80s topics … how in the hell is this a PG movie?! Come for the cute animals, stay for the witchcraft, baby burnings, and topless women bathing under a scenic waterfall. All in all, a pretty appropriate way to bid adieu to an iconic summer at the movies. To find out where and when we’re heading next, search ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple to subscribe!

This week on New Release … stiffs Ashley, Derrick, and Drew take another stab at their old pal Jason Voorhees. We got him this time, guys, seriously. Friday the 13th Part 3 is the third F13 movie to be featured on our podcast but it’s the first 3D flick we’ve ever set our sights on. Prepare yourself for some eye-popping descriptions of, well, eyes popping, among many other protruding parts. Is the extra dimension a cheap gimmick, a mad stroke of genius, or the true inspiration for Avatar? Furthermore, as is tradition, we go kill-by-kill reliving and ranking our favorite deaths from the movie—machete or otherwise. I have a feeling this won’t be our last visit to Crystal Lake, so search ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple to subscribe!

This week on New Release … wasteoids Ashley, Derrick, and Drew peep the high school movie that taught high movies how to be cool. I’m sure you remember Fast Times for Spicoli, the pool scene, or Damone’s terrible rules of seduction … but there’s way more to it than that. It’s a coming of age story that genuinely cares about the emotional journey Jennifer Jason Leigh’s character is on. There’s no shaming or stigmatizing the ladies in this movie for being curious about sex. God forbid. And how refreshing it is to go back 40 years and find a teen movie that feels ahead of its time. Kick back, pop a brewski or twoski, and chomp down on all the tasty waves Ridgemont High has to offer. You’ll won’t regret a second … especially if you search ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple and subscribe!

This week on New Release … gearheads Ashley and Drew inject pure cinematic gasoline into their veins. The Road Warrior (aka Mad Max 2) picks up right where its post-apocalyptic predecessor left off—only now with more octane! More explosive chases, more flamboyant baddies, and more leather than a Def Leppard concert. Mel Gibson doesn’t need to speak, really, to be a perfect vehicle for the archetypal loner with nothing left to live for. Thus, he travels the desolate landscape scavenging fuel like a vulture on roadkill. It’s a brutal way to live but one hell of a sweet ride. If you think gas prices are high now, wait till you see what’s at stake in the world George Miller imagined some 40 years ago and continues to pump new life into today. Claim your shotgun seat to the action by searching ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple to subscribe!

This week on New Release … ass-kicking cowboys Derrick and Drew are joined by *all-star guest Jamie* to give Chuck Norris his overdue-due. This (forced) viewing of Forced Vengeance is a big milestone for the soft-spoken pedestrian Texan ranger. Finally, Señor Norris—like JCVD and Seagal before him—can proudly say he’s been featured on New Release. A regular Mustache vs Butt vs Ponytail hoedown. Sail with us to Hong Kong as we settle some debts and spin kick some very bad men in the face. We got shallow jokes, deep analysis, and one big hit after another. If your summer needs a dash of the stache, then search ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple to subscribe!

This week on New Release … freaky felines Ashley, Derrick, and Drew reunite for a walk on the wild side. Grrrrr. Is Cat People the horniest movie we’ve watched for the podcast? Yes. Does it have its fair share of ups and downs? Wink-wink. You bet. BUT it also blends horror and fantasy in ways that at least some of us finds oddly satisfying. There’s the sultry New Orleans scenery, oyster diners, and a surprising amount of gore to sink your teeth into in this forgotten creature feature. You’ll also find out which animal wins the highly coveted New Release ‘Most Erotic’ crown. Strut your stuff by searching ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple to subscribe!

This week on New Release … power users Ashley and Drew go deep inside the game grid … searching for Derrick … who knows? TRON, starring Jeff Bridges, has to be one of the most visually groundbreaking and revolutionary experiences ever captured on screen. For real? For real. We discuss how these trippy computer effects hold up today and how it all stacks up against CGI in modern films. Move over Marvel, because there’s something so satisfying about the pixelation and imperfections in this outdated virtual world. It’s a trip back in time that somehow still feels extra futuristic … and if that ain’t the point of this podcast, then I don’t know what is. Get with the program by searching ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple to subscribe!

This week on New Release … Hellfire wannabes Derrick and Drew, along with *super special returning guest Jenn* visit the Upside Down for a final(?) battle with Vecna. We have so much ground to cover with our Hawkins friends still spread out from the West Coast to Mother Russia. Now, with only one season to go, the endgame is upon us and everyone’s in over their heads. Eddie shreds, Dustin cheers, Nancy saws, Steve drives, Robin stumbles, Max dreams, Lucas punches, Erica kicks, and that’s just one third of crew. Join along as we recap the action-packed, super-sized season four finale. We also share our Upside Down Running Up That Hill tracks. What does that mean … tune in to find out. This is the podcast that never ends, so search ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple to subscribe!

This week on New Release … thingamabobbers Ashley and Drew (Derrick’s gone fishin’) thaw out a John Carpenter masterwork of gore and suspense. The Thing dives headlong into human psyche and inhuman anatomy in equal measures. What it leaves to your imagination on one hand, it doubles down on in dog heads with the other. Who says you can’t split the baby. Kurt Russel goes all in on hair, beard, and gruff, all while donning a flamethrower like he’s born to be styled and hog wild. This motley crew of apparent researchers is about to make the discovery of a lifetime, and all that’s left to show for it is this godforsaken podcast. Pour yourself a tall glass of whiskey and search ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple to subscribe.