Shayla and Kyle welcome Hannah Hockman, a Gen-Z theater manager who describes her journey in reopening The Beach Theatre in St. Pete Beach, Florida. She shares many stories about the upgrades to the theater, her dedication to bringing back movie events to her community, and even recounts tales of being haunted by spirits.

Bids are being made for WB by Paramount and Netflix, so Shayla, Codi, and Kyle are at the mics to discuss all the aspects around this news. Codi gets to pump her fist for Demon Slayer's big opening, but shakes her fist at Taylor Swift for coming back to theaters.

Alyssa, Shayla and Kyle get together to understand how the popcorn bucket trend has grown, and if it is a successful business strategy. They also praise the success of the latest Conjuring movie opening, while explaining why theaters shouldn't be scared away by horror and R-rated movies.

Shayla, Kyle, and Ken reunite to discuss the October releases after Mortal Kombat 2 and Shelby Oaks moved their dates. The three also debate whether HIM and The Long Walk could pop while The Conjuring: Last Rites takes over September, and decide if Jordan Peele is about to move on from Universal.

Shayla, Ken, and Kyle offer reasons why K-Pop Demon Hunters resonated with audiences at the theater, so they propose what Netflix could do to meet movie theaters halfway. They also discuss the rising trend of repertory titles in cinemas, and Kyle recommends a dramatic (and maybe funny?) movie from New Zealand.

Netflix threw out a surprise theatrical release with their movie K-Pop Demon Hunters this August, and Ken, Kyle, and Alyssa will be trying to figure out why they are doing this. The three of them also give Warners their props for the success of Weapons. Kyle and Alyssa also recommend a new Sony Pictures Classics movie, Eleanor The Great, and gush over the amazing June Squibb.

Shayla, Kyle, and the rest of the crew will be attending this year's Rocky Mountain Theatre Convention, but they want to know what it is and what to expect. They are joined by Regional Director Diane Eve, who answers all their questions and gushes about what makes this event so special for theater owners and managers.

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Codi declares herself the bearer of bad news, warning us to prepare for a fall season that will require cinemas to adjust. She and Ken also debate whether studios should be satisfied with the box office of Superman and Fantastic Four, while Kyle is just happy that both were successful.

*This episode was recorded on 7/29/25

On this special episode, Emily Johnson of the Empire Twin Theater in Livingston, Montana, stops by our studio to discuss her experiences as a new manager and her insights into running the business. She also shares many stories about her years as a script supervisor for numerous westerns filmed in Montana, including the recent theatrical release, The Unholy Trinity.

Codi shares her adventures in South America, Ken feels disappointed by the newest Predator: Badlands trailer, and Kyle does not want summer to end. The three hosts also discuss the large gap between Fantastic Four and the next Marvel movie, and how it could pique audiences' interest in other films, as well as complain about Wednesday openings.