Phil At The Movies

The One without Michael Myers. Now 44 years later, Halloween III is a cult favorite and beloved by many. Today's episode is a deep-dive discussion featuring Patrick and Anton from WHY WASN'T IT BETTER.

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Spooky Season begins, and a return to Haddonfield, Illinois. For the next month, the podcast will be covering a different sequel in the legendary Halloween series.

Kicking off the discussion is the original sequel HALLOWEEN II. Joining Phil on the pod today is Anthony from Never Split Up Podcast to talk about this iconic film and whether it still leaves a mark 45 years later!

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Today's episode is a deviation from our regular episode the podcast. In covering the film Taken, I spoke with a real-life survivor who shares her personal story to help separate fiction from reality.

Listener discretion is advised, as this episode contains detailed discussions of kidnapping and sexual assault that may be triggering or difficult for some listeners.

If you or someone you know has been affected by abuse or assault, confidential, free support is available 24/7:

• National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): Call 1-800-656-4673 or chat online at rainn.org.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988.

Learn more about today's guest: Laurie-Beth Robbins.

As part of Batman Day 2026, hear Phil's reaction to seeing Batman (1989) on the big screen for the first time!

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Zach Cregger is back with his newest film. RESIDENT EVIL. Does it live up to the hype? Hear Phil's reaction to the latest horror movie.

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An out-of-theater reaction to the new indie-horror film BUDDY. A film that takes the classic setting of a children's TV show à la Barney or Blue's Clues and puts it through the prism of a horror movie. (No spoilers!)

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Today's Flashback Back episode covers a 2006 film: Running Scared.

Joining the discussion on this cult film is Matthew Anderson from The Lone Screenplay Nominee Podcast.

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Ridley Scott's latest film is drawing mixed reactions from critics, but where does Phil stand? Out-of-theater reaction to this post-apocalyptic tale. Some spoilers!

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A look at the year (so far) in movies. Joining Phil is filmmaker Timothy Rooney, and they will both discuss their TOP 6 FILMS (so far) of the year.

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2026 continues its streak of great movies. Today's episode is an out-of-theater reaction to David Robert Mitchell's new film: THE END OF OAK STREET. (Mild Spoilers).

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