Somewhere Between

Daniel and Erwin review the final installment in Sony's Spider-man Cinematic universe, J.C Chandor's "Kraven The Hunter." They talk about how this franchise went overall, why the creative decisions brought us here, and why Spider-Man doesn't exist in his own universe. They also talk about the very bad dialogue, the insane acting, and so much more. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Description: 
Kraven's complex relationship with his ruthless father starts him down a path of vengeance, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.




Release date: December 13, 2024 (USA)



Director: J. C. Chandor



Story by: Richard Wenk



Distributed by: Sony Pictures Releasing



Based on: Marvel Comics



Box office: $26 million

Daniel and Erwin review the long awaited sequel to Disney's 2016 hit, "Moana" with "Moana 2." They talk about the legacy of the original, the songs in comparison and the animation. Was it worth the wait? Does it live up to the first one? Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!
Description:
Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors.




Release date: November 27, 2024 (USA)



Directors: Dana Ledoux Miller, Jason Hand, David Derrick Jr.



Story by: Jared Bush; Dana Ledoux Miller; Bek Smith



Distributed by: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures



Box office: $600.0 million



Music by: Mark Mancina; Opetaia Foaʻi

Cast:
Dwayne Johnson as Maui
Auli'i Cravalho as Moana
Nicole Scherzinger as Sina
Temuera Morrison as Tui

Daniel and Erwin review the 2024 film adaptation, directed by Jon M. Chu, and based off of the Broadway Hit, "Wicked" starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey. They talk about the insanely catchy songs, the beautiful production design, and the behind the scenes events that led to this movie getting made. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out.

Description:
Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths.




Release date: November 22, 2024 (USA)



Director: Jon M. Chu



Distributed by: Universal Pictures



Adapted from: Wicked



Budget: $150 million

Daniel and Erwin review Ridley Scott's new epic, the sequel to the original GLADIATOR, Gladiator II. They talk about their love for the original, if this one holds up, the huge scale gladiator matches, and the great cast led by Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington. Were they entertained, not entertained, or Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Description:
Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.




Release date: November 22, 2024 (USA)



Director: Ridley Scott



Story by: Peter Craig; David Scarpa



Budget: $210–310 million



Distributed by: Paramount Pictures



Based on: Characters; by David Franzoni

Daniel and Erwin review the 2024 HBO MAX Original "The Penguin" They discuss the shocking events in it, the unpredictable plot twists, the incredible performances from Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz. Whether Batman needed to be in it, AND MORE! Did they love it? Did they hate it? Or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Description: The transformation of Oz Cobb from a disfigured nobody to a noted Gotham gangster. First episode date: September 19, 2024 (USA) Based on: Characters; by Bill Finger with Bob Kane Cinematography: Darran Tiernan; Jonathan Freeman; David Franco; Zoë White Created by: Lauren LeFranc Genre: Crime drama; Gangster; Superhero; Network: HBO

Daniel and Erwin review the MGM-Amazon Christmas movie. "Red One" Starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, J.K Simmons, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, and Kristofer Hifvu. Directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Chris Morgan. They talk about the missed potential, the good and the not-so-good about the movie, the action, the behind the scenes drama with The Rock, and the state of blockbusters Today. Did they love it? Did they hate it? Or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Description: After Santa Claus (code name: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world's most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

Daniel and Erwin review the new A24 Distributed Horror film, "Heretic" directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. They talk about Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East's amazing performances. The dialogue, the surprises in the film, and if it lands the point it's making. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Two young missionaries become ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse when they knock on the door of the diabolical Mr. Reed. Trapped in his home, they must turn to their faith if they want to make it out alive.




Release date: November 8, 2024 (USA)



Directors: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods



Distributed by: A24



Budget: <$10 million



Music by: Chris Bacon



Production companies: Beck/Woods; Shiny Penny

Daniel and Erwin review Sean Baker's new film, "ANORA" They talk about the incredible Mikey Madison performance, the themes of the film, what the movie really means, and so much more! Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Description:
Anora, a sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.




Initial release: May 21, 2024



Director: Sean Baker



Budget: $6 million



Distributed by: Neon



Cinematography: Drew Daniels



Languages: : English; Russian; Armenian;

Happy Halloween! Daniel and Erwin bring a special Halloween episode to you! They review the 2022 A24 distributed horror film, "Talk to me." directed by Michael Philippou and Danny Philippou of Youtube channel, RackaRacka. They talk about the reputation it has gained, if it's still scary, and the things that make it original and unique. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits with an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill and high-stakes party game -- until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.




Release date: July 28, 2023 (USA)



Directors: Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou



Producers: Samantha Jennings, Kristina Ceyton



Distributed by: A24, Umbrella Entertainment



Based on: Concept; by Daley Pearson



Box office: $92.2 million

Daniel and Erwin review the end of the Sony Venom trilogy with Tom Hardy, "Venom: The Last Dance." They talk about the Tom Hardy performance as both Eddie Brock and Venom, and if this is the worst or the best of the Venom Trilogy. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between?

Description:
Eddie Brock and Venom must make a devastating decision as they're pursued by a mysterious military man and alien monsters from Venom's home world.




Release date: October 24, 2024 (USA)



Director: Kelly Marcel



Distributed by: Sony Pictures Releasing



Based on: Marvel Comics



Budget: $120 million



Edited by: Mark Sanger