Somewhere Between

Daniel and Erwin review A24's new relationship drama "We Live in Time" directed by John Crowley and starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. They talk about the non-linear structure, the performances, if it made them cry, and more. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Description:
Almut and Tobias are brought together by a surprise encounter that changes their lives. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of their unconventional love story.




Release date: January 1, 2025 (UK)



Director: John Crowley



Distributed by: A24, StudioCanal



Box office: $7.2 million



Cinematography: Stuart Bentley



Edited by: Justine Wright

Daniel and Erwin review the sequel to Parker Finn’s horror film Smile(2022), Smile 2. This time led by a stellar performance by Naomi Scott. Is it scarier than the first? Are the jump scares too much? Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they somewhere between? Listen to find out!

Description:
About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins to experience increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and pressures of fame, she must face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.
Director: Parker Finn
Release date: October 18, 2024
Running time: 127 minutes

Daniel and Erwin review the 3rd installment of Damien Leone's indie horror franchise, TERRIFIER 3. With an increased budget, gorier kills, scarier scenes, and absolutely incredible performances by David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, and Samantha Scaffidi as well as a great Christmas-time aesthetic. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they somewhere between?

Description:
After surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and her brother struggle to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. However, just when they think they're safe, Art returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare.




Release date: October 11, 2024 (USA)



Director: Damien Leone



Budget: 2 million USD



Distributed by: Cineverse Corp.



Music by: Paul Wiley



Produced by: Damien Leone; Phil Falcone; Steven Della Salla; Jason Leavy; Michael Leavy; George Steuber

Daniel and Erwin review Francis Ford Coppola's extremely ambitious MEGALOPOLIS and for the first time they disagree severely on a movie. One person really liked it, one hated it. Which is which? Does this movie spark debate? Why didn't it make any money at all? There's so much to talk about. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

A conflict between Cesar, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare.




Release date: September 27, 2024 (USA)



Director: Francis Ford Coppola



Budget: 120 million USD



Box office: $10.4 million



Distributed by: Lionsgate Films



Cinematography: Mihai Mălaimare Jr.








Cast: Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Aubrey Plaza, Nathalie Emmanuel, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Fishburne

Daniel and Erwin review the VERY divisive sequel to Todd Phillips original film, "JOKER". Joker Folie À Deux. They talk about the bold choice to make it a musical, the intentions behind the themes of the film, the performances by Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, and so much more. Did they love it? Did they hate it? Or...are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Description: Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital.




Release date: October 4, 2024 (USA)



Director: Todd Phillips



Distributed by: Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Pictures



Based on: Characters; by DC Comics



Box office: $121.1 million



Cinematography: Lawrence Sher

Daniel and Erwin talk about the animated film "Transformers One" and how surprising it is, from the great action to the investing characters, and they also touch on the very poor marketing and trailers released by Paramount. Did they love it, did they hate it. or...are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Description:
Optimus Prime and Megatron, as former friends, bonded like brothers. Their relationship ultimately changes Cybertron's fate forever.




Release date: September 20, 2024 (USA)



Director: Josh Cooley



Distributed by: Paramount Pictures



Adapted from: Transformers



Budget: $75−147 million



Cinematography: Christopher Batty

Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Buscemi, Jon Hamm

Daniel and Erwin review Coralie Fargeat's new film "The Substance" starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid. They talk about the body horror elements of the film, break down the movie's themes on beauty standards, and other themes in the film, and go over just how insane this movie is. Did they love it? Did they hate it? Or...are they SOMEWHERE BETWEEN? listen to find out!

Description: Elisabeth Sparkle, renowned for an aerobics show, faces a devastating blow on her 50th birthday as her boss fires her. Amid her distress, a laboratory offers her a substance which promises to transform her into an enhanced version of herself.

Daniel and Erwin review James Watkin's and Blumhouse's remake of the 2022 Film "Speak No Evil" They talk about the stand out James McAvoy performance, the idea of foreign remakes and if they need to exist, movie trailers showing WAY too much, and if this 2024 "Speak No Evil" needed to happen. Did they love it? Did they hate it? Or...are they Somewhere Between? 
Listen to find out!

Cast: James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, Aisling Franciosi

Description:
A dream holiday turns into a living nightmare when an American couple and their daughter spend the weekend at a British family's idyllic country estate.




Release date: September 13, 2024 (USA)



Director: James Watkins



Distributed by: Universal Pictures



Based on: Speak No Evil; by: Christian Tafdrup; Mads Tafdrup



Budget: $15 million



Music by: Danny Bensi; Saunder Jurriaans

Daniel and Erwin review Tim Burton's long awaited sequel to the 1988 Classic Beetlejuice. They talk about the lasting impact of Burton's style, his practical effects, Michael Keaton's and Winona Ryder's iconic portrayals of their characters. How Jenna Ortega brings her own sense of acting to these iconic actors, and if this is different from other legacy sequels. Did they love it? Did they hate it? Or...are they somewhere between? Listen to find out!

Description: Three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River after an unexpected family tragedy. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life soon gets turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious portal to the afterlife. When someone says Beetlejuice's name three times, the mischievous demon gleefully returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.

Cast: Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice
Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz
Jenna Ortega as Astrid Deetz
Catherine O'Hara as Delia Deetz
Justin Theroux as Rory
Monica Bellucci as Delores
Willem Dafoe as Wolf Jackson
Bob as Bob

Daniel and Erwin review Zoe Kravitz's directorial debut BLINK TWICE, they talk about the stand out performances from Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Adria Arjona, if the movie has a mystery that works. They also discuss how well written the movie is and the cinematography choices. Did they love it, hate it, or are they somewhere between? Listen to find out!

Description:
When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends for a dream vacation on his private island. Wild nights soon blend into sun-soaked days, but when strange things start to happen, Frida must uncover the truth if she hopes to make it out alive.




Release date: August 23, 2024 (USA)



Director: Zoë Kravitz



Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios



Box office: $14.7 million



Cinematography: Adam Newport-Berra



Music by: Chanda Dancy