Somewhere Between

Daniel and Erwin review Netflix's latest blockbuster, "The Electric State" directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. They talk about the debate between plagiarism and homage, Netflix's insane amount of money spent on it, and if this all amounts to a great movie. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they somewhere between? Listen to find out!

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The Electric State is a 2025 American science fiction action-adventure film produced and directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. Its screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely is loosely based on the 2018 illustrated novel by Simon Stålenhag. Wikipedia




Release date: March 14, 2025 (USA)



Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo



Budget: $320 million



Producers: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Russell Ackerman, Patrick Newall, Chris Castaldi



Distributed by: Netflix



Based on: The Electric State; by Simon Stålenhag

Daniel and Erwin review Bong Joon Ho's latest sci-film MICKEY17. They talk about the themes, allegory for so many different things, and the tricky tonal balance it all has. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between!? Listen to find out!

Description:
A disposable employee is sent on a human expedition to colonize the ice world Niflheim. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact.




Release date: March 7, 2025 (USA)



Director: Bong Joon-ho



Screenplay: Bong Joon-ho



Budget: $118 million



Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures



Adapted from: Mickey7

Daniel and Erwin recap the 2025 Oscars from the snubs, to the best actor nominees and the winner's insanely long speech, to the infamous Emilia Perez.

Daniel and Erwin review "Paddington in Peru", In this review, they discuss the third  installment in the Paddington movie series, where our favorite latino bear goes on an exciting adventure in Peru. They discuss the humor, the positive messages it has for kids movies, and why these movies are so important to them. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between!? Listen to find out!

Description:
When Paddington discovers his beloved aunt has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the jungles of Peru to find her. Determined to solve the mystery, they soon stumble across a legendary treasure as they make their way through the rainforests of the Amazon.




Release date: February 14, 2025 (USA)



Director: Dougal Wilson



Story by: Paul King; Simon Farnaby; Mark Burton



Distributed by: StudioCanal, Sony Pictures, Columbia Pictures



Based on: Paddington Bear; by Michael Bond



Box office: $152.8 million

Daniel and Erwin review Osgood Perkins adaptation of Stephen King's short story "The Monkey" but is it scary or any good? They go into the plot, humor, characters, horror, and talk about Perkins' earlier work such as Longlegs and other Stephen King adaptations. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen for a breakdown and analysis!

Description: When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy. Release date: February 21, 2025 (USA)
 Director: Oz Perkins
Adapted from: The Monkey
Distributed by: Neon Budget: $10–11 million
Cinematography: Nico Aguilar

Daniel and Erwin review the latest entry in the MCU and the Captain America franchise, "Captain America: Brave New World" directed by Julius Onah. They talk about Anthony Mackie stepping into the role, how good the action is, old MCU tie-ins, and Harrison Ford as Red Hulk/Thaddeus Ross. Just how much did the reshoots affect the film? Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Description:
Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident after meeting with President Thaddeus Ross. He must soon discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.




Release date: February 14, 2025 (USA)



Director: Julius Onah



Budget: $180 million



Story by: Rob Edwards; Malcolm Spellman; Dalan Musson



Distributed by: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures



Based on: Marvel Comics

Daniel and Erwin review the new Horror-Romantic Comedy hybrid, "Heart Eyes" directed by Josh Ruben and Starring Mason Gooding and Olivia Holt. They talk about the genre mash-up, how good the kills are, and how creative and new it all feels! Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between!? Listen to find out!

Description:
A masked maniac with glowing, red eyes returns every Valentine's Day to terrorize unsuspecting couples.


Release date: February 7, 2025 (USA)
Director: Josh Ruben
Producers: Christopher Landon, Adam Hendricks, Greg GilreathDistributed by: Screen Gems, Republic Pictures
Budget: $18 million
Music by: Jay Wadley

Daniel and Erwin review the 2025 film, "Companion" directed and written by Drew Hancock. They talk about the surprising themes of AI and humans, the humor, performances, and so much more we don't want to spoil in the description. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!
Description: A weekend getaway turns bloody and violent when a subservient android that's built for human companionship goes haywire. Cast: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Megan Suri, Lukas Gage

Daniel and Erwin review the new comedy "One of them Days" starring Keke Palmer and SZA. They talk about how funny it is, Issa Rae's involvement, the tributes to 90's comedies like "Friday" and so much more! Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between!? Listen to find out!
Description:
When her boyfriend takes her rent money, Alyssa and her roommate race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.




Release date: January 17, 2025 (USA)



Director: Lawrence Lamont



Producers: Issa Rae, Sara Rastogi, Deniese Davis, Poppy Hanks, James Lopez



Distributed by: Sony Pictures Releasing



Budget: $14 million



Production companies: TriStar Pictures; Hoorae Media; ColorCreative; Big Boss; MACRO

Daniel and Erwin review the 2025 Reimagining of WOLF MAN directed by Leigh Whannell. They talk about its body horror, the performances by the leads, if it measures up to THE INVISIBLE MAN, and why the design looks like THAT. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!
 Description: Blake(Christopher Abbott) and his family are attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside a farmhouse as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable that soon jeopardizes his wife and daughter. Release date: January 17, 2025 (USA) Director: Leigh Whannell Budget: $25 million Adapted from: The Wolf Man Producers: Ryan Gosling, Jason Blum Distributed by: Universal Pictures