Somewhere Between

Daniel and Erwin review the 2nd season of Netflix and Korea's massive breakout hit, "Squid Game" by creator Hwang Dong-Hyuk. They talk about the commentary of the poor, the moral questions the show has, what all of these plot twists are headed towards, and if this season is AS GOOD as Season 1. Are there new games? Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!
Description:
Hundreds of cash-strapped contestants accept an invitation to compete in children's games for a tempting prize, but the stakes are deadly.




First episode date: September 17, 2021 (USA)



Program creator: Hwang Dong-hyuk



Prize money: 45.6 billion won screenrant.com



Budget: : US$21.4 million (Season 1); ₩100 billion (Season 2-3);



Editor: Nam Na-yeong



Genre: Dystopian; Survival; Thriller; Horror;

Daniel and Erwin review James Mangold's Music biopic "A Complete Unknown" based off of Bob Dylan's life and starring Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan. They talk about if it differs from other music biopics, if it gives more insight into who Bob Dylan is, and how the folk music scene changed when Bob Dylan "Went electric" Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between?
Description:
In the early 1960s, 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. Forming his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he grows restless with the folk movement, making a controversial choice that reverberates worldwide.




Release date: December 18, 2024 (USA)



Director: James Mangold



Producers: Timothée Chalamet, James Mangold, Bob Bookman · See more



Budget: $50–70 million



Distributed by: Searchlight Pictures



Based on: Dylan Goes Electric!; by Elijah Wald

Daniel and Erwin rank their WORST movies of 2024 in a Top 5 List.

Daniel and Erwin review the new Robert Eggers Movie, "Nosferatu" an adaptation and reimagining of F.W Murnau's Classic 1922 Vampire original. They talk about the production, the history of this classic story, the Dracula comparisons, and how good the new version itself holds up. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Description:
In the 1830s, estate agent Thomas Hutter travels to Transylvania for a fateful meeting with Count Orlok, a prospective client. In his absence, Hutter's new bride, Ellen, is left under the care of their friends, Friedrich and Anna Harding. Plagued by horrific visions and an increasing sense of dread, Ellen soon encounters an evil force that's far beyond her control.Release date: December 25, 2024 (USA)



Director: Robert Eggers



Screenplay: Robert Eggers



Budget: $50 million



Distributed by: Universal Pictures, Focus Features



Adapted from: Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, Dracula

Daniel and Erwin rank the Top 10 movies of 2024.
Do you agree? Disagree? They have a lot to say to each other about their lists.
DISCLAIMER: We apologize for the rooster.

Daniel and Erwin review John Hughes's Christmas Classic "Christmas Vacation." They talk about if it deserves to be a classic, how it came to be, and more! Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Description:
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark's employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.Release date: December 1, 1989 (USA)



Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik



Sequel: Vegas Vacation



Music by: Angelo Badalamenti



Distributed by: Warner Bros., FilmFlex



Box office: $73.3 million

Daniel and Erwin review the prequel to the remake of The Lion King, Barry Jenkins's "Mufasa: The Lion King." They talk about the 2019 movie, the original animated movie, the music, and if this justifies the need to exist. Is it a story worth telling? Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Description: 
Lost and alone, orphaned cub Mufasa meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destinies.




Release date: December 20, 2024 (USA)



Director: Barry Jenkins



Distributed by: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures



Adapted from: The Lion King



Box office: $125.6 million



Music by: Dave Metzger; Nicholas Britell (score); Lin-Manuel Miranda (songs)

Daniel and Erwin review the 3rd installment in Jeff Fowler's and Sega's "Sonic the Hedgehog" franchise. They talk about Shadow's great backstory, the great action, Jim Carrey, and if they should keep making more of these movies. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!
Sonic, Knuckles and Tails reunite to battle Shadow, a mysterious new enemy with powers unlike anything they've faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, they seek out an unlikely alliance to stop Shadow and protect the planet.




Release date: December 20, 2024 (USA)



Director: Jeff Fowler



Adapted from: Sonic the Hedgehog



Distributed by: Paramount Pictures



Box office: $61.5 million



Music by: Tom Holkenborg

Daniel and Erwin review Ron Howard's "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" starring Jim Carrey. They talk about the legacy of the film, if it holds up to Dr. Seuss's original book, Jim Carrey's Performance, and if it deserves to be a Christmas Classic. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Description: In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children's tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen).Release date: November 17, 2000 (USA)



Director: Ron Howard



Story by: Dr. Seuss



Adapted from: How the Grinch Stole Christmas!



Distributed by: Universal Pictures, FilmFlex

Daniel and Erwin review the Lord of the Rings Anime prequel, "War of the Rohirrim" directed by Kenji Kamiyama. They talk about the legacy of the originals, if this new animated prequel holds up, the animation, and the Lord of the Rings references. There's so much to talk about, did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out! 

Description:
A sudden attack by Wulf, a ruthless Dunlending lord, forces Helm Hammerhand and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Helm's daughter, Héra, must lead the resistance against a deadly enemy who's intent on total destruction.




Release date: December 13, 2024 (USA)



Director: Kenji Kamiyama



Adapted from: The Lord of the Rings



Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures



Budget: $30 million



Music by: Stephen Gallagher