Grab the tissues, it's time for Jake Hensler, Nate Lungarini, and Andrew Auger to take a look at new sob story Wonder on this week's episode of The Middle Seats podcast. In addition to covering the breakout feel-good movie of the holiday season, the Middle Seats crew looks at the he Avengers: Infinity War Trailer and the potential Tarantino / Star Trek project. All that, and more! Join us!

Timecodes:

Lobby Talk (Misleading Marketing) - 3:05

News (Avengers 3 Trailer, Taratino / Star Trek, and Disney's Theater Demands for Star Wars 8) - 13:59

Review of Wonder- 35:53

Ratings - 47:00

Spoiler Section - 52:56

Final Thoughts - 1:02:19

After the critical acclaim of Coco, The Middles Seats decided to jump into another Disney adventure that explores a different part of the world. On this edition of Freeze Frame, Andrew Auger, Jake Hensler and Nate Lungarini talk about Aladdin, and all the characters, music, and fun that comes with it.

WARNING: SPOILERS throughout the review

Spoiler-free ratings at 13:17

The Middle Seats Podcast tunes their guitars and tries to sing along with PIXAR's latest original film, Coco! On this episode, Jake Hensler, Andrew Auger and Nate Lungarini tackle how Disney and Pixar have handled minorities in their films. In addition, look for heated discussion about the future of Marvel, Avatar, and the Golden Globes. It's going to be a spicy episode!

Timecodes:

Lobby Talk (Minority Representation in Disney FIlms) - 3:36

News (Marvel Movie Plans, Avatar Sequels, and Get Out / Golden Globes) - 10:59

Review of Coco (and Olaf's Frozen Adventure Short) - 31:55

Ratings - 53:12

Spoiler Section - 57:18

Final Thoughts - 1:07:23

Sit back on this Thanksgiving weekend and listen to the tale of 3 brave critics who went up against one of the most polarizing directors of the 21st century. On this edition of Freeze Frame, Andrew Auger, Jake Hensler and Nate Lungarini venture into the slow-motion fantasy of Zack Snyder's 300. Take a listen!

WARNING: SPOILERS throughout the review

Spoiler-free ratings at 10:05

The Middle Seats Podcast stands for truth, justice and the film critic way! On this episode, Jake Hensler, Andrew Auger and Nate Lungarini flex their super-heroic cinematic muscle and review DC team-up blockbuster Justice League, get amped over two anticipated superhero films coming in 2018, and question how a movie with a 95 million dollar opening could still be a massive disappointment.

Timecodes:

Lobby Talk (Warner Bros. and the DCEU) - 2:13

News (Deadpool 2, Incredibles 2, Tarantino's upcoming film) - 14:15

Review of Justice League - 29:23

Ratings - 50:07

Spoiler Section - 56:03

Final Thoughts - 1:12:20

On this week's Freeze Frame, The Middle Seats will be taking a look at one of the biggest breakout television shows, Stranger Things! Season 2 of the hit 80's sci-fi nostalgia trip premiered on Netflix late October, and the boys have all caught up.

WARNING: SPOILERS throughout the review.

Spoiler-free ratings at 26:46

All aboard this week's episode of The Middle Seats Podcast! This week, Andrew Auger, Jake Hensler and Nate Lungarini review Agatha Christie adaptation Murder On the Orient Express, talk about their pre and post movie rituals, and ask if a new Lord of the Rings show is a good idea. Check it out!

Timecodes:

Lobby Talk (How much do you know before a movie) - 2:39

News (Spacey recasted, New Star Wars trilogy, Lord of the Rings TV Series) - 14:44

Murder on the Orient Express Review - 35:51

Ratings - 50:46

Spoiler Section - 53:57

Final Thoughts - 1:05:23

It's time for a new kind of Freeze Frame! In the spirit of Thor Ragnarok's success, The Middle Seats will be discussing which Marvel superhero is the strongest.

In a twist though, Jake, Nate and Andrew will be taking these 15 heroes in a survival-of-the-fittest battle royale. Which character has the brains, brawn, and skill to outlast their former allies?

The Competetion will be split up into 3 waves of five heroes a piece.

Wave 1 (Capt. America, Vision, Thor, Quicksilver, Black Panther) 2:35

Wave 2 (Hulk, Ant-Man, Scarlet Witch, Rocket Raccoon, Hawkeye) 7:37

Wave 3(Doctor Strange, Black Widow, Groot, Iron Man, Spider-Man) 12:14

Final Showdown (???) 15:26

It's hammer time on this week's super-powered episode of The Middle Seats Podcast! This week, Andrew Auger, Jake Hensler and Nate Lungarini review the new MCU blockbuster Thor: Ragnarok, geek out about their favorite superhero weapons and accessories, plus ponder the possibilities that could come from the potential Disney-Fox merger. Take a seat and listen!

Timecodes:

Lobby Talk (Super Hero Gear) - 2:06

News (Kevin Spacey, Fox and Disney Merge, and Lion King Cast) - 8:01

Thor Ragnarok Review - 30:55

Ratings - 49:18

Spoiler Sections - 53:33

Final Thoughts - 1:06:20

Jump into the time machine with the crew of The Middle Seats on FREEZE FRAME, a quicker taste of movie madness where the guys go back in time and talk about a beloved (or not so beloved) film of the past.

Taking a look at old Hollywood class, the boys review Ocean's Eleven which stars George Clooney and Brad Pitt at their height of stardom. Is this heist film a bad hand or a real jackpot? Check it out!

WARNING: SPOILERS throughout the review

Spoiler-free ratings at 12:10