This is an awesomely fun episode. Brian is joined by The Good Will Podcasting crew: Dan, aka Reel Takes; Stone, aka Medicalmovieman; Conor, aka Movieshark. He's also joined by ole pal Adam, aka Sunset Loner Cinema, and newcomer Jay, aka Cinema Coconut, for the summer movie wager.

The Summer Movie Wager was created by the awesome guys over at The Filmcast. We've copied their format and would appreciate it if you sent them love by listening to their episode. You can find the history of the game and play along at thesummermoviewager.com. The goal is to predict the highest-grossing films of the summer in terms of domestic box office, in the correct order. The closer you get to the final ranked order, the more points you get. This year, the summer movie wager will begin on May 1, 2025, and last through September 1, 2025, Labor Day, as usual.
Each of your 13 picks (10 movies and 3 dark horses) gets a single score assigned to it by using the following rules:
-If your picked movie for #1 OR #10 is correct, you score 13 points for it.
-If your picked movie for 2-9 is correct, you score 10 points for it.
-If your picked movie is only 1 spot away from its actual placement, you score 7 points for it.
-If your picked movie is only 2 spots away from its actual placement, you score 5 points for it.
-If your picked movie is placed inside the Top 10, you score 3 points for it.
-If your picked movie is not placed inside the Top 10, you score 0 points for it.
-For each of your picked dark horses placed inside the Top 10, you score 1 point. If two or more rules apply to a single pick, only that single rule will be applied that assigns the highest point value to that pick. For example: If your pick for #1 is correct, you don't get 16 points for it because it is #1 and because it placed inside the Top 10; instead, you only get 13 points for it.

Brian is joined this week by Kevin from the Reel for Real Podcast and JR, also known as Screened & Scored. In the Open Discussion, they chat about the Oscars finally adding an award for stuntmen as well as mandating that all voters actually watch the movies. They all have a "Media Hot Take." Then, they end with a review of Sinners. Kevin is a TikTok creator and podcaster who produces engaging and timely content. Please follow him  ⁠⁠on TikTok (@thereelforrealpodcast) and check out his podcast, Reel for Real. JR is one of the best content creators on TikTok. Please check out his thoughtful and insightful reviews at Screened & Scored!

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The Good Will Podcasting crew joins Brian. Dan, aka Reel Takes; Stone, aka Medicalmovieman; Conor, aka Movieshark. They kick off the episode by discussing AMC CEO Adam Aron's recent comments about studios agreeing on a 45-day theatrical run. Everyone shares their "Media Hot Takes." They end with a review of Warfare. Please check out Good Will Podcasting.

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Brian is joined by Dan Jean. They discuss meme moviegoing and proper theater etiquette. Both guys have "Media Hot Takes." They end with a review of season 3 of the HBO hit The White Lotus. Dan is a TikTok creator with fun and fresh content! Please give him a follow ⁠⁠⁠@movieswdan on TikTok and check out Good Will Podcasting.

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Brian is joined by Dan, aka Reel Takes. They discuss Amazon buying 007 and do a little fantasy casting. Dan recently attended the South By Southwest Film Festival in Austin, so Brian picks his brain about the experience. They end with a review of Mickey 17. Dan is a TikTok creator and podcaster with thoughtful and engaging content! Please give him a follow ⁠⁠@reel.takes⁠⁠ on TikTok and check out Good Will Podcasting.

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Adam, aka Sunset Loner Cinema, joins Brian for an awesome show. They kick off the episode by reading an email that leads to a discussion about the Oscars. They then discuss Maya Hawke's recent comments about social media. They have a few "Media Hot Takes." Then, the duo ends with a review of the latest MCU offering, Captain America: Brave New World. Look for Adam on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram as @sunsetlonercinema

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Dan, aka Reel Takes, and Adam, aka Sunset Loner Cinema, join Brian for an awesome show. They kick off the episode by reading your emails. They have a few "Media Hot Takes." They end with a review of Companion. Please give Dan a follow ⁠⁠⁠@reel.takes⁠⁠⁠ on TikTok and check out Good Will Podcasting. Look for Adam on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram as @sunsetlonercinema

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It's that time of year again! Dan and Brock join Brian to discuss their favorite films of 2024. Brock is a content creator and comic book savant. Please check out all his links here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/movietalkwithbrock. Dan is a TikTok creator and podcaster with thoughtful and engaging content! Please give him a follow ⁠@reel.takes⁠ on TikTok and check out Good Will Podcasting.

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Brian is joined by Dan, aka Reel Takes. They kick off the episode by discussing the massive influx of IP next year. They both have two "Media Hot Takes." They end with a review of Joker: Folie à Deux. Dan is a TikTok creator and podcaster with thoughtful and interesting content! Please give him a follow ⁠⁠@reel.takes⁠⁠ on TikTok and check out Good Will Podcasting.

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Brian is joined this week by Brock Engi, aka MovieTalkWithBrock. In the Open Discussion, Brian and Brock discuss the summer box office and the future of cinema. They both have two "Media Hot Takes." Then, join us as we dive deep into Alien: Romulus, the highly anticipated next installment in the legendary Alien saga. Tune in for expert analysis as we journey into the terrifying unknown.

Brock is a critic and TikTok creator. Please check out all his links here: https://linktr.ee/movietalkwithbrock

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