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On this weeks episode, I forced my self to put on my big boy pants and watch another horror movie. I reviewed the newest A24 movie, Talk to Me.  I am joined this week by Glenn Steel and he rolls the dice to picks this weeks throwback movie. He let Netflix pick which movie we talk about in the second half of the episode. We reviewed Where the Crawdads Sing.  A good drama to watch on a relaxing night. 

Talk to Me. Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou. When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.

Where the Crawdads Sing(2022). Directed by Olivia Newman. When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.

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On this weeks episode, I review one of the biggest franchises newest movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. This comedy comes with a lot of nostalgia but also a very fresh take on the turtles. I had on Sergio Palacios to help me review this fun movie and he picked this weeks throwback movie, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. 

TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Directors: Jeff Rowe and Kyler Spears. The film follows the Turtle brothers as they work to earn the love of New York City while facing down an army of mutants.

Talladega Nights(2006). Director: Adam McKay.   Number one NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby stays atop the heap thanks to a pact with his best friend and teammate, Cal Naughton, Jr. But when a French Formula One driver, makes his way up the ladder, Ricky Bobby's talent and devotion are put to the test.

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On this weeks episode,  I review the second half of the biggest weekend in Hollywood, Barbie. A movie that was in the works for 15 years and is finally here and taking over all media. I brought on a recurring guest, Hannah Bekelya. To keep the theme of toys coming to life, we reviewed the great raunchy comedy, Ted, starring Mark Wahlberg.

Barbie(2023). Directed by Greta Gerwig.  Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.

Ted(2021). Directed by Seth MacFarlane. John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear, Ted or his girlfriend, Lori.

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On this weeks episode, I review the newest Christopher Nolan's movie, Oppenheimer. This weekend is probably one of the biggest of the year for Hollywood. With such a big movie I needed help to review so I had the pleasure to bring on podcast host of After Credits, Spencer Cook.  I interview him to his taste in movies, thoughts on upcoming films, and we discuss the future impact the strikes could have on Hollywood in the future.
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On this weeks episode I reviewed Tom Cruise's newest action thriller and the seventh edition to one of the biggest franchise, Mission Impossible-Dead Reckoning Part One. A movie in the making for about four years is now finally on the big screen and is well worth the wait. I invited Brandon Cole back on the podcast and he brought this weeks throwback movie, Edge of Tomorrow. Also starring Tom Cruise. We also give a mini update in Hollywood and the writers/actor strike. 

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 A special edition to the podcast. A first ever bonus episode! On this episode I have on two returning guests, Glenn and Liz, to review some of our favorite summer movies. We discuss The Way Way Back, The Parent Trap and The Sandlot. We also had a power outage in the middle of the episode, so on the second have of the podcast, we are reviewing the movies in complete darkness. 

The Parent Trap (1998). Directed by Nancy Meyers. Identical twins Annie and Hallie, separated at birth and each raised by one of their biological parents, discover each other for the first time at summer camp and make a plan to bring their wayward parents back together.

The Way Way Back (2013). Directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash. Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park.

The Sandlot (1993). Directed by David Evans. In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures

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On this weeks episode I review a new raunchy comedy in theaters, Joy Ride. A perfect movie for a friends night out and to laugh your butt off. I had a returning guest, barbershop owner, Jose Hernandez. For this week's throwback movie, we watched Netflix's original movie, Entergalactic starring Kid Cudi. 

Joy Ride. Directed by Adele Lim. Follows four Chinese-American friends as they bond and discover the truth of what it means to know and love who you are, while they travel through China in search of one of their birth mothers.

Entergalactic (2022). Directed by Fletcher Moules. Jabari, a charming, streetwear-clad artist on the cusp of real success. After a chance run-in with his cool new photographer neighbor, Meadow, Jabari has to figure out whether he can make space for love in his life.

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On this weeks episode, I review the newest installments of a classic franchise, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Harrison Ford is back with his hat and whip to fight some nazi's again, and I give you my first reactions to how well this movie fits in with the franchise. I brought back Greg Rucinski, who happens to be a huge Indiana Jones fan. He brought me a Steven Spielberg classic, Close Encounters of the Third Kind. And we go off in a rabbit hole of our thoughts on Aliens. 

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Directed by James Mangold. Archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary artifact that can change the course of history.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). Directed by Steven Spielberg. Roy Neary, an Indiana electric lineman, finds his quiet and ordinary daily life turned upside down after a close encounter with a UFO, spurring him to an obsessed cross-country quest for answers as a momentous event approaches.

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On this week's episode, I review Jennifer Lawrence's newest comedy, No Hard Feelings. I had on this week for the very first time, Meagan Wise.  We broke down the chemistry, plot line, casting, and soundtrack. For our throwback movie, we watched Jonah Hill's Netflix original movie, You People. A film that has a lot of our funniest celebrities and an impactful story line.  

No Hard Feelings. Directed by Gene Stupnitsky. On the brink of losing her home, Maddie finds an intriguing job listing: helicopter parents looking for someone to bring their introverted 19-year-old son out of his shell before college. She has one summer to make him a man or die trying.

You People (2023). Directed by Kenya Barris. Follows a new couple and their families, who find themselves examining modern love and family dynamics amidst clashing cultures, societal expectations and generational differences.

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On this weeks episode I review The Flash. After waiting over 9 years after being announced we finally get to watch the fastest man alive one his solo movie. I have on the biggest Flash fan I know, Nate. We break down the movie and the off screen drama outside of the film.