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On this weeks episode, I review the newest installment to the John Wick franchise, John Wick chapter 4. I am joined by one of the biggest Keanu Reeves fans I know, photographer Sebastian. He also brought me this weeks throwback movie, Halloween (2018). Sebastian also brought the podcast a little gift of different craft beers that we review on the show as well. 

John Wick: Chapter 4. Directed by Chad Stahelski. John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.

Halloween (2018). Directed by David Gordon Green. Laurie Strode confronts her long-time foe, Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.

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On todays episode, I reviewed Adam Driver's newest sci-fi movie, 65. I was really hoping this movie would get me back into dinosaurs, but I was so disappointed. I am joined by a new guest today, Greg Rocinski. Long time friend, and even longer movie reviewer. And because St. Patrick's day was this past weekend, Greg picked Leprechaun 3 for his throwback movie. 

65. Directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. An astronaut crash lands on a mysterious planet only to discover he's not alone.

Leprechaun 3 (1995). Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith. 
An evil leprechaun finds himself in Las Vegas, where he proceeds to cause mischief by killing people, granting twisted wishes, and infecting a young man with his green blood.

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On todays episode I review the newest installment of the Scream franchise, Scream VI. One year ago I reviewed Scream V and I have invited the same guest I had on for that movie, Brandon Brogdon. Alot has changed in the past year for Brandon so we also get an update with him. He also selected this weeks episode throwback movie, Tropic Thunder. 

Scream VI. Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillet. In the next installment, the survivors of the Ghostface killings leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter in New York City.

Tropic Thunder (2008) Directed by Ben Stiller. Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying.

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On this weeks episode I am joined by podcast host, Kyle Clifford. Host of movie review podcast, With a Side of Franchise. He goes through all of the classic and popular franchises to review and talk about them. He is currently finishing up the Rocky franchise so he was the perfect guest to have on to help me review Creed III. Michael B Jordan's directing debut. Kyle also brought me this weeks throwback movie, That Awkward Moment.

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On todays episode I am joined by a brand new guest to the show, Adrian. He helps me review the newest comedy Cocaine Bear. It was actually a surprise to how much we like it. This is also Ray Liotta's last movie. Adrian picked this weeks throwback movie, Bohemian Rhapsody. One of the best performances of Rami Malik.

Cocaine Bear (2023) Directed by Elizabeth Banks. An oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converge on a Georgia forest where a huge black bear goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine.

Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) Directed by Bryan Singer. 
he story of the legendary British rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985).

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On this weeks episode, I review Marvel's newest movie Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. This newest movie is kicking off Marvel's phase five and introducing their newest villain, Kang the Conquerer. I had to bring on two of the biggest Marvel fans I know, Diabeto and Ariel. They also brought two throwback movies for me to watch for the first time, Crazy Rich Asians, and Clueless. 

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Directed by Peyton Reed. Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne, along with Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne, explore the Quantum Realm, where they interact with strange creatures and embark on an adventure that goes beyond the limits of what they thought was possible.

Crazy Rich Asians (2018) Directed by Jon Chu. This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family.

Clueless (1995) Directed by Amy Heckling. Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other.

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Happy Valentine's Day! On todays episode I have on for the first time one of my funniest friends, Natalie. She joins me in reviewing the latest Channing Tatum movie, Magic Mike's Last Dance. We share our theater experience and compare notes with other viewers. We also review some other classic romcom. Flipped (2010) and the classic Tom Hank movie, You've Got Mail. 

Magic Mike's Last Dance. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. Mike takes to the stage again, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite who lures him with an offer he can't refuse.

Flipped (2010) Directed by Rob Reiner. Two eighth-graders start to have feelings for each other despite being total opposites.

You've Got Mail (1998). Directed by Nora Ephron. Book superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet, both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.

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On todays episode I have my cousin Alexis on for the first time, Coming from a football family, she was a great guest for the shows Super Bowl episode. This show we reviewed all football movies. Together we watched 80 For Brady, Invincible, and The replacements. 

80 For Brady. Directed by Kyle Marvin. A group of friends made it their life-long mission to go to the Super Bowl and meet NFL superstar Tom Brady.

Invincible(2006) Directed by Ericson Core. Based on the story of Vince Papale, a 30-year-old bartender from South Philadelphia who overcame long odds to play for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles in 1976.

The Replacements(2000). Directed by Howard Deutch. During a pro football strike, the owners hire substitute players.

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On todays segment of Open Tabs, I am joined by a brand new guest to the podcast, Eduardo. Being a great cook at a local brewery, Byway, Eduardo was the perfect guest to have on to review movies all about cooking. Together we reviewed Chef, directed and starring Jon Favreau. Our second movie is Burnt, starring Bradley Cooper, and for our third flick, we actually watched a Hulu original series, The Bear. Warning: you will be hungry after watching these. 

Chef (2014) Directed by Jon Favreau. A head chef quits his restaurant job and buys a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise, while piecing back together his estranged family.

Burnt (2015) Directed by John Wells. Adam Jones is a chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars.

The Bear (2022) Created by Christopher Storer. A young chef from the fine dining world returns to Chicago to run his family's sandwich shop.

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On todays episode, I am introducing a brand new segment to the podcast called Open Tabs. There is not a new movie on this podcast, instead this will only be throwback movies. We have an open conversation all while having a couple drinks.  Today I am joined by the cast from my other podcast, The Dolly Parton Podcast. With Joey, Brandon and Glenn. Today we discussed The Mummy, Under the Same Moon, and Kill Bill. 

The Mummy (1999) Directed by Stephen Sommers.  At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love.

Under the Same moon (2007) Directed by Patricia Riggen. A young Mexican boy illegally travels to the U.S. to find his mother (who is illegally in the U.S.) after his grandmother passes away.

Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003) Directed by Quentin Tarantino. After awakening from a four-year coma, a former assassin wreaks vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her.

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