'28 YEARS LATER' Review + INTERVIEW with filmmaker Simon Ennis for 'THE HOBBY: TALES FROM THE TABLETOP'
This week we dive into the highly anticipated legacy sequel '28 YEARS LATER' from filmmakers Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. We break down what worked, what surprised us, and the world that is being created for this franchise.Plus, we’re joined by filmmaker Simon Ennis for a talk ahead of the release of his new documentary, 'THE HOBBY: TALES FROM THE TABLETOP'. We discuss the passion behind niche obsessions, how AI might affect documentary filmmakers and what drives people to fully embrace the weird little things they love.Enjoy the show! Time stamps:00:49 Intro01:52 Movie and TV news (Will Smith turned down Inception, The Rock/Darren Aronofsky pairing up & more)18:25 Summer 2025 blockbuster season preview (Superman, Fantastic Four, F1, etc.)27:41 “28 YEARS LATER” (2025) Review43:41 INTERVIEW with filmmaker Simon Ennis for 'THE HOBBY: TALES FROM THE TABLETOP'01:08:35 Watch Recommendations for the Week
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The Life of Chuck, Materialists (non-spoiler) & The Last Journey (w/ Filip Hammar & Fredrik Wikingsson) Reviews
Stacked show this week:We got a full review of Mike Flanagan’s latest feature, 'THE LIFE OF CHUCK', the emotionally charged Stephen King adaptation that’s sure to spark some incredible discussions. Plus, we got a non-spoiler review of of the most anticipated Romance movies in ages, 'MATERIALISTS' directed by Celine Song.Lastly, we sit down with Swedish filmmakers Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson to talk about their powerful new documentary 'THE LAST JOURNEY'.Enjoy the show! Time stamps:00:49 Intro03:22 “Materialists” (2025) Non-spoiler Review11:14 Movie and TV news (Ben Stiller/Twilight Zone, Mia Goth in Star Wars + more)17:22 “The Life of Chuck” (2025) Review46:51 Interview with Swedish filmmakers Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson for 'The Last Journey'01:08:09 Watch Recommendations for the Week
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'BALLERINA,' 'THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME,' and 'PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS' Reviews
Alrightttty! This week, it’s three movies for the price of one. First up, we’re diving into the latest from the world of John Wick, 'BALLERINA', starring Ana de Armas. Then we break down Wes Anderson’s newest film, 'THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME'. And finally, we talk all things Predator with 'PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS'.We also cover the biggest movie and TV news of the week; including Ryan Coogler confirming there’ll be no sequels to SINNERS, an update on James Cameron’s next (non-Avatar) film, and so much more.Enjoy the show!Time stamps:01:09 Intro01:19 Movie and TV news (SINNERS sequels, James Cameron update + more)17:54 “BALLERINA” (2025) Review31:53 “THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME” (2025) Review38:56 “PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS” (2025) Review47:01 Watch Recommendations for the Week
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'BRING HER BACK' & 'KARATE KID: LEGENDS' Reviews (DOUBLE FEATURE)
This week, it's a double feature! We kick things off with the latest A24 horror release, 'BRING HER BACK', directed by Danny and Michael Philippou aka RackaRacka. We're breaking down Sally Hawkins' stunning performance, the duo's growing impact on horror, and so much more.Then, we take on the challenge of unpacking the legacy of The Karate Kid, diving into the newest chapter in the franchise, 'KARATE KID: LEGENDS'.As always, we break down the biggest news stories of the week; including “DUNESDAY,” Ryan Reynolds’ R-rated Star Wars film, and our inside scoop from the 2025 Upfront with Amazon. Enjoy the show!Time stamps:00:39 Intro + Upfront with Amazon 2025 10:10 Movie and TV news (“DUNESDAY,” Ryan Reynolds’ R-rated Star Wars film + more)25:17 “BRING HER BACK” (2025) Review36:23 “KARATE KID: LEGENDS” (2025) Review47:32 Watch Recommendations for the Week
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'Lilo & Stitch' vs. 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' weekend + Review of 'Final Destination Bloodlines'
This week, we’ve got a stacked show!First, we’re breaking down one of the biggest weekends of the year with the releases of 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' and 'Lilo & Stitch'. No spoilers here, just our thoughts on both films.Then, we dive into a big, spoiler-filled review of 'Final Destination: Bloodlines.'As always, we also cover the biggest movie and TV news of the week; including The Rock teaming up with A24 again, Roman Reigns making the jump from WWE to Hollywood, and much more.Enjoy the show!Time stamps:00:47 Intro01:01 Movie and TV news (The Rock continuing to work with A24, Roman Reigns making his transition from WWE to film + more)26:03 'Lilo & Stitch' vs. 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' (2025) NON-SPOILER Reviews37:29 'Final Destination Bloodlines' (2025) Review58:16 Watch Recommendations for the Week
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