Tag: Universal Pictures
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Wicked Part One, Gladiator 2, Hello Love Again – 508
We have a feeling Wicked Part One is going to be rather… popular (we had to do it). Also are you not entertained by Gladiator 2 – you probably aren’t (these are writing themselves). Finally a hidden gem in Hello, Love, Again. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Wicked Part One Directed by acclaimed filmmaker…
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Speak No Evil, My Old Ass – 484
James McAvoy is a psycho parent in Speak No Evil. My Old Ass is surprisingly thoughtful and charming. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Speak No Evil When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a…
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Twisters, My Spy the Eternal City – 464
Double the sequels this week with the action blockbuster Twisters and the action “comedy” My Spy the Eternal City. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Twisters “Twisters” storms into theaters this week and is a quintessential summer blockbuster. A loose sequel to the 1996 film “Twister” the new version stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones.…
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Review: Argylle, Scrambled, Orion and the Dark, and The Tiger’s Apprentice
Argylle has a great premise but bumpy execution. Scrambled is an egg-cellent time. Orion and the Dark shines when it’s being esoteric. The Tiger’s Apprentice may need to go back to school. Listen on Apple Podcasts
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Review: Cocaine Bear
Yes, Cocaine Bear is the real name of a movie in theaters being reviewed this week. Does it live up to the hype or are there things to bump on (get it?!)? Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Cocaine Bear: Inspired by the 1985 true story of a drug runner’s plane crash, missing cocaine, and the…
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Review: 80 for Brady and Knock at the Cabin
The resounding theme for the week is “who exactly are these for?!” with 80 for Brady and the new M. Night Shyamalan directed film, Knock at the Cabin. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about 80 for Brady: The Paramount Pictures film 80 FOR BRADY is inspired by the true story of four best friends living…
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Review: M3GAN and A Man Called Otto
M3GAN is a memeable (yet watchable) mess. Meanwhile the biggest issue with the latest Tom Hanks film, A Man Called Otto, is Hanks offscreen persona. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about M3GAN: She’s more than just a toy. She’s part of the family. M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a life-like doll programmed to…
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Review: Violent Night and Hunt
David Harbour is a surlier (and bloodier) Santa in Violent Night. Lee Jung-jae takes a crack at directing in a Korean spy thriller Hunt. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Violent Night: When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for…
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Review: The Fabelmans, Strange World, and She Said
Two Hollywood centric tales with Steven Spielberg’s “not” autobiography The Fabelmans, and the story of taking down H*rvey W*instein in She Said. Plus Disney Animation’s latest is Strange World – which most importantly is a Day After Tomorrow reunion. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about The Fabelmans: A portrait of 20th-century American childhood, Steven Spielberg’s…