Film and TV Reviews and Podcasts
This week, I give a solo featured review of Dev Patel’s directorial debut, Monkey Man in both a non-spoiler and spoiler section. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I give a non-spoiler review for the new documentary, Girls State on AppleTV+. I also share some thoughts on the new Joker: Folie à Deux trailer, Kevin Smith’s upcoming movie, the new Drew Goddard Matrix news, and more.
This week, I’m joined by my friend Brent Leuthold for a feature review of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. We also discuss the latest Alex Garland news and an Amazon Prime Video pricing mistake. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I give a non-spoiler review for the recent Amazon Prime romantic comedy, Upgraded.
This week, I ride solo for a feature review of Michael Mohan’s Immaculate in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. I also share my thoughts on the Late Night with the Devil AI controversy and the new trailer for Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I give a non-spoiler review for Doug Liman’s Road House remake. Finally, for potpourri, I share my thoughts on The Addams Family (1991) and Addams Family Values (1993).
This week, I’m joined by Brent Leuthold for a feature review of Rose Glass’s Love Lies Bleeding in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. We also discuss recent A24 news, Neve Campbell and Scream 7, and more. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I’m joined by Joe Shearer to review the new Shudder film, You’ll Never Find Me.
This week, I am joined by Sam Watermeier for a feature review of Blumhouse’s Imaginary in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. And in lieu of a secondary review this week, I am joined by Joe Shearer to discuss the 96th Academy Awards ceremony.
This week, Tiny and I review the highly anticipated Dune: Part Two in a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. And for this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the Adam Sandler sci-fi drama Spaceman, currently on Netflix. In lieu of a potpourri section, Tiny and I talk a bit about Shōgun on FX/Hulu, my 24 rewatch, Aquaman 2, and the Zatoichi Criterion box set.
This week, I’m joined by guest Brent Leuthold to review the new Ethan Coen film Drive-Away Dolls in a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. And for this week’s secondary review, Joe Shearer joins me for a review of Monolith. For potpourri, Joe and I cover a bunch of rapid fire titles.
This week, I review the new film Madame Web in a non-spoiler and spoiler review. For this week’s secondary review, I share my non-spoiler thoughts on Netflix’s new romcom, Players. For potpourri, I talk up Masaki Kobayashi’s 1962 samurai film, Harakiri.
This week, Tiny and I discuss some recent news before we dive into an Extended Potpourri in which we discuss Role Play (2024), Fast X (2023), the Hong Kong work of John Woo, and whether or not the age of Peak TV is dead.
For sportswriter Mack (Gina Rodriguez) and her tight knit group of friends, the best way to unwind after a long day working in a struggling industry is to hit the bars and run various “plays” on patrons in the hopes of securing a one night stand. When one such conquest ends with her developing feelings, she sets out to orchestrate […]
Suncoast deftly juggles the story of a teenager’s burgeoning friendships and social drama with her single mother’s harried behavior at the hospice center where her son is approaching the end of his battle with brain cancer. Set in 2005 against the backdrop of the high profile Terri Shiavo case, a lot of Suncoast takes place in and around the eponymous […]
This week, I’m joined by Nick Rogers (Midwest Film Journal) to review Argylle in a non-spoiler and spoiler review. Then, in our secondary review, we discuss David Ayer’s The Beekeeper. For Potpourri, Nick shares his thoughts on the long running Sniper franchise while I share my thoughts on the new coming of age film, Fitting In.
Molly McGlynn’s Fitting In is a teen coming of age film with a lot of heart and a unique perspective. When 16 year old Lindy (Maddie Ziegler) is diagnosed with a reproductive disorder called MRKH, which essentially means she was born with an underdeveloped vagina, her life spirals out of her control. In Lindy’s particular medical case, her uterus is […]
Argylle, Matthew Vaughn’s latest espionage centered action film, doesn’t match the heights of his Kingsman franchise and is hampered by a plot that’s not engaging enough to warrant the numerous twists within it. Bryce Dallas Howard stars as homebody reclusive author Elly Conway whose popular spy novels (based around a spy named Argylle) are a massive hit. She’s just completed […]
This week, I’m joined by Brent Leuthold (AwakeintheDark.com) to review Mean Girls in a non-spoiler and spoiler review. Then, in our secondary review, we discuss the sci-fi thriller, I.S.S. For Potpourri, I share some brief thoughts about Wong Kar-Wai’s Chungking Express while Brent talks about the new Netflix docuseries, American Nightmare.
The Obsessive Viewer 