Ben Affleck's latest is a little off-kilter, and we'll let you know if The Accountant is worth your time. If nothing else, this is a film that takes a very different look at spy/action, with a lead suffering from autism, but leading a "Jason Bourne" life anyway. That obviously leads to a lot of things can go wrong, not least Affleck's ability to portray a character that may be hard to get behind, and hard to deliver. Still, some are talking as though this could be the next big surprise. We'll al...
Oct 18, 2016•1 hr 1 min
The best-selling novel comes to the screen, but those who have read it know that it's a tricky adaptation. Even without twists and tension, the book largely involves people thinking. Does the adaptation work, and is the result something you need to see in theaters? We'll let you know if this one makes the grade, and whether or not Emily Blunt pulls off acting drunk. We'll also let you in on some of our thoughts about upcoming films as we get closer and closer to awards season.
Oct 11, 2016•1 hr 12 min
It's finally time to see what Tim Burton has in store for us with Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, and we'll let you know if it's worth your time. This one has Burton written all over it from the outset, but does it all come together, and is it something you need to see in theaters... and, who is this for anyway? We'll also give you a preview of what's coming your way leading into award season, and make sure you know about some indie titles on the horizon.
Oct 04, 2016•1 hr 2 min
We're reviewing The Magnificent Seven this week, and it's a great break from the less-than-stellar offerings that have hit theaters at the end of the summer. A showy cast takes on a classic, but can they make it work, and is it ultimately worth your money? We'll also take you through the latest industry news, give you a quick rundown of the new Fall show on TV, and we've got a new Critic Takedown for you!
Sep 26, 2016•1 hr 31 min
Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks come together to give you the story of Sully, the pilot who landed a plane of a river in New York without serious injury to anyone. Though hailed as a hero, he soon came under scrutiny for his decision not to head to either of two nearby airports. Simulations seem to show that he could have made it, but he sticks by his decision. It's an interesting story, and Eastwood and Hanks don't really need to prove themselves, but does it all work here, and is it something you...
Sep 12, 2016•1 hr 4 min
The tail end of summer brings us War Dogs. It's a somewhat strange effort for Todd Phillips, but Bradley Cooper is involved, so it seems to make a bit of sense. Based on a true story, two young punks want to get in on the newly-broadened world of arms dealing, but one of them is a little crazy, and neither of them know what they're doing. Miles Teller and Jonah Hill star, but despite the trailer, this one isn't exactly out for a lot of laughs. Can this team bring this together? We'll let you kno...
Aug 28, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Can Suicide Squad save the summer? Another film that people have been looking forward to, and now another comic-book film, Suicide Squad has a chance to wash the bad taste out of the mouths of movie fans, but can the DC/Warner Bros. title match the expectations of those who have been anxiously awaiting this heroless effort? Much has been made of the production of the film, and that may be a factor in the overall product as well. Some early reviews weren't very positive, but we'll let you know if...
Aug 07, 2016•1 hr 9 min
The end of summer is fast approaching, and we've been disappointed in most of the tentpole films this year. Will Jason Bourne be any different? We have high hopes, but the summer has beat us down. We may be fans of the franchise, but it's been a long time since Matt Damon was in the role, and nothing lasts forever. Is this one that you need to see in the theaters, or will Summer 2016 break this one apart as well? We'll let you know if this is worth your time, and share some industry news
Aug 01, 2016•1 hr 2 min
It's been a crazy couple of weeks in the movie world, and things are getting weirder all the time as the end of summer approaches. This week, we'll be looking at Ghostbusters and Star Trek Beyond, two films that had a lot of controversy heading into them. People couldn't stop talking about Ghostbusters, becoming one of the most blasted films ever, long before anyone had even seen a trailer, causing the film and its stars to respond to internet hatred for nearly a year. Does the female-cast Ghost...
Jul 24, 2016•1 hr 30 min
It's an interesting spot in the summer, with movies hitting that don't have a surefire audience, and/or have had to deal with a lot of active negativity. Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates is one that didn't seem to build a lot of momentum coming into the release, and we'll let you know if this one is worth your time. It has a certain amount of name power, especially with Anna Kendrick and Zac Efron, but the trailers weren't particularly impressive. Is this just another film thrown together becaus...
Jul 10, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Summer is heating up, but the films we're getting right now don't exactly feel like summer. Independence Day: Resurgence may have the big-budget, action angle covered, but even that one doesn't have the kind of pull you expect. "Big, kid movies," isn't quite what you think of as "summer film," but the movies taking over are just that. We'll let you know if these are worth your time, and give you our thoughts on what's coming throughout the rest of the summer.
Jul 03, 2016•1 hr 20 min
We're giving you the rundown on two films this week, and it's been a strange ride at theaters for both of them. Warcraft is doing solid business, especially internationally, but is getting shredded by critics. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is getting decent reviews, and is overloaded with stars and cameos, but isn't quite raking in the money the way some obviously hoped. We'll let you know if either of them are worth checking out. Not only are these two very different genres, they're both e...
Jun 12, 2016•1 hr 8 min
We're going to see how the superheroes continue to shake out this year with a review of X-Men: Apocalypse. It's the year's first superhero film that doesn't focus on people being pissed about collateral damage, and it's a big swing for the X-Men franchise. There's a lot going on, a lot of characters to cover, and even a quick glance at Wolverine. But, is it worth it? We'll let you know if you need to get to theaters for this one, or if you should spend your money elsewhere. We'll also let you in...
May 31, 2016•1 hr 8 min
Shane Black takes a chance on updating a genre with The Nice Guys, and managed to get Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling on board, but is it a film that works well enough that we might actually expand similar offerings soon? We'll let you know if this one is worth your time, and if you need to catch it in theaters during the superhero bookended release schedule. We'll also let you in on upcoming releases, news, and much more.
May 22, 2016•1 hr 1 min
We're reviewing Keanu this week as the pre-summer release schedule turns a little cold in the wake of Captain America. We'll also give you a "sort of" review of Money Monster, and give you a preview of what's coming up. As a special bonus this week, as television upfronts have hit, we'll give you a quick rundown of the shows that did, and didn't, make it to next year. A lot of your favorites probably aren't coming back, and we'll let you know the score.
May 15, 2016•1 hr 7 min
It's finally here, and we're reviewing Captain America: Civil War. Few movies have been more anticipated recently, and there has been a lot of speculation about the introduction of new characters, and just how well the "Avengers"/Captain America effort would come together. We'll let you know if this one is going to be worth your time. We'll also run through some of the latest industry news, and let you know about what else is headed your way.
May 09, 2016•1 hr 13 min
We're reviewing The Huntsman: Winter's War and The Jungle Book this week. The prelude to some of the biggest titles of the summer, the week doesn't quite have the punch we're going to see in May, but nevertheless some surprising films when it comes to box office. We'll let you know if you need to get to these. Plus, we'll discuss industry news, upcoming films, and more.
Apr 24, 2016•1 hr 2 min
We're taking a look at Kevin Costner's latest, Criminal, which involves transferring a CIA operatives memories into a lifelong criminal's brain in order to prevent a madman from destroying the world. Is this one worth your time, or is it as goofy as it sounds? We'll also give you the rundown on some industry news, and let you know what's coming your way in theaters. Also, we'll give you a quick review of the new Emma Watson feature, Colonia.
Apr 17, 2016•1 hr 8 min
We're taking a look at Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and we'll let you know if the general critical response should mean anything to you. Already widely panned by many, the film's box office take hasn't been thrown off course yet. Luckily, it's a movie that you have to see, even if you are convinced it's going to be bad, which means there's bound to be another. But, is it worth it? We'll also let you in on some of the latest industry news, go through some of the upcoming hits to keep on yo...
Mar 30, 2016•1 hr 23 min
We're reviewing the latest in the Divergent series of films, Allegiant, and we're following up our best and worst lists with our own awards, The Can't Win Awards. We'll let you know if another trip with Shailene Woodley is worth your time, and we'll be showing off our own awards season flair with our Can't Win Awards. We pick the top 5 awards (Film, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay) for movies/actors that gave us something great to watch, but aren't really in the running for nominations ...
Mar 20, 2016•1 hr 16 min
We're reviewing the bizarre not-exactly-sequel, 10 Cloverfield Lane, and we're revealing our Worst Films of 2015 lists. Cloverfield is getting some interesting reactions, and John Goodman alone is getting a lot of attention, but does this one actually manage to be worth your time? If you saw the original Cloverfield, you might not be sure which way to go. We'll also bring you some of the latest industry news, and give a preview of what's coming up.
Mar 13, 2016•1 hr 27 min
We're going to give you our Best Movies of the Year lists, and run through all the movies you have to make sure don't slip by you. We'll take you through the films we loved most, a lot of honorable mentions, and let you in on why our lists aren't likely to look like everyone else's. Along the way we'll make sure you know which of these films are going to make it on your own list as well, and we'll probably be forced to talk about the Oscars.
Feb 28, 2016•1 hr 31 min
We're reviewing Deadpool this week, and hopefully catching up on a few other titles as we make our way to our best and worst lists. Ryan Reynolds' anti-comic has been breaking records, and we'll let you know if it's worth the time and all the hype. We'll also take a look at everything that happened last year, just how locked up the Oscars are at this point, and give you some more hints at our best and worst lists. And, don't forget that our own awards are coming up, and unless someone comes up w...
Feb 21, 2016•1 hr 12 min
It's the final stop before our Best and Worst lists, including Critics' Choice Awards coverage, plus we're covering The 5th Wave. We're still trying to finalize our lists, and now that the Critics' Choice Awards are over all eyes are on The Oscars. That means we have some movies to try to get to, like Carol, The Big Short, and several others, but we've also got to get to The 5th Wave, especially because - whether ultimately good or not - it surprised us.
Jan 31, 2016•1 hr 20 min
We'll be reviewing Joy and Carol, along with a few others as we finish up 2015's coverage. We'll also be giving our thoughts on the Golden Globes, tonight's Critics' Choice Awards, and much more. With the Globes already done, and the Critics' Choice about to hit, we're right in the heart of award season, and we'll let you know what should have won, what should win, and what it all means for the Oscars. We're also going to get through as many of the nominated films we haven't had a chance to cove...
Jan 17, 2016•1 hr 15 min
This week is all about Star Wars, but there are other movies out there. We'll review Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Sisters, which also opens this week, and we'll try to get to some of the other films jockeying for awards. It's a big test in Disney's buyout plans, and while the merch alone will make for a good deal over time, whether The Force Awakens can bring back fans or not is going to mean a difference of several billion dollars. We'll let you know if it makes the grade, and why. We're a...
Dec 20, 2015•1 hr
Marc and Shane start wrapping up the year, and the closer award shows get, the more movies there are to cover each week. Creed, Concussion, and Black Mass have managed varying degrees of success at the box office, and some nominations, but we'll let you know if you need to check them out, and if they're worthy of whatever attention they've already received. Boxing, football, and the mob make for an interesting mix, and we may manage to get to even more.
Dec 13, 2015•1 hr 10 min
Marc and Shane start their end of year push as award season closes in with Spotlight, Steve Jobs, and as many other movies as they can get to. It's that time of year, and as everyone starts talking about which movie has the most buzz going into the final countdown of award season, we'll try to get through as many as we can, including some that we didn't cover from earlier in the year. Spotlight is getting a lot of attention, and Steve Jobs is at least still managing some talk for Fassbender. Ove...
Dec 06, 2015•1 hr 12 min
Marc and Shane take a look at Victor Frankenstein, and let you know if James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe can make something of the retelling/reimagining of one of the most popular "monster" stories ever. Despite the theoretic drawing power of the stars, this one hasn't been doing well with critics, and probably won't draw a huge audience considering the competition, but we'll let you know if you should give it a chance.
Nov 29, 2015•1 hr 2 min
Marc and Shane review the final installment of The Hunger Games. It may be critic proof at this point, but we'll let you know how the franchise wraps up, and whether the movie series can end as strong as it started. We'll also run through some of the week's industry news, answer listener questions, and take a look back at some of the year's titles that we haven't covered yet.
Nov 22, 2015•1 hr 15 min
