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Movie reviews and box office analysis. Subscribe to 'Dan Murrell Podcast' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible, with more podcast platforms coming soon.
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REVIEW: Haunted Mansion + Talk to Me

Two ghost stories are hitting theaters this weekend - does Disney take you on the better ride, or is A24's Talk to Me the more haunting option? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 202313 min

CHARTS: Barbie Shatters Records, Oppenheimer Opens Big

Barbie brought home the best opening of the year and Oppenheimer blew past expectations last weekend. In other words: Barbenheimer was a success. I break down all the records broken and just how big the weekend was (hint: really big) during a struggling summer season. Go to https://TryFirstleaf.com/MURRELL to sign up and get your first SIX hand-curated bottles of wine for under $8 a bottle! Support entertainment workers in need during the strike at https://EntertainmentCommunity.org/ Learn more ...

Jul 25, 202359 min

SPOILER REVIEW: Barbenheimer (Barbie & Oppenheimer)

With Barbie and Oppenheimer dominating the box office, let's take some time to talk spoilers and answer a few burning questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 202328 min

REVIEW: Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan returns with an epic, time-jumping, intense portrait of the father of the atomic bomb. Can it blow away high expectations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 202316 min

REVIEW: Barbie

Mattel's Barbie gets her own movie that you might have heard about. Does director Greta Gerwig deliver a much-needed summer hit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 202312 min

CHARTS: Can Mission: Impossible Overcome a Slow Start?

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One didn't energize the box office as much as expected. I look at its opening weekend, its path to profitability, and why it's in a better position than some other lackluster summer films. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition at https://DrinkAG1.com/DAN Support entertainment workers in need during the strike at https://EntertainmentCommunity.org/ Learn more about The Alamo Theater in Bucksport, ME and Northeast ...

Jul 18, 202350 min

NEWS: 2023 Actors' Strike - Everything You Need to Know

With writers already on strike, the SAG-AFTRA actors union will be joining them on the picket lines, bringing Hollywood to a screeching halt. I break down why the actors are on strike, how it will affect the business, and why both sides are so angry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 202336 min

REVIEW: Mission: Impossible, Dead Reckoning Part One

Ethan Hunt leads his IMF team into danger once again in the first part of an epic Mission: Impossible tale that's looking to revive the summer box office. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/murrell. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 202313 min

CHARTS: What Is Sound of Freedom? Inside July 4th's Surprise Hit

July 4th had a surprising box office contender: Sound of Freedom, from faith-based distributor Angel Studios. I break down the story behind the movie and the numbers behind its reported July 4th box office upset. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/murrell. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. Get up to 55% off your subscription at https://Babbel.com/DAN Learn more about The Varsity T...

Jul 10, 202354 min

SPECIAL: Friends from Work - Episode 2 (w/ Joe Starr and Spencer Gilbert)

3 Friends is back - with a new name! Old friends get together to talk about dystopian reality TV, kids' karate, what they're not watching right now, Billy Joel remakes, and more! Hosted by: Joe Starr, Spencer Gilbert and Dan Murrell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 09, 202351 min

REVIEW: Insidious: The Red Door + Joy Ride

The Lambert family ventures into the Further once again in Insidious: The Red Door, plus Joy Ride, a new original comedy, also hits theaters this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 07, 202313 min

CHARTS: Indiana Jones Is Summer's Latest Flop

Indy's last crusade wasn't enough to ignite the box office. I break down the disappointing debut of the final Indiana Jones adventure and how big budgets are making bad situations even worse. Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and no unexpected surprises at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition at https://DrinkAG1.com/DAN Learn more about The Neon in Dayton, OH at https://NeonMovies.com Learn more about your a...

Jul 04, 202356 min

REVIEW: Best & Worst Movies of 2023 (So Far)

2023 is 50% over, which means it's time to look at the best and worst films and performances of the year so far, as well as a few movies that totally missed the mark. Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and no unexpected surprises at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition at https://DrinkAG1.com/DAN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 03, 202336 min

SPOILER REVIEW: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Now that the fifth Indiana Jones film is in theaters, let's go over the plot, the characters, and whether this was the ending that Indiana Jones deserved. Head to https://FactorMeals.com/MURRELL50 and use code MURRELL50 to get 50% off your first Factor box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 202343 min

CHARTS: The Flash Plummets in Week 2; Spider-Verse Back to #1

A superhero film is at the top of the box office...but not the one many had anticipated. I look at The Flash's week 2 collapse, Elemental's hold, an update on the rest of the summer box office, and more! Head to https://FactorMeals.com/MURRELL50 and use code MURRELL50 to get 50% off your first Factor box! Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition at https://DrinkAG1.com/DAN Learn more about the Plaza Theater in Atlanta, GA at https://PlazaAtlanta.com Learn m...

Jun 27, 202346 min

STREAMING: WB Guts Turner Classic Movies, Marvel's AI Credits & More

WB Discovery continues slashing costs with troublesome cutbacks in one of movie lovers' favorite institutions. Plus even more WB money-making moves, Paramount+ cancels and removes shows, Marvel angers fans by using AI, and lots of charts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 202342 min

REVIEW: Asteroid City + No Hard Feelings

Wes Anderson is back with another quirky comedy about a group of oddballs. Where does it fall in his filmography? Plus, a bonus review of the new R-rated comedy No Hard Feelings, starring Jennifer Lawrence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 202313 min

NEWS: Could the DCEU Have Been Saved?

It appears the DCEU is going out with a whimper - but could it have been saved? I break down the history of the franchise, then use some time travel shenanigans to create a past & future where the DCEU reigns supreme. Go to https://TryFirstleaf.com/MURRELL to sign up and get your first SIX hand-curated bottles of wine for under $8 a bottle! Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition at https://DrinkAG1.com/DAN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Jun 22, 202338 min

CHARTS: The Flash & Elemental Bomb: Is the Summer Doomed?

Two high-profile movies had terrible box office openings - and it's part of a trend. I break down which blockbusters are losing money (a lot), which ones are making money (not many) and what that may mean for the future. Go to https://TryFirstleaf.com/MURRELL to sign up and get your first SIX hand-curated bottles of wine for under $8 a bottle! Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition at https://DrinkAG1.com/DAN Learn more about the Gene Siskel Film Center i...

Jun 22, 202350 min

SPOILER REVIEW: The Flash

Now that The Flash is in theaters everywhere, it's time for a spoiler deep dive into all the cameos, plot twists, and possible reshoots in DC's latest superhero movie. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/murrell. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Small business owners: go to https://Collective.com before June 30th to potentially save thousands of dollars on taxes this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 17, 202334 min

REVIEW: Elemental

Pixar's latest film Elemental is in theaters now, but should you make time in the busy summer season to see it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 202311 min

REVIEW: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (No Spoilers)

Harrison Ford returns for one last adventure as Indiana Jones, but should this series have stayed buried? Plus, the debut of a new rating system for all my reviews! Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition at https://DrinkAG1.com/DAN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 202314 min

CHARTS: Transformers Roll Over Spider-Man for #1

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse shattered expectations and estimates to put up the best opening weekend of the summer so far. I break down all the numbers, as well as updates on other blockbusters already in theaters! Small business owners: go to https://Collective.com before June 30th to potentially save thousands of dollars on taxes this year! Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/murrell. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Learn more ab...

Jun 13, 202337 min

STREAMING: Best Picture Winner Censored for Streaming: What Now?

The French Connection, 1971's Best Picture and a multiple Oscar winner, is no longer available in its original form on U.S. streaming platforms. I break down what was cut out, who may have cut it out, and why it all matters. Plus, Netflix and Nielsen charts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 202340 min

REVIEW: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Optimus Prime and the Autobots roll out yet again in their 1990s-set sequel. Does this franchise continue to be the bane of my existence? Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and no unexpected surprises at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 08, 202312 min

REVIEW: The Flash (No Spoilers)

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Jun 06, 202313 min

CHARTS: Across the Spider-Verse Webs Best Opening of the Summer

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse shattered expectations and estimates to put up the best opening weekend of the summer so far. I break down all the numbers, as well as updates on other blockbusters already in theaters! Take back your online privacy today and use my link to get 3 extra months free at https://ExpressVPN.com/MURRELL Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and no unexpected surprises at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL Learn more about the Prospector Theater in Ridgefield,...

Jun 05, 202345 min

NEWS: Tom Cruise Wants Christopher Nolan's IMAX Theaters

New reports claim that Tom Cruise is upset that the new Mission: Impossible film will be pushed out of IMAX theaters by Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. I share my thoughts, plus a Fast & Furious feud update, your questions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 03, 202341 min
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