REVIEW: The Naked Gun (2025)
Liam Neeson steps in for Leslie Nielsen in a comedy reboot with a huge legacy to live up to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 01, 2025•12 min
Dan Murrell
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LIVE: Dan's World #3 - Is Marvel Finally Putting a Stake in Blade?
New reporting suggests that Blade may not be joining the MCU any time soon. I look at the latest reports, plus other breaking entertainment news and your comments and questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2025•1 hr 13 min
REVIEW: Together
Alison Brie and Dave Franco are hopelessly stuck on each other in the latest horror film from Neon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2025•8 min
CHARTS: Fantastic 4 Opens Strong But Superman May Be Stronger
The Fantastic Four: First Steps reversed some of the MCU's bad luck at the box office - but is it built to last? I break down the number, plus the latest in streaming and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 29, 2025•44 min
REVIEW: Happy Gilmore 2
Happy Gilmore is back to destroy golf once again, but can Adam Sandler and Netflix make a comedy sequel that's up to par? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 26, 2025•11 min
NEWS: FCC Approves Skydance/Paramount Merger - What's Next?
Paramount and Skydance have finally received clearance to complete their merger. I break down how they won FCC approval, and what it means for the future of the new company. Plus, for audio listeners, I also include my personal thoughts on the merger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 25, 2025•29 min
REVIEW: The Fantastic Four: First Steps
The Fantastic Four arrive in the MCU - is this a promising start to a new phase or a letdown for Marvel's first family? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2025•12 min
CHARTS: Superman Holds Strong in Week 2
Superman was able to avoid Man of Steel's kryptonite and post a strong second weekend at the box office. I break down where it falls among other DC films, as well as info on the rest of the top 10, streaming and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 22, 2025•49 min
NEWS: Is This the End for Colbert, Stewart and South Park?
The Paramount/Skydance merger has taken some interesting turns with the cancelation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, questions about the future of The Daily Show, and a potential legal battle with the creators of South Park. I break down the latest news and speculate about what the future could bring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 20, 2025•18 min
REVIEW: Eddington / I Know What You Did Last Summer
Ari Aster is back with his fourth feature film, which seems bound to divide audiences. I share my thoughts, plus a bonus review of the slasher reboot/legacy sequel I Know What You Did Last Summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 18, 2025•18 min
LIVE: Dan's World #2 - First Harry Potter Pics, Stranger Things Trailer & 200K Subs!
It's time for live show number two, hopefully with fewer technical problems! This week I'm talking about the first pictures from the new Harry Potter series, the Stranger Things teaser, celebrating 200,000 subscribers, and delivering on a promise I made a long time ago. Plus, I'll be taking your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 10 min
NEWS: 2025 Emmy Nominations - Severance Dominates, Andor Cast Snubbed!
Severance led all shows in nominations for the 2025 Emmys, but the cast of Andor was left out in the cold. I break down all the surprise nominees and those who didn't get the nod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2025•21 min
CHARTS: Superman’s Box Office Battle Isn’t Over
Superman opened to good reviews and solid box office, but the Man of Steel is facing a global threat. I break down all the numbers from Superman's opening, plus updates on other movies in the top ten, streaming charts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 14, 2025•50 min
SPOILER REVIEW: Superman
There were lots of thoughts I couldn't share in my non-spoiler review and some additional insights I had after my second viewing, so let's talk about them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 12, 2025•34 min
LIVE: Dan's World #1 - Superman Has Best Previews of the Year
It's the first episode of my new live show and I ended up battling technical difficulties galore! Today I'm covering the stellar opening previews for Superman, news about Dune: Part Three, an interview with Christian Swegel, director of the new movie Sovereign, your questions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 8 min
REVIEW: Superman
The Man of Steel returns to kick off a new DC cinematic universe. Does James Gunn's film succeed in returning Superman to glory? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 08, 2025•17 min
CHARTS: Jurassic World Rebirth Rules July 4th Weekend
The dinosaurs still rule the Earth as Jurassic World Rebirth brought in over $300 million over the long holiday. I break down all the numbers, plus huge ratings for Squid Game 3 and more! Get your copy of The Cast List today at Amazon and Barnes & Noble! https://www.kessentertainment.co/cast-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 07, 2025•41 min
SPECIAL: The 10 Best Movies of 2025 (So Far)
The year's already halfway over, and I have a list of ten outstanding films that have been released so far! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 04, 2025•24 min
CHARTS: F1 Starts Strong, M3GAN 2.0 Crashes
Apple finally got an original movie off the ground with F1 while M3GAN 2.0 had one of the biggest sequel declines of the decade. I break it all down, plus streaming charts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 01, 2025•41 min
REVIEW: Jurassic World Rebirth
The Jurassic World franchise is back from supposed extinction - does this new version reverse the trend of making movies I can't stand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2025•16 min
SPOILER REVIEW: Squid Game 3
Squid Game 3 wraps up Netflix's biggest show ever with some of what has made the show great along with some questionable decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2025•20 min
REVIEW: M3GAN 2.0
M3GAN the killer android is back and I share my thoughts on an ambitious, scattered sequel. Get your copy of The Cast List today at Amazon and Barnes & Noble! https://www.kessentertainment.co/cast-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2025•9 min
NEWS: Denis Villeneuve Is Directing the Next James Bond Movie!
The Amazon era of 007 will kick off with Denis Villeneuve at the helm. I break down the surprise choice, what it might mean for the franchise, and when we might see the next James Bond movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2025•11 min
CHARTS: Elio Sets a Record Low Opening for Pixar
Elio set a new record for Pixar - in a bad way. I break down its opening and why it's not just original animation vs. sequels. Plus 28 Years Later survives mixed buzz to set new records for Danny Boyle and Alex Garland and more! Get your copy of The Cast List today at Amazon and Barnes & Noble! https://www.kessentertainment.co/cast-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2025•41 min
SPECIAL: Why Jaws Is My Favorite Movie
Jaws just turned 50 years old and to celebrate, I share a lifetime's worth of memories and explain why it's been my favorite movie for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2025•34 min
REVIEW: Elio
Pixar's latest delivers a classic story of a boy, some aliens, and finding your place in the universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 20, 2025•11 min
REVIEW: 28 Years Later
The rage zombies are back in a sequel set decades after the initial infection - but will audiences get what they're looking for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2025•11 min
REVIEW: F1® The Movie
Brad Pitt is driving real fast in the latest big-screen spectacle from director Joseph Kosinski. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off sitewide plus free shipping with promo code DAN at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17, 2025•13 min
CHARTS: How to Train Your Dragon Opens to $200 Million Worldwide
How to Train Your Dragon angered critics of live-action remakes but lit up the box office. I break down its opening weekend, plus a look at the latest seasons of Andor and The Last of Us, and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off sitewide plus free shipping with promo code DAN at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2025•44 min
REVIEW: Materialists
Celine Song's second feature is another love triangle between a matchmaker and the two men who might be her perfect match Get started at https://factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code murrell50off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 13, 2025•12 min
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