Get Out was a phenomenon that launched the horror career of Jordan Peele ahead of his highly anticipated film Us. But does his first nightmare hold up to the hype behind his second feature? Join Nate, Jake, and Drew as in our latest edition of Freeze Frame! WARNING: SPOILERS throughout the review Spoiler-free ratings at 15:15 What do you think of Get Out? Let us know by commenting below!
Weeks separate the MCU from its “endgame", but how about we meet one of their most powerful heroes first? On the latest Middle Seats podcast, Jake Hensler, Andrew Auger and Nate Lungarini review the 90’s set super-powered origin story: Captain Marvel! Nostalgia is the name of the game, as the crew discusses their favorite VHS tapes, a whole new Aladdin, and Spielberg versus Netflix. Take a seat and listen to this highly anticipated review! Timecodes: Lobby Talk (VHS’s we watched on repeat) – 3:0...
No time like the present to reflect on the past! With the Oscars literally right around the corner, the Middle Seats wanted to share our Best of 2018 lists before movie’s biggest night! In this special edition of FREEZE FRAME, the boys will count down their top five films from last year. Between Oscar contenders , blockbusters, and indie gems, 2018 was sure a wild ride. So join us to hear us gush about our favorite flicks! Timecodes: Number 5 picks - 4:53 Number 4 pick - 9:32 Number 3 picks - 19...
It’s the crossover of the century in the latest MIDDLE SEATS PODCAST! Despite some tough negotiations between Warner Bros. and Disney, the boys were able to bring two titans of the winter box office into one show. First up is MARY POPPINS RETURNS, the sequel to the musical, magical classic decades in the making. And hold onto your umbrella, because we’re getting soaked because of AQUAMAN! DC Comics is banking on this underwater adventure to get their superhero franchise up and running (instead o...
How much Spider-Man is too much Spider-Man? Probably not enough to keep THE MIDDLE SEATS from swinging late into the party! Nate, Jake, and Andrew are here to review the highly anticipated SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE! We’ll also debate which films we think could have been better with the inclusion of the webbed superhero. Jake’s pick might just be a web of conspiracy so deep it’ll make your head spin! Only way to know for sure is to swoosh and thwipp your way into our latest podcast! Timec...
THE MIDDLE SEATS returns! Nate, Jake, and Andrew are all amped up to kick off 2019, but we certainly have some catching up to do! This podcast starts off with our most anticipated movies of the new year, as well as our reactions to Avengers: Endgame, Godzilla, and Pixar’s latest announcement. But that’s not all! As the Oscars draw near, the main review will focus on GREEN BOOK. Does the Middle Seats crew think it’s Best Picture material? Listen in and find out! Timecodes: Lobby Talk (Most antici...
Boot up those controllers and plug your headphones in for the latest episode of THE MIDDLE SEATS PODCAST! On this episode, Jake, Nate and Drew review RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET, dissect the always fascinating Golden Globe nominees, and talk about Netflix’s latest power move to prepare for the upcoming streaming wars (could they BE more scared of Disney Plus?). Take a seat and listen! Timecodes: Lobby Talk (Traumatizing animated movies) – 1:45 News (Golden Globe nominees, Netflix keeps streaming F...
Here’s the latest knockout with the MIDDLE SEATS PODCAST! This week, the boys throw a jab at some good ol’ movie themes in lobby talk. Followed by a 1-2-3 punch combo with the news of a LION KING trailer, a possible Oscar category pertaining to stunts and.... movie-scented candles? The final blow is a big right hook with CREED II, our feature review. Listen in as Nate and Jake duke it out, while our ringside girl Andrew looks pretty on the side! Timecodes: Lobby Talk (Favorite movie themes) – 2:...
Prepare to be charmed by THE MIDDLE SEATS PODCAST! Nate, Jake and Drew will be slinging spells at the sequel to the Harry Potter spinoff series, FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD. Listen in to find out how the wizarding world mystified the crew… or has us all shouting curses like a dark wizard. But that’s not all! We’ll discuss our “sick picks”, comb over the latest trailers for Toy Story & Pokémon, and remember the comic book legend Stan Lee. Timecodes: Lobby Talk (Sick Picks) – 1...
Brooms, wands, potions, and… cute animals? It’s only possible in J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world. The crew is reviewing FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM, the first of the spinoff series from the Harry Potter franchise. But is this a magical spectacle or a cheap trick? Find out with The Middle Seats on FREEZE FRAME! WARNING: SPOILERS throughout the review Spoiler-free ratings at 17:48 What do you think of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? Let us know by commenting below!
It’s one of the most influential movies of the 20th century. But how does DO THE RIGHT THING hold up almost 30 years later? It’s your turn to “Do the Right Thing”: press play on this Freeze Frame episode of THE MIDDLE SEATS PODCAST! WARNING: SPOILERS throughout the review Spoiler-free ratings at 16:54 What do you think of Do the Right Thing? Let us know by commenting below!
40 Years of HALLOWEEN history comes to fruition here on a brand new MIDDLE SEATS PODCAST! Nate, Jake and Drew talk about the newest HALLOWEEN film just in time for the holiday. Also, which movie psychopath could they survive an attack from? And is Liam Neeson the new Arnold Schwarzenegger. Take a listen! Timecodes: Lobby Talk (Escape a Halloween villain) – 2:16 News (Marvel/Netflix cancellations, Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot, Cold Pursuit trailer) – 14:35 Review of Halloween 2018 – 37:29 Rati...
HALLOWEEN is afoot! On this week’s FREEZE FRAME episode of The Middle Seats podcast, Nate, Andrew and Jake take a look at the original classic by John Carpenter. Find out what spooks are in store as we explore the thrilling tale of Michael Myers that started it all! WARNING: SPOILERS throughout the review. Ratings at 11:45 What do you think of John Carpenter’s Halloween? Let us know by commenting below!
So many October movies coming out that The Middle Seats need rocket fuel to keep up! Join Nate Lungarini, Andrew Auger, and Jake Hensler in another double review. First up is FIRST MAN, the Neil Armstrong biopic that reaches for the moon. Next is BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE, the long-awaited mystery from Drew Goddard. So take a seat and join us, we promise you’ll have a great time! Timecodes: Lobby Talk (Sequels in Space? – 2:33 Review of First Man – 9:26 First Man Ratings – 24:35 First Man Spoil...
Blood, guts and gore behind every door, except this one! On this week’s FREEZE FRAME episode of The Middle Seats podcast, Nate, Andrew and Jake talk about horror-comedy CABIN IN THE WOODS. Does it live up to its cult classic status? Check it out! WARNING: SPOILERS throughout the review Spoiler-free ratings at 13:48 What do you think of The Cabin in the Woods? Let us know by commenting below!
Alien symbiotes and star-crossed lovers got nothing on the crazy relationship between Nate, Jake, and Drew. For the latest in The Middle Seats Podcast, the boys will be tackling two major films of the October scene: Venom and A Star is Born! Can Tom Hardy save a Sony franchise without a Spider-Man? How do Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga hold up under the spotlight? There’s lots to discuss, so take a seat and listen in! Timecodes: Lobby Talk (What’s next for remakes?) – 2:24 Review of Venom – 13:3...
It's one of the most hotly debated sequels of all time, but what do Jake, Andrew, and Nate think of SPIDER-MAN 3? Does it get a bad rap or is it really one of the most disappointing movies ever? Put on your spandex and swing into the latest FREEZE FRAME! WARNING: SPOILERS throughout the review Spoiler-free ratings at 16:26 What do you think of Spider-Man 3? Let us know by commenting below!
If it bleeds… the Middle Seats can kill it. We’re referring of course to The Predator, the latest film in the iconic SciFi franchise. Are Nate Lungarini, Jake Hensler, and Andrew Auger man enough to take on this movie? Or will be running to the chopper and flying far, far away? Only way to find out is to take a seat with us! Timecodes: Lobby Talk (Snacks in movie theaters) – 2:35 News (Avatar in live action, Superman might be out, and Captain Marvel trailer) – 10:56 Review of The Predator – 34:2...
A mystery, some raunchiness, and…puppets? It’s all a bit confusing on the newest MIDDLE SEATS PODCAST! On this week’s episode, Jake Hensler, Andrew Auger and Nate Lungarini debate the critically-ravaged HAPPYTIME MURDERS, talk movies that needed an R rating, and wonder if Netflix’s dominance over streaming is running out with Disney joining the fun. Take a seat and listen! Timecodes: Lobby Talk (Movies that needed R-Ratings) – 2:08 News (James Bond, Bad Times at the El Royale, Disney Play) – 15:...
The Middle Seats are heading to the R-rated grocery store in this week’s Freeze Frame! It’s time to review Sausage Party, the raunchy animated comedy about food with feelings. Let’s see if the boys can keep it in their stomachs. Take a listen! WARNING: SPOILERS throughout the review What do you think of Sausage Party? Let us know by commenting below!
Cue the John Williams theme music, because lurking in the waters ready to pounce is a brand new episode of THE MIDDLE SEATS PODCAST! On this week's episode, Andrew Auger, Jake Hensler and Nate Lungarini debate the cheesy fun of Jason Statham shark spectacular THE MEG, get fired up about the absurdly terrible customer service of MoviePass, and ask if a Best Popular Film category can really save the Oscars. Check it out! Timecodes: LOBBY TALK (TV show that could've gone on forever)- 2:09 NEWS (Mov...
The mission on this week's episode of THE MIDDLE SEATS PODCAST? Review MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE-FALLOUT! Jake Hensler, Andrew Auger and Nate Lungarini talk about the latest installment in the Tom Cruise-led action franchise, plus lament the self-destruction of MoviePass, and ponder the future of Star Wars without Carie Fisher. Timecodes: LOBBY TALK (the death of MoviePass)- 2:35 NEWS (James Gunn fired from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the final Venom trailer, Star Wars Episode IX cast includes Car...
The Middle Seats are back! Jake Hensler, Andrew Auger and Nate Lungarini play catch up in this latest Freeze Frame. We'll recap some of the movies we've seen since we last recorded. This is the best of the rest of 2018! Jake's picks: Annihilation, Three Identical Strangers, Hereditary Drew's picks: Isle of Dogs, Paddington 2, A Quiet Place Nate's picks: Ocean's 8, Deadpool 2, Black Panther
The Middle Seats are back! Join the fashionably late crew of Jake Hensler, Andrew Auger and Nate Lungarini as we recap some of the biggest movies of the summer. In this triple-review extravaganza, we'll be covering Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War ; Incredibles 2 ; and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. It's good to be back! Timecodes: Review of Avengers: Infinity War - 3:10 Avengers Ratings - 12:30 Avengers Spoiler Section - 18:04 Review of Incredibles 2 - 29:29 Incredibles Ratings - 36:46 Incredib...
Nate, Jake, and Drew go through our most anticipated movies of 2018 in this special bonus episode for our iTunes and Soundcloud users. Join the discussion with the Middle Seats, and look forward to our new content in the coming year!
Ever watched a Star Wars movie and say, "I can do that"? The crew of The Middle Seats take their crack in the latest episode of Freeze Frame! Andrew Auger, Jake Hensler, and Nate Lungarini pitch their own outside the box ideas for movies in the Star Wars universe. Who has the best idea? Who has the worst? Tune in to find out! The Middle Seats wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!
It's time for The Middle Seats to travel to a galaxy far, far away! Join rebels Jake Hensler, Andrew Auger and Nate Lungarini as we discuss the biggest movie of the season, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. In addition to the surprisingly divisive Episode VIII, there's discussions of Die Hard, Gary Oldman, and the massive Disney-Fox deal. It's going to be an installment of galactic proportions! Timecodes: Lobby Talk (Modern Classics) - 2:59 News (Disney buys Fox Entertainment, Gary Oldman's cigar proble...
Grab the football and tuxes and strike a dramatic pose for the latest episode of The Middle Seats' Freeze Frame. On this episode, Nate Lungarini, Jake Hensler and Andrew Auger pay tribute to The Room, one of the best worst movies of all-time. How does it stack up to the other entertaining bad movies of history? More importantly, how do you rate this thing?? Well, take a listen and find out! WARNING: SPOILERS throughout the review Spoiler-free ratings at 14:48
Oh, hi friend! Join The Middle Seats Podcast as they review big Hollywood movie The Disaster Artist! Plus, Jake Hensler, Andrew Auger and Nate Lungarini talk about the Golden Globe nominations, the latest trailers for two of 2018’s biggest blockbusters, and the most overrated movie characters of all time. Check it out! Timecodes: Lobby Talk (Most Overrated Character) - 2:50 News (Golden Globes Nominations, Jurassic World 2 Trailer, Ready Player One Trailer) - 13:59 Review of The Disaster Artist ...
On this edition of Freeze Frame, Andrew Auger, Jake Hensler and Nate Lungarini will be looking at Room (Not ‘The Room’ , look for that next week!) Here, the Middle Seats discuss the drama and Oscar-worthy performances that explore the bond between mother and son. Grab the tissues and join us! WARNING: SPOILERS throughout the review Spoiler-free ratings at 12:23
