Studio Ghibli's latest film is setting records for the biggest debut in the US for the studio. I break down where it stands among Studio Ghibli's biggest hits, as well as a farewell to the Eras Tour, corrections from last week and more! Go to https://FactorMeals.com/MURRELL50 to get 50% off your Factor order! Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and get 3 months free with any 3-month plan at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL Learn more about the Roxy Cinema in Wellington, New Zealand at...
Dec 12, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast The nominees for the 2024 Golden Globes have been announced! I look at some surprise nominees, some surprise omissions, and one really dumb new category. Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and get 3 months free with any 3-month plan at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL
Dec 12, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Legendary director Hayao Miyazaki returns with his latest Studio Ghibli masterwork. Go to https://www.UncommonGoods.com/DAN to get 15% off your next gift now!
Dec 08, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this jumbo-sized update episode, I cover the openings of The Marvels and Wish, how much money they're costing the studio, a new Panem film, Beyoncé and more! Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/MURRELL to see how you can get an extra three months FREE! Go to https://UncommonGoods.com/DAN to get 15% off your next gift now!
Dec 05, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Willy Wonka returns...for the first time...in the prequel no one is sure they ever wanted. Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/MURRELL to see how you can get an extra three months FREE!
Dec 04, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Disney's 100th anniversary celebration film turns out to be the latest in a string of disappointments from a studio that appears to be in trouble.
Dec 03, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast The SAG-AFTRA strike is providing drama down to the last second as questions arise around the tentative deal's AI provisions. I break down the entire deal and why so many actors are worried that it doesn't go far enough to protect the industry's future.
Dec 02, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast John Woo returns to Hollywood for the first time in two decades with a holiday-themed revenge thriller starring Joel Kinnaman.
Dec 01, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast The King of All Monsters stomps back into theaters in a timeline-resetting new movie from Toho Studios, the original home of Godzilla.
Dec 01, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Independent theaters are the life blood of a thriving film community. In this compilation of Indie Theater Spotlight segments from Charts with Dan, I revisit all the theaters we've talked about this year and their important contribution to the world of film.
Nov 27, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joaquin Phoenix and Ridley Scott take on one of the most famous historic figures of all time. Give your business the gift of Stamps.com this holiday season. Sign up with promo code MURRELL at https://stamps.com for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage, and a digital scale.
Nov 24, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Emerald Fennell follows up her Oscar-winning debut feature Promising Young Woman with a twisted tale of class and obsession. Give your business the gift of Stamps.com this holiday season. Sign up with promo code MURRELL at https://stamps.com for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage, and a digital scale.
Nov 22, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Did you know that those little company logos before movies actually mean something? I break down the meaning, origins, and fun stories behind some of the most famous (and forgotten) production company logos of all time.
Nov 20, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Panem gets a prequel as we catch up with a young Coriolanus Snow on his path to the presidency.
Nov 17, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Natalie Portman studies the scandalous past of Julianne Moore and Charles Melton in the latest film from director Todd Haynes.
Nov 15, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast I'm putting on Kevin Feige's baseball cap and laying out my plan for the MCU as I pretend to be in charge of Marvel for a few sweet minutes. Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. Get up to 55% off your subscription at https://Babbel.com/DAN
Nov 13, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast I share all my spoiler-filled thoughts on The Marvels, including the passionate reactions to my non-spoiler review.
Nov 11, 2023•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast I break down my thoughts on the complete second season of Marvel's Loki on Disney+.
Nov 10, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast The MCU's latest adventure combines the talents of three superheroes - how does it stack up inside the Marvel universe as a whole?
Nov 08, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Five Nights at Freddy's followed a massive debut with a massive drop, one of the biggest ever for a movie its size. I break down the numbers, whether its day-and-date release was to blame, and why the movie is still a hit. Go to https://FactorMeals.com/MURRELL50 to get 50% off your Factor order! Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and no unexpected surprises at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL
Nov 07, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast As numbers drop and time wears on, the once-invincible MCU and Star Wars brands have taken a hit at Disney+. I take a look at the numbers and whether it's time for Disney to get really worried. Go to https://FactorMeals.com/MURRELL50 to get 50% off your Factor order! Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and no unexpected surprises at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL
Nov 06, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Fincher returns with his latest film featuring Michael Fassbender as an assassin.
Nov 01, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Five Nights at Freddy's put up an incredible opening weekend and the best-ever for Blumhouse. I break down all the numbers you need in detail, plus other releases and more!
Oct 30, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast As Halloween (the holiday) fast approaches, I break down 15 reasons why I love Halloween (the movie).
Oct 28, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast The latest big video game adaptation is in theaters and on streaming - so what's the verdict on Five Nights at Freddy's?
Oct 27, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Killers of the Flower Moon hit theaters with critical hype and a $200 million budget - but is it a box office disappointment? Plus a look at how Taylor Swift stacks up against Eddie Murphy, a new record for Fathom Events, and more!
Oct 24, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues with no end in sight, the summer movie season is now at risk and a group of A-list actors have proposed a deal that may actually be illegal.
Oct 20, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast I share my thoughts on Martin Scorsese's latest film, an epic tale of murder, greed, and oil starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert DeNiro. Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. Get up to 55% off your subscription at https://Babbel.com/DAN
Oct 18, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Eras Tour may not have set a new October record, but it still rocketed to the top of several charts. I look at the records set, the records approached, and why falling short of $100 million doesn't mean the opening is a disappointment. Plus all your other box office updates! Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. Get up to 55% off your subscription at https://Babbel.com/DAN
Oct 17, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast The surprise event of the fall is in theaters now! I recap my experience on opening night and what I thought of the concert film.
Oct 14, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast