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Dan Murrell


    • Jan 12, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Dan Murrell Podcast is a fantastic addition to my podcast rotation. As someone who has been a long-time fan of Dan's YouTube reviews, I was thrilled to discover that he now has a podcast where I can listen to his insightful analysis and discussions on movies while on the go. Dan's clear and concise reviews are always a pleasure to listen to, and his knowledge of films and the film industry is truly impressive.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Dan's ability to provide thoughtful perspectives on movies. Whether I agree with his reviews or not, I appreciate that he always explains his reasoning in a way that is easy to understand and respect. His passion for discussing great films is infectious, and it feels like having that "other person to talk to" about movies even if it's just me nodding along in agreement as I listen.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is how much it has expanded my understanding of the film industry. Dan's expertise goes beyond just reviewing movies; he offers insights into the filmmaking process, box office charts, and analysis. It's fascinating to hear him break down films and appreciate the craft and effort that went into them. Even when discussing movies that I may not have liked personally, listening to his breakdowns helps me gain a greater appreciation for their overall impact.

    As for any potential downsides of this podcast, I honestly cannot think of any significant negatives. Perhaps some listeners may prefer visuals accompanying the discussions, as they would get from watching Dan's YouTube videos. However, as someone who enjoys podcasts as an audio-only format, this doesn't bother me at all.

    In conclusion, The Dan Murrell Podcast is a must-listen for any movie buff or anyone wanting thoughtful reviews and discussions on films. Dan's passion for cinema shines through, and his ability to provide analysis and insight into both new releases and older classics sets him apart from other reviewers on YouTube or podcasting platforms. I highly recommend checking out this podcast and also exploring Dan's YouTube channel for even more in-depth content.



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    REVIEW: The Beekeeper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 9:02


    Jason Statham and David Ayer team up for one of the most indescribable films in recent history.

    REVIEW: Mean Girls (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 10:20


    Mean Girls is back in musical form - is this a radical new reinvention or the same old movie with a shiny new look?

    CHARTS: Wonka Sinks Night Swim; Anyone But You Heats Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 33:10


    Wonka dominated the first weekend of 2024 - but is there a sleeper hit in the making? I look at the rare feat Anyone But You accomplished, plus the latest Aquaman numbers and an executive question on the Mint Mobile Hotline. Get your 3-month unlimited plan for just $15 a month at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL

    NEWS: Golden Globes 2024 Recap - Oppenheimer Wins Big!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 25:06


    The Golden Globes returned with big wins for Oppenheimer, host drama, a possibly angry Taylor Swift, a goodbye party for Succession and more. I break it all down! Go to https://FactorMeals.com/MURRELL50 to get 50% off your Factor order!

    STREAMING: The Most Streamed Movie of 2023 Is...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 40:57


    As we begin 2024, I look back at the end of the year in streaming, and the new champion when it comes to domestic streaming. Plus a look at Loki's Season 2 numbers and literally weeks of updated numbers.

    NEWS: Inside Disney's Brewing Civil War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 27:20


    As Disney closes out a tough 2023, an internal battle for the company's future is reigniting. I break down the looming conflict between Disney, Bob Iger, and investor Nelson Peltz, plus awards news and a very long vent session about college football. Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL

    CHARTS: Universal Beats Disney for 2023 Box Office Crown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 47:25


    As 2023 came to a close, Universal just barely beat Disney for the domestic box office crown. I break down the year overall, plus the New Year's Weekend and I take your calls in a brand new segment! Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL

    NEWS: Your Guide to Movies & Streaming in 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 39:10


    We're entering a new year and I have a detailed rundown of the movies and shows you won't want to miss in 2024!

    REVIEW: The Best & Worst Movies of 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 32:46


    It's the end of the year, which means it's time to name my 10 favorite and 5 least favorite movies of the year, plus some other special awards!

    CHARTS: Aquaman Buries the DCEU with a Christmas Flop

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 29:34


    It was a not-so-merry Christmas at the box office as the DCEU's official final film failed to draw a big crowd. I break down the early numbers and whether anyone can claim holiday bragging rights

    REVIEW: Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 10:36


    Zack Snyder starts building a brand new universe in Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire.  Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. Get up to 55% off your subscription at https://Babbel.com/DAN

    REVIEW: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 12:25


    The King of Atlantis returns in the last film of the DCEU - can it send this version of DC out on a high note? 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.

    REVIEW: Maestro

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 9:59


    Bradley Cooper pulls double duty as actor and director in an intimate look at composer Leonard Bernstein and his relationship with his wife, played by Carey Mulligan. Snoopy is also involved. Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. Get up to 55% off your subscription at https://Babbel.com/DAN

    CHARTS: Wonka Dominates Pre-Holiday Box Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 32:59


    Wonka got a jump on the holiday box office - is it set up for a big run over Christmas? Plus, Aquaman gets ready to swim back into theaters, a look at Godzilla Minus One's success, a note on anime pronunciations, and more! Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. Get up to 55% off your subscription at https://Babbel.com/DAN 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.

    REVIEW: The Color Purple (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 11:28


    Alice Walker's story returns to the screen as a musical in this reimagining of the classic novel and Steven Spielberg film, starring Fantasia Barrino. 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.

    REVIEW: Poor Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 13:04


    Emma Stone stars in the latest off-the-wall awards contender from director Yorgos Lanthimos - which is shares unexpected similarities with another awards contender. Go to https://FactorMeals.com/MURRELL50 to get 50% off your Factor order!

    CHARTS: The Boy and the Heron Opens #1, Sets Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 39:32


    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 https://www.roxycinema.co.nz/

    NEWS: Golden Globe Nominations: Reaction & Breakdown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 26:54


    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

    REVIEW: The Boy and the Heron

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 9:59


    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!

    CHARTS: The Marvels & Wish Push Disney Losses Over $1 Billion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 52:10


    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!

    REVIEW: Wonka

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 11:38


    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!
  

    REVIEW: Wish

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 12:19


    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.

    NEWS: Will Actors Reject the Strike Deal Over AI? Full Breakdown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 33:51


    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.

    REVIEW: Silent Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 9:49


    John Woo returns to Hollywood for the first time in two decades with a holiday-themed revenge thriller starring Joel Kinnaman.

    REVIEW: Godzilla Minus One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 8:30


    The King of All Monsters stomps back into theaters in a timeline-resetting new movie from Toho Studios, the original home of Godzilla.

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    CHARTS: 34 Indie Movie Theaters You Should Visit!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 58:53


    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.

    REVIEW: Napoleon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 9:40


    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.

    REVIEW: Saltburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 12:19


    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.

    SPECIAL: 150 Movie Production Logos Explained!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 117:02


    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.

    REVIEW: The Hunger Games - The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 8:24


    Panem gets a prequel as we catch up with a young Coriolanus Snow on his path to the presidency. 

    REVIEW: May December

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 8:25


    Natalie Portman studies the scandalous past of Julianne Moore and Charles Melton in the latest film from director Todd Haynes.

    NEWS: If I Ran Marvel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 23:16


    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

    SPOILER REVIEW: The Marvels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 22:29


    I share all my spoiler-filled thoughts on The Marvels, including the passionate reactions to my non-spoiler review.

    SPOILER REVIEW: Loki - Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 15:48


    I break down my thoughts on the complete second season of Marvel's Loki on Disney+.

    REVIEW: The Marvels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 13:00


    The MCU's latest adventure combines the talents of three superheroes - how does it stack up inside the Marvel universe as a whole?

    CHARTS: Five Nights at Freddy's Plummets - Is Peacock to Blame?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 38:05


    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

    STREAMING: Is It Time to Panic at Disney+?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 37:14


    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

    REVIEW: The Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 8:12


    David Fincher returns with his latest film featuring Michael Fassbender as an assassin.

    CHARTS: Five Nights at Freddy's Smashes Records in Debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 18:00


    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!

    REVIEW: Why I Love Halloween (1978)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 20:12


    As Halloween (the holiday) fast approaches, I break down 15 reasons why I love Halloween (the movie).

    REVIEW: Five Nights at Freddy's

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 9:37


    The latest big video game adaptation is in theaters and on streaming - so what's the verdict on Five Nights at Freddy's?

    CHARTS: Did Killers of the Flower Moon Just Bomb?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 39:42


    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!

    NEWS: Deadpool 3 Delayed, Actors Propose Deal to Help End Strike: SAG-AFTRA Update!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 26:55


    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.

    REVIEW: Killers of the Flower Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 12:23


    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

    CHARTS: Taylor Swift Dominates the Fall Box Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 29:39


    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

    REVIEW: My Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Experience!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 15:50


    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.

    CHARTS: The Exorcist: Believer Pukes Up $26 Million Debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 28:13


    The Exorcist: Believer had a debut that was both good for the movie and bad for the studio. I break down the numbers on Universal's $400 million investment, plus the rest of the box office top ten and more! Get your business ready for the holiday rush. Go to https://Stamps.com and sign up with promo code MURRELL for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage, and a free digital scale!

    STREAMING: Survey Names the Most-Loved Streaming Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 36:14


    A new survey reveals what the most-loved streaming service in the U.S. is, and which ones people are ready to get rid of. Plus, streaming viewership data and a look at the ratings for Star Wars: Ahsoka. Get your business ready for the holiday rush. Go to https://Stamps.com and sign up with promo code MURRELL for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage, and a free digital scale!

    NEWS: Coming This Week - Taylor Swift, Rick and Morty, Goosebumps & More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 18:18


    The Eras Tour is coming to save the fall box office, Rick & Morty debuts a new sound, and several horror anthology shows headline a spooky Friday the 13th!

    REVIEW: The Exorcist: Believer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 13:27


    You can't keep a good demon (or franchise) down as The Exorcist returns with not one, but two possessed girls to exorcise. Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and no unexpected surprises at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL

    CHARTS: PAW Patrol Beats Saw X, The Creator at Box Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 28:13


    In a showdown of new releases, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie took home the crown versus the 10th Saw movie and the original sci-fi film The Creator. I break down all the numbers! Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and no unexpected surprises at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/MURRELL to see how you can get an extra three months FREE!

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