Out Now With Aaron and Abe

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe will paint your fence and put on your jacket. The Forgotten Filmcast's Todd Liebenow joins Aaron and Abe to discuss Karate Kid: Legends. Hear what this group has to say about an entry in the franchise that brings together Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio for a new story set in the Big Apple. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (11:30), Trailer Talk for Nobody 2 and The Old Guard 2 (27:00), the main review (37:06), Games (1:24:29), and Out Now Feedback (1:33:56). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe delivers the message of Ohana. The Ember Productions crew, Amber Coates and Maxwell Haddad join Aaron and Abe to cover their thoughts on Disney's live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch. Hear what the group has to say about what this 2025 update of a 2002 animated favorite has to offer, whether its success should allow Disney to keep going or quit while they're ahead, and other thoughts on the film and other topics. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Cinemaxwell, @takarakanashi Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast, Cinemaxwell, Ember Productions Read Aaron's review for Lilo & Stitch. Next Week's Show: Karate Kid: Legends

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe needs you to trust us, should you choose to accept. We Live Entertainment's Peter Paras joins Aaron and Abe to go over their thoughts on Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the eighth and possibly final entry in the 29-year-old franchise. Hear what this group says about the epic entry and what Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie delivered to audiences. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (9:40), Trailer Talk (45:08), the main review (52:15), Games (2:00:10), and Out Now Feedback (2:10:05). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Pajamo Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla Read Aaron's review for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Trailer: Eddington, Caught Stealing Next Week: Karate Kid: Legends

This month's Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track wants you to be prepared to enjoy. The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters, The Milky Way Blues' Yancy Berns, and Movies, Films & Flix's Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron to discuss Indiana Jones' efforts to find the Holy Grail and his father in 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, starring Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. Listen in to hear the group discuss Spielberg's efforts to make a lighter yet more satisfying journey than the previous sequel by adding more emotion and bigger action. Plus, there are many stories about the film related to the hosts, their connection to the film, tangents related to other movies, and so much more. So now, if you've got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @MHofmeyer, @Brandon4KUHD, @YancyJack Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea the Pod, The Milky Way Blues Watch the trailer for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe has to make up for lost time with death. JoBlo's Jimmy O and the original creator of Final Destination, Jeffrey Reddick, are back with Aaron and Abe to talk all about the sixth installment in the horror franchise, Final Destination Bloodlines. Hear what this group has to say about the gleefully gory hit film, along with some industry talk regarding this film and others, and news about some of Reddick's other upcoming projects. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:39), Reddick's The Other and industry talk (17:07), the main review (31:04), Games (1:15:16), and Out Now Feedback (1:25:35). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @JimmyToTheO, @JeffreyAReddick Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla, JoBlo Keep up with our 13th Annual Summer Movie Gamble Picks Check out Jimmy O's interviews with the cast/crew of Final Destination Bloodlines Trailer for The Other, from producer Jeffrey Reddick Next Week: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe episode covers dirty cops, sandy surfers, well-dressed murderers, starch-covered clowns, and 80s Oakland. Aaron and Abe are here for another hodgepodge episode, which means catching up on discussing thoughts on films that include Another Simple Favor, Havoc, The Surfer, Freaky Tales, The Luckiest Man in America, Clown in a Cornfield, Fight or Flight, Shadow Force, Last Bullet, and Unit 234. The guys also cover several of the listener Feedback questions they've been saving up. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Read Aaron's reviews for Another Simple Favor, Havoc, The Surfer, andFreaky Tales Next Week: Final Destination: Bloodlines

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is dealing with the superhero losers. Variety's Clayton Davis joins Aaron and Abe to talk all about Marvel's Thunderbolts* and more. Hear what this group has to say about the closing entry for Phase 5 of the MCU, featuring this group of anti-heroes. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (7:45), Trailer Talk for Now You See Me: Now You Don't (19:55), the main review (30:05), Games (1:32:35), and Out Now Feedback (1:46:47). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @ByClaytonDavis Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla, Variety Trailer: Now You See Me: Now You Don't Read Aaron's review for Thunderbolts* Next Week: Another Simple Favor

This month's Out Now with Aaron and Abe surprise bonus commentary track is working hard to find the Rabbit's Foot. The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters and Movies, Films & Flix's Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron to discuss Mission: Impossible III, the final M: I film the group had not discussed in full in some capacity. Listen in to hear the group go over their experience with this film, what it is that holds it back from being one of the greatest entries in the series, along with what really works about this film, and why this series, overall, is just so much fun. Plus, plenty of tangents, bonus anecdotes, thoughts on the reunion of Tom Cruise & Philip “Sexy” Hoffman, and more. So now, if you've got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @MHofmeyer, @ScottMendelson, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea the Podcast Watch the trailer for Mission: Impossible III

We're facing another final reckoning in 2025. The Summer Movie Gamble is back, as Out Now with Aaron & Abe presents the 13th Annual Summer Movie Gamble. For this Summer movie season, things truly feel unpredictable as to who will take the top spot. Will dinosaurs rule over all? Is Disney launching alien gold with another live-action remake? Can a dragon be trained to make all the money? Or will the first steps of the Fantastic Four be their most lucrative? Listen in to hear the launch of this year's gamble, which doubles as a summer movie preview episode, featuring former Champions (one arguably past his prime), Markus Robinson of Movies Markus, and Scott Mendelson of The Outside Scoop. So now, if you've got an hour to kill… Note: Some entries have changed since the original recording of this episode. Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @MoviesMarkus, @ScottMendelson Check out all of our sites and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Movies Markus, The Outside Scoop See everyone's picks for the 12th Annual Summer Movie Gamble (soon) Next Week: Thunderbolts

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is ready to dance with the devil. Le Noir Auteur's Terence Johnson is back to talk about the period supernatural horror film, Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan. Hear what this group has to say about the Ryan Coogler-directed film, and whether or not his original IMAX-formatted film delivers. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (7:03), Trailer Talk for HIM (38:38), the main review (45:03), Games (2:14:46), and Out Now Feedback (2:27:33). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

This month's Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track is alive with the mountains of New York City. The Outside Scoop's Scott Mendelson, The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters, and Movies, Films & Flix's Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron to discuss Jackie Chan's American breakout film, Rumble in the Bronx. Listen in to hear the group go over their experience with this film, Chan's work in general, and the fun that comes from the stunts featured in this film and others. Plus, there are many thoughts on this film's approach to its acting and story, the work to create the Bronx in Vancouver, and the value of having a hovercraft in a film's climax. So now, if you've got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @MHofmeyer, @ScottMendelson, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Outside Scoop, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea the Podcast Watch the trailer for Rumble in the Bronx

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe wants to show different sides of action. Cal State Fullerton's Professor Mike Dillon joins Aaron for a discussion of The Amateur, starring Rami Malek, and Warfare from directors Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland. Hear what these two have to say about the spy thriller and matter-of-fact war film. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (5:40), Trailer Talk for Tron: Ares (18:28), the main reviews (24:46) and (57:57), Games (1:32:30), and Out Now Feedback (1:46:05). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Read Aaron's reviews for The Amateur and Warfare Next Week: Sinners

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe was put together one block at a time. Filmspotting producer Sam Van Hallgren joins Aaron and Abe to discuss A Minecraft Movie starring Jack Black as Steve. Hear what this group has to say about the video game adaptation, including thoughts on the audience experience, given the game's massive fanbase. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:13), Trailer Talk for The Naked Gun (38:38), the main review (45:59), Games (1:34:20), and Out Now Feedback (1:47:01). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @SamVanHallgren Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Filmspotting, Letterboxd – Sam Van Hallgren Read Aaron's review for A Minecraft Movie Next Week: The Amateur

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe sticks with the fantasy. Next Best Picture's Matt Neglia joins Aaron and Abe to discuss both A Working Man and Death of a Unicorn. Hear what this group has to say about the Jason Statham action flick and the A24-produced comedy creature feature. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:14), Trailer Talk for One Battle After Another (38:29), the main reviews (50:25) and (1:18:04), Games (1:42:56), and Out Now Feedback (1:58:07). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @NextBestPicture Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Next Best Picture Read Aaron's reviews for A Working ManandDeath of a Unicorn Read Matt's review for A Working Man Check out Matt's interviews with Death of a Unicorn director Alex Scharfman and star Will Poulter Next Week: A Minecraft Movie

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe has princess problems. Tony Award-winning producer Maxwell Haddad joins Aaron and Abe to discuss Disney's live-action remake of Snow White. Hear what this group has to say about this updated musical fantasy starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:24), Trailer Talk for Freakier Friday (17:05), the main review (24:31), Games (1:09:15), and Out Now Feedback (1:15:11). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

This month's Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track wants you to know that anything goes. The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters, The Milky Way Blues' Yancy Berns, and The Outside Scoop's Scott Mendelson join Aaron to discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, starring Harrison Ford. Listen in to hear the group discuss how the Steven Spielberg sequel/prequel fares within the adventure franchise, facts about the production, the film's legacy, and thoughts on its reputation. Plus, there are many stories connected to the hosts and their connection to the film, tangents related to other movies, and so much more. So now, if you've got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @ScottMendelson, @YancyJack, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Outside Scoop,  Watch the trailer for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is hotter than a crowded dinner party. Filmmaker Oliver Thompson joins Aaron and Abe to discuss Black Bag from director Steven Soderbergh and writer David Koepp. Hear what this trio has to say about the stylish spy thriller starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, among others. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (7:38), Trailer Talk for F1 (18:15), the main review (23:25), Games (1:14:08), and Out Now Feedback (1:22:53). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Read Aaron's review for Black Bag Watch Sniper: G.R.I.T. on Netflix, written and directed by guest Oliver Thompson Next Week: Snow White

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe only has one copy. SlashFilm's Bill Bria and The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters joined Aaron to talk all about Mickey 17 from director Bong Joon Ho. Find out how this group responded to a sci-fi comedy that delivers two Robert Pattinson's for the price of one. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (9:03), Trailer Talk for The Accountant 2 (31:03), the main review (38:00), Games (1:23:48), and Out Now Feedback (1:38:55). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

This special Out Now with Aaron and Abe bonus episode is here for winners, losers, and unnecessary Bond tributes. Aaron and Abe are joined by Fast Film Reviews' Mark Hobin and Le Noir Auteur's Terence Johnson to go over their thoughts on the 97th Academy Awards. The group covers how they felt about the ceremony, their feelings about Conan O'Brien as a host, the various tributes, and, of course, the winners. This leads to plenty of thoughts on the presenters, speeches, and which among the hosts did the best with their predictions. A whole lot of things to go over, so now, if you have an hour to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Mark_Hobin, @TerenceBJohnson Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Fast Film Reviews, Le Noir Auteur Next Week's Show: Mickey 17

This special Out Now with Aaron and Abe bonus episode is here to help prepare you for your 97th Academy Awards Oscar pools. Aaron and Abe are joined by Fast Film Reviews' Mark Hobin to go over their predictions for this year's Oscar ceremony. Every category is discussed, with thoughts behind each prediction and various debates over the categories ranging from the biggest debates of the night to strongly worded arguments in favor of shorts. Of course, there's always the potential for surprises (and upsets) regarding “Hollywood's Biggest Night,” but have fun hearing what the group had to say about this year's nominations, what they would pick, and what to expect. Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Mark_Hobin Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Fast Film Reviews Read Aaron's Oscar Predictions. Next Week's Show: 97th Academy Awards Results

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is a real wind up. Ill LYTeracy's Luke Y. Thompson is back to talk all about The Monkey with Aaron and Abe. Hear what the group has to say about this demented horror-comedy from director Osgood Perkins, based on a short by Stephen King. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (5:34), Trailer Talk for Final Destination Bloodlines (29:29), the main review (35:47), Games (1:14:49), and Out Now Feedback (1:29:13). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

This month's Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track wants you to remember that sometimes doing the right thing ain't doing the right thing. The Outside Scoop's Scott Mendelson, The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters, and Movies, Films & Flix's Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron and Abe to discuss the TV-to-film remake, S.W.A.T. Listen in to hear the group discuss how they feel about the 2003 action-thriller starring Samuel L. Jackson, Colin Farrell, and National Lampoon's Senior Trip's Jeremy Renner. Plus, there are many thoughts on this film's grounded approach to its action and story, the work of the cast, the state of summer movies like this at the time, and lots of other tangents. So now, if you've got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @MHofmeyer, @ScottMendelson, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Outside Scoop, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea the Podcast Watch the trailer for S.W.A.T.

While I'm happy to co-host a weekly podcast, I do listen to several others. One of the finest examples is Filmspotting, a movie-themed podcast that celebrates film via weekly in-depth reviews, interviews, “Sacred Cow” reviews of classic movies, and “Top 5” segments. The show is hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen, but it has been running since March 2005 (with Adam's former co-host/current producer Sam Van Hallgren). It's the one podcast I knowingly listen to the day it arrives in my feed. Given its popularity, I know I'm not alone. In honor of the podcast's 20th anniversary, the Filmspotting team has put together Filmspotting Fest, an upcoming Chicago-based film festival from February 28 to March 2. Tickets are on sale, and more information can be found at www.filmspotting.net. All that said, I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam and Josh about the upcoming fest, the podcast, and how they've kept it going all this time. Enjoy!

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe made sure to pack extra marmalade sandwiches. Aaron and Abe are joined by Deep Blue Sea: The Podcast's Jay Cluitt to discuss Paddington In Peru. Hear what the three have to say about this third entry in the winning family-friendly, British comedy-adventure series, featuring the world's kindest bear. Does director Dougal Wilson do proper justice following the incredible work that came out of Paddington 2? Find out here! So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @LifeVsFilm Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast, Life vs. Film Read Aaron's review for Paddington In Peru. Watch the trailer for Paddington In Peru. Next Week's Show: The Monkey

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe looks at Marvel's new world order. Film lover and Cap enthusiast Alan Aguilera and Le Noir Auteur's Terence Johnson join Aaron and Abe to discuss Captain America: Brave New World, now starring Anthony Mackie as the hero with the shield. Hear what the group has to say about this late-stage Phase 5 MCU film from director Julius Onah. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (9:20), Trailer Talk for The Fantastic Four: First Steps (26:43), the main review (36:26), Games (1:40:28), and Out Now Feedback (1:51:43). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, MrAldoRayne, @TerenceBJohnson Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Le Noir Auteur Read Aaron's review for Captain America: Brave New World. Read Terence's review for Captain America: Brave New World. Next Week: The Monkey

This week's bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe moves up the coast to sunny Santa Barbara. Abe speaks with Aaron about his time attending and covering the Santa Barbara International Film Festival for the first time. Plus, there's also an in-person review for Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 with Aaron and The Outside Scoop's Scott Mendelson, recorded right after the film's U.S. premiere (starts at 47:30). Enjoy that exclusive and more. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill... Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @ScottMendelson Check out all of our sites and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The Outside Scoop Check Out Aaron's coverage of SBIFF 2025 and his review for Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2. Check out Scott Mendelson's review for Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe brings the blood in time for Valentine's Day. Film critic Jeff Ewing joins Aaron and Abe to discuss the bloody genre films Companion and Heart Eyes. Hear what the trio has to say about the clever thrillers infused with lots of comedy. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:50), Trailer Talk for Jurassic World Rebirth (23:57), the main reviews (31:16) and (1:03:03), Games (1:27:22), and Out Now Feedback (1:46:14). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

This week's bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe heads back to Park City, Utah. Aaron and Abe are joined by FirstShowing.net's Alex Billington to go over many of the films seen at this year's in-person/virtual Sundance Film Festival, with plenty of thoughts on which films shined stood out most, which films were not so strong, and what the experience was like overall. Enjoy thoughts on some of the more notable films featured, including Twinless, Sorry Baby, East of Wall, Together, Lurker, The Wedding Banquet, Train Dreams, Peter Hujar's Day, Atropia, Love, Brooklyn, and more, along with a few documentaries, including Andre Is an Idiot, Cutting Through Rocks, and Middletown. Plus, we get the lowdown on where the festival could possibly be headed in the near future. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill... Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @FirstShowing Check out all of our sites and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, FirstShowing.net Check Out Aaron's post covering the Sundance Film Festival. Next Week: Companion and Heart Eyes

This week's bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe is best served with coffee and cherry pie. Aaron and Abe are joined by Professor Mike Dillon, The Brandon Peters Show's Branon Peters, and Yancy Berns to discuss the life and films of David Lynch. Hear what the group has to say about the legacy of the recently departed filmmaker and why he has earned such high regard in the eyes of critics, film fans, and the population at large. Enjoy the discussions of Lynch's various films, how they relate to them, and what can be taken away from their position within the enigmatic director's filmography. Lots to cover in this extended episode, and with some clips to pad it all out. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill... Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @YancyJack, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Deep Blue Sea the Pod Watch trailers for all of David Lynch's Films.

This week's bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe brings a lot of substance to a violent topic. Aaron and Abe are joined by Professor Mike Dillon and Movie, Films & Flix's Mark Hofmeyer to discuss the horror films of 2024 by way of the 4th Annual Out Now Horror Awards. Hear what the guys have to say about a variety of horror films and which ones deserve the most credit for their performances, direction, special effects, makeup, kill sequences, scary moments, funny moments, and more. Mainstream flicks such as Smile 2, The First Omen, Longlegs, Nosferatu, Alien: Romulus, and Heretic, along with smaller and international films such as Late Night With the Devil, In a Violent Nature, Red Rooms, Tiger Stripes, Oddity, MadS, Exhuma, Terrifier 3 and I Saw the TV Glow are all among the films discussed. There's even time for a few special awards deriving from everyone, including a special guest, as well. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill... Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @MHofmeyer Check out all of our sites and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea the Pod A bit of a guide to some of 2024's horror releases.

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe takes on a spooky perspective. Le Noir Auteur's Terence Johnson joins Aaron and Abe to discuss Presence from director Steven Soderbergh and writer David Koepp. Hear what the trio has to say about this modern ghost story with a filmmaker-based twist regarding its style. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on the Oscar nominations, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (5:40), Oscar nomination thoughts (21:00), the main review (40:18), Games (1:17:25), and Out Now Feedback (1:32:28). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @TerenceBJohnson Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Le Noir Auteur Read Aaron's review for Presence. Read Terence's review for Presence. Check out Aaron's Oscar nomination thoughts. Steven Soderbergh's B&W Edit of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Next Week: Companion

This month's Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track wants you to be prepared to enjoy. The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters, The Milky Way Blues' Yancy Berns, and Movies, Films & Flix's Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron to discuss Indiana Jones' first adventure, 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark, starring Harrison Ford. Listen in to hear the group discuss how the Steven Spielberg film came to be, facts about the production, the film's legacy, and other information. Plus, there are many stories about the film related to the hosts, their connection to the film, tangents related to other movies, and so much more. So now, if you've got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @MHofmeyer, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea the Pod Watch the trailer for Raiders of the Lost Ark.

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe presents a hairy situation and a deadly transformation. The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters joins Aaron and Abe to discuss Wolf Man from director Leigh Whannell. Hear what the group has to say about this latest modern update of a classic Universal Monster, featuring Christopher Abbot and Julia Garner. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:22), Trailer Talk for The Woman in the Yard and Until Dawn (26:49), the main review (35:22), Games (1:08:16), and Out Now Feedback (1:21:23). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is ready to defy expectations and bring in some new challengers. Aaron and Abe are joined by Fast Film Reviews' Mark Hobin and Movie Markus' Markus Robinson to discuss their Top Ten Films of 2024. Hear what the group has to say about all their favorite films of the year, along with honorable mentions, surprises, disappointments, fav performances, top movie moments, and more. Plus, a bunch of regular guests also chime in with their favorites of 2024 as well. Tune in for thoughts on the year in film (4:03), the Top Ten (7:41), honorable mentions (2:19:00), surprises (2:21:20), disappointments (2:27:45), favorite performances (2:42:20), top movie moments (2:46:54), underseen film shoutouts (2:54:20), favorite non-2024 discoveries (3:00:28), and anticipated films for 2025 (3:02:53). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Mark_Hobin, @MoviesMarkus Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Fast Film Reviews, Movies Markus Read Aaron's Top Ten Films of 2024 List, his Top 2024 Movie Moments List, and The Most Anticipated Film of 2025 Read Mark's Top Ten Films of 2024 List Read Markus' Top Ten Films of 2024 List Next Week: Wolf Man

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe looks at an epic take on the American Dream. Aaron and Abe discuss The Brutalist from director Brady Corbet. Hear what the two have to say about this epic period drama starring Adrian Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce. They break the film down and cover all they can without spoiling too much of the story. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Read Aaron's review for The Brutalist. Watch the trailer for The Brutalist. Next Week's Show: The Top Ten of 2024

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe looks back at a rough era. Aaron and Abe discuss Nickel Boys from director RaMell Ross. Hear what the two have to say about this adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead, and whether the film could bring it to life effectively. Plus, some extra fun and more movie chatter. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Read Aaron's review for Nickel Boys. Watch the trailer for Nickel Boys. Next Week's Show: The Top Ten of 2024

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe sadly features no Tambourine Man. Aaron and Abe discuss A Complete Unknown from director James Mangold. Hear what the two have to say about the Bob Dylan music biopic, starring Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Monica Barbaro, and Elle Fanning, and find out if it manages to be more than a standard take on the singer-songwriter's story. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Read Aaron's review for A Complete Unknown.

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe wants you to succumb to the podcast. JoBlo's Jimmy O joins Aaron and Abe to discuss the dark and gloomy remake of Nosferatu. Hear what the group has to say about Robert Eggers' take on the classic silent film updated to suit his horror style. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:50), Trailer Talk for Death of a Unicorn (21:53), the main review (27:07), Games (1:02:54), and Out Now Feedback (1:15:48). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @JimmyToTheO Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, JoBlo. Read Aaron's review for Nosferatu. Watch Jimmy O's interview with Robert Eggers. Trailer: Death of a Unicorn Next Week: A Complete Unknown

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe wants to go fast with pride. Nerd Reactor's Mark Pacis joins Aaron and Abe to discuss the 2024 holiday season releases of Mufasa: The Lion King and Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Hear what the group has to say about these franchise entries and whether they deliver the goods (or rings). Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (5:46), Trailer Talk for Superman (37:01), the main reviews (47:07) and (1:26:05), Games (1:58:20), and Out Now Feedback (2:15:30). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @PacManNR7 Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Nerd Reactor Read Aaron's reviews for Mufasa: The Lion King and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Read Mark's reviews for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Trailer: Superman Next Week: Nosferatu

This b-b-b-bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track is helping to bring the year to a glittering end. The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters and Movies, Films & Flix's Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron to discuss Roger Moore as James Bond in The Man with the Golden Gun in honor of the film's 50th anniversary. Listen in to hear the group discuss how this entry in the landmark spy adventure series has held up, stories about the production, the film's legacy, and more. Plus, there are many thoughts on Moore, the rest of the cast (especially Clifton James as Sheriff J.W. Pepper), the state of these sorts of blockbusters, and other tangents. So now, if you've got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @MHofmeyer, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea the Podcast Read through Brandon Peters' 007 series retrospective. Check out all of our past James Bond coverage. Watch the trailer for The Man with the Golden Gun.

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe deals with everything but your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. CinemaBlend's Eric Eisenberg and SlashFilm's Bill Bria join Aaron to discuss Kraven the Hunter, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Hear what the group has to say about the latest and supposedly final entry in Sony's Spider-Man Villain Universe. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:43), Trailer Talk for The Gorge and 28 Years Later (24:27), the main review (41:35), Games (1:32:32), and Out Now Feedback (1:47:16). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @EEisenberg, @BillBria Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, CinemaBlend, Bill's Authory Read Aaron's review for Kraven The Hunter. Read Eric's review for Kraven The Hunter. Read Bill's review for Kraven The Hunter. Trailers: The Gorge, 28 Years later Next Week: Mufasa: The Lion King and Sonic The Hedgehog 3

This month's Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track wants you to be prepared to enjoy. The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters, The Milky Way Blues' Yancy Berns, and Movies, Films & Flix's Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron to discuss Disney's The Lion King for the film's 30th anniversary. Listen in to hear the group discuss how this movie stacks up in the realm of Walt Disney Studios' animated features, what the process was to produce this movie, what its reception was like, and more. Plus, there are many stories about the film, its video game counterpart, and other tangents. So now, if you've got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @MHofmeyer, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea the Pod Watch the Teaser Trailer for The Lion King.

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe talks dogs, monsters, Jokers, and wrestling. Aaron and Abe have put together a new hodgepodge episode for December 2024, featuring a variety of thoughts on some recent releases. This includes films such as Unstoppable, Werewolves, and The People's Joker, with extra emphasis going toward this week's most notable releases, Y2K and Nightbitch. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Read Aaron's reviews for Y2K and Nightbitch.

Can this week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe get a chee hoo? The Mendez Movie Report's Luis A. Mendez joins Aaron and Abe to talk all about Disney's Moana 2. Hear what the group has to say about the animated sequel featuring Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (12:50), Trailer Talk for Snow White and How to Train Your Dragon (35:02), the main review (44:02), Games (1:14:25), and Out Now Feedback (1:30:19). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @MendezMovieRPT Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The Mendez Movie Report Read Aaron's review for Moana 2. Reda Luis' review for Moana 2. Trailers: Snow White, How to Train Your Dragon Next Week: Nightbitch

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe travels the path that is WIKIATOR! Maxwell Haddad and Alan Aguilera join Aaron and Abe in different acts to discuss Wicked and Gladiator II. Hear what the group has to say about the fantasy musical starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, along with Ridley Scott's historical action sequel. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:49), the main reviews (13:51) and (1:15:55), Games (2:01:45), and Out Now Feedback (2:13:17). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Cinemaxwell, @AldoRayne Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Ember Productions Read Aaron's reviews for Wicked and Gladiator II Next Week: Moana 2

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe finds everyone on dysfunctional journeys! Jeff Ewing and Philip Price join Aaron to discuss Anora and A Real Pain. Hear what the group has to say about the two comedy-dramas from directors Sean Baker and Jesse Eisenberg. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, including trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (3:04), Trailer Talk for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (21:30), the main reviews (28:07) and (1:03:09), Games (1:25:40), and Out Now Feedback (1:34:26). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @ReelJeffEwing, and@VandyPrice Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Reviews From A Bed, Humanoids From The Deep Dive Read Aaron's review for Anora and A Real Pain. Next Week: Wicked & Gladiator II

This month's Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary offers strength and honor. Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters, Yancy Berns, and Scott Mendelson to discuss Gladiator, starring Russell Crowe. Listen in to hear the group dive into their thoughts on Ridley Scott's Best Picture-winning historical action epic. Plus, there are plenty of tangents, thoughts on the film's legacy in the realm of swords and sandals movies, what it is that allowed this film to work for audiences, and more. So now, if you've got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @ScottMendelson, @YancyJack, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.com, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Milky Way Blues, The Outside Scoop Watch the Trailer for Gladiator.

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is our 600th-episode extravaganza! FirstShowing.net's Alex Billington joins Aaron and Abe to discuss Heretic, starring Hugh Grant. Hear what the group has to say about the religiously-inclined psychological horror film from A24. Plus, the guys celebrate their latest milestone by having an extended number of movie games to play. Tune in for the main review (5:25) and eventual spoilers (28:30), so be aware, a whole lot of Games (48:15), Out Now Feedback (1:38:43), and a fun blooper reel (2:01:18) after the end music. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @FirstShowing Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, FirstShowing.net Read Aaron's review for Heretic. Next Week: Anora and A Real Pain

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is holding one space down. Aaron and Abe discuss Robert Zemeckis' Here and Clint Eastwood's Juror #2. Hear what the two have to say about films from these two major filmmakers, along with recent strategy regarding releasing adult dramas in theaters. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, as well as listener feedback. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:15), the main reviews (22:05) and (51:18), and Out Now Feedback (1:28:52). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

This month's Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track concludes our horror specials for 2024 with an old-fashioned curse. The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters, Movies, Films & Flix's Mark Hofmeyer, and Yancy Berns join Aaron to discuss The Ring, the hit horror remake from director Gore Verbinski. Listen in to hear the group debate over the merits of this film, what makes it stand out from other horror movies, let alone remakes, how J-horror would go on to influence American cinema, and more. And, of course, there are also plenty of tangents. So now, if you've got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Mhofmeyer, @YancyJack, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea the Pod Watch the Trailer for The Ring Watch the Rings short

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is fun and delicious. Writer and critic Luke Y. Thompson joins Aaron and Abe to discuss Venom: The Last Dance, starring Tom Hardy. Hear what the group has to say about the supposed final chapter in this Sony Spider-Verse series. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, including trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (5:27), Trailer Talk for The Monkey and The Strangers: Chapter 2 (25:20), the main review (34:10), Games (1:16:05), and Out Now Feedback (1:27:30). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @LYTRules Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, LYT Rules, Geekerati Read Aaron's review for Venom: The Last Dance Vote for Aaron in the LambCast Pre-1973 Horror Draft! Enter our Late Night with the Devil Blu-ray Contest! Trailer: The Monkey, The Strangers: Chapter 2 Next Week: Here