Somewhere Between: A TV and Film Podcast

It's the end of 2025! Happy New Year! Daniel Parra brings you his list of the best and worst movies of 2025. It was an incredible year, but there was some massive bombs too. Listen for the best, the worst, and everything somewhere between!

Daniel Parra reviews the last installment in Netflix's groundbreaking series, Stranger Things, it's ambitious, it's big, but does the final season stick the landing? Let's talk about it!The question is...did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between!?

Daniel Parra reviews Park Chan-Wook's new film, "No Other Choice." If you want a reivew that analyzes every twist, turn, and surprise in the film, look no further! This is the review for you. The question is, did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between!?

Daniel Parra reviews A24 and Josh Safdie's latest starring Timothee Chalamet, "Marty Supreme." If you're looking for a breakdown of the movies themes, ideas, and what the ending means, look no further! This is the review for you. The question is...did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between!?

Daniel Parra reviews the new adaptation of Freida McFadden's popular novel, "The Housemaid" starring Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney, and Brandon Sklenar, directed by Paul Feig.

Daniel Parra reviews the latest installment in James Cameron's epic series, "Avatar", with the third entry "Avatar: Fire and Ash" Did you love it, did you hate it...or are you Somewhere Between!? Let's talk about it!

Daniel Parra reviews the newest installment in the "A Knives Out Mystery" franchise, "Wake up Dead Man" starring the detective of the series Benoit Blanc played by Daniel Craig and a newcomer of many to the series, Josh O'Connor. This review DOES have spoilers and breaks down the twists, turns, and the deep themes discussed at the core of the film. If you're looking for a review that breaks down the clues, the ending, the performances, and more, look no further! The real mystery is...did you love it, did you hate it, or...are you Somewhere Between!?

Daniel Parra reviews the sequel to Blumhouse's breakout hit, "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" based on the hit videogame, directed by Emma Tammi and written by original creator Scott Cawthon. The first one was a surprise hit, but can they follow up with a solid sequel that expands on the FNAF lore, the characters, and the animatronics? If you're looking for a review that breaks down the movie and answers all of these questions, look no further! But the question is...did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between!?

Daniel Parra reviews the new sequel to the nearly decade old original film, "Zootopia 2." It's been a long time since the original but was it worth the wait? We analyze the movie with full spoilers and break down its surprising themes, humor, and what the movie is trying to say. If you're looking for a spoiler review with a breakdown of the movie, look no further! The real question is...did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between on it!?

Daniel Parra reviews the final installment in the two-part Broadway epic "Wicked: For Good" directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. If you're looking for a review that breaks down how good the songs are, the impact of the ending, or if this captures the magic the first one had. Look no further! You found the right video, we'll breakdown everything here for you. The question is...did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between?

Daniel Parra reviews the 3rd installment in the "Now You See Me" franchise. The star-studded cast returns including Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson, Morgan Freeman, and they're joined by newcomers Justice Smith, Ariana Greenblatt, and Dominic Sessa.The question is, is the magic of this heist franchise retained? How are the new setpieces? The new tricks? If you're looking for a complete breakdown of Now You See Me: Now You Don't you've come to the right place! The real question is...Did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between on it!?

Daniel Parra reviews Edgar Wright's new film, based on Stephen King's original novel, "The Running Man" starring Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, Lee Pace, and Jayme Lawson. He talks about the social commentary, the fun action, the sharp sense of humor, and more! If you're looking for an in depth review of The Running Man that breaks down the film, and has the ending explained, look no further! The real question is...did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between!?

Daniel Parra reviews the new installment in the Predator series, "Predator: Badlands directed by Dan Trachtenberg. He talks about the clear video game and anime influences, the creative action and breaks down what makes this Predator entry so different. If you're looking for an analysis on Predator: Badlands. Look no further!The real question is...did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between?

Daniel Parra reviews the news Yorgos Lanthimos film, "Bugonia" starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. He breaks down the ending, the twists and turns, an the psychological battle between the characters in this movie. It's Yorgos Lanthimos, so there's definitely a lot to discuss, but the question is...Did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between!? 

Daniel Parra reviews the new interpretation of Mary Shelley's classic book, "Frankenstein" directed by Guillermo Del Toro starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz. He breaks down and explains the themes of the film, the meaning behind the monster, and if the new interpretation adds anything new to the classic story. If you're looking for a review that explains the movie's themes, breaks down the characters, and more, look no further! The real question is, did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between!?

Daniel Parra reviews the cinematic follow up to season 1 of the popular anime series, "Chainsaw Man." directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and written by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Denji encounters Reze and finds himself in an explosive romance. Does this follow up season one well? How is the animation, how are the fights, the characters? If you're looking for a full breakdown and a review where the chaotic events are explained look no further! The question is, did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between!?

Daniel Parra reviews the highly anticipated horror movie, "Shelby Oaks" written and directed by Chris Stuckmann. If you're looking for an analysis of the movie, with a breakdown and explanation of the ending, look no further! The question is, did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between!?

Daniel Parra reviews the new installment in the Tron franchise, "Tron Ares." He discusses the spectacular visuals, the amazing music, and the lackluster story with full spoilers. If you're looking for a full breakdown, analysis, and explained episode for Tron Ares. Look no further! But the question is, did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between!?

Daniel Parra talks about the follow up to Blumhouse's hit, "The Black Phone 2" by Scott Derrickson. He breaks down and reacts to the horror elements, analyzes the deeper meaning in Gwen and Finney's story, and more! Let's talk about the writing, The new possible horror icon "The Grabber, the performances, and everything else! If you need The Black Phone 2 explained look no further.The real question is...did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere between on it?

Daniel Parra reviews the new Benny Safdie movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, "The Smashing Machine" based on Mark Kerr's life and contribution to the UFC. He breaks down the story, performances by Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, and the emotional and raw storytelling nature of the movie by Benny Safdie. If you're looking for a review, breakdown, and more, this review covers it all with full spoilers. Most importantly, did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between!?

Daniel Parra reviews Paul Thomas Anderson's latest movie, "One Battle After Another" starring Leonardo Dicaprio, Chase Infiniti, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Teyana Taylor, and Regina Hall. An action movie with a lot on its mind, amazing performances, and emotional storytelling. This is a full spoiler review where Daniel breaks down his thoughts, the meaning, explore its deeper themes, and explain what he thinks the movie is about. If you're looking for a detailed review of One Battle After Another, this episode covers it all!Most importantly, did you love it, did you hate it, or are you Somewhere Between on it?

Daniel Parra reviews Justin Tipping's movie produced alongside Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, "Him" starring Tyriq Withers and Marlon Wayans. We talk about this psychological horror movie based on football and explore its symbolism, those Rotten Tomatoes reviews, the deeper meaning, and if this movie is deserving of the negative response. If you're looking for a full spoiler breakdown and the themes of this movie explained. This is the episode for you.But the real question is, did Daniel love it, did he hate it, or is he Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!#HimMovie #MovieReview #Him

Daniel Parra reviews Francis Lawrence's new Stephen King adaptation, "The Long Walk" a haunting and brutal movie that mixes human emotion, modern commentary on multiple things, and more. This is a full spoiler review where Daniel Parra breaks down the movie's most powerful moments, and we try to explain the ambiguous ending and its meaning.If you're looking for for a detailed review and breakdown of the hidden meanings in "The Long Walk", this episode is for you, but the question is:Did he love it, did he hate it, or is he Somewhere Between?#

In this episode, Daniel reviews Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba: Infinity Castle - the first of the new trilogy of movies that adapts the final arc of the manga. This review has spoilers and is a breakdown of the fights with Tanjiro, Giyu, Akaza, Zenitsu, and the Hashira's. Let's talk about the fights, the insane animation, and more! Did Daniel love it, hate it, or is he Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Daniel Parra reviews Spike Lee's new movie, "Highest 2 Lowest" starring Denzel Washington. Did he love it, did he hate it, or is he Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Daniel reviews the new Jay Roach comedy, "The Roses" starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. Did he love it, did he hate it, or is he Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Daniel Parra reviews Darren Aronofksy's new movie starring Austin Butler, "Caught Stealing." Did he love it, did he hate it, or is he Somewhere Between on it? Listen to find out!

Daniel Parra reviews Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's new satire-comedy on Hollywood, "The Studio." Did he love it, did he hate it, or is he Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Daniel Parra reviews the global box office hit, "Ne Zha 2." Did he love it, did he hate it, or is he somewhere between? Listen to find out!

Daniel Parra reviews the sequel to the surprise hit, "Nobody" starring Bob Odenkirk. Did he love it, did he hate it, or is he Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Daniel Parra reviews, analyzes, and theorizes on Zach Cregger's new Horror film "Weapons." Did he love it, did he hate it, or is he Somewhere Between on it? Listen to find out! There's A LOT to talk about!

The Naked Gun is back! Are parody movies? Daniel Parra breaks down and analyzes the most serious movie of the year, "The Naked Gun." Did he love it, did he hate it, or is he Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Dave Franco and Alison Brie star in Michael Shanks Body-Horror Relationship movie, "Together" but did Daniel love it, hate it, or is he Somewhere Between on it? Listen to find out!

Fantastic Four: The First Steps directed by Matt Shakman brings the super family to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but are they finally done justice? Listen to find out!

Daniel and Erwin review the latest installment in the Jurassic Franchise, "Jurassic World Rebirth" directed by Gareth Edwards. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Daniel and Erwin review Joseph Kosinksi's Sports racing movie after his hugely successful, "Top Gun Maverick" with "F1" starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Daniel and Erwin review Pixar's latest animated film, "Elio." Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Daniel and Erwin review the third installment in the Zombie Apocalypse franchise, "28 Years Later" directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland.Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Daniel and Erwin review Celine Song's new film, the follow up to "Past Lives", "Materialists" starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Daniel and Erwin review the new live action remake of the beloved Dreamworks film, "How to Train Your Dragon." Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Daniel and Erwin review the fifth installment and spin off in the series, "From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina" directed by Len Wiseman. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between!? Listen to find out!

Daniel and Erwin review and breakdown A24 and the Phillippou Brothers latest movie, "Bring Her Back" starring Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, and Sora Wong. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between!? Listen to find out!

Daniel and Erwin review the latest and maybe last(?) Mission Impossible film, Mission Impossible : The Final Reckoning. Did they love it, did they hate it, does Tom Cruise do any crazy stunts, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Daniel and Erwin review the newest Disney live action remake, "Lilo and Stitch." They didn't fully agree on this one, but the question is. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between!? Listen to find out!

Daniel and Erwin review the latest in the iconic horror franchise, "Final Destination Bloodlines" directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein. They talk about the kills, the new set of characters, and if this franchise was worth bringing back after all this time.Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Daniel and Erwin review tthe latest in the MCU, "Thunderbolts." They talk about the creative team behind it, the smaller scale, the stand out performances from Florence Pugh and David Harbour, and more! Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!Description:Ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes -- Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker -- embarks on a dangerous mission that forces them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.Release date: May 2, 2025 (USA)Director: Jake SchreierRunning time: 2h 6mStory by: Eric PearsonMPAA rating: PG-13Distributed by: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Daniel and Erwin review the surprise sequel, Gavin O'Connor's "The Accountant 2." They talk about the surprise tone, the action, the Buddy chemistry with Jon Bernthal and Ben Affleck and more. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!Forensic accountant Christian Wolff teams up with his estranged but highly lethal brother to track down mysterious assassins.Release date: April 25, 2025 (USA)Director: Gavin O'ConnorStarring: Ben Affleck; Jon Bernthal; Cynthia Addai-Robinson; Daniella Pineda; J. K. SimmonsRunning time: 2h 5mMPAA rating: RDistributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Daniel and Erwin review David F. Sandberg's new horror film based off of the popular video game, "Until Dawn." They talk about if it's scary, if it has new and creative ideas, and how clever and unique the concept is. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!Description:One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one... only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening. Trapped in the valley, they're forced to relive the night again and again -- only each time the killer threat is different, each more terrifying than the last. Hope dwindling, the group soon realizes they have a limited number of deaths left, and the only way to escape is to survive until dawn.

Daniel and Erwin review the new season and soft reboot of Daredevil: Born Again as it enters the Disney+ streaming MCU world. It's been a. long time in the making, and there's so much to cover  from the shows troubled production history to what matters most, is it good? Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!Description:Matt Murdock finds himself on a collision course with Wilson Fisk when their past identities begin to emerge.First episode date: March 4, 2025 (USA)No. of episodes: 9No. of seasons: 1Based on: Marvel ComicsCinematography: Hillary Fyfe Spera; Pedro Gómez Millán

Daniel and Erwin review the box office hit, Ryan Coogler's "Sinners." They talk about the dual Michael B. Jordan performances, what makes the film so unique and special, the music, and so much more. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!Description:Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their Mississippi hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Release date: April 18, 2025 (USA) Director: Ryan Coogler Running time: 2h 17m MPAA rating: R Budget: 90 million USD Producers: Ryan Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Zinzi Coogler

Daniel and Erwin review Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's new film, "Warfare." They talk about the tense atmosphere, the real life story, and how well the moment captures real time and more. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out! Description:A surveillance mission goes wrong for a platoon of American Navy SEALs in insurgent territory in Iraq.Release date: April 11, 2025 (USA)Directed by: Ray Mendoza; Alex GarlandRunning time: 1h 35mBudget: $20 millionMPAA rating: RDistributed by: A24