The Awesome Village

It's time again for reviews. We break down new seasons of White Lotus and Andor. We also bring reviews of A Deadly American Marriage and The Accountant 2. We also crown this week's Awesome Villager.

The series continues as this time we decide which movie moment was so epic it was meant to be seen on the big screen.

A little late this week, we meet to review the new Season of Andor and Tales of the Underworld on Disney+. We also share our thoughts on Sinners and Thunderbolts*.

Part 2 of the series of epic moments in movies continues. This time with comedy. We're going to nominate and pit against each other, the most epic moments in movie comedy. You won't want to miss it.

Welcome back, visitors to the Village. This week, we're back to our regularly scheduled thoughts on things worthy of your time. So let us tell you about Yellowjackets, Daredevil Born Again, Your Friends and Neighbors, The Amateur, and The Companion.

Today we start a new series of episodes where we'll be pitting the greatest moments in movies up against each other culminating in a massive bracket with all the winners. This week, we pit the greatest moments in Sci-fi movies against each other. Which one will it be?

It's a week that includes a few reviews of new things, a couple of revisits and we remember our Villiagers of the Year.

This week, millions of budding craftsman will wait with baited breath to find out the answer to the question does the Minecraft movie suck? While we don't yet know the answer, we do know this: for a long time, Hollywood has struggled with how to adapt video games into films. We'll take you through the best to worst rated of these movies and tell you if we think the critics have got it right or if they were way off on their assessments.

The Village Elders gather around the fire again to discuss all the things and some of the stuff. This week, we'll tell your our thoughts on the finale of Severance Season 2. Glenn and John will also tell you why you should see Novocaine and September 5th. We'll also crown this week's Awesome Villager.

Welcome back to our regular show of giving you reviews of movies and TV. This week we have a lot to discuss including Daredevil Born Again, The Righteous Gemstones and Paddington in Peru. All that, plus this week's Awesome Villager is crowned.

Following the loss of the great, Gene Hackman, we sit down to discuss his career and what roles were our favorites. Hackmania comes to the Village. You won't want to miss it.

It's that time of year again where we sit down to talk about an awards show for ten movies that many people haven't seen. We'll dissect the politics and the show and tell you what we think about this year's Academy Awards.

Today, we bring you a pair of experiments as we test a box of goodies from Universal Yums. Then we each go over a movie we've watched with our wives and tell you whether it would be good for a date night.

It's that time again. We bread break around the Village Council and dive into what you should devote your time to watching. This week, we'll discuss The Fall of Diddy on MAX, American Primeval from Netflix, the season finale of Paramount+ and Showtime's Dexter Original Sin and the series finale of Cobra Kai on Netflix. We'll also review The Substance, The Gorge and Captain America: Brave New World. All that and we crown this week's Awesome Villager.

We continue last week's episode by discussing the films we've seen. Get ready for reviews of movies like Dogman, A Real Pain, Section 31 and the Oscar nominated Emilia Perez. We'll also remember some people we lost and crown the Awesome Villager from the past few weeks. You won't want to miss it.

Yet again it has become that our episode is so big, we had to divide it in twain as though we were King Solomon being creepy with a baby. This week, you'll get TV as we dive into programs like Kitchen Nightmares, Hollywood Squares, as well as the full season of Landman and the finale of Silo. So strap in and listen to this week and then return for next week as we discuss the silver screen.

Our conversation last week got us to thinking. Ben Stiller has had a huge career. We reviewed this in a past episode. With all these characters and the concept of severance…which of them would benefit the most from the procedure. We'll talk through our bracket and decide. Let us know what you think.

Welcome back to the village. We hope you're all well. In this episode, we bring you our thoughts on the end of Disney+'s Star Wars Skeleton Crew as well as the Season 2 premiere of AppleTV+'s Severance. We'll also bring you a review of Fly Me To The Moon and crown this week's Awesome Villager.

Welcome to 2025 and our first review show of the year. Sit back, relax and if you're new to the podcast, make sure you subscribe.

It's the end of the year. We owe you a show that recaps the past and share hopes for the next year.

In the wake of the James Gunn Superman trailer and the streaming release of the new, Christopher Reeve documentary on Max, we've sat down to talk about those and more as we bring you our thoughts on Dexter: Original Sin and Secret level along with series finales for Star Trek: Lower Decks and What We Do In The Shadows. You'll also get reviews of Kraven and Sonic 3. You won't want to deprive your ears of us this week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

Bells have jingled. Cookies have been eaten. Presents have changed hands. Now you're preparing to go exchange some of those gifts and what better to listen to while you do it then a visit to the Awesome Village. We've dressed Ryan like a really surly snowman and we've gathered around to talk about movies that are debatably Christmas movies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

We recently discussed Greg's appearance on the game show, Last Fan Standing (episode 6 on Amazon Prime). This week, Glenn plays host and we compete in a game show of our own that you won't want to miss. Give it a listen and tell us if you want to hear more of these in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

Welcome back for a self-contained adventure like Gene Roddenberry used to like. This week, we'll talk about shows like Skeleton Crew on Disney+, Creature Commandos on Max, and we'll visit Netflix for Man on the Inside and Cold Case Who Killed Jonbenet Ramsey. We'll also give you a review of Moana 2. So relax and enjoy your visit to the village this week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

And we're back , and so are you, for this thrilling conclusion to last week's episode where the world is turned upside down and we review TV after film. How does physics allow this? This week, we'll tell you what shows are worth your time or your apathy. We'll discuss things like the newest segment of the final season of Cobra Kai. We'll discuss Landman from Parmount+. We'll take you to AppleTV+'s Silo and Amazon Prime's Cross. All that and more as we convene to review these shows and name this week' s Awesome Villager. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

Up is down. Down is up as this week, we have another split episode but…this first segment will be our movie reviews and you'll get our TV coverage next week. So join us as we review Gladiator 2, Wicked, Heretic and some movies Ryan finally caught up with polite society to see. We'll also remember some people we lost. So get ready to dive into this week and then return here next week for part 2. You won't want to miss this discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

Some sequels come out quickly after the original and others take their sweet time to do so. Join us this week as we discuss sequels that have years between them and the original. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

We're back as promised with the thrilling conclusion of last week's episode. What scores will we give our films this week? Will Ryan's missing glasses make it impossible for him to see Greg to insult. All this and more as we review Conclave, Smile 2 and Woman of the Hour and we crown this week's Awesome Villager. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

Guess what time it is? It's time for your weekly visit to the shores of the Awesome Village. In a stunning turn on events, this week's episode is split into to two segments. This week, you'll hear us dive into the television side of our viewing and we'll remember some people we lost. Next week, we'll bring you movie reviews and the crowning of the Awesome Villager. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

The thrilling conclusion of our analysis of the classic film, Twins. If you like the last episode, well, that's why you're even bothering with this one. What are you wanting for? Fire it up. Take a listen. Why are you still reading this? What's wrong with you? Don't you want to know what happens? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

Not since Son In Law have we deemed a film worthy of a deep dive and in this and our next episode, we will be discussing the film Twins starring Danny Devito and Arnold Schwarzenegger in detail. You won't want to miss the analysis, the bad Arnold impression, the copious research of Glenn. So sit back and enjoy this oddly specific episode of The Awesome Village. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

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There is a reason for the title. Welcome back to the village. We have a lot to discuss. You'll hear what we think of Grotesquerie, Only Murders in the Building and Colin From Accounts. We'll also give you full reviews of Megalopolis, Walfs and Joker Folie a Deux. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

Welcome back for part 2 of this episode. You'll get our take on Max's Penguin and Disney+'s Agatha All Along. We'll also discuss an old movie Ryan saw recently and bring you a review of Will & Harper and Transformers One. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

An eventful week at the Village ensures we have a lot to discuss. We'll go over a recent outing we all had together. We'll talk about food and we'll discuss a few things we saw on streaming that may be worth your attention. We go to Hulu for American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez. Then we go over to Netflix for Monsters: The Lyle and Eric Menendez Story and Mr. McMahon. It's such a good discussion, you'll have to come back to finish the second part of this episode next week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

The Joker is a character with over 80 years of history and versions. He's got variations in comics, tv, and other forms of media like film. With the upcoming release of Joker: Folie a Deux, we wanted to decide through the Village's patented, scientific methods, which movie Joker reigns supreme. So sit back and join us for a lively debate and maybe tell us if you agree or disagree with our assessment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

Welcome back. We've missed you so and we can't wait to share with you our thoughts on a few things. We'll tackle the trending Netflix Series, The Perfect Couple. We'll check in with cults in The Way Down and we'll see behind the curtain with the new Max documentary, Wiseguy: David Chase and the Sopranos. We'll also bring you reviews of the 2016, low budget horror movie, The Terrifier, and have a passionate discussion about Civil War. We'll also take some time to remember the career of James Earl Jones. All that, plus we'll crown this week's Awesome Villager. Enjoy your stay. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

It's Wednesday, and that means you get an invitation to the village. This week, we'll discuss a bunch of stuff from Netflix including Worst Ex Ever, Terminator Zero, and Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War. We'll also bring you our full review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. We'll also take a moment to crown this week's Awesome Villager. So grab a snack, but in those headphones and enjoy your stay in the Awesome Village. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

With this week's release of the long-rumored sequel to the 1988 film, Beetlejuice, coming to theaters, we're taking a look at the diversity of a career that Michael Keaton has had. We'll go through his filmography and decide his win/loss record. Ryan will regale us with his impression of the ghost with the most and we'll be shocked at what we find when we take a good look at the film choices Keaton has made. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

It's a sad time here at the Village as Ryan remains inconsolable at the cancellation of his favorite Star Wars project ever. We cheer him up by talking about some television and movies. John and Glenn give their verdict on Vince Vaughn's new series, Bad Monkey. Glenn and Ryan talk about the docuseries, In The Eye of the Storm. We bring you reviews of the ambitious, Kevin Costner directed Horizon: An American Saga Part 1, the new entry into the world of Alien with Alien:Romulus, and we discuss Amazon's latest John Cena collaboration, Jackpot. All of that and you get to see history made with the crowning of this week's Awesome Villager. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

It's another packed visit to the Village as we tell you about the latest , greatest and leastest (?) of movies and TV. We'll fill you in about the Umbrella Academy's final season on Nextflix. We'll recap our thoughts on this season of Max's House of the Dragon and we'll bring you reviews of M. Night Shamalyan's Trap and more. We'll also bestow another crown on an Awesome Villager. So pop some corn, crack open a beverage of your choice and listen to the conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

After a rough patch for the village, we convene to remember someone dear to us as well as give you our thought on Deadpool and Wolverine as well as announcements from Comic Con and D23. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

We're down a surly Vin Diesel look a like this week as Ryan has to sit out, but fear not, for we're here to bring you up to date on a few things. We'll talk about Glenn's recent Disney World trip. We'll discuss the Paris Olympics. We'll talk about the end of this newest season of The Boys and bring you reviews of Long Legs and Twisters. All that, plus we crown an Awesome Villager. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

Deadpool and Wolverine is coming out and we decided to pit Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds against each other. We do a tournament to decide whose movies are better. You won't want to miss this battle for the ages. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

Come with me and you'll see a world of…pure reviewing elders. This week we'll tell you all about new seasons of Star Trek: Prodigy and Interview with the Vampire. We'll also review Ricky Stanicky, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and Thelma plus so much more. We'll also remember some people we lost as well as crown this week's Awesome Villager. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

We didn't actually buy a theater…but if we did… --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

The moment you've all been waiting for, the full review of The Exorcism. We all suffered so you didn't have to. Listen as Ryan gives you the most comprehensive breakdown of the film. We'll also discuss American Nightmare, the new season of The Bear on Hulu and reviews of Under Paris and A Quiet Place Day One. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

Part 2 of last week's episode starts today and we discuss a bunch of movies you should watch or avoid. We'll tell you about Monkey Man, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Hitman and Godzilla Minus One. We'll also decide on who is crowned Awesome Villager from the past two weeks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

In this first part of a two part episode, we talk about a bunch of summer television. Join us as we discuss Star Wars The Acolyte along with documentaries like Dancing for the Devil, Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial and we'll also discuss new seasons of The Boys and House of the Dragon. Come back next week where we talk about some summer movies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

The accountants here at the firm of Village Elders have convened to evaluate troubled productions and decide which should've been written off for tax purposes rather than released. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support

Villagers, you've returned for a good week. We have gathered once again to talk tell you about the things you should devote your time or your apathy towards in tv and cinema. We'll talk about the concluions of Star Trek Discovery and A Gentleman in Moscow. We'll also bring you reviews of Garfield, Furious, Jim Henson Idea Man and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theawesomevillagepodcast/support