The Grand Review

Move over, John Wick, you're cool and all, but can you dance? I don't think so! This week we're talking about Ballerina, the drama (or perceived drama) from behind the scenes, and tons of stuff we loved! Tune in and lend us your ears, or we'll have to send the Baba Yaga after you. Spoiler Free - 2:59Spoilers - 16:22News - 45:12

Daniel and Mr. Han are back! But also that's kinda just marketing, and they're more just sort of... there? We're talking about the new Karate Kid and digging into what could have been on this episode!Spoiler Free - 1:13Spoilers - 19:16Garrett's Apology - 48:48News - 55:30

It's Memorial Day weekend, and that means BIG movie business! Tom Cruise does one more impossible mission, and Disney makes one last gamble on a live action adaptation. Which is best? Can you even compare them? We don't know, but we talk for a while about them anyway!Mission: Impossible Spoiler Free - 1:28Mission: Impossible SPOILERS - 13:41Lilo & Stitch Spoiler Free - 34:42Lilo & Stitch SPOILERS - 43:19News - 1:03:50

It's death, knockin' at yo door, takin' all yo kids, and yo kids' kids... You can run, but you can't hide! Or you can, for like 50 years. But no more after that, mmmmmmkay?Spoiler Free - 1:34Spoilers - 14:33Internet Movie of the Week - 31:13News - 43:42

Josh Hartnett drinks toad venom and then does some acting in a movie set on a plane where the worst things that can happen is not just running out of Dr. Pepper and salted peanuts. Check out our review of a movie from Chicken Soup for the Soul (not a joke, that's actually real) with all the cursing and other debauchery you didn't read in the Chicken Soup for the Soul books!Spoiler Free - 1:12Spoilers - 17:22News - 41:26

Marvel studios is back in theaters for the second time this year with their newest entry, Thunderbolts*. Can this save the MCU from being a boring, bland, Soylent Green style paste? We're talking about all the ins and outs of the movie on this episode!Spoiler Free - 3:40Spoilers - 22:41News - 50:13

Ben Affleck and Jon Berthal play brothers in this comedic follow up to 2016's "The Accountant", which was strictly a drama. Not that this a full on comedy, but it's much more of a buddy cop sort of movie. Does it work? Does it not? Does Garrett use the bleep button? Answers to all of these questions on this episode!Spoiler Free - 2:09Spoilers - 17:32News - 36:46

Ryan Coogler blasts his way back into cinemas with this tale of twins who run a Juke Joint in the Mississippi delta, but things go awry when some white people show up. Also, music. Enjoy!Spoiler Free - 0:53Spoilers - 20:08News - 47:05

Jack Quaid is in another good movie that no one seems to be seeing. Is he cursed? Are WE cursed? Or is the movie actually terrible and maybe that's why? We're gonna discuss all that, plus Netflix's The Electric State, and disc rot, all on this episode!Spoiler Free- 2:15Spoilers - 22:17Internet Movie of the Week - 35:38News - 43:07

Bong Joon Ho's much anticipated Mickey 17 hit theaters this weekend, and we've been excited to watch it! But did it live up to the hype? Does the Parasite director have another hit on his hands, or does it make you wanna leave the planet in the middle of viewing it? We answer all these questions, plus talk about what's happening with Snow White, James Bond, and more!Spoiler Free - 1:51Spoilers - 16:41Internet Movie of the Week - 37:30News - 40:08

Osgood Perkins takes a comedic turn, which will come as a surprise to you if you weren't one of the weirdos who laughed during Long Legs (what is wrong with you people?). Anyway, angry monkey, nihilism, yada yada yada... We talk about it all!Spoiler Free - 2:06Spoilers - 13:15News - 48:18

Sam Wilson steps up from Falcon to Captain America, and now he's got his own movie and everything. But is this just another dumb marvel movie, or some sort of smart criticism of power and the corruption of those who wield it? Or maybe a DUMB criticism that's as tone deaf as it is boring? WHO CAN SAY? Spoiler Free- 1:14Spoilers - 23:08Internet Movie of the Week - 1:08:41News - 1:18:15

Another John Wick stunt performer is trying his hand at directing, and he got Ke Huy Quan on board for this Valentine's Day themed romp. But why is it so Valentine's Day themed? What is happening? Find out the answers to NONE of these questions by watching the movie, or just listen to this podcast. It costs less. Also, Heart Eyes is predictably bad.Love Hurts Spoiler Free - 1:57Love Hurts Spoilers - 13:04Heart Eyes Spoilers - 32:02News - 45:17

It's a thriller! It's a comedy! It's dark! It's... Not a horror film? Well, that's something. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of the new Sophie Thatcher starring "Companion", where Jack Quaid proves he just doesn't know how to stop cursing and everyone else don't know how to not be terrible in other ways. It's fun and stuff! (Really though this is a good movie.) Spoiler Free - 3:15 Spoilers - 13:01 News - 39:03

Mel Gibson is back in the director's chair with a movie that brings together Transformers 4 & 5, Downton Abbey, and That 70's show. How can that be good, you ask? Well, they're stuck in a plane and it's exciting and stupid fun. If you're still not sold, listen to the episode! Spoiler Free - 1:26 Spoilers - 14:30 Internet Movie of the Week - 31:29 Oscar Nominations - 32:56 Other News - 51:28

Leigh Whannell returns to the Universal world of monsters and ghouls with his new take on the classic story of the Wolf Man. It's not in London, but this time in rural Oregon. If that's not scary enough, we've also gathered news about Screamboat Willie. There's something for everyone in this episode, so don't miss it! Spoiler Free - 1:09 Spoilers - 14:57 Internet Movie of the Week - 40:06 News - 46:06 Make sure you find us on our socials, @grandavenuepod on Instagram and Facebook!

The sequel no one asked for to a movie that went under the radar, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera takes the Los Angeles Sheriff "Nick" to Europe for a new heist, new friends, and new enemies. It's a wild ride, but is it good? Andy and Garrett sort out the wheat from the chaff, or something. We're movie lovers, not scholars, don't judge our idioms. (Metaphors? Whatever.) Plus, we count down our top 10 from 2024, and name the worst movie of the year! Spoiler Free - 1:06 Spoilers - 12:04 Top 10 of 2024 - 47:30 News - 1:23:39

It's part two of our Christmas Catch Up, this time with two kids films and one that looks like it used a kids logic to write the script. It's a baffling mix of bad but lovable, bad and unlovable, and incompetently fascinating. Catch up on these three movies with us, plus the news! Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Spoiler Free - 3:43 Spoilers - 11:45 Mufasa: The Lion King Spoiler Free - 27:46 Spoilers: 28:57 Kraven the Hunter Spoiler Free - 40:45 Spoilers - 51:22 News - 1:20:12

It's part one of our Christmas Catch Up! We're looking at THREE MOVIES on this episode, including the Bob Dylan biopic, the remake of Nosferatu, and the Netflix original Carry-On. Which of these three is the best? Which is the worst? Which makes Garrett cringe the hardest? Listen and find out! A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Spoiler Free - 4:49 Spoilers - 12:33 NOSFERATU Spoiler Free - 34:53 Spoilers - 52:37 CARRY-ON Spoiler Free - 1:14:16 Spoilers - 1:20:06

Moana is back for another adventure, but this time it's... the same, mostly? We're diving into the newest Disney musical with a princess who isn't a princess and a movie that's actually a limited TV series. Not that those distinctions have mattered to the box office. We're also joined by the world's biggest Moana fan and most happy person, Maria Gomez! Spoiler Free - 3:36 Spoilers - 17:23 News - 49:31

It's time for Guh-Linda and Alphabet to tell you the story of the Wicked Witch of the West, with music and dancing and tragedy, oh my! Join us for our review of the musical adaptation from Jon M. Chu, starring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. Garrett and Andy weren't looking forward to this one, but their opinions may surprise you... Spoiler Free - 1:51 Spoilers - 25:59 Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave us a review and share with your friends!

Strength and honor, friends! We're talking about the legacy sequel, Gladiator II - a movie directed by Ridley Scott to make some money since no one cared about Napoleon. It's a historic epic, but with sharks that historians don't like. If you're interested in the Roman Empire, swordplay, the inner workings of ancient politics, or just big monkeys, this movie has something for you! Spoiler Free - 1:28 Spoilers - 18:10 News: 1:03:21 If you like the show, please leave us a review and share with your friends! If you don't like the show, also let us know and we'll beat Garrett accordingly.

The $250 MILLION Christmas movie from Dwayne Johnson has hit the big screen, and only time will tell if this becomes a new Christmas classic or ends up on the naughty list for language. Budgets ballooned and behind the scenes drama may have damaged this film's opening weekend, but can it pick up steam? Or will the coals go cold? Listen to our review and let us know what you think! Spoiler Free - 1:33 Spoilers - 23:20 News - 1:08:17

Hugh Grant is continuing his streak of playing villainous roles with his role as Mr. Reed in Heretic, a film that asks a lot of questions about religion, belief, and polygamy. It's a wild ride, and we're digging into the themes the movie brings up, as well as some stellar performances from a small but mighty cast and the cinematography of a movie that is punching above it's weight. Then, we talk about Joaquin Phoenix and his cold feet, gladiator sharks, and the upcoming Popeye Horror movie. It's one heck of a week, folks. Spoiler Free: 1:25 SPOILERS: 19:25 News: 1:07:56

It's Robert Zemeckis' newest attempt to recapture that magic from Forrest Gump, getting Tom Hanks and Robin Wright back for what is essentially an experimental arthouse film that kind of... works? It's a different movie than you might have expected, but it's got some heart! Enjoy the review! Spoiler Free: 1:03 SPOILERS: 20:33 News: 47:12

It's the newest holiday film out there (until Red One, anyway), and it's directed by Dallas Jenkins who made The Chosen. Adapted from a book from the 70s with a simple story, can you pull something meaningful out to a full length film? We're talking about all that stuff and the Christmas spirit on this special episode! Spoiler Free: 2:13 SPOILERS: 13:49

It's the final hurrah for Eddie Brock and Venom (or is it?) in the third film in the Venom trilogy. There's now new enemies, new friends, and new lore that just might fly in the face of everything you've seen before in this franchise. Why care when you're just having dumb fun, anyway? Garrett and Andy are talking about the good, the bad, and the symbiotic on this weeks episode. Plus, news about Star Wars and the upcoming Rey movie, lots of exciting stuff coming out of 20th Century Fox, and Garrett managed to trick Andy into watching a terrible movie - almost entirely on accident. Spoiler Free: 00:58 Spoilers: 21:48 News: 1:14:15

It's horror week on the pod, much to the chagrin of one of the boys. We're discussing the follow up to smash horror hit Smile, Smile 2 (what a name!) and then touching on a horror classic with a look back at Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Plus, there's drama in Oz with the star of Wicked, Joker: Folie a Deux continues its cold streak, and Paul Schrader goes shopping. Enjoy the show! Spoiler Free: 1:55 Spoilers: 17:33 Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Spoilers): 55:35 News: 1:14:27

What did it really take to get Saturday Night Live on the air? Well, probably a whole lot more than you think. From director Jason Reitman comes the story of the first Saturday Night (later known as Saturday Night Live) and how a rebellious crew of anarchists ended up starting an institution. Funny, they became the very thing they swore to dismantle. Garrett and Andy are talking cinematography, performances, all that good stuff - plus this week, whether or not censorship is a good thing. So isn't THAT fun? Also, in the news we have a weird John Wick/Clue mashup, news about the future of the Velma tv series, and something about Bob Dylan being a nutcase. Enjoy! Spoiler Free: 00:53 Spoilers: 21:37 News: 1:07:53

It's the sequel that was hyped, and definitely exists, but did it NEED to exist? Garrett and Andy attempt to put together a reason for this movie to exist in the way it does, and discuss the general hate that it's gotten. The ending in particular is QUITE the spicy conversation point. We're talking cinematography, story, the whole nine yards. Plus, news about the upcoming Creature from the Black Lagoon, Francis Ford Coppola continues his insane tour for Megalopolis, and people are going to jail. It's news, believe it or not. Spoiler Free: 1:08 SPOILERS: 18:53 News: 52:40

It's a HUGE week here on the pod, as we cover three movies! First up, it's The Wild Robot, the newest release from Dreamworks, directed by the same guy as How to Train Your Dragon. It's been absolutely loved by the internet, but the question remains: should it be getting the praise it's getting? Garrett and Andy dive right into that discussion first. Wild Robot Spoiler Free: 1:18 Wild Robot SPOILERS: 16:41 Then, there's the new documentary about the man of steel himself, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. It details a good portion of his life on screen and off, and the struggles he and his family faced after his life-changing accident that left him paralyzed. It's inspiring and heartbreaking all at the same time. Super/Man Review: 54:09 Then, it's the movie that we REALLY wanted to talk about: Wolfs. We've been chomping at the bit to see this for months, and just before release, Apple pulled it from wide distribution. We had to drive to Austin just to have the chance to see it on the silver screen. Austin, people. A fate worse than death. But was it worth it? (Yes). Did Apple make a mistake pulling it from a wide release? (Yes.) But you'll have to listen to the podcast to hear the answers! (Oops there they were.) Wolfs Spoiler Free: 1:11:54 Wolfs SPOILERS: 1:25:08 Then, we do the news in our signature laid back, almost comically under prepared style. It's mostly about Megalopolis, if we're being honest. What a weird story. NEWS: 1:49:19 Thanks for listening! Leave a review if you can, it helps tremendously! Jesus loves you and so do we.

Halle Berry is back in the horror genre with Never Let Go, a horror film about a family of 3 who are tethered to a house in the woods. They can venture as far as their ropes will let them, but if they let go, "the Evil" will get them. It's a horror film that's reaching further than jump scares, and certainly has a cast pulling more than their own weight. Spoiler Free: 00:53 Spoilers: 23:01 News: 1:14:24

James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, and Scoot Mcnairy (contender for funnies name) star in this 2024 remake of the 2022 Danish film, "Speak No Evil". It's tension, it's discomfort, and it's fear - all mixed with a good amount of social satire and commentary that might leave you feeling a bit puzzled. The real question is - is it any good? We're talking about it on this week's episode! Spoiler Free - 1:28 SPOILERS - 20:49 News - 1:09:57

Tim Burton is back with a sequel 36 years in the making, and we're breaking it down. Is it worth the wait? Is it worth the ticket price? Should you see this? We answer all that and more, plus we're digging into some interesting news like the Minecraft trailer and a fun fact about Scientology. Don't miss it! SPOILER FREE: 2:42 SPOILERS: 23:34 NEWS: 1:22:39

Blumhouse continues to pump out one horror/thriller film after another, and this time they're setting their sights firmly on the AI revolution. They're not the first, but given where we are in the timeline... They may be the last. Garrett and Andy dive into the film, the realities, and the cautionary tale being told that may be more important than you think. SPOILER FREE: 1:44 SPOILERS: 18:15 NEWS: 1:11:43

The Crow is in theaters... and there's nothing you can do to stop it. Your only hope is to hunker down, not go see it in the theaters, and wait for it to go onto streaming so you can ignore it there. Look, it's no secret The Crow is not good. But the true depth of what it gets wrong is really something you can't grasp without going into details. Listen to the episode to find out more! Spoiler Free: 1:03 SPOILERS: 21:54 News: 1:03:43

7 movies in, is there anything new to do with the Alien premise? Turns out, both yes and no - depends on whom you ask! We're tackling the filmmaking and decisions made by director Fede Alvarez in Alien: Romulus, discussing the art form of film and the things that people are really mad about on the internet. Plus, the Kraven and Snow White trailers are out, and boy... There's opinions. SPOILER FREE: 2:09 SPOILERS: 20:57 NEWS: 1:15:20

Video game movies are normally a miss... But every time, there's just the question of "what if it doesn't suck this time, though?" in the minds of fans. Well, I'm sorry to say, this is Borderlands, and it's directed by Eli Roth. You shouldn't have even asked the question. But boy.. It's kind of fun to talk about how bad it is. Spoiler Free 1:31 Spoilers 27:49 News 1:04:27 #Borderlands #BorderlandsMovie #BorderlandsFilm #BorderlandsPodcast #BorderlandsReview #MovieReview #PodcastReview #GamingPodcast #VideoGameMovies #BorderlandsFans #BorderlandsCommunity #GamingNews #MovieDiscussion #Borderlands2024 #GamerCulture #BorderlandsGame #FilmAnalysis #PodcastLife

Sorry we're late to the party, but we are finally talking about Deadpool & Wolverine! All the cameos, the humor, and the history of the X-Men Fox universe, plus some info on Trap and Longlegs. Also, Garrett hates fun. Well, either that or another F word being overused. SPOILER FREE 3:20 SPOILERS: 16:05 NEWS 1:13:30

It's a legacy sequel that most people can't even remember having a legacy film to sequel-ize. What a fun concept! Anywho, tornadoes and whatnot. Spoiler Free - 5:25 SPOILERS: 24:00 News: 1:00:09

Kids movies. Love 'em or hate 'em, they exist. Just like everything else. This has been philosophy with the guy who writes podcast episode descriptions. Timecodes below. Spoiler Free 1:32 SPOLERS 19:12

Long title. Longer movie. But is it a movie, or is this... CINEMA? Spoiler Free - 2:15 SPOILERS - 24:48

Shhhh... Just stay quiet and learn all about the movie. Is it good? Is it bad? Does it have a cat? Yes. But to which question that answer applies is a secret, until you actually listen to the show. Sneaky, aren't we? Spoiler Free: 1:32 SPOILERS: 20:00 News: 1:06:57

Double trouble this week! We're talking about The Bikeriders first, then diving into the latest from Richard Linklater, The Hitman! It's a theater/netflix battle this week, and who will come out on top? (Also these movies are not in competition with each other they're completely different so I'm just saying there's a battle so you get invested, please don't be mad.) The Bikeriders - Spoiler Free - 1:54 The Bikeriders - SPOILERS - 26:33 The Hitman - Spoiler Free - 45:26 The Hitman - SPOILERS - 52:10

It's time for a kids movie! This week we're taking a look at Pixar's latest offering, a sequel to their 2015 hit Inside Out. Is it as good as the first? Is it better? Is it worth your hard earned cash/not bad for your kids? Find out on today's episode! Spoiler Free: 2:19 Spoiler Review: 14:55 News: 53:01

This week we dive into Ishina Night Shyamalan's debut feature film, The Watchers. It's a story set in Ireland about... People in a square building? A mirror? I don't know, I wasn't paying attention. (Just kidding we both were glued to the screen, it took a lot of acetone to get us off and we ruined a portion of it.) Plus, news about a bonkers new Hugh Jackman film, the closure of 6 Alamo Drafthouses, and more! It's the usual crazy tapestry of thoughts and movie notes, and it's just as fun as always! Spoiler Free : 2:19 Spoilers : 18:41 News: 1:13:42

This week we're talking about IF (short for Imaginary friends), and it becomes a discussion around world building and rules of a fictional world. Long story short, it's... It's rough for the kids movie lovers out there right now. But at the least we have a good discussion about it, so that's nice. Spoiler Free: 1:38 Spoilers: 22:10 News: 1:05:17

This week we're tackling the spectacle of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga! Almost 10 years after Mad Max: Fury Road, and now we're going 15 years before that. It's not confusing, don't be a baby. We'll also talk about Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Back to Black, and more! And news! And comedy! And making Andy question why he agreed to do this! Hooray! Spoiler Free 2:30 Spoilers: 19:00 Fall Guy Review: 54:02 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Review: 1:06:58 Back to Black Review: 1:11:30 Strangers Chapter One: 1:13:21 News: 1:19:43

We watched an R-Rated action movie, and boy, things got intense... But not nearly as intense as our discussion about the devils weed in movie theaters. Get ready for D.A.R.E 2.0, now with more jokes about skunk butt. (29:29) SPOILERS REVIEW (52:00) NEWS NEWS NEWS

There's been many iterations of Godzilla and King Kong throughout the years, but this is the first time the Grand Review has gotten to tackle one of their outings. It's time to discuss whether it's worth watching, or just a pile of monster dung. Join us for the review, plus news about the upcoming "The Naked Gun" reboot and more! (2:45) Spoiler Free Review (26:14) SPOILER REVIEW SECTION (1:03:30) News, News, News

Sometimes, you just need a heartwarming story to help you recalibrate your hope needle. Or something like that... This week we review Arthur the King, the little movie Garrett had never heard of and Andy was excited for. And now, you can know if it's worth your hard earned cash at the theater! Let us know what you thought of this movie on our socials: https://www.instagram.com/grandreviewpod/ (27:04) SPOILERS REVIEW SECTION