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As we check in during COVID lockdown, we discuss the untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman.  We also spend some time discussing the new normal for viewing experiences.  And finally, we discuss The New Mutants and how it turned out after so many delays. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, rate, and subscribe!!!

This week we are talking about the biggest movie news, the release of Zack Snyder's cut of "Justice League."  We also talk about some of the other movies that we would love to see different cuts of.  We also review Netflix's latest release "The Lovebirds."  Also, this is actually the beginning of our third season.  Like an old married couple, we missed the chance to celebrate our anniversary. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

Socially distant podcasting it is, we guess.  We are so happy to be back and making content for you all.  Sorry that we disappeared for a minute there.  This week we are talking about how we're coping with the intense lockdown in California.  Comics, video-games, tv, and movies have been at an all-time must. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

We were honored to be joined this week by filmmaker Gavin Booth.  With the Covid-19 precautions taking effect, we discuss how it will change the trajectory of the entertainment industry amongst others. We are also reviewing the latest Blumhouse release, and last movie we will see in the theater for a while, "The Hunt." (3:50) Box office results (6:47) Theater faux pas (10:30) New VOD releases in light of the Corona Virus (18:30) Casualties of social distancing (32:25) Gavin Booth Interview (1:13:30) "The Hunt" review Follow Gavin @gavinmichaelbooth Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week your boy's are talking "The Invisible Man," the new Blumhouse release.  With an estimated budget of $7 million, how successful is it in giving you a good scare? (6:35) Box Office Results (9:10) Call of the Wild Bombs (13:00) Indiana Jones torch passing (22:30) Candy Man reboot (26:10) Wolverine rumors and fan casting (31:25) The Invisible Man Review (spoiler-free) (31:40) *Spoilers* (56:00) Watch it Like Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!  Give us 5 stars or we might punch your dad in the nuts.

This week we are joined by our good friend and superfan, Brandon Ruiter.  We caught up on what we've all been watching on TV and talk about "Downhill," the new Will Ferrell film.  It's the first time in a long time that Darryl and Danny have been to a movie together.  We also cast Heath Ledger in the MCU and assign an Avenger to all the Democratic debate participants. Follow Brandon @brandonruiter Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!

We are back again, people!!! Sorry for the long delay between episodes, but life has been brutal.  This week we are giving you two reviews of films that have vastly different box office numbers.  We also talk the teaser trailer for Matt Reeves' "The Batman" showcasing #pattman in the new suit.  Seriously, let's get that trending as the official hashtag. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

Wow!!! What an amazing Super Bowl.  This week we talk about the big game and what it was like to be in attendance as your team wins a Super Bowl. Our movie of the week is Guy Ritchie's "The Gentlemen."  A fun, frenetic, and intense film.  Where does it rank in his catalogue? Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week is a more solemn episode as we talk the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant.  There are some definite tears as we try to talk about this difficult time in Los Angeles.  We are also discussing his Academy Award winning animated short "Dear Basketball."

This week we are joined by our friend, Ben Carlton.  We speak with the man of many talents about his journey to Hollywood and the humbling nature of the industry.  He also regales us with stories of the amazing people he has met along the way. Our movie is Bad Boys for Life, which should've been saved for the fourth installment.  How does it fit within the popular series? Follow Ben @ben.carlton Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

We're watching movies again this week.  We breakdown the Oscar-nominated film, 1917.  Does Sam Mendez' classic deserve the hype surrounding it?  We also talk the latest sports stories in the NBA and NFL. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

Happy New Year!!! How late are you allowed to say that?  This week we are reviewing our top choices from 2019.  Which movies did we love the most and what were the biggest surprises?   We also talk award season and our thoughts from the Golden Globes. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

We are back after a brief Hiatus due to illness and holidays.  We talk about all the things we've been watching the past few weeks as well as a streamlined version of the MCU and an expanded Star Wars saga. This week we review Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker and how it ties up the Skywalker-focused story.   Follow us @watchitlike Listen, rate, and subscribe!!!

This week there were no major new releases, so we all went to catch up on movies we missed.  Danny and Kevin caught Dark Waters.  Kevin saw A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, while Darryl caught Jojo Rabbit.   We were also joined by our good friend JB Tadena, who caught Knives Out. We just have a good time talking Golden Globes nominations, Aladdin, and other great topics. Follow JB @jaybeetadena Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we were lucky enough to be joined by musician, actor, and writer Tim Blane.  We talk about his experience in music and touring as well as his criteria for a great film.  We are also reviewing one of our favorite movies of this year, Knives Out. Follow Tim @timblane Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

Lots of movies to check out this week, so we decided to split it up.  Listen in for our reviews and recommendations for 21 Bridges as well as Frozen 2. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

Double dose of movie reviews this week.  Danny went to check out Shia LaBeouf's semi-biopic "Honey Boy" while Kevin and Darryl caught "Charlie's Angels."  We also talk about the internets powers being used for good to force a change to the dreadful design of Sonic the Hedgehog.   Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

Having kids is crazy.  Despite our best efforts, this week's episode needed to be recorded late. This week we discuss the Disney+ launch and how it is poised to take over our viewing lives.  We review Doctor Sleep and Kevin talks Midway as well. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are reviewing Terminator: Dark Fate.  Where does it stack up in the franchise compared to the other sequels?  What should we think about its performance when looking at the franchise as a whole? Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we're talking Parasite (Darryl's pick for best picture) and JoJo Rabbit (the film Wes Anderson wishes he could make.)  We are also talking the NCAA's ruling to allow players to be compensated for their likeness. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are joined by the talented Andrea Torre.  We talk about her unique bi-coastal learning experience from NYU to USC.  She offers such great insight into the major differences between the two and how she handled them. We also forget our manners, like a bunch of @$$holes.   Follow Andrea @andreartorre Follow us @watchitlike   Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are discussing the new Ang Lee feature "Gemini Man."  What were the parts we enjoyed the most?  What did Kevin hate the most? We also take some time to talk about Lebron's decision to wade into the Hong Kong discussion.  It goes about as well as you would think. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

Since this is such a polarizing film, we decided to have another conversation about Joker.  This time we are joined by our friends Rhyan Schwartz and Joe Boothe.  We do a deep dive into the merits of the filmmaking, story structure, and changes to canon. Follow Rhyan @rhyanschwartz Follow Joe @joeboothe Make sure you check out their work too. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are so fortunate to be joined by our friend Mark from the Chumpcast.  Since he's a big DC fanboy, we want to get his take on how the movie portrayed the iconic villain and character. Follow Mark's crew @thechumpcast and thechumpcast.com Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!! *editorial note* sorry about the sound quality.  The microphones weren't working properly.  Our bad!!!

This week, we decided to switch it up with no new releases coming out we're talking about the movies and shows we're currently loving.   Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are joined by Kevin #1, Kevin Renwick.  We talk with him about how being a filmmaker is a lot harder than we think.  Also, how fat those checks are every time his movie "Grief" is streamed. We also break down Ad Astra, the new Brad Pitt sci-fi feature.  How did it stack up to similar looking films Gravity and Interstellar? In other news, Jonah Hill is up for a secret role in Matt Reeve's "The Batman."  Who should he play? Follow us @watchitlike Follow Kevin @kevinthecloset Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are reviewing the fantastic "Hustlers."  We talk story, cameos, and most importantly how one song was a sexual awakening for Darryl.  Does J-Lo still have it?  How great is this movie? We also talk paying college athletes.  What are the ramifications?  Does this potential California bill actually change anything? Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

Kevin's back!!! How has our favorite associate producer been?  What mischief has he gotten into?  Did he see the movie this week? Hint, no he didn't. This week we are talking NFL Season Kickoff.  What is going on with the dumpster fire offense of the Bears?  How dope are the Chiefs already?  Did the Titans shut up all the annoying Browns fans? We are also talking It: Chapter 2.  How does it hold up against the first chapter?  What about the grown ups?  Should you see it? Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are checking another movie off the shame list.  Darryl was able to watch the Hitchcock classic "To Catch a Thief."  This was a movie with a pretty cool backstory for how it got made.  It also showed why Grace Kelly was such a popular actress. We also talk about the success and enjoyment of movies that aren't made for our sensibilities.   Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

Two movies for you going into the holiday weekend.  We are reviewing Ready or Not as well as Angel has Fallen, the 3rd in the "Fallen" trilogy.  Which one should you spend your money on?  How great is Adam Brody? We're also talking Disney+ and which titles we're most excited about. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

Episode 69...nice! This week we have two movies to check-out.  We're talking The Peanut Butter Falcon and Good Boys.  Two very different movies.  How does the indie film hold up?  Is this the beginning of the big Shia comeback?  Does Good Boys live up to the Superbad implications? We also talk about the biggest news of the week, Spider-man is no longer in the MCU (as of now.) What does this mean to the future of Marvel?  Who do we side with?  Is there a side even worth taking?   Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are talking the new PG-13 horror release, "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark."  How did it adapt the classic children's books?  Was it actually scary?   We also dive deep into the craziest conspiracies we can find.  Did you know that rocks are actually soft, until you touch them? Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week it's just Danny and Darryl.  We are talking the latest installment of the Fast and Furious franchise "Hobbs and Shaw."  We also talk the latest news regarding Venom and the Halo TV series. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are joined by a very special guest, Jim Revis, assistant production coordinator on the film.  What does he do?  Listen in to learn a little more about the numerous jobs that go into creating what we see on screen.  We also talk about his love of all things surrounding late 60's Hollywood and Steve McQueen.  Per usual, we give our box-office predictions and tally last week's winner. Follow Jim on Twitter @thejimrevis Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we're talking the live-action model remake of the Disney classic, The Lion King.  We also go through the big announcements from San Diego Comic-con and talk the future of the MCU.  Also, why does the con floor always have an air of B.O. around it? Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we were joined by Alex Vaughan, actor and self-professed idiot.  We talk about his time in Hollywood and the changes he's seen since arriving.  We also talk all the hot topics including the new 007 . Our movie this week is Stuber, the latest R-rated comedy. Follow Alex @theonlyalsex Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are joined by our friend Houston Rhines, actor extraordinaire.  We talk a little NBA free agency and whether Danny's Clippers or Darryl's Lakers are in a better position.  We also do our mid-year breakdown of the year's best movies, so far.  We breakdown Spider-Man: Far from Home and talk about the end of the most recent phase of the MCU.  What are the ramifications of the mid-credit and end-credit scenes?  What easter eggs did we find?  Tune in and find out. Follow Houston @houstonrhines Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are joined by Ryan Powerz and Jason Stamey to talk about their experiences in Hollywood.  Ryan as an actor/producer/writer and Jason as a casting director with Marvel.  We have a great time casting our own version of the Matrix reboot that is coming. We also have a new segment featuring co-producer Kevin Ketcham catching us up on all the movies he's seen lately and giving his recommendations. Our movie of the week is "Yesterday."  What did we think?  How did it fare in the box-office? Follow Jason @jasonstamey Follow Ryan @ryanpowerz Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are joined by the incredible Taissa Zveiter, actress, producer, and script supervisor.  What does that even mean?  Listen and find out.  She also helps us expand our international cinema knowledge by sharing her experience with film in Brazil and their creators. We also breakdown Toy Story 4, the sequel/epilogue we didn't know we needed.  Make sure to stick around for the "Watch It Like" suggestions, it may be some of our best work collectively. Follow Taissa @taissazveiter Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are talking Men In Black: International.  Was it a sequel/remake that is worth checking out?  How are Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson when they aren't playing gods?  We also get caught up talking NBA Free agency and Finals.  Do our predictions hold up by the time you're listening?  Or, are we just idiots?  Probably the latter... Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are joined by Allison Powell, director, actress, producer.  We talk X-Men: Dark Phoenix and how it wraps up the Fox run with these beloved characters.  We also get distracted periodically by the NBA Finals, sorry not sorry. Follow Allison @allisonhpowell Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we have two major reviews for you.  First, we are checking out Godzilla: King of the Monsters.  Is there enough monsters punching other monsters?  Not enough?  Too much? Second, we are reviewing Rocketman.  The Elton John biopic is the latest in a recent trend of British music biopics.  How does it stack up against Bohemian Rhapsody, the most recent major example? We also open up with a bit of sports talk.  Bear with us, it's the NBA Finals!!! Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we try to tackle three separate movies.  There's a lot to enjoy in all of these movies.  We also talk about the shows we are currently binging since GoT ended. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

Second part for this week. We are talking John Wick 3: Parabellum.  How does this compare to the previous entries in the franchise?  What world are they creating?  Is there too much murder or not enough?  Who had the most satisfying death? We also give our opinions on the rumored casting of Robert Pattinson as Batman.  We trademarked it and everyone who uses #pattman are copycats. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

2-parter this week!!! In our first episode, we are breaking down the series finale of Game of Thrones.  What was there to love?  What did we not enjoy?  What's to come from the spin-offs?  We sound off and let our opinions be known.  Did you like how it ended?  Let us know. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are joined by our good friend, Rob Fenoglio.  He couldn't wait to talk Pokemon: Detective Pikachu with us.  We also spend a considerable amount of time discussing the latest episode of Game of Thrones.  Was Dany's heel-turn warranted?  How dumb is Jon Snow?  What happens next?  The one thing we can all agree on is this was the best episode of the season, which isn't saying much. Follow Rob @squirtlesquad87 Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

This week we are getting a much needed palette cleanser after the emotions of Avengers: Endgame.  Danny decided to check-out "El Chicano" and Darryl went decided to put himself through "Ugly Dolls."  How did they both hold up? What should you expect going into each movie? We also talk about the frustrations with the latest episode of Game of Thrones.  What did you think? This also marks the first episode of Season 2 of Watch It Like.  Great things are in store this year. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

It's been 1 year since we started this adventure and to celebrate Marvel coordinated their releases of Infinity War and Endgame to help us celebrate, hahaha. This week, we are talking Game of Thrones and Endgame.  This was quite possibly the biggest nerd celebration weekend ever.  What did we get right in our predictions?  How close were we to guessing some of the surprises?  What are the greater implications of this final Avengers chapter?   Thank you all who have supported us and listened as we found our footing in this fun project. Follow us @watchitlike Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!!!

Part 2 of our Avengers: Endgame preview is dedicated to our predictions.  Based off everything we know in both the comics and the movies, what is our best guess as to what happens?  Everyone also gives their long-shot for something outside the box that could go down. Follow John @jables4 Follow Chris @therealchinaman and @thenerdlys Follow us @watchitlike Listen, rate, and subscribe!!!

This week we are focusing on one of the most-anticipated movies ever, Avengers: Endgame.  We are joined by our friends Chris and John, both of whom have certified nerd-cred.  There was so much to talk about that we decided to make this a 2-part episode.   In part 1 we all give our rankings of our favorite MCU films.  What's at the top? What's at the bottom?  Who has the hottest take of all? (hint* it's Chris)   Follow Chris @therealchinaman and @thenerdlys Follow John @jables4 Follow us @watchitlike   Listen, rate, and subscribe!!!

This week we are breaking down Hellboy.  How does this remake hold up against the GDT series?  Is it even fair to compare the two?  We also breakdown the highly-anticipated return of Game of Thrones.  Was it worth the 2-year wait? Follow us @watchitlike Listen, rate, and subscribe!!!