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Will Ashton returns with a solo Instant Take on Another Simple Favor, the Amazon Prime sequel to Paul Feig’s 2018 suburban noir comedy-thriller A Simple Favor. With Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively reprising their roles, this follow-up heads to Italy for a destination wedding filled with secrets, frenemy tension, and stylish intrigue. Will breaks down what works—and what fizzles—in this second helping. Despite a few fun twists and an appealing setting in Capri, the film struggles to recapture the charm of the original. Kendrick’s character lacks clear evolution, while Lively’s return, though enjoyable, can’t quite carry the film through its sillier and more uneven second half. With vibes that feel more White Lotus than Gone Girl, Another Simple Favor tries to balance camp, crime, and couture. Will questions whether this sequel really needed to exist at all, comparing it to other lackluster follow-ups (The Whole Ten Yards, anyone?) that get the gang back together but forget the plot. If you were a fan of the first film, there are still some moments of cheeky fun—like a memorable truth serum scene—but overall, this one might leave you regretting asking for more. Links: Email your feedback for the show to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com Join our Discord and chat with us! We have a Cinemaholics channel here. Check out our Cinemaholics Merch! Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Connect with Cinemaholics on Facebook and Instagram. Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Ashton returns with another Instant Take, this time tackling The Amateur, a new action-thriller starring Rami Malek (Mr. Robot, Bohemian Rhapsody) as a surveillance tech expert turned reluctant vigilante. With a vibe that borrows from Death Wish and Jason Bourne, the film delivers slick set pieces, familiar genre beats, and a central performance that’s more restrained than revolutionary. Will explores how The Amateur flirts with deeper character nuance, particularly in its depiction of Malek’s potentially autistic-coded lead. Though the film never explicitly confirms it, the character’s traits raise questions about representation in action movies and whether the film embraces or falls back on tired tropes. Alongside Malek, the film features a solid supporting cast: Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Laurence Fishburne, John Bernthal, Holt McCallany (Mindhunter), and Julianne Nicholson. Some standout moments include inventive “trap-like” set pieces and moody, high-rise shootouts that pop in premium formats. But Will questions if that’s enough to elevate an otherwise middle-of-the-road revenge thriller. Will Ashton returns with another Instant Take, this time tackling The Amateur, a new action-thriller starring Rami Malek (Mr. Robot, Bohemian Rhapsody) as a surveillance tech expert turned reluctant vigilante. With a vibe that borrows from Death Wish and Jason Bourne, the film delivers slick set pieces, familiar genre beats, and a central performance that’s more restrained than revolutionary. Will explores how The Amateur flirts with deeper character nuance, particularly in its depiction of Malek’s potentially autistic-coded lead. Though the film never explicitly confirms it, the character’s traits raise questions about representation in action movies and whether the film embraces or falls back on tired tropes. Alongside Malek, the film features a solid supporting cast: Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Laurence Fishburne, John Bernthal, Holt McCallany (Mindhunter), and Julianne Nicholson. Some standout moments include inventive “trap-like” set pieces and moody, high-rise shootouts that pop in premium formats. But Will questions if that’s enough to elevate an otherwise middle-of-the-road revenge thriller. Links: Email your feedback for the show to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com Join our Discord and chat with us! We have a Cinemaholics channel here. Check out our Cinemaholics Merch! Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Connect with Cinemaholics on Facebook and Instagram. Email your feedback for the show to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com Join our Discord and chat with us! We have a Cinemaholics channel here. Check out our Cinemaholics Merch! Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Connect with Cinemaholics on Facebook and Instagram. Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Ashton is back with a solo Instant Take on Novocaine, the action-comedy-romance hybrid starring Jack Quaid (The Boys) as a pain-insensitive bank employee who becomes an unlikely action hero. Directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen (Villains), this film surprised Will with its surprising charm. But also its creative premise, and solid central performances, too. Based on the real-life condition CIP (congenital insensitivity to pain), Novocaine walks a tonal tightrope between over-the-top violence and sincere character development. Will shares why Jack Quaid’s “young Tom Hanks” energy works so well here. Especially alongside Amber Midthunder (Prey), and how the film balances disability representation with fun genre thrills. Will also unpacks some of the film’s weaknesses, including uneven comedy, some clunky reveals, and a few undercooked side characters. But overall, this one came in above expectations and might just be Jack Quaid’s best leading role to date. Also starring Ray Nicholson, Betty Gabriel (Get Out), and Matt Walsh, Novocaine delivers quirky action, gory visuals, and a lot of heart…even if it sometimes plays it too safe. Links: Email your feedback for the show to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com Join our Discord and chat with us! We have a Cinemaholics channel here. Check out our Cinemaholics Merch! Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Connect with Cinemaholics on Facebook and Instagram. Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this spoiler-free instant take, Will Ashton jumps on the mic solo to give you his first impressions of Black Bag, the sleek and sizzling new spy thriller from director Steven Soderbergh. With a star-studded cast led by Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, Black Bag is a taut, high-style espionage caper that calls back to the classy, grown-up thrillers of yesteryear. Will dives into what makes this film click.Iits sophisticated style, whip-smart screenplay (co-written by Soderbergh collaborator David Koepp), and a third act that actually sticks the landing. He compares it to classics like Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Out of Sight, highlighting how Soderbergh leans into his signature charm, sexiness, and cinematic craftsmanship. Other stars include Naomi Harris, Pierce Brosnan, Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, and Marisa Abela. All of whom get their moment to shine. Will also touches on Fassbender’s continued hot streak post-The Killer. Plus, why Blanchett is perfectly matched for this kind of layered, stylish fare. Clocking in at a brisk 95 minutes, Black Bag is a sharp and satisfying return to form. It's equally suited for a theater outing or a high-quality night in. Listen in for Will’s take on where Black Bag ranks among Soderbergh’s post-retirement filmography. And why this might be one of his most entertaining efforts in years. Links: Email your feedback for the show to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com Join our Discord and chat with us! We have a Cinemaholics channel here. Check out our Cinemaholics Merch! Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Connect with Cinemaholics on Facebook and Instagram. Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Cinemaholics, we’re joined by two hilarious and incredibly talented filmmakers/actors, Harrison Xu and Ivan Leung, to talk about their new indie film, Extremely Unique Dynamic. This queer Asian meta stoner coming-of-age dramedy takes storytelling to a whole new level—it’s a movie about two guys making a movie about two guys making a movie. Yes, it’s as wonderfully chaotic as it sounds. Extremely Unique Dynamic has been making waves, playing at over 25 film festivals and breaking box office records during its LA theatrical run. In this episode, Harrison and Ivan share the wild journey of creating a deeply personal, yet entirely universal story that subverts stoner comedy tropes while addressing themes of representation, identity, and authenticity. We dive into everything—how they infused the film with their real-life personalities, their unexpected success at festivals, and even a bit of party bus pole-dancing backstory. Along the way, we also discuss pop-punk soundtracks, karaoke go-tos, and what they hope this movie will mean 50 years from now. Plus, we get into some lighter moments, including their favorite reality TV shows, nostalgic movie picks, and the unexpected challenges of doing Q&As. Whether you’re a fan of stoner comedies, indie filmmaking, or unique dynamics (see what we did there?), this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Catch Extremely Unique Dynamics at upcoming screenings in LA, San Francisco, New York, and even Vancouver, with VOD release just around the corner. Links: Email your feedback for the show to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com Join our Discord and chat with us! We have a Cinemaholics channel here. Check out our Cinemaholics Merch! Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Connect with Cinemaholics on Facebook and Instagram. Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton dive deep into A Complete Unknown, the latest biopic from director James Mangold (Logan, Walk the Line). The film, starring Timothée Chalamet as the iconic Bob Dylan, chronicles the enigmatic artist’s rise to fame during the transformative folk scene of the 1960s. With Edward Norton and Monica Barbaro rounding out the cast, and a runtime of 140 minutes, the movie captures Dylan’s transition from a folk music darling to a rock 'n' roll revolutionary. Jon and Will discuss Mangold’s directorial approach, Chalamet’s performance as the elusive Dylan, and the narrative’s attempt to balance the artist’s enigmatic persona with a traditional biopic structure. They also highlight the supporting cast, including Norton’s standout role and Boyd Holbrook’s intriguing portrayal of Johnny Cash. Is A Complete Unknowna respectful ode to Dylan’s artistry, or does it play it too safe? Tune in as the hosts break it all down, from the film’s subtle nods to Dylan’s legacy to its reception among fans and critics alike. Searchlight Pictures released A Complete Unknown in U.S. theaters on December 25, 2024. Links: Email your feedback for the show to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com Join our Discord and chat with us! We have a Cinemaholics channel here. Check out our Cinemaholics Merch! Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Connect with Cinemaholics on Facebook and Instagram. Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy smokes! This week on Cinemaholics, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton enter the sacred halls of Conclave, the latest thriller from Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front). Set against the backdrop of a Vatican papal election, the film dives into the labyrinth of faith, power, and political intrigue. We discuss Ralph Fiennes' captivating performance as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, the high-stakes drama of electing a new pope, and the surprising humor that keeps the tension from boiling over. Plus, we unpack the film's visual grandeur, that audacious ending twist, and where it fits in the awards season race…You can read an edited transcript of our conversation right here. Conclave was directed by Edward Berger and is based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris. The cast includes Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini, with cinematography by Stéphane Fontaine (Jackie). Premiering in limited release on October 25, 2024 through Focus Features and has a runtime of 120 minutes. Links: Email your feedback for the show to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com Join our Discord and chat with us! We have a Cinemaholics channel here. Check out our Cinemaholics Merch! Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Connect with Cinemaholics on Facebook and Instagram. Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Cinemaholics, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton take a real hard look at Jesse Eisenberg's A Real Pain, a film tackling generational trauma, identity crises, and the age-old question: are we in a Kieran Culkin Kierannaissance? We chat about its awards buzz, a Holocaust scene that's somehow pivotal and memorable, and the performances that make all the pain worth it. Plus, we break down the movie's balancing act between humor and heavy themes. A Real Pain was directed, written, and produced by Jesse Eisenberg. The cast includes Eisenberg himself, alongside Kieran Culkin, Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, and others, with Emma Stone and Dave McCary serving as producers under their Fruit Tree banner. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2024, the film later saw a limited theatrical release in the United States on November 1 through Searchlight Pictures. It has a 90-minute runtime. Links: Email your feedback for the show to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com Join our Discord and chat with us! We have a Cinemaholics channel here. Check out our Cinemaholics Merch! Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Connect with Cinemaholics on Facebook and Instagram. Synopsis for A Real Pain: Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've decided to mess with Texas Chainsaw Massacre. On a special bonus episode of the Cinemaholics Podcast, we review the new Netflix horror film directed by David Blue Garcia (Tejano) and produced by Fede Álvarez (Don't Breathe, Evil Dead). The film, which is a direct sequel to the 1974 original classic (and direct copy of 2018's Halloween) stars Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade) and a few other people who probably wish this movie had never happened. Intro Music: “Seeping” by Sinnr. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Check out our Cinemaholics Merch! Leave us a voicemail using The “Swell” App. We post new prompts every week or so. Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Email your feedback to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Connect with Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter. Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to stream on HBO Max, Kimi is a new paranoia thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by David Koepp. It stars Zoë Kravitz, Derek DelGaudio, and Rita Wilson. This review is an excerpt from Episode #259 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music for this week is “Seeping” by Sinnr. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now playing in limited release, The Pink Cloud (A Nuvem Rosa) is a Brazilian pandemic thriller drama directed and written by luli Gerbase in her feature film debut. The film, which actually seriously made before our current pandemic happened, stars Renata de Lélis, Eduardo Mendonça, and Kaya Rodrigues. This review is an excerpt from Episode #256 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music for this week is “Nyhavn by Night” by 9ICK.. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now playing in limited release, The Worst Person in the World is a Norwegian dark romantic comedy from director Joachim Trier (the third in his "Oslo Trilogy"). It stars Renate Reinsve and is currently on the shortlist for Best International Feature Film at the upcoming Academy Awards. This review is an excerpt from Episode #256 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music for this week is “Nyhavn by Night” by 9ICK.. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to stream on Netflix, The Lost Daughter is Maggie Gyllenhaal's feature directorial debut. She also wrote the psychological drama film, which is based on Elena Ferrante's eponymous novel and stars Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson, Jessie Buckley, Ed Harris, Peter Sarsgaard, and Paul Mescal. This review is an excerpt from Episode #253 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music for this week is “Piúma” by Chancla & Oaty. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now playing in theaters (and getting wild encores at the box office), Sing 2 is the sequel to Illumination's Sing, with Garth Jennings returning as writer and director. Much of the star-studded voice cast from the original return, including Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Jennings, Peter Serafinowicz, Jennifer Saunders, and Nick Offerman. Plus newcomers voiced by Bobby Cannavale, Pharrell Williams, Halsey, Chelsea Peretti, Letitia Wright, Eric André, Adam Buxton, and Bono. This review is an excerpt from Episode #253 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music for this week is “Piúma” by Chancla & Oaty. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now playing in limited release through A24, C'mon C'mon is the fourth film from Mike Mills, and it stars Joaquin Phoenix and Woody Norman as an uncle and nephew trying to relate to one another in this mixed up world of ours. This review is an excerpt from Episode #249 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music for this week is “Christmas Time” by Linearwave. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now playing in limited release through IFC Films, Benedetta is the latest film from director Paul Verhoeven. It stars Virginie Efira as a young, devout nun in 17th century Italy, who begins having erotic visions when a new novice joins the convent. This review is an excerpt from Episode #249 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music for this week is “Christmas Time” by Linearwave. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to stream on HBO Max, 8-Bit Christmas is a new holiday family film staring Neil Patrick Harris, Winslow Fegley, June Diane Raphael, David Cross, and Steve Zahn. It's based on a novel of the same name by Kevin Jakubowski. This review is an excerpt from Episode #248 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music for this week is “Green in Blue” by Jazzinuf. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to stream on Netflix, tick, tick... BOOM! is a biographical musical covering the early career of Jonathan Larson, just a few years before the release of his hit musical, RENT. This is the first feature film directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and it stars Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Vanessa Hudgens, and Joshua Henry. This review is an excerpt from Episode #247 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music for this week is “Neo Noir” by Operator:operator, DESH & Howden. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now playing in theaters and available to stream for a limited time on HBO Max, King Richard stars Will Smith as the father of Venus and Serena Williams, as he aims to position his young daughters as future tennis superstars. This review is an excerpt from Episode #247 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music for this week is “Neo Noir” by Operator:operator, DESH & Howden. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available via VOD, The Beta Test is the latest film from Jim Cummings, who co-stars, co-directs, and co-writes this dark thriller satire with PJ McCabe. This review is an excerpt from Episode #245 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music for this week is “Fly Me” by Crazyjazz. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now playing in theaters, Spencer is a dark drama covering a fictionalized, 1991 version of Princess Diana played by Kristen Stewart. The film was directed by Pablo Larrain with Steven Knight as screenwriter, and it costars Sally Hawkins, Sean Harris, and Timothy Spall. This review is an excerpt from Episode #245 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music for this week is “Fly Me” by Crazyjazz. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Passing, which will soon be available to stream on Netflix, is the directorial debut of Rebecca Hall. It stars Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga. This review is an excerpt from Episode #244 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music for this week is "“Fly Me” by Crazyjazz. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The French Dispatch is Wes Anderson's 10th film, but is it among his very best?  This review is an excerpt from Episode #243 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to stream on Apple TV+, The Velvet Underground is the first documentary from acclaimed director Todd Haynes. Featuring a fittingly artistic approach, the documentary outlines the origins and ongoing influence of this late-60s group centered around Lou Reed, John Cale, Andy Warhol, and others. This review is an excerpt from Episode #242 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Rainy Afternoon” by Josh Tarzi. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now playing in theaters, The Last Duel is the latest epic medieval drama from acclaimed director Ridley Scott. Loosely based on true events and a 2004 book by Eric Jager, the film was written by Nicole Holofcener, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon. Damon and Affleck also star in the film alongside Jodie Comer and Adam Driver. This review is an excerpt from Episode #242 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Rainy Afternoon” by Josh Tarzi. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now playing in theaters and on HBO Max for a limited time, The Many Saints of Newark is a crime drama prequel to The Sopranos television series. Directed by Alan Taylor and written by Sopranos show runner David Chase and Lawrence Konner, this precursor to the show explores the life of a teenage Tony Soprano, played by the late James Gandolfini's son, and how he was shaped in a big way by his "uncle" Dickie Moltisanti (Alessandro Nivola). The film also stars Leslie Odom Jr., Vera Farmiga, Jon Bernthal, Ray Liotta, Corey Stoll, Billy Magnussen, Michela De Rossi, and John Magaro. This review is an excerpt from Episode #240 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Rainy Afternoon” by Josh Tarzi. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now streaming on demand, Prisoners of the Ghostland is a neo-noir action Western directed by Sion Sono and starring Nicolas Cage, who may or may not join us for this review to lend his own thoughts, let's find out. The film also stars Sofia Boutella and Bill Moseley. This review is an excerpt from Episode #238 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Sous Vide Tofu” by Leo Low Pass & Chill Select. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Directed by Michael Showalter (The Big Sick) and starring Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield, The Eyes of Tammy Faye is a bio-drama about the infamous televangelists Tammy Faye Bakker and Jim Bakker. The cast also includes Vincent D'Onofrio and Cherry Jones. This review is an excerpt from Episode #238 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Sous Vide Tofu” by Leo Low Pass & Chill Select. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available on Netflix, Worth is a biographical drama starring Michael Keaton as a lawyer trying to sign on family members of 9/11 victims to a compensation fund that would prevent them from suing the airline industry and thus cratering the economy. The film was directed by Sara Colangelo with a screenplay by Max Borenstein. The cast includes Amy Ryan, Stanley Tucci, Tate Donovan, Shunori Ramanathan, and Laura Benanti. This review is an excerpt from Episode #236 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “New Beginnings” by Umys. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the movie that ended it all. Now available on Amazon Prime, Cinderella is the latest badaptation of the classic story, this time in musical form. Directed by Kay Cannon (Blockers) and starring Camila Cabello, along with some other recognizable faces who are probably regretting their involvement, this jukebox Glee monstrosity might have broken our hearts. And our brains. The cast includes Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver, Nicholas Galitzine, Billy Porter, Pierce Brosnan, and the society we live in. This review is an excerpt from Episode #236 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “New Beginnings” by Umys. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to stream on demand and in limited theaters, Cryptozoo is an adult-animated dramedy from comic artist and animator Dash Shaw. One of our favorites from Sundance 2021, this zany, surrealist indie features the voice talents of Lake Bell, Michael Cera, Angeliki Papoulia, Zoe Kazan, Peter Stormare, Grace Zabriskie, Louisa Krause and Thomas Jay Ryan. This review is an excerpt from Episode #234 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Copacabana” by flâneur, Bagira & TFS. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now in theaters and on HBO Max, Reminiscence is a neo-noir, sci-fi thriller starring Hugh Jackman as a man who can use a machine to display and travel through the memories of others with the help of his partner, played by Thandiwe Newton. The cast also includes Rebecca Ferguson, Cliff Curtis, Marina de Tavira, and Daniel Wu. The film was directed and produced by Lisa Joy in her feature debut and co-produced by her husband, Jonathan Nolan. This review is an excerpt from Episode #234 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Copacabana” by flâneur, Bagira & TFS. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available on Netflix, Sweet Girl is an action thriller starring Jason Momoa and Isabel Merced as a father and daughter on the run from a political conspiracy catching up to their recent family tragedy. Will Ashton does want you to know that the movie takes place in some town in Pennsylvania, I forget which one. Anyway, this is the feature directorial debut of Brian Andrew Mendoza (Jason Momoa's friend?) with a screenplay by Philip Eisner and Gregg Hurwitz. And the cast includes Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Raza Jaffrey, Justin Bartha, Lex Scott Davis, Michael Raymond-James, and Amy Brenneman. This review is an excerpt from Episode #234 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Copacabana” by flâneur, Bagira & TFS. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available on Apple TV+ and in select theaters, CODA is a coming-of-age dramedy starring Emilia Jones as the teenage daughter of deaf parents. The Sundance Grand Jury winner was written and directed by Sian Heder, and the cast includes Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur, Daniel Durant, Eugenio Derbez, and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo. This review is an excerpt from Episode #233 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “ALL THAT COFFEE Ilsan” by OVN. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available on Netflix, Beckett is a new action thriller starring John David Washington as an American tourist in Greece who has to go on the run from the local police for reasons unknown. Directed by Ferdinando Cito Filomarino, Beckett also stars Vicky Krieps, Boyd Holbrook, and Alicia Vikander. This review is an excerpt from Episode #233 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “ALL THAT COFFEE Ilsan” by OVN. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available on Netflix, Vivo is a new animated musical from Sony Pictures Animation about a music-loving kinkajou (Lin-Manuel Miranda) who goes on a journey from Cuba to Florida. The film was directed and co-written by Kirk DeMicco (The Croods), along with Brandon Jeffords and Quiara Alegría Hudes. The voice cast includes Ynairaly Simo, Zoe Saldana, Juan de Marcos González, Michael Rooker, Brian Tyree Henry, Nicole Byer, and Gloria Estefan. This review is an excerpt from Episode #232 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available in limited theatrical release, Annette is a new musical film from Leos Carax, director of Holy Motors. It stars Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard as talented artists who grapple with the pressures of fame and parenthood. Featuring original music and a screenplay by Ron Mael and Russell Mael, also known as the music duo, Sparks. This review is an excerpt from Episode #232 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to stream on HBO Max, No Sudden Move is a new crime thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh, with a screenplay by Ed Solomon. The film boasts an impressive cast in this 50s setting, which includes Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, David Harbour, Jon Hamm, Amy Seimetz, Brendan Fraser, Kieran Culkin, Noah Jupe, Craig Grant, Julia Fox, Frankie Shaw, Ray Liotta, and Bill Duke. This review is an excerpt from Episode #227 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Magnolia” by BROCKBEATS, Etymology Records. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Directed by Questlove, Summer of Soul(...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) is a music documentary chronicling the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, which highlighted some unforgettable, transcendent performances at the same time as Woodstock. The film is now playing in select theaters through Searchlight Pictures and is available to stream on Hulu. This review is an excerpt from Episode #227 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Magnolia” by BROCKBEATS, Etymology Records. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From A24, Zola is a dark comedy based on a viral Twitter thread by Aziah "Zola" King. Directed and co-written by Janicza Bravo, the film stars Taylour Paige as Zola, a part-time stripper who gets roped into a wild, dangerous trip to Tampa with a new friend (Riley Keough) who may be up to no good. The cast also includes Colman Domingo, Nicholas Braun, and Ariel Stachel. This review is an excerpt from Episode #227 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Magnolia” by BROCKBEATS, Etymology Records. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to stream on Netflix, The Ice Road is an action thriller directed by Jonathan Hensleigh and starring Liam Neeson as a trucker who has to brave a perilous ice road in Canada to save a group of trapped miners. The film also stars  Laurence Fishburne, Benjamin Walker, Amber Midthunder, Marcus Thomas, Holt McCallany, Martin Sensmeier, Matt McCoy, and Matt Salinger. UK listeners can find this movie streaming on Amazon Prime Video. This review is an excerpt from Episode #226 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Headphones and Hoodies” by Lamar Azul & Palpal. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to stream on Hulu, False Positive is a horror thriller from A24 directed by John Lee and co-written by Ilana Glazer, who also stars in the film alongside Justin Theroux, Pierce Brosnan, and Sophia Bush. This review is an excerpt from Episode #226 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Headphones and Hoodies” by Lamar Azul & Palpal. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available in limited release, Summer of 85 is a French-Belgian romance film from director François Ozon. It stars Félix Lefebvre and Benjamin Voisin as two young men who strike up a passionate bond over one fateful summer in a French coastal town, and it's partly based on Aidan Chambers' 1982 novel, Dance on My Grave. This review is an excerpt from Episode #225 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Under the Sea” by RdBeats & Kuba. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now released through Lionsgate, Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard is the (long-awaited?) sequel to the 2017 action comedy The Hitman's Bodyguard. Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Salma Hayek reprise their roles in this mismatched follow-up directed by Patrick Hughes. And the cast also includes Antonio Banderas, Frank Grillo, Tom Hopper, and Morgan Freeman. This review is an excerpt from Episode #225 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Under the Sea” by RdBeats & Kuba. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more!   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now being released in theaters by Focus Features, The Sparks Brothers is a music documentary from Edgar Wright. It outlines the unlikely rise to underground success for the pop-rock duo Sparks, made up by brothers Ron and Russell Mael. This review is an excerpt from Episode #225 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Under the Sea” by RdBeats & Kuba. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now in select theaters and video-on-demand starting June 18, Censor is a British horror film from Magnolia, directed and co-written by Prano Bailey-Bond. It stars Niamh Algar as a film censor in the 1980s struggling to balance fiction and reality as she starts to see comparisons between real-life events and brutal horror depicted in the video nasties of the era. The film also stars Nicholas Burns, Vincent Franklin, Sophia La Porta, Adrian Schiller and Michael Smiley. This review is an excerpt from Episode #224 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Bossa em Havana” by Leo Franciozi & Linearwave. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available in limited release from IFC Films, Holler is a new drama from Nicole Riegel in her directorial debut. It stars Jessica Barden as a young woman in the "rust belt" who must scrape by and take on a dangerous side job in order to save up enough money for college. The film also stars Becky Ann Baker, Pamela Adlon, Gus Harper, and Austin Amelio. This review is an excerpt from Episode #224 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Bossa em Havana” by Leo Franciozi & Linearwave. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available on Netflix, Wish Dragon is a new computer-animated fantasy comedy from Sony Pictures Animation. It's an American-Chinese redux of Aladdin, with Chris Appelhans as writer and director and Jackie Chan as producer and voice actor for the Mandarin dub. The film stars Jimmy Wong as Din, a Chinese teenager who unwittingly discovers a genie-like "wish dragon," voiced by John Cho, who might be able to grant his deepest desires. The voice cast also includes Constance Wu, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Jimmy O. Yang, Aaron Yoo, Will Yun Lee, and Ronny Chieng. This review is an excerpt from Episode #224 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Bossa em Havana” by Leo Franciozi & Linearwave. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Super LTD, All Light, Everywhere is the latest documentary from Theo Anthony. It uncovers the abstract challenges of objectivity, specifically when it comes to using body cameras for policing. The film premiered at this past year's Sundance Film Festival, where it won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Nonfiction Experimentation. This review is an excerpt from Episode #223 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Effervescent” by Lamar Azul. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a year of silence, the delayed "Part II" of the 2018 surprise hit A Quiet Place just landed in theaters via Paramount. John Krasinski returns as writer and director in this fraught post-apocalyptic horror film about a family trying to survive in a world where monsters hunt by sound. Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe return for the sequel with the additions of Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou to the cast. This review is an excerpt from Episode #222 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is ““Café Jam” by RejSende. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available on VOD, Riders of Justice is a Danish revenge/action dramedy from writer/director Anders Thomas Jensen. It stars Mads Mikkelsen in a surprisingly heartfelt and unconventional ensemble film about found families during times of grief and crisis. The cast also includes Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Andrea Heick Gadeberg, Lars Brygmann, and Nicolas Bro. This review is an excerpt from Episode #221 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Deep Dive” by Smeeagain, Captian Waves & Tomas Delfgaauw. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now in limited release from Neon, The Killing of Two Lovers is an indie drama from writer/director Robert Machoian, who also produced and edited the film. It stars Clayne Crawford as a father on the brink of divorce, as he struggles to make sense of what his options are going forward. The film premiered last year at Sundance and the cast also includes Sepideh Moafi, Chris Coy, Avery Pizzuto, Arri Graham and Ezra Graham. This review is an excerpt from Episode #221 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Deep Dive” by Smeeagain, Captian Waves & Tomas Delfgaauw. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available on Netflix, Oxygen is an American-French sci-fi thriller from director Alexandre Aja with Christie LeBlanc as screenwriter. It stars Mélanie Laurent as a woman who mysteriously wakes up inside a medical cryogenic chamber with no memory or obvious means of escape. The cast also includes Mathieu Amalric and Malik Zidi. This review is an excerpt from Episode #220 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “We Came Here For Jazz” by RejSende. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available on Netflix, The Woman in the Window is a new psychological thriller starring Amy Adams as an agoraphobic loner in Manhattan who witnesses some strange occurrences happening with her new neighbors. This is based on the 2018 novel, and it's being adapted by director Joe Wright from a screenplay by Tracy Letts. The film's cast includes Gary Oldman, Julianne Moore, Brian Tyree Henry, Wyatt Russell, Anthony Mackie, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Fred Hechinger. This review is an excerpt from Episode #220 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “We Came Here For Jazz” by RejSende. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently released by MTV Films, Pink Skies Ahead is a new dramedy from Kelly Oxford in her directorial debut. It stars Jessica Barden as a young writer in the 90s trying to navigate her changing mental health as she ages into adulthood. The film also stars Rosa Salazar, Odeya Rush, Marcia Gay Harden, Henry Winkler, and Mary J. Blige. This review is an excerpt from Episode #219 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Sage” by Estoric. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available on Netflix, Monster is a legal drama starring Kelvin Harrison Jr. as a kid who faces trial for a crime he says he never committed. Anthony Mandler directed this film from a screenplay by Radha Blank, Cole Wiley, and Janece Shaffer. It's based on the eponymous novel by Walter Dean Myers. The cast also includes Jennifer Ehle, Jeffrey Wright, Jennifer Hudson, Rakim "A$AP Rocky" Mayers, Tim Blake Nelson, and John David Washington. This review is an excerpt from Episode #219 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Sage” by Estoric. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available on Netflix, The Disciple is a new Indian drama written, directed, and edited by Chaitanya Tamhane. It stars Aditya Modak as a young man trying to find success with classical music, but over the years begins to wonder if he has what it takes. The film also stars Arun Dravid, Sumitra Bhave, Deepika Bhide Bhagwat, and Kiran Yadnyopavit. Alfonso Cuarón serves as executive producer. This review is an excerpt from Episode #218 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Detective Jazz” by Roelo. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to stream On Demand, The Outside Story is a new indie comedy written and directed by Casimir Nozkowski. It stars Brian Tyree Henry as a heartbroken introvert who gets locked out of his Brooklyn apartment. The film also stars Sunita Mani, Sonequa Martin-Green, Olivia Edward, Asia Kate Dillon, Maria Dizzia, and Rebecca Naomi Jones. This review is an excerpt from Episode #218 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Detective Jazz” by Roelo. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now in limited release from Focus Features, Limbo is a new dramedy from director Ben Sharrock. It's about a group of refugees who have to take cultural awareness classes on a remote island in Scotland while waiting to find out if their asylum will be approved. The film stars Amir El-Masry, Vikash Bhai, Kais Nashef, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Ola Orebiyi, Kwabena Ansah, and Kenneth Collard. This review is an excerpt from Episode #218 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Detective Jazz” by Roelo. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Without Remorse is a new action thriller based on the 1993 novel by Tom Clancy. It stars Michael B. Jordan as John Kelly, a U.S. Navy Seal who goes rogue after a fateful mission gets personal. The cast also includes Jamie Bell, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Guy Pearce. This review is an excerpt from Episode #218 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Detective Jazz” by Roelo. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available in select theaters, Together Together is a new Sundance comedy from writer/director Nikole Beckwith. It stars Ed Helms and Patti Harrison, who become unlikely friends after he hires her for a surrogate pregnancy. The film also stars Tig Notaro, Anna Konkle, and Julio Torres. This review is an excerpt from Episode #217 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Skipping Breakfast” by Sinnr. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to stream on Netflix in the U.S. and Prime Video in Canada, Stowaway is a new sci-fi thriller directed by Joe Penna, who co-wrote the film with Ryan Morrison. It stars Anna Kendrick, Daniel Dae Kim, and Toni Collette as a trio of Mars-bound astronauts who discover a surprise addition to their small, compressed spacecraft. This review is an excerpt from Episode #217 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. The intro music is “Skipping Breakfast” by Sinnr. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to stream on Netflix, Arlo the Alligator Boy is a new 2D-animated family musical adventure from first-time director Ryan Crego. It features the voice talents of Michael J. Woodard, Mary Lambert, Jonathan Van Ness, Tony Hale, Annie Potts, Flea, Jennifer Coolidge, and more. This review is an excerpt from Episode #216 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Skipping Breakfast” by Sinnr. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to watch in theaters and on demand via RLJE Films and Shudder, Jakob's Wife is a new horror thriller directed and co-written by Travis Stevens. It stars legendary scream queen Barbara Crampton and the prolific Larry Fessenden as a married couple grappling with an infestation of supernatural horrors creeping into the rut of their relationship. This review is an excerpt from Episode #216 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Skipping Breakfast” by Sinnr. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available via Kino Lorber, Slalom is a Cannes-selected sports drama from debut feature filmmaker Charlène Favier. It follows the harrowing story of a teenage ski prodigy who falls under the predatory influence of her exploitative coach. The film stars Noée Abita, Jérémie Renier, Marie Denarnaud, and Muriel Combeau. This review is an excerpt from Episode #215 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Misty (feat. Mood.Night)” by Maple Syrup. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now streaming on Netflix, Thunder Force is a new superhero comedy starring Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer as two estranged friends who develop incredible powers in a world where the criminals already have special abilities. The cast also includes Bobby Cannavale, Jason Batemen, Pom Klementieff, and Melissa Leo. The film was directed by McCarthy's husband and frequent collaborator, Ben Falcone. This review is an excerpt from Episode #215 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Misty (feat. Mood.Night)” by Maple Syrup. Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now streaming on Hulu, WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn is a new documentary from Jed Rothstein that follows the spectacular rise (and fall) of WeWork, a coworking startup with an almost cult-like CEO (Adam Neumann) running their descent into financial madness.  This review is an excerpt from Episode #214 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is "Intent” by UKDD. LINKS Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to stream on Netflix, Concrete Cowboy is a new urban western drama starring Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin, Jharrel Jerome, and Clifford "Method Man" Smith. It centers around a real-life horse riding culture in Philadelphia and is directed and co-written by Ricky Staub. This review is an excerpt from Episode #214 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is "Intent” by UKDD. LINKS Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Courier is a new Cold War drama directed by Dominic Cooke and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel Brosnahan, Jessie Buckley, Merab Ninidze, and Angus Wright. The film follows the true story of Greville Wynne (Cumberbatch), who assisted in delivering crucial intel from a source in Moscow before and during the Cuban Missile Crisis of the 1960s. The film originally premiered at Sundance 2020 as Ironbark, and it's now available in theaters. This review is an excerpt from Episode #213 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “U” by Wieland & Ulrich. LINKS Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Directed by Kitao Sakurai, Bad Trip is a new hidden camera comedy starring Eric Andre, Lil Rel Howery, and Tiffany Haddish. The prank film has just come out on Netflix after a series of delays from Orion Pictures. This review is an excerpt from Episode #213 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “U” by Wieland & Ulrich. LINKS Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Directed by Aoife Crehan, The Last Right is a new road trip dramedy about two estranged brothers who embark on a journey across Ireland to reunited two deceased brothers. The film stars Michiel Huisman, Niamh Algar, Samuel Bottomley, Brian Cox, Colm Meaney, Michael McElhatton, and Eleanor O'Brien. This review is an excerpt from Episode #211 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Behind the Breath” by FaOut & middt. LINKS Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might remember Soleil Moon Frye as Punky Brewster. But in her debut film, Kid 90, the former child star re-examines a decade of her life in the aftermath of the hit show using the format of a highly personal and experimental documentary. Carrying a video camera everywhere she went in the 90s, Frye managed to capture the highs and lows of her friends growing up around Hollywood and New York City, dealing with addiction, heartbreak, and the consequences of fame. The documentary is now available to stream on Hulu, and it features many other former child stars, including David Arquette, Stephen Dorff, Balthazar Getty, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Brian Austin Green, Tori Leonard, Heather McComb, and more. This review is an excerpt from Episode #211 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Behind the Breath” by FaOut & middt. LINKS Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're saying yes to reviewing Yes Day, the latest family comedy film directed by Miguel Arteta and now available to stream on Netflix. Based on the children's book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Yes Day stars Jennifer Garner and Édgar Ramirez as two normally uptight parents who allow their children a full 24 hours where they get to make the rules. The film also stars Jenna Ortega, Nate Faxon, Julian Lerner, and Everly Carganilla. This review is an excerpt from Episode #211 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Behind the Breath” by FaOut & middt. LINKS Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moxie — or MOXIE! — is a new teen dramedy on Netflix and Amy Poheler's sophomore film as director (she also co-stars in it). It's adapted from a novel by Jennifer Mathieu and stars Hadley Robinson, Alycia Pascual-Peña, Lauren Tsai, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Nico Hiraga, Sydney Park, Josephine Langford, Clark Gregg, Ike Barinholtz, and Marcia Gay Harden. This review is an excerpt from Episode #210 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Out of Focus” by Crispy Beats. LINKS Follow us on Twitter:Abby Olcese, Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our indie palate cleanser of the week is Sophie Jones, the directorial debut of Jessie Barr, who co-wrote the screenplay with her cousin Jessica Barr, who also stars in the film as a teen grappling with grief and her own girlhood in the wake of tragedy. Released through Oscilloscope Laboratories, Sophie Jones is available to to stream now via on demand. This review is an excerpt from Episode #210 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Out of Focus” by Crispy Beats. LINKS Follow us on Twitter:Abby Olcese, Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are back in Coming 2 America, a sequel to the hit 1988 comedy Coming to America. Directed by Craig Brewer (Dolemite is My Name), this star-studded sequel boasts a lot of new characters, plus a ton of returning favorites, but does it measure up all these years later? You can see Coming 2 America for yourself on Amazon Prime Video, and the cast includes Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Shari Headley, Teyana Taylor, Wesley Snipes, and James Earl Jones. This review is an excerpt from Episode #210 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Out of Focus” by Crispy Beats. LINKS Follow us on Twitter:Abby Olcese, Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may want to turn the sound on for this one. Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry is a new Apple TV+ documentary from R.J. Cutler that profiles the recent rise of singer-songwriter Billie Eilish. It mostly covers the behind-the-scenes production of her debut studio album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and is playing now in select theaters through Neon. This review is an excerpt from Episode #209 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “The Night Café” by Mad Candor. LINKS Follow us on Twitter:Abby Olcese, Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now available to stream on Hulu, The United States vs. Billie Holiday is a new biopic from director Lee Daniels, and it stars Andra Day as the legendary singer Billie Holiday, who was targeted by the FBI for her refusal to stop performing "Strange Fruit," an anti-lynching ballad. Day recently won a Golden Globe for her performance, and the cast also includes Trevante Rhodes, Natasha Lyonne, and Garrett Hedlund. This review is an excerpt from Episode #209 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “The Night Café” by Mad Candor. LINKS Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the squirrel you just saved from a vacuum cleaner became a superhero? In the new Disney+ family comedy Flora & Ulysses — based on the children's novel by Kate DiCamillio — Matilda Lawler stars as Flora, a precocious comic book fan who befriends a squirrel named Ulysses who changes her family's life forever. The film also stars Alyson Hannigan, Ben Schwartz, Danny Rudi, Kate Micucci, Anna Deavere Smith, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. This review is an excerpt from Episode #208 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Onlyskies” by Lamar Azul. LINKS Follow us on Twitter: Abby Olcese, Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minari is a semi-autobiographical family drama film from A24 and is written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung. It stars Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Yuh-Jung Youn, Alan Kim, Noel Kate Cho, and Will Patton. Jon, Will, and Abby review this Sundance 2020 favorite, which will be available via On Demand on February 26. This review is an excerpt from Episode #208 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Onlyskies” by Lamar Azul LINKS Follow us on Twitter: Abby Olcese, Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Negroni and Will Ashton review The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, a new sci-fi romantic dramedy that is now available on Amazon Prime Video. The film was directed by Ian Samuels and written by Lev Grossman, and it stars Kathryn Newton and Kyle Allen. This review is an excerpt from Episode #207 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Uno” by Mr Scroop. LINKS Follow us on Twitter: Abby Olcese, Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abby, Jon, and Will review Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, an absurdist comedy from Lionsgate directed by Josh Greenbaum and co-written by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, who play the titular Barb and Star, a pair of lovable, well-coiffed, middle-aged best friends who go on a vacation that ends up being a bit more bizarre than they (and we) expected. The cast also includes Jamie Dornan, Damon Wayans Jr., and a crab who is certainly not voiced by Morgan Freeman. This review is an excerpt from Episode #207 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Uno” by Mr Scroop. LINKS Follow us on Twitter: Abby Olcese, Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Negroni and Will Ashton review the new Netflix film, To All the Boys: Always and Forever, which is the third and likely final entry in the "To All the Boys" trilogy, based on the YA novels by Jenny Han. Lana Condor and Noah Centineo return as the series' central couple, now grappling with the possibility of their relationship ending in the face of differing college paths. This review is an excerpt from Episode #207 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music this week is “Uno” by Mr Scroop. LINKS Follow us on Twitter: Abby Olcese, Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TheDisInsider.com and the DCast are proud to present the Disney podcast for everyone who loves Entertainment and Movie News, The Insiders.This week on The Insiders, Skyler and Andy are joined by author, film critic, Pixar theorist and host of Cinemaholics Podcast Jon Negroni. They delve deep into Disney reshuffling of their schedule, the state of the Disney company and have a meaningful discussion regarding the future of the movie going experience including what the future of independent cinema will look like.Follow Jon Negroni on twitter: https://twitter.com/JonNegroni Check out Jon Negroni at https://jonnegroni.comListen to the Cinemaholics Podcast: https://cinemaholics.com For More from The DCast Podcast Network...Listen on www.Anchor.fm/thedcastListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WF85Huf8KlugcNBQe2LHvListen On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thedcast/id623429434Go to www.thedisInsider.com for the #1 source for the latest in Disney Company News Go to www.thedcast.com For all the latest, to buy merchandise and to follow our socials…Support The DCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedcast Buy DCast Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-dcast--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedcast/message

Do you trust us? Great! We're sweeping you off your feet as we review a whole new Disney live-action remake, this time covering everyone's favorite street rat, Aladdin, in Aladdin. We also discuss The Perfection, a new Netflix film you have to hear to believe, and Brightburn, a super-hero-horror flick that will probably make you want to fly...away. You can find more episodes of Cinemaholics on Atom Tickets, as well as our full archive on cinemaholics.com. Email us anytime at cinemaholicspodcast@gmail.com.  Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Introduction & Off-Topics 00:10:30 – Aladdin 00:38:02 – The Perfection 00:49:59 – Brightburn Links and Important stuff:  Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton. Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Don’t forget to review and rate the show on Apple Podcasts Email your feedback to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. You might just hear your email read on next week’s episode! Like Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out our YouTube channel for full episodes and excerpts from the archives. Support the show.

We're ready to get in on the action of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the third installment of the ongoing Keanu Reeves hitman franchise from director Chad Stahelski and screenwriter Derek Kolstad. We kick off the show with Off-Topics and briefly catch up on some of the new films we saw this week and last week but don't have time to fully review. This week's theme music is "Parabellum" by Tyler Bates from the John Wick: Chapter 3 soundtrack. You can find more episodes of Cinemaholics on Atom Tickets, as well as our full archive on cinemaholics.com. Email us anytime at cinemaholicspodcast@gmail.com.  Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Introduction & Off-Topics 00:20:44 – John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum Links and Important stuff:  Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton. Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Don't forget to review and rate the show on Apple Podcasts Email your feedback to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. You might just hear your email read on next week’s episode! Like Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out our YouTube channel for full episodes and excerpts from the archives. Support the show.

Special guests Sam Noland and Julia Teti join us for a Summer Movie Preview that includes the entire writing staff at Cinemaholics for the first time! We talk about all the biggest sparks, spooks, and bops we're looking forward to the most this summer. Plus we each pick a few "dark horse" films we think might be better than they look, then cover all of our honorable mentions for the upcoming blockbuster season. You can find more episodes of Cinemaholics on Atom Tickets, as well as our full archive on cinemaholics.com. Email us anytime at cinemaholicspodcast@gmail.com.   Show Notes: 00:21:16 – Our most anticipated summer films 01:05:31 – Our “Dark Horse” picks 01:17:52 – Honorable mentions 01:32:02 – Summer movies we didn’t mention Links and Important stuff:  Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton. Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Don't forget to review and rate the show on Apple Podcasts Email your feedback to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. You might just hear your email read on next week’s episode! Like Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out our YouTube channel for full episodes and excerpts from the archives. Support the show.

This episode is brought to you by our sponsors on Patreon This month’s sponsor is Bryan Roman! Help support us on Patreon. Partreon.com/ThatKindofNerd CJ was a guest on the Cinemaholics Podcast by We Got This Covered * The guys welcome Josh back to the show * Josh give his hot take on Fate of the Furious * Brian breaks down the July Blockbuster * JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE drops a trailer * Brian and CJ discuss Transformers: The Last Knight * Nintendo announces the SNES Classic * Virgin Mobile goes iPhone-exclusive, offering first year of unlimited service for $1 * Google Photos is making sharing pictures with friends even easier * Panasonic is releasing a deodorizing hanger that’ll rid your clothes of that grilled meat smell * “The Nerd Degree” is where That Kind of Nerd gives a topic/product/movie/etc the third degree—an inquisition of sorts * Samsung’s art-inspired Frame TV will be available June 18th Inhumans gets its first trailer Kevin Feige And Amy Pascal’s Final Ruling On Venom In Marvel Cinematic Universe Tom Holland Confirms That Peter Parker Appeared in Iron Man 2  Want more? Follow your hosts on Twitter: @CJMellon (CJ Mellon) , @Jnubbs572 (Josh Burns) , @bathornton160 (Brian Thornton) and @ThatKindofNerd. Send a tweet with the hashtag #TKONPodcast if you’d like your question answered on next week’s show. Be sure to share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions below.Come and share your voice on our podcast! Share your opinion or a story from your nerdy life. Call into our Podcast line 484-373-4119 Check out our other Podcast Hey Did You See * Subscribe to That Kind of Nerd via iTunes * Subscribe to That Kind of Nerd via Stitcher * Subscribe to That Kind of Nerd via RSS * Subscribe to That Kind of Nerd via Google Play Music

This episode is brought to you by our sponsors on Patreon This month’s sponsor is Bryan Roman! Help support us on Patreon. Partreon.com/ThatKindofNerd CJ was a guest on the Cinemaholics Podcast by We Got This Covered * Star Wars’ Han Solo spinoff directors were just fired in the middle of shooting * Bill Nye will be back on Netflix to save the world with science * HBO’s Making a WATCHMEN TV Series with Damon Lindelof * Marvel’s Kevin Feige is the internet’s latest sad boy thanks to Spider-Man * How Joss Whedon is Already Shaping the New DCEU * This Ad Blocker Replaces Ads with Affirmations * Ikea to be Apple launch partner for AR, showing virtual furniture in your own home * Sega launches free retro game collection for iPhone and Android * ‘Pokémon Go’ to get raid battles and simplified gyms Is this too late? Want more? Follow your hosts on Twitter: @CJMellon (CJ Mellon) , @Jnubbs572 (Josh Burns) , @bathornton160 (Brian Thornton) and @ThatKindofNerd. Send a tweet with the hashtag #TKONPodcast if you’d like your question answered on next week’s show. Be sure to share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions below.Come and share your voice on our podcast! Share your opinion or a story from your nerdy life. Call into our Podcast line 484-373-4119 Check out our other Podcast Hey Did You See * Subscribe to That Kind of Nerd via iTunes * Subscribe to That Kind of Nerd via Stitcher * Subscribe to That Kind of Nerd via RSS * Subscribe to That Kind of Nerd via Google Play Music