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You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! This week we're taking a tumble — both literally and metaphorically — as we break down our Top 5 Falls in Movies and TV, followed by a closer look at the slow-burning, Palme d'Or-winning courtroom drama Anatomy of a Fall. No kids' section this time around — just a lot of bodies hitting the floor (sometimes figuratively).

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Our 2009 retrospective continues with another Best Picture nominee, "Precious: Based On The Novel 'Push' By Sapphire" starring Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey & Lenny Kravitz. Directed by Oscar-nominee Lee Daniels (the first openly gay Black nominated director) and written by Academy Award-winner Geoffrey Fletcher (the first Black screenwriter Oscar winner), the film was an indie sensation following its premiere at Sundance and festival run, leading to a wave of Black centered stories that had both positive and negative impacts on the industry. How does the film hold up today? Please join Josh Parham & Dan Bayer, and me as we discuss the incredible performances, Lee's direction, the writing, editing, its awards season run, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy our review! Thank you! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The man of steel is back and this week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk SUPERMAN. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned. Directed and written by: James Gunn Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Wendell Pierce, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell *Clip from SUPERMAN courtesy of Warner Bros.   @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Letterboxd.com/TheWatchandTalk Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com   Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk

Jurassic World: Rebirth is the latest film in the popular dinosaur franchise Directed by Gareth Edwards starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali I talk about it on this podcast enjoy! 

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a movie with the weight of the future of the entire DCU and Warner Bros. filmography on its back! No small task... It's "Superman!" Directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. Perhaps no film this year HAS to be as great as this one needs to be. Can it possibly live up to the challenge? No. No it can't. We're sorry to say. But let's at least talk about it. Spoilers begin at roughly the 7:00 mark, and some small spoilers may be contained in the text below. 00:00 - Intro / We're very important people AKA Amazon Prime subscribers 01:42 - What Keith thought 03:46 - What Ev thought 05:23 - This film fails to meet the massive expectations it kinda needed to meet 07:12 - "This movie is like a sequel to a movie that was never released" AKA you need to have at least something of a pre-existing relationship with this IP going in 09:08 - This film is too crowded with too many characters and too many conflicts 13:42 - The character development that is here is good, but there's not enough of it, particularly for Lois Lane 16:40 - Is this movie solely for diehard Superman fans? And if so... why? 19:53 - The kitschy tone of everything 24:10 - The Snyderverse wasn't exactly great but at least there were stakes 26:38 - Thank God that CGI dog was around to save the day every single time AKA will our hero ever win on his own? 31:17 - The film is very well cast with solid performances - Keith loves Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Ev loves David Corenswet as Clark Kent 34:37 - Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific is the best part 36:40 - Why do women love Jimmy Olsen so much and why is that so key to the plot of this film? 42:03 - Lois Lane flying the spaceship is stupid 44:56 - James Gunn knows better and has made better films before... Why do all the emotional moments here fall flat? 51:05 - Flashbacks to "Wonder Woman 1984" OH MY GOD NO 55:36 - Is this film going to make people excited for what's to come? For more film reviews, movie reviews, Superman reviews, Superman reactions, Superman 2025 review, film discussions, film analysis, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching. #Superman #DCU #Superman2025

The most terrifying scream is always the last. Ben is BACK as Summer Slasher month continues with the 2000 sequel SCREAM 3. Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) must confront a killer who's using the Stab 3 film set as their hunting ground. With old friends and new victims caught in the chaos, a shocking connection to her past is revealed. Also this week: Lance's miserable movie theater experience, the "problem" with the Scream Lore, the multiple different drafts of this wacky movie, and Ben will take a Blue String Thing if you got it. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "All I know is that in the third one, all bets are off." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Scream 3 (2000) Directed by Wes Craven Written by Ehren Kruger Starring Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox, Lance Henriksen, Patrick Dempsey, Parker Posey, Scott Foley, and Patrick Warburton ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 36:50 - "The Shpiel" 59:00 - Film Breakdown 02:09:28 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! This week we're hanging off helicopters, sprinting across rooftops, and disarming nuclear bombs with the pulse-pounding Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018). Strap in as we break down the sixth entry in the franchise that somehow keeps getting better with age — just like Tom Cruise's running form.Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, Fallout is a masterclass in high-octane action, espionage, and what happens when your best-laid plans go completely off the rails. Picking up where Rogue Nation left off, the film follows IMF agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) as he races to recover stolen plutonium and prevent a global catastrophe, all while being shadowed by CIA operative August Walker (a moustachioed Henry Cavill in full-blown hammer-mode).Mission: Impossible – Fallout is everything you want from a blockbuster: smart, stylish, and absurdly entertaining. It's the kind of movie that reminds you why the cinema was invented — big screen thrills, practical effects, and heroes just trying to do the right thing, even when the odds are impossible.Perfect for older teens and up, it's a great gateway to the M:I franchise or a highlight for returning fans. Just be warned — you may find yourself trying to reload your arms like Cavill afterwards.An action film operating at the absolute peak of its powers, Fallout proves that this franchise isn't slowing down anytime soon. In fact, it might just be the best of the bunch.

Jodi, Lara, and Philip discuss the live action Disney remake 'Snow White' from 2025. Directed by Marc Webb and starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, this retelling expands the story to encompass Snow White's relationship with her parents, having been born during a snowstorm and later suffering the loss of her mother as a child. Gal Gadot's Evil Queen uses her sorcery to enchant the king and amass her power as queen. Thought to be absent on a military campaign, the king is unable to prevent the Evil Queen from inflicting her cruelty upon Snow White and the citizenry. Snow White eventually escapes and finds herself in the company of the forest-dwelling dwarfs, where she also meets up with a band of rebels loyal to the king. Can they aid Snow White in her attempt to find her father and thwart the treacherous Evil Queen? Follow The ThawedCast: Conversations About Animation: twitter.com/thawedcast and instagram.com/thawedcast. instagram.com/partoflarasworld, instagram.com/philipehlke, tiktok.com/@jodipolasky47. Visit thawedcast.com

In connecting this verse with the preceding, how accurately is the middle path preserved, equally distant from the idea of self-sufficiency to "keep the Lord's statutes," and self justification in neglecting them! The first attempt to render spiritual obedience will quickly convince us of our utter helplessness. We might as soon create a world, as create in our hearts one pulse of spiritual life. And yet our inability does not cancel our obligation.

Hey kids it's finally here, James Gunn's Superman (2025)! The question is can he save DC with a new universe? Can DC catch up and even surpass the MCU? Matt, Ma, and Mike try to figure it all out. Bonus topics include Windows 10 sucks, Portillos, and baby name cycles. Next week we check out a little film with a big cast that takes place during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Eddington. Directed by Ari Aster and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Pedro Pascal.  Thanks for tuning in! We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast! You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or X. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Lastly we have an amazing website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review.  Check out the link here https://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you. Finally go out and catch as many movies as you can!

Forrest, Conan Neutron, Kristina Oakes and AlexHaha talk about James Gunn's new Superman movie!! We are now multi-streaming on @thisspacetv !! https://www.youtube.com/@thisspacetv Written and Directed by James Gunn and the first film of the DC Universe now that he's in charge. David Corenswet is Superman, Rachel Brosnahan is Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult is Lex Luthor. #superman #dcuniverse #jamesgunn #jamesgunndc #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #lexluthor #loislane #greenlantern #justiceleague #dc #krypto #kryptonian #kryptonite #thesuicidesquadmovie #luthorcorp #boravia #metropolis Join our discord: https://discord.gg/ZHU8W55pnh Join our Patreon to get all our After Parties https://www.patreon.com/MovieNightExtra

Jessica and Dini travel back to February 23, 1997! Join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S4 EP16, Unrequited! This episode was written by Howard Gordon and Chris Carter (Teleplay). Directed by Michael Lange. Mulder and Scully investigate a series of seemingly impossible assassinations of military officials. The killer appears to be a Vietnam War veteran who possesses the uncanny ability to become invisible to the naked eye. As they delve deeper, Mulder and Scully uncover a conspiracy within the U.S. government to cover up the existence of American POWs who were left behind in Vietnam.Do you have any X-Files-related theories, stories, key points, or podcast feedback? Please email us at TheXFilesChatRoomPodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you. Please tell us how we can improve!You can find us on:Bluesky, TikTok, and Instagram @TXFChatRoomPodResources: X-Files WikiIMDBnative-land.ca

When a burning vessel appears through the North Atlantic fog, Oberlin and Abby board the sinking Spanish freighter, the Veloscora, to find bullet holes, mysterious equipment, and signs of violence that suggest something far more sinister than a maritime accident. Among the wreckage, they discover a single survivor—Samantha Kell—barely conscious and fiercely guarding a bloody knife . As the rescued stranger awakens aboard the Invenios, her erratic behavior and cryptic warnings raise more questions than answers. She refuses to explain the radioactive readings, avoids details about her mission, and displays both military precision and paranoid suspicion. Captain Tulley's interrogation reveals glimpses of a covert operation gone catastrophically wrong, with references to submersibles, secret organizations, and someone still trapped at impossible depths. This episode is made possible by the generous support of our subscribers on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠. Join us at ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/leviathanchronicles⁠⁠⁠ to hear episodes ad free and unlock exclusive content. To discover more podcasts set in the Leviathan universe go to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.leviathanaudioproductions.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠follow us on social media⁠⁠⁠.   Written, Directed & Created by Christof Laputka Executive Produced by Amish Jani Produced by Robin Shore Original Music by Luke Allen Editing by Luke Allen and Robin Shore Sound Design by Jonathon Stevens and Robin Shore Casting by Claire Dodin Starring Matt Shale as Captain Jeffery Tulley John Patrick Higgins as Oberlin St. Claire Laura Post as Abigail Eventon Justice Slocum as Gibson Donahue Linsay Rousseau as Samantha Kell Isaac Robinson-Smith as Captain Mohammed Salah Patrick Caberty as Liban Ugas BK Philips as King Omar Bashir Michael Woodley as King Bashir's Guard Melissa Medina as The Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While sneaking into the Superman movie press junket to meet the cast, Rick pulled his hamstring. That same day, he met the new Superman himself — David Corenswet — and invited him on the pod. Later that night, Rick got a massage… while David took his shoes off for the very first time.

Meet Cute Presents: The Whisper Effect - Part 1, Leah's voice-over career is going nowhere, and the bills are piling up. In hopes of making a quick buck, she posts an ASMR video, and the results are beyond all expectation… but not in a good way. Story by Ashley Brooke Roberts. Produced & Directed by Ashley Eskew. Sound Design & Editing by Eliot Krimsky. SVP, Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Head of Development: Savannah Hankinson. Starring: Samantha Dockser, Abe Jallad, Dani Colucci, Jake Toohey, Clayton Farris, Laura Schein, Adam Lebowitz-Lockard, Tyler Lain, Gabe Greenspan, Andrew Devine, Ashley Eskew, Eliot Krimsky. Special Thanks to Martín Aguirre Lanner, Janelle Kroll, Parker Richey. Follow @MeetCute on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and @MeetCuteRomComs on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠.  Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills. Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN.  Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS.  Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Critchlow, EVP of Audience Growth at Raptive, joins Ross for a deep dive into how input metrics can transform SEO strategy—especially in an era of declining visibility and messy attribution from AI search engines. They explore how input metrics improve executive reporting, unlock budget, and build cross-functional alignment by shifting focus from vanity outcomes to controllable, operational activities. Tom shares insights from his time at Raptive, lessons from Amazon's internal frameworks, and practical tips for teams to track quality, not just quantity. If you're navigating SEO in 2025, this episode is your playbook. Plus: scorecards, dashboards, quality benchmarks, and how input metrics can shape strategic storytelling at every level of an org. Show Notes 0:08 – Why “getting SEO done” starts with business communication 1:14 – Executive buy-in and the underrated power of input metrics 2:06 – What are controllable input metrics? Lessons from Amazon 3:24 – Why output-only reporting drives blind decision-making 5:06 – Building reports that pair input + output for alignment 7:01 – Input metrics: weekly/monthly rhythm vs quarterly output 9:15 – Goal-setting tension: input vs output metrics for teams 11:24 – Why SEOs need to “make their work legible” to leadership 12:30 – Input metrics as a path to getting more SEO budget 14:20 – The missing business case for many SEO initiatives 15:33 – Raptive case study: measuring behavior change over clicks 18:02 – Building input metrics from scratch: the 9-month reality 19:51 – Amazon's evolving metrics: controllability over time 21:26 – Mapping input metrics to what actually drives success 22:33 – The danger of metric sprawl—and how to refocus 23:59 – Why some SEO work becomes “invisible” without input metrics 25:13 – Three metrics per person: a practical ceiling 26:51 – How input metrics support pipeline generation in B2B 28:35 – Communicating SEO value to non-executives via unit economics 30:06 – Stop yelling “fix it”—report what's not getting done 31:22 – Translating editorial quality into spreadsheet metrics 33:06 – Red, yellow, green ≠ strategic clarity—track actual numbers 34:08 – Attribution is broken: input metrics matter more than ever 36:43 – Benchmarking input metrics against competitors 38:03 – Don't just track AI visibility—track the work you can control 39:02 – Why input metrics aren't neutral—and why that's OK 41:01 – Planning cycles: why it takes 6 months to see input adoption 42:15 – Measuring “quality”: content scores, CSATs, and rubrics 44:25 – Why you must operationalize “quality” to get promoted 46:08 – Manual scoring systems and quality baselines 47:13 – Where to find Tom and what he's working on next Show Links Tom Critchlow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomcritchlow Tom's blog: http://tomcritchlow.com Input Metrics for SEO article: https://newsletter.seomba.com/p/input-metrics-for-seo Raptive: https://raptive.comSubscribe today for weekly tips: https://bit.ly/3dBM61f Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-and-conversation-seo-tips-from-siege-media/id1289467174 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kiaFGXO5UcT2qXVRuXjsM Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9jT3NjUkdLeA Follow Siege on Twitter: http://twitter.com/siegemedia Follow Ross on Twitter: http://twitter.com/rosshudgens Directed by Cara Brown: https://twitter.com/cararbrown Email Ross: ross@siegemedia.com #seo | #contentmarketing

Locked in their room, the terrified sisters wait for morning, and the arrival of Mr. Lucas. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced & Directed, with Additional Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Assistant Direction, Dialogue Editing, Editing, Sound Design, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Recording Engineer (LA Unit) - Paul Hurtubise Script Editing by W. K. Statz & Travis Vengroff Cast: Melody Morris – Marcy Edwards Maxine Morris – LilyPichu Samson Morris – Ewan Chung Julia Sauveterre – Carolyn Saint-Pé Ian Paulson – Russ D. More Whispers – Stephane Cornicard Music: "Missing Persons" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Dance with the Ghosts" - Written and Performed by Scott Arc "In the Silver Sleeps" - Written and Performed by Brandon Boone, with Violin by Matheus Souza Cover Art by Abigail Spence Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Lisa Rainsong (Listening in nature) | Meadow Gladiator Kathydids Recordings | Cori Lausen (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wildlife Conservation Society Canada⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) for the amazing Silver Haired Bats Recordings This is a Fool and Scholar Production We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Transcripts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/posts/100731585⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://streamlabs.com/foolandscholar/merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Abuse (references to), Death (familial), Gaslighting, Grooming, Murder, Sexism, Suicide, Threats of Violence (burning), Very Good Acting (trauma) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Jurassic World: Rebirth. Directed by Gareth Edwards. With Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey. Five years post-Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Featured Review: • Jurassic World: Rebirth The Verdict: • Stephen: Wait for Rental • Christopher: Must Avoid Music for this Episode: • Hold That Line by Letra Contact the show: • email: fans@thespoilerwarning.com Listener Survey: • Please help us by taking our survey

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Superman. Directed by James Gunn. With David Corenswet, Alan Tudyk, and Grace Chan. Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Featured Review: • Superman The Verdict: • Stephen: Must See • Christopher: Must See Music for this Episode: • Up in the Sky by Adam Dib Contact the show: • email: fans@thespoilerwarning.com Listener Survey: • Please help us by taking our survey

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Jurassic World: Rebirth. Directed by Gareth Edwards. With Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey. Five years post-Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Featured Review: • Jurassic World: Rebirth The Verdict: • Stephen: Wait for Rental • Christopher: Must Avoid Music for this Episode: • Hold That Line by Letra Contact the show: • email: fans@thespoilerwarning.com Listener Survey: • Please help us by taking our survey

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Superman. Directed by James Gunn. With David Corenswet, Alan Tudyk, and Grace Chan. Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Featured Review: • Superman The Verdict: • Stephen: Must See • Christopher: Must See Music for this Episode: • Up in the Sky by Adam Dib Contact the show: • email: fans@thespoilerwarning.com Listener Survey: • Please help us by taking our survey

PREVIEW: BRAZIL: BOLSONARO: Colleague Ernesto Araújo comments on the Lula da Silva response to POTUS posting of the lawfare directed at the Bolsonaro family. More to come. 1928

Mark and Andy discuss the 2023 crime drama The Bikeriders. Directed by Jeff Nichols, and starring Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, Austin Butler and a lot of denim, the movie focuses on what happens when a guy watches The Wild One (1953) and decides to start a motorcycle gang. In this episode, they also talk about excellent accents, motorcycle movies, and the excellence of Jeff Nichols. Enjoy!

Jim discusses one of the most beloved Sci-Fi franchises from the 1950-60's  which began with 1955's "The Quatermass Xperiment," starring Brian Donlevy, Margia Dean, Richard Wordsworth, Jack Warner, Gordon Jackson, Thora Hird, David King-Wood, Lionel Jeffries, Toke Townley, Harold Lang and Directed by Val Guest. The story centers around an experiment by Professor Bernard Quatermass which sends three men into space. On return, only one man survives and the other two are missing. But what also came back? Find out more on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Superman with JC Howard… RYJ and JC debate over how much backstory is necessary for a character we've known for decades, despite this being a reboot filmJC - 4.3 of 5 starsRYJ -  3.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronFollow JC Howard on IG and BlueskyCheck out his piece on Code Switch entitled Black Praise in White PewsAvailable in theatersStarring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela MercedWritten and Directed by James GunnFor more information about Superman, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

This week, I'm pulling four titles off the shelf that all deal with prehistoric humans in some form. They're all very different films. Some take the subject seriously, others just go for laughs. What they share is a central idea of how humans interact with one another. Whether it's science labs, high schools, or the open world, these movies all find something worthwhile to focus on.Caveman (1981)Directed by Carl Gottlieb (who co-wrote Jaws), this one's a straight-up comedy. It stars Ringo Starr, Barbara Bach, Dennis Quaid, and Shelley Long, all speaking in a made-up language while running from stop-motion dinosaurs. It's a weird, physical, surprisingly consistent comedy that doesn't rely on much more than expression and timing. Jim Danforth handled the effects work, using the same animation style he brought to other fantasy films of the era.Quest for Fire (1981)Probably the most serious pick this week. Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, this is a film with no real spoken language. The cast learned a constructed language by Anthony Burgess and used movement techniques developed by Desmond Morris. Rae Dawn Chong, Ron Perlman, and Everett McGill all commit fully to their roles. It won an Oscar for Best Makeup and doesn't try to explain much—it just shows a small group of early humans trying to survive. Worth seeing for the detail and the performances alone.Iceman (1984)This one takes place in a cold research facility where a frozen prehistoric man is brought back to life. John Lone plays the Iceman and gives a performance that's more nuanced than you'd expect from this kind of premise. Timothy Hutton plays the anthropologist trying to connect with him. It's more intimate and focused than a lot of 1980s sci-fi, with a steady pace and a good sense of space. Encino Man (1992)Directed by Les Mayfield and produced by Hollywood Pictures, this is the comedy version of a caveman showing up in a modern world. Brendan Fraser plays Link, and this was the role that helped launch his career. Pauly Shore plays Stoney who sets the tone for the whole movie. There's also Sean Astin, trying to use Link as a way to get popular. It's loud, strange, and very early '90s, but it moves fast and gets a lot out of the water park, fast food, and high school scenes. The soundtrack includes Queen, Infectious Grooves, Right Said Fred and a bunch of other songs that place it squarely in 1992.None of these films feel like they're trying to say the same thing. What they do have in common is how they treat the idea of prehistoric people not as monsters or jokes, but as people. Even in the comedies, there's a sense of curiosity behind the setups. They're fun to watch, sometimes surprisingly thoughtful, and all a little out of step with what people usually mean when they talk about science fiction or historical drama.Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

Jim discusses one of the most beloved Sci-Fi franchises from the 1950-60’s  which began with 1955’s “The Quatermass Xperiment,” starring Brian Donlevy, Margia Dean, Richard Wordsworth, Jack Warner, Gordon Jackson, Thora Hird, David King-Wood, Lionel Jeffries, Toke Townley, Harold Lang and Directed by Val Guest. The story centers around an experiment by Professor Bernard Quatermass […] The post The Quatermass Xperiment | Episode 472 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Took a little 4th of July break, but BEHIND THE LENS is back this week with two interesting interviews talking about some impactful and entertaining films: the character-driven post-apocalyptic thriller 40 ACRES with director R.T. THORNE, and the action thriller OFF THE GRID with director JOHNNY MARTIN. First up, let's take a look at R.T. THORNEt's narrative feature directorial debut, 40 ACRES. A bold, no-holds-barred action-thriller from debut filmmaker R.T. Thorne, 40 ACRES is set in a famine-decimated near future where a former soldier and her family struggle to safeguard their farm as they make one last stand against a vicious militia hell-bent on taking their land. Co-written by Thorne together with Glenn Taylor and Lora Campbell, 40 ACRES stars, among others, Danielle Deadwyler, Kataem Ot'Connor, Michael Greyeyes, and Milcania Diaz-Rojas. Shifting gears, we move on to a fun interview with director JOHNNY MARTIN talking about his new film OFF THE GRID, in which he takes Macgyvering to a new level. OFF THE GRID is the story of Guy, a man who has gone t"off the grid." But why? After a morally bankrupt company tries to weaponize a brilliant scientist's revolutionary technology, he goes off the grid to safeguard humanity. When the company sends a strike force to find him, they make their biggest mistake of all – they weaponize the man they are trying to catch. Armed with unrivaled brains and brawn, the wild genius turns Guerrilla warfare into a deadly science. Directed by JOHNNY MARTIN with script by Jim Agnew, OFF THE GRID stars Josh Duhamel, Greg Kinnear, Peter Stormare, Maria Elsa Camargo, and a breakout performance by Michael Zapesotsky. http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

This week, we are comparing Upgrade (2018) and Venom (2018) - twin films about a down-on-his-luck guy forming an unlikely bond with a non-human sentient being.----The Movies:Upgrade (2018)Directed by Leigh WhannellWritten by Leigh WhannelliMDb Rating: 7.5Venom (2018)Directed by Ruben FleischerWritten by Jeff Pinkner, Scott Rosenberg & Kelly MarcelBased on characters by Todd McFarlane & David MichelinieiMDB Rating: 6.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of violence, gore, death, injury, suicide, body modifications

Initiative ep 407 Aired November 16, 1999 IMDB Summary Spike finds himself targeted by a group of commandos after he escapes from a military lab underneath the Sunnydale campus.  Directed by: James A Contner  Written By: Joss Whedon, Douglas Petrie, Tracey Forbes   Connect with us  Instagram www.instagram.com/themistergordo_pod  Tik Tok @themistergordopodcast Email themistergordopod@gmail.com

Directed by Didier Charrette, SIMPLE PLAN: THE KIDS IN THE CROWD takes into the simpler times of  @simpleplan   By offering access into their early basement shows in Montreal and months grinding out the club circuit, the documentary shows how the hard work of kids with a dream gradually led them to global stardom. But the road to fame is far from easy. Whether it was trying to get noticed or trying to please audiences of different styles, Crowd shows the battles that they had to face along the way. In this 1on1, we speak to lead guitarist Jeff Stinco about being inclusive and whether or not they're 'positive punk'.

Join us as we continue our (Annual??) Rock Horror Tour with an installment that takes us into an underground punk show for some neo-nazi's that takes a turn for the worse. Directed and Written by Jeremy Saulnier (Murder Party). Starring Anton Yelchin (2009's Star Trek), Imogen Poots (28 Weeks Later), Alia Shawkat (Arrested Development, The Old Man), and thee Patrick Stewart (X-Men, Star Wars: The Next Generation).

Nadja Bellan‑White is a powerhouse leader in global marketing and communications, currently serving as Group CEO, North America at M&C Saatchi Group and CEO of SS+K. With over three decades of experience across markets including the U.S., EMEA, LatAm, and APAC, she has a proven track record leading transformation and brand growth .Her career highlights include:Global Chief Marketing Officer at Vice Media Group (2020–2023): Guided enterprise-wide brand strategy during a pivotal era in youth media.Executive Partner & WPP Team Leader at Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide: Led major brand transformations for Dove (Unilever), and spearheaded initiatives for American Express, Coca-Cola, IKEA North America, Siemens, LG, and more .CEO of Ogilvy Africa (2014–2017): Directed the largest agency network on the continent, managing diverse client portfolios across Africa.Nadja is celebrated for her bold, inclusive leadership style and her unwavering advocacy for diversity. She co-founded Ogilvy/WPP Roots, champions cultural representation, and actively shapes industry standards. Her achievements have been recognized through awards such as AdColor's Legend Award and inclusion in Savoy Magazine's Top 100 Women in Corporate America.She holds a BA in Foreign Affairs and Spanish from the University of Virginia and an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business.

In this episode, we dive into The 'Burbs, a dark comedy where paranoia brews behind picket fences. Through the eyes of Ray Peterson, we witness neighborly suspicion spiral into full-blown hysteria as he and his friends investigate the creepy Klopeks next door. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we discuss if The 'Burbs still holds up today and what? Directed by Joe Dante, this 1989 cult classic blends slapstick, suspense, and a healthy dose of suburban dread.

It's Austin's turn in the "Not From Earth" category!  STARMAN (1984) Directed by John Carpenter

Book Vs. Movie: “The Girl Can't Help It” The Garson Kanin Play Vs. the Jayne Mansfield MovieThe 1956 Technicolor film The Girl Can't Help It is often remembered for Jayne Mansfield's curves and Little Richard's title song, but it originated from Garson Kanin's short story Do Re Mi. This satirical piece critiques the music industry and the manufactured nature of fame, suggesting that anyone can become a star with enough money and manipulation. Directed by Frank Tashlin, the film follows a down-on-his-luck music manager (Tom Ewell) hired by a mobster (Edmond O'Brien) to turn his disinterested girlfriend (Mansfield) into a music sensation. Between the short story and the movie, which did the Margos like better?Have a listen to find out! In this episode, the Margos discuss:The original sort story vs the Broadway musical starring Phil SylversThe life and career of Jayne MansfieldHow important Little Richard is to rock and roll. The cast includes: Jayne Mansfield (Jerri Jordan), Tom Ewell (Tom Miller), Edmond O'Brien (Fats), Julie London (herself), and Ray Anthony as himself. Clips Featured:Intro to the movieThe Girl Can't Help It (1956 trailer) “Jayne walking”“Eddie Cochran on TV”“Jayne and Little Richard”Music by Little RichardFollow us on the socials!Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D's Blog: Brooklynfitchick.comMargo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok Margo D's YouTube: @MargoDonohueMargo P's Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo P's Blog: coloniabook.comMargo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomamaOur logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine 

Our adaptation of this short story, in which a woman is made to rest and a wallpaper is made to confound her.Transcript ⁠here⁠.The Yellow Wallpaper was written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, with script editing by Tal Minear and Hannah Wright. Directed by Hannah Wright, with dialogue editing by Stephen Indrisano and sound design by Tal Minear. The narrator was voiced by Caroline Mincks. John was voiced by Stephen Indrisano. Executive produced by Hannah Wright, Tal Minear, and Stephen Indrisano. A Bloody FM production.Special thanks to our patrons, without which this bonus episode would not exist!   Find us online:Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/redracula⁠Merch: ⁠https://store.dftba.com/collections/re-dracula⁠Website: ⁠www.ReDracula.live⁠Tumblr: ⁠https://www.tumblr.com/re-dracula⁠Bloody Disgusting Website: ⁠www.Bloody-Disgusting.com

We discuss one of the most anticipate movies of 2025 - 'Superman'Written & Directed by James Gunn and Starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan & Nicholas Hoult - As Superman's actions begin getting questioned, Lex Luthor seizes the opportunity to try and get the Man of Steel out of the way for good. Will Lois Lane and Superman's four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help him before it's too late?What did you think of the movie?  Where does the new DC Universe go from here?  Are we dumb?Join the conversation... FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubeRate/Review/Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

Meet Cute Presents: The Whisper Effect. Leah, a bookish audiobook narrator, can't seem to find her big break. In order to pay her bills, she tries to make a quick buck by posting ASMR online. Her ASMR goes viral and she's swept into the madness of the viral celebrity world and beyond. As she propels to stardom, she's forced to decide whether she wants to live a quiet life and be pursued by her long-time bookstore owner crush or fall for every hot celebrity that wants her now that she's the new it-girl.  Story by Ashley Brooke Roberts. Produced & Directed by Ashley Eskew. Sound Design & Editing by Eliot Krimsky. SVP, Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Head of Development: Savannah Hankinson. Starring: Samantha Dockser, Abe Jallad, Dani Colucci, Jake Toohey, Clayton Farris, Laura Schein, Adam Lebowitz-Lockard, Tyler Lain, Gabe Greenspan, Andrew Devine, Ashley Eskew, Eliot Krimsky. Special Thanks to Martín Aguirre Lanner, Janelle Kroll, Parker Richey. Follow @MeetCute on ⁠Instagram⁠ and @MeetCuteRomComs on ⁠Twitter⁠ & ⁠TikTok⁠.  Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills. Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN.  Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS.  Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema's biggest box office failures and decide whether they deserve a second chance. We are celebrating five years of discussing cinematic flops! Buckle up—another wild ride with Not A Bomb is hitting the airwaves! This week, Troy and Brad are cruising through the gritty, chaotic streets of 1983's D.C. Cab, answering a special request from one of our most loyal fans. Directed by Joel Schumacher, this cult oddity follows a wide-eyed rookie cabbie as he stumbles into a series of bizarre misadventures behind the wheel. It's loud, it's messy, and it doesn't shy away from language and humor that haven't aged well—so consider this your content warning for outdated and offensive material. The real question: is this movie a forgotten gem or a fare best left unclaimed? Fire up the meter and tune in to find out!D.C. Cab is directed by Joel Schumacher and stars Adam Baldwin, Charlie Barnett, Irene Cara, Anne De Salvo, Max Gail, Mr. T, Jose Perez, Paul Rodriguez, and Gary Busey. Not A Bomb has plenty of news designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! This week's episode packs a punch as we dive into Top 5 Juniors in Movies and TV, followed by a deep dive into the intense war thriller Warfare (2025). No kids' TV show this week — we're keeping it strictly grown-up.

Republican lawmakers will be back at work later this month, interrupting their summer recess, to consider overrides on three of Gov. Mike DeWine's budget line-item vetoes, all focused on property taxes. The governor used his red pen 67 times to strike out items in the massive $60 billion-dollar two-year operating budget. He signed off on the budget at the end of June. We will begin Friday's “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable” with a discussion on why lawmakers are taking the unusual step of returning during summer break to address these specific vetoes. Plus, the anticipated summer blockbuster "Superman" has swooped into theaters with some predictions looking at a $200 million global box office haul by the end of the weekend. Directed by James Gunn, the reboot brings Superman back to his hometown. Two Glenville teens, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, created the "man of steel." Superman debuted in Action Comics in 1938.

It's time for some Fosse, Fosse, Fosse as we discuss the 1979 musical fantasy film ‘All That Jazz' starring Roy Scheider and Jessica Lange. Directed and co written by the legendary Bob Fosse this semi autobiographical fantasy is based on aspects of his life and career as choreographer, dancer and filmmaker. Tune in and get the jazz hands ready!

The world famous Bottom of the Stream podcast is back for another barnstorming episode! This time we talk about 2022 comedy drama flick, Corner Office. Directed by Joachim Back, starring John Hamm and Danny Pudi, listen on to hear what we made of this curious movie, full of otherworldly administration…..   Bottom of the stream is a weekly podcast, hosted by film lovers Adam and Nick, exploring the parts of Netflix that most people don't go to in a bid to find out what hidden gems are lurking down there Every week we rank the films we watch against each other and place them in what we like to call THE STREAM TABLE which can be found on our website  www.bottomofthestream.com Follow us on Twitter, instagram and letterboxed at @bots_podcast  Please consider supporting the show on Patreon, If you do we will give you lots of bonus content including early access to the episodes. Check it out over at www.patreon.com/bottomofthestream   We also now have a discord so join us to hang out https://discord.gg/wJ3Bfqt

Maggie Mae Fish has never seen "The West Wing" but she rewrote it, and we read her script. We get right into things with Maggie, who takes on Sorkin and "The West Wing" with her incredibly accurate portrayal of government how is should be. After her script, we play some games, talk some Sorkin, and more! Maggie and Kyle are joined by Will Reese and Bailey Norton. Check out Maggie's new show, "Amy's Dead-End Dreamhouse" premiering July 13th on Nebula. Directed by Will Reese, written by Maggie and Bailey! And with jokes and voice acting from, of all people, Kyle! Go see Kyle in NYC or on the road soon! Save 10% off tickets to his off-Broadway run in New York City, September 4-14, with code KYLE10. Apologies if the tech in this one is a bit loud or clunky, we recorded and uploaded this same-day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textF1: The Movie is a high-octane sports drama that follows Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a seasoned Formula One driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a promising rookie, Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris). Together, they join the fictional APXGP team, aiming to disrupt the established order of the racing world. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film combines practical racing sequences with real F1 footage, offering an immersive experience for audiences. The movie has been praised for its dynamic storytelling and stunning visuals, making it a must-see for both racing enthusiasts and general moviegoers.Since its release on June 27, 2025, F1: The Movie has achieved remarkable box office success, grossing approximately $293 million globally. This figure makes it Apple's highest-grossing film to date, surpassing previous top performer Napoleon. A significant portion of its opening weekend revenue—19%—came from IMAX screenings, ranking fourth for IMAX's share of global debut sales behind Dune, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, and Oppenheimer. The film's success has also sparked discussions about a potential sequel, with director Joseph Kosinski expressing interest in continuing the story. While no official sequel has been announced, the film's performance makes further installments increasingly likely.Support the showThe audio clips used in this podcast, including excerpts from movie/series/documentary trailers, are used under the principles of fair use and fair dealing for the purpose of criticism, commentary, and review. All rights to the original trailer content & music belong to the respective copyright holders. DMR (Dewey's Movie Reviews) is an independent production and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any film studios or distributors.

Captain Jeffery Tulley returns to the Netherlands to take command of the Invenios, a revolutionary research vessel built for adventure and discovery. Reuniting with his longtime friend and First Mate Oberlin St. Claire, Tulley finds himself eager to embark on their maiden voyage—and perhaps chase the legendary wreck of the Highland Rose. As the crew welcomes system engineer Dr. Abigail Eventon, whose groundbreaking Trident Drive gives the Invenios unprecedented speed on the open sea, tensions arise over Tulley's ambitious plans. Oberlin urges caution with their still-untested vessel, but Tulley's determination to chase glory before their equipment is fully assembled threatens to put the ship at risk before they've even left port. This episode is made possible by the generous support of our subscribers on ⁠Patreon⁠. Join us at ⁠patreon.com/leviathanchronicles⁠ to hear episodes ad free and unlock exclusive content. To discover more podcasts set in the Leviathan universe go to⁠ ⁠www.leviathanaudioproductions.com⁠⁠ or ⁠follow us on social media⁠.   Written, Directed & Created by Christof Laputka Executive Produced by Amish Jani Produced by Robin Shore Original Music by Luke Allen Editing by Luke Allen and Robin Shore Sound Design by Jonathon Stevens and Robin Shore Casting by Claire Dodin Starring Matt Shale as Captain Jeffery Tulley John Patrick Higgins as Oberlin St. Claire Laura Post as Abigail Eventon Justice Slocum as Gibson Donahue Amato D'Apolito as Chefy BK Philips as King Omar Bashir Lex Daemon as Captain Sonny Kasho Isaac Robin Smith as Captain Mohammed Salah Patrick Caberty as Liban Ugas Michael Woodley as King Bashir's Messanger Kia Knoester as Immigration Officer Robert Fleet as Cab Driver and Marina Operator Linsay Rousseau as News Anchor The Gremlin as Himself Melissa Medina as The Narrator Additional Voices by Michael Woodley and Myles Grier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During our hiatus please enjoy the very first thing we ever did together: Omega Station! When a deadly virus cripples the Earth, the crews of Earth's various space stations must work together to try and survive. Cast: Lars - Joe Fisher Jill - Finlay Stevenson Written and Directed by Joe Fisher Produced by Joe Fisher and Finlay Stevenson Music by Freescha For more information on our show, visit our website: https://www.weopenatsix.com Subscribe for early access, ad free episodes, additional content and more! Subscribe on Patreon (The one with the bells and whistles): https://www.patreon.com/midnightburger Subscribe with Supporting Cast (The simple one): https://midnightburger.supportingcast.fm/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (The Apple one): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-burger/id1537653218 How about some merch? https://www.midnightburgermerch.com Sign up for our newsletter: https://weopenatsix.beehiiv.com/ All scripts available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IXV0JIBFw_IgDJhVeaeqL4UPQngvXHoQ?usp=sharing Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices