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Welcome to another episode of Death Don't Do Fiction, the AIPT Movies podcast! The podcast about the enduring legacy of our favorite movies! It's July, so that means it's time for our “Julygantic” series! Where we cover monster movies! In this week's episode, Alex, Tim, and guest Matt Naughton discuss Kevin Bacon's 1990 creature feature, Tremors!Beautiful locations! Handy men with questionable skills! Multi-tongue appendages! Grabboid cam! Rampant disrespect of vehicles! Perverse barbed wire! Training for a pogo stick world record! Doomsday prepper validation! Vodka sauce gore! A satisfying blend of horror and comedy! One of cinema's most iconic posters! Glorious practical effects, from miniatures to damp, animatronic puppets! A solid, committed cast that includes Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Reba McEntire, Michael Gross, Victor Wong, and Finn Carter! An ode to B movies that makes you afraid of land the way Jaws made you afraid of water!In addition, Matt Naughton shares his spoiler-free thoughts on the John Cena & Idris Elba action comedy Heads of State, while Alex does the same for M3GAN 2.0, Jurassic World Rebirth, Risky Business, and Under Siege!The Death Don't Do Fiction podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris and Tim Gardiner, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from two filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Twitter, Bluesky, or Letterboxd @actionharris. This episode's guest, Matt Naughton, can be found on Instagram @mnaughty85. Tim can't be found on social media because he doesn't exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the Death Don't Do Fiction crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter or Instagram @aiptmoviespod.Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.
„Heads of State“ auf Amazon Prime bringt John Cena und Idris Elba als prügelnde Regierungschefs in einer überdrehten Action-Comedy zusammen. Zwischen Bodymovie-Klischees, politischer Satire und explodierender Air Force One bleibt der Film überraschend aktuell – zumindest was den Diskurs rund um NATO, Isolationismus und Machtsymbole betrifft. Warum der Film trotz einiger frischer Ideen im letzten Drittel abstürzt und welche Szene an „Kevin – Allein zu Haus“ erinnert, hört ihr in dieser Folge.
The co-hosts discuss Pres. Trump struggling to answer who ordered a pause to Ukraine aid as Putin unleashes his most massive attacks since the war began. Then, they question how challenging jobs can prepare you for your career after actor Idris Elba opened up about his humble beginnings in a recent interview. David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, stars of the new "Superman" film, discuss how they prepared for their roles, what they hope audiences take away and Whoopi Goldberg shares how the film deeply impacted her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textThis week on the show!Look up in James Gunn's vision of the man of steel in:SupermanJohn Cena is president of the United States and Idris Elba the UK Prime Minister, and they must team up to survive against a government coverup in the Netflix original comedy: Heads of stateAnd finallyLiam Neeson stars in the unnecessary sequel to the 2021 film comes: Ice Road: VengeanceReady for my verdict? Let's get into it!*Support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcast or Spotify! *You can now listen to The Movie Wire on YouTube! Listen and subscribe here!Make sure to check out the F*** My Worklife Podcast below!Listen Here!If you haven't tuned in, followed, or subscribed to The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast and The Movie Wire's new crossover show Back 2 the Balcony, now is your time, because this week we discuss, a dinosaur film that came out a couple months before the iconic Jurassic Park hit theaters in this low budget turned cult film, Carnosaur! Support the show
This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, Sean and Jeff weigh in on the heated Superwoke controversy, diving into the cultural conversation and what it means for the film world. We also review three big new releases: Heads of State Directed by Ilya Naishuller Starring John Cena, Idris Elba, Priyanka Chopra The U.S. President and British Prime Minister—famous for their public feud—are forced to work together after Air Force One goes down in hostile territory. Can they stop a global conspiracy and save the free world? The Old Guard 2 Directed by Victoria Mahoney Starring Charlize Theron, Uma Thurman, Kiki Layne Andy and her band of immortal warriors face their greatest threat yet as a long-lost immortal re-emerges, complicating their mission to protect humanity. Jurassic World: Rebirth Directed by Gareth Edwards Starring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey A daring mission to retrieve dinosaur DNA from the original Jurassic Park site uncovers a shocking, sinister secret hidden for decades. Plus our usual tangents, debates, and laughs!
On this week's show, Julia and Dana are joined by June Thomas for a decidedly feminist discussion. They start with Sorry, Baby, the debut feature from writer, director, and actor Eva Victor, about a young academic's life after a terrible trauma. The panel debates whether the film— which was a Sundance hit for A24 — is a tart, surprising traumedy or a frustratingly evasive experiment. Next, they get into Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print, the HBO documentary about the pioneering feminist magazine. Finally, they take up a recent New York Times piece to determine whether the straight white male novelist is a thing of the past—and if we should care. Steve hops on the call to offer his token male perspective, naturally. In an exclusive plus bonus episode, the feminist discourse continues with a conversation about the oft overlooked fashion designer Claire McCardell, who is the subject of a recent biography Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free by Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson and book review by our very own Julia Turner. Endorsements: Dana: The essay “It's Only An Island If You Look At It From The Water” by Elizabeth Cantwell in Bright Wall Dark Room about the film Jaws on its 50th anniversary. June : The action film Heads of State starring John Cena and Idris Elba, or “Mamma Mia! with explosions.” Julia - The new book Empire of the Elite by Michael Grynbaum about the magisterial publishing reign of Condé Nast. (Recently excerpted in the New York Times.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's show, Julia and Dana are joined by June Thomas for a decidedly feminist discussion. They start with Sorry, Baby, the debut feature from writer, director, and actor Eva Victor, about a young academic's life after a terrible trauma. The panel debates whether the film— which was a Sundance hit for A24 — is a tart, surprising traumedy or a frustratingly evasive experiment. Next, they get into Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print, the HBO documentary about the pioneering feminist magazine. Finally, they take up a recent New York Times piece to determine whether the straight white male novelist is a thing of the past—and if we should care. Steve hops on the call to offer his token male perspective, naturally. In an exclusive plus bonus episode, the feminist discourse continues with a conversation about the oft overlooked fashion designer Claire McCardell, who is the subject of a recent biography Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free by Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson and book review by our very own Julia Turner. Endorsements: Dana: The essay “It's Only An Island If You Look At It From The Water” by Elizabeth Cantwell in Bright Wall Dark Room about the film Jaws on its 50th anniversary. June : The action film Heads of State starring John Cena and Idris Elba, or “Mamma Mia! with explosions.” Julia - The new book Empire of the Elite by Michael Grynbaum about the magisterial publishing reign of Condé Nast. (Recently excerpted in the New York Times.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textIn this special July 4th weekend episode, I start with something a little different. While I usually keep this podcast focused on the worlds of film and television, I couldn't ignore the very real-world news that broke over the holiday: a deeply concerning piece of legislation signed into law by President Trump that slashes Medicaid access, cuts SNAP benefits for struggling families, adds trillions to the national debt, and gives away massive tax breaks to the already ultra-wealthy.It felt wrong not to say something.But don't worry — we do pivot back to what this podcast does best: breaking down what's worth watching (and what's not).
Iván le ha dado al botón de #PrimeVideo y ha visto la buddy movie #JefesDeEstado, que vuelve a unir a John Cena e Idris Elba después de "The Suicide Squad". A ellos se les une la ascendente Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Éstas son sus primeras impresiones. ¡Escuchad y opinad! También nos podéis encontrar aquí: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52i1iqZ56ACal18GPkCxiW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/los-tres-amigos/id1198252523 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3zK2XsnpHDGRujSTWHpL8Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e0b56d4f-4537-47e0-a252-9dfe56b5a490/los-tres-amigos Grupo de Telegram: https://t.me/LosTresAmigos https://www.facebook.com/LosTresAmigosPodcast/ Instagram: lostresamigospodcast Bluesky: @los3amigospodcast.bsky.social X / Twitter: @tresamigospod Threads: lostresamigospodcast Letterbox: https://letterboxd.com/LosTresAmigos/ #HeadsOfState #BuddyMovie #Action #MGM
HEADS OF STATE MOVIE REVIEW There have been some great entries into the action-comedy road trip genre, with films like Tango & Cash, The Long Kiss Goodnight, The Nice Guys, Midnight Run, and recently Deadpool & Wolverine. Now, Idris Elba and John Cena are using their combined charisma and endless charm in the genre. This […]
HEADS OF STATE MOVIE REVIEW There have been some great entries into the action-comedy road trip genre, with films like Tango & Cash, The Long Kiss Goodnight, The Nice Guys, Midnight Run, and recently Deadpool & Wolverine. Now, Idris Elba and John Cena are using their combined charisma and endless charm in the genre. This […]
Have a request for an upcoming segment? Send me a Text Message! The vicious dinosaurs return in JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH, Danielle Deadwyler tries to protect 40 ACRES, Idris Elba and John Cena learn how dangerous it is to be HEADS OF STATE, and Charlize Theron returns in THE OLD GUARD 2.Follow on Instagram and Letterboxd @seeitorshoveitSupport the showInterested in becoming an official supporter or just want to buy me a popcorn? Click the Support the Show link above!
This week is a PACKED episode! We kick things off with the latest in the Jurassic Park franchise with JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH. We also dive into the very campy M3GAN 2.0. Then we pivot to one of the best films of the year, A24's 'SORRY, BABY'. And finally, we talk 'HEADS OF STATE', a throwback action-comedy with Idris Elba and John Cena.Enjoy the show! Time stamps:00:40 Intro02:00 Movie and TV news (New York Times' 100 best movies of the 21st century list, Denis Villenueve's James Bond + more)18:05 “Jurassic World: Rebirth” (2025) Review38:02 “M3GAN 2.0” (2025) Review41:20 “Sorry, Baby” (2025) Review01:00:32 “Heads of State” (2025) Review01:05:00 Watch Recommendations for the Week
El primer ministro de Gran Bretaña y el presidente de los Estados Unidos deben sobrevivir juntos a un ataque terrorista, y en el camino superar sus diferencias para trabajar en conjunto. Lo nuevo de Ilya Naishuller ("Hardcore Henry", "Nobody") confirma la habilidad del director para ofrecer películas con espectaculares escenas de acción. John Cena, Idris Elba y Priyanka Chopra-Jonas lideran el reparto de esta comedia de amigos, al más puro estilo de varioa éxitos de los 80 y 90. Ya disponible en la plataforma Amazon Prime Video.
Heads of State is an 2025 American action comedy film directed by Ilya Naishuller. It stars John Cena, Idris Elba, Priyanka Chopra, Jack Quaid, Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, and Carla Gugino. U.S. President Will Derringer and British Prime Minister Sam Clarke have a not-so-friendly and very public rivalry. However, when Air Force One gets shot down over enemy territory, they find themselves on the run and working together to thwart a global conspiracy that threatens the entire free world.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the long Independence Day weekend. The dinosaurs are back on the big screen with "Jurassic World: Rebirth," which Andy thought was a highly enjoyable entry into the franchise. For weekend streaming: "The Old Guard 2" on Netflix has Charlize Theron back to kick some more butt leading a team of immortal mercenaries in the sequel to the 2020 film that was a surprising success. "Heads of State" on Prime Video could give you whiplash in an action-adventure comedy when the U.K. Prime Minister and U.S. President become the targets of a foreign adversary, starring John Cena & Idris Elba. After Andy finished giving his weekend mini-reviews, we include producer KellieAnn Halvorsen and her 13-year-old nephew’s spoiler-free review segment from our Deep Dive episode on “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” which comes out in full next week. The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.
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As we head into our mid-summer holiday, Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy have seven movies for you to consider. They revisit their praise of Eva Victor's Sundance wonder (Sorry, Baby) chosen for their Chicago Critics Film Festival along with Danielle Deadwyler trying to protect her family and farm during another cinematic apocalypse (40 Acres). Alicia Silverstone chooses the wrong sugar daddy (Pretty Thing) while Alex Ross Perry takes us through decades of video stores in movies in a three-hour cinematic essay (Videoheaven). John Cena and Idris Elba are their country's leaders caught in an assassination plot (Heads of State) and Charlize Theron is back with her band of immortals only without her powers (The Old Guard 2). Finally, Gareth Edwards tries to do what he was called to do for Godzilla and Star Wars for the seventh film in the franchise (Jurassic World: Rebirth).2:16 - Sorry, Baby14:09 - 40 Acres22:02 - Pretty Thing27:58 - Heads of State38:45 - Videoheaven55:22 - The Old Guard 21:07:15 - Jurassic World: RebirthCheck eligibilityCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCASTBe sure to check outChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com
Travis Hopson reviews HEADS OF STATE, the Prime Video action-comedy starring John Cena, Idris Elba, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas!In the action-comedy “Heads of State,” the UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) and U.S. President Will Derringer (John Cena) have a not-so-friendly and very public rivalry that jeopardizes their countries' “special relationship.” But when they become the targets of a powerful and ruthless foreign adversary, who proves more than a match for the two leaders' security forces, they are begrudgingly forced to rely on the only two people they can trust: each other. Ultimately allied with the brilliant MI6 agent Noel Bisset (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), they must go on the run and find a way to work together long enough to thwart a global conspiracy that threatens the entire free world.HEADS OF STATE is streaming now on Prime Video.All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: / pdcmovies Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook: / pdcmovies You can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema Royale anywhere you get your podcasts!#JohnCena #idriselba #priyankachopra
Im neuen Prime-Video-Actionfilm „Heads of State“ kämpfen sich John Cena und Idris Elba als Staatsoberhäupter der USA und Großbritannien gemeinsam durch ein explosives Abenteuer. Regie führt Regisseur Ilya Naishuller. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-heads-of-state
Im neuen Prime-Video-Actionfilm „Heads of State“ kämpfen sich John Cena und Idris Elba als Staatsoberhäupter der USA und Großbritannien gemeinsam durch ein explosives Abenteuer. Regie führt Regisseur Ilya Naishuller. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-heads-of-state
Im neuen Prime-Video-Actionfilm „Heads of State“ kämpfen sich John Cena und Idris Elba als Staatsoberhäupter der USA und Großbritannien gemeinsam durch ein explosives Abenteuer. Regie führt Regisseur Ilya Naishuller. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-heads-of-state
We sit down with Heads of State director Ilya Naishuller (Hardcore Henry, Nobody) to talk about his latest action-comedy starring John Cena, Idris Elba, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Ilya shares what it was like working with this powerhouse cast, how the wild on-set energy shaped the film, and how Heads of State compares to his previous work. We also dive into the lessons he's carried from Hardcore Henry, his music-driven approach to editing, and what iconic franchise — Marvel, DC, Star Wars, or gaming — he'd love to tackle next.HEADS OF STATE streams globally on Prime Video July 2, 2025.Watch the Full Interview on YouTube Here Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HERE
Heads of State | John Cena und Idris Elba als Action-Politiker Kürzlich schickte Prime Video in "G20" Viola Davis als US-Präsidentin in ein klassisches "Die Hard"-Szenario. Mit "Heads of State" bleibt der Dienst dem Mix aus Politik und Action treu: Unter der Regie von Ilya Naishuller ("Hardcore", "Nobody") müssen John Cena als US-Präsident und Idris Elba als britischer Premierminister ihre Differenzen überwinden, um eine Verschwörung zu stoppen. Die beiden standen bereits in "The Suicide Squad" (2021) gemeinsam vor der Kamera. Zum Cast zählen außerdem Priyanka Chopra Jonas ("Matrix Resurrections") und Jack Quaid ("Mr. No Pain"). Zum Podcast, den ihr hört, wenn ihr auf Play drückt, gehören derweil Sven ("Ich hab' mich proaktiv für diese Frisur entschieden") sowie Theresia ("Für mich sind alle Ampeln grün"). "Heads of state" startet am 2. Juli exklusiv bei Prime Video. Viel Spaß mit der neuen Folge vom Tele-Stammtisch! Trailer Werdet Teil unserer Community und besucht unseren Discord-Server! Dort oder auch auf Instagram könnt ihr mit uns über Filme, Serien und vieles mehr sprechen. Wir liefern euch launige und knackige Filmkritiken, Analysen und Talks über Kino- und Streamingfilme und -serien - immer aktuell, informativ und mit der nötigen Prise Humor. Website | Youtube | PayPal | BuyMeACoffee Großer Dank und Gruß für das Einsprechen unseres Intros geht raus an Engelbert von Nordhausen - besser bekannt als die deutsche Synchronstimme Samuel L. Jackson! Thank you very much to BASTIAN HAMMER for the orchestral part of the intro! I used the following sounds of freesound.org: 16mm Film Reel by bone666138 wilhelm_scream.wav by Syna-Max backspin.wav by il112 Crowd in a bar (LCR).wav by Leandros.Ntounis Short Crowd Cheer 2.flac by qubodup License (Copyright): Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
"Heads Of State" is the new action-comedy from director Ilya Naishuller ("Hardcore Henry" and "Nobody"), starring John Cena and Idris Elba, two world leaders who must set aside their rivalry to thwart a global conspiracy after becoming targets of a ruthless foreign adversary. Co-starring Priyanka Chopra, Jack Quaid, Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, and Carla Gugino, the film features numerous laughs and elaborate action set pieces for your friends and family to enjoy over the Fourth of July weekend. Naishuller was kind enough to speak with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is scheduled to be released on Amazon Prime Video on July 2nd, 2025. Thank you, and enjoy! 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
Diane and Sean discuss the Disney movie with the animals, Zootopia. Episode music is, "Try Everything", written by Sia, Tor Hermansen, and Mikkel Eriksen, and performed by Shakira from the OST.- Our theme song is by Brushy One String- Artwork by Marlaine LePage- Why Do We Own This DVD? Merch available at Teepublic- Follow the show on social media:- BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show
Ryan and Dylan finally watch 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later just in time for the highly anticipated release of 28 Years Later, and review all three films.
Bombshell revelations about growing tensions between Prince William and King Charles as heir plans major monarchy modernization. Sources reveal William's disdain for "medieval cosplay" and plans to "look under every stone" when he becomes king. Marvel Studios pays millions to film Avengers: Doomsday at Windsor Great Park, while Idris Elba partners with King Charles for Netflix documentary marking The King's Trust 50th anniversary. We also cover William's new "healthier" mindset about Harry, Meghan's inventory questions, and Tina Fey's savage Sussex joke.Get ready for our new series Crown and Controversy coming July 13th. Follow now. The full Season 1 is available now for premium subscribers. To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free! Subscribe to Deep Crown's free newsletter at https://deepcrown.substack.com
Acclaimed actor Idris Elba is passionate about his side gig as a world-famous DJ who played Coachella this year. His latest film, "Heads of State," is available on Prime Video starting July 2nd. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textThis week, on our 108th episode of Fabulous Film & Friends we're looking at Danny Boyle's 2025 summer entry 28 Years Later as well as the two other films that led up to it, 2002's 28 Days Later and 2007's 28 Weeks Later. Mr. Boyle directed the segments one and three, and the second entry was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, The stars of the first movie were Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleason, Megan Burns and Christopher Eccelson. The second movie was a regular who's who of up-and-comers from 2007: Jeremy Renner, Rose Byrne, Imogen Poots, Idris Elba, Harold Perrineau with veteran support from Catherine McCormack and Robert Carlysle while the 3rd film is a mix of old pro and newcomers with Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Jack O'Connell and Ralph Fiennes as supporting players to fresh faced star of the tomorrow Alfie Williams!My solitary guest this week is the mighty Joe Field, author, teacher and pop culture enthusiast. The 28 Days Later trilogy's story unfolds as follows:Zombies Zombies and more Zombies! The first movie tracks the origin of a primate based virus and how it decimates England and turns its population into cannibalistic raging savages within 28 Days. Only a lone bike messenger freshly awakened from a coma and a few other scrappy survivors are able to navigate the treacherous countryside to supposed safety of a military outpost. The underachieving sequel is basically the military versus zombies where the virus has been eradicated due to the infected starving to death, but the virus returns with a vengeance when an asymptomatic mother releases it on her cowardly husband who left her to die during the first outbreak. And the third movie, taking place 28 Years after that, deals with a post-apocalyptic human society living on a small island in Scotland. The islanders are cut off from the rest of the world and surrounded by lands chock o'block full of zombies, including 7 foot tall Alpha Zombies. The people on the island have their own training, customs and way of life. When an island mother comes down with cancer, her 12 year old son takes her out into forbidden land in search of a doctor who can cure her. Are any of these movies in this trilogy worth traversing the outer regions to see in the multiplex? Find out!Watch the video podcast on Youtube:https://youtu.be/m2HhutgFhx4
When days turn to weeks... ZOOMbie Month conlcudes with the 2007 sequel 28 WEEKS LATER. Six months after the Rage virus decimates Britain, the U.S. military helps repopulate a quarantined London—but when the virus resurfaces, chaos erupts once again. A family's reunion inadvertently triggers a deadly resurgence. Also this week: A VH1 "Celebreality" history lesson, Lance remembers his time as the "Dairy Queen Q", and this movie's relation to the Iraq War. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "'Blood makes me nauseous.'" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- 28 Weeks Later (2007) Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Written by Rowan Joffe and Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Starring Rose Byrne, Jeremy Renner, Robert Carlyle, Idris Elba, and Imogen Poots ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:07 - "The Shpiel" 42:35 - Film Breakdown 01:37:00 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
Episode 207: This week we practice a little selfcare with 2024's Skincare. Make sure to join us door to door next week with 2024's Heretic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.
Weaver most recently directed the feature film Miss Valentine (Paris Berelc). Previously he directed Cupid For Christmas (starring Richard Kind) which premiered on HULU, the horror film Getaway, and the Christmas romantic comedy Santa Girl (starring Barry Bostwick and Jennifer Stone). He wrote, directed, and starred in the award-winning thriller Cut To the Chase (with Lance Henriksen) and the acclaimed romantic comedy 6 Month Rule (alongside Martin Starr, Natalie Morales and John Michael Higgins). Previous films he's written and directed include Weather Girl (with Mark Harmon, Jon Cryer and Jane Lynch) and Outside Sales. He also co-wrote and acted in Manic (Don Cheadle, Joseph Gordon- Levitt and Zooey Deschanel) which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.He has appeared in films such as Favor, Where We're Meant To Be, Junk, Deep Dark Canyon, Official Rejection, and The Good Old Boys opposite Tommy Lee Jones. His numerous episodic television credits include Wolf Pack, E.R., JAG, and The Middleman. He provided the voice of Peter Pan in the Disney animated feature Return To Never Land and still does the voice for Disney today.A native of Louisiana, Weaver studied in New York City, Oxford University, and graduated from UCLA with a degree in English Literature and a minor in Political Science. He lives in Los Angeles where he works as a Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, and Distributor through his company Secret Identity Pictures.Spider-Man: Brand New Day is getting tantalizingly close to production ahead of its planned release date of July 31, 2026. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton will helm the upcoming sequel, replacing Jon Watts, who worked on all three of the previous Spider-Man films. Brand New Day is set to kick off Tom Holland's second trilogy of Marvel Cinematic Universe films, opening a new chapter for his iteration of Peter Parker after the landmark events of No Way Home.Though Holland's fourth Spider-Man film is still early in its development, rumors are already spreading about what audiences should expect and who may appear therein. The latest reports for Spider-Man: Brand New Day suggest that the film will feature a packed cast, including at least three major villains from the comics. While fans may shudder at the idea of Brand New Day being an overstuffed mess like The Amazing Spider-Man 2 or Spider-Man 3, I think there is a common denominator between these characters that hints at the upcoming film's intriguing story.Anyone who has been paying attention to the recent rumors and reports about Spider-Man: Brand New Day knows that the film is expected to include an overabundance of Spider-Man villains. While there has been no official confirmation of which antagonists will appear in the movie, various insiders have reported that characters like Scorpion, Tombstone, Mister Negative, Black Cat, and Tarantula could all show up to battle Spider-Man in his next cinematic outing. For many Spider-Man fans, these rumors could evoke bad memories of past franchises.Both the Sam Raimi Trilogy and Marc Webb's Amazing Spider-Man made a similar mistake in their final films, including far too many characters (particularly villains) for a movie. Spider-Man 3 featured a trio of villains, including Venom, New Goblin, and Sandman.Masters of the Universe Gets RebootedAlong with Galitzine as He-Man, the movie also stars Camila Mendes as Teela, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms, Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw, Morena Baccarin as the Sorceress, James Purefoy as King Randor, Charlotte Riley as Queen Marlena Glenn, and Sasheer Zamata as Suzie. Travis Knight is directing with a screenplay by Chris Butler.Return to Arlen With the King of the Hill RevivalThe synopsis reads, "After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane."The synopsis of the reboot has shared more details about what's been happening with the Hill family since fans last saw them in the original show. Surprisingly, Hank had taken up a job in Saudia Arabia, taking him away from Arlen for many years before his eventual return to his old home. Meanwhile, Bobby is now working as a professional chef, a nod to how the original show explored the character's passion and talent for cooking.How to train dragonThe synopsis reads, "After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane."As studios continued to bank on remakes, reboots, and revivals, the decision to turn beloved animations into live-action has proven mostly profitable. How to Train Your Dragon marks the latest example, just weeks after Disney's Lilo & Stitch hit. Per Deadline, How to Train Your Dragon is off to a great start, debuting with an $83.7 million opening week, the highest in the franchise so far.The How to Train Your Dragon animated trilogy was a big commercial hit. Overall, it grossed $1.63 billion worldwide at the box office against a joint budget of $439 million (via
This time on General Witchfinders, we're heading back into the blood-soaked, Rage-infected streets of post-apocalyptic Britain with 28 Weeks Later — the 2007 zombie horror sequel to Danny Boyle's groundbreaking 28 Days Later. Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, 28 Weeks Later builds on the legacy of 28 Days Later (which we covered in episode 43), expanding the world of the Rage Virus and the aftermath of a collapsed society. While Danny Boyle didn't direct this time around — due to commitments on Sunshine — he stayed on as executive producer and even directed key sequences himself, including the ferocious opening scene. The original creators — Boyle, producer Andrew Macdonald, and screenwriter Alex Garland — initially considered a direct sequel called 29 Days Later, potentially continuing the story of Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris's characters. Instead, they pivoted to a broader, bleaker vision: an infected London under military quarantine, a supposed victory against the virus, and the inevitable resurgence of horror. Set weeks after the events of the first film, 28 Weeks Later follows the failed attempt to repopulate a ‘safe zone' in London, guarded by the US Army. As expected in a British zombie film, things go catastrophically wrong. Filming took place in iconic London locations, including Canary Wharf and 3 Mills Studios. A sequence planned for Wembley Stadium had to be shot in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium instead. The film's viral marketing campaign — quite literally — included a huge biohazard warning projected onto the White Cliffs of Dover. The Rage Virus was back. Opening in 2007, 28 Weeks Later landed in over 2,000 US cinemas and took nearly $10 million on its opening weekend. It didn't match the cultural impact of 28 Days Later, but it cemented the franchise as a landmark of modern British horror — helping shape the next wave of post-apocalyptic zombie cinema.28 Weeks Later features a fresh cast, including Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne, Jeremy Renner, Harold Perrineau, Idris Elba, and a young Imogen Poots. While none of the original characters return, the film builds on the terrifying groundwork Boyle and Garland laid in 28 Days Later — exploring themes of infection, trust, trauma, and institutional failure. The trilogy-that-never-was stalled with 28 Months Later, which entered development hell. But a proper sequel, 28 Years Later, has finally been greenlit, with Danny Boyle returning to direct and Cillian Murphy on board as producer. The Rage Virus isn't done with us yet. If you're searching for podcasts about 28 Weeks Later, 28 Days Later, 28 Years Later, Danny Boyle, zombie movies, the Rage Virus, post-apocalyptic horror, or modern British horror cinema — you've found the right episode. Expect discussion of British zombie films, Rage-infected lore, military horror, abandoned London, and whether 28 Weeks Later holds up next to its predecessor.
It's time to shake up how we think about creativity. Experts guests including System1, Heineken, Rob Campbell, Paula Bloodworth and Kantar drop by the pod with their perspectives on where creativity is going next.Guests: Paula Bloodworth, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Alien Baby, Chief Marketing Officer of Idris Elba's IE7; Rob Campbell, Chief Strategy Officer, Colenso; Andrew Tindall, SVP, Global Partnerships, System1; Natasha Maharaj, Global International Brands Director, Heineken; Vera Sidlova, Global Creative Thought Leadership Director, Kantar
This week we're discussing 28 WEEKS LATER, the very bleak follow-up featuring a stacked cast of people before they hit it big: Jeremy Renner, Rose Byrne, Idris Elba, Imogen Poots, and more!In our final segment we discuss the new animated anthology film PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS!
This week on The Commentary Booth, Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey continue the Frightening Flashback series with a deep dive into 28 Weeks Later, the 2007 sequel to Danny Boyle's cult horror hit 28 Days Later. With 28 Years Later just around the corner, it's the perfect time to revisit this underrated chapter in the rage virus saga.Set six months after the rage virus decimated Britain, the film follows the U.S. Army's attempt to secure London for survivors, until all hell breaks loose. With a stacked cast (Jeremy Renner, Rose Byrne, Idris Elba) and brutal action, this sequel amps up the chaos.Highlights Breakdown:- The iconic opening scene: survival, betrayal, and pure terror!- Robert Carlyle's chilling performance as a rage-fueled father.- Helicopter vs zombies: one of the most insane action sequences ever!- The genetic twist: what makes the kids immune?- That shocking ending, how the virus spreads to Europe!Tune in as Jamie and Corrina break down the film's themes, trivia, and why it's a must-watch before 28 Years Later hits theatres!This week's episode is brought to you byAustralian Wrestling CardsCheck out more great content from Pario Magazine on our website.-------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT PARIO MAGAZINE & THE COMMENTARY BOOTH- PATREON- SAVE 15% ON OODIE- TUBEBUDDY- COMPLETE PAID SURVEYS WITH OCTOPUS GROUP- COMPLETE PAID SURVEYS WITH PUREPROFILE- COMPLETE PAID SURVEYS WITH SURVEYZ- PRODUCTIVITY PLANNER NOTIONMY EQUIPMENT- Elgato Facecam- Rode PodMic- Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP- Streamlabs Talk StudioFOLLOW JAMIE ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Twitter- Facebook- Instagram- TikTokFOLLOW PARIO MAGAZINE ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Twitter- Facebook- Instagram
For Father's Day lets give an award to the craziest Sci-Fi Dads! We look at a gaggle of papas, both good and bad on Enjoy Stuff! Who had the most traumatizing parenting moment? Who should never use time travel? These are the important questions we answer during the Enjoy Stuff Sci-Fi Dad awards. Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay has a problem and no one else can help, but don't worry, he found the A-Team! He's been watching the first season of the classic 80s series with Mr. T, George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, and Dwight Schultz. It's tons of nostalgic fun! Shua had a ton of nostalgic fun seeing Karate Kid: Legends, with Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. It was a smooth blending of the two franchises with that legendary karate tournament storyline. In theaters now. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay links to a Jaeger to fight Kaiju in the 2012 monster story Pacific Rim. It was a good romp with giants, starring Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, and Rinko Kikuchi. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Dads! We all came from somewhere, and one half that made that possible was your Dad, even in science fiction. We found dozens of Sci-Fi Fathers and chose the ones that deserve awards. During this award show we have fun seeing who struggled raising their l'il puddins, who wasn't around much, and even who's poor skills even spanned timelines. Which Sci-Fi dads do you think deserve awards? What other awards could we pass out? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Come to Papa!” will get a special mention on the show. Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com
Sonic is a generational character. Jim Carrey is a generational talent. Knuckles is Idris Elba. Need I say more? This podcast is recorded live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@CityWavesEntertainment Stop by on Saturday/Sunday nights for more entertainment!
Esta semana en Wantan News: Se estrenó(?) nuevo aeropuerto: Pase y raje Se cayó techo de Plaza Norte: ¡Haz algo, Jonathan HelixFelix Chu Joy! Encuentran gran parte de la aeronave de Ashley Vargas en el fondo del mar, pero aún no hallan a la piloto. Botan a chanchito de parque en Miraflores: dueña denuncia que Betopocho fue discriminado por "ser un peligro" Congreso aprueba permiso para que Dina Boluarte viaje a Francia para participar de UNOC3. Ucrania y la Operación 'Tela de Araña' Peacemaker y Bloodsport son Presis: La Pela Ballerina debuta con 76% en RT: Chúpate esa, Ethan Hunt Destino Final hizo tanta plata que le dejó propina a VaguitoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Junkies compare vacations: Shauna stayed in a hostel and didn't get murdered (yay!) and Olivia enjoyed the Big Little Lies vibes at an oyster farm north of San Francisco. Then it's time to talk zombies: specifically the scary-fast ones featured in the 28 Days Later movie series. They both can't wait for the premiere of the third movie, 28 Years Later, and go back to relive the events leading up to it. (Warning, spoilers for 23- and 18-year-old movies within.) Shauna loves a good end of the world story, Olivia loves the 28 Weeks Later more than the original, and both of them love Cillian Murphy, even when he's not nude. Find a bunker and join us for the end of the world, and what comes after that.We have all new Patreon tiers! Be the first to hear new and uncensored content, if you dare!Click here: https://www.patreon.com/popculturejunkiepodcast/posts Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-junkie/id1536737728 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7k2pUxzNDBXNCHzFM7EL8W Website: www.popculturejunkie.comFacebook: PopCultureJunkiePodcastInstagram: @pop.culturejunkieThreads: @pop.culturejunkieBluesky: @pop-culture-junkie.bsky.socialEmail: junkies@popculturejunkie.com Shauna on Instagram: @shaunatrinidad Shauna on Threads: @shaunatrinidad Olivia on Instagram: @livimariezOlivia on TikTok: @livyolife420
Since the birth of the MCU in 2008, May has always been a big month for Marvel movies. This May, we're celebrating the 10th anniversary of Avengers: Age of Ultron. Join The Watchers as we discuss our top 10 moments from the second Avengers film. #Avengers #MCUAvengers: Age of Ultron (2015) is a superhero movie produced by Marvel Studios that stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Cobie Smulders, Anthony Mackie, Hayley Atwell, Idris Elba, Linda Cardellini, Stellan Skarsgård, James Spader and Samuel L. Jackson.Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show!facebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement
It's a quadra-annual tradition, as the Deucecast Movie Show compiles a list of movies that YOU need to see that will be dropping, releasing, and streaming in the next three months. This week, #XLessDrEarl is returning from his attending Friend of the Show Roth from Wyoming's wedding to the wonderful Lady Roth from Wyoming, so Mike and d$ read the notes to show you what to expect. First up, a quick review of MI: FiReck that hit theaters this weekend -- where it falls on the overall Mission Impossible rankings, and what they loved about it (full review featured in June's ReFlicktions)... then, the summer preview, with new John Wick... new Wes Andy... Predator won't die... the Smurfs won't go away... and someone thinks that someone cares about Dora... plus, Live Action Dragons, Pixar's film that no one is talking about... Brad Pitt drives fast... M3GAN is the hero now?... more live action dragons... Netflix sequels no one cares about... Superman and Fantastic Four get their day in the spotlight... Liam Neeson goes slapstick... Idris Elba and Sydney Sweeney doing work... some director named Ron Howard finally gets a follow up to his hit Cocoon... Spike and Denzel back together again... and Peter Dinklege goes Toxie...
Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Project Veritas going undercover to meet with David Hogg on who was really running the Biden White House. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks more about Seattle police making multiple arrests towards ANTIFA during a Christian rally. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony talks about the Hollywood rumors of Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise are very serious about making a Les Grossman spinoff movie from Tropic Thunder. Tony also talks about Idris Elba speaking on the UK knife crime. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about how President Trump will answer questions wherever he goes, and how Elon Musk isn’t a fan of the big, beautiful bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tony talks about the Hollywood rumors of Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise are very serious about making a Les Grossman spinoff movie from Tropic Thunder. Tony also talks about Idris Elba speaking on the UK knife crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the show talking about Michelle Obama and the FBI investigating cocaine in the White House during the Biden administration and the Supreme Court leak. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about President Donald Trump participating in the swearing-in ceremony for Jeanine Pirro. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony is joined by Noah Rothman of National Review to talk about President Donald Trump unhappy with Vladimir Putin after his massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show by talking about a security breach at his workplace. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Project Veritas going undercover to meet with David Hogg on who was really running the Biden White House. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks more about Seattle police making multiple arrests towards ANTIFA during a Christian rally. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony talks about the Hollywood rumors of Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise are very serious about making a Les Grossman spinoff movie from Tropic Thunder. Tony also talks about Idris Elba speaking on the UK knife crime. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about how President Trump will answer questions wherever he goes, and how Elon Musk isn’t a fan of the big, beautiful bill. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show talking more about the South African ‘kill the Boer, kill the farmer’ liberation chant. Tony also talks about how Biden’s race-based loans hurt white farmers. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about two female secret service agents getting into a brawl outside of former President Barack Obama’s mansion. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks more about the FBI investigating cocaine in the White House during the Biden administration and the Supreme Court leak. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony talks about Korea assessing China-made solar inverters after US probe over undefined devices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As a young entrepreneur in the Wild West days of the internet, Alex Tew was drawn to meditation for its simple calming power. Together with fellow tech founder Michael Acton Smith–known for hits like Moshi Monsters–the two brainstormed ways to bring the ancient practice of meditation into the 21st century. In 2011, they bought the domain calm.com, built an app, and started producing meditations and Sleep Stories, narrated by celebrities like Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba. Despite initial pushback from investors who insisted no one would want to meditate on their phone–let alone pay for it– the Calm app grew to a valuation of nearly $2 billion, with 180 million total downloads. This episode was researched and produced by Katherine Sypher with music composed by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Neva Grant. Our engineers were Patrick Murray and Robert Rodriguez.You can follow HIBT on X & Instagram, and email us at hibt@id.wondery.com. Sign up for Guy's free newsletter at guyraz.com or on Substack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amanda Jones has had quite a career, as evident in this really insightful conversation about her journey as a film and television composer. One of her latest projects, Number One on the Call Sheet, is a prolific, eye-opening two-part Apple TV+ documentary featuring candid conversations with some of the entertainment industry's biggest stars, like Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Idris Elba, Whoopi Goldberg, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, to name just a few.Amanda's career includes BET's Twenties from Lena Waithe, OWN's Cherish the Day, produced by Ava DuVernay and A Black Lady Sketch Show, produced by Robin Thede and Issa Rae. We learn about the empowerment she received from this powerful group of Black women so early in her journey.Amanda earned her first Emmy nomination for Home, an Apple TV+ series and became the first Black woman nominated for an Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special (Original Dramatic Score) Emmy. Later, Amanda was awarded a Daytime Emmy Award for Home.The idea of following one's passion resonates heavily throughout this conversation. Amanda shares that her love of sounds, more specifically music, started around the age of 3. After graduating from Vassar College and later, studying film scoring and orchestration at Berklee College of Music, she landed an internship with Hans Zimmer and it was an opportunity at Lionsgate that helped give her a more 360-degree sense of the business side of things.Other takeaways from this multifaceted chat hone in on creating a sonic language for films and TV, the importance of asking questions, communication and collaboration during the creative process, having a strong creative voice, knowing when to delegate as well as fighting off stigmas reserved for women of color and mothers.A co-founder of Composers Diversity Collective, Amanda's other credits include Somebody Somewhere, Good Trouble, Naomi, Young Love, 7 Days, Dreamland: The Rise and Fall of Black Wall Street, Definition Please, Moving On, The Perfect Find, Mea Culpa, Jodie and the new Apple TV+ series, Murderbot.
Phil and Emily are wrapping up their dive into Beyoncé's films of the 2000s mini series with the wild, over-the-top thriller Obsessed (2009). Joining them for this high-stakes finale are Sidney Butler and Austin Harris, ready to break down the campy chaos of this Beyoncé vs. Ali Larter showdown.From glass-shattering catfights to wildly intense stares, they unpack why Obsessed became a cult classic for messy movie lovers and why it holds a special place in Beyoncé's filmography. They also explore the film's place in the Fatal Attraction–inspired thriller boom, Idris Elba's “perfect husband” energy, and the pure, unhinged joy of watching Queen Bey throw someone down a flight of stairs.Is it a misunderstood thriller or a perfectly executed piece of camp? Tune in for this hilarious and fiery discussion to find out!
“Whedon at the line….oh, no, another brick!” - Steve, on the screenplay clunkers On this week's episode, the 2025 Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza kicks off with a trip to Franchise Town as we discuss the fun, Spader-tastic sequel, Avengers: Age of Ultron! How great is James Spader with this Ultron performance? Are there too many characters in this fully-loaded movie? Should they have written mutant characters when they couldn't use the word ‘mutant' anywhere in the script? And would Ultron have been more menacing if he was given a big, mechanical mustache? PLUS: What in the world is going on with the Maximoffs' accents here? Avengers: Age of Ultron stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Cobie Smulders, Anthony Mackie, Hayley Atwell, Idris Elba, Linda Cardellini, Stellan Skarsgård, Claudia Kim, Thomas Kretschman, Andy Serkis, and James Spader as Ultron; directed by noted jerk, Joss Whedon. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Huel! Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code WHM at https://huel.com/whm (Minimum $75 purchase). And also by Rocket Money! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Download the Rocket Money app and enter our show name—We Hate Movies—in the survey so they know we sent you! Don't wait! Download the Rocket Money app today and tell them you heard about them from our show! Tickets are on sale now for our three-night residency during the Oxford Comedy Festival! We'll be doing six shows over three nights from July 18 through 20, doing shows like WHM, W❤️M, The Nexus, The Gleep Glossary, and Animation Damnation! Tickets are going fast, so friends over there, snag your tix! Throughout 2025, we'll be donating 100% of our earnings from our merch shop to the Center for Reproductive Rights. So head over and check out all these masterful designs and see what tickles your fancy! Shirts? Phone cases? Canvas prints? We got all that and more! Check it out and kick in for a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.