Podcast appearances and mentions of Jack Quaid

Months ago, Tod saw, and recommended Companion (2025), the Jack Quaid, Sophie Thatcher dark comedy that Google lists as as a “Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction, Romance.” On Rotten Tomatoes it comes in at 93%. On IMDB. It's a 6.9. Recently, Dave stumbled upon it and suggested Barry watch as well. To say “opinions vary” on this one is kind of an understatement. Apparently a lot of it comes down to the expectations you go in with … like if you've never read the introductory blurb, or seen the trailer, you might be surprised by something other than what the studio intended. Maybe you should also just watch. There's also the usual round of Random Topics and the debut of a new segment called Back in Time. Thanks for listening!

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In this week's episode, I take a look back at the movies and streaming shows I watched in Summer 2025. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Ghost in the Serpent, Book #1 in the Ghost Armor series, (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) at my Payhip store: FALLSERPENT50 The coupon code is valid through September 15, 2025 (please note the shorter expiration date). So if you need a new audiobook this fall, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 267 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is September 5, 2025 and today I'm doing a review roundup of the movies and streaming shows I saw in Summer 2025. Before we do that, we will have Coupon of the Week and a progress update on my current writing and audiobook projects. First up, this week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Ghost in the Serpent, Book One in the Ghost Armor series (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) at my Payhip store. That is FALLSERPENT50. This coupon code will be valid through September 15th, 2025 (exactly one week). So if you need a new audiobook to listen to as we head into fall, we have got you covered. Now for an update on my current writing and audiobook projects. I am pleased to report that the rough draft of Blade of Flames, which will be the first book in my new Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series is finished. The rough draft came at about 90,000 words long, which was what I was aiming for. Next up, I will be writing a short story set as sort of a bonus in that plot line called Thunder Hammer and that will be the backstory of one of the characters in Blade of Flames. And when Blade of Flames comes out (which will hopefully be later this September), newsletter subscribers will get a free ebook copy of Thunder Hammer. So this is an excellent time to subscribe to my newsletter. I am also 8,000 words into Cloak of Worlds. At long last, I am coming back to the Cloak Mage series after nearly a year's absence. Longtime listeners will know the reason was that I had five unfinished series and I wanted to spend the summer of 2025 finishing the unfinished ones and focusing up so I will only have three ongoing series at any given time. I'm hoping Blade of Flames will come out before the end of September and Cloak of Worlds before the end of October, and after that I will be able to return to the Rivah series at long last. In audiobook news, recording is finished on Shield of Power. That will be excellently narrated by Brad Wills and hopefully once it gets through processing and quality assurance and everything, it should be showing up on the various audiobook stores before too much longer. Hollis McCarthy is about halfway through the recording of Ghost in the Siege, which was, as you know, the last book in the Ghost Armor series that just came out. And if all goes well, the audiobook should be coming out probably in October once everything is done with recording and quality assurance and all that. So that is where I'm at with my current writing and audiobook projects. 00:02:34 Main Topic: Summer 2025 Movie/TV Roundup So without further ado, let's head into our main topic. The end of summer is nigh, which means this time for my summer movie review roundup. As is usual for the summer, I saw a lot of movies, so this will be one of the longer episodes. For some reason I ended up watching a bunch of westerns. As always, the movies are ranked from least favorite to most favorite. The grades of course are totally subjective and based on nothing more than my own opinions, impressions, and interpretations. Now on to the movies. First up is the Austin Powers trilogy, the three movies of which came out in 1997, 1999, and 2002. The Austin Powers movies came out just as the Internet really got going in terms of mass adoption, which is likewise why so many Austin Powers and Dr. Evil memes are embedded in online culture. Despite that, I had never really seen any of them all the way through. They've been on in the background on TBS or whatever quite a bit when I visited people, but I've never seen them all. But I happened upon a DVD of the trilogy for $0.25 (USD), so I decided for 25 cents I would give it a go. I would say the movies were funny, albeit not particularly good. Obviously the Austin Powers movies are a parody of the James Bond movies. The movies kind of watch like an extended series of Saturday Night Live skits, only loosely connected, like the skit is what if Dr. Evil had a son named Scott who wasn't impressed with him or another skit was what if a British agent from the ‘60s arrives in the ‘90s and experiences culture clash? What if Dr. Evil didn't understand the concept of inflation and demanded only a million dollars from the United Nations? What if Dr. Evil was actually Austin's brother and they went to school together at Spy Academy? Michael Caine was pretty great as Austin's father. Overall, funny but fairly incoherent. Overall grade: C- Next up is Horrible Bosses, a very dark and very raunchy comedy from about 14 years ago. It came out in 2011. Interestingly, this movie reflects what I think is one of the major crises of the contemporary era, frequent failures of leadership at all levels of society. In the movie Nick, Dale, and Kurt are lifelong friends living in LA and all three of them have truly horrible bosses in their place of employment, ranging from a sociopathic finance director, the company founder's cokehead son, and a boorish dentist with a tendency to sexual harassment. At the bar, they fantasize about killing their horrible bosses and then mutually decide to do something about it. Obviously, they'd all be prime suspects in the murder of their own bosses, but if they killed each other's bosses, that would allow them to establish airtight alibis. However, since Nick, Dale and Kurt are not as bright as they think they are, it all goes hilariously wrong very quickly. Bob Hope has a hilarious cameo. If the best “crude comedies” I've seen are Anchorman, Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, and Dodgeball, and the worst one was MacGruber, I'd say Horrible Bosses lands about in the middle. Overall grade: C Next up is Cowboys and Aliens, which came out in 2011. Now I almost saw this in 2011 when it came out, but I was too busy to go to the theater in July of 2011, so I finally saw it here in 2025 and I would say this was almost a great movie, like the performances were great, the concept was great, the scenery was great, the special effects were great, and the story was packed full of really interesting ideas, but somehow they just didn't coalesce. I'm not entirely sure why. I think upon reflection, it was that the movie is just too overcrowded with too many characters and too many subplots. Anyway, Daniel Craig portrays a man who wakes up with no memory in the Old West, with a mysterious bracelet locked around his wrist. He makes his way to the town of Atonement, and promptly gets arrested because he is apparently a notorious outlaw (which he doesn't remember). While he is locked in jail, space aliens attack the town. The aliens, for unknown reasons, abduct many of the townspeople, and Daniel Craig's character, who is named Jake even if he doesn't remember it, must lead the town's effort to recover their abducted citizens. Harrison's Ford has an excellent performance as this awful cattle baron who nonetheless has virtues of courage and fortitude that you can't help but admire. An excellent performance. That said, the movie was just too packed, and I thought it would work better as a novel. After I watched the movie, it turned out that it was indeed based off a graphic novel. Novels and graphic novels allow for a far more complex story than a movie, and I don't think this movie quite managed to handle the transition from a graphic novel to a film. Overall grade: C Next up is Heads of State, which came out in 2025. This was kind of a stupid movie. However, the fundamental question of any movie, shouted to the audience by Russell Crow in Gladiator is, “are you not entertained?!?” I was thoroughly entertained watching this, so entertained I actually watched it twice. Not everything has to be Shakespeare or a profound meditation on the unresolvable conflicts inherent within human nature. Anyway, John Cena plays Will Derringer, newly elected President of the United States. Idris Elba plays Sam Clark, who has now been the UK Prime Minister for the last six years. Derringer was an action star who parleyed his celebrity into elected office (in the same way Arnold Schwarzenegger did), while Clarke is an army veteran who worked his way up through the UK's political system. Needless to say, the cheerful Derringer and the grim Clarke take an immediate dislike to each other. However, they'll have to team up when Air Force One is shot down, stranding them in eastern Europe. They'll have to make their way home while evading their enemies to unravel the conspiracy that threatens world peace. So half action thriller, half buddy road trip comedy. The premise really doesn't work if you think about it too much for more than thirty seconds, but the movie was funny and I enjoyed it. Jack Quaid really stole his scenes as a crazy but hyper-competent CIA officer. Overall grade: C+ Next up, Captain America: Brave New World, which came out in 2025 and I think this movie ended up on the good side of middling. You can definitely tell it went through a lot of reshoots and retooling, and I suspect the various film industry strikes hit it like a freight train. But we ended up with a reasonably solid superhero thriller. Sam Wilson is now Captain America. He's not superhuman the way Steve Rogers was and doesn't have magic powers or anything, so he kind of fights like the Mandalorian – a very capable fighter who relies on excellent armor. Meanwhile, in the grand American political tradition of failing upward, Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who spent years persecuting The Hulk and whose meddling caused the Avengers to disband right before Thanos attacked, has now been elected President. To Wilson's surprise, Ross reaches out and wants him to restart the Avengers. But Ross (as we know) did a lot of shady black ops stuff for years, and one of his projects is coming back to haunt him. Wilson finds himself in the middle of a shadowy conspiracy, and it's up to him to figure out what's going on before it's too late. I was amused that lifelong government apparatchik Ross wanted to restart the Avengers, because when the Avengers had their biggest victory in Avengers: Endgame, they were essentially unsanctioned vigilantes bankrolled by a rogue tech billionaire. Overall grade: B- Next up is Ironheart, which came out in 2025. I'd say Ironheart was about 40% very weird and 60% quite good. It's sort of like the modern version of Dr. Faustus. The show got some flak on the Internet from the crossfire between the usual culture war people, but the key to understanding it is to realize that Riri Williams AKA Ironheart is in fact an antihero who's tottering on the edge of becoming a full-blown supervillain. Like Tony Stark, she's a once-in-a-generation scientific talent, but while she doesn't have Stark's alcohol problems, she's emotionally unstable, immature, ruthless, indifferent to collateral damage and consequences, and suffering from severe PTSD after her best friend and stepfather were killed in a drive-by shooting. This volatile mix gets her thrown out of MIT after her experiments cause too much destruction, and she has to go home to Chicago. To get the funds to keep working on her Iron Man armor, she turns to crime, and falls in with a gang of high-end thieves led by a mysterious figure named Hood. It turns out that Hood has actual magic powers, which both disturbs and fascinates Riri. However, Hood got his magic in a pact with a mysterious dark force. When a job goes bad, Riri gains the enmity of Hood and has to go on the run. It also turns out Hood's dark master has become very interested in Riri, which might be a lot more dangerous for everyone in the long run. Overall, I'd say this is about in the same vein as Agatha All Along, an interesting show constructed around a very morally questionable protagonist. Overall grade: B Next up is A Minecraft movie, which came out in 2024. I have to admit, I've never actually played Minecraft, so I know very little about the game and its ecosystem, only what I've generally absorbed by glancing at the news. That said, I think the movie held together quite well, and wasn't deserving of the general disdain it got in the press. (No doubt the $950 million box office compensated for any hurt feelings.) One of the many downsides of rapid technological change in the last fifty years is that the Boomers and Gen X and the Millennials and Gen Z and Gen Alpha have had such radically different formative experiences in childhood that it's harder to relate to each other. Growing up in the 1980s was a wildly different experience than growing up in the 2010s, and growing up in the 2010s was an even more wildly different experience than growing up in the 1960s. Smartphones and social media were dominant in 2020, barely starting in 2010, and implausible science fiction in 2000 and earlier, and so it was like the different generations grew up on different planets, because in some sense they actually did. (A five-year-old relative of mine just started school, and the descriptions of his school compared to what I remember of school really do sound like different planets entirely.) The Minecraft game and A Minecraft Movie might be one of those generation-locked experiences. Anyway, this has gotten very deep digression for what was essentially a portal-based LitRPG movie. A group of people experiencing various life difficulties in a rural Idaho town get sucked into the Minecraft world through a magic portal. There they must combine forces and learn to work together to master the Minecraft world to save it from an evil sorceress. As always, the fundamental question of any movie is the one that Russell Crowe's character shouted to the audience in Gladiator back in 2000. “Are you not entertained?” I admit I was entertained when watching A Minecraft Movie since it was funny and I recognized a lot of the video game mechanics, even though I've never actually played Minecraft. Like, Castlevania II had a night/day cycle the way Minecraft does, and Castlevania II was forty years ago. But that was another digression! I did enjoy A Minecraft Movie. It was kind of crazy, but it committed to the craziness and maintained a consistent creative vision, and I was entertained. Though I did think it was impressive how Jack Black's agent managed to insist that he sing several different times. Overall grade: B Next up is Back to School, which came out in 1986 and this is one of the better ‘80s comedies I've seen. Rodney Dangerfield plays Thornton Melon, who never went to college and is the wealthy owner of a chain of plus-sized clothing stores. His son Jason is attending Great Lakes University, and after Thornton's unfaithful gold-digging wife leaves him (Thornton is mostly relieved by this development), he decides to go visit his son. He quickly discovers that Jason is flailing at college, and decides to enroll to help out his son. Wacky adventures ensue! I quite enjoyed this. The fictional “Great Lakes University” was largely shot at UW-Madison in Wisconsin, which I found amusing because I spent a lot of time at UW-Madison several decades ago as a temporary IT employee. I liked seeing the characters walk past a place where I'd eat lunch outside when the day was nice, that kind of thing. Also, I'm very familiar with how the sausage gets made in higher ed. There's a scene where the dean is asking why Thornton is qualified to enter college, and then it cuts to the dean cheerfully overseeing the groundbreaking of the new Thornton Melon Hall which Thornton just donated, and I laughed so hard I almost hurt myself, because that is exactly how higher ed works. The movie had some pointless nudity, but it was only a few seconds and no doubt gets cut in network broadcasts. Overall grade: B Next up is Whiskey Galore, which came out in 1949 and this is a comedy set in Scotland during World War II. The villagers living on an isolated island have no whiskey due to wartime rationing. However, when a government ship carrying 50,000 cases of whiskey runs aground near the island, wacky hijinks ensue. I have to admit the first half of the movie was very slow and deliberate, gradually setting up all the pieces for later. Then, once the shipwreck happens, things pick up and the movie gets much funnier. Definitely worth watching both as a good comedy movie and an artifact of its time. A modicum of historical knowledge is required – if you don't know what the Home Guard is, you might have to do some Googling to understand the context of some of the scenes. Regrettably, the version I watched did not have captioning, so I had to pay really close attention to understand what the characters were saying, because some of the accents were very strong. Overall grade: B Next up is Happy Gilmore 2, which came out in 2025. This was dumb and overstuffed with celebrity cameos but thoroughly hilarious and I say this even though it uses one of my least favorite story tropes, namely “hero of previous movie is now a middle age loser.” However, the movie leads into it for comedy. When Happy Gilmore accidentally kills his wife with a line drive, he spirals into alcoholism and despair. But his five children still love him, and when his talented daughter needs tuition for school, Happy attempts to shake off his despair and go back to golf to win the money. But Happy soon stumbles onto a sinister conspiracy led by an evil CEO to transform the game of golf into his own personal profit center. Happy must team up with his old nemesis Shooter McGavin to save golf itself from the evil CEO. Amusingly, as I've said before, the best Adam Sandler movies are almost medieval. In medieval fables, it was common for a clever peasant to outwit pompous lords, corrupt priests, and greedy merchants. The best Adam Sandler protagonist remains an everyman who outwits the modern equivalent of pompous lords and corrupt priests, in this case an evil CEO. Overall grade: B+ Next up is Superman, which came out in 2025 and I thought this was pretty good and very funny at times. I think it caught the essential nature of Superman. Like, Superman should be a Lawful Good character. If he was a Dungeons and Dragons character, he would be a paladin. People on the Internet tend to take the characterization of superheroes seriously to perhaps an unhealthy degree, but it seems the best characterization of Superman is as an earnest, slightly dorky Boy Scout who goes around doing good deeds. The contrast of that good-hearted earnestness with his godlike abilities that would allow him to easily conquer and rule the world is what makes for an interesting character. I also appreciated how the movie dispensed with the overused trope of the Origin Story and just got down to business. In this movie, Lex Luthor is obsessed with destroying Superman and is willing to use both super-advanced technology and engineered geopolitical conflict to do it. Superman, because he's essentially a decent person, doesn't comprehend just how depraved Luthor is, and how far Luthor is willing to go out of petty spite. (Ironically, a billionaire willing to destroy the world out of petty spite is alas, quite realistic). Guy Gardener (“Jerkish Green Lantern”) and the extremely competent and the extremely exasperated Mr. Terrific definitely stole all their scenes. The director of the movie, James Gunn, was quite famously fired from Disney in 2018 for offensive jokes he had made on Twitter back when he was an edgy young filmmaker with an alcohol problem. I suppose Mr. Gunn can rest content knowing that Superman made more money than any Marvel movie released this year. Overall grade: A-   Next up is Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, which came out in 1988. This was a very strange movie, but nonetheless, one with an ambitious premise, strong performances, and a strong artistic vision. It's set in post WWII Los Angeles, and “toons” (basically cartoon characters) live and work alongside humans. Private eye Eddie Valiant hates toons since one of them killed his brother five years ago. However, he's hired by the head of a studio who's having trouble with one of his toon actors, Roger Rabbit. Roger's worried his wife Jessica is having an affair, and Valiant obtains pictures of Jessica playing patty cake (not a euphemism, they actually were playing patty cake) with another man. Roger has an emotional breakdown, and soon the other man winds up dead, and Roger insists he's innocent. Valiant and Roger find themselves sucked into a dangerous conspiracy overseen by a ruthless mastermind. This movie was such an interesting cultural artifact. It perfectly follows the structure of a ‘40s film noir movie, but with cartoons, and the dissonance between film noir and the cheerfulness of the toons was embraced and used as a frequently source of comedy. In fact, when the grim and dour Valiant uses the toons' comedy techniques as a tactical improvisation in a moment of mortal peril, it's both hilarious and awesome. Christopher Lloyd's performance as the villainous Judge Doom was amazing. (I don't think it's a spoiler to say that he's villainous, because his character is named Judge Doom and he's literally wearing a black hat.) Like, his performance perfectly captures something monstrous that is trying very hard to pretend to be human and not quite getting it right. And the amount of work it must have taken to make this movie staggers the mind. Nowadays, having live actors interact with cartoon characters is expensive, but not unduly so. It's a frequent technique. You see it all the time in commercials when a housewife is smiling at an animated roll of paper towels or something, and Marvel's essentially been doing it for years. But this was 1988! Computer animation was still a ways off. They had to shoot the movie on analog film, and then hand-draw all the animation and successfully match it to the live film. It wouldn't have worked without the performance of Bob Hoskins as Eddie Valiant, who plays everything perfectly straight in the same way Michael Caine did in A Muppet Christmas Carol. So kind of a strange movie, but definitely worth watching. And it has both Disney and Warner Brothers animated characters in the same movie, which is something we will never, ever see again. Overall grade: A Next up is K-Pop Demon Hunters, which came out in 2025. Like Who framed Roger Rabbit?, this is a very strange movie, but nonetheless with a clear and focused artistic vision. It is a cultural artifact that provides a fascinating look into a world of which I have no knowledge or interest, namely K-pop bands and their dueling fandoms. Anyway, the plot is that for millennia, female Korean musicians have used the magic of their voices to keep the demons locked away in a demon world. The current incarnation is a three-woman K-Pop group called Huntrix, and they are on the verge of sealing away the demons forever. Naturally, the Demon King doesn't like this, so one of his cleverer minions comes up with a plan. They'll start a Demon K-Pop Boy Band! Disguised as humans, the demon K-Pop group will win away Huntrix's fans, allowing them to breach the barrier and devour the world. However, one of the Huntrix musicians is half-demon, and she starts falling for the lead demon in the boy band, who is handsome and of course has a dark and troubled past. Essentially a musical K-drama follows. I have to admit I know practically nothing about K-Pop groups and their dueling fandoms, other than the fact that they exist. However, this was an interesting movie to watch. The animation was excellent, it did have a focused vision, and there were some funny bits. Overall grade: A Next up is Clarkson's Farm Season Four, which came out in 2025. A long time ago in the ‘90s, I watched the episode of Frasier where Frasier and Niles attempt to open a restaurant and it all goes horribly (yet hilariously) wrong. At the time, I had no money, but I promised myself that I would never invest in a restaurant. Nothing I have seen or learned in the subsequent thirty years has ever changed that decision. Season 4 of Clarkson's Farm is basically Jeremy Clarkson, like Frasier and Niles, attempting to open a restaurant, specifically a British pub. On paper it's a good idea, since Clarkson can provide the pub with food produced from his own farm and other local farmers. However, it's an enormous logistical nightmare, and Clarkson must deal with miles of red tape, contractors, and a ballooning budget, all while trying to keep his farm from going under. An excellent and entertaining documentary into the difficulties of both the farming life and food service. I still don't want to own a restaurant! Overall grade: A Next up is Tombstone, which came out in 1993. The Western genre of fiction is interesting because it's limited to such a very specific period of time and geographical region. Like the “Wild West” period that characterizes the Western genre really only lasted as a historical period from about 1865 to roughly 1890. The Western genre was at its most popular in movies from the 1940s and the 1960s, and I wonder if it declined because cultural and demographic changes made it unpopular to romanticize the Old West the way someone like Walt Disney did at Disneyland with “Frontierland.” Of course, the genre lives on in different forms in grittier Western movies, neo-Westerns like Yellowstone and Longmire, and a lot of the genre's conventions apply really well to science fiction. Everyone talks about Firefly being the first Space Western, but The Mandalorian was much more successful and was basically a Western in space (albeit with occasional visits from Space Wizards). Anyway! After that long-winded introduction, let's talk about Tombstone. When Val Kilmer died earlier this year, the news articles mentioned Tombstone as among his best work, so I decided to give it a watch. The plot centers around Wyatt Earp, played by Kurt Russell, who has decided to give up his career in law enforcement and move to Tombstone, Arizona, a silver mining boomtown, in hopes of making his fortune. However, Tombstone is mostly controlled by the Cowboys outlaw gang, and Earp is inevitably drawn into conflict with them. With the help of his brothers and Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer's character), Earp sets out to bring some law and order to Tombstone, whether the Cowboys like it or not. Holliday is in the process of dying from tuberculosis, which makes him a formidable fighter since he knows getting shot will be a less painful and protracted death than the one his illness will bring him. Kilmer plays him as a dissolute, scheming warrior-poet who nonetheless is a very loyal friend. Definitely a classic of the Western genre, and so worth watching. Overall grade: A Next up is Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, the eighth Mission Impossible movie. Of the eight movies, I think the sixth one was the best one, but this one comes in at a close second. It continues on from Dead Reckoning. Ethan Hunt now possesses the key that will unlock the source code of the Entity, the malicious AI (think ChatGPT, but even more obviously evil) that is actively maneuvering the world's nuclear powers into destroying each other so the Entity can rule the remnants of humanity. Unfortunately, the Entity's source code is sitting in a wrecked Russian nuclear sub at the bottom of the Bering Sea. Even more unfortunately, the Entity knows that Hunt has the key and is trying to stop him, even as the Entity's former minion and Hunt's bitter enemy Gabriel seeks to seize control of the Entity for himself. A sense of apocalyptic doom hangs over the movie, which works well to build tension. Once again, the world is doomed, unless Ethan Hunt and his allies can save the day. The tension works extremely well during the movie's underwater sequence, and the final airborne duel between Hunt and Gabriel. I don't know if they're going to make any more Mission Impossible movies after this (they are insanely expensive), but if this is the end, it is a satisfying conclusion for the character of Ethan Hunt and the Impossible Mission Force. Overall grade: A Next up is Deep Cover, which came out in 2025. This is described as a comedy thriller, and I didn't know what to expect when I watched it, but I really enjoyed it. Bryce Dallas Howard plays Kat, a struggling comedy improv teacher living in London. Her best students are Marlon (played by Orlando Bloom), a dedicated character actor who wants to portray gritty realism but keeps getting cast in tacky commercials, and Hugh (played by Nick Mohammed), an awkward IT worker with no social skills whatsoever. One day, the three of them are recruited by Detective Sergeant Billings (played by Sean Bean) of the Metropolitan Police. The Met wants to use improv comedians to do undercover work for minor busts with drug dealers. Since it plays 200 pounds a pop, the trio agrees. Of course, things rapidly spiral out of control, because Kat, Marlon, and Hugh are actually a lot better at improv than they think, and soon they find themselves negotiating with the chief criminals of the London underworld. What follows is a movie that is both very tense and very funny. Kat, Marlon, and Hugh are in way over their heads, and will have to do the best improv of their lives to escape a very grisly fate. Whether Sean Bean dies or not (as is tradition), you will just have to watch the movie and find out. Overall grade: A Next up is Puss in Boots: The Final Wish, which came out in 2022. I don't personally know much about the history of Disney as a corporation, and I don't much care, but I do have several relatives who are very interested in the history of the Disney corporation, and therefore I have picked up some by osmosis. Apparently Disney CEO Michael Eisner forcing out Jeffrey Katzenberg in the 1990s was a very serious mistake, because Katzenberg went on to co-found DreamWorks, which has been Disney's consistent rival for animation for the last thirty years. That's like “CIA Regime Change Blowback” levels of creating your own enemy. Anyway, historical ironies aside, Puss in Boots: The Final Wish was a funny and surprisingly thoughtful animated movie. Puss in Boots is a legendary outlaw and folk hero, but he has used up eight of his nine lives. An ominous bounty hunter who looks like a humanoid wolf begins pursuing him, and the Wolf is able to shrug off the best of Puss In Boots' attacks. Panicked, Puss hides in a retirement home for elderly cats, but then hears rumors of the magical Last Wish. Hoping to use it to get his lives back, Puss In Boots sets off on the quest. It was amusing how Little Jack Horner and Goldilocks and the Three Bears were rival criminal gangs seeking the Last Wish. Overall grade: A Next up is Chicken People, which came out in 2016. A good documentary film gives you a glimpse into an alien world that you would otherwise never visit. In this example, I have absolutely no interest in competitive chicken breeding and will only raise chickens in my backyard if society ever collapses to the level that it becomes necessary for survival. That said, this was a very interesting look into the work of competitive chicken breeding. Apparently, there is an official “American Standard of Perfection” for individual chicken breeds, and the winner of the yearly chicken competition gets the title “Super Grand Champion.” Not Grand Champion, Super Grand Champion! That looks impressive on a resume. It is interesting how chicken breeding is in some sense an elaborate Skinner Box – like you can deliberately set out to breed chickens with the desirable traits on the American Standard of Perfection, but until the chickens are hatched and grow up, you don't know how they're going to turn out, so you need to try again and again and again… Overall grade: A Next up is The Mask of Zoro, which came out in 1998. I saw this in the theatre when it came out 27 years ago, but that was 27 years ago, and I don't have much of a memory of it, save that I liked it. So when I had the chance to watch it again, I did! Anthony Hopkins plays Diego de la Vega, who has the secret identity of Zorro in the final days before Mexico breaks away from the Spanish Empire. With Mexico on the verge of getting its independence, Diego decides to hang up his sword and mask and focus on his beloved wife and daughter. Unfortunately, the military governor Don Montero realizes Diego is Zorro, so has him arrested, kills his wife, and steals his baby daughter to raise as his own. Twenty years later, a bandit named Alejandro loses his brother and best friends to a brutal cavalry commander. It turns out that Montero is returning to California from Spain, and plans to seize control of California as an independent republic (which, of course, will be ruled by him). In the chaos, Diego escapes from prison and encounters a drunken Alejandro, and stops him from a futile attack upon the cavalry commander. He then proposes a pact – Diego will train Alejandro as the next Zorro, and together they can take vengeance upon the men who wronged them. This was a good movie. It was good to see that my taste in movies 27 years ago wasn't terrible. It manages to cram an entire epic plot into only 2 hours and 20 minutes. In some ways it was like a throwback to a ‘40s movie but with modern (for the ‘90s) production values, and some very good swordfights. Overall grade: A Next up is Wick is Pain, which came out in 2025. I've seen all four John Wick movies and enjoyed them thoroughly, though I've never gotten around to any of the spinoffs. Wick is Pain is a documentary about how John Wick went from a doomed indie movie with a $6.5 million hole in its budget to one of the most popular action series of the last few decades. Apparently Keanu Reeves made an offhand joke about how “Wick is pain” and that became the mantra of the cast and crew, because making an action movie that intense really was a painful experience. Definitely worth watching if you enjoyed the John Wick movies or moviemaking in general. Overall grade: A The last movie I saw this summer was Game Night, which came out in 2016. It was a hilarious, if occasionally dark comedy action thriller. Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams play Max and Annie Davis, a married couple who are very competitive and enjoy playing games of all kinds. Jason has an unresolved conflict with his brother Brooks, and one night Brooks invites them over for game night, which Max resents. Halfway through the evening, Brooks is kidnapped, with Max and Annie assume is part of the game. However, Brooks really is involved in something shady. Hilarity ensues, and it's up to Max and Annie to rescue Brooks and stay alive in the process. This was really funny, though a bit dark in places. That said, Max and Annie have a loving and supportive marriage, so it was nice to see something like that portrayed on the screen. Though this also leads to some hilarity, like when Annie accidentally shoots Max in the arm. No spoilers, but the punchline to that particular sequence was one of the funniest things I've ever seen. Overall grade: A So no A+ movie this time around, but I still saw a bunch of solid movies I enjoyed. One final note, I have to admit, I've really come to respect Adam Sandler as an entertainer, even if his movies and comedy are not always to my taste. He makes what he wants, makes a lot of money, ensures that his friends get paid, and then occasionally takes on a serious role in someone else's movie when he wants to flex some acting muscles. I am not surprised that nearly everyone who's in the original Happy Gilmore who was still alive wanted to come back for Happy Gilmore 2. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show enjoyable and perhaps a guide to some good movies to watch. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.  

This episode originally broadcast on August 28, 2025. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2025/08/binary-system-podcast-471-wtnv-272-horoscopes-and-lower-decks/Well if you know us you know we love some Night Vale horoscopes, except for the fact that Capricorn is ALWAYS getting the shaft. Luckily this week Capricorn made it out fairly unscathed, other than that whole accidental bear mauling thing. That's just LIFE, man.After the recap we jump into the third episode of the final season of Lower Decks, where Mariner does her level best to avoid an emotional conversation at all costs, and Boimler runs headfirst into danger. Accidentally, obviously. (Jack Quaid just nails those ear-piercing screams.)Looking for a present for that hard-to-shop-for person? Want to buy them (or yourself) a square foot of a castle in Scotland? Look no further! You can support the restoration of Dunan's castle, legally call yourself Lady or Laird, AND if you use this link to get there, you can support this podcast too! ScottishLaird.co.uk.For updates, fan art, and other randomness, come follow us on Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, and Instagram!

We're finally back after a whirlwind of travel (and a bout of illness) to dive into the 2025 sci-fi horror thriller Companion! Starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, this cabin-in-the-woods weekend getaway quickly spirals into chaos when a shocking secret about one of the guests comes to light. We break down what makes Companion such a standout, plus share our thoughts on Weapons, Together, and plenty of other horror goodies—it's been a minute, so we've got a lot to catch up on. Grab your headphones and settle in for a fun, spooky hour with your horror besties, Sam and Stormy.  

0:00 - We briefly assess Jack Quaid, the man. No trailer music for these films tonight, because they are very spoiler-heavy, and I actually want to see these at some point. 1:47 - RECOMMENDATION - Dustin - “Companion” (2025). 8:55 - RECOMMENDATION - Dustin - “Novocaine” (2025). -----Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin WeldonTheme Music by Dustin WeldonProduced & Engineered by Conner DempseyPowered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere ProSpecial Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Welcome back to Film Haven Reviews!!! This week we are continuing our "irreverent action" theme with the Jack Quaid vehicle Novocaine (2025).This movie commited the cardinal movie sin of being too middling. It wasn't good enough for me to recommned it and it wasn't bad enough for me to fully trash it. I gave this fim a 6.5/10 because it had alot going for it in terms of acting talent and practical effects, but the aggressviely overdone subplots and the nearly 2 hour runtime made this film too flawed to praise.   For my full written review feel free to follow my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/film_haven_reviews/You can also go to find the video on my NEW youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@filmhavenreviews 

Oder auch ein Quaid für alle Fälle. ;-) Denn in beiden Filmen, die sich unsere Trashothekare Sven und Thorsten heute herausgesucht haben, ist Jack Quaid mit von der Partie. Mal als liebestoller und schmerzunempfindlicher Bankangestellter oder auch als waffengeiler CIA-Agent.Er steht in beiden Fällen seinen Quaid. Und das irgendwo zwischen schwarzhumorigem Durchgeknalltsein und einem trashig realitätsfernem Actionvehikel mit Cena und Elba. Hört einfach rein!Ein Hinweis in eigener Sache: Leider ist der Aufnahmekanalvon Sven etwas überteuert, das bitten wir zu entschuldigen.SHOWNOTES ZUR FOLGE:Wir freuen uns immer über Feedback in Form von Likes, Postings und Kommentaren via Facebook oder Instagram aber auch als Audio-Kommentar, den Ihr hier bei Podcasters. Spotify abgeben könnt: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trashothekFür die Inhalte externer Links übernimmt die TRASHOTHEK keine Haftung!Trailer zu HEADS OF STATEhttps://youtu.be/wGJ0oLLD9KQ?si=yuUpqxknqB8AY9aFTrailer zu MR. NO PAINhttps://youtu.be/25CcwbC5lgI?si=PYW-irDSOKzVwDpNTrailer zu STRANGE EW WORLD – Season 4https://youtu.be/Az-cm8gmKSM?si=oDLBfH26BuVVU9cnTrailer zu KRAKEN (aus Norwegen)https://youtu.be/idDmXr7APlM?si=Cp5p9pWXwd_gdduzTrailer zu KRAKEN (aus Russland)https://youtu.be/vuWiJCnIc6Y?si=AjKhqIvE86H8PWrcTeaser zu COLD STORAGEhttps://youtu.be/8JgHboHGbj0?si=y5RCUtTyNIvQa7yrDie TRASHOTHEK ist die Anlaufstelle für Fans von Filmen, Spielzeuch und Schnick Schnack mit dem ganz besonderen TRASH-Faktor. Garniert mit einem ordentlichen Schuss Retro-Charme. Mehr von uns findet Ihr bei Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Trashothek

Jake flies solo today to discuss Companion, the 2025 Sci-Fi thriller as he continues his August Mini-Movie Review series. Thank you to Wikipedia for the description of the film below. "Companion is a 2025 American science fiction thriller film starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid as a couple on a weekend getaway with friends at a remote cabin, which unravels into chaos after a revelation that one of the guests is a companion robot."

Send us a textJack Quaid stars as Nathan Cain (Novocaine), a man impervious to physical pain who transforms from a reluctant banker into an action hero when his girlfriend is kidnapped. The film balances comedy and gore effectively while exploring the journey of a man who initially sees his condition as an embarrassment before embracing it as a superpower.• Clean, simple premise: a man who can't feel physical pain placed in emotionally painful situations• Strong character development establishes a convincing relationship in the first 30 minutes• Jack Quaid perfectly balances comedy and emotional depth• Realistic, imperfect fight scenes make the action more engaging than polished superhero films• Extremely graphic gore had reviewers wincing and covering their eyes• Plot twist in the third act undermines character motivations• Generic villains (bank robbers) leave room for improvement• Both reviewers give it 3.5/5 stars - entertaining but not groundbreaking• Perfect "bloke movie" for watching with friendsIf you enjoyed this review, please like, share and subscribe for more reviews like this. Support the show

Jake continues his August series of Quick Hitters to discuss Novocaine, the 2025 Action-Comedy starring Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder and Ray Nicholson.

This week's Bonus Bang is the fourth in our "I Love Lily" series titled "Love, Bridge". Award nominated actor Jack Quaid joins Scott to talk about his animated character from Star Trek: Lower Decks being live action in the new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, how a Facebook video he made at 15 appeared in a Scream movie, and the Transformers universe. Then, author Bridget Jones returns to read new entries from her diary. Later, TV host The Crypt Keeper stops by to talk about his audition for Tales from the Crypt. Plus, the ghost of musician Dr. John returns in search of a lawyer for a big case. (Originally released as episode #816 on 6/11/2023) Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/cbb

We're back for our second Jack Quaid films this year. Be sure to subscribe if you like what you hear.Support the show

Wicked, Travis, Fae, and Dread talk about The Cabin in the Woods. The Boys are Hot and Crazy. Jack Quaid is Everywhere and We Love Him. Nepotisming All Over the Place. Krantz Over Hems. Conk or Conch? Conshell-quenches. Vegetarian Zombies. Fornicus is His Formal Name. Fran Krantz's Filmography. The Promiscuous, the Innocent, the Smartie, the Sporty, and the Fool Archetypes Buffet. Blood Squirting Out of His Blowhole. Sexy Fire Dance. Pour Some Sugar on the Wolf. Good Job Zombie Arm, Killing Eli Roth-Knockoff. Bloops: Monica's Mispronunciations. Missing the D. Send Us a Copy of Your Earbuds. One Fook Maximum

John Cena is an actor-turned-U.S. President and Idris Elba is a soldier-turned-U.K. Prime Minister in HEADS OF STATE, a brand new Amazon Prime action-buddy-comedy that at times feels straight from the 90s. But are the movie's politics straight from the 90s, too? And what connection might this movie have to Chris Rock's 2003 comedy HEAD OF STATE? Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, Jack Quaid, Carla Gugino, Paddy Considine, Sarah Niles, and Stephen Root round out the cast of ringers. Find us on all the socials (BlueSky, Instagram, Threads, etc.) at Fake_Presidents or email us at fakepresidents [at] gmail.com to join the convo -- and select our next fake potus to cover!

The new releases just keep coming, Spookies! This week we're covering Companion (2025), the hotly anticipated horoco/hocoro that stars some of the biggest up-and-comers in the genre. Featuring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid as a retro-futuristic couple — no matter how much of an oxymoron that might sound like — and with support from Lukas Gage, Harvey Guillén, and Megan Suri, this flick doesn't pull any punches on its performances. We don't want to say too much (unlike the trailers, which gave away the whole goat or whatever the saying is), but we're asking the important questions and breaking down all the best bits on the latest Spooky Tuesday. References:https://screenrant.com/companion-2-chances-unlikely-explained-drew-hancock/

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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.

Companion (2025) on The Atomic Cinema Experiment. This is a sci fi movie podcast. Companion is directed by Drew Hancock and stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Email: mftvquestions@gmail.com Audio version: https://the-ace-atomic-cinema-experime.pinecast.com

Put on your red and blue glasses cause we got sharks coming right at ya on episode 167 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one we are covering 1983's ridiculous Jaws 3! Listen and find out if this makes Jaws 2 look like a Best Picture winner, Jaws vs. Seaworld, if this movie is sometimes too good or just too bad, 80's 3D, Submechanophia aka the Jaws ride and Steve's pitch for a Jaws reboot starring Jack Quaid?! We hope you enjoy! Please give us 5 stars! @horrorstansTiktok: @horrorstanspodcast@screamsteve/@stesta621@mcavo92

"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

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its fourth year. All the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "I am the real chagrin.” For this category, he watched a slew of movies from Ridley Scott's Gladiator II, the Jack Quaid vehicle Novocaine, and episodes 1-6 of the Star Wars trilogy. 

Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/7u0sm0fp #CashAppPod Sign up with our exclusive referral code KINDAFUNNY in your profile. Send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you'll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply. *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account.* #sponsored Go to https://mood.com and use code KINDAFUNNY to get 20% off your first order. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Intro - Housekeeping Mike and Roger are embarking on the biggest stream Kinda Funny has ever done. They'll attempt to play the entirety of Death Stranding 2 while Mike goes step for step with Sam Porter Bridges on a treadmill… with a couple of surprises that might change everything. With your support, they're determined to make it past KFGD on Monday… and of course, order a lot of food. TOMORROW EXCLUSIVELY ON TWITCH.TV/KindaFunnyGames! Today after Gamescast is Superman III In Review And then there's no stream after. If you're a Kinda Funny Member: Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney Twining - TOTS: Jack Quaid's Gaming Photography Journey - Is Jack even playing the games for the games anymore? - Ads - All of our photo mode history's - Top Three Photo Modes - Superchats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/7u0sm0fp #CashAppPod Sign up with our exclusive referral code KINDAFUNNY in your profile. Send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you'll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply. *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account.* #sponsored Go to https://mood.com and use code KINDAFUNNY to get 20% off your first order. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Intro - Housekeeping Mike and Roger are embarking on the biggest stream Kinda Funny has ever done. They'll attempt to play the entirety of Death Stranding 2 while Mike goes step for step with Sam Porter Bridges on a treadmill… with a couple of surprises that might change everything. With your support, they're determined to make it past KFGD on Monday… and of course, order a lot of food. TOMORROW EXCLUSIVELY ON TWITCH.TV/KindaFunnyGames! Today after Gamescast is Superman III In Review And then there's no stream after. If you're a Kinda Funny Member: Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney Twining - TOTS: Jack Quaid's Gaming Photography Journey - Is Jack even playing the games for the games anymore? - Ads - All of our photo mode history's - Top Three Photo Modes - Superchats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/7u0sm0fp #CashAppPod Sign up with our exclusive referral code KINDAFUNNY in your profile. Send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you'll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply. *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account.* #sponsored Go to https://mood.com and use code KINDAFUNNY to get 20% off your first order. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Intro - Housekeeping Mike and Roger are embarking on the biggest stream Kinda Funny has ever done. They'll attempt to play the entirety of Death Stranding 2 while Mike goes step for step with Sam Porter Bridges on a treadmill… with a couple of surprises that might change everything. With your support, they're determined to make it past KFGD on Monday… and of course, order a lot of food. TOMORROW EXCLUSIVELY ON TWITCH.TV/KindaFunnyGames! Today after Gamescast is Superman III In Review And then there's no stream after. If you're a Kinda Funny Member: Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney Twining - TOTS: Jack Quaid's Gaming Photography Journey - Is Jack even playing the games for the games anymore? - Ads - All of our photo mode history's - Top Three Photo Modes - Superchats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/7u0sm0fp #CashAppPod Sign up with our exclusive referral code KINDAFUNNY in your profile. Send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you'll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply. *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account.* #sponsored Go to https://mood.com and use code KINDAFUNNY to get 20% off your first order. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Intro - Housekeeping Mike and Roger are embarking on the biggest stream Kinda Funny has ever done. They'll attempt to play the entirety of Death Stranding 2 while Mike goes step for step with Sam Porter Bridges on a treadmill… with a couple of surprises that might change everything. With your support, they're determined to make it past KFGD on Monday… and of course, order a lot of food. TOMORROW EXCLUSIVELY ON TWITCH.TV/KindaFunnyGames! Today after Gamescast is Superman III In Review And then there's no stream after. If you're a Kinda Funny Member: Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney Twining - TOTS: Jack Quaid's Gaming Photography Journey - Is Jack even playing the games for the games anymore? - Ads - All of our photo mode history's - Top Three Photo Modes - Superchats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avui anem a l'illa del Fred per analitzar un live-action que ens ha agradat: el de Com ensinistrar un drac. Comencem amb la crítica i continuem amb el repàs a les precioses localitzacions i com Dean DeBlois ha fet front a dirigir la seva pròpia pel·lícula d'animació. Ens endinsem en la producció i us expliquem com s'han fet les escenes més icòniques. A continuació, repassem els millors moments, els personatges i un repartiment encertadíssim. Vine amb en Singlot, l'Astrid, l'Esdentegat i companyia, i ensinistra també el teu drac. Seguim amb una conversa amb en Lluís Comes, que s'ha encarregat de la traducció al català de la pel·lícula. Parlem de l'adaptació i dels reptes que ha suposat adaptar els diàlegs de la versió animada a actors de carn i ossos. Tanquem, a 1 hora i 46 minuts, amb una ressenya curta i sense espòilers de Novocaine, protagonitzada per Jack Quaid. Aquesta ressenya, per separat, també en format vídeo: https://youtu.be/XEghp9nCNG8. Us acompanyen l'Ignasi Arbat, la Marta Sanz i l'Escarrufa. Web: https://www.ningunoesperfecte.cat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ningunoesperfecte

Send us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss an early 2025 critical hit, Companion! How does the film balance its mix of thriller and comedy? Are the themes heavy-handed or are they handled with maturity? At the end of the day... is it even good? Tune in and find out! Topics:(FREE PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 25-minutes discussing Thunderbolts* being a critical success but failing financially, why we think that may be, and using Felipe Rangel's "10 Biggest Reasons Thunderbolts*'s Box Office Is So Disappointing" as a jumping-off point for each possible reason. (FREE PATREON EXCLUSIVE)Companion successfully balances its thriller/horror and comedy material from start to finish.Kathryn thinks they're currently over "gender commentary" movies and explains their reasoning.There is a lot to explore in the film about independence, emancipation, and love.Companion isn't copying other movies but it comfortably wears its influences on its sleeve.Using technology to channel our sinful nature does not relinquish our responsibility to be good people.Director Drew Hancock does well to pace out revelations within the film to keep it fresh and engaging.The relationship between love, independence, and mutual understanding.The ending is clear but also open-ended in that it asserts the endless possibilities that come with independence.Recommendations:The Bay (2012) (Movie)Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) (Movie) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Substack Instagram Facebook Group

In this episode the FilmBros review Novocaine starring Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder in this action packed filmLeave a message on our socials! Twitter, TIktok, IG @FIlmBrosPodcastSupport the show

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Laura and Phil as they review Companion (2025).A weekend trip takes a dark turn when a submissive android designed for human companionship malfunctions. We dive into the idea of using AI for companionship and intimacy. What's the right way to handle AI tech? And what about Jack Quaid—does he have real talent or is he just riding on family connections?Thank you for listening!Email - Horrorprojectpodcast@hotmail.com  X (Formerly Twitter) - @TheHorrorProje1Instagram - horrorprojectpodcastTikTok - @horrorprojectpodcastSay Hi - Send The Horror Project a Message!

Braga, King, and Ski talk Novocaine. Jack Quaid plays a guy who can't feel pain and tries to rescue his new love after she was kidnapped during a bank robbery. Fun action, flimsy plot points, and Ski discovers a new word. Is it any good? Listen!

Seth chose a movie that hardly anyone heard of because it wasn't in theaters long and had basically no advertising so this was a surprise.Support the show

Mary joins Caitlin to cover 2025's Companion. It's a fun movie that raises questions about AI, ethics, toxic relationships, and identity. It's got a great cast, fun soundtrack, and culturally relevant story. Tangents include: pets, Diet Coke, Jurassic World, trailers, The Sand, edging, customizing our theoretical companion bots, Jack Quaid, Sophie Thatcher, a FMK, annoyances, theaters, and Happy Meals. 

The success of the latest Final Destination movie is one of the biggest surprises of the first part of the year. Even more shocking is a reported incident from Argentina that is one of the truest cases of life imitating art ever seen. Deadly truth, false internet reporting, or best marketing ever? We finally saw our first look at the It prequel series Welcome to Derry and neither of us were particularly impressed. Of course, we will be watching the HBO Max show, but the trailer was very disappointing. It as a little too familiar. That being said, we have high hopes for the show's potential.We have championed indie horror on our humble little podcast for years. And since we have watched so many small budget films, we understand some of the constraints that come with them. Production values are lower, actors are not as well known, and there is less access to resources. Knowing this, we adjust our expectations and are willing to give the benefit of the doubt.One thing we will not forgive is poor writing. A Hard Place is a decent enough idea. Criminals are caught in the middle of a war between two monster factions. There is just so much going on that nothing leaves an impact. Add in the fact that none of the many characters are developed and the end result is a film that feels pointless.For years, people have complained about the number of remakes and superhero movies. “We want new stuff!” they all scream. This is not limited to a vocal minority. Critics include it in reviews, film fans discuss it while trying to figure out their best Wes Anderson movie, and even the average person on the street has strong feelings about the topic.And then a movie like Companion comes along. Topical, cast filled with young stars, and a director working on his first feature film. And nobody went to see it. But maybe it wasn't that good? We talk about the performances, themes, and tone while trying to figure out why no one went out to see a movie that was exactly what they wanted. Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

The animated film's producer talked about what elements of the story from the comic had to be in this movie. He talks about his voice cast including David Dastmalchian, Naya Rivera, Troy Baker, and getting Jack Quaid before his role in The Boys. It was important to keep the Holiday killer vague to show up unexpectedly.  Start Your Free One Year Trial at Sci-Fi Talk Plus today.   

It is a pleasure to welcome Stonestreet Studios co-founder Alyssa Rallo Bennett and director of marketing and public relations Kelly Wong to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.Founded by Rallo Bennett and Gary O. Bennett, Stonestreet Studios celebrates 34 years as a fully operational, multi-purpose, visual motion picture production studio based in New York City. Stonestreet's work ranges from award-winning socially speculative feature films such as ReRun (starring Christopher Lloyd), Rain Without Thunder (starring Jeff Daniels, Linda Hunt, Steve Zahn, and Ming Na Wen), and The Pack (starring Lucie Arnaz and Elizabeth Moss) to pilots and web series.The Stonestreet Residency has welcomed an all-star group of performers to its program. Emmy and Tony-winning actress Idina Menzel, Miles Teller, Camila Mendes, Rachel Brosnahan, Jack Quaid, Beanie Feldstein, and Danny Ramirez are some of the program's alumni. Stonestreet has become known as an incubator of diverse, socially conscious, culturally provocative films that explore the passions, eccentricities, politics, and humor of character-driven, no-holds-barred stories that seek to inspire and enlighten. Stonestreet has been an exclusive ‘Stonestreet Screen Acting & Production Residency Program' for Tisch Drama since 1990.  On this episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Alyssa Rallo Bennett and Kelly Wong spoke about the Stonestreet Residency, the success of their most memorable alumni, and defined Stonestreet Studios' legacy as it prepares to celebrate its upcoming thirty-fifth anniversary in 2026.Let's connect on social media: A) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacobElyachar/B) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobelyachar/C) Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jacobelyacharD) Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobElyacharE) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JacobElyacharshow lessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Don't Trust the App, the AI, or the Alchemy This week on the podcast, we review Companion, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and Fountain of Youth, plus episode 3 of Murderbot. Killer apps, aging spies, mythical water, and a snarky robot—just another week of Infamous. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Murderbot:5:38 Companion: 21:21 Fountain of Youth: 38:25 Mission Impossible: 56:42 Murderbot – Episode 3 (Apple TV+) Summary: Murderbot continues its mission to protect its human companions while grappling with its own autonomy and emotions. Episode 3 delves deeper into its backstory, revealing the complexities of its programming and desires. Creators: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu Airdate: May 30, 2025 Rating: Out of 5 Who Needs Weapons Training Darryl: 3/5 Brian: 3.15/5 Companion (2025) Summary: A weekend getaway spirals into chaos when Iris, a seemingly ordinary woman, discovers she's a companion robot with her emotions and intelligence controlled by an app. As secrets unravel, Iris fights to reclaim her autonomy. Director/Writer: Drew Hancock Cast: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, Rupert Friend Production: New Line Cinema, BoulderLight Pictures; distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures Budget: $10 million  Box Office: $36.7 million worldwide Rating: Out of Ten They’re Making the Robots Gay Darryl: 6.25/10 Brian: 6.7/10 Fountain of Youth (2025) Summary: Estranged siblings Luke and Charlotte Purdue reunite for a globe-trotting quest to find the mythical Fountain of Youth. Navigating clues hidden in Renaissance art, they face off against rivals and rekindle their bond. Director: Guy Ritchie Writer: James Vanderbilt Cast: John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson Production: Apple Studios, Skydance Media, Toff Guy Films Budget: $200 million Rating: Out of 10 Jim from the Office But With that Archeology Rizz Darryl: 6.65/10 Brian: 7.1/10 Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) Summary: Ethan Hunt faces his most daunting mission yet: stopping an omnipotent AI known as “The Entity” from seizing global control. As the stakes escalate, Hunt must confront his legacy and make the ultimate sacrifice. Director: Christopher McQuarrie Writers: Christopher McQuarrie, Erik Jendresen Cast: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Pom Klementieff Production: Paramount Pictures Budget: $400 million Box Office: $204.5 million worldwide Rating: Out of 10 The Most Impossible Thing… 2 Women Piloting the Osprey Darryl: 7.2/10 Brian: 6.95/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

Ryan C. Showers and contributor Jess Melendez use the soft, rumored announcement of “Scream 8” as a “Sidney story” to analyze and compare the “Scream” and “Halloween” franchises, focusing on the necessity and public perception of Neve Campbell and Jamie Lee Curtis. Specifically, they take a long-arc view of both franchises and compare the Danielle Harris entries of “Halloween” in the 1980s to “Scream” (2022) and “Scream VI.” The conversation highlights the importance of Sidney Prescott's character in the “Scream” series and critiques the notion of passing the torch to new characters. Then, Ryan invites Quentin Harrison for the first-ever “Ryan's Reviews” segment covering the Jack Quaid film from January 2025, “Companion.”  Hallo-Scream: Neve Campbell Returning to Scream 8 Sidney Prescott & Laurie Strode The Long Arc of History & Danielle Harris "Companion" Review "Death by a Thousand Cuts" Find us on Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS  Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms Feat. @ravenfx3 @discowallflower Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Death by a Thousand Cuts"

Hello and welcome back to another episode of B Bin Horror! On this week's episode we talk about the 2025 Sci-fi/Thriller, Companion. Companion was written and directed by Drew Hancock and stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillen and Rupert Friend. On this week's episode we give a summary of the film, we talk about AI and companion robots, and Dylan gives his detailed plan to make a sex robot emporium. If you like what you hear please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @bbinhorror. You can also send us emails at bbinhorror@gmail.com and please don't forget to subscribe to B Bin Horror on whatever podcast platform you listen on! *B Bin Horror theme music - "Uprising" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio*

After some technical issues, Vikki Martin returns to the show to talk about Companion! SPOILER ALERT! We get into all aspects of this film. We wonder why Warner Brothers Discovery chose to spoil the twist in their advertising for Max. We into that great opening scene, fantastic performances by Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Harvey Guillien, how Vikki figured out the twist from the preview & noticed things Rick didn't pick up on.  We also get into how excited Rick was to see his improv acquaintance, Woody Fu, in Companion, the horror of the male O face, the moviegoing experience, skynet actively trying to stop us from talking about fuckbots, send our apologies to Chelsea for how much editing she had to do & more! Please subscribe, review & give us that 5 star boop!

Kim tells Ket about Companion where the relationship between a boy and his robot works out completely fine and everything goes great. PSYCH! Jack Quaid is Quaiding and the girls LOVE it. Stay tuned for Part 2 to how Iris' time in the YellowJacket wilderness serves her…Dir. Drew HancockWriter Drew HancockSupport the girls on PATREON for some sweet BONE CON (bonus content) at: www.patreon.com/kimandketstayalivemaybeCheck out Ket & Producer Arik's new show MAJOR SLAYAGE: KET & ARIK REWATCH BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@majorslayagepod and follow on instagram: instagram.com/majorslayagepod KKSAM Facebook Discussion Group!!"Sammies Stay Alive... Maybe"www.facebook.com/groups/kksampodcastGet acquainted with all things KIM & KET at www.kimandketstayalive.com Chat with the girls at kksampodcast@gmail.comPeep the girls on Instagram: @kksampodcastRock with the girls on Tik Tok: @kksampodcastBook the face of the girls on Facebook: @kksampodcastWear the shirts of the girls from the MERCH Store: kimandketstayalivemaybe.threadless.comOk we'll see ourselves out.Thanks for listening!xo and #StayAlive,K&KKIM AND KET'S SURVIVE THE CELLAR: link.chtbl.com/kkstcPROUD MEMBERS OF THE DREAD PODCAST NETWORKSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Novocaine showcases Jack Quaid's meteoric rise, propelled by what may be Hollywood's most original publicity stunt in film history. However, beyond its bold high-concept premise, Novocaine lacks dynamic action sequences and a compelling creative hook.

On this episode of The Cinedicate, Katie and Brit from The Grindhouse Girls return to dive deep into the sci-fi thriller Companion. Together, we unpack the film's mind-bending twists, viral marketing, killer performances by Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, and why going in blind is half the fun. The conversation winds through everything from AI romance and toxic relationships to 90s nostalgia, movie theaters, and how technology shapes our connections. Whether you're a fan of horror, sci-fi, or just great discussion, this is a spoiler-filled, hilarious, and insightful exploration you don't want to miss.What to expect from the episode:Spirited, spoiler-filled discussion of Companion, including initial reactions, hidden twists, and the film's clever genre-blending of sci-fi, horror, comedy, and romance tropes.Deep-dive into the film's themes: isolation and loneliness in the digital age, incel and gender dynamics, and the evolving nature of AI and human relationships, drawing thoughtful connections to other media like Blade Runner, Stepford Wives, and Her.Lively banter on movie marketing, theatrical vs. streaming releases, generational shifts in moviegoing, and ethical dilemmas around AI companions—plus plenty of personal anecdotes, pop culture tangents, and recommendations for related films.Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction01:21 First Impressions and Why Trailers Reveal Too Much11:23 The Desire for Longer Theater Runs18:02 Companion Plot Synopsis22:28 Layers Upon Layers of Twists26:00 Iris - A Metaphor For Toxic Relationships33:13 Programming or Sentient?36:55 Younger Generation Being Taken in By The Incel Culture45:12 Always Connected, Yet Disconnected55:06 Would You Trust an A.I. Companion?01:00:26 Desiring a Helpful Robot01:03:21 Spill Oil?01:10:45 Outro----------Listen to Brit and Katie on their podcast, The Grindhouse Girls.----------The Cinedicate on InstagramThe Cinedicate's Discord Community Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the whole gang is back together! Yay! Evan and Megan start out by reviewing Paul Feig's whodunnit dark comedy, ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR (2:33), a sequel to you guessed it, A SIMPLE FAVOR. While it retains the crackling chemistry between its leads, Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, the movie doesn't have much going for it other than its gorgeous location and fashions; its writing and dialogue are abysmal, and it's glacially paced. Next, we all discuss Eli Craig's horror film CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD (19:43), which is set in a small midwestern town that's terrorized by a killer clown in a cornfield. There's a lot more to this slasher than it seems from the title; it's well-paced, funny, features memorable kills, and has smart social commentary. And in this week's Patreon exclusive audio, we talk about Drew Hancock's sci-fi thriller COMPANION, starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid!

In the gleefully grisly action movie Novocaine, Jack Quaid plays a sweet, nerdy guy who does not experience physical pain. He falls for a woman (Amber Midthunder) who's determined to get him to leave his safe, risk-averse life behind. That happens in a big and very bloody way when she gets kidnapped by bank robbers, and he sets out to rescue her.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org/happy. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Ria's final wedding prep! (00:00-32:36). Lucy Hale & Harry Jowsey are “casually dating” (33:58-38:26). Meghan Markle announces new podcast (38:27-49:07). Kim Kardashian reveals she paid for Kris Humphries engagement ring and had to give it back to him (49:08-53:38). Nikki Glaser to return as host for the 2026 Golden Globes (53:39-55:43). Interview with Jack Quaid - talking his new movie ‘Novocaine,' filming the last season of ‘The Boys,' growing up + more! (57:03-1:28:06). Beat Ria & Fran game 165 with Anahi & Sarah (1:29:12-1:46:14). CITO LINKS > barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office

Today Steve and Jomi immerse themselves in an epic 'Invincible' season 3 finale and share their thoughts on Mark's battle with Conquest, the Invincible War, and much more (07:00)! Later, the guys are joined by star of 'Novocaine' and ‘The Boys,' Jack Quaid! The trio discuss the most gruesome scenes in 'Novcaine,' Quaid's roll as Hughie, and more (34:20)! Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Guest: Jack Quaid Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Isaiah Blakely, and Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor and pal and great guy Jack Quaid joins us on a sunny day in the park to interview some really interesting and kind strangers. And most of those strangers end up punching Jack in the face (with his consent). Guests include a computer programmer on a fruitless job hunt, newly coupled up lesbians loving their life together, a pair of high school sweethearts, and a buff father and son duo. Recorded on 2/21/25 in Pan Pacific Park in Los Angeles. GO WATCH JACK STAR IN NOVOCAINE IN THEATERS ON MARCH 14TH!!!Go to DrinkAG1.com/OUTSIDE for a FREE $76 gift when you start your new year on a healthier note. This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Podcast But Outside via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.