Podcasts about ryj

Are you really paying attention to details on common objects you use everyday? Everything has a hidden purpose! The tiny holes on your cookies and crackers aren't just for show: they have a specific purpose! Here are everyday objects with hidden purposes and important details you might not have noticed! Credit: Warp and weft yarns in weaving: By Alfred Barlow, Ryj, PKM - Adapted from The History and Principles of Weaving by Hand and by Power by , 1878, S. Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, London., CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=94725908 Felis silvestris gordoni in Zoo Olomouc, the Czech Republic: By Michal Maňas, CC BY 2.5 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9729904 CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0: 1980s fashion: pleated acid-washed jeans: By Abroe23, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44879271 An unripe tomato, growing in a garden, Oxford, UK: By Prosthetic Head, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=65486290 Neanderthal Skeleton, AMNH: By Claire Houck, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4544692 Animation is created by Bright Side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Lilo and Stitch by himself…RYJ attempts to define a live-action remake vs an updated animation remakeRYJ -  3.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Maia Kealoha, Chris Sanders, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Courtney B Vance, Hannah Waddingham, Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott LeeWritten by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes Directed by Dean Fleischer CampFor more information about Lilo and Stich, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Drop with JC Howard… JC forces RYJ to ponder whether his thoughts about leverage have ruined his enjoyment of a potentially great thrillerJC - 4.25 of 5 starsRYJ -  3.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronFollow JC Howard on IG and BlueskyCheck out his piece on Code Switch entitled Black Praise in White PewsAvailable in theatersStarring Maghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, Jacob Robinson, Reed Diamond, and Gabrielle Ryan SpringWritten by Jillian Jacobs, and Chris RoachDirected by Christopher LandonFor more information about Drop, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Love Hurts… RYJ ponders what happens when you make a sequel to a movie that doesn't exist…RYJ - 2 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Tiktok, Threads, and Letterboxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DuBose, Daniel Wu, Marshawn Lynch, Mustafa Shakir, Lip Tipton, Rhys Darby, Cam Gigandet, and Drew ScottWritten by Matthew Murray, Josh Stoffard, and Luke PassmoreDirected by Jonathan EusebioFor more information about Love Hurts check out this linkFor Pop Culture Happy Hour's Oscar Guide check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews nothing, by himself This isn't a review.  These are announcementsFollow me on IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigronSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

If you'd like to contribute to families impacted by the LA fires, please click this link for a list of those who need aid.Ronald Young Jr. reviews One of Them Days with Jonquilyn Hill RYJ and Jonquilyn continue to profess their love for a tight 90.RYJ and Jonquilyn - 4.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Tiktok, Threads, Blue Sky, and Lettrboxd- @ohitsbigronFollow Jonquilyn Hill on IG - @jonquilrose and Twitter - @jonquilynhillJonquilyn is a Senior Producer at Vox Media, check out some of her work using the links below:Explain It to Me Through the CracksAvailable in theatersStarring Kele Palmer, Sza, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Maude Apatow, and Katt WilliamsWritten by Syreeta SingletonDirected by Lawrence LamontFor more information about One of Them Days check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Y2K with Laura Nichols… Laura and RYJ talk about what happens when movies won't fully commit to the bitLaura and RYJ  - 2 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Tiktok, Bluesky and Threads - @ohitsbigron Follow Laura Nichols on Twitter - @larr_bethAvailable in theatersStarring Jaeden Martell, Julian Dennison, Rachel Zegler, Fred Durst, Kyle Mooney, The Kid Laroi, and Alicia SilverstoneWritten by Kyle Mooney and Evan WinterDirected by Kyle MooneyFor more information about Y2K check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Moana II… RYJ thinks that after an 8 year wait Disney might be overplaying its Moana hand…RYJ 3 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Tumeuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Rose Matafeo, David Fane, and Alan TudykWritten by Jared Bush, and Dana Ledoux MillerDirected by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux MillerFor more information about Moana II check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Anora… RYJ ponders if a movie is good because he's told it's good or because it's actually good.RYJ 4 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelesteyn, Yura Borisov, and Karren KaraguliaWritten and Directed by Sean BakerFor more information about Anora check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Megalopolis… RYJ pontificates upon spending your money wisely.RYJ - 0 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D.B. Sweeney, and Dustin HoffmanWritten and Directed by Francis Ford CoppolaFor more information about Megalopolis check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

In a conversation with influencer Carmen Rene Smith, host RYJ discusses her experiences as a plus sized influencer and how that frames her thinking on weight.Special thanks to Carmen Rene Smith for being a part of this episode.  You can follow Carmen on IG @eatthecaketooIf you have a story about weight you'd like to share with us, send us an email at weight@ohitsbigron.comFollow Ronald Young Jr. on X, Threads, IG, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronIn the market for a new mattress? Click this link and the Big Fig Bed Builder quiz for discounts on your next sleep system CreditsCreator/Host - Ronald Young Jr.Story Editor - Sarah DealyAdditional Editing - JC HowardSound Design and Mixing - The Reverend John Delore of Starlight DinerShow Art - Heather WilderEpisode Art - Andy J PizzaTheme music - Jey RedAdditional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster CylinderYou can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudiosCheck out our sister podcast television and film review show Leaving the Theater, available everywhere you listen!Support ResourcesCome See Weight For It Live!In DCIn Boston with Lindy West!!

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with Jonquilyn Hill… Jonquilyn and RYJ think that Beetlejuice might be canceled in the present political climate of todayJQ - 3 of 5 starsRYJ - 3  of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigronFollow Jonquilyn Hill on IG - @jonquilrose and Twitter - @jonquilynhillJonquilyn is a Senior Producer at Vox Media, check out some of her work using the links below:The WeedsThrough the CracksAvailable in theaters and probably eventually on MaxStarring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Monica Belluci, and Willem DafoeWritten by Alfred Gough, and Miles MillarDirected by Tim BurtonFor more information about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Deadpool & Wolverine with Chioke I'anson…RYJ and Chioke discuss the state of superhero films today which expands to a conversation about film at largeChioke - 2.5 of 5 starsRYJ -  2.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronFor more information about Chioke I'anson check out the links below:https://icavcu.org/communitymedia/ https://www.npr.org/people/1006763492/chioke-iansonFor more information about the Resonate Audio Festival, check out this linkAvailable in TheatersStarring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, and Matthew MacfaydenWritten by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells and Shawn LevDirected by Shawn LevyFor more information about Deadpool & Wolverine check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Inside Out 2 with Emily Kwong...RYJ and Emily discuss whether or not an accurate depiction of anxiety makes for a good movieEmily - 3.25 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.25  of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Tiktok, Twitter and Threads - @ohitsbigron Follow Emily Kwong on IG - @kwongsongCheck out Emily's podcasts using the links below:Short WaveInheritingAvailable in theatersStarring Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, and Diane LaneWritten by Meg LeFauve, and Dave HolsteinDirected by Kelsey MannFor more information about Inside Out 2 check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Bad Boys Ride or Die with Jonquilyn Hill… Jonquilyn and RYJ decide once and for all if Copaganda is appropriate when it's heartwarming.JQ - 3.5 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.75  of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigron Follow Jonquilyn Hill on IG - @jonquilrose and Twitter - @jonquilynhillJonquilyn is a Senior Producer at Vox Media, check out some of her work using the links below:The Weeds Through the Cracks Available in theatersStarring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Joe Pantoliano, Paola Nunez, Eric Dane, and Tasha SmithWritten by Chris Bremner and Will BeallDirected by Adil and BilallClick here for more information about Bad Boys Ride or DieClick here to Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon

Ronald Young Jr. and Jonquilyn Hill review the new film "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." They discuss how pop culture references the Mad Max universe, including references by Rita Ora's husband.JQ gives the film 2.85 stars, while RYJ gives it 2.75 stars.Follow me on IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigronFollow Jonquilyn Hill on IG - @jonquilrose and Twitter - @jonquilynhillJonquilyn is a Senior Producer at Vox Media, check out some of her work using the links below:The Weeds Through the Cracks Available in theatersStarring Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, Nathan Jones, and Jacob TomuriWritten by George Miller and Nico LathourisDirected by Goerge MillerFor more information about Furiosa A Mad Max Saga check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews If by himself…RYJ gives the most emotional review he's ever given on an episode of LTTRYJ -  1.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, Liza Colon-Zayas, and Bobby MoynihanWritten and Directed by John KrasinskiFor more information about IF check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, by himself…RYJ theorizes on whether or not the fourth installment of any film series can remain good.RYJ -  4 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Owen Teague, Freya Allen, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H MacyWritten by Josh FriedmanDirected by Wes BallFor more information about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Fall Guy with Chioke I'anson…RYJ and Chioke discuss whether or not Hollywood loves itself enough to give a movie like this an Oscar nod.  MAKE A BEST STUNT CATEGORY YOU COWARDS!Chioke - 3.4 of 5 starsRYJ -  3.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronFor more information about Chioke I'anson check out the links below:https://icavcu.org/communitymedia/ https://www.npr.org/people/1006763492/chioke-iansonhttps://robertson.vcu.edu/directory/faculty/media-production/ianson.htmlFor more information about the Resonate Audio Festival, check out this linkAvailable in TheaterStarring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Winston Duke, Hannah Waddingham, and Teresa PalmerWritten by Drew PearceDirected by David LeitchFor more information about The Fall Guy check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Dune Part Two with Nic Hill... RYJ and Nic Hill reflect on various relationships with powerNic - 4 of 5 starsRYJ - 4 of 5 starsUse the links below to hear the original Dune review…SpreakerApple PodcastsSpotifyFollow me on Twitter IG, Threads and Tiktok - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732Check out Nic's show The Secret Adventures of Black People available everywhere you listen to podcasts and using this linkAvailable in TheatersStarring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, and Javier BardemDirected by Denis VilleneuveWritten by Jon Spaihts and Denis VilleneuveFor more information about Dune Part Two check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Past Lives… RYJ goes to the movies alone, leaves the movies alone, pontificating his life and possibly beginning a three-day mental breakdown…RYJ - 4.5 of 5 starsFollow me on Twitter, IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John MagaroWritten and Directed by Celine SongNominated for Best Picture, and Best Original ScreenplayFor more information about Past Lives check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Lisa Frankenstein with Laura Nichols… Laura and RYJ discuss the meaning of horror elements and romp and what exactly applies hereLaura 4 of 5 starsRYJ 3 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigron Follow Laura Nichols on Twitter - @larr_bethAvailable in theatersStarring Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest and Carla GuginoWritten by Diablo CodyDirected by Zelda WilliamsFor more information about Lisa Frankenstein check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Migration all by himself! He doesn't need anyone! Just kidding…RYJ wonders if animated films are required to teach more sophisticated lessons to children.RYJ - 2 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, David Mitchell, Carol Kane, Casper Jennings, Tresi Gazal, Danny DeVitoWritten by Mike WhiteDirected by Benjamin RennerFor more information about Migration check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this linkRonald Young Jr. reviews Godzilla Minus One with Jon Breeding…RYJ and Jon do something historic in this review.JB - 5 of 5 stars RYJ - 5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronFollow Jon Breeding on Bluesky - sweetjonnyb.bsky.socialAvailable in TheatersStarring Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hudetaka Yoshioka, and Sakura AndoWritten and Directed by Takashi YamazakiFor more information about Godzilla Minus One check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Mean Girls with Jonquilyn Hill… Jonquilyn and RYJ discuss the rationale behind this type of adaptation inceptionJQ - 3 of 5 starsRYJ - 3 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigronFollow Jonquilyn Hill on IG - @jonquilrose and Twitter - @jonquilynhillJonquilyn is a Senior Producer at Vox Media, check out some of her work using the links below:The Weeds - https://www.vox.com/the-weedsThrough the Cracks - https://wamu.org/show/through-the-cracks/Available in theatersStarring Angourie Rice, Renee Rapp, Auli'i Cravalho, Christopher Briney, Jaquel Spivey, Bebe Wood, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Jenna Fischer, Busy Phillipps, and Jon HammWritten by Tina FeyDirected by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr.For more information about Mean Girls check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom…RYJ recalls that Amber Heard was supposed to have a smaller role in this film. It felt adequate to me. I hope she got a bag.RYJ - 1 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in Theaters and probably eventually on MaxStarring Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen, and Nicole KidmanWritten by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrickDirected by James WanFor more information about Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Color Purple by himself…RYJ discusses the movie while a mysterious companion looks on… RYJ - 4.25 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, HER, Ciara, Halle Bailey, Jon Batiste, and Lou Gossett JrWritten by Marcus GardleyDirected by Blitz BazawuleFor more information about The Color Purple check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Napoleon by himselfRYJ never really understood what Napoleon did besides create a whole culture of short-shaming. RYJ - 2.99 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim, Ben Miles, Ludivine Sagnier, Matthew Needham, Paul Rhys, and Catherine WalkerWritten by David ScarpaDirected by Ridley ScottFor more information about Napoleon check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes with JC HowardJC Howard read the book. RYJ did not. Hilarity ensues. JC Howard - 3.5 of 5 starsRYJ - 3 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronFollow JC Howard on IG and Twitter - @thejchowardFind out more about JC by checking out his website and check out his episode of Code Switch “Black Praise in White Pews”.Available in TheatersStarring Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Josh Andres Rivera, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Viola DavisWritten by Michael Lesslie and Michael ArndtDirected by Francis LawrenceFor more information about The Hunger Games a Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews The HoldoversRYJ briefly alludes to the theme of next year's holiday-themed live event. RYJ - 4 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da' Vine Joy Randolph, Carrie Preston, Gillian Vigman, and Tate DonovanWritten by David HemingsonDirected by Alexander PayneFor more information about The Holdovers check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Nightmare Before ChristmasRYJ had never seen this movie before. Some of this stuff may not fly today. RYJ - 3 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable on Disney PlusStarring Chris Sarandon, Danny Elfman, Catherina O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Ken Page, Ed Ivory, and Paul ReubensWritten by Caroline Thompson, Michael McDowell, and Tim BurtonDirected by Henry SelickFor more information about The Nightmare before Christmas check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Killers of the Flower MoonRYJ ponders whether or not the depictions of violence against natives on this scale is warranted or necessary for the film to make its point. RYJ - 4.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in Theaters and eventually on Apple TVStarring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, Tantoo Cardinal, John Lithgow, and Brendan FraserWritten by Eric Roth and Martin ScorseseDirected by Martin ScorseseFor more information about Killers of the Flower Moon check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Love is Blind (Season 3)... RYJ hated this season of LIB.2 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, Tiktok, BlueSky and Threads - @ohitsbigronAvailable on NetflixCreated by Chris CoelenFor more information about Love is Blind check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews My Big Fat Greek Wedding III by himself. Summer is really over.RYJ talks about the difference between 90s romcom and the evolution of the caricature in a beloved propertyRYJ - 3.25 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin, Gia Carides, and Joey FatoneWritten and Directed by Nia VardalosFor more information about My Big Fat Greek Wedding III check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Equalizer III by himself. Summer is over.RYJ walks you through which movies come out at which times in a calendar year RYJ - 3.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Eugenio Mastrandrea, David Denman, Sonia Ben Ammar, and Remo GironeWritten by Richard WenkDirected by Antoin FuquaFor more information about The Equalizer III check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem with Nic Hill... RYJ and Nic Hill reflect on their childhood relationship with the turtles.Nic - 3.5 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads, Twitter, & Tiktok - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732Check out Nic's show I am America, available everywhere you listen to podcasts using this linkCheck out Nic's show The Secret Adventures of Black People available everywhere you listen to podcasts and using this linkAvailable in TheatersStarring Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon, Hannibal Buress, Rose Byrne, John Cena, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, Maya Rudolph, and Seth RogenDirected by Jeff RoweWritten by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Jeff Rowe, Dan Hernandez, Benji SamitFor more information about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Barbie with Mikala Jamison... RYJ and Kala agree that this movie should be competing with Oppenheimer for a second time, but this time for Oscars.Kala- 4.4 of 5 starsRYJ - 4.50 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Mikala Jamison on IG - @_bodytypeCheck out Kala's newsletter on body image Body Type using this linkAvailable in TheatersStarring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Rhea Perlman, Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, Alexandra Shipp, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Simu Liu, and Helen MirrenDirected by Greta GerwigWritten by Greta Gerwig and Noah BaumbachFor more information about Barbie check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this linkSubscribe to our upcoming podcast Weight For ItApple PodcastsSpotifyOr search Weight For It in whatever podcast platform you prefer!

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Oppenheimer with JC Howard... RYJ and JC Howard talk about the movie, but after the credits, they settle the most important debate of the modern era.JC - 4 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.9 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, Threads, & Tiktok - @ohitsbigron Follow JC Howard on IG and Twitter - @thejchowardFind out more about JC by checking out his website and check out his episode of Code Switch “Black Praise in White Pews”.Available in TheatersStarring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, and Kenneth BranaghWritten and Directed by Christopher NolanAdd For more information about Oppenheimer check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this linkSubscribe to our upcoming podcast Weight For ItApple PodcastsSpotifySpreakerOr search Weight For It in whatever podcast platform you prefer!

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Joy Ride with Jonquilyn Hill… Jonquilyn and RYJ mention how good it is to see a movie so unapologetically divest itself from whiteness.JQ & RYJ - 4.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, Tiktok, and various other social media sites - @ohitsbigron Follow Jonquilyn Hill on IG - @jonquilrose and Twitter - @jonquilynhillJonquilyn is a Senior Producer at Vox Media, check out some of her work using the links below:The WeedsThrough the CracksAvailable in theatersStarring Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, Sabrina Wu, Ronny Chieng, Lori Tan Chin Alexander Hodge, and Chris PangDirected by Adele LimWritten by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, and Teresa HsiaoFor more information about Joy Ride check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this linkSubscribe to our upcoming podcast Weight For ItApple PodcastsSpotifySpreakerOr search Weight For It in whatever podcast platform you prefer!

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny RYJ mentions Raiders of the Lost Ark then immediately forgets which film has a bunch of Nazis melting after opening the Ark of the Covenant. You're definitely going to yell at him in this episode. Be patient, he doesn't get adequate sleep.RYJ - 3.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in Theaters, and eventually on Disney PlusStarring Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, and Ethan IsidoreWritten by Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, David Koepp, and James MangoldDirected by James MangoldFor more information about Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this linkSubscribe to our upcoming podcast Weight For ItApple PodcastsSpotifySpreakerOr search Weight For It in whatever podcast platform you prefer!

Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 RYJ wonders why the guardians keep showing up if not to push the main plot forward.3 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Will Poulter, Elizabeth Debicki and Sean GunnWritten and Directed by James GunnFor more information about The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. III check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this linkSubscribe to Weight For It wherever you listen to podcasts!Apple PodcastsSpotifySpreakerAmazon Music

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Jury Duty...from the couch RYJ discusses the feat of acting it takes to convince someone that you're bonding over the course of 17 days.4 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable on Amazon Prime (or Freevee)Starring Ronald Gladden, James Marsden, Mekki Leeper, Edy Modica, Ishmel Sahid, David Brown, Cassandra Blair, Maria Russell, Rashida Olayiwola, and Kirk FoxCreated by Lee Eisenberg and Gene StupnitskyDirected by Jake SzymanskiFor more information about Jury Duty click hereSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Abbott Elementary...from the couch RYJ discusses whether or not comedies actually need the romantic tension of will they/won't they to drive a plot forward successfully.3.99 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAirs on ABC, and available on HuluStarring Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and William Stanford DavisCreated by Quinta BrunsonFor more information about Abbott Elementary check out the link below:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14218830/Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using the link below:https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Beef...from the couch RYJ talks about how sometimes fights escalate to a very surreal place.4.25 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable on NetflixStarring Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Joseph Lee, Young Mazino, David Choe, and Patti YasutakeCreated by Lee Sung JinFor more information about Beef check out the link below:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14403178/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using the link below:https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater

RYJ reviews Cocaine Bear... Ronald wonders how deep a premise can be when it's entirely spelled out in the trailer.RYJ - 2 of 5 starsFollow Ronald Young Jr. on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Keri Russell, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Alden Ehrenreich, Christian Convery, Brooklynn Prince, Jesse Tyler Ferguson Isaiah Whitlock Jr., and Ray LiottaDirected by Elizabeth BanksWritten by Jimmy WardenFor more information about Cocaine Bear check out the link below:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14209916/Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using the link below:https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater

RYJ reviews Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Ronald discusses the task of a film to be the third of a trilogy but the first of a phase…lots to do.RYJ - 4 of 5 starsFollow Ronald Young Jr. on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in Theaters and eventually on Disney PlusStarring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lully, Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, and Kathryn NewtonDirected by Peyton ReedWritten by Jeff LovenessFor more information about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania check out the link below:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10954600/Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using the link below:https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater

RYJ reviews Knock at the Cabin with Chioke I'anson... Ronald and Chioke discuss whether or not a film like this requires a red herring or a twist. Wait was that even a red herring?Chioke - 2 of 5 starsRYJ - 2.5 of 5 starsFollow Ronald Young Jr. on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronFor more information about Chioke I'anson check out the links below:https://icavcu.org/communitymedia/ https://www.npr.org/people/1006763492/chioke-iansonhttps://robertson.vcu.edu/directory/faculty/media-production/ianson.htmlUse the link below to get Leaving the Theater LIVE show tickets; https://www.unionstage.com/shows/leaving-the-theatre-live-love-onscreen-miracle-theatre/Available in TheatersStarring Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Kristen Cui, Abby Quinn, and Rupert GrintDirected by M Night ShyamalanWritten by M Night Shyamalan, Steve Desmond, and Michael ShermanFor more information about Knock at the Cabin check out the link below:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15679400/Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using the link below:https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, on the couch RYJ talks about the elements of a great mystery film and whether or not this one hits the mark.4.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigronUse the link below to get Leaving the Theater LIVE show tickets; https://www.unionstage.com/shows/leaving-the-theatre-live-love-onscreen-miracle-theatre/ Available on NetflixStarring Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monae, Katheryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Kate Hudson, and Dave BautistaWritten and Directed by Rian JohnsonFor more information about Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery check out the link below:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11564570/Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using the link below: https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater

Ronald Young Jr. reviews...I Wanna Dance with Somebody with Diana Veiga Diana Veiga and RYJ come to the agreement that Diana is a casual moviegoer and that perhaps this film could have been shorter.Diana Veiga - 2.5 of 5 starsRYJ - 2.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronFollow Diana Veiga on IG - @dianaveigatells and Twitter - @dianaveigaCheck out more of Diana's work by visiting the website below:https://dianaveiga.com/ Use the link below to get Leaving the Theater LIVE show tickets;https://www.unionstage.com/shows/leaving-the-theatre-live-love-onscreen-miracle-theatre/ Use the code EARLYBIRD for $10 off Available in Theaters Starring Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Tamara Tunie, Nafessa Williams, Clarke Peters, and Bria Danielle SingletonDirected by Kasi LemmonsWritten by Anthony McCartenFor more information about Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody check out the link below:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12193804/Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using the link below: https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Violent NIght with JC Howard RYJ and JC talk through this movie and where it belongs in the hall of Christmas cult classics. RYJ - 3 of 5 starsJC - 3.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow JC Howard on IG and Twitter - @thejchoward Find out more about JC by checking out his website:http://www.thejchoward.com/ Available in Theaters Starring David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Cam Gigandet, Alex Hassell, Alexis Louder, Edi Patterson, and Beverly D'Angelo.Directed by Tommy WirkolaWritten by Pat Casey and Josh Miller https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12003946/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using the link below: https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater