Best Blu Speaks Podcasts (2024)

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THE SUBSTANCE w/ Matt F Basler 1:41:35

13m ago1:41:35

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The Substance has everyone talking, and for good reason. Body horror is back, and Matt F Basler returns to tell us all about it! The film is written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, and stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.By Review St. Louis

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'The Wild Robot' A Thrilling Tale of Survival and Parenthood 34:30

2d ago34:30

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Send us a text Christian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot--ROZZUM unit 7134, "Roz" for short -- that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming t…

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TRANSFORMERS ONE w/ Patrick Scott Patterson 1:14:15

5d ago1:14:15

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The Transformers are back, with a new creative team and an all-star voice cast. Patrick Scott Patterson returns to discuss whether or not the film can live up to the legacy of the 40-year-old franchise. Transformers One is directed by Josh Cooley, and written by Eric Pearson, Andrew Barrer, and Gabriel Ferrari. Starring Chris Hemsworth as Orion Pax…

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'The Penguin' Episode 1 Breakdown: "After Hours" 35:19

6d ago35:19

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Send us a text Christian and Devin dive into their spoiler-free first impressions of Episode 1 of The Penguin. The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oz Cobb’s quest for power and control in Gotham City. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) The Penguin Episode Review (07:10) The Penguin Trivia (28:36) Final Th…

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'Agatha All Along' Episode 1-2 Breakdown 34:23

8d ago34:23

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Send us a text Christian and Devin dive into their spoiler-free first impressions of Episodes 1 and 2 of Agatha All Along. Set after the events of "WandaVision," Agatha Harkness recruits some unlikely allies on her quest to regain her former powers. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Agatha Episodes 1-2 Breakdown (06:17) IMDB Triv…

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“Transformers One” Movie Review 1:26

8d ago1:26

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Rated PG Opens: September 20, 2024 Kevin says Transformers One kinda rocks! A popular cinematic franchise is transforming into animation and rolling out with a new film. TRANSFORMERS ONE is a prequel that shows the origins of hero Optimus Prime and villain Megatron. The story goes back to their home world when they were young robots who fought toge…

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SPEAK NO EVIL (2024) Starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy 1:37:27

11d ago1:37:27

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Blumhouse quickly turned around a remake of the 2022 Shudder Original, and we're here to break it down and tell you if it holds up. Speak No Evil is written and directed by James Watkins. Starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, and Scoot McNairy. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nics8bD9nIA…

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'Transformers One' Puts a New Spin on the Franchise 41:05

12d ago41:05

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Send us a text Christian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on Transformers One. TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Transformers On…

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Speak No Evil (2024) Emerges as One of the Year's Best Horror Films 39:10

15d ago39:10

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Send us a text Christian and Devin dive into their spoiler-free thoughts on the remake of "Speak No Evil". When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare. TOPICS IN THIS EP…

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“Speak No Evil” Movie Review 1:25

18d ago1:25

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Rated R Opens: September 13, 2024 Kevin says Speak No Evil kinda sucks! Hollywood’s remake for this week offers a new presentation of a Danish thriller from two years ago. SPEAK NO EVIL follows an American family who befriend a couple while on vacation in Italy. Weeks later, they accept an invitation to visit the couple at their out-of-the-way farm…

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BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega 1:18:23

18d ago1:18:23

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The juice is loose! Finally, after 35 years and constant tease of Beetlejuice going Hawaiian, Tim Burton returns to give us a proper sequel.By Review St. Louis

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'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' A Sequel of the Iconic Horror Comedy Gem 29:21

22d ago29:21

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Send us a text The Juice is loose! Christian and Devin dive into their spoiler-free thoughts on Time Burtons Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage…

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HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA – CHAPTER 1 Starring Kevin Costner 1:27:45

24d ago1:27:45

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We should already have Chapter 2 in theaters by now, but the lackluster performance of the first movie derailed Kevin Costner's plans. Now streaming on Max, we review the first of a planned four-part film series - with a possible fifth! Matt F Basler returns.By Review St. Louis

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“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” Movie Review 1:25

25d ago1:25

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Rated PG-13 Opens: September 6, 2024 Kevin says Beetlejuice Beetlejuice kinda rocks! With all the reboots in Hollywood, it’s no wonder Betelgeuse is rising from the grave. It’s been 36 years, and BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE drops us in on the Deetz family after their patriarch has died. Lydia, her step-mother Delia, and her estranged daughter Astrid re…

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4K Blu-ray Review Roundup: Ted Lasso, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and more! 18:16

28d ago18:16

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Send us a text Christian evaluates the quality of the 4K Blu-ray editions for Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, and The Watchers. Let's dive into the details! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way (03:27) Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (07:43) The Watchers (11:31) Coming Up Next / Closing (16:…

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“Slingshot” Movie Review 1:29

1M ago1:29

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Rated R Opens: August 30, 2024 Kevin says Slingshot kinda rocks! If you think your job can make you feel isolated, there’s a movie that might give you new perspective. SLINGSHOT is a science fiction thriller that examines the potential challenges of space travel. The story follows a trio of astronauts on a mission to Saturn’s moon of Titan. However…

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'The Umbrella Academy' Season 4 Review (SPOILERS) 42:01

1M ago42:01

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Send us a text Christian and Devin dive into the final season of the beloved Netflix series, The Umbrella Academy Season 4. On one day in 1989, 43 infants are inexplicably born to random, unconnected women who showed no signs of pregnancy the day before. Seven are adopted by billionaire industrialist Sir Reginald Hargreeves, who creates the Umbrell…

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THE CROW (2024) w/ Jason (Binge Movies) and Chris Frank (KSHE 95) 1:13:46

1M ago1:13:46

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After decades in development hell, they finally got a remake of THE CROW off the ground. Find out if it was worth the wait (spoilers: it wasn't) as we're joined by Jason from Binge Movies and Chris Frank from THE A.D. SHOW on KSHE 95.By Review St. Louis

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Zoe Kravitz Shocks with Blink Twice (2024): A Strong Directorial Debut 35:46

1M ago35:46

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Send us a text Christian and Devin review Zoe Kravitz's Directorial Debut film 'Blink Twice'. When tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) meets cocktail waitress Frida (Naomi Ackie) at his fundraising gala, sparks fly. He invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. It's paradise. Wild nights blend into …

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“The Crow” Movie Review 1:24

1M ago1:24

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Rated R Opens: August 23, 2024 Kevin says The Crow SUCKS! Hollywood’s theatrical remake for this week is THE CROW. The story follows two troubled souls who fall in love. However, soon dark figures from their past show up to put an end to them forever. One finds himself stuck in the middle, and he is brought back to our realm to seek revenge. It’s b…

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ALIEN: ROMULUS w/ David Rosen (Piecing It Together) 1:23:39

1M ago1:23:39

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The alien franchise keeps plugging along, this time in the hands of Fede Alvarez (Evil Dead, Don't Breathe). Joining us this time is David Rosen from the Piecing It Together podcast.By Review St. Louis

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Interview: NINTENDO 64 QUEST w/ Rob McCallum and Jay Bartlett 50:29

1M ago50:29

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A decade after Rob McCallum and Jay Bartlett rocked the video game world with their documentary NINTENDO QUEST, they're back with a new 13-episode series: NINTENDO 64 QUEST. The Kickstarter launches on Thursday, August 22 with rewards like physical copies of the series delivering this year, name in the credits, a one-of-a-kind signed console, and m…

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Alien Romulus: The Alien Movie Fans Have Been Waiting For 1:03:13

1M ago1:03:13

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Send us a text Christian and Devin review Fede Alverez's 'Alien Romulus'. While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Alien Romulus Review (10:57) Romulus Trvia (34:28) Final Th…

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BORDERLANDS Starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black 1:12:58

2M ago1:12:58

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They finally made BORDERLANDS into a movie, but is it too little too late? Matt F Basler returns to discuss what may be the worst video game movie ever made. Borderlands is co-written and directed by Eli Roth, based on the video game series by Gearbox Software. Starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramirez, Ariana Greenblatt, Flori…

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Why We Went Absolutely Cuckoo Over Tilman Singer's 'Cuckoo' (2024) 34:21

2M ago34:21

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Send us a text Christian and Devin review Tilman Singers 'Cuckoo'. Reluctantly, 17-year-old Gretchen leaves her American home to live with her father, who has just moved into a resort in the German Alps with his new family. Arriving at their future residence, they are greeted by Mr. König, her father's boss, who takes an inexplicable interest in Gr…

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Borderlands Review: A Borderline Disaster 31:31

2M ago31:31

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Send us a text Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free thoughts and insights into Borderlands. Lilith (Cate Blanchett), an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy. Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas (Edgar Ramírez), the universe's most power…

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“Borderlands” Movie Review 1:27

2M ago1:27

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Rated PG-13 Opens: August 9, 2024 Kevin says Borderlands kinda sucks! With BORDERLANDS, director Eli Roth asks if it’s possible to make a good movie out of a video game. The answer probably won’t surprise you. BORDERLANDS follows a bounty hunter hired to rescue a ruthless businessman’s daughter in order to access a trove of hidden treasures. The st…

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TRAP Starring Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Night Shyamalan, Hayley Mills 1:12:03

2M ago1:12:03

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Love him or hate him, M. Night Shyamalan certainly gets people talking. And luckily for you - it's what we do! Josh Hartnett faces off against an FBI profiler played by Hayley Mills in TRAP.By Review St. Louis

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'TRAP (2024) Review: M. Night Shyamalan's Most Experimental Film Yet 40:48

2M ago40:48

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Send us a text Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free thoughts and insights into M. Night Shyamalan's latest film TRAP. A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they're at the center of a dark and sinister event. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Non-Spoiler Section (07:29) TRAP Trivia (26:01) Fina…

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“Trap” Movie Review 1:24

2M ago1:24

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Rated PG-13 Opens: August 2, 2024 Kevin says Trap ROCKS! M. Night Shyamalan stays in his comfort zone with the new thriller TRAP. The story follows a serial killer hiding as a normal family man who takes his daughter to a concert only to learn he’s been targeted by police. He must use his wits to escape capture. I’ve been a fan of Shyamalan since h…

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DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Starring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin 1:27:57

2M ago1:27:57

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It's the movie everyone has been waiting for. Can Deadpool 3 save the MCU? Find out as Matt F Basler joins us to review DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. Directed by Shawn Levy, written by Levy, Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells. Starring Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, and…

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'Batman: Caped Crusader' Season 1 Review (Spoiler-Free) 55:41

2M ago55:41

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Send us a text Christian and Michael give their spoiler reactions to Batman: Caped Crusader. In the grim Gotham City, affluent philanthropist Bruce Wayne goes beyond his humane capabilities and transforms into an enigmatic figure, Batman; his crusade for justice brings in unexpected allies, but his actions also lead to perilous consequences. Stream…

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Deadpool & Wolverine: The Wildest Marvel Team-Up Ever 1:23:58

2M ago1:23:58

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Send us a text Christian, Devin, and Mike celebrate San Diego Comic-Con 2024 by reviewing Marvel Studios' first R-rated movie featuring Deadpool & Wolverine. Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete t…

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“Deadpool & Wolverine” Movie Review 1:27

2M ago1:27

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DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. © 2024 20th Century Studios / © and 2024 MARVEL. Rated R Opens: July 26, 2024 Kevin says Deadpool & Wolverine ROCKS! After a few stumbles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, an unlikely hero might end up saving the franchise. The third DEADPOOL movie is the first under the Disney brand, and it also taps into the classic characte…

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TWISTERS Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos 1:15:44

2M ago1:15:44

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A mere 28 years later, the sequel to the Bill Paxton movie TWISTER you've been waiting for is here. Find out if Glen Powell makes the long wait worth it in TWISTERS. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, and written by Mark L. Smith - based on a story by Joseph Kosinski. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, a…

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'Twisters' Brews the Perfect Storm 37:08

2M ago37:08

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Send us a text Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to Twisters. Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Golden…

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“Twisters” Movie Review 1:27

3M ago1:27

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Rated PG-13 Opens: July 19, 2024 Kevin says Twisters kinda rocks! Another reboot is roaring into theaters this weekend. TWISTERS isn’t a direct sequel to the 1996 original, but rather it follows two new groups of rival storm chasers studying tornadoes. With more and more powerful weather events happening, they try to save lives. Along the way, they…

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LONGLEGS Starring Maika Monroe , Nicolas Cage, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt 1:17:22

2M ago1:17:22

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Summer horror continues with LONGLEGS, directed by Oz Perkins. Matt F Basler returns. Longlegs is written and directed by Osgood Perkins. Starring Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt, Michelle Choi-Lee, and Dakota Daulby.By Review St. Louis

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4K Blu-ray Review Roundup: Twister, Challengers and more! 26:35

3M ago26:35

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Send us a text In this 4K Blu-ray Review Roundup, Christian evaluates the quality of the 4K Blu-ray editions for 'Twister', 'Challengers', 'Abigail', and 'Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire'. Let's dive into the details! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Challengers (01:57) Twister (06:41) 'Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (11:38) Ab…

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'The Bear' Season 3: Adds a New Flavor to the Menu 47:21

3M ago47:21

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Send us a text Christian and Devin give their spoiler reactions to season 3 of THE BEAR. A young chef from the fine dining world comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop after a heartbreaking death in his family. A world away from what he's used to, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, his strong-…

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“Fly Me to the Moon” Movie Review 1:23

3M ago1:23

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Rated PG-13 Opens: July 12, 2024 Kevin says Fly Me to the Moon kinda rocks! A new movie in theaters is shooting for the moon. FLY ME TO THE MOON stars Scarlett Johansson as a marketing genius hired to put NASA on the front page. There, she butts heads with Launch Commander Channing Tatum and of course, there’s a romance brewing. Oh, and there’s als…

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MaXXXine Starring Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Kevin Bacon 1:17:48

3M ago1:17:48

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Ti West's horror trilogy starring Mia Goth (X, Pearl) comes to a close with MaXXXine. Written and directed by West, and starring Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon.By Review St. Louis

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'MaXXXine' Glamorous Beginnings, Dull Endings (NO SPOLIERS) 38:47

3M ago38:47

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Send us a text Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to MAXXXINE. In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) M…

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"Kinds of Kindness" is Yorgos Lanthimos's Weakest Film Yet. 24:18

3M ago24:18

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Send us a text Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to Yorgos Lanthimos's Kinds of Kindness. Kinds of Kindness is a triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determin…

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“MaXXXine” Movie Review 1:27

3M ago1:27

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Rated R Opens: July 5, 2024 Kevin says MaXXXine ROCKS! Ti West wraps up his dark side of fame trilogy with MAXXINE. The story follows Mia Goth as the main character from X. It’s 1985, and Maxine is trying to jump from adult films into mainstream Hollywood. She lands a role in a high-profile horror film but her past – and the notorious serial killer…

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A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff 1:13:09

3M ago1:13:09

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Here we are 11 years later with a TRUE MILESTONE, covering the third installment of A Quiet Place on episode 800! Thanks for sticking with us all these years. A Quiet Place: Day One is written and directed by Michael Sarnoski (PIG), based on a story by Sarnoski and John Krasinski. Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, and Djimon Hounso…

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“Despicable Me 4” Movie Review 1:25

3M ago1:25

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Rated PG Opens: July 3, 2024 Kevin says Despicable Me 4 kinda rocks! Gru and the gang are back for another Despicable Me movie. By the fourth film (with a couple stand-alone minion flicks along the way), these movies have hit a stride. They don’t have the emotional sweetness of the first film, but they know their place. It’s all about absurdity and…

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'A Quiet Place: Day One' A Prequel Worth Watching? 36:46

3M ago36:46

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Send us a text Christian and Devin give their free spoiler reactions to A Quiet Place: Day One. A woman named Sam finds herself trapped in New York City during the early stages of an invasion by alien creatures with ultra-sensitive hearing. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) A Quiet Place: Day One Review (09:24) Final Thoughts and…

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“A Quiet Place: Day One” Movie Review 1:20

3M ago1:20

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Rated PG-13 Opens: June 28, 2024 Kevin says A Quiet Place: Day One kinda sucks! After two films of a family battling audio activated aliens, the Quiet Place franchise heads to New York City for a prequel. A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE follows a terminally ill woman who gets stuck in the city when the aliens first attack. She tries to survive and find a wa…

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“The Bikeriders” Movie Review 1:26

3M ago1:26

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Rated R Opens: June 21, 2024 Kevin says The Bikeriders kinda rocks! Writer/director Jeff Nichols takes a road trip into the past with his new film THE BIKERIDERS. The story follows a journalist profiling a Chicago motorcycle club in the late 60 and early 70s. Seen through the eyes of one of the wives, the story focuses on the leader played by Tom H…

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