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Blue Velvet Movie Review
22 februari 2017 · 2 uur 13 min
Before Twin Peaks there was Blue Velvet -- David Lynch's first tale of Kyle MacLachlan investigating a small town murder. This violent, sexy, surreal film has been ranked one of Lynch's best, and helped put Easy Rider Dennis Hopper back on top. Is this a mystery worth solving? Join the Now Playing hosts to find out! Lees meer
Then head to Now Peaking Podcast.com for reviews of every Twin Peaks television episode in anticipation of this summer's new season on Showtime!
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John Wick: Chapter 2 Movie Review
14 februari 2017 · 1 uur 41 min
John Wick thought he'd left his killer lifestyle behind. After avenging his beloved pet he was ready to literally bury his past...but the underworld is not yet done with him. Keanu Reeves is back in the sequel to the sleeper hit John Wick. Does this one go off as well as the first? And what does it have in common with The Matrix? Join the Now Playing hosts to find out! Lees meer
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John Wick Movie Review
8 februari 2017 · 1 uur 34 min
John Wick exploded out of nowhere. This film was announced in September, 2014 for release just a few weeks later. And thanks to the star power of Keanu Reeves, a strong trailer, and a high concept, the lack of promotion didn't matter--it quadrupled its modest budget. Now, just over two years later, Wick is back in theaters for Chapter 2. Prepare for it by joining the Now Playing hosts as they give the first John Wick a shot! Lees meer
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Resident Evil: The Final Chapter Movie Review
1 februari 2017 · 1 uur 55 min
Fifteen years ago Paul W.S. Anderson and Milla Jovovich transformed Resident Evil from a successful video game franchise to a hit movie series. They released a new film every two to three years, and made almost one billion dollars worldwide. Now, after a five year absence, they are back to conclude the series in The Final Chapter. Can Alice defeat the big boss and give the series a fitting ending--or do our hosts just want to hit the "reset" button and start the game over? Join Stuart, Justin, and Arnie to find out! Lees meer
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Resident Evil: Retribution Movie Review
25 januari 2017 · 1 uur 16 min
Ten years after Resident Evil first hit screens it came back for Retribution! This fifth movie brings back actors, and plot points, from previous installments. Can the return of Michelle Rodriguez, Sienna Guillory, Colin Salmon, and Oded Fehr breathe new life into this zombie series? Join the Now Playing hosts to find out! Lees meer
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Resident Evil: Afterlife Movie Review
17 januari 2017 · 1 uur 28 min
It was no surprise that Resident Evil would return for a fourth film. That original series creator Paul W.S. Anderson returned, however, was surprising. Bringing James Cameron's 3-D cameras he attempted to make the most eye-popping yet. Did this breathe new life into Afterlife or should we call in the executioner? Join the Now Playing hosts to find out! Lees meer
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Resident Evil: Extinction Movie Review
11 januari 2017 · 1 uur 34 min
Alice goes Beyond Thunderdome on the Fury Road in Resident Evil: Extinction -- a Mad Max movie for gamers (it even ends with a final fight in a cage!) In this post-apocalyptic wasteland a group of survivors band together to travel to Alaska, where they are promised a civilization free of zombie infection. But who is their biggest obstacle -- the zombified birds and humans, or Umbrella Corporation's middle management? Grab a game controller and join the Now Playing hosts to find out! Lees meer
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Resident Evil: Apocalypse Movie Review
4 januari 2017 · 1 uur 43 min
The first Resident Evil film ended with what seemed like the end of the world -- Alice alone in a desolate, abandoned Raccoon City. Picking up from that very moment Apocalypse reveals all is not lost as there is plenty of life in the city, but not for very much longer. With new friends Jill Valentine and Carlos Olivera, can Alice make a deal to escape before the city is nuked, all while dodging attacks from Project Nemesis? Do the hosts care, or do they want to see the city burn? Listen to find out? Lees meer
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Resident Evil Movie Review
28 december 2016 · 1 uur 55 min
In 1995 Paul W.S. Anderson scored a major hit with Mortal Kombat, a box office hit grossing more than double any other video game adaptations. In 2002 Capcom hoped Anderson could beat his own high score with Resident Evil. Based on the zombie survival-horror game, this movie brought the game's iconography and added some martial arts action. The movie was a success and launched the longest-running video game movie franchise. But is this a movie you want to watch, or just play? Join Justin, Stuart, and Arnie to find out! Lees meer
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Rogue One - A Star Wars Story Movie Review
20 december 2016 · 2 uur 21 min
Fans of Star Wars comics, books, video games, and cartoons have long known the universe is ripe for adventures outside of the Skywalker family tree. But with Rogue One this type of story comes to the big screen for the first time. Detailing the group of rebels who steal the original Death Star plans, this film was seen as a creative risk by Lucasfilm. The result was one of the biggest opening weekends of all time; another super-successful Star Wars movie. But was it a story that needed to be told? Join the Now Playing Podcast hosts to find out! Lees meer
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Children of Dune Miniseries Review
14 december 2016 · 1 uur 48 min
The original Dune mini-series broke Sci-Fi channel records for viewing. Three years later they attempted to hit that same peak with the sequel Children of Dune. Combining the stories of two Frank Herbert novels, this three-part series brings back old characters and introduces new ones in the continuing story of House Atreides. Should you watch these Children? Listen to this episode of Now Playing to find out! Lees meer
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Chopping Mall -- Interviews with director Jim Wynorski and writer Steve Mitchell
9 december 2016 · 1 uur 20 min
In this holiday season you can head to your local Chopping Mall to pick up the new Blu-Ray release of this 1986 horror cult classic. A brand new transfer and lots of bonus features accompany this new release. Going even further, on this podcast Arnie Carvalho talks to Chopping Mall director Jim Wynorski and writer Steve Mitchell, dispelling internet rumors and finding out about the making of this film. Lees meer
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Dune (2000) Miniseries Review
7 december 2016 · 1 uur 34 min
The Dune novels have built a universe full of history and lore. So many details and characters exit that it seemed even David Lynch had trouble squeezing Frank Herbert's original novel into two hours, but could it work in six? Lees meer
In 2000 the Sci-Fi Channel released Frank Herbert's Dune -- a three-night mini-series telling of the fall of House Atreides, and the rise of its son Paul. How does this telling compare to both the '84 film and Herbert's original novel? Join the Now Playing hosts to find out!
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Dune (1984) Movie Review
30 november 2016 · 2 uur 15 min
Frank Herbert's novel Dune had a long path from the novel to film. After a series of false starts it finally hit theaters in 1984 directed by Oscar nominated director David Lynch. The director turned down Return of the Jedi for this other sci-fi epic. Yet while both are space fantasies on desert planets, Jedi was populated with muppets and Dune came with a pamphlet to help moviegoers unfurl the dense narrative. How much of this film is Herbert and how much is Lynch, and is this film the worm or the hook? Join the Now Playing podcast hosts to find out! Lees meer
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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Movie Review
24 november 2016 · 1 uur 52 min
As the school year ended in 1986 John Hughes gave the world a film honoring playing hooky -- Ferris Bueller's Day Off. On the surface this is a fluffy comedy about three teens set loose in Chicago, but its themes and characters clicked with audiences and have endured for thirty years. Now, as Now Playing continues its look at the films of 1986, Arnie, Marjorie, and Justin skip school to give you this bonus movie review. Is this the best Day ever? Join them to find out! Lees meer
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The Elephant Man Movie Review
23 november 2016 · 1 uur 26 min
I am not an animal! I am a human being! That quote from David Lynch's The Elephant Man has become part of the American lexicon, quoted in literally hundreds of movies and television shows. But what of the film that created the quote? Lynch's 1980 black and white biopic, his first commercial production, was nominated for eight Academy Awards and won many other statues. How does The Elephant Man hold up over 35 years later? Take the bag off your head, put in your earbuds, and join Arnie, Jakob, and Stuart to find out! Lees meer
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Eraserhead Movie Review
16 november 2016 · 1 uur 46 min
David Lynch is a popular director of such films as The Elephant Man, Dune, Wild at Heart and Mulholland Drive. And he became a household name with his 1990 TV Series Twin Peaks where "Who killed Laura Palmer?" was the new decade's "Who shot JR?". But before all those films came Eraserhead - Lynch's surreal feature debut. It has become a midnight-movie cult hit and its meaning has been debated for decades. Now you can join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob as they give their analysis and review! Lees meer
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Doctor Strange Movie Review
9 november 2016 · 2 uur 14 min
Fourteen movies into the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes the Strangest movie yet -- Doctor Strange. This film eschews all the other movies' science fiction basis to bring that magic feeling to the franchise. Can lauded actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, and Tilda Swinton cast their spell on our reviewers? Listen now to find out! Lees meer
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31 Movie Review
1 november 2016 · 1 uur 55 min
After swearing he was done with horror movies, director Rob Zombie scared up some crowd-funded money to make a tale of Halloween murder-- 31. Featuring a group of carnies trapped by psychotic clowns, the film is a throwback to Zombie's earliest films. But is retro horror what we need, or is it just too much clowning around? Join the Now Playing hosts as they treat your trick with this special Halloween movie review! Lees meer
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Sinister 2 Movie Review
30 oktober 2016 · 1 uur 17 min
It took three years for Blumhouse to scare up a sequel to Sinister. Original creator Scott Derrickson had moved on to make Dr. Strange, but he returned to co-write and produce this follow-up. But can a story of a demon shaming Deputy So & So live up to the suspense of the original? Justin, Stuart, and Arnie are here to fill your trick or treat bag with this bonus podcast! So listen to find out! Lees meer
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Pet Sematary Two Movie Review
26 oktober 2016 · 1 uur 11 min
The Pet Sematary series returned from the grave in 1992. The three years in the ground (or the video stores) did it no favors as the return looked little like the '89 original. Gone was the entire cast, replaced by new star Edward Furlong -- fresh off his success of Terminator 2. Can returning director Mary Lambert reanimate this franchise, or does this sequel smell of rot and death? Dig up this show to find out! Lees meer
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Sinister Movie Review
23 oktober 2016 · 1 uur 28 min
One of the most acclaimed horror films of this decade was Sinister. On the surface this Blumhouse production seems little different than many haunted house films like Paranormal Activity and Insidious. But Sinister hit a note with fans, and its success and style set director Scott Derrickson on the path to direct Marvel's Doctor Strange. Is this another false scare, or is there something truly Sinister here? Listen to find out! Lees meer
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Pet Sematary Movie Review
19 oktober 2016 · 1 uur 46 min
In 1983 King published Pet Sematary - the book he dubbed to scary to print, with a title too difficult to spell. The book was a smash success. Six years later the film adaptation was released. Can it possibly be as frightening as the source novel? Join Stuart, Arnie, and Jakob as they dig up this movie and find out! Lees meer
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Christine Movie Review
12 oktober 2016 · 1 uur 19 min
By 1983 Stephen King had been christened the "King of Horror", his every book a bestseller, and his three films hits. John Carpenter was an acclaimed horror director who created the modern slasher with Halloween. When these two masters of terror joined forces to make 1983's Christine, could the results be anything but frightful fun? Join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob as they review the carnage to find out! Lees meer
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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie Movie Review
5 oktober 2016 · 1 uur 13 min
From the minds of Stephen King and George Romero comes Tales from the Darkside: The Movie...a horror anthology like no other. Well, scratch that, it's like several others--including Romero's own Creepshow! In fact, the King story in this film was written by Romero for Creepshow 2, but now it's joined by two other stories of monsters and murder. Are these Tales the best Creepshow sequel of all? Join us to find out...but only if you promise to never tell! Lees meer
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Creepshow 3 Movie Review
28 september 2016 · 1 uur 28 min
Nearly 20 years after the last Creepshow left theaters a third
installment creeped onto video shelves. Five more tales of terror await,
but now they are all intertwined with crossover characters and a
twisting timeline. Does this add enjoyment to the final Creepshow? Grab a hot dog and join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob to find out! Lees meer -
Blair Witch Movie Review
21 september 2016 · 1 uur 35 min
The studio made it in secret. No one knew that Adam Wingard's new horror film The Woods was actually the third installment of the Blair Witch film
series. This one goes back to the original 1999 film in both universe
and style. Watch the found footage as James Donahue, brother of the
original film's Heather, leads a new crew into Burkittsville to try and
uncover the age old mystery. Is this a great return to form? Head into
the woods with Jakob, Arnie, and Stuart to find out! Lees meer -
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off - 30th Anniversary Soundtrack Interviews
17 september 2016 · 47 min
When you think of Ferris Bueller what comes to mind? Is it "Oh Yeah"? Or perhaps the Star Wars theme playing while Cameron's Ferrari shot above the city streets. And the iconic parade scene with Ferris lip syncing The Beatles' "Twist and Shout". But for all the important music moments in the film, Ferris Bueller's Day Off never had a soundtrack...until now. And to talk about it are Arnie, Marjorie, and Justin along with some guests. Join them for some music, some information, and a review of this new Ferris Bueller's Day Off CD. Lees meer
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Creepshow 2 Movie Review
14 september 2016 · 1 uur 25 min
Five years after Stephen King and George Romero revived the horror anthology with Creepshow,
New World Pictures released the sequel. The poster looked the same, but
there was a new director, Romero was now only writing, and King had a
"Story By" credit. With just three tales of terror, versus the
original's five, is the humor as sharp and the horror as scary? Get your
ticket and join Jakob, Stuart, and Arnie to find out! Lees meer -
Creepshow Movie Review
7 september 2016 · 1 uur 54 min
Stephen King was a master of written horror, and George Romero a master
of cinematic scares. And in 1982 those two combined forces to bring you Creepshow --
five tales of terror, written by King and directed by Romero. Were two
kings of horror better than one? Join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob as they
creep up on you with this review! Lees meer -
Interview: Lea Thompson and Ed Gale -- Howard the Duck 30th Anniversary
1 september 2016 · 1 uur 34 min
Before the MCU ruled the box office, George Lucas brought Marvel’s most notorious feathered antihero to the big screen. For the 30th Anniversary of Howard the Duck, Now Playing Podcast's sister show, Marvelicious Toys, revisited the cult curiosity that dared to mix aliens, rock ‘n’ roll, animatronics, and interspecies romance. Arnie sits down with Ed Gale, the performer inside the duck suit, to discuss the physical demands of bringing Howard to life, the technical challenges of 1980s creature effects, and what it was like to work under the Lucasfilm spotlight. Then Hollywood icon Lea Thompson (Back to the Future, SpaceCamp) joins the show to reflect on playing Beverly, the film’s rocky reception, and the surprising staying power of this oddball comic adaptation. Lees meer
Along the way, we dig into the movie’s many home video releases, bizarre promotional tie-ins, and the long, strange journey from box office punchline to cult favorite. Is Howard a misunderstood classic, a beautiful mess, or something uniquely 80s that could never hatch today? Listen in and find out.
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Stand by Me Movie Review
31 augustus 2016 · 1 uur 48 min
They didn't market Stand by Me as a Stephen King film. In 1986 a period piece drama didn't fit with King's history of films, including axe murderers, ghosts, zombies, vampires, and killer semis. Few would have thought this 50's coming-of-age nostalgia piece was from King's short story "The Body." Yet the movie was a smash hit, nominated for Golden Globe and Academy Awards. How does this movie hold up thirty years later, playing to people other than Baby Boomers? Stand by Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob to find out! Lees meer
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Apt Pupil Movie Review
24 augustus 2016 · 1 uur 28 min
A Nazi in hiding is uncovered by a suburban boy, and the result is blackmail and bloodshed. That is the story of Apt Pupil, Bryan Singer's directorial follow-up to his breakthrough The Usual Suspects. Is Kurt Dussander's secret past a mystery on par with Keyser Söze? Join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob to find out! Lees meer
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The Shawshank Redemption Movie Review
17 augustus 2016 · 1 uur 55 min
The Shawshank Redemption has been voted the #1 movie of all time
by IMDB.com users. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including
Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Actor for star Morgan
Freeman. It has played endlessly on TNT. And yet, upon its release, the
film flopped in theaters. Is history right? Is this the best movie of
all time, underappreciated when it first came out? Join Arnie, Stuart,
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Suicide Squad Movie Review
10 augustus 2016 · 2 uur 28 min
Earlier this year DC brought Batman back to the big screen in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Now it's time for his nemesis to get the spotlight. Suicide Squad stars
villains like Joker, Harley Quinn, Deadshot, and Enchantress -- a group
of bad people who may be able to do some good. The characters are the
worst of the worst...but is the film also the worst? Join Arnie, Stuart,
and Jakob to find out! Lees meer -
Jason Bourne Movie Review
3 augustus 2016 · 1 uur 40 min
It's been nine years since Matt Damon last played Jason Bourne. But now
he is back, ready to uncover new secrets about Treadstone and what
turned David Webb into Jason Bourne. Do Greengrass and Damon still have
the spark that made those original films so memorable, or should they
have not Borne out another sequel? Join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob in this
podcast movie review to find out! Lees meer -
Star Trek Beyond Movie Review
30 juli 2016 · 1 uur 57 min
On Thursday, September 8, 1966, Star Trek beamed into people's homes for
the first time. Since then, Star Trek has become a cultural phenomenon
spanning 725 television episodes across six series, and 12 movies. But
now it is time for Star Trek to go Beyond. Is there still power in those warp coils on the Enterprise's 13th voyage in theaters? Join Arnie, Stuart, and Brock to find out! Lees meer -
The Last Starfighter Movie Review
27 juli 2016 · 1 uur 51 min
A long time ago, in a trailer park far, far away... a teen named Alex
beat the high score on the Starfighter arcade. But it wasn't just a
game--it was a proving grounds for fighters to join an intergalactic
war. Is Alex the Luke Skywalker for the '80s? And how does this film's once-groundbreaking CGI hold up over 30 years later? Join Arnie, Marjorie, and Justin to find out! Lees meer -
The Bourne Legacy Movie Review
20 juli 2016 · 1 uur 26 min
The Bourne Ultimatum proved its box office dominance, and director Paul Greengrass and star Matt Damon were ready leave Jason Bourne behind. But Universal Pictures wasn't going to let that stop their blockbuster franchise, so enter The Bourne Legacy! Jeremy Renner stars as Aaron Cross - another covert super soldier from the same CIA operations as Bourne. Rather than risk exposure, the CIA has chosen to kill all their agents and start over. Can Cross survive this extinction protocol? And can the franchise survive without its signature star and character? Join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob now to find out! Lees meer
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The Bourne Ultimatum Movie Review
12 juli 2016 · 1 uur 14 min
Three years after Bourne was supreme at the box office, star Matt Damon reteamed with director Paul Greengrass for the series' third installment -- The Bourne Ultimatum. This film promises to reveal the final secrets about the secret agent's past, and gives co-star Julia Stiles something to do. Did this original Bourne trilogy end on a high note? Join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob to find out! Lees meer
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Short Circuit 2 Movie Review
8 juli 2016 · 1 uur 32 min
Just two short years after Short Circuit electrified audiences Johnny 5 returned in Short Circuit 2. This time Johnny is in the big city and realizing what it means to be human...or in his case, not human. The film was supposed to be full of heart, laughs, and special effects. But Johnny's wires got crossed and no connection was made with audiences. With this film Johnny 5's cinematic life ended, but did he deserve his fate? Join Justin Five, Stuart, and Arnie to find out! Lees meer
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The Bourne Supremacy Movie Review
6 juli 2016 · 1 uur 14 min
Universal had little confidence in making The Bourne Identity, but after its huge success they fast-tracked the sequel: The Bourne Supremacy. This follow-up teamed Damon with Paul Greengrass, who would continue to guide the Bourne films through this summer's new Jason Bourne. Is this film truly supreme, or did the franchise lose its identity? Join Stuart, Arnie, and Jakob to find out! Lees meer
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Short Circuit Movie Review
30 juni 2016 · 1 uur 37 min
Robocop. R2-D2. HAL 9000. The T-1000. Johnny 5. Yes, in the pantheon of great movie robots, there is no denying S.A.I.N.T. model Number Five deserves prominent mention. He came alive in 1986's Short Circuit and charmed audiences with his naivete, and his DeBarge theme song. Now, as Now Playing looks back at the great sci-fi films of 1986, Arnie, Stuart, and new Now Playing critic Justin review this film to answer the age old question..."Who's Johnny?" Listen to find out! Lees meer
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The Bourne Identity (2002) Movie Review
29 juni 2016 · 1 uur 29 min
In 2002 a new action franchise was Bourne. Starring Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, The Bourne Identity modernized and heavily revised Robert Ludlum's original novel. Despite a modest budget, the film connected with critics and audience members alike. With the upcoming sequel Jason Bourne in theaters this July, it's time to check Bourne's original Identity. Does the film hold up 14 years later? Join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob to find out! Lees meer
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The Bourne Identity (1988) TV Movie Review
22 juni 2016 · 1 uur 33 min
Jason Bourne has existed in Robert Ludlum novels for over 35 years. For mainstream audiences, however, he came to life when Matt Damon starred as the amnesiac secret agent in 2002. That action-packed rendition now defines the character, and has totally overshadowed Bourne's first portrayal -- in a 1988 ABC miniseries. The story was much closer to Ludlum's original novel than the later films, but can Richard Chamberlain match Damon's performance? To find out, join Arnie, Jakob, and Stuart as this new retrospective series is Bourne! And come back each week until we review the new Jason Bourne film in theaters! Lees meer
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The Conjuring 2 Movie Review
15 juni 2016 · 1 uur 29 min
After three years and one Fast and Furious film, James Wan is back with a sequel to The Conjuring. The original horror film scared up lots of dough for Universal, so now the series returns with Ed and Lorraine Warren investigating another real life haunting -- The Enfield Poltergeist. How "true to life" is this story, and does it up the suspense from the original? Join us to find out!t Lees meer
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Movie Review
8 juni 2016 · 1 uur 44 min
In this sequel to 2014's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo are back again to save New York from Shredder. But while this film has the same look and some returning stars, there's a new vibe throwing back to the original cartoon series -- including fan-loved baddies Krang, Bebop, and Rocksteady. With Arrow star Stephen Amell joining the cast as human vigilante Casey Jones, are these turtles worth shelling out for? Join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob for their review to find out! Lees meer
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X-Men: Apocalypse Movie Review
1 juni 2016 · 2 uur 33 min
Director Bryan Singer is back to take the X-Men to the '80s for a totally tubular fight against Apocalypse! The film debuts the fan-favorite mutant villain on film. It also features the return of classic movie X-Men Cyclops, Jean Gray, and Nightcrawler. Is the result boss or bunk? Join Arnie, Jakob, and Stuart to find out! Lees meer
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Hellboy II: The Golden Army Movie Review
25 mei 2016 · 1 uur 29 min
The original Hellboy film didn't set the box office on fire. But like a necromancer, director and writer Guillermo del Toro brought the demonic comic hero back on screens in 2008. With the original cast back plus new antagonists both in and out of the BPRD, does Hellboy II: The Golden Army turn up the heat? Join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob to find out! Lees meer
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Hellboy Movie Review
18 mei 2016 · 1 uur 40 min
Dark Horse Comics was once best known for its series based on popular movie properties like Star Wars, Predator, and Alien. That reputation slowly changed as the publisher's original characters gained prominence, with the most popular becoming Mike Mignola's demonic creation Hellboy! In 2004 that comic was adapted to film by fantastical visionary Guillermo del Toro. Now join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob as they go to hell and back, reviewing the original Hellboy! Lees meer