Disney is releasing its third live-action remake of a beloved animated classic this year alone—is this overflooding the market or is it a smart strategy for bolstering their incoming streaming platform? Plus, we examine how Will Smith’s career led him to be a charming (if lacking) Genie, and the perplexing decisions of an ultimately interesting filmmaker in ... Show More
Jul 2023
Movies Are Stuck in an Endless IP Loop. Plus, 'The Idol' Finale
Chris and Andy talk about a potentially incoming Screen Actors Guild strike and how that would affect the currently ongoing writers strike (1:00), the poor performance of 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' at the box office this past weekend (14:15), Mattel's plans to make m ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 2021
Disney's Live-Action Movies: The Good, the Bad, and the Unnecessary
Disney has already pulled on our nostalgic heartstrings with live-action versions of classic animated movies like Aladdin, Cinderella, and The Lion King (just to name a few), and many more are in development. On this week's episode, we're taking a closer look at these remakes and ... Show More
40m 38s
May 2015
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Special thanks to Joel Harris, who ordered us up a classic, the 2004 Zomedy, "Shaun of the Dead". Directed by Edgar Wright, and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, it offers a lot of gore, laughs, and a surprising amount of heart. The guys discuss their history with the film, it' ... Show More
55m 52s
Nov 2021
248: The era of Arian Moayed! On 'Succession' s3, Netflix 'Inventing Anna', 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' & much more.
One of our favorite guests returns! Actor, writer, director Arian Moayed joins us to talk about the incredible season opener of 'Succession' S3 (HBO Max), Stewy & lots of behind the scenes talk from the show. Plus Moayeds upcoming projects: from Shonda Rhimes new limited series ‘ ... Show More
54m 49s