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This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe will keep you on your toes when it comes to walking into a new neighborhood. Aaron and Abe are joined by Terence Johnson to discuss Jordan Peele’s directorial debut, Get Out . The guys discuss this new, critically acclaimed Blumhouse horror effort, along with plenty of other topics. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody ( 10:09 ), some Out Now Quickies™ ( 13:18 ), the main review ( 18:15 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 47:18 ). We then wrap things up ( 57:04 ) and have some bloopers ( 1:08:11 ), following this week’s close out song.  So now, if you’ve got an hour or so to kill… You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

Out Now with Aaron and Abe is here with the Wrap Up show for the 89th Academy Awards . Recorded almost immediately after the end of the ceremony, Aaron and Abe have once again brought together guests Mark Hobin and the lovely Ana Bosch to go over what happened. This is a very high energy episode and gang discusses the various highlights of the ceremony, including the major confusion regarding Best Picture, surprise wins, upsets and more. It makes for a lot of interesting conversation and is certainly a lot of fun. You can also find links to the episode at HHWLOD  HERE  or at Podomatic  HERE  or at Soundcloud  HERE.  Subscribe via iTunes  HERE

While this week does see the week of the superb social thriller Get Out from writer/director Jordan Peele , this week is really about the Oscars . I have new reviews, as well as a thorough look at my predictions and thoughts for what I think may win this coming Academy Awards . Additionally, plenty of new home releases this week, including some Oscar winners and contenders. But get this, there are FOUR new podcasts we put out this week. Tons of new content to dig into. Enjoy! In Theaters Now: Get Out -  http://whysoblu.com/embrace- social-thrills-get-movie- review/ (Solid horror satire) Oscar Predictions and Thoughts -  http://www.thecodeiszeek. com/2017/02/89th-academy- awards-predictions-and.html My Life As A Zucchini -  http://www. thecodeiszeek.com/2017/02/ brief-thoughts-red-turtle-and- my-life.html (Now playing and up for an Oscar) Oscar Nominated Shorts -  http://www.thecodeiszeek.com /2017/02/thoughts-on-oscar-nom inate...

It is an exhilarating time for Out Now with Aaron and Abe , as the 89 th Academy Awards will be airing this Sunday.  Because of this, Aaron and Abe have brought together guests Mark Hobin and the lovely Ana Bosch for their annual Oscar Predictions show, which is always a lot of fun, as the group is very competitive when it comes to picking the potential winners.  The gang also discusses who they believe should win and delve into why things may happen the way they do.  It makes for a lot of interesting conversation, but once again shows that these guys do not joke around come Oscar time…well they do, but in the spirit of the ceremony. You can also find links to the episode at HHWLOD HERE or at Podomatic HERE or at Soundcloud HERE.  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

There are only a few days left until the   89 th Academy Awards , so it’s time to nail down my predictions. As usual, some categories have obvious picks, a few are even safe bets, but a good portion of this race is still largely up in the air. I try to keep track of the awards season and get a feel for what films seem to have earned their way to Oscar glory, but it’s never an exact science. That said, I have laid out all the categories, with some thoughts on what might be happening come   Oscar  night. The predictions have been highlighted with what I   think  will win in each category.

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe should bring you peace and wellness to solve all your problems. Aaron and Abe are joined by Jimmy O to discuss director Gore Verbinski’s A Cure for Wellness . The guys discuss this wild studio horror effort, along with plenty of other topics. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody ( 6:14 ), some Out Now Quickies™ ( 9:02 ), Trailer Talk for The Belko Experiment ( 19:21 ), the main review ( 24:46 ), Out Now Feedback ( 54:12 ), and Games ( 1:17:52 ). We then wrap things up ( 1:27:28 ) and have some bloopers ( 1:38:15 ), following this week’s close out song.  So now, if you’ve got an hour or so to kill… You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

This bonus episode of Out Now with Aaron and Abe is an interview featuring special guest Thomas Torrey , the writer, director, and star of Fare . This new thriller has been touring the festival circuit and will now be available for the public at large to see streaming on February 21. Be sure to listen to this Q&A session (with some very mild spoilers) concerning the film and then go check out the film on iTunes and various OnDemand and internet streaming services. You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary is a pop quiz for all you hot shots out there . Aaron and Abe are joined by Scott Mendelson and Brandon Peters to talk the 90’s action classic - Speed . This action flick features Keanu Reeves taking on mad bomber Dennis Hopper , with the help of Sandra Bullock and a bus full of hostages in this race against time and well… speed. Tune in to enjoy plenty of neat info about the film, plenty of fun in regards to discussing it and much more. This is a long one, but a really entertaining on, so enjoy. Important Note:   This commentary may feature both juvenile uses of language and jokes that may be considered un-PC.  We of course are just trying to have a fun time… So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill…

This week sees the release of a couple notable releases, including a film with Ice Cube and Charlie Day that I didn't get around to seeing. Anyway, Gore Verbinski's A Cure For Wellness is out and certainly worthwhile, given how crazy it is. Speaking of crazy, Zhang Yimou's The Great Wall  arrives in America this week and has plenty of goofy fun to share with audiences. There are also some notable home releases, including another Criterion Collection  Blu-ray review I was happy to put together. There's also a fun podcast to check out. Enjoy! In Theaters Now: A Cure For Wellness -  http://whysoblu.com/cure- wellness-big-budget-oddity- movie-review/ (It's creepy and different) The Great Wall -  http://whysoblu.com/monster- brawl-great-wall-movie-review/ (It's silly, colorful fun) Oscar Nominated Shorts -  http://www.thecodeiszeek.com /2017/02/thoughts-on-oscar-nom inated-animated.html (A good collection of short films to seek out) ...

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe should have ready for action. Aaron and Abe are joined by Alan Aguilera and Peter Paras for a double-header discussion of John Wick: Chapter 2 and The LEGO Batman Movie . The guys discuss both films in-depth and plenty of other movie topics. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody ( 8:56 ), some Out Now Quickies™ ( 16:43 ), Trailer Talk for The LEGO Ninjago Movie ( 31:00 ), the main reviews ( 38:45 ) and ( 1:14:36 ), Out Now Feedback ( 1:30:43 ), and Games ( 1:43:34 ). We then wrap things up ( 1:49:10 ) and have some bloopers ( 1:55:57 ), following this week’s close out song.  So now, if you’ve got an hour or so to kill… You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

This is a pretty crazy weekend for geeks, as John Wick: Chapter 2 and The LEGO Batman Movie provide a double-dose of fun where the biggest issue becomes which to see first. Both are quite satisfying, along with the animated films and shorts that are now out in select theaters. There are also a few home releases to look out for as well. I have reviews for all, plus a really fun podcast episode to listen in on. Compared to the slowness of last week, there is now plenty to dig into, which is especially great given just how good these two major new releases really are. Enjoy! In Theaters Now: John Wick: Chapter 2 -  http://whysoblu.com/john- wick-reloaded-movie-review/ (A proper way to up the ante) The LEGO Batman Movie -  http://whysoblu.com/lego- batman-movie-review/ (Clever, hilarious and full of references) My Life as a Zucchini and The Red Turtle -  http://www.thecodeiszeek. com/2017/02/brief-thoughts- red-turtle-and-my-life.html (The two int...

Given the creativity and ambition of various filmmakers who are working outside of the world of feature films, it's great to be able to catch up on the Oscar-nominated short films . In addition to the many feature-length movies that are up for big awards, these smaller films are a sampling of the many great short films that arrive every year. Having had the chance to watch the nominated features in the animated and live-action categories (my girlfriend and I will be watching the documentaries soon enough), I wanted to take the time to share some thoughts on all of them. So here they are, presented in alphabetical order. 

I really enjoy putting my reviews together. I honestly wish I could delve deeper into certain movies, but alas, I get incredibly busy and can sometimes only deal with movies to a briefer extent than I would prefer. This is why I write these occasional "Brief Thoughts" posts on movies I have seen, as I want to at least offer some of my own perspective on them. They may not be as polished, but I can at least get my opinions out there. This "Brief Thoughts" post features two mini reviews for two of the 2016 Oscar-nominated animated films " The Red Turtle " and " My Life as a Zucchini ."

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe heads to snowy Utah. Aaron and Abe are joined by Alex Billington and David Bax to discuss the highlights of the Sundance Film Festival . The guys spend plenty of time going over the films that were among the best (and some of the worst) and plenty more. Among topics covered, we have a round of Know Everybody ( 5:19 ), some Out Now Quickies™ ( 6:57 discussion of Sundance ( 28:26 ), Out Now Feedback ( 1:31:53 ) and some Games ( 1:48:02 ). We then wrap things up ( 1:51:29 ) and have some bloopers ( 2:05:54 ), following this week’s close out song.  So now, if you’ve got an hour or so to kill… You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

It's a pretty slow weekend for new theatrical releases. I have a review up for the bland romance The Space Between Us . I should also note that The Comedian  with Robert De Niro is a pretty bad film as well. Rings   is out this weekend, but I didn't care to see it. All of that said, the documentary I Am Not Your Negro  is out in select theaters and is pretty terrific. There are some other posts here, including new home releases and a couple of podcasts, which are really worth listening to. Enjoy! In Theaters Now: The Space Between Us -  http://whysoblu.com/space- us-movie-review/ (The Fault In Our Mars) Oscar Nominations and Thoughts -  http://www.thecodeiszeek.com /2017/01/89th-academy-awards-n ominations-thoughts.html Here's The Archive Of Every Review Throughout The Year(s) -  http://www.thecodeiszeek.com /p/review-archive.html