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Smallfoot is the biggest new release of the week, while The Old Man & The Gun is the smallest. I have reviews for both, along with an early review for The Hate U Give , a solid drama all around. Also enjoy my essay covering Michael Jackson's Thriller , along with some other recent articles. The new home release is Solo: A Star Wars Story so you may be able to enjoy that too. Lastly, we have two new podcasts to catch up with, so enjoy those as well. Thanks for reading! In Theaters Now: Smallfoot -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/review- smallfoot-finds-new-path- missing-link/ (it's fine for a kid-friendly film) The Old Man & The Gun -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/review-old-man- gun-aims-smooth-thrills- romance/ (A great possible sendoff for Robert Redford, an easy-going crime comedy) The Hate U Give -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/review- performances-empowerment- drive-hate-u-give/ (A great...

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  covers a lot of ground from September 2018. Aaron is joined by Scott Mendelson and Scott Menzel to discuss the many films that have recently hit theaters, along with other movie-related tangents that dig into some deeper questions about the industry. Among movies covered, the guys talk about the teaser trailer for Captain Marvel ( 3:35 ), The House with a Clock in Its Walls ( 20:00 ), Thriller ( 45:15 ), Life Itself ( 47:50 ), Assassination Nation ( 54:35 ), The Sisters Brothers ( 1:08:45 ), Fahrenheit 11/9 ( 1:17:30 ), Smallfoot ( 1:27:08 ), and Mandy ( 1:29:20 ). We then get to Out Now Feedback ( 1:34:15 ), and eventually wrap things up ( 1:44:15 ), before leaving you with our closing song of the week. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom or Spotify .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

The House with a Clock in its Walls highlights another crowded week of releases, though Assassination Nation, Fahrenheit 11/9 , and Life Itself  have all gained attention in their own ways. The only other new release I saw, however, was the wonderful The Sisters Brothers . I also have a round-up of new genre films on VOD that are worthwhile. At home, you can now find Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom  and determine if these dinosaurs got a fair shake this past summer. Be sure to also enjoy the new trailer for Captain Marvel , and my write-up. Lastly, be sure to listen to our podcast for The Predator , along with our latest filmmaker interview. Enjoy! In Theaters Now: The House with a Clock in its Walls -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/review-night- well-spent-house-clock-walls/ (Kid-friendly horror fun) The Sisters Brothers -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/review-sisters- brothers-saddle-offbeat-missio n/ (A well-d...

This special bonus  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  episode is another filmmaker interview. Aaron and Abe have been joined in the past by Terence Johnson as a guest, but now he’s the subject of the show, as his new series, The Vampyr Resistance Corps is set to debut on YouTube September 26. As the creator, showrunner, and director, there’s plenty for Terence to discuss with the guys about what is going on with this vampire-focused web series, and the production process behind it. Listen in to hear all about the origins, writing process, filmmaking equipment, neat stories and more. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom or Spotify .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  is getting nowhere near the choppa! Aaron is joined by Brad Oman and Ben Kenowitz from the Go Flix Yourself Podcast, along with Jordan Grout , to talk all about The Predator . The group has plenty to say about the Shane Black -directed effort to make a big deal out this this cool alien character again, along with plenty of other discussions. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody ( 2:47 ), some Out Now Quickies™ ( 4:18 ), Trailer Talk for Captive State ( 15:33 ), the main review ( 20:10 ), Games ( 54:00 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:01:58 ). We then wrap things up ( 1:13:10 ) and have some bloopers ( 1:25:05 ) following this week's closeout song. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom or Spotify .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

The Predator is the new biggie for this weekend, while A Simple Favor and White Boy Rick look to gather attention from different audiences. Sadly, it's not Shane Black's finest hour, but at least Paul Feig is showing off his skills in other areas. At home this week, we have Ocean's 8 and Criterion's brand-new release of The Tree of Life . Lots of good to be found there. Lastly, enjoy both new podcast episodes, as we covered an array of topics. Thanks for reading! In Theaters Now: The Predator -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/review- predator-hunts-little-wit- lots-quips/ (Some good moments, but mostly just fine) A Simple Favor -  https://weliveentertainment. com/film-reviews/review- stylish-mystery-comes-simple- favor/ (A stylish comedic thriller) Here's The Archive Of Every Rev iew Throughout The Year(s) -  http://www.thecodeiszeek.com /p/review-archive.html

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  is handling scares and thrills from all sorts of directions. Aaron and Abe are back with another double feature episode, covering The Nun and Searching with guests Kevin Taft and Prof. Mike Dillon . There was a lot to go over in terms of just how well The Conjuring Universe can handle this latest spin-off, in addition to what good came from an indie thriller with plenty of good to offer. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody ( 5:10 ), some Out Now Quickies™ ( 9:55 ), the main reviews ( 22:40 ) and ( 40:10 ), Games ( 1:08:05 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:18:15 ). We then wrap things up ( 1:33:14 ) and have some bloopers ( 1:46:04 ) following this week's closeout song. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom or Spotify .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

Get ready, because we’re here in town with a few days to podcast. For this month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track, the group goes over Predator 2 , a commentary track that’s been years in the making. Aaron and Abe are joined by Brandon Peters and Jim Dietz to discuss the action-sci-fi sequel. Enjoy as the guys go over the franchise, the casting choices, the possibilities, fun anecdotes, facts, and more. Listen as they have plenty of fun debating the logic of the Predator, what else is going on in the future of 1997 Los Angeles and so many other roads gone down for this fun track. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill… You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom or Spotify .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

The Nun hits theaters this week and it's sadly a step down from the previous Conjuring   spin-off. That said, there's plenty of other great movies still in theaters, including the intense Searching , among others. Meanwhile, plenty of new releases at home this week, including the great Hereditary . Plus, our terrific podcast recapping this summer at the movies by way of our epic Summer Movie Gamble . Thanks for reading! In Theaters Now: The Nun -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/review-nun- takes-romanian-holiday/ (A step down for The Conjuring Universe) Searching -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/review-subscrib e-searching/ (Solid thriller with a great use of its visual conceit)  Here's The Archive Of Every Rev iew Throughout The Year(s) -  http://www.thecodeiszeek.com /p/review-archive.html

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  gets down to business with some important results. Aaron and Abe are joined by Mark Hobin and Brandon Peters to go over the results for the 7 th Annual Summer Movie Gamble . It’s a mix of bragging, reflecting, and consideration for what went on this summer at the movies, as well as at the box office. Among topics covered, we go over the summer in general ( 6:33 ), the results of the Summer Gamble ( 24:33 ), Out Now Feedback and our thoughts of the various bests, worsts, and surprises of the summer ( 51:41 ), and then wrap things up ( 1:45:15 ). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom or Spotify .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE