The Code Is Zeek

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  is receiving a signal… from the skies! Aaron and Battleship Pretension’s David Bax discuss The Vast of Night , the directorial debut of Andrew Patterson . The guys discuss the strength of this directorial debut and what it is about this 50s-set sci-fi flick that speaks well to what independent features are capable of. Following some listener feedback, the group also discusses streaming services, which ones cater to what aspects of media, smaller services deserving a shout out, and the best way to allocate funds in regards to which services would serve best for folks. 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

It's the end of May and there is a lot to go over. This week's recap is based around some new films I've seen via digital and some screeners for titles now available on VOD. There's also a list of the recent releases made available to stream, rent, or own digitally. There are two notable new releases this week, a pretty good music-focused comedy-drama,  The High Note ,  and the excellent indie sci-fi film, The Vast of Night. I have reviews for both. Additionally, there are several new podcasts, including thoughts on The Lovebirds, The Trip to Greece , and Zack Snyder's  Justice League . Finally, there are my various essays lists, and new trailers to dig into as well. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) ​ NEW - In-House Reviews: The High Note, The Vast of Night, The Lovebirds & More!   In-House Reviews: The Trip to Greece, Scoob, Inheritance, Guffman & More! In-House Reviews: Be...

This week's bonus  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  is going on a trip, and laughing all the way through it. Aaron is joined by Adam Gentry to discuss The Trip series, starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon . The two go over the various entries in this unlikely franchise, discussing what works about the series, how it’s evolved, what the actors bring, what director Michael Winterbottom adds, and more. Additionally, plenty of time is spent on the latest and final entry of the series, The Trip To Greece , and what this whole endeavor has meant. Be sure to enjoy all the various humorous clips from this series as well. 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 the romantic murder mystery Paramount didn’t get to deliver. Aaron and Abe discuss The Lovebirds , featuring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani . The guys discuss the Michael Showalter -directed comic caper, and whether or not it was worth the stream. Later on, Alan Aguilera stops by to go over the news concerning WB’s announcement that they will be releasing the Snyder Cut of Justice League to HBO Max in 2021. 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

Before the beginning of May became a huge launching ground for the first movie of the Summer Movie Season, Memorial Day weekend was where it was at. Now we've got digital releases, but at least this week has the latest entry in a 'hit' franchise. This week's recap is based around some new films I've seen via digital and some screeners for titles now available on VOD. There's also a list of the recent releases made available to stream, rent, or own digitally. So, this recap includes reviews for The Trip to Grace  (fine finale), Scoob!  (eh...), The Painter and the Thief  (an interesting documentary), and more. Additionally, there are several new podcasts, including a look back at the brilliance of Cowboy Bebop . Finally, there are my various essays lists, and new trailers ( Tenet!, Da 5 Bloods! ) to dig into as well. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) ​ NEW - In House Reviews: The Trip to Greece,...

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  is tracking a few humble bounty hunters. Aaron and Abe are joined by Michael Lee and Mark Pacis to take a look back at the much-loved anime series and genre unto itself, Cowboy Bebop from creator Shinichiro Watanabe. The group goes over their thoughts on the classic series, along with the impact it had on them relative to other anime series, movies, and similar media. Along with this, the group also share their favorite episodes, thoughts on the movie, and other things contributing to their real folk blues. 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  would have gotten away with it too if it weren’t for those meddling kids. Aaron and Abe are joined by the lovely Ana Bosch to discuss the CG animated cinematic take on Scooby-Doo, Scoob! The trio goes over the movie originally intended for theaters, but available on VOD, and featuring the talents of many for the sake of a very modern look at Shaggy, Scooby, and Mystery Inc. Additionally, the other part of this episode puts the focus on games, with each participant having some fun with a movie-themed guessing game. 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

I took a week off for my birthday, but we're back with reviews and more. Theaters are closed, but movies are out there, and I have enough to say. This week's recap is based around some new films I've seen via Netflix and some screeners for titles now available OnDemand. There's also a list of the recent releases made available to stream, rent, or own digitally. So, this recap includes reviews for Capone  (an oddball biopic), and more. Additionally, there are several new podcasts, including a review of Beastie Boys Story   and thoughts on the recent changes regarding the next Academy Awards. Finally, there are my various essays lists, and some new trailers to dig into as well. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) ​ NEW - Capone  - A strange but effective biopic with Tom Hardy. In-House Reviews: Beastie Boys Story, Extraction, Bad Education, The Wretched & More! In-House Reviews: To The Star...