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Happy Thanksgiving to all! (in the U.S.). This week features plenty of new reviews covering all the bases. There's drama with Ridley Scott's 2nd film of the year,  House of Gucci ,  starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver . Disney delivers magic and family fun with Encanto . And now I do have a review for the new  Ghostbusters: Afterlife , which has its pros and cons. Lastly, P.T. Anderson's latest joy of a movie,  Licorice Pizza  is in limited release, and I have a review for it as well. Plus, take a listen to our latest podcasts covering Ghostbusters  and a look back at Harry Potter .  So, enjoy all of these reviews and more, and be sure to check out my various essays, lists, and new trailers available to dig into as well. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) House of Gucci -  Ridley Scott's lavish look at the famed and deadly Gucci family is enjoyable. -...

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe wants to know if bustin’ still makes you feel good. Aaron and Abe are joined by Luke Thompson and Prof. Mike Dillon to discuss the legacy sequel Ghostbusters: Afterlife . Tune in to hear what this crowd has to say about the latest attempt to bring Ghostbusters into a new generation. Also enjoy some trailer discussion, games, and more . Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 4:48 ), Trailer Talk for Uncharted ( 24:05 ), the main review ( 33:15 ), Games ( 1:36:00 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:44:07 ). 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 month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track is diving into the Wizarding World. Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters, Yancy Berns, and Scott Mendelson to discuss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (or Philosopher’s Stone ), the first chapter of the hugely popular book-turned-movie franchise. Being the 20 th anniversary of Year 1’s release, this was the perfect time to look back at how it all began. Listen in to hear the group talk about the series, the impeccable casting, director Chris Columbus , and all the wonder. There’s plenty more discussion about the nature of the production, what makes this film stand out among other YA novel adaptations, and lots of fun tangents as well. So now, if you’ve got a couple of hours to kill… You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom or Spotify .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

The 500-pound ghost in the room this week is Ghostbusters: Afterlife,  however, I haven't seen the film as of yet. That said, I have reviews for other new releases, including King Richard , the winning Will Smith drama, and C'mon C'mon , a fine comedy-drama with Joaquin Phoenix . I also have an early review for the wonderful Licorice Pizza , and thoughts on Netflix's adaptation of Cowboy Bebop . Plus, take a listen to our latest podcasts covering Spencer  and Belfast .  So, enjoy all of these reviews and more, and be sure to check out my various essays, lists, and new trailers available to dig into as well. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) King Richard -  Will Smith and the cast turn this familiar type of story into a winner -  In Theaters/HBO Max Cowboy Bebop - A live-action remake of an anime classic with pros and cons -  Netflix Early Review: Licoric...

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is taking on the United Kingdom. Aaron is joined by Fast Film Review’s Mark Hobin and Movies Markus’ Markus Robinson to discuss Spencer , starring Kristen Stewart , and Belfast , from writer/director Kenneth Branagh . Tune in to hear what this group has to say about both award contenders. Also enjoy some trailer discussion, games, and more . Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 4:28 ), Trailer Talk for Being the Ricardos ( 20:50 ), the main reviews ( 29:26 ) and ( 1:02:09 ), Games ( 1:36:41 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:45:24 ). 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 a quieter week, as the focus is largely on some award contenders (and Clifford the Big Red Dog ). That said, this gave me a chance to share some thoughts on some possible Oscar players, including  Belfast, The Power of the Dog, C'mon C'mon ,  and  Passing . There's also Sylvester Stallone's director's cut of Rocky IV , which was fun as well as fascinating to see. Plus, take a listen to our latest podcasts covering Eternals  and The French Dispatch .  So, enjoy all of these reviews and more, and be sure to check out my various essays, lists, and new trailers available to dig into as well. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) Belfast  -  A well-intentioned coming-of-age story that's a bit thing -  In Theaters In-House Reviews: The Power of the Dog, C'mon C'mon, Passing, Red Notice, and More!   Recent Reviews : Eternals   -   In Thea...

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is striking back against the Deviants. Aaron and Abe are joined by That’s It LA’s Michael Lee and Off The Rails’ Maxwell Haddad to discuss Marvel’s Eternals . Tune in to hear what this group has to say about this MCU film from director Chloe Zhao . Also enjoy some trailer discussion, games, and more . Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 4:47 ), Trailer Talk for Moonfall ( 14:10 ), the main review ( 20:25 ), Games ( 1:09:48 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:18:00 ). 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

For this Out Now Nights , Aaron and Abe took a trip to Ennui to discuss Wes Anderson’s ode to The New Yorker magazine in his layered farce, The French Dispatch . With nothing but an expression of thoughts on the film, the guys discuss the anthology film by breaking down the different vignettes, along with how Anderson has evolved as a filmmaker, what the cast brings to each of these stories and more. Plenty to go over in such a rich feature, so enjoy what this Nights (nights) episode has to offer. You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom or Spotify . Subscribe via iTunes HERE