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This week's bonus  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is putting the spotlight on another Sundance Film Festival . Aaron is joined by FirstShowing’s Alex Billington to go over the variety of films seen at this year’s in-person/virtual fest, with plenty of thoughts on which films stuck out the most, what highlights there were, which less successful films were worth mentioning, and what the experience, overall, was like. Enjoy thoughts on some of the Sundance award winners, such as Cha Cha Real Smooth and Nanny , along with films such as After Yang, Master, Emergency , several documentaries, 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

It's been a slow couple of weeks for new releases, but I'm back with some coverage of the Sundance Film Festival , as I was able to see several films virtually. I have a collection of thoughts, along with a full review for Something in the Dirt . Additionally, we have a couple of podcast episodes covering Scream, The Tragedy of Macbeth , and one of the true highlights of the year for the show - our supersized Top Ten Films of 2021 episode. My written top ten lists as well as my most anticipated films of the year are still available as well.  So, feel free to check out all of these lists, reviews, and more. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) Sundance - Something In The Dirt - A clever, bizarre sci-fi flick .  Sundance - Virtual Review Round-Up, Part I   Sundance - Virtual Review Round-Up, Part II     Aaron's Most Anticipated Films of 2022 - A Month By Month Look   ...

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is wrapping up 2021. Aaron and Abe are joined by Fast Film Reviews’ Mark Hobin and Movies Markus’ Markus Robinson to discuss their top ten favorite films of 2021. The group goes over all of their picks, where they overlapped, and why these films managed to stand out the most in the best of ways. Plus, plenty of other regular guests contributed their top ten lists as well. Enjoy it all, starting with our picks for 10-6 ( 4:46 ), followed by 5-1 ( 1:41:02 ), and then dig into favorite performances, musical moments, underseen films, and more ( 2:10:10 ). 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 the chance to explore the poetic language of Shakespeare through the lens of Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth . The two discuss this latest adaptation of the famous play, featuring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand in the lead roles. There are plenty of thoughts on these two towering performers and what they bring to the material. Plus, lots of focus on the technical wizardry used to bring this version of the story to life, the impressive work by stage performer Kathryn Hunter as the Weird Sisters, thoughts on how this version stacks up to others, and more. Plenty to go over in such a detailed 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

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is bringing some new rules back to Woodsboro, again. Aaron and Abe are joined by The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters to discuss Scream, the fifth entry in the meta-slasher franchise. The last time a new entry was reviewed (11 years ago), the duo found themselves having their first disagreement. Have things changed this time around? Find out! Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 3:43 ), Trailer Talk for Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Studio 666, and X ( 10:08 ), the main review ( 18:56 ), Games ( 1:20:11 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:29:15 ). 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

  This week, Scream returns, and it's in good form. After a couple of lackluster sequels, this 5th installment was stronger than I anticipated. And that's not all, we have a new podcast commentary track covering the original 1996 film as well. Additionally, The Tragedy of Macbeth , a terrific new take starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand , is now available on Apple TV+. I have reviews for all of these new releases and more. Still up as well are my top ten lists covering 2021. Finally, take a listen to our latest podcasts covering Licorice Pizza , the best horror of 2021, and more.  So, feel free to check out all of these lists, reviews, and more. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) Scream   - Relieved to see this series in good hands -  In Theaters The Tragedy of Macbeth  -  In Select Theaters/Apple TV+   Aaron's Most Anticipated Films of 2022 - A...

This week's bonus  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is handing out awards to a genre that deserves more. Aaron is joined by Professor Mike Dillon to discuss the horror films of 2021 by way of acknowledging which ones stuck out through their own take on the Oscars. Hear what the guys have to say about a variety of horror films, and which ones deserve the most credit for their performances, direction, special effects, screenplays, and more. Mainstream flicks such as Malignant, Candyman, A Quiet Place II , and Last Night in Soho , along with smaller films such as Titane, Psycho Goreman, The Vigil, Saint Maud, Superhost, and Coming Home in the Dark are all among the films discussed. There’s even time for special categories such as Best Kill for this inaugural awards show episode. 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 sitting you down on the waterbed, so you can enjoy what’s to come. Aaron is joined by Brandon Streussnig and Yancy Berns to talk all about Paul Thomas Anderon’s Licorice Pizza . Is this the coming-of-age film of the year? How nice is it to see PTA engage in a fully warm and wholesome film? Find out in this discussion that includes thoughts on the movie, the performances, the supposed controversies, and more. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 2:50 ), Trailer Talk for The Northman ( 10:03 ), the main review ( 14:23 ), Games ( 1:10:45 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:18:28 ). 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 wants to know your favorite scary movie. Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters, Yancy Berns, and Scott Mendelson to discuss Scream , from director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson . Listen in to hear the group talk about the film that reignited horror in the 90s and helped kick-start a meta trend for the genre. There’s plenty more discussion about Craven, the cast, the nature of the production, the legacy of the film and the sequels, 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

When it comes to new mainstream releases in January, expectations never really need to be high. The 355  opens this week, and despite the commendable aspect of putting a group of talented female performers together, it's a bland and forgettable action film. On the plus side, some smaller and international films are entering the field as well. A Hero , one of my favorites of 2021 is out in theaters (on Prime video soon), and I have a review for that film, along with plenty of others.  Also up - another list - my most anticipated films of 2022, which breaks down the year of film releases we know about so far. That joins my other lists covering my favorite films from 2021. Finally, take a listen to our latest podcasts covering Don't Look Up  and more.  So, enjoy all of these lists, reviews, and more. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) The 355 - An ensemble female cast leads a dull spy-acti...