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This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe episode decided to put the spotlight on three films this week. First up, Aaron and Abe go over their thoughts on The Lost City  and discuss the balance between being a forgettable adventure-comedy with being a showcase for Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum . Next up is Aaron’s enthusiastic recounting of seeing the Indian blockbuster epic, RRR , in a theater, with Abe taking in and asking about what went down in this film. Finally, the two go over their thoughts on A24’s interdimensional action film, Everything Everywhere All At Once , and how much of a cinematic triumph it is. 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 special   Out Now with Aaron and Abe   bonus episode is here to go over what happened at the 94 th Academy Awards . Aaron and Abe are once again joined by Mark Hobin and the lovely Ana Bosch , to discuss the ceremony, the winners, and…well, that very notable event that transpired between Will Smith and Chris Rock in front of millions of people. As everyone is still recovering from an interesting/disappointing Oscars event, tune in to delve deeper into everyone’s various opinions, as well as who did the best in the Oscar Predictions challenge! 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

This special   Out Now with Aaron and Abe   bonus episode is here to get everyone prepared for the 94 th Academy Awards . Aaron and Abe are once again joined by Mark Hobin and the lovely Ana Bosch , to go over their predictions for this year’s Oscar ceremony. Every category is discussed, with insight behind every prediction, and even some debate for the many categories that are not a safe bet. Of course, there’s always plenty of surprises (and upsets) regarding “Hollywood’s Biggest Night,” but have fun hearing what the group had to say about this year’s nominations and what to expect. You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom or Spotify . Subscribe via iTunes HERE

Some variety in the posts this week, as The Lost City presents a big studio comedy, while Everything Everywhere All At Once   presents something wildly original. I have reviews for both, along with my first write-up for the terrific FX series, Atlanta , which returned this week. Additionally, I have my predictions for the 94th Academy Awards laid out in full. Plus, our latest podcast features plenty of talk about After Yang  and a fun commentary for Batman & Robin .  So, feel free to check out all of these reviews, lists, trailers, and more. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading!

It was a shorter award season than last year, which helps, but this has been another exhausting few months when talking about which films will go home with the gold. Still, it's finally time to see the 94 th Academy Awards . The show will air live on Sunday, March 27 th , with a ceremony that seems to be going out of its way to change for the worse, as far as the people that genuinely enjoy seeing every category presented and don't scoff at the runtime. Regardless, what does help is how exciting this awards race is. Several categories truly feel like a coin toss could be the best way to decide the winner. Not being so sure makes for a more enjoyable ceremony. With that in mind, I have put together all of my predictions here, complete with my reasoning behind each of my choices. And so, setting aside any issues with the nominations, let alone the quality of the various films, I’ve laid out each of the categories, highlighting my thoughts on who will win throughout.

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is engaging the technosapians! Aaron and Abe are joined by Battleship Pretention’s David Bax to discuss Kogonada’s After Yang . The group has plenty of thoughts on this meditative sci-fi film, and what the direction and performances have to offer. Plus, a long round of games, thoughts on Richard Linklater’s next film, and more. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 4:38 ), trailer talk for Apollo 10 ½ ( 24:07 ), the main review ( 31:08 ), Games ( 1:08:00 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:26:36 ). 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 is ready to let every chill and have a cool party with the Dark Knight . Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters, Scott Mendelson, and Terence Johnson to discuss Batman & Robin , the infamous superhero film from director Joel Schumacher . The podcast finally delivers on the concluding entry of one era of Batman, with plenty of insight into what this film was going for, what it was able to accomplish, and why its reputation is what it is. The group covers the cast, the tone, the fallout from a film like this, and the evolution of Batman over time. There are also plenty of tangents, Arnold thoughts, and other stories to go along with what’s taking place in this color superhero movie that is certainly unlike anything else out there. 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

It's a low-key week for new releases, as smaller studios are the only ones with notable new films. That includes The Outfit   with Mark Rylance , a decent mobster movie, and X , a killer slasher flick with some fun ideas. I have reviews for both and more, including all of my thoughts on the Best Picture nominees and more recent write-ups. Plus, our latest podcast features plenty of talk about Turning Red .  So, feel free to check out all of these reviews, lists, trailers, and more. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading!

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is talking about adolescence! Aaron and Abe are joined by David Yeh to talk all about Pixar’s coming-of-age fantasy-comedy, Turning Red . Listen to this trio go over what this latest animated effort from the acclaimed studio has to offer, and the confounding complexities that could make their next film all the more challenging. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 5:32 ), trailer talk for Lightyear ( 19:15 ), the main review ( 28:00 ), Games ( 1:10:40 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:17:20 ). 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

Riddle me this, riddle me that, who wants to know what Abe thought of the Bat? This Out Now Nights episode takes another look at The Batman , now with Abe on hand to share his opinion on the Matt Reeves’ directed film, along with additional thoughts from the dynamic duo. Hear more about the direction, cinematography, action, Robert Pattinson’s performance and more, along with a slide into Wu-Tang Clan territory, for whatever reason. 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

  While last week was about the Bat, this week is all about The Panda. Pixar's Turning Red   may have been unfairly sent over to Disney+, but it's still another quality film from the studio, and I have a review from it here. Plus, Ryan Reynolds and Free Guy -director Shawn Levy have reteamed for The Adam Project , which has its heart in the right place, even if I was ultimately underwhelmed. Additionally, I have all of my thoughts on the Best Picture nominees and more recent reviews. Finally, our latest podcast features plenty of talk about The Batman .  So, feel free to check out all of these reviews, lists, trailers, and more. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading!

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is not just talking about the shadows, it is the shadows! Aaron is joined by Markus Robinson, Peter Paras, and Scott Mendelson to talk all about The Batman . Hear what the group has to say about this latest take on the Dark Knight, starring Robert Pattinson . Plus, enjoy thoughts on the upcoming Bullet Train, what’s up with Fresh , and just how well everyone knows the different Batmen. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( ­4:05 ), trailer talk for Bullet Train ( 18:47 ), the main review ( 25:50 ), Games ( 1:47:45 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:56:50 ). 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 is all about The Batman . Robert Pattinson takes his turn in the cape and cowl, with director Matt Reeves ( Dawn/War for the Planet of the Apes ) taking a crime thriller approach to the character I've reviewed the film here. Additionally, I have all of my thoughts on the Best Picture nominees and more recent reviews. Finally, our latest podcast features plenty of talk about Cyrano .  So, feel free to check out all of these reviews, lists, trailers, and more. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) The Batman -  A good, oftentimes quite stunning, new take on the Dark Knight -  In Theaters Best Picture Nominees : Power of the Dog - Netflix Licorice Pizza  -   In Theaters Nightmare Alley  -   In Theaters/Hulu/HBO Max West Side Story   -   In Theaters/Disney+ on March 2 King Richard - In Theaters/VOD Belfast - In Theaters/VOD...