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This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe has some uncaged Vikings to deal with! Aaron and Abe are joined by Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson to review The Northman and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent . This is a doubleheader for the ages, as there’s an epic revenge story and the epicness that is Nicolas Cage to cover over the course of this episode. The group discusses all of this and more. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 5:05 ), the main reviews ( 18:54 ) and ( 1:00:04 ), Games ( 1:24:25 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:44:55 ). 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 Of course, in addition to this episode, there are previous episodes to be found on the HHWLOD Podcast Network, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud , and at Podomatic for past episodes and some exclusives.  You can also have fun participating on the official Facebook page for Out Now (“ Like ” it), which feature...

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track is getting the doves ready to soar, while the explosions go off in the background. Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters, Scott Mendelson, and Mark Hofmeyer to discuss 1997’s Face/Off , featuring Nicolas Cage as John Travolta, and John Travolta as Nicolas Cage. Listen in to hear the crew discuss what makes this a 90s action classic, why the acting is worthy of praise, how director John Woo acquits himself with this amazing/ridiculous premise and more. There’s plenty more discussion about the nature of the production, what makes this film stand out, Woo’s signature style, and lots of fun tangents as well. 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

Three solid films hit theaters this week, making me wish this level of quality was divided up. so folks could have more of a chance to check each out. There's the brutal Viking film, The Northman ; the smart and stylish animated caper, The Bad Guys ; and Nicolas Cage as Nick Cage in the loopy Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent . I have reviews for all three featured here. I'll also note my weekly recaps for FX's  Atlanta   are still dropping. Finally, there's this week's podcast focused on Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore .  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 bringing back the magic and the niffler! Aaron and Abe are joined by Deep Blue Sea – The Podcast’s Jay Cluitt to discuss Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore . Is this film a step up from the Crimes witnessed last time? What else is going on with the Wizarding World? The group discusses all of this and more. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 7:39 ), the main review ( 18:00) , Games ( 1:15:29 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:26:23 ). 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

However you may feel about it or some involved, the Wizarding World returns this week with Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,  and the good news is that it's an improvement over the previous film. I have a review for it here, along with an early review for Robert Eggers' Viking revenge epic, The Northman . Additionally, I'll keep noting that  Everything Everywhere All At Once  is now in wide release, and is absolutely terrific. I'll also note my weekly recaps for FX's  Atlanta   are still dropping as well. Finally, there are all the podcasts, and this week focuses on Ambulance  and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 .  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) Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore  -  A Wizarding World improvement over the previous film.  - In Theaters ...

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe has got to go fast to outrun the cops and Knuckles! Aaron and Abe are joined by Tony Award-winning Producer Maxwell Haddad to discuss Michael Bay’s Ambulance and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 . In this double-review episode, hear what the group has to say about the blockbuster filmmaker’s smaller effort, and the family-friendly video game sequel. Plus, there are fun games, a little more talk about this year’s Oscar ceremony, and more. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 11:30 ), the main reviews ( 21:00 ) and ( 1:00:50 ), Games ( 1:31:42 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:46:07 ). 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

Hitting both sides of the spectrum, this week has another unapologetic  Michael Bay  film,  Ambulance , and a kid-friendly follow-up to the surprisingly pretty decent   Sonic The Hedgehog . I have reviews for the former but  Sonic 2  is a fun time. There's also an early review of the latest  Fantastic Beasts   film. Additionally,  Everything Everywhere All At Once  is now in wide release, and is absolutely terrific. I'll also note my weekly recaps for FX's  Atlanta   and  The Walking Dead   are still dropping as well. Finally, there are all the podcasts, and this week focuses on  Morbius .  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) Ambulance -  Michael Bay does his thing, and it's wild, overlong, but mostly fun. -  In Theaters So...

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is going to exsanguinate you! Aaron and Abe are joined by Jordan Grout and the MovieFilm Podcast’s Zaki Hasan to discuss Morbius , starring Jared Leto . In this spoiler-filled review, the group has plenty to say about the arrival of the “next Marvel legend,” and how it fits into this superhero movie landscape. Plus, there are fun games, thoughts on what to expect from Alex Garland’s next film, and more. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 2:46 ), trailer talk for Men ( 9:35 ), the main review ( 12:33 ), Games ( 1:04:36 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:15:32 ). 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, for those going to theaters, some options are out there. People can see  Morbius , the worst mainstream superhero movie since... Jonah Hex(?) . Or they could look out for the hugely entertaining Indian epic,  RRR . Additionally,  Everything Everywhere All At Once  is now in more theaters, and is certainly a great option as well. I have reviews for all. Plus, we have a few new podcasts this week, one covering the excellent films mentioned and The Lost City , and two more shows focused on the Oscars (pretty low-key affair this year, right?).  So, feel free to check out all of these reviews, lists, trailers, and more. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading!