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This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe has a suspicious mind that you may enjoy it! Aaron is joined by The A.V. Club’s Todd Gilchrist and Why So Blu’s Peter Paras to discuss Baz Luhrmann’s stylish biopic, Elvis . Listen in to hear whether or not this group enjoyed this take on the King of Rock & Roll, the key performance by Austin Butler , and more. Plus, there’s time for games, listener feedback, and more. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 6:13 ), the main review ( 32:15 ), Games ( 1:38:28 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:50:39 ). 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

The King has returned. Elvis is in theaters this week, and Baz Luhrmann makes a film very much in his style to honor the rock star. Also out, The Black Phone , featuring a creepy Ethan Hawke in a solid horror flick. I have reviews for both, plus thoughts on smaller releases including Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Father of the Bride ,  and more. Plus, there are a couple of new podcasts covering Lightyear   and E.T.  on its 40th anniversary.  So, feel free to check out all of these reviews, podcasts, lists, trailers, and other fun. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) Elvis -  Big, bright, colorful, and full of reverence for The King of Rock & Roll -  In Theaters The Black Phone -  An effective horror film with some killer masks. -  In Theaters In-House Reviews: Marcel the Shell, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Brian and Charles, and More! ...

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is taking everyone to infinity, and seeing if they can reach beyond! Aaron and Abe are joined by David Yeh to talk all about Pixar’s spin-off film, Lightyear , the movie that inspired the toy. Listen to this trio finally get an understanding of how this film fits in the Toy Story universe, what they had to say about it, and what the future of Pixar looks like. Plus, there’s time for new trailer thoughts, games, and more. Tune in for the Summer Movie Gamble X update ( 5:15 ), Out Now Quickies™ ( 12:40 ), trailer talk for Strange World and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish ( 26:07 ), the main review ( 34:33 ), Games ( 1:27:00 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:36:00 ). 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

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track wants to help anyone in need phone home. Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters, Yancy Berns, and Maxwell Haddad to discuss Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster masterpiece, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial . Coming out within a week of its 40 th anniversary, the group talk about the film from all angles, including where Spielberg developed this idea from, the tone of kids films at the time, what the actors bring to this story, the effectiveness of the E.T. design, and more. There’s plenty more discussion about the nature of the production, what makes this film stand out as a classic, 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

Buzz Lightyear has returned, but it's a little different. No longer a toy, Lightyear   presents a film that inspired the toy, leading to a Pixar sci-fi flick that's pretty fun and fit for everyone. I have a review for it here, as well as several smaller write-ups covering new streaming releases that feature a sinister Chris Hemsworth , another dramatic Adam Sandler , and a solid satire featuring Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz . Plus, there's this week's very fun podcast, which covers Jurassic World Dominion .  So, feel free to check out all of these reviews, podcasts, lists, trailers, and other fun. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) Lightyear   - Pixar gets up close to infinity, and it's fun, even if it's not beyond. -  In Theaters In-House Reviews: Spiderhead, Official Competition, Mad God, Hustle, and More!   Recent Reviews: Jurassic World Dominion  - ...

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is saying out with the Jurassic and in with the Cretaceous! Aaron is joined by Deep Blue Sea: The Podcast’s Jay Cluitt and Mark Hofmeyer to discuss Jurassic World Dominion . There’s a lot of conversation here, as the trio covers their thoughts on the film and this franchise, let alone how seriously to take it. Plus, games, other upcoming creature features, and more. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 16:44 ), Trailer Talk for Prey and Beast ( 27:49 ), the main review ( 37:31 ), Games ( 1:36:28 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:44:15 ). 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

While the world has proven to have Top Gun   fever again, there's always room for dinosaurs because life finds a way. I have a new review for Jurassic World Dominion , which brings together the old and the new cast for more dino-mayhem. I also wrote about the latest from David Cronenberg . Plus, there are several new podcasts, including our Top Gun: Maverick  episode, and our  Top Gun  commentary track, along with an episode focused on several new streaming titles, and more!.  So, feel free to check out all of these reviews, podcasts, lists, trailers, and other fun. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) Jurassic World Dominion -  This wacky dino theme park franchise delivers what I was expecting in its 'final' entry. -  In Theaters Crimes of the Future -  David Cronenberg back doing his body horror thing, and it works quite well. -  In Theaters Recent Re...

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe is a June hodgepodge for 2022. Aaron and Abe discuss the Sundance hit Emergency , which has now debuted on Prime Video. Plus, there are thoughts about the latest from David Cronenberg , what Mark Rylance is up to, and an Afrofuturist story for good measure. First up is an extended Summer Gamble X recap ( 3:33 ). That’s followed by a lengthy Out Now Quickies™ ( 17:55 ) full of thoughts on recent releases. Then there’s the main review for Emergency ( 46:00 ). Ending things are some thoughts on the failed re-release of Morbius ( 1:25:40 ). 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 taking everyone back to North Island! Aaron and Abe are joined by the lovely Ana Bosch to talk all about Top Gun: Maverick , a sequel 36-years in the making, starring a returning Tom Cruise . There’s a lot of conversation here, as the trio cover all aspects of the film they can, ranging from Cruise’s star power to Ana’s knowledge of jets. Plus, games, Bob’s Burgers , the next Mission: Impossible and more. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 8:02 ), Trailer Talk for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (Part One) ( 21:28 ), the main review ( 27:50 ), Games ( 1:33:00 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:49:20 ). 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