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Sep 29, 2026 · 36:52
The box office partied like it was 2019 with Avengers: Endgame Encore putting the MCU back on top. I take a look at where it stands alongside past re-releases, as well as a bunch…
Sep 25, 2026 · 12:25
Robert Pattinson takes on journalist Chris Hansen's To Catch a Predator in A24's latest buzzy drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2026 · 1:18:01
Disney+ just announced another price increase, meaning that it has now tripled in price since launch. I look at how much other services have gone up and whether we've hit a…
Sep 22, 2026 · 42:41
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil found success at the box office with a $60 million opening, setting a franchise record. I break down its opening weekend, plus Spider-Man: Brand New…
Sep 21, 2026 · 25:42
After months of dealmaking, lawsuits, and threats, the Paramount/WB merger is officially happening. I break down the deal that was reached between David Ellison's company and the…
Sep 21, 2026 · 14:16
Marvel's Wolverine, the eagerly anticipated PlayStation game from Insomniac, was received with a tidal wave of negativity. I played the game and share my thoughts on what…
Sep 18, 2026 · 12:31
Weapons director Zach Cregger takes on the iconic gaming franchise. Does this Resident Evil avoid the video game movie slaughterhouse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Sep 17, 2026 · 2:05:09
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially passed The Force Awakens to become the new domestic box office champion! I talk about this historic moment with my special guest Kristian…
Sep 15, 2026 · 20:10
The 2026 Emmys featured Widow's Bay putting on a dominant performance, while The Pitt, Slow Horses, and Pluribus split up the drama categories. I recap the winners and share my…
Sep 14, 2026 · 40:19
Despite hopes for a sequel breakout, Practical Magic 2 underperformed expectations, and continues a lackluster year for Warner Bros. I look at how the studio has failed to follow…
Sep 10, 2026 · 53:00
Labor Day has come and gone and another summer box office season is in the books. I have a look at the biggest money makers, money losers, and the studios that came out on top…
Sep 10, 2026 · 2:15:08
I'm back from vacation and ready to take your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 6, 2026 · 36:38
We're heading into the last four months of the year, and I have a big list of all the movies, shows (and one game) that people will be talking about for the rest of 2026. Learn…
Sep 3, 2026 · 1:25:49
Obsession is gearing up for an awards season run, but a producer on the film is claiming that she was cut out of a profit sharing deal worth millions. I break down the lawsuit…
Sep 1, 2026 · 55:16
The MCU has a new highest domestic grosser as Spidey zipped past Avengers: Endgame domestically. I look at its continued big numbers, plus Coyote vs. Acme finally hits theaters,…
Aug 27, 2026 · 12:26
It's the movie Warner Bros didn't want you to see! But can Coyote vs. Acme live up to all the hype its parent studio has generated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Aug 25, 2026 · 39:38
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is about to pass Avengers: Endgame domestically - but does it have the domestic record and The Force Awakens' all-time record in its sights? Plus, The…
Aug 22, 2026 · 18:28
Two highly anticipated indie films are in theaters now, and I have thoughts on both! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2026 · 1:24:13
After months of threats, the FCC is now being sued by ABC for demanding an early review of its broadcast licenses. I look at the lawsuit, why ABC feels it's being targeted, and…
Aug 18, 2026 · 48:57
Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its run up the charts, now becoming the eighth film to gross over $2 billion and passing Avatar on the all-time domestic tip 10. I break down…
Aug 14, 2026 · 11:32
Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor fight dinosaurs in the suburbs in this genre-blending new film from director David Robert Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:43:14
David Ellison now says that he's taking Paramount (and potentially Warner Bros) and leaving California if settlement talks aren't held in the studio's pending antitrust suit. I…
Aug 11, 2026 · 52:11
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is rewriting the box office history books, and may be trying to become the top all-time domestic grosser. I look at its second weekend performance, as…
Aug 10, 2026 · 18:21
There's been a lot of debate over adjusting box office grosses for inflation. As someone who often uses those numbers in my own analysis, here's my two cents on why it's an…
Aug 6, 2026 · 1:52:49
The Paramount-WB merger just got a lot more complicated, with a trial set for next year and a $7 million per day fee kicking in soon. I break down the latest updates and what the…
Aug 4, 2026 · 58:06
It took until Monday's actual numbers, but Spider-Man: Brand New Day toppled Avengers: Endgame to set the all-time domestic opening weekend record. I do a deep dive into the…
Aug 1, 2026 · 33:38
Now that Spider-Man: Brand New Day is in theaters, let's talk spoilers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2026 · 36:56
Since The Odyssey's opening weekend, the internet has been filled with claims of fake user scores, fraudulent ticket sales, and more. So I decided to do some deep research into…
Jul 28, 2026 · 13:02
Spider-Man swings back into theaters, fighting crime in a world that's forgotten Peter Parker and facing a mysterious new threat. Is this Spider-Man adventure an amazing success…
Jul 27, 2026 · 43:16
After a strong opening weekend, The Odyssey posted one of the best holds ever for a movie opening over $100 million. I break down all the numbers, plus streaming charts and more!…
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:47:04
The Odyssey is a box office hit, but it sounds like Odysseus has more in store. I look at the AI versions of The Odyssey that have been announced, plus what happened to a major…
Jul 21, 2026 · 49:55
Thanks to Surfshark for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://surfshark.com/murrell or use code MURRELL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Despite all the…
Jul 15, 2026 · 15:06
Christopher Nolan meets epic Greek poetry in the follow-up to his Best Picture winner Oppenheimer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 14, 2026 · 49:17
Thanks to Surfshark for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://surfshark.com/murrell or use code MURRELL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Moana may have seemed…
Jul 12, 2026 · 24:28
Thanks to Surfshark for sponsoring this video! Go to https://surfshark.com/murrell or use code MURRELL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Just two movies in, DC…
Jul 11, 2026 · 9:02
The dead are returning once again in the sixth installment of the horror franchise originated by Sam Raimi. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to…
Jul 10, 2026 · 12:42
Disney is remaking stuff from 10 years ago now. Will Moana have you saying 'thank you' or will you be welcome to walk out angry? Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head…
Jul 8, 2026 · 18:49
This year's Emmy nominations feature an eclectic mix of smaller shows, with some final seasons totally ignored. I look at who was nominated, who wasn't, and who may walk away…
Jul 7, 2026 · 42:53
Go to https://surfshark.com/murrell or use code MURRELL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! The Minions seem to have worn out their welcome as Minions & Monsters…
Jul 4, 2026 · 26:37
2026 is halfway over and I have my picks for the ten best movies of the year so far - as well as what the critics have chosen and some honorable mentions! Learn more about your…
Jul 2, 2026 · 1:36:09
Amazon MGM and A24 are just the latest studios to stir controversy by partnering with AI. I look at the latest Hollywood trend, plus a major studio split, influencers seeing The…
Jun 30, 2026 · 13:21
The Minions are back to menace the film industry once again and I have thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2026 · 54:53
Supergirl didn't take off at the summer box office with an opening that ranks among some of DC's most disappointing films. I look at the opening weekend numbers and why the DCU…
Jun 27, 2026 · 31:51
Supergirl has opened to middling reviews and an underwhelming audience response. I take a deep dive into my thoughts on the movie and why it didn't work for me. Learn more about…
Jun 24, 2026 · 12:34
Supergirl flies into the DCU one year after her famous cousin - but does Kara Zor-El make her own mark on the DC franchise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Jun 22, 2026 · 52:48
Toy Story 5 put Pixar back on top of the summer box office with a huge debut domestically and around the world. I break down the numbers, plus how Obsession is poised to briefly…
Jun 21, 2026 · 22:23
Neon's new horror film Leviticus went from Sundance hit to wide release. I share my thoughts with and without spoilers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Jun 18, 2026 · 11:11
Woody, Buzz, and the gang are back for a fifth adventure. Does Pixar's first franchise continue its momentum, or should these toys be put in a box? Learn more about your ad…
Jun 17, 2026 · 1:35:38
There's a new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day with some interesting revelations. I share my thoughts, plus your questions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Jun 16, 2026 · 50:40
Steven Spielberg's latest film opened slightly above expectations while last week's big releases all took big falls at the box office. I break down the latest numbers plus…
Jun 14, 2026 · 28:14
There's a lot to dive into with Disclosure Day, which has polarized audiences, so let's get into it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 13, 2026 · 10:31
The '90s X-Men return on July 1 and I have an early look at the first few episodes - can the second season match the magic of season one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Jun 11, 2026 · 2:04:41
A key crew member of Obsession has gone public with regrets about the low salary she received for the film. I share my thoughts on the realities of making indie films, as well as…
Jun 9, 2026 · 12:30
Steven Spielberg's latest film returns to one of his favorite subject matters, aliens. Does this original summer movie have the signature Spielberg magic? Learn more about your…
Jun 8, 2026 · 50:37
The Wayans brothers returned to the comedy franchise and set a series high while Masters of the Universe didn't have the power with a second place opening. I look at all the box…
Jun 7, 2026 · 14:47
There's a first time for everything! In my first-ever video game review, I look at the new James Bond game 007 First Light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Jun 5, 2026 · 11:48
Horror is rising at the box office, so it's only fitting that the most successful horror parody franchise is back as well. Does this sixth Scary Movie still pack a punch, or is…
Jun 4, 2026 · 2:20:53
Opinions on film critics are as varied as the opinions on the movies they review. Let's talk about critics, what they do, and how you feel about them. Learn more about your ad…
Jun 2, 2026 · 15:46
He-Man returns to theaters in the first Masters of the Universe movie in almost 40 years. Does He-Man still have the power, or should this movie be exiled to Snake Mountain?…
Jun 1, 2026 · 52:13
Indie horror dethroned one of the world's biggest franchises, with both Backrooms and Obsession setting rare box office records. I look at one of the most interesting box office…
May 29, 2026 · 12:47
The summer of horror continues with Kane Parsons' Backrooms, a creepy new film based on the popular YouTube short films. Is this new generation of horror good enough to survive…
May 27, 2026 · 1:44:19
The Mandalorian & Grogu opened to an okay $98 million four-day weekend. But industry reporting has been pumping out stories about its box office performance. I look at what's…
May 26, 2026 · 45:11
The Mandalorian and Grogu won the Memorial Day box office but failed to impress with its opening. I look at its holiday weekend and the two different ways to judge the movie.…
May 24, 2026 · 18:26
The winners of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival include several contenders that may also be competing for Oscars. I look at who took home the top prizes, plus other movies that got…
May 22, 2026 · 13:40
The former flagship show of Disney+ hits the big screen as Mando and Grogu take on a bunch of monsters and criminals. Does the first Star Wars movie in over six years live up to…
May 21, 2026 · 1:41:45
Paramount and Warner Bros haven't even merged yet, but their credit has already taken a hit. I look at just how much debt the new company will be in, plus a Rick & Morty movie,…
May 19, 2026 · 41:04
Michael moonwalked back to the #1 spot as the summer box office heads into Memorial Day weekend. I look at all the latest figures, the impressive opening of Obsession, the latest…
May 15, 2026 · 15:34
A wish for true love goes horribly wrong in Curry Barker's new horror film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2026 · 2:00:15
It's a slow news week, so I'm doing an all-question episode. What do you want to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2026 · 44:55
The Devil Wears Prada 2 scored a surprise flawless victory over Mortal Kombat II on a Mother's Day weekend that was full of surprises. I look at the latest numbers, plus…
May 8, 2026 · 10:35
A whole bunch of fan favorite video game characters are fighting a whole bunch of other ones in the sequel to 2021's franchise relaunch. Is it a hit or a fatality? Thanks to…
May 7, 2026 · 1:26:17
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has been under fire since the first images hit the internet. I look at the complaints so far and why the internet's favorite director is suddenly…
May 5, 2026 · 50:14
Fans turned out in droves for The Devil Wears Prada 2 after two decades and started the summer box office season with a bang. I look at its opening, who went to see it, and more…
May 4, 2026 · 22:07
The Academy Awards just shook up two major categories starting with next year's show. I look at how the acting and international film changes will change and how it may have…
May 1, 2026 · 10:57
Miranda Priestly and her withering glare are back in the sequel to the 2006 original. Is it worth the wait or a fashion nightmare? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Apr 30, 2026 · 15:47
Desert Warrior just became one of the biggest box office bombs of all time...and most people have never even heard of it. I look at Saudi Arabia's biggest film ever and how it…
Apr 28, 2026 · 45:11
Michael, the King of Pop's biopic, set records for a music biopic opening. I track down the surprising audience that delivered a big win for Michael Jackson - plus streaming…
Apr 23, 2026 · 1:34:47
The Michael Jackson biopic will moonwalk into theaters on the back of poor reviews from the first wave of critics. Let's take a look at the reviews and whether or not it really…
Apr 21, 2026 · 15:33
The King of Pop hits the big screen in this music biopic starring Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson. How does it live up to the legacy of one of the biggest stars of all…
Apr 20, 2026 · 52:46
We are almost ready to kick off the summer box office season and I have my picks for what the ten highest grossing films will be! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Apr 17, 2026 · 17:49
CinemaCon 2026 has wrapped up in Las Vegas and I have a look at the biggest reveals at this year's convention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 2026 · 1:30:21
Warner Bros announced an ambitious slate of films at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. I look at the slate, plus your questions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Apr 14, 2026 · 38:54
Two big blockbusters continued to share the spotlight, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary ruling the box office, while A24's The Drama also continued…
Apr 12, 2026 · 30:06
J.J. Abrams and his company Bad Robot are leaving Hollywood after a meteoric rise that saw them producing the biggest franchises in town. I trace how the company flew so high and…
Apr 11, 2026 · 14:35
There's blood in the water...literally...as angry sharks invade a hurricane-flooded town. I break down the latest streaming movie to wade into the killer shark genre. Thanks to…
Apr 10, 2026 · 16:59
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival lineup features a grab bag of previous festival and Oscar winners. I look at some contenders that could be taking home gold on Oscar night in 2027.…
Apr 9, 2026 · 1:53:54
CBS has named the replacement for Stephen Colbert's Late Show - and it's a show you might never have heard of. I explain what Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed is and why CBS picked…
Apr 7, 2026 · 50:08
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opened to over $300 million worldwide. I look at all the numbers it put up, plus a big opening for The Drama, streaming numbers and more! Control…
Apr 3, 2026 · 12:34
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson play a soon-to-be-married couple struggling with a major revelation in the latest buzzy film from A24. 0:00 Non-Spoiler 5:24 Spoilers Learn more…
Mar 31, 2026 · 10:40
Mario, Luigi, Peach, and an entire universe of Nintendo characters are back in this super-sized sequel to the $1.3 billion animated hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Mar 30, 2026 · 44:16
Project Hail Mary put up a stellar second weekend to become 2026's highest grossing film, while Dhurandhar: The Revenge set North American box office records. I dive into the…
Mar 26, 2026 · 2:07:37
Today we're talking about how a six-foot snake found its way into my studio, plus the trailer for the new Harry Potter series, a new Lord of the Rings movie, and your questions!…
Mar 24, 2026 · 42:12
Project Hail Mary put up the best opening for a Hollywood film in 2026 and Dhurandhar: The Revenge made some box office noise as well. I look at all the numbers, plus the wildest…
Mar 20, 2026 · 8:51
Samara Weaving has to survive until dawn once again from a group of rich people trying to kill her, also once again, in Radio Silence's horror sequel. Thanks to Factor for…
Mar 19, 2026 · 23:53
Monkey D. Luffy and the crew of the Merry are back on their quest to find the One Piece and I have a full spoiler breakdown of the second season! Thanks to Factor for sponsoring…
Mar 19, 2026 · 2:04:35
Two of the year's most anticipated movies released their first trailers. I'll share my thoughts, plus even more about the Oscars and your questions! Thanks to Factor for…
Mar 17, 2026 · 32:09
Hoppers spent a second week as king of the box office glade, while the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation opened in second and The Bride took a big hit. I break down the latest box…
Mar 16, 2026 · 35:18
Michael B. Jordan won, Timothée Chalamet lost, Paul Thomas Anderson got a lot of Oscar love, Amy Madigan's Aunt Gladys was a big presence and Sean Penn had no presence. I have…
Mar 13, 2026 · 27:36
With just two days until the Oscars, I have my picks to win in all 24 categories, plus who I'd vote for if I was in the Academy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Mar 12, 2026 · 1:58:41
We're a few days away from the Oscars - so why is everyone talking about opera, ballet, and cats? I break down the complete stupidity of this year's Oscar "controversies" and…
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