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Happy Thanksgiving weekend! It's been a busy week for many reasons, but there are reviews and more here to enjoy. First up is my take on Ridley Scott's Napoleon . I also have reviews for other new releases, including Disney's  Wish, Next Goal Wins, and Thanksgiving . Other films have gone into wider release as well, including Saltburn and The Holdovers , so enjoy those reviews below. Plus, enjoy our latest podcast episode covering The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes . So, feel free to check out all these reviews, podcasts, lists, trailers, and other fun. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) ​​ Napoleon -  A well-crafted, brutal, and occasionally quite funny epic in need of a longer cut. -  In Theaters   Saltburn   - An effectively twisted gothic thriller/dark comedy. -  In Theaters   Godzilla Minus One -  A top-tier Godzilla film -  In Theaters 12/1   In-House Reviews

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary has two Charlies on its mind. Just in time for Noirvember, Aaron is joined by The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and The Wrap’s Scott Mendelson to discuss Alfred Hitchcock’s 1943 classic Shadow of a Doubt . Hear what this group has to say about Hitchcock’s favorite of his own films and how it sits within his expansive filmography. Plus, plenty of tangents, thoughts on the film’s legacy, the stars involved, and more. 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 week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe wants you to remember the hangin’ tree. Aaron is joined by Ember Productions’ Maxwell Haddad and FirstShowing.net’s Alex Billington to discuss The Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes . Hear what the trio has to say about the film that returns audiences to Panem, and if director Francis Lawrence was able to return to a franchise that was such a hit for its time. Plus, there’s plenty of time for trailer talk, games, other movie chatter, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 10:25 ), Trailer Talk for  Madam Web  ( 26:35 ), the main review ( 34:00 ), Games ( 1:24:25 ), 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

Game on! It's a mix of big blockbusters and arthouse fair this week, as The Hunger Games return with a solid prequel, while Saltburn and Dream Scenario arrive on the indie scene. Meanwhile, The Marvels is still out there, as are films like The Killer and The Holdovers . Oh, and I have seen the new Japanese Godzilla film, and it's fantastic. I have reviews covering all of the things and more this week. Plus, enjoy our latest podcast episodes covering The Marvels  and The Holdovers . So, feel free to check out all these reviews, podcasts, lists, trailers, and other fun. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) ​​ The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes - A strong return for The Hunger Games series, in prequel form. - In Theaters   Saltburn - An effectively twisted gothic thriller/dark comedy. - In Theaters   Godzilla Minus One -  A top-tier Godzilla film -  In Theaters 12/1  

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe is much better than detention. The guys review Alexander Payne’s comedy-drama, The Holdovers , starring Paul Giamatti . Hear what they have to say about this 70s-set, character-focused story, and whether it’s one audiences should be checking out this holiday season. Plenty of discussion is here concerning the film and its performers, along with Payne’s work as a filmmaker and the role of writer-directors. 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 goes intergalactic, planetary! Aaron and Abe are joined by CinemaBlend’s Eric Eisenberg to talk all about The Marvels and the state of the MCU. Hear what the group has to say about this more light-hearted entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring three superpowered female leads. Plus, there’s plenty of time for trailer talk, games, other movie chatter, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 6:15 ), Trailer Talk for  Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire  ( 21:33 ), the main review ( 33:10 ), Games ( 1:40:30 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:50:00 ). 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