Weekly Recap: Fantastic Beasts, Widows, Green Book, Buster Scruggs & More!

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is the film hitting the most theaters this weekend, so it gets prime mention here, though I wish it were better. Meanwhile, Widows delivers an excellent heist thriller for adults, and the Coen Brothers have plenty of darkly comedic fun with their western anthology, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, now on Netflix. The big Oscar player, Green Book, is now in limited release as well, so be sure to look out for that. And I have some other reviews of upcoming theatrical releases. There are also a couple of home releases I have reviews for, in addition to my continued TV write-ups for The Walking Dead. And finally, be sure to check out this week's podcast covering Overlord and more. Thanks for reading and listening!

In Theaters Now:

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-fantastic-beasts-crimes-placeholding/

(A bit of a letdown for this franchise)

Widows - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/sdff-review-widows-brings-serious-mind-pulp-fiction/

(It's great, a solid thriller for adults)

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-buster-scruggs-darkly-humorous-western-tales-coen-brothers/

(The Coen Brothers do their thing in this western anthology on Netflix)

Green Book - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-green-book-delivers-marvelous-timely-road-trip-movie/

(It's terrific, now in limited release)

At Eternity's Gate - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-willem-dafoe-brings-sensitive-presence-eternitys-gate/

(Willem Dafoe is a great Van Gogh)

AFI Fest Review: Everybody Knows - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/afi-fest-review-everybody-knows-asghar-farhadi-keeps-guessing/

(A compelling family drama/mystery)

Early Review: Ralph Breaks the Internet - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-disneys-ready-player-ralph/

(Good ideas here)

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Out Now 343: Overlord

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is a throwback to simpler times and zombie times. It is just Aaron and Abe this week, as the guys discuss the WWII Nazi zombie movie, Overlord. The duo tackles this J.J. Abrams-produced thriller, along with a few other films Abe was able to catch up with, and more. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody (5:32), some Trailer Talk for Missing Link (9:18) and Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (14:45), Out Now Quickies™ (23:43), the main review (57:47), and Out Now Feedback (1:25:30). We then wrap things up (1:41:02) and have some bloopers (1:58:11) following this week's closeout song. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

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Weekly Recap: Overlord, The Front Runner, Buster Scruggs & More!

Overlord is one of several new releases this week, but I don't have much to say about The Grinch or The Girl in the Spider's Web. That said, I do have a few early reviews for some upcoming films to look forward to, such as The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, along with some writing about The Front Runner and more. Additionally, two great films hit home this week, so look out for those. Be sure to read up on my take of this week's pivotal Walking Dead episode. Lastly, be sure to enjoy this week's Bohemian Rhapsody podcast episode.  

In Theaters Now:

Overlord - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-overlord-brings-hell-back/

(This is a fun genre-bender)

The Front Runner - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-hugh-jackman-staffers-holds-front-runner-together/

(An okay look at an old controversy)

The Long Dumb Road - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-fun-slight-long-dumb-road/

(A decent buddy movie)

Early Review: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-buster-scruggs-darkly-humorous-western-tales-coen-brothers/

(The Coen Brothers do their thing)

Early Review: At Eternity's Gate - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-willem-dafoe-brings-sensitive-presence-eternitys-gate/

(Willem Dafoe is a great Van Gogh)

Beautiful Boy - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-beautiful-boy-wants-take-oscars-hand/

(Now in more theaters, still not very good)

Early Review: Widows - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/sdff-review-widows-brings-serious-mind-pulp-fiction/

(It's great)

Early Review: Green Book - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-green-book-delivers-marvelous-timely-road-trip-movie/

(It's terrific)

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Out Now 342: Bohemian Rhapsody

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe has the group under pressure to talk about a killer Queen movie. If only everyone was going radio ga ga for it. Aaron is joined by Joseph Braverman, Mark Hobin, and Markus Robinson to discuss Bohemian Rhapsody. The group a large conversation over whether or not this Queen/Freddie Mercury biopic does proper justice to the legendary rock group. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody (3:28), some Out Now Quickies™ (6:14), Trailer Talk for Rocketman (36:47), the main review (42:24), Games (1:25:30), and Out Now Feedback (1:35:50). We then wrap things up (1:47:01) and have some bloopers (2:07:50) following this week's closeout song. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

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Weekly Recap: Bohemian Rhapsody, Suspiria, Beautiful Boy & More!

Bohemian Rhapsody is the big release of the week. The Freddie Mercury/Queen biopic fails to deliver anything more than some decent rock show lip synchs on the big screen, but more are out there. Suspiria heads to more theaters this weekend, along with some other films worth checking out, and others that aren't. I also have an early review up for Green Book. At home this week, even more audiences will now have a chance to see Mandy. Finally, be sure to check out the many horror-themed podcast episodes from last month. Thanks for reading!

In Theaters Now:

Bohemian Rhapsody - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-bohemian-rhapsody-no-champion-even-rocks/

(Sadly conventional and a flat look at Queen)

Early Review: Green Book - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-green-book-delivers-marvelous-timely-road-trip-movie/

(It's terrific)

Suspiria - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-guadagninos-suspiria-one-bewitching-reimagining/(A twisted reimagining, now in more theaters)

Beautiful Boy - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-beautiful-boy-wants-take-oscars-hand/

(Now in more theaters, still not very good)

Burning - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-burning-quietly-stoked-mystery/

(A slow-burn mystery, now in more theaters)

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Out Now Bonus: 2018 Horror Special – The Halloween Franchise

The final entry in the Out Now with Aaron and Abe 2018 series of horror special puts a focus on the Halloween franchise. Guests Brandon Peters and Jimmy O join once again to talk all about Michael Myers and friends. Forty years in and with a new, well-liked sequel out in theaters, it felt fitting to cap things off with a look at the series as a whole, featuring entry-by-entry discussions, some spoiler-y thoughts on the new film and more. Among topics covered, there is a bit of Out Now Horror Quickies (4:22), the Halloween series discussion (14:06), Spoiler thoughts on the new film (1:51:00), a Game (2:13:17), and some Out Now Feedback (2:19:53), before we wrap everything up (2:25:20). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

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Weekly Recap: Suspiria, Mid90s, Burning & More!

While not in wide release, the new Suspiria is certainly going to leave an impression for many. In wider release this week is Mid90s, the directorial debut from Jonah Hill. If you can find it, be sure to seek out Burning as well. I have reviews for all of these, along with an early review and my take on Free Solo. There's also the Blu-ray release of Sorry To Bother You, and my continued coverage of The Walking Dead. Lastly, be sure to check out our expansive Halloween podcast, along with the several horror specials we've been putting together all month. Thanks for reading!

In Theaters Now:

Suspiria - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-guadagninos-suspiria-one-bewitching-reimagining/(A twisted reimagining)

Mid90s - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-props-jonah-hills-portrayal-slice-life-chillin-mid90s/

(A solid coming-of-age story)

Burning - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-burning-quietly-stoked-mystery/

(A wonderful slow-burn mystery)

Early Review: Stan & Ollie - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-stan-ollie-thicker-water/

(A delightful look at Laurel and Hardy)

Halloween - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-return-halloween-provides-familiar-slasher-fun/

(A very fun return for Michael Myers)

The Old Man & The Gun - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-old-man-gun-aims-smooth-thrills-romance/

(Now in wide release)

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Out Now Bonus: 2018 Horror Special – Female Horror Directors

This week’s horror special from Out Now with Aaron and Abe highlights Female Horror Directors, a subject that one day may not have to be defined so clearly thanks progressive changes in the industry. That said, Brandon Peters, Jason Coleman, and Sabina Graves join in to go over a variety of great and ambitious horror films that happened to have been directed by women. Listen in to hear thoughts on all of these films, the nature of the film industry in terms of how things have changed for the better and worse, and more that fits the theme for the week. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

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Out Now 341: Halloween

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe once again goes over the night He came home! Aaron and Abe are joined Brandon Peters and Philip Price to discuss 2018’s Halloween. The group has an extended conversation about the David Gordon Green-directed sequel and more. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody (5:06), some Out Now Quickies™ (10:36), Trailer Talk for The Curse of La Llorona (25:44) and Pet Semetary (33:58), the main review (41:24), Games (1:52:27), and Out Now Feedback (2:03:57). We then wrap things up (2:30:54) and have some bloopers (2:42:12) following this week's closeout song. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

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Weekly Recap: Halloween, Can You Ever Forgive Me & More!

Tis' the season of Halloween and what better way to celebrate than a new entry in the franchise that began with a true masterpiece. H40 is a very solid entry into the series and a fun film to see on a big screen. Still, other options are out there. The Hate U Give is finally in wide release and it's terrific. Can You Ever Forgive Me? is a solid comedy-drama in limted release, and there are plenty of other options as well. There's also Ant-Man and the Wasp, now on home video, and some other write-ups I put together. Be sure to check out our podcast, as we are doing horror specials all month long and they are great listens. Enjoy!

In Theaters Now:

Halloween - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-return-halloween-provides-familiar-slasher-fun/

(A very fun return for Michael Myers)

Can You Ever Forgive Me? - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/sdff-review-mccarthy-steals-show-can-ever-forgive/

(Melissa McCarthy's best performance in a great film)

What They Had - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-decent-drama/

(Standard family drama with some solid performances)

The Hate U Give - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-performances-empowerment-drive-hate-u-give/

(It's great and now in wide release)

The Old Man & The Gun - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-performances-empowerment-drive-hate-u-give/

(Very enjoyable and now in wider release)

First Man - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-first-man-turns-introverted-hero-grand-spectacle/(Terrific take on Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission)  

Early Review - Widows - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/sdff-review-widows-brings-serious-mind-pulp-fiction/

Here's The Archive Of Every Review Throughout The Year(s) - http://www.thecodeiszeek.com/p/review-archive.html