Weekly Recap: The Meg, BlacKkKlansman & More!

The Meg is invading shores and theaters on this very hot weekend. The film is as fun as you'd hope for, given the people involved. Even better is Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman, one of the best films of the year, which also hits theaters, It's got everything you'd want in a mainstream feature for adults. All the other usual stuff is here, including a new Preacher write-up, but be sure to check out our extra fun podcast this week, lots of good movie discussions to be found. Thanks for reading!

In Theaters Now:

The Meg - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-meg-certifiable/

(Jason Statham fights a giant shark. That should be enough for you.)

BlacKkKlansman - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-blackkklansman-fights-power-still/

(One of Spike Lee's bests)

Christopher Robin - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-rumbly-tumbly-christopher-robin/

(Disappointing)

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Out Now Bonus: It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Pod

This bonus episode of Out Now with Aaron and Abe is a loose look at recent releases, older films, and a variety of opinions on how we experience movies. Abe is out on assignment this week, but Aaron is here with guests Peter Paras and Yancy Berns to talk all sorts of things. Discussion includes thoughts on this week’s poll question (9:50), and the trailer for Tim Burton’s Dumbo (18:45). There’s also reviews for new releases (starting at 32:08 but this is all pretty scattered) Christopher Robin, The Darkest Minds, McQueen, and The Spy Who Dumped Me. The group talks of older films including It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, Jaws: The Revenge, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. And There’s also a lot of debate over how people choose to watch movies, as well as the viability of certain blockbusters and blockbuster models. Plus – Star Wars, as usual with these guys. Get ready for a lot of recap, tangents and banter, with plenty of fun to go with it.

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Weekly Recap: Christopher Robin, Darkest Minds & More!

It's a big weekend for a silly, old bear and a bunch of super-powered kids. Christopher Robin and The Darkest Minds are the big releases of the week, along with The Spy Who Dumped Me, which I didn't see. Eighth Grade also expands to more theaters, which is really your best bet among many other films that I've highlighted in the past weeks. At home, you can find Tully, but don't forget to keep up with Preacher, among the many great shows currently on air. Lastly, be sure to listen to this week's podcast covering Mission: Impossible - Fallout, we reviewed the film and played a silly game. It was great. Enjoy!

In Theaters Now:

Christopher Robin - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-rumbly-tumbly-christopher-robin/

(Disappointing)

The Darkest Minds - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-wrinkle-darkest-minds/

(Forgettable YA adaptation)

BlacKkKlansman - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-blackkklansman-fights-power-still/

(One of Spike Lee's bests)

Eighth Grade - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-eighth-grade-abounds-awkward-brilliance/

(Now in wider release)

Blindspotting - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-blindspotting-brilliant-look-todays-culture/

(Brilliant)

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Out Now 333: Mission: Impossible – Fallout

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe has the gang pulling off one of their biggest stunts yet. Aaron and Abe are joined by Devindra Hardawar and Zaki Hassan to talk Mission: Impossible – Fallout. The group has plenty of praise to give to the well-received blockbuster, but there’s still more to talk about. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody (6:05), some Out Now Quickies™ (18:47), Trailer Talk for Alita: Battle Angel (30:29), the main review (39:03), Games (1:08:45), and Out Now Feedback (1:18:00). We then wrap things up (1:36:50) and end on some bloopers (­1:48:45), following this week's closeout song. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

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Weekly Recap: Mission Impossible Fallout, Blindspotting & More!

This week is one I know I've been waiting for because Mission: Impossible - Fallout is upon us. Given how reliable these Tom Cruise movies are, it's a fine time to say everyone looking for a fun action film and more should go seek out this film on the biggest screen possible. If that's not enough, there's a true cinematic gem, Blindspotting, also out in more theaters. At home, you can find a fantastic Criterion Collection release, along with some other worthwhile releases. I also have a new write-up for this week's Preacher and a look at the trailer for Glass. Lastly, there are two good podcast episodes we released this week, which are certainly worth listening to. Enjoy!

In Theaters Now:

Mission: Impossible - Fallout - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-wanted-mission-impossible/

(Accept this mission)

Blindspotting - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-blindspotting-brilliant-look-todays-culture/

(Brilliant)

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Out Now 332: Sorry To Bother You & Blindspotting

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe finds the gang heading back to the Bay Area. Aaron and Abe are joined by Markus Robinson and Terence Johnson to discuss Sorry to Bother You and Blindspotting, two Oakland-based films dealing with themes of today that are worth discussing. The group also finds time for some of the high-profile trailers that came out of 2018’s San Diego Comic-Con. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody (8:44), some Out Now Quickies™ (16:25), Trailer Talk for Glass (31:56), Godzilla: King of the Monsters (38:43), Shazam! (47:09), and Aquaman (55:26), the main reviews (1:02:12) and (1:28:38), and Out Now Feedback (2:04:00). We then wrap things up (2:20:20) and fade out with this week's closeout song. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

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Out Now Commentary: Mission: Impossible (1996)

Expect this impossible with this new commentary track from Out Now with Aaron and Abe. Aaron is joined by Alan Aguilera, Brandon Peters, and Scott Mendelson for a discussion of Tom Cruise’s first self-produced blockbuster, Mission: Impossible. Listen in, as the guys talk all about the 90s espionage thriller. There’s lots of fun to be had in going over how differently this film plays from the sequels, where things went with Cruise, how director Brian De Palma really gave it his all, and plenty of other neat bits of information, stories, and tangents. Plenty of fun detail to be found in this entertaining track, so enjoy!

So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill…

Weekly Recap: Equalizer 2, Blindspotting & More!

A lot is going on in theaters this week. Mama Mia: Here We Go Again is taking on Denzel Washingon in Equalizer 2, while the arthouse theaters get the further expansion of a few great films, along with the debut of Blindspotting. Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs hit home video this week. There's also the exciting October announcement for The Criterion Collection. Plus, I wrote about this week's Preacher. Lastly, we have a great podcast episode covering Skyscraper. Basically, there's a lot to take in, so enjoy!

In Theaters Now:

Equalizer 2 - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-theres-no-equal-paltry-equalizer-2/

(Maybe Denzel's worst)

Blindspotting - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-blindspotting-brilliant-look-todays-culture/

(Brilliant)

Eighth Grade - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-eighth-grade-abounds-awkward-brilliance/

(Wonderfully captured, now in more theaters)

Sorry To Bother You - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-sorry-bother-enjoy-wildly-ambitious-film/

(Wildly ambitious, now in wide release)

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Out Now 331: Skyscraper

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe finds the gang towering over an inferno under siege, hoping not to die hard. Aaron and Abe are joined by Jordan Rath and Jose Cordova to discuss Skyscraper, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The group goes over this latest Die Hard knockoff, with plenty of other spirited discussions. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody (6:40), some Out Now Quickies™ (14:30), Trailer Talk for Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (24:25), the main review (33:16), Out Now Feedback (1:07:00), and Games (1:19:50). We then wrap things up (1:32:35) and end on some bloopers (1:44:23), following this week's closeout song. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

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Weekly Recap: Skyscraper, Eighth Grade & More!

This week's big release finds The Rock taking on Skyscraper. There's also another Hotel Transylvania out there. In limited release, there is lots of good stuff to look for. Eighth Grade is terrific, Sorry To Bother You goes wide, and Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far On Foot finds Gus Van Sant back in solid form. At home, you have A Quiet Place, which I didn't review, but it's good enough. There's also my review for The Criterion Collection's The Virgin Spring, which gave me a chance to write about Ingmar Bergman. Lastly, enjoy our really fun Ant-Man and the Wasp podcast. Thanks for reading!

In Theaters Now:

Skyscraper - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/skyscraper-delivers-tall-order/

(The Rock vs. The Tower is fun)

Eighth Grade - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-eighth-grade-abounds-awkward-brilliance/

(Wonderfully captured)

Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far On Foot - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-dont-worry-gus-van-sant-back-good-flick/

(Well-acted biopic)

Sorry To Bother You - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-sorry-bother-enjoy-wildly-ambitious-film/

(Wildly ambitious, now in wide release)

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