The Code Is Zeek

For a variety of reasons, the films of 2018 have led to a strange and competitive award season. Now we have the nominees of the 91st Academy Awards, which continue to add fuel to certain fires, as far as which films have been deemed award-worthy, and which ones have been left off the list. Overall, despite some minor surprises here or there, the main categories gave me pretty much a list of everything expected, which is both a little disappointing to see a lack of more variety and disheartening given certain films I don't care for that racked up nominations. Going off of what has been announced today, here's the list of nominees, with some of my own commentary on what I am taking away as of now. The ceremony won't air until February 24, and I'll have more Oscar-related content in the weeks to come. For now, enjoy what I've put together in regards to this year's batch of potential award winners.

This week sees the release of Glass, M. Night Shyamalan's third entry in the stealth trilogy he has built up, starting with 2000's Unbreakable. Fittingly, in addition to my review for the sadly disappointing film, we also have a killer commentary track fro that first chapter. Also up, some reviews for new home releases, including Halloween. Also, enjoy my list of Most Anticipated Films for the year, and some other Best of 2018 lists. And of course, our big Top Ten of 2018 podcast episode is here as well. Enjoy and thanks for reading!
In Theaters Now:
Glass - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-shyamalans-glass-cracks-under-pressure/ (The Unbreakable/Split sequel that underwhelms)
Most Anticipated Films of 2019 - http://whysoblu.com/aarons-most-anticipated-films-of-2019-a-month-by-month-look/
Here's The Archive Of Every Review Throughout The Year(s) - http://www.thecodeiszeek.com/p/review-archive.html

This first Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track of 2019 brings us back to the world of comic books. With the upcoming release of M. Night Shyamalan’s Glass, Aaron was joined by Brandon Peters and Scott Mendelson to go over the Bruce Willis/Samuel L. Jackson two-hander, Unbreakable. The stylish but low-key drama has a lot of material worth discussing, as Shyamalan has an interesting career, and this movie has plenty of ideas and more to explore in regards to superheroes in the real world. Listen in, as the group has plenty of fun going over this major highlight of Shyamalan’s films, and why it works so well, along with what a plot twist actually is, and other fun tangents.So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill…
You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoomor Spotify.  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is another yearly wrap up. Aaron and Abe are joined by Markus Robinson and Mark Hobin to go over everyone’s Top Ten Films of 2018. The group has plenty to discuss, and plenty of regular podcast guests also pop in to share their picks for their 2018 favorites as well. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody (3:41), the Top Ten (10:00), and Out Now Feedback and other 2018 closeout questions (2:16:42). We then wrap things up (2:39:33) and have some bloopers (2:46:43) following this week's closeout song. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…
You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoomor Spotify. Subscribe via iTunes HERE

All due respect to Escape Room, but I didn't seek out any of the new releases for the first week of the year. Instead, this week's recap is primarily focused on My Top Ten Films of 2018 and the various other lists I've put together. Lots of good effort went into assembling one of my favorite posts of the year, so enjoy that. Additionally, some films are now in wider release, others have a new home release, and of course, be sure to check out our latest podcast covering Aquamanand Bumblebee. Lots to enjoy all around, so here's to a new year, with plenty more content to come with it.

In Theaters Now:
My Top Ten Films of 2018 - http://whysoblu.com/aarons-superb-top-ten-films-2018/ (with easter eggs linked in every picture)
Top 25 Favorite Movie Scenes of the Year - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/aarons-top-25-favorite-movie-scenes-of-2018/
Most Anticipated Films of 2019 - http://whysoblu.com/aarons-most-anticipated-films-of-2019-a-month-by-month-look/
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