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/

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Out Now Bonus: 2018 Horror Special – Lethal Ladies Of Horror

This week’s horror special from Out Now with Aaron and Abe goes over the Lethal Ladies of Horror, one of the favorite topics from guests Jason Coleman and Jimmy O. They join Aaron and Abe, along with Brandon Peters to talk all about the female characters from horror movies that serve as either the aggressors or fight back against the evil they are up against. Listen in to hear everyone go over a variety of horror films and the key characters that make them memorable, fitting the theme for the week. There’s also plenty of fun, facts, and more. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

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Out Now 340: First Man

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is a small step for the group and a giant leap for podcasts! Aaron is joined by Alan Aguilera, Peter Paras, and Yancy Berns to discuss First Man. The group has a lot to get into regarding Damien Chazelle-directed Neil Armstrong biopic, starring Ryan Gosling, along with many other tangents, as always. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody (5:05), some Out Now Quickies™ (8:00), Trailer Talk for Vice (26:46), the main review (34:00), Games (1:24:00), and Out Now Feedback (1:39:00). We then wrap things up (1:53:50) and have some bloopers (2:03:36) following this week's closeout song. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

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Out Now Bonus: 2018 Horror Special – The Fly

It’s October and that means it’s time for Out Now with Aaron and Abe’s special horror-themed bonus episodes. This special bonus finds Aaron and Abe discussing David Cronenberg’s The Fly at length with guests Jason Coleman, Jimmy O, and Professor Mike Dillon. The group runs through all the great things about this horror classic, including the terrific performances, the incredible makeup effects, the various themes, and some thoughts on Cronenberg in general as well. There’s plenty of discussion to dig into, as this flashback discussion to one of the greatest remakes of all time allows for plenty of facts, opinions, and fun. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

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Weekly Recap: First Man, Bad Times at the El Royale, Beautiful Boy & More!

First Man rockets its way into theaters this week and it's great. Bad Times at the El Royale also checks in and audiences can feel free to check it out. Beautiful Boy also announces that Oscar bait is here, while the great The Hate U Give spreads to more theaters. So there are lots of options out there, which includes at home as well. I have several reviews for all the new home releases, including Skyscraper and Eighth Grade, along with a new Walking Dead review, and other writing. Lastly, be sure to check out our double review podcast episode. Enjoy and thanks for reading!

In Theaters Now:

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

Bad Times at the El Royale - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-identity-key-el-royale/

(Way too long, but a great cast and lots of style)

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

(Some good performances, but too boxed in to be more effective)

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

(A great drama anyone can check out, spreading wider this week)

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)

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

Out Now 339: Venom And A Star Is Born

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is another double review featuring monsters and little monsters! Aaron and Abe are joined by Luke Y. Thompson and Maxwell Haddad to discuss Venom and A Star is Born. The group has a lot to get into regarding the Tom Hardy superhero creature feature, and the musical drama directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Lady Gaga. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody (6:00), some Out Now Quickies™ (11:13), Trailer Talk for The Mule (21:12), the main reviews (28:05) and (1:06:20), Games (1:37:37), and Out Now Feedback (1:45:17). We then wrap things up (2:01:15) and have some bloopers (2:15:51) 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 AudioBoom or Spotify.  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

Weekly Recap: A Star Is Born, Venom, Hate U Give & More!

While September has had no shortage of films to offer, October actually has good-to-great films available for audiences to see... and Venom. The Tom Hardy anti-superhero flick is certainly something to behold, and his committed work isn't bad, but the film leaves a lot to be desired. Meanwhile, A Star is Born is pretty great all-around, mainly because of the lead performances. The Hate U Give begins in limited release and is easily the best film to arrive in theaters this week. There are other reviews too, including a home release and an early take on Bad Times at the El Royale. Also, I was officially welcomed into the Online Film Critics Society, so there's a link to that too. Lastly, enjoy all the cool podcast episodes we put out as well. Thanks for reading!

In Theaters Now:

Venom - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-venom-tom-hardy-introduce-audiences-silly-spider-verse/

(A mess of a movie with a committed Tom Hardy)

A Star Is Born - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-gaga-shines-cooper-croons-star-born/

(Terrific adult entertainment)

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

(A great drama anyone can check out)

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

(A great possible sendoff for Robert Redford, an easy-going crime comedy)

Bad Times at the El Royale - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-identity-key-el-royale/

(Way too long, but a great cast and lots of style)

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

Out Now Commentary: Darkman (1990)

The first of this year’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe horror specials is here and it’s a commentary track! First heading to the world of horror-adjacent cinema, the group goes over Sam Raimi’s Darkman, a Universal Monster Movie wearing the skin of a superhero flick. Aaron and Abe are joined by Brandon Peters and Jim Dietz to discuss the darkly comedic action-horror tribute film, and it’s as fast-paced as the film. Enjoy as the guys go over the origins of this original hero, the casting choices, Raimi’s style, fun anecdotes, facts, and more. Listen as they have plenty of fun tracking the craziness of this film and why it works so well in the way other films like it don’t. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill…

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Out Now Bonus: Are You Watchin’ That?

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe takes a look back at some old films, new films, and a little television too. Aaron is joined by Jonathan Van Dyke to go over a number of releases that range from a variety of formats and topics. Among things covered, the guys talk about the teaser trailer for Dark Phoenix and other trailers (4:07), Annihilation (30:20), The Old Man & The Gun (33:13), Netflix rom-coms (35:30), The Hate U Give (41:04), Taylor Sheridan projects (43:30), Hold The Dark (50:06), Succession (53:00), American Vandal (58:40), Sharp Objects (1:05:30), BoJack Horseman (1:09:45), Runaways and Cloak and Dagger (1:14:00), The Amazing Spider-Man (1:20:55), Assassination Nation (1:26:20), and Solo: A Star Wars Story (1:35:20). We then get to Out Now Feedback (1:46:00), and eventually wrap things up (1:50:52), before leaving you with our closing song of the week. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

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Weekly Recap: Smallfoot, Old Man & The Gun, Hate U Give, & More!

Smallfoot is the biggest new release of the week, while The Old Man & The Gun is the smallest. I have reviews for both, along with an early review for The Hate U Give, a solid drama all around. Also enjoy my essay covering Michael Jackson's Thriller, along with some other recent articles. The new home release is Solo: A Star Wars Story so you may be able to enjoy that too. Lastly, we have two new podcasts to catch up with, so enjoy those as well. Thanks for reading!

In Theaters Now:

Smallfoot - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-smallfoot-finds-new-path-missing-link/

(it's fine for a kid-friendly film)

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

(A great possible sendoff for Robert Redford, an easy-going crime comedy)

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

(A great drama anyone can check out)

The Sisters Brothers - https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-sisters-brothers-saddle-offbeat-mission/

(A well-done, offbeat western)

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