The Code Is Zeek

Sicario: Day of the Soldado is the big new film of the week and an interesting counter to the standard blockbuster flicks already out. If macho performances from Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro aren't your thing though, Three Identical Strangers  is in limited release, while the Mr. Rogers documentary, Won't You Be My Neighbor spreads wider. There are few things to find at home and on streaming as well. I also have new TV coverage up for Preacher . Lastly, we have a couple great podcasts for all to enjoy, so go for it! In Theaters Now: Sicario: Day of the Soldado -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/review-sicario- sequel-places-shade-around- present-danger/ (A decent sequel) Three Identical Strangers -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/review-twisted- mysteries-unfold-three- identical-strangers/ (A documentary where the truth is stranger than fiction) Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefil

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  has the gang finally escaping the park. Aaron and Abe are joined by  Mark Hobin and Scott Mendelson to discuss Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom . The group goes over just what passes for entertainment when it comes to wild dinosaur adventures, along with plenty of other thoughts concerning this film and more. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody ( 8:15 ), some Out Now Quickies™ ( 15:24 ), Trailer Talk for  Bumblebee ( 28:28 ) and  Creed II  ( 34:08 ), the main review ( 41:15 ), Games ( 1:39:14 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:26:02 ). We then wrap things up ( 1:47:13 ) and end on some bloopers ( 1:59:54 ), 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 .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

The park may be gone, but Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is here and ready to impress. If in search of a film full of dinosaurs and grand spectacle, this latest Jurassic entry delivers. Otherwise, just stick with Incredibles 2 , or seek out many of the great smaller films currently out in select theaters, including Damsel , which also opens this week. A few new titles are now available at home to check out as well, along with a new update on what's coming to Criterion in September. Lastly, enjoy our great new podcast episodes form this week, including a Jurassic Park commentary. Thanks for reading! In Theaters Now: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom -  https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-jurassic-world-fallen-kingdom-brings-chaos-park/ (Some solid spectacle and some reeeeaaalllly dumb ideas) Damsel -  https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/damsel-twists-meaning-distress/ (A delightfully weird western comedy) Incredibles 2 -  https://weliveen

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  has the gang prepped for an incredible return. Aaron and Abe are joined by  David Yeh and Todd Gilchrist to discuss Incredibles 2 , the Pixar sequel 14 years in the making. Listen in to hear plenty of discussion about the animated superhero flick and more . Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody ( 6:12 ), some Out Now Quickies™ ( 13:44 ), Trailer Talk for  How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World ( 21:49 ) and  The Lego Movie: The Second Part  ( 28:54 ), the main review ( 34:55 ), Games ( 1:09:00 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:17:40 ). We then wrap things up ( 1:37:35 ) and end on some bloopers ( 1:57:33 ), 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 .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

Hold onto your buts for this Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track. Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters and Scott Mendelson for a discussion of a film 65 million years in the making, Jurassic Park . Listen in, as the guys talk all about the dinosaur-focused franchise, why the film has endured over the years, and how this has the elements of the ultimate Steven Spielberg film, even if it’s not his best. There’s also lots of fun to be had in picking apart some aspects and getting into what the sequels tried to accomplish as well. Plenty of fun detail to be found in this entertaining track, so enjoy! Important Note:   This commentary may feature both juvenile uses of language and jokes that may be considered un-PC.  We of course are just trying to have a fun time… So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill…

Here's a weekend that's been 14 years in the weekend, as Incredibles 2 has come storming into theaters. The super sequel is a blast of fun and it is joined by Tag as the main new releases of the week. There's still plenty of smaller films out as well, which I have reviews for. At home, you can find a couple recent releases, along with a couple of comedy classics. There's also a packed podcast that goes over all sorts of movies and trailers. Enjoy! In Theaters Now: Incredibles 2 -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/review- fantastic-parr-family-returns- incredibles-2/ (It's incredible) Tag -  https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-grown-boys-play-tag/ (Good cast, but meh) Hereditary -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/review-heredita ry-delivers-chilling-family-fr ights/ (Spooky scary) First Reformed, Won't You Be My Neighbor, Upgrade, Hearts Beat Loud -  http://www.thecodeiszeek.com /2018/06/brief

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  has the gang readying up for a spooky heist. Aaron and Abe are joined by  Bron Anderson  and  Markus Robinson  to go over the female-led heist caper,  Ocean's 8 , and the acclaimed arthouse horror film,  Hereditary . The guys have a lot to cover between these two films in what is a packed episode, with plenty of  other movie talk  as well. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody ( 5:15 ), some Out Now Quickies™ ( 11:59 ), Trailer Talk for  Halloween  ( 31:47 ),  Suspiria  ( 38:46 ), and  Widows  ( 47:09 ), the main reviews ( 54:18 ) and ( 1:15:38 ), Out Now Feedback ( 1:57:29 ), and Games ( 2:19:23 ). We then wrap things up ( 2:29:40 ) and end on some bloopers ( 2:41:02 ), 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 .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

Ocean's 8 leads the pack this week, which features a number of notable releases. The breezy heist film is joined by the acclaimed horror film Hereditary , the grimy action flick Hotel Artemis , the wonderful documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor , and the sweet indie Hearts Beat Loud . Check out my thoughts on those, plus reviews for a number of new home releases. There are also some other fun posts, including two new podcasts that are a great listen. Enjoy! In Theaters Now: Ocean's 8 -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/review-oceans- 8-presents-breezy-job-new- crew/ (It's breezy fun) Hereditary -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/review- hereditary-delivers-chilling- family-frights/ (Spooky scary) Hotel Artemis -  https://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/review-hotel-artemis-pretty-suite/ (Grimy fun) First Reformed, Won't You Be My Neighbor, Upgrade, Hearts Beat Loud -  http://www.thecodeiszeek. com/2018/06/brief

I really enjoy putting my reviews together.  I honestly wish I could delve deeper into certain movies, but alas, I get incredibly busy and can sometimes only deal with movies to a briefer extent than I would prefer.  This is why I write these occasional "Brief Thoughts" posts on movies I have seen, as I want to at least offer some of my own perspective on them.  They may not be as polished, but I can at least get my opinions out there. This edition of "Brief Thoughts" features reviews for First Reformed, Won't You Be My Neighbor, Hearts Beat Loud and Upgrade.

This bonus episode of Out Now with Aaron and Abe is all about settling into a new frontier and beyond. Aaron and Abe are joined by Maxwell Haddad to go over thoughts on the critically acclaimed indie film The Rider , as well as have a discussion about the Western genre. Before all that, however, the guys go over a variety of recent releases as well. Topics revolve around what we’ve seen recently ( 10:10 ), including: Upgrade ( 18:00 ), First Reformed ( 27:20 ), Adrift ( 36:36 ), Arrested Development ( 41:30 ), The Americans ( 44:19 ), The Rider ( 48:44 ), and Westerns ( 1:13:05 ). This is followed by Out Now Feedback ( 1:38:11 ). There is also all the wrap-up material ( 1:57:40 ), plus a blooper following this week’s closeout song ( 3:12:09 ). Get ready for a lot of discussion, with plenty of fun to go with it. You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom .  Subscribe via iTunes HERE

This episode of Out Now Nights (“Nights”) finds Aaron and Abe going over even more thoughts on Solo: A Star Wars Story . Now that Abe was able to join, everyone will finally be able to hear what he thought of the movie, but that’s not all. Plenty of spoiler-filled discussion is had about the characters, the story, the supposed surprises and much more. It’s a fun bonus episode that flies by faster than your standard speeder, so enjoy!

Adrift, Upgrade and Action Point are the big releases of the week, coming in between some major Summer players. They may seem slight (and I haven't seen Upgrade or Action Point yet), but there's some joy to be had in getting some smaller films to check out in the theaters. That also includes American Animals , a unique heist film that MoviePass is helping to distribute. I have reviews for some of these, along with the main home release of the week, Annihilation . Also here, my write-up for the series finale of The Americans . Lastly, this week's Solo   podcast, which was a lot of fun to put together. Enjoy! In Theaters Now: Adrift -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/review-adrift- steers-towards-successful- survival-story/ (The survival aspects are well-made) American Animals  -  https://weliveentertainment. com/welivefilm/54495/ (A unique heist movie to look out for) Solo: A Star Wars Story -  https://weliveentertainment. com/weliv