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Weekly Recap: Bill & Ted, David Copperfield, Centigrade & More!

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I delivered the surprise news of my first published Variety article last week. This week, the surprise on me is just how good Bill and Ted Face the Music  ended up being. I have a full review of that, along with another full review of the delightful Personal History of David Copperfield . I'm not recommending going to theaters to see either, but I do think the movies are solid. On top of that, there are a lot of reviews from the past weeks including Centigrade, Get Duked , and more. Additionally, there are a couple of solid podcasts we put together, including our Unhinged  episode. Finally, there are my various essays lists, and new trailers to dig into as well. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) ​ Bill and Ted Face the Music -  The dudes are back, older, and still rocking. The Personal History of David Copperfield -  This movie is wonderful. In-House Reviews: Centigrade, Get Duked, Ivan, The 24th & More!

Out Now Bonus: August Quickies 2020

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This week's bonus  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  is a return of Out Now Quickies™ for August. Aaron and Abe are joined once again by Forbes’ Scott Mendelson to go over a number of recent releases however briefly. Movies include Peninsula, The 800, The One and Only Ivan, Boys State, Cut Throat City, The Tax Collector, Psych 2: Lassie Come Home, Sputnik, The 24 th , Radioactive, Tesla , Spree, and more. 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

Out Now 416: Unhinged

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This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  is dealing with road rage. Aaron and Abe are joined by Forbes’ Scott Mendelson to discuss Unhinged , the Russell Crowe thriller, and the first film to be released wide in America since theaters initially shut down. This car-based cat-and-mouse thriller wants to provide a level of entertainment fit for an over-the-top Oscar-winner and the group dig into it. Following the review, the guys also go through some box office talk and thoughts on theaters being open again, along with listener feedback to round out the episode. 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: Unhinged, Tesla, Peninsula, & More!

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So, I have some fun news to kick this recap off: My first article for Variety was published this week, so feel free to check out that link, which features my interview with the director of Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula . On top of that, there are a lot of reviews from the past two weeks including Unhinged, Tesla, Peninsula, Project Power, Spree, Sputni k , and more. Additionally, there are a couple of solid podcasts we put together, including our Project Power and American Pickle episodes, along with our terrific Enter the Dragon commentary track. Finally, there are my various essays lists, and new trailers to dig into as well. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) ​ Variety  -  ‘Peninsula’ Director Yeon Sang-ho on Creating the Best Zombie Movie Car Chase  Unhinged -  Russell Crowe shows off how extreme his road rage can be. In-House Reviews: Tesla, Peninsula, Cut Throat City & More!   In-House Reviews:

Out Now 415: Project Power

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This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  is pushing some superhero skills. Aaron and Abe are joined by Front Center Mezzanine's Maxwell Haddad to discuss Project Power , starring Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt,  and Dominique Fishback . This Netflix action flick tells the story of individuals who gain superpowers for 5 minutes at a time, due to a drug, and the group goes over how well it utilizes that setup. Following the reviews, the guys also go through some listener feedback to round out the episode, where we get into what makes a great movie and more. 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

Out Now Commentary: Enter The Dragon (1973)

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This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track is headed to an island, in search of the Dragon. Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters and Peter Paras to discuss Enter the Dragon, the film that turned Bruce Lee into an international superstar, even if it was his final, completed film . Listen in, as the guys go over the legacy of Lee and this film, how it has influenced so many other movies, the history leading up to and proceeding this point in time, the state of other action stars, and more. There’s plenty more discussion in regards to the filmmaking on display, and lots of fun tangents as well. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill… You can also find links to the episode at AudioBoom or Spotify .   Subscribe via iTunes HERE

Out Now 414: An American Pickle

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This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  is getting a taste of the brine. Aaron and Abe are joined by /Film’s Brad Oman to go over An American Pickle , starring Seth Rogen and Seth Rogen . The group goes over whether or not there was enough fun to be had in this high concept comedy, based on the short story by Simon Rich. Following the reviews, the guys also go through some listener feedback to round out the episode, along with the return of some games. 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: Pickles, Barbarians, Tax Collectors & More!

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As we kick off August, read all about  An American Pickle   (good and sweet), along with thoughts on new films with Liam Neeson, Johnny Depp, and Shia LeBoeuf (a weird, busy Summer, indeed). Additionally, there are a couple of solid podcasts we put together, which still includes our episodes covering horror films  The Rental  and Relic , along with thoughts on Disneyland, these days. Finally, there are my various essays lists, and new trailers to dig into as well. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) ​ An American Pickle -  Seth Rogan stars in a Jewish  Being There  type of a film. In-House Reviews: Waiting for the Barbarians, Made in Italy, The Tax Collector & More!     In House Reviews: Radioactive, The Rental, Danny Trejo & More!   In-House Reviews: 7500, Babyteeth, Miss Juneteenth & More! In-House Reviews: Becky, Tommaso, End of Sentence, The Grey Fox & More!   In-House Reviews: The High No

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