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Out Now 432: Wonder Woman 1984

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This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  is granting wishes for a price. Aaron and Abe are joined by Fast Film Review’s Mark Hobin to discuss Wonder Woman 1984 , the highly anticipated superhero sequel. The group dig into just how successful this latest DC adventure is, what works and doesn’t work, and other aspects in a discussion that does delve into spoiler territory. The guys also go over some 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: Wonder Woman 1984, Soul, The Midnight Sky & More!

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Merry Christmas and season's greetings. The holiday has brought out some huge releases with it, as I have reviews here for Wonder Woman 1984  and Pixar's Soul , which are both available to stream right now. Plus, George Clooney's   The Midnight Sky  is now streaming as well, while Tom Hanks ' latest, News of the World  is available in theaters (and on VOD in two weeks). And that's just some of my latest reviews. Also don't miss my picks for the best Blu-ray releases of the year, and stay tuned for my Top Ten Films of 2020, coming next week. Additionally, there are more podcasts we put together, including our episodes covering Ma Rainey's Black Bottom ,  Greenland,   and more. 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) ​ In-House Reviews: Wonder Woman 1984, Sylvie's Love, One Night In Miami & More!  

Out Now Bonus: Greenland and The Midnight Sky

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This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  is doing the disaster double. Aaron is joined by Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson to discuss two disaster films, Greenland with Gerard Butler and The Midnight Sky with George Clooney . The two put in their thoughts on which of the films they find to be more successful, how they work as star vehicles, and what they bring to the genre. 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 431: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

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This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  is setting up for a gold record. Aaron is joined by Movies Markus’ Markus Robinson to go over Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom , an adaptation of an August Wilson play, starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman in his final role. The two dig into the effectiveness of the filmmaking and the lead performances, in addition to the dramatic weight given to the film in terms of how key a role race plays into the material. The guys also go over some 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

Out Now Commentary: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

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This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track will begin to make things right. Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters, David Yeh, Peter Paras, and Yancy Berns to discuss the opening chapter of the sequel trilogy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens . Listen in to hear the group go over this relaunch of the Star Wars saga, and how they feel director J.J. Abrams did in aiding in the delivery of Star Wars for a new generation. There’s plenty more discussion in regards to the filmmaking on display, what makes this film stand out, various criticisms, 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

Weekly Recap: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, News Of The World, Midnight Sky, & More!

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Things are ramping up for new movie releases, as the holidays approach. This week I have reviews for a few big movie star films - Ma Rainey's Black Bottom , with Chadwick Boseman in his final role,  Tom Hanks in News of the World , and George Clooney in The Midnight Sky . Plus, a set of new reviews for some genre flicks like Monster Hunter and Greenland , along with the acclaimed drama Minari , and the buzzworthy Promising Young Woman . Don't miss my picks for the best Blu-ray releases of the year, with a new review for Tenet's  home release   as well. And Amazon Prime has the final entry in director Steve McQueen's Small Axe  anthology, which wraps up very well. Additionally, there are more podcasts we put together, including our episodes covering Sound of Metal,   Nomadland,  and more. 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 A

Out Now 430: Sound of Metal & Nomadland

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This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe  heads out on the open road. Aaron and Abe are joined by Alan Aguilera to go over a couple of acclaimed dramas, Sound of Metal , starring Riz Ahmed, and Nomadland , starring Frances McDormand . The group digs into the effectiveness of the filmmaking and the lead performances in both, finding connections between the two, in addition to exploring what they are accomplishing on their own. The trio also goes over some 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: Songbird, Wild Mountain Thyme, Alex Wheatle & More!

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These December weeks are certainly packed with releases. Many are available to watch at home, but that's why I clarify in each of these posts. This week has an ill-advised film inspired by the pandemic,  Songbird . There's also an odd Irish rom-com,  Wild Mountain Thyme . More fortunately, Soderbergh's latest,  Let Them All Talk  is now available to watch, along with some interesting efforts like the immigration story  Farewell Amor . Plus, Amazon Prime still has its entries in director Steve McQueen's Small Axe  anthology, which have plenty of relevance for now. Plus, my early review for Pixar's Soul coming to Disney+ on Christmas Day. Additionally, there are more podcasts we put together, including our episodes covering Mank  and more. 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) ​ In-House Reviews: Songbird, Wild Mou

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