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Out Now Bonus: Nightmare Alley

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This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is solving the mystery – man or beast? Aaron is joined by The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and Forbes’ Scott Mendelson to discuss Nightmare Alley from director Guillermo del Toro . Hear what this group has to say about the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s stylish neo-noir, and what he and his ensemble cast are able to bring out in this dark tale. Plus, the group also discusses the trailer for The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent . 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 Bonus: The Matrix Resurrections

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This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is about plugging back in . Aaron is joined by Forbes’ Scott Mendelson and The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters to discuss The Matrix Resurrections . There’s plenty to go over with Lana Wachowski’s return to this cyberworld, including the evolution of the Matrix, the legacy that can be commented on, Keanu Reeves efforts in all of this, and how to follow-up on the groundbreaking action seen in the previous films, among other topics. Plus, the group also discusses the trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore . 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: The Matrix Resurrections, Macbeth, King's Man, Licorice Pizza & More!

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Christmas Eve is here, and it's another big week for movies. You can plug back into The Matrix , with a new entry that's truly weird and ambitious. The Coens (well, just Joel) got together with Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand for a new Macbeth . Licorice Pizza finally expands wide. And The King's Man delivers some fun WWI action too. Oh, and Don't Look Up and Being the Ricardos hit streaming this week. I have reviews for all and more. Plus, take a listen to our latest podcast covering Spider-Man: No Way Home . Speaking of which, my latest Variety article features an interview with Spider-Man's costume designer.  So, enjoy all of these reviews and more, and be sure to check out my various essays, lists, and new trailers available to dig into as well. Enjoy, stay safe out there, happy holidays, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) The Matrix Resurrections -  It's weird, ambitious, and not what many m

Out Now 480: Spider-Man: No Way Home

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This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is sending a message out to the multiverse. Aaron is joined by Slashfilm’s Brad Oman, Why So Blu’s Peter Paras, and 2 Fast 2 Forever’s Joey Lewandowski to discuss Spider-Man: No Way Home . What did this group think of the film? Were there surprises to enjoy? Was Peter Parker’s journey the wildest one yet? They discuss all of what the web-head is up to. Plus, enjoy some trailer discussion, games, and more . Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 5:05 ), Trailer Talk for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse ( 13:10 ), the main review ( 19:10 ), Games ( 1:36:00 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:48:23 ). 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: Spider-Man: No Way Home, Nightmare Alley & More!

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It's a huge week all over, as Spider-Man is back in an all-new adventure, Spider-Man: No Way Home , which I have a review for. Plus, Guillermo del Toro is also back with a dive into the macabre with his neo-noir, Nightmare Alley . Plenty of other reviews for upcoming award contenders as well, including The Lost Daughter and The Novice . I even have an early review for the WWI action/spy flick,  The King's Man . Plus, take a listen to our latest podcast covering West Side Story .  So, enjoy all of these reviews and more, and be sure to check out my various essays, lists, and new trailers available to dig into as well. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) Spider-Man: No Way Home   - Spider-Man returns for the holidays, and it's a fun time. -  In Theaters Nightmare Alley -  Guillermo del Toro returns with stylish pulp. -  In Theaters 12/17 In-House Reviews: The Lost Daughter, The Tender Ba

Out Now 479: West Side Story

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Tonight, tonight, this week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe sings tonight! Aaron and Abe are joined by Slashfilm’s Chris Evangelista to discuss Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of West Side Story . Is it crazy? Is it cool? Tune in to hear what this group has to say about the legendary director finally making the musical of his dreams, and whether or not he was up to the task of measuring up the original 1961 Oscar-winning blockbuster. Also enjoy some trailer discussion, games, and more . Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 5:53 ), Trailer Talk for Ambulance ( 18:17 ), the main review ( 24:31 ), Games ( 1:30:02 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:39:29 ). 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: West Side Story, Don't Look Up, Being the Ricardos & More!

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This week finally sees the release of Steven Spielberg's terrific  West Side Story . The film is quite an achievement for the famed director and is certainly worth checking out on the big screen. Otherwise, there are options out there that will eventually be available to stream, such as Don't Look Up and Being the Ricards , both of which I have reviewed here, along with the acclaimed Japanese drama  Drive My Car . Plus, take a listen to our latest podcast covering The  Power of the Dog and other award contenders, as well as our new commentary track for The Matrix Reloaded (the best one).  So, enjoy all of these reviews and more, and be sure to check out my various essays, lists, and new trailers available to dig into as well. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) West Side Story -  Spielberg does a terrific job with this updated take. - In Theaters In-House Reviews: Don't Look Up, Being the

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