The Code Is Zeek

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is taking it all the way to the virtual finish line. Aaron and Abe are joined by Mark Pacis and Joe Two to talk all about Gran Turismo (based on a true story). Hear what the group had to say about this unique approach to a video game movie from director Neill Blomkamp . Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 9:00 ), Trailer Talk for Rebel Moon ( 30:15 ), the main review ( 39:11 ), Games ( 1:24:42 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:35:00 ). 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

As the summer movie season comes to a close and the strikes continue to make future releases (at least starting in November) a bit of a mystery, there are still some new releases to pay attention to. I have a review for Gran Turismo , a strong entry in the realm of video game movies (as it's more of a biopic that happens to involve a video game). There are also new reviews for Liam Neeson's latest and a few comedies. Plus, we have new podcasts covering Blue Beetle  and more. And the Summer of 93 at 30 podcast series continues with another fun episode. So, feel free to check out all these reviews, podcasts, lists, trailers, and other fun. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) ​ Gran Turismo - A solid take on how to handle a video game movie - a racecar sports drama -  In Theaters   Blue Beetle  -  A fun superhero flick that puts the familia first.  - In Theaters   In-House Reviews: Retribution, B

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is focused on DC’s newest cinematic familia. Aaron and Abe are joined by In Between Draft’s Jose Cordova to discuss Blue Beetle . Hear what the trio had to say about this DC superhero film that put the spotlight on a Latino lead and some alien biotech. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 10:42 ), Trailer Talk for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes ( 25:50 ), the main review ( 34:16 ), Games ( 1:15:34 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:28:42 ). 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

One more superhero has arrived this summer, and his name is Blue Beetle . I covered this film, along with another comic book movie (a manga), as Oldboy has been restored and remastered for a re-release in theaters. There's also my review of last week's release, The Last Voyage of the Demeter , and next week's Gran Turismo , along with another handful of write-ups for recent releases. Plus, we have new podcasts covering Demeter, Meg 2, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem , and more. And the Summer of 93 at 30 podcast series continues with another fun episode. So, feel free to check out all these reviews, podcasts, lists, trailers, and other fun. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) Blue Beetle - An enjoyable origin story superhero film thanks to its family focus.  - In Theaters   Oldboy - I wrote about this twisted thriller's legacy for the 20th-anniversary re-release - In Theaters   The Last Voyage of

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is dealing with an ocean lousy with Draculas. Aaron and Abe are joined by Alexander Robinson to talk all about The Last Voyage of the Demeter . Hear what the group had to say about this vampire-focused boat trip, and whether Universal’s second Dracula film of 2023 was worthwhile. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ ( 14:48 ), Trailer Talk for A Haunting in Venice ( 33:32 ), the main review ( 40:20 ), Games ( 1:12:15 ), and Out Now Feedback ( 1:25:20 ). 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

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track has all of a podcast’s strengths and none of its weaknesses. Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters, Scott Mendelson, and Mark Hofmeyer to discuss Blade , the concluding entry of the “Superhero Summer” commentary theme. This 1998 action vampire flick featured star/producer Wesley Snipes establishing his iconic role, with the film serving as an early beginning of a new wave of comic book superhero movies. We talk all about Blade’s production, the impact, and the cast. Plus, plenty of fun tangents and other stories to get into. 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

This week's  Out Now with Aaron and Abe is taking on giant sharks, bugs, and other enlarged creatures. Aaron is joined by Mark Hofmeyer and Scott Mendelson to talk all about Meg 2: The Trench and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem . Hear what the trio has to say about these two summer splashes and whether or not these latest entries in their respective franchises do proper justice for all involved. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in Out Now Quickies™ ( 16:26 ), Trailer Talk for Wonka ( 31:06 ), the review for Meg 2 ( 41:36 ), Games ( 1:10:35 ), the review for TMNT ( 1:28:48 ) and Out Now Feedback ( 1:52:06 ). 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

The creatures are coming! This week features both Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and a giant shark movie, Meg 2: The Trench . One of them is the best entry yet, the other doesn't quite deliver, and I have reviews for both. Other reviews for a very good sports anime and more new films are here as well. Plus, we have a new podcast for this week focused on Haunted Mansion . And the Summer of 93 at 30 podcast series continues with another fun episode. So, feel free to check out all these reviews, podcasts, lists, trailers, and other fun. Enjoy, stay safe out there, and thanks for reading! New Movie Reviews: (All Reviews Are Linked) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem -  Funny, stylish, and a great soundtrack. This is the best TMNT movie yet.  - In Theaters   Meg 2: The Trench -  Regrettably not nearly as much fun as it could be.   In-House Reviews: The First Slam Dunk, River Wild, The Beanie Bubble & More!     Aaron's Top 10