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#SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse
is AMAZING and a REVOLUTIONARY achievement in animation. It does the impossible of surpassing the original and delivers one of THE BEST Spider-Man stories EVER. It’s more mature and a WEB-SLINGING WONDER beginning to end.
#SpiderVerse
@SpiderVerse
Today is my Dad’s 60th birthday. Here he is crying of laughter watching his fav episode of
@AlwaysSunny
for the 100th time.
Yes, it’s The Nightman Cometh.
#WeLiveInTime
is SUBLIME. Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh are a BEAUTIFUL and powerful pair together. John Crowley has crafted a truly ENCHANTING film about the fragility and majesty of life. It’s one of the year’s BEST films and one you cannot miss. Truly special.
#TIFF24
@A24
#LONGLEGS
is the most TERRIFYING film of the year and a purely sinister experience you’ll never forget. Nicolas Cage is unrecognizable and delivers a blood-curdling performance like you've never seen. Maika Monroe is completely captivating. Oz Perkins has a new horror classic!
#SCREAMVI
is a SHARPLY written and tactically directed thriller that TWISTS expectations with every turn. It’s a love letter to the
#SCREAM
franchise featuring a fantastic cast and heart-pounding suspense. Jenna Ortega SLAYS and Ghostface has never been more terrifying.
#SCREAM6
#TheLittleMermaid
is a FIN-TASTIC reimagining of a classic tale that overflows with style, creativity, and colour.
@HalleBailey
sings and splashes into our hearts with a WONDROUS voice and performance as Ariel.
@DaveedDiggs
is hilarious! One of Disney’s BEST live action remakes.
#AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania
is a solid, yet overly ambitious start to the next phase of the MCU. Jonathan Majors is an absolute FORCE as
#Kang
and the NEW KING of the Multiverse. The final battle is ASTONISHING, but I really missed the comedic charm throughout.
#AntMan
#AgathaAllAlong
is the PERFECT show for the spooky season and filled with BIG WITCH ENERGY. Kathryn Hahn is iconic as ever and delivers a deliciously devious and spellbinding performance. Joe Locke is a scene stealer. This is the most fun you’ll have feasting on a show this year.
#TheBatman
is an ALL TIME BEST FILM.
@MattReevesLA
has crafted the DEFINITIVE take on The Caped Crusader that Pattinson will define for generations to come. Brooding and brutal. I didn’t want it to end. This is the movie we’ve been waiting for and changes the game.
@WarnerBrosCA
Chloé Zhao’s
#Eternals
is MESMERIZING and unlike anything we’ve seen before in the MCU. It breaks the the familiar mold and delivers an EPIC and beautifully crafted story that is GRAND, yet grounded in a love of humanity. Watch it in
@IMAX
.
@TheMoviePodcast
review October 24.
#DoctorStrange
in the
#MultiverseOfMadness
is MARVEL AT THEIR BEST. Sam Raimi delivers a fast paced superhero horror with DAZZLING visuals and magical moments fans will remember FOREVER. Cumberbatch & Olsen deliver their strongest MCU performances and Xochitl Gomez is the future.
#ThePenguin
is the BEST SHOW OF THE YEAR and the perfect blend of The Batman meets The Sopranos. Colin Farrell & Cristin Milioti are sensational together and stand shoulder to shoulder with the greatest in comic book performances. It’s thrilling, intense and DAMN GOOD television.
The Lord of the Rings:
#TheRingsOfPower
S2 is a FANTASTIC return to Middle-earth and continues to REDEFINE what's possible for television. It's a deeper and darker story that fulfills the promise of the series and is filled with the BEST visual effects ever put on the TV screen.
#InsideOut2
is ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL and one of the most POWERFUL
@Pixar
films ever made. A beautifully crafted and emotionally mature sequel that stands side by side with the original. Maya Hawke is UNFORGETTABLE as Anxiety and steals the show. A MUST WATCH for all ages!
Star Wars:
#TheAcolyte
is filled with mystery and darkness that delves deep into new and diverse depths of the galaxy. I’ve seen 4 eps and dig the sinister story it’s steadily setting up. BIG potential in this era. Carrie-Anne Moss with a lightsaber doing Force-Fu is PERFECTION.
The first 2 episodes of
#PercyJackson
and the Olympians are what fans have been waiting for… a full realized, true to the tone of the books adventure, with an all star cast. Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri are the heart of the series. Give them 5 seasons!
#Ahsoka
is a DREAM COME TRUE for Star Wars Rebels fans and an exciting reunion for my fav characters in the galaxy. I’ve seen the first 2 episodes and while it trades whimsy for more serious tone, the performances & action are STELLAR.
#Sabine
is perfect. A VERY promising start!
The
#GuardiansOfTheGalaxy
Holiday Special is A NEW CHRISTMAS CLASSIC.
@JamesGunn
delivers another heartfelt and out of this world adventure that focuses on the family we choose and lengths we’ll go to make their Christmas magical. I need more Cosmo ASAP!
#GOTGHolidaySpecial
#XMen97
is a FRESH and X-TRAORDINARY revival of one of the most iconic animated series ever. I watched 3 episodes, all with ASTONISHING animation, terrific team dynamics, and banger soundtrack. This is the DEFINITIVE incarnation of the X-Men and a must watch for fans old and new.
#ECHO
is a focused and gripping story that seamlessly intertwines brutal action, great characters, and powerful explorations of the indigenous community. Alaqua Cox rocks and shines a spotlight into a new corner of the MCU. The return of Vincent D'Onofrio as Kingpin is legendary.
#BeauIsAfraid
is a chaotic and anxiety-inducing acid trip that hasn’t left my mind.
@AriAster
has created an ODYSSEY OF MADNESS that will have you second guessing every frame. Joaquin Phoenix is as captivating as ever. This is one we’ll be analyzing for a very long time.
@A24
#JokerFolieADeux
is hands down one of the most GORGEOUS looking films of the year and another stunning showcase of Joaquin Phoenix’s haunting, twisted performance. While the movie feels a bit long and the music doesn’t always hit the mark, it’s still a well-made, solid sequel.
#BarbieTheMovie
is BRIGHT, BOLD, and an ABSOLUTE BLAST! Greta Gerwig directs a DAZZLING new instant classic that inspires and uplifts. Margot Robbie shines as
#Barbie
in yet another iconic performance. It’s the perfect summer movie and a meta and millennial dream work.
#SuperMarioMovie
is a DREAM COME TRUE for lifelong Nintendo fans and PERFECT DOWN TO THE LAST PIXEL. With gorgeous animation and unforgettable music, Nintendo +
@Illumination
have made a delightful family film filled with heart. Pure joy beginning to end.
@SuperMarioMovie
#AnyoneButYou
is sexy, hilarious, and a feel good time at the movies. Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell are undeniable together and clearly having a blast. It’s the right kind of cheesy and the perfect date night movie. Easily one of the best romantic comedies in years!
FALLOUT S1 is a dream come true for fans of the game (like me) and a MASTERPIECE OF MAYHEM! Walton Goggins steals every damn scene and is the heart of the series. We really are living in the golden age of video game adaptations and
#FalloutOnPrime
is further proof.
@PrimeVideo
DUNE PART TWO is nothing short of MONUMENTAL. Denis Villeneuve masterfully directs one of the GREATEST SEQUELS OF ALL TIME. It’s a massive and intricate experience crafted by stunning visuals, immersive score and powerful performances. This is why we go to the movies.
#DuneMovie
#TheLastOfUsHBO
is a faithful and deeply rooted narrative that takes hold. Pedro Pascal and
@BellaRamsey
endure and embody everything that makes Joel and Ellie special. It’s a wonderful adaptation and expansion to one of the greatest video game stories ever told.
#TheLastOfUs
The first two episodes of
#SecretInvasion
are grounded, gritty, and full of suspense.
@SamuelLJackson
is fantastic and finally gets to explore the dark pathos and vulnerability of a man who always has the weight of the world on his shoulders. Some truly shocking moments. 1/2
#SpiderManNoWayHome
is a cinematic experience like no other. I’m still processing it, but in complete awe of what Jon Watts, Marvel Studios and Sony have pulled off. This may just be the best Spider-Man movie ever.
I cried a lot.
@TheMoviePodcast
review:
#CivilWarMovie
is Alex Garland’s BEST film yet. Thrilling beginning to end, it’s a focused and VISCERAL look at the frontlines of war journalism that is timely and terrifying. Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura, & Stephen McKinley Henderson are stellar. Not one to miss!
A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE feels like an "ALIENS" type sequel to the original films. Bigger, scarier and A LOT of action. Joseph Quinn has a stressful sequence that steals the whole damn thing. I am so in.
#CinemaCon
#OPPENHEIMER
is MYTHIC and MASSIVE filmmaking. Christopher Nolan directs a BEAUTIFUL and harrowing experience that is completely MESMERIZING. Cillian Murphy & Robert Downey Jr. deliver career best performances. Göransson’s score is haunting.
Gorgeous. Monumental. Terrifying.
I can’t stop thinking about how perfect Nightcrawler is in
#XMen97
. I love that as a person of faith, he is empathetic and the soul of the X-Men. A beautiful depiction of what a religious character should be. I hope he sticks around. Masterclass writing + performance by
@Adey800
!
I HAVE PLAYED
#SpiderMan2PS5
and that is ALL I can say.
Tune in THIS FRIDAY September 15 at 11AM ET on
@TheMoviePodcast
feed and YouTube for our HANDS-ON GAMEPLAY impressions, EXCLUSIVE interview, and more.
Huge thank you to
@PlayStation
and
@InsomniacGames
for the invitation.
#LOKI
Season 2 is STELLAR and a finely tuned tale that wastes no time getting back into action. I’ve seen 4 episodes and Tom Hiddleston & Owen Wilson are once again a perfect pair, but it’s Ke Huy Quan who delightfully steals the show. It may be Marvel’s finest season of TV yet.
The Lord Of The Rings:
#TheRingsOfPower
is an ACHIEVEMENT in cinematic storytelling that REDEFINES what’s possible for television. Immersive & EPIC, the interconnected worlds of Tolkien feel GRAND and fully realized. Absolutely MESMERIZING.
@LOTRonPrime
@PrimeVideoCA
@PrimeVideo
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is the COOLEST game I’ve ever played and is about to be the BEST superhero game EVER made.
Hands-On Impressions:
Interview w/
@Jacinda_Chew
:
@InsomniacGames
have outdone themselves again.
#SpiderMan2PS5
#AQuietPlace
: Day One is completely gripping and another incredible entry in the series. Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn are SENSATIONAL together and carry the film on their backs, mostly without speaking a word. Sound design + action are top-notch. I would die for Frodo the cat.
#GladiatorII
is FEROCIOUSLY entertaining and the type of MYTHIC and MASSIVE filmmaking only Ridley Scott can deliver. Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, & Joseph Quinn are bloody glorious and bring raw charisma to every scene in this worthy sequel. This is why we go to the movies.
@SuckerPunchProd
If you already own Ghost of Tsushima on PS4:
You can pre-order an upgrade to Director’s Cut on PS4 for $19.99 USD. This upgrade will become available starting on August 20.
#Elemental
is FILLED TO THE BRIM with heart, charm, and soul. Part immigrant story and part rom-com. It hits close to home. From the preview
@PEETSOWN
showed us, it is some of the most impressive animation I’ve ever seen. The creative ingenuity of
@Pixar
never seizes to amaze. ❤️🔥
#ANORA
is a new timeless classic. Mikey Madison delivers a performance for the ages in one of the year’s best films. Hilarious, heartfelt, and oh-so-human. It’s one hell of a watch. Don’t miss it.
#TIFF24
#WakandaForever
is a triumph beginning to end. Ryan Coogler strikes lightning twice with one of the greatest superhero sequels ever. Letitia Wright and Tenoch Huerta are forces. POWERFUL, PERSONAL, & TOP TIER MCU. It’s a beautiful tribute to Chadwick Boseman.
#BlackPanther
Just finished talking the
#Loki
finale, Jonathan Majors as He Who Remains, and more with the wonderful
@iamkateherron
!
Lookout for our discussion later today on
@TheMoviePodcast
feed!
➡️
Denis Villeneuve’s
#Dune
is MASSIVE. This film will transport you from the very first frame and and keep you locked in with gorgeous visuals and great performances. Be prepared for a lore heavy adventure and the hopeful promise of a Part 2.
#TIFF21
@DuneMovie
@WarnerBrosCA
#TheCreator
is a MESMERIZING and MASSIVE leap into a gorgeous new world. Gareth Edwards returns with a tactile and timely take on A.I. that grounds itself in STUNNING visuals and superb performances by John David Washington and Madeleine Yuna Voyles. I need more!
@CreatorTheFilm
#BatmanCapedCrusader
is a GORGEOUSLY ANIMATED and THRILLING pulp noir that suits Batman beautifully. It’s the true successor to Batman: The Animated Series that we’ve been waiting for and feels ripped from the pages of Detective Comics. I’ve seen all 10 eps, absolutely FANTASTIC.
#TransformersONE
is one of the BIGGEST surprises of the year and exactly the SPARK the Transformers series needed. Emotionally deep and filled with richly written characters you want to cheer for. It’s absolutely hilarious, ridiculously rad, and the BEST Transformers in years.
#TMNT
:
#MutantMayhem
oozes with style and is a Ninja Turtles for a new generation. While the story feels safe, the performances are fantastic and every frame is filled with heart, creativity and some truly hideous creatures (it rules). Excited to see more in a sequel.
#TMNTMovie
#TheMarvels
is DELIGHTFUL and some of the most fun you’ll have at the movies this year. It’s a zany adventure powered by the charm of its leading trio and I couldn’t get enough. Iman Vellani is a STAR and the future of the MCU. I am pleasantly surprised.
#CaptainMarvel
#MsMarvel
#WISH
is a BREATH OF FRESH AIR for
@DisneyAnimation
and an ENCHANTING blend of innovation and imagination. Ariana DeBose sings into our souls as Asha with spellbinding songs that elevate every emotion. Each frame is imbued by a century of timeless Disney magic.
@DisneyWishMovie
#WerewolfByNight
is a classic Hollywood monster movie you won’t want to end. SPOOKY and STRIKING, it’s one of the coolest things EVER to come out of the MCU.
@GaelGarciaB
is thrilling to watch suppress the beast within. More Jack Russell! What can’t
@m_giacchino
do at this point?
Ti West’s
#MaXXXine
is BLOODY THRILLING and an ICONIC ending to a perfect trilogy. Mia Goth is sensational and SHINES in a performance made for the big screen. Neon-drenched and full of 80s flair, it’s a blood-splattered love letter to Hollywood and movie lovers everywhere.
#FASTX
is the WILDEST F&F yet and full-throttle with no breaks… or idea what it wants to be. Jason Momoa is having the most fun he’s ever had on screen, legit playing the Joker. It really wants to remind you Fast Five happened. It’s absolutely ridiculous, but I was never bored.
#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes
is BREATHTAKING and BEAUTIFUL.
@WesBall
delivers an astounding visual achievement that is sure to be one of the best films of the summer. It honours the legacy of Caesar while paving the way forward for new characters. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
The first 2 episodes of
#Hawkeye
are a lot of fun and setup some great dynamics for the rest of the series. I LOVE the Christmas setting and street level threat.
@HaileeSteinfeld
is a knockout as
#KateBishop
and Renner finally gets to bring the Matt Fraction Hawkeye to life. 🏹♥️
I watched Captain America: The Winter Solider on the Thursday night screening in 2014 to celebrate my 21st birthday. It is one of my all time favourite Marvel films and birthday memories. I can't believe it's been 10 years already and that we got to interview the Russo Bros.
WISH is a breath of fresh air for
@DisneyAnimation
and absolutely gorgeous.
@TheMoviePodcast
was lucky to check out around 20 minutes of footage and I’m so excited to see the final film. It’s full of classic Disney magic and some BANGER songs by Julia Michaels.
@DisneyWishMovie
#ChallengersMovie
is THRILLING and full of steamy suspense.
@Zendaya
is FLAWLESS and serves the best performance of her career. Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor dazzle throughout. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross’ score is a heart-pounding and electrifying pulse of energy. Loved it!
@RachelLeishman
“If the US military were an arm and enforcer of white supremacy, why would it have been trying to make super-beings out of black men?”
🙄
@KevinMcCarthyTV
We spoke with Greig about this too! What a genius and visually gorgeous way to differentiate the worlds. I hope Denis + Greig keep working together forever.
Cinematographer Greig Fraser explains why shooting infrared was the “perfect solution” for Austin Butler’s Feyd-Rautha and the Harkonnen planet Giedi Prime in Dune Part Two.
#DuneMovie
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#MoonKnight
continues the trend of evolving the MCU into genres we’ve never seen. Oscar Isaac gives a tortured performance but prepare for a slow pace that focuses more on a psychological character study with punches of action. Hoping it picks up.
More on
@TheMoviePodcast
soon.
Pixar’s
#TurningRed
is a delight. Domee Shi's coming of age TAIL is a celebration of culture, the early 2000s, and Toronto. I LOVED this movie and seeing the CN Tower and SkyDome in animated form gave me all the feels. One of
@Pixar
's BEST.
@PixarTurningRed
@DisneyStudiosCA
GLADITOR II looks MASSIVE. I am shook. What a trailer. I want to watch it on replay for the rest of the year. Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Denzel Washington are bringing us unbelievable.
#CinemaCon
#WONKA
is WONDERFUL and EVERLASTINGLY CHARMING. Timothée Chalamet shines with a whimsical & layered performance. Paul King delivers a cinematic treat filled with creativity and pure imagination that the whole family will love. Delightful beginning to end.
#WonkaMovie