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ATR #195: Jurassic World Dominion
On this week's episode I review the film; "Jurassic World Dominion"!
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ATR #194: The Bob’s Burger movie
On this week's episode I review the film; "The Bob's Burgers Movie"!
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ATR #193: Top Gun: Maverick
On this week’s episode I review the film; “Top Gun: Maverick”! Time code breakdown: 0m:00s – 1m:25s: Intro to the show 1m:25s – 22m:45s: “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse […]
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ATR #192: Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness
On this week’s episode I review the film; “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness”! Time code breakdown: 0m:00s – 1m:35s: Intro to the show 1m:35s – 18m:35s: “Doctor […]
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Movie review: Morbius
Yes, this movie actually exists. After long years in development and production hell, it is finally being released tomorrow. What is tomorrow you might ask? April fools. Stop playing with my emotions already Sony, the jokes write themselves.
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ATR #188: The King’s Man, Nightmare Alley, Spider-Man: No Way Home
On this week's episode I review three new films; "The King's Man", "Nightmare Alley", and "Spider-Man: No Way Home"!
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ATR #187: The Harder They Fall, West Side Story, Tick, Tick … Boom!
On this week's episode I review three new films; "The Harder They Fall", "West Side Story", and "Tick, Tick ... Boom!"!
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ATR #186: Venom: Let There Be Carnage, No Time To Die, Lamb
On this week's episode I review three new films; "Venom: Let There Be Carnage", "No Time To Die", and "Lamb"!
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ATR #185: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
On this week's episode I review the new film, "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" which is the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
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ATR #184 – The Green Knight
On this week's episode I review the new film, "The Green Knight" which i have been looking to for 2 years!
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ATR #183: F9: Sator and The Fast Saga
On this week's episode I review two new films, "Sator" and "F9: The Fast Saga"!
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ATR #182: The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard & Luca
On this week's episode I review two new films, "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard" and "Luca"!
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ATR #181: In The Heights, Bo Burnham: Inside
On this week's episode I review two new films, "in The Heights" and "Bo Burnham: Inside"!
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ATR #179: Bill & Ted: Face The Music, Mulan
On this week's episode I review two new films, "Bill & Ted: Face The Music" and "Mulan"! Make sure to check out the article about the podcast and its mission on the Seattle Refined website: "About To Review: Local podcast aims to amplify diverse voices in film & media"
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ATR #178 – Project Power, Tesla, Peninsula, Sputnik
After a long hiatus, the podcast is back! On this week's episode I review "Project Power", "Tesla", "Peninsula", and "Sputnik".
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ATI – 2020 Vancouver Short Film Festival
This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast features conversations I had with writers, directors, producers, actors and more while covering the 2020 Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSAFF.com). Hope you enjoy!
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ATR #172 – “Queen & Slim” and “Knives Out”
Another week, another solo episode! On this week’s episode I review “Queen & Slim” and “Knives Out”. Enjoy! Podcast support info: Thank you so much for all of your support! […]
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ATR #171 – “Honey Boy” and “WAVES”
Another week, another solo episode! On this week's episode I review "Honey Boy" and "Waves", which are both family dynamic movies with a lot to say. Thanks for listening!
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ATR #169 – Doctor Sleep, Seattle 48 Hour Horror Film Project
This episodes special guest include me, myself, and I (AKA: another solo episode)! This is kind of a split episode in which it starts with a review of "Doctor Sleep" and then will go into my favorites from the 2019 48 Hour Horror Film Project!
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ATR #168 – Harriet, JoJo Rabbit, Terminator Dark Fate, Parasite
Another solo show in the books, and on this one I review three new films including “Harriet”, “JoJo Rabbit”, “Terminator Dark Fate”, and “Parasite”! Podcast support info: Thank you so […]
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ATR #167 – The Lighthouse, Black and Blue, The Current War
This week I had a very special guest in the studio, Adam Gehrke of the "Cinema Squabble" podcast (CinemaSquabble.com), who has spent over 2 decades in the radio and TV media world! Make sure to follow all of his work at AdamGehrke.com!
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ATR #166 – Gemini Man, The Addams Family, Zombieland Double Tap, Dolemite is my Name
This is a special solo show as I review four new films which are in theaters now, including "Gemini Man", "The Addams Family", "Zombieland Double Tap", and "Dolemite is my name"!
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ATR #165 – JOKER, Harpoon, First Love
I was joined once again by Matt Oakes of "Silver Screen Riot" (SilverScreenRiot.com) for this week's episode and we reviewed "JOKER", "Harpoon", and "First Love". There are some hot takes in this one!
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ATR #161 – Angel Has Fallen, Blinded by the Light, Ready or Not, Good Boys, 48 Hour Film Project
After a brief hiatus, I am back in the land of the living (and podcasting)! This week's episode is a solo show where I review "Angel has Fallen", "Blinded by the Light", and "Ready or Not", plus I talk about my favorite films from the recent Seattle 48 Hour Film Project!
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ATR #160 – Mega movie lightning round w/ Mike Ward!
For this week's mega movie lightning round I am joined my Mike Ward of "Should I See It" (ShouldISee.it) as we run rough shot through a dozen movie reviews, lightning round style! We (mostly) tried to stick with shorter reviews and I hope you enjoy!
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ATR #159 – Super-mega-ultra-epic movie rundown w/ Tim Hall
This week I am joined once again by Tim Hall "The People's Critic" (ThePeoplesCriticBlog.com) as we catch up on quite a few movies that I had not reviewed yet!
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ATR #158 – Pokemon with NW NERD
This week I am joined by my friends Dyer and Nick, the producers and hosts of the "NW NERD" podcast! We recorded this episode at their studio, so tune in and check out review for "Pokemon Detective Pikachu"!
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ATR #157 – The Intruder & Tolkien w/ Isabella Price
On this week's episode I am joined via Skype once again by "The Oprah of the Underworld", Isabella Price! We discuss the films "The Intruder", and "Tolkien", plus a small SIFF preview.
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ATR #156 – Avengers: Endgame & The Curse of La Llorna
On this week’s episode I am joined by two of my best friends, Tim Hall and Jess O’Brien as we review “The Curse of La Llorna” and “Avengers: Endgame”! Podcast […]
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ATR #155 – Hellboy, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
On this week’s episode I welcome Nick Jarin from the “NW NERD” podcast (nw-nerd.com) as we go over some geek news and then review “Master Z: Ip Man Legacy” and […]
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ATI #27 – 2019 Vancouver Badass Film Festival!
This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast features interviews I conducted while covering the 2019 Vancouver Badass Film Festival (VBAFF.com). There are talks with writers, directors, producers, actors and more!
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ATR #154 – 2019 Vancouver Badass Film Festival, Pet Sematary
On this week's episode I review "Pet Sematary" and also give a full breakdown of the Vancouver Badass Film Festival (VBAFF) which I attended this past weekend!
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ATR #153 – Dumbo, Shazam, VBAFF preview
Once again I am joined Skype machine with Tim Hall, The People's Critic! We review two new films, "Dumbo" and "Shazam", and then I give a preview of the upcoming Vancouver Badass Film Festival which I will be attending!
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ATR #152 – US, Triple Threat, Gloria Bell, ECCC
On this week's episode I am joined via the Skype machine with Tim Hall, The People's Critic! We start the show talking about Emerald City Comic Con 2019, and then review the films "Triple Threat", "Gloria Bell", and "US". Check it out!
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ATI #26 – “Prospect” team – Zeek Earl, Chris Caldwell, Brice Budke
This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast features an interview I conducted with directors Zeek Earl and Chris Caldwell, and producer Brice Budke from the locally shot and produced film "Prospect"!
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ATR #150 – Captain Marvel & The Umbrella Academy
On this week's episode two guests make their return to the studio: Tim Hall (The People's Critic) and Dyer Oxley (NW Nerd Podcast). We discuss the new Netflix series "The Umbrella Academy" and the new MCU film "Captain Marvel"!
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ATR #149 – Hidden World, Fighting with my Family, Greta
On this week's packed episode I review 3 new films; "How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World", "Fighting with my Family", and "Greta"!
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ATR #148 – Alita: Battle Angel, Sam Cooke, Jam Master Jay
Another week, another solo episode, but this time it was due to the Snowmeggedon that hit Seattle this weekend! I reviewed "Alita: Battle Angel", "The Two Killings of Sam Cooke", and "Who Killed Jam Master Jay"!
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ATR #147 – Miss Bala, The LEGO movie 2
On this week's episode I review two new films: "Miss Bala" starring Gina Rodriguez, and "The LEGO movie 2: The Second Part". One of them is a remake of a an award winning Mexican drama, and the other is a sequel that is almost as awesome as the first.
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ATI #25 – 2019 Vancouver Short Film Festival
This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast features interviews I conducted while covering the 2019 Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF.com). There are talks with writers, directors, producers, actors and more!
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ATR #146 – 2019 Vancouver Short Film Festival Recap
I was fortunate to be asked to cover the 9th annual Vancouver Short Film Festival for the 3rd year in a row, and it was incredible as always! On this episode I break down my favorites from each program before crowing my best of the festival!
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ATR #145 – GLASS & 2 Fyre docs
On this week's episode Tim Hall (The People's Critic) and I discuss if "GLASS" is a trilogy that will go down in history, as well as two documentaries about the same festival that have very different view points: "Fyre Fraud" and "Fyre".
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ATR #144 – Project Blue Book and Isabella Price!
I was joined this week by the "Oprah of the Underworld" herself, the one and only Isabella Price! We discuss the new History channel show "Project Blue Book" & then find out about Isabella's favorite horror films in preparation for you her new series!
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ATR #142 – End of the year spectacular!
Year end spectacular with Mike Ward and Tim Hall! We discuss the good, bad, and ugly films of 2018!
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Top 10 films of 2018!
Yes, it is that time once again when I look through my spreadsheet of all films that I have watched in 2018 and make this bonkers list of my favorite […]
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ATR #141 – Aquaman, Bumblebee, Mortal Engines
Two special guests and 3 new movie reviews! Fresh out of a screening of “Aquaman”, Tim Hall (@PeoplesCritic) and Jessica O’Brien (JdObrien_) join the studio as we review “Mortal Engines”, […]
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ATR #140 – Spider-Verse, ROMA, Mary Poppins Returns
Tim Hall (@PeoplesCritic) joins the show via Skype for this late night episode which has reviews for “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”, “ROMA”, and “Mary Poppins Returns”. Ranging from the hyper […]
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ATR #139 – In The Heights & Anna and the Apocalypse
Solo show! My 3 special guest this week are me, myself, and I. We have a great conversation talking about the new production of "In the Heights" at the Seattle Repertory Theater, and then I review the new zombie Christmas musical "Anna and the Apocalypse"!
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ATR #138 – #NoShameNovember 2018 w/ Adal Rifai!
It is time once again for the annual #NoShameNovember episode! This year I have a very special guest joining the show: Adal Rifai (@AdalRifai) from “Hello From The Magic Tavern”! […]
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ATR #137 – Creed 2, Fantastic Beasts, Green Book
Matt Oakes from Silver Screen Riot is back in the studio to review three new films on this weeks episode, "Green Book", Fantastic Beasts and the Crimes of Grindelwald", and "Creed 2"! Make sure to check out Matt's site to see all of the reviews and interviews he has done!
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ATR #136 – Widows, Overlord, The Grinch, Spider’s Web
Tim Hall (@PeoplesCritic) is back in the studio as we review four new movies which are in theaters now! Reviews include "The Girl in the Spider's Web", "The Grinch", "Widows" and "Overlord".
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ATR #135 – 2018 Vancouver Asian Film Festival
I took a trip up north to Vancouver, British Columbia, to cover the 2018 Vancouver Asian Film Festival for the first time! On this episode I talk about my favorite films, plus I had the opportunity to interview several people involved in the festival!
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ATR #134 – 48 Hour Horror Film Project, Nutcracker, A Private War
This week's jam packed episode has solo reviews for "The Nutcracker & the Four Realms", and "A Private War", as well as my favorite picks from the 2018 "48 Hour Horror Film Project"! This episode also features interviews with several people from the horror film festival!
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ATI #24 – Cast members from “Mid90s”
This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast features my conversation with some of the actors from the new film "Mid90's", which was written and directed by Jonah Hill. The guests include Sunny Suljic, Ryder McLaughlin, Gio Galicia, and Olan Prenatt!
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ATR #133 – Blood witches and rock music w/ Matt Oakes
Friend and fellow critic Matt Oakes from "Silver Screen Riot" (@SilverScreenRiot) drops by the studio to help review a huge slate of films this week! The reviews include "Mid90s", "Suspiria", "What They Had", "Can You Ever Forgive Me", and "Bohemian Rhapsody"!
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ATR #132 – GeekGirlCon 2018 w/ Kristine Hassell!
A special early edition of the podcast that is all about GeekGirlCon 2018 which happened this past weekend! After the con, I sat down with Kristine Hassell (@GermancityGirl), the director of community outreach and we talked all about this amazing convention!
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ATR #131 – Halloween, Daredevil, Titans
This week I am joined once again by Tim Hall (@peoplescrtic) as we discuss and review season 3 of "Daredevil" on Netflix, the highly anticipated "Halloween" sequel, and also a quick chat about "Titans" on DC's new streaming service!
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ATR #130 – First Man, The Hate You Give, Matangi/ Maya/ M.I.A
Two guests and three new movie reviews! Tim Hall (@peoplescrtic) and PizzaCatMV (@PizzaCatMV) join me in the studio as we review "First Man", "The Hate You Give", and "Matangi/ Maya/ M.I.A.!
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ATR #129 – Venom, New York Comic Con w/ interviews
Captain Collaboration! I had the opportunity to hang out with some of my best friends Jess and Damien, creators of "The Curly Nerd" podcast while we were all in New York for Comic Con! We give a breakdown of the con, then review "Venom", plus there are interviews with the cast of "LORE" and "Origin"!
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ATR #128 – Night School, A Star is Born, Hell Fest, Iron Fist, WWE RAW
The grand return of Tim Hall "The People's Critic" to the studio as we talk about "Night School", "A Star is Born", "Iron Fist" season 2, and "Hell Fest"! After all that, we give a recap of Monday night RAW which we saw live in Seattle!
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ATR #127 – Life Itself, Small Fish, Dragon Prince, House with a clock in its walls
A solo adventure this week as I talk to myself in the studio and review 2 feature length movies, “The House With A Clock In Its Walls”, and “Life Itself”, […]
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ATR #126 – Renton City Comic Con, interviews, White Boy Rick, Volta
Another action packed comic con weekend, this time in Tukwilla, Washington at the 3rd annual "Renton City Comic Con" (RCCC)! A full recap of the event plus interviews, and finally reviews for "White Boy Rick" and "Volta" by Cirque Do Soliel!
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ATR #125 – Rose City Comic Con, Peppermint, The Nun, Predator
Fresh out of a screening of "The Predator", Jed (AKA: "Just Jed") joins me in the studio as I talk about my recent trip to Rose City Comic Con. We then get into reviews for "Peppermint", "The Nun", "The Predator", and finally "Jameson", which was produced by Renton City Comic Con.
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ATR #124 – Operation Finale, The Little Stranger, KIN
Another solo this week due to me spending the past few days in the mountains of Montana, but I am now back to civilization! On this week's episode I review 3 new films which are currently in theaters: "Operation Finale", "The Little Stranger", and "KIN". Please make sure to take 30 seconds and vote in the podcast awards listed below!
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Vote now for the podcast awards!
You friendly neighborhood podcast is a finalist for not one, but TWO awards in the "Renton City Comic Con Geek Awards"!
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ATR #123 – The Happytime Murders, Searching
2 new movie reviews by yours truly, "That Guy Named John", or should I say "That Guy Named Han" because this episode is a solo show! Get it ...? Anyway, the two movies reviewed on this episode are: "The Happytime Murders" and "Searching". Check it out!
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ATR #122 – Papillon, Alpha, and Mile 22 reviews
3 new movies and 1 new guest are packed into this week's episode! Back again for the second week in a row is Tim Hall (The People's Critic), and joining the studio for the first time is long time supporter Michelle (AKA: Pizza Cat)! Check out our reviews for "Papillon", "Alpha", and "Mile 22".
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ATR #121 – The Meg, plus Good, Bad, and Ugly shark movies
Shark, sharks, and more sharks! Returning to the studio is fan favorite guest Tim Hall (The People's Critic)! We review "The Meg", and then give our choices for "Good", "Bad", and "Ugly" shark related films. Make sure to hit us up on social media and let us know what your favorite shark movie is!
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ATR #120 – 48 Hour Film Project 2018, Christopher Robin, The Darkest Minds, BlacKKKlansman
It is time once again for one of my favorite local film festivals, the "Seattle 48 Hour Film Project"! Dr. Andy returned to the studio to talk about our festivals favorites, plus I review 3 new films: "Christopher Robin", "The Darkest Minds", and "BlaKKKlansman"!
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ATR #119 – Podcast Awards! Plus geek news!
This week's episode is a solo show where I try not to crazy while in the studio by myself! The reason this episode is dropping early is because this podcast is nominated for an international podcast award and the voting closes on Tuesday, July 31st!
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ATI #23 – Carlos Lopez Estrada, director of “Blindspotting”
This episode of “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” features my conversation with director Carlos Lopez Estrada from the new film "Blindspotting" starring Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal! This interview took place during the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF).
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ATR #118 – Equalizer 2, Mission Impossible: Fallout, Blindspotting, SDCC news
This week's episode is filled to the gills (pun absolutely intended) with Jed and I reviewing 3 new movies, "Equalizer 2", "Mission Impossible: Fallout" and "Blindspotting"! After that we cover a bunch of new trailers that dropped during the recent San Diego Comic Con!
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ATI #22 – Bo Burnham and Elsie Fisher
This episode of “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” features my conversation with writer/ director Bo Burnham and actress Elsie Fisher from the new film "Eighth Grade" which is in theaters now! This interview took place during the Seattle International Film Festival.
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ATI #21 – Pornsak Pichetshote and Aaron Campbell
This episode of “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” features my conversation with two members of the creative of the new comic book series "Infidel" from Image Comics; writer Pornsak Pichetshote and artist Aaron Campbell!
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ATR #117 – Eighth Grade, Don’t Worry movie, Skyscraper, Unfriended, Jurassic Dead
This week's packed podcast has reviews for "Don't Worry He Won't Get Far On Foot", "Eighth Grade", "Skyscraper", Unfriended: Dark Web", and "Jurassic Dead". Joining me on this adventure is the one and only Jed!
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ATI #20 – Gus Van Sant and Beth Ditto w/ Feelin’ Film
This episode of “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” is a collaboration with Aaron of the "Feelin' Film" podcast! It features a conversation with director Gus Van Sant and actress Beth Ditto, from the new film "Don't Worry He Won't Get Far On Foot".
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ATR #116 – Sorry To Bother You, The First Purge w/ E-Man’s Movie Reviews
Joining me on this episode is my friend Emmanuel from "E-Man's Movie Reviews" who is fellow geek & Chicago based film critic! We do a "Getting to know you" section about Emmanuel before reviewing two new movies: "Sorry To Bother You" and "The First Purge".
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ATR #115 – 5 new movies, and 1 retro review!
This jam packed episode with guest Tim "The People's Critic" includes 5 reviews for new movies: "Leave No Trace", "Whitney", "Ant Man & The Wasp", "Uncle Drew", and "Sicario: Day of the Soldado", plus a retro review of "500 days of Summer"!
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ATI #19 – Cheo Hodari Coker
This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast features my conversation with Cheo Hodari Coker, the creator, writer, and executive producer of "Marvel's Luke Cage" on Netflix.
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ATR #114 – ACE Comic Con and best of SIFF 2018
This week's episode features an interview with Gareb Shamus, the CEO of ACE Comic Con, as well as a breakdown of ACE which happened this past week in Seattle. After that we give our top 3 films from the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). Joining me on this adventure is Tim Hall!
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ATI #18 – Morgan Neville
This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast was recorded during the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) and features Oscar Winner Morgan Neville discussing his new film "Won't You Be My Neighbor".
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ATR #112 – Ocean’s 8, Incredibles 2, Won’t You Be My Neighbor
The tag team duo of Tim Hall (People's Critic) and Jed (The Guy Named What?) drop by the About To Review studio to discuss three new films: "Ocean's 8", "Incredibles 2", and the documentary about Mr. Rogers, "Won't You Be My Neighbor".
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ATR #111 – Upgrade, Hereditary, Hotel Artemis
This episode highlights three films by directors who are just starting their feature film making careers . Films include the sci-fi action thriller "Upgrade", the uniquely terrifying "Hereditary", and finally the star studded romp "Hotel Artemis".
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ATR #110 – Heist, Heist, Baby
Yep, you read the title correctly, this week's episode is all about heist movies! Returning after a 1 year hiatus is friend of the podcast Jed, and together he and John give their picks for "Good", "Bad", and "Ugly" heist movies. Plus a review for the new film "Disobedience".