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Send us Fan Mail On this weeks segment of Open Tabs, I am joined by recurring guest Fernando Jimenez. We sit down to enjoy a nice tequila bottle and review some early 2000's classic dance movies: You got served and Step Up. We relive our childhoods by watching some of our favorite movies growing up and see how much a difference our perspective have changed. You got served (2004) Directed by C...

Send us Fan Mail On todays episode I review probably my favorite movie of the year so far. We say goodbye to a fan favorite team from the MCU with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Im am joined with a recurring guest Joey who is one of the biggest MCU fans I know. We talked about what the Guardians meant to us and how we both tried to hold back tears with this one.  Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Di...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode, it's a double horror feature! I put on my big boy pants and brave to watch the Evil Dead Rise and the Pope's Exorcist. I am joined again by one of the biggest horror fans i know, Greg Rucinski. He is able to fill in the details I missed while closing my eyes. Evil Dead Rise is such a great addition to the franchise. And the Pope's Exorcist bre...

Send us Fan Mail On todays episode I review the newest adaptation of Dracula, played by Nicholas Cage, in Renfield. I am joined by two recurring guests, Tina and Don. And they also brought me two more movies to review on the podcast. For the first time ever on the podcast, I review a movie and its sequel in the same episode. We review Netflix original Murder Mystery and Murder Mystery 2 starring A...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode, I review the long awaited video game movie, The Super Mario Bros. Movie.  After being apart of pop culture for over fifty years and after thirty years from being on the big screen, we finally get to see the Nintendo characters in a way we all can love. I am joined this episode by video game creator, Alyssa Portela. She joins me from all the way from Californ...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode I review Dungeons and Dragons. I am joined by podcast host of My Seminary Life, Brandon Knight. We dive deep into Chris Pine's new comedy and give our honest opinion about all the characters, story, and chemistry. Brandon also brought me the movie, A Knights Tale, starring the late Heath Ledger for this weeks throwback movie. Dungeons and Dragons: Honor...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode, I review the newest installment to the John Wick franchise, John Wick chapter 4. I am joined by one of the biggest Keanu Reeves fans I know, photographer Sebastian. He also brought me this weeks throwback movie, Halloween (2018). Sebastian also brought the podcast a little gift of different craft beers that we review on the show as well.  John Wick: Chapter...

Send us Fan Mail On todays episode, I reviewed Adam Driver's newest sci-fi movie, 65. I was really hoping this movie would get me back into dinosaurs, but I was so disappointed. I am joined by a new guest today, Greg Rocinski. Long time friend, and even longer movie reviewer. And because St. Patrick's day was this past weekend, Greg picked Leprechaun 3 for his throwback movie.  65. Direc...

Send us Fan Mail On todays episode I review the newest installment of the Scream franchise, Scream VI. One year ago I reviewed Scream V and I have invited the same guest I had on for that movie, Brandon Brogdon. Alot has changed in the past year for Brandon so we also get an update with him. He also selected this weeks episode throwback movie, Tropic Thunder.  Scream VI. Directed by Matt Bettinell...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode I am joined by podcast host, Kyle Clifford. Host of movie review podcast, With a Side of Franchise. He goes through all of the classic and popular franchises to review and talk about them. He is currently finishing up the Rocky franchise so he was the perfect guest to have on to help me review Creed III. Michael B Jordan's directing debut. Kyle also brou...

Send us Fan Mail On todays episode I am joined by a brand new guest to the show, Adrian. He helps me review the newest comedy Cocaine Bear. It was actually a surprise to how much we like it. This is also Ray Liotta's last movie. Adrian picked this weeks throwback movie, Bohemian Rhapsody. One of the best performances of Rami Malik. Cocaine Bear (2023) Directed by Elizabeth Banks. An oddball g...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode, I review Marvel's newest movie Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. This newest movie is kicking off Marvel's phase five and introducing their newest villain, Kang the Conquerer. I had to bring on two of the biggest Marvel fans I know, Diabeto and Ariel. They also brought two throwback movies for me to watch for the first time, Crazy Rich Asians, and...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Valentine's Day! On todays episode I have on for the first time one of my funniest friends, Natalie. She joins me in reviewing the latest Channing Tatum movie, Magic Mike's Last Dance. We share our theater experience and compare notes with other viewers. We also review some other classic romcom. Flipped (2010) and the classic Tom Hank movie, You've Got Mail. ...

Send us Fan Mail On todays episode I have my cousin Alexis on for the first time, Coming from a football family, she was a great guest for the shows Super Bowl episode. This show we reviewed all football movies. Together we watched 80 For Brady, Invincible, and The replacements.  80 For Brady. Directed by Kyle Marvin. A group of friends made it their life-long mission to go to the Super Bowl and m...

Send us Fan Mail On todays segment of Open Tabs, I am joined by a brand new guest to the podcast, Eduardo. Being a great cook at a local brewery, Byway, Eduardo was the perfect guest to have on to review movies all about cooking. Together we reviewed Chef, directed and starring Jon Favreau. Our second movie is Burnt, starring Bradley Cooper, and for our third flick, we actually watched a Hulu orig...

Send us Fan Mail On todays episode, I am introducing a brand new segment to the podcast called Open Tabs. There is not a new movie on this podcast, instead this will only be throwback movies. We have an open conversation all while having a couple drinks.  Today I am joined by the cast from my other podcast, The Dolly Parton Podcast. With Joey, Brandon and Glenn. Today we discussed The Mummy, Under...

Send us Fan Mail On todays episode I am joined by my old man and my youngest brother. Together we watched Plane, a high intense thriller that triggers a new flying fear for me. We also watched A Man Called Otto starring Tom Hanks. An unexpected tear jerker that redeems Tom Hank for his character choices in 2022. We finished the episode by reviewing 300. Another Gerard Butler movie that was a great...

Send us Fan Mail On todays episode I review the first movie of 2023, M3EGAN. This horror movie became a fan favorite as soon as the trailer dropped a few months ago. It was such a big opening weekend for this movie that I had to get  two guests on the podcast to help me review it. Glenn and Liz, who are recurring guests on the podcast, joined me again with two choices for their throwback movies. G...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Years! On todays episode I recap the best of 2022 for movies. I brought on two of the biggest movie buffs I know! Returning guest Brandon and new comer Danny. We each created lists for several categories of our top movies. Such as bests comedies, best dramas, best soundtrack, best visuals, most overrated movies, worst movies, best actors, worst actors, and more!. Brandon...

Send us Fan Mail On the last episode of 2022, I am joined by returning guest, Bianca and my mother Michelle.  Together we reviewed the latest biopic of Whitney Houston, I wanna dance with somebody. For a throwback we talked about one of our household favorite movies, 13 going on 30.   I wanna dance with somebody 2022. Directed by Kasi Lemmons.  A joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the...

Send us Fan Mail Probably the biggest movie of 2022 is Avatar: The Way of Water. Thirteen years after the first Avatar movie, James Cameron finally releases its sequel and it did not disappoint. With a big movie I needed a big guest to help me review it. I asked content creator Justine Bijou to come on the podcast. You may know her from twitch or TikTok but more recently she has started her very o...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, I celebrate Christmas movies with three new guests! Megan, Emily, and Destiny help me review three classic Christmas movies. Elf, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and Home Alone. Along with reviewing these three movies, I also share some random facts you might not have known about the movies.  Elf (2003) Directed by John Favreau. Raised as an ov...

Send us Fan Mail On todays episode I review David Harbour's new movie, Violent Night.  And I also reviewed Krampus (2015). I am joined by my good friend Heather, joining me all the way from San Francisco.  Violent Night (2022). Directed by Tommy Wirkola. Synopsis: When a group of mercenaries attack the estate of a wealthy family, Santa Claus must step in to save the day (and Christmas). Kramp...

Send us Fan Mail On todays episode, I review the sequel to Knives Out, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Starring Daniel Craig. We also get into the holiday spirit and watch Guardians of the Galaxy: A Holiday Special. Currently streaming on Disney Plus. And for our throwback movie we watched Avatar. Getting ready for Avatar's sequel coming out next month. 

Send us Fan Mail Happy Thanksgiving! For this weeks edition, I reviewed a new thriller, The Menu. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, and Ralph Fiennes. Fair warning, there are a couple spoiler alerts in this episode. We seen Apple TV's newest Christmas movie, Spirited, starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell. And Netflix's new "Hallmark" movie, Falling for Christmas, sta...