Avant-Garbage

Will Digger get Tom Cruise his (non-honorary) Oscar? Let's talk about it! In this episode, we review and analyze Iñárritu's dark comedy Digger (2026)—don't worry, we start with non-spoilers before getting into spoilers. But first, we talk about new trailers for Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, Exorcist Martyrs, and How to Rob a Bank. Be sure to stick around for our new game: Top of t...

Okay, I'll admit it—this episode is a couple days late. If you're going by the release date of Lance Oppenheim's Primetime (2026), then it is a couple weeks late. But have you tried shutting up, Mr. Calendar? In this episode we review and analyze Robert Pattinson's buzzy performance as Chris Hansen, fabled host of To Catch a Predator . But first, we talk about Paramount officially...

Monsters, Creggers, and Ghouls, oh my! Zach Cregger finally gave us a good Resident Evil movie. It might even be great. Let's talk about it! Enjoy our non-spoiler and spoiler review of Resident Evil (2026) as well as our breakdown of the new trailers for Godzilla Minus Zero , Whalefall , and M. Night Shyamalan's Remain. And of course, stick around for trivia. Test the zombie movie knowledg...

We've been feeding your ears for years, but now you can feast your eyes on our movie news and reviews! We're trying out some new software, so please hang with us as we work out the kinks. Speaking of kinks, today's episode is about Adam Wingard's new film Onslaught (2026). But first, we talk about the rumored Wonder Woman casting, the upcoming Social Network sequels, and Nathan Fie...

Did someone order some movie news? Today, we discuss the summer box office winners (and web-spinners), we talk about how Coyote vs Acme makes Warner Brothers look silly, and we speculate as to whether The Uprising is a secret Robin Hood movie or just another historical epic. Find us on YouTube if you prefer a visual experience!

You know what's better than two movie holes? TWO WHOLE MOVIES! Enjoy our review of the Anthony Bourdain biopic Tony and the musically-charged heist flick Tuner. And of course, stick around for trivia! Episode are now available WITH VIDEO! Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVl1WE8HfB0&t=82s

We're back, nerds! Today's episode is all about the top 10 bits of news to come out of Disney's D23 Fan Event. We talk X-Men, we talk Avengers, we talk Star Wars, we talk Bluey, and we even talk about beating up Goofy. Enjoy!

Listen up, cinephiles and web-spin-ophiles. Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) has a trailer so we need to talk about it. Plus, TWO new Lord of the Rings projects have been announced, and Ryan Gosling is cast in the newest film from the directors of Everything, Everywhere, All at Once (2022). Enjoy!

Hail Mary full of Gosling! Enjoy our review and analysis of Lord and Miller's 2026 space epic Project Hail Mary starring a silly little Ryan Gosling and a silly little rock puppet. Then, stick around for trivia and corrections!

Maggie Gyllenhaal's (2026) The Bride! ...worth a look! Or a listen, I suppose. To the podcast. Now. Or later!

Time for some vegetables, movie junkies. Strap your ears in for a deep dive into Paramount's acquisition of Warner Brothers, the SPASMM (Sony Pictures Adjacent Spider-Man Movies) reboot, Sadie Sink and Tramell Tillman's rumored casting in Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), and the first interactive theatrical horror experience: Slay Day (2026). Recorded March 1st.

Barry and Jimi draft 5 films each to their list of most anticipated films of 2026. At the end of the year, we will combine the IMDb scores of our lists to see who has better taste. Are there any films we forgot to mention? List them in the comments!

And they say the holiday season ends January 2nd. Clearly everyone forgot about the release of Renny Harlin's The Strangers reboot sequel to the sequel. Is it good? Nope. Is it at least definitively over? Kinda. Just listen, okay? We lost our Friday morning to this thing because the local Regal (correctly) thought no one would see this over the weekend. At the very least, skip ahead for the re...

Here's our review and analysis of the gothic lit romance "Wuthering Heights" with a capital quotation mark. Yes, we talk about the controversies. No, we are not the authority. Wuther you like it or not, Emerald Fennell is reaching for new Heights with this one. Let's see what Jacob Oh Lordy and Marge Robinson are up to--probably something inappropriate. Oh and stick around for Em...

We have 3 bits of sad news for the film bros today. We have companies buying companies, companies buying politicians, and companies hiring writers and directors that I'm sure are pretty good company if you hung out with them. Thanks for listening!

We got drafted.

Marvel Studios drops 4 teasers for Avengers Doomsday, 2 A-listers join Matt Reeve's Batman 2 cast, Sadie Sink's role in Spiderman Brand New Day, The Odyssey trailer drops, Animal Farm is a movie...3(ish) bits of movie news!

I'll tell you what's strange: giving a sequel to one of the worst horror remakes ever put to screen. Can't wait to discuss the third one next year! :) Enjoy our discussion and analysis(?) of The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025). Let spooky season begin!

You like news? Well here are 3 bits of it for your ear holes.

Spooky season is just around the spooky corner, so we thought we'd review and analyze spooky Zach Cregger's spooky new movie Weapons (2025). Oh and stick around at the end for Witch Trivia, which is full of the spookiest thing of all: word play.

Wow...each member of the Fantastic Four left us a review of the pod! Here's what they said: Human Torch: "Avant-Garbage is a dumpster fire...but like in a good way." Mister Fantastic: "I thought I was the smartest man in the universe until I heard Jimi and Barry." The Thing: "It's listening time!" Invisible Woman: "I'm just glad these guys have a crea...

In this episode of 3 Bits of Movie News, we discuss the Together lawsuit, K-Pop Demon Hunters box office takeover, and Tramell Tillman's casting in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

It's time for your underpants to become your outerpants because we have another Superman movie! And oh golly (pardon my language)--it's written and directed by the indestructible James Gunn. Enjoy our review and analysis of this year's biggest superhero blockbuster; but first, try to survive the gauntlet of news where we discuss everything from The Social Network 2, the new 007, Nolan&...

This week we discuss trailers for Roofman, The Running Man, and Mortal Kombat II, the future of the Transformers film franchise, and some exciting DC Studios news that mentions Weapons' director Zach Cregger!

The inaugural episode of Season 2 sees some new changes around here. Our fan-favorite segment, 3 Bits of Movie News, is now its own episode featuring a brand-new segment, Box Office with Barry! This bit of movie news is from the first week of August 2025. We talk about Brad Pitt's new mustache, Dennis Villeneuve's new James Bond film, and Tom Holland's new Spider-Man suit.