Adam Analyzes

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at the halloween cult favorite, Ernest Scared Stupid. In addition to being a cult favorite, this one has the honor of being the last Disney owned Touchstone Pictures and theatrical Ernest release. This one features Ernest P. Worrell unleashing a troll that turns children into wooden statues that will allow this troll to bring forward a t...

For this week's plated episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I watched the David Bruckner directed & Clive Barker produced, Hellraiser '22. A film that has been stuck in development hell for years, this is a new take on the classic Clive Barker tale, that is sort of a reboot, but not at the same time. This film also introduces us to the first female Hell Priest with a brand new Pinhead played by J...

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I revisited the Chiodo Brothers/Stephen Chiodo directed classic, Killer Klowns From Outer Space. This one is a cult classic that I believe stands the test of time while still being pop culturally relevant. Its also a great B-movie that is smarter than it's reputation & possibly the greatest film ever to feature murderous Kuller Klowns. Have a list...

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at the second film in 2022 from Studio A24 and director Ti West, Pearl. Pearl is a prequel and the second film in the X trilogy, which tells the backstory of Pearl, who we met in the film, X, with how she wants more than anything to be a star in Hollywood, while having the urge to kill anyone standing in her way. Like the film, X, before...

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I take a look at the next entry in the Clerks series with Clerks 3. Currently on tour with Kevin Smith roadshow, this also had a limited release in theaters from Fathom events. This is also the potential last film in the Clerks series and if so, a fitting final chapter. Have a listen to see what I thought of this ending chapter & if you are...

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I checked out the 3-D rerelease of Jaws. A post-conversion of everyone's favorite shark attack film that still holds up well today and is known as one of the greatest summer blockbusters of all time!  Have a listen to find out my thoughts on if the 3-D is a great way to revisit this classic and most importantly, does that son of a B (explosion) s...

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I tackle the new Shudder exclusive original film, Watcher. This Bucharest set film stars Maika Monroe as an American who has an unexpected stalker and seemingly watches her & her husband nightly. Watcher is also a film that borrows heavily from other more well known films in the paranoia driven suspense genre. Have a listen to find out if W...

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I watched the seemingly forgotten remake from 2019, Jacob's Ladder. A remake of the excellent Tim Robbins starring original, this is a reboot that treads the same ground while trying to have it's own identity. The problem with most remakes, especially remakes of loved films, it almost never has a reason to exist... Have a listen to find out my thought...

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I talk about the good and bad of Netflix's fourth & latest entry in the Stranger Things Saga. A season that is bigger than previous seasons that also has an inflated running time for some episodes. As we know just because a product appears to be bigger, that doesn't always translate to better. I also talk a little bit about the past seasons &...

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I talk about the new Predaotr film, Prey. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg and making its debut on Hulu, this prequel takes place 300 years before the Predator series with a Comanche Tribe taking on a predator.  Have a listen to find out if this prequel gets the Predator series back on track after a few creative misfires & if this is one that you...

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I make my return to podcasting with my thoughts on the latest Marvel release, Thor: Love and Thunder! This Taika Waititi directed film sees Chris Hemsworth back as Thor with Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman also returning with Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher. Have a listen to find out my thoughts and if this is one you should check out...

For this belated episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I share my thoughts on the Nicolas Winding Refin directed, Drive. A film that is an arthouse take on typical action film tropes, just so happens to be one of my favorite movies. Drive is also a film with a great soundtrack & fantastic cast.  Have a listen to find out my thoughts on the not just the movie but also the new 4K release &a...

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I tackle the Nicolas Cage movie turned internet meme, Vampire's Kiss. A film, which upon its original release was a flop and also was a critical failure. Thankfully through the years, this little gem has found an audience, possibly for the wrong reasons.  Have a listen to find out why I feel this is a mostly misunderstood film & why it...

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I checked out the recent Paramount+ release of Beavis and Butt-Head do the Universe! A welcome return of MTV & Mike Judge's beloved animated duo, who in their last movie only got to do America, This time they get to do the universe in a bit of a Sci-fi adventure. Have a listen to find out what I thought of this new yet familiar adventure fe...

For this week's episode of Adam Analyzes, I talk about the new film from Pixar. A film that is based in the Toy Story universe, that doesn't feature Tim Allen, but uses Chris Evans in the role as this is not the same Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story universe. It also follows Buzz Lightyear's first encounter with the Zerg!! Did I mention this somehow is one of the most controversial films of the y...

On this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, The Jurassic Park franchise returns with it's sixth & potential final entry, which marks the third film in the Jurassic World series. This is also a film that is being hailed as the worst in the franchise! I also give some quick thoughts on the previous films in the Jurassic Park franchise. Have a listen to find out my thoughts on this criti...

When you need help just call...Ch-Ch-Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers!! Thats right, for this episode of Adam Analyzes, I took a look at the streaming on Disney Plus, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers film! This Akiva Schaffer directed film takes the meta approach that I feel suits the material well. It is also a film that boasts a fairly impressive voice cast that includes John Mulaney & Andy Samberg in...

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at The Bob's Burgers Movie. Based on the popular animated sitcom on Fox, the movie follows the Belcher family as they attempt to save their restaurant & might wind up solving a murder as well!! Have a listen and find out what I thought of this one and if you should see this one in theaters!!!

For this episode of Adam Analyzes, I drove to the fantastic Enzian Theatre in Maitland, FL to see the 4K restoration of David Lynch's Inland Empire, which as of right now is his final feature film. A film that had a tag line of "A Girl In Trouble", kind of perfectly states this film, as it is not an easy watch, but had a quality that sticks with you long after viewing. Have a listen to find out wh...

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I completed Doctor Strange-Fest 2022 with a double feature of Doctor Strange 1978 & The started out as a Doctor Strange film but they could not obtain the license Full Moon produced, Doctor Mordrid. Both films are interesting in their own way, especially when one of them screams please don't sue us...Guess which movie!! Have a listen to fin...

This week's episode of Adam Analyzes brings us to the long awaited return of director Sam Raimi to the big screen with the Benedict Cumberbatch starring, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! A film that has been hyped as being the first MCU Horror film is also the first Sam Raimi film in almost ten years! It also might be a secret continuation of the Disney Plus show WandaVision! Did I men...

In honor of the May 6th release of Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness, this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast revisits the 2016 Scott Derrickson directed original film, Doctor Strange. A film that I feel still holds up six years later & marks somewhat of a change in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie making machine. Have a listen to this week's episode & find out why this is am...

This week's episode of Adam Analyzes brings us to the Foo Fighters documentary, Foo Fighters Back and Forth. A somewhat complete history of the band that chronicles the origins of the band through the 2011 album, Wasting Light. Foo Fighters Back and Forth is also a surprisingly open and honest feeling analysis of the band, that provides a surprising amount of interesting facts and stories in its t...

Happy Easter! For this week's episode of Adam Analyzes, I talk about the new Nicolas Cage film, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. A comedy film with a meta spin, that gives us a fictional take on the real Nick Cage that brings him on an adventure with his biggest fan who may also be a ruthless drug dealer, who is played by Pedro Pascal.  Have a listen to find out what I thought of this...

This week's episode of Adam Analyzes sees my thoughts on the return of Sonic the Hedgehog in, Sonic the Hedgehog 2!! A bigger film than the first, sees Sonic once again battling the mad scientist, Dr. Robotnik, this time for the "Master Crystal". A couple new faces, such as Knuckles & Tails, show up too!! What did I think of this one? Is it as good as the first? Have a listen and find out if t...