Are You Screening? Podcast

Marc and Shane take a look at Victor Frankenstein, and let you know if James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe can make something of the retelling/reimagining of one of the most popular "monster" stories ever. Despite the theoretic drawing power of the stars, this one hasn't been doing well with critics, and probably won't draw a huge audience considering the competition, but we'll let you know if you s...

Marc and Shane review the final installment of The Hunger Games. It may be critic proof at this point, but we'll let you know how the franchise wraps up, and whether the movie series can end as strong as it started. We'll also run through some of the week's industry news, answer listener questions, and take a look back at some of the year's titles that we haven't covered yet.  

Marc and Shane review the latest Bond film, Spectre, and let you know if it lives up to the legend. They'll also run you through the week's news, answer listener questions, and this week are offering up another Critic Takedown. The past few Bond films have split our hosts. Can this one bring things back, or is the Bond franchise moving too far outside its own realm? As we approach award season, we...

Marc and Shane take a look at Burnt, the new Bradley Cooper film about a chef trying to get back in the game after destroying his own career.  Directed by John Wells (The Company Men, August: Osage County), and written by Steven Knight (Seventh Son, Peaky Blinders), the film takes niche to a new level just in its theory. With Cooper on top of his game, can he deliver the world that is a chef going...

FilmReview.com host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Bill Murray's latest, Rock the Kasbah. The film looks custom-made for Bill Murray just by watching a few seconds of the trailer (and it is), but it also doesn't exactly look like something solidly comedic, or dramatic, so what Bill Murray do we get exactly? Barry Levinson isn't quite the name he on...

FilmReview.com host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Crimson Peak. Guillermo del Toro is back with something that looks especially creepy, but also has an odd, tension build to it, but is it actually worth your time? Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, and Jessica Chastain lead an impressive cast in the haunting tale that wants to offer up a house in a s...

FilmReview.com host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Pan. This one certainly looks intriguing, though taking a classic work and adding a new chapter to the story is always a risky gamble. Joe Wright has certainly worked some interesting titles before, and often by bucking the norms of the cinematic world, but will this version of the classic tale, wi...

FilmReview.com host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Martian. Can this one possibly live up to the hype? Can Matt Damon still pull off carrying an entire movie? We'll let you know if this one is worth your time, and how it compares to the popular novel. Not only on track to easily take over the box office, this one has been getting critical raves...

FilmReview.com host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Intern. Does De Niro win out in this sappy-looking adventure with Anne Hathaway? We'll let you know if this one is worth your time, and whether or not you need to see it in theaters. We'll also give you a rundown of the week's news, and more.

Marc and Shane review Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and let you know if the series continues in a way that proves relevant. The trailer is a curious creature for this one, largely because it doesn't want to give anything away, so knowing if you want in is even trickier than usual. Do you need to check this one out? We'll also answer listener questions, share some of the week's news, and maybe ev...

Marc and Shane review The Visit, and let you know if M. Night Shyamalan is finally making a comeback with this found footage horror effort. M. Night has been on a downswing for quite a while, and even if his last few films found a fan or two, he's practically become a joke in the industry. Can he turn things around We'll also answer listener questions, share some of the week's news, and maybe even...

Marc and Shane review American Ultra, and let you know if this quirky Kristen Stewart/Jesse Eisenberg action comedy is worth your time. The trailers really had us looking forward to this one, but was it just good marketing, or is this your next favorite? We'll also answer listener questions, share some of the week's news, and maybe even have time for another installment of Critic Takedown.

Fantastic Four has managed to get people talking, and we'll let you know if this one is worth seeing. We'll also bring you industry news, that we feel is worthy of your attention, answer listener questions, and much more.

This week we're trying to catch up on lost time. We're reviewing Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, going back quickly to Ant-Man, plus we'll look at other recent releases like Paper Towns. We'll also be answering listener questions, looking at some of the week's big news, and probably flying off on random tangents.

Marc & Shane will be looking at Self/less, and though Ryan Reynolds has a tendency to be a bit up-and-down (and it seems Ben Kingsley will be in anything), we're intrigued. It's a concept. Will the mind-switching, sci-fi actioner win out? We'll let you know. But! Don't dodge the show just because you already went to see it! We'll let you know what you think as well. It'll be great. Just like alway...

The official launch of the rebranded podcast, Marc & Shane will taking on Terminator Genisys, and they aren't especially impressed with the excitement the film has managed to cause. They'll also have some interview clips, and let you in on the latest industry news... assuming anyting is worth it.

BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Ted 2, preview coming attractions, and answer listener questions. We'll let you know if Ted 2 is worth your time, and/or if it manages to be funny at all. Does it live up to the first one, and does that mean anything anyway? Brought to you by AreYouScreening.com and FilmReview.com

BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Pixar's latest effort, Inside Out. The critical acclaim for this one has been through the roof for months, and it's no surprise that people ran to theaters for something by Pixar, but is this one really their best, or are the early reviewers getting carried away? We'll let you know if you need to see this one in theaters,...

AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Jurassic World. It's been decades in the making, and the previews show off some giant dinosaurs, but is this one worth your time, or has the potential been squandered? We'll let you know if you need to run to theaters, or if this one is a miss. We'll also answer listener questions, and give you a p...

AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Spy. Melissa McCarthy seems to have people cracking up with this one, and even critics are giving this Paul Feig effort the thumbs up. But, is this one really worth it? We'll let you know if you need to get to a theater, or if you should pass it up. We'll also answer listener questions, and give yo...

AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Tomorrowland. Is the Disney adventure worth your time, and can George Clooney turn this apparent Disney commercial and world order propaganda film into something that is really an entertaining ride for the whole family? We'll let you know if this one is worth your time, and if you need to catch it...

AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Mad Max: Fury Road. The movie is blowing critics away everywhere, but is it really that good? Is this a movie everyone needs to see, or is it just for action fans?  We'll let you know if this one deserves the sudden swell in hype, and if Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron deserve attention that breaks o...

AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Hot Pursuit. Is the downward spiral of female-led comedies continuing, or is Hot Pursuit a lot better than the trailers might imply? Is this one worth your time? Can Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara entertain you for slightly less than 90 minutes? We'll let you know what's going on with this one...

AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Avengers: Age of Ultron. It's finally here, and we're going to give you the scoop on the movie everyone on Earth is going to see. We'll also be answering listener questions, and sharing some interview clips with the stars. Tune in and let us tell you all about the year's biggest film, even if you a...

AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Ex Machina and The Age of Adaline. Ex Machina has been getting some amazing hype going for it, with several critics predicting it will easily be one of the year's best. Will we agree? We're looking forward to this one in a big way. It's hard to even guarantee that we'll be able to get to The Age of...