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EVIL DEAD BURN MOVIE REVIEW The sixth entry (I say 7th since I am counting the great tv series Ash vs The Evil Dead) in the consistently good Evil Dead horror franchise is here and fans are excited. As has become the tradition, producers Raimi, Tapert, and Campbell have pulled from the horror indie scene […]

DIGITAL NOISE EPISODE 378: DN THE BAND THE SHOW THE PODCAST Wright and Chris take on a mighty stack of physical releases, getting into what may be Oliver Stone’s least seen but possibly best film, a Jimmy Stewart western that fell off everyone’s radar but should get back on it, one of the best new […]

THE INVITE MOVIE REVIEW Olivia Wilde as a director hit the ground running with the 2019 very funny comedy Booksmart. Unfortunately, her sophomore effort in 2022, the dystopian sci-fi drama Don’t Worry Darling did not fare nearly so well. So, returning to comedy seemed like the right move. Teaming up with A24, Wilde takes on […]

SUPERGIRL MOVIE REVIEW The new James Gunn DC universe continues with its second theatrical release, Supergirl, following Superman’s cousin Kara (Milly Alcock) on her questionable antics through space. The only other Kryptonian other than Clark (David Corenswet) that we know of at this juncture in the Gunniverse, Kara may share all of Clark’s powers but […]

LEVITICUS MOVIE REVIEW Horror is big in 2026 and I’m not just talking about having a visceral reaction to the current state of America. The studios with horror projects on their shelves are getting dollar signs in their eyes after the wild and unpredicted success of Obsession, Hokum, and Backrooms and everybody wants in. No […]

DISCLOSURE DAY MOVIE REVIEW It’s easy to be cynical of any art designed to move you in this age of deceit and the dying of empathy. Which is why you gotta bring out the big guns like Steven Spielberg to make a movie pleading for a sane return to empathy and truth. The best way […]

STOLEN KINGDOM MOVIE REVIEW The odds are you probably have someone in your life who is REALLY into the Disney theme parks experience and is not a child. These folks are called Disney Adults. Perhaps they take it even further and are SO into Disney that they venerate everything they produce and think they can […]

DIGITAL NOISE EPISODE 376: STONE COLD CRITICS Chris and Wright would have been great action heroes. Except for their physiques, lack of fighting experience, and coolness, they definitely would have stood toe-to-toe with the likes of 90s, erm, sorta stars like The Boz. Don’t you think? I mean, at least they could do the one […]

IS GOD IS MOVIE REVIEW In the cinematic debut from multiple award-winning playwright Aleshea Harris comes the unexpected curve ball of Is God Is, based on her 2018 off-Broadway play. Kara Young and Mallori Johnson play two twin sisters (Racine and Anaia). Both have terrible burn scars but Racine’s are easier to cover up. Anaia’s […]

DIGITAL NOISE EPISODE 375: THIS ONE GOES OUT TO ZACH Chris vs Wright in the ultimate mano y mano critic showdown! Ok, well, not so much as both of your critics largely agree on everything in physical media we take a look at this week. From a reimagining of a long-running slasher series, to a […]

DIGITAL NOISE EPISODE 374: CHRIS GETS WEEPY John and Chris get one of those middlin’ stacks of titles. No hate. Just a lot of meh, but there is some love, especially for a film Chris actually gets teary eyed just discussing with his out of character (for him) deep affection for, and a French film […]

TRASH IN THE CAN: MICHAEL This week, the boys interrogate Michael (2026) like a chimp heavy episode of SVU. Joined by Trash alums Shira More, Nathan Flynn, and Chris Cox, they discuss the “white washing” of Michael Jackson’s life, the expectedly stellar soundtrack, and what might be career-worst performances across the board. Moonwalk, don’t run, […]

LORNE MOVIE REVIEW There has been no shortage of media analysis of the unexpected phenomenon that is Saturday Night Live. More books and documentaries about aspects of it from all different viewpoints have been released than would be practical to print here. But not much in specific is said about the man himself: the guy […]

THE GATHERING: SEASON 4 EPISODE 6 Our BROWN COAT subscribers and above party-podcast is back with three new segments! Our first one is free to listen to, as the troops rally to play a game of Movie Jeopardy shepherded by Chris. Then, subscribers can listen to a round table of “what’s great right now” and […]

DIGITAL NOISE EPISODE 373: ALMOST A PERFECT SHOW Sometimes it’s just the way it plays out: the stack is just loaded with one great film after another that both critics agree are must-see titles. There are more Oscars associated with this episode’s movies than probably in any single Digital Noise episode ever. And some are […]

MOTHER MARY MOVIE REVIEW Nothing is as passionate as a hate that was once love. This is the simmering tension between mega-popstar Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) and famous fashion designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel). Arriving unannounced at Sam’s giant English countryside mansion in the middle of a huge thunderstorm at night, the stage is set […]

HEART/FELT – A VIABLE FRANCHISE: MUPPETS MOST WANTED In the final regular episode of Heart/Felt, I’m joined by Chris Cox to revisit Muppets Most Wanted. We explore the stellar soundtrack, standout gags, and its place in the Muppet legacy. Don’t worry, I’ll be back with special one-off installments! Until then, as Jim once said, “It’s […]

EXIT 8 MOVIE REVIEW Imagine you’re coming out of the subway, going down those meticulously scrubbed (at least in Japan) white tile tunnels on your way to the surface. You’re looking at your phone and not really paying attention. Then, you notice no one else is around. One guy, seemingly oblivious to you, walks by […]

THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE REVIEW Well, I guess we can no longer say that video game movie adaptations aren’t profitable because there have been more than a few of late, notably The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023. Now, it’s inevitable sequel is here with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Mario (Chris Pratt) and […]

DIGITAL NOISE EPISODE 372: MY GOD, IT’S FULL OF TANGENTS Chris and John seem distracted this week. It’s not because we don’t have some interesting films to discuss, like one of the most popular adaptations of the Arthurian saga of all time, two love it or hate it horror films from 2025, and one of […]

THEY WILL KILL YOU MOVIE REVIEW Russian writer/director Kirill Sokolov (Why Don’t You Just Die!) is continuing on with his actiony weirdness wearing its influences on its sleeve with They Will Kill You. Zazie Beetz plays Asia Reeves, a woman who ten years ago was on the run with her little sister trying to protect […]

BUDDY MOVIE REVIEW “It’s Buddy” is an older children’s tv show centered around a lovable orange unicorn who lives in a clubhouse with lots of Pee-Wee’s Playhouse style anthropomorphic friends (the mailbox, the couch, a child’s backpack, etc). A group of human children sing with and learn lessons from Buddy. Only, sometimes one of them […]

KILL ME MOVIE REVIEW Jimmy (Charlie Day) wakes up in his bathtub, filled with his own blood from his slashed wrists. He manages to call a 911 dispatcher named Margot (Allison Williams) who sends in paramedics to save his life. His family (Aya Cash and Jessica Harper) gather around him in his hospital room; this […]

BEAST RACE MOVIE REVIEW The director of the legendary City of God returns for his first Portuguese language film since that one, teaming up with two other directors for Beast Race. Set in a post-climate disaster Rio de Janeiro, the city has come under the control of the very rich who host a violent race […]

I LOVE BOOSTERS MOVIE REVIEW Writer/Director Boots Riley made his bizarre debut in 2018 with the enormously popular Sorry to Bother You. There’s been much anticipation for his second film I Love Boosters and for fans of his socialist surrealism there’s plenty to like here. Keke Palmer plays Corvette, the leader of a group of […]