HooperCast Movie Hour

HooperCast Movie Hour #307: Fatherhood Segment 1: Fatherhood (2021)(Netflix) 12 Hollywood Insiders Reveal Who’s Really Winning the Streaming Wars https://www.vulture.com/2021/06/12-hollywood-insiders-on-whos-winning-the-streaming-wars.html Thanks for listening, tell your friends, leave a review, come back next week. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin We...

Tonight, we review films that all happen to depress us about the future, one way or the other. That wasn’t an intentional theme, just a retro-active takeaway. But there’s a lot to like! Join us! For the audio podcast: HooperCast Movie Hour #306: The Future is Depressing REVIEW: “Luca”(2021)(Disney+) BREAK Recommended this weekend: https://www.tvguide.com/news/what-to-stream-on-netflix-disney-hulu-...

Tonight, is Tom Hanks anti-racism enough for you? Is China too much of a factor in American filmmaking? Are fan edits ruining movies? Also, is “Sputnik” worth streaming? These answers and more, join us! HooperCast Movie Hour #305: Censorship, Fan Edits, Anti-Racism, & Aliens Tom Hanks says movies and TV shows must 'portray the burden of racism' https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/05/entertainment/tom-...

Tonight, we talk about things that frighten us in film. Sometimes. Demons, aliens, monsters, Harvey Weinstein, and Zack Snyder’s career prospects. Join us! HooperCast Movie Hour #304: A Conjuring Place NEW REVIEW: “A Quiet Place: Part II” (2021)(In Theaters & Paramount +) Paramount+ Sets Summer 2021 Lineup Including ‘Quiet Place 2,’ ‘PAW Patrol’ Movie And More As New Ad-Supported Plan Launches...

Tonight, we talk about quality children’s entertainment, and then one for the grown ups! Also, Dustin and Conner each have big family news! Join us! THOUGHTS: “Ducktales” (2017)(Disney+) THOUGHTS: “Sonic the Hedgehog” (2020)(Hulu) BREAK New this weekend: https://www.tvguide.com/news/what-to-stream-on-netflix-disney-hulu-and-more-in-june-2021/ I Wrote James Bond Movies. The Amazon-MGM Deal Gives Me...

We’re talking about two movies surrounding the basic instinct of survival. Also Zack Snyder is going to teach filmmaking. No, really. HooperCast Movie Hour #302: Survival of the Blandest REVIEW: “Those Who WIsh Me Dead” (2021)(HBO Max) BREAK New this weekend: https://www.tvguide.com/news/what-to-stream-on-hulu-netflix-amazon-prime-and-more-in-may-2021/ Introducing the Producers Union, Where Produc...

Huge thanks to Briana for joining us to discuss the Netflix film “Concrete Cowboy” and weigh in on when it is and isn’t appropriate for white creators to tell black stories. It was a great conversation and we hope you’ll join us! HooperCast Movie Hour #301: “Concrete Cowboy” & the Black Experience (Guest: Briana Aiken) REVIEW: “Concrete Cowboy” (2021)(Netflix) BREAK New this weekend: https://w...

Celebrate our 300th episode with us as we talk about messaging in films, the good and bad that comes with “true story” films, and what doing this show 300 times has meant to us. Join us! REVIEW: “Wolfwalkers”(2020)(AppleTV+) BREAK New this weekend: https://www.tvguide.com/news/what-to-stream-on-hulu-netflix-amazon-prime-and-more-in-may-2021/ Netflix Back to the Future, Hulu The Iron Giant, Lucky N...

We dive into a couple of films by Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa and discuss the latest film by Sony Pictures Animation. Join us! REVIEW: “Yojimbo”(1961)(HBO Max) REVIEW: “The Hidden Fortress” (1958)(HBO Max) BREAK New this weekend: https://www.tvguide.com/news/features/best-tv-shows-and-movies-watch-may-streaming-recommendations/ REVIEW: “The Mitchells vs The Machines” (2021)(Netflix) Thanks f...

This week, we finally get to talk to each other about "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" and share our thoughts and opinions about this show. Join us! HooperCast Movie Hour #298: “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" (4/27/21) REVIEW: “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” (2021)(Disney+) BREAK New this weekend: https://www.tvguide.com/news/what-to-stream-on-netflix-hulu-hbo-max-and-more-in-april-2021...

This week, we take a look at some classic films available on streaming. And we also talk about the recently dropped teaser for Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi”. Join us! HooperCast Movie Hour #297: “The Last Blockbuster”, “My Neighbor Totoro”, “My Fair Lady” (4/20/21) 'Black Panther' director condemns Georgia voting law but says sequel will film in state https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-kno...

This week, we talk about all the drama unfolding out of Warner Bros, and I've got reviews from 4 streaming services to recommend to you. Join us! ----- Ray Fisher Opens Up About 'Justice League,' Joss Whedon and Warners: "I Don't Believe Some of These People Are Fit for Leadership" https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/ray-fisher-opens-up-about-justice-league-joss-whedon-and-warners-i-dont-be...

HooperCast Movie Hour #295: “Zack Snyder's Justice League" (3/30/21) REVIEW: "Zack Snyder's Justice League" (2021)(HBOMax) BREAK New this weekend: https://www.tvguide.com/news/whats-on-amazon-hulu-netflix-and-more-in-march-2021/ Now playing at the Crescent: http://crescenttheater.pythonanywhere.com/ SPOILER REVIEW: "Zack Snyder's Justice League" (2021)(HBOMax) Thanks for listening, tell your frien...

HBO Max Announce Ad-Supported Tier Without Theatrical Releases https://www.ign.com/articles/hbo-max-announce-ad-supported-tier-without-theatrical-releases Black Widow: Disney CEO Insists the Movie Will Arrive on May 7, In Theaters https://www.ign.com/articles/black-widow-movie-release-theaters-may-7-disney-ceo-insists Marvel directors the Russo brothers: ‘The Avengers films were a powerful politic...

Brief recommendation: Raya and the Last Dragon on Disney +. Full discussion next week. Disney+ removes ‘Dumbo,’ ‘Peter Pan,’ from children’s profiles over negative stereotypes https://www.wkrg.com/entertainment-news/disney-removes-dumbo-peter-pan-from-childrens-profiles-over-negative-stereotypes/?utm_medium=referral&utm_content=Viral+News&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com...

Nickelodeon to expand Avatar: The Last Airbender with creators — first up is an animated film https://ew.com/tv/nickelodeon-expanding-avatar-the-last-airbender-animated-film/?linkId=112073565&fbclid=IwAR1bR7ZD3ZpaKqBP41bIzdwfOcfKGSquyl8TJHv023xPtrZKsRpoKqXb9m8 ‘Superman’ Reboot in the Works From Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates With J.J. Abrams Producing https://collider.com/superman-new-movie-reboot-j...

Spider-Man title reveal, release date, and Disney+ plans!

‘Paddington 3’ Officially in the Works Netflix Adapting ‘Redwall’ Books Into Animated Movies, TV Series NYC Movie Theaters Can Reopen At 25% Capacity On March 5th Zack Snyder Criticises International Distribution for Justice League DC Universe’s New Supergirl Is ‘Young And The Restless’ Actress Sasha Calle; Will Make Debut In Upcoming ‘Flash’ Film https://deadline.com/2021/02/supergirl-young-and-t...

Charisma Carpenter Alleges Joss Whedon ‘Abused His Power’ on ‘Buffy’ and ‘Angel’: ‘Joss Was the Vampire’ https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/charisma-carpenter-joss-whedon-abuse-of-power-allegations-1234904995/ https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/sarah-michelle-gellar-joss-whedon-allegations-1234905160/ Gina Carano Criticizes ‘Totalitarian Mob,’ Sets New Film After Disney Firing: ‘My Voice Is Now Freer’...

No, Chris Pratt Didn’t Actually Write Those Offensive Tweets https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2562395/no-chris-pratt-didnt-actually-write-those-offensive-tweets Ted Cruz's take on The Avengers , Watchmen villains draws ridicule https://ew.com/movies/ted-cruz-the-avengers-watchmen-take-ridiclued/ James Gunn Confirms Thor: Love and Thunder Involvement, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Connection https...

•Ted Cruz, Seth Rogen Spar Over Disney’s ‘Fantasia': ‘Everyone Who Made That Film Would Hate You’ https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/ted-cruz-seth-rogen-spar-001753664.html •'Harry Potter' Live-Action TV Series in Early Development at HBO Max (Exclusive) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/harry-potter-live-action-tv-series-in-early-development-at-hbo-max-exclusive •Will Christopher Nolan...

HooperCast Movie Hour #287: “WandaVision 1&2”, “Cobra Kai S3” (1/19/21) •Public media owners agree to sell Pocket Casts podcast platform https://current.org/2021/01/public-media-owners-agree-to-sell-pocket-casts-podcast-platform/ •Kevin Feige Confirms ‘Deadpool 3’ Is an MCU Movie; Teases R-Rating and When It’s Filming https://collider.com/deadpool-3-mcu-confirmed-r-rating-filming-details-kevin...

HooperCast Movie Hour #286: “Tenet” (1/11/21) •Warner Bros. Guarantees Filmmakers a Payday for HBO Max Movies https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-09/warner-bros-guarantees-filmmakers-a-payday-for-hbo-max-movies • Haunting Of Bly Manor's Mike Flanagan Has Two DC Movies He'd Like To Make, And Wow https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2561215/haunting-of-bly-manors-mike-flanagan-has-two-dc-mov...

HooperCast Movie Hour #285: “Dream Home Makeover”, “Operation Christmas Drop” (1/6/21) •”Dream Home Makeover” and “Operation Christmas Drop” are both on Netlfix ----- Become a Patron! Listen early, full episodes, without ads, and get those delicious perks! https://www.patreon.com/hoopercast Write us a 5-star review, follow the social media pages, hang out with us, be part of our group of friends,...

HooperCast Movie Hour #284: “Soul”, “Wonder Woman 1984” (12/28/20) •”Wonder Woman 1984” is in theaters and on HBO Max for 31 days. •”Soul” is exclusively on Disney+ • Warner Bros. Plans to Release Bigger DC Films to Theaters and Smaller Films to HBO Max, With Potential Max Spin-Offs For All of Them https://www.slashfilm.com/warner-bros-dc-films-strategy/ ----- Become a Patron! Listen early, full e...