Lyles Movie Files

The Disney Shareholders' reveal pushed this one back a bit, but we're back with the pitches for our very own Christmas movie.  We also break down all of the possibilities with all of the Spider-Man 3 casting rumors and what other characters we'd like to see join the already mammoth film.  And as the theater/streaming debate continues we look at who's really during this unprecedented era in cinema....

In a special last minute podcast, Jayce and I break down the big reveals from Disney's 2021-2022 slate including the major projects from Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm. What's our take on the returning prequel main character showing up in Obi-Wan Kenobi, the return of The Bad Batch and the Lando TV series coming to Disney+ Then we start speculating about who else could show up in the newly announced...

Yes, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and the gang decides to take a crack at our favorite classic, old school Christmas movie and the best modern ones. I debate whether to pick up Fear the Walking Dead again and ask Jovon to help me out.  Jayce and I break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian with the arrival of Ahsoka Tano, all of the fallout from the big revelations and where t...

It's the day before Thanksgiving and we've got a lot to dish about from Black Lightning's cancellation, WandaVision getting the full-on sitcom treatment and Dave Chappelle getting The Chappelle Show removed from Netflix. We're always thankful for our listeners and hope you enjoy this Thanksgiving season.

With the news finally being made official, we break down all the various repercussions of Wonder Woman 1984 getting a dual release on HBO Max and theaters. Which high profile film will be the next to opt for some form of streaming presence instead of waiting out a return to theaters? Tune in for info on the latest digital screening passes for Nicholas Cage's new film Jiu-Jitsu. 

Season 5 of This Is Us has just gotten underway with four episode for 2020 before taking its fall break. That gives me a perfect time to break down everything that's gone down so far this season.  I'm ranking my favorite subplots of the early season so tune in to get my thoughts on the best storylines, characters who are shining so far, the subplots that feel like a soap opera and which ones that...

On this week's show we break down the big controversy with that egg-eating scene in The Mandalorian. Also, we consider how TV shows can actually work their schedules this season with the ongoing breakout of COVID-19 instances on set, Vin Diesel returning for a sequel to Bloodshot , the shocking contract details of Johnny Depp's firing from Fantastic Beasts 3 and his potential replacement.  A Quiet...

It's a big episode this week as we react to the big election news from Saturday in the middle of the celebration.  We also discuss the major news with Johnny Depp being asked to leave the Fantastic Beasts franchise, Loki getting a second season from Disney+ and our early take on the second season of The Mandalorian. Finally, we take a deeper dive with Man of Steel and reflecting on why mainstream...

For this week's show, Jayce and I break down the potential of studios going the exclusive streaming rights to air their blockbusters in the wake of the No Time to Die proposal.  We also break down the likelihood of when all of these films currently in production will actually be shown in theaters.  With The Mandalorian Season 2 out now, we break down our excitement and what we want to see over the...

We've got a big show this week as we break down the phenomenal first season of Lovecraft Country. The Boys Season 2 recently wrapped and we talk about all of the craziness with that memorable and insane latest installment. And we break down some of the big recent comic book movie news including Jared Leto reprising his role as The Joker for the Snyder Cut of Justice League. Don't forget to share,...

The whole LMF Podcast crew is back for this episode. We're breaking down Disney's announcement that new films might not necessarily be going to theaters and may go the streaming route from now on. This could have some serious impact on theaters, which might become extinct.  HBO Max is moving forward with its Green Lantern series featuring some fan favorite Lanterns. Will this finally give DC some...

With most of the big winter films moving to 2021, we discuss all of the significant shakeups to the movie calendar including the dramatic upheaval of the DC Comics film slate. How much longer will we really have to wait for the next installment of Batman? When will we see The Flash, Shazam: Fury of the Gods and Black Adam. And how much further will we have to wait for Wonder Woman 1984? And now Te...

We're Marvel Studios and Star Wars heavy on this episode. First up, we talk about the rumored Samuel L. Jackson Nick Fury series, rumors with WandaVision, recasting one of the Agents of SHIELD characters for the Hawkeye series and the potential of a Young Avengers film. On the Star Wars front, Empire Strikes Back burning up the box office charts once again, Why is Alden Ehrenreich claiming the Sta...

Movie schedules keep changing and Disney finally relented and moved Black Widow to 2021. We break down the fallout to the launch of Marvel Studios' Phase 4 lineup and our anticipation of WandaVision following the latest trailer. Then we shift to the major change to the CWVerse with the announcement that Supergirl is ending following its sixth season.  Don't forget to get in on the Rogue Warfare: D...

Jayce and I break down the latest news with more Black Widow delays, Kang officially joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the hiring of Jonathan Majors and the possibility that Olivia Wilde's Spider-Woman film will be set in the MCU.  We also discuss the need to immediately pre-order a PS5 and which version to get. 

We break down the somewhat surprising news of The Walking Dead ending with Season 11 and a spin-off starring Carol and Daryl. We question if yet another TWD spin-off is necessary at this point especially with two essentially bulletproof characters.  Tenet made its box office debut and nabbed $20 million, but was that a success or a failure for such a heavily touted movie? And what does this mean f...

In this episode, we have an emotional discussion on the death and impact of Chadwick Boseman. What it means to lose such a surging superstar and the complicated debate on Marvel Studios' options going forward with Black Panther.  Additionally, we talk about John Boyega's impassioned comments about Star Wars fandom and the treatment of minority characters in the Sequel Trilogy.  We still question i...

DC FanDome was a smashing success and the boys break down all of the big reveals and what had us most excited. There was a lot to talk about from the final Wonder Woman 1984 trailer, the first teaser of The Batman and Zack Snyder's Justice League trailer.  Has DC managed to turn the tide and gain some much needed momentum? We discuss it along with another installment of the world famous Dummies of...

For this episode, Jayce and I discuss the first round of DC Fandome, which has now shifted to a two-day event. We break down what we're hoping to see from the film branch of the DC Universe. And what does Zack Snyder have in store with the Snyder Cut trailer that a lot of fans are anxiously awaiting? Additionally, there's some Star Wars news with some potential TV or movie spin-offs for a pair of...

DC Comics has announced the end of several new and long-running titles with more cuts expected. In this episode, I'm breaking down my thoughts on the end of Justice League Odyssey, Hawkman, Teen Titans, Young Justice and more. 

We break down the need for a dramatic take on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, which skips the comedy and instead goes for a more realistic take on being black in America.  Why did Ruby Rose leave Batwoman and do the fellas think her explanation is so simple? With the recent layoffs at DC Comics, Chief and Jovon consider three ways DC Films could help turn the tide by creating stronger movies to gener...

We break down a ton this week from Mulan's Disney+ debut, The Matrix's trans connection and more John Wicks coming.  Mulan is making its Disney+ debut in an unconventional manner that may pave the way for other upcoming Disney films like Black Widow. The Matrix is back in the news as one of the co-creators Lily Wachowski confirms the narrative that the 1999 film was a transgender allegory. Chief i...

We talk about the big rumor for Captain Marvel 2, which could potentially see the big screen debut of Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel, and the MCU adaptation of Secret Invasion Are we excited about the rumors of a Solo sequel and the possible appearance of Grand Moff Tarkin in Cassian Andor? We could finally pay off that big cliffhanger from Solo with the shock appearance of a Clone Wars character.  Wh...

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first X-Men, we reflect on Bryan Singer's original film and its impact. Then we have a little fun and rank the X-Men films from X-Men to X-Men: Dark Phoenix. As Warner Bros. continues catering to Christopher Nolan with Tenet's release, we consider if they should have veered away from his guidance with the DC Universe after The Dark Knight Rises based on the...

We break down the news about the new Batwoman, Javicia Leslie, and if she has us more interested in watching Season 2.  Halle Berry backed out of a role to play a transgender man prompting a debate on the appropriate level of authenticity for roles.  Lee Daniels is working on The Wonder Years from the perspective of a black family in Alabama.  And at what point do studios tap out and decide there'...