Night Owl Movie Talk

Watching and discussing the horror/comedy "Army of Darkness" directed by Sam Raimi. Is this the best Evil Dead Movie? Is it the definitive Bruce Campbell performance? Who is Ray Harryhausen and why is he such an influence on 70s & 80s filmmaking? All this, plus the history of the Evil Dead Franchise.#evildead #moviecommentary #listenable #nomt #filmcommunity #movietalk 💿 Own ARMY OF...

Watching and discussing "Werewolves Within" starring Sam Richardson and Milana Vayntrub on the full moon. Is this movie right there with Teen Wolf as the best werewolf comedies? Is the former AT&T pitch woman a legitimate movie star or just someone we sort of recognize? Why does this movie standout in a field of low budget schlock? All this and more on this edition of Night Howl Movi...

Don Nichols watching and discussing "Supergirl" from 1984. An amazing cast (Helen Slater, Faye Dunaway, Mia Farrow, Peter O'Toole, and the guy who played "Ellis" in Die Hard), great score, unbelievably massive production design, and yet supposedly a terrible movie. How? Is it as bad as I remember, or is the rise of Kara Zor-El better than history claims? #supergirl #movieco...

Watching "Children of the Corn" adapted from a story by Stephen King. This Horror movie scared and scarred a lot of its audience for life. Does it still hold up? We'll talk about Stephen King adaptations, as well as all the elements that make this a cult classic. Your Host: Don Nichols#childrenofthecorn #moviecommentary #stephenking #movietalk #nomt 💿 Own Children of the Corn (1984)...

On this episode of Night Owl Movie Talk, we'll catch up with  @MrBonesHPS  to watch and discuss the '80s vampire cult classic, "The Lost Boys" (1987) directed by Joel Schumacher. The movie is a surprising success on many levels. What makes it tick? And what is its lasting impact? We'll discuss its rivalry with "Near Dark" and where it ranks in the pantheon of vampir...

A deep dive into the beginning of the Chucky film franchise. We link up with  @Cinderhella_  (our resident Chucky-ologist) to watch CHILD'S PLAY (1988). Is it the king of killer-toy stories? How did it evolve from terrifying slasher doll movie to a tongue in cheek horror/comedy franchise? Hang out with Movie Analyst, Don Nichols, May Ann, and a live chat to discuss all things Chucky.#chucky #movie...

We're joined by  @MrBonesHPS  to watch and talk about "Wolf Man" from 2025 starring Julia Garner, Christopher Abbott, and Matilda Firth. This is another Blumhouse entry into the world of Universal Monsters. What is this movie really about, and is that message lost in werewolf jump scares? Is Julia Garner a rising star or a flash in the pan star of the moment? All sorts of things to discuss with a...

Let's watch and analyze "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" from 1983. Don Nichols and a live online chat will discuss, breakdown, and explain the third film in George Lucas' original trilogy of Star Wars films. Is it even possible to follow a film like The Empire Strikes Back? Did they do Boba Fett dirty? Is Jabba the Hutt a body positivity icon, or just a naked fat guy? And what is up wit...

Let's watch and talk about "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Billy D Williams, and Carrie Fisher. Can the best movie ever made be a sequel? Is Yoda the best non-human character in movie history? How many successful franchises can Harrison Ford be in? All this and more, as Movie Analyst Don Nichols and a live stream chat discuss and review The Emp...

Let's talk about "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope". Movie Analyst, Don Nichols and a live chat of Night Owls will watch and discuss the sci-fi/fantasy film masterpiece, written and directed by George Lucas. Is it still good? Why did it become a phenomenon? How did it avoid disaster? All this and more, on this edition of #nomt !#moviecommentary #starwars #anewhope #movietalk #filmcommunity 💿 Own...

Watching, talking about, and analyzing "Jaws" directed by Steven Spielberg. Is it the scariest movie ever made? Does it still hold up? How does all this relate to Moby Dick and Star Trek? Don Nichols and a live chat will break down the best shark movie ever made.- I'm Don. It's late. I'm up. Hiiiiii...#jaws #moviecommentary #movieanalysis #movietalk #cinemalovers #spielberg #horrormovies 💿 Own JA...

Let's watch "The Beast of Bray Road" from 2005. It's an absolutely dreadful "werewolf" movie from The Asylum, but it's the full moon and I've know the real story, so whatever. Let's do this. "The Beast of Bray Road" is a cryptid legend based out of Elkhorn, Wisconsin just north of Chicago. It is an upright walking Dog Man approximately 6 feet tall. The folklore centers around many of the sightings...

Let's watch "New Jack City" with  @MrBonesHPS  ! This crime drama is alongside Scarface as one of the greatest rise to power films in the crime drama genre. Does it still stand up? Your Host: Don Nichols #newjackcity #moviecommentary #nomt #movietalk #moviepodcast #cinemalovers #filmcommunity #filmanalysis #livestream 💿 Own New Jack City on physical media : https://amzn.to/42dW58c ** As an Amazon...

Let's watch "First Blood" (1982) starring Sylvester Stallone. This is the first movie about the hero John Rambo, and his conflict with local law enforcement (Brian Dennehy, David Caruso, and Jack Starrett) while coping with trauma from his time in the Vietnam war. Excellent performances throughout this thinking man's action movie by Stallone, Dennehy, and Richard Crenna. Your Host: Don Nichols #li...

Let's watch a double feature of smash hit "The Blair Witch Project" (1999) followed by massive flop "Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2" from a year later. Don Nichols and a live chat will be discussing what caused one to succeed and the other to fail. Is the sequel arguably better than the original? Is the found footage film genre a total waste? We'll analyze everything Blair Witch franchise. #blairw...

Let's watch "Major League" starring Tom Berenger and Rene Russo, and discuss the best baseball movies with our live chat. As well as, what makes a good sports movie? All that, plus a whole lotta Charlie Sheen & Wesley Snipes being crazy talk, I'm sure. Your Host: Don Nichols #majorleague #moviecommentary #filmcommunity #filmanalysis #charliesheen #cinemalovers #filmtok #baseball #sportsmovies...

Let's watch the werewolf movie, "Dog Soldiers" directed by Neil Marshall. What makes a good werewolf movie? What are the 5 best movies about werewolves? Movie Analyst Don Nichols and a live chat discuss all things wolf man on the full moon. #dogsoldiers #moviecommentary #movietalk #werewolfmovies #horrormovies #horrortok #movieanalysis #cinemalovers #listenable #moviepodcast 💿 Own DOG SOLDIERS on...

Let's watch "April Fool's Day" from 1986 to celebrate April 1st. We'll discuss the cast (Deborah Foreman, Tom Wilson, Amy Steel, Ken Olandt) the intelligence level of the motion picture, and the cult film status of this 80s horror/mystery directed by Fred Walton (When A Stranger Calls). Movie analyst, Don Nichols and a live chat break down what makes this movie tick and why it's still relevant. 0:...

Let's watch "Scream" from Wes Craven. We'll analyze why it's great and how it has lasted the test of time. Is it the best slasher movie ever? Is the plot a jab at the new generation of film makers who came after Craven's success? All this, plus more Matthew Lillard vs Quentin Tarantino talk. Your Host: Don Nichols 0:00 - "I'm Don. It's late. I'm up. Hi."7:33 - Pressing Play on Scream7:45 - The Psy...

Let's watch Lone Wolf McQuade starring Chuck Norris. Movie Analyst Don Nichols discusses this film from 1983 and why it is the quintessential Chuck experience. He portrays a Texas lawman embroiled in a karate kicks and big explosions feud with a rich drug smuggler played by David Carradine (Kill Bill, Kung-Fu). We'll discuss the career of Chuck Norris and where he ranks among on-screen action hero...

Let's watch Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and discuss it's awesomeness. This action/adventure directed by Stephen Spielberg, and produced by George Lucas, is arguably a perfect movie. Harrison Ford and Karen Allen star in this motion picture about the hunt to recover a lost historical artifact, the Ark of the Covenant. #indianajones #raidersofthelostark #moviecommentary #movietalk #li...

Let's watch "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter" starring Corey Feldman, Crispin Glover, and Jason Voorhees. This is the 4th installment in the Crystal Lake-based franchise, and my favorite. Let's break down why it works. Movie Analyst Don Nichols and a live chat dissect the plot, budget, marketing, acting, directing, and significance. #fridaythe13th #moviecommentary #jasonvoorhees #horrortok #hor...

Let's watch "Weapons" starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin. We'll discuss this horror film directed by Zach Cregger, and how it became one of the top movies of 2025. Movie Analyst, Don Nichols will also name his 10 favorite films of 2025, and discuss the state of modern movies. #weaponsmovie #moviecommentary #filmcommentary #filmtok #horrorcommunity #juliagarner #horrormovies #nomt #horrortok #ci...

Let's watch "Halloween 3: Season of the Witch" Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace. This one has become a bit of a cult classic, despite the absence of famed slasher, Michael Myers. Your Host: Don Nichols #moviecommentary #halloween3 #cultcinema #nomt 💿 Own HALLOWEEN III on physical media : https://amzn.to/47Dvbcn ** As an Amazon affiliate, I earn commissions from qualifying sales via the links listed....

Let's watch "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" and discuss the cult classic status of the third installment in the Freddy Krueger franchise. The movie we'll be analyzing, and reacting to, was written by Frank Darabont (Shawshank Redemption, The Walking Dead) and directed by Chuck Russell (The Blob, The Mask). The film stars young Laurence Fishburne, and an even younger Patricia Arquette...