Sitting Around Talking Movies

It's the newest holiday tradition: A new "Star Wars" movie. This year it's a spinoff of sorts called "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (gotta get that branding in there). Does it live up to the hype? How does it fit into the "Star Wars" legacy? And most important of all - will "Star Wars" fans like it? Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli tackle those questions and more. Plus they look at "Bridge...

Just when you think Hollywood stopped making musical comes "La La Land" featuring a snazzy scor and lots of Oscar buzz - not to mention Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling." So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregolu put ontheir tap shows and check it out. Then they look at Mike Birbiglia's comedy about comedians called "Don't Think Twice" plus Katie Holmes' directorial debut "All We Had" as well as the...

Maybe you're old enough to remember the JFK assassination but for those who aren't there's a new film about that historical moment called "Jackie." It stars Natalie Portman as first lady Jacqueline Kennedy dealing with a country reeling from the event as well as her own feelings. It's certainly an interesting premise for a movie so Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest critic Jack Rico...

If you're not full of turkey by now you soon will be so Neil Rozen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest critic Rafer Guzman take a look at this year's Thanksgiving feat of movies to see which ones could worsen your indigestion. First we look at the latest animated effort from Disney, the Polynesian-themed "Moana." Is it fun for the family or is it all wet? Then there's Brad Pitt's latest WWII fil...

The movies are finally getting good now! So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli look at the "Harry Potter" spinoff "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." Does it have the same magic? Then we look at "Manchester By The Sea" which may be down-beat but has an ocean's worth of Oscar buzz, Then there's "Bleed for This" a boxing movie that's a true stroy and we've got exclusive audio from its...

Mel Gibson's directed another movie - is all forgiven? Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy," Bill Bregoli and guest Mike Sargent look at "Hacksaw Ridge" and you'll hear what Mel Gibson and star Andrew Garfield have to say about this true story of a WWII hero. We also look at director Ang Lee's "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" and the R-rated animated raunch fest "Sausage Party." Then there's "Indignation" s...

We didn't get to see "Inferno" in time for last week's show and maybe that was on purpose because it turned out to be a huge box-office dud for Sony and star Tom Hanks. That won't stop us from talking about it of course. Then we look at the latest Oscar buzz movie "Loving" which features an interracial romance and stars Joel Edgerton. And to lighten things up we have the ensemble comedy "Bad Moms,...

We're back in the studio and there's a new Ben Affleck film to talk about. So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest Justine Browning open the books on "The Accountant" which also stars J.K. Simmons and we have what both Affleck and Simmons have to say about the film. Then we take on "Moonlight," a film about a young gay man which has lots of Oscar buzz. Then there's a Western - "In a Va...

It's part 2 of our great time at the Hampstons International Festival and the first segment is a real doozy! We talk to filmmakers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg about their stirring HBO documentary "Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing." And along with them are two survivors of the bombing, Jessia Kensky and Patrick Downes, who give us amazing insight into their struggles after the horrific attack....

In this first of a special two-parter we're out there talking to stars and filmmakers at the Hamptons International Film Festival. We're outdoors in a relaxed setting that's just right for getting our interview subjects to open up and reveal some great inside info. First, Neil talks to Aaron Eckhart about "Bleed For This" which premiered at the festival and tells the story of boxer Vincent Pazienz...

"The Birth of a Nation" has not only got Oscar buzz, it's got built-in controversy. So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli take a look at this much talked about directorial debut by Nate Parker. We also look at the family film"The Great Gilly Hopkins" as well as "Microbe and Gasoline," which is the latest charmer from director Michel Gondry. Taking a break from the movies, the two Bills talk...

It's said the still waters run deep so Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli take a look at director Peter Berg's historical disaster movie "Deepwater Horizon" which stars Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell and Kate Hudson." Then there's the indie drama "Miss Stevens" and the raunch comedy "Mike & Dave Need Wedding Dates." Not to mention the strangest movie Daniel Radcliffe has ever made - "Swiss Arm...

Denzel Washington and director Antoine Fuqua re-team and hit the dusty trail in "The Magnificent Seven" so Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest Logan Hill saddle up to see if this re-waorking of a classic western is worth moseying down to the old theater for. They also take a look at the hazing drama "Goat" and find some suprising performances and they take a gander at the indie comedy...

Any Oliver Stone film is worth discussing. So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest Make Sargent take a long look at "Snowden" starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Is is another "Wall Street" or another "Savages"? The guys also take a look at "Money Monster" starring George Clooney and directed by Jodi Foster, There's also "A Bigger Splash" which stars the always interesting (to put it mildly...

"Sully" taxis into movie theaters this week so Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli lock their tray tables in the upright position and take a look at the true-to-life drama from director Clint Eastwood starring Tom Hanks as Capt. Sullenberger, who heroically landed a crippled plane full of people in the Hudson River. Then there are some on-demand and DVD films such as "The Meddler" starring S...

Robert DeNiro is back in the boxing ring but this time as a trainer in "Hands of Stone." So Neil Rosen, Bill MCCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest Jack Rico put on their gloves to see how this Roberto Duran biopic measures up. Then it's off the the chariot races with the new "Ben Hur." And if that's not enough we look at "Blood Father" starring Mel Gibson as well as the ensemble film "The Intervention"...

We all know Meryl Streep can do anything, even sing. But what if she sings badly, on purpose? Is it enough to get her an Oscar? Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and Justine Browning discuss this new Stephen Frears movies and Meryl's chances. Plus we take on the new dramedy starring Jonah Hill and Miles Teller called "War Dogs." Does it work? Is Jonah really a jerk? Then there's "A Hologram f...

Holy Cow! Has it really been a couple of weeks since the last superhero movie? How did Earth survive? Well, worry no more because "Suicide Squad" is here from the folks at Warner Bros. and DC Comics. How does it measure up against the Marvel movies? Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli pull out their superhero yardsticks to find out. Bill Bregoli also has a behind the scenes look at the junke...

Bourne is back so Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill McCuddy and special guest Roger Friedman of Showbiz 41 gather 'round to see if "Jason Bourne" is worth the 9 year wait. We also look at the musical drama "Sing Street" and the post apocalytic drama "Into the Forest" which stars Ellen Page. The we look at the waterfall-kayak documentary "Chasing Niagra" as well as the career of the late and legendary...

"Star Trek Beyond" is entering our galaxy so Neil Rosen, Bill Mccuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest Mike Sargent take on this latest installment in the rebooted franchise. Plus we look at the Miles Davis biopic "Miles Ahead" which is now available on demand as well as Woody Allen's latest "Cafe Society." And since that title has us whetting our appetites we talk about food movies and Neil has an idea fo...

There's a new "Ghostbusters" in town so Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli had to call our expert in all things geeky, Jack Rico, to give his take on this new female-centric version. Does it ruin your childhood (as one blogger feared) or just send you to therapy? Then Neil looks at "The Secret Life of Pets" and Jack explains his dog (there's a poodle in there somewhere). Then we look at "Le...

Bill McCuddy is back, rested and ready and he joins Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and guest Caryn James of The Holly wood Reporter to talk about this week's crop of on-deman and DVD releases. There's the Hank Williams biopic "I Saw the Light" starring Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olsen. There's also "By the Sea," starring and directed by Angelina Jolie, excuse me, Angelina Jolie Pitt with co-star Brad...

What does "The BFG" mean? Well, Neil Rosen, Bill Bregoli and guest Justine Browning will explain the title of this lastest from Steven Speilberg and whether it's up to snuff with his past efforts. We also look at some of Steve Spielberg's best and worst films which you may want to consider re-watching. We also look at some new on-demand titles including the retro 70's-style thriller "Carnage Park"...

"Independence Day: Resurgence" may be attacking your local multiplex but Neil Rosen, Bill Bregoli and Perri Nemiroff of "Collider" weren't invited to see it in advance. But that doesn't stop us from wondering why. But we have seen and do talk about the Disney animated phenom  "Zootopia," which is now on DVD and well as on-demand titles "The Phenom" and "Knight Of Cups." Plus Bill Bregoli has what...

It's been 13 years since "Finding Nemo" but now we have the sequel "Finding Dory" so Neil Rosen, Bill Bregoli and special guest Chris Nashawaty from EW take a look at this latest offering from Pixar and all the sea creatures involved (some of which are delicious with melted butter). We also look at JJ Abrams'  "10 "Cloverfield Lane," Hello My Name Is Doris," "No Stranger Than Love" and "45 Years"...