Thank God For Movies

Special guest Sam Noland joins us for a triple review of  Triple Frontier , a new "soldier-heist" film debuting on Netflix and starring Ben Affleck and Oscar Isaac. We’re also getting emotional over the new teen romance dramedy Five Feet Apart starring Haley Lu Richardson and Cole Sprouse. Stick around for even more reviews, including the new sci-fi release Captive State , Aft...

We’re flying higher, further, and faster in our review of Captain Marvel , the new Marvel superhero film starring Brie Larson, and joining us is special guest Kimber Myers of the LA Times. We also discuss Leaving Neverland , a new HBO documentary from Sundance about the sexual abuse allegations of Michael Jackson, as well as some other new releases like The Aftermath , The Kid , and one...

Special guest Cory Woodroof joins us for a quick Oscars 2019 recap, plus we dig into the recent controversy surrounding Steven Spielberg and Netflix. Our main review is  Greta , a new thriller from director and co-writer Neil Jordan starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Isabelle Huppert, and Maika Monroe. We also discuss the new IMAX documentary  Apollo 11 , which just hit limited release al...

For our debut episode of a bonus series we're calling  Extra Milestone , Sam Noland joins us as we celebrate the 85th anniversary of Frank Capra's  It Happened One Night , which was released on February 22, 1934 and stars Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. Largely hailed as the first screwball comedy and an early precursor to the modern rom-com, this is one film you'll definitely want to...

Special guest Sam Noland joins us for a high-flying review of DreamWorks Animation’s third How to Train Your Dragon film, The Hidden World . We’re also discussing the new family sports comedy-drama Fighting with My Family from writer and director Stephen Merchant, starring Florence Pugh. Later in the show we dig into some of the Oscar-nominated short films and review Paddleto...

We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day weekend with some new films featuring powerful female leads. Special guest Val Complex joins us to review Alita: Battle Angel , a new sc-fi blockbuster from Robert Rodriguez and James Cameron starring Rosa Salazar. We also discuss Happy Death Day 2U, the sequel to the horror slasher comedy from 2017 starring Jessica Rothe. And  Isn't It Roman...

Don't forget to put your toys away. We’re reviewing The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part , the long-awaited sequel to the surprise animated hit of 2014. We’re also covering some big new releases, including What Men Want , starring Taraji P. Henson. Plus, we discuss  Cold Pursuit , a black comedy revenge thriller starring Liam Neeson, then  High Flying Bird , which is a...

Jake Gyllenhaal reunites with writer/director Dan Gilroy in the all-out bonkers arthouse horror satire Velvet Buzzsaw , which is our featured review this week. Later in the show we break down the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, teasing some of the most intriguing new films set to release later this year. You can find more episodes of Cinemaholics on Atom Tickets . Email us anytime at cinemaholic...

It was the greatest party that never happened. We review the dueling documentaries recently released on Netflix and Hulu covering the infamous failure that was the "Fyre festival." Plus, it’s that time of year again when we obsess over the most prestigious film awards event you’re probably not watching. We talk about the Oscar nominations for 2019 and offer our personal selec...

We're still reeling after watching  Serenity , a new bonkers neo-noir fishing boat mystery film directed by Steven Knight ( Locke ) and starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Diane Lane, Djimon Hounsou, Jason Clarke, and Jeremy Strong. Special guest Charlie Ridgely (ComicBook.com) joins us for this extended Last Call review, which begins with a spoiler-free section. Links and Important...

Special guest Chris Evangelista (Slashfilm) joins us this week to talk about  Glass , M. Night Shyamalan’s follow-up to Split a nd Unbreakable  starring Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, and James McAvoy. Also, it’s our 100th episode! After our featured review, we answer listener questions and discuss some of our favorite films of all time. You can find more episodes...

Special guest Cory Woodroof joins us for a bonus review of  The Kid Who Would Be King  from director/writer Joe Cornish ( Attack the Block ).  You can find more episodes of Cinemaholics on Atom Tickets . Email us anytime at cinemaholicspodcast@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hold on to your emotions. We’re catching up on one of the best films of the year, If Beale Street Could Talk , with special guest Julia Teti  (The Playlist) . Later in the show, we also talk about The Upside , a new inspirational drama starring Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart, and Nicole Kidman. Stay tuned for even more reviews, including Black Mirror: Bandersnatch on Netflix...

We’re counting down our Top 10 movies of 2018! But you won’t just hear picks from the regular cast of this show. We reached out to Cinemaholics contributors across the globe to help us figure out the definitive “Cinemaholics movie of the year.” And we’re not just talking about our favorite films in 2018. We’ll also be discussing which films won the box offi...

Finally, former Vice President and War on Terror cheerleader Dick Cheney has gotten his own comedic biographical film from The Big Short director Adam McKay in Vice . Plus, Netflix has dropped their latest holiday blockbuster,  Bird Box , which stars Sandra Bullock along with a huge, talented cast of recognizable faces, but does is this survival thriller worth seeing? Later in the s...

Steve Carell stars in the latest film from legendary filmmaker Robert Zemeckis. And, well, uh oh. Critics aren't loving  Welcome to Marwen , neither are audiences, and here to explain some of...whatever this movie is...we have special guest Matt Serafini joining Will Ashton for a special Last Call bonus episode! Sorry, Matt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a surf and turf episode! First, we’re diving into the latest DC Comics superhero flick Aquaman . Plus, Hailee Steinfeld and John Cena star in Bumblebee , the latest Transformers film. But this one’s a bit different because it’s a prequel set in the 80s and it’s all about the titular, yellow lovebug. Later in the show, you’ll hear us review several...

Time to dust off your kites. Mary Poppins has ofifcially returned, this time as Emily Blunt, along with an (almost) all-new cast taking residence at 17 Cherry Tree Lane. Special recurring guest Alisha Grauso (Forbes, BirthMoviesDeath, Marvel.com) joins the show to help us review Disney's long-awaited sequel to the film starring everyone's favorite magical nanny. Links and Important stuff: Follow u...

Special guest Matt Serafini joins this show this week to review Sony's latest Spider-themed adventure. Later in the show, you’ll also hear reviews for Mortal Engines , The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 2, our early reactions to Aquaman , and plenty more. Ep. 95 Show Notes: 00:02:49 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 00:29:40 – Mortal Engines 00:46:21 – Aquaman 00:55:33 &nda...

A lot of films are flying at us this month, so we decided to do a marathon of reviews this week. Not only do we cover some limited releases battling it out for Golden Globes and Oscars, but we also cover some recent streaming releases and major blockbusters that have come out in the last month. So sit back, relax, and get ready to hear a whole lot of mini reviews. Ep. 94 Show Notes: 00:05:53 &ndas...

We're catching up on our most anticipated films of the winter season, starting this coming week and going all the way through February. This includes some prestige awards favorites we haven't checked out yet, but also major blockbusters and animated features that will keep us warmly entertained throughout these cold, chilly months. We also tease some of our predictions for the Oscars, as well as s...

Hey kids! It's almost December, and you know what that means! Roughly 40 minutes of Will Ashton and the It Ain't Ogre Til It's Ogre podcast crew talking about a Dr. Seuss adaptation featuring your favorite Benedict Cumberbatch-voiced Illumination-produced holiday-stealing green bad boy. That's right, Will, Chris, and Matt are talking about the recently released  The Grinch , and wow do they h...

The film otherwise known as  Wreck-It Ralph 2  has just hit theaters like a box office smashing wrecking ball, but did Ralph break our expectations, too? We discuss and review this new Disney film along with  Green Book ,  The Christmas Chronicles ,  Robin Hood , and  Cam , so tune in for yet another packed episode. Ep. 92 Show Notes: 00:04:38 – Ralph Breaks the...

Happy Flicksgiving! Per the request of one of our patrons, we're retro reviewing  The Hateful Eight , directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tim Roth, and Walton Goggins. The film originally came out at the tail end of 2015, so what our thoughts three years later?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we Expelliarmus this new  Harry Potter  prequel sequel from our minds (wait, is that Obliviate?) Special guest Tyler Carlin of the Bacon and Eggs podcast joins us this week to discuss the latest misadventures of Newt Scamander in J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World of finanical decisions. We also review  The Ballad of Buster Scruggs , Instant Family ,  Can You Ever Forgive Me...