The Average Podcast: Movie Reviews for Social Settings

Join us as we dissect the indie sensation *Six String Samurai* directed by Lance Mungia and starring the talented Jeffrey Falcon! 🎬This post-apocalyptic Vegas adventure blends humor, martial arts, and killer tunes like no other.  While we groove to its originality and nod along to the beat, we'll also address the rough edges and low-budget moments. Tune in for a wild ride through the wastela...

This week, we were joined by @black.chrismas to review The Strangers: Chapter 1. We made some intriguing comparisons to the original film, discussed our favorite slashers, and delved into Netflix's Fear Street Trilogy, Riverdale, Star Wars, and more. We gave the movie a solid 30/50 or 3/5 stars. We also explained our unique scoring system and its origins. Tune in for a deep dive into horror and be...

"Step into the dark world of virtual reality gone terrifyingly wrong in our latest podcast episode as we delve deep into the cult classic film 'Brainscan'. Join us as we explore the chilling tale of a teenage loner who becomes entangled in a deadly game where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur beyond recognition. From its groundbreaking depiction of VR technology to its spine-tingling...

We are joined by Ricky from The Night Club Podcast as we delve into the eerie depths of "Castle Freak" (1995), a low-budget horror gem that's equal parts #shocking and #tragic. Directed by Stuart Gordon, known for his cult classics like "Re-Animator," this film takes viewers on a dark journey into the heart of a castle haunted by secrets.   At first glance, "Castle Freak" may seem like just a...

In a plot as wobbly as Old Man Kong's dentures, we've got a toothache leading to a journey that makes "#HollowEarth" seem like a term paper with too many footnotes. But wait, it gets even wilder! Kong's journey takes him deeper into a hole that's so hollow it makes Swiss cheese look solid. And who's his guide through this maze? None other than Gollum! Yes, #ThatGollum, leading Kong on a quest that...

Welcome to another episode of our movie review podcast, where we dive into the world of cinema and dissect the hits and misses with unapologetic honesty. Today, we're delving into "Immaculate," the religious-based horror flick starring the talented Sydney Sweeney. In our review, we found "Immaculate" to be a mixed bag of tricks, earning a modest score of 26 out of 50. While the film showcased mome...

Join us for another exciting episode where we delve into the world of entertainment, offering our average opinions on all things pop culture! I'm joined by Jonathan Kuzyk, and Wyrd.  In today's episode, we'll be diving into the depths of nostalgia and discussing how the Satanic Panic of the late 80s influenced the entertainment landscape. From movies to music, television to literature, the fe...

Hey everyone! We're finally here with our review of *#Dune2*, and let me just say, it's an absolute masterpiece! Director Denis Villeneuve deserves all the applause for bringing #FrankHerbert's epic tale to life in such a breathtaking manner. The performances in this film are just out of this world! #AustinButler shines brightly in his role, delivering a performance that's both captivating and int...

Dive into the depths of terror with our latest podcast episode featuring the spine-chilling Horror/Slasher novelist, Ivy Tholen! 🔥✨ From cover art to nostalgia, we uncovered it all, including some MAJOR announcements that will leave you quivering with anticipation! Join us as we unravel the secrets behind Ivy's hauntingly beautiful cover art, explore the nostalgia that fuels her gripping narrati...

Last week HBO dropped the finale of one of the biggest shows it has had in the last year.  But did they stick the landing? Well that is certainly up for debate.  We don’t waste your time by recapping everything that happened because a week later, we figure you have already seen the show.  Instead we dive in to what we thought of the answers, or lack of answers that we got.  It...

True Detective’s season 4, the first season to earn a subtitle, is nearing its conclusion.  Have you kept up? According to #deadline “Four episodes into its six-episode run, True Detective: Night Country has become the most watched season of the crime anthology series with 12.7 million cross-platform viewers, surpassing the 11.9 million viewer average for the original True Detective installme...

Has True Detective Season 4 lost you yet? I had hear that in the comments this week! But don’t lose heart, there are only 2 episodes left in the 6 episode series.  While we may not be loving everything that is going on, we have some theories that leave us excited for what is coming. IF this show can stick the landing, it will make these episodes worth it. What is the Night Country? The the gh...

Part 3 of our 6 part #broadcastinterruption series is here! We are joined again by, #horroauthor  @ivy_tholen! If you are unfamiliar with her, she has written two #slasher #fiction novels: #tasteslikecandy and #maulrats as well a #ghoststory in #permanentdamage . We break down Episode 3 of #nightcountry scene by scene and tell you what we thought, what we liked and maybe what we didn’t. we go...

Released at the tail end of #2023 this movie left nobody feeling that special #christmas #joy. What it did do however, was get people talking. This movie discusses some really heavy subjects including #death and #suicide.  At its core is a moving story of breaking #generationalcurses wrapped up in a #wrestling movie. There are lessons to be learned here, about parents living vicariously throu...

Part 2 of our six part Broadcast Interruption series is here! We are joined by, and I am so excited to say this, author Ivy Tholen! I was talking with her about joining us for a full movie review, but she found out we were doing True Detective and said she had a lot to say about this! If you are unfamiliar with her, she has written two slasher fiction novels: Tastes Like Candy and Maul Rats as wel...

Wait? What’s this? A Broadcast Interruption? Yeah! That’s right.  We normally talk about movies here on the Average.  But there is a show airing right now that NEEDS to be talked about. You can see from the title. True Detective Season 4. So join us! We are going to recap last weeks episode just in time to get you ready for THIS weeks episode.  We will be breaking it down, scene by...

Here we go! Season 2 premiere! Today we have two of the original members of the Average, from back when it was founded in 2018. I am joined by Trenton and Hayden as we discuss one of the biggest disappointments in recent cinema.  But the #memes were fire. In 2022 #itsmorbintime swept the nation.  It was so popular in the cyber world that the movie studio actually sent the #movie BACK to...

It’s Night 13! The Final night of 13 Nights of Halloween! Thank you so much for being part of this Halloween journey with us. If this is the first episode you are streaming, then go back and catch the other 12 in the series! We close this series with an all to appropriate Halloween film. As in the franchise. We wrap up with Halloween H20. If you missed it, we are now available on most podcast plat...

It’s Night 12 of the 13 Nights of Halloween! We are sorry to say that we had some audio issues with the episode.  We used an older cheap mic for some in house guests.  Please bear with us! We have a contentious one here, folks.  Have you seen The ‘Burbs? The classic comedy/horror from Joe Dante starring Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher and so many more? You have? You loved it right? Oh you...

Phew.  Catch your breath. It’s Night 11 of the 13 Nights of Halloween! It’s just Tim again tonight but I am joined by a familiar guest in Travel Maxel Boone from @thenightclubpodcast. You may remember him from Mars Attacks just a couple nights ago. Tonight we dive into a movie by one of the more controversial directors of modern day: The Sixth Sense by M. Night Shyamalan.  Many love him,...

It’s Night 10 of the 13 Nights of Halloween! It’s just Tim again tonight but I am joined by a stand-in Co-host and OG Average member: @hayhayludlow and Rich! This was our unannounced film from 2020, The Invisible Man from Leigh Whannell, loosely based on the original novel by H.G. Wells.  A movie about tormenting your ex, reclaiming your life and escaping toxic relationships, it does what all...

It’s Night 9 of the 13 Nights of Halloween! It’s just Tim again tonight but I am joined by a college buddy of mine, @mephistomonkee Tonight we dive into a late ‘80s cult gem: Society. Underrated and underperforming in the US when it was released, it has gained cult status for its commentary on social classism wrapped up in a deliciously dark, and often comical, body horror film.  The climax o...

It’s Night 8  of the 13 Nights of Halloween! It’s just Tim with a special guest from @thenightclubpodcast. So excited to ack! With Travis Maxel Boone. Ack! Movie ack ack fun ack ack ack! Ackack Ack ACK ACK ACKACK! Ack Ackack Ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ackackack ackacak ack. #timburton ack ack ack #aliens ack ack ack Ack ack 8 ackack ack, ack ackack 6 ack ack ack ack ackackack...

It’s Night 7 of the 13 Nights of Halloween! It’s just Bryce and Tim again. You know what you are in for. We are more than halfway through our event now and we bring The Frighteners.  A horror comedy from the legend himself- Peter Jackson.  But, does it live up to his name? Or does Lord of the Rings surpass his reputation? We are 7 movies in, we have 6 to go as we countdown to Halloween i...

It’s Night 6 of the 13 Nights of Halloween! It’s just Bryce and Tim again. We hope you don’t mind. Tonight we discuss, as you can see by the thumbnail, The Faculty! Have you heard of it? We have.  But have you seen it? We hadn’t.  Why is that? Well, we talk about that, and it’s terrible poster in this episode! We are 6 movies in, we have 7 to go as we countdown to Halloween itself. &nbsp...