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Can a gripping psychological thriller still surprise seasoned horror fans? This week on The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey dive into Stone Creek Killer , the chilling indie thriller that blends small-town paranoia, supernatural mystery and classic slasher influences into one suspenseful experience. Directed by Robert Enriquez , Stone Creek Killer follows police chief Karl Harding...

After nearly two decades of development hell across Warner Bros., Sony, and Netflix, the film finally landed on Amazon Studios—but does Masters of the Universe live up to the hype and legacy? James Gunn 's rebooted DC Universe continues with Supergirl, the second cinematic chapter following the success of Superman, but does Kara Zor-El's solo adventure soar to the same heights? On this episode of...

A serial killer obsessed with opening the gates of hell. A grieving police officer determined to stop him. A screenplay from the writer of Se7en . On paper, Psycho Killer sounds like the next great horror thriller. So what went wrong? This week on The Commentary Booth , host Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey dive into the 2026 horror thriller Psycho Killer , directed by Gavin Polone and written by Andr...

After nearly two decades of development hell across Warner Bros., Sony, and Netflix, the film finally landed on Amazon Studios—but does Masters of the Universe live up to the hype and legacy? This week on The Commentary Booth , host Jamie Apps is joined by Todd Eastman to dive deep into Amazon 's ambitious live-action adaptation of the iconic Mattel franchise. Whether you're a lifelong He-Man fan...

The dark side rises as The Commentary Booth hosts, Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey ,  conclude their journey through the Star Wars prequel trilogy with a deep dive into Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith . Widely regarded as the strongest entry in the prequel saga, Revenge of the Sith delivers the tragic downfall of Anakin Skywalker , the rise of Darth Vader, the execution of Order 66...

Ready to take my strong hand? This week on The Commentary Booth , host Jamie Apps is joined by the horror-loving duo behind the Killer Cuts podcast — ‘The Natural’ Astrid Pizarro and Bobby Munson — for an uproarious celebration of the 25th anniversary of Scary Movie 2 ! Released in 2001, the Wayans brothers’ chaotic sequel follows four college students (including icons Cindy Campbell and Shorty) t...

The Star Wars 50th Anniversary celebration continues on The Commentary Booth as Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey dive headfirst into one of the franchise’s most divisive chapters, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones . Set 10 years after T he Phantom Menace , the galaxy is on the brink of civil war. Anakin Skywalker is no longer the bright-eyed child destined for greatness, he’s reckless, emot...

What happens when a global pandemic triggers a fertility crisis, and the world stops having children? This week on The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey dive into The Run , the gripping new Australian dystopian sci-fi thriller written and directed by Stephen De Villiers. Set in a hauntingly familiar post-COVID landscape of sealed-off towns and germ paranoia, the film follows Mac ( Ca...

Celebrate 50 years of horror history as Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey revisit Brian De Palma ’s Carrie (1976) on this week’s episode of The Commentary Booth . Few horror films have left a cultural mark quite like Carrie . Adapted from Stephen King ’s first published novel and released just two years later, the film transformed a chilling coming-of-age story into one of cinema’s most unforgettable n...

This week on The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey revisit one of the most iconic video game adaptations of the 1990s, Mortal Kombat (1995). With Mortal Kombat II arriving in cinemas, the pair head back to the original tournament to find out whether this cult classic still holds up nearly three decades later. Three martial arts warriors journey to a faraway island to battle for the f...

This week on The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey lock into the crosshairs of Australian action thriller Seven Snipers, a tense, character-driven film that blends high-stakes action with an unexpectedly emotional core. Starring Radha Mitchell and Tim Roth , the film follows a retired sniper forced out of hiding on a rural Australian farm when a dangerous warlord resurfaces, threaten...

What happens when a movie podcast reviews a horror film about a podcaster? Welcome to the meta nightmare.  This week on The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey dive into Undertone , the Canadian supernatural horror film written and directed by Ian Tuason in his feature directorial debut. What they find is far more disturbing than your average haunting movie. On paper, it’s about a...

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… the hype was real. Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey strap into their pods and blast back to 1999 as The Commentary Booth revisits Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace , timed perfectly ahead of the Skywalker Saga's landmark 50th anniversary and coinciding with the premiere of Maul: Shadow Lord on Disney+ Two Jedi escape a hostile Trade Federation blockad...

This week on The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey swap the popcorn for bear spray as they dive into Grizzly Night , the 2026 survival thriller from debut director Burke Doeren. Thanks to the teams at Hold Fast Public Relations and Eagle Entertainment , the duo got an early look at this gripping creature feature, available now on DVD and VOD in Australia. But don't let the "creature...

In this week’s episode of The Commentary Booth , hosts Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey dig up the fossilised remains of the 1993 live-action Super Mario Bros movie. Was it a misunderstood cult classic or a total game-over? Spoiler alert: it’s the latter. What unfolds is less a nostalgic celebration and more a forensic breakdown of one of the most baffling video game adaptations ever made. From its bi...

This week on The Commentary Booth , we're playing hide and seek with the Le Domas family! Host Jamie Apps is joined by Corrina Mabey for her first time watching 2019 horror-comedy sensation Ready or Not, and she's wondering why she slept on this chaotic masterpiece for so long. First-time viewer Corrina brings fresh eyes to Samara Weaving 's iconic performance as Grace, the bride who discovers tha...

In this episode of The Commentary Booth , host Jamie Apps is joined by graphic designer and film fan Luke Fenech to break down Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man , the long-awaited cinematic continuation of the hit series Peaky Blinders . Directed by Tom Harper and written by Steven Knight , the film sees Cillian Murphy return as Tommy Shelby, navigating the chaos of World War II while confronting t...

Twenty-five years ago, a jet engine fell from the sky and changed cinema forever. Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey reunite in The Commentary Booth to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Donnie Darko — Richard Kelly 's mind-bending, genre-defying debut that launched Jake Gyllenhaal into stardom and left audiences questioning reality, time, and the nature of a very unsettling rabbit. In this special flash...

In the latest instalment of The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey continue their epic 50th Anniversary Star Wars rewatch with the epic conclusion to the original trilogy, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi . Fresh off the heels of The Empire Strikes Back 's jaw-dropping revelation, our favourite rebels are back to take down the Empire once and for all. But this isn't just any...

They planned for 30 minutes. They fought for 24 hours. This week on The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey head back into the dust, chaos and moral grey zones of Black Hawk Down . Join us as we commemorate the film’s 25th anniversary with a deep dive into one of the most visceral, unflinching war films ever committed to screen. Based on the true events of October 1993 , when 160 elite...

The icy blast of Hoth hits The Commentary Booth as Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey continue their epic 50th Anniversary Star Wars rewatch with the legendary Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back , which is often hailed as the greatest sequel of all time! In this packed episode, Jamie and Corrina dive into the darker, deeper chapter of the saga. They discuss the film’s chilling opening on the ice planet,...

In this episode of The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps & Corrina Mabey celebrate 25 years of Cast Away , the iconic survival drama that transformed Tom Hanks and made Wilson a household name. Discover the incredible production story behind this Robert Zemeckis masterpiece, including how Hanks gained and lost 50 pounds, the year-and-a-half filming schedule, and why the crew shot What Lies Beneath...

What does one of wrestling’s most intimidating forces have in common with one of cinema’s coldest villains? In this episode of The Commentary Booth : Live Via Satellite , Jamie Apps is joined by former Metroplex Champion ‘Worldbreaker’ Brick Savage , dialling in from Texas as he prepares for the Metroplex Wrestling Texas Rumble on February 7. The conversation spirals from the brutal deserts of No...

Step into the ring where magic meets mayhem! In this captivating episode of The Commentary Booth : Live Via Satellite , host Jamie Apps sits down with five-time Metroplex Wrestling champion 'Shady' JD Griffey to explore how Christopher Nolan 's masterpiece The Prestige mirrors the sacrifices, obsessions, and rivalries that define professional wrestling. As JD prepares for the chaotic Metroplex Wre...

Pro wrestling has always lived somewhere between sport, theatre, and obsession. In this Live Via Satellite episode of The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps sits down with writer and filmmaker Taleena Lee to explore that space, and the deeply personal journey behind her wrestling-themed anthology series, Australian Wrestling Story . What begins as a conversation about discovering wrestling in the most...