The Commentary Booth

A long time ago, in a galaxy that still feels oddly close to home, The Commentary Booth kicked off its 50th anniversary Star Wars rewatch exactly the way George Lucas intended, in release order. Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey return to where it all began, revisiting Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope ahead of the film’s upcoming 50th anniversary cinema run of the original cut. This episode is part l...

The year is done, the streaming bills are higher than ever, and Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey are back in The Commentary Booth to decide what was worth your time and what absolutely wasn’t. Welcome to the 3rd Annual Treats Or Trash Awards , a brutally honest look back at the best and worst TV shows and movies of 2025. In this jam-packed episode, Jamie and Corinna battle over rising streaming prices...

It’s a jump to the left, a step to the right, and straight into absolute chaos as The Commentary Booth celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show . Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey revisit the cult musical that confused, delighted, scandalised, and rewired generations of audiences, and yes, Jamie is watching it for the first time. From dripping rain and flat tyres to corsets, ali...

Celebrate a major milestone and the holiday season with us on this extra-special 300th episode of The Commentary Booth ! Your host Jamie Apps , is joined by the ever-festive guest Corrina Mabey to deck the halls and dive into the chaotic, festive horror of the 1984 classic, Gremlins . This Christmas, we’re breaking the rules! We revisit Joe Dante’s black comedy horror masterpiece, written by Chris...

Slither into nostalgia with The Commentary Booth as hosts Jamie Apps , Corrina Mabey , and Jaxon Carr revisit the 1997 creature feature classic Anaconda ! With the Jack Black and Paul Rudd -led meta-reboot dropping on Boxing Day 2025, it's the perfect time to revisit the original Amazon adventure that made audiences squirm. This special flashback episode dives deep into the legendary giant snake t...

On this episode of The Commentary Booth , host Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey tumble back into the world of the Toros, the Clovers, and the deeply cursed spirit stick to ask the only question that matters: Does this cheerleading classic still hold up? This iconic cheerleading movie from 2000 starring Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union has aged both brilliantly and problematically, and our hosts aren'...

The animatronics are powering up for another night! On this episode of The Commentary Booth , host Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey reheat some pizza in preparation for a much-anticipated sequel. They’re revisiting the 2023 box-office phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy's to deliver a comprehensive review and the essential refresher course you need before the sequel, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 , arrives l...

That's right, McLovin! This week on The Commentary Booth , host Jamie Apps is joined by Aussie pro wrestler Jesse Flynn to celebrate a major milestone: the 2007 coming-of-age teen buddy comedy Superbad is officially 18 years old! We look back at why this film hit so hard in the late 2000s, especially for anyone who grew up sneaking cheap DVDs into thick CD folders, dealing with terrible phone rece...

Grab your pickaxe and prepare for pure, unadulterated chaos! On this explosive episode of The Commentary Booth , hosts Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey are reloading the 2022 Finnish action spectacle, Sisu , ahead of its highly anticipated sequel, Sisu: Road to Revenge . They dive deep into why this Jalmari Helander film is a breath of fresh air in the World War II genre, ditching the typical American...

Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey defy death and dissect humanity in this week’s episode of The Commentary Booth , diving headfirst into Guillermo del Toro ’s Frankenstein . This isn't your grandfather's monster movie! Jamie and Corrina dive deep into why del Toro's adaptation is a profound cinematic masterpiece, arguing it's far from a simple horror flick. They explore its powerful themes of racism, g...

This week on The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey dig up the past to unmask one of America’s most terrifying killers — John Wayne Gacy . The duo dive into Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy , the chilling true-crime drama that pulls audiences deep into the grim 1970s Chicago underworld where the “Killer Clown” hid in plain sight. Across eight tense episodes, the Peacock miniseries t...

Grab your red balloon and steady your nerves! On this week’s episode of The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey descend into the sewers of Stephen King's imagination to review the first five episodes of HBO Max's chilling new series, IT: Welcome to Derry . Serving as a direct prequel to the blockbuster It films , this series plants us in Derry, Maine, in 1962. As a new family arrives,...

In this week’s episode of The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey are on high alert as they review Neighborhood Watch , the 2025 crime thriller from director Duncan Skiles , starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid . When a young man battling mental illness witnesses an abduction that nobody believes happened, he teams up with his curmudgeonly, retired security guard neighbour to fi...

In this chilling episode of The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey answer the call and return to the world of The Grabber with a full revisit of The Black Phone (2021) , ahead of its highly anticipated sequel, The Black Phone 2 . Together, they dive into the eerie genius of Scott Derrickson’s psychological horror hit, exploring its haunting themes of childhood trauma, stranger danger,...

Grab your helmet and brace for impact! On this episode of The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps is joined by former NFL Network producer Casey Zeiders to tackle the chilling world of Jordan Peele 's latest horror venture, HIM. This football-themed nightmare follows a young prodigy, Cam Cade, as he trains with his idol, legendary QB Isaiah, only to discover a terrifying occult secret behind his success...

This week on The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and That Movie Guy Harry Argyle step into the cage to break down A24’s hard-hitting new biopic The Smashing Machine , directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson , Emily Blunt , and Ryan Bader . This episode delivers a deep dive into Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's transformative performance as UFC and Pride legend Mark Kerr , exploring the bruta...

Scotty doesn’t know, but Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey certainly do, every Wednesday on The Commentary Booth . This week, the duo goes full backpacker mode as they celebrate EuroTrip (2004). Freshly dumped at his high school graduation, Scotty doesn't know his life is about to get turned upside down. He embarks on an impulsive quest across Europe with his best friends to find his German pen pal, Mi...

This week on The Commentary Booth , Jamie Apps and Captain Sickness, Corrina Mabey go back to school to dissect the ultra-gory, socially satirical second season of Gen V , the twisted spin-off of The Boys . Picking up after Season 4 of The Boys , America is now under Homelander’s suffocating rule, and Godolkin University faces a terrifying new Dean promising students unprecedented power. They delv...

This week on The Commentary Booth , hosts Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey are climbing back into the car for a 1,800-mile trip down memory lane to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Todd Phillips ' breakout comedy, Road Trip ! Released in 2000, this raucous "road sex comedy" launched the career of the future director of The Hangover and Joker . We're revisiting the misadventures of Josh, E.L., Rubin,...

Step into The Commentary Booth - Live Via Satellite , for an electrifying chat with Australian wrestling star, Michael Spencer!  Host Jamie Apps peels back the curtain on how anime has become the ultimate inspiration for Michael's in-ring persona and iconic gear. From his Dragon Ball Z roots as a Vegeta-inspired powerhouse to his latest, jaw-dropping Demon Slayer cosplay gear, Michael breaks...

Buckle up for a high-octane episode of The Commentary Booth .  This week, host Jamie Apps is joined by colour commentator Corrina Mabey to peel out and review the new action-thriller Eenie Meanie , streaming now on Disney+ and Hulu. Starring Samara Weaving (not Margot Robbie !), the film follows Edie, a reformed teenage getaway driver dragged back into her unsavoury past to save her chronical...

In this gripping episode of The Commentary Booth ,  host Jamie Apps sits down with writer Sally Gifford and director Timothy David to unpack their emotionally charged film, Kangaroo Island . The story follows a washed-up Hollywood actress ( Rebecca Breeds ) who returns to her hometown, only to confront buried family secrets, a love triangle, and the painful decision of assisted death. Against...

Step into the hilariously twisted world of horror parodies as The Commentary Booth   returns for another Frightening Flashback ! This week, Jamie Apps teams up with Killer Cuts podcast hosts Astrid Pizarro and Bobby Munson to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic horror comedy Scary Movie . Together, they dive into the film that redefined the parody genre, blending the best of late-90s...

Join Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey on The Commentary Booth this week as they deep-dive into Alien: Earth , the bold new sci-fi horror series from Fargo creator Noah Hawley . Set two years before Ridley Scott's 1979 classic , this prequel crashes a space vessel into Earth and unleashes the iconic Xenomorphs on our home planet for the first time. But what truly sets Alien: Earth apart isn’t just the...

In this darkly satirical and razor-sharp episode of The Commentary Booth , hosts Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey return to their Frightening Flashback series with a deep dive into Mary Harron ’s cult classic American Psycho , just in time for its 25th anniversary. Starring Christian Bale in one of his most iconic performances, American Psycho follows Patrick Bateman, a wealthy New York investment ban...