The Neon Movie Bunker

The midyear is here! And to mark the occasion, John and El'Ahrai have invited in the effervescently entertaining Cati Glidewell--that's right, The Blonde in Front herself--for a discussion of the Best Movies of 2026 So Far! (The only title on all three lists? You guessed it: "K-Pops!".) Plus! Reviews of "Minions & Monsters" and "Iron Lung"! Plus the usual bits of idiosyncratic delight that make Th...

There are lofty shows, and there are other shows. This is certainly one of those two types. El'Ahrai and John review "Supergirl" and "Find Your Friends"! Plus! "Artificial" finds a home, videos are picked, questions are answered and so much more (well, OK, not a LOT more)! Download and listen! Or stream and listen! Or...don't. It's your time, and we're trying to respect that. Can I break through y...

Gather 'round the electronic fireside, children, it's time for another film-based chinwag. John and El'Ahrai are back for another seamless, uninterrupted, problem-free episode. Reviews of "Toy Story 5" and "The Terror: Devil in Silver" are on offer this week. Plus! News, video picks, questions, answers, and...more! Please listen! Oh my God, for a minute there I thought that man didn't have an arm.

Let the heavens shake! It's time for a Count-Pointercount review, as El'Ahrai and John take on "Disclosure Day"! Plus! We draw the curtain on the Hollywood Labor Relations Story Corner...for now. Plus DVD picks, questions, and the rest. Bạn nên lắng nghe! It's not easy having a good time! Even smiling makes my face ache!

In what is certainly not an entirely desperate flail for relevance, "The Mandalorian and Grogu" is getting an upgrade during its theatrical run. John and El'Ahrai discuss that on this show. Plus! Reviews of "Masters of the Universe" and "Backrooms", video picks, and so much more! You should listen! Where I come from, it's illegal to be naive.

Well, another attempt to "Escape from New York" is in the works. Will this one actually happen? El'Ahrai and John have the discussion here! Plus! Reviews of "I Love Boosters" and "Mortal Kombat II", so you should listen! Speak for yourself. You may be a sinner, but I ain't yet had the opportunity.

Well, Cannes has concluded. Join John and El'Ahrai live far from the Croisette as they talk about the award winners and implications for the future. Plus! Reviews of "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" and "Saccharine", home video picks and more! You should listen! Do you get a bigger kick doing this, or stealing small objects?

It's a big, big show with a big, big crunch this week! El'Ahrai, John, and The Blonde in Front Cati Glidewell review "Obsession", "Is God Is", and "In the Grey". Which are magnificent works of art, and which are Guy Ritchie movies? Listen to find out! Plus! Reports from Cannes, and answers to all of the most pressing philosophical questions of our time! Okay, kids, let's settle down and review the...

Where I come from, we have a saying, kind of a blessing, really: may two strangers not fly 700 miles to murder your fondest dreams. You wouldn't think it would come up much--and you'd be right about that--but when it does, the power of those sagacious words really hits in ways you could never have anticipated. Anyway, John and El'Ahrai review "The Sheep Detectives" and "Mārama". Listen if you want...

Peace--labor peace, at least--continues to break out all over, and El'Ahrai, John, and The Blonde in Front, Cati Glidewell, are here to talk about it! Find out what union has come to an accord with the studios inside! Plus! Reviews of "The Devil Wears Prada 2", "Hokum", and coverage from Panic Fest! Give it a listen, you'll like it! Hi. She's the monster; I'm the robot.

Hurry, little children, run this way--I have got a podcast at bay! John and El'Ahrai have returned to review "Mother Mary" and "Exit 8"! Plus! Lamentable acceptance, home video picks, questions, and more! Musicians for the most part are monosyllabic teenagers who really don't have a whole lot to say.

You say you want a brand-new podcast? Well, you know... This week, El'Ahrai and John review "Over Your Dead Body" and "Lee Cronin's The Mummy". Plus! Headlines out of CinemaCon, questions, answers, and more! You should listen! Barry was one of those born clever enough at gaining a fortune but incapable of keeping one, for the qualities and energies which lead a man to achieve the first are often t...

John and El'Ahrai are back once more with tales of derring-do and reviews of a pair of films. "The Drama" and "Psycho Killer" are up for debate this week. Which one is memorable for the right reasons, and which is memorable for the wrong (really, really wrong) reasons? You'll just have to listen to find out! Plus! Tarnish on a high-end brand, home video picks, questions, and more! It's just a litt...

Unlike certain other [gestures everywhere], Hollywood experienced an unexpected breakout of peace this week! Come join El'Ahrai and John in the Hollywood Labor Relations Story Corner for...good news? Plus! Reviews of "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "The Mortician's Apprentice"! Also newsbits, questions, and no real explanation of mysterious absences! For what seems like the thousandth time: you...

A nice, compact show this week, as John and El'Ahrai go Count-Pointercount on "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come"! Oh, the shenanigans that arise... Plus! Newsbits, video picks, questions, and more! You should listen! If you win this mail-in contest, you can choose between 90,000 dollars, or 90,000 donuts. What would you do with 90,000 donuts?

Well, the Oscars have happened, and lots of people feel various ways about them. Despite their best efforts to the contrary, El'Ahrai and John are people, and they have some feelings, too. (The mutual rage at "Avatar: Fire and Ash" being denied Best Costume Design was incandescent.) Plus! Reviews of "Project: Hail Mary" and "Hoppers", home video picks, questions, and more! You should listen! Georg...

It's the week before the Oscars: what kind of hijinks will John, El'Ahrai, and Cati get into? Well, there are reviews of "The Bride!", "Dolly", and "For Worse"! Plus: the Writer's Guild Awards tell us nothing of use for prognostication purpooses, Beyond Fest is on its way, video picks, questions, and so much more! Don't forget to join us this Sunday for our Academy Awards Reaction Livestream at tw...

What's better, seeing the Eiffel Tower or listening to a new episode of The Neon Movie Bunker? While you ponder this question, listen to El'Ahrai and John double-teaming a review of "Pillion"! With double the penetrating insights, will they come to an airtight conclusion? Plus! A threesome of newsbits, some well-disciplined home video picks, and more! Listen to it. You create your own reality. Tru...

Every so often in life, you reach a crossroads, and a choice is required of you. One such choice lies before you now. You could catch up on lost sleep, or you could listen to this brand-new episode! This week, John and El'Ahrai review "Crime 101" and "Dust Bunny"! Plus! BAFTA award analysis, home video picks, and the usual silliness. (We sure hope you pick "listen".) It was only a couple weeks lat...

The boys welcome The Blonde in Front to the show this week. El'Ahrai, John and Cati review "Wuthering Heights", "Primate", and "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die"! Plus discussion of the Independent Spirit Awards, and...a possible reopening of the Warner Brothers ownership sweepstakes? You should listen! Want to talk about what's haunting you, or should we wait for a third act flashback?

Hey there, cats and kittens! John and El'Ahrai are back to do what they do (talk and talk about movies and movie-adjacent topics). This week, they are delivering reviews of "A Private Life" and "Send Help" into your delicate earholes! Plus newsbits, home picks, and...the possible birth of a new segment? You'll just have to listen and find out! You're a Marine. It's the reason you're still alive ri...

The boys have returned with reviews, news, and things you can use! This week, El'Ahrai and John review "The Testament of Ann Lee" and "Twisted"! Plus BAFTA nominations, home video, and the rest. You should listen! One time in the fourth grade, I messed around with a lab frog. I figure this is my punishment.

Oscar nominations are in, and John and El'Ahrai talk about 'em! Plus: reviews of "Mercy" and "Mother of Flies"! Also, the usual other silliness. You should listen! Every skull is a set of thoughts. These sockets saw and these jaws spoke and swallowed. This is a monument to them. A temple.

The dust is settling, and we're launching headlong into a nice 2026 routine. This week, El'Ahrai and John review "Is This Thing On?" and "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple"! Plus awards review, regime change at Lucasfilm, video picks, and more! You should listen. Honey, just keep the coffee coming, or I'll give you a tip you won't forget!

With 2025 receding into the distance, the time has arrived to look forward! This week, John, El'Ahrai, and Cati give their lists of the Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026! (So, SO hype for "The Dog Stars".) Plus reviews of "Jay Kelly", "The Voice of Hind Rajab", and "Marshmellow"! And all the usual mishegoss. You should listen! All my bad behavior I'm going to throw away to pay my debt. I will...