The Penn Cinema Podcast

It was fated to happen eventually and 90 episodes in it finally did. No spoilers, just know this is the episode where it actually happens. But we're no one trick pony here at The Penn Cinema Podcast, we also have some sad news from Disney and some really great news out of WB. Plus Top Ten Sarah hits us with an insane hypothesis that is so insane it might just be true.   Shoot us an email and be a...

The industry took some hard hits in the news this week, but we're determined to Bubba Gump Shrimp Co our way through it. Also on this episode Ryan Reynolds hits us with a trailer of the week level trailer and we exchange motivational mottoes. Spoilers for Save Yourselves! 45:11 - 51:53   Be a part of the show! Email us at Podcast@PennCinema.com

We has a somber news week as we take a look at the new theatrical release timeline for Disney's properties. Plus marketing gets the jump on both of us as we dip into a movie we described as "looks fun". All this and so much less on another exciting episode!   Be a part of the show by writing in. Email us at Podcast@PennCinema.com

Sometimes we know how to pick them and sometimes we don't. This week we take a look at The Secrets We Keep. Many things can be said about this film and we aren't afraid to say them. Also this week someone celebrates a milestone birthday and we reveal the worst trailer ever made. This is a must listen to event!   Be a part of the show! Emails us at Podcast@PennCinema.com

Things are a little backwards this episode. News is scarcely found while new trailers litter the streets of fortune. It's honestly a really exciting look at some movies that may not have hit the radar for most people, but are getting bigger billing in today's environment. Also this week we get some drama filled emails that just HAVE to be addressed.   Be a part of the show! Email us at Podcast@Pen...

Arguable the biggest movie of the year is finally here. But could it also be the biggest letdown? We're not afraid to dig into into it to find out. Also we've got some groundbreaking Star Wars news and a boat load of listener movie reviews to dig into. Be a part of the show by emailing Podcast@PennCinema.com Tenet spoilers: 42:09 - 55:00

Theaters are finally reopening and the undisputed runaway hit from the weekend is New Mutants. Now the big question remains: Is New Mutants doing well because it's a genuine good movie that was totally made and actually exists OR is it everyone's desire to get back to the movies that's filling the seats? Also this episode with new releases comes some new trailers. But wait, what about trailers for...

Way back in episode 32 the boys were set to review the cinematic experience known as Saaho. Alas on one of the hosts was brave enough to experience this film in the theaters. Snap to 2020 and due to what must have been divine intervention the missing pieces have fallen into place and now both of our hosts have witnessed the majesty that is Saaho. But did it live up to the hype? Tune in to find out...

Pack your bags and get ready for a weird trip into our review of Vivarium. But before that we've got news news NEWS! Some interesting Tron 3 developments, we get and idea on where the first Dune movie might end, and there's some interesting developments in the production industry. We also have some great feedback from you guys that you're not going to want to miss. Want to be a part of the show? S...

Sometimes the hype is real and sometimes the hype is a real let down. Deep Blue Sea 3 lands somewhere in the middle. But luckily we had out own deep blue sea of news to get through this week to help soften the blow. Not only that there's a ton of new trailers and some top notch listener emails.   So what are you waiting for? Call ALL your friends, arrange a zoom meeting, and force them all to list...

News News News! This weeks news is kinda all over the place, but it's not too much to handle. On top of that we cover the amazing Interstellar by Christopher Nolan and we hear from Encyclopedia Brown himself. So sit back and crank the volume, it's time to talk movies.   Send us your answers and we'll ask the questions: Podcast@PennCinema.com

It's San Diego Comic-Con week and we have all the breaking news!!! Or rather we would if there was any. In the meantime we take an interesting look at what's going on with film exhibition in the the rest of the world outside of the U.S. during the pandemic. Also this week Joelcodes returns with another email to really get Penn riled up.   If you'd like to try and get under our skin or make us laug...

It was only a mater of time before Steve Martin took over the show. This week we take a look back at Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid. A movie full of technical feats, but does it hold up over all this time? Also there's hot off the press, super exciting, rock your day Dune news. But that's not all! Micheal Bay is out there doing things. What type of things and should you care? Don't worry we're going to...

This episode the boys try to stay positive in the midst of some unfortunate industry news. But don't worry they have one of the funniest movies of all time to review. No wait, I miss read that. They're reviewing Rat Race. Seriously what were the early aughts thinking with this movie? "It's Smashmouth!" OY! In other news maybe WB will get a movie franchise right this time and and Penn has a special...

This week there's a weird new player in the Drive-In game as Walmart seeks to makes some waves. Also, we've got the Chicken Run 2 news you need but never wanted and Seth Rogan has a new movie trailer that has left us baffled. Plus there's a ton of responses from last week's question of 'What classic have you never seen?'. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts to Podcast@PennCenima.com

Looks like the news train is back on the tracks this week. How would you feel about a new Pirated of the Caribbean movie that's not connected to the other movies or the ride, but it still made by all the same people? And get this, Micheal Keaton is back as Batman!!! Or maybe a Batman, but not "his" Batman. It's all kinda confusing. All this plus David lays down some heart breaking opinions about a...

Has enough time passed for a re-watch of X-Men Origins: Wolverine? Historians would argue no, but the shadow organization behind brainwashing Penn into doing this would say yes. Also this week Penn brings some Dune news to the table BEFORE David and the boys rediscover a love for a B movie franchise they didn't even know was a thing. Share your thoughts with the show at Podcast@PennCinema.com

We'll get to the review of The Kind of Staten Island, but first Penn has some drama to get over. Also this week we're cordially invited to a Lord of the Rings themed wedding and David says what might be the stupidest thing of all time. The history books will have to sort that out.   Have something you'd like to share? Shoot us an email at podcast@penncinema.com

It's time to watch Moneyball, y'all! Turns out watching sportsball movies will not kill David. It was really touch and go there. Other than that near death experience we also unpack a heart filled email from Joelcodes and speculate what happened to Top Ten Sarah. We want to hear from you! Send us your top ten lists, movie reviews, or questions to Podcast@PennCinema.com   If you'd like to check out...

This week we take a look at the extended editions of The Lord of The Rings. While it was David's 1 millionth time watching this version of the films it was Penn's very first exposure. On top of all that we talk about the totally legit and absolutely viable future of the New Mutants franchise and the Mystery Gobble shakes his hand at the sky.   We'd love to hear about your top ten movie list, compl...

This might be the most controversial review of all time! Well at least the most controversial review of the last 70 weeks. Speaking of which this is episode 70 so you all know what that means, time to be super professional and up the podcast game! So get ready for groundbreaking news that drives Penn nearly mad, a rant filled review, and relationship advice? Tune in to find out more!   Send us you...

Pulling this week's review off one of your submitted top ten list we take a look back at The Neverending Story. Plus we have big news about a new drive in theater and bubble screenings. All that said we know why you're really here and don't worry, we've got the big news about the new New Mutants release date!!!!   Next week we'll be reviewing Edward Scissorhands. Send us your review or suggestions...

It seems like another lifetime ago before Marvel revolutionized the super hero genera by launching their cinematic universe with Iron Man. But you don't just start off with something like Iron Man, there's definitely a lead up. Sure you could go back to Batman 89 saying that it was the beginning of the super hero movie phenomenon and you wouldn't be wrong, but really things changed in the late 90'...

Lets take a trip back in time to the the far off cinematic world of spaghetti westerns. This week we take a look at The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly. Also The Shadow recommends a controversial movie and we dip into AMC's controversial stand against Universal. Want to be a part of the show? Email us at Podcast@PennCinema.com

This week we have some interesting news regarding the future of the exhibition industry, a listener expresses their complete lack of faith in our movie watching abilities, and we list off our top ten movies of all time. All this and so much less on this exciting new episode! Be a part of the show! Write us at Podcast@PennCinema.com