WKKL 90.7’s Midday Movie Madness

On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior .. new box office king the creepy thriller “ The Invitation “ ( and two other newbies that flopped horribly) couldn’t save the catastrophically bad movie going weekend. Attention movie goers- this Saturday is the inaugural US National Cinema Day and as such 3,000 theaters nationwide are dropping movie ticket prices for just $3! ( no that’s not a typo). Plus tw...

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode, alas Broadway has lost another theater star and we now know what Naomi Judd died of.. on the better side of things wrestler Nikki Bella just said “ I Do!” In gay Paris and bring on the nostalgia! the Netflix Blockbuster comedy series has a release date for its first season . And I go back to two very different films for Flashback Fun-one of which...

On this week’s ( rare) At Home Midday Movie Madness , Dragon Ball Super’s latest anime film bested Idris Elba and Brad Pitt to take the box office crown. I’m sorry to say this Shazam and Aquaman fans … but the sequels to those successful superhero movies have been bumped… yet again-but I have good news : we have a date for the hbo max A Christmas Story sequel A Christmas Story Christmas. Plus. Bar...

On today’s ( one day delayed) News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. Michael Buble’s fourth little one has arrived and Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have gotten married again. Plus I have some not so good news for Buffy The Vampire Slayer show fans and I go back in time to the very first Marvel film. No it’s not Iron Man, Or The Hulk…

On today’s show rejoice Dragon Ball fans! The English dub ( and original Japanese dub) of the newest film Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero arrives in theaters, Orphan’s Ester returns in prequel film. Plus David O.Russell’s newest film is coming out October 7 rather than November 4 and I go back in time to a bunch of famous films including two films that made audiences fall head over heels in love wit...

On today’s news and flashback fun mini episode, Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown is a Purdue University college girl- well technically an online Purdue University college girl and Viola Davis is going to bring Dr. Gaul to life for The Hunger Games prequel. Warner Bros has decided who will go down the iconic yellow brick road for the Wizard of Oz remake . Plus I go back fifteen years ago to...

On today’s breaking news Anne Heche is no longer in pain- the actress is legally brain-dead.so sad.. but on the positive side Paralympic winner Mallory’s Weggeman’s family will be from in Late March 2023 and what’s this ? There is going to be a fourth king fu Panda film?

On today’s episode I say a final farewell to the late Olivie Newton-John who captivated the world as innocent girl Sandy in 1978’s Grease and it looks like Ezra Miller is in even more trouble! Plus great news Sonic fans- his third movie zooms to theaters December 20, 2024 and you only have to wait three more months until Florian Zeller’s follow up to his Oscar winner The Father, The Son opens. Plu...

On this week’s mini episode, I say farewell to Olivia Newton-John, the actress/singer-songwriter who sadly lost her battle with breast cancer today. But on the better side of things Actress Abbi Jacobson just hit a grand slam in the love department- she is engaged to her partner. Plus in honor of today being International Cat Day I take a look back at two films starring cats .( and there’s no need...

On this week’s episode of Midday Movie Madness I say goodbye to two legendary actresses including the woman who broke barriers as Star Tre the Original Series’ Lt. Uhura. Sorry batgirl fans- the film ( and the Scoob! Follow up Scoob: Holiday Haunt ) has been shelved. Bullet train opens and -What’s this ? Chrissy Teigan and John Legend are having and rainbow baby and the Joker sequel has a release...

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode I say goodbye to two famous legendary actress who went to the studio in the sky over the weekend ( one of which gave her famous voice to an iconic Disney villain from 1989). I’m sorry CW’s The Flash fans but it looks like the Barry Allen’s time ( and this the Arrowverse’s time) is screeching to a stop after season 9. Plus I have a great episode of...

On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior , I have the annual San Diego comic-Con recap with tons of major marvel news, the Doctor strange sequel arrives on dvd Creed III gets bumped to 2023 and lots more

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. I say goodbye to to iconic actors who recently went up to that studio in the sky. In clouding a a man who was the foil to Jack Dawson in titanic ( no not billy Zane .. but his butler .) sorry I’ve cream truck fans I have some bad news for you ( #RipChocoTacos) plus rawwwwwr! In honor of the upcoming International Tiger Day I go waaaaay back in t...

On this week’s episode, the fourth Thor solo film kept the box office crown despite taking an enormous nosedive. Dancer Misty Copeland has joined the first time mother’s club. So sorry Madame web fans you have to wait three extra months to see the film next year. Dune part 2 is officially shooting ! Plus the mysterious Nope invades theaters , The Little Mermaid and Moana get Disney +Sing-Along ver...

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are officially husband and wife and Bruce “ The Boss” Springsteen has a new title- first time grandfather. Plus .. “ What can I say but you’re welcome?” Moana and The Little Mermaid’s Disney+ Sing-A-Long versions hit the streamer this Friday ( with five other titles to join them next month). Plus .. flashback fun t...

On this week’s episode..Thor : Love and Thunder hammer-smashed the non existent competition and Top Gun Maverick passed by another milestone. Where The Crawdads Sing makes the leap from page to screen. Plus I can confirm when the next season of Chucky hits tv screens and I talk a look back at a famous Disney film that lit the Black Flame Candle 29 years ago

( re-recorded July 8 show). On this delayed Midday Movie Madness show,I say farewell to the late James cann and the magna artist who gave the world the Yu-Gi-Oh comic . On the better side Schitt’s Creek Star Sarah levy has entered the mom club and Thor : Love and Thunder opens. Plus I go back in time to three very different films

On this one day delayed re-done News and Flashback Fun mini episode, I say goodbye to a man that brought humor and heart to all six seasons of The Sopranos and Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemmons are finally married! Plus for this week’s requested Flashback Fun I revisit a certain 2017 surprise horror hit and a 1993 film that starred both Johnny depp and Leonardo DiCaprio

Happy Fourth of July! On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode… oh baby! Brian Austin Green is now a dad of 5, I have details regarding the new overhaul of Disneyland’s Splash Mountain ride. Plus in honor of the Fourth of July I take a look at four different patriotic films - including one from the Marvel Cinematic Universe that’s just about to turn 11

On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior.. the Elvis biopic won the intense box office dance off with Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick ( but Cruise scored an impressive milestone). Tom Hiddleston is going to be on dad duty- his fiancé is having a baby. The minions ( and Gru) return to theaters for their first movie in five year and Gasp! What’s this ? Dune Part Two got moved to November 17, 2023 and Ca...

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. Patrick and Britney Mahomes might have a future NFL star being bright by the stork- they are having a boy for their second child and Emma Roberts joins Madame Web. Plus I talk about Misery ( yes the thriller with James Cann and Kathy hates that won her an Oscar) and a decade old film that.. balances it

On this week’s episode.. The Elvis movie rocks it’s way into theaters, And Dune : Part 2 , Disney+’s Percy Jackson series , and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes get new cast members. Plus The Bad Guys arrive on dvd and what’s this? Titanic is sailing back to theaters for Valentine’s Day?

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode… Great Scott! A Back To The Future play is coming to broadway in 2023 ! ( yes really!) . Raise your glasses to celebrate Bob’s Burgers fans- you’ll soon be able to watch The Bob’s Burgers Movie via HBO Max and Hulu . Luke combs and his wife got the greatest Father’s Day gift on Sunday: the birth of their first son. Plus for Flashback Fun I revisit...

On today’s brief breaking ( mostly good ) news Guy Ritchie/ the man who directed the 2019 live action Aladdin remake is going from Agrabah to Ancient Greece - he’s helming the live action adaptation of the 1997 Disney animated Hercules ! Attention Game of Thrones fans! The future forecast for HBO includes more Jon snow. Snow is getting his own spinoff. Plus get excited Lord Of The Rings fans: for...

On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior.. Jurassic World 3 dino-roared it’s way to the top. To infinity and beyond! The origin story of fictional astronaut Buzz Lightyear ( the inspiration for Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear toy/action figure) launches into theaters with Pixar’s latest movie . Behold Lord of the Rings fans I have some voice actors joining its upcoming 2024 anime film...