WKKL 90.7’s Midday Movie Madness

On this week’s episode.. I give a recap of what happened during Sunday’s Oscar. yes - believe it or not there were other historic wins that happened before “ The Slap Seen around The World” overshadowed them .( Whoo hoo- go Coda!). The lost city took down The Batman from his perch.( sorry Robert Pattinson- what hoes up must come down). After countless pandemic causing delays Jared Lego’s Dr. Micha...

On today’s breaking news mini episode, celebs pay tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who unexpectedly passed away last night. So sad. But on the much better side of things the not so glorious losers err I mean ‘winners’ ( and I use that term verrry loosely) of the 42nd Golden Raspberry Awards. Great news Love on the Spectrum fans- a US version of the award winning Australian...

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode… What’s this? What’s this? Best Picture nominee “Coda” is getting a musical stage adaptation? Horror fans get ready to ‘Scream’ with delight- you only have to wait a smidge over a year for the return of Ghostface in the untitled sixth scream film speaking of familiar faces- raise your glasses in celebration Sex and The City fans-“.. And Just Like...

On this week’s episode The Batman is still soaring well above the competition. Gasp! What’s this? Despite not being up for an Oscar the smash Encanto song “ We Don’t Talk About Bruno” will be getting its first ever live performance at the Oscar’s? And no tricks folks-Tom Hiddleston is getting married. Plus in honor of St. Patrick’s Day I take a look back at some Irish films. ( I apologize for the...

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode… I play tribute to the late character actor William hurt who was called up to the studio in the sky this Sunday .. and I’m sorry babysitters club fans but after only 2 seasons the Netflix revival has closed its doors. But on the better side a singalong version of Encanto is coming to Disney+ this Friday ( sorry parents) and gadzooks! what’s this ?...

On this week’s episode… Raawr! Get ready to unleash your wild side when Turning Red poofs it’s way to Disney+. I’m sorry to have to tell you this Aquaman and Flash fans.. but your gonna have to wait to till 2023 to see their films. Plus in honor of talking about his film nightmare alley for Best Picture Contender Spot I take a look back at another Guillmero Del Toro film..

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode Marvel Star Florence Pugh may be headed for planet Arrakis for Dune part 2, Ernie Hudson has joined the Quantum Leap series pilot. Plus I give the Flashback Fun spotlight to two musicals that hit major milestones this year- including one that “Cell Block Tango”-ed away with Best Picture

On this week’s episode, grab your batarangs and the keys to the Batmobile folks!-The Batman flies to the rescue this week (plus I take a look back at a former batman who first saved the day nearly 17 years ago). Plus to quote Superman “ look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane!”” Nah … it just Don’t Look Up comet striking this week’s Best Picture Contender spotlight. And what’s this? Thor hi...

On today’s breaking news and Flashback Fun mini episode.. beware foolish mortals- the gates of owen Wilson and Tiffany Haddish’s haunted mansion reboot movie will be creaking open March 10, 2023. Plus Dracula’s sidekick Renfield vill err will be getting his own time in the spotlight next April. And for Flashback Fun ( and since Mardi Gras happens in two days) I focus on three New Orleans set films...

On this week’s episode, Jennifer Lawrence has entered a new role in her life: first time mother, retired football player tom Brady is going Hollywood and the Proud Family’s revival is here. Plus Abigail Breslin is engaged and I go allll the way back in time to 1969 for this week’s Best Picture Contender spotlight feature.

On this week’s news and Flashback Fun mini episode I say goodbye to former America’s got talent contestant Nightbirde who lost her battle with cancer .. and sorry to tell you this Halloween fans but Jamie Lee Curtis has just finished shooting her final scenes for Halloween Kills. Plus we go back in time to 1940 when a little living puppet taught the world how to ‘wish upon a star”

On today’s breaking news, Despicable Me fans rejoice- Gru, Lucy , their three adopted girls and yes- the yellow scene-stealing Minions are coming back for a fourth Despicable Me film… in 2024. Tom Hanks’A Man Called Otto has a Christmas Day 2022 release and Bedt Picture Nominee Coda returns to theaters next weekend

On this week’s episode, Spider-Man No Way home achieved his goal of taking down Avatar’s domestic box office record. Olympic winner Simone Biles’ heart must still be doing backflips-she’s engaged! Plus After tons of delays- the Uncharted Movie is ready to take on the big screen, the West Side Story remakes dances to the Best Picture Contender Spotlight and whaaat? Stranger Things season 4 is going...

On today’s news and Flashback Fun mini episode, I say goodbye to the man who helmed the original ghostbusters films . But in better news Eve is a mother, the Oscars hosts have been revealed . Plus I take a look back at 3 famous romance films

On this week’s breaking news and Flashback Fun mini episode.. you may want to start buying tissues This Is Us fans - we have an official date for the series finale of the beloved tearjerking drama.. ands it’s pretty close. Sorry beauty and the beast fans- the Disney+ prequel series with Josh Gad And Luke Evans has been canned.( don’t believe me? Ask the dishes). And in honor of Super Bowl Sunday i...

On this week’s episode, the Oscar race has begun! Who got nominated? Who was snubbed? Owen willson and Jennifer Lopez’ new rom com comes to theaters and peacock. Plus CODA and King Richard kick off the Best Picture Contender Spotlight

On today’s breaking news, it’s that time of the year again- The 2022 Oscar race is in full force with this morning’s nominations and Monday’s Razzie err ‘ honorees’ ( for lack of better term)are here. Plus Disney+ viewers beware! You’re in for a scare! a live action Goosebumps series is coming to the streamer. Plus guess which little blue creatures will be smurfing their way back to the big screen...

On this week’s news the disaster sci-fi film Moonfall looks to knock Spider-Man: No Way Home from the top spot in the box office, Encanto’s We Don’t Talk About Bruno hits a record not even Frozen’s Let It Go reached. Plus what’s this? Tarajii P. Jensen has joined the cast of The Color Purple , and a 6th Scream has been greenlit?

On today’s breaking news…sorry to be the bearer of bad news for Tom Brady fans but… the NFL’s GOAT ( that is to say the Greatest Of All Time) has decided it’s time to hang up his jersey. And what’s this? Rihanna has joined the ever- growing list of celebrities who will be getting their first visits from the stork this year?

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode ( this podcast’s milestone 100th episode) … by the power of Grayskull- we know who will be wielding the Sword of Power in the upcoming Mattel and Netflix live action “Masters of the Universe “ film. Me-wow cat lovers- I have “ purr-fect” news : we have a First Cat in the White House . Plus happy birthday Christin Bale! In his honor I go back to th...

On this week’s episode of Midday Movie Madness, wedding bells are ringing in Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin’s future- the new parents are engaged. Ron Howard’s riveting retelling of the famed 2018 Thai Cave rescue is scootching out of April plunking itself right at the start of awards season and Ice Age’s one eyed weasel Buck Wild gets his own film on Disney+.. Plus Sorry Downton Abbey fans , you...

On this week’s news and Flashback Fun mini episode so sorry to tell you this A Quiet Place Movie fans but the next film in the series- the planned spinoff- has gotten a six month release date shift . Two athletes going to to compete for shiny medals in Beijing already have some shiny new bling of their own to show off there.. engagement ring. And Flashback Fun goes back to two beloved musicals and...

On today’s breaking news, I say a final farewell to the late singer Meat Loaf and actor/ comedian Louie Anderson, both of whom were called up to the Hollywood in the heavens today . Sorry Mission : Impossible fans Ethan Hunt’s next two films have been bumped up yet again. And Whaaat? After nearly 40 years A Christmas Story is getting a sequel with star Peter Billingsley retiring as a grown up Ralp...

On this week’s episode.. what goes up must come down .. The new Scream movie did what no film was able to do within the past month: topple Spider-Man : No Way Home from his box office perch. Grab the cheese and crackers Wallace and Gromit fans- the claymation inventor duo are coming out with a new film to Netflix.. in 2024. Plus Edgar Wright Last Night In Soho creeeps it’s way to dvd and ( in a ba...

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode, Jodie Sweetin recieved an extra special early 40th birthday gift - a very shiny engagement ring ! Wakanda Forever! The anticipated Black Panther sequel is finally back to filming . Plus ( in a bad southern drawl) I go back in time ta two Clark Gable films.. one a which jus’ turned 82 on Monday .