Dan Murrell

Zootopia 2 is now the second most successful Hollywood film ever in China. I break down its performance, plus a disastrous debut for James L. Brooks, a PSA about Avatar's opening weekend, and remembering director Rob Reiner. Thanks to AG1 for sponsoring this video! Go to https://DRINKAG1.com/DANMURRELL to get their best offer and a FREE AG1 duffel bag and AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order (while supplies last)!

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Wake Up Dead Man is now streaming on Netflix and I have a deep dive into the mystery, the themes, and the characters that make this another worthy entry in the Knives Out series

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It's been a couple of weeks, so I'm catching up on some news and taking your questions!

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Haunted animatronics had a big weekend at the box office as Five Nights at Freddy's 2 remained a fan favorite franchise. I break down its opening, plus an update on the 2025 box office so far, the huge debut of Stranger Things 5 and more!

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Paramount's David Ellison isn't going down without a fight as news broke this morning that he is launching a hostile takeover to take down Netflix and buy Warner Bros through the shareholders. I break down the bid and why this ugly acquisition just got uglier.

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Freddy and the gang are back in a sequel to the hit video game adaptation about a bunch of creepy haunted robots stalking victims in an old pizza restaurant.

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After an intense bidding war, Netflix has emerged victorious and will begin negotiating to buy Warner Bros. I look at how they came out on top and what's next for this industry changing deal.

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Kill Bill, Quentin Tarantino's fourth film, is finally back in theaters with the legendary combined cut that brings both volumes together as one film.

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Zootopia 2 had an absolutely monstrous debut, including near-record openings in the US and China. I break down all the numbers, plus the entire Thanksgiving box office weekend and more!

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Josh Safdie directs a wild story about one man's quest to become the greatest ping pong player of all time, starring Timothee Chalamet and the craziest supporting cast you'll see this year.

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Chloe Zhao's Hamnet is a leading Oscar contender in multiple categories and I break down my thoughts, and how it reminds me of another controversial Oscar winner.

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The first batch of Stranger Things episodes hit Netflix just in time for Turkey Day. Am I giving thanks for the final season, or have these episodes left me hungry for more?

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Disney's billion-dollar 2016 hit has a sequel in theaters for Thanksgiving. Is it a hit or a turkey?

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Wicked: For Good got off to a magical start at the box office with a record for a Broadway adaptation. I break down all the numbers from its big opening, plus streaming charts and more!

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Detective Benoit Blanc is back in Rian Johnson's latest whodunnit, which hits (some) theaters this week. Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM right now to get 10 free Meals + a free breakfast for life!

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The race to buy Warner Bros Discovery is on and Netflix, Paramount and Comcast are all officially in. I break down how each deal might look and who I think would be the best and worst owners.

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Elphaba and Glinda are back in the much-anticipated conclusion to Wicked. Can it cast the same spell as the first film? Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM right now to get 10 free Meals + a free breakfast for life!

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Director Joachim Trier tells the story of a broken family and the past they're trying to heal in Norway's almost-surefire Oscar contender.

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Now You See Me's magicians stole number one at the box office while The Running Man got off to a slow start. I look at the latest box office numbers, plus the latest in streaming and more! Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM right now to get 10 free Meals + a free breakfast for life!

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You're in control this week as I take your questions and talk about whatever you want!

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Edgar Wright competes with both a Stephen King novel and an Arnold Schwarzenegger action classic in this new adaptation of The Running Man. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code DAN at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod #sponsored

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Predator: Badlands appears to have set a franchise record with its opening weekend. I dive deep into the numbers and look at the rest of the box office weekend, the latest streaming numbers and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code DAN at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod #sponsored

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Violent Ends is an independent film that recently secured a nationwide theatrical release. I sit down with director John-Michael Powell to discuss the decade-plus journey of making the movie, how he was able to cast and direct his actors, selling the movie, dealing with reviews, and more!

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Predator becomes prey in Dan Trachtenberg's latest Predator film, which finds a young Yautja being hunted on a dangerous planet.

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The future of Star Trek will not include the Kelvin timeline as reports confirm that JJ Abrams' Star Trek universe is over. I look at how a fresh start turned into a dead end, plus your questions and more!

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October 2025 was a month to forget at the domestic box office, hitting its lowest point since 1998 (excluding 2020). I look at the month's performance, plus a recap of Halloween weekend, a look at the 2025 box office picture, and more!

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Yorgos Lanthimos returns with a new film starring Jesse Plemons as a man out to save the planet by kidnapping a high powered CEO played by Emma Stone.

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As Paramount continues to circle Warner Bros, new reports claim that they plan to eliminate HBO Max entirely and merge it with Paramount+. I examine whey this is a stupid, stupid idea. Plus your questions!

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Anime continued its breakthrough year with Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc opening at #1 to $18 million. I break down where that falls in anime history, plus the rest in box office numbers, streaming and more!

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Halloween is a time for scary movies, so I decided to sort over 40 of the biggest box office horror hits of all time (adjusted and unadjusted for inflation) into a tier list to separate the best from the rest!

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The Chainsaw Man story continues in a feature adaptation of the Reze story arc. Does it slash its way to the top of big screen anime?

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Warner Bros has announced that they are actively taking offers to sell the studio. I explore what the potential options might be and why none of them are great for the future of movies. Plus your questions and more!

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October finally produced a hit at the box office with Black Phone 2 exceeding expectations. I break down Blumhouse's much-needed hit, as well as the latest in box office and streaming numbers!

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Guillermo del Toro finally brings his take on the classic story to the big (but mostly small) screen. The best way to cook just got better. Go to https://HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM to get 10 free meals + a free item for life!

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Tron: Ares failed to revive the series with a low $33 million opening. I look at how it stacks up to the rest of the franchise and how Disney's recent big budget films have often failed to deliver. Plus all the rest of the news in streaming and more! The best way to cook just got better. Go to https://HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM to get 10 free meals + a free item for life!

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You asked for it and I finally delivered a review for The Long Walk, in theaters now and soon hitting digital video on demand!

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Tron is back on the grid with a third film, starring Jared Leto as a digital soldier in the real world - but can Tron: Ares revive the franchise? Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code DAN at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod #sponsored

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Amazon Prime Video caused a stir (not shaken) by removing guns from 007's images. I look at why it may have happened and what it could say about the studio's approach to James Bond going forward Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code DAN at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod #sponsored

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Taylor Swift has another box office hit under her belt with her release party easily opening at number one, while Dwayne Johnson's awards contender The Smashing Machine failed to find an audience. I break down all the latest box office news and more!

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Dwayne Johnson has been generating a lot of awards buzz for his role as Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie's latest drama. Is this a real contender?

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Tilly Norwood is the most talked-about actress in Hollywood - and she's not even real. I break down the furor around the AI actress and whether it's a pending threat to Hollywood. Plus your questions and more!

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Paul Thomas Anderson had a personal best opening, but One Battle After Another broke WB's streak of $40+ million openings. I have all the details behind the film's opening, plus an update on the yearly box office, streaming charts, and more!

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Paul Thomas Anderson is back with this story about revolutionaries on the run starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Chase Infiniti and a talented cast.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle took down the previous Demon Slayer film to become the top-grossing anime film of all time. I break down its performance, plus the opening of Him and more!

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After nearly a week off the air, Jimmy Kimmel is returning to late night. I have a full breakdown on why he was suspended, why he's coming back, and what it means for the future of TV broadcasting.

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What does it take to become the GOAT? Him struggles to answer that question in the latest from director Justin Tipping and producer Jordan Peele. The best way to cook just got better! Go to https://HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life!

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Paramount is reportedly planning to bid on a takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. I break down all the news and go over why I think this would be a disaster for Hollywood.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle slew the box office with the best opening ever for an international film and one of the best weekends of the year. I break it all down, plus a look at The Conjuring's continued box office run, a remembrance of Robert Redford, streaming charts and more! The best way to cook just got better! Go to https://HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life!

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The 2025 Emmy Awards featured a ton of first time winners, some surprises, and a very bad night for charity. The best way to cook just got better! Go to https://HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life!

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Tanjiro and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps begin their final battle with the demon king Muzan Kibutsuji in the first of three films to wrap up the Demon Slayer saga.

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Spinal Tap is back for one last show 40 years after the original - does this comedy sequel live up to the original?

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Streaming ratings have a press coverage problem. I break down how some recent stories don't paint a full picture, plus your questions!

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The biggest shock in The Conjuring: Last Rites was just how big it opened - I attempt to break down exactly why the film did so well. Plus a look at my profitability estimates for Superman, streaming charts and more!

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As we head into fall movie season, award season and the holidays, I have a full rundown of everything in theaters and on streaming that you shouldn't miss! Look for the Wednesday Season 2 Official Woecast in audio and video form on Tudum (https://tudum.com), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts.

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Dwayne Johnson's performance in The Smashing Machine is already kicking off Oscar buzz. I have the latest buzz from the Venice Film Festival, what to watch out for in Toronto, plus a Superman sequel and your questions!

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Another summer has come to a close at the box office and I have a full recap of the biggest winners, biggest losers and everything in between. The best way to cook just got better! Go to https://HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life!

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Darren Aronofsky's latest film and a remake of a Troma classic both hit theaters this weekend. Which one should you see?

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Debate has raged for weeks about which Superman movie won at the box office: Zack Snyder's or James Gunn's? I look at all the available date, including years-old French rates of inflation, to find out the real winner and what it means for both movies.

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KPop Demon Hunters opened to an estimated $19.2 million, but Netflix doesn't want to show its box office grosses. I break down the probable dominance of the streaming/theatrical hit, plus a record weekend on streaming for Happy Gilmore 2 and more!

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The highest grossing movie in the world is one you might not have seen. I review A24's English-language release of Ne Zha 2 and why it's more than a box office phenomenon.

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Netflix may be on the verge of producing the number one film on streaming and at the box office. I look at how presales are looking for this weekend's KPop Demon Hunters theatrical event, plus a recap of the season 2 premiere of Peacemaker and some potentially bad news about the upcoming spinoff of The Office.

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Apple TV+ is just the latest streaming service to increase its price. I look at just how much more expensive streaming has gotten since the streaming revolution began, and ask how much you're willing to pay. Plus Mission: Impossible trolls the fans, your questions and more!

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Weapons had one of the best holds of the year for a number one opener while Nobody 2 failed to expand its audience. I break down all the latest box office numbers, plus Wednesday Season 2's big debut on streaming and more!

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From George Reeves to David Corenswet, Superman has been on the big screen (and the small screen) for nearly 75 years. I watched over 30 Superman feature films and ranked them from top to bottom!

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Bob Odenkirk needs an assassin's vacation, but his work follows him on the road in Nobody 2.

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Superman is releasing digitally this Friday - but is the Man of Steel heading home too early? I look at the numbers, plus more news and your questions!

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Weapons is fast on its way to becoming a sleeper late summer hit. I break down its opening and how it continued WB's unprecedented hot streak. Plus the latest Superman and Fantastic Four news, streaming charts and more!

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KPop Demon Hunters is already a massive success - but it's achieving it in ways that Netflix has never seen before.

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Weapons is angling to become a sleeper summer hit but how does this much-hyped original horror film measure up?

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On this week's show, we talk about Disney's Q3 earnings and how Thunderbolts and Elio wiped out profits from Lilo & Stitch. Plus, Disney's plans to get rid of the Hulu app, the new leaders at new Paramount and your questions!

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps fell victim to the same fate as many of the MCU's recent releases - a big week two drop. I break down why the MCU appears to be fading, plus updates on Superman, Happy Gilmore 2 and more!

0:00 Weekend Top 10

7:52 Fantastic 4 Drops

12:16 Superman Updates

20:01 Top 10 Updates

22:03 Member Poll & Trivia

25:33 Specialty, Summer & 2025

31:50 Streaming Charts

37:06 Opening This Week

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Ice Cube's War of the Worlds is a disaster movie that's a disaster of a movie. I break down everything about it that makes it, possibly, one of the worst movies ever made.

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Liam Neeson steps in for Leslie Nielsen in a comedy reboot with a huge legacy to live up to.

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New reporting suggests that Blade may not be joining the MCU any time soon. I look at the latest reports, plus other breaking entertainment news and your comments and questions!

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Alison Brie and Dave Franco are hopelessly stuck on each other in the latest horror film from Neon.

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps reversed some of the MCU's bad luck at the box office - but is it built to last? I break down the number, plus the latest in streaming and more!

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Happy Gilmore is back to destroy golf once again, but can Adam Sandler and Netflix make a comedy sequel that's up to par?

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Paramount and Skydance have finally received clearance to complete their merger. I break down how they won FCC approval, and what it means for the future of the new company. Plus, for audio listeners, I also include my personal thoughts on the merger.

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The Fantastic Four arrive in the MCU - is this a promising start to a new phase or a letdown for Marvel's first family?

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Superman was able to avoid Man of Steel's kryptonite and post a strong second weekend at the box office. I break down where it falls among other DC films, as well as info on the rest of the top 10, streaming and more!

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The Paramount/Skydance merger has taken some interesting turns with the cancelation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, questions about the future of The Daily Show, and a potential legal battle with the creators of South Park. I break down the latest news and speculate about what the future could bring.

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Ari Aster is back with his fourth feature film, which seems bound to divide audiences. I share my thoughts, plus a bonus review of the slasher reboot/legacy sequel I Know What You Did Last Summer!

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It's time for live show number two, hopefully with fewer technical problems! This week I'm talking about the first pictures from the new Harry Potter series, the Stranger Things teaser, celebrating 200,000 subscribers, and delivering on a promise I made a long time ago. Plus, I'll be taking your questions!

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Severance led all shows in nominations for the 2025 Emmys, but the cast of Andor was left out in the cold. I break down all the surprise nominees and those who didn't get the nod.

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Superman opened to good reviews and solid box office, but the Man of Steel is facing a global threat. I break down all the numbers from Superman's opening, plus updates on other movies in the top ten, streaming charts and more!

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There were lots of thoughts I couldn't share in my non-spoiler review and some additional insights I had after my second viewing, so let's talk about them!

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It's the first episode of my new live show and I ended up battling technical difficulties galore! Today I'm covering the stellar opening previews for Superman, news about Dune: Part Three, an interview with Christian Swegel, director of the new movie Sovereign, your questions and more!

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The Man of Steel returns to kick off a new DC cinematic universe. Does James Gunn's film succeed in returning Superman to glory?

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The dinosaurs still rule the Earth as Jurassic World Rebirth brought in over $300 million over the long holiday. I break down all the numbers, plus huge ratings for Squid Game 3 and more!

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The year's already halfway over, and I have a list of ten outstanding films that have been released so far!

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Apple finally got an original movie off the ground with F1 while M3GAN 2.0 had one of the biggest sequel declines of the decade. I break it all down, plus streaming charts and more!

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The Jurassic World franchise is back from supposed extinction - does this new version reverse the trend of making movies I can't stand?

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The Jurassic World franchise is back from supposed extinction - does this new version reverse the trend of making movies I can't stand?

Squid Game 3 wraps up Netflix's biggest show ever with some of what has made the show great along with some questionable decisions.

Squid Game 3 wraps up Netflix's biggest show ever with some of what has made the show great along with some questionable decisions.

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M3GAN the killer android is back and I share my thoughts on an ambitious, scattered sequel. Get your copy of The Cast List today at Amazon and Barnes & Noble! https://www.kessentertainment.co/cast-list

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M3GAN the killer android is back and I share my thoughts on an ambitious, scattered sequel.

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The Amazon era of 007 will kick off with Denis Villeneuve at the helm. I break down the surprise choice, what it might mean for the franchise, and when we might see the next James Bond movie.

The Amazon era of 007 will kick off with Denis Villeneuve at the helm. I break down the surprise choice, what it might mean for the franchise, and when we might see the next James Bond movie.

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Elio set a new record for Pixar - in a bad way. I break down its opening and why it's not just original animation vs. sequels. Plus 28 Years Later survives mixed buzz to set new records for Danny Boyle and Alex Garland and more!

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