Leaving the Theater

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Lisa Frankenstein Feb 12, 2024

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Ronald Young Jr. reviews Lisa Frankenstein with Laura Nichols…
Laura and RYJ discuss the meaning of horror elements and romp and what exactly applies here
Laura 4 of 5 stars
RYJ 3 of 5 stars
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Available in theaters
Starring Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest and Carla Gugino
Written by Diablo Cody
Directed by Zelda Williams
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Migration Feb 05, 2024

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Ronald Young Jr. reviews Migration all by himself! He doesn’t need anyone! Just kidding…
RYJ wonders if animated films are required to teach more sophisticated lessons to children.
RYJ - 2 of 5 stars
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Available in Theaters
Starring Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, David Mitchell, Carol Kane, Casper Jennings, Tresi Gazal, Danny DeVito
Written by Mike White
Directed by Benjamin Renner
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Godzilla Minus One (w/ Jon Breeding) Jan 29, 2024

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Ronald Young Jr. reviews Godzilla Minus One with Jon Breeding…
RYJ and Jon do something historic in this review.
JB - 5 of 5 stars
RYJ - 5 of 5 stars
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Available in Theaters
Starring Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hudetaka Yoshioka, and Sakura Ando
Written and Directed by Takashi Yamazaki
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The Book of Clarence (w/ Jonquilyn Hill) Jan 22, 2024

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Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Book of Clarence with Jonquilyn Hill…
Jonquilyn and RYJ
JQ - 2.5 of 5 stars
RYJ - 2.5 of 5 stars
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Jonquilyn is a Senior Producer at Vox Media, check out some of her work using the links below:
The Weeds
Through the Cracks
Available in theaters
Starring LaKeith Stanfield, Omar Sy, Anna Diop, RJ Cyler, David Oyelowo, Michael Ward, Alfre Woodard, Teyana Taylor, and Caleb McLaughlin
Written and Directed by Jeymes Samuel
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Mean Girls (w/ Jonquilyn Hill) Jan 16, 2024

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Ronald Young Jr. reviews Mean Girls with Jonquilyn Hill…
Jonquilyn and RYJ discuss the rationale behind this type of adaptation inception
JQ - 3 of 5 stars
RYJ - 3 of 5 stars
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Follow Jonquilyn Hill on IG - @jonquilrose and Twitter - @jonquilynhill
Jonquilyn is a Senior Producer at Vox Media, check out some of her work using the links below:
The Weeds - https://www.vox.com/the-weeds
Through the Cracks - https://wamu.org/show/through-the-cracks/
Available in theaters
Starring Angourie Rice, Renee Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Christopher Briney, Jaquel Spivey, Bebe Wood, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Jenna Fischer, Busy Phillipps, and Jon Hamm
Written by Tina Fey
Directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr.
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Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom Jan 08, 2024

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Ronald Young Jr. reviews Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom…
RYJ recalls that Amber Heard was supposed to have a smaller role in this film. It felt adequate to me. I hope she got a bag.
RYJ - 1 of 5 stars
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Available in Theaters and probably eventually on Max
Starring Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen, and Nicole Kidman
Written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick
Directed by James Wan
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The Color Purple Jan 02, 2024

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Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Color Purple by himself…
RYJ discusses the movie while a mysterious companion looks on… RYJ - 4.25 of 5 stars
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Available in Theaters
Starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, HER, Ciara, Halle Bailey, Jon Batiste, and Lou Gossett Jr
Written by Marcus Gardley
Directed by Blitz Bazawule
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End of Year Reflection and Announcements 2023 Dec 26, 2023

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Ronald Young Jr reflects on the past year of Leaving the Theater production and makes an announcement…
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5 of 5 stars
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Save The Date for our live shows
Weight for It - Friday, July 26th, 2024
Leaving the Theater - Friday December 13th, 2024
Ticket information is coming soon!
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Wonka (w/ JC Howard) Dec 18, 2023

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Ronald Young Jr. reviews Wonka with JC Howard…
RYJ amazes JC Howard by breaking into song in the middle of a review.
JC - 4.5 of 5 stars
RYJ - 4 of 5 stars
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Find out more about JC by checking out his website and check out his episode of Code Switch “Black Praise in White Pews”.
Available in Theaters
Starring Timothee Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, and Natasha Rothwell
Written by Simon Farnaby and Paul King
Directed by Paul King
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Next Goal Wins Dec 11, 2023

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Ronald Young Jr. reviews Next Goal Wins
RYJ enjoys a cute movie set against the backdrop of beautiful Hawaii
RYJ - 3 of 5 stars
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Available in Theaters
Starring Michael Fassbender, Oscar Knightley, Kaimana, David Fane, Rachel House, Beaulah Koale, Will Arnett, and Elizabeth Moss
Written by Iain Morris and Taika Waititi
Directed by Taika Waititi
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