Three former cinema ushers sit down weekly to do what they do best, unabashed movie banter!
Hosts George, Connor and Ben break down the week’s movie news, review the latest cinema releases and revisit classics from years gone by. Subscribe for brand new episodes every week!
Worst Movies of 2019 (So Far)
Jun 28, 2019
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We're 6 months through 2019 which means it’s time to recap our best and worst movies of the year so far! George, Connor and Benny each count down their bottom 5 worst films of the year plus also discuss some honourable mentions at the end of the episode. If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts. LIKE us on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ed9vZhFOLLOW us on Instagram: https://goo.gl/aXtAaWMusic by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.https://thepodcaststrikesback.com/
Best Movies of 2019 (So Far)
Jun 28, 2019
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We're 6 months through 2019 which means it’s time to recap our best and worst movies of the year so far! George, Connor and Benny each count down their top 5 best films of the year plus also discuss some honourable mentions at the end of the episode. If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts. LIKE us on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ed9vZhFOLLOW us on Instagram: https://goo.gl/aXtAaWMusic by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
Avengers: Endgame Returning to Theatres with New Footage & Toy Story 4's Opening Box Office Falls Below Projections - The Weekly Show
Jun 25, 2019
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09:36 Avengers: Endgame is returning to theatres this weekend with extra footage.19:46 Toy Story 4 won the box office this weekend with a new franchise record debut of $118 in the States, falling well short of initial projections.25:58 Disney & Pixar's "Soul" arrives in theatres on June 19, 2020.27:52 Next Feb’s Kingsman prequel has been titled The King’s Man: "As a collection of history's worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them.”32:34 Blumhouse is gearing up for Halloween 2 to release October 2020. Jamie Lee Curtis is set to return. Trailer Time: 35:12 Stranger Things 338:11 The Terror: Infamy41:27 Share (HBO) Question of the Week: 45:00 “If you could live in any movie world which would it be?” - Cozy_camm51:09 “What’s your most hated critically acclaimed film?” - nick22james55:09 “Who should Keanu Reeves play in the MCU?” - elliotdoe_58:18 “Fave way to watch a movie ie at home or cinema, solo or with a group, choco top, no choc top” - katherine a williams If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts. LIKE us on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ed9vZhFOLLOW us on Instagram: https://goo.gl/aXtAaWMusic by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
Men In Black: International Bombs Opening Weekend, J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Nearing Megadeal with Warner & Sydney Film Festival Recap - The Weekly Show
Jun 18, 2019
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12:37 J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Nearing deal with Warner.15:29 New Wonder Woman poster reveals new costume.18:51 Dark Phoenix is set to lose $100-120 million after the worst opening in X-Men series history.25:16 Men in Black: International opens to $28.5 million and tepid reviews.30:44 Suzanne Collins is writing a Hunger Games prequel novel with a film adaptation being developed alongside.33:42 Tarantino on Star Trek: “It’s an R-rated movie. If I do it, it’ll be R-rated... There’s a script that exists for it now. I need to weigh in on it, but I haven’t been able to do that yet.”38:44 DC Universe has cancelled Swamp Thing after airing one episode. Trailer Time: 41:16 Doctor Sleep44:32 Frozen 246:57 Ad Astra50:07 Pennyworth53:53 The Boys55:31 Marvel’s Avengers E3 Trailer 1:02:32 Question of the Week: Just looked forward on IMDB and it looks like Aquaman 2 and the first episode of the new Star Wars saga are opening on the same weekend in December 2022. Aquaman is a billion $ property so they probably have some confidence behind them. Star Wars is well... Star Wars, but it’s fair to say that it’s copped some flak since Disney took over. Steak dinner on who changes their Date? - Joel Beharrie 1:09:10 Sydney Film Festival Recap (Daniel Isn't Real, High Life, The Wind, Parasite, The Public) If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts. LIKE us on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ed9vZhFOLLOW us on Instagram: https://goo.gl/aXtAaWMusic by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions. If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts. LIKE us on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ed9vZhFOLLOW us on Instagram: https://goo.gl/aXtAaWMusic by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
Toy Story 4 Movie Review
Jun 16, 2019
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Did anybody really want a Toy Story 4? The trilogy is considered animation gold with Rotten Tomatoes deeming it to be the most critically acclaimed franchise of all time (with an average of 99.3%), it seemed that Pixar were walking pushing their luck adding another film into the franchise. So, does Toy Story 4 deliver the goods? Listen to our review to find out what we thought. If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie podcasts. YOUTUBE - https://bit.ly/2H7T0OiFACEBOOK - https://goo.gl/Ed9vZhINSTAGRAM - https://goo.gl/aXtAaWMusic by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
Men in Black: International Movie Review
Jun 13, 2019
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It's kinda crazy to think that it's been a whole 22 years since the original MIB. Now 2 lukewarm sequels later (plus a cartoon TV series) and we're back for round 4. But is the trip back to MIB headquarters worthwhile? Listen to our review to find out what we thought of Men in Black: International. If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie podcasts. YOUTUBE - https://bit.ly/2H7T0OiFACEBOOK - https://goo.gl/Ed9vZhINSTAGRAM - https://goo.gl/aXtAaWMusic by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
X-Men: Dark Phoenix Movie Review
Jun 06, 2019
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19 years. 12 films. 2 Phoenix Sagas. And here we are for grand finale of the Fox's X-Men series which has had as many highs and iconic characters as it did lows and cringeworthy moments (cue scene with Apocalypse's staring at the TV "Learning"...) But does the film end the saga on a positive note? Listen to our review to find out what we thought of X-Men: Dark Phoenix. If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie podcasts. YOUTUBE - https://bit.ly/2H7T0OiFACEBOOK - https://goo.gl/Ed9vZhINSTAGRAM - https://goo.gl/aXtAaWMusic by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
Marvel Directors Russo Brothers Teaming Up with Netflix for Magic: The Gathering & Trailers for Pixar's Onward and Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance - The Weekly Show
Jun 04, 2019
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17:15 Magic: The Gathering Animated Series Coming from Netflix and the Russo Brothers.23:37 Godzilla: King of the Monsters wins the weekend with $49 million at the US box office, but has the lowest opening in the Monsterverse.27:39 Django/Zorro movie coming from Quentin Tarantino and Jerrod Carmichael.31:59 New Lion King character posters released.36:11 Marc Webb to direct Live action Snow White for Disney.40:20 DC and Ava DuVernay’s New Gods to be co-written by Tom King. Trailer Time: 43:56 Pixar’s Onward50:16 Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance53:07 Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark55:23 Rambo: Last Blood1:00:13 The Kitchen1:02:07 For all Mankind1:06:33 Ford v Ferrari 1:09:28 Question of the Week: What’s the most significant film you’ve never seen? - Ben If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts. LIKE us on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ed9vZhFOLLOW us on Instagram: https://goo.gl/aXtAaWMusic by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters Movie Review
May 30, 2019
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2014's Godzilla was a bit of a yawn-fest, with lacklustre action, even more lacklustre characters and almost no Godzilla himself. But now this year's sequel titled King of the Monsters is here to rectify the mistakes of the 1st film. But does it set the franchise in the right direction? Listen to our review to find out what we thought of Godzilla: King of the Monsters . If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie podcasts. YOUTUBE - https://bit.ly/2H7T0OiFACEBOOK - https://goo.gl/Ed9vZhINSTAGRAM - https://goo.gl/aXtAaWMusic by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Reportedly in the Works, Taika Waititi to Direct Akira & First Trailer for Terminator: Dark Fate - The Weekly Show
May 28, 2019
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18:50 Sonic the Hedgehog delayed until Feb 14, Valentine’s Day, 2020.23:35 Buzzfeed reports that a movie based on Knights Of The Old Republic is in the works and Star Wars Ep IX Vanity Fair pics.37:32 Taika Waititi's Akira will hit theaters on May 21st, 2021.45:30 Christopher Nolan’s next film is named Tenet; Kenneth Branagh and Aaron Taylor-Johnson have signed on.53:25 Endgame has passed Avatar at the US box office and is $100 million away from the all time #1 spot worldwide. 59:10 Terminator: Dark Fate1:06:46 Spider-Man: Far From Home (International)1:08:23 Star Trek: Picard1:12:58 Swamp Thing 1:15:32 Question of the Week: - A result of Endgame that nobody is talking about is the end of the Russo bros direction. They’ve been helping steer the Marvel ship for a while. Who would you picture taking the directorial reigns of the MCU? - Drew Torres- With the Star Wars sequels wrapping up, do you think it’s time for an Obi Wan TV series?- Why does Ben twitch so much?- What Star Wars spin off would you watch that hasn’t been done- What now for the DC movie franchise? If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts. LIKE us on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ed9vZhFOLLOW us on Instagram: https://goo.gl/aXtAaWMusic by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
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