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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!
Incredibles 2 Movie Review
Jun 17, 2018
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On paper Incredibles 2 looks like a home run - most notably Brad Bird returning to animation after a number of years directing live action. However, the TPSB crew were not overly impressed with the trailers and marketing in the lead up to Incredibles 2. So is the sequel better than what the trailers have offered so far? Listen to our review to find out what we thought. PLEASE NOTE: SPOILERS. If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts. Subscribe to The Podcast Strikes Back's YouTube channel to watch this episode. LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Instagram @thepodcaststrikesback Music by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
American Animals Movie Review (Sydney Film Festival 2018)
Jun 17, 2018
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American Animals is a heist film with a difference. The second feature from British director Bart Layton American Animals combines a number of distinct elements, high school drama, coming of age, documentary to name a few, to create a fresh cinematic experience. Is American Animals worth a watch? Listen to our review to find out what we thought. PLEASE NOTE: SPOILERS in this review. If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts. Subscribe to The Podcast Strikes Back's YouTube channel to watch this episode. LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Instagram @thepodcaststrikesback Music by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
First Trailer For The Nun + DC Updates: Black Manta First Look, Geoff Johns Exiting DC - The Weekly Show
Jun 17, 2018
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On this episode of The Weekly Show, the TPSB crew are a man down! Nonetheless George and Connor power on and discuss the first trailer for The Nun, part of James Wan’s Conjur-verse, the guys also talk DC with a number of updates from the franchise plus speculate on what Star Wars Episode 7, 8 and 9 could have been had George Lucas held onto Lucasfilm, enjoy! - Aquaman: first image of Black Manta. - Geoff Johns exiting DC, will write Green Lantern Corps. - Todd Philips’ Joker film expected to shoot this fall with Joaquin Phoenix and small budget. - Terry Gilliam loses his Don Quixote court case and no longer holds the rights to the film. - Warner Bros. crackdown puts Dark Mark over Harry Potter fan festivals. - Box Office Update: Avengers Infinity War crosses 2 billion, Solo: A Star Wars stalling at $320 million. - Pixar Toprak announced as Captain Marvel composer and first female MCU composer. - Ben Affleck Likely out as Matt Reeves’ script focuses on a younger Batman. Trailer Time: - The Nun - Unfriended The Dark Web - Billionaire Boys Club George’s Star Wars Corner: - George Lucas reveals what we would have done with Episode 7, 8 and 9. Question of the Week: “What kind of film would you create?”If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts.Subscribe to The Podcast Strikes Back's YouTube channel to watch this episode. LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Instagram @thepodcaststrikesback Music by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
Upgrade Movie Review (Sydney Film Festival 2018)
Jun 10, 2018
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Upgrade is Australian writer/director Leigh Whannell’s second directorial effort following 2015’s Insidious: Chapter 3. In Upgrade, Whannell takes his horror sensibilities and appropriates them to the science fiction genre. But is Upgrade just another bland low-budget sci-fi romp? Listen to The Podcast Strikes Back’s review to find out what we thought of Upgrade. Upgrade stars Logan Marshall-Green as Tom Hardy, Betty Gabriel as generic future cop No. 387 and Simon Maiden as budget HAL 9000. PLEASE NOTE: SPOILERS start at 23:45. If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts. Subscribe to The Podcast Strikes Back's YouTube channel to watch this episode. LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Instagram @thepodcaststrikesback Music by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
Jared Leto To Star & Executive Produce Joker Movie + Kelly Marie Tran Deletes Instagram After Star Wars Fan Abuse - The Weekly Show
Jun 10, 2018
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On this episode of The Weekly Show, the TPSB crew review all of the trailers that dropped this week including the jaw-droppingly gorgeous tease for the upcoming animated film Marvel film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, enjoy! This Week’s Movie News:- Jared Leto to star in standalone Joker movie for DC/Warner Bros. - Matthew Vaughn (X-Men First Class) is working on a Kick-Ass reboot and Kingsman 3. - John Lasseter is leaving Pixar/Disney at the end of 2018. Trailer Time: - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse - The Lego Movie: The Second Part - Bumblebee - Ralph Breaks the Internet - Suspiria - Mortal Engines - Halloween - Bad Times at the El Royale - How to Train your Dragon 3 - KiDDING - Serenity - Girl in the Spider’s Web - A Star is Born - Siberia George’s Star Wars Corner: - Kelly Marie Tran (Rose) deletes Instagram after months of abuse. Question of the Week: What food/drink do you order when you go to the cinema?If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts.Subscribe to The Podcast Strikes Back's YouTube channel to watch this episode. LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Instagram @thepodcaststrikesback Music by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
Solo Disappoints At The Box Office + Jason Momoa Leaves The Crow Reboot - The Weekly Show
Jun 03, 2018
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On this episode of The Weekly Show, the TPSB crew discuss Jason Momoa leaving The Crow reboot and take a trip down memory lane remembering all of the actors who have been cast in the role, they also talk about Solo underperforming at the box office and what this means for the Star Wars franchise plus plenty more movie news, enjoy! This Week’s Movie News:- Jason Momoa leaves The Crow reboot. - Jamie Foxx cast in Spawn reboot. - Roseanne Barr fired from her hit TV show. - Brett Rater thinks he’s returning got Rush Hour 4 but the studio says “No”. - Brian De Palma (Scarface) is writing a horror movie that features a Harvey Weinstein-Inspired character. - James Marsden cast in the upcoming Sonic The Hedgehog movie. - Wonder Woman 2 will be set in the 80s. Trailer Time: - Peppermint - Hotel Artemis - Ant-Man And The Wasp George’s Star Wars Corner: - Solo: A Star Wars Story is underperforming at the box office. - Ron Howard reduced Han’s time in the Imperial Navy. Question Of The Week: “Referencing Deadpool 2 - do you think that the lack of a villain like Francis from the first movie is what was lacking from the sequel?” If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts.Subscribe to The Podcast Strikes Back's YouTube channel to watch this episode. LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Instagram @thepodcaststrikesback Music by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
The Star Wars Franchise: All The Upcoming Films + Where Should The Franchise Go?
May 27, 2018
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Now that Disney's fourth Star Wars film, Solo: A Star Wars Story, is out, we thought it was an appropriate time to take a look at all of the upcoming Star Wars films and discuss where we want to see the franchise head in the future.PLEASE NOTE: This episode contains SPOILERS from Solo: A Star Wars Story. - Solo: A Star Wars Story debrief - Our thoughts on a Solo Trilogy - Boba Fett film - Kenobi film - Episode 9 - Rian Johnson Trilogy - “Game of Thrones” creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss Trilogy - What films do we want to see?If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts.Subscribe to The Podcast Strikes Back's YouTube channel to watch this episode.LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Instagram @thepodcaststrikesbackMusic by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
Boba Fett Star Wars Film Coming From Director James Mangold (Logan) + Will Jake Gyllenhaal Be Cast In Spider-Man: Homecoming 2? - The Weekly Show
May 27, 2018
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On this episode of The Weekly Show, the TPSB crew give their honest opinions on whether releasing a Boba Fett film is a good idea, they speculate on rumours that Jake Gyllenhaal will play Mysterio in Spider-Man: Homecoming 2 and also talk about Daniel Craig coming back for Bond 25, enjoy!This Week’s Movie News:- Jake Gyllenhaal is in talks to play Mysterio in Spider-Man: Homecoming 2. - Netflix briefly tops Disney and Comcast as the biggest pure media company in the world by market value. - Paramount Pictures pulls Transformers 6 from its 2019 release calendar. - James Bond 25 confirmed with Daniel Craig and director Danny Boyle. - Men in Black spin-off casts Liam Neeson in lead role, joining Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson. - Damon Lindelof has confirmed that his Watchmen series for HBO won't adapt the 12-issue iconic comic miniseries. - THR reports that Incredibles 2 is tracking for an opening north of $140 million domestically.Trailer Time:- Mowgli - Skyscraper - A Simple Favour - Sisters Brothers - UpgradeGeorge’s Star Wars Corner:- James Mangold, the writer and director of Logan, is in line to write and direct a new movie starring Boba Fett.Question Of The Week: “What are your favourite films from the cast of the original Avengers?”If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts.Subscribe to The Podcast Strikes Back's YouTube channel to watch this episode.LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Instagram @thepodcaststrikesbackMusic by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Movie Review
May 23, 2018
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Solo is finally here after a rough production period where the firing of directors Lord and Miller and the hiring of Ron Howard was widely publicised. Fresh out of the Sydney Premiere, the TPSB crew give their opinions on the film. PLEASE NOTE: SPOILERS start at 29:40. If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts. Subscribe to The Podcast Strikes Back's YouTube channel to watch this episode. LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Instagram @thepodcaststrikesback Music by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
Beers N' Banter #6: The Weekly Show Comic Gong Special - 'Lord Of The Rings' TV Series To Focus On Aragon? NEW 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' Trailer
May 20, 2018
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The TPSB crew recorded this episode during their trip to Wollongong to attend comic convention Comic Gong.On this episode of The Weekly Show, the TPSB crew enjoy some fine beverages as they give their take on the recent rumours that the LOTR TV series will be focussed on Aragorn and they review the latest Mission Impossible trailer plus tons more, enjoy!This Week’s Movie News:- Amazon’s new ‘Lord Of The Rings’ series looks to be centred around Aragorn. - Universal’s Dark Universe is not dead yet. - Spinoff revolving around Batman character Alfred Pennyworth in the works. - ‘Zombieland’ writer says a sequel is being prepped for a 2019 release. - ‘Deadpool 2’ scores record-breaking Thursday previews box office haul.Trailer Time:- Bohemian Rhapsody - Shock And Awe - The Happytime Murders - BlacKkKlansman - Mission: Impossible - FalloutGeorge’s Star Wars Corner:- Kathleen Kennedy says Lucasfilm would love to make a Lando Calrissian film, but it’s not official.Question Of The Week: “What is your favourite Robert Downey Jr. film?”If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe for weekly movie news and reviews podcasts.Subscribe to The Podcast Strikes Back's YouTube channel to watch this episode.LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Instagram @thepodcaststrikesbackMusic by Shawn Mayer, Mammoth Music Productions.
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