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Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight. No cinematic universe is too obscure or sacred! Over 1,200 reviews at http://nowplayingpodcast.com
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Death Race
The Ride of Frankenstein
Jason Statham and Tyrese hone their Fast & Furious driving skills as director Paul WS Anderson (Resident Evil) reinstates Roger Corman’s campy bloodsport Death Race as a grim 2008 prison flick. Can a pit crew run by Ian McShane (Deadwood) help a wrongly convicted auto racer stay alive for all three days of the obstacle course, and get revenge on the villain actually responsible for killing Statham’s wife? And what did Oscar darling Joan Allen ever do to wind up in movie jail playing the evil warden? The race for answers starts now! -
Death Race 2050
Make America Race Again
Roger Corman re-stages his cinematic Death Race a half-century after ruling the drive-ins of the 1970s. But can new Frankenstein Manu Bennett (The Hobbit) keep pace with his 2050 competition, which includes a pugilistic pop star, a religious zealot from Texas, a genetically altered himbo, and an AI-powered driverless car? And does the fascism of Chairman Malcolm McDowell (Clockwork Orange) resemble the politics of anyone we know in 2017? Strap on your VR helmet and join fast-talking hosts Jakob, Stuart, and Brock to find out now! -
Death Race 2000
Road Kill Bill
David Carradine risks life and limb to become the most celebrated driver of Death Race 2000. But does this automotive Frankenstein actually score more points with peace-loving rebels once he starts mowing down the folks responsible for this freeway carnage and avoids hitting women and children crossing the post-apocalyptic streets? And how much mileage do Sylvester Stallone (a year before Rocky) and Martin Kove (Karate Kid) add to their careers by taking Roger Corman’s armored go-karts into theaters four years before Mad Max? Find Out Now! -
Your Name
When you wish upon a star… makes a BIG difference where you are
One of Japan’s highest-grossing animated films has come crashing down on Brock, Jakob, and Stuart. Let Now Playing add Your Name to the list of April Patrons getting to hear their podcast review of Makoto Shinkai’s 2016 genre-bending classic. What happens when a teenage girl living in a doomed village magically swaps bodies with an adolescent boy studying in fast-paced Tokyo? Can the pair be expected to work together and prevent a cataclysmic astrological event if they’re barely able to find their way to school or manipulate their new genitalia? Listen Now! -
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
How many licked Titans does it take to get to the center of Hollow Earth?
Rebecca Hall (Iron Man 3) and her Monarch scientists know it’s a bad idea to bring together Godzilla x Kong after their 2021 showdown. But somebody has got to stop a giant ape named Skar King and his captive ice dragon, Shimo, from creating a New Empire that freezes out humanity. Can Titan veterinarian Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey), paranoid podcaster Brian Tyree Henry (Eternals), and Skull Island survivor Kaylee Hottle improve our odds? Find out as Jakob, Arnie, and Stuart return to the MonsterVerse. Listen Now! -
Book Review: Heretics of Dune by Frank Herbert
The Comeback of the Original Spice Girls
Stuart is back airing his blasphemous opinions about Frank Herbert’s Dune-verse with a podcast review of fifth installment Heretics of Dune, Things have gotten Scattered in the time since the wormy God Emperor left the throne. Find out how a new generation of Bene Gesserit and Atreides descendants are faring on the rebranded desert planet. Listen Now!
Customer Reviews
One of the best
I love movies, and enjoy listening to the host’s perspectives and thoughts on movies I have seen. I generally won’t listen to an episode until I’ve seen the movie, so it provides a good opportunity to watch something that I wouldn’t ordinarily watch. I especially love the rapport of the hosts, and the interplay between them and their different tastes. Arnie and Stuart and Jakob, and the rest of the team: keep up the great work!
5 stars but
Great podcast Arnie got a little weird calling a celebrity a trash human being on a recent episode, i mean let’s just focus on the movies and not cancel culture. Other than that 5 stars
GREAT PODCAST!!!
The Now Playing Podcast is a gem for movie lovers. With its insightful reviews, engaging hosts, and ad-free format, it's a must-listen for anyone who wants to dive deeper into the world of cinema.
If you're looking for a movie podcast that is intelligent, entertaining, and ad-free, then the Now Playing Podcast is definitely worth checking out.