This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary offers strength and honor. Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters, Yancy Berns, and Scott Mendelson to discuss Gladiator, starring Russell Crowe. Listen in to hear the group dive into their thoughts on Ridley Scott’s Best Picture-winning historical action epic. Plus, there are plenty of tangents, thoughts on the film’s legacy in the realm of swords and sandals movies, what it is that allowed this film to work for audiences, and more. So now, if...

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is our 600th-episode extravaganza! FirstShowing.net’s Alex Billington joins Aaron and Abe to discuss Heretic, starring Hugh Grant. Hear what the group has to say about the religiously-inclined psychological horror film from A24. Plus, the guys celebrate their latest milestone by having an extended number of movie games to play. Tune in for the main review (5:25) and eventual spoilers (28:30), so be aware, a whole lot of Games (48:15), Out Now Feedback...

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is holding one space down. Aaron and Abe discuss Robert Zemeckis’ Here and Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2. Hear what the two have to say about films from these two major filmmakers and the recent studio strategy for releasing adult dramas in theaters. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, as well as listener feedback. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:15), the main reviews (22:05) and (51:18), and Out Now Feedback (1:28:52). So now, if you've...

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track concludes our horror specials for 2024 with an old-fashioned curse. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters, Movies, Films & Flix’s Mark Hofmeyer, and Yancy Berns join Aaron to discuss The Ring, the hit horror remake from director Gore Verbinski. Listen in to hear the group debate over the merits of this film, what makes it stand out from other horror movies, let alone remakes, how J-horror would go on to influence American cinema,...

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is fun and delicious. Writer and critic Luke Y. Thompson joins Aaron and Abe to discuss Venom: The Last Dance, starring Tom Hardy. Hear what the group has to say about the supposed final chapter in this Sony Spider-Verse series. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, including trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (5:27), Trailer Talk for The Monkey and The Strangers: Chapter 2 (25:20), the main review...

The Out Now with Aaron and Abe horror specials for 2024 take another international turn, as the gang is off to the Land of cheese and baguettes! Aaron and Abe are joined by The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and Professor Mike Dillon to talk all about French horror. Hear about how France’s history, environment, and culture have affected what sorts of themes, concepts, and other elements are common within their horror movies. Each group member has also picked out several films to dig...

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is grinning with horror delight. We Live Entertainment’s Peter Paras joins in to talk all about Smile 2 from writer/director Parker Finn. Hear what the group has to say about the horror sequel featuring Naomi Scott. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, including trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (3:55), Trailer Talk for Sinners (25:18), the main review (29:53), Games (1:18:13), and Out Now Feedback...

The Out Now with Aaron and Abe horror specials for 2024 approach the midpoint with time spent on a spooky book. In honor of its 10th anniversary, The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and Professor Mike Dillon join Aaron and Abe in providing their thoughts on The Babadook. Listen in to enjoy hearing about this group’s take on the film. Discussion ranges from thoughts on the performances (particularly from Essie Davis), the effectiveness of Jennifer Kent’s direction and visual language on...

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe delivers more than just a weekend update. Slashfilm writers Brad Oman and Bill Bria join Aaron to discuss Saturday Night from director Jason Reitman. Hear what the group has to say about this ticking-clock comedy focused on putting together the first-ever episode of Saturday Night Live. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, including trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:36), Trailer Talk for...

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe episode has Christmas arriving pretty bloody early. Abe and guest Markus Robinson went to see Terrifier 3 together, recorded some thoughts immediately after the showing, and then brought Aaron into the discussion separately to dig even further into this third brutal slasher flick featuring Art the Clown. Plenty of things are said about Damien Leone’s very merry splatterfest. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free...

The Out Now with Aaron and Abe horror specials for 2024 continues with thoughts on films that turned out way different than we may have initially expected. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and The Forgotten Filmcast’s Todd Liebenow join Aaron and Abe to go over their picks for films they felt misled by based on the posters, VHS covers, or ads. Listen in to enjoy hearing about a series of movies this group has various recollections of based on how they perceived a film to be based on...

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe may just have a joke for you. Movies, Films & Flix’s Mark Hofmeyer joins Aaron and Abe to talk all about Joker Folie á Deux, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. Hear what the group has to say about Todd Phillips’ sequel to the hit DC villain-focused feature. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, including trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (8:52), Trailer Talk for Juror #2 (29:34), the main...

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe brings its shiny metal parts to the wilderness. Aaron and Abe discuss The Wild Robot, an animated science fiction survival story about a robot who becomes one with nature. Hear what the two have to say about the DreamWorks Animation film starring Lupita Nyong’o, and from director Chris Sanders, along with thoughts on the studios’ recent slate of animated efforts in general. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook...

The Out Now with Aaron and Abe horror specials for 2024 are here, and to start things off, we’re taking a look at some great horror films that didn’t necessarily lead to more for whatever reason. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters, JoBlo’s Jimmy O, and Film Seizure’s Geoff Arbuckle all joined in to go over their picks for one-hit horror wonders. Listen in to enjoy hearing about a series of films this group is either quite fond of or at least wants to recommend, despite the fact that the...

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe doesn’t want to let the now destroy the forever. Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson joins Aaron to discuss Francis Ford Coppola’s epic science fiction passion project, Megalopolis. Recorded in-person, hear what the two have to say about the film directly after the first general audience showing, including thoughts on the cast, the themes in mind, and what it means to invest so much of oneself into a massive feature film. So now, if you've got an hour or...

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe wants you to remember that you are one. Peter Paras joins Aaron to discuss the body horror film that doubles as a Hollywood satire, The Substance, from filmmaker Coralie Fargeat. Hear what the two have to say about the film’s presentation of its wild premise, what its extremes could mean to certain audiences, the effort put in by stars Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, and how its themes and ideas speak to other films. So now, if you've got an hour or so...

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is putting friends back together but leaving out the ropes. Aaron and Abe are once again pulling off the rare feat of being in the same place at the same time to discuss the survival horror thriller Never Let Go, starring Halle Berry. And that’s not all – Aaron was also able to meet up with Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson to discuss Transformers One, the animated origin story focused on younger versions of Optimus Prime and Megatron. Hear what each of...

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is heading to Europe for all sorts of deadly fun and games. Luis Mendez from The Mendez Movie Report and Mark Pacis from Nerd Reactor join Aaron to discuss Speak No Evil and The Killer’s Game. Hear what the group has to say about this Blumhouse-produced horror remake with James McAvoy and the wacky hitman comedy starring Dave Bautista. Plus, there’s plenty of time for trailer talk, other movie chatter, games, thoughts on the late, great James Earl Jones,...

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track is perfect. No more takes. Print it! The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and The Outside Scoop’s Scott Mendelson join Aaron to discuss Ed Wood from director Tim Burton in honor of its 30th anniversary, among other reasons. Listen in to hear the group discuss what makes this movie such a great biopic, why Burton is such an ideal voice for this subject, what makes both Burton’s films and Wood’s efforts unique, and what works about...

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe features the hosts with the most. Fast Film Reviews’ Mark Hobin returns to the show to discuss Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with Aaron and Abe. Hear what the group has to say about director Tim Burton’s efforts to deliver a 36-year-in-the-making sequel featuring Michael Keaton in one of his iconic roles. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, including trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (8:13), Trailer...

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is going inside out to reveal a champion. Movies Markus’ Markus Robinson joins Aaron and Abe for the results of the 12th Annual Summer Movie Gamble. Who won this year? Who placed dead last? One thing is for sure – this was a big step up from last year as far as the scores for all the participants are concerned, as everyone had a strong read of what to expect from the domestic box office for 2024’s summer releases. With all of that said, there is a lot of...

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe wonders if it CAN rain all the time. Professor Mike Dillon joins Aaron and Abe to discuss the long-in-the-making reimagining of The Crow. Hear what the group has to say about director Rupert Sanders’ take on the original comic creation by James O’Barr. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, including trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (7:55), Trailer Talk for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the...

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track is the best kind of package. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and Movies, Films & Flix’s Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron and Abe to discuss Kiki’s Delivery Service from director Hayao Miyazaki for the film’s 35th anniversary. Listen in to hear the group discuss their relationship to the film and Miyazaki’s features, in general. There’s also plenty of conversation revolving around the acclaimed filmmaker, the amount of detail and...

This episode of Out Now with Aaron & Abe Nights (nights!) is not from an other world, but they are open to options. Aaron and Abe discuss Coraline, the one film from Laika Studios they’ve never reviewed, as it arrived before the show started. Having celebrated its 15th anniversary by returning to theaters, the guys go over their experience with the Henry Selick-directed film, the use of 3D, why it works as a children’s horror movie, the nature of stop-motion animation, the film’s overall...