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Lyles Movie FilesMost Hyped about these 2025 Movies and TVThe Lyles Movie Files crew breaks down the films and TV shows we're most looking forward to seeing this year from Cobra Kai to Superman. Bring your list and share what's got you excited this year.2025-01-251h 39
Lyles Movie FilesTop 10 Best Film and TV VillainsWe're breaking down the latest episode of The Acolyte, more bad news for the MCU Blade production and some Superman sightings. And we're taking a look at the absolute best villains in movies and TV. Get your 10 ready to go and get ready for another wild installment of Lyles Movie Files.2024-07-241h 51
Lyles Movie FilesWarner Bros. doing Damage Control?With the Batgirl shelving along with Wonder Twins, it's becoming clearer that Warner Bros. is still utilizing a throw against the wall and see what sticks mentality. Jayce and I try to make sense of the latest news and the needless decision to continue on with The Flash movie.2022-08-0543 min
Lyles Movie FilesMarvel Studios SDCC 2002 Phase 5-6 breakdownJayce, Chief and I break down Marvel Studios’ revealed plans for Phase 5 and 6, the future of the Avengers and that emotional Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer.2022-07-3045 min
Lyles Movie FilesCatching up on The Boys Season 3Jayce, Chief and I debate if The Boys' Season 3 has finally reached the show's breaking point or if it's continuing to provide the most entertaining, irreverent take on the superhero genre on the small screen yet. 2022-07-1619 min
Lyles Movie FilesThor: Love and Thunder ReactionJayce and I break down a spoiler-free take on Thor: Love and Thunder for Chief and ponder what's going on with Phase IV of the MCU.2022-07-0833 min
SIMPLE brand With Matt LylesJeffrey Shaw - The Self-Employed LifeIn this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Jeffrey Shaw, author of The Self-Employed Life!When someone goes into creating a small business or becoming self-employed, one main reason is to have more control. Unfortunately, too many self-employed business owners find out the "self-employed life" can feel like a roller coaster where they have even less control than before. We’re being bombarded by and chased by way too many demands. It’s becoming harder to get traction...2022-07-051h 04
Lyles Movie FilesObi Wan Finale Thoughts, The Boys Season 3 So FarChief, Jayce and I break down the Obi-Wan Kenobi season finale and debate whether it needs a second season. And we break down the first half of The Boys Season 32022-06-2350 min
Lyles Movie FilesWhat Needs to Happen in Obi Wan Season Finale?Jayce, Chief and I break down everything that's played out so far in Obi-Wan Kenobi and our hopes for what will go down in the season finale. Another duel with Darth Vader? Luke officially meets Obi-Wan? We break it all down.2022-06-2353 min
Lyles Movie FilesMs. Marvel scores, Black Adam trailer reactionJayce and I review the debut issue of Ms. Marvel, which already seems like a big winner for Marvel Studios. We geek out over another episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi while admitting that co-main villain Reva is a little too all-knowing in every situation. The DC Universe still sounds messy and Black Adam's new trailer didn't do much to excite us.2022-06-0953 min
Lyles Movie FilesObi Wan Kenobi reactionJayce and I discuss Star Wars Celebration Anaheim's big reveals and then break down our thoughts on the first three episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi.2022-06-061h 05
Lyles Movie FilesChip n Dale, Top Gun: Maverick reviewsJayce and I try and fail to be remotely serious in discussing Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, one of 2022's top films. I explain why Top Gun: Maverick absolutely needs to be viewed on the big screen and we break down the Thor: Love and Thunder trailer and count down the hours until Obi-Wan Kenobi.2022-06-0650 min
Lyles Movie FilesThe Downfall of the CW VerseWith the cancellation of Batwoman, Naomi and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Jayce and I look at the recent failures of the CW Verse to effectively build off the Arrowverse and what can be done to salvage it.2022-05-2355 min
Lyles Movie FilesPitch to fix the DCEUWith the new head of Warner Bros. Discovery prioritizing the DC film universe, we come up with some ideas for an ideal starting point to get the brand back on track.2022-05-101h 02
Lyles Movie FilesNo Carol and Daryl spinoff? The Batman sequel newsJayce, Chief and I discuss the shocker with The Walking Dead spinoff slated to feature Carol and Daryl that is in jeopardy with Melissa McBride's departure. Justin Lin is exiting Fast and Furious 10, but does a new director matter that much? Spider-Man's 20th anniversary is being hailed as the restart of the comic book movie genre. We debate if that was really the case. And with the news of a sequel to The Batman, we discuss the possibilities for Matt Reeves' follow-up.2022-04-2858 min
Lyles Movie FilesBest Movie MomentsChief, J. King, Jayce and I debate our favorite movie moments -- those epic scenes that get us hyped up like few others. We've got a wide range of choices. See if any of your favorites make the cut.2022-04-1633 min
Lyles Movie FilesDid The Flash’s Ezra Miller Finally Flush the DCEU?A massive leak for The Flash movie with some significant rumored spoilers has us very concerned about what Warner Bros. has planned for the future of the DC Extended Universe. It might not be worth the concern as Flash star Ezra Miller’s latest headline making incident might finally be the final straw in this ill-fated version of a shared DC Universe.2022-04-0850 min
Lyles Movie FilesSlap Down at the Wild West OscarsThe whole gang is here to break down the Will Smith/Chris Rock fiasco at the Oscars. Was Will right to defend Jada's honor? Was Chris just being a comedian? How much will this affect future black actors from deserved Oscar recognition? We discuss it all in this one over the most talked about Oscars in decades.2022-03-2951 min
Lyles Movie FilesWho should return for Secret Invasion?Jayce and I break down the upcoming MCU slate including the Ms. Marvel trailer, how wild Moon Knight looks and our excitement for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Then, we consider all of the wild possibilities with Secret Invasion and which dead characters should make a comeback...as Skrulls or their freed selves.2022-03-1838 min
Lyles Movie FilesDo We Need Another Walking Dead Spinoff?Jayce, Chief and I catch up on The Walking Dead as it continues the second phase of its final season. With the news of yet another spinoff featuring Maggie and Negan, we consider if TWD would be better off just doing another season instead. We also break down the latest delays for the upcoming DC Films slate with push backs to The Flash, Aquaman and Black Adam.2022-03-1754 min
Lyles Movie FilesIs The Batman the best Batman movie?Jayce and I are joined by our cousin, Duane, the biggest Batman fan that we know to discuss The Batman in a spoiler-filled conversation as we consider if Matt Reeves' take is the best Batman film so far.2022-03-0841 min
Lyles Movie FilesMatt Reeves' The Batman Sequel Options?With The Batman director Matt Reeves wanting more of a realistic, gritty take on Batman, Jayce and I consider what viable options are actually on the table for the sequel he's currently planning. After Spider-Man: No Way Home's sucess, Jayce and I consider if there's any other possible comic book film that could equal its success. The Marvel Netflix shows are potentially heading to Disney+, but Jayce has some concerns.2022-02-2534 min
Lyles Movie FilesDid The Mandalorian just save The Book of Boba Fett?Jayce and I discuss the last episode of The Book of Boba Fett, which once again had very little of the title character and a major focus on furthering subplots from The Mandalorian. And we geek out over the big cameos and huge debut before considering how challenging it really would be for Disney to make an Heir to the Empire live-action trilogy.2022-02-0649 min
Lyles Movie FilesMortal Kombat sequel, Uncharted trailerJayce and I discuss the news of a sequel to the 2021 Mortal Kombat film in the works from Warner Bros. We also discuss our slight concern about the Uncharted movie, this week’s episode of The Book of Boba Fett and the exciting team-up of The Rock and Chris Evans for Red One.2022-02-0651 min
Lyles Movie FilesDeath of the Justice League, Joss Whedon's careerJayce and I break down DC's plans to kill off the Justice League, the realization that Black Panther: World of Wakanda is snakebit, the continued rise in momentum of The Book of Boba Fett and Joss Whedon torpedoing what's left of his career after a scathing interview where he blasted the Justice League cast. 2022-01-2154 min
Lyles Movie FilesWe don’t need a Raid remakeNetflix is hard at work on The Raid remake that Jayce and I want zero parts of as there’s no way it can match the intensity and fun of the modern classic action movie. Besides, that’s what Dredd is for. We also discuss the cameo that likely won’t happen for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and those we’d think would be cool to see.2022-01-1956 min
Lyles Movie FilesThe end of the DCEU, Boba Fett problemsJayce and I break down the rumors of the pending end of the Snyderverse within the DC Extended Universe. Can we trust Warner Bros. and DC going forward with the DC comic book movies? Black Widow might have been the hardest hit blockbuster over the pandemic, but a report indicates it was much worse than previously revealed. Morbius is getting another delay. Will this Spider-Man spin-off eventually prove worth the wait? Finally, we break down the issues with The Book of Boba Fett and why it's making us cautiously optimistic about the rest of...2022-01-0648 min
Lyles Movie FilesRanking the Spider Man movies, The Batman trailerChief, Jayce and I break down the new The Batman trailer in hopes of it getting Chief excited about the Robert Pattinson/Matt Reeves collaboration. Also, Jayce and I break down the first episode of The Book of Boba Fett and share our excitement over the latest Disney+ series set in the Star Wars Universe. Finally, the three of us rank all of the theatrical release Spider-Man films from Spider-Man to Spider-Man: No Way Home.2022-01-0600 min
Lyles Movie FilesThe Matrix Resurrections is trashJayce and I break down the season finale of Hawkeye and if the first appearance of Kingpin in the official MCU met expectations. We also explain why Hawkeye might have had the worst post-credit of any MCU property. The Matrix Resurrections dropped on HBO Max and theaters and we're ready to take the blue pill after checking it out. Also, we discuss Spider-Man: No Way Home's box office potential and provide a new crew of Dummies of the Week.2021-12-2356 min
Lyles Movie FilesNo Way Home spoiler-free, Hawkeye recapJayce and I break down Hawkeye's penultimate episode for Season 1 and the reveal of the man Clint didn't want to face. I also provide my spoiler-free take on Spider-Man: No Way Home and why it's one of the Top 5 MCU films. The Flash Armageddon is wrapped, and we break down what worked and didn't in the mini-event finale. Finally, we question the need for a CW Gotham Knights show and wonder why Netflix keeps cancelling new series with cliffhanger endings.2021-12-1657 min
Lyles Movie FilesFlash: Armageddon, new Spider-Man trilogy comingJayce and I break down The Flash: Armageddon's first three episodes and so far haven't been disappointed by the start of Season 8 of the top CW series. Red Notice is Netflix's most viewed film, but Jovon still hasn't bit. Can we convince him to give it a shot? Speaking of bite, we discuss Nicholas Cage's new bloody film, Reinfeld, co-starring Nicholas Hoult and Awkwafina. Spider-Man: No Way Home is coming and we won't be done with Tom Holland as Spider-Man as a new trilogy is in the works. Chief explains why h...2021-12-0354 min
Lyles Movie FilesVin wants Rock back, Supergirl finaleJayce and I break down Vin Diesel's plea to get Dwayne Johnson back with the Fast and Furious franchise. Will it work? Also, Jayce shares his take on the Supergirl series finale to determine if it was worth investing in this season. Henry Cavill reiterates he's not done with Superman. Will Warner Bros. ever figure out a way to incorporate him back into the fold? Finally, Jayce and I make our Married at First Sight Season 13 predictions ahead of Decision Day. 2021-11-1149 min
Lyles Movie FilesEternals is DOA?Jayce, Gunner and I break down the issues with Marvel Studios' Eternals and why it's looking like it'll be the first rotten film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Joe Millionaire is coming back to FOX with an even better twist this time. Jayce has some thoughts on Cardi B being the host of the AMAs and why A-Rodg has to be a Dummy of the Week. We're also discussing what we want to see from Disney+ Day 2021 and more.2021-11-0546 min
Lyles Movie FilesDC Fandome reaction, Batwoman dramaJayce, Chief and I break down all of the big movie news coming from DC Fandome from the first glimpse of Michael Keaton’s Batman in The Flash, our excitement for Shazam: Fury of the Gods and The Batman. We also weigh in on the other big DC-related news of the week with Ruby Rose and Warner Bros. trading shots over her departure/firing from Batwoman.2021-11-0552 min
Lyles Movie FilesTales of The Walking Dead, Scream trailer reactionThis week, we’re breaking down the news of a new series Tales of The Walking Dead featuring new and old characters from the undead universe. We also discuss why Timothee Chamalet probably should rethink his no superhero movie policy and if Madonna turning down the role of Catwoman in Batman Returns was a bad thing. Also, Scream is back and we react to the new trailer with new victims and familiar faces.2021-10-2057 min
Lyles Movie FilesWhat If Finale, Titans and Snyderverse won’t dieThe gang is back to break down the What If? season finale. We discuss if this finale worked to pay off all of the various subplots. And we consider some of the characters we want to see in Season 2 and the potential spin-offs for the live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jayce and I also explain what’s been going on with Titans and why this season needs to end sooner rather than later. And the SnyderVerse is trending once again. Why Warner Bros. probably needs to move forward with some form of follow-up.2021-10-2042 min
Lyles Movie FilesBreaking Down the Bond FilmsOn the eve of No Time to Die, we play a game of Bond Roulette where we randomly break down the highs and lows of a James Bond film. There's some seriously divisive films among the list and Jayce, Jovon and Gunner make their case for their favorite 007 efforts. 2021-09-301h 07
Lyles Movie FilesDisney+ Day reveals, Jessica Rabbit makeoverJayce and I discuss all the lineup for Disney+ Day including the premiere of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Jungle Cruise. George Lucas' ex wife, has some strong thoughts on the Sequel Trilogy and we break down the latest villains coming to Batwoman Season 3. The Walking Dead was impressive this week and we break down why it succeed as well as the home video sales of Zack Snyder's Justice League.2021-09-2337 min
Lyles Movie FilesTitans: Home reviewHappy Batman Day! Jayce and I break down the latest episode of Titans with Nightwing and the Titans closing in on Red Hood and Scarecrow.2021-09-2349 min
Lyles Movie FilesMortal Kombat, Batman Rogue spinoffs?Jayce and I cover Christopher Nolan's decision to head to Universal Pictures for his latest film. With rumors of a Penguin spin-off, we consider other Batman rogues that could front their own film. Also, we discuss Venom: Let There Be Carnage news and Mortal Kombat sequel news and future spinoffs.2021-09-1831 min
Lyles Movie FilesHawkeye trailer reaction, Killmonger What If? reviewJayce and I break down the Hawkeye trailer and our thoughts on the future of Young Avengers in the MCU. Also, we discuss the Killmonger-focused installment of What If?, Shang-Chi's big box office haul and more.2021-09-1739 min
Lyles Movie FilesMichael K. Williams, Matrix Resurrections teaserIn this week's episode, we react to the tragic death of Michael Kenneth Williams and his legacy in TV and film. What If...? delivers another shockingly strong episode with the arrival of Zombies and The Walking Dead finds that Maggie might not be the ideal leader at this point in the series. Finally, we take a look at The Matrix Resurrection and our excitement for the latest installment in the series. 2021-09-1032 min
Lyles Movie FilesUnderrated Comic Book Movies, Shang-Chi's box officeIt's Shang-Chi's big opening weekend. Experts are predicting close to $90 million. Will the latest Marvel Studios film shatter the pandemic box office records? We also debate comic book movies that get a bad rap, but really are quietly good. The Walking Dead is still working its magic so far in its final season. Here's our take on the Reavers and their crazy major debut. 2021-09-0455 min
Lyles Movie FilesEternals, Titans Season 3 What if? Punk coming to AEW, MAFSJayce and I are back to discuss the latest Eternals trailer and the reveal of some actual action scenes. Also on deck: That amazing second episode of What If featuring T'Challa as Star-Lord. Bad Batch Season finale, Titans Season 3's opening arc, Stargirl Season 2, Married at First Sight Houston, AEW prepping for CM Punk's arrival and why WWE is the Dummy of the Week2021-08-201h 31
Lyles Movie FilesWWE New Generation ring Funding, G.I. Joe Classified leaksDiscussing the excitement of the Mattel WWE New Generation Ultimate Edition ring getting crowd funded, the lineup for the new G.I. Joe Classified Series leaks and what I picked up this week.2021-08-1933 min
Lyles Movie FilesWhat If? review, Suicide Squad ThoughtsWe're back and breaking down our thoughts on James Gunn's crack on The Suicide Squad, Chloe Bennet ditching the potential dumpster fire of the Powerpuff Girls CW drama and Marvel Studios doing it once again with What If...?2021-08-1346 min
Lyles Movie FilesMarvel Legends Retro Fantastic Four reactionHasbro had an exciting Marvel Monday panel revealing the Retro Fantastic Four wave. I break down my favorites and which figures need some work in advance of arriving on shelves next March. Plus, an update on the HasLab Galactus with special guest star Marvel Universe Galactus.2021-08-1222 min
Lyles Movie FilesScarlett Johansson vs Disney, What If?We're breaking down the Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney lawsuit. Who's really at fault for the fallout of the Black Widow star and Disney? Next week marks the start of the next Marvel Cinematic Universe series coming on Disney+ with What If? and we discuss the latest rumors of how the series will spin off into the movies. Also, we break down Matt Damon's very bad week with some increasingly baffling comments and news he missed out on a major role in one of the biggest movies of all time. 2021-08-0548 min
Lyles Movie FilesEp. 216 - Olympics Drama, Long HalloweenOlympic fever has hit and we've got a lot to discuss specifically the Simone Biles controversy. Should we respect her need to take care of her mental health or did she let her team and country down? We also discuss the second installment of Batman: The Long Halloween and what lessons Warner Bros. live action films could learn from it. Snake Eyes failed at the box office, but should that limit future live-action installments of GI Joe? Finally, we talk about the new Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer. 2021-07-291h 00
Lyles Movie FilesSnake Eyes sluggish at box officeThis episode I'm looking at why Snake Eyes failed to make much of a dent at the box office. With a second place finish behind M. Night Shymalan's Old, and a meager $15 million opening weekend gross, the future of more G.I. Joe live action films isn't looking great. I break down why that was inevitable and how it could have been avoided. Not to be outdone, Warner Bros. makes some baffling decisions with the handling of the Constantine character in Legends of Tomorrow thanks to the character's emergence in the HBO Max universe. ...2021-07-2619 min
Lyles Movie FilesWWE Mattel SDCC 2021 figure revealsI'm taking an extensive look at all of the WWE reveals from the Mattel 2021 Comic Con at Home panel. From WWE Legends to the new lines of Ultimate Edition Legends, WWE Superstars and the final installment of Masters of the Universe WWE, I'm breaking it all down. There's plenty of big Elite figures coming and some unexpected reveals as well. And I've definitely got some thoughts on the WWE New Generation Ultimate Edition crowdfunding project and its likelihood for success. 2021-07-2553 min
Lyles Movie FilesSnake Eyes thoughts, Flash lightsabersI try and make sense of how we still haven't gotten a great G.I. Joe movie in the wake of the disaster that was Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. We also break down the season finale of The Flash and what we hope to see for Season 8. We also talk about why Superman and Lois remains such a great watch. With Kate Beckinsale saying she'd love to do an Underworld and Blade crossover, we discuss what movie crossovers we want to see?2021-07-2450 min
Lyles Movie FilesHasLab Galactus, Super 7 GI JoesI'm back with another installment of Figure Files with a look at the HasLab Marvel Legends Galactus figure. It's a big week of GI Joes with the reveal of the Super7 cartoon inspired GI Joes, the Hasbro Classified Series Deluxe Zartan and the Mattel Ultimate Edition Sgt. Slaughter based on his GI Joe attire. Plus, Storm Collectibles news, Prince Bride figures coming from McFarlane Toys and more. 2021-07-1923 min
Lyles Movie FilesSpace Jam: New Legacy hype, Loki season finaleWe had a lot to talk about this week from Loki, The Flash, Space Jam: A New Legacy and Resident Evil? First up, we break down The Flash's season finale part 1. Why are Barry and Iris so children-crazed? Does no one care about the time continuity and these random future children Bart and Nora. Naturally, we were hyped to discuss the Loki season finale and what these developments mean for the future of Marvel Studios' Phase 4. A discussion on the Dream Team We also dish on our excitement level for Space...2021-07-1750 min
Lyles Movie FilesLoki, Tomorrow War, The Forever PurgeLoki remains one of the best projects from Marvel Studios since Avengers: Endgame. We discuss the latest episode and what could be building for the season finale. The Flash is heading in the opposite direction and we talk about why things have gone so wrong lately for the series. On the movies front, we break down our thoughts on Black Widow, Tomorrow War and The Forever Purge.2021-07-0959 min
Lyles Movie FilesDC Films Won't Give Fans What They WantWith recent DC movie news with Robert Pattinson's Batman, Michael Keaton shown on set as Batman and more DC news, the fellas discuss why DC and Warner Bros. just won't give fans what they want. From the curious Superman decisions to the new hashtags for a return to Ben Affleck's Batman, we question what's so hard about delivering what your paying customers want to support with their money. 2021-07-031h 30
Lyles Movie FilesLoki breakdown, Tomorrow WarJayce and I break down the shocks and twists of the latest episode of Loki with The Nexus Event. How shocking was the outcome of this episode? We talk about what we hope to see as the Disney+ series nears its home stretch. We also touch on The Tomorrow War from Amazon and its potential effect on the streaming wars. We're saving our Black Widow review for next week, but we do discuss it briefly as well as some of the fallout for the next phase of Marvel Studios.2021-07-0221 min
Lyles Movie FilesWWE, Marvel Legends reveals, Super 7 Power RangersI'm back with another installment of Figure Files. This episode I'm breaking down the prototype reveals of the Marvel Legends Age of Apocalypse Wave 2 from Hasbro. You can pre-order the wave here. Also, Mattel revealed the latest waves of WWE Legends, Elites and Basic sets. Super 7 debuted its much anticipated Power Rangers line and Mezco revealed its new addition to the G.I. Joe line. 2021-06-3029 min
Lyles Movie FilesFast and Furious still rolling, Black Widow set for breakoutThe Fast and Furious franchise is back with F9: The Fast Saga. We break down why this is the franchise succeeded and what lessons it took from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to become one of the strongest and enduring at the box office. Along with F9, Black Widow looks to be the box office salvation needed for theaters. Will Marvel Studios ultimately end up not prioritizing Scarlet Johansson's character in earlier standalone films? Kevin Feige still doesn't want us to have Blu-Rays of the Disney+ Marvel shows. Does that matter in a streaming landscape? 2021-06-2556 min
Lyles Movie FilesFigure Files: Mezco FF, Mattel WWE leaksI'm going through the big leaks from Mattel's WWE line with the latest rumors on the WWE Legends line. Hasbro revealed an updated Sandman that already has me excited about other potential sized down Marvel Legends figures. And I break down some likely reveals in store for the GI Joe Classified Series line from the Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins movie. Finally, I break down the McFarlane Toys Batman 66 reveals from the weekend and the possibilities from this line. 2021-06-2226 min
Lyles Movie FilesIn the Heights, Batman/Catwoman controversiesAfter the In the Heights controversy, we discuss the responsibilities of minority filmmakers to include every demographic in their film. I sing the high praises of the fantastic Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One from Warner Bros. Animation. The guys have a long debate about the controversy with the Batman/Catwoman canceled sex reference on Harley Quinn. Social media is also upset about Supergirl being dismissed on Superman and Lois. Plus tune in to find out how you can get free passes to Pierce Brosnan's new movie, The Misfits. Wha...2021-06-1957 min
Lyles Movie FilesNXT TakeOver In Your House reviewI'm breaking down the latest NXT TakeOver In Your House 2021. Here's my take on the Fatal Five Way for the NXT Championship featuring Karrion Kross defending against Pete Dunne, Adam Cole, Johnny Gargano and Kyle O'Reilly. What'd I think about Raquel Gonzalez defending her NXT Women's Title against Ember Moon and William Regal's declaration that it's time for a change?2021-06-1531 min
Lyles Movie FilesFigure Files: Classified Series, Rogue One, SilverhawksThis was a busy and reveal filled week for figure collectors of multiple lines and I break them down in this action figure focused installment. Hasbro and Target seem to have finally figured out the mystery of stocking the G.I. Joe Classified Series - Assault on Cobra Island figures. And there's reasons for optimism with the line as a whole as more figures appear to be readily available. For those who initially missed out, Hasbro is also revisiting the Rogue One figures from the Star Wars The Black Series line along with...2021-06-1333 min
Lyles Movie FilesA Quiet Place Part II, Bachelor Blows UpChief was thrilled and excited to finally come together so we could watch A Quiet Place Part II. We break down our shared experience watching the year's biggest horror thriller. Was it fun being back in the theater again? We also break down Chris Harrison's departure from The Bachelor franchise, the major events that led to his extended hiatus from the series and why ABC ultimately decided not to give Harrison the final rose. What do the boys think of the announced co-hosts for Bachelor in Paradise including Lil Jon, Lance Bass and...2021-06-1144 min
Lyles Movie FilesThe Best of The Best Milestone EditionAfter a technical snafu last week, we're back for another take on our special milestone episode 200. We break down some new items like Jupiter's Legacy getting cancelled from Netflix and the latest host reveal for Bachelor in Paradise. For most of the episode we break down some superlatives with our best of the best with Best Ensemble, Sports Film, Movie of 2021 (so far), TV pilot and The Best Villain. We couldn't have gone this far without you so thanks for continuing to listen and spreading the word about the show. We're planning to crank out an...2021-06-0452 min
Lyles Movie FilesWarner Merger fallout, new Batman cartoonWe're one episode away from the big 200th show. For this one, we're talking about the need for yet more Batman and Superman cartoon series, the fallout of the Warner/Discovery media and what it means for future streaming services and the new directors for Batgirl. Arnold Schwarzenegger is back with a new Netflix series, Salma Hayek had a near fatal bout with COVID and our take on Spotify's virtual concert series. For the next episode we want to hear from you. Send along any questions, comments, etc. you want to hear us discuss on ne...2021-05-2158 min
Lyles Movie FilesSnake Eyes teaser trailer reaction; Doing right by GI JoeAfter the release of the Snake Eyes G.I. Joe Origins trailer left me a little wanting, I tried to break down my concerns with this latest Joe movie. And because I hate to be that guy that just complains, I offered a suggestion for how G.I. Joe could be done right as an animated series on say Amazon Prime.2021-05-1839 min
Lyles Movie FilesJupiter's Legacy review, Bitter Root comingJayce and I give our quick thoughts on Netflix's latest comic book series, Jupiter's Legacy, and how it measures up with some of the latest in the genre. I discuss why it's so major that we're getting a Bitter Root series from Director Regina King. We also break down Emily Blunt discussing those still not going away Invisible Woman fan casting rumors. 2021-05-141h 05
Lyles Movie FilesBad Batch breakdown, The Flash departuresWe break down Star Wars: The Bad Batch premiere and our concerns about this latest entry in the Star Wars saga. The Flash is seeing some original cast members depart while another is returning after being killed off (?). And at least some of us are debating ending the race with the series. We also talk about DC's upcoming rumored film slate with the J.J. Abrams Superman and The Joker sequel. Also stay tuned for a special promotion for That Damned Michael Che with a chance to win a $25 gift card.2021-05-071h 00
Lyles Movie FilesFalcon and Winter Soldier finale, Mortal Kombat reactionFor this episode we're breaking down the finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and what that means for the MCU's future. Sam Wilson's journey to becoming Captain America is over and now it's time to watch him shine in his new role. And what about the potential for some Secret Invasion connections? We've also got some news on Titans casting Scarecrow, the return of DC FanDome and the diminishing returns of DC films in general. Gunner and Jovon had some major issues with the latest Mortal Kombat reboot and Jayce and I...2021-04-291h 16
Lyles Movie FilesMortal Kombat hype, How I Met Your FatherMortal Kombat is coming to theaters and HBO Max tomorrow and the fellas are hyped for it. And while we're talking about video game movies, we break down some of our favorite and worst in the genre. Sony and Disney struck a big deal to bring the Spider-Man films to Disney+ and we're all set for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale. The gang is not happy about the plans for a How I Met Your Father spin-off, a Fantasy Island reboot and the return of Masters of None. As...2021-04-2359 min
Lyles Movie FilesFalcon and Winter Soldier ReactionWe're almost at the milestone 200th episode, but for episode 193 we've still got plenty to discuss. First up, we break down one of Marvel Studios' best recent efforts with The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The show has been crazy and exceeded our expectations so far. We break down what we want to see in the final two episodes. The Flash hasn't been nearly as fun and we try and make sense of what's going wrong. And naturally, we have to talk about that insane new F9 with the team teasing in space and...2021-04-151h 02
Lyles Movie FilesRay Fisher on Warner Bros, Kanye docRay Fisher finally unloaded all of the behind the scenes drama he experienced while shooting Justice League. It's a crazy situation and we break down all the foolishness as well as why Warner Bros. will always be looking up at Marvel Studios' success. Tyler Perry is planning a Madea drama prequel to explore his iconic character's past. Some of the guys actually think this could be a hit. Kanye West had a documentary coming to Netflix, but the guys aren't that excited about this one. Finally, Jovon and Chief break down Godzilla vs. Kon...2021-04-081h 10
Lyles Movie FilesWalking Dead woes, Supergirl returnsAfter another disappointing episode, we break down the Walking Dead woes and tie it in to the terrible decision to announce the Carol and Daryl spin-off. The Flash tries to find a bit more consistency as the roll-out of The Forces continue. Did we like the introduction of Psych? Supergirl returns while Superman and Lois is on hiatus. We decide if the show is worth continuing to check out or it's it time to finally declare the show dead to us. We're finally back to a blockbuster movie season with the arrival of Go...2021-04-0158 min
Lyles Movie FilesSnyder's Justice League; Batwoman Zack Snyder's Justice League is in the books and we all got a chance to check it out and we've got a ton of opinions to break down. Jayce and I break down the latest episode of The Flash, which basically kicks off the new season finally. It left us feeling a bit more encouraged and somewhat cautious about what's in store for the rest of the year. We also break down the big bombshell with Batwoman with the recasting of Kate Kane and how that impacts current Batwoman, Ryan Wilder.2021-03-251h 18
Lyles Movie FilesBest of the Franchise: Fast and Furious, Mission ImpossibleWe're kicking off a special March feature where we break down the Best of The Franchise. We'll take a look at a series and determine which film was the absolute best entry. We're starting things off with Fast and Furious and Mission: Impossible. Which installment of Vin Diesel and Tom Cruise's franchises stands above the rest? Jovon and I break down the latest episode of The Walking Dead and discuss Gabriel's evolving character. 2021-03-201h 19
Lyles Movie Files4 Comfort Movies, Creed III, Coming 2 AmericaFor this episode we broke down our four comfort films that we will go to in any circumstance that will instantly put us in a better mood. Does Coming 2 America make the cut? Either way the fellas have now seen it and share their take on the sequel. Let's see if it matches up with mine. Michael B. Jordan is headlining and directing Creed III and the guys come up with what they want to see and who Adonis should battle in the next installment slated for a 2022 release. 2021-03-1351 min
Lyles Movie FilesComing 2 America ReactionI saw Coming 2 America and the boys share their apprehension about checking out the sequel to the Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and the old gang. Gunner felt validated while Jayce and Jovon were disappointed that Coming 2 America was a let down. If you've seen Coming 2 America, make sure to let us know what you think. Superman & Lois had an impressive debut and we break down our expectations for the series going forward. 2021-03-051h 13
Lyles Movie FilesSuperman and Lois reactionIt's the most anticipated new show of The CW Verse so naturally we had to share our thoughts on Superman and Lois. With strong performances from Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch, this looks like it could be a key show the CW Verse. But what did we think about it? We also break down the latest rumors with the Snyder Cut of Justice League and what at least one Warner Bros. executive really thought about Joss Whedon's contributions to the project. Finally, we tackle the many problems with Batwoman and how it can still be s...2021-02-251h 14
Lyles Movie FilesThe Bachelor Controversy, Snyder Cut trailerFor this week, we end up having a longer conversation about The Bachelor than we ever thought possible. We break down the latest racial controversy, the overall issues with the format of the show and how race is factored into reality TV. We discuss Matt James' disappointing lack of coolness and his overall bland presentation. The lessons The Bachelor should take going forward and why they basically had it right with Rachel Lindsay's season. And we try in vain to come up with some reason for Chief to ever give The Bachelor a chance. We al...2021-02-181h 09
Lyles Movie FilesNXT TakeOver Vengeance Day reviewI'm back to break down NXT TakeOver Vengeance Day - a stellar show from the black and gold brand. It's a full rundown of the show from the finals of both the men's and women's Dusty Classic tournaments, the three-way women's championship, the North American title and NXT world title matches. And in the aftermath of the shocking ending, I discuss a few intriguing ways NXT could go for Wrestlemania as far down the road to Summerslam. Hope you enjoy the show and as always please subscribe, rate and review. 2021-02-1530 min
Lyles Movie FilesWhedon is Wack, Best CouplesWe had a big show set up with some great discussion that naturally occurred before Gina Carano's mouth and tweets got her fired from The Mandalorian and Pedro Pascal got cast in The Last of Us series. Despite those setbacks, we did get in on Joss 'Trash' Whedon again and what these latest allegations mean for Ray Fisher's career. Also, we discussed the Black Panther casting rumors, Jared Leto's Snyder Cut makeover in Justice League and the latest bombshell episode of WandaVision. Finally, we wrap the show with our nominees for some of the best...2021-02-1155 min
Lyles Movie FilesLyles Movie Files Podcast Ep. 160 - Black Widow moving, Supergirl endingMovie schedules keep changing and Disney finally relented and moved Black Widow to 2021. We break down the fallout to the launch of Marvel Studios' Phase 4 lineup and our anticipation of WandaVision following the latest trailer. Then we shift to the major change to the CWVerse with the announcement that Supergirl is ending following its sixth season. Don't forget to get in on the Rogue Warfare: Death of a Nation giveaway. Listen in to get all the details on how to get a free digital copy today. 2020-09-2535 min
Lyles Movie FilesMichael Keaton's return to Batman?Michael Keaton might be back as Batman? Gunner, Jayce and I discuss how the DC Extended Universe could work with this big shake-up. How does this impact the Flashpoint adaptation? Where does this leave Jeffrey Dean Morgan's possible return as Thomas Wayne? What role does Ray Fisher's Cyborg play in the Flash standalone? With theaters still closed we consider when blockbusters will be back and question if it's not just time for 2020 films to go to the on demand format or just wait until 2021. Also, we talk Stargirl, a new CW/DC Universe...2020-06-2644 min
Lyles Movie FilesEp. 104 - Best Movie CrewsFrom the Regulators to Cash Money Brothers, we talk about some of our favorite movie crews. Let's see if one of your crew makes the cut. Bog Iger has released a new book about his time period as Disney acquired Star Wars, Marvel and more. In the book is some interesting comments about George Lucas' thoughts on Disney's Star Wars first film The Force Awakens. We also talk about Jonah Hill aiming for $10 million to play either The Riddler or Penguin in Matt Reeves' upcoming Batman film. It's another fun episode from the...2019-10-021h 38
Lyles Movie FilesGuess that Favorite Movie Quote"I am your father" "What's in the box" "I'll make him an offer he won't refuse" There's a slew of amazingly memorable movie quotes and the Lyles Movie Files podcast crew shares some of our favorites to see if we can stump each other. Chief finally caught It Chapter Two and shares his issues with the adult version of the film. The Joker is getting rave early critical reviews, but has it convinced us to give it a chance? Tune in to another ridiculously entertaining episode of...2019-09-1959 min
Lyles Movie Files100th Episode Listener Mailbag EditionIt's the 100th episode of Lyles Movie Files so you know what that means! No, it's not a clip show, but we're taking your questions and comments for a special listener's mailbag edition. We play action star survival, discuss our thoughts on Dark Rey, the best film of the best franchises and more. I don't say this often, but this was one of my favorite episodes to record so I hope you enjoy it too.2019-09-041h 35
Lyles Movie FilesTop 10 All-Decade Films 2010-2019The NBA just did it so now the crew of Lyles Movie Files does our take on the best 10 films of the decade from 2010-2019. How many films from the Marvel Studios universe and Fast & Furious franchise make the cut? And we're not leaving out some Oscar winners -- or some films that should have won Oscars out of the conversation as well. Christopher Nolan makes the cut, but maybe not for the film you think. Tune in and see how our picks line up with yours.2019-08-141h 55
Lyles Movie Files10 Worst Comic Book Movie and TV PerformancesWe broke down the best of the best last episode, so it's only fair we pay homage to the worst of the worst with our Top 10 picks of the all-time worst comic book performances from movie and TV. There's plenty of options from X-Men, Catwoman, Spawn. Does anyone from the Marvel Cinematic Universe make the cut? Listen to our nominees and the tough elimination process as we break down our final 10. We also managed to have a very intense debate on our Dummies of the Week as well. Make sure to subscribe to L...2019-08-081h 26
Lyles Movie FilesRanking the Top 5 Action Figure Reveals of SDCC 2019It's San Diego Comic Con 2019 time and while we're not there, I've been keeping a keen eye on all of the big figure reveals from the various companies. With so many cool options I decided to rank the companies in terms of who made the biggest splash, the best reveals and made the biggest impression as we head into the 2020 cycle of figure collecting. The top choice might surprise you. Check out all of my figure reviews on Lyles Movie Files here.2019-07-211h 18
Lyles Movie Files3 Best/3 Worst Viola Davis and Julia RobertsJust as the news comes that How to Get Away With Murder is ending with this upcoming season, the crew gets together to debate Viola Davis' three best and worst films. And since we hadn't done it in a while we figured we'd double up and add Julia Roberts to the list as well. See if you agree with our choices or have totally different options. Make sure to subscribe to Lyles Movie Files on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Himalaya Network and more.2019-07-1324 min
Lyles Movie FilesOur Pitches for the Next Great Movie SeriesWith Marvel Studios showing how much money is in the franchise business, we make our pitch to sell our new sure to be blockbuster series. And we've got the toughest producers in the room as we decide if our movie franchises are bankable enough to warrant getting financed. Tune in for some unpredictable choices and see if we've got anything that would catch your ear. Make sure to subscribe to Lyles Movie Files on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Himalaya Network and more.2019-07-0449 min
Lyles Movie FilesDo We Have Franchise Fatigue?With Avengers: Endgame closing in on Avatar's all-time record we share how we're going to try and help the cause. Marvel Studios Exec Kevin Feige says he's reached out to Keanu Reeves for practically every film, but has yet to find the perfect role. We try our luck figuring out the perfect role for The One and find out why it's been so tough. Franchises and sequels have largely suffered this summer so we try and explore if franchise fatigue is real or if it's more of a case where people just want to see...2019-07-0158 min
Lyles Movie FilesEp. 57 - Jon Cryer as Lex Luthor?? Agents of SHIELD early renewalFor Episode 57, we try to work through our feelings about the casting of Jon Cryer as Lex Luthor in the Arrowverse. We break down what had to be an immensely complicated casting process and the several other candidates that would have made for a better choice for the role. Chief is caught up with The Walking Dead and he's excited about the prospect of these talking walkers. Agents of SHIELD fans won't have to wait to learn the fate of the series as it's already been renewed for a seventh season. Here's what we want t...2018-11-181h 18
Lyles Movie Files2018 Fall Movie Preview, No Love for Gambit?For Episode 52, the Lyles Movie Files podcast crew gets in on the Gambit change-up from a heist film to a romantic comedy with action elements. We're also sharing our top picks for films we're most excited for with our Fall Movie Preview. Did the latest Dark Phoenix trailer turn our opinion on the film or are we still just waiting for Marvel Studios to gain control of the X-Men license? How excited should we be about The Mandalorian Star Wars TV series and what do we think about Lobo showing up on Krypton...2018-10-111h 34
Lyles Movie FilesWho is and isn't a movie star anymore? Mandy, Predator reviewsIt's our first big milestone as the Lyles Movie Files Podcast crew celebrates Episode 50. The whole gang is here as we discuss which movie stars bring us to the theaters and which fading stars have lost our trust. We also discuss Nicolas Cage's new bizarre and amazing film, Mandy, and the controversy and problems with the latest installment in The Predator series. From there we have a very special Dummy of the Week with some incredibly controversial choices. Thanks for listening to Episode 50 and we're psyched about the next 50! Enjoy the show and...2018-09-151h 51
Lyles Movie FilesWhat's the Best Movie Soundtrack?There's a ton of good contenders, but for Episode 48, the Lyles Movie Files Podcast crew debate what's the best movie soundtrack. Where does Purple Rain fit in the discussion and what's the best 90s option with so many quality hits? Does a more recent newcomer like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 make its way into the conversation as well? Start thinking of your favorites and see if any of them get mentioned in this conversation. We've also got some sure to be controversial thoughts on Louie CK's return, Nicki Minaj's Twitter rant and more. Tune...2018-09-0446 min
Lyles Movie FilesLuke Cage Season 2, Scarlett Johansson castingIt's Episode 40 and we're talking about Bushmaster, Mariah Stokes(!), Tilda, Claire and of course Luke Cage. We break down why the second season of Luke Cage was even better than the first and what we want to see next from Marvel Netflix. Also, we discuss crazy fans who made Ahmed Best consider suicide and show up on Jeffrey Dean Morgan's doorstep. From there we talk about the latest Scarlett Johansson casting controversy and Idris Elba appearing as the villain on the latest Fast and Furious spin-off.2018-07-121h 16
Lyles Movie FilesUpgrade director Leigh WhannellUpgrade director Leigh Whannell, the co-creator of Saw and Insidious, speaks with Lyles Movie Files to discuss the thought process of his new film, what lessons he gained from horror films that educated this sci-fi thriller, his previous stint as a film critic and more. Lyles Movie Files held a giveaway for a May 16 screening of Upgrade. Did you catch it? If so, drop a comment and let me know what you thought. Missed that giveaway? There's still time to get passes for Solo: A Star Wars Story. Hope you enjoy the interview and check...2018-05-1822 min
Lyles Movie FilesTV Shows to Watch List, Band Break Ups to Make UpIn Episode 23 of Lyles Movie Files Podcast, we're breaking down what TV shows are on our watch list. Those are the shows we know we should have watched a long time ago, but keep faking on checking out. Also, we break down why Trish was so messy on Jessica Jones Season 2, our excitement over the new Avengers: Infinity War trailer and our Walking Dead breakdown. Finally, in the wake of the Fifth Harmony hiatus announcement, we look at some of our favorite musical groups that broke up and had successful solo careers only to come...2018-03-271h 18