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Hollywood WeekThe Review - Thunderbolts*Ladies & Gentlemen, it's a group of broken down losers teaming up to defeat corrupt bureaucracy...no, we're not talking about MSNBC...we're talking about the latest and greatest from the MCU..."Thunderbolts*"!Why is there an asterisk in the title?? Why did they bring back Ghost from "Ant-Man and the Wasp"?? Why is Florence Pugh the most charismatic and pitch perfect talent the MCU has ever put in front of us??Many people are saying that Marvel is back...there's only one way to find out...let's enter the void2025-05-061h 32Hollywood WeekThe 2025 Summer Movie PreviewLadies & Gentlemen, the last time we delivered an episode of the Hollywood Week podcast, I was a young and vibrant, energetic 38 year old boy...but now I write this as a seasoned and grizzled 39 year old man. It has been a long time, but the promise of the summer movie season has brought us out of retirement to talk about our hopes and dreams for what lies ahead...Florence Pugh thunderbolting, Tom Cruise going on one last mission, and James Gunn trying to make Superman relevant...so much to discuss!Let's lock i...2025-05-012h 12Hollywood WeekDeadpool & Wolverine 2024 - Make Marvel Great AgainLadies & Gentlemen, if you are in the mood for crude and vulgar insults, bloody assassination attempts, and maniacal cackling that can only be brought on by strong (strong) prescription meds...then good news...it's ELECTION SEASON!...But if you're looking for a healthy and light hearted distraction, then Marvel is COOKING with their latest offering, "Deadpool & Wolverine"! The movie is a box office juggernaut and a cultural phenomenon, but more importantly it's a much needed WIN for the struggling MCU. We obviously enjoyed the movie...but how much?? LET'S DISCUSSBUT WAIT...there's...2024-08-132h 01Hollywood WeekMay Thy Recap, Chip & ShatterLadies & Gentlemen, the summer movie season has officially kicked off and the box office is looking more dire than my Chipotle decimated beach body. We are definitely discussing the troubles that movie theaters are facing, but more importantly we're diving into the month of May and talking about fall guys, apes, lasagna loving felines, and post-apocolyptic hellscapes (not Oakland). We're also pulling out a couple GEMS from the month of April since it's been so long since our last warm embrace. Fire up the grill and put on the classic 2000 N'Sync a...2024-06-042h 16Hollywood WeekThe Review - Dune: Part 2Ladies & Gentlemen...DUNE: PART 2THE REVIEWthat is all"POWER OVER SPICE IS POWER OVER ALL"2024-03-111h 29Hollywood WeekTop Ten Films of 2023 (and much much more)Ladies & Gentlemen, many of you doubted this day would come…many of you doubted that we had the sheer WILL POWER and DETERMINATION to record this ~3 hour~year end~spectacular…but many of you were wrong This is it! Despite the delay, it’s time to reflect on 2023 and not only count down our TOP TEN FILMS of the year, but also hand out the often imitated but never duplicated HOLLYWOOD WEEK AWARDS!Along with falling off of my roof while hanging Christmas lights and saying politically incorr...2024-01-263h 05Hollywood WeekTop Ten Most Anticipated Films of 2024"Alright stop...ANTICIPATE AND LISTEN"--Vanilla Ice, 1990That's right ladies and gentlemen, it's time for everyone's favorite annual tradition! Let's bury the past and look to the future as we discuss some of the biggest movies of 2024. Does Marvel have anything left for us to get hyped on? Does "Dune Pt. 2" win by default? Is Kasen going to try and bring up some goofy nerd sh*t?!ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN2024-01-021h 20Hollywood WeekMarvel, We're Going Down SwingingThe Roman Empire...The McDonald's .99 Double Cheeseburger...my ability to adequately host a podcast...all great things will come to an end, and this includes the once untouchable "Marvel Cinematic Universe".It was the best of times, and it's currently the worst of times for Kevin Feige and the MCU. Disney + content is diluting the brand with mediocre series, the movies have been wildly inconsistent and convoluted, and "The Marvels" just made slightly less money than my elementary school's D.A.R.E. fundraiser in 1994, and it was also terrible and immediately forgotten. Da...2023-12-062h 11
Cinema on TapS1E8 Modern High School Movies - Top 5 High School Movies (feat. Keenan Culler of The Hollywood Week podcast)Don’t check the runtime...it might be our longest episode yet! [Editor’s Note: It is not. But it’s close.] We’re joined by old friend of the show Keenan Culler — in person with us for the first time — to talk about our favorite high school movies. John Hughes, sex comedies, McLovin, horror classics, recent masterpieces — they’re all present and accounted for. Plus, we possibly have the most honorable mentions ever featured on a Top 5 list. This one was a blast, folks. Stay tuned to see if your favorites got mentioned.
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Let us know...2023-09-221h 41Hollywood WeekThe 2023 Summer of DreamsLadies & Gentlemen...it's hot...It's TOO hot for me to attempt anything witty or humorous or thoughtful...but we all know what time it is...HOLLYWOOD WEEKSUMMER 2023 RECAP 2023-08-222h 46Hollywood WeekThe Review - Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3Ladies & Gentlemen, let's all imagine it's 2013 and you're in the board room at Marvel Studios...Kevin Feige sips his espresso while pointing his taser at you and says "PITCH ME...and SELL ME"As you sit there trembling, your brain starts firing off random synapses and your mouth has no choice but to speak the absurdity into existence..."Talking Raccoon!!""Vin Diesel is a Tree!""WWE Superstar Dave Bautista!""Zoe Saldana Green Alien Woman!!""Ummmm...Dumbass Guy From the Hit NBC Comedy "Parks & Rec"!!!!"It's...2023-05-091h 49Hollywood WeekThe 2023 Ketchup EpisodeLadies & Gentlemen...they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and just when you think your beautiful hearts couldn't grow any fonder, we..are..BACK! We have so much to talk about so it only makes sense this is one of the longest episodes we've ever recorded...as you go on this epic marathon journey with us, recapping the last few months of movies, television, and news stories...remember to hydrate, remember to take bathroom breaks (unless wearing an adult diaper), and remember to text/message us about how the...2023-04-253h 05Hollywood WeekThe Review - Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaLadies & Gentlemen, the time has come to review and rank the 31st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe...the epic beginning of Phase 5...Martin Scorsese's most anticipated of the year...it's time for QUANTUMANIA!SCOTT LANG vs CONQUEROR KANGKATE FROM "LOST" vs KANG THE BOSSHANK PYM vs KANG GOES TO THE GYMJANET VAN DYNE vs. KANG CONTROLS TIME2023-02-211h 27Hollywood WeekThe Rotten Tomatoes Prediction GameLadies & Gentlemen, there's nothing we appreciate more than constructive criticism...and although we've ignored every single example of this and banned countless listeners for trying to critique the podcast, we're still big big fans. When it comes to FILM criticism, there is one site to rule them all and that's Rotten Tomatoes..."Pearl Harbor" is sitting at 24%??? "Bring It On" at a respectable 64%?? "Ratatouille" coming in HOT at 96%?? Every movie must go through the FRESH or ROTTEN test, and tonight's very special episode has us putting on our prediction...2023-01-242h 02Hollywood WeekTop Ten Films of 2022 (and much much more)Ladies & Gentlemen, We made a New Year’s resolution to only put out episodes that Martin Scorsese would stand up and cheer for…and here we are…this is the big one and we hope you’re ready…The Top Ten Films of 2022The 4th Annual Hollywood Week AwardsThe MVP of the YearLET’S CELEBRATE!2023-01-052h 54Hollywood WeekTop Ten Most Anticipated Films of 2023Ladies & Gentlemen, there's nothing more healthy and productive than ignoring what's right in front of us, not living in the moment, and constantly thinking about a future we have no control over...so with that being said, let's take a look at our MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS OF 2023!Does Marvel still have the same appeal it once did? Does Kasen even know what "Indiana Jones" is? Is "Dune Pt 2" an automatic #1 lock because it features both Timothee Chalamet AND Florence Pugh (HOLY SH*T)!?!?ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN2022-12-271h 33Hollywood WeekThe Review - Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverLadies & Gentlemen…certain things are forever…diamonds, Batman, my wife’s memory of things I’ve done wrong…but for the purpose of this very special episode of The Review…WAKANDA is FOREVER!That’s right…one of the biggest cultural phenomenons of the last decade has a sequel that went through more issues than the Arizona election process…the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman, the Covid pandemic, Leticia Wright not wanting the vaccine and then breaking her leg…is there any hope this can live up to expectations???LET’S FIND OUTWAKANDA FOREVER2022-11-151h 50Hollywood WeekThe Pumpkin Spice Recap EpisodeLadies & Gentlemen, the summer is too hot, the winter is too cold, and the spring is just all around terrible let’s be real…but the fall…THE FALL…ahhh it’s a special time of year!Speaking of special, the 100% Official Doctor and myself have convened once again to recap all the latest and greatest. We’re talking dragons, She Hulks, elderly Michael Myers, Black Dwayne Johnsons, Saul Goodmans, and big Jeff Dahmers!This is a very special episode for a very special time of year…let the (pumpkin) spice flow!!!2022-10-271h 51Hollywood WeekThe 2022 Summer of DreamsLadies & Gentlemen…it’s time to put away the questionably minimal bathing suits and the sun tan lotion…summer is coming to an end. This is the first summer in 3 years that really felt like movies were BACK…the theaters were buzzing, the ice cold Fresca was flowing, and the people were talking! Is “Top Gun: Maverick” the single greatest film ever made? Is “Lightyear” indoctrinating our kids? Is “Nope” dope or do we have no hope and will be forced to mope and cope as it slides down the slope of mediocrity?? 2022-08-162h 31Hollywood WeekThe Marvel TakeoverLadies & Gentlemen…there are certain events in life that will fundamentally change you as a human being. The birth of a child, the death of a loved one, eating Wendy’s chili for the first time…But all of these moments pale in comparison to the absolute SPECTACLE that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe at Comic Con!!! Kevin Feige brought so much heat that it brought the podcast back (with special guests!) for a DEEP DIVE into the next 3 years of the MCU.We are also dropping quick reviews and rankings for Moon Kn...2022-07-262h 39Hollywood WeekThe 2022 Ketchup EpisodeLadies & Gentlemen, you have spoken and we have listened! Many many of our loyal listeners (3 people) have commented that the lack of “Hollywood Week” content has left them more emotionally devastated than the ending of “Twilight: New Moon”…but the pain stops now!We are back with a very special episode recapping all the great film & television we’ve checked out in the first 4 months of 2022! We are also dropping our predictions for “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and enjoying Kasen’s last few weeks as an “almost” doctor!2022 WITH A SIDE OF KETCHUP2022-05-021h 17Hollywood WeekThe Review - The BatmanLadies & Gentlemen…what do Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, and Robert Pattinson have in common?? They all listen to the Hollywood Week podcast, they all love Dairy Queen Blizzards, and they all played Batman on the big screen!That’s right…on this very special episode of The Review, we’re discussing the highs and lows of “The Batman”!! Was it worth the wait?? Is the stigma of Edward Cullen gone forever?? How much Taco Bell did Colin Farrell consume to look like that?? They think this podcast is playing in...2022-03-081h 20Hollywood WeekTop Ten Films of 2021 (and much much more)Ladies & Gentlemen, despite every human being on the planet having Covid and “Morbius” getting delayed for the 9th time, we are still celebrating…please clap…2021 is in the rear view, and it’s time to reflect in what promises to be our biggest and most sprawling episode we’ve ever attempted! Here’s what we have planned…The 3rd Annual Hollywood Week Awards The Top Ten Films of 2021The Most Disappointing Film of 2021The Definitive Ranking of the MCU on Disney+...2022-01-113h 08Hollywood WeekTop Ten Most Anticipated Films of 2022Ladies & Gentlemen! The Hogwarts Express…the Polar Express…the locomotive from “Under Siege 2: Dark Territory”…these are iconic trains that have left a lasting impact on the culture, but all of them pale in comparison to what we are riding on this very special episode…ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN!!!!!!!!Our annual tradition has returned! We are counting down the TOP TEN MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS OF 2022…how much MCU is too much? How much Tom Cruise is too much? How can we still put “Dune” on the list despite the fact it came o...2021-12-271h 27Hollywood WeekThe Review - Spider Man: No Way HomeLadies & Gentlemen! After months and months of rumors, speculation, and ridiculous anticipation…we have arrived! “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is finally in theaters, breaking the box office and breaking our hearts with some of the most emotional moments from the MCU so far. We are diving headfirst into the big crowd pleasing moments, the brutal heartbreak, and every single thing that Wilem Dafoe was bringing to the table! What a movie! How high will this rank on our definitive list?? Let’s Scooby Doo this crap and find out!2021-12-212h 04Hollywood WeekThe Review - EternalsLadies & Gentlemen, how is this possible??? The infallible fool proof rock solid MCU factory has finally produced their first critical misfire with “Eternals”…not since Trump vs Hilary have the people been so divided, but we’re here to calm down the chaos and dive into the world of Celestials, Deviants, and Angelina Jolie’s…ETERNALSTHE REVIEWJUST STOP YOUR CRYING, IT’S A SIGN OF THE TIMES2021-11-091h 36Hollywood WeekThe Review - DuneLadies & Gentlemen...there's not a lot that needs to be said...DUNEDUNEDUNEDUNETIMOTHEE CHALAMETDUNE DUNE DUNEDUNEIt's finally time...let's dive in...2021-10-281h 15Hollywood WeekThe Hollywood Week Halloween SpectacularLadies & Gentlemen, you might have thought this podcast was dead, but just like Michael Myers…just like Freddy Krueger…just like international pop star Sia…we’re ALIVE!It’s time to celebrate everyone’s third favorite holiday and dive into all the terrifying stuff Hollywood has blessed us with…no, not Kevin Spacey…we’re discussing “Halloween Kills”, “It Chapter 2”, “Midnight Mass”, “Squid Game”, and much more!We are also throwing another (horror) trivia challenge at our resident scholar Kasen, rea...2021-10-191h 39Hollywood WeekEpisode 34 - The Shang Chi FinaleLadies & Gentlemen, you know what they say…all slightly above average things must come to an end, and Season 2 is no different. We’ve had a blast doing this show over the summer, and we promise it’s only goodbye for a little while (“Titanic” quote)On this finale episode, we are taking a DEEP DIVE into “Shang Chi”, a movie that had mediocre trailers but fantastic early buzz…does it deliver? Does the MCU have a new iconic character or a new…ummm…ok I’m gonna say it, Captain Marvel…let’s find out!We ar...2021-09-072h 00Hollywood WeekEpisode 33 - Top 5 Films of the Year…So FarLadies & Gentlemen, this year has been about as consistent as M Night Shyamalan’s filmography…it’s terrible, it’s great, it’s terrible, it’s pretty good, it’s terrible again, it’s kind of just ok?? With all the chaos, we decided to focus on something positive for Episode 33…let’s take a look at our TOP 5 FILMS OF THE YEAR…SO FAR!! Is Nic Cage showing up?? Does “Paw Patrol” have a shot??? Is “Black Widow” about to get brutally disrespected?? Let’s find out!We’re also reviewing the brand new horror fil...2021-08-311h 46Hollywood WeekEpisode 32 - Kings of ControversyLadies & Gentlemen, it’s been a long year…a long summer…a long Season 2. When the energy starts to crash and the ratings start to dip, there’s only one thing we can (legally) do…BRING IN THE GUEST STARS!!!That’s right folks…Episode 32 might be the greatest collaboration since Nelly & Kelly, because we’re welcoming our boys Scott Lentz & Christian Ubillus to the podcast and it’s going to be glorious!Let’s talk about our most controversial movie opinions, our thoughts on the new Hugh Jackdman film “Reminiscence”, and...2021-08-242h 31Hollywood WeekEpisode 31 - The Box Office Prediction GameLadies & Gentlemen, we’re living in a very unique time…a time where box office numbers are more inconsistent than the quality of this podcast. Is it the Delta Airlines variant?? Maybe the convenience of HBO Max?? The lack of new John Stamos projects?? Whatever the cause, the box office is on a roller coaster ride of chaos, so we thought we would take a look at TEN of the biggest movies coming out later this year, and try to predict their success or failure! Get your calculators ready!We also review the brand new Ryan Reynold’s movi...2021-08-171h 45Hollywood WeekEpisode 30 - The Suicide Squad Isn’t DeadLadies & Gentlemen! We all love a redemption story…the ex drug addict that got clean and now mentors young kids…the sub par podcast hosts that never gave up and now are still sub par but never gave up…and most relevant to Episode 30, “THE SUICIDE SQUAD”!!!That’s right…one of the worst movies in film history is getting a fresh cost of paint, courtesy of our boy James Gunn! Does this movie dominate the original? Is it TOO over the top with it’s violence and vulgarity? Where the hell is Jared Leto!?? Let’s dive in…2021-08-101h 36Hollywood WeekEpisode 29 - Top Ten Television Comedies of All TimeLadies & Gentlemen…we used to think this podcast was a tragedy…but we had it all wrong…it’s not a tragedy, it’s a COMEDY.Because of this earth shattering moment of self awareness, we’ve decided to drop our official rankings for the “TOP TEN TELEVISION COMEDIES OF ALL TIME”!! Will Steve Urkel show up?? Will Kevin James fall through a coffee table while farting?? Will Steve Carell leaving “The Office” ever be forgiven?? Only one way to find out!We also review the ambitious new A24 film “The Green Knight”, and the S...2021-08-031h 45Hollywood WeekEpisode 28 - Trust Me, I’m an Almost DoctorLadies & Gentlemen, it’s time for a little community service! Other than eating Chipotle & Taco Bell on the same day, the worst thing you can do is spend 2 hours of your life watching a movie that completely and absolutely sucks…well fear not, because Episode 28 has arrived and we are dropping ANOTHER round of hidden gems and under the radar movie recommendations from all different genres! Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror, etc…we got you covered.We’re also taking a deep dive into M Night Shyamalan’s latest “Old”, the season premiere of “2021-07-271h 45Hollywood WeekThe Review - LokiLadies & Gentlemen (and alligators)...it's time to create our very first Nexus Event by diving into the multiple timelines of "Loki"! This show was A LOT to process, and we have some big thoughts about the things we understood and the things we pretended we understood...The God of Mischief, The Goddess of Mischief, Owen Wilson, Alligators, Jet Ski's, earth shattering events that will forever change the MCU and everything moving forward?!?!?! Let's discuss...FOR ALL TIME. ALWAYS.2021-07-231h 28Hollywood WeekEpisode 27 - Welcome to the Space JamLadies & Gentlemen…EVERYBODY GET UP! It’s time to slam now…we got a real jam going down! Episode 27 has arrived, and we’re bringing LeBron James, the Looney Tunes, and every single Warner Brothers property with us as we tackle “Space Jam: A New Legacy”.We’re also reviewing the Nic Cage/Piggy Cage epic, “Pig”, throwing down ANOTHER trivia challenge for Kasen, and discussing some of the worst movie trilogies of all time! Episode 27Bugs BunnyFLY LIKE AN EAGLE2021-07-191h 41Hollywood WeekEpisode 26 - Black Widow BabyLadies & Gentlemen…2 years…2 LONG YEARS since the last time we all sat in a theater, milk duds in hand, and witnessed the magic of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Well GOOD NEWS! The wait is over…”Black Widow” has arrived and we have a lot to say…In addition to our full breakdown & review of “Black Widow”, we’re also talking about the BEST movie with the WORST ending, overrated actors/actresses, and the upcoming release of the Nicolas Cage film “Pig”, which is an early front runner for “Best Film in Human History”!2021-07-131h 54Hollywood WeekEpisode 25 - The Future of MarvelLadies & Gentlemen, EXCITING NEWS! Not only is this our 25th episode, it’s also the 25th birthday for the best co-host and Almost Doctor out there, Kasen Culler!Let’s celebrate this joyous occasion by talking about the future of Marvel…our predictions, our hopes, and our fears. We also discuss our favorite summertime movies, Quentin Tarantino’s 10th and final film, and which movie/television character would make the best roommate! Episode 25Birthday 25BLOW OUT THE CANDLES2021-07-061h 37Hollywood WeekEpisode 24 - When You’re Here, You’re FamilyLadies & Gentlemen…there is only ONE thing more valuable than Episode 24 of the podcast, and that’s family…and street racing…and launching Ludacris & Tyrese into space while John Cena zip lines thru Scotland for literally 12 minutes straight.That’s right guys! It’s time!! Just when you thought it couldn’t get faster…just when you thought it couldn’t get furious-er…it’s time to talk about “F9”!!!!!! Dom and his sleeveless flannels are back, and we have some thoughts!!!!!We’re also discussing how we would survive the Purge, all time patriotic movie moments...2021-06-281h 44Hollywood WeekEpisode 23 - You’re Not Seeing the Big PixarLadies & Gentlemen, this is it…the “Michael Jordan” of episodes…the BIG 23!Pixar is back with the brand new original film “Luca” and we have a lot of thoughts…like why Disney is run by zoo animals and decided to put this on Disney +…speaking of Disney +, “Loki” is still killing it and we are still loving what this show brings to the MCU…SPEAKING of the MCU, the first reactions to “Black Widow” have dropped and the hype train has official left the station…let’s dive in!We are also just days...2021-06-221h 38Hollywood WeekEpisode 22 - All of the HeightsLadies & Gentlemen, if there are 3 things we’re good at…it’s over promising, under delivering, and singing/dancing our way through the roller coaster of life! That’s why we guarantee this episode is one of our best yet…“In the Heights” has a lot of positive buzz, but does the Lin Manuel Miranda musical get our Golden Buzzer, or does it get our Randy Jackson “It’s Gonna Be a No From Me Dogg”???? Only one way to find out! We also dive into the premiere episode of “Loki” and discuss...2021-06-141h 50Hollywood WeekEpisode 21 - Don’t Call It a ComebackLadies & Gentlemen, the moment has arrived. Thousands & thousands of our listeners (slight exaggeration) have been patiently waiting for Season 2, and the wait…is….over!We are back with brand new episodes each and every Tuesday, where we’ll dive into all the week’s news, reviews, trailers, and listener questions while trying to pretend that we know what we’re talking about!On this Season 2 premiere episode, we’re reviewing all the big movies that are trying to save the theaters! “A Quiet Place: Pt 2”…”Cruella”…”The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It”…and much more. We also discuss th...2021-06-081h 58Hollywood WeekThe Review - The Falcon and the Winter SoldierLadies & Gentlemen!! If you are looking for discussions on nationalism vs globalism, race relations in America, and former brainwashed super soldiers coming to terms with mass murder...have we got an episode for you! “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is the second foray into the television world for the MCU, and we have a lot of thoughts. Does this show live up to the high bar set by “WandaVision”? Does Marvel know how to handle real world politics? Did fake Captain America legit decapitate a man with his shield??? Let’s put on the wing suit an...2021-04-271h 49Hollywood WeekThe Review - WandaVisionLadies & Gentlemen, it's time to review and discuss one of the most buzzed about shows in a long time! No, we're not talking about "Law & Order: SVU"...we're talking about "WandaVision"! Does the MCU's first foray into the world of television deliver?? We have a lot of thoughts on a lot of things...everything from Scarlet Witch to White Vision, Agatha All Along to Ralph Bohner...let's create some chaos magic and dive into the world of (cue theme music)..."WANDAVISION"!...Please Stand By...2021-03-091h 40Hollywood WeekThe Final Quarantine: Top Ten Films of 2020Ladies & Gentlemen, 2021 is going great so far! Zero problems! All positivity! Absolutely no earth shattering issues that are keeping us awake at night...it's a beautiful thing...2020 on the other hand, wow...what a disaster! On this very special episode, we are looking back at last year and counting down our TOP TEN FILMS, in addition to giving out the incredibly prestigious, highly coveted "Hollywood Week Awards"...best action sequence? Saddest moment?? Biggest disappointment?? In addition to all of that, we're taking a look at some of the biggest and best television the y...2021-01-112h 28Hollywood WeekQuarantined With Hollywood Week: Top Ten Most Anticipated Films of 2021Ladies & Gentlemen, 2020 was a long and terrifying nightmare, but it's time to wake up! It's 2021, we're all walking around with $600 whole dollars in our pockets, and Hollywood is ready to make a comeback...On this very special episode, we're looking at the year ahead and counting down our TOP TEN MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS OF THE YEAR!! How much anime made it onto Kasen's list? How much love for Marvel Studios is TOO much love? Does Tom Holland show up in every single movie on our lists?? Let's cross our fingers that the theaters open up...2021-01-051h 14Hollywood WeekThe Review - Wonder Woman 1984 & SoulLadies & Gentlemen! We hope you all had a fantastic Christmas filled with family, friends, and excessive amounts of hydroxychloroquine! Christmas Day brought us not one...but TWO highly anticipated movies that we didn't even have to leave the couch to check out..."Wonder Woman 1984" & "Soul"!! Let's dive in for a lively review/discussion and find out which one of these was NOT good, and which one of these was VERY good...2020-12-291h 18Hollywood WeekThe Breakdown - Home Alone & Die HardLadies & Gentlemen, it's CHRISTMAS TIME!! This is our favorite time of year...a time for family, friends, presents, Covid vaccines, love, joy, the Wet Bandits trying to murder a small child, and Professor Snape leading a group of German terrorists into the Nakatomi building...MERRY CHRISTMAS!!On this very special and very festive episode of THE BREAKDOWN, we are diving into not one...but TWO holiday classics..."Home Alone" & "Die Hard"...both feature stunning bravery and brutal violence, rocky relationships and incompetent law enforcement, and arguably the most memorable villains in...2020-12-211h 39Hollywood WeekThe Breakdown - Halloween (1978)Ladies & Gentlemen, Halloween is almost here! This means candy…this means costumes…this means Michael Myers, one of the most iconic and terrifying villains in film history! We are grabbing the butcher’s knife and dedicating this episode of THE BREAKDOWN to the deeply unsettling…the original (and best)…the 1978 horror classic “Halloween”. Does this movie deserve it’s top tier status in the world of horror films? Does Kasen have hot takes that are so hot we might be forced to shut down the show indefinitely? Does Dr. Loomis spend half this movie s...2020-10-271h 22Hollywood WeekThe Review - The Haunting of Bly ManorLadies & Gentlemen…imagine watching 9 hours of inescapable dread and terror…watching characters walk the tight rope between the living and the dead…watching forbidden romance and off the charts sexual tension…that’s exactly how I felt after the first Presidential Debate, and I hope those of you that experienced it are doing ok and have recovered. As far as this episode, we are reviewing one of the most anticipated new series of the year! After conquering the horrors of Hill House, it’s time to dive into the spiritual (no pun intended) successor… “The Haunting of Bly Manor”. Does...2020-10-201h 06Hollywood WeekThe Ranking - ScreamLadies & Gentlemen, we are back with another terrifying blood soaked episode of...THE RANKING!!After 4 movies of brutal Ghostface killing, adorable Dewey/Gale romance, and more meta commentary than a Dan Harmon autobiography (deep cut...no pun intended)...we have emerged with our definitive ranking of one of the most memorable and iconic horror series of all time...THE “SCREAM” FRANCHISE...Is “Scream 3” as bad as we remember?? Did “Scream 2” try to make us scared of Aunt Jackie from “Roseanne”?? Was Matthew Lillard robbed of an Oscar nomination for his work in the original?? Will...2020-10-131h 31Hollywood WeekQuarantined With Hollywood Week: Top Ten Horror Films of All TimeLadies & Gentlemen! It’s hard to talk about anything more terrifying than 2020…but dammit, we are going to give it our best shot! In this brand new “Quarantine” episode, we’re dropping our TOP 10 HORROR FILMS OF ALL TIME…an incredibly difficult task that is guaranteed to cause more controversy than walking into your local WalMart without a mask. Does Kasen respect the classics? Does Keenan only care about carnage and gore? Do we both feel terrible about leaving out “Pan’s Labyrinth” because we agreed it’s technically not a horror movie?? All questions will be answered! 2020-10-061h 57Hollywood WeekThe Review - TenetIs this the movie to save the theaters? Is this the movie to save 2020? Is this the movie to save our podcast?!?! There's a lot riding on "Tenet", Christopher Nolan's newest mind bending puzzle box that promises to leave your jaw on the floor and your brain slightly scrambled...we dive in and discuss the positives and negatives in our first half SPOILER FREE breakdown, and then move into spoiler territory and discuss the more "complex" moments...moments that require our resident Almost Doctor/Chicago Genius to take the reigns and deliver some truly great...2020-09-101h 02Hollywood WeekThe Breakdown - Forrest GumpBreak out the Dr. Peppers! Fry up the shrimp! Set up the ping pong tables! It's time for the 4th and final episode of "The Breakdown"...I like to think of this podcast like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get...can a film as beloved and revered as the 1994 classic "Forrest Gump" receive anything but unanimous praise??? Well...we have some thoughts...thoughts that might be more controversial than Jenny taking advantage of Forrest's kindness, doing every drug in the known universe, and only agreeing to marry him after she...2020-09-081h 28Hollywood WeekThe Breakdown - TitanicExciting news! It's 1912, and we're about to board the most luxurious and unsinkable ship ever constructed..."The Ship of Dreams"...as long as we don't hit a giant iceberg, this could be one of the best experiences of our lives...we might even strike up the most passionate and beautiful romance in human history! Ladies & Gentlemen, are you ready to go back to Titanic??As you may have guessed, this brand new episode of THE BREAKDOWN is all about the 1997 cultural phenomenon "Titanic". This is a film that is widely regarded as one...2020-09-011h 41Hollywood WeekThe Breakdown - Dumb and DumberLadies & Gentlemen, we're back with another episode of THE BREAKDOWN, and after a disastrous week of misery, it's arriving at the perfect time. What kind of misery, you ask? Well...We got no FOOD...We got no JOBS...Our pets HEADS ARE FALLING OFF!!!!We also sold our dead parakeet to a blind kid, got robbed by a sweet old lady on a motorized cart, AND fell off the jetway again...it's been a rough week, so we decided to lift our spirits with one of the greatest comedies o...2020-08-251h 33Hollywood WeekThe Breakdown - Jurassic ParkLadies & Gentlemen, it's time for something new...Hollywood Week proudly presents...THE BREAKDOWN!!This brand new 4 episode series will tackle universally beloved films and find out what makes them so special! We'll recap the plot from beginning to end, and give our usual hot takes while dropping some wild behind the scenes trivia, AND read all those beautiful listener questions and comments. This should be a really fun time with movies we're all familiar with!On our debut episode of THE BREAKDOWN, we are taking a DEEP (maybe too deep) dive...2020-08-182h 36Hollywood WeekQuarantined With Hollywood Week: Volume 3Ladies & Gentlemen...the nightmare continues! We are STILL struggling with the CoronaVirus, and movie theaters are STILL struggling to reopen...so that means it's time for the third (and hopefully last) edition of "Quarantined With Hollywood Week"! We know the pandemic and the upcoming election and the civil unrest and the lack of sports and the impending murder of Ghislaine Maxwell is really bumming us all out, so hopefully this episode provides a much needed escape to all our beautiful listeners!It's been awhile since we have talked about all the exciting things we've been...2020-07-211h 34Hollywood WeekThe Ranking - Best Picture Winners of the DecadeLadies & Gentleman, close your eyes and imagine the greatest gift that life has to offer…Beautiful children?? Immense Wealth?? Genuine happiness and a feeling of self worth?? NO! Not even close…obviously we’re referring to winning an Academy Award for BEST PICTURE. The last decade has given us a wide variety of films that have taken home the top prize…they’ve shown us everything from the horrors of slavery to the love between a Man Fish and a mute woman…from the Korean wealth gap to the stuttering King of England…it’s time to break down these...2020-06-232h 03Hollywood WeekThe Ranking - DC Extended UniverseLadies & Gentlemen, it's that time again! With the MCU already broken down and ranked, we are turning our attention to the competition...the DC Extended Universe! These 8 films have been all over the place in terms of tone, quality, and entertainment...so get ready for a wild ride filled with some highs and some lows, and then more lows, and then a couple more lows after that...APOLOGIES!Who is "Martha" and WHY DID HE SAY THAT NAME!??! Who is the human/crocodile hybrid and why is he so boring??? Who is the casting director that chose...2020-06-162h 14Hollywood WeekThe Ranking - Christopher NolanLadies and Gentlemen! It's time to wake up from your dream within a dream, because we're back with another exciting episode of Hollywood Week - The Ranking!Few filmmakers are as beloved, as profitable, and as exciting as Christopher Nolan...whether he's exploring Gotham City, exploring the cosmos, or exploring the beaches of Dunkirk, Nolan always knows how to deliver that perfect balance of blockbuster spectacle and high level concepts. As we all eagerly await the release of "Tenet", let's put on our bathing suits and take that DEEP DIVE into the filmography of...CHRISTOPHER NOLAN (cue...2020-06-092h 27Hollywood WeekThe Ranking - Marvel Cinematic UniverseLadies & Gentleman, for the very first time, welcome to Hollywood Week - The Ranking! This brand new series will feature some of your favorite franchises, director filmographies, and any other film category that is able to be definitively ranked and categorized. Every movie wants to be considered THE BEST...no movie wants to be considered THE WORST...and then there's everything in between...thanks for joining us and let the controversy begin!In this debut episode, we are breaking down and ranking the entire MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE...from the moment back in 2008 when Tony Stark announced himself...2020-06-023h 18Hollywood WeekQuarantined With Hollywood Week: Volume 2What month is it?? What day is it?? Was "Cats" a real thing that was released in theaters?? Everything is a mess right now, but we can't let that stop us from dropping ANOTHER quarantine episode of the podcast! We are taking off the hazmat suits, putting down the hand sanitizer, and providing some mid level entertainment for everyone struggling during this (constantly extended) lockdown...This is probably our most "relaxed" episode so far, but it's a great one! We go over the smashing success of "Trolls: World Tour" on VOD, AMC Theater's blood feud with Universal...2020-05-011h 59Hollywood WeekQuarantined With Hollywood WeekLadies & Gentlemen...a lot has changed since our temporary retirement a few weeks ago...we are all experiencing something on a global scale that is both terrifying and unprecedented, so we wanted to come back for a VERY special episode that will hopefully provide some mid-level entertainment while we're all locked down! Speaking of "unprecedented"...for the first time ever, we are bringing some GUESTS in to help steer the ship and talk about the things they've been checking out during this quarantine! It was a fun episode...a long episode...and hopefully an episode that can...2020-04-032h 24Hollywood WeekEpisode 20 - The Grand FinaleLadies & Gentlemen, don't cry because it's over...cry because it happened! Wait...I don't think that's correct, but you get what we're trying to say here...this is it, Episode 20, the GRAND FINALE of Season 1 and we're going out with a Michael Bay level BANG!In this finale episode, we take a trip down memory lane and see just how much Kasen was paying attention over the last 20 episodes...with a huge prize on the line, can he answer enough Hollywood Week trivia questions to claim victory, or will he brutally embarrass himself and possibly...2020-03-102h 29Hollywood WeekEpisode 19 - Top Ten Television Dramas of All TimeThe penultimate episode has arrived! Get excited, because Episode 19 is our biggest (and 7th best) episode to date...we are giving all of our attention to the world of television as we drop the TOP TEN TELEVISION DRAMAS...OF ALL TIME! Can Keenan forgive Benioff & Weiss?? Can Kasen consider "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" a drama???? All will be revealed...let's go!Don't think we forgot about cinema...because we are reviewing 2 science fiction films that need to be on your radar. Kasen emerges from the shadows to give his thoughts on "The Invisible Man", a...2020-03-032h 05Hollywood WeekEpisode 18 - The Marvel Empire Marches Towards TelevisionEpisode 18 has arrived, which means our podcast is now a fully fledged mature adult that will hopefully be respected and looked at in a different light...but let's be real, that is NEVER going to happen as long as we're dropping Bernie Sanders impressions, Japanese anime impressions, and providing voice overs for the "Dream Horse" trailer...this might be Episode 18, but don't think we're getting into Yale just yet...maybe Arizona State??Anyways...this episode we break down the MCU establishing their dominance on Disney+...what are the hopes, concerns, and predictions we have for Kevin Feige...2020-02-251h 37Hollywood WeekEpisode 17 - You Can't Lose With This Kind Of NewsWe've been doing a pretty terrible job of keeping our listeners informed lately, but Episode 17 is here to fix all of that! We finally bring back the NEWS in all its glory, and go over some big stories, some small stories, and some Billie Eilish stories...turn off CNN, turn off Fox News, turn off your uncle that won't stop talking...this is the real deal, let's get educated!"Sonic the Hedgehog" & "Okja" both feature adorable CGI animals getting into some mischief...one of them is a movie that will make the whole family laugh and high...2020-02-181h 49Hollywood WeekEpisode 16 - Oscars All Day (and the Fantabulous Celebration of One Bong Joon Ho)The Oscars have come and gone, and we have a lot to say in our FULL recap of the ceremony! All the uplifting inspirational moments...all the embarrassing cringe moments...and all of the milk stealing Joaquin Phoenix moments! The final exclamation point on awards season is here...let's dive in!!If that wasn't enough, we also drop our review/discussion for "Birds of Prey", a movie that Keenan has hated on from day 1, while Kasen has remained cautiously optimistic...we're gonna find out who was right and who was wrong, and what's to blame for this...2020-02-111h 54Hollywood WeekEpisode 15 - Academy Awards Prediction ExtravaganzaThe Super Bowl of Cinema is almost here! The Academy Awards are right around the corner, and we take a look at our favorite categories and reveal who SHOULD win, and who WILL win. It's Keenan vs. Kasen in the biggest competition since the gold medal championship in "D2: The Mighty Ducks". It's an honor just to be nominated...but let's be real...everyone wants to win that statue...let's dive in!We also drop reviews for Guy Ritchie's new movie "The Gentlemen", and the Anthony Hopkins/Jonathan Pryce drama "The Two Popes". One of them is...2020-02-041h 49Hollywood WeekEpisode 14 - Under The Radar Movie RecommendationsLet's be honest...we're all feeling those January/February blues and it's not fun...the holidays are in the rearview, it's freezing cold, and the lack of movie options are hitting hard...BUT DO NOT WORRY! Episode 14 is here and we think it's exactly what you need to power through! We are making up for the lack of quality movie releases by dropping some "under the radar" gems that we (take a shot) couldn't recommend enough...comedy, drama, horror, sci-fi, action, romance, animation...it's all represented and we have a lot to say about some of our...2020-01-281h 45Hollywood WeekEpisode 13 - It's An Honor Just To Be NominatedEpisode 13 has arrived with slightly improved audio and a full breakdown of the Academy Award nominations! Who got completely shafted!? Who got exactly what they deserved!? Is there any validity to the "diversity debate" that is popping back up again?? We discuss...We also weigh the pros & cons of OUR BOY Taika Waititi possibly making a Star Wars film, Nicolas Cage possibly coming back for "National Treasure 3", and how effective Jared Leto will be at playing a CGI vampire...and if that wasn't exciting enough, we drop reviews on "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" and "...2020-01-211h 40Hollywood WeekEpisode 12 - A Pixar is Worth a Thousand WordsEpisode 12 has arrived and it's PACKED with that fantastic formulaic content that we all know and love! We dive into the beautiful world of Pixar and give our (brief) thoughts on every one of their releases over the last 25 years! What are some of our favorite scenes?? Where do we want them to go in the future?? How much did Keenan cry during that Sarah McLachan song in "Toy Story 2"?? Let's find out! The news is back! We discuss the MCU losing a director over "creative differences", OUR BOY Timothee Chalamet taking on the role of Bob...2020-01-141h 48Hollywood WeekEpisode 11 - Top Ten Films of the DecadeThe decade is officially over! Do you realize how long a decade is?? Extensive research is telling me that's TEN YEARS! WOW! So much greatness has been released in the world of film and television over that time, so we decided to switch up the formula for this episode. We're taking a nostalgic look back at the last ten years, and counting down our TOP TEN FILMS of the DECADE. Will Martin Scorsese have representation?? Will Academy Award winning thespian Jared Leto make an appearance?? How many animated dragons will show up on Kasen's list?? Only one way to...2020-01-071h 43Hollywood WeekEpisode 10 - Top Ten Films of 2019Ladies & Gentlemen, this is it...the GRAND FINALE of 2019! We take a nostalgic look back at everything the year had to offer in movies and television. Huge franchises coming to an end, legendary film makers putting out legendary films, and "Game of Thrones" not quite sticking the landing...We also drop our TOP TEN Films of 2019, and have some "lively" discussions around certain omissions and certain additions! This year was so stacked with quality films, it was tough to narrow it down to just 10...but we did what we had to do! Will "Cats" make an appearance...2019-12-301h 59Hollywood WeekEpisode 9 - The 1st Annual Hollywood Week Awards SpectacularIt's not as prestigious as the Academy Awards, but it's not as irrelevant as the MTV Movie Awards...it's time to reveal the winners for the FIRST EVER "Hollywood Week Awards Spectacular". Best Action Scene? Scariest Movie Moment? Saddest Movie Moment? Funniest Movie Moment? Best Single Shot? We have some great categories and some great winners! We also drop our spoiler filled review/discussion on "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker", and somehow manage to bring up "Cats" again...we promise this is the final time...maybe...As always, time stamps are below for anyone that...2019-12-231h 57Hollywood WeekEpisode 8 - Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker Prediction ExtravaganzaWe are so close to one of the most anticipated films of the year ("Cats"), but we decided to take a look at "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker" instead, a smaller film but much more interesting to speculate on! In addition to our (highly questionable) predictions, we also drop reviews for "Waves" & "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood", talk about Keanu Reeves battling against HIMSELF at the box office, and we realize we might have been wrong about our "Biggest Disappointment of 2019". Kasen is back from his temporary suspension and the force is strong! Let's roll!!As...2019-12-171h 37Hollywood WeekEpisode 7 - I'm Not Mad, I'm Just DisappointedSo there's good news and bad news! After experiencing more technical issues than Skynet, we finally got this episode uploaded and ready to go...but...without Kasen! This is a "SOLO HOST" episode with Keenan talking about his biggest disappointment of 2019, the incredible Netflix 1-2 punch of "Marriage Story" & "Dolemite is My Name", and the mind blowing revelation that dogs on television shows might not understand they are acting. Ridiculous amount of blockbuster movie trailers! Ridiculous amount of upcoming releases! Ridiculous amount of time spent listening to the "Mortal Kombat" theme music! It's all here, except for Kasen...but...2019-12-1153 minHollywood WeekEpisode 6 - Top Ten Most Anticipated Films of 2020It's officially December and it's officially Episode 6! We are finally reunited in person, and get the chance to dive into our TOP TEN most anticipated films of 2020. Kasen also reviews "Knives Out" and lets us know if Rian Johnson has been redeemed, while Keenan tackles 3 1/2 hours of pure cinema with his review of "The Irishman". The Mailbag returns! Kasen's defense of "Cats" returns! Elizabeth Banks returns! It's gonna be a wild ride.As always, the time stamps are below for anyone that wants to hear Kasen try to pronounce Denis Villeneuve's name correctly. (trust me, it's good...2019-12-031h 41Hollywood WeekEpisode 5 - The Billion Dollar Club is Getting CrowdedEpisode 5 has arrived, and with it comes the debut of THE MAILBAG! We answer some fantastic listener questions, Kasen reports live from Arrendale with his thoughts on "Frozen 2", and we discuss the newly announced and highly controversial Michael Jackson biopic. We also drop our in depth reviews for "Honey Boy" and "Booksmart", and take a deep dive into the possibility that TEN films in 2019 are going to hit the billion dollar mark! What!?As always, the time stamps are below for anyone that wants to immediately jump to Kasen defending the "Cats" trailer, or Keenan talking about...2019-11-261h 50Hollywood WeekEpisode 4 - Disney+ Comes For The ThroneDespite Keenan being afflicted with a terminal illness (mild cold), Episode 4 is here and it's healthier than ever! We talk about Paul Walker getting the James Dean treatment for "Fast & Furious 9", "Joker" dancing into the billion dollar club, and our FULL breakdown on all things Disney+. We also drops our reviews for "Ford v Ferrari" and "The Peanut Butter Falcon", and we celebrate a very special birthday that can only be described as "cinematic" As always, the time stamps are below for anyone that wants to jump ahead and immediately hear Kasen's thoughts on the brand new "...2019-11-191h 39Hollywood WeekEpisode 3 - Night of the Living (James) DeanEpisode 3 is a wild one! We talk about the resurrection of James Dean, the buzz over "The Batman" casting, and our hopes and dreams for Disney+. We also drops reviews for "Doctor Sleep" & "Parasite", and Kasen reveals himself to be not only an almost doctor, but an almost track star.Once again, the time stamps are below for anyone that wants to jump directly to our "Charlie's Angels" mention.0:19 - Intro/Is Kasen taking performance enhancing drugs????3:04 - Check us out on Instagram so you can submit questions!4:492019-11-121h 39Hollywood WeekEpisode 2 - Benioff & Weiss Decide To Netflix & ChillWe made it all the way to Episode 2! Thank you to everyone for listening and supporting the show in its infancy...we are going to keep making small changes and adjustments until Martin Scorsese considers us “cinema”! We put the time stamps below for anyone interested!0:17 - Intro0:36 - The combination of Daylight Saving Time and Chicago temps put Kasen in a coma1:40 - How do we feel about Episode 1 (and all the Martin Scorsese mentions)??3:41 - What do we think of Apple TV +?? Is i...2019-11-051h 44
Hollywood WeekEpisode 1 - You Gotta Start SomewhereThis is it! The very first episode of our brand new podcast and we...are...hyped! My brother and I have a deep passion for the world of film and television, and we hope this weekly show is both entertaining and educational for everyone kind enough to join us. In this first episode, we discuss LEGENDARY film maker Martin Scorsese having some issues with the MCU, Joker dancing it's way to ridiculous box office records, and the thought process behind putting Vin Diesel in a generic looking "Venom" knock off...we also break down new trailers, look a...2019-10-291h 54