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Sitting Around Talking Movies2025's Best & Worst! Plus "The Housemaid," "Song Sung Blue" and More!Judging from what's already happened so far in 2026 we may look back on 2025 as the good old days. So we decided to take a look back and tell you our best and worst movies of 2025. Neil Rosen and Bill McCuddy both take a different approach while Bill Bregoli demurred because he thinks the entire year's offerings were pretty much "meh," But we also have some new movies to talk about. We start with "The Housemaid" starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney, who contractually has to be in every other movie being filmed these days. We all saw it and we...
2026-01-0431 minSitting Around Talking MoviesA Little Buzz: "Bugonia," "Christy," "A House of Dynamite" and Much More!Award Season is looming and so far there are no clear favorites. And there may never be, Some years are like that. BUT there are some pictures coming soon that have been getting some buzz and lucky us,we've seen them. And lucky you because we'll tell you which movies are worthy of buzz. Neil Rosen starts us off with "Bugonia" which is the latest from director Yorgos Lanthimos who seems to find new ways to torture Emma Stone in every movie he makes. Bill Bregoli tells us about the Netflix movie "Ballad of a Small Player" in which Colin...
2025-11-0449 minSitting Around Talking MoviesSeriously Now - "Kiss of the Spider Woman," "One Battle After Another" and More!Not only is Fall in the air but you can tell it's also time for the serious movies. The award show bait, the film festival films. The films you heard someone talk about at a party. We've seen some of them and we're going to let you know which are worth your time and money. We start with "Kiss of the Spider Woman." It's been on film before and even on Broadway. But now it's a movie musical. Neil Rosen kind of went nuts on this one. Then there's the latest from Paul Thomas Anderson called "One Battle After Another...
2025-10-1136 minSitting Around Talking MoviesPumpkin Spice! - "Highest 2 Lowest," "Caught Stealing," "The Paper" and More!We'll be honest, none of these movies or streaming shows have anything to do with pumpkin spice. The title is simply there to get your attention, which all these shows could use. They're not awards bait (though there's a slight chance they may get some) and they're not heavily promoted. But still, they're worth cheking out. We start with "Highest 2 Lowest" which is a Spike Lee remake of a Kurosawa film your obnoxious friends may brag that they've seen. They're probably lying. Anyway, it stars Denzel Washington as a music mogul who is faced with a dliemma when a teenager...
2025-09-1338 minSitting Around Talking MoviesDino-Mite! "Jurassic World: Rebirth," "F1: The Movie," "Dept Q" and More!It's our 4th of July episode and boy do we have short fuses! We start with "Jurassic World Rebirth" which an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough. Never mind all that - it's Scarlett Johansson wearing a sweaty tank top in jungle full of dinosaurs. We'll let you know if it's extinct or not. Then we all went and saw "F1: The Movie" (as opposed to "F1: The Broadway Musical) which stars Brad Pitt as a Formula One driver who comes out of retirement to mentor and team...
2025-07-0446 minSitting Around Talking MoviesTutu Much! "Ballerina," "The Life of Chuck," "Stick" and More!The Summer movie season is upon us and your entertainment options are flooding in. We start with "From the World of John Wick: Ballerina" in which Ana De Armas plays an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization who sets out to seek revenge after her father's death. Is it any good? Does Keanu Reeves show up? Bill Bregoli saw it and he'll let you know. Then we've got "The Life of Chuck" which is based on a Stephen King novella and goes backwards in time. Not weird enough for you? How about the stage musical Neil...
2025-06-0646 minSitting Around Talking MoviesLost Hour Edition - "Novocaine," "I Love You Forever," Oscar Reactions and More!We are now in Daylight SavingsTime and if you're like us, you're missing that hour of sleep you lost last weekend. Some say it's worth it because of the extra sunlight at the end of the day. But most folks would rather watch something entertaining than stare at the sun.So we've got the latest alternatives. We start with "Novocaine" starring Jack Quaid as a mild-mannered bank employee. He's has a rare conition that makes him incapable of feeling physical pain But when the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, he turns his rare condition into an unexpected advantage in t...
2025-03-1349 minSitting Around Talking MoviesThe 2023 Hamptons International Film Festival and Much More!Okay folks. Here come the serious movies! Maybe you'd prefer another "Barbie" but now we've got the "buzz worthy" award-bait movies. It happens this time of year and there's no avoiding it. Still, if you listen to us at least you'll know which of these films are worth your time. We start with "Nyad" which is based on the true story of athlete Diana Nyad who, at the age of 60 and with the help of her best friend and coach, commits to achieving her life-long dream: a 110-mile open ocean swim from Cuba to Florida. It even stars Anette bening...
2023-11-0251 minSitting Around Talking MoviesBefore the Fireworks - "Maggie Moore(s)," "No Hard Feelings," "Scream 6" and More!It's a busy time of year - you're out buying extra packages of hot dogs as well as sunscreen and bug spray and it's almost enough to get you tired of summer already even though it just started. So we suggested that you take a little "me time" and sit down and watch something.And we've got all sorts of entertainment optioons for you. First there's "Maggie Moore(s)." It's got Jon Hamm and Tina Fey in it. Bill Mccuddy and Neil Rosen took a look at it and they'll tell you what they think. Meanwhile Bill Bregoli will fill...
2023-06-2941 minSitting Around Talking MoviesSummer All Of A Sudden - "Fast X," Love and Death," "The Last Thing he Told Me" and More!Sure, your calendar says summer doesn't start for a few weeks, but Hollywood thinks otherwise. Which is why the latest in the "Fast and Furious" franchise is racing to your local multipex. It's called "Fast X." It's the tenth (Roman numerals - get it?) of these motorized epics and it's also the first of the final trilogy. Bill Bregoli buckled up his seatbelt and saw it and he'll let you know what he thought of it. Neil Rosen, on the other hand, watched something on the small screen and he'll tell you about "Love & Death" whic stars Elizabeth Olsen and...
2023-05-1938 minSitting Around Talking MoviesAll the Nominations All At Once - Plus "Infinity Pool," and "The Last of Us."First it was Peak Flu Season and now it's Peak Awards Season. And there's no shot you can take to make you immune from all the hype. The Academy Award nominations came out and you're going to keep hearing about the nominated films and people from now until late March so you may as well hear about it now from us and block out everyone else. Neil Rosen and Bill McCuddy discuss the snubs and surprises and things get a little heated. Bill Bregoli gets a word or two in edgewise but he went out and saw a new movie...
2023-01-2640 minSitting Around Talking MoviesSumming It All Up - The Best Movies and Shows of 2022. Oh, and "Avatar"There have been worse years than 2022. Like, whenever the Black Plague happened. But it wasn't the year most of us had hoped for. That said, there were some pretty good movies and shows and we'll tell you you what our favorites were. But if you're wondering what's new out there we have that too. Bill Bregoli spent good money on "Avatar: The Way of Water" ($22.50 even with a senior discount) and he'll let you know what he thought of that. Neil Rosen didn't spend anythng to see "Armageddon Time" but he certainly has some thoughts on the film which stars...
2023-01-0346 minSitting Around Talking MoviesHarvest Time - "The Woman King," "Resurrection," "Moonage Daydream"and More!Fall doesn't officially begin for another week but we're already seeing a bumper crop of entertainment options. This week we begin with "The Woman King" starring Viola Davis and it's the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Bill Bregoli saw it and he'll tell you all about it. Neil Rosen fills us in on the new season of "A Handmaid's Tale" and then he and Bill McCuddy have "The Resurrection," a thriller starring Rebecca...
2022-09-1540 minSitting Around Talking MoviesThe End is Nigh - "Thirteen Lives," "Prey," "Emily the Criminal, "Luck" and More!The heat wave has broken, tomatoes are ripe and we're in the final weeks of summer. Summer at the box-office to be precise. And we've got lots of entertainment options for you to check out. First we've got "Thirteen Lives." It's directed by Ron Howard and tells how rescue mission was assembled in Thailand where a group of young boys and their soccer coach were trapped in a system of underground caves. It's based on a true story and Bill McCuddy tells us all about it. Then we've got the new Netflix documentary "Trainwreck: Woodstock '99" which is all about...
2022-08-1244 minSitting Around Talking MoviesHollow Points - "Bullet Train" plus "Resurrection," "Not Okay," "Better Call Saul" and More!The dog days of summer are upon us. But luckily, there are still lots of movies in theaters and streaming to take your mind off things. This week we've got the action adventure film "Bullet Train" starring Brad Pitt as an unlucky criminal determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug's latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe-all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives-on the world's fastest train. Bill Bregoli saw it and he'll tell you in no...
2022-08-0338 minSitting Around Talking MoviesGetting Hammered - "Thor: Love andThunder," "Minions: The Rise of Gru," "Blackbird" and More!The big movies keep coming to your local theater and this week it's "Thor: Love and Thunder" with Chris Hemsworth reprising the title role with the welcome addition of Natalie Portman. Marvel fans have been salivating. Is it worth it? Bill Bregoli will let you know. Neil Rosen tells us about a WWII movie called "My Name is Sara" and Bill McCuddy fills us in on a gripping new Apple TV+ series called "Black Bird" starring Taron Egerton and Paul Walter Hauser. For animation fans we've got "Minions: The Rise of Gru" and for those who like true crime documentaries...
2022-07-1338 minSitting Around Talking MoviesWe're Above Par - "The Phantom of the Open" plus "The Valet," "The Lincoln Lawyer" and More!It must be Summer because there's a golf movie of all things. "The Phantom of the Opera" is based on a true story and stars Oscar winner Mark Rylance as Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship Qualifying in 1976 and subsequently shot the worst round in Open history, becoming a folk hero in the process. Neil Rosen saw it and tells us all about it. Then, for some reason we talk about the oh so tawdry Amber Heard and Johnnie Depp trial outcome and whether either one of them will...
2022-06-0333 minSitting Around Talking MoviesUpper Crusty - Downton Abbey: A New Era," plus "Operation Mincemeat," "Senior Year" and More!The summer movie season is creeping along and this week there's actually a movie for grown ups. It's Downton Abbey: A New Era," a big screen version of the absurdly popular PBS series about rich people who live in a big house with (apparently) a leaky roof. Bill McCuddy saw it in the Hamptons (more rich people, more leaky roofs) and tells us what he thinks. Neil Rosen tells us about the remake of "Firestarter" which is in theaters and on Peacock and Bill Bregoli fills us in on "Operation Mincemeat" which is based on a true story about spies...
2022-05-2134 minSitting Around Talking MoviesFlights of Fancy: "Top Gun: Maverick," The Staircase," a George Carlin documentary and More!It's definitely May now and the first of the summer movie blockbusters is taxiing for takeoff. It's "Top Gun: Maverick" and Bil Bregoli stored his tray table in the upright position and saw it. Is it worth the 36 years it took to come together? He'll let you know. Neil Rosen fills us in on the new HBO documentary "George Carlin's American Dream" which is all about the legendary comedian and Bill Mccuddy tells us about the true crime drama "The Staircase" starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette. Bill M also tells us what he thinks of "Slow Horses" which Bill...
2022-05-1245 minSitting Around Talking MoviesA Podcast You Can't Refuse: "The Offer," "The Northman," "Mr. Saturday Night" and More!We try and pack a lot into every episode but this week we've outdone ourselves. First up, Neil Rosen tells us about "The Offer" which is Oscar-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy's never-before-revealed experiences of making The Godfather. He's pretty excited about it. Bill Bregoli, who still goes to movie theaters, fills us in on "The Northman" which is an action-filled epic that follows a young Viking prince on his quest to avenge his father's murder. Bill McCuddy tells us about the new series "We This City" which tells the story of the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department's...
2022-04-2947 minSitting Around Talking MoviesMarching Forth: "No Exit," "Super Pumped," "Severance" and More!Another month is upon us, full of promise. Luckily we're still here to fill you in on your entertainment options. First we have "No Exit." It's a low budget thriller from Hulu with a mostly no-name cast. Sometimes they can be fun. We'll let you know. Bill McCuddy fills us in on the documentary "Icahn: The Restless Billionaire, which is about a restless billionaire. Neil Rosen lets us know what he thinks of "Single Drunk Female," which Bill Bregoli recommended a few weeks ago, and speaking of Bill Bregoli, he tells us about the strange new workplace drama "Severance" starring...
2022-03-0143 minSitting Around Talking MoviesSomething Wicked This Way Comes - "The Tragedy of Macbeth," "Ozark," "Munich: The Edge of War" and More!In Boston, where Bill Bregoli is from, "wicked" can mean something that's awful, but it can also mean something that's really good. As in "wicked cool." Which leads us to "The Tragedy of Macbeth." It's from director Joel Coen and stars Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. But is it "wicked"? We'll let you know. Neil Rosen tells us about the new season of "Ozark" on Netflix (yes, it came back) as we;; as "The Super Dave Osborne Movie." It's a documentary about the writer/comedian you may or may not have heard of. Neil also caught up with the Netflix...
2022-01-2533 minSitting Around Talking MoviesThe Movies That Came In From The Cold - "The 355," "Jockey," "CODA" and MoreAs someone once said "Baby, it's cold outside." Then he got in trouble. But we all know a great way to warm up is to just go and watch a nice warm movie. And we've got just what you need. First we've got "The 355." It's a spy movie with Jessica Chastain. Penelope Cruz, Lupita Nyong'o and Bingbing Fan. But can a spy movie with female spies be fun to watch? We'll let you know. We've also got "CODA" which has been hanging out on Apple TV+ for a while and deserves to be seen. It even has Marlee Matlin in...
2022-01-1137 minSitting Around Talking MoviesA New Leaf - "Cyrano" and "The Lost Daughter," "Tick, Tick, Boom," plust the "Harry Potter" reunion.A new year is upon us, and if you've made the resolution to keep up with the latest movies this is the podcast for you! First we've got "Cyrano." It stars Peter Dinklage in the title role as a wordsmith, too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself,so he helps young Christian nab her heart through love letters. And it's a musical! We all saw it so we'll tell you what we think. Then there's Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut "The Lost Daughter" starring Oscar winner Olivia Colman as woman whose beach vacation takes a dark turn when she begins to confront...
2022-01-0540 minSitting Around Talking MoviesAgita! "House of Gucci," "The Beatles: Get Back," "The Curse of Von Dutch," "Hit Monkey" and More!Thanksgiving dinner is over and maybe you're feeling a little queasy. Well this week's podcast is formulated to cure whatever ails you. We start with "House of Gucci" starring Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, who marries into the Gucci family, and her unbridled ambition begins to unravel their legacy. We really split on this one. Neil Rosen then tells us about "The Beatles: Get Back" which is Peter Jackson's documentary about The Beatles featuring in-studio footage that was shot in early 1969 for the 1970 feature film 'Let It Be.' Neil and Bill McCuddy catch up...
2021-11-2849 minSitting Around Talking MoviesPlaying in the Sand - "Dune" plus "Maid," "Last Night in Soho," "Ron's Gone Wrong," and More!The big "tentpole" movies are here and theaters are finally making some money. "Dune" is trying to worm its way into your heart and Bill Bregoli tells us about watching it in an IMAX theater. Bill Mccuddy wasn't so lucky. Then Bill B has the new horror movie "Last Night in Soho" starring Anya Taylor-Joy from "The Queen's Gambit." It's a horror movie set in the swinging London of the 1960s. Neil Rosen has watched the entire new Netflix series "Maid" staring Margaret Qualley and her real life mom Andie MacDowell. Neil has been on a TV binge lately and...
2021-11-0349 minSitting Around Talking MoviesBut Seriously..."Dear Evan Hansen," "They Eyes of Tammy Faye," "Bestsellers," "Laetitia" and More!Vacation is over. The kids are back at what passes for school these days and everyone is trying to get back to business. And Hollywood is too. This week it's taking a break from superhero movies and bringing you some grown-up fare. First, Bill McCuddy and Neil Rosen tell us about "Dear Evan Hanson." It's the big screen adaptation of the award-winning Broadway musical about a high school senior with Social Anxiety disorder and his journey of self-discovery and acceptance following the suicide of a fellow classmate. Sounds like fun, huh. Bill and Neil have different opinions on this one...
2021-09-1639 minSitting Around Talking MoviesMidsummer Madness! - "The Suicide Squad," "Annette," "Pig," "Pray Away," "Val" and More!It's that time of summer when things are starting to look a little weird - the kids, the dog, your mother-in-law, etc. Well, movies are starting to get a little strange too. Luckily we've looked at enough stuff to help you keep your sanity as you review your entertainment choices. So we start off with "The Suicide Squad" - not to be confused with "Suicide Squad" which came out in 2019. This one was directed by James Gunn, who directed "Guardians of the Galaxy" and Bill McCuddy says that's enough to make a world of difference. Then we've got "Annette" which...
2021-08-0948 minSitting Around Talking Movies"Jungle Cruise" To Nowhere plus "Modern Love," "Ted Lasso," "Woodstock 99" and More!It's August! The time of the year when Hollywood releases some of it's sketchiest movies and TV shows. This year is no exception which is why we're really performing a public service with this week's podcast - helping you save your entertainment dollars as well as cluing you in on some of the rare gems that come out this time of year. We start with "Jungle Cruise," the big budget Disney extravaganza starring Dwayne Johnson and the industry's go-to Englishwoman, Emily Blunt. Is it up to all the hype? Bill Bregoli will let you know. Neil Rosen then tells us...
2021-08-0242 minSitting Around Talking MoviesSoggy Spring - "Wrath of Man," "Here Today," "The Crime of the Century," The Story of Late Night" and more!Spring 2021 is turning out to be a wet one. But that means you can stay indoors and watch something. And boy do we have some interesting options for you. First there's "Wrath of Man" which stars Jason Statham as H, a cold and mysterious character working at a cash truck company responsible for moving hundreds of millions of dollars around Los Angeles each week. He's just started working there and he's already way too good at it. What gives? It's directed by Guy Ritchie. Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli both saw it and they'll tell you what they think of...
2021-05-1043 minSitting Around Talking MoviesA Lot To Digest - "Run," "The Flight Attendant," "Ammonite," "Belushi," "Girl," "The Last Vermeer" and a Lot More!While you were dozing after Thanksgiving dinner, Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli brought their bubbles together to tell you what's worth watching now that you've come out of your food coma. First there's "Run" which stars Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen. It's a thriller about a teenage girl in a wheelchair who suspects her mom doesn't have her best interests at heart. It's been doing well on Hulu, is it something you should check out? And somehow a Woody Allen movie has been released without any publicity. We'll tell you all about "A Rainy Day in New York."...
2020-11-2956 minSitting Around Talking MoviesFinally! "Mulan"! Plus "I'm Thinking of Ending Things," "Raised By Wolves," "Love Fraud" and More!It's been a long 6 months but that's how long ago we were supposed to see Disney's live-action remake of "Mulan" in theaters. Well, we can finally see it but only on Disney's streaming service. And it's gonna cost ya extra. Is it worth it? We all saw it and we'll let you know. Then Bill Bregoli tells us about the new sci-fi series "Raised By Wolves" which is on HBO Max. And speaking of HBO Max, Neil Rosen watched a documentary called "Class Action Park" which is one of the streaming service's biggest hits apparently. Bill McCuddy tells us about "...
2020-09-0646 minSitting Around Talking MoviesProject Power! - plus Apocalypse '45, Work It, Sputnik, The Tax Collector and the Harley Quinn Animated SeriesThe summer doesn't want to stop and neither do we. We begin with the new Netflix sci-fi/superhero movie "Project Power which stars Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Dominique Fishback. It's about a pill being sold on the street which could give you a superpower or just plain kill you. Then we've got the WWII documentary "Apocalypse '45" featuring never before seen footage of US forces battling the Japanese in the closing days of the war. Bill McCuddy tells us about the Russian creature movie "Sputnik" as well as "The Tax Collector" which is about gangs. Bill Bregoli has the...
2020-08-1650 minSitting Around Talking MoviesSend In the Drones! - "Space Force,""Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich,""Normal People" and More!Steve Carell is back doing comedy on the small screen again in "Space Force" and he's brought with him an all star cast including Lisa Kudrow and John Malkovich. Plus the show is co-created by Carell and Greg Daniels who worked on "The Office." with that kid of pedigree it's a guaranteed hit, right? Uh, you'd better listen to what Neil Rosen and Bill Bregoli have to say about it. Bill Bregoli reports on the final two episodes of "Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich" and Bill McCuddy talks about "I See You" with Helen Hunt and he wonders why it uses...
2020-06-0639 minSitting Around Talking MoviesThe Best and the Worst of 2019! According to Us!2019 is over and between the three of us (Neil Rosen, Bill Mccuddy and Bill Bregoli) we've seen probably about 1,000 movies over the course of the year. Some of them were really memorable and some of them were not. And then there's "Cats." So we put together our lists of the best and the worst and got together to compare. Were any of them this year's superhero franchise movies? Were any of them set in space? Did any of them feature big stars yelling at each other? Did any of them have big stars in CGI cat fur? Chances are you...
2019-12-301h 04Sitting Around Talking MoviesSTAR WARS-The Rise of Skywalker, Cats, Little Women, 1917, Living with Yourself and More!While you've been holiday shopping Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli have been going to movies. We're not bragging - we're doing it so you'll know what movies to see after all your holiday preparations are done. And if you're really efficient that could be right now! And what's out there? Well, unless you've been living in a cave the past year or so you know that "Star Wars: The Rise of the Jedi" has finally landed. It's the last of the "Skywalker" saga and there are all sorts of opinions about it all over the place. So who's...
2019-12-2145 minSitting Around Talking MoviesAll That Glitters - Uncut Gems, Richard Jewell, Bombshell and a Whole Lot More!Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli found some time during the pre-holiday madness to talk about some of the shiny new baubles the movies studios are putting in your local theater. We start with Richard Jewell - It's the controversial new film by Clint Eastwood starring Paul Walter Hauser about the security guard suspected of planting a bomb during the Olympic Games in Atlanta back in 1996. Then we have "Uncut Gems" which stars Adam Sandler in a drama about a jeweler who is also a gambling addict. There's also "Bombshell" which takes us behind the scenes at Fox News...
2019-12-1153 minSitting Around Talking MoviesA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, plus Dark waters, Marriage Story and More!Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli have crawled out of the dark screening rooms and into the light to talk to you about a whole bunch of movies just in time for your pre-Thanksgiving weekend. We start with "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" starring Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers who helps a cynical journalist, played by Matthew Rhys, deal with his complicated life. Then there's "Marriage Story." It's director Noah Baumbach's incisive and compassionate look at a marriage breaking up and a family staying together and it stars Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver. And Neil tells us about "...
2019-11-2329 minSitting Around Talking MoviesRock Gods and Monsters - "Rocketman," "Godzilla: King of Monsters" and More!"Rocketman" is blasting off in theaters this weekend. But is it a biopic or a musical? Maybe both? It's got Taron Egerton of the "Kingsman" movies playing Elton John. And singing too. It's not like "Bohemian Rhapsody" either. So what is it? Neil and Bill Bregoli thrash it out. And there's "Godzilla: King of Monsters" this weekend too. Bill Bregoli was the only one brave enough to see it. And you'll here what two of the cast members have to say about it. Bill McCuddy looks at "The Upside" with Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston which is now on demand...
2019-05-3039 minSitting Around Talking MoviesEaster Eggs - The Curse of La Lorona, Charlie Says and more on Fosse/VerdonEaster and Passover are upon us, so what does Hollywood do? Why put out a horror movie of course. "The Curse of La Lorona" stars Linda Cardellini and is based on Mexican mythology. But is it scary? Bill Bregoli tells you what he thinks. And speaking of scary - Neil Rosen and Bill McCuddy discuss "Charlie Says" which is all about one of the evilest dudes ever: Charlie Manson. Neil talks about watching more of "Fosse / Verdon" and goes on to talk about his favorite biblical movies. And there are some new trailers to talk about including the new one...
2019-04-2033 minSitting Around Talking MoviesDo Not Adjust Your Set - The New Twilight Zone, Shazam!, Pet Sematary and moreDo do do do. Do do do do. That's right, the Twilight Zone is back, and it's on CBS All Access. Neil Rosen got a look and he'll let you know if this latest incarnation featuring Jordan Peele is up to the standard set by the original's creator, Rod Serling. Meanwhile Bill Bregoli discusses "Shazam!" which is the latest DC Comics movie and stars Zachary Levi. And he also got a look at the new "Pet Sematary" which stars JohnLithgow and is based on the Stephen King novel. Bill Mccuddy looks at two streaming movies: "A Vigilante" and "Master Z"...
2019-04-0636 minSitting Around Talking MoviesNeil gets Upfront! Plus Deadpool 2, Book Club, on Chesil Beach and Barry!It's time for a new number one at the box-office don'tcha think? Well this week the foul-mouthed mercenary Deadpool returns in "Deadpool 2." The orginal surprised everyone - can the sequel surpass expectations? We asked superhero expert Perri Nemiroff of Collider to let us know what she thinks. We try to go easy on the spoilers but the trailer spoils just about anything anyway, but hey, we try. Bill B takes a look at "Book Club" which has a powerhouse cast including Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton and Candice Bergen. Are they still funny after all these years? Bill McCuddy and Perri...
2018-05-1838 minSitting Around Talking MoviesBirth of a Notion - "Tully" plus "Overboard," "The Week Of" and TV NewsCharlize Theron is back and if you saw her in "Atomic Blonde" you're in for a surprise. In "Tully" she's a struggling mom with 2 kids and a newborn - not to mention baby weight, and Charlize added close to 50 pounds for the role.It's a whole different take on motherhood, so Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and Mike Sargent discuss what it all means. There's also a remake in the mix - "Overboard" - the old Goldie Hawn comedy re-worked with Anna Faris and a gender switch. And isn't it time for another Adam Sandler movie? - it is...
2018-05-0847 minSitting Around Talking MoviesWhy Hollywood Decided to Punt This Weekend! plus the Grammys and SpielbergYou may well be wondering why there's only a low-budget horror movie opening this weekend. Hint: It has something to do with a football game. You may also be wondering what the Grammy Awards were all about last weekend. You're not alone. Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and special guest Jack Rico parse just what was going during "Music's Biggest Night." We also look at two of Steve Spielberg's upcoming projects. Should he really try to remake a beloved musical? And speaking of remakes and reboots we look at TV's latest trend of bringing back old shows. Do we...
2018-01-3049 minSitting Around Talking Movies"The Commuter" - All Aboard? Plus Making Sense of The Golden Globes (kinda)Winter is upon us. The landscape is grey and drab and there's snow everywhere...TIME FOR A LIAM NEESON ACTION MOVIE!!! If there's nothing else to get folks out of their warm houses and into a movie theater it's the sight of a 60-something man kicking serious butt. So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and our good friend and respected journalist Logan Hill take on "The Commuter." Oh, and did you watch The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards last Sunday? Were you wearing black and cheering the women on or were you wondering what all the rich people were...
2018-01-1055 minSitting Around Talking MoviesAll the Money in the World plus Hostiles, Jumanji, In the Fade and a lot more!It's a Winter Wonderland out there! Not only in nature but in your local theater as well. So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest Jack Rico of The Highly Relevant Podcast take a look at what's on offer this season. First there's "All the Money in the World" which is really two stories in one. First there's the plot which is about the kidnapping of J Paul Getty III and his grandfather's refusal to pay ransom. Then there's the film's backstory where director RIdley Scott removed Kevin Spacey from the film and re-shot scenes with Christopher Plummer. It's...
2018-01-0557 minSitting Around Talking MoviesThe Best and Worst of 2017 - We'll Tell YouWell that was quite a year, wasn't it? Everything seemed to go nuts at least one point or another and if you were seeking sanity at the movies or on TV, well...Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and special guest Lisa Rosman took a look back at the year's entertainment crop and there's plenty to talk about. There were critical darlings like "The Shape of Water," "The Post," "Baby Driver" and "I, Tonya." Did we like them too? Are they worth all the buzz they're getting now that it's awards season? And then there are the TV shows you...
2017-12-2940 minSitting Around Talking MoviesStar Wars: The Last Podcast (you need to hear before seeing The Last Jedi)It's here!!! "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is now in theaters and audiences are lining up around the block. Is it worth the hype? Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest Grace Randolph of "Beyond the Trailer" don't reveal any spoilers (well, we really tried) ane let you know what's fun about it and what's not. We also hear what cast members Mark Hammill, Daisy Ridley and John Boyega have to say about making it. Then we take a look at the Golden Globe Award nominations and let you know what we think about the organization behind them. So...
2017-12-1552 minSitting Around Talking MoviesLive from the 25th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival - Part 1What better place to do our 100th podcast than at the 25th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival? Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli sit down outside with the stars and filmmakers and get the lowdown on some amazing films. We start with writer/director Onur Turkel and star Jamie Block who tell us about their ribald new film "The Misogynists" which is set in a single hotel room on the night of the 2016 general election. Then we talk to Alison Chernik about "Itzhak" which is her up close and personal documentary about the life and music of violinist Itzhak...
2017-10-1232 minSitting Around Talking MoviesHollywood's Big Summer That Wasn't! - Is This the End of the Movie Business?The summer of 2017 is over. How will we remember it? Will we remember it? Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Lisa Rosman and special Guest Jack Rico of the Highly Relevant Podcast take a look back and frankly, they're not impressed. Box-office numbers are way down even though the Hollywood hype is as big as it's ever been. Granted, there were some big hits, such as "Wonder Woman" but was it overpraised? Lisa tells us what she thinks on that topic. What's going to happen to the movie theaters people aren't going to? Will they be turned into Self-Storage facilities so we...
2017-08-3142 minSitting Around Talking MoviesDumping on "Dunkirk" - Robert Wuhl joins us again!Comedian, actor and all-around raconteur Robert Wuhl joins Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli and we have quite a difference of opinion when it comes to "Dunkirk." Let's just say two were "for" and two were "against." You'll have to tune in to find out. Bill Bregoli has what Woody Harrelson and Brie Larson have to say about "The Glass Castle" as well as why Anthony LaPaglia thought his job in "Annabelle: Creation" was to creep out the little girls on the set. We also discuss Glenn Campbell's passing as well as the week's new movies On Demand, not...
2017-08-111h 15Sitting Around Talking MoviesSomething is Rotten With the Tomatoes - Plus "The Dark Tower, "Detroit" and more"The Dark Tower" opens this weekend. It's a long-awaited production and based on Stephen King novels. So why the hell haven't we seen it yet? Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, and Bill Bregoli have guest Jack Rico of the Highly Relevant Podcast stop by and he explains theat it has something to do with "Rotten Tomatoes." Could it be that the site isn't all it's cracked up to be? You've got to listen to find out. Theer's also the Korean action thriller "The Villainess" which we guarantee is unlike anything you've ever seen. Oh, and there's the new Katheryn Bigelow movie "...
2017-08-0452 minSitting Around Talking MoviesButt-Kicking Women!!! - "Atomic Blonde" and the Return of Lisa Rosman!The old saying goes "Hell hath no Fury like Charlize Theron in 6-inch heels" or something like that. So Lisa Rosman returns and joins Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli to talk about "Atomic Blinde." Is it the "Female James Bond" and some people are saying? Then there's the modern rom-com "The Big Sick" and Lisa discusses several new Netflix series "Friends From College," "GLOW." "Gypsy" and "Ozark." We also discuss the sad passing of actor John Heard and the possibility of Anne Hathaway playing Barbie. Hmm...Lots to think about and it's all right here.
2017-07-2844 minSitting Around Talking MoviesA YouTube Sensation, Plus "Dunkirk" and the Truth About Trailers!We always have interesteing guest and this time we've got an honest-to-goodness YouTube sensation - Grace Randolph! She tells Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli how she gets millions of views for her very timely and unique reactions to movie trailers and delves into the mysterious world of YouTube. Plus Bill Bregoli reviews "Dunkirk. It's the first movie of the summer to get serious Oscar buzz and is directed by Christopher Nolan and is the dramatic debut of One Direction star Harry Styles - and also stars Mark Rylance, Tom Hardy and Fionn Whitehead. Then Bill McCuddy talks about "...
2017-07-2043 minSitting Around Talking MoviesMonkey See, Monkey Do Make Money - "War for the Planet of the Apes" & new SpideyThe summer movie season is in full swing so Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and special guest Mike Sargent look at the latest Hollywood tentpoles. First there's "Spider-Man Homecoming" - how does it compare to the previous Spider-Man movies? And do we have to sit through another origin story. And while we're talking franchises there's "War for the Planet of the Apes." It's the third in the franchises latest incarnation and it's got critics buzzing. Plaus Bill McCuddy runs down the latest offerings on DVD and on demand.
2017-07-1541 minSitting Around Talking MoviesNot Just a Simon & Garfunkel Song: "Baby Driver," plus the Movie We Couldn't SeeIndependence Day is here so Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli unleash their fireworks on the latest summer offerings including "Baby Driver" - It may get you thinking it's about classic rock but it may be one of the year's most original movies. There's also "Despicable Me 3" starring the voice of Steve Carell. There's also the movie they wouldn't show to the critics - "The House" which stars Will Farrell and Amy Poehler. We wonder aloud just what the reason is. And in time for the holiday Neil talks about patriotic movies, Bill McCuddy talks about an "Personal Shopper" w...
2017-06-3046 minSitting Around Talking MoviesSummertime Blues - "The Big Sick," the "Han Solo" debacle & Clooney's Big ScoreSummer's just begun and things are already heating up. So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli enlist Roger Friedman of Showbiz 4-1-1 to get his take on some interesting developments. Like how the directors of the Han Solo Star Wars film got fired - and how George Clooney made a fortune on his tequila business. That's just the beginning. There's also the new quirky comedy "The Big Sick" which you may want to seek out if you're looking for refuge from films like "The Mummy." Roger also gives us his take on Rotten Tomatoes and Miley Cyrus. It's one...
2017-06-2238 minSitting Around Talking MoviesRobert Wuhl is Back and We've Got Him!This week we're visited once again by writer/comedian/actor and raconteur Robert Wuhl who joins Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli to give his special insight into what's happening in showbiz today. Hear what Robert has to say about the NY Times' list of the century's 25 best movies so far as well as his take on last weekend's Tony Awards. He also has some unique insights into what it's like to put on an award show (he's worked on the Oscars) and he also has some interesting news for fans of his HBO show "Arli$$." Tune in!
2017-06-1657 minSitting Around Talking MoviesWrapped Up in "The Mummy" plus Bill Maher and "Megan Leavey"The summer movie season continues and now that "Wonder Woman" has hit it big how will it stand up against "The Mummy" which stars Tom Cruise? Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and special guest Mike Sargent of WBAI radio take on this first movie in Universal's "Dark Universe" series. How does it measure up against Universal's classic monster movies? And most important - is it scary? Plus there's the soldier and her dog movie "Megan Leavey." We also look at this week's On Demand titles including "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Cure for Wellness." And since there's more...
2017-06-0947 minSitting Around Talking Movies"Wonder Woman" and Blunder Woman - Gal Gadot and Kathy Griffin plus more!That's there's a new superhero movie hitting the theaters is no suprise but this one is about a female superhero aof all things and it stars someone you probably haven't heard of. So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli call in superhero film expert Jack Rico to find out so see if this distaff superhero can truly kick butt. And speaking of powerful women - what's all this about Kathy Griffin? Did she go to far or not far enough? Plus we talk about the Tony Awards and On Demand movies as well as the 2nd season fo the...
2017-06-0245 minSitting Around Talking MoviesSink or Swim? "Baywatch," "Pirates 5," plus "Becoming Cary Grant" & Hidden Gems!Despite the weather Hollywood says it's Summer. So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and special guest Lisa Rosman take on the big-screen version of "Baywatch" starring Dwayne Johnson. And while we're in the water there's also "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mean Tell No Tales." But there's so much more. Bill McCuddy tells us about "Becoming Cary Grant" and a hidden gem called "Buster's Mal Heart." Lisa tells us about "The Big Sick" as what she's been watching on the small screen including :The Americans" and "Wizard of Lies." Tis the season for watching everything that's good!
2017-05-2548 minSitting Around Talking MoviesThis One Burst Out of Our Collective Chests - "Alien: Covenant" and lots more!The Summer season is upon us so Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and Jack Rico take on the latest blockbuster to be - "Alien: Covenant." Has Ridley Scott got his groove back? Plus Bill McCuddy talks about a hidden gem among the On Demand movies called "Hounds of Love." Jack Rico brings us up to date on the network Up-Fronts and we delve into the latest Steve Harvey scandal. willl it hurt his career? And just remember, unlike Harvey - you can talk to us anytime.
2017-05-1851 minSitting Around Talking MoviesWe're Off on the Road to Mid Town - The new "King Arthur" and "Snatched."In the grand tradition of the famous Hope Crosby Road Movies our podcast eminates from exotic mid-town New York where Bill McCuddy was gracious enough to host Neil Rosen and Bill Bregoli in his well-apointed apartment overlooking 7th Avenue and Carnegie Hall. Ah, but there's more to this than a fancy location - we also take a look at the new Guy Ritchie directed film "King Arthur : Legend of the Sword." And you'll hear what stars Charile Hunnam and Djimon have to say about it. Plus there's the new Amy Schumer - Goldie Hawn comedy "Snatched." Is it as classy...
2017-05-1132 minSitting Around Talking MoviesAs Not Seen on TV! We're Back and We Explain Everything.You can take our pictures off the milk cartons now. We're back and glad to be talking to you once again. It's our first podcast since "Talking Pictures" got canceled by a the Cable Company Which Shall Not Be Named. Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Lisa Rosman and Bill Bregoli tell you how the TV show got canceled and the efforts to get it back on the air. But it's not a downer - there's lots of other things to talk about including the Tribeca Film Festival which Bill M and Lisa attneded as well as the new "Guardians of the...
2017-05-0445 minSitting Around Talking MoviesWoody Harrelson on "Wilson," plus "Lion," "Miss Sloane" and "Dying Laughing."Remember when Woody Harrelson was a bartender on a sitcom? Well now he's a big movie star and we've got Woody talking about his career and his new movie Wilson. Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest Justin Browning review "Wilson" and you'll hear exclusive audio from Neil's interview with Woody. Ah, bu there's more: There's the drama "Miss Sloane" starring Jessica Chastain which is now on demand and home video. Plus a documentary about comedians called "Dying Laughing" and the Oscar nominated film "Lion" which you can now watch at home if you didn't see it in theaters...
2017-03-2333 minSitting Around Talking MoviesOne Beauty and 3 Beasts - plus "Kong: Skull Island," "Passengers" and More!Where does "King Kong" film his movie? Anywhere he wants to. So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and special guest Cory Kahaney take a look at this latest incarnation of the beast filmed in Hawaii, Vietnam and Australia. How does it compare to the previous "Kong" Movies? And while we're on the subject of beasts - Disney's made a live action version of "Beauty and the Beast" starring Emma Watson" Is it a toe-tapper? And since Cory is a well-established stand-up comedian we ask what she thinks of the HBO series "Crashing" which takes place in the workd of...
2017-03-1639 minSitting Around Talking MoviesOscars 2017 - What the %&@#? - Plus "Allied," "Doctor Strange" and "Catfight"Hollywood showcased its best at last Sunday's Oscars...oh wait, what the hell? Talk about plot twists! It's always a strange show but this year was one for the ages. So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and special guest Jack Rico throw off their tuxes and try to figure out what went wrong as well as if anything went right. Should Warren Beatty have brought his reading glasses? Is your money safe with Price Waterhouse Coopers? And will Jimmy Kimmel ever host again? Plus we review Brad Pitt's "Allied," "Doctor Strange" and "Catfight" which stars Sandra Oh and Anne...
2017-03-0139 minSitting Around Talking MoviesGo Ahead and Bet the Farm - It's Our Oscar Prediction Podcast!It's that time of year again - no, not tax time - time for all the know-it-alls in your office to put together an Oscar pool. And here's your chance to steal your co-workers' lunch money because Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest Perri Nemiroff of "Collider" go head to head and reveal their picks for the golden statuette. Is "La La Land" a lock? Maybe not, and there are possible uspets in several categories. We tell you who we thinnk will win and who should really win. It's not always the same. But it's always fun and...
2017-02-2236 minSitting Around Talking MoviesWill it Kill You to Watch This Movie? - "A Cure For Wellness" plus much more!Creepy is as creepy does and director Gore Verbinski has a new psychological thriller opening this week called "A Cure for Wellness." So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli tell you what they think of this ultra-creepy movie. And Bill Bregoli has exclusive audio of what Dale DeHaan, Jason Isaacs and Gore Verbinski told him about their experiences making the film - hint, there are eels in it. Then there's "In Dubious Battle" which is based on John Steinbeck's novel and stars James Franco (of course), Vincent D'Onofrio and Selena Gomez (really!). And finally there's the coming-of-age story "The...
2017-02-1535 minSitting Around Talking MoviesDeNiro Speaks! - "The Comedian" and Mary Tyler Moore Remembered.Robert DeNiro is not the easiest guy to interview but right before we recorded this podcast Neil Rosen spoke to the legendary actor, alongside co-star Leslie Mann, about their new movie "The Comedian." So we have exclusive audio for you from DeNiro and Mann as they spoke to Neil about the movie as well as doing comedy. Then we fondly remember Mary Tyler Moore and talk about highlights from her career and favorite episodes of her shows. Plus Bill Bregoli tells what it was like when he worked with Mary Tyler Moore one morning. It's the kind of stuff you...
2017-02-0339 minSitting Around Talking MoviesOscar Madness - The Noms, The Snubs, The Odds.It's that time of year again when Hollywood pats itself on the back and hopes you'll go see their movies. So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest Jack Rico give their fresh reactions on the Oscar nominations. It's no longer "Oscarsowhite," but is it really that diverse? What about "La La Land"? Is it really that good? Who got snubbed? It's not just Amy Adams. What happened to Pixar? And is all forgiven for Mel Gibson? Listen in and see.
2017-01-2536 minSitting Around Talking Movies(Fool's?) "Gold" plus "The Girl on the Train,""Christine" &"Trespass Against Us"It's another week and there's another batch of movies available for your enjoyment so Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest Justing Browning gather together to tell you which of them are worth your time and money. First there's "Gold" which stars Mathew McConaughey. Would you buy a luxury car from this man? How about his movie? Then there's "The Girl on the Train" which is now available on DVD starring Emily Blunt. It's based on a very popular book but does it translate into a good movie. Luckily Justine has actually read the book and gives her informed...
2017-01-1733 minSitting Around Talking MoviesIt's a Kroc! - "The Founder" plus "Live By Night," "Patriot's Day" and much moreThe holidays are over, awards season has kicked into gear and people are really starting to pay attention to what movies are out there. So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest Mike Sargent first take a look at "Patriot's Day," director Peter Berg's dramatization of the Boston Marathon bombings starring Mark Wahlberg. Is it too soon to tell this tale? We get to hear what Berg and Wahlberg have to say about their movie. Then we move on to Bostonian Ben Affleck's "Live By Night" inspired by 1930's gangster films. Plus there's "The Founder" which stars Michael Keaton...
2017-01-1142 minSitting Around Talking Movies2016 - The Best (and some of the worst) Movies of a Very Strange YearBefore we all wipe 2016 from our collective memory banks it iight be a good (not to mention entertaining) idea to review some of the year's very best movies. And while we're at it, how about some of the year's worst? Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli reveal some of their favorites as well as some they hope will never cross their paths again. After all, some of these will be coming your way on DVD and On Demand soon. And how about you dear listener? Do you agree with any of Neil's or Bill McCuddy's top tens? Let us...
2017-01-0444 minSitting Around Talking MoviesMaing noise about "Silence," plus "Fences," "Hidden Figures" and "Patterson."Every time Martin Scorcese makes a film people justifiably get excited. But in "Silence" there's not a gangster to be found. In fact, it's about Catholic missionaries in 17th century Japan. Excited yet? Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli take on this passion project from the master. But that's not all, they also look at Denzel Washington's adaptation of August Wilson's play "Fences." Plus there's Jim Jaramusch's "Patterson," about a bus-driving poet and finally "Hidden Figures." It's about the unknown African-American women who did the math that got NASA off the ground. It all adds up to fun!
2016-12-2129 minSitting Around Talking Movies"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" Did we mention "Star Wars"? Yes, "Star Wars"It's the newest holiday tradition: A new "Star Wars" movie. This year it's a spinoff of sorts called "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (gotta get that branding in there). Does it live up to the hype? How does it fit into the "Star Wars" legacy? And most important of all - will "Star Wars" fans like it? Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli tackle those questions and more. Plus they look at "Bridget Jones's Baby," which is the third of the Bridget Jones comedies and once again stars Renee Zellweger. And if that's not enough there's "A Kind...
2016-12-1439 minSitting Around Talking MoviesLet's Put on a Show! - "La La Land" plus "Lion," "Hidden Figures" and more!Just when you think Hollywood stopped making musical comes "La La Land" featuring a snazzy scor and lots of Oscar buzz - not to mention Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling." So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregolu put ontheir tap shows and check it out. Then they look at Mike Birbiglia's comedy about comedians called "Don't Think Twice" plus Katie Holmes' directorial debut "All We Had" as well as the Oscar hopeful "Lion" starring "Slumdog Millionaire's" Dev Patel. And finally there's "Hidden Figures" hich tells the story for African American mathemeticans who got NASA off the ground. It all...
2016-12-0840 minSitting Around Talking Movies"Jackie" (Oh!), "The Eyes of My Mother," "Don't Breathe" and "Pete's Dragon"Maybe you're old enough to remember the JFK assassination but for those who aren't there's a new film about that historical moment called "Jackie." It stars Natalie Portman as first lady Jacqueline Kennedy dealing with a country reeling from the event as well as her own feelings. It's certainly an interesting premise for a movie so Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest critic Jack Rico put it under their critical microscope. Then there's "The Eyes of My Mother" which starts out like a farmer's daughter joke and then gets much weirder. And speaking of thrillers there's the surprise...
2016-11-3037 min