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Sound Speed Action65. Spoiler Review: The Housemaid (2025 film)Psychological thrillers are having a massive moment, but finding a truly successful book to film adaptation remains a rare feat. Today we discuss how director Paul Feig, known for his range in films like Bridesmaids and A Simple Favor, took the beloved source material by author Freida McFadden and elevated it for the big screen. While the book set a high bar, this cinematic version manages to heighten the tension through creative risks and licenses that ultimately make for a thoroughly entertaining experience.For today's episode, Roya Tavakolian (@RoyalTeaReads on IG) returns to the podcast to compare the movie...
2026-03-1327 min
Sound Speed Action64. Spoiler Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash4 years later and James Cameron is back with another headspinning installment of having us enter back into his worl of Pandora. Yes today's SPOILER REVIEW episode of "Sound Speed Action" is covering the mega-movie event of 2025 that was "Avatar: Fire and Ash". That of course means returning to the podcast after our review of "Avatar: Way of Water" 3 years ago is our good friend, Mr. Jonathan Olivo. We cover a lot of ground but I think we can definitely say this: WHAT. A. RIDE. Cameron does it again. Certain the visual effects alone are worth the price of movie...
2026-02-2847 min
Sound Speed Action63. Spoiler Review: The Wrecking Crew and The Rip (2026 streaming films)Are Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista, Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck bringing back the golden age of cinema? We dive deep into "The Wrecking Crew" and "The Rip" to see if the buddy action movie is finally back for good.The latest episode of Sound Speed Action is up and also a heads up this episode does include some minor spoilers for the streaming movies The Rip and The Wrecking Crew. On this episode it is the battle of buddy action movies with The Rip from Netflix starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon plus The Wrecking Crew from Prime Video...
2026-02-1429 min
Sound Speed Action62. Spoiler Review: Blackberry (2023 film)Today’s episode was recorded in August 2025.BlackBerry is an unusual, against-the-grain movie, much like the ground-shaking device it’s about. I’m very happy to have my father, Esmail Amid-Hozour, back on the podcast, along with my dear friend Kathy Garber, to break down this 2023 indie film and what makes it work, and where it stumbles.Director Matt Johnson pulls off something genuinely impressive here. The film, like the device itself, is far from perfect, but it captures the nostalgia of a pre-iPhone and pre-Android era with real energy. The story of RIM, Research In Motion, and th...
2026-02-0121 min
Sound Speed Action61. Spoiler Review: One Battle After Another (2025) The latest episode and final episode of 2025 of Sound Speed Action is live, and what a way to end the year. One Battle After Another caps off an incredible run of movies and stands as our clear favorite of the year. What a film.Marc and I break down this ambitious, unsettling, and often darkly funny work from director Paul Thomas Anderson, and the more we talk about it, the more impressive it becomes. This is one of those rare movies that genuinely gets better with repeat viewings.The performances across the board are phenomenal...
2025-12-3135 min
Sound Speed Action60. Review: Predator: Badlands (2025 film)“Predator: Badlands” is one of those rare movies. You already expect something good after “Prey,” but then you watch this and it turns out to be one of the most satisfying action films of the year. Disney clearly believed in it too, bumping the budget to about 105 million, which is a big jump from “Prey’s” 65 million.Dan Trachtenberg is officially three for three. “Prey,” “Killer of Killers,” (also released in2025, on Hulu and awesome) and now “Badlands.” He delivers a confident, fast, beautifully paced movie that never wastes a moment. It also works as a complete standalone. No homework required. You don...
2025-11-3012 min
Sound Speed Action59. Halloween SPOILER Review: Weapons (2025)Episode 59 – Halloween Spoiler Review: Weapons (2025)IMPORTANT NOTE: This spoiler review episode focuses on an original horror film and includes language, topics, and descriptions that are dark, graphic, violent, and disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.You are not ready. Weapons (2025) is one of the most original, creative, and unsettling movies to come out in years. From Barbarian director Zach Cregger, who also produced Companion (streaming now on HBO Max), this film proves that fresh, daring ideas are still alive in modern cinema.In this Halloween sp...
2025-10-2917 min
Sound Speed Action58. Special Episode: The $850 million mystery of Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)Episode 58 - Special Episode: Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)Jurassic Park is one of those franchises that I absolutely love, where Spielberg helped define the summer blockbuster movie season. The first two especially are amazing. Jurassic Park III was a flop. Jurassic World and Fallen Kingdom were chapters that brought new life and characters into the franchise. Dominion was overstuffed but had fun visuals and brought back all the characters we love from this series. Three years later we are now caught up with this one... and I am so confused by it.You have Gareth Edwards...
2025-08-2912 min
Sound Speed Action57. SPOILER Review: Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)Episode 57 - SPOILER Review: Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)Just when it was starting to look pretty bleak for comic movies (over saturation, becoming extremely dark, forgettable stories, visual effects suffering from unsustainable output stretching visual FX artists too thin), it looks like studios are getting the message. First "Superman" from DC/Warner Brothers and now for today's episode we see how Marvel/Disney with "Fantastic Four: First Steps" has done an about face and put a "fantastic" crowd-pleaser of movie to die-hard comic-fans and popcorn moviegoers alike.For today's...
2025-08-1819 min
Sound Speed Action56. Review: The Accountant 2 (2025 film)Episode 56 – Review: The Accountant 2 (2025)Back in 2016, Ben Affleck surprised a lot of people with "The Accountant", a sleek, mysterious action thriller where he played Christian Wolff, a math savant with deadly skills. That film, written by Ozark series creator Bill Dubuque, had an incredible cast (John Lithgow, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Anna Kendrick, Jean Smart) and a vibe that stuck with people. For years, a sequel was teased, and now, nearly a decade later, it’s finally here.The Accountant 2 makes the rare move of actually improving on the...
2025-07-3112 min
Sound Speed Action55. SPOILER EPISODE Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (2023) and The Final Reckoning (2025)SPOILER WARNING for the latest podcast episode of "Sound Speed Action": Dead Reckoning came out two years ago, but The Final Reckoning just hit theaters a week ago. If you haven’t seen it yet, pause this episode and come back, because we’re diving deep into both films.The final chapter of our Mission: Impossible recap covers Dead Reckoning (2023) and The Final Reckoning (2025).It’s wild to think this series has been running nearly 30 years. This two-part climax, although not always even, aims to tie things up and will likely leave fans divided.Thou...
2025-06-0759 min
Sound Speed Action54. Mission: Impossible: Fallout (2018) — Countdown to The Final Reckoning2018’s “Mission Impossible: Fallout” is the focus of today’s episode of Sound Speed Action, and the question is not just whether it’s the best in the series—but is it one of the greatest action epics ever made?It took six movies for the franchise (and two for director Christopher McQuarrie and Cruise) to find their groove, and this is the moment it all clicks. The action! The cast! The music! Even the dramatic and comedic beats land. And this movie fully leans into Ethan Hunt as the ultimate good guy—someone who won’t accept the idea...
2025-05-1939 min
Sound Speed Action53. Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015) — Countdown to The Final Reckoning“Sound Speed Action” is back with the newest episode in our countdown to Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Now we’re entering Christopher McQuarrie mode with the next film: Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015).Writer and veteran Hollywood script doctor Christopher McQuarrie directs his first Mission Impossible and assembles a great team behind the camera to inject more energy into this thrill ride. Joe Kraemer delivers a pulsing orchestral score straight out of the original TV series. Eddie Hamilton joins as the wizard editor (Top Gun: Maverick, Kingsman), keeping everything moving at a fun clip.We talk a...
2025-05-0942 min
Sound Speed Action52. Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011) — Countdown to The Final ReckoningWe’re back with a new episode of Sound Speed Action as we continue our countdown to Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Up next is what feels like an amazing reset for the series — Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011).This is where the franchise really starts to take off. The quality of action and entertainment jumps several levels in this installment. You get the brilliant work of director Brad Bird (The Iron Giant) as well as the first steps of writer Christopher McQuarrie stepping into the Mission world (be on the lookout for more from him soon…), making this a...
2025-05-0341 min
Sound Speed Action51. Mission: Impossible III (2006) — Countdown to The Final ReckoningFor this episode of Sound Speed Action, we're continuing our countdown to Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. We’re joined by returning guest and friend of the pod, Chris Cheng, to break down the franchise’s third installment — Mission Impossible III (2006).It’s a movie of firsts: JJ Abrams (of Lost and Alias fame) makes his feature film directorial debut, Simon Pegg arrives as tech whiz Benji, and it’s the only Mission film ever co-produced with China. Oh — and it dropped right in the middle of the Tom Cruise Turbulence Era: the Oprah couch jump, the Matt Lauer m...
2025-04-251h 17
Sound Speed Action50. Mission: Impossible II (2000) — Countdown to The Final ReckoningA new episode (the 50th episode! 🥳) of Sound Speed Action is out, and we continue our Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning countdown series — and today we’re covering the standout (for better and worse) of this franchise: Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)!Wow, yeah — the sequel to the first Mission: Impossible is very much its own unique thing. Let’s take the first Mission: Impossible movie — a cerebral, slow-burn, spy action mystery… and for the follow-up, throw that all out the window. Enter director John Woo! We have action dialed up to an 11. Slow motion. Doves! Fireballs! Barrel rolls! Choreographed fighting mixed wi...
2025-04-1534 min
Sound Speed Action49. Mission: Impossible (1996) — Countdown to The Final ReckoningA new podcast episode of "Sound Speed Action" is out now — and with it we start at the beginning with the 1996 thriller “Mission Impossible” to kick off this series.Brian DePalma (Scarface, Carlito’s Way) adapts the beloved thriller series for the big screen in a way that no one else can. He has a style all to himself. A really fun thing with this movie is that there is always so much detail and information to be taken from any scene you are watching in this movie. In every viewing you will definitely have a moment of “oh I...
2025-04-0837 min
Sound Speed Action48. Mini-Episode: Series Teaser - Countdown to "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning"!May 23 is just around the corner! That means the eighth installment ("The Final Reckoning") to the Mission Impossible franchise is almost here. Here we preview a special series of episodes of the podcast coming soon where we are going to revisit the Mission Impossible franchise and recap each of these entertaining movies that are so WILDLY different from each other and yet are endless entertaining. This franchise has something everyone and every time brings you along the ride for some thrilling movie magic.Over the next 7 episodes, we are going to go over the good, the bad...
2025-04-0403 min
Sound Speed Action47. Classic Recommendation: Swingers (1996)Episode 47 - Classic Recommendation: Swingers (1996)Can we tell you something? “You are so money and you don’t even know it!”Let us take you back to 1996, when Jon Favreau (Chef, The Mandalorian, Iron Man), Vince Vaughn (Wedding Crashers, The Lost World), and Doug Liman (Edge of Tomorrow, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Bourne Identity) arrived on the film scene with this gem of a movie.This one has something for everyone to love — from Vince Vaughn’s magnetic energy to Jon Favreau’s pitch-perfect comedy as he navigates the real sadness of getting over a break...
2025-04-0122 min
Sound Speed Action46. SPOILER Review: Companion (2025)Episode 46 - SPOILER Review: Companion (2025)IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a spoiler review of Companion (2025), a thriller (or is it? Still not sure on the genre…) that is as twisted as it is unique. If you haven’t seen this movie yet, bookmark this episode and come back later. This is one of those films best experienced knowing absolutely nothing. No trailers. No previews. Just trust me. Listener and viewer discretion is advised.I’m really happy to be joined on this episode by my friend and uber movie fan, Marc Cavligli. Marc is that dude I know...
2025-02-2830 min
Sound Speed Action45. Review: Wolf Man (2025 film)Episode 45 - Review: Wolfman (2025)Remember back in 2017 when Universal tried launching their Monsters Universe of movies with “The Mummy” starring Tom Cruise? Even with the attempt to sneak in Russell Crowe as Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, that movie became an epic mess. “Wolf Man” is a second bite at the apple for Universal, with Leigh Whannell (“Saw” writer and “Upgrade”, “The Invisible Man” director) directing and horror king Jason Blum (Blumhouse Productions) producing this film.What this film has going for it is its strong use of storytelling. The movie explores themes of parents, their kids, and the effort...
2025-01-2806 min
Sound Speed Action44. Review: Conclave (2024 film)Episode 44 - Review: Conclave (2024)The adaptation of Robert Harris’s 2016 novel comes vibrantly to life in the 2024 mystery thriller film, Conclave. This movie is one of a kind and easily among 2024's best releases so far. Joining me on this episode is my cousin, Bahareh Amidi Shargi, who kindly recommended this movie to me.The film boasts a stellar cast led by the commanding Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence. As if that weren’t enough, the roster of talent also includes John Lithgow as Cardinal Tremblay, Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellini, Isabella Rossellini as Sister Agne...
2024-12-0112 min
Sound Speed Action43. Halloween SPOILER Review episode: Strange Darling (2024)Episode 43 - Halloween SPOILER Review episode: Strange Darling (2024)IMPORTANT NOTE: This spoiler review episode focuses on a psychological thriller film and includes language, topics, and descriptions that are dark, graphic, violent, and disturbing. Listener and viewer discretion is advised.Happy Halloween, everyone! We’re talking about the surprise movie of the year, Strange Darling. Shocking. Disturbing. Terrifying...and yet I can’t look away! Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner are out-of-this-world fantastic as the leads throughout this entire 96-minute experience. Nothing in this movie is what it seems. Giovanni Ribisi makes his debut as an incr...
2024-10-3128 min
Sound Speed Action42. Review: Fly Me to the Moon (2024 film)Episode 42 - Fly Me to the Moon (2024) ReviewHollywood heavy hitter Greg Berlanti directs, while Scarlett Johansson produces and stars in “Fly Me to the Moon”. Although the movie is set during NASA's Apollo 11 mission, this is far from a historically accurate depiction of how the moon landing was planned. Instead, the film uses the Apollo mission as a creative backdrop to explore broader themes like truth, trust, and conspiracy theories, delivering it in a way that is engaging, charming, and still resonates with questions we grapple with today.Scarlett Johansson leads the film alongside Chan...
2024-10-0107 min
Sound Speed Action41. SPOILER Review: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)Episode 41 - SPOILER Review: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)The merc with a mouth is back! Putting Deadpool and Wolverine in the same movie has delivered the global summer box office hit we were hoping for (only topped this year by Inside Out 2, another Disney blockbuster). After Marvel’s post-Endgame slump with a few lackluster movies, Director Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds, and Hugh Jackman have flipped the genre on its head with this very meta and VERY violent (it’s a Deadpool movie, after all) thrill ride.Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds previously worked together on Free Guy (2021) and...
2024-08-2908 min
Sound Speed Action40. Hype: Pig (2021)Episode 40 - Hype Episode: Pig (2021)In today's brief episode, it’s all about Michael Sarnoski's 2021 overlooked indie feature, Pig. This heartfelt story will surprise you and remind you why Nicolas Cage is a one-of-a-kind actor. Discover why Pig is a standout, featuring one of Cage’s best performances in years. The movie slowly reveals more to us about Cage's enigmatic character and how he has had a profound impact on the people around him. The supporting cast, including Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin, also shines.Fun fact: Director Michael Sarnoski caught John Krasinski's eye with Pig...
2024-07-2703 min
Sound Speed Action39. SPOILER Review: A 'FURIOSA' Saga! (2015 and 2024)Episode 39 - SPOILER Review: A ‘FURIOSA’ Saga! (2015 and 2024)Welcome to the deranged world of George Miller’s Mad Max universe. Here we are focusing on the epic and indomitable character, Furiosa! My cousin Ali-Reza Beheshti joins me as we break down and provide spoiler reviews of both “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015) and “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (2024) - two brilliant action movie achievements!The Furiosa chapters of the Mad Max franchise kick this storyline into a whole new gear for George Miller fands (and those who are George Miller fans and just don’t know it yet). If the...
2024-06-3030 min
Sound Speed Action38. Hype: Road to Perdition (2002)Episode 38 - Hype Episode: Road to Perdition (2002) Quick update - "Sohrab's Movie Queue" is now "Sound Speed Action"! In this brief episode, it’s all about Sam Mendes' 2002 triumph, Road to Perdition. Starring Tom Hanks and Paul Newman, this prohibition-era graphic novel adaptation crime drama is one of my top three favorite films. Explore the perfect blend of storytelling, cinematography, and music. Find out why this movie is endlessly rewatchable and a standout in my top movie lists. Streaming now on Amazon Prime Video and Paramount Plus in the States. This is a...
2024-05-2906 min
Sound Speed Action37. Why 'Poor Things' Is a Must-Watch: An In-Depth Spoiler ReviewWarning: This episode discusses explicit content and themes. Viewer discretion is advised.In this episode, my cousin Roya Tavakolian and I break down the critically acclaimed "Poor Things" (2023), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Emma Stone shines as Bella Baxter, in a performance that led to her winning Best Actress at the 96th Academy Awards. We highlight the film’s inventive narrative, standout cast, and its exploration of themes like autonomy and societal norms. We also touch on Mark Ruffalo’s intriguing character and the film’s striking visual style. "Poor Things" is available on Hulu and for rent/purcha...
2024-04-2920 min
Sound Speed Action36. Review: Ferrari (2023 film)Episode 36 - Review: Ferrari (2023)After 20 years of trying to get "Ferrari" made (including several actors being attached to the film only to depart shortly after), Mann got his lead cast together with Adam Driver playing Enzo Ferrari (2nd time playing a famous Italian entrepreneur after leading in "House of Gucci") and Penélope Cruz as Laura Ferrari, a standout in this movie. Challenges this movie faced included casting as mentioned, COVID-related production challenges, and challenges with distribution in the States because the original distributor STX Films shut down their distribution and marketing operations, so the film was e...
2024-03-3106 min
Sound Speed Action35. SPOILER Review: Oppenheimer (2023)Episode 35 - SPOILER Review: Oppenheimer (2023)Two special guests, Papa Hozour and Kathy Garber, join me today to talk about the latest Christopher Nolan epic which seems to be on a clear path to sweep at the upcoming Oscars.After years of success at Warner Bros, his major minor tantrum over the disaster that was the movie “Tenet” and Warner Bros and its irresponsible rollout, Nolan seems to have found his stride at Universal Pictures taking up this “lower budget” ($100 million) feature and within that budget Universal giving him carte blanche on how to deliver that film. I...
2024-02-2626 min
Sound Speed Action34. Hype: Sneakers (1992)Episode 34 - Hype: Sneakers (1992)There are so many great movies that came from the 90’s, but “Sneakers” is one that not only stands out but is one that I either return from time to watch again and again or stop and watch some (or all of) whenever I find it playing anywhere. While I can appreciate dark, twisted espionage thrillers, 'Sneakers' takes a different path. It steers away from what we have more recently been accustomed to with the usual gritty tones for a blend of light-hearted mischief, humor, and suspense, making it a uniquely enjoyab...
2024-02-0107 min
Sound Speed Action33. Halloween and SPOILER Review episode: Talk to Me (2023)Episode 33 - Halloween and SPOILER Review episode : Talk to Me (2023)Audio recorded on October 24, 2023IMPORTANT NOTE: This review episode focuses on a horror film and includes topics and scene descriptions and topics that are serious, dark, graphic and disturbing in nature. To be absolutely clear, the discussion in this episode seeks to only make clear these topics were part of the telling of the story of this film.Additional note: Chris’ movie example was not “The Cave” but rather it was the 2005 movie “The Descent”. Also please disregard the movies I mention as my hallowe...
2023-10-3035 min
Sound Speed Action32. SPOILER Review: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)Episode 32 - SPOILER Review: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)Audio recorded on September 25, 2023Strikes updates: 1) There is a tentative deal in place for the full WGA union to vote on! Starting on Wednesday September 27th, the WGA can resume work. Ratification of the new 3 year deal is expected to happen very soon. 2) As of September 25th, we are almost 2.5 months (73 days) into the ongoing strike between SAG-AFTRA (acting union) and the AMPTP (body representing the studios)Here we go! This is the movie for 2023 that I was waiting for. I was so...
2023-09-2810 min
Sound Speed Action31. Strike Episode: True StoriesBefore mentioning this month’s episode, I just wanted to say that recovery efforts continue to take place after fires devastated the city of Lahaina in Maui earlier this month. A friend of the podcast, Chef Jason Raffin, is one Lahaina resident who needs our support. Just weeks away from opening the new tasting room, Ursulas, in Lahaina, Maui, a devastating wildfire swept through, leaving destruction in its wake. Chef Jason's home, commissary kitchen, and the beautifully curated private dining space he poured his heart into were all destroyed. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference in...
2023-08-2630 min
Sound Speed Action30. Special Episode: The US film strikes of 2023Episode 30 - The US film strikes of 2023Audio recorded on July 26, 2023We have 2 major strikes that are ongoing within the American film industry: 1) the SAG-AFTRA strike that started on May 2, 2023 and 2) the WGA strike that launched this month on July 14, 2023. I go over how this podcast is going to proceed while the strikes are ongoing and I respond to a particular argument that has been voiced repeatedly since these strikes began.Until the strikes end, I will not be posting any content (trailers, reviews, articles, etc.) that discuss/mention anything (includes p...
2023-07-2806 min
Sound Speed Action29. Review: Air (2023 film)Episode 29 - Review: Air (2022)Ben Affleck is a truly gifted Director and he lets that talent shine again in the drama “Air”. Here Nike is in a very different position then how we know them today. Competition is crushing from all sides. Converse and Adidas are the Goliaths to Nike’s David. Alex Convery writes an amazing debut script (a black list script) and unofficially Affleck and Damon contributed to the script too making this their 3rd time writing together (“Good Will Hunting” from 1997 and “The Last Duel” from 2021 available to rent now and a must see too...
2023-07-0108 min
Sound Speed Action28. SPOILER Review: Smile (2022 film)Episode 28 - SPOILER review: Smile (2022)*Please note today’s episode has some graphic horror movie descriptions*I don’t know when was the last time that I had a horror movie stay with me like this one. “Smile” was released in September of 2022. What a clever take on a horror story. In this movie we have our main character, Rose (played fantastically by Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick’s daughter, Sosie Bacon) who after witnessing something terrible starts to believe that something is after her. It might seem like your typical horror movie (at times it might s...
2023-05-2820 min
Sound Speed Action27. Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023 film)Episode 27 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023 film)Audio recorded on April 14, 2023I wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy the film adaptation of “Dungeons & Dragons” (full movie title “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves). I went into the film knowing very little about the world of DnD other than it has been around for many years and has a very enthusiastic following. Then the reviews for this film came out after it’s premiere at the South by Southwest festival. The result is one of those great experiences where expectations are low and then the r...
2023-04-3007 min
Sound Speed Action26. Review: Creed III (2023 film)Episode 26 - Review: Creed III (2023 film)Are you ready for one of the best directorial debuts of 2023? That’s what you get with the Michael B. Jordan helmed movie “Creed III”. I went into this movie with doubts: I was not sure of Jordan as a Director. Sylvester Stallone was not involved with this movie at all due to falling out with Producer Irwin Winkler. I was not sure about Jonathan Majors after the disappointment of “Ant-Man: Quantumania”. “The Book of Bobba Fett” composer (not a great soundtrack) Joseph Shirley was scoring this movie instead of Ludwig Goransson (Blac...
2023-03-3011 min
Sound Speed Action25. Special Topic: 2023 Super Bowl TrailersEpisode 25 - Special Topic: 2023 Super Bowl TrailersFor today’s episode, we are going to look at the movies that studios chose to promote during the 2023 Super Bowl. No surprise here that a lot of these movies are franchises however we do have a few original works in the mix as well. Here is the breakdown:* Universal* Fast X* Strays* Super Mario Bros.* Cocaine Bear* Paramount* Dungeons and Dragons Honor Among Thieves* Transformers: Rise of the Beasts* Sc...
2023-02-2518 min
Sound Speed Action24. Series Review: Poker Face (2023 Peacock Series)I know I have been talking a lot recently about Rian Johnson ("Glass Onion", "Knives Out") and his work a lot lately. What can I say - I am fan of his style of storytelling and definitely his sense of humor too. Natasha Lyonne (Netflix series “Russian Doll”) and Johnson have developed a whodunnit mystery series which is both unique and yet also a play/throwback to so many great mystery/detective series like “Columbo”, “Murder She Wrote” and more. From the moment this series starts it becomes very clear that only Natasha Lyonne could steer this series in th...
2023-01-3103 min
Sound Speed Action23. SPOILER Review: Avatar - The Way of Water (2022 film)Episode 22 - SPOILER Review: Avatar - The Way of Water (2022 film)James Cameron is a bit of a madman but it’s hard to argue with the fact that he knows how to entertain an audience. Today’s SPOILER review episode is about a film that was 13 years in the making. On this episode, I'm joined by my friend and filmmaker, Jonathan Olivo, as we dive into James Cameron's highly anticipated film 'Avatar: The Way of Water'. Also a special shout out to my friend Cody who reminds us how “Avatar: The Way of Water” from 2022 uses very sim...
2023-01-1935 min
Sound Speed Action22. Review: Glass Onion (2022 film)Episode 22 - Review: Glass Onion (2022 film)Rian Johnson knows how to put on a show. He does it again with “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”. In this mystery, Johnson brings back Investigator Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) to resolve another puzzle. This movie had some big shoes to fill. “Knives Out” (2019) is a timeless classic that continues to age well and to this day I notice new things when I continue to rewatch that movie. What I love about Glass Onion is that its a completely new mystery with, besides Mr. Blanc, a whole new cast of characte...
2022-12-2306 min
Sound Speed Action21. Review: Prey (2022 film)Episode 21 - Review: Prey (2022 film)This one breaks the curse of bad movies debuting in the month of August. The spirit of “Predator” Director John McTiernan is alive and well in the 2022 installment of this franchise, “Prey”. This latest entry may be the best in the franchise. Amber Midthunder commands the screen as our hero, Naru, in this very efficient action movie. “10 Cloverfield Lane” fans will be happy to know that Director Dan Trachtenberg hasn’t lost his creative touch with his follow up movie to the Cloverfield sequel. Sarah Schachner is a Composer to look out for. She ha...
2022-08-1607 min
Sound Speed Action20. SPOILER Review: The Black Phone (2022 film)Episode 20 - Review: The Black Phone (2022 film)It’s been a minute but we are back for the 20th episode! WOOHOO! Today, Katie and I discuss Scott Derrickson’s (“Sinister”, “Doctor Strange”) new coming-of-age horror film, “The Black Phone”. This film is led by fantastic actors Mason Thames as Finney and the show-stealer Madeleine McGraw who does an awesome job playing Finney’s sister, Gwen. The film is also adapted from a short by Stephen King's son, Joe Hill and is produced by horror pro, Jason Blum. Of course a horror movie is nothing without its creepy villain and...
2022-08-0514 min
Sound Speed Action19. Review: The Gray Man (2022 Netflix film)Episode 19 - Review: The Gray Man (2022 Netflix film)A throwback to late 90’s/early 2000’s action movies, Netflix’s upcoming action movie “The Gray” delivers on your action movie needs. Very few filmmakers live/eat/breathe action movies like the Russo brothers (“Captain America: Winter Soldier”, “Captain America: Civil War”, “Avengers: Infinity Wars”, “Avengers: Endgame”). This movie is one the largest movies by Netflix yet. It is huge in scale and has a hell of a cast with Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana De Armas, Billy Bob Thorton, Alfre Woodard, Shea Whigham and Dhanush. There are so many incredible action...
2022-07-2106 min
Sound Speed Action18. Review: Elvis (2022 film)Episode 18 - Review: Elvis (2022 film)After a decade of being off the film scene, Director Baz Luhrmann (“Moulin Rouge”, “The Great Gatsby”) is back behind the camera with this biopic about The King - Mr. Elvis Presley. I am also really excited because on this episode I have a guest and my good friend Katie Basso on the podcast to discuss the latest film with me. After seeing this film last week, we had a lot of thoughts on this biopic that we wanted to share. Austin Butler is a force in this film as Elvis. Look out...
2022-07-1514 min
Sound Speed Action17. Mid-Season Review: The Old Man (2022 Hulu series)Episode 16 - Mid-Season Review: The Old Man (2022 Hulu series)Nothing can keep the new Hulu spy series, “The Old Man” down. Not a global pandemic. Not a separate health scare for lead actor Jeff Bridges. Nothing. Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow bring Thomas Perry’s 2017 spy novel to life in this adaptation. Jon Watts (Director of the Tom Holland Spider-Man movies) produces and brilliantly directs the first 2 episodes of this series. Bridges and Lithgow are made for roles like these. This thriller works because it’s not predictable and the story slowly untangles as we start to under...
2022-07-0205 min
Sound Speed Action16. Review: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022 film)Episode 16 - Review: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022 film)In today's episode, we review the Marvel sequel movie "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness". Comic book movie Director OG Sam Raimi is back! Here Raimi adds his horror touch to this latest MCU entry. Elizabeth Olsen steals the show as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch. While the connection to the greater MCU weighs a little too heavily on this movie at times, this is an entertaining story about the consequences of one's actions. "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" is streaming now on D...
2022-06-2306 min
Sound Speed Action15. Review: Hustle (2022 Netflix film)“Obsession beats talent every time”. In today's episode, we review the Netflix movie "Hustle". Adam Sandler introduces us to the world of the NBA draft in this drama. It may sound like I have mixed feelings about this movie but overall I thoroughly enjoyed it. The movie is shown through the eyes of driven NBA Scout Stanley Sugarman (Sandler) who is relentless with his message of kindness and (by example) pursuing your dreams.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app---
2022-06-1807 min
Sound Speed Action14. SPOILER Review: Top Gun Maverick (2022 film)FINALLY! "Top Gun Maverick" has arrived in movie theaters. Tom Cruise, Director Joseph Kosinski ("Tron Legacy", "Only The Brave"), Writer/Producer Christopher McQuarrie ("Mission Impossible - Fallout") bring this thrill ride to the big screen 36 years after the late Tony Scott ("Spy Game", "Man on Fire") brought "Top Gun" to the big screen. Let's talk about this experience. WARNING: this review contains spoilers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...
2022-06-0910 min
Sound Speed Action13. Hype: Mission Impossible - Fallout (2018 film)In today's Hype episode, we revisit one of the best action movies in the last 10 years, 2018’s "Mission Impossible - Fallout". Director Christopher McQuarrie takes the character of Ethan Hunt and the Mission Impossible franchise to new heights (figuratively and literally). The team is back including Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Ferguson, Ving Rhames and Alec Baldwin. Newcomers Angela Bassett and Henry Cavill inject some great new energy into this installment too. From the heart-pounding music to the insane death-defying stunts to a thrilling story that balances the stakes with the thrills - there is not a frame or no...
2022-05-2209 min
Sound Speed Action12. Review: Ambulance (2022 film)In today's episode, we review action Director Michael Bay’s latest movie "Ambulance". This film is a remake of a Danish movie from 2005 of the same name. The cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Eiza González. DRONES! DRONES! DRONES! Did I mention this movie has a lot of awesome drone footage in it? While this might be one of Michael Bay’s smaller movies budget-wise the energy in Michael Bay films (including this one) is always explosive. He last minute with no prep adds a scene in the LA river with 2 helicopters that secured at the last...
2022-05-1305 min
Sound Speed Action11. Review: Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022 film)In today's episode, we review the movie "Everything Everywhere All at Once ". Directing duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert follow up from their 2016 movie “Swiss Army Man” with this original tale. The cast includes Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan (Short Round from “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom), Stephanie Hsu and Jamie Lee Curtis. If you are thinking that the film industry has run out of ideas with an endless onslaught of remakes, sequels, prequels and adaptations - this mind spin of a film will put that concern to rest. This team behind this movie inspires by pulling off so...
2022-05-0305 min
Sound Speed Action10. Review: House of Gucci (2021 film)In today's episode, we review the movie "House of Gucci". Ridley Scott (“The Martian”, “Gladiator”) direct this movie. Adam Driver plays Maurizio Gucci who meets Patrizia Reggiani played by Lady Gaga. The explosive relationship between these two people has quite an impact on the family business known as the Gucci brand. This mess of a movie tries… it tries… to do a lot.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sohrabsmovieq/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...
2022-04-2204 min
Sound Speed Action9. Mid-Season Review: Tokyo Vice (2022 HBO series)In today's episode, we review the HBO Max series "Tokyo Vice". Michael Mann (“Heat”) produces this stylish thriller set in late 90’s Tokyo. Ansel Elgort plays American Journalist Jake Edelstein in this interpretation of his memoir. Edelstein partners with a veteran Detective (played by Ken Watanabe). They have to learn how to work together and navigate the danger that lays ahead of them both.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor...
2022-04-1506 min
Sound Speed Action8. Hype: Ozark (2017-2022 Netflix series)On today's hype episode, we take a look at the twisted Netflix series, "Ozark". Jason Bateman and Laura Linney as Marty and Wendy Byrde lead this thriller. With this series we see the Byrde relocating from their comfortable life after Marty realizes his business partner has cheated a dangerous client. Now the Byrde family must do their best to make things right with this client before it is too late. Hype episodes will include this podcast’s favorite movies and shows.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...
2022-04-0705 min
Sound Speed Action7. Review: Death on the Nile (2022 film)Kenneth Branagh has to be one of todays most active filmmakers. Whether it’s writing and directing the Oscar-winning movie “Belfast” to adapting movies for Disney (“Artemis Fowl”, “Cinderella”, “Thor”), Paramount (“Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit and acting in too many movies to count (including the upcoming Christopher Nolan movie “Oppenheimer”), the man knows how to stay busy. Today’s episode is about Branagh’s 2nd time directing and acting in an Agatha Christie/Hercules Poirot adaptation “Death on the Nile”. "Death on the Nile" is streaming now on Hulu and HBO Max.--- This episode is sponsored by · A...
2022-03-3006 min
Sound Speed Action6. Review: The Batman (2022 film)On today's episode we take a look at "The Batman". Robert Pattinson follows in the footsteps of Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, and Ben Affleck in taking on the role of DC comic character. Matt Reeves after launching the "Cloverfield" franchise, and helming the 2nd and 3rd installments of the "Planet of the Apes" trilogy, directs this very unnerving and gripping take on Batman.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in...
2022-03-1606 min
Sound Speed Action5. Special: "Inspired by..."There are several shows that are about to be released and that are about famous companies with larger than life CEO's. These series seem like they will show the early rocky days of these companies. On today’s “Inspired by" episode of the podcast, we discuss what worked and did not work for several movies about real companies and their founders.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sohrabsmovieq/messa...
2022-03-0808 min
Sound Speed Action4. Review: Reacher (2022 Prime series)Let's talk for a minute about the Prime Video series "Reacher". Adapter from the Lee Child “Jack Reacher” book series.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sohrabsmovieq/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sohrabsmovieq.substack.com
2022-03-0206 min
Sound Speed Action3. Review: The King's Man (2021 film)Today, Mike and I talk about the the third installment of the Kingsman film series - the 2021 movie "The King's Man". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sohrabsmovieq/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sohrabsmovieq.substack.com
2022-02-2303 min
Sound Speed Action2. Special: 2022 Super Bowl trailersLet's talk for a minute about the movie and series trailers were aired during the 2022 Super Bowl.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sohrabsmovieq/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sohrabsmovieq.substack.com
2022-02-1707 min
Sound Speed Action1. Review: Eternals (2021 film)Today my friend Mike and I talk about the 2021 Marvel movie "Eternals".--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sohrabsmovieq/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sohrabsmovieq.substack.com
2022-02-1303 min