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Leaving the TheaterF1 (w/o Chioke I'anson)Ronald Young Jr. reviews F1…without Chioke I’anson RYJ wonders if caring for your children is more important than coming to see a movie with Ronald.RYJ - 4.25 of 5 stars (actually, upon reflection, I think this is probably a 4 or a 3.99 movie)Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, Javier Bardem, Shea Whigham, and Joseph BalderramaWritten by Ehren Krugerirected by Joseph KosinskiFor more i...2025-06-2712 min
Leaving the TheaterAnora (ronald spirals in real time at the end)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Anora… RYJ ponders if a movie is good because he's told it’s good or because it’s actually good.RYJ 4 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelesteyn, Yura Borisov, and Karren KaraguliaWritten and Directed by Sean BakerFor more information about Anora check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link2024-11-1316 min
Leaving the TheaterMegalopolis (or another angry review from Ronald)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Megalopolis… RYJ pontificates upon spending your money wisely.RYJ - 0 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D.B. Sweeney, and Dustin HoffmanWritten and Directed by Francis Ford CoppolaFor more information about Megalopolis check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this lin...2024-10-2112 min
Leaving the TheaterIf (or Ronald's angriest review)Ronald Young Jr. reviews If by himself…RYJ gives the most emotional review he’s ever given on an episode of LTTRYJ - 1.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, Liza Colon-Zayas, and Bobby MoynihanWritten and Directed by John KrasinskiFor more information about IF check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link2024-05-2013 min
Leaving the TheaterThe HoldoversRonald Young Jr. reviews The HoldoversRYJ briefly alludes to the theme of next year’s holiday-themed live event. RYJ - 4 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph, Carrie Preston, Gillian Vigman, and Tate DonovanWritten by David HemingsonDirected by Alexander PayneFor more information about The Holdovers check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link2023-11-0710 min
Leaving the TheaterThe Nightmare Before ChristmasRonald Young Jr. reviews The Nightmare Before ChristmasRYJ had never seen this movie before. Some of this stuff may not fly today. RYJ - 3 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable on Disney PlusStarring Chris Sarandon, Danny Elfman, Catherina O’Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Ken Page, Ed Ivory, and Paul ReubensWritten by Caroline Thompson, Michael McDowell, and Tim BurtonDirected by Henry SelickFor more information about The Nightmare before Christmas check out this link2023-10-3010 min
Leaving the TheaterKillers of The Flower MoonRonald Young Jr. reviews Killers of the Flower MoonRYJ ponders whether or not the depictions of violence against natives on this scale is warranted or necessary for the film to make its point. RYJ - 4.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in Theaters and eventually on Apple TVStarring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, Tantoo Cardinal, John Lithgow, and Brendan FraserWritten by Eric Roth and Martin ScorseseDirected by Martin ScorseseFor more information about Killers of...2023-10-2308 min
Leaving the TheaterLove is Blind Season 5Ronald Young Jr. reviews Love is Blind (Season 3)... RYJ hated this season of LIB.2 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, Tiktok, BlueSky and Threads - @ohitsbigronAvailable on NetflixCreated by Chris CoelenFor more information about Love is Blind check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link2023-10-1711 min
Leaving the TheaterDumb Money (w/ Laura Nichols)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Dumb Money with Laura Nichols RYJ and Laura discuss Boston accents vs Brockton accents and whether or not this film does them well,Laura - 2.5 of 5 starsRYJ - 2.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok, and any of the dozens of new social networking platforms sprouting up now - @ohitsbigronFollow Laura Nichols on Twitter - @larr_bethAvailable in TheatersStarring Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrrio, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos, Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley, and Seth Ro...2023-10-1014 min
Leaving the TheaterThe Creator (w/ Pamela Perez of The June Press)Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Creator with Pamela Perez of The June PressRYJ and Pam talk about whether or not the existence of franchises has made us bad movie watchers.Pam - 4 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronFollow Pam on IG - @thejunepressCheck out Pam’s photography using this linkAvailable in TheatersStarring John David Washington, Madeleine Yuna, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, and Allison JanneyWritten by Gareth Ed...2023-10-0211 min
Leaving the TheaterElemental (w/ Laura Nichols)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Elemental with Laura Nichols RYJ and Laura discuss the merits of white saviorism.Laura - 1.8 of 5 starsRYJ - 2.25 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok, and any of the dozens of new social networking platforms sprouting up now - @ohitsbigronFollow Laura Nichols on Twitter - @larr_bethAvailable in Theaters and eventually on Disney PlusStarring Leah Lewis, Mamoudoe Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Catherine O’Hara, and Mason WertheimerWritten by John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hs...2023-09-2519 min
Leaving the TheaterWeight For ItCheck out ohitsBigRon studio's newest podcast, Weight For ItWeight For It unpacks the nuanced thoughts of fat folks, and of all folks who think about their weight all the time. Through narrative storytelling and some memoir, host Ronald Young Jr. hopes to have the conversations that we tend to avoid when it comes to our bodies.Weight For It is now available everywhere you listen to podcastsSubscribe and Follow today!Apple PodcastsSpotifySpreakerOr search Weight For It in whatever podcast platform...2023-09-1811 min
Leaving the TheaterMy Big Fat Greek Wedding IIIRonald Young Jr. reviews My Big Fat Greek Wedding III by himself. Summer is really over.RYJ talks about the difference between 90s romcom and the evolution of the caricature in a beloved propertyRYJ - 3.25 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin, Gia Carides, and Joey FatoneWritten and Directed by Nia VardalosFor more information about My Big Fat Greek Wedding III check out this link2023-09-1108 min
Leaving the TheaterThe Equalizer IIIRonald Young Jr. reviews Equalizer III by himself. Summer is over.RYJ walks you through which movies come out at which times in a calendar year RYJ - 3.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Eugenio Mastrandrea, David Denman, Sonia Ben Ammar, and Remo GironeWritten by Richard WenkDirected by Antoin FuquaFor more information about The Equalizer III check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using...2023-09-0508 min
Leaving the TheaterGran Turismo (w/ Chioke I'anson)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Gran Turismo with Chioke I’ansonRYJ and Chioke get into an argument over whether or not Chioke’s enthusiasm for racing is a disadvantage for enjoying this terrible film.Chioke - 1.5 of 5 starsRYJ - 2 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronFor more information about Chioke I’anson check out the links below:https://icavcu.org/communitymedia/ https://www.npr.org/people/1006763492/chioke-iansonhttps://robertson.vcu.edu/directory/faculty/media-production/ianson.htmlFor more information about the Re...2023-08-2823 min
Leaving the TheaterBlue Beetle (w/ Pamela Perez of The June Press)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Blue Beetle with Pamela Perez of The June Press RYJ and Pamela discuss the idea of complexity in superhero movies and openly ponder whether that’s an issue in this one.Pam - 4.50 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.25 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter & Tiktok - @ohitsbigronFollow Pam on IG - @thejunepressCheck out Pam’s photography using this linkAvailable in Theaters and probably eventually on MaxStarring Xolo Mariduena, Adriana Barraza, Damian Alcazar, Raoul Max Trukillo, Susan Sara...2023-08-2113 min
Leaving the TheaterHaunted Mansion (w/Laura Nichols)Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Haunted Mansion with Laura Nichols RYJ and Laura discuss what happens when a romp doesn’t exactly romp.Laura - 2 of 5 starsRYJ - 2 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok, and any of the dozens of new social networking platforms sprouting up now - @ohitsbigronFollow Laura Nichols on Twitter - @larr_bethAvailable in Theaters and eventually on Disney PlusStarring LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Dan Levy, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jared Leto2023-08-1414 min
Leaving the TheaterTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem (w/ Nichole Hill)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem with Nic Hill... RYJ and Nic Hill reflect on their childhood relationship with the turtles.Nic - 3.5 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads, Twitter, & Tiktok - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732Check out Nic’s show I am America, available everywhere you listen to podcasts using this linkCheck out Nic’s show The Secret Adventures of Black People available everywhere you listen to podcasts and...2023-08-0714 min
Leaving the TheaterBarbie (w/ Kala Jamison of Body Type)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Barbie with Mikala Jamison... RYJ and Kala agree that this movie should be competing with Oppenheimer for a second time, but this time for Oscars.Kala- 4.4 of 5 starsRYJ - 4.50 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Mikala Jamison on IG - @_bodytypeCheck out Kala’s newsletter on body image Body Type using this linkAvailable in TheatersStarring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Rhea Perlman, Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, Alexandra Shipp, Ki...2023-07-3117 min
Leaving the TheaterOppenheimer (w/ JC Howard)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Oppenheimer with JC Howard... RYJ and JC Howard talk about the movie, but after the credits, they settle the most important debate of the modern era.JC - 4 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.9 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, Threads, & Tiktok - @ohitsbigron Follow JC Howard on IG and Twitter - @thejchowardFind out more about JC by checking out his website and check out his episode of Code Switch “Black Praise in White Pews”.Available in TheatersStarring Cillian Murphy, Emil...2023-07-2416 min
Leaving the TheaterMission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One (w/ Chris Klimek)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One with Chris Klimek RYJ and Chris discuss how well this entry stacks up against the rest of the franchise.Chris- 3.25 of 5 starsRYJ - 2.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronFollow Chris Klimek on Twitter - @ctklimekCheck out Chris Klimek’s podcast A Degree Absolute available everywhere you get podcasts and using this linkAvailable in Theaters and eventually on Paramount Plus, probably...Starring Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Esai Mo...2023-07-1713 min
Leaving the TheaterJoy Ride (w/ Jonquilyn Hill)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Joy Ride with Jonquilyn Hill… Jonquilyn and RYJ mention how good it is to see a movie so unapologetically divest itself from whiteness.JQ & RYJ - 4.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, Tiktok, and various other social media sites - @ohitsbigron Follow Jonquilyn Hill on IG - @jonquilrose and Twitter - @jonquilynhillJonquilyn is a Senior Producer at Vox Media, check out some of her work using the links below:The WeedsThrough th...2023-07-1017 min
Leaving the TheaterIndiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyRonald Young Jr. reviews Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny RYJ mentions Raiders of the Lost Ark then immediately forgets which film has a bunch of Nazis melting after opening the Ark of the Covenant. You’re definitely going to yell at him in this episode. Be patient, he doesn’t get adequate sleep.RYJ - 3.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in Theaters, and eventually on Disney PlusStarring Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Toby Jones, Boyd...2023-07-0310 min
Leaving the TheaterThe Blackening (w/ Nichole Hill)Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Blackening with Nichole Hill...Nichole listens as Ronald explains his rating system once againNic - 4 of 5 starsRYJ - 4.25 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732Check out Nic’s show I am America, available everywhere you listen to podcasts using this linkCheck out Nic’s show The Secret Adventures of Black People available everywhere you listen to podc...2023-06-2614 min
Leaving the TheaterThe Flash (w/ Pamela Perez of The June Press)Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Flash with Pamela Perez of The June Press RYJ and Pamela discuss whether or not knowing about the DCEU makes a movie better.Pam - 3.25 of 5 starsRYJ - 4 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, & TikTok - @ohitsbigronFollow Pam on IG - @thejunepressCheck out Pam’s photography using this linkAvailable in TheatersStarring Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdu, Kiersey Clemmons, and Michael KeatonWritten by Christina HodsonDi...2023-06-2013 min
Leaving the TheaterTransformers Rise of the Beasts (w/ Pamela Perez of the June Press)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Transformers Rise of the Beasts with Pamela Perez RYJ and Pam debate whether or not the Transformers franchise needs more depth, or if more was accomplished in the Michael Bay years.Pam - 2 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.25 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigronFollow Pam on IG - @thejunepressCheck out Pam’s photography using this linkAvailable in TheatersStarring Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez, Tobe Nwigwe, Dean Sc...2023-06-1218 min
Leaving the TheaterSpiderman Across the Spiderverse (w/ JC Howard)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse with JC Howard RYJ and JC talk about the wonder of animation in a world of infinite spiders...JC - 4.3 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow JC Howard on IG and Twitter - @thejchowardFind out more about JC by checking out his website here.Available in TheatersStarring Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Jake Johnson, Jason Schwartzman, Issa Rae, Karan Soni, Daniel...2023-06-0516 min
Leaving the TheaterThe Little Mermaid (w/ Pamela Perez of The June Press)Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Little Mermaid with Pamela Perez RYJ and Pam rank this Disney remake the highest of all the remakesPam 3.75 of 5 starsRYJ 3.50 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, & TikTok - @ohitsbigronFollow Pam on IG - @thejunepressCheck out Pam’s photography using this linkAvailable in Theaters and eventually on Disney PlusStarring Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Noma Dumezweni, Javier Bardem, and Melissa McCarthyWritten by Da...2023-05-3014 min
Leaving the TheaterFast XRonald Young Jr. reviews Fast X RYJ loves this franchise, but questions if they really need to make two more of these.2.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, and Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriquez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Jason Momoa, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Jordana Brewster, Jason Statham, Jason Momoa, and Charlize TheronWritten by Justin Lin, Zach Dean, and Dan MazeauDirected by Louis LeterrierFor more information about Fast X check out this link2023-05-2211 min
Leaving the TheaterGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. IIIRonald Young Jr. reviews The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 RYJ wonders why the guardians keep showing up if not to push the main plot forward.3 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Will Poulter, Elizabeth Debicki and Sean GunnWritten and Directed by James GunnFor more information about The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. III check out this linkSupport...2023-05-0812 min
Leaving the TheaterJury DutyRonald Young Jr. reviews Jury Duty...from the couch RYJ discusses the feat of acting it takes to convince someone that you’re bonding over the course of 17 days.4 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable on Amazon Prime (or Freevee)Starring Ronald Gladden, James Marsden, Mekki Leeper, Edy Modica, Ishmel Sahid, David Brown, Cassandra Blair, Maria Russell, Rashida Olayiwola, and Kirk FoxCreated by Lee Eisenberg and Gene StupnitskyDirected by Jake SzymanskiFor more information about Jury Du...2023-05-0115 min
Leaving the TheaterAbbott ElementaryRonald Young Jr. reviews Abbott Elementary...from the couch RYJ discusses whether or not comedies actually need the romantic tension of will they/won’t they to drive a plot forward successfully.3.99 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAirs on ABC, and available on HuluStarring Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and William Stanford DavisCreated by Quinta BrunsonFor more information about Abbott Elementary check out the link below:2023-04-2415 min
Leaving the TheaterBeefRonald Young Jr. reviews Beef...from the couch RYJ talks about how sometimes fights escalate to a very surreal place.4.25 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable on NetflixStarring Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Joseph Lee, Young Mazino, David Choe, and Patti YasutakeCreated by Lee Sung JinFor more information about Beef check out the link below:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14403178/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using the link below:2023-04-1711 min
Leaving the TheaterThe Super Mario Bros. Movie (w/ Daisy Rosario)Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Super Mario Bros. Movie with Daisy Rosario RYJ and Daisy talk about thick references with thin plots.Daisy - 3 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.25 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Daisy Rosario on IG - and Twitter - @runDMRCheck out Dear Prudence from Slate:https://slate.com/podcasts/dear-prudenceAvailable in TheatersStarring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan Michael Key, Seth...2023-04-1019 min
Leaving the TheaterThe Night AgentRonald Young Jr. reviews The Night Agent...from the couchRonald compares 90s political thrillers against the backdrop of the woke culture of 2023.3.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable on NetflixStarring Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Sarah Desjardins, Eve Harlow, Phoenix Raei, DB Woodside, and Hong ChauCreated by Shawn RyanBased on the novel The Night Agent by Matthew QuirkFor more information about The Night Agent check out the link below:https...2023-04-0310 min
Leaving the TheaterJohn Wick: Chapter 4 (w/ JC Howard)Ronald Young Jr. reviews John Wick: Chapter Four with JC Howard RYJ and JC discuss whether or not the length of an action movie corresponds with how good it actually is.JC - 2.9 of 5 starsRYJ - 3 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok - @ohitsbigron Follow JC Howard on IG and Twitter - @thejchowardFind out more about JC by checking out his website:http://www.thejchoward.com/Available in TheatersStarring Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgard, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki...2023-03-2715 min
Leaving the TheaterLTT Live: BigRonald Young Jr. reviews the 1988 film Big, a portion of this episode is excerpted from the Leaving the Theater Live event held at the Miracle Theatre in Washington DC on February 11th, 20235 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable on Disney PlusStarring Tom Hanks, David Moscow, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard, Jared Rushton, Jon Lovitz, and Mercedes RuehlDirected by Penny MarshallWritten by Gary Ross and Anne SpielbergFor more information about Big check out the link below:https://www.imdb.com...2023-03-2011 min
Leaving the TheaterLTT Oscars Best Picture RoundupRonald Young Jr. rounds up all of the 2023 Academy Award Best Picture NomineesFollow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Brigid McDonnell on IG - @brigidmcdonnell All of these Films are available in various states of streaming and in theaters.Also, if you missed them, check the Leaving the Theater feed for full reviews on the films below:Everything Everywhere all at Once - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49440919Top Gun Maverick - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49968837Elvis - https://www.spreaker...2023-03-1318 min
Leaving the TheaterCreed III (w/ Nichole Hill)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Creed III with Nic Hill... Boxing consultant Nichole Hill returns to talk about not doing first-round things in the twelfth round.4 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, & TikTok - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732Check out Nic’s show I am America, available everywhere you listen to podcasts using the link below:https://dearmedia.com/shows/i-am-america/Check out Nic’s show The Secret Adventures of Black People available everywhere you listen to podcasts and...2023-03-0618 min
Leaving the TheaterCocaine BearRYJ reviews Cocaine Bear... Ronald wonders how deep a premise can be when it’s entirely spelled out in the trailer.RYJ - 2 of 5 starsFollow Ronald Young Jr. on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Keri Russell, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Alden Ehrenreich, Christian Convery, Brooklynn Prince, Jesse Tyler Ferguson Isaiah Whitlock Jr., and Ray LiottaDirected by Elizabeth BanksWritten by Jimmy WardenFor more information about Cocaine Bear check out the link below:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14209916/2023-02-2709 min
Leaving the TheaterAnt-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaRYJ reviews Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Ronald discusses the task of a film to be the third of a trilogy but the first of a phase…lots to do.RYJ - 4 of 5 starsFollow Ronald Young Jr. on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in Theaters and eventually on Disney PlusStarring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lully, Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, and Kathryn NewtonDirected by Peyton ReedWritten by Jeff LovenessFor more information about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania ch...2023-02-2112 min
Leaving the TheaterThe Banshees of InisherinRonald Young Jr. reviews The Banshees of Inisherin...from the couch Ronald discusses the merits of an oscar movie and whether or not think pieces should be required reading to understand what has been said to be a good movie.3 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable on HBO Max and in theatersStarring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan, Gary Lydon, Pat Shortt, and Sheila FlittonWritten and Directed by Martin McDonaghProduced by Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin...2023-02-1312 min
Leaving the TheaterKnock at the Cabin (w/ Chioke I'anson)RYJ reviews Knock at the Cabin with Chioke I’anson... Ronald and Chioke discuss whether or not a film like this requires a red herring or a twist. Wait was that even a red herring?Chioke - 2 of 5 starsRYJ - 2.5 of 5 starsFollow Ronald Young Jr. on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronFor more information about Chioke I’anson check out the links below:https://icavcu.org/communitymedia/ https://www.npr.org/people/1006763492/chioke-iansonhttps://robertson.vcu.edu/directory/faculty/media-production/ianson.htmlUse the...2023-02-0617 min
Leaving the TheaterMissing (w/ Daisy Rosario)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Missing with Daisy Rosario RYJ and Daisy talk about whether or not TEENS leave FaceTime up and running on their MacBooks constantly.Daisy - 4 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Daisy Rosario on Twitter - @runDMRCheck out ICYMI from Slate:https://slate.com/podcasts/icymiUse the link below to get Leaving the Theater LIVE show tickets; https://www.unionstage.com/shows/leaving-the-theatre-live-love-onscreen-miracle-theatre/...2023-01-3015 min
Leaving the TheaterGlass Onion: A Knives Out mysteryRonald Young Jr. reviews Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, on the couch RYJ talks about the elements of a great mystery film and whether or not this one hits the mark.4.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigronUse the link below to get Leaving the Theater LIVE show tickets; https://www.unionstage.com/shows/leaving-the-theatre-live-love-onscreen-miracle-theatre/ Available on NetflixStarring Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monae, Katheryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Kate Hudson, and Dave BautistaWritten...2023-01-2313 min
Leaving the TheaterM3GAN (w/ JC Howard)Ronald Young Jr. reviews M3gan with JC Howard RYJ and JC talk about the dangers of using technology to raise your children.JC - 4.15 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigronFollow JC Howard on IG and Twitter - @thejchowardFind out more about JC by checking out his website:http://www.thejchoward.com/ Use the link below to get Leaving the Theater LIVE show tickets; https://www...2023-01-1719 min
Leaving the TheaterEmancipation (w/ Jonquilyn Hill)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Emancipation with Jonquilyn Hill… Jonquilyn and Ronald discuss oscar bait, the impact of being black and watching a slave film, and the Will Smith of it all in a longer conversation reviewing the film. 3 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Follow Jonquilyn Hill on IG - @jonquilrose and Twitter - @jonquilynhill Jonquilyn is a Senior Producer at Vox Media, check out some of her work using the links below:The Weeds - https://www.vo...2023-01-0929 min
Leaving the TheaterWhitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (w/ Diana Veiga)Ronald Young Jr. reviews...I Wanna Dance with Somebody with Diana Veiga Diana Veiga and RYJ come to the agreement that Diana is a casual moviegoer and that perhaps this film could have been shorter.Diana Veiga - 2.5 of 5 starsRYJ - 2.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronFollow Diana Veiga on IG - @dianaveigatells and Twitter - @dianaveigaCheck out more of Diana’s work by visiting the website below:https://dianaveiga.com/ Use the link below to ge...2023-01-0313 min
Leaving the TheaterEnd of Year Reflection and Announcement!Ronald Young Jr reflects on the past year of Leaving the Theater production and makes an announcement…stay tuned to the very end of the episode for an extended outtake reel. 5 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using the link below: https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheaterJoin us for our Live Show! Saturday, February 11, 2023, 8pm at the Miracle Theater in...2022-12-2712 min
Leaving the TheaterAvatar: The Way of WaterGuest host Nichole Hill reviews Avatar The Way of Water with special guest Chioke I’anson... Nic Hill and Chioke (and Amaya) talk about whether or not this over 3-hour movie actually did anything to move the larger plot along. Chioke - 2 of 5 starsNic Hill - 3 of 5 stars Follow Ronald Young Jr. on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732 Check out Nic’s show The Secret Adventures of Black People available everywhere you listen to podc...2022-12-1919 min
Leaving the TheaterThe Guardians of the Galaxy holiday specialRonald Young Jr. reviews The Guardians of the Galaxy holiday special…on the couch Ronald talks about the merits of a good television Christmas special and where this one fits into the canon of Christmas classics. 4 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Available on Disney Plus Starring Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Sean Gunn, Kevin BaconWritten and Directed by James Gunn For more information about The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special check out the li...2022-12-1212 min
Leaving the TheaterViolent Night (w/ JC Howard)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Violent NIght with JC Howard RYJ and JC talk through this movie and where it belongs in the hall of Christmas cult classics. RYJ - 3 of 5 starsJC - 3.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow JC Howard on IG and Twitter - @thejchoward Find out more about JC by checking out his website:http://www.thejchoward.com/ Available in Theaters Starring David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Cam Gigandet, Alex Hassell, Alexis Louder, Edi Patterson, and...2022-12-0516 min
Leaving the TheaterAndor (w/ Kelly Jones)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Andor with Kelly Jones... Kelly and RYJ discuss the difference between being chosen to fight the emperor vs working with a community to overthrow the empire. RYJ - 4 of 5 starsKelly Jones - 5 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Kelly Jones on IG - @jellyhkones and Twitter - @khjones Available on Disney Plus Starring Diego Luna, Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Stellan Skarsgard, Fiona Shaw, Denise Gough, and Genevieve O’ReillyCreated by Tony Gilroy https://ww...2022-11-2823 min
Leaving the TheaterAtlantaRonald Young Jr. reviews Atlanta...on the couch RYJ goes on the Atlanta journey and talks about the run of the show as well as the impact and tone. 4 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Check out Ronald doing another longer review of Atlanta on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour:https://www.npr.org/2022/11/15/1136784019/donald-glover-seems-mad-at-us-but-we-mostly-embrace-atlanta-anyway Available on Hulu Created by Donald GloverStarring Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, LaKeith Stanfield, and Zazie Beetz https://www.imdb.com/ti...2022-11-2113 min
Leaving the TheaterBlack Panther Wakanda Forever (w/ Mass Potential)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Black Panther Wakanda Forever with Mass Potential aka Michael Jefferson... RYJ and MP discuss the movie and marvel's tendency to start several plot lines in one title that are the origins of another. Does this work? Do we need this? RYJ - 3.5 of 5 starsMP - 3 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Follow Michael Jefferson on IG and Twitter - @masspotential and on TikTok - @masspobeats Check out more of Michael’s work here:https://www.masspobeats.co...2022-11-1422 min
Leaving the TheaterLove is BlindRonald Young Jr. reviews Love is Blind (Season 3)...on the couch RYJ should be reviewing this show but it kind of just turns into a light recap of the season with a rating. Which we know isn’t exactly the mission of this podcast. But stick with us, Black Panther Wakanda Forever is next week, and don’t act like you don’t like dating reality shows! They’re amazing! THE DRAMA! 3.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Available on Netflix Created by Chris Coelen htt...2022-11-0719 min
Leaving the TheaterTicket To Paradise (w/ Nichole Hill)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Ticket to Paradise with Nichole HIll… RYJ and Nic Hill talk about the levels of rom-coms, Meghan Markle, Joe Rogan, the Daily, and whether or not this should have been a streaming film or not. Nic Hill - 2.9 of 5 starsRYJ - 3 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732 Check out Nic’s show The Secret Adventures of Black People available everywhere you listen to podcasts and using the link below:2022-10-3123 min
Leaving the TheaterBlack Adam (w/Diana Veiga)Ronald Young Jr. reviews… African American Adam with Diana Veiga RYJ and Diana get into a legitimate debate over whether or not people who defend the status quo are villains or not. RYJ - 2.99 of 5 starsDiana - 3.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Diana Veiga on IG - @dianaveigatells and Twitter - @dianaveiga Check out more of Diana’s work by visiting the website below:https://dianaveiga.com/ Available in Theaters. Starring Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Aldis Hodg...2022-10-2417 min
Leaving the TheaterHocus Pocus 2Ronald Young Jr. reviews Hocus Pocus 2…on the couch RYJ muses on how men write witches and how women write witches. It makes for quite different films. 3 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Available on Disney Plus Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Sam Richardson, Doug Jones, and Tony HaleDirected by Anne FletcherWritten by Jen D’Angelo https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11909878/ If you want to hear my review of the original Hocus Pocus from...2022-10-1710 min
Leaving the TheaterDahmerRonald Young Jr. reviews Dahmer…on the couch RYJ dusts off his soapbox and muses on the irresponsibility of dramatizing trauma. No Rating Please remember the 17 victims of Jeffrey Dahmer: Steven Hicks, 18Steven Tuomi, 28Jamie Doxtator, 14Richard Guerrero, 25Anthony Sears, 24Ricky Beeks, 33Eddie Smith, 28Ernest Miller, 24David Thomas, 23Curtis Straughter, 18Errol Lindsey, 19Anthony ‘Tony’ Hughes, 31Konerak Sinthasomphone, 14Matt Turner, 20Jeremiah Weinberger, 23Oliver Lacy, 23Joseph Bradehoft, 25You can read more about them and see their pictur...2022-10-1123 min
Leaving the TheaterBrosRonald Young Jr. reviews Bros with Ben Angeloni RYJ and Ben discuss inclusion, and what a groundbreaking movie must accomplish in order to pave the way for other inclusive movies RYJ - 3.25 of 5 starsBen - 3.5 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Ben Angeloni on IG @bsangeloni Available in theaters Starring Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, TS Madison, Monica Raymond, Guillermo Diaz, Guy Branum, Amanda Bearse, Jim Rash, and Bowen YangDirected by Nicholas StollerWritten by Billy Eichner and Nicholas...2022-10-0324 min
Leaving the TheaterDon't Worry DarlingRonald Young Jr. reviews Don’t Worry Darling with Nichole Hill… RYJ and Chole get into a debate about whether or not this film is set in the 50s or 60s. Turns out Nikki is right, it’s the 50s, but the confusing part was that they were using some music from the 60s to set the scene…also…they review the movie. 2.5 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732 Check out Nic’s show The Secret Adven...2022-09-2622 min
Leaving the TheaterThe Woman KingRonald Young Jr. reviews The Woman King with Nic Hill… Nic brings up a good point in our discussion, that being a woman soldier comes with more responsibilities and consequences than that of a man soldier. This makes for a pretty heavy movie. Nic - 4 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.75 of 5 stars Want to hear the extended version of this episode with spoilers? Join Patreon using the link below: https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @ni...2022-09-1918 min
Leaving the TheaterHonk For Jesus Save Your SoulRonald Young Jr. reviews Honk for Jesus, Save your Soul Ronald talks about the difference between an oscar winning film and an oscar winning performance. 3 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Available in theaters and on Peacock Starring Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown, Austin Crute, Nicole Beharie, and ConphidanceWritten and Directed by Adamma Ebo https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12655436/2022-09-1219 min
Leaving the TheaterOnly Murders in the BuildingSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using the link below: https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater Ronald Young Jr. reviews Only Murders in the Building from the couch RYJ discusses serialized shows, binging vs appt viewing, and 90s mystery television. 4.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Twitter, and Tiktok - @ohitsbigron Available on Hulu Starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena GomezCreated by Steve Martin and John Hoffman https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12851524/2022-09-0617 min
Leaving the TheaterPreySupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using the link below: https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater Ronald Young Jr. reviews Prey…on the couch Ronald gives a quick primer to the entire Predator universe and then talks through the finer points of the most recent installment of the series. 4 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Twitter, and Tiktok - @ohitsbigron Available on Hulu Starring Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Michelle Thrush, Stormee Kipp, Julian Black Antelope, Bennett Taylor, and Dane DiLiegroDirected by Dan TrachtenbergWr...2022-08-2913 min
Leaving the TheaterBullet TrainSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using the link below: https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheaterRonald Young Jr. reviews Bullet Train...with Ilana Nevins In between reviewing the actual movie, Ronald discovers that Ilana has never actually listened to the podcast she is currently a guest on. Hijinks ensue. RYJ - 3 of 5 starsIlana - 2.5 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Ilana Nevins on IG and Twitter - @ilananevins For more information about Ilana Nevins and her work visit https...2022-08-2217 min
Leaving the TheaterBodies Bodies BodiesSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using the link below: https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheaterRonald Young Jr. reviews Bodies Bodies Bodies…with Michael Jefferson aka Mass Potential Mass Potential roasts Ronald for being too hard on films with his rating system. Also, they both liked this movie. 4 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Michael Jefferson on IG and Twitter - @masspotential and on TikTok - @masspobeats Check out more of Michael’s work here:https://www.masspobeats.com/ 2022-08-1518 min
Leaving the TheaterElvisRonald Young Jr. reviews Elvis, with Nichole Hill… RYJ and Nic talk biopics, black folks, culture vultures, and the connective tissue that is Elvis Presley 2.75 of 5 starsSupport the show on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732 Check out Nic’s show The Secret Adventures of Black People available everywhere you listen to podcasts and using the link below:https://thesecretadventuresofblackpeople.com/ Available in Thea...2022-08-0826 min
Leaving the TheaterThe Gray ManRonald Young Jr. reviews The Gray Man, on the couch... RYJ also discusses whether or not Netflix movies are good at all and muses how this one received such a low Rotten Tomatoes score. 3.5 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Available on Netflix Starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jessica Henwick, Rege-Jean Page, Dhanush, Dhanush, Wagner Moura, Julia Butters, Alfre Woodard, Billy Bob Thornton, Callan Mulvey, Deobia Oparei, and Robbery KazinskyDirected by Anthony and Joe RussoWritten by Joe Russo, Christopher...2022-08-0111 min
Leaving the TheaterNopeRonald Young Jr. reviews Nope with Nic Hill… RYJ and Nic discuss the fantastic storytelling of Jordan Peele and the merits of watching a movie with zero pretenses. 4.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732 Check out Nic’s show The Secret Adventures of Black People available everywhere you listen to podcasts and using the link below:https://thesecretadventuresofblackpeople.com/ Starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Brandon Perea, Keith David,Mich...2022-07-2522 min
Leaving the TheaterGhostbusters AfterlifeRonald Young Jr. reviews Ghostbusters Afterlife RYJ alone talks about the journey to get Ghostbusters Afterlife to the big screen and whether or not the effort was worth. Also talks about the expectation films like these have of their audiences. 3.25 of 5 stars. Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Available to rent or buy on VOD Starring Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd, Logan Kim, Celeste O’Connor, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, Annie Potts, Oliver Cooper, Bokeem Woodbine, Josh Gad, Olivia Wi...2022-07-1812 min
Leaving the TheaterThor: Love and ThunderRonald Young Jr. reviews Thor: Love and Thunder with Chris Klimek RYJ and Chris discuss whether or not this rises to the level of Ragnarok and on larger scale how the MCU is changing in its fourth phase. 3 of 5 stars.Available in Theaters and eventually on Disney Plus Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Chris Klimek on Twitter - @ctklimek Check out Chris Klimek’s podcast A Degree absolute available everywhere you get podcasts and using the link below: https://adegreeabsolute.libsyn.com/2022-07-1122 min
Leaving the TheaterStranger ThingsRonald Young Jr. reviews Stranger Things...from the couch RYJ alone talks about the strengths and weaknesses of dividing your main casts into groups on converging quests and whether or not the Duffer bros successfully completed the task. 3.5 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Available on Netflix Starring Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Caro Buono, Matthew Modine, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery Dacre Montgomery, Sean Astin, Paul Reiser, and many others…2022-07-0514 min
Leaving the TheaterHustleRonald Young Jr. reviews Hustle from the couch RYJ discusses the merits of the current era of Adam Sandler’s acting. To include this and Uncut Jaaaams of course. 3.75 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Available on Netflix Starring Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, Ben Foster, Juancho Hernangomez, Robert Duvall, Anthony Edwards, Kenny Smith, Fat Joe, and Jaleel WhiteDirected by Jeremiah ZagarWritten by Taylor Materne and Will Fetters https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8009428/Join us July 6th at...2022-06-2711 min
Leaving the TheaterLightyearRonald Young Jr. reviews Lightyear RYJ discusses Pixar’s track record with movies, the character development of Buzz Lightyear, and recent homophobic headlines. 3.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Starring Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, Peter Sohn, James Brolin, Taika Waititi, Dale Soules, Uzo Adoba, Isaiah Whitlock Jr.Directed by Angus MaclaneWritten by Jason Headley, Angus Maclane https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10298810/ Available on Disney Plus2022-06-2111 min
Leaving the TheaterJurassic World DominionRYJ reviews Jurassic World Dominion with Nichole Hill Ronald and Nichole discuss the merits of having a film that has less dinosaur on human carnage and more humans vs giant corporations. Are they domesticating the dinosaurs too much? Who actually has dominion here? 2 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732 Starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, DeWanda Wise, Mamadou Athie, and BD WongDirected by Colin Trevorrow...2022-06-1321 min
Leaving the TheaterThe Bob's Burgers MovieRYJ reviews The Bob’s Burgers Movie... Starring H Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Zach Galifinakis, Kevin Kline, Davin Wain, Sam Seder, Aziz Ansari, David Herman, Gary Cole, Brian Huskey, Jenny Slate, Ron Lynch, and Stephanie BeatrizDirected by Loren Bouchard, and Bernard DerrimanWritten by Loren Bouchard and Nora Smith Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another po...2022-06-0608 min
Leaving the TheaterTop Gun MaverickRYJ reviews Top Gun Maverick with Nicole Hill Starring Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Ed Harris, Val Kilmer, Monica Barbaro, Charles Parnell, Jay Ellis, and Danny RamirezDirected by Joseph KosinskiWritten by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer, and Christopher McQuarrie Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732 Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time...2022-05-3129 min
Leaving the TheaterTop Gun (1986)RYJ reviews Top Gun...from the couch Starring Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt, Micheal Ironside, John Stockwell, Barry Tubb, Rick Rossovich, Tim Robbins, Clarence Gilyard, Whip Hubley, James Tolkan, Meg Ryan, and Adrian PasdarDirected by Tony ScottWritten by Jim Cash and Jack Epps JrBased on Top Guns by Ehud Yonay Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent...2022-05-1616 min
Leaving the TheaterDr. Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessRYJ reviews Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness with Nichole Hill Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Rachel McAdams are the only cast members who I can tell you are in this movie without spoiling anything.Directed by Sam RaimiWritten by Michael Waldron Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732 Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder2022-05-0930 min
Leaving the TheaterFantastic Beasts: The Secrets of DumbledoreRYJ reviews Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Starring Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Sallum Turner, Jessica Williams, Katherine Waterston, and Mads MikkelsenDirected by David YatesWritten by JK Rowling and Steve Kloves Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another podcast from ohitsBigRon studios) (Check out HBO Docs club, another podcast hosted by Ronald, from Pineapple Street...2022-05-0211 min
Leaving the TheaterThe NorthmanRYJ reviews The Northman Starring Alexander Skarsgard, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, and BjorkDirected by Robert EggersWritten by Sjon and Robert Eggers Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another podcast from ohitsBigRon studios) (Check out HBO Docs Club, another podcast hosted by Ronald, from Pineapple Street Studios) Available in Theaters and Peacock 1.5...2022-04-2510 min
Leaving the TheaterEverything Everywhere All At OnceRYJ reviews Everything Everywhere All at Once with Nichole Hill Starring Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, James Hong, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tallie Medel, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr., Audrey Wasilewski, Sunia Mani, and Daniel ScheinertWritten and Directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert aka Daniels Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732 Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time...2022-04-1820 min
Leaving the TheaterSonic The Hedgehog 2RYJ reviews Sonic the Hedgehog 2 with Curtis Majors Starring Ben Schwartz, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Idris Elba, Donna Jay Fulks, Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Lee Majdoub, and Tom ButlerDirected by Jeff FowlerWritten by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another podcast from ohitsBigRon studios) (Check out HBO Do...2022-04-1113 min
Leaving the TheaterAtticaRYJ reviews Attica...from the couch Directed by Stanley NelsonProduced by Traci A. Curry Nominated for: Best Documentary Feature Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another podcast from ohitsBigRon studios) (Check out Solvable, another podcast hosted by Ronald, from Pushkin Industries) Available on Amazon Prime and Showtime 4.5 of 5 stars2022-03-1114 min
Leaving the TheaterSummer of SoulListener Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/leavingthetheater RYJ reviews Summer of Soul...from the couch Directed by Ahmir ‘Questlove’ ThompsonProduced by David Dinerstein, Robert Fyvolent, and Joseph Patel Nominated for: Best Documentary Feature Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another podcast from ohitsBigRon studios) (Check out Solvable, another podcast hosted by Ronald, from Pushkin Industries) 2022-03-0915 min
Leaving the TheaterFleeListener Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/leavingthetheater RYJ reviews Flee...from the couch Directed by Jonas Poher RasmussenWritten by Jonas Poher Rasmussen Amin Nominated for: Best Animated FeatureBest Documentary FeatureBest International Feature Film Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another podcast from ohitsBigRon studios) (Check out Solvable, another podcast hosted by Ronald...2022-03-0712 min
Leaving the TheaterLucaListener Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/leavingthetheater RYJ reviews Luca...from the couch Starring Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman, Saverio Raimondo, Maya Rudolph, Marco Barricelli, Jim Gaffigan, and Sacha Baron CohenDirected by Enrico CasarosaWritten by Jesse Andrews, and Mike Jones Nominated for: Best Animated Feature Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another podcast from...2022-02-2517 min
Leaving the TheaterRaya and the Last DragonListener Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/leavingthetheater RYJ reviews Raya and the Last Dragon...from the couch Starring Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwardfina, Isaac Wang, Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, Benedict Wong, Sandra Oh, Thalia Tran, Lucille Soong, and Alan TudykDirected by Don Hall, and Carlos Lopez EstradaWritten by Qui Nguyen, and Adele Lim Nominated for: Best Animated Feature Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster...2022-02-2420 min
Leaving the TheaterThe Mitchells vs the MachinesListener Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/leavingthetheater RYJ reviews The Mitchells vs The Machines...from the couch Starring Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Mike Rianda, Eric Andre, Olivia Colman, Fred Armisen, Beck Bennett, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Carlyne Yi, Blake Griffin, Conan O’Brien, Doug the PugDirected by Mike RiandaWritten by Mike Rianda, and Jeff Rowe Nominated for: Best Animated Feature Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Th...2022-02-2112 min
Leaving the TheaterDon't Look UPListener Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/leavingthetheater RYJ reviews Don't Look UP...from the couch Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Rob Morgan, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Timothee Chalamet, Ron Perlman, Ariana Grande, Scott Mescudi, Cate Blanchett and Meryl StreepDirected by Adam McKayWritten by Adam McKay Nominated for:Best PictureBest Original ScreenplayBest Film EditingBest Original Score Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug32022-02-1717 min
Leaving the TheaterEncantoListener Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/leavingthetheater RYJ reviews Encanto...from the couch Starring Stephanie Beatriz, Maria Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo, Mauro Castillo, Jessica Darrow, Angie Cepeda, Carolina Gaitan, Diane Guerrero, Wilmer ValderramaDirected by Jared Bush and Byron HowardWritten by Charise Castro Smith and Jared Bush Nominated for: Best Animated FeatureBest Original ScoreBest Original Song Lin Manuel Miranda (Dos Oruguitas) Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug32022-02-1517 min
Leaving the TheaterMoonfallListener Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/leavingthetheater RYJ reviews Moonfall...with Chris Klimek Starring Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, John Bradley, Michael Pena, Charlie Plummer, Kelly Yu, Donald Sutherland, Eme Ikwakor, Carolina Bartczak, and Maxim RoyDirected by Roland EmmerichWritten by Roland Emmerich, Harold Kloser and Spenser Cohen Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Chris Klimek on Twitter - @ctklimek Check out his podcast A Degree Absolute available everywhere you listenCheck out his website here:http://chrisklimek.net/ 2022-02-0924 min
Leaving the TheaterSpider-man: No Way HomeRYJ reviews Spider-Man: No Way Home Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Jamie Foxx, Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, Benedict Wong, Tony Revolori, Marisa Tomei, Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire and many othersDirected by Jon WattsWritten by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another podcast from ohitsBigRon studios) (Check out Solvable, another podcast hosted...2021-12-2017 min
Leaving the TheaterWest Side StoryRYJ reviews West Side Story Starring Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Rita Moreno, Brian D’arcy James, Corey Stoll, Josh Andres Rivera, Iris Menas, Mike Iveson, Jamila Velazquez, Annelise Cepero, Yassmin Alers, Jamie Harris, and Curtiss CookDirected by Steven SpielbergWritten by Tony Kushner Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another podcast from ohitsBigRon studios) (Check out So...2021-12-1318 min
Leaving the TheaterEternalsRYJ reviews Eternals Starring Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Harish Patel, Kit Harrington, Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie Directed by Chloe ZhaoWritten by Chloe Zhao, Patrick Burleigh, Ryan Firpo, Kaz Firpo Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another podcast from ohitsBigRon studios) (Check out Solvable, another podcast hosted by Ronald, from...2021-11-0813 min
Leaving the TheaterShang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 RingsRYJ reviews Shang Chi and the Legend of the ten rings with Kelly Jones. Starring Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, Florian Munteanu, Benedict Wong, Michelle Yeoh, Ben Kingsley, and Tony Leung, Directed by Destin Daniel CrettonWritten by Dave Callaham, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Lanham Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigronFollow Kelly Jones on Twitter - @khjones Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another podcast fr...2021-11-0117 min
Leaving the TheaterDuneRYJ reviews Dune…but Joshua was not there... Starring Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Issac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, and Javier BardemDirected by Denis VillenueveWritten by Jon Spaihts, Denis Villenueve, and Eric Roth Based on the novel Dune by Frank Herbert Follow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another podcast from ohitsBigRon studios) (Ch...2021-10-2517 min
Leaving the TheaterNo Time To DieRYJ reviews No Time to Die Starring Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz, Billy Magnussen, Ana De Armas and Ralph FiennesDirected by Cory Joji FukunagaWritten by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Cary Joji Fukunaga, Phoebe Waller-Bridge Follow me on IG, and twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another podcast from ohitsBigRon studios) (Check out Solvable, another podcast...2021-10-1214 min