Episodes

On this week’s podcast episode of the Weekly Weekend Warrior Viola Davis’s’ The Woman King took the box office crown. “ All I Ask of You” Phantom of the Opera and Beetlejuice Musical fans ( sorry couldn’t resist) is that you don’t blast me for this news..The Phantom and Beetlejuice will be taking their final Broadway bows in early 2023.( yes really!) plus Avatar returns to theaters , the Wicked Musical movies found their Fiyero , And more

Breaking news folks -The Phantom of the Opera - the seeming “ permanent “ theater staple of broadway will take its final bow in February.. yes that’s right ,, The Phantom is singing his final number on stage in a few months . In better news , a new installment of the original Karate Kid series is coming to theaters June 2024 ! Plus.. the last Magic Mike film is coming to theaters next Valentine’s Day and gasp! After nearly two decades I can confirm the Constantine is officially getting a sequel ...

On this week’s episode Viola Davis brings the Oscar buzz-worthy story of an all female elite African group of fierce fighters to live. So many announcements were made at this past weekend’s D23Expo and I’ve got the buzz on a bunch of them. Plus Elvis rocks his way to dvd and I’ve got dates on some upcoming Disney film.( sorry foolish mortals err Haunted Mansion fans -you’ll have to wait 5 months to see the reboot next year.)

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode I can reveal what happening with the final season of Netflix’s “The Crown” following Queen Elizabeth II’s recent passing ..That was fast -just four months after getting married Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope are getting a visit from the stork. Plus in honor of my late grandmother’s heavenly 98th birthday today I take a look back at four of her favorite films including one from 2009 that May make you want to cook a meal and say “ Bon Appetite!”

On today’s episode i say farewell to the longest reigning monarch in Britain’s history as Queen Elizabeth II was reunited today with her beloved late Prince Phillip. In better news Top Gun : Maverick has bypassed the $700 million domestic market and Nicolas Cage is now a dad of three ( and first time girl dad). Plus banana ! The mega blockbuster Minions: The Rise of Gru is now on dvd and I go back in time 62 years ago to when the world met a man named .. Norman Bates.

On this week’s news and Flashback Fun mini episode, Top Gun:Maverick finally jetted past the $700 million domestic milestone (which- let’s be honest everyone knew was bound to happen). Attention Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans go back to Sunnydale soon with Wondery’s new Rewatcher podcast season. Billie Lourde is getting a second visit from the stork and I revisit two well known comedies

On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior .. new box office king the creepy thriller “ The Invitation “ ( and two other newbies that flopped horribly) couldn’t save the catastrophically bad movie going weekend. Attention movie goers- this Saturday is the inaugural US National Cinema Day and as such 3,000 theaters nationwide are dropping movie ticket prices for just $3! ( no that’s not a typo). Plus two famous blockbusters including the highest grossing film of 2021 ( cough Spider-Man : No Way Home) ...

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode, alas Broadway has lost another theater star and we now know what Naomi Judd died of.. on the better side of things wrestler Nikki Bella just said “ I Do!” In gay Paris and bring on the nostalgia! the Netflix Blockbuster comedy series has a release date for its first season . And I go back to two very different films for Flashback Fun-one of which was summoned to movie theaters 30 years ago October 16

On this week’s ( rare) At Home Midday Movie Madness , Dragon Ball Super’s latest anime film bested Idris Elba and Brad Pitt to take the box office crown. I’m sorry to say this Shazam and Aquaman fans … but the sequels to those successful superhero movies have been bumped… yet again-but I have good news : we have a date for the hbo max A Christmas Story sequel A Christmas Story Christmas. Plus. Bark bark rrruff ruff! It’s time for the annual national dog day spotlight.

On today’s ( one day delayed) News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. Michael Buble’s fourth little one has arrived and Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have gotten married again. Plus I have some not so good news for Buffy The Vampire Slayer show fans and I go back in time to the very first Marvel film. No it’s not Iron Man, Or The Hulk…

On today’s show rejoice Dragon Ball fans! The English dub ( and original Japanese dub) of the newest film Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero arrives in theaters, Orphan’s Ester returns in prequel film. Plus David O.Russell’s newest film is coming out October 7 rather than November 4 and I go back in time to a bunch of famous films including two films that made audiences fall head over heels in love with the late Patrick Swayze ( who would have been 70 today )

On today’s news and flashback fun mini episode, Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown is a Purdue University college girl- well technically an online Purdue University college girl and Viola Davis is going to bring Dr. Gaul to life for The Hunger Games prequel.Warner Bros has decided who will go down the iconic yellow brick road for the Wizard of Oz remake . Plus I go back fifteen years ago to when the Autobots and Decepticons brought their fight to the big screen ( and made enormous stars out...

On today’s breaking news Anne Heche is no longer in pain- the actress is legally brain-dead.so sad.. but on the positive side Paralympic winner Mallory’s Weggeman’s family will be from in Late March 2023 and what’s this ? There is going to be a fourth king fu Panda film?

On today’s episode I say a final farewell to the late Olivie Newton-John who captivated the world as innocent girl Sandy in 1978’s Grease and it looks like Ezra Miller is in even more trouble! Plus great news Sonic fans- his third movie zooms to theaters December 20, 2024 and you only have to wait three more months until Florian Zeller’s follow up to his Oscar winner The Father, The Son opens. Plus a young woman gets transformed into her 70 year old self and batter up folks! The A League of Ther...

On this week’s mini episode, I say farewell to Olivia Newton-John, the actress/singer-songwriter who sadly lost her battle with breast cancer today. But on the better side of things Actress Abbi Jacobson just hit a grand slam in the love department- she is engaged to her partner. Plus in honor of today being International Cat Day I take a look back at two films starring cats .( and there’s no need to panic - I’m NOT talking about the awful cat-atstrophic 2019 film Cats ). In fact the two animate...

On this week’s episode of Midday Movie Madness I say goodbye to two legendary actresses including the woman who broke barriers as Star Tre the Original Series’ Lt. Uhura. Sorry batgirl fans- the film ( and the Scoob! Follow up Scoob: Holiday Haunt ) has been shelved. Bullet train opens and -What’s this ? Chrissy Teigan and John Legend are having and rainbow baby and the Joker sequel has a release date?

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode I say goodbye to two famous legendary actress who went to the studio in the sky over the weekend ( one of which gave her famous voice to an iconic Disney villain from 1989). I’m sorry CW’s The Flash fans but it looks like the Barry Allen’s time ( and this the Arrowverse’s time) is screeching to a stop after season 9. Plus I have a great episode of “ Movieguru’s spoiler free mini movie review” and for Flashback fun …wha+? The Princess Diaries is ...

On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior , I have the annual San Diego comic-Con recap with tons of major marvel news, the Doctor strange sequel arrives on dvd Creed III gets bumped to 2023 and lots more

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. I say goodbye to to iconic actors who recently went up to that studio in the sky. In clouding a a man who was the foil to Jack Dawson in titanic ( no not billy Zane .. but his butler .) sorry I’ve cream truck fans I have some bad news for you ( #RipChocoTacos) plus rawwwwwr! In honor of the upcoming International Tiger Day I go waaaaay back in time to a certain 1967 film that taught audiences about “ the bare necessities The simple bare necess...

On this week’s episode, the fourth Thor solo film kept the box office crown despite taking an enormous nosedive. Dancer Misty Copeland has joined the first time mother’s club. So sorry Madame web fans you have to wait three extra months to see the film next year. Dune part 2 is officially shooting ! Plus the mysterious Nope invades theaters , The Little Mermaid and Moana get Disney +Sing-Along versions this Friday and I take a look back at a quartet of 1990s Robin Williams films

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are officially husband and wife and Bruce “ The Boss” Springsteen has a new title- first time grandfather. Plus .. “ What can I say but you’re welcome?” Moana and The Little Mermaid’s Disney+ Sing-A-Long versions hit the streamer this Friday ( with five other titles to join them next month). Plus .. flashback fun topic Clueless like just turned 27? As If!

On this week’s episode..Thor : Love and Thunder hammer-smashed the non existent competition and Top Gun Maverick passed by another milestone. Where The Crawdads Sing makes the leap from page to screen. Plus I can confirm when the next season of Chucky hits tv screens and I talk a look back at a famous Disney film that lit the Black Flame Candle 29 years ago

( re-recorded July 8 show). On this delayed Midday Movie Madness show,I say farewell to the late James cann and the magna artist who gave the world the Yu-Gi-Oh comic . On the better side Schitt’s Creek Star Sarah levy has entered the mom club and Thor : Love and Thunder opens. Plus I go back in time to three very different films

On this one day delayed re-done News and Flashback Fun mini episode, I say goodbye to a man that brought humor and heart to all six seasons of The Sopranos and Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemmons are finally married! Plus for this week’s requested Flashback Fun I revisit a certain 2017 surprise horror hit and a 1993 film that starred both Johnny depp and Leonardo DiCaprio