Without a doubt, this week's, and perhaps this Summer's, biggest release is

THE ODYSSEY

172 Minutes, Rated R

Written by Christopher Nolan, Homer

Directed by Christopher Nolan

Synopsis:

After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.

Much speculation and controversy has been thrown this film's way, most without basis in knowledge, but some thrown out by people who know.

So how is it, really?

Listen and find out, because it matters in terms of cinematic and critical honesty.

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While both Ryan and I are fans of the Evil Dead franchise, I am by far the more... devoted... fan.

So what did we think of the latest entry in the Sam Raimi created universe:

EVIL DEAD BURN

110 Minutes, Rated R Written by Sébastien Vanicek, Florent Bernard

Directed by Sébastien Vanicek

Synopsis:

After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws. As one by one they transform into deadites, she comes to discover that the vows she took in life - survive even in death.

Stick around and find out.

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So this week has another, artier movie release than usual. We missed it at Sundance, A24 bought it, and now it's here.

THE INVITE

107 Minutes, Rated R

Written by Cesc Gay, Will McCormack, Rashida Jones

Directed by Olivia Wilde

Synopsis:

Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places.

This isn't your typical date movie, that's for sure.

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In 2016, Disney released an animated film that caught the interest of the audience and became one of their favorite and most successful "modern" films. In 2025, they released the sequel to said film, which also did pretty well.And this year, we got... checks notes... a live action remake of the original film.

*sigh*

Here we go.

It's time to talk about Dwayne Johnson's wig

MOANA

What did we think? Listen on to find out.

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This weekend we got the latest installment in the Minion-verse:

MINIONS AND MONSTERS

90 Minutes, Rated PG

Written by Pierre Coffin, Brian Lynch

Directed by Pierre Coffin, Patrick Delage

Synopsis:

Follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters.

Just like the Toy Story franchise, the Minions are generally seen as a bulletproof theatrical release. But is it?

Let's babble about it, shall we?

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Yep. It's time.

What do we think about

SUPERGIRL

107 Minutes, Rated PG-13

Written by Ana Nogueira, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster

Directed by Craig Gillespie

Synopsis:

Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home.

Much ado has been ado-ing in the lead up to opening weekend.

Let's discuss, shall we?

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Did we need FIVE Toy Story films…?

After Toy Story 4 made me cry twice, my initial reaction is to say “no.”

But let’s talk about it.

TOY STORY 5

102 Minutes, Rated PG

Written by Andrew Stanton, McKenna Harris

Directed by McKenna Harris, Andrew Stanton

Synopsis:

Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.

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Another year, another deconstructed hero. This one draws on all kinds of "source material" to cobble together it's narrative.

Listen as Mark and Ryan discuss

THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD

123 Minutes, Rated R

Written by Michael Sarnoski

Directed by Michael Sarnoski

Synopsis:

Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation.

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Well, well, well....

So very much negative talky-talk about this one:

DISCLOSURE DAY

145 Minutes, Rated PG-13

Written by David Koepp, Steven Spielberg

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Synopsis:

If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? The truth belongs to eight billion people.

We watched it. What did WE think about the latest from Steven Spielberg?

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Mark isn't the most musical-movie inclined fan, but I’ve been known to enjoy one from time to time.

Ryan tends to be, tho.

Two of director John Carney’s previous films (Sing Street and Flora and Son) are, by any definition, great, and we both enjoyed the hell out of them.

Paul Rudd is a commodity best taken in manageable doses, and Nick Jonas is, put simply, not Mark's cup of tea.

With these two competing thoughts in my head, how then would we react to

POWER BALLAD

98 Minutes, Rated R

Written by John Carney, Peter McDonald

Directed by John Carney

Synopsis:

Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves.

Listen on to find out.

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No Clipping into theaters this week, it's

BACKROOMS

110 Minutes, Rated R

Written by Will Soodik, Kane Parsons

Directed by Kane Parsons

Synopsis:

After a therapist's patient disappears into a dimension beyond reality, she must venture into the unknown to save him.

Based on the viral YouTube IP, can this big screen adaptation of short clips generate big bucks at the box office?

Let's find out.

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