Believe it or not, this is Episode 399 of Movie Podcast Weekly, and Jason Pyles is joined by The Mad Irishman, Kombat Karl Huddleston and a long-lost Guy Named Andy, who returns just in time to realize this is not Episode 400, after all. Geek Cast Ryan Elliott is still away on walkabout, but Jason, Karl and Andy press forward with listener feedback, Bond talk, discussion of the “Supergirl” backlash, wildfire reports from Utah, television troubleshooting, and the continuing cultural question of whether people still pay attention to movies anymore.

For Feature Reviews, we bring you Pixar’s Toy Story 5 (2026) and the slow, sad, brutal, art-film-adjacent A24 period drama, The Death of Robin Hood (2026). Naturally, we also bring you Mini Reviews of What We’ve Been Watching Lately, including Stranger Things, Obsession, Citadel, Criminal Minds: Evolution, The Agency, Nuremberg, and Redux Redux. Join us!

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Introduction:
– Jason welcomes Karl and welcomes back A Guy Named Andy
– Ryan is still away on walkabout
– The hosts realize this is Episode 399, not Episode 400
– Jason notes that the next recording will be Episode 400, even if the official release count is technically complicated
– Listener Feedback from Cody about phone viewing, distracted watching, and Daniel Craig’s Bond movies
– Listener Feedback from Vance defending Disclosure Day and revisiting Timothy Dalton’s Bond films
– Brief speculation about the next James Bond
– Jason discusses the online backlash against Millie Alcock’s Supergirl before the movie has even been seen
– Jason says he will discuss Supergirl more on Episode 400
– Andy has returned, and people have apparently been imitating Andy-isms in his absence

Mini Reviews: What We’ve Been Watching Lately
Andy: Stranger Things series, Obsession (2026), Andy’s new TV
Karl: Citadel Season 2, Criminal Minds: Evolution, The Agency Season 2
Jason: Nuremberg, Redux Redux (2025)

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Feature Reviews:

TOY STORY 5 (2026)
Jason = 6 ( Rental )
Karl = 8.5 ( Theater / Strong Rental )

THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD (2026)
Jason = 8.5 ( Theater / Buy it! )
Andy = 5.5 ( Avoid )
Spawn of the Dead = 10 ( Theater / Buy it! )

Wrap-Up:
– The hosts briefly discuss John Krasinski writing and directing A Quiet Place III
– Karl warns listeners against DirecTV’s digital streaming satellite service
– Jason plugs Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies, Horror Movie Weekly, and Considering the Cinema
– Jason hopes to have Andy back for Episode 400
– Jason mentions inviting Dirty Ryana and William Rowan Jr. for Episode 400

Links for this episode:

Jay says check out his MPW buddies here:
— Movie Podcast Weekly
— On X: Karl Huddleston
— On X: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott
— Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast
— On X: William Rowan Jr.
— William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast

Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast:
– Horror Movie Weekly.com
– On X: @horror_weekly

Considering the Cinema links:
On X: @ConsiderCinema
Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
Email: [email protected]
Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema

OK, dammit. This week Jason Pyles and Kombat Karl “The Mad Irishman” Huddleston are joined by special guest Mister Watson of Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies and Horror Movie Weekly for Episode 398 of MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY.

Listen as these ne’er-do-wells tackle Steven Spielberg’s alien-disclosure blockbuster Disclosure Day (2026), debate the frustrating mysteries and fascinating ideas lurking beneath its surface, and then shift gears into one of the year’s most unexpectedly emotional documentaries, #SkyKing (2026), about the infamous 2018 airplane theft that somehow manages to be funny, heartbreaking, and thought-provoking all at once. Jason also heads to the theater for Carolina Caroline (2026), a crime-romance starring sexy Samara Weaving and capable Kyle Gallner. While Watson praises Widow’s Bay, Karl shares World War II documentary discoveries, and the crew somehow wanders into discussions about Ireland, underground tunnels connecting continents, Mortal Kombat II, Michael Jackson ambiguities, arcade games, men’s mental health, and whether humanity could survive Disclosure Day itself. Naturally, we also bring you Mini Reviews of What We’ve Been Watching Lately.

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Introduction:
– Jason welcomes Karl and special guest Mister Watson
– Ryan is still MIA, and Andy is apparently climbing
– Jason delivers an epic but completely unreliable introduction for Watson (or as Karl calls him, “Wilson”)
– Listener feedback from Paddy Glynn in Ireland
– Discussion about Ireland, sister cities, and possible underground Earth tunnels
– Cody Clark comments on The Rip (2026), Project Hail Mary (2026), and Stranger Things
– Jason clarifies his comments regarding Tulsa King mob violence by citing Roger Ebert’s observations about violence in The Godfather (1972)

Mini Reviews: What We’ve Been Watching Lately
Karl: Jack Ryan: Ghost War (2026), The Boroughs (2026) – TV series, Criminal Minds: Evolution (2026) – TV series, World War II with Tom Hanks (2026) – TV series
Mister Watson: Invincible Season 4, Widow’s Bay (2026) Season 1, Mortal Kombat II (2026), Next on the watchlist: Severance
Jason: War Machine (2026), Michael Jackson: The Verdict (2026) – 3-part series on Netflix

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Feature Reviews:

DISCLOSURE DAY (2026)

Jason = 7.5 ( Theater / One-Time Rental )
Karl = 7 ( Theater / Rental )

Premise: A Steven Spielberg-directed, science-fiction thriller exploring the possibility of extraterrestrial disclosure and whether humanity is prepared to learn the truth.

#SKYKING (2026) (SPOILERS!)
Jason = 8.5 ( Strong Rental )
Karl = 8.5 ( Strong Rental / Stream it )
Mister Watson = 8.5 ( Strong Rental )

Premise: A documentary chronicling the bizarre and tragic 2018 case of Richard “Bebo” Russell, the airline employee who stole a plane, took it on a joyride, and became an internet legend. The film explores mental health, family reactions, and the unanswered questions surrounding the event.

CAROLINA CAROLINE (2026)
Jason = 7.5 ( Rental )

Premise: A crime / drama / romance starring Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner about a young woman who falls for a charismatic con man and joins him on a path toward bank robberies, deception, and a search for family.

Wrap-Up:
– Sean Penn is reportedly set to direct Bradley Cooper in an upcoming film about a January 6 police officer
– Jason promotes Considering the Cinema
– The crew reflects on approaching Episode 400

Links for this episode:

Catch up with Mister Watson on his Horror podcasts:
– Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
– Horror Movie Weekly

Jay says check out his MPW buddies here:
— Movie Podcast Weekly
— On X: Karl Huddleston
— On X: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott
— Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast
— On X: William Rowan Jr.
— William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast

Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast:
– Horror Movie Weekly.com
– On X: @horror_weekly

Considering the Cinema links:
On X: @ConsiderCinema
Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
Email: [email protected]
Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema

The Four Horses’ Asses of the Apocalypse — Jason Pyles, Kombat Karl “The Mad Irishman” Huddleston, Ryan Elliott, and A Guy Named Andy — are back with another episode of MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY. This week we bring you Feature Reviews of Skyscraper Live (2026), Mercy (2026), and Clika (2026), along with our Mini Reviews of What We’ve Been Watching Lately.

In Episode 385, the gang debates whether Netflix is intentionally making movies for people who spend more time staring at their phones than the screen, reacts to the newly announced Oscar nominations, and somehow turns a discussion about movie-watching into an existential crisis about modern attention spans. We also spend a surprising amount of time talking about James Bond, Stranger Things, Neil Diamond, and whether the state motto of West Virginia should officially be, “It’s Still the ’80s.”

You’ll also hear Jason gush over Song Sung Blue (2025), Ryan defend Daniel Craig as the One True Bond, and Andy explain why Alex Honnold climbing Taipei 101 was simultaneously one of the most incredible athletic achievements ever filmed and, somehow, not that big of a deal. Plus, Karl shares his thoughts on Train Dreams (2026), the gang discusses the dangers of free-solo climbing, and Andy once again volunteers his services as Jason’s unofficial dating consultant.

Other things we wondered that you might wonder while listening to this episode: Will Netflix eventually create movies specifically designed to be half-watched while doom-scrolling? Is Alex Honnold basically the Michael Jordan of climbing? Did Neil Diamond’s “America” get left out of Song Sung Blue for political reasons (or to avoid politics altogether)? Is Mercy one of the dumbest Ai thrillers ever made — or are audiences just more forgiving than Jason? Think about it. … Just think about it.

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Introduction:
– Karl celebrates a recent birthday on January 22, 2026
– Ryan arrives late after computer and Gmail issues
– Listener feedback from Cody Clark (yes, that guy)
– Discussion of Avatar: Fire and Ash (2026)
– Amanda Seyfried’s performance in The Dropout
– Debate about Netflix simplifying movies for distracted viewers
– Discussion of second-screen movie watching
– Reactions to the 98th Academy Award nominations
– Sinners (2025) and its historic Oscar nomination haul
– Debate over favorite Best Picture nominees

Mini Reviews: What We’ve Been Watching Lately
Karl: Memory of a Killer (TV Series), Train Dreams (2026), Oblivion (2013), The Pitt Season 2, Starfleet Academy
Andy: Stranger Things Season 1
Ryan: Various James Bond films, Daniel Craig Bond series marathon, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (TV Series)
Jason: Song Sung Blue (2025)

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Feature Reviews:

SKYSCRAPER LIVE (2026)
Jason = 7.5 ( Stream It )
Ryan = 8 ( Stream It )
Andy = 8 ( Stream It )

MERCY (2026)
Jason = 4 ( Avoid )

CLIKA (2026)
Jason = 5 ( Low-Priority Rental )

Wrap-Up:
– Ryan announces the return of GeekCast Radio
– GeekCast Radio Episode 604 will cover Stranger Things
– Karl recommends buying the biggest TV you can afford
– Andy attempts to help Jason find a girlfriend
– Jason recommends the behind-the-scenes documentary for Oblivion (2013)

Links for this episode:

Jay says check out his MPW buddies here:
— Movie Podcast Weekly
— On X: Karl Huddleston
— On X: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott
— Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast
— On X: William Rowan Jr.
— William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast

Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast:
– Horror Movie Weekly.com
– On X: @horror_weekly

Considering the Cinema links:
On X: @ConsiderCinema
Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
Email: [email protected]
Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema

Oh my hell, we’re releasing another episode out of sequence again. Yes, despite the fact that Episode 384 was the most recent release at the time of this recording, Jason Pyles, Kombat Karl “The Mad Irishman” Huddleston, and special guest Spawn of the Dead are back for Episode 397 of Movie Podcast Weekly. In this episode, we bring you Feature Reviews of Power Ballad (2026) and Masters of the Universe (2026), along with our usual Mini Reviews of What We’ve Been Watching Lately. Along the way, the crew discusses the passing of a podcasting pioneer who helped inspire MPW, Kevin Costner’s seemingly never-ending delay of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2, the return of a new season of Silo, Facebook settlement checks, and the ongoing misadventures and random thoughts of Spawn of the Dead.

Note: This episode was recorded on June 9, 2026.

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Introduction:
– Jason explains why MPW episodes are currently being released out of order (which surprises no one)
– Update on Andy and Ryan’s temporary hiatus: They’re still Out of the Office
– Jason discusses the improved MPW production workflow with Gizmo, Ai-assisted show notes, and Teresa’s publishing help!
– Tribute to Adam Quigley of The /Filmcast, one of the inspirations behind Movie Podcast Weekly
– Note: In the episode art, Adam Quigley is depicted at the top of the image of The /Filmcast hosts, followed by David Chen in the middle and Devindra Hardawar at the bottom.
– Jason rants about the continued delay of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2
– Discussion about Kevin Costner, Taylor Sheridan, and modern westerns
– Karl’s out-of-sequence excitement for the upcoming third season of Silo

Mini Reviews: What We’ve Been Watching Lately
Karl: Criminal Minds: Evolution, The Count of Monte Cristo (TV Series), Your Friends and Neighbors – Season 2, Amadeus series
Spawn of the Dead: Ouija (2014)
Jason: The Wages of Fear (2024), Sovereign (2025)

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Feature Reviews:

POWER BALLAD (2026)
Jason = 8 ( Theater / Strong Rental )

Jason praises filmmaker John Carney’s “Modern Musical” approach, Paul Rudd’s performance, and the songwriting-centered story, while Karl remains patronizingly interested enough to maybe eventually catch it on streaming (but no promises)

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (2026)
Jason = 7.5 ( Theater / Rental )
Spawn of the Dead = 6 ( Rental )

Jason argues that the new film finally captures the spirit of the classic He-Man cartoon far better than the 1987 version, while Spawn finds it mildly entertaining.

Wrap-Up:
– Karl reports receiving a whopping $6.69 Facebook settlement payment
– Discussion about what the settlement was for
– Spawn of the Dead promotes his YouTube channel featuring original narrated horror stories
– Spawn also reminds listeners to check out Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
– Jason plugs Considering the Cinema and Horror Movie Weekly
– Thanks to listeners for sticking with MPW, despite the unusual release order of episodes (and its unfortunate association with the likes of A Guy Named Andy)

Links for this episode:

Check out Spawn of the Dead’s YouTube Channel: @SpawnOfTheDead

Jay says check out his MPW buddies here:
— Movie Podcast Weekly
— On X: Karl Huddleston
— On X: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott
— Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast
— On X: William Rowan Jr.
— William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast

Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast:
– Horror Movie Weekly.com
– On X: @horror_weekly

Considering the Cinema links:
On X: @ConsiderCinema
Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
Email: [email protected]
Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema

MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY is back with Episode 384! Join your fearless cinematic degenerates, Jason Pyles, Combat Karl “The Mad Irishman” Huddleston, Ryan Elliott, and a Guy Named Andy as they tackle Feature Reviews of Netflix’s gritty crime-thriller The Rip (2026), the hostage-drama throwback Dead Man’s Wire (2026), and zombie sequel extravaganza 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026). Along the way, the gang debates whether Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are secretly making movies just to hang out together, Karl gushes over Starfleet Academy while the internet apparently hates it, and Jay accidentally discovers that Stranger Things is … actually good? Plus: Surprise movie meetups, birthday shenanigans, Christian symbolism in horror films, and Karl uses ChatGPT to improve his résumé because apparently the machines really are taking over. Same MPW chaos. Same questionable judgment.

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Introduction:
– Karl’s birthday celebration begins early
– Jay introduces the episode and tonight’s Feature Reviews
– Football talk, documentaries about aliens, and new camera gear
– Dad jokes are unleashed immediately and without mercy
– The longevity of MPW gets discussed once again
– Ryan Elliott joins the chaos
– Karl on the surprisingly enjoyable “Starfleet Academy” series on Paramount+
– Holly Hunter running Starfleet Academy sounds oddly intimidating
– Karl highly recommends “Aliens Expanded” documentary
– Jay discovers that “Stranger Things” is actually charming and funny
– Andy confirms “Stranger Things” works surprisingly well as family viewing
– Jay praises the ending of “Landman” Season 2
– Jay starts “Tulsa King” but immediately questions humanity
– Ryan’s quest to watch 100 unseen films by 2025 continues
– Ryan has already watched 47 movies in January because he fears sunlight
– Podcast listeners compliment MPW’s recent run of episodes
– Shameless MPW Venmo / PayPal plug
– Karl accidentally ruins a surprise meetup before a movie screening by texting a photo to the group

Mini Reviews: What We’ve Been Watching Lately
Karl: Starfleet Academy TV series, Aliens Expanded
Ryan: One Battle After Another, Strawberry Mansion, I Like Movies
Jason: Stranger Things, Landman Season 2, Tulsa King, The Price We Pay
Andy: Stranger Things (with his teenager)

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Feature Reviews:

The Rip (2026)
Karl = 5 ( Low-Priority Stream )
Jason = 6.5 ( Stream it )
Andy = 5 ( ADD-Friendly Watch Only )

Dead Man’s Wire (2026)
Karl = 8 ( Stream it )
Jason = 8 ( Stream it )

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)
Karl = 5 ( Stream it )
Jason = 7 ( Stream it )
Andy = 8 ( Theater / Stream it )

Wrap-Up:
– Karl used ChatGPT to improve his résumé and landed a job interview
– GeekCast Live may be making its triumphant return
– Upcoming movie releases briefly discussed
– Ryan still recommends bizarre double-features to unsuspecting friends
– Jay and Karl tease an upcoming discussion with Kyle Bishop about “28 Years Later”

Links for this episode:

Jay says check out his MPW buddies here:
— Movie Podcast Weekly
— On X: Karl Huddleston
— On X: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott
— Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast
— On X: William Rowan Jr.
— William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast

Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast:
– Horror Movie Weekly.com
– On X: @horror_weekly

Considering the Cinema links:
On X: @ConsiderCinema
Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
Email: [email protected]
Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema

Oh my hell, we’re finally releasing another episode. Yes, the Four Horses’ Asses of the Apocalypse, Jason Pyles, Combat Karl “The Mad Irishman” Huddleston, Ryan Elliott, and a Guy Named “Andy,” are back with another stimulating episode of MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY, Episode 383, which just so happens to be our first coverage of 2026-released movies.

We bring you Feature Reviews of 2026 movies that are (or recently were) new in theaters, such as Is This Thing On? (2025 — well, this one isn’t 2026), Greenland 2: Migration (2026), and Primate (2026). Naturally, we also bring you Mini Reviews of What We’ve Been Watching Lately. In this episode, you will also get to hear Jason’s “Ah, Yeah, I Remember That Movie” Game, as well as our resident Goof Named Andy makes fun of one of our podcast donor’s names. Join us!

NOTE: This is an explicit podcast. Also, this episode was recorded on January 13, Jason’s son “Spawn of the Dead’s” 18th birthday.

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Introduction:
– Jason’s “Ah, Yeah, I Remember That Movie” Game:
– Jason’s picks: K-PAX (2001), Powder (1995), Akeelah and the Bee (2006), Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009), Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002), Bowfinger (1999), Drillbit Taylor (2008), Dunston Checks In (1996), Freedom Writers (2007), G.I. Jane (1997), I Know Who Killed Me (2007), I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998), I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006), August Rush (2007), Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006), John Carter (2012), Jupiter Ascending (2015), Kazaam (1996), Labor Day (2013), Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole (2010), Mr. Woodcock (2007), Leonard Part 6 (1987), Norbit (2007), Shaolin Soccer (2001), Space Cowboys (2000), Stardust (2007), Stomp the Yard (2007), Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992), The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002), The Astronaut Farmer (2006), The Beaver (2011), The Constant Gardener (2005), The Fisher King (1991), The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (2013), The Last Exorcism Part II (2013), The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009), The Postman (1997), The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012), White Chicks (2004), Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), Boomerang (1992), Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), Holy Man (1998), Meet Dave (2008), Mr. Church (2016)
– Ryan’s picks: Nothing but Trouble (1991), Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (1975), Mac and Me (1988), Conspiracy (2001), Color of Night (1994), Gleaming the Cube (1989), The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)
– Andy’s picks: U.S. Marshals (1998), The Prestige (2006), Out of Africa (1985), Pay It Forward (2000), Hot Rod (2007), Rad (1986), I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
– Karl’s picks: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Paul (2011), The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990), The English Patient (1996), Troll 2 (1990)

Mini Reviews: What We’ve Been Watching Lately
Karl: A Quiet Place: Day One (2024), The Pitt Season 2, Greenland
Ryan: Watching lots of football and Ryan’s quotations
Jason: King Ivory (2025), Sharp Corner (2025), Turbulence (2025), Anne Murray: Full Circle (2021), Greenland (2020)
Andy: Stranger Things Season 1: Eps. 1-2

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Feature Reviews:

PRIMATE (2026)
Jay of the Dead = 6 ( Rental )
Andy = 7 ( Rental )

IS THIS THING ON? (2025)
Karl = 5.5 ( Stream it )

GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION (2026)
Jason = 5.5 ( Rental )

Wrap-Up:

Links for this episode:

Jay says check out his MPW buddies here:
— Movie Podcast Weekly
— On X: Karl Huddleston
— On X: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott
— Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast
— On X: William Rowan Jr.
— William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast

Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast:
– Horror Movie Weekly.com
– On X: @horror_weekly

Considering the Cinema links:
On X: @ConsiderCinema
Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
Email: [email protected]
Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema

Movie Podcast Weekly returns with its biggest and most anticipated episode of the year: Episode 382, our annual BMOTY celebration, where we count down and declare our Best Movie of the Year during our Top 10 Movies of 2025. This marks our first recording of 2026, and as always, the stakes feel high as your four favorite hosts reveal their personal rankings and reflect on the cinematic year that was 2025… Alongside our lists, we are honored to include a special Top 10 from “Mario in the Bar.” We count his list down right alongside our own for a full, festive rundown of the year in cinema.

As expected, the conversation goes off the rails in all the best ways. Jason dives into the unexpected joys of “side-boob” theater seating; Andy vents his growing frustration with modern moviegoing audiences; and Ryan reveals that his wiener is from Detroit. Karl’s Irish credentials are examined, though listener Paddy Glynn may still hold the crown. Jason also shares a winding tale involving Tom Rosenthal and Ron Tosenthal that lands with questionable success. Recorded back on January 6, 2026, this episode captures the chaotic, hilarious spirit that makes this show a yearly favorite. Join us!

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SHOW NOTES: Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 382

Introduction
– Listener feedback from Paddy Glynn
– Where is Paddy from? (Which city?)
– A word about “Marty Supreme”
– The Year in Cinema: 2025
– How Our Lists Are Built

MPW’s Top 10 Movies of 2025

Karl’s Top 10 Movies of 2025
1. BMOTY: Stranger Things, Season 5: Episode 8: “Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up” (2025)
2. Frankenstein (2025)
3. Nuremberg (2025)
4. One Battle After Another (2025)
5. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025)
6. F1: The Movie (2025)
7. The Housemaid (2025)
8. Weapons (2025)
9. Companion (2025)
10. The Long Walk (2025)

Ryan’s Top 10 Movies of 2025
1. BMOTY: Sinners (2025)
2. One Battle After Another (2025)
3. Superman (2025)
4. Eddington (2025)
5. The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)
6. Frankenstein (2025)
7. The Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers) (2025)
8. Bugonia (2025)
9. A House of Dynamite (2025)
10. Warfare (2025)

Jason’s (Non-Horror) Top 10 Movies of 2025
1. BMOTY: Warfare (2025)
2. Roofman (2025)
3. Last Breath (2025)
4. Drop (2025)
5. The Lost Bus (2025)
6. Anaconda (2025)
7. Mickey 17 (2025)
8. Tron: Ares (2025)
9. Train Dreams (2025)
10. A House of Dynamite (2025)

Andy’s Top 10 Movies of 2025
1. BMOTY: Weapons (2025)
2. Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025)
3. Frankenstein (2025)
4. 28 Years Later… (2025)
5. Wake Up Dead Man (2025)
6. The Accountant 2 (2025)
7. Sinners (2025)
8. A House of Dynamite (2025)
9. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025)
10. The Long Walk (2025) – tie – Warfare (2025)

Mr. 105 Himself, Mario in the Bar’s Top 10 Movies of 2025
1. BMOTY: Sinners (2025)
2. The Long Walk (2025)
3. Song Sung Blue (2025)
4. Soul on Fire (2025)
5. Rule Breakers (2025)
6. Weapons (2025)
7. The Accountant 2 (2025)
8. Rental Family (2025)
9. Warfare (2025)
10. Roofman (2025)

Wrap-Up
– THANK YOU, PADDY for the $2 per month!
– Jay challenges the guys to a game for next week’s episode
– Karl recommends watching “Bless the Beasts and Children” (1971)

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Links for this episode:

Jay says check out his MPW buddies here:
— Movie Podcast Weekly
— On Twitter: Karl Huddleston
— On Twitter: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott
— Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast
— On Twitter: William Rowan Jr.
— William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast

Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast:
– Horror Movie Weekly.com
– On Twitter: @horror_weekly

Considering the Cinema links:
On Twitter: @ConsiderCinema
Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
Email: [email protected]
Voicemail: (801) 215-9704
Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema

All right! Here were are with MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY, Episode 381. This time around, your hosts Jason Pyles, Ryan Elliott, and a Guy Named “Andy” soldier on without their co-host, Combat Karl “The Mad Irishman” Huddleston, who was away washing his superhero tights for New Year’s Eve… During this show, we’ll bring you a Feature Review of ANACONDA (2025). We also have a few Movie News Discussions that you might find entertaining. And of course, we bring you our world famous Mini Reviews of What We’ve Been Watching Lately. Join us!

NOTE: This episode was recorded on December 30, 2025.

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Introduction:
– Jason welcomes Andy and Ryan (no Karl tonight)
– Ryan got a big puppy dog named “King Bruce”
– Jason gives examples of his pet-naming abilities: “Pickles” and “Ta-Daa”
– Teaser: Our next episode is our Top 10 Movies of 2025
– 100 Episodes Ago…
– Watch our emeritus co-host, William Rowan Jr.’s “The Villa: Complimentary Mints” on YouTube!

Movie News Discussions:
– Topic 1: Skyscraper Live – January 23, 2026 – Climbing with Andy
– Topic 2: James Cameron: If the Avatar franchise ends early…
– Topic 3: In 2027, the unmolested “Star Wars” (A New Hope) will be shown in theaters for its 50th anniversary
– Topic 4: List of 2026 Movie Sequels Releasing This Year

Mini Reviews:
Andy: The Hunger Games, This Is Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Jason: Mayor of Kingstown, Listener feedback from Arturo, Bugonia, Bonus anecdote!
Ryan: “The Jeremy Renner App,” One Battle After Another, Stranger Things (final episodes)

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Feature Reviews:

ANACONDA (2025)
Jay = 8.5 ( Theater / Buy it! )

Wrap-Up:
– Next week’s episode is our Top 10 Movies of 2025 – BMOTY Show!
– Cover Band recommendation by Jay:
Boyce Avenue

– Ryan Cover band recommendations:
Middle-Age Dad Jam Band
Dwayne Gretzsky – The Chain cover

Links for this episode:

Jay says check out his MPW buddies here:
— Movie Podcast Weekly
— On X: Karl Huddleston
— On X: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott
— Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast
— On X: William Rowan Jr.
— William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast

Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast:
– Horror Movie Weekly.com
– On X: @horror_weekly

Considering the Cinema links:
On X: @ConsiderCinema
Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
Email: [email protected]
Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema

We’ve got another one for ya! MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY, Episode 380, is just a two-hander with your daring hosts, Jason Pyles and Combat Karl “The Mad Irishman” Huddleston, bring you Feature Reviews of the third, blue cat people installment, Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) and The Housemaid (2025). In addition to getting our world famous Mini Reviews, we also discuss the untimely loss of actor James Ransone and our uncensored critiques of auteur Christopher Nolan. Jason’s a little under the weather, but join us, anyway. It’s still kinda fun.

NOTE: This episode was recorded on December 23, 2025.

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Introduction:
– Tonight, it’s only Jason and Karl
– This is, what amounts to, our Christmas/Hanukkah/holiday episode
– This show was recorded on December 23, 2025
– The longevity of MPW (and Film Junk)
– Jason and Karl recorded MPW Ep. 005: Cloud Atlas (2012) together, as well
– Ryan texted us live that he’s out for tonight (Thanks for the timely update, Ryan.)
– The loss of actor James Ransone on December 19, 2025
– Reminder: You never know what someone is going through
– MPW’s message: Check on your friends, hug your kids
– 100 Episodes Ago . . .
– Jason still professes his love for “Mute” (2018) and “Triple Frontier” (2019)
– Rachel McAdams’ “Send Help” (2026) trailer
– Jason’s “The Chronology of Water” joke (completely unappreciated by Karl)
– Karl on “Odyssey” (2026) trailer
– Is Christopher Nolan secretly a Lars von Trier?
– Karl is very casually on a first-name basis with Mr. Nolan and merely calls him “Chris”

Mini Reviews:
Karl: Pluribus, Robin Hood (2025) TV series on MGM+, Breaking Bad
Jason: Landman Season 2, Zootopia 2 (2025), Blood Star (2025) = 6.5 ( Stream it )

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Feature Reviews:

Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
Jason = 7.5 ( Stream at home )

The Housemaid (2025)
Jay = 9 ( Theater / Buy it! )
Karl = 8 ( Theater / Buy it! )

Wrap-Up:
– Karl: Watch “Last Christmas” (2019)

Links for this episode:

Jay says check out his MPW buddies here:
— Movie Podcast Weekly
— On X: Karl Huddleston
— On X: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott
— Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast
— On X: William Rowan Jr.
— William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast

Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast:
– Horror Movie Weekly.com
– On X: @horror_weekly

Considering the Cinema links:
On X: @ConsiderCinema
Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
Email: [email protected]
Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema

Aha! There you are! It’s time for MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY again! Grab somethin’! This is the highly anticipated Episode 379, if you can believe it. In this show, your hosts Jason Pyles, Karl Huddleston, Geek Cast Ryan Elliott, and a Guy Named “Andy” bring you Feature Reviews of Ella McCay (2025) and Star People (2025). (It was sort of a slow week in the cinemas when we recorded this…) But in addition to this, we bring you coverage where Jason reports on attending Andy’s dad’s funeral, some listener feedback from Vance and Roger (but not Cody Clark), and believe it or not, a heartfelt MPW Tribute to Rob Reiner. Join us!

NOTE: This episode was recorded on December 16, 2025.

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Introduction:
– Jason’s “tagline inferiority complex”
– Jason reports on attending Andy’s dad’s funeral
– Listener feedback from Vance and Roger (but not Cody Clark)
– The murder of Rob Reiner and his wife
– A brief MPW Tribute to Rob Reiner
– Spielberg teaser trailer for “Disclosure Day” (2026)
– 100 Episodes Ago…

Mini Reviews:
Andy: The Ritual (2017)
Karl: Down Cemetery Road, Pluribus
Jason: Primitive War (2025) = 4 ( Avoid )
Ryan: * * *

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Feature Reviews:

Ella McCay (2025)
Karl = 6.5 ( Stream it / Rental )

Star People (2025)
Jason = 5.5 ( Low-priority Stream )

Wrap-Up:
– Jay recommends checking out this Zombie episode on The Purple Smurfs

Links for this episode:

Jay says check out his MPW buddies here:
— Movie Podcast Weekly
— On X: Karl Huddleston
— On X: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott
— Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast
— On X: William Rowan Jr.
— William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast

Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast:
– Horror Movie Weekly.com
– On X: @horror_weekly

Considering the Cinema links:
On X: @ConsiderCinema
Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
Email: [email protected]
Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema

Happy New Year! It’s 2026, but we don’t acknowledge that one damn bit during this episode because it was recorded on December 9, 2025. What was recorded on December 9? Episode 378 of MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY! Yep, your incessant hosts, Jason Pyles, Karl Huddleston, Geek Cast Ryan Elliott, and a Guy Named “Andy,” bring you Feature Reviews of Jay Kelly (2025), Dead of Winter (2025), Fackham Hall (2025), and Eternity (2025). Anyway, I’m tired writing show notes now, so that’s enough of these.

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Introduction:
– Karl confesses that he’s never been a Blues fan
– Jay welcomes Karl, Ryan, and a disagreeable Guy Named Andy
– Mister Watson accuses MPW of not reading his “recent” comments, but it’s not so…
– Watson also has questionable opinions about Andy
– Comment from Arturo; he also appreciates “Train Dreams” (2025)
– Jason recently provided 28% of the film score for Joel Robertson and Tyson Hanks’ short film, “The One Who Waits Below” (2025)
– High-stakes corporate drama: Netflix / Warner Bros. Discovery / Paramount SkyDance dealings
– Ryan and Jason have been paying for duplicate version of multiple streaming services; beware of Hulu / Disney
– 83rd Annual Golden Globe nominations for January 11, 2026
– Jay reads the new category nominees for “Best Podcast”
– Jay recommends “Cats” (2019)
– Ryan actually says “Singin’ in the Rain” sucks!
– Karl wasn’t listening, then wants us to move on

Mini Reviews:
Karl: Jingle Bell Heist, Original Star Wars showing in theaters in 2027, Down Cemetery Road
Ryan: Last Samurai Standing, Eddington, Stranger Things Season 5: Ep. 4: Sorcerer
Jason: Eats crow regarding TV show cliffhangers, All the Devils Are Here (2025)
Andy: Jingle Bell Heist, Eddington

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Feature Reviews:

Jay Kelly (2025)
Karl = 7.5 ( Stream on Netflix )

Dead of Winter (2025)
Jason = 7.5 ( Rental )
Andy = 7.5 ( Rental )

Fackham Hall (2025)
Andy = 8 ( Theater / Strong Rental )

Eternity (2025)
Jason = 6.5 ( Rental )
Karl = 7 ( Rental / Stream it )

Wrap-Up:

Links for this episode:

Jay says check out his MPW buddies here:
— Movie Podcast Weekly
— On X: Karl Huddleston
— On X: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott
— Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast
— On X: William Rowan Jr.
— William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast

Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast:
– Horror Movie Weekly.com
– On X: @horror_weekly

Considering the Cinema links:
On X: @ConsiderCinema
Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
Email: [email protected]
Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema