Cinema Sidetrack

There were a lot of great movies in 2025, and we've seen just about all of them! So this week we’re back and breaking down our Top 25 Movies of the Year, counting down the films that stuck with us the most—from the big theatrical hits to the smaller surprises we couldn’t stop thinking about.Which movies made the cut? Which ones got snubbed? And how different are our lists?THIS WEEK’S SIDETRACK:David is stepping into the hot seat for a blind ranking challenge. We’ve pulled together ten of the most anticipated movies coming this year, but he has to rank them before he knows what the next movie is.Will he accidentally put the biggest movie of the year at #10? There’s a very good chance.FOLLOW US:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absofool / @absolool

Hollywood’s been in a box office slump this fall, and Predator: Badlands seems to be the only hit from summer 'til Wicked: For Good (which we’ll be covering next week). But is Dan Trachtenberg’s new Predator any good itself? We’ll see! And also, Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence are crawling around like dogs!THIS WEEK’S SIDETRACK: We’re trying our hand at a special pitch challenge. Using Predator: Badlands and Die My Love as a starting point, we’re building our very own relationship drama Predator movie!FOLLOW US:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absofool / @absolool

There are tons of movies we've missed this year, so we're putting the pause on new releases to give our thoughts on five films that we've been meaning to catch-up on: A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE, BLUE MOON, GOOD FORTUNE, AFTER THE HUNT and LURKER. Then we're breaking down SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE with Prof. Melissa Ziobro, the Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University.FOLLOW THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absofool / @absolool

Spooky season is coming to a close with a long-awaited adaptation from a seasoned auteur and a long-awaited debut from a YouTube film critic. They're finally both here, but can either of them possibly live up to the hype cinema fans have had in their heads for years?? We'll see on this week's edition of SPOOKY Cinema Sidetrack!And at the end of the episode, we're joined by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Pedro Kos to discuss his new found footage genre mashup IN OUR BLOOD, which is available everywhere on demand starting December 1st.MOVIE NEWS:-Taylor Sheridan's big move to NBCUniversal-Johnny Depp and Ti West teaming up for A CHRISTMAS CAROL-Trailer reaction for SCREAM 7FOLLOW THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absolool / @absofool

Spooky season is here and with it is a new blockbuster horror sequel in BLACK PHONE 2! The Grabber has stuffed the box office in his big black van, but can he make a good Freddy Krueger knock-off from beyond the grave? We'll see!In addition to that, Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos are back teaming together for the 4th time with BUGONIA. Is Emma Stone an alien, or is she just bald?? You'll have to see the movie to find out, because this is a strictly NON-SPOILER REVIEW! But to feed into the hype, we'll be doing an ALIEN MOVIE DRAFT at the end of the episode.MOVIE NEWS:-Trailer reactions to PRIMATE and SEND HELP-Disney turned down a Kylo Ren Star Wars sequel??FOLLOW THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absofool / @absolool

Jared Leto’s legacy sequel to a legacy sequel has Disney panicking over the weak box office, but are the bright colors and dope light cycles enough to have us happy walking out of the theater? That’s what we’re discussing this week, along with Channing Tatum’s new true crime comedy from the director of tear-jerkers like Blue Valentine. Then, we’re topping off the episode by giving true crime our own shot, adapting three crazy crime stories into movie pitches. MOVIE NEWS:-Trailer reactions to RUNNING MAN and KEEPER.-A Jetsons movie starring Jim Carrey?-Jumanji 3 (or 4?) with The Rock and Kevin Hart back!THIS WEEK’S SIDETRACK:We’re turning three true crime stories - from kidnappings to diamond heists - into full movie pitches!FOLLOW THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absofool / @absolool

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson recruited Benny Safdie, put on prosthetics, and gained 30 pounds of muscle to transform himself into MMA legend Mark Kerr - and place himself in the center of the Best Actor race - but did he succeed in his efforts (01:07)? This week we're joined by Dave Meltzer, the most prolific pro wrestling and combat sports journalist of all time, to break down the film, Dwayne Johnson's recent career struggles and shifts, and why THE SMASHING MACHINE is the most accurate sports movie ever (33:12). To hear more from Dave, listen to WRESTLING OBSERVER LIVE and subscribe to THE WRESTLING OBSERVER NEWSLETTER.MOVIE NEWS (20:34):-Trailer reactions to DIE MY LOVE and HAMNET-Big OCEANS 14 update from George ClooneyFOLLOW THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absofool / @absolool / David Ginsburg on Substack

Paul Thomas Anderson is back with his biggest movie ever, but does it live up to the hype?? Well grab your tracker thingy, throw away your phone, and strap in for a full breakdown and review of what many critics are quickly naming the best movie of the year! And later on in the episode - we put it up against BOOGIE NIGHTS, THERE WILL BE BLOOD, and every other PTA-classic in a Paul Thomas Anderson Film Ranking!THIS WEEK'S NEWS:-Trailer reactions to THE BRIDE! and ZOOTOPIA 2-THE SIMPSONS MOVIE 2 hitting theaters in 2027-Tim and Eric working on a horror script togetherTHIS WEEK'S SIDETRACK:We're taking the films of Paul Thomas Anderson and working together to make a Collaborative PTA Movie Ranking!FOLLOW US:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absofool / @absolool / David Ginsburg on Substack

Does HIM have what it takes to be the G.O.A.T. sports-horror film? Considering the lack of competition . . . maybe! But considering critical reception . . . probably not. Do we agree, or does this movie have us buying Saviors jerseys and Monkeypaw stock? You'll have to listen to find out! And at the end of the episode, in tribute to HIM , we're turning five classic sports movies scary!MOVIE NEWS:-Trailer reactions to WICKED: FOR GOOD, ANACONDA, and THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU-Zach Cregger working on a WEAPONS prequel-Martin Scorsese sets his next film with Leonardo DiCaprioTHIS WEEK'S SIDETRACK:Inspired by HIM, we're challenging ourselves to turn five classic sports movies - ROCKY, FIELD OF DREAMS, SPACE JAM, THE BLIND SIDE, and CHALLENGERS - into full-blown horror films!FOLLOW THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absofool / @absolool / David Ginsburg on Substack

Use the promo code SODAPOP at bcdpublishing.com for a discount on Tony Acero's latest book WHAT HAPPENS AFTER!It's Stephen King's third theatrical film adaptation of the year - and the first featuring teenage boys sh*tting in the middle of the road! Does it live up to THE SHINING, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION and the other classics in the (long) line of King adaptations, or will this film have us hoping we took the walk out of the theater? And later in the episode, we're writing our own dystopian competition film, inspired by THE LONG WALK, THE HUNGER GAMES, and more!Joining us this week is Stephen King fanboy and publisher/author Tony Acero! Go buy his new book - this October at bcdpublishing.com - WHAT HAPPENS AFTER.MOVIE NEWS:-Trailer reactions for CHRISTY and THE RIP.-A24 acquires rights to produce TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE tv and movies-Paramount/Skydance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery?THIS WEEK'S SIDETRACK:Inspired by THE LONG WALK, THE HUNGER GAMES, and all of the other films in this oddly-saturated subgenre, we're writing our own dystopian competition movie . . . in 20 minutes or less!FOLLOW THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absofool / @absolool / David Ginsburg on Substack

Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) have defeated horned demons, creepy dolls, and whatever the hell a Valak is. Now, they've got their toughest case yet: a super-duper spooky mirror. Does it live up to the standard that James Wan set with the Conjuring 1 & 2, or should this film be locked away in Ed and Lorraine's closet forever? This week, we discuss that - along with the new divorce comedy from Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, THE ROSES. And we're topping off the episode with a SUPERNATURAL HORROR MOVIE DRAFT!MOVIE NEWS:-Trailer reactions for WAKE UP DEADMAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY and THE SMASHING MACHINE.-The Rock and Benny Safdie are teaming up for a very unusual project . . .THIS WEEK'S SIDETRACK:We're pitted against each other to pick the best of the best in supernatural horror. From THE EXORCIST to EVIL DEAD 2, everything is up for grabs!FOLLOW THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absolool / @absofool / David Ginsburg on Substack

We have two new movies that are OOZING fun, grimy trashiness. One is from a prestige auteur that's brought us BLACK SWAN and REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, and the other is a remake of B-movie royalty. But will either of them live up to those past works? We'll see, and we'll also see if we have what it takes to make a B-movie classic ourselves. For this week's Sidetrack, we're writing one . . . in 20 minutes or less!THIS WEEK'S MOVIE NEWS:-Trailer reactions to WUTHERING HEIGHTS and 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE-James Gunn's SUPERMAN follow-up, MAN OF TOMORROW, hitting theaters July 2027-Jordan Peele's next film pulled from Universal's release calendarTHIS WEEK'S SIDETRACK:With a low-budget cast and a few story curveballs provided by our AI studio executive, we need to write an original B-movie in 20 minutes or less!FOLLOW THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absofool / @absolool / David Ginsburg on SubstackIf anybody is reading this, email the show at [email protected] with the subject CAUGHT STEALING FROM ANDY, and we'll Venmo you $3.

Spike Lee and Ethan Coen are back with their newest films - a remake of a Japanese classic and a lesbian detective comedy, respectively - and they both have critics and audiences mixed! Will these be two more classics in the ranks of FARGO and DO THE RIGHT THING, or are we looking at another OLDBOY 2013 situation?THIS WEEK'S MOVIE NEWS:-The return of Ryan Reynolds to the MCU, Anna Faris to SCARY MOVIE, and Gandalf & Frodo to Middle Earth-KPop Demon Hunters' cultural dominationTHIS WEEK'S SIDETRACK:From THE DEPARTED to GODZILLA, we're ranking cross-cultural remakes (foreign to English-language) . . . in a TIER LIST!FOLLOW US:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absofool / @absolool / David Ginsburg on Substack

WEAPONS is finally here! Zach Cregger’s long-awaited ensemble horror—the one that sparked a studio bidding war—is officially in theaters, and we’ve got a lot to say. So pour yourself a drink with Ms. Gandy, put down that fork (or that supernatural twig), and join us for a deep dive into a FULL SPOILER REVIEW.MOVIE NEWS:-Trailer reaction to MARTY SUPREME-New projects from John Cena and Dave Bautista-Paramount's post-merger plansTHIS WEEK'S SIDETRACK:We're creating a WEAPONS-style ensemble piece using 6 of cinema's most beloved characters!@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absofool / @absolool

We have new lega-sequels to a couple of comedy's most beloved movies, so it's time to ask the age-old question once more: Is this shit even funny? We're here to answer that and break down the state of comedy filmmaking in 2025!MOVIE NEWS:-Trailer reactions for AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH and JAY KELLY-Timothee Chalamet and James Mangold collaborating on an action thriller?-SPIDERMAN: BRAND NEW DAY suit reveal and casting news!THIS WEEK'S SIDETRACK:We're taking Hollywood's most beloved comedies for all that they're worth! We're assigned 4 comedy classics from the 80s/90s and have to do our best to create pitches for their upcoming (and completely fake) lega-sequels!FOLLOW US:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absofool / @absolool@braydonleadbetter / @bleadbetter

A lot is riding on FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS! The last two Marvel features have disappointed commercially, with neither breaking the $500 million threshold (with $800 mil being the FLOOR only three years ago). Now, Hollywood's biggest IP is at a crossroads, with Marvel's First Family debuting less than two years out from the studio's Hail Mary, AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY.Despite critical praise and a $118 million domestic opening, we have some complicated feelings about FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, and we have an entire SPOILER-filled discussion here to vent and work things out!MOVIE NEWS:-COYOTE VS ACME gets a release date!-Jeremy Strong, Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White in talks to star in THE SOCIAL NETWORK PART II?!FOLLOW THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm / andyperezfilm.com@absofool / @absolool / David Ginsburg on Substack@braydonleadbetter / @bleadbetter

The director of Hereditary and Midsommar made a COVID conspiracy thriller - and it’s just as screwed up as you’d expect! This week, we’re reviewing EDDINGTON!MOVIE NEWS:-Trailer reactions for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, AFTER THE HUNT, and MORTAL KOMBAT 2-Cast announcements for THE LEGEND OF ZELDA movie-M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming collaboration with the author of THE NOTEBOOKTHIS WEEK’S SIDETRACK:A24? Not A-Twenty-More! A stupid name but an even stupider game, where you’re given dumb descriptions of movies, and you have to decide - is it an A24 film, or is it a phony?FOLLOW THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm@braydonleadbetter / @bleadbetter@absofool / @absolool

It's finally here! Warner Bros biggest gamble of the decade, #RestoreTheSnyderverse fanboys' worst fear, and the start to the new DC Universe: James Gunn's SUPERMAN! Will it make us believe a man can fly, or is it just another stinker in the long line of DC duds? Listen to our (FULL SPOILER) review to find out!Join us for next week as we review Ari Aster's EDDINGTON!FOLLOW THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm@braydonleadbetter@absofool / @absolool

JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH is sure to be another billion-dollar entry for the franchise, but is it bad enough to warrant the death of the Jurassic IP forever?? This week, we're answering that question and putting other famous franchises up on the chopping block too in a new game called FILM FRANCHISES: KILL OR CONTINUE? MOVIE NEWS:-Trailer reviews for THE ODYSSEY, ROOFMAN and SENTIMENTAL VALUE-Jon M. Chu to direct a HOT WHEELS movieTHIS WEEK'S SIDETRACK:Cinema's greatest franchises are dissected as we determine, one by one, should they be killed or should they continue?FOLLOW THE SHOW:@cinemasidetrack@andyperezfilm@absofool / @absolool@braydonleadbetter

Better listen quick, 'cause we're breaking down the fastest film of the summer! From the director of TOP GUN: MAVERICK, the pockets of Apple Technologies, and the heart of Brad Pitt, F1: THE MOVIE is finally here! But is it any good??After the review, we're covering the biggest movie news of the week and topping off the episode by writing our very own racing epic!MOVIE NEWS:-Trailer reactions to PROJECT HAIL MARY and THE RUNNING MAN-Sequels to THE SOCIAL NETWORK and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA in development-A director has been chosen for the next JAMES BOND filmSIDETRACK:After F1’s big opening weekend, one thing is clear - we want some of that racing money! So, funded by Cinema Sidetrack Studios and in partnership with Apple (not really), we’re fast tracking the next racing blockbuster to the big screen. Inspired by F1, we must make a pitch . . . in 20 minutes or less.FOLLOW THE SHOW:@cinemasidetrack@andyperezfilm@absofool / @absolool@braydonleadbetter

This week we're covering two pillars of modern Hollywood: live action remakes and legacy sequels! Hooray?HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON and 28 YEARS LATER are dominating theaters - but are they any good, or are they just tarnishing their source materials' reputation? We break that down before ranking cinema's greatest legacy sequels in this week's Sidetrack.MOVIE NEWS COVERED:-Trailer reviews for SPRINGSTEEN, TOXIC AVENGER, and I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER!-James Gunn announces the actor portraying DC's Clayface!-A new HAROLD AND KUMAR in development!-Jon Bernthal appearing as Punisher in the next SPIDER-MAN!...and more!THIS WEEK'S SIDETRACK:We're ranking 20 of Hollywood's best and worst legacy sequels in a tier list!FOLLOW THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack@andyperezfilm@absofool / @absolool@braydonleadbetterNEXT EPISODE, WE'RE COVERING F1: THE MOVIE!

We're feeling emotional this week, 'cause we're reviewing the newest in romance and/or sappy cinema with Celine Song's MATERIALISTS and Mike Flanagan's THE LIFE OF CHUCK. Did the new releases live up to their filmmakers' stellar reputations? Listen to find out!We're also talking about . . . MOVIE NEWS: -Naked Gun trailer reaction-Spaceballs 2 announcement video & casting news-Darren Aronofsky directing The Rock's next film with A24?-Matthew McConaughey's two new projectsTHIS WEEK'S SIDETRACK:Inspired by MATERIALISTS' already iconic love triangle, we have to cast three new hit romances that'll rival Dakota, Pedro and Chris. One love triangle with actors between the ages of 20-35, one trio with actors between the ages of 36-54, and one that's 55+.FOLLOW THE SHOW:@cinemasidetrack@andyperezfilm@braydonleadbetter@absofool / @absolool

It's a holiday for film lovers everywhere when a new Wes Anderson flick drops, so we're celebrating THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME by ranking every Wes Anderson feature from worst to best! Oh, yeah, and there's a new John Wick spin-off too. Find out why we might just be BALLERINA's biggest haters. MOVIE NEWS:-Trailer reactions to WICKED: FOR GOOD, EDDINGTON, and SUPERMAN-Mia Goth cast in STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER-The Saw franchise being sold to James WanSIDETRACK:Wes Anderson is one of the most recognizable and replicated directors of modern cinema. So, with a vision board of pastel color palettes and symmetrical compositions in front of us, we have a herculean task at hand - ranking Wes Anderson’s feature filmography from worst to best.FOLLOW THE SHOW:@cinemasidetrack@andyperezfilm@absofool / @absolool@braydonleadbetter

We're covering the full cinema spectrum, from FRIENDSHIP -the new comedy starring Tim Robinson, to MOUNTAINHEAD - the tech billionaire satire from the creator of Succession, to BRING HER BACK - the new horror movie from A24 and the directors of Talk to Me. Then, we're topping off the episode by writing our own ritual horror flick - in 20 minutes or less! MOVIE NEWS:-Trailer reactions for Black Phone 2, Happy Gilmore 2, and A Big Bold Beautiful Journey-The Rock re-teaming with A24 in villain role-David Fincher building out the cast of his Brad Pitt/Once Upon a Time in Hollywood spin-offSIDETRACK:In tribute to BRING HER BACK, we have to write a COMPLETE outline for the next folk horror hit - in 20 minutes or less! But the execs at Cinema Sidetrack Studios has a few twists to throw in our way . . .

Summer blockbuster season has kicked off with a bevy of franchises and remakes, with Lilo & Stitch, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, and Final Destination Bloodlines ruling the box office from mid-May to Memorial Day and beyond. But are any of them great? Or even good? Join Braydon, Andy, and special guest David Ginsburg to find out!NEWS/SIDETRACKS:-Alex Garland to direct 'Elden Ring' adaptation fro A24-Indie-Corner: Mini-Review of Clown in a Cornfield, Preview of 'Friendship' ReviewFollow us on Instagram! @cinemasidetrack - @braydonleadbetter - @andyperezfilm - @absofoolJoin us next week as we discuss Friendship, Bring Her Back, Mountainhead and more!

THUNDERBOLTS* is finally here! Is it taking this era of the MCU in the right direction? Find out our thoughts and join us!NEWS:- The Long Walk and Highest 2 Lowest teaser reactions- Trump tariffs the movie industry. How screwed are we?- Ryan Reynolds in early stages of developing a Deadpool/X-Men team up movieSIDETRACK:We creative the definitive tier list for all films that have come out post-Avengers: Endgame!FOLLOW THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack

SINNERS is still dominating the box office, but David F. Sandberg is back with his new horror video game adaptation: UNTIL DAWN! It's a time-loop horror genre mashup, but is it enough to impress Sandberg super fan Braydon? Listen to find out!Then, we're breaking down the biggest news of the week, including new trailers from The Rock and John Cena, a DC project getting canned, and more. Finally, we top of the episode by ranking all of David F. Sandberg's feature films!NEWS:-The Smashing Machine, Head of States, and Weapons trailer reactions-Guy Ritchie directing Road House 2 for Amazon MGM-Luca Guadagnino's DC movie scrapped-Emma Mackey cast as White Witch in Greta Gerwig's NarniaSIDETRACK:To celebrate UNTIL DAWN, we're looking back on our favorite YouTuber turned filmmaker's filmography and ranking his five feature films!FOLLOW THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack

Ryan Coogler's SINNERS is finally here, and it's already being celebrated as one of the BEST movies of the year. Do we agree?? We'll be discussing that, along with the biggest movie news of the week - including an upcoming project from Sydney Sweeney and Michael Bay. Then we're topping off the episode by ranking our top 5 movies of 2025 so far, as well as our top 5 most anticipated movies for the remainder of the year!NEWS:-Trailer reviews for MOUNTAINHEAD, WEAPONS, HIM, and THE ROSES-Cast announced for Andy Serkis' animated Animal Farm adaptation-Toys 'R' Us getting a movie adaptation??-OutRun adaptation from Sydney Sweeney and Michael Bay-Glenn Powell and Judd Apatow Comedy greenlit by Universal-David O. Russel's John Madden biopic-The Academy announces new rules for the OscarsSIDETRACK:Sinners is UNDOUBTEDLY the movie of 2025 so far. With incredible critical reception, a great non-IP opening, and electric word of mouth among audiences, it’s an early shoe-in for best films of 2025 lists. So we’re gonna get ahead of ourselves by listing our Top 5 Movies of 2025 So Far and our Top 5 Most Anticipated for the Rest of the Year.FIND THE SHOW:@CinemaSidetrack

Blumhouse is back with their new thriller DROP, and we're back with some opinions! And then, we're facing off to find the BEST of BLUMHOUSE - Get Out, M3GAN, Paranormal Activity - who is walking away with the top picks?!NEWS:-Cannes 2025 Lineup!-Trailers for Eddington, Fantastic Four, and The Life of Chuck-3 of 6 Major Studios Agree to 45-Day Theatrical Window-Warner Bros. Reviving Gremlins and Beetlejuice-Mikey Madison Turns Down Star WarsSIDETRACK:This week, we’re diving into the chaotic, low-budget, high-yield horror empire that is Blumhouse Productions—home to hits like Get Out, Paranormal Activity and The Purge. Both of us will draft 4 Blumhouse films and 1 Blumhouse movie series. Let's see who builds the better haunted house.

Minecraft superfan Braydon finally got to see 'A Minecraft Movie'! Did it live up to the hype? Is there more to the movie than just "CHICKEN JOCKEY!"? Join us and find out!NEWS:- Trailer roundup.- Hershey Chocolate Movie??- Legendary’s ‘Godzilla x Kong’ Sequel Starting Production- Jessica Rothe Reveals ‘Happy Death Day 3’ Is Actually Happening- Disney’s ‘Tangled’ Live-Action Movie Hits the Pause ButtonSIDETRACK:"Adaptation or Imagination"? In this game, we’ll present each other with  a list of scenarios—some based on real movie adaptations of video games, and others entirely made-up (but believable). The twist is that we’ll have to guess whether each one is a real movie adaptation or totally fake. And if it's real - what's the movie?? FIND THE SHOW:Instagram: @cinemasidetrackBluesky: @cinemasidetrack.bsky.socialYouTube: @CinemaSidetrack

Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd are back on the big screen with A24's Death of a Unicorn, and we're not going easy on them! We're discussing that, along with a truckload of news from CinemaCon 2025 - including the cast of the upcoming Beatles quadrilogy!NEWS:-Trailer reactions for One Battle After Another, Bring Her Back, and Fountain of Youth.-David Fincher and Brad Pitt teaming up for Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood spin-off?-Cast and release strategy for Sam Mendes' Beatles quadrilogy.-CinemaCon 2025 recap.SIDETRACK:Inspired by Death of a Unicorn turning mystical creatures into killing machines, we're turning 3 childhood classics into fucked up creature features!FIND THE SHOW:Instagram: @cinemasidetrackBluesky: @cinemasidetrack.bsky.socialYouTube: @CinemaSidetrack

Is Snow White as bad as they say? What did we think of the Avenchairs announcements? We discuss that and much more on this Saturday edition of Cinema Sidetrack!NEWS:- Final Destination Trailer- Amazon is in final talks in choosing the Bond producers- Looney Toons film that was shelved by Warners in 2023 for a tax write-off - is close to being revived- Disney and Pixar have announced Coco 2- Meet the Parents 4 is set at Universal with writer/director John Hamburg - Avengers: Doomsday LIVE Casting AnnouncementsSIDETRACK:We discuss the current state of Disney Live Action Remakes. What have we liked so far? What is to come?Find the Show:Instagram: @cinemasidetrackBluesky: @cinemasidetrack.bsky.socialYouTube: @CinemaSidetrackFind Andy & Braydon:@andyperezfilm@braydonleadbetter

Steven Soderbergh's second film of the year is already here (and it's hornier than we expected)! We break down the icy new spy flick before writing a spy movie of our own in this week's Sidetrack!NEWS:-Trailer reviews for Lilo & Stitch, Freakier Friday, F1, and The Materialists.-The WORST box office weekend of the year - and what it means for cinema.-Sadie Sink cast as mystery character in Spider-Man 4.-Daniel Craig offered role in Greta Gerwig's Narnia?SIDETRACK:We have twenty minutes to write a pitch for the next spy blockbuster! Join us as we brainstorm our way through the first step of the filmmaking process, with a mystery cast of Hollywood stars provided by ChatGPT.Find the Show:Instagram: @cinemasidetrackBluesky: @cinemasidetrack.bsky.socialYouTube: @CinemaSidetrackFind Andy & Braydon:@andyperezfilm@braydonleadbetter

After 2 years, Mickey 17 is here! We dive into that and later, we hold yet another draft for the best "multiples" movies!NEWS:- Paddington in Peru writers are teaming for AI animated feature ‘Critterz’, and creatives and execs from across the industry have launched Staircase Studios AI, debuting their first trailer. - Thunderbolts "ABSOLUTE CINEMA" Trailer thoughts- ‘Monopoly’ movie from Lionsgate lands writing duo John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein SIDETRACK:We each have to pick 5 movies involving "multiples"! One actor playing several roles in a film. The best team of movies wins!Find the Show:Instagram: @cinemasidetrackBluesky: @cinemasidetrack.bsky.socialYouTube: @CinemaSidetrackFind Andy & Braydon:@braydonleadbetter@andyperezfilm

Hollywood's biggest night has come and gone, but we have some things to get off our chests before we move on to Summer Blockbusters! And after the Oscars, we're covering some news featuring Steven Spielberg and Barney the Dinosaur, and we're finishing by looking ahead to the 2026 Oscars race! NEWS:-Francis Ford Coppola responding to his 'Worst Director' Razzies win.-Steven Spielberg starting production on his UFO movie with Emily Blunt, Wyatt Russell and Colman Domingo.-Jesse Armstrong (Succession) setting his cast for his upcoming HBO film. -Ayo Edebiri in talks to write and star in Barney adaptation for Mattel and A24.SIDETRACK:We look ahead to the 2026 Oscars Season, covering what we predict as the frontrunners in the crop of 2025 movie releases. Paul Thomas Anderson's $120M Leo DiCaprio movie! Chloe Zhao and Paul Mescal tackling Shakespeare! The Rock teaming up with a Safdie brother! What will come out on top?Find the Show:Instagram: @cinemasidetrackBluesky: @cinemasidetrack.bsky.socialYouTube: @CinemaSidetrackFind Andy & Braydon:@braydonleadbetter@andyperezfilm

We saw The Monkey and boy -- do we have thoughts! There's also some wild movie news this week that you do not want to miss! Press play and get this party started!NEWS:-Amazon MGM has gained creative control of the James Bond Franchise- Kathleen Kennedy leaving Lucasfilm at the end of 2025?- The Rock, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Emily Blunt to star in Martin Scorsese’s Hawaiian Mob Epic- DC’s Clayface movie, written by Mike Flanagan (Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep), has found its director in James Watkins (Speak No Evil, The Woman in Black, Black Mirror)- Oscars Season UpdateSIDETRACK:A tournament style Stephen King Adaptation bracket challenge with some of the greatest Stephen King films. Which film will win?Find the show:Instagram -@cinemasidetrackBluesky - @cinemasidetrack.bsky.socialYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CinemaSidetrackFind Braydon & Andy:@braydonleadbetter@andyperezfilm

We checked out Paddington in Peru! Does it live up to the last two movies? We're also breaking down some of the news for the week:- Mia Goth (Pearl, X, Infinity Pool) and Corey Hawkins (In the Heights, The Piano Lesson, Straight Outta Compton) join Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey + FIRST PROMOTIONAL IMAGE RELEASED- Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me By Your Name, Queer) has a release date for his next movie, After the Hunt, starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edibiri- Bill Murray and Kristen Wiig will star in Epiphany from filmmaker Max Barbakow (Palm Springs) and writer Mitch Glazer (Scrooged, A Very Murray Christmas)- Goonies 2 is officially in the works- Awards Season UpdateSIDETRACK: We have to work together to create the ultimate tier list for children's movies!Find the show:Instagram -@cinemasidetrackBluesky - @cinemasidetrack.bsky.socialYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CinemaSidetrackFind Braydon & Andy:@braydonleadbetter@andyperezfilm

We take a deep dive into Captain America: Brave New World and the future of the MCU! Join us!Find the show:Instagram -@cinemasidetrackBluesky - @cinemasidetrack.bsky.socialYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CinemaSidetrackFind Braydon & Andy:@braydonleadbetter@andyperezfilm

This week we're giving our thoughts on the new Valentine's Day themed slasher movie, Heart Eyes! We're also breaking down some of the new trailer drops from the Super Bowl, along with some recent movie news like:-- First trailer for⁠Friendship⁠, starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd- New details have been released for the Green Day movie, New Years Rev- Anora is BACK as the Best Picture frontrunner- Wes Anderson’s next feature The Phoenician Scheme has a release date from Focus FeaturesSIDETRACK: We hold a draft to build a team of our favorite slasher villains!Find the show:Instagram -@cinemasidetrackBluesky - @cinemasidetrack.bsky.socialYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CinemaSidetrackFind Braydon & Andy:@braydonleadbetter@andyperezfilm

This week we're talking Companion and giving our thoughts on the first trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps, along with some recent movie news like: - Final Destination: Bloodlines Trailer - Benny Safdie, Elliot Page, Himesh Patel join Nolan’s The Odyssey - Jon M. Chu directing animated adaptation of Oh, The Places You’ll Go - Justin Baldoni’s Pac-Man movie (what??) is kaput amid Blake Lively scandal - More Oscar campaign drama SIDETRACK: We write an AI movie in 20 minutes! Find the show: Instagram -@cinemasidetrack Bluesky - @cinemasidetrack.bsky.social YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CinemaSidetrack Find Braydon & Andy: @braydonleadbetter @andyperezfilm

Welcome to the Cinema Sidetrack podcast! Every week we will be having fun discussions about new releases & news, but that's not all! We will be getting SIDETRACKED. That's right, we will be breaking off and doing fun weekly challenges, trivia, and games related to the films and news of the week! This week we're talking Nickel Boys and Oscar Nominations 2025, along with some recent movie news like: - Robert Eggers doesn't want to make a contemporary film - Until Dawn trailer talk - New Superman TV Spot discussion - Writer attached for Daisy Ridley Star Wars movie? - Scary Movie sequel in the works Find the show: Instagram -@cinemasidetrack Bluesky - @cinemasidetrack.bsky.social YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CinemaSidetrack Find Braydon & Andy: @braydonleadbetter @andyperezfilm