Dan Murrell

2026 is halfway over and I have my picks for the ten best movies of the year so far - as well as what the critics have chosen and some honorable mentions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon MGM and A24 are just the latest studios to stir controversy by partnering with AI. I look at the latest Hollywood trend, plus a major studio split, influencers seeing The Odyssey, and your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Minions are back to menace the film industry once again and I have thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supergirl didn't take off at the summer box office with an opening that ranks among some of DC's most disappointing films. I look at the opening weekend numbers and why the DCU is already on rocky box office ground. Plus streaming charts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supergirl has opened to middling reviews and an underwhelming audience response. I take a deep dive into my thoughts on the movie and why it didn't work for me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supergirl flies into the DCU one year after her famous cousin - but does Kara Zor-El make her own mark on the DC franchise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toy Story 5 put Pixar back on top of the summer box office with a huge debut domestically and around the world. I break down the numbers, plus how Obsession is poised to briefly be summer's #1 movie and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neon's new horror film Leviticus went from Sundance hit to wide release. I share my thoughts with and without spoilers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Woody, Buzz, and the gang are back for a fifth adventure. Does Pixar's first franchise continue its momentum, or should these toys be put in a box? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day with some interesting revelations. I share my thoughts, plus your questions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Spielberg's latest film opened slightly above expectations while last week's big releases all took big falls at the box office. I break down the latest numbers plus streaming charts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a lot to dive into with Disclosure Day, which has polarized audiences, so let's get into it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The '90s X-Men return on July 1 and I have an early look at the first few episodes - can the second season match the magic of season one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A key crew member of Obsession has gone public with regrets about the low salary she received for the film. I share my thoughts on the realities of making indie films, as well as Martin Scorsese's AI venture, the future of Doctor Who, a potential prequel to one of my favorite movies, and your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Spielberg's latest film returns to one of his favorite subject matters, aliens. Does this original summer movie have the signature Spielberg magic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wayans brothers returned to the comedy franchise and set a series high while Masters of the Universe didn't have the power with a second place opening. I look at all the box office numbers, plus streaming charts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a first time for everything! In my first-ever video game review, I look at the new James Bond game 007 First Light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Horror is rising at the box office, so it's only fitting that the most successful horror parody franchise is back as well. Does this sixth Scary Movie still pack a punch, or is it comedically DOA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opinions on film critics are as varied as the opinions on the movies they review. Let's talk about critics, what they do, and how you feel about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He-Man returns to theaters in the first Masters of the Universe movie in almost 40 years. Does He-Man still have the power, or should this movie be exiled to Snake Mountain? Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND free daily greens in each box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indie horror dethroned one of the world's biggest franchises, with both Backrooms and Obsession setting rare box office records. I look at one of the most interesting box office weekends in quite a while, plus an update on 2026's overall box office, streaming charts and more! Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND free daily greens in each box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The summer of horror continues with Kane Parsons' Backrooms, a creepy new film based on the popular YouTube short films. Is this new generation of horror good enough to survive at the busy summer box office? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mandalorian & Grogu opened to an okay $98 million four-day weekend. But industry reporting has been pumping out stories about its box office performance. I look at what's being said, why it's unusual, and what the facts behind the headlines are. Plus more movie news and your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mandalorian and Grogu won the Memorial Day box office but failed to impress with its opening. I look at its holiday weekend and the two different ways to judge the movie. Plus, Obsession makes history with a huge jump in business, the latest streaming charts, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The winners of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival include several contenders that may also be competing for Oscars. I look at who took home the top prizes, plus other movies that got the industry buzzing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former flagship show of Disney+ hits the big screen as Mando and Grogu take on a bunch of monsters and criminals. Does the first Star Wars movie in over six years live up to the franchise's cinematic standards? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paramount and Warner Bros haven't even merged yet, but their credit has already taken a hit. I look at just how much debt the new company will be in, plus a Rick & Morty movie, another Netflix movie heading to theaters and your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael moonwalked back to the #1 spot as the summer box office heads into Memorial Day weekend. I look at all the latest figures, the impressive opening of Obsession, the latest streaming charts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A wish for true love goes horribly wrong in Curry Barker's new horror film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a slow news week, so I'm doing an all-question episode. What do you want to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Devil Wears Prada 2 scored a surprise flawless victory over Mortal Kombat II on a Mother's Day weekend that was full of surprises. I look at the latest numbers, plus streaming charts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A whole bunch of fan favorite video game characters are fighting a whole bunch of other ones in the sequel to 2021's franchise relaunch. Is it a hit or a fatality? Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND free daily greens in each box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has been under fire since the first images hit the internet. I look at the complaints so far and why the internet's favorite director is suddenly being criticized. Plus a look at what Star Wars fans are watching and your questions! Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND free daily greens in each box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans turned out in droves for The Devil Wears Prada 2 after two decades and started the summer box office season with a bang. I look at its opening, who went to see it, and more - plus streaming charts and a whole bunch of other numbers! Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND free daily greens in each box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Academy Awards just shook up two major categories starting with next year's show. I look at how the acting and international film changes will change and how it may have played out at past ceremonies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miranda Priestly and her withering glare are back in the sequel to the 2006 original. Is it worth the wait or a fashion nightmare? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Desert Warrior just became one of the biggest box office bombs of all time...and most people have never even heard of it. I look at Saudi Arabia's biggest film ever and how it flopped so hard at the box office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael, the King of Pop's biopic, set records for a music biopic opening. I track down the surprising audience that delivered a big win for Michael Jackson - plus streaming charts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are almost ready to kick off the summer box office season and I have my picks for what the ten highest grossing films will be! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CinemaCon 2026 has wrapped up in Las Vegas and I have a look at the biggest reveals at this year's convention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warner Bros announced an ambitious slate of films at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. I look at the slate, plus your questions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two big blockbusters continued to share the spotlight, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary ruling the box office, while A24's The Drama also continued performing well. I break down all the latest numbers, plus streaming charts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.J. Abrams and his company Bad Robot are leaving Hollywood after a meteoric rise that saw them producing the biggest franchises in town. I trace how the company flew so high and why it's fallen so far. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off with promo code DAN at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod #sponsored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's blood in the water...literally...as angry sharks invade a hurricane-flooded town. I break down the latest streaming movie to wade into the killer shark genre. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND free daily greens in each box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 Cannes Film Festival lineup features a grab bag of previous festival and Oscar winners. I look at some contenders that could be taking home gold on Oscar night in 2027. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND free daily greens in each box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBS has named the replacement for Stephen Colbert's Late Show - and it's a show you might never have heard of. I explain what Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed is and why CBS picked it as the latest late night talk show. Plus your questions and more! Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND free daily greens in each box! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off with promo code DAN at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod #sponsored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opened to over $300 million worldwide. I look at all the numbers it put up, plus a big opening for The Drama, streaming numbers and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off with promo code DAN at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod #sponsored Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND free daily greens in each box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson play a soon-to-be-married couple struggling with a major revelation in the latest buzzy film from A24. 0:00 Non-Spoiler 5:24 Spoilers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mario, Luigi, Peach, and an entire universe of Nintendo characters are back in this super-sized sequel to the $1.3 billion animated hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Project Hail Mary put up a stellar second weekend to become 2026's highest grossing film, while Dhurandhar: The Revenge set North American box office records. I dive into the latest numbers, plus streaming and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices