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Welcome to Off Script, The Home of Bold Cinema! This weekly podcast features film news, in-depth reviews, and other colorful segments that delve into the culture, technology, and business of modern cinema. Join your hosts Dr. Andy Draper and Zach Lewis as they review, rant, and assess the cinema landscape of both yesterday and today. Subscribe Today!

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    Episode 341: - Toy Story 5 & Widow's Bay

    Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime in 'Toy-Story 5', Disney-Pixar's latest animated feature from directors McKenna Harris and Andrew Stanton starring Joan Cusack, Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, & Conan O'Brien.A skeptical mayor leads the superstitious residents of a cursed New England island in 'Widow's Bay' the new Apple TV+ Series from 'Parks & Rec' creator Katie Dippold and 'Atlanta' cinematographer Hiro Murai starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Kevin Carroll, & Stephen Root.An internal succession war within House Targaryen at the height of its power, 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen in the Season 3 premiere of 'House of the Dragon', HBO's 'Game of Thrones' follow-up series starring Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, and Olivia Cooke.A24 makes waves in cinema circles this week after announcing a $75 million AI-centered partnership with Google, and can Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman biopic find a distributor when everybody's bought into Chat GPT?Also new trailers for 'Hexed', 'Klara and the Sun', 'The Debut', and more!Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 340: - Disclosure Day & The Furious

    Two protagonists race to expose decades of hidden government evidence of alien contact as the world teeters on the brink of World War III in 'Disclosure Day', the new film from blockbuster director Steven Spielberg starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colman Domingo, and Colin Firth.A father fights fiercely against ruthless kidnappers to save his abducted daughter in 'The Furious', the viral new kung-fu action film from stuntman-turned-director Kenji Tanigaki starring Miao Xie, Joe Taslim, Brian Le, and Enyou Yang.As George Miller searches for a distributor for his final 'MAD MAX' film, Anya Taylor-Joy is cast in the new 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum' from director Andy Serkis and '24 Jump Street' is greenlit with Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill to star.Also new trailers for 'The Social Reckoning', 'Gatto', 'Shrek 5', and more!Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 339: - Masters of the Universe & Hokum

    A young man on Earth discovers a fabulous secret legacy as the prince of an alien planet, and must recover a magic sword and return home to protect his kingdom in 'Masters of the Universe', the new film from 'Bumblebee' and 'Kubo and the Two Strings' director Travis Knight starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, Alison Brie, and Jared Leto as Skeletor.A horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch in 'Hokum' the new folk horror feature from 'Oddity' writer/director Damian McCarthy starring Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, Florence Ordesh, and David Wilmot.Big news in blu-rays - NEON is running a Buy-One-Get-Two sale on films like 'Titane', 'Exit 8', 'No Other Choice', and 'Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie', but what's this about a Treasure Island adaptation from Ridley Scott starring Hugh Jackman as Long John Silver - and how did 'Scary Movie' just dominate the weekend if it's as unfunny as everybody says?Also new trailers for 'By Any Means', 'The Dog Stars', and 'Whalefall' starring 'Resident Evil' newcomer Austin Abrams!Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 338: - Backrooms & Spider-Noir

    After a therapist's patient disappears into a dimension beyond reality, she must venture into the unknown to save him in 'Backrooms', the breakout liminal horror hit from viral director Kane Parsons and A24 starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, & Mark Duplass.Ben Reilly, a seasoned, down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York, is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city's one and only superhero in 'Spider-Noir' the new eight-episode limited superhero series on Amazon Prime starring Nicolas Cage, Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, & Brendan Gleeson.New trailers for Robert Pattinson in 'Primetime' and Jane Schoenbrun's 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' have hit the internet in this week's Trailer Park segment, along with our first looks at Cannes competitor 'Fatherland', 'It Follows' director David Robert Mitchell's 'The End of Oak Street', 'How to Rob A Bank', and Adam Wingard's 'Onslaught'.Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 337: - The Mandalorian and Grogu & I Love Boosters

    Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure in 'The Mandalorian and Grogu', the latest in Disney's cinematic Star Wars saga from 'The Lion King' director Jon Favreau starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White.A group of shoplifters take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven by stealing her clothes and reselling them at a lower price in an act of what they call 'fashion-forward philanthropy' in 'I Love Boosters', the new film from 'Sorry To Bother You' director Boots Riley starring Keke Palmer, Lakeith Stanfield, Demi Moore, and Will Poulter.As Cannes Film Festival 2026 wraps up, the Renate Reinsve / Sebastian Stan starring 'Fjord' takes the top prize of Palm D'Or, but what else is worth looking forward to this year? Dr. Draper has the full Cannes 2026 rundown as 'Obsession' smashes box office records over 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' and Netflix's 'The Adventures of Cliff Boothe' moves into 'Narnia's' Thanksgiving IMAX slot.Also new TV reviews for 'The Boys' Season 5, 'Invincible' Season 4, and first looks at 'Vought Rising' and 'Spider-Noir'!Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 336: - Obession & The Crash

    After breaking the mysterious 'One Wish Willow' to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price in 'Obsession', the new film from YouTube horror filmmaker Curry Barker starring Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, & Cooper Tomlinson.A 17-year old is found in the crushed remains of a car accident alongside the bodies of her two best friends when law enforcement discovers that something is amiss and not all is as it seems in 'The Crash', the new true-crime Netflix documentary from Garth Johnson based on the very real events around the trial of Mackenzie Shirilla, Dominic Russo, & Davion Flanagan.As 'I Saw The TV Glow' breakout Jane Schoenbrun's new film 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' makes a huge cult splash at Cannes 2026, Amazon pulls Henry Cavill's already-shot 'Voltron' feature off the theatrical calendar for 2026, Lionsgate announces plans to expand 'The Expendables' universe with an all-female prequel tentatively titled 'The Expendabelles', and while 'Michael' continues to crush at the Box Office, how is Disney's 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' breaking out to be the second highest earner of 2026?Also new trailers for Laika's new stop-motion animated film 'Wildwood', South Korean filmmaker Na Hong-Jin's monster movie 'Hope', 'Drive' director Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Her Private Hell' starring Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton, and a new look at the upcoming 'Lanterns' HBO series from James Gunn and DC starring Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, and Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner.Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 335: - Mortal Kombat II & They Will Kill You

    The fan favorite champions -- now joined by Johnny Cage himself -- are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders in 'Mortal Kombat II', the follow-up to 2021's 'Mortal Kombat' reboot film from director Simon McQuoid starring Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Tati Gabrielle, Jessica McNamee, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion.A woman takes a job as a housekeeper in a NYC high-rise, unaware of the building's history of disappearances. She soon realizes the community is shrouded in mystery when she has to fight her way out 'They Will Kill You', the new bloody Tarantino-inspired beat-em-up from Russian filmmaker Kirill Sokolov starring Zazie Beets, Patricia Arquette, Heather Graham, Tom Felton, Paterson Joseph, & Myha'la.'Fast & Furious' star Vin Diesel claims Peacock is making four new Fast & Furious TV shows, but employees at NBC Universal aren't so sure - meanwhile, 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' director Matt Shakman is stepping into 'The Planet of the Apes' universe, 'Longlegs' is getting a sequel - or prequel? - with Nicolas Cage attached to return alongside director Osgood Perkins, and 'Mandy' director Panos Cosmatos is finally coming out of hiding when his new vampire thriller film 'Flesh of the Gods' starts shooting with stars Kristen Stewart and Wagner Moura at A24.Also new trailers for 'Evil Dead Burn' and 'Tony'!Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 334: - Michael, Mother Mary, & Lee Cronin's The Mummy

    Who is the real Michael Jackson? The story of the 'King of Pop' from his childhood as the star of the Jackson 5, through times of abuse by his father Joe Jackson, to breaking away and making the hit album Thriller and claiming his independence as a solo artist come to the silver screen in 'Michael', the controversial new music biopic from director Antoine Fuqua starring Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, and Nia Long.Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer, Sam Anselm, on the eve of her comeback performance in 'Mother Mary', the new film from 'The Green Knight' writer/director David Lowery starring Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, and FKA Twigs.The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare in 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy', the new film from 'Evil Dead Rise' writer Lee Cronin starring Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, and May Calamawy.What's this about a Super Troopers sequel? New trailers for DC's 'Clayface', Broken Lizard's 'Super Troopers 3', and the apparently final Jackass film in 'Jackass: Best & Last' have hit the internet in this week's Trailer Park!Also, Sony's scripting a Django-Unchained-meets-Zorro film with Quentin Tarantino, 'Michael' rockets to the top of the music biopic charts, and what's this about a new 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' film over at A24 from 'Obsession' director Curry Barker?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 333: - CinemaCon 2026, Alpha & Smile 2

    Alpha, a troubled 13-year-old lives with her single mom. Their world collapses the day she returns from school with a tattoo on her arm in 'Alpha', the highly anticipated third feature film from breakout French screenwriter and director Julia Ducournau starring Melissa Boros, Tahar Rahim, Golshifteh Farahani, and Emma Mackey.About to embark on a world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her past in 'Smile 2', the 2024 horror sequel from returning writer/director Parker Finn starring Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Ray Nicholson, and Kyle Gallner.As CInemacon winds down, we're taking a look at the winners, losers, and all the studio announcements worth listening to in our Cinemacon 2026 wrapup!Also new trailers for 'Street Fighter', 'Focker-In-Law', 'As Deep As The Grave', 'The Dog Stars', and 'Evil Dead Burn' have hit the internet!Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 332: - Exit 8 & Crime 101

    A man becomes increasingly desperate when he realizes he is trapped in a subway station, needing to complete a mission to get out in 'Exit 8' the new psychological horror film from Japanese director Genki Kawamura based on the video game of the same name starring Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi, and Naru Asanuma.An elusive thief, eyeing his final score, encounters a disillusioned insurance broker at her own crossroads. As their paths intertwine, a relentless detective trails them hoping to thwart the multi-million dollar heist they are planning in Amazon Prime's 'Crime 101', the new thriller from 'American Animals' director Bart Layton based on the acclaimed novella from bestselling author Don Winslow starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, and Halle Berry.As 'The Boys' begins to wind down in an explosive final season and 'Invincible' continues to amaze viewers on Amazon Prime, HBO's 'Euphoria' Season 3 doesn't seem to impress and Netflix's 'Beef' rolls over into a star-studded season 2. It's a brand new TV Corner on this week's Off Script!Osgood Perkins is reteaming with Nicolas Cage for a new 'Longlegs' movie at Paramount, AMC hikes A-List prices (again), and why aren't there any Americans representing at Cannes this year?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review.

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    Episode 331: - Project Hail Mary, The Drama, & Ready Or Not 2

    A science teacher wakes up alone on a spaceship. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing Earth's sun and that an unexpected friendship may be the key in 'Project Hail Mary', the new space epic from directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller based on the novel by Andy Weir starring Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller, and James Ortiz. A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails in A24's 'The Drama', the new film from 'Dream Scenario' director Kristoffer Borgli starring Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Mamoudou Athie, and Alana Haim. After surviving one deadly game, Grace and her sister Faith must now outrun four rival families competing for a powerful throne - winner takes all in 'Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come', the sequel to 2019's 'Ready Or Not' from Radio Silence directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett starring Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Elijah Wood, and Sarah Michelle-Gellar. As IMAX sells out early screenings to 'Dune 3', fans are left wondering why their latest viral ticketing strategy is leaving so many out in the cold. Stephen Colbert is co-writing a new 'Lord of the Rings' movie, 'Michael' is tracking to earn more than any other biopic in history in it's April 24th opening weekend, and despite critical reception is 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' tracking to over $1b? Also new trailers for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', 'Supergirl', 'Backrooms', 'The End of Oak Street', and Disney's live-action 'Moana' remake. Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 330: - Oscars 2026, Undertone, Dune 3 Trailer

    The 2025 Academy Awards have finally arrived! While Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' took home the most awards of the night with 6 wins, Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' wins the hearts and minds of the good folks at home with four historic wins alongside victories for Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein', 'KPop Demon Hunters', 'Sentimental Value', and even 'F1' picks up an award in Best Sound Design. What were the biggest snubs, surprises, and wins of the night - and how did our annual ballots stack up against the industry?The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way in 'Undertone', the new audio-centric horror film from A24 and future 'Paranormal Activity' director Ian Tuason starring Nina Kiri, Adam DiMarco, & Michèle Duquet.A 'Man From the Future' arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue artificial intelligence in 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die', the first film in nearly a decade from 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and 'The Ring' director Gore Verbinski starring Sam Rockwell, Juno Temple, Michael Pena, Zazi Beets, and Haley Lu Richardson.In 1987, Gabriel Amorth, the Vatican's leading exorcist, investigates the demonic possession of an American boy in Spain, and discovers a secret the Vatican has tried to keep buried for centuries in 'The Pope's Exorcist', this week's horror mini-review courtesy of Dr. Draper starring Russell Crowe as the titular Pope's exorcist.'DUNE PART 3' gets an incredible teaser trailer this week with over two minutes of new footage from the highly-anticipated sequel to last year's 'DUNE PART 2', but how long is director Denis Villenueve going to continue putting off his 'Rendevous with Rama' adaptation - and what's this about Amazon jacking up Prime Video prices again?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 329: - The Bride, The Secret Agent, Hoppers

    In 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein asks Dr. Euphronius to help create a companion. They give life to a murdered woman as the Bride, sparking romance, police interest, and radical social change in Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'The Bride!' a modern twist on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein starring Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, and Annette Bening.In 1977, a technology expert flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks in 'The Secret Agent', the new film from Brazilian writer/director Kleber Mendonça Filho that turned heads at Cannes and is soon to be making waves at this years Academy Awards starring Wagner Moura, Gabriel Leone, & Udo Kier.A 19-year-old animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination in 'Hoppers', the latest animated film from Disney-Pixar and 'We Bear Bares' director Daniel Chong starring Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, & Dave Franco.Netflix sets it's sights on AI tech as they acquire Ben Affleck's AI-Filmmaking startup, and is Warner Bros. 'The Bride!' on track to be the biggest bomb of 2026?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 328: - Pillion, Pegasus 3, & NTBTSTM

    A directionless man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive in 'Pillion', the spicy new dom-com from writer/director Harry lighton starring Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård, & Douglas Hodge.Bearing the glory of being the 'King of Bayanbulak,' Zhang Chi once again embarks on his racing journey, aiming not only to win the race but also to achieve something beyond the competition itself in 'Pegasus 3 (飞驰人生3)', the record-shattering new feature from China & series writer/director Han Han starring Teng Shen, Yufan Bai, & Yongsheng Chen.When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008 in 'Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie', the new film from 'Blackberry' director Matt Johnson starring himself & Jay McCarrol as Nirvanna the Band.Summer trailers are coming in droves as new trailers for Scary Movie 6 drop in front of Scream VII, along with trailers for Mortal Kombat II, Backrooms, Toy Story 5, and Teenage Sex & Death at Camp Miasma from 'I Saw The TV Glow' director Jane Schoenbrun.Also, AMC Theaters announces plans to save the best seats for AMC Stubs members, Scream 7 shatters series records at the Box Office despite sequel complications, and is Paramount really about to take ownership over Warner Bros. and HBO Max?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 327: - How to Make a Killing & The Perfect Neighbor

    Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, a blue-collar will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way in 'How To Make A Killing', the new A24 black comedy from writer/director John Patton Ford starring Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, & Ed Harris.A minor disagreement between neighbors in Florida takes a lethal turn, with police body camera footage and interviews probing the aftermath of the state's controversial 'stand your ground' laws in Netflix's 'The Perfect Neighbor', the hypnotic new documentary from director Geeta Gandbhir that turned heads at Sundance in late 2025.As HBO's 'Game of Thrones' follow-up series 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' wraps up it's 6-episode run, Dr. Draper returns to the TV Corner to tell you whether or not the show holds up to it's political neighbors in 'House of the Dragon' along with a close look at Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video's 'Fallout' series starring Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell. Also, Sony announces a full reboot of their Spider-Man villain film franchise, Bill Hader sets his sights on his directorial debut in horror film 'They Know', 'KPop Demon Hunters' and Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein' are headed to the Criterion Collection, and some wild awards at the BAFTA's has film fans tuning in everywhere. Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 326: - Wuthering Heights & Nuremberg

    A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw in 'Wuthering Heights', the latest trip from 'Saltburn' director Emerald Fennell starring Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Hong Chau, & Owen Cooper. A WWII psychiatrist evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials, growing increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with Hermann Göring in 'Nuremberg', the 2025 WWII thriller from director James Vanderbilt starring Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, Michael Shannon, & Leo Woodall. New trailers for Curry Barker's 'Obsession' and Disney's 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' are here, but what's going on with Amazon Prime Video's new Spider-Man series 'Spider-Noir'? Finally, 'Chicken Shop Date' creator Amelia Dimoldenberg is breaking into cinemas when she'll be starring in her own romantic comedy in 2027 while Jason Statham ascends to true meme status with the announcement of his new casting in director David Leitch's 'Jason Statham Stole My Bike'. Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 325: - The Moment & Blue Moon

    A rising pop star navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut in 'The Moment', a new film from pop star Charlie XCX and director Aidan Zamiri starring Charli XCX, Alexander Skarsgard, Rachel Sennot, & Rosanna Arquette. Spend an evening with little-known lyricist and acclaimed alcoholic Lorenz Hart as he struggles with alcoholism, mental health, and tries to save face during the opening of 'Oklahoma!' in 'Blue Moon', last year's Richard Linklater feature starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Canavale, & Andrew Scott. New trailers for Project Hail Mary, Disclosure Day, Minions & Monsters, and The Mandalorian & Grogu dropped during the BIG GAME last week (amongst an ocean of ai slop), but what's this about a first look at David Fincher's new film 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth'? This week we're doing a full big game trailer review! Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 324: - Send Help & The Wrecking Crew

    An employee and her insufferable boss become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. Here, they must overcome past grievances and work together to make it out alive in 'Send Help, the latest feature from master of horror-comedy Sam Raimi starring Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, and Dennis Haysbert.Two estranged half-brothers, US Navy SEAL James Hale and suspended police detective Jonny Hale, have to work together to uncover a sinister real estate scheme that's set to overtake the islands of Hawaii in the buddy cop action comedy film 'The Wrecking Crew', Amazon Prime's latest fare from director Angel Manuel Soto starring Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista, Temura Morrison, & Morena Baccarin.New trailers for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' and A24's 'The Drama' have arrived, but what's going on with this new trailer for Antoine Fuqua's 'Michael' biopic - and is it secretly a Part 1? Also, Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new company CEO, the final 'Fast & Furious' movie has a title and release date, and Sam Mendes' four-film 'Beatles' first look looks terrible! Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 323: - The Rip, Oscar Noms 2026, Hedda

    A group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the huge seizure, making them question who to rely on in 'The Rip', the latest feature from 'The A-Team' director Joe Carnahan starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Steven Yeun, Kyle Chandler, & Teyana Taylor. Henrik Ibsen's renowned stage drama from 1891 is reimagined in an epic and emotional way in 'Hedda', '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' director Nia DaCosta's recent Amazon Prime feature starring Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss, & Imogen Poots.The 2025 Oscar Noms are finally here! Is SINNERS playing too big at 16 nominations? Is ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER still on track to sweep Best Picture? How did F1 get four nominations, and why didn't Guillermo Del Toro catch a Best Director nod for FRANKENSTEIN? And why no WICKED: FOR GOOD, JAY KELLY, or NO OTHER CHOICE?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 322: - 28 Years Later The Bone Temple & No Other Choice

    As Spike is inducted into Jimmy Crystal's gang on the mainland, Dr. Kelson makes a discovery that could alter the world in '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple', the follow-up to last year's '28 Years Later' from 'Candyman' director Nia DaCosta starring Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, Ralph Fiennes, & Jack O'Connell.After being unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition in 'No Other Choice', the new dark comedy from acclaimed South Korean director Park Chan-Wook starring Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, & Woo Seung Kim.As Amazon's 'Fallout' treads deeper into it's sophomore season, HBO is stirring the Game of Thrones pot once again with 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' on this week's TV Corner.Also Netflix will have to wait until April to find out if Warner Bros. is finally theirs or not, Star Wars alum Dave Filoni replaces Kathleen Kennedy at Lucasfilm, & is Sony sweating after '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' underperforms at the box office?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 321: - It Was Just An Accident & If I had Legs I'd Kick You

    An unassuming mechanic is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor. Panicked, he rounds up a few of his fellow ex-prisoners to confirm the man's identity in 'It Was Just An Accident', the 2025 Cannes Film Festival Palme D'Or Winner from Iranian director Jafar Panahi starring Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, & Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr.While trying to manage her own life and career, a woman on the verge of a breakdown must cope with her daughter's illness, an absent husband, a missing person, and an unusual relationship with her therapist in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You', a psychological dissection of motherhood from writer/director Mary Bronstein starring Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien, & A$AP Rocky.In a society where people stop dreaming to extend their lifespan, some dangerous individuals still dream, warping the fabric of time in 'Resurrection', a five-part experimental film from acclaimed Chinese writer/director Bi Gan starring Jackson Yee, Shu Qi, & Mark Chao.A group of friends' tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival in 'Primate', 2026's premiere January slop horror from director Johannes Roberts starring Johnny Sequoyah, Jess Alexander, & Troy Kotsur.The Golden Globe Awards have come and gone, and with a few snubs (Sinners) and a few surprises (Sinners?), everyones asking: why is PolyMarket all over the show?Also new trailer reviews for They Will Kill You, The Death of Robin Hood, The Testament of Ann Lee, & Sirat!Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 320: - Avatar Fire & Ash, Marty Supreme, & The Top 10 Films of 2025

    Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges in 'Avatar: Fire & Ash', the latest in the Avatar series from writer/director James Cameron starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver, and Oona Chaplin.Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness in 'Marty Supreme', the latest feature from 'Uncut Gems' director Josh Safdie starring Timothée Chalamet, Odessa A'zion, Tyler Okonma, Kevin O'Leary, and Gwyneth Paltrow.With 2025 officially behind us, the crew reveals their Top 10 Favorite Films of 2025, along with their Top 5 Television Picks & the Top Fight Scenes of the Century. 'Also new trailer reviews for 'Avengers: Doomsday', 'The Odyssey', and 'Digger', all while Avatar: Fire & Ash crosses $900m at the global Box Office.Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 319: - Ella McCay & Die My Love

    An idealistic young woman juggles her family and work life in a comedy about the people you love and how to survive them in 'Ella McCay', the new film from acclaimed director James L. Brooks starring Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, & Kumail Nanjiani.Grace, a writer and young mother, is slowly slipping into madness. Locked away in an old house in and around Montana, we see her acting increasingly agitated and erratic, leaving her companion, Jackson, increasingly worried and helpless in 'Die My Love', the new film from 'You Were Never Really Here' director Lynne Ramsay starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, Sissy Spacek, & Nick Nolte.As the Oscars bolt from broadcast television to YouTube in 2029 we get a look at the upcoming Oscars shortlist before diving into Disney's $1 Billion investment in OpenAI and Sony's greenlighting of 28 Weeks Later Part 3 with Cillian Murphy in talks to star.Also we got new trailers for 'Supergirl' and Steven Spielberg's UFO feature 'Disclosure Day'.Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 318: - Hamnet & Jay Kelly

    After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss in 'Hamnet', the new film from 'Nomadland' director Chloé Zhao starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Joe Alwyn, Emily Watson, and Jacobi Jupe.Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting his past and present with his devoted manager Ron. Poignant and humor-filled, pitched at the intersection of regrets and glories in 'Jay Kelly', the new Netflix drama from 'Marriage Story' director Noah Baumbach starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Emily Mortimer.As Netflix's $82 billion offer to purchase Warner Bros. begins to grow, Paramount attempts a hostile counter-offer. What does this mean for movie theaters?Also 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' premieres to poor ratings despite a huge opening weekend and we get a first look at what may be coming in Oscar season with 2025's Golden Globe nominations.Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 317: - Wake Up Dead Man & Sentimental Value

    A young priest becomes the main suspect in the seemingly impossible murder of the charismatic Monsignor, prompting Benoit Blanc to return for his most dangerous case yet in 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' from returning series writer/director Rian Johnson starring Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, & Josh Brolin.In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love in 'Eternity', a new rom-com from A24 and director David Freyne starring Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner, & Da'Vine Joy Randolph.Two sisters, Nora and Agnes, must navigate a complicated relationship with their famed film director father as he begins production on his swan song film that's loosely based on the traumatic events of their past in 'Sentimental Value', the new film from breakout Norwegian director Joachim Trier starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgard, Inga Ibdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning.AMC begins offering a limited-time half-price 'Popcorn Pass' to AMC Stubs Members, and why did Disney's 'Zootopia 2' just break the record for the fourth biggest opening weekend all time?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 316: - Wicked For Good & Train Dreams

    After challenging the Wizard's totalitarian regime in Oz, Elphaba must grapple with her identity as the 'Wicked Witch of the West' while the Wizard has given Glinda the title 'Glinda the Good' and a public status as the nation's defender against Elphaba. The two witches must make decisions that seal their fates in 'Wicked: For Good', the sequel to 2024's 'Wicked' from director Jon M. Chu starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh.Witness the moving and intimate portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century in 'Train Dreams', a new Netflix indie drama feature from director Clint Bentley and the team behind A24's 'Sing Sing' based on the beloved Denis Johnson's novella starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, William H. Macy, and Kerry Condon.New trailers for Gus Van Sant's 'Dead Man's Wire' and Disney/Pixar's 'Hoppers' have finally arrived to begin marketing 2026's early year slate, but what's happening in the wide world of streaming? It's an action-packed TV Corner with 'The Chair Company', 'I Love LA', 'Pluribus', and 'Welcome to Derry!'Also, Universal announces plans to expand the 'Wicked' universe, Scarlett Johannson is doing 'The Exorcist' with Mike Flanagan, and does Letterboxd ACTUALLY have the scoop on festival films with their newly-announced PVOD Rental Service, or are they just blowing smoke?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 315: - The Running Man & Keeper

    A man joins a game show in which contestants, allowed to flee anywhere in the world, are pursued by 'hunters' hired to kill them in 'The Running Man', the new Edgar Wright film based on the Stephen King novel starring Glenn Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Jayme Lawson, Katy O'Brian, & Michael Cera.A romantic anniversary trip to a secluded cabin turns sinister when a dark presence reveals itself, forcing a couple to confront the property's haunting past in 'Keeper' the latest horror feature from 'The Monkey' and 'LONGLEGS' director Osgood Perkins starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland.A slew of new trailers have hit the internet in anticipation of the upcoming Holiday season, including 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and Emerald Fennel's 'Wuthering Heights', but why is everybody dunking on the live-action teaser for Disney's all-too-soon 'Moana' remake?Also, Tom Cruise is awarded an honorary Academy Award at the Governor's Ball, Sony greenlights a Labubu movie, and how serious is James Cameron about making a sequel to 'Alita: Battle Angel'?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 314: - Predator Badlands, Frankenstein

    A young Predator outcast from his clan finds an unlikely ally on his journey in search of the ultimate adversary in 'Predator: Badlands', the latest flip-the-script feature in the Predator franchise from 'Prey' director Dan Trachtenberg starring Elle Fanning & Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Dek.Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation in 'Frankenstein', Academy Award-winning monster movie director Guillermo Del Toro's long-awaited adaptation of Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece starring Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, & Jacob Elordi.PLUR1BUS is making waves in television circles everywhere now that it's premiered on Apple TV+, but is the new series from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan worth the price of admission?Also, every film in the historic Criterion Collection is officially 50% off at Barnes & Noble thanks to their annual Holiday sale, and is pop star Sabrina Carpenter headed to Hollywood in new Alice in Wonderland musical at Universal?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 313: - Bugonia & Ballad of a Small Player

    Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth in 'Bugonia', the new film from 'Kinds of Kindness' director Yorgos Lanthimos starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemmons, Aidan Delbis, & Stavros Halkias.When his past and his debts start to catch up with him, a high-stakes gambler laying low in Macau encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation in 'Ballad of a Small Player', the new Netflix feature from 'Conclave' & 'All Quiet on the Western Front' director Edward Berger starring Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, & Tilda Swinton.As Netflix considers optioning a bid for Warner Bros. historic studio buyout, Japan's Toho Studios reveals new details about the highly anticipated follow-up to 'Godzilla: Minus One' - and what's this about 'Yellowstone' creator Taylor Sheridan heading up a Call of Duty feature at Paramount?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 309: - One Battle After Another & Sorry, Baby

    When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter in 'One Battle After Another', writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson's action-packed 10th feature film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, & newcomer Chase Infiniti.Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on... for everyone around her, at least in 'Sorry, Baby', writer/director/lead actor Eva Victor's first feature film also starring Naomie Ackie, Lucas Hedges, John Carroll Lynch, and Louis Cancelmi.As Noah Hawley's 'Alien: Earth' wraps up it's first season on Hulu, where's the franchise headed? Is James Gunn's second season of 'Peacemaker' finally finding it's footing? And what's going on in this new trailer for Noah Baumbach's 'Jay Kelly' on Netflix?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 312: - Roofman & A House of Dynamite

    A charismatic criminal, while on the run from the police, hides in a hidden space of a toy store. There, he adopts a new identity and becomes involved with an employee, beginning a relationship as unlikely as it is risky in 'Roofman', the new based-on-a-true-story feature from 'The Place Beyond The Pines' and 'Blue Valentine' director Derek Cianfrance starring Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Lakeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, and Peter Dinklage.When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond in Netflix's latest political thriller 'A House of Dynamite' the first film from 'The Hurt Locker' and 'Zero Dark Thirty' director Kathryn Bigelow since 2017 starring Rebecca Ferguson, Idris Elba, Tracy Letts, Jared Harris, Jason Clarke, and Greta Lee.Has Kevin Costner lost Hollywood? The 'Yellowstone' star turned industry heads last week when he was left fuming following The Hollywood Reporter's bombshell report on the rise and demise of his legendary career - that's why we're digging into Costner's history, from his meteoric 'Dances with Wolves' success to his 'Waterworld' and 'The Postman' falling out, all the way through his 'Hidden Figures' return and recent 'Yellowstone' success. And if Costner's truly burned all of his bridges, then what's in store for his four-film western epic 'Horizon: An American Saga'?HBO's television offerings continue to impress with the premiere of 'IT: Welcome to Derry' and Tim Robinson's 'The Chair Company', and comedy fans are eagerly awaiting Rachel Sennot's 'I Love LA'. So if we're in a golden age of television, why's Amazon blowing it with 'Gen V' Season 2?Also, Warner Bros. bumps the price of HBO subscriptions just before putting itself up for sale, and after Disney's middling performance with 'Tron: Ares', the world must know - is Jared Leto washed?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 311: - Tron Ares & The Woman in Cabin 10

    A highly sophisticated Program, Ares, is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission in 'Tron: Ares' the latest Disney feature and third entry in the Tron film franchise from director Joachim Rønning starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Jeff Bridges, and Evan Peters.A travel writer stumbles upon a gruesome secret while traveling aboard a luxury cruise ship in 'The Woman in Cabin 10', the new Netflix film from director Simon Stone based on the 2016 novel by Ruth Ware starring Kiera Knightley, Guy Pearce, Hannah Waddingham, and David Ajala.New trailers for 'No Other Choice', 'Mercy', 'Send Help, and 'Hamnet' have hit the internet ahead of awards season, but is Jesse Buckley going to scoop the Best Actress Oscar from newcomer Chase Infiniti?Also, now that James Gunn's 'Peacemaker' Season 2 has wrapped up, what's going on in the final episode that's got fans all upset?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 310: - The Smashing Machine & Good Boy

    Experience the story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie's 'The Smashing Machine' from A24 and director Benny Safdie starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, and Boxing Legend Oleksandr Usyk.A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most in 'Good Boy', a dog-centered horror film from Shudder and first-time feature director Ben Leonberg starring Ben's own real dog Indy.New trailers for 'The Carpenter's Son', 'Pillion', and 'Frankenstein' have hit the internet, but what's this about Michael Mann's 'Heat 2' that's turning high-profile heads in Hollywood? Will Universal EVER get around to making another Fast & Furious movie? And what did NYFF have to say about Timothee Chalamet's surprise 'Marty Supreme' premier?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 308: - Him & A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

    A young athlete descends into a world of terror when he's invited to train with a legendary champion whose charisma curdles into something darker in 'HIM', the new breakout film from director Justin Tipping and producer Jordan Peele starring Tyriq Withers, Marlon Wayans, Julia Fox, & Tim Heidecker.Two strangers who meet at a mutual friend's wedding have the chance to relive important moments from their pasts, illuminating the path that led them to the present and gaining the opportunity to change their futures in 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey', the new film from South Korean director Kogonada starring Colin Farrell & Margot Robbie.Trailers for Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut 'The Bride!' and Paul Rudd & Jack Black's new feature 'Anaconda' have hit the internet, but nothing can contain the immeasurable groans let out by film fans everywhere when Disney premiered the new trailer for their return to a cinematic galaxy far far away in 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'.And speaking of Disney, why's the mouse cancelling Kimmell?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 307: - The Long Walk & Alien Earth, ep. 3-6

    A group of teenage boys compete in an annual contest known as 'The Long Walk,' in which they must maintain a certain walking speed or get shot in 'The Long Walk', the latest Stephen King adaptation from Hunger Games director Francis Lawrence starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, & Mark Hamill.When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat in our latest look at 'Alien: Earth', Hulu's ongoing Alien series starring Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, & Timothy Olyphant.With the 2025 Emmy's behind us, it's all too obvious that Warner Bros. is going to continue 'The Conjuring' universe with a new series announced for HBO subscribers, but why is Japan rocking domestic Box Office numbers with 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 306: - Caught Stealing & Hell of a Summer

    Burned-out ex-baseball player Hank Thompson unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld he never imagined in 'Caught Stealing', the latest action-comedy/drama from 'Mother!' director Darren Aranofsky starring Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Matt Smith, & Regina King.24-year-old camp counselor Jason Hochberg arrives at Camp Pineway thinking his biggest problem is that he feels out of touch with his teenage co-workers, but what he doesn't know is that a masked killer is lurking on the campgrounds, brutally picking counselors off one by one in 'Hell of a Summer', a gen-z comedy slasher feature from first-time directors Billy Bryk and Finn Wolfhard starring Fred Hechinger, Abby Quinn, Billy Bryk, & Finn Wolfhard.New trailers for 'Hamnet', 'Bugonia', '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple', and 'Wuthering Heights' have officially hit the internet, but what's taking home the coveted golden statue this awards season?Also, James Gunn announces a 'Superman' sequel based on 'Man of Tomorrow' on Twitter, Call of Duty is getting a film adaptation at Paramount, and how is Stephen Spielberg's 'Jaws' still rocking boats at local cinemas 50 years later?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 305: - Honey Don't & Eenie Meanie

    A dark comedy about small-town private investigator Honey O'Donahue, who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church awaits in Ethan Coen's new film 'Honey, Don't!', the Coen brothers' latest collaboration with his longtime writing partner Tricia Cooke starring Margaret Qualley, Chris Evans, Charlie Day, and Aubrey Plaza.A reformed teenage getaway driver is dragged back into her unsavory past when a former employer offers her a chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend in 'Eenie Meanie', the latest direct-to-Hulu thriller from first-time director Shawn Simmons starring Samara Weaving, Karl Glusman, Marshawn Lynch, and Andy Garcia.As Disney finds success in their recent live-action adaptations like 'Moana', one thing's for sure - young men just aren't interested in the brand. How does the company running Marvel and Star Wars plan on attracting new eyes?Also, 'Good Boy' gets a wide release after millions of google searches for 'does the dog die', the Ringer publishes their list of 101 best movie performances of the 21st century, and what's Netflix doing next now that 'K-Pop: Demon Hunters' is the most successful film ever on the platform?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 304: - Highest 2 Lowest & Alien Earth

    When a titan music mogul is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma in 'Highest 2 Lowest', a new joint from director Spike Lee starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, & A$AP Rocky.When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat in 'Alien: Earth' the new Alien series now streaming on Hulu from 'Fargo' director Noah Hawley and Ridley Scott starring Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, and Timothy Olyphant.New trailers are out for Oz Perkins' 'Keeper', Cannes darling 'It Was Just an Accident', and Edward Berger's new film 'Ballad of a Small Player', but which Safdie brother is taking the holiday when 'The Smashing Machine' and 'Marty Supreme' premiere this Christmas?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 303: - Weapons & The Shrouds

    When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance in 'Weapons', the new horror film from 'Barbarian' director Zach Cregger starring Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, and Amy Madigan.Karsh, an innovative businessman and grieving widower, builds a device to connect with the dead inside a burial shroud in 'The Shrouds', the 2024 body horror indie feature from master of horror director David Cronenberg starring Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, & Guy Pearce.New Trailers for James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire & Ash', 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You', and 'Rental Family' have finally arrived, but what's this about a small scandal brewing around Scarlett Johannson's directorial debut in 'Eleanor the Great'?Also, Disney announces their offically slaying Hulu (sort of), Park-Chan Wook is ejected from the Writers Guild of America, and AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aaron announces swift and sweeping changes to their overly-long trailer packages - only in 4-5 minute increments.Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 302: - Fantastic Four First Steps, The Naked Gun, & Happy Gilmore 2

    Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', the latest Marvel film from director Matt Shakman starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, & Julia Garner.Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr. of the LAPD Police Squad must team up with crime novelist Beth Davenport to combat the evil machinations of tech mogul Richard Cane before the New Years balls drop in 'The Naked Gun', the new reboot/sequel of the original Leslie Nielsen-led comedy films from director Akiva Schaffer starring Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Danny Huston, & CCH Pounder.After winning his first Tour Championship in 1996, retired pro Happy Gilmore must dust off his clubs and return to the tee when a rival corporate CEO - and old tournament rival Shooter McGavin - return to change the game of golf forever in 'Happy Gilmore 2', the new Netflix sequel to the 1996 comedy sports classic starring Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Bennie Safdie, Ben Stiller, Bad Bunny, & Jon Daly.'A Quiet Place Part III' is a go with John Krasinski set to direct in 2027 and Disney/Marvel plans to keep costs down in future film installments, but is any of that going to turn things around after this week's Fantastic Flop?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 301: - Eddington & Heads of State

    In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico in Ari Aster's 'Eddington', the new film written & directed by Aster starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, & Austin Butler.When the U.K. Prime Minister and U.S. President become the targets of a foreign adversary, they're forced to rely on one another to thwart a global conspiracy in 'Heads of State', the new Amazon Prime globetrotting buddy comedy from 'Nobody' director Ilya Naishuller starring Idris Elba, John Cena, & Priyanka Chopra Jonas.New trailers for Disney's 'Tron: Ares', 'Mortal Kombat 2', and Luca Guadagnino's new film 'After the Hunt' have officially hit the internet, but what's this about 'Longlegs' cirector Osgood Perkin's new horror film 'Keeper' coming out of NEON?Nintendo's 'Legend of Zelda' live-action film casts it's Link-and-Zelda leads, Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' makes film history before it's even wrapped production, and wait a minute - Taika Waititi is directing a Judge Dredd movie?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 300: - Superman, Jurassic World, & Sorcerer

    Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned in 'Superman', the new James Gunn film and first flagship entry in the new DC Comic Book Movie universe starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, and Edi Gathegi.Five years after the events of 'Jurassic World: Dominion', a mercenary expedition led by Zora Bennet and Dr. Henry Loomis braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough in 'Jurassic World: Rebirth', the seventh film in the Universal's Jurassic Park franchise from 'Star Wars: Rogue One' director Gareth Edwards starring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey.Four unfortunate men from different parts of the globe agree to risk their lives transporting gallons of nitroglycerin across dangerous Latin American jungle in William Friedkin's 'Sorcerer', the 1977 high-wire thriller that quickly became buried by it's disastrous production, two-studio mismanagement, and a fateful premiere opposite 'Star Wars' starring 'Jaws' star Roy Scheider.Universal announces tickets for Christopher Nolan's next feature 'The Odyssey' will be going on sale in select 70mm IMAX formats a full year in advance starting this Thursday, 'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu is directing a Hot Wheels feature for Warner Bros. and Mattel, and A24 announces an English language release of China's blockbuster 'Ne Zha 2' coming in August - but why is 'Superman' underperforming overseas?

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    Episode 299: - F1 The Movie & K-Pop Demon Hunters

    A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver in 'F1', the new high-octane summer blockbuster from 'Top Gun: Maverick' director Joseph Kosinski starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, & Javier Bardem.A world-renowned K-Pop girl group balance their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as demon hunters in 'KPop Demon Hunters', the new Netflix animated feature from Spider-Verse studio Sony Pictures Animation starring Arden Cho, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, and Ahn Hyo-seop.New trailers for 'Roofman', 'Project Hail Mary', 'Bugonia', and Cannes favorite 'Sentimental Value' have finally arrived, but the big question remains - is Edgar Wright finally back with the new trailer for 'The Running Man?'Also, Amazon-MGM announces 'Dune' director Denis Villenueve will direct the next James Bond film, a 'Social Network' sequel is in the works with writer Aaron Sorkin directing (but no David Fincher in sight) and if 'M3GAN' did so good at the box office in 2022, then why is 'M3GAN 2.0' bombing in 2025?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 298: - 28 Years Later, Heat, & Deep Cover

    A group of survivors of the rage virus live on a small island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors in '28 Years Later', the new Danny Boyle zombie horror feature starring Aaron Taylor Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, and Alfie Williams.A group of high-end professional thieves start to feel the heat from the LAPD when they unknowingly leave a verbal clue at their latest heist in Michael Mann's 'Heat', the 1995 action heist classic starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Val Kilmer.Three improv actors are asked to go undercover by the police in London's criminal underworld in Amazon Prime's 'Deep Cover', the new action-comedy from director Tom Kingsley starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed.The New York Times is publishing their Top 100 Films of the 2000's, but to promote the list they've also released an easy-to-make Top 10 ballot for nostalgic filmgoers everywhere. What made the list of Andy and Zach's favorites, and who got left off?Also, get ready for more commercials in movie theaters as AMC ramps up advertising in trailer packages, and with Pixar's weakest opening to date with their new animated feature 'Elio' one has to wonder - is Pixar cooked?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 297: - Materialists & The Life of Chuck

    A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex in 'Materialists', the new film from 'Past Lives' director Celine Song starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, & Chris Evans.A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King's novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz premieres in 'The Life of Chuck', the new Mike Flanagan feature starring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, and Mark Hamill.As Disney-Pixar teases 'Toy Story 5' after anticipating a sluggish opening for their first original featrure in over three years with 'Elio', what does the future hold for the famed animation studio?Also, Disney and Universal launch an AI assault after suing Midjourney over copyright claims, 'Nosferatu' director Rober Eggers sets his sights on a new Christmas Carol adaptation at Warner Bros., and following an explosing $83m opening weekend, is Dreamworks 'How to Train Your Dragon' live-action adaptation paving the way for future remakes?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 296: - Ballerina & The Phoenician Scheme

    An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father's death in 'Ballerina', the fifth film in the John Wick franchise from director Len Wiseman starring Ana de Armas, Ian McShane, & Keanu Reeves.Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins in Wes Anderson's new film 'The Phoenician Scheme' starring Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera.'Pearl' star Mia Goth joins Ryan Gosling in Shawn Levy's new 'Star Wars: Starfighter' film while Disney finds it's 'Incredibles III' director in 'Elemental' filmmaker Peter Sohn, but when about Warner Bros. and Discovery split up, who's getting HBO Max in the divorce?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 295: - Bring Her Back & Mountainhead

    A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother in 'Bring Her Back', the new horror feature from Racka Racka directors Michael and Danny Philippou starring Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, and Sora Wong.Four billionaire friends reunite during worldwide economic turmoil in 'Mountainhead', the new HBO film from 'Succession' director Jesse Armstrong starring Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Corey Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef.New trailers for Darren Aranofsky's 'Caught Stealing' and Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein' arrive during Netflix's latest Tudum fan event, but why is the new 'Karate Kid: Legends' movie getting kicked around at the box office?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 294: - Mission Impossible-The Final Reckoning & Friendship

    Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning', the final film in the Mission: Impossible franchise from returning director Christopher McQuarrie starring Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, and Tramell Tillman.A suburban dad falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor in 'Friendship', the new A24 comedy from TV director Andrew DeYoung starring Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, and Connor O'Malley.NEON and MUBI take center stage at the second week of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival as Joachim Treir's 'Sentimental Value', Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just An Accident' and Wagner Moura's 'The Secret Agent' political thriller premiere, but who's taking home all the awards? It's Part 2 of Off Script's 2025 Cannes Film Festival Coverage!Finally, Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' live-action adaptation sets a record-breaking weekend at the movies along with 'Mission: Impossible', but why is Marvel pushing the new 'Avengers: Doomsday' back six months?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 293: - Final Destination Bloodlines & Last Breath

    Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate that inevitably awaits them in 'Final Destination: Bloodlines', the sixth entry in the Final Destination horror series from directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein starring Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Richard Harmon, & Tony Todd.A trio of seasoned deep-sea divers battle the raging elements to rescue their crew mate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface in 'Last Breath', the harrowing based-on-a-true-story indie feature from director Alex Parkinson starring Finn Cole, Simu Liu, & Woody Harrelson.Ari Aster's new film 'Eddington' makes a splash at this year's Cannes Film Festival, but is it on the same track as 'Beau is Afraid'? Also, what's happening with Lynne Ramsay's new feature 'Die My Love' and Julia Ducournau's latest 'Alpha' trailer? It's a full rundown of the first week at Cannes in this year's Off Script Cannes Coverage!Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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    Episode 292: - Nickel Boys & Blink Twice

    A powerful friendship develops between two young African-American men as they navigate the harrowing trials of reform school together in 'Nickel Boys', the 2x Academy Award-nominated 2024 adaptation of the award-winning Colson Whitehead novel of the same name from director RaMell Ross.When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island - but as strange things start to happen, Frida questions her reality in 'Blink Twice', the 2024 directorial debut of actress Zoë Kravitz starring Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Adria Arjona, and Christian Slater.James Gunn's new 'Superman' trailer is finally here, but can this new farmboy out-charm his previous on-screen iterations? It's an Off Script look at 'The Conjuring: Last Rites', 'Nobody 2', and newcomer Tony Tost's 'Americana' in our Trailer Park review!Also, Warner Bros. announces a new (old?) name change to MAX, 'I Saw The TV Glow' director Jane Schoenbrun begins filming her next project 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' with Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, and why won't anybody pay for Kevin Costner's next 'HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA' feature?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

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