Friends And Film

Welcome to The BIG Question presented by Friends and Film. Each week, this series will take an in-depth look at a specific movie-related question. This week in honor of Booksmart's impending theatrical release, Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss the best directorial debuts of this decade. We break down the various debuts by a few genres, discuss the merits of each, and pick our favorites of the bunch.

Welcome to episode 175 of Friends and Film, a podcast where Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss the latest news and releases in the world of movies. After discussing what we've watched recently, we kick off the episode with a review of John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum! John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum Non-Spoiler Review (7:07-16:12) John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Review (16:13-41:28) MAIN NEWS TOPICS (41:29-1:17:25) - Robert Pattinson May Be The New Batman - 2022 Star Wars Movie Is From Benioff & Weiss - Avengers: Endgame Answers & Box Office TICKET OR SKIP IT (1:17:26-1:21:16) - I Am Mother trailer #1 vs Maleficent: Mistress of Evil trailer #1 vs Midsommar trailer #2 vs Always Be My Maybe trailer #1 vs Angel Has Fallen trailer #1 FLYBY (1:21:17-1:29:29) - Josh Gad to Star In Shrunk - Chris Rock Rebooting Saw Franchise - Emma Thompson May Star In Cruella - Rescue Rangers Movie In The Works - Avatar Sequels Add Jermaine Clement - The Purge 5 Is Happening - Jojo Rabbit

Welcome to The BIG Question presented by Friends and Film. Each week, this series will take an in-depth look at a specific movie related question. This week, Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss the supposed video game movie curse. We break down the history of these adaptations, which ones have succeeded for us, and whether or not the genre as a whole is actually cursed.

Welcome to episode 174 of Friends and Film, a podcast where Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss the latest news and releases in the world of movies. After discussing what we've watched recently, we kick off the episode with a review of Pokémon Detective Pikachu! Pokémon Detective Pikachu Non-Spoiler Review (6:09-14:20) Pokémon Detective Pikachu SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Review (14:21-36:06) MAIN NEWS TOPICS (36:07-1:05:28) - Three New Star Wars Movies Dated - Richard Madden Joins The MCU - Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer #2 TICKET OR SKIP IT (1:05:29-1:09:27) - The Farewell trailer #1 vs IT: Chapter Two trailer #1 vs Where'd You Go Bernadette trailer #2 vs Judy trailer #1 FLYBY (1:09:28-1:22:43) - The Matrix 4 May (Or May Not) Be In The Works - Down Under Cover Pairs Hemsworth & Haddish - New Mutants Delayed, Gambit Canned By Disney - Avatar Sequels Get New Release Dates - Other Disney Movies Get New Releases - Storm Reid Joins The Invisible Man

Welcome to The BIG Question presented by Friends and Film. Each week, this series will take an in-depth look at a specific movie related question. This week, Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss the futures of every cinematic universe. We break down the various franchises, what they have coming soon, and which one has the brightest future.

Welcome to episode 173 of Friends and Film, a podcast where Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss the latest news and releases in the world of movies. After discussing what we've watched recently, we kick off the episode with a review of Long Shot! Long Shot Non-Spoiler Review (5:04-12:22) Long Shot SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Review (12:23-24:14) MAIN NEWS TOPICS (24:15-45:35) - Sonic the Hedgehog Trailer & Redesign - Bond 25 Cast & Plot Details Revealed - Keanu Reeves Is In Hobbs & Shaw? TICKET OR SKIP IT (45:36-51:59) - Gemini Man trailer #1 vs Godzilla: King of the Monsters final trailer vs MIB: International trailer #2 vs 21 Bridges trailer #1 vs Late Night trailer #2 vs Crawl trailer #1 FLYBY (52:00-1:02:04) - Suicide Squad 2 Finds Polka Dot Man & Ratcatcher - Indiana Jones 5 Getting Rewritten - Fantastic Beasts 3 Gets Release Date - Saints Row Movie In The Works - DiCaprio Teams Up With del Toro - Chloe Grace Moretz Joins Tom & Jerry

Welcome to The BIG Question presented by Friends and Film. Each week, this series will take an in-depth look at a specific movie related question. This week, Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss Avengers: Endgame's finale and what it means for the future of the MCU. We break down the fates of different characters, how Endgame shapes future MCU films, and much more.

Welcome to episode 172 of Friends and Film, a podcast where Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss the latest news and releases in the world of movies. After discussing what we've watched recently, we dedicate the entire episode to a review of the 22nd film in the MCU, Avengers: Endgame! Avengers: Endgame Non-Spoiler Review (3:37-7:11) Avengers: Endgame SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Review (7:12-1:29:53)

Welcome to The BIG Question presented by Friends and Film. Each week, this series will take an in-depth look at a specific movie related question. This week, Cooper Hood and Josh Straley preview what could happen in Avengers: Endgame. We run through over 20 questions that we have about the film and revisit some past discussions and previews.

Welcome to episode 171 of Friends and Film, a podcast where Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss the latest news and releases in the world of movies. After discussing what we've watched recently, we kick off the episode with a review of The Curse of La Llorona! Curse of La Llorona Non-Spoiler Review (7:55-15:26) Curse of La Llorona SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Review (15:27-23:54) MAIN NEWS TOPICS (23:55-41:59) - Travis Knight To Direct Six Billion Dollar Man - John Cena Joins Suicide Squad 2 - Mouse Guard Movie Scrapped by Disney TICKET OR SKIP IT (42:00-48:51) - Dark Phoenix trailer #3 vs Hobbs and Shaw trailer #2 vs Childs Play trailer #2 FLYBY (48:52-56:04) - The Eternals Adds Ma Dong-seok - Letitia Wright Johns Death on the Nile - Michelle Yeoh Joins Avatar Sequels - Clint Eastwood Lines Up New Film - The Nun Sequel Hires Writer - Minecraft Movie Gets 2022 Release

Welcome to The BIG Question presented by Friends and Film. Each week, this series will take an in-depth look at a specific movie related question. This week, Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss the first seven years of the MCU and DCEU. We break down the similarities, what lessons can be learned from each movie and universe, and what it means for their respective futures.

Welcome to episode 170 of Friends and Film, a podcast where Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss the latest news and releases in the world of movies. After discussing what we've watched recently, we kick off the episode with a review of Missing Link! Missing Link Non-Spoiler Review (6:24-15:24) Missing Link SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Review (15:25-23:26) MAIN NEWS TOPICS (23:27-48:39) - Shazam Sequel Gets Moving - Tomb Raider Sequel Hires Writer - Space Jam 2 Upgrades & Lack of Casting TICKET OR SKIP IT (48:40-56:02) - Stuber trailer #1 vs The Addams Family trailer #1 vs The Lion King trailer #2 vs The Secret Life of Pets 2 trailer #3 vs Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer #1 FLYBY (56:03-1:01:24) - Kay Cannon Tackling Cinderella Re-Imagining - Black Widow Finds Its Villain - Grease Prequel In The Works

Welcome to an emergency episode of Friends and Film, a podcast where Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss the latest news and releases in the world of movies. We join forces with Amanda Morris to dive deep into the first trailer and title reveal for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! We go frame-by-frame through the trailer, discuss a multitude of theories, and just geek out in general!

Welcome to The BIG Question presented by Friends and Film. Each week, this series will take an in-depth look at a specific movie related question. This week, Cooper Hood and Josh Straley get in the March Madness spirit to discuss the best sci-fi/fantasy films of the last ten years, based on a bracket done by io9. We run through the Final Four matchups, the championship, and some snubs.

Welcome to episode 169 of Friends and Film, a podcast where Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss the latest news and releases in the world of movies. After discussing what we've watched recently, we kick off the episode with a review of Shazam! Shazam! Non-Spoiler Review (6:24-16:03) Shazam! SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Review (16:04-41:57) MAIN NEWS TOPICS (41:48-59:22) - Idris Elba Not Deadshot In Suicide Squad 2 - Black Widow Adds Harbour & Weisz - Kumail Nanjiani Joins The Eternals TICKET OR SKIP IT (59:23-1:05:02) - The Dead Don't Die trailer #1 vs Avengers: Endgame special look vs Joker trailer #1 vs Extremely Wicked trailer #2 vs My Spy trailer #1 FLYBY (1:05:03-1:11:19) - Dave Bautista Joins Army of the Dead - Vin Diesel Joins Avatar Sequels - Terminator: Dark Fate Images - Jessica Henwick Joins Dylan O'Brien In Monster Problems

Welcome to The BIG Question presented by Friends and Film. Each week, this series will take an in-depth look at a specific movie related question. This week, Cooper Hood and Josh Straley get in the March Madness spirit to discuss the best sci-fi/fantasy films of the last ten years, based on a bracket done by io9. We run through the Sweet Sixteen and Elite 8 matchups to determine our Final Four teams.

Welcome to episode 168 of Friends and Film, a podcast where Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss the latest news and releases in the world of movies. After discussing what we've watched recently, we kick off the episode with a review of Dumbo! Dumbo Non-Spoiler Review (6:31-13:56) Dumbo SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Review (13:57-27:17) MAIN NEWS TOPICS (27:18-48:54) - Angelina Jolie Cast In The Eternals - A Quiet Place 2 Adds Cillian Murphy - Jai Courtney Returns For Suicide Squad 2 TICKET OR SKIP IT (48:55-53:35) - Annabelle Comes Home trailer #1 vs Brightburn extended trailer vs Mary Magdalene trailer #1 vs Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark teaser FLYBY (53:36-1:05:37) - McKenna Grace Joins Ghostbusters 3 - Sonequa Martin-Green Joins Space Jam 2 - Sam Mendes' 1917 Gets All-Star Cast - Mark Hamill Voicing Chucky in Child's Play - New Macbeth Movie In The Works - To All The Boys Sequel Gets New Director

Welcome to The BIG Question presented by Friends and Film. Each week, this series will take an in-depth look at a specific movie related question. This week, Cooper Hood and Josh Straley get in the March Madness spirit to discuss the best sci-fi/fantasy films of the last ten years, based on a bracket done by io9. We run through the second round of matchups to determine our Sweet Sixteen teams.

Welcome to episode 167 of Friends and Film, a podcast where Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss the latest news and releases in the world of movies. After discussing what we've watched recently, we kick off the episode with a review of Us! Us Non-Spoiler Review (6:08-18:13) Us SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Review (18:14-44:59) MAIN NEWS TOPICS (45:00-1:12:57) - Christopher Nolan's New Movie Adds 3 - Benioff & Weiss' Star Wars Trilogy May Be Old Republic - Avengers: Endgame Marketing May Be Lying to Us TICKET OR SKIP IT (1:12:58-1:18:17) - Lucy in the Sky trailer #1 vs Toy Story 4 trailer #2 vs Once Upon A Time In Hollywood trailer #1 vs John Wick 3 trailer #2 vs Unicorn Store trailer #1 vs Dora and the Lost City of Gold trailer #1 FLYBY (1:18:18-1:26:53) - Bill & Ted 3 Confirmed - Florence Pugh Joins Black Widow - Spider-Verse Producer Wants Raimi To Return - Noah Centineo Cast As He-Man - West Side Story Adds Two

Welcome to The BIG Question presented by Friends and Film. Each week, this series will take an in-depth look at a specific movie related question. This week, Cooper Hood and Josh Straley get in the March Madness spirit to discuss the best sci-fi/fantasy films of the last ten years, based on a bracket done by io9. We run through the first round of matchups and give their collective picks.