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Out Now With Aaron and Abe
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Out Now with Aaron and Abe is a weekly podcast dedicated to providing a discussion about the newest film release of the week. Join friends, Aaron and Abe, along with the possible inclusion of some special guests, as they have plenty of fun in examining and critiquing the latest in newly released flicks. If you have an hour to kill…
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Out Now 657: Scream 7
Mar 402:41:05Tap to summarizeThis week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe brings knives to a movie fight. Director Oliver Thompson and Professor Mike Dillon join Aaron for a lengthy (yet mostly spoiler-free) review of Scream 7. Hear what this group has to say about this entry in the ongoing slasher franchise, including its troubled production history, franchise thoughts in general, and more. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:30), Trailer Talk for Scary Movie 6 (19:55), the main review (24:00), Games (2:10:30), and Out Now Feedback (2:22:15). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Sniper: G.R.I.T. Read Aaron’s review for Scream 7 Trailer Talk: Scary Movie (2026) Next Week: The Bride!
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Out Now Bonus: 41st SBIFF Recap + Interview With Mockbuster Director Anthony Frith
Feb 2802:14:17Tap to summarizeThis week's bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe heads back up the coast to sunny Santa Barbara. Abe speaks with Aaron about his time attending and covering the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival, with thoughts on films including Saipan, Sell Your House, Tow, Diya, Steal Away, A Life Illuminated, Tough Old Broads, Mosquito in the Eye, Laundry, and more. Plus, there’s also an in-person interview with director Anthony Frith (1:46:17), whose film Mockbuster was also presented at the festival. Enjoy that exclusive and more. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill... Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Check out Aaron’s coverage of SBIFF 2026 Learn more about the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
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Out Now 656: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie & How to Make a Killing
Feb 2602:21:48Tap to summarizeThis week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe delivers a double dose of arthouse films. Humanoids from the Deep Dive’s Jeff Ewing joins Aaron and Abe to talk How to Make a Killing, starring Glen Powell. There’s also a review between the hosts for Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie from director Matt Johnson. Hear what this group has to say about all these films and what they have to offer. Plus, we also discuss the recent passing of some legendary movie stars, and there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (18:45), Trailer Talk for Toy Story 5 (34:36), the main reviews (41:43) and (57:15), Games (1:24:51), and Out Now Feedback (1:48:43). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @ReelJeffEwing Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Humanoids from the Deep Dive Read Aaron’s review for How to Make a Killing Read Jeff’s review for How to Make a Killing Trailer Talk: Toy Story 5 Next Week: Scream 7
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Out Now Commentary: The Breakfast Club (1985)
Feb 2101:44:06Tap to summarizeThis month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is the eyes and ears of this institution. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and The Milky Way Blues’ Yancy Berns join Aaron to discuss The Breakfast Club, the iconic ‘80s high school movie from writer/director John Hughes. This is the second entry in Out Now’s “Teenage Wasteland” series of commentaries. Listen in as the group discusses why this film was among the few to help define a decade for teenagers. Plus, there are many stories about the making of the film, the hosts’ feelings about and connections to the movie, various tangents, and so much more. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Brandon4KUHD, @YancyJack Check out all of our sites and blogs: The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Milky Way Blues Watch the trailer for The Breakfast Club (1985) Next Month: Clueless
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Out Now 655: “Wuthering Heights”
Feb 1702:19:20Tap to summarizeThis week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe comes undone through podcasting passion. Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson joins Aaron (in the same room) and Abe for a review of “Wuthering Heights,” from director Emerald Fennell. Hear what this group has to say about this latest adaptation of the classic English novel, now starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (10:27), Trailer Talk for The Devil Wears Prada 2 (34:43), the main review (45:33), Games (1:45:32), and Out Now Feedback (2:00:34). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @TerenceBJohnson Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Le Noir Auteur Read Aaron’s review for “Wuthering Heights” Read Terence’s review for “Wuthering Heights” Trailer Talk: The Devil Wears Prada 2 Next Week: How To Make A Killing
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Out Now Bonus: The 2025 Out Now Horror Awards
Feb 1102:24:40Tap to summarizeThis week's bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe features a few beasts of podcasting laying out their weapons. Aaron and Abe are joined by Professor Mike Dillon and Movie, Films & Flix’s Mark Hofmeyer to discuss the horror films of 2025 by way of the 5th Annual Out Now Horror Awards. Hear what the guys have to say about a variety of horror films, and which ones deserve the most credit for their direction, performances, effects, kills, scary moments, funny moments, and more. Mainstream flicks such as Sinners, Weapons, Companion, Heart Eyes, 28 Years Later, and Frankenstein, along with smaller and international films such as The Ugly Stepsister, Bring Her Back, Good Boy, Sketch, Dust Bunny, Influencers, and Dangerous Animals, are among those discussed. There’s even time for a few special awards deriving from everyone, as well. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill... Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @MHofmeyer Check out all of our sites and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea the Pod A bit of a guide to some of 2025's horror releases.
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Out Now Bonus: 2026 Sundance Recap
Feb 501:07:43Tap to summarizeThis week's bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe heads back to Park City, Utah, for one last time. FirstShowing.net’s Alex Billington joins Aaron to go over the films seen by each at this year’s in-person/virtual Sundance Film Festival, with plenty of thoughts on which films stood out most, which films were not so strong, and what the experience was like overall. Enjoy thoughts on some of the more notable movies featured, including Josephine, The Weight, Wicker, Run Amok, Carousel, If I Go Will They Miss Me, Chasing Summer, Ha-Chan Shake Your Booty, and more, along with a few documentaries, including The Best Summer, Once Upon a Time in Harlem, and The Last First: Winter K2. Plus, the guys discuss how they approach films at these festivals, and what it’s like to consider this as the last Sundance before it moves. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill... Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @FirstShowing Check out all of our sites and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, FirstShowing.net Next Week: The 2025 Out Now Horror Awards
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Out Now 654: Send Help
Feb 301:39:44Tap to summarizeThis week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe finds the two guys together but not quite at each other’s throats. Aaron and Abe are in the same room for a change, and they get into their thoughts on Send Help from director Sam Raimi. Hear what the duo has to say about the darkly comedic thriller, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:26), Trailer Talk for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and They Will Kill You (36:30), the main review (42:55), Games (1:09:15), and Out Now Feedback (1:15:45). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu? Read Aaron’s review for Send Help Trailer Talk: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, They Will Kill You Next Week: The 2025 Out Now Horror Awards
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Out Now 653: Mercy & 2026 Oscar Nomination Reactions
Jan 2802:14:31Tap to summarizeThis week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe has questions for the judge’s ruling. Aaron and Abe spend time going over the sci-fi thriller Mercy, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson. The duo also dive into their thoughts on the 97th Academy Award nominations. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:39), Oscar Nom Thoughts (26:57), Trailer Talk for Masters of the Universe (54:25), the main review (1:00:51), and Out Now Feedback (1:50:20). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu? Read Aaron’s review for Mercy Trailer Talk: Masters of the Universe Next Week: Send Help
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Out Now 652: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Jan 2001:42:04Tap to summarizeThis week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe knows the number of the beast. Professor Mike Dillon and Alan Aguilera join Aaron and Abe to discuss the horror sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Hear what this group has to say about this Nia DaCosta-directed entry in the ongoing rage virus/zombie series. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:04), Trailer Talk for Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (19:50), the main review (24:15), Games (1:13:32), and Out Now Feedback (1:25:48). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @TheAldoRayne Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu? Read Aaron’s review for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Trailer Talk: The Mummy Next Week: Mercy
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