So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast

This week’s So Many Sequels is stacked with news, reviews, and hot takes:Sterling Harjo’s new FX/Hulu series The Lowdown puts Tulsa in the spotlight with Ethan Hawke leading the charge.Josh gives a glowing review of PTA’s One Battle After Another starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn.Garrett dives back into the Taken franchise (yes, Liam Neeson still has a particular set of skills).David gets schlocky with Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight and Bordello of Blood.We react to Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to The Social Network, plus the new Mandalorian & Grogu trailer.And of course, we wrap up with box office breakdowns and a tease of American Psycho and “So Many Scares vs. Jason” for October.

This week on So Many Sequels, we’ve got a stacked lineup of movie and TV talk! Josh breaks down the wild new Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk, a dystopian thriller that mixes The Hunger Games with Stephen King’s signature horror. Plus, we dive into HIM, the new sports-horror film produced by Jordan Peele, and share why it didn’t quite live up to the hype.But that’s not all—Garrett gives his first impressions of The Paper, a spinoff in the world of The Office, and David takes us on a comfort-movie binge that includes Galaxy Quest, Tropic Thunder, A Knight’s Tale, and even The Phantom Menace. We also cover the Emmy winners, the return of The Muppet Show, and the hilarious new Paul Rudd & Jack Black Anaconda remake trailer.📽️ Movies and shows discussed this week: The Long Walk, HIM, The Paper, When a Stranger Calls (2006), The Phantom Menace, and more.👀 Stick around for box office recaps and all the latest movie news!If you love movies, franchises, and sequels as much as we do, make sure to like this video, drop a comment with what you’re watching, and subscribe so you never miss an update.🎬 Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows: [link]🌐 More at: [SoManySequels.com]

This week on So Many Sequels, we’re revisiting Sofia Coppola’s Oscar-winning Lost in Translation (2003). Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson star in this quiet, atmospheric story about loneliness, connection, and finding solace in unexpected places.We break down Coppola’s direction, the film’s unique vibe, the unforgettable Tokyo setting, and why the ending whisper still sparks debate today. Plus: box office history, awards buzz, and how this movie holds up 20 years later.00:00 – Intro & Female Directors Month kickoff02:00 – Lost in Translation box office & Oscar run06:00 – First impressions & expectations12:00 – Themes of loneliness, isolation & connection18:00 – Performances by Bill Murray & Scarlett Johansson24:00 – The whisper ending & cultural impact30:00 – Final reviews & Letterboxd game

Netflix’s Unknown: The High School Catfish will leave your jaw on the floor. Plus, Hamilton returns to theaters, and The Conjuring franchise smashes records.In this week’s episode of So Many Sequels, Josh, Garrett, and David unpack a wild week in film and streaming. From the disturbing twists of Unknown: The High School Catfish to the cozy mystery vibes of The Thursday Murder Club, there’s plenty to talk about. We also dive into the Hamilton 10th anniversary re-release, tease next week’s Dead Poets Society review, and break down an explosive box office weekend.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & What We’re Watching01:00 – Unknown: The High School Catfish (Netflix)10:40 – The Thursday Murder Club Review13:00 – Hamilton’s Theatrical Re-Release (and wigs in the theater!)18:30 – “Back 2 School” Theme + Dead Poets Society Tease21:40 – Box Office Recap (Conjuring: Last Rites, Toy Story 30th, more)25:30 – Closing & Where to Find Us🌐 All links & socials: somanysequels.com

Welcome to the first meeting of the Dead Podcast Society.In this episode, we crack open Dead Poets Society (1989) as the finale to our Back to School theme. From cave hangouts to barbaric yawps, we relive the iconic moments and laugh about the endless parodies this film inspired.We also talk Neil’s devastating storyline, Todd’s growth, and how the film handles the highs and lows of teenage rebellion.And to finish our Back to School theme, we rank all of our picks— School of Rock, The Breakfast Club, Legally Blonde, and Dead Poets Society.Join our bookclub for movies and let us know what you think about Dead Poets Society. Like, subscribe, leave us a review, and find more at SoManySequels.com.

Netflix’s latest juggernaut K-Pop Demon Hunters is everywhere—and we dig into how it became the platform’s most-watched movie while hardly touching theaters. Then we unpack the Amazon “Buy” button controversy: what you think you own with digital purchases vs. what you actually get, why California’s new law could force clearer language, and how it all fuels the new wave of physical media collecting.We also swap back-to-school watches (Drumline, Now You See Me, Death Becomes Her’s Broadway-boosted comeback, plus weekly drops of Alien: Earth), share a quick Labor Day box office rundown (a surprise Jaws re-release chomped its way back onto the charts), and preview what’s next (The Conjuring: Last Rites, Hamilton back in theaters).If you’re into movies, formats, and a little marketplace drama, this one’s for you.Enjoying the show? Follow/subscribe, rate us 5⭐️, and share with a movie friend—it really helps more people find So Many Sequels.00:00 - Intro & Back to School vibes01:25 - David on Death Becomes Her05:25 - Garrett dives into Drumline08:55 - Revisiting Now You See Me13:55 - Should we do a “Now You See November”?14:45 - K-Pop Demon Hunters breaks Netflix records17:15 - Amazon sued over digital movies & physical media comeback22:45 - Nostalgia for DVD shops & 4K Blu-ray players26:45 - Labor Day weekend box office recap31:10 - Upcoming releases: Conjuring: Last Rites & Hamilton re-release33:00 - Wrap-up & where to find us

Elle Woods is headed to Harvard Law! This week on So Many Sequels, we’re going back to 2001 to revisit Reese Witherspoon’s career-defining role in Legally Blonde. From box office surprises to pop culture impact, the guys break down what makes Elle an iconic character and why this comedy still resonates more than 20 years later.

Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we had to spend a Saturday in detention watching John Hughes's 1985 classic, The Breakfast Club. But we think you're crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us: a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal. Right? This week, Josh, Garrett, and David revisit Shermer High School to see if this quintessential Brat Pack film still connects in 2025. We break down the iconic character archetypes we related to then and now, the surprisingly well-written scenes that pack an emotional punch , and the parts that are... well, more problematic than we remembered. From Bender's aggressive "flirting" to the vice principal's shocking $31,000 salary, we explore what has and hasn't aged well.Does this coming-of-age touchstone still earn its classic status, or have we grown up and apart from it? Let us know your take, and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a five-star review (or four, so we have something to work toward! ).

Back to School season is in full swing, and our movie club has plenty to cram in! We're talking Hulu’s Eenie Meanie—a wild heist comedy with Samara Weaving that blends Ocean’s 11 energy with Italian Job chaos.Then, we look at Peacemaker Season 2, where John Cena dives into a human Cenapede as he revisits this strange, raunchy, and heartfelt DCU antihero.We also chat about Hulu’s Alien: Earth, Sterling Harjo’s Tulsa love letter The Lowdown, and K-Pop Demon Hunters danced its way to #1 in the box office.Subscribe & leave us a review—no pop quiz required!

Class is in session! This week on So Many Sequels, we’re kicking off our Back to School series with Richard Linklater’s 2003 comedy classic School of Rock. Jack Black’s Dewey Finn might be a terrible substitute teacher, but he’s a rock legend in the making, and the guys dive into why this role made him a leading man.We break down the movie’s surprising box office success, its timeless soundtrack, and how casting real kids who could actually play their instruments elevated the story. Plus: the film’s place in 2003 pop culture, Richard Linklater’s career boost, and the heartwarming legacy of the cast 20 years later.Subscribe to So Many Sequels on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform, and don’t forget to leave us a rating and review. It helps more movie fans find the show!

It’s back-to-school season on So Many Sequels! This week, Josh, Garrett, and David kick off a new theme by diving into their favorite “back to school” movies.The crew also breaks down the latest movie news, including:-The return of Scary Movie with Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and the Wayans Brothers-Why King of the Hill is suddenly more relevant than ever-South Park’s record-breaking comeback and sharp satire-A quick box office recap featuring Weapons, Freaky Friday, and moreStay tuned later this week for our full review of School of Rock!🔔 Subscribe for weekly movie talk, reviews, and deep dives.📲 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads.🌐 More episodes at somanysequels.com

What have you been watching this Summer? There have been a lot of summer movies and Josh, Garrett, and. David talk about nearly all of them in this episode!We're doing rapid reviews on So Many Sequels: Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan swap bodies, again, in Freaky Friday. Zach Cregger’s makes us feel uncomfortable in Weapons.We debate Happy Gilmore 2, why Fantastic Four works better as a standalone, and why K-Pop Demon Hunters keeps sneaking into our 2025 favorites!Plus, if you're looking for something to stream: Opus, Drop, Borderline, and a soothing-but-sobering detour with the latest David Attenborough ocean doc. are just a few to consider.Subscribe & leave us a review!

After a long break, the So Many Sequels crew is finally back together to swap stories, talk TV, and dive into the latest in movies. From birthday party misadventures to surprise movie theater run-ins, Josh, Garrett, and David catch up on life before shifting gears into the world of entertainment.The gang reviews Marvel’s Ironheart and Wakanda anthology, then dives deep into the long-awaited return of King of the Hill—what’s new with Hank, Peggy, Bobby, and the gang, and why Peggy Hill remains a comedy MVP. They also break down The Naked Gun reboot, why it’s a rare win for modern comedy, and how Liam Neeson nails “smart stupid” humor. Plus: a spirited rant about physical media, streaming fatigue, and AMC’s ad overload.Subscribe to So Many Sequels on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Don’t forget to rate and review to help more movie fans find the show!00:00 – We’re finally all in the same room again06:00 – Marvel’s Ironheart & Wakanda anthology review11:50 – King of the Hill revival: what works and what’s new20:50 – The Naked Gun reboot review (Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson)27:00 – Physical media is back, streaming fatigue, and AMC’s ad problem38:00 – Weekend box office recap

It’s a solo show this week on So Many Sequels as David breaks down the box office winners and losers for the weekend of August 1st, 2025. July was full of massive releases, but which films are actually holding strong, and which ones are crashing fast?Fantastic Four: First Steps takes a steep dive in its second weekend, but how does it compare to this year’s other Marvel titles, like Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts? Meanwhile, Superman continues to fly high with a global total over $550M, and Jurassic World Rebirth hits a milestone in week five.Plus, we look at strong debuts for The Bad Guys 2, The Naked Gun, and NEON’s unsettling body-horror flick Together. Is this one of the most competitive box office weekends of the year? David’s got the full report.🎧 Subscribe and leave a review to stay up to date on all your favorite movie news, reviews, and previews—only on So Many Sequels.

The Fantastic Four are back—and this time, Marvel finally gets it right. On this episode of So Many Sequels, Josh and David dive deep into Fantastic Four: First Steps, the latest addition to the MCU that blends retro-futuristic flair with heartfelt family dynamics. From its 1960s-inspired design to standout performances by Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Joseph Quinn, we break down what makes this reboot work where others failed.We share our spoiler-light reactions, unpack what makes this Fantastic Four iteration unique, and discuss whether this new take can finally make Marvel’s First Family a true household favorite. Plus, we dig into Galactus, Silver Surfer, and where this all fits in the wider multiverse.Whether you’re a long-time Marvel fan or just love a solid sci-fi adventure, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Be sure to subscribe to So Many Sequels on your favorite podcast app, leave a review, and follow us on social media to join the conversation!

What happens when two non-K-pop fans watch Netflix's "K-Pop Demon Hunters"? In this episode, Josh and Garrett dive into the animated movie about a girl group who secretly battles supernatural threats while maintaining their pop star careers.

Josh and Garrett dive into the week's biggest entertainment stories while David enjoys the Disney magic!This week, Josh breaks down Ari Aster's polarizing new film Eddington - a pandemic satire that's definitely not the horror movie you'd expect from the Hereditary director. Is it brilliant commentary or just too soon? Plus, we're genuinely upset about Stephen Colbert's Late Show getting cancelled and what this means for the future of late night television as an institution.Garrett shares his surprising first-time Love Island experience (spoiler: these kids are way more emotionally mature than expected), we react to the Mortal Kombat 2 trailer with Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, and break down this weekend's box office where Superman continues soaring while the Smurfs movie crashes hard.We also dig into the heartbreaking news about PBS and NPR defunding and why these American institutions matter more than you might think - plus what you can do to help.Timestamps:Eddington Review: [3:15]Love Island Deep Dive: [9:24]Colbert Cancellation: [14:03]PBS/NPR Crisis: [19:45]Mortal Kombat 2 Reaction: [22:36]Box Office Breakdown: [25:00]Coming Later This Week: Our review of Netflix's K-Pop Demon Hunters!Find all our links at SoManySequels.com | Follow us on Letterboxd | Join our Discord communitySo Many Sequels: Your weekly movie podcast that's like hanging out with friends who happen to love talking about films.

The gang dives into a wild mix of content this week! David suffers through two of his worst movies of the year with "A Minecraft Movie" and "Heads of State" (but at least John Cena tried). Josh takes us on a horrifying journey aboard the infamous 2013 Poop Cruise with Netflix's "Train Wreck" documentary—spoiler alert: there's poop EVERYWHERE and people throwing bags of it in the wind. Garrett gets nostalgic revisiting our old Superman franchise episodes from 2018/2019.Plus, we break down the new King of the Hill reboot trailer that has us genuinely excited, and discuss Superman's $122 million opening weekend at the box office. Is it enough?

Superman is back—but not like you’ve seen him before. James Gunn’s first big DCU swing has landed, and we’ve got questions. Is this actually good? Can it wash away a decade of DC chaos? And why is Krypto the Superdog the real MVP?We unpack all of it: the casting, the tone, the pressure on Gunn’s shoulders, and whether this Superman (2025) gives us hope for the future of comic book movies.Spoiler alert: even our biggest Superman hater walked away impressed.

The So Many Sequels crew reviews Jurassic World Rebirth, the latest entry in the Jurassic Park franchise! Set five years after Jurassic World Dominion, this reboot brings in Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey as new leads in a world where dinosaurs have retreated to isolated equatorial environments.Josh, David, and Garrett break down the film's approach to storytelling, action sequences, and whether starting fresh with new characters can revitalize this long-running franchise. They discuss the movie's place in the broader Jurassic universe, compare it to previous entries, and explore what modern audiences want from blockbuster sequels.How does Jurassic World Rebirth stack up against the original Jurassic Park? Can new blood save an aging franchise? And what does this mean for the future of dinosaur movies? Listen to find out where the hosts land on this summer blockbuster.(2:06) Expectations Going In(5:30) What We Actually Enjoyed(14:00) The Family Subplot Problem(21:00) The Mutant Dinosaur Debate(29:00) Franchise Expectations vs Reality(34:00) Final Reviews & Ratings(40:30) Audience Behavior Rant(42:00) Outro & Next Episode