Out Now With Aaron and Abe

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe will not be televised. Aaron is joined by Ember Productions’ Maxwell Haddad and The Mendez Movie Report’s Luis A. Mendez to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. Hear what this group has to say about the epic action thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (5:17), Trailer Talk for The Bride (24:45), the main review (30:33), Games (1:52:50), and Out Now Feedback (2:01:23). 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, @Cinemaxwell, @MendezMovieRPT Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The Mendez Movie Report, Ember Productions Read Aaron’s review for One Battle After Another Read Luis’ review for One Battle After Another Next Week: The Smashing Machine

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary is just trying to keep things easy. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and Movies, Films & Flix’s Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron to discuss Devil in a Blue Dress, directed by Carl Franklin, and starring Denzel Washington. Listen in to hear the group discuss the neo-noir mystery that should have led to an entire series of films. Plus, there are many stories about the film related to Washington’s stardom, the electric supporting work of Don Cheadle, the film’s reception, tangents related to other movies, and so much more. So now, if you’ve got an hour 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, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea the Pod Watch the trailer for Devil in a Blue Dress.

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe  wants to know what you're willing to sacrifice. Aaron and Abe spend the first half of this special "live" episode discussing new trailers and the football-focused social thriller Him, starring Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers. Later, the guys are joined by the SF Chronicle's Zaki Hasan for games, quickies, feedback and more. Tune in for Trailer Talk for Anaconda (3:46) and The Housemaid (7:16), the main review (11:05), Games (39:15), Out Now Quickies™ (47:32), and Out Now Feedback (1:06:38). 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, @ZakisCorner Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The MovieFilm Podcast Read Aaron’s review for Him Next Week: One Battle After Another

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe makes it clear that walking is our game, but silly is still in our name. Why So Blu’s Jordan Grout joins the guys to discuss The Long Walk, adapted from the Stephen King novel. Find out how this group felt about this thriller from director Francis Lawrence, starring Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (8:13), Trailer Talk for Bugonia (24:59), the main review (34:38), Games (1:09:28), and Out Now Feedback (1:21:58). 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, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Read Aaron’s review for The Long Walk Next Week: HIM

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe wants to look behind the action. Recently at the Big Bad Film Fest, Aaron was able to connect with action director Steven C. Miller, who just released his latest effort, Under Fire, starring Dylan Sprouse and Mason Gooding. Listen in to this special interview episode, where Aaron asks director Miller all sorts of questions about the production, action filmmaking in general, and more. Plenty to learn about filmmaking from Miller’s perspective, and lots to enjoy in general about these two’s conversation. 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, @StevenCMiller Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The Steven C Miller Check out the trailer for Under Fire Check out Aaron’s coverage of the Big Bad Film Fest. Next Week’s Show: The Long Walk

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe features one last exorcism aboard the mothership. The Outside Scoop’s Scott Mendelson joins Aaron and Abe to talk all about The Conjuring: Last Rights, the final entry in the supernatural cinematic universe. Find out how this trio responded to director Michael Chaves and producer James Wan’s supposed final go-round with Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for some Box Office Talk (7:45), Out Now Quickies™ (17:13), Aaron’s thoughts on SneakerCon LA (40:30) and Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights (46:13). Plus, Trailer Talk for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (1:00:00), the main review (1:11:45), Games (2:02:10), and Out Now Feedback (2:20:20). 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: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @ScottMendelson Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The Outside Scoop Read Aaron’s review for The Conjuring: Last Rites Read Scott’s review for The Conjuring: Last Rites Check out Aaron’s interviews with The Conjuring Cast & Crew Next Week: The Long Walk

This week’s bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe is crowning a possible new champion. Aaron and Abe are joined by Fast Film Reviews’ Mark Hobin and the Forgotten Filmcast’s Todd Liebenow for the results of the 13th annual Summer Movie Gamble. Who won this year? Who wasn’t so lucky? One thing is for sure – there are a lot of personalities at play, and this was a competitive summer movie season to deal with them. With all of that said, there is a lot of talk about the overall season, the results of the gamble, and further thoughts on the best and worst of the summer, along with other highlights, including thoughts on what may be 2026’s biggest summer hit. 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, @Mark_Hobin, @ForgottenFilmz Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Forgotten Films, Fast Film Reviews See Everyone’s Summer Movie Gamble Predictions

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe hits a triple. SlashFilm’s Bill Bria joins Aaron and Abe to talk all about Caught Stealing from director Darren Aronofsky. Find out how this group responded to the acclaimed director’s push into dark crime comedy territory with star Austin Butler. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (7:20), Trailer Talk for Roofman (31:33), the main review (37:00), Games (1:16:40), and Out Now Feedback (1:26:49). 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, @BillBria Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Bill’s Authory Read Aaron’s review for Caught Stealing Read Bill’s articles about Caught Stealing Next Week: The Conjuring: Last Rites

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe is a real shriek. Based on our annual tradition of picking a contest winner in association with Monsterpalooza, the guys are joined by Professor Mike Dillon to discuss 2000’s Scary Movie. Hear what the group has to say about the blockbuster horror spoof from the Wayans brothers. There are thoughts on the cast, the nature of the comedy at that time, and whether it still resonates today, as well as how much the film brings to the table in terms of edge and social commentary. 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, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Check out the trailer for Scary Movie Get Tickets for Son of Monsterpalooza Next Week’s Show: Caught Stealing

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe deals with everything from Hulk’s abilities to the menu items for Jack Rabbit Slims. For this bonus hodgepodge episode, the guys go over a ton of movies, including Abe’s thoughts on Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest and Eva Victor’s Sorry, Baby. Aaron shares his thoughts on Splitsville and Honey Don’t, and then recaps his experiences at the Big Bad Film Fest. Additionally, they go over some leftover Out Now Feedback questions and dive into plenty of tangents and other fun things related to this week’s various subjects. 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, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Check out Aaron’s reviews for Honey Don’t and Splitsville. Check out Aaron’s coverage of Big Bad Film Fest 2025. Next Week’s Show: Caught Stealing

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe investigates what happened in the Boogie Down Bronx. Cal State Fullerton’s Professor Mike Dillon and Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson join Aaron to discuss the Spike Lee Joint, Highest 2 Lowest. Hear what the trio has to say about the Akira Kurosawa remake starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, and A$AP Rocky. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:49), Trailer Talk for Good Fortune (29:50), the main review (34:48), Games (1:49:45), and Out Now Feedback (2:02:55). 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, @TerenceBJohnson Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, LeNoirAuteur.net Read Aaron’s review for Highest 2 Lowest. Read Terence’s review for Highest 2 Lowest. Check out our Shin Godzilla episode on 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla Trailer: Good Fortune Next Week: Honey Don’t

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary does not come with sesame cake. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and The Outside Scoop’s Scott Mendelson join Aaron to discuss 1995’s Congo from director Frank Marshall. Listen in to hear the group discuss this Michael Crichton adaptation, the unconventional and uncredited casting choices, the nature of this kind of production back in the 90s, and, of course, Amy and the rest of the gorillas. Additionally, there are numerous stories about the film related to the hosts, their connection to the film, tangents about other movies, and even some notes from field correspondent Yancy Berns. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @ScottMendelson, @Brandon4KUHD, @YancyJack Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Outside Scoop, The Milky Way Blues Watch the trailer for Congo (1995)

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe gets downloaded in the middle of the night, is loaded onto an audio player, presses play, and everyone listens. The Box Office Podcast’s Lisa Laman joins Aaron and Abe to talk all about Zach Cregger’s Weapons, including a spoilers section. Hear what this group has to say about this late summer horror release, starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (11:44), Trailer Talk for The Strangers: Chapter 2, Black Phone 2, and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (36:57), the main review (45:20), a spoiler section (1:24:56), Games (1:49:30), and Out Now Feedback (2:00:28). 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, @LisaLamanFilmFan Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, SlashFilm, Dallas Observer, Pajiba, Looper, Comic Book, and Autostraddle Read Aaron’s review for Weapons. Read Lisa’s review for Weapons. Trailer: The Strangers: Chapter 2, Black Phone 2, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Next Week: Highest 2 Lowest

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe is a return to Planet of the Geeks. Abe interviews Aaron about his time spent at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. This leads to plenty of stories regarding the different panels attended, the experiences had both on the exhibit floor and in the Gaslamp District, and early thoughts on upcoming things such as Coyote vs. Acme, Project Hail Mary, and more. Additionally, there are plenty of tangents and other fun things related to this week’s bonus topic. 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, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Next Week’s Show: Weapons

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe wishes you good luck, as we’re all counting on you. Slash Film’s Brad Oman joins in to speak with Aaron and Abe all about The Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson. Hear what this group has to say about this comedy reboot from The Lonely Island’s Akiva Schaffer and producer Seth MacFarlane. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (8:25), Trailer Talk for Zootopia 2 and GOAT (31:31), the main review (39:01), Games (1:13:45), and Out Now Feedback (1:26:21). 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, @Ethan_Anderton Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, SlashFilm, Go Flix Yourself, The 10 to 1 Podcast Read Aaron’s review for The Naked Gun. Read Brad’s review for The Naked Gun. Check out Brad’s interview with director Akiva Schaffer. Check out the 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla episode covering Comic-Con. Trailer: Zootopia 2, GOAT Next Week: Weapons

This special Out Now Nights (nights) episode is doing a lot of June/July catch-up. Aaron and Abe cover their thoughts on the notion of Universal selling tickets to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey a year in advance, and how they feel about the behind-the-scenes news regarding Elio. Additionally, the guys also cover additional thoughts on F1, 28 Years Later, and Superman. 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, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Inside ‘Elio’s’ “Catastrophic” Path: America Ferrera’s Exit, Director Change, and Erasure of Queer Themes Why The Odyssey Ticket Presales Set A Horrific Precedent For Appointment Cinema Next Week’s Show: The Naked Gun

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is the herald of another MCU discussion. Yancy Berns and CinemaBlend’s Eric Eisenberg joined Aaron and Abe this week to discuss Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Hear what the group has to say about this launching title for Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe from director Matt Shakman. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:10), Trailer Talk for Avatar: Fire & Ash (18:11), the main review (29:48), Games (1:28:20), and Out Now Feedback (1:41:48). 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: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Eeisenberg, @YancyJack Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, CinemaBlend Read Aaron’s review for The Fantastic Four: First Steps Read Eric’s review for The Fantastic Four: First Steps Next Week: The Naked Gun

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is more fun than doomscrolling. The Mendez Movie Report’s Luis A. Mendez is on hand as a guest with Aaron and Abe to discuss Ari Aster’s satirical neo-western, Eddington. Hear what this trio has to say about the divisive dark comedy starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Austin Butler, and Emma Stone. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (10:58), Trailer Talk for Mortal Kombat II (44:17), the main review (52:46), Games (1:49:54), and Out Now Feedback (2:00:00). 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, @MendezMovieRPT Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The Mendez Movie Report Read Aaron’s review for Eddington. Read Luis’ review for Eddington. Trailer: Mortal Kombat II

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is prepping you for Marvel’s first family. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters, The Milky Way Blues’ Yancy Berns, and The Outside Scoop’s Scott Mendelson join Aaron to discuss 2005’s Fantastic Four from director Tim Story. Listen in to hear the group discuss where this film stands in the 2000s era of superhero films, the choices made regarding casting and handling the classic comic book characters, and more. Additionally, there are numerous stories about the film related to the hosts, their connection to the film, tangents about other movies, and much more. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @ScottMendelson, @Brandon4KUHD, @YancyJack Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Outside Scoop, The Milky Way Blues Watch the trailer for Fantastic Four (2005)

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is matching super punches with kindness. Award-winning San Francisco Chronicle writer Zaki Hasan joins Aaron and a returning Abe to talk all about James Gunn’s Superman. Hear what this group has to say about the debut outing for David Corenswet as the Man of Steel in this launch of a new DC universe. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:15), the main review (12:58), Games (1:02:48), Trailer Talk for The Odyssey (1:11:11), Favorites of the Year So Far (1:20:50), and Out Now Feedback (1:32:02). 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, @ZakisCorner Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, San Francisco Chronicle, The MovieFilm Podcast Read Aaron’s review for Superman Trailer: The Odyssey Next Week: Eddington