Out Now With Aaron and Abe

This 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 all among the films 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...

This 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

This 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

This 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

This 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

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track wants you to get that hot rod ready for the real race. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters, The Milky Way Blues’ Yancy Berns, and Movies, Films & Flix’s Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron to discuss American Graffiti, the coming-of-age hit from director George Lucas. This is the first entry in Out Now’s “Teenage Wasteland” series of commentaries. Listen in as the group discusses this nostalgic classic that hits all the right beats, with plenty of style and tunes. Plus, there are many stories about the making of the film, the hosts’ connection 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, @MHofmeyer, @Brandon4KUHD, @YancyJack 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, The Milky Way Blues Watch the trailer for American Graffiti Next Month: The Breakfast Club (1985)

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is ready to dance with the devil once we find out what time it is. Aaron and Abe are joined by Fast Film Reviews’ Mark Hobin and Movie Markus’ Markus Robinson to discuss their Top Ten Films of 2025. Hear what the group has to say about all their favorite films of the year, along with honorable mentions, performances & movie moments that stuck out, and more. Plus, a bunch of regular guests and listeners also pop in with their favorites of 2025. Tune in for thoughts on the year in film (5:15), the Top Ten(12:57), honorable mentions (2:35:40), surprises (2:38:00), disappointments (2:45:17), favorite performances (3:01:25), top movie moments (3:07:48), underseen film shoutouts (3:17:22), and most anticipated films for 2026 (3:23:10). 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, @MoviesMarkus Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Fast Film Reviews, Movies Markus Read Aaron’s Top Ten Films of 2025 List, his Top 2025 Movie Moments List, and The Most Anticipated Film of 2026 Read Mark’s Top Ten Films of 2025 List Read Markus’ Top Ten Films of 2025 List Next Week: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

This week’s bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe now knows what it’s like when the Upside-Down dies. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and We Live Entertainment’s Peter Paras join Aaron to discuss the third and final volume from Stranger Things, season 5. This means the group focuses entirely on “The Rightside Up.” Enjoy the continued unprofessional knowledge the group is responsible for when it comes to Stranger Things lore, as well as what they are taking away from this finale regarding the characters, the story, the music, the theories, 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: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Pajamo, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The Brandon Peters Show Next Time: The Nancy Wheeler Mysteries

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe episode makes it clear that if it bleeds, we can rank it. Aaron and Abe celebrate the New Year with an update on all their recent holiday watches, including Die Hard, The Mask, Men in Black, Doctor Who, The Beast in Me, The Man on the Inside, The Plague, Good Time, Indiana Jones, West Side Story, Stranger Things, and more. The guys also cover all the listener Feedback questions they’ve been saving up, and then play a fun game revolving around 1987’s action/horror/sci-fi classic, Predator. 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 The Predator End Credits Next Week: The Top Ten Films of 2025!

This week’s bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abetries to survive the goo room. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and We Live Entertainment’s Peter Paras join Aaron to discuss the second volume of episodes from Stranger Things, season 5. This includes: “Shock Jock,” “Escape from Camazotz,” and “The Bridge.” Enjoy the continued unprofessional knowledge the group is responsible for when it comes to Stranger Things lore, as well as what they are taking away from this middle section of episodes, 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: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Pajamo, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The Brandon Peters Show Next Time: Stranger Things 5 – Vol 3

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe wants you to dream big. Jonathan Van Dyke and Movies, Films & Flix’s Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron to discuss Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet. Hear what this group has to say about A24’s determined ping pong champion story from director Josh Safdie. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:46), Trailer Talk for The Drama (28:18), the main review (32:17), Games (1:31:27), and Out Now Feedback (1:36:48). 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, @SirJonVanDyke, @MHofmeyer Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea: The Podcast Read Aaron’s review for Marty Supreme Read Mark’s review for Marty Supreme Trailer Talk: The Drama Next Week: ???

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe bonus commentary wants to dance into the fire. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and The Outside Scoop’s Scott Mendelson join Aaron to discuss 1985’s A View to a Kill, the final Roger Moore entry in the James Bond franchise. Hear what the guys have to say about this Mendelson family classic, as they discuss where the series stands at this point, what keeps it from sitting at the bottom of the Bond movie list, and why Grace Jones is the MVP. Additionally, there are numerous stories about the film, its connection to the hosts, tangents about other movies, Christopher Walken talk, and other absurdist bits. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @ScottMendelson, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Outside Scoop Watch the Duran Duran music video Watch the trailer for A View to a KIll

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe features a clash of clans! Dr. Ali Mattu returns to join Aaron and Abe talk all about Avatar: Fire and Ash. Hear what this group has to say about the third entry in James Cameron’s gigantic original sci-fi 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™ (10:27), Trailer Talk for Disclosure Day, Avengers: Doomsday, and The Odyssey (25:55), the main review (53:38), Games (2:27:40), and Out Now Feedback (2:44:15). 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: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @AliMattu Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Doctor Ali on YouTube Read Aaron’s review for Avatar: Fire and Ash Trailer Talk: Disclosure Day Next Week: Marty Supreme

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe heads to different stops around the world for prestige filmmaking. Aaron and Abe spend this episode focusing on a set of films all vying for best international film at the Academy Awards. Tune in to hear some Out Now Quickies (10:40), Trailer Talk for Supergirl (45:48), and reviews for The Left-Handed Girl (52:05), The Secret Agent (1:03:45), and Sirat (1:28:10). 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 RIP Rob Reiner Check out Aaron’s reviews for The Secret Agent and Sirat. Trailer: Supergirl Next Week’s Show: Avatar Fire and Ash

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary wants the future to be unknown. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and The Outside Scoop’s Scott Mendelson join Aaron to discuss 1995’s 12 Monkeys from director Terry Gilliam. Listen in to hear the group discuss this time-travel favorite from a director notorious for tough shoots, yet nevertheless had a hit film starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and Brad Pitt. Additionally, there are numerous stories about the film, its connection to the hosts, tangents about other movies, and other absurdist bits. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @ScottMendelson, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Outside Scoop Watch the trailer for 12 Monkeys

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe delivers many movie memories. Filmspotting producer Sam Van Hallgren joins Aaron to discuss Jay Kelly, from director Noah Baumbach. Hear what the two have to say about the Hollywood-life-themed drama, starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (3:50), Trailer Talk for Mother Mary (25:50), the main review (33:06), and Out Now Feedback (1:21:47). 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, @SamVanHallgren Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Filmspotting Trailer Talk: Mother Mary Next Week: Ella McCay

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe features another trio of reviews for 2025’s prestige films. Aaron and Abe spend this episode focusing on these Fall 2025 releases from Kathryn Bigelow, Richard Linklater, and Chloé Zhao, with plans for at least one more triple-header bonus. Tune in to hear reviews for A House of Dynamite (4:37), Nouvelle Vague (40:38), and Hamnet (1:00:58). 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 Check out Aaron’s reviews for A House of Dynamite and Hamnet. Next Week’s Show: Ella McCay

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe heads back to the Upside Down for one last adventure. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and We Live Entertainment’s Peter Paras join Aaron to discuss the first volume of episodes from Stranger Things, season 5. Following some general thoughts to catch everyone up on where everyone is with the hit Netflix sci-fi/horror/coming-of-age series, the trio covers their thoughts on these four episodes: “The Crawl,” “The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler,” “The Turnbow Trap,” and “Sorcerer.” Enjoy just how unprofessional the group is when it comes to prior Stranger Things knowledge, as well as what they are taking away from what’s been seen so far, 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: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Pajamo, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The Brandon Peters Show Out Now Nights: Ep. 11 – Just How Strange Is ‘Stranger Things’? Next Time: Stranger Things 5 – Volume 2

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is wild and can’t be tamed! The Forgotten Filmcast’s Todd Liebenow returns to speak with Aaron and Abe about Zootopia 2. Hear what this group has to say about the already box office hit sequel to a previous big hit from Disney. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:40), Trailer Talk for Pixar’s Hoppers and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (26:45), the main review (44:00), Games (1:22:20), and Out Now Feedback (1:33:23). 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, @ForgottenFilmz Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Forgotten Films Read Aaron’s review for Zootopia 2 Trailer Talk: Pixar’s Hoppers and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Next Week: Jay Kelly

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe features a trio of reviews for prestige films. Aaron and Abe spend this whole episode focused only on these Fall 2025 releases from Joachim Trier, Clint Bentley, and Rian Johnson. This batch will hopefully be the first of a few like this. Tune in to hear reviews for Sentimental Value (3:30), Train Dreams (31:43), and Wake Up Dead Man (A Knives Out/Benoit Blanc Mystery) (55:10). 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 Train Dreams and Wake Up Dead Man Next Week’s Show: Zootopia 2