For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem! A film that is yet another reboot of the franchise that will not die (which is a good thing!). This time around it's an animated film that was written, as well as produced by Seth Rogen and his fre…

I am back with a brand new episode of Adam Analyzes & my thoughts on the brand new Christopher Nolan directed film, Oppenheimer! A movie that is at it's heart, is a historical drama, it also tries to show J. Robert Oppenheimer was with his methods and the guilt over creating a weapon of mass destruction. This is all rounded out with a fantastic sup…

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at the latest effort from DC, with the delayed by years, The Flash. A film that was not just delayed by a certain beer flu, but also delayed by the new regime at DC with the hiring of James Gunn & Peter Safran but also the film's controversial star. I decided with this one to try to put a…

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I talk about my trip to New Jersey to see Jersey Girl: The Snyder Cut at Kevin Smith's SModcastle Cinemas. It was an awesome day in New Jersey that had me first going from the Quick Stop to Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash to finally ending up at SModcastle Cinemas where I not only got to see a r…

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at the new film from James Gunn & Marvel with Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3. For me this was a long awaited return for my favorite MCU series and characters, it also marks the end of the Guardians of the Galaxy series. By now we mostly know what to expect from the Guardians and fo…

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I somewhat take a look at the Shazam sequel, Shazam: Fury of the Gods. By now we all know this is a flop for WB and DC, this is also more or less a near final death blow to the DCEU. This honestly was a tough one to talk about since it wasn't a bad movie at all and yet it wasn't all around great…

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I take a look at the new entry in the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Rise. This new entry takes the action out of the cabin and into the city with a high-rise apartment building as the new setting. This is also notable for being another entry that does not feature Bruce Campbell in his iconic role as A…

For this episode of Adam Analyzes, I return from my slight hiatus and checked out the recently released, Renfield. A film that is an original take on the well known Universal Monsters Dracula story, this one is taken to modern times with a focus on Count Dracula's familiar, Robert Montague Renfield. Oh yeah its also a film that happens to feature, …

For this week's episode, I checked out Scream 6. The latest in the long-running slasher film franchise and second to be directed by the creative team known as Radio Silence. Picking up where the first rebootquel ended, this one wisely decides to change the setting to New York and feels like a somewhat fresh take on the standard scream formula. Have…

For this week's return of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I decided to revisit an often forgotten sequel with Bride of Re-Animator. Directed by Brian Yuzna and with a returning cast of Jeffrey Combs as Dr. Herbert West along with Bruce Abbott as Dan Cain, this is a sequel that doesn't quite live up to it's predecessor but is still a lot of fun! This seq…

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at the recent re-release of Titanic. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this marks the second time this film has been released in 3-D, however this time it sports a brand-new 4K remaster. I decided to take a look at why this one is either loved or hated by the movie going public and also g…

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I tackled the new Brandon Cronenberg written and directed film, Infinity Pool! Starring Alexander Skarsgard and Mia Goth, this is one wild ride that works as horror, sci-fi, satire & a touch of dark comedy. This also happens to be a film that I simply couldn't turn away from, despite being a mor…

For this week's Episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at the new release from the Shudder streaming service, Skinamarink! A horror film that is heading to streaming soon, had an exclusive limited engagement in theaters. I discuss the film with its "lo-fi" look and how it makes for a unique viewing experience that is definitely going t…

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I took a look at the Netflix exclusive film, The Pale Blue Eye. Directed by Scott Cooper and starring Christian Bale, This thriller focuses on a detective who enlists the help of a young Edgar Allan Poe to solve murders that might have an occult influence. This is also a film that is NOT an Edga…

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I take a belated look at the Zach Cregger directed film, Barbarian. A film that has since its original release back in September of 2022, has made its way on many horror movie outlets as on of the best horror films of last year. In addition to having an intensity that rarely lets up, it is also surpris…

For this week's Episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at one of my favorite James Gunn directed films, Super. A story about an average guy that goes through emotional tragedy and decides to become a superhero to fight crime...with a wrench! It also appears to be James Gunn's most personal movie with the themes of love and loss. I also…

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I close out the focusing on Christmas films with the follow-up to the Christmas Classic, A Christmas Story, with A Christmas Story Christmas. A sequel that is possibly overdue, with the original coming out about 40 years ago (wow)! I also discuss a bit of the history of all of the films featuring the R…

For this episode of the Adam Analyzed Podcast, I talk about the recently released, Violent Night. Starring David Harbor, this one is about Santa Claus rescuing a very rich family that is being held hostage. This is also a film that is obviously inspired by the fake film from Scrooged, The Night the Reindeer Died. Have a listen to find out if this o…

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I checked out the recently released, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Directed by James Gunn, in his first MCU outing since his firing from Guardians Vol. 3 and rehiring, as well as starring the Guardians of the Galaxy, this roughly 1 hour special wisely avoids the bizarre nature of …

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I checked out the latest Guillermo del Toro film, Pinocchio. A film that is a unique take on a well known story, wound up taking me by complete surprise on the story additions. This one also is a Netflix exclusive and is surprising that they allowed Guillermo del Toro to complete his passion pro…

Happy Thanksgiving!! For this special episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I discuss how we should always be thankful for what we have in life and the 2010 Spencer Susser directed film, Hesher. A film that is heavy on emotion with a theme of loss but realizing what you still have in life is a movie that really feels relevant to what the holiday, T…

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I checked out the horror film, Smile. Fresh out of theatres and just arriving on the Paramount+ streaming service, this is an interesting throwback to the cursed people type of horror film from first time feature film director, Parker Finn. Have a listent to see if Smile is worth checking out & …

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I discuss my thoughts on the recient Regal Cinemas, release of the George A. Romero classic, Dawn of the Dead 3-D. While I am not truly discussing the actual movie, this was quite the different experience seeing it not just in 3-D but seeing this classic in theaters for the first time. Have a listen to…

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I tackled the new film in the DC Universe, Black Adam. Starring The Rock in the title role as the famous Anti-Hero, this one is honestly a bit of a mixed bag, however it does provide some insight to where the future of DC on film may go in future films, especially with the stinger scene, which i…

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I decided to time-travel all the way back to the ancient year of 1999, with the Rodman Flender directed, Idle Hands. A critical and box-office flop on its original release, this Evil Dead 2 "inspired" film now firmly holds a cult-favortite status amongst horror fans. It also just so happens to have som…

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at the halloween cult favorite, Ernest Scared Stupid. In addition to being a cult favorite, this one has the honor of being the last Disney owned Touchstone Pictures and theatrical Ernest release. This one features Ernest P. Worrell unleashing a troll that turns children into wooden statu…

For this week's plated episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I watched the David Bruckner directed & Clive Barker produced, Hellraiser '22. A film that has been stuck in development hell for years, this is a new take on the classic Clive Barker tale, that is sort of a reboot, but not at the same time. This film also introduces us to the first femal…

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I revisited the Chiodo Brothers/Stephen Chiodo directed classic, Killer Klowns From Outer Space. This one is a cult classic that I believe stands the test of time while still being pop culturally relevant. Its also a great B-movie that is smarter than it's reputation & possibly the greatest film ever t…

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at the second film in 2022 from Studio A24 and director Ti West, Pearl. Pearl is a prequel and the second film in the X trilogy, which tells the backstory of Pearl, who we met in the film, X, with how she wants more than anything to be a star in Hollywood, while having the urge to kill an…

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I take a look at the next entry in the Clerks series with Clerks 3. Currently on tour with Kevin Smith roadshow, this also had a limited release in theaters from Fathom events. This is also the potential last film in the Clerks series and if so, a fitting final chapter. Have a listen to see what…

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I checked out the 3-D rerelease of Jaws. A post-conversion of everyone's favorite shark attack film that still holds up well today and is known as one of the greatest summer blockbusters of all time! Have a listen to find out my thoughts on if the 3-D is a great way to revisit this classic and most imp…

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I tackle the new Shudder exclusive original film, Watcher. This Bucharest set film stars Maika Monroe as an American who has an unexpected stalker and seemingly watches her & her husband nightly. Watcher is also a film that borrows heavily from other more well known films in the paranoia driven …

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I watched the seemingly forgotten remake from 2019, Jacob's Ladder. A remake of the excellent Tim Robbins starring original, this is a reboot that treads the same ground while trying to have it's own identity. The problem with most remakes, especially remakes of loved films, it almost never has a reaso…

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I talk about the good and bad of Netflix's fourth & latest entry in the Stranger Things Saga. A season that is bigger than previous seasons that also has an inflated running time for some episodes. As we know just because a product appears to be bigger, that doesn't always translate to better. I also t…

For this episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I talk about the new Predaotr film, Prey. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg and making its debut on Hulu, this prequel takes place 300 years before the Predator series with a Comanche Tribe taking on a predator. Have a listen to find out if this prequel gets the Predator series back on track after a few cre…

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I make my return to podcasting with my thoughts on the latest Marvel release, Thor: Love and Thunder! This Taika Waititi directed film sees Chris Hemsworth back as Thor with Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman also returning with Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher. Have a listen to find out m…

For this belated episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I share my thoughts on the Nicolas Winding Refin directed, Drive. A film that is an arthouse take on typical action film tropes, just so happens to be one of my favorite movies. Drive is also a film with a great soundtrack & fantastic cast. Have a listen to find out my thoughts on the not just …

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I tackle the Nicolas Cage movie turned internet meme, Vampire's Kiss. A film, which upon its original release was a flop and also was a critical failure. Thankfully through the years, this little gem has found an audience, possibly for the wrong reasons. Have a listen to find out why I feel this…

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I checked out the recent Paramount+ release of Beavis and Butt-Head do the Universe! A welcome return of MTV & Mike Judge's beloved animated duo, who in their last movie only got to do America, This time they get to do the universe in a bit of a Sci-fi adventure. Have a listen to find out what I…

For this week's episode of Adam Analyzes, I talk about the new film from Pixar. A film that is based in the Toy Story universe, that doesn't feature Tim Allen, but uses Chris Evans in the role as this is not the same Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story universe. It also follows Buzz Lightyear's first encounter with the Zerg!! Did I mention this someh…

On this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, The Jurassic Park franchise returns with it's sixth & potential final entry, which marks the third film in the Jurassic World series. This is also a film that is being hailed as the worst in the franchise! I also give some quick thoughts on the previous films in the Jurassic Park franchise. Have …

When you need help just call...Ch-Ch-Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers!! Thats right, for this episode of Adam Analyzes, I took a look at the streaming on Disney Plus, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers film! This Akiva Schaffer directed film takes the meta approach that I feel suits the material well. It is also a film that boasts a fairly impressive voice cas…

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes Podcast, I took a look at The Bob's Burgers Movie. Based on the popular animated sitcom on Fox, the movie follows the Belcher family as they attempt to save their restaurant & might wind up solving a murder as well!! Have a listen and find out what I thought of this one and if you should see this one in …

For this episode of Adam Analyzes, I drove to the fantastic Enzian Theatre in Maitland, FL to see the 4K restoration of David Lynch's Inland Empire, which as of right now is his final feature film. A film that had a tag line of "A Girl In Trouble", kind of perfectly states this film, as it is not an easy watch, but had a quality that sticks with yo…

For this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast, I completed Doctor Strange-Fest 2022 with a double feature of Doctor Strange 1978 & The started out as a Doctor Strange film but they could not obtain the license Full Moon produced, Doctor Mordrid. Both films are interesting in their own way, especially when one of them screams please don't sue…

This week's episode of Adam Analyzes brings us to the long awaited return of director Sam Raimi to the big screen with the Benedict Cumberbatch starring, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! A film that has been hyped as being the first MCU Horror film is also the first Sam Raimi film in almost ten years! It also might be a secret continuat…

In honor of the May 6th release of Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness, this week's episode of the Adam Analyzes podcast revisits the 2016 Scott Derrickson directed original film, Doctor Strange. A film that I feel still holds up six years later & marks somewhat of a change in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie making machine.Have a listen…

This week's episode of Adam Analyzes brings us to the Foo Fighters documentary, Foo Fighters Back and Forth. A somewhat complete history of the band that chronicles the origins of the band through the 2011 album, Wasting Light. Foo Fighters Back and Forth is also a surprisingly open and honest feeling analysis of the band, that provides a surprisin…

Happy Easter! For this week's episode of Adam Analyzes, I talk about the new Nicolas Cage film, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. A comedy film with a meta spin, that gives us a fictional take on the real Nick Cage that brings him on an adventure with his biggest fan who may also be a ruthless drug dealer, who is played by Pedro Pascal. Have…

This week's episode of Adam Analyzes sees my thoughts on the return of Sonic the Hedgehog in, Sonic the Hedgehog 2!! A bigger film than the first, sees Sonic once again battling the mad scientist, Dr. Robotnik, this time for the "Master Crystal". A couple new faces, such as Knuckles & Tails, show up too!! What did I think of this one? Is it as good…