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Dan Murrell

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REVIEW: Together

Alison Brie and Dave Franco are hopelessly stuck on each other in the latest horror film from Neon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 20258 min

CHARTS: Fantastic 4 Opens Strong But Superman May Be Stronger

The Fantastic Four: First Steps reversed some of the MCU's bad luck at the box office - but is it built to last? I break down the number, plus the latest in streaming and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 202544 min

REVIEW: Happy Gilmore 2

Happy Gilmore is back to destroy golf once again, but can Adam Sandler and Netflix make a comedy sequel that's up to par? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202511 min

NEWS: FCC Approves Skydance/Paramount Merger - What's Next?

Paramount and Skydance have finally received clearance to complete their merger. I break down how they won FCC approval, and what it means for the future of the new company. Plus, for audio listeners, I also include my personal thoughts on the merger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 202529 min

REVIEW: The Fantastic Four: First Steps

The Fantastic Four arrive in the MCU - is this a promising start to a new phase or a letdown for Marvel's first family? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 202511 min

CHARTS: Superman Holds Strong in Week 2

Superman was able to avoid Man of Steel's kryptonite and post a strong second weekend at the box office. I break down where it falls among other DC films, as well as info on the rest of the top 10, streaming and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 202549 min

NEWS: Is This the End for Colbert, Stewart and South Park?

The Paramount/Skydance merger has taken some interesting turns with the cancelation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, questions about the future of The Daily Show, and a potential legal battle with the creators of South Park. I break down the latest news and speculate about what the future could bring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 202518 min

REVIEW: Eddington / I Know What You Did Last Summer

Ari Aster is back with his fourth feature film, which seems bound to divide audiences. I share my thoughts, plus a bonus review of the slasher reboot/legacy sequel I Know What You Did Last Summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 202517 min

LIVE: Dan's World #2 - First Harry Potter Pics, Stranger Things Trailer & 200K Subs!

It's time for live show number two, hopefully with fewer technical problems! This week I'm talking about the first pictures from the new Harry Potter series, the Stranger Things teaser, celebrating 200,000 subscribers, and delivering on a promise I made a long time ago. Plus, I'll be taking your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 20251h 9m

NEWS: 2025 Emmy Nominations - Severance Dominates, Andor Cast Snubbed!

Severance led all shows in nominations for the 2025 Emmys, but the cast of Andor was left out in the cold. I break down all the surprise nominees and those who didn't get the nod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 202520 min

CHARTS: Superman’s Box Office Battle Isn’t Over

Superman opened to good reviews and solid box office, but the Man of Steel is facing a global threat. I break down all the numbers from Superman's opening, plus updates on other movies in the top ten, streaming charts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 202550 min

SPOILER REVIEW: Superman

There were lots of thoughts I couldn't share in my non-spoiler review and some additional insights I had after my second viewing, so let's talk about them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 202534 min

LIVE: Dan's World #1 - Superman Has Best Previews of the Year

It's the first episode of my new live show and I ended up battling technical difficulties galore! Today I'm covering the stellar opening previews for Superman, news about Dune: Part Three, an interview with Christian Swegel, director of the new movie Sovereign, your questions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 20251h 7m

REVIEW: Superman

The Man of Steel returns to kick off a new DC cinematic universe. Does James Gunn's film succeed in returning Superman to glory? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 8, 202516 min

CHARTS: Jurassic World Rebirth Rules July 4th Weekend

The dinosaurs still rule the Earth as Jurassic World Rebirth brought in over $300 million over the long holiday. I break down all the numbers, plus huge ratings for Squid Game 3 and more! Get your copy of The Cast List today at Amazon and Barnes & Noble! https://www.kessentertainment.co/cast-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 7, 202540 min

SPECIAL: The 10 Best Movies of 2025 (So Far)

The year's already halfway over, and I have a list of ten outstanding films that have been released so far! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 4, 202523 min

CHARTS: F1 Starts Strong, M3GAN 2.0 Crashes

Apple finally got an original movie off the ground with F1 while M3GAN 2.0 had one of the biggest sequel declines of the decade. I break it all down, plus streaming charts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 202541 min

REVIEW: Jurassic World Rebirth

The Jurassic World franchise is back from supposed extinction - does this new version reverse the trend of making movies I can't stand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 202515 min

SPOILER REVIEW: Squid Game 3

Squid Game 3 wraps up Netflix's biggest show ever with some of what has made the show great along with some questionable decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 202519 min

REVIEW: M3GAN 2.0

M3GAN the killer android is back and I share my thoughts on an ambitious, scattered sequel. Get your copy of The Cast List today at Amazon and Barnes & Noble! https://www.kessentertainment.co/cast-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 20259 min

NEWS: Denis Villeneuve Is Directing the Next James Bond Movie!

The Amazon era of 007 will kick off with Denis Villeneuve at the helm. I break down the surprise choice, what it might mean for the franchise, and when we might see the next James Bond movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 202511 min

CHARTS: Elio Sets a Record Low Opening for Pixar

Elio set a new record for Pixar - in a bad way. I break down its opening and why it's not just original animation vs. sequels. Plus 28 Years Later survives mixed buzz to set new records for Danny Boyle and Alex Garland and more! Get your copy of The Cast List today at Amazon and Barnes & Noble! https://www.kessentertainment.co/cast-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 202541 min

SPECIAL: Why Jaws Is My Favorite Movie

Jaws just turned 50 years old and to celebrate, I share a lifetime's worth of memories and explain why it's been my favorite movie for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 202533 min

REVIEW: Elio

Pixar's latest delivers a classic story of a boy, some aliens, and finding your place in the universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 202510 min

REVIEW: 28 Years Later

The rage zombies are back in a sequel set decades after the initial infection - but will audiences get what they're looking for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 202510 min

REVIEW: F1® The Movie

Brad Pitt is driving real fast in the latest big-screen spectacle from director Joseph Kosinski. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off sitewide plus free shipping with promo code DAN at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 202513 min

CHARTS: How to Train Your Dragon Opens to $200 Million Worldwide

How to Train Your Dragon angered critics of live-action remakes but lit up the box office. I break down its opening weekend, plus a look at the latest seasons of Andor and The Last of Us, and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off sitewide plus free shipping with promo code DAN at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 202543 min

REVIEW: Materialists

Celine Song's second feature is another love triangle between a matchmaker and the two men who might be her perfect match Get started at https://factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code murrell50off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 202511 min

CHARTS: Warner Bros Discovery Is Breaking Up - What's Next?

Less than four years after coming together, Warner Bros and Discovery are splitting into two separate companies. I break down why it's happening and what it could mean for the future. Get started at https://factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code murrell50off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 11, 202516 min

CHARTS: Ballerina Has Mediocre $24 Million Opening

Ballerina got off to an okay start despite good reviews - I break down all the box office numbers plus streaming charts and more! Get started at https://factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code murrell50off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first order! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off sitewide plus free shipping with promo code DAN at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 202543 min

REVIEW: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

How to Train Your Dragon becomes the latest animated film to get the live action remake treatment - is it worth your time and money? Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off sitewide plus free shipping with promo code DAN at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 9, 202514 min

REVIEW: Predator: Killer of Killers

The Predator franchise goes animated in this Hulu Original film from Prey director Dan Trachtenberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 6, 202510 min

REVIEW: From the World of John Wick: Ballerina

John Wick gets spun off in a new series starring Ana de Armas as a ballerina out for revenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4, 202510 min

CHARTS: Memorial Day Movies Drop 57%, Karate Kid Opens to $20 Million

Lilo & Stitch & Mission: Impossible posted matching 57% drops in their second weekends while The Karate Kid returned with an okay $20 million opening. I break down all the numbers and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 3, 202535 min

NEWS: Stranger Things 5, Happy Gilmore 2, & Lady Gaga - Netflix Tudum 2025 Recap

Netflix unveiled release dates and trailers for some of their biggest upcoming series and movies. I break down all the news and share my thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 1, 202512 min

REVIEW: Bring Her Back

The directors of Talk to Me return with their second feature, which really messed me up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 202512 min

REVIEW: The Phoenician Scheme

Wes Anderson returns with another meticulously crafted feature about a bunch of weird characters. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/dan! #squarepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 202511 min

REVIEW: Karate Kid: Legends

A new karate kid is looking to two generations of teachers for guidance - but does the movie show the franchise any mercy? Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/dan! #squarepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 20259 min

CHARTS: Lilo & Stitch Destroys Memorial Day Records

Lilo & Stitch set new records on the highest-grossing Memorial Day in box office history. I break down its opening, along with Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning & more! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/dan! #squarepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 202535 min

NEWS: Cannes 2025 - Are These The Next Oscar Winners?

The 2025 Cannes Film Festival has awarded its prizes, and these movies may well be Oscar favorites in a few short months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 202512 min

REVIEW: Andor Makes Rogue One (and Star Wars) Better

Andor's second season brought together everything to make the rest of the Star Wars universe better. I break down why this prequel series did what all prequels should do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 202527 min

REVIEW: Lilo & Stitch (2025) and Friendship

Two very different movies hit wide release this weekend and I have my thoughts on both! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 202513 min

REVIEW: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Tom Cruise returns for one (last?) mission as Ethan Hunt but can the rest of the movie live up to to its larger-than-life stunts? Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code DAN20 at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/DAN20 #chubbiespod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 202512 min

CHARTS: Final Destination Bloodlines Sets Franchise Records!

Final Destination Bloodlines opened to a franchise high. I look at just how easily Death set new records, plus a look at Memorial Day weekend, streaming charts and more! Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code DAN20 at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/DAN20 #chubbiespod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 202545 min

REVIEW: Final Destination: Bloodlines

Death is back for another crop of victims in the sixth film of the Final Destination franchise. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code DAN at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 202511 min

NEWS: The Long, Crazy History of HBO Max

Max, formerly HBO Max, is rebranding once again and its new name is...HBO Max?! I recap the long history of why one of the biggest streaming services in the world is changing its name back to what it was after just two years. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code DAN at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 202514 min

CHARTS: Thunderbolts* Has Okay Week 2, Juliet & Romeo Bombs Historically

Thunderbolts* continued its acceptable box office run, Sinners continued to hold, and Juliet & Romeo had one of the worst debuts ever for a film in wide release. I break it all down, plus streaming charts and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code DAN at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 202542 min

REVIEW: Andor's Ghorman Massacre is Star Wars at Its Best

Andor's middle six episodes provided some of the best storytelling in the history of the Star Wars franchise. I break it all down, leading up to the final episodes of the series. Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code DAN20 at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/DAN20 #chubbiespod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 202523 min

CHARTS: Thunderbolts* Opens Fine, Sinners Continues to Hold

Sinners dropped less than 5% in its second weekend - I break down how rare that it is and how it stacks up to other movies. Plus, my predictions for the summer box office top ten and more! Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code DAN20 at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/DAN20 #chubbiespod Get started at https://factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code murrell50off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 202541 min

NEWS: A 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Movies: What Does It Mean?

Tariffs have made their way to Hollywood with all movies made outside the United States involved. I break down what this could mean for the industry and which films might be affected. Get started at https://factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code murrell50off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 5, 202524 min