Lyles Movie Files

The Disney Shareholders' reveal pushed this one back a bit, but we're back with the pitches for our very own Christmas movie. We also break down all of the possibilities with all of the Spider-Man 3 casting rumors and what other characters we'd like to see join the already mammoth film. And as the theater/streaming debate continues we look at who's really during this unprecedented era in cinema.

In a special last minute podcast, Jayce and I break down the big reveals from Disney's 2021-2022 slate including the major projects from Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm. What's our take on the returning prequel main character showing up in Obi-Wan Kenobi, the return of The Bad Batch and the Lando TV series coming to Disney+ Then we start speculating about who else could show up in the newly announced Disney+ Marvel series and give our take on the future of Black Panther II and the upcoming slate of Marvel Studios on the big screen.

Yes, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and the gang decides to take a crack at our favorite classic, old school Christmas movie and the best modern ones. I debate whether to pick up Fear the Walking Dead again and ask Jovon to help me out. Jayce and I break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian with the arrival of Ahsoka Tano, all of the fallout from the big revelations and where the series and Star Wars TV universe could go from here. As always thanks for listening, subscribe/rate/review. Enjoy the show!

It's the day before Thanksgiving and we've got a lot to dish about from Black Lightning's cancellation, WandaVision getting the full-on sitcom treatment and Dave Chappelle getting The Chappelle Show removed from Netflix. We're always thankful for our listeners and hope you enjoy this Thanksgiving season.

With the news finally being made official, we break down all the various repercussions of Wonder Woman 1984 getting a dual release on HBO Max and theaters. Which high profile film will be the next to opt for some form of streaming presence instead of waiting out a return to theaters? Tune in for info on the latest digital screening passes for Nicholas Cage's new film Jiu-Jitsu.

Season 5 of This Is Us has just gotten underway with four episode for 2020 before taking its fall break. That gives me a perfect time to break down everything that's gone down so far this season. I'm ranking my favorite subplots of the early season so tune in to get my thoughts on the best storylines, characters who are shining so far, the subplots that feel like a soap opera and which ones that could hold up as some of the best in the series.

On this week's show we break down the big controversy with that egg-eating scene in The Mandalorian. Also, we consider how TV shows can actually work their schedules this season with the ongoing breakout of COVID-19 instances on set, Vin Diesel returning for a sequel to Bloodshot, the shocking contract details of Johnny Depp's firing from Fantastic Beasts 3 and his potential replacement. A Quiet Place is getting a spin-off and Chief explains why that makes him so happy. Josh Hartnett explained why he turned down Batman and Superman roles, but was that really the right call? Zach Snyder teases the future of Justice League possibly even beyond the Snyder Cut of Justice League. Check out all our takes on this episode and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review.

It's a big episode this week as we react to the big election news from Saturday in the middle of the celebration. We also discuss the major news with Johnny Depp being asked to leave the Fantastic Beasts franchise, Loki getting a second season from Disney+ and our early take on the second season of The Mandalorian. Finally, we take a deeper dive with Man of Steel and reflecting on why mainstream audiences might be unfairly harsh against this take on Superman. Enjoy the show and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

For this week's show, Jayce and I break down the potential of studios going the exclusive streaming rights to air their blockbusters in the wake of the No Time to Die proposal. We also break down the likelihood of when all of these films currently in production will actually be shown in theaters. With The Mandalorian Season 2 out now, we break down our excitement and what we want to see over the course of this season and any potential cameos from other Star Wars lore. Plus, find out how to get free digital passes to see Omari Hardwick and Loretta Devine in Spell.

We've got a big show this week as we break down the phenomenal first season of Lovecraft Country. The Boys Season 2 recently wrapped and we talk about all of the craziness with that memorable and insane latest installment. And we break down some of the big recent comic book movie news including Jared Leto reprising his role as The Joker for the Snyder Cut of Justice League. Don't forget to share, rate and review the episode. It is appreciated. Thanks and enjoy the show!

The whole LMF Podcast crew is back for this episode. We're breaking down Disney's announcement that new films might not necessarily be going to theaters and may go the streaming route from now on. This could have some serious impact on theaters, which might become extinct. HBO Max is moving forward with its Green Lantern series featuring some fan favorite Lanterns. Will this finally give DC some much needed boost in its entertainment race with Marvel?

With most of the big winter films moving to 2021, we discuss all of the significant shakeups to the movie calendar including the dramatic upheaval of the DC Comics film slate. How much longer will we really have to wait for the next installment of Batman? When will we see The Flash, Shazam: Fury of the Gods and Black Adam. And how much further will we have to wait for Wonder Woman 1984? And now Tenet is apparently making a quick shift from theaters to a Blu-Ray/DVD release for the holiday season. We break down all of the various possibilities with the third Spider-Man film including the arrival of Jamie Foxx reprising his role as Electro and rumors of Kirsten Dunst and Dane DaHaan coming back as well. Finally, we discuss the potential of a Hollywood bubble similar to the NBA bubble.

We're Marvel Studios and Star Wars heavy on this episode. First up, we talk about the rumored Samuel L. Jackson Nick Fury series, rumors with WandaVision, recasting one of the Agents of SHIELD characters for the Hawkeye series and the potential of a Young Avengers film. On the Star Wars front, Empire Strikes Back burning up the box office charts once again, Why is Alden Ehrenreich claiming the Star Wars franchise is no longer a huge part of his life anymore? Jayce breaks down his excitement over the possibilities of Disney considering doing multiple Star Wars projects involving Darth Bane. And then I discuss the latest news with Jamie Foxx potentially returning to his role of Electro, but this time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It's another fun show so don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

Movie schedules keep changing and Disney finally relented and moved Black Widow to 2021. We break down the fallout to the launch of Marvel Studios' Phase 4 lineup and our anticipation of WandaVision following the latest trailer. Then we shift to the major change to the CWVerse with the announcement that Supergirl is ending following its sixth season. Don't forget to get in on the Rogue Warfare: Death of a Nation giveaway. Listen in to get all the details on how to get a free digital copy today.

Jayce and I break down the latest news with more Black Widow delays, Kang officially joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the hiring of Jonathan Majors and the possibility that Olivia Wilde's Spider-Woman film will be set in the MCU. We also discuss the need to immediately pre-order a PS5 and which version to get.

We break down the somewhat surprising news of The Walking Dead ending with Season 11 and a spin-off starring Carol and Daryl. We question if yet another TWD spin-off is necessary at this point especially with two essentially bulletproof characters. Tenet made its box office debut and nabbed $20 million, but was that a success or a failure for such a heavily touted movie? And what does this mean for other blockbusters still planning to come out this year? We also discuss Mulan's success as a premium release on Disney+ and if that moves Black Widow up further. With big changes coming for the Academy Awards, we debate how this will make actual changes to the Oscar bait films coming out over the next few years. If nothing else, this will force Hollywood to actually be inclusive instead of just talking about the need for it during award shows with pitiful representation.

In this episode, we have an emotional discussion on the death and impact of Chadwick Boseman. What it means to lose such a surging superstar and the complicated debate on Marvel Studios' options going forward with Black Panther. Additionally, we talk about John Boyega's impassioned comments about Star Wars fandom and the treatment of minority characters in the Sequel Trilogy. We still question if Tenet is worth the possibility of catching the Coronavirus as Disney's New Mutants bombed at the box office with a weak $7 million opening weekend.

DC FanDome was a smashing success and the boys break down all of the big reveals and what had us most excited. There was a lot to talk about from the final Wonder Woman 1984 trailer, the first teaser of The Batman and Zack Snyder's Justice League trailer. Has DC managed to turn the tide and gain some much needed momentum? We discuss it along with another installment of the world famous Dummies of the Week.

For this episode, Jayce and I discuss the first round of DC Fandome, which has now shifted to a two-day event. We break down what we're hoping to see from the film branch of the DC Universe. And what does Zack Snyder have in store with the Snyder Cut trailer that a lot of fans are anxiously awaiting? Additionally, there's some Star Wars news with some potential TV or movie spin-offs for a pair of big villains in the franchise's history. There's some big news on the Marvel movie front with Olivia Wilde being tapped to direct a film in the Spider-Verse with all signs pointing to it being Spider-Woman. We also discuss the likely delays for Marvel series on Disney+, why The Wachowski Sisters are the dummies of the week and more.

DC Comics has announced the end of several new and long-running titles with more cuts expected. In this episode, I'm breaking down my thoughts on the end of Justice League Odyssey, Hawkman, Teen Titans, Young Justice and more.

We break down the need for a dramatic take on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, which skips the comedy and instead goes for a more realistic take on being black in America. Why did Ruby Rose leave Batwoman and do the fellas think her explanation is so simple? With the recent layoffs at DC Comics, Chief and Jovon consider three ways DC Films could help turn the tide by creating stronger movies to generate more interest in the comics. No more catalog 4K movies coming from Disney in a sign that hints that the format might not have as long as legs as its DVD and Blu-Ray predecessors.

We break down a ton this week from Mulan's Disney+ debut, The Matrix's trans connection and more John Wicks coming. Mulan is making its Disney+ debut in an unconventional manner that may pave the way for other upcoming Disney films like Black Widow. The Matrix is back in the news as one of the co-creators Lily Wachowski confirms the narrative that the 1999 film was a transgender allegory. Chief is not happy about the plans for a Dirty Dancing remake. And also in remake world, Furious 7 director James Wan is working on a Knight Rider movie. Thanks for listening as always and don't forget to share and subscribe.

We talk about the big rumor for Captain Marvel 2, which could potentially see the big screen debut of Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel, and the MCU adaptation of Secret Invasion Are we excited about the rumors of a Solo sequel and the possible appearance of Grand Moff Tarkin in Cassian Andor? We could finally pay off that big cliffhanger from Solo with the shock appearance of a Clone Wars character. Why is Chief leery of the interactive Batman: Death in the Family film with its choice your own adventure style? AMC and Universal Pictures strike a deal to release movies in theaters for 17 days before moving on to video on demand. Does this strategy make sense or is it doomed for failure?

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first X-Men, we reflect on Bryan Singer's original film and its impact. Then we have a little fun and rank the X-Men films from X-Men to X-Men: Dark Phoenix. As Warner Bros. continues catering to Christopher Nolan with Tenet's release, we consider if they should have veered away from his guidance with the DC Universe after The Dark Knight Rises based on the success of the rest of the DC Extended Universe films. Jon Boyega is done with Star Wars. Would we want to see more of Finn or do we blame Boyega for being done with the franchise thanks to the subset of toxic fans? And we've got a very quality Dummy of the Week to wrap this milestone edition.

We break down the news about the new Batwoman, Javicia Leslie, and if she has us more interested in watching Season 2. Halle Berry backed out of a role to play a transgender man prompting a debate on the appropriate level of authenticity for roles. Lee Daniels is working on The Wonder Years from the perspective of a black family in Alabama. And at what point do studios tap out and decide there's nothing to salvage with the 2020 movie season outside of the VOD market?

It's a busy episode for us this week as we hit on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the DC Extended Universe, the Star Wars saga and black supremacist worrywart Terry Crews. Ray Fisher's shares his real thoughts on his experience working with Joss Whedon as he completed Justice League after Zack Snyder departed the project. With Snyder releasing his finished cut and the opportunity to have his character Cyborg's story fully being told, Fisher now isn't holding back on his issues. Why do some of the fellas have an issue with his stance? Anthony Mackie put Marvel Studios on blast for its lack of diversity particularly behind the camera. Do we agree with this take or think he's going after the wrong studio?

Michael Keaton might be back as Batman? Gunner, Jayce and I discuss how the DC Extended Universe could work with this big shake-up. How does this impact the Flashpoint adaptation? Where does this leave Jeffrey Dean Morgan's possible return as Thomas Wayne? What role does Ray Fisher's Cyborg play in the Flash standalone? With theaters still closed we consider when blockbusters will be back and question if it's not just time for 2020 films to go to the on demand format or just wait until 2021. Also, we talk Stargirl, a new CW/DC Universe show that deserves more attention and love. Finally, I talk about Followed, a cool found footage thriller that actually sparks some new life into the genre.

This week we're talking about a very special screening of Black Widow for "underserved communities" and the questionable stance of trying to get a theatrical release this summer for Tenet. DC Fandom is coming with news on TV series and the potential of some more footage of the Zack Snyder Justice League cut and the new challenge of finding fresh content. Plus, what do we think of the Bold and Beautiful's unique way of filming love scenes? It's all here and more in another crazy episode.

It's been a wild few weeks giving Jayce and I plenty to discuss for this episode. From Hartley Sawyer's retroactive firing from The Flash based on tweets he made before joining the series, Starbucks' tricky Black Lives Matter support and more, we tackle a lot this week. The Bachelor franchise couldn't even wait for us to get this episode out before announcing (finally) its first black Bachelor, but a lot of our discussion is still valid and might prove useful as Matt James begins his journey.

After a little break, I'm back with a review of the latest NXT TakeOver, the nostalgia tinged In Your House theme edition complete with the return of Todd Pettengill. I'm breaking down all of the matches including the Backlot Brawl between Adam Cole and The Velveteen Dream, the women's world title matchup featuring Charlotte Flair vs. Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley and Keith Lee vs. Johnny Garagno for the North American Championship.

In the wake of Warner Bros. moving forward with the Zack Snyder cut of Justice League, we consider some other options for the DC Universe and if a director's cut of other films would be an improvement. Could David Ayer actually improve Suicide Squad? We consider how he could make a better film with his own vision. Also, we get some breaking news with the reveal that Henry Cavill will be returning to the DC Extended Universe as Superman, which has us very excited about the future of the DC movie universe.

Given just how utterly crappy 2020 has been from a wrestling perspective, let alone the worldwide front, we needed an entertaining diversion. AEW Double or Nothing 2020 proved more than up to the challenge. I'm breaking down the highs, minor lows and everything in between including the AEW title match of Jon Moxley vs. Mr. Brodie Lee and the instant iconic classic Stadium Stampede match of the Inner Circle vs. The Elite (with Matt Hardy).

We lose our minds cracking on Terry Crews' latest starring film, John Henry, and the guys have some serious issues with this homework assignment for your listening pleasure. The DC Universe had a ton of news as well as we break down Ruby Rose's departure from Batwoman, the news of the Snyder Cut of Justice League and the premiere of Stargirl. Wherever you're listening, stay safe and keep listening.

We haven't been able to get together to do any bad movie parties in a while, but we did manage to come up with a list of five movies we think are ridiculously overrated. Not surprisingly there was some overlap with movies some of us loved that made it on to other's lists. And just to make things even more fun we decided tin the wake of Snowpiercer coming to TNT to come up with a list of movies that would actually make for good TV series.

With the conclusion of one of the most beloved entries in the Star Wars saga, Jayce and I break down our thoughts on the final season of The Clone Wars including the movie worthy final four installments. Now it's time to get ready for a deep dive into the world of Rebels.

Taking inspiration from a Twitter question, the guys share on five films that are perfect to them from start to finish. Some of the answers aren't big surprises -- yes, the Marvel Studios camp is represented, but there are some that will definitely prove to be a bit more controversial. Listen in and see if you agree with some of our choices on another fun installment. Make sure to subscribe, rate and share the show if you enjoy it. Thanks!

We're trying out a lot of new things while in quarantine including a new way to watch the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I break down the Pegasus Viewing Order with the fellas and see if switches like Captain Marvel after Avengers makes sense. Also, with no real end of coronavirus in sight when will we feel comfortable returning to movie theaters again?

JJ Abrams is working on a new project for HBO Max featuring the magical characters of the DC Universe in Justice League Dark. We also break down the news that a Sinister Six film was planned before Spider-Man returned to the MCU. Vince McMahon and the WWE fired a bunch of wrestlers just a day after being declared an essential business. we break down what was an awful PR week for the Universe as well.

We're breaking down all of the happenings from Wrestlemania 36 - Club Quarantine edition. Jovon and I discuss what worked out pretty well given the circumstances, which matches probably didn't need to happen and what was so crazy that it was entertaining. Listen in to get our thoughts on the Bone Yard and Firefly Fun House matches, the tag team title triple threat match and the world title matches.

We're still home on Quarantine Watch Month 2, but we haven't exhausted finding things to talk about for the LMF podcast. Jayce joins me on this show to talk about changing movie schedules, what we've been watching while staying in place at home and revisiting Marvel Studios Phase 1 films. COVID-19 has screwed over a lot of movie schedules including Marvel Studios' Phase 4 plans. We break down how we think this will impact films from Black Widow to the MCU version of the X-Men. Jayce and I break down the highs and lows of Phase 1 from Iron Man to Marvel's The Avengers.

While we're all or should all be stuck at home besides essential personnel, we've come up with a list of some of our recommended shows that you can watch now on demand, Netflix and other streaming services. We're taking recommendations too so if your picks aren't on the list let us know so we can check them out. Also, we consider if Warner Bros. make the right call in delaying Wonder Woman for an August theatrical release instead of releasing it on digital? And as always we've got the Dummies of the Week. Stay safe and listen in.

What would happen if you swapped out one actor in a classic movie for a far worse casting choice? We do our best to come up with the worst possible swap to make a great movie awful. Check out our choices now. Also, we debate if movie studios need to abandon hoping theaters open anytime soon and just release their films directly to on demand and other streaming services. How much would we pay to see new films in home. And we've got some inspired Dummies of the Week thanks to people losing their mind.

It's that special time of year again as we get set for another round of March Bashness. For this year's big event we've got 60 teams and Jayce and I break down the squads and who we think will advance in the first round. Don't forget to vote on lylesmoviefiles.com.

There's some movies that are good but could be even better if one actor or actress was swapped out. We debate about films like Attack of the Clones, Swordfish and The World is Not Enough to consider that one choice that would greatly improve it. Also, Jovon has an inspired idea to pose to us which films would be better if we added "vs. Predator" to it. We came up with some movies you might be interested in watching with this unusual crossover.

Though we've tried our best to move on, the Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker proves to be the film that just keeps on giving. This week the pending release of the novel has sparked a new wave of issues that we dive into. Also with co-publisher Dan Didio fired from the post he's had for years, we explore what's in store for DC Comics and the rumored 5G relaunch. Is it even necessary at this point? From there we consider who's actually a star in Hollywood and if that matters more than having a movie that actually looks cool in 2020. And we've got some real winners for Dummies of the Week.

I'm breaking down Saturday's outstanding AEW Revolution show headlined by Jon Moxley vs. Chris Jericho for the AEW. This episode features a full run down on the show including my pick for Match of the Night, what AEW is doing better than anyone and why the Young Bucks are smartly approaching the build of AEW's tag team division. Tune in and let me know your thoughts on the show.

We're taking a look at blockbuster films that have survived the test of time and remain just as strong today as they did when they were first released. Also, which films fail to hold up whether due to lousy CGI, horribly outdated tech or just premises that would immediately fail under today's standards. Tune in to see if any of your hits make the cut.

Who are some of the most underrated actors in Hollywood of their generation? There's the big stars like Leo, Pitt, Theron and Johansson, but who are those gems that always deliver despite not getting the acclaim of some of their peers? We break down our choices on that front as well as discuss the latest news with Disney+ and Sony's latest plan for a spin-off villain film. Plus, we break down some truly epic Dummies of the Week.

Toy Fair 2020 has come and gone and now there's nothing left but to talk about all the upcoming and revealed figures. I'm breaking down a slew of reveals including: Hasbro's two Ghostbusters lines Hasbro's Marvel Legends including one long awaited X-Men fan favorite The 6" debut of GI Joe Mattel reviving the WWE Legends Line Jazwares All Elite Wrestling Unrivaled

Time to look back at the latest NXT Takeover as Portland welcomes the black and gold brand. This was an unusual show as all of the matches delivered, but I had a few issues with the match results and finishes. Tune in as I break down: Keith Lee vs. Dominik Dijakovic Dakota Kai vs. Tegan Nox Finn Balor vs. Johnny Gargano Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair The Broserweights vs. Undisputed Era Adam Cole vs. Tommaso Ciampa