Lyles Movie Files

For episode 73 we're steaming or mildly heated about this college admission scandal that's sunk the career of Aunt Becky and others. Is cheating parents OK for the sake of their children or should we not bother being surprised about anything wealthy folks do at all? Also, the new Avengers: Endgame trailer dropped. How hyped are we for the conclusion of the Avengers: Infinity Saga? And just for fun, we also break down the first few weeks of NFL free agency with some of the more questionable moves this off season. Check it out and share along with your friends. Thanks as always for listening!

We're weighing in on the best comic book movie trilogy. Does it just come down to Christopher Nolan's series and the Captain America trilogy or could Thor, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Superman enter the discussion as well? With news of Will Smith playing Venus and Serena Williams' father, does Hollywood have a lightwashing issue? It's time to celebrate Tyrese getting work in the new Teddy Pendegrass film. And we have a long discussion in the wake of Leaving Neverland if it's time to mute Michael Jackson?

Tim Gordon, the president of the Washington Area Film Critics Association, came through to chat about the Oscars, how critics groups help steer the discussion on the hot movies and why thought pieces keeping it in the conversation led to Green Book winning Best Picture. As the man behind Film Gordon, Tim breaks down the reality of Oscar voting and which category the Academy Awards really needs to include. MORE: Captain Marvel movie review – another marvel from Marvel Studios It's a fun look behind the curtain of the movie critic game and all the steps that pave the way for the eventual Oscar winners. Enjoy this bonus episode and stay tuned later this week for a regular full length installment with the guys.

The Oscars are over and in the books for another year. What'd we think of the award winners including the oh so controversial Green Book taking home the coveted Best Picture. It's been a while since we talked about the Arrowverse so we catch up on what's going on with Arrow, Supergirl, The Flash, Black Lightning and even Gotham. Chief and Jayce are fed up with Supergirl while Gunner has come around on Gotham. We also break down Halle Berry's 3 Best and 3 Worst Films. This was the first time we all agreed on a unanimous Best and Worst film. Check out our other options on what was easily one of our crazier shows.

There's no escaping the big news of the week so for Episode 70 we spend a lot of time trying to come up with a bigger Dummy of the Week/Month than Jussie Smollett the disgraced Empire star who got busted for staging an attack. Also, we skip the Oscars and hand out our own awards, we discuss what we want to see in the Chris Hemsworth/Hulk Hogan biopic, our annoyance with The Punisher and Jessica Jones' cancellation and break down our 3 Best/3 Worst films starring Brad Pitt. Don't forget to subscribe and check out all the daily content on lylesmoviefiles.com.

Happy Valentine's Day! We're showing y'all a little love with Episode 69 as we try and figure out which celebrities would make for the biggest trainwreck of entertainment on Celebrity Big Brother 3. Would TO or Mike Tyson make for the most entertaining athlete? Also, we're breaking in a new feature: 3 Best/3 Worst. To kick things off we're starting with Christian Bale. With so many quality films, which will make our list? The Walking Dead is back and we're talking about the future of the series in the wake of Dania Gurira's pending departure. And we're also talking about the CW Arrowverse renewals and a special round of Dummies of the Week.

In the wake of the SuperBowl, we consider if Tom Brady really is The GOAT or if he benefits from being in the perfect era for quarterbacks? Next up, we have a heated discussion about the Liam Neeson controversy. Listen in to see who tries to cut him a break and who decides if Liam Neeson is cancelled. We also discuss the Kristoff St. John tragedy with the suicide of the Young and the Restless star. What do we think of The Simpsons, Modern Family and The Walking Dead renewals? How did we react to the news of the World War Z sequels not moving forward? Check these discussions out and more including Taika Waititi deciding he didn't want to direct Guardians of the Galaxy 3.

Sorry for the delay in episodes crew. I've been battling this Death Flu for nearly two weeks and my voice went MIA on me. That of course means Episode 67 is now a bit dated as I'm hyping The Punisher Season 2 on Netflix and trying not to get too spoilery while talking about Glass, but we had a lot of fun on this one. Also, Jovon dishes out some Heroes of the Week and we find more than a few more Dummies of the Week. As always don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating and check out my daily updates on lylesmoviefiles.com.

Surviving R. Kelly is all anybody's talking about these days and we're finally breaking down our take on the controversial documentary series on Episode 66. We all know R. Kelly is a cretin, but why did it it take so long for people to truly speak out and what's led to people deciding to something about it now? Plus, we've also got our Dummy of the Week to hand out that is surprisingly not going to one Robert Kelly. Tune in to Episode 66 and get the scoop!

It's Episode 65 and we've got a ton of opinions about the 2019 Golden Globes including the snubs of Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody becoming a big player in award season and the ickiness of the Green Book's behind the scenes drama in the midst of receiving so many awards. We also talk about sequels from the need to have a sixth Final Destination film to the surprising mostly official announcement of Coming to America 2. Here's what we've got to say about all this and be on the lookout for the next episode where we tackle the full "Surviving R. Kelly" controversy. Photo Credit: AFP

For Episode 64, we had big plans of breaking down all of the major films we're looking forward to seeing. Predictably, that didn't go too smoothly as the guys questioned Keanu Reeves' legacy, the name of Liam Neeson's character in his new movie and still missing Edward Norton in the Avengers. We also talk about Avengers: Endgame and the end of Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans' Marvel Studios contract. And how will the X-Men and Fantastic Four come into play? We break all that down and more as we kick off 2019 with Episode 64.

We went through our list and checked it twice and now we're ready to share our Top 10 List of films for 2018. What made the cut and which films unanimously made our lists? Also, we talk more on Aquaman's box office success and what it means for future Warner Bros. DC Films. And what is the future for Transformers after Bumblebee? Gunner, Jovon and Jayce also break down Sandra Bullock's latest with the Netflix sensation, Bird Box. Then it's the moment you've all been waiting for. Who won the coveted Dummy of the Year award? There's too many good options, but only one can emerge. Who won? Listen in to find out.

For episode 62 we're talking two of the biggest movies for Christmas - Aquaman and Bumblebee. Most of us caught Aquaman and we're debating now if Warner Bros. finally has a winning formula for its DC films. And with Bumblebee as the first live-action Transformers film without Michael Bay, can the franchise finally roll out properly? The pictures of the live action Aladdin surfaced and fans are turning blue over their takes on Will Smith's genie. It's our final episode before Christmas so tune in to Episode 62 as you're stuck at the airport or driving on the road. We'll be back next week with our favorite films from 2018.

With Episode 61 we're breaking down the three part Arrowverse Elseworlds crossover from The Flash, Arrow and Supergirl. What did we like (Crisis tease! Superman, Arrow vs Flash, Easter Eggs) and what didn't we like (constant Supergirl propping up, no Nora, little Iris). Gunner has a revelation about Black Lightning's continued absence from these crossover events. We talk about how Titans has quietly become the best DC show on TV and the new casting announcements for Swamp Thing and Stargirl. Jovon breaks down his Jodeci vs. Boyz II Men test that he learned many years ago. And we start teasing next week's show with the best film that revitalized a franchise and our favorite Christmas gifts. It's all here so check it out!

There's too much to talk about with Episode 60. Kevin Hart's past comes back to haunt him just as he's announced the Oscars host. Hear our take on if he should have remained in the gig despite refusing to apologize...at first. We break down the Golden Globe nominees and Jovon sells Chief on checking out Roma. Also, we talk why a Crazy Rich Asians win is one of the best possible outcomes. We're caught up on the Arrowverse and breaking down our midseason report on Arrow, The Flash and Supergirl just in time for the Elseworlds crossover. Who had the best movie meltdown? We discussed it last week. Now hear our choices. And here's why we don't think Netflix should have paid Friends $100 million to remain on the streaming service.

For Episode 59, we're talking about our go-to Christmas movie from the classics to the modern classics, which ones do we have to see every December. Jovon still isn't happy with The Walking Dead even with the arrival of The Whisperers. Can Jayce manage to get him excited for the return of the second half of a much improved season? Chief talks about the recklessness of movie goers and how they're like bikers. We also dish on the Arrowverse crossover and why not enough people are watching Black Lightning. And Gunner tries to make sense of why Felicity has been so bad lately on Arrow. Finally, we have a near consensus on our Dummy of the Week.

I'll be sharing my Creed II review very soon. In short, if you're a fan of the first one, you'll love the sequel. Director Steven Caple Jr. and co-star Florian Munteanu were in town to discuss the film. Dealing with the expectations, what made them cry and why the Drago family couldn't be cliche Russian villains.

For Episode 57, we try to work through our feelings about the casting of Jon Cryer as Lex Luthor in the Arrowverse. We break down what had to be an immensely complicated casting process and the several other candidates that would have made for a better choice for the role. Chief is caught up with The Walking Dead and he's excited about the prospect of these talking walkers. Agents of SHIELD fans won't have to wait to learn the fate of the series as it's already been renewed for a seventh season. Here's what we want to see for Season 6 and 7. And what new childhood property will Hollywood try and ruin this week? Stay tuned. It's all here on Episode 57 of Lyles Movie Files. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Episode 56 is another controversial episode for us. We can't agree on anything, but the gang tries to reach common ground on Rick Grimes' final episode on The Walking Dead. Who hated it and who thought it opens up a wealth of new possibilities for the series? Also, we talk the Viggo Mortensen N-Word controversy. Are people blowing it out of proportion? We're also talking why music biopics like Bohemian Rhapsody have to change up actual events to make the movie more entertaining for mainstream audiences. Then we talk a little NFL after yet another inconsistent penalty on a QB. Is the NFL's agenda to keep the quarterbacks safe ruining the game? And why both NFL and NBA officials put a premium on offense over any semblance of defense. Give Episode 56 a listen and let us know your thoughts.

With the recent reveal on The Flash, for Episode 55 we take a deep dive at the Arrowverse's attempts at diversity. Where it's working, what needs immediate improvement and why this universe still has more aliens than Asian characters. After so much heinous use of his music in commercials, we're thrilled about Ava DuVernay directing a Prince documentary. Marvel TV is giving fans reasons to be excited with the news of two upcoming series. Tune in for our thoughts on the Falcon/Winter Soldier and Scarlet Witch/Vision spin-offs. We're also breaking down this week's shows from Arrow, Flash, The Walking Dead and more. Check it out and let us know what you're thinking on Episode 55. As always get the daily updates at www.lylesmoviefiles.com.

For Ep. 54, we're talking about how we would fix certain franchises that have fallen from grace. How would we fix DC Extended Universe, Transformers, X-Men and The Terminator series? Find out. Also, we rave over Daredevil Season 3 while collectively scratching our heads over Netflix's decision to cancel Luke Cage and Iron Fist. We break down the latest week in TV shows from Arrow, Supergirl, The Flash and The Walking Dead. Then we've got some real challengers for Kanye West's dummy of the week championship. Will these contenders dethrone the champ? Tune in to find out!

We're on to Episode 53 and we're talking about The Walking Dead. Specifically if Jovon is dead wrong in his insistence that The Walking Dead showrunners would be stupid for killing off Rick Grimes before the season finale. Shocker, women actually like sci-fi! Why is it taking so long for executives to take more chances like the female Dr. Who? Kiera Knightely and Kristen Bell have issues with old school fairy tale films for their lack of positive messages of female empowerment. But do we really need to bring in modern values for cartoons that didn't have a MeToo voice in the room? And while we're at it, did Kobe Bryant need to be dropped off a LA animation film festival due to outrage? Apparently you're guilty even after your court case is thrown out. It's all here this episode and more. Pull up your headphones or go loud with the speaker and tune in!

For Episode 52, the Lyles Movie Files podcast crew gets in on the Gambit change-up from a heist film to a romantic comedy with action elements. We're also sharing our top picks for films we're most excited for with our Fall Movie Preview. Did the latest Dark Phoenix trailer turn our opinion on the film or are we still just waiting for Marvel Studios to gain control of the X-Men license? How excited should we be about The Mandalorian Star Wars TV series and what do we think about Lobo showing up on Krypton and Rosie Perez's casting in Birds of Prey? Check out all the discussion on Episode 52 of LMF.

For Episode 51 the gang is all here at one place for our wildest and loudest installment yet. Tune in as we break down the Captain Marvel trailer, which somehow turns into a breakdown on how Warner Bros. has botched its superhero universe. From there we talk about the casting choices for Birds of Prey and why those great options might not matter. Hear our take on the Kevin Hart/Katt Williams dramatic saga and who was in the wrong. We also discuss how Walt Disney cutting back on its Star Wars films output is a great thing. It's all here and more on Episode 51. Thanks for listening!

It's our first big milestone as the Lyles Movie Files Podcast crew celebrates Episode 50. The whole gang is here as we discuss which movie stars bring us to the theaters and which fading stars have lost our trust. We also discuss Nicolas Cage's new bizarre and amazing film, Mandy, and the controversy and problems with the latest installment in The Predator series. From there we have a very special Dummy of the Week with some incredibly controversial choices. Thanks for listening to Episode 50 and we're psyched about the next 50! Enjoy the show and don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment so we know what you'd like to hear us discuss on future shows.

It's Episode 49 and we've got a lot of thoughts on the week's events! We break down how trash Les Moonves is for trying to end Janet Jackson's career after 'Nipplegate' in light of him about to get booted from CBS. We also talk about the dummies burning their NIKE shoes and clothing due to the Colin Kaepernick ads. There's a lengthy discussion on the Academy Awards shelving the Popular Film category. We're amazed at the major improvements on Iron Fist Season 2. Then we break down Cardi B throwing shoes and catching bows from Nicki Minaj's crew, the job shaming of Geoffrey Owens, Mac Miller's accidental overdose, Chief dishes on Marvel's Spider-Man and more.

There's a ton of good contenders, but for Episode 48, the Lyles Movie Files Podcast crew debate what's the best movie soundtrack. Where does Purple Rain fit in the discussion and what's the best 90s option with so many quality hits? Does a more recent newcomer like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 make its way into the conversation as well? Start thinking of your favorites and see if any of them get mentioned in this conversation. We've also got some sure to be controversial thoughts on Louie CK's return, Nicki Minaj's Twitter rant and more. Tune in and spread the word.

For Episode 47 the gang is back to break down perhaps the worst film of 2018, The Happytime Murders. What went wrong with this fluffed up puppet farce and why can't Melissa McCarthy have nice roles? With the latest drama surrounding James Bond, who can get the franchise back on track? Superman is returning to the Arrowverse and he's bringing Lois Lane with him. We discuss who we'd like to see play the iconic role and what traits Lois needs to have for the show. From there, we tackle the legacy of the Big Bang Theory and how it managed to survive so long on CBS. Check out Episode 47 as we continue the countdown to Episode 50! Photo Credit: STX Entertainment

For Episode 46 we break down the latest with James Gunn, Disney and the status of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. Plus, we take a look at some possible DC franchises that could benefit from Gunn's creativity. Then we bash social media misfits and how they managed to drive Ruby Rose off of Twitter after she was announced as Batwoman in the Arrowverse. Next up, we talk Omarosa, the reality TV villain who continues to make headlines with the release of her no book on her time in the White House.

As we close in on the milestone episode 50, we've got a big one in store for Episode 45. We're talking about some of those films that have gotten way too much hype and we just don't get it. Yep, we're talking our top picks for the most overrated films of all-time. Which of your favorite films will make our cut? Some of our choices will definitely surprise you. Also, we talk up the controversy with Ruby Rose's casting as Batwoman, the lack of offerings from the DC Extended Universe. Finally, we give our review on the latest Warner Bros. Animation film The Death of Superman and why it might be one of the best Warner Animation projects yet.

We're rolling on to Episode 44 and we're talking about the obsession with reboots and remakes. There's a Magnum P.I. show coming this fall, along with Party of Five, a Fantasy Island movie and oh yes, even Alf. From there we break down the new Terminator installment featuring Linda Hamilton and our thoughts on the new Venom trailer. Spoiler: it's not pretty. Jayce, Jovon and I break it down early, before a last minute arrival from Chief, who shares his thoughts on all the week's news. What topic really sets Chief off this time? You might be surprised. Join in on the fun and give Episode 44 a listen. We're always looking for topics to break down on the podcast so if you've got a suggestion, drop a comment and let us know. Photo Credit: NBC

For Episode 43, the gang is back to break down all of the San Diego Comic Con trailers including Aquaman, Shazam!, The Walking Dead, The Flash and Arrow. Which one surprised us and which one left us puzzled? From there, we break down the James Gunn controversy over his firing from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Finally, we take our list down and decide on our Top 5 action movies of all time. Only catch? No comic book movies. Check out our picks and share yours now.

For Episode 42, we break down the impact of The Dark Knight's legacy and if Iron Man was the film that mattered more. We also discuss the ongoing casting controversies with Scarlett Johansson and Dwayne Johnson. The Rock is in the news again for his casual dismissal of his Fast and Furious co-star Tyrese Gibson. The guys also share their concerns and misgivings about Shazam! and Aquaman and how they differ from Marvel Studios' films.

We've got a packed show for Episode 41. It's the middle of summer blockbuster season and we're breaking down our best and worst films. And we manage to even come up with a list without including Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War. With all the latest controversy, we break down Warner Bros' decision to move forward with the Joaquin Phoenix Joker standalone film, the talks of Bad Boy 3 and the trouble with long wait for sequels and remakes. We're all excited about how Lando is going to get killed off as Billy Dee Williams is returning to the Star Wars franchise in Episode 9. And finally, we rank the Top 5 DC Animated films. Check us out on Episode 41 and let us know what you want to hear us discuss in an upcoming episode.

It's Episode 40 and we're talking about Bushmaster, Mariah Stokes(!), Tilda, Claire and of course Luke Cage. We break down why the second season of Luke Cage was even better than the first and what we want to see next from Marvel Netflix. Also, we discuss crazy fans who made Ahmed Best consider suicide and show up on Jeffrey Dean Morgan's doorstep. From there we talk about the latest Scarlett Johansson casting controversy and Idris Elba appearing as the villain on the latest Fast and Furious spin-off.

We welcome back Gunner for Episode 39 as we talk about DC Universe and all the exciting possibilities in store for it including the Titans, Doom Patrol and Young Justice series. Also, we talk about Jared Leto moving over to a new comic book character role as he's playing Morbius in a Spider-Man spin-off. How strong is Dwayne Johnson's box office power and is he strong enough to outdraw or break even with Star Wars Episode 9? Check out all our takes on Episode 39.

For Episode 38, Chief goes on an epic rant on the season finale of Supergirl. He's over and done with it, but is he taking any of the rest of the crew with him too? We also break down the changes coming to The Walking Dead and our thoughts on Shane's return. Chief and Jovon break down Incredibles 2 and Superfly and we talk about our apprehension about Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. We also consider Lucasfilm's rumored decision to delay further Star Wars spin-offs films. Jayce and I discuss Hotel Artemis and if it's worth filling a vacancy in the movie theater to check out. It's all here on Episode 38.

There's a ton of actors and actresses that Hollywood has tried valiantly to make into stars. We break down the biggest would-be famous. Who came close to breaking through and which ones did we completely disagree with? We also break down the latest bit of craziness on Supergirl, our thoughts on Incredibles 2 and Superfly. It's all here on Episode 37.

Summer movie season is upon us so for Episode 36, we break down all of the summer films we're most excited about seeing and those that have left us completely cold with absolutely no interest in checking them out in theaters. Also, we break down the mess with Star Wars 'fans' driving off Kelly Marie Tran from social media and why these morons truly put the fanatic into fan.

For Episode 35, we break down why Solo failed to make much an impact at the box office. Was it simply because of no lightsabers? Looking back at Star Wars lore, we manage to win over Jovan who has a new appreciation for the prequels and Hayden Christensen in particular. What happened? Also, we give our 80 cents on the Drake/Pusha T beef. Is it good for rap or a pointless waste of time? We talk about Jamie Foxx's casting in the new Spawn film by Blumhouse and if that has us excited, Andrew Lincoln stepping down from Walking Dead and hot takes on the latest Roseanne controversy. It's all here in Episode 35.

After 300+ episodes there's enough to know what unique traits occur in Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow and Black Lightning. The guys join me in playing a special game of calling out those Arrowverse cliches. You'll be surprised at how long we can keep this bad boy going. Also, we give out grades for all of the completed Arrowverse shows. Which show passed with honors and which ones barely avoided failing? It's all here in Episode 34. Check out the season finale recaps of The Flash, Arrow and latest updates of Legends of Tomorrow.

For Episode 33, we've got a special interview with Chewbacca actor Joonas Suotamo of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Joonas breaks down his creative process, what the role of Chewie means to him, what valuable advice Harrison Ford gave him and even his favorite Star Wars movie in the saga. Hope you enjoy and don't forget to check out my review of Solo on the main page. We'll be back very quickly with Episode 34 and find out how you can win tickets for Action Point starring Johnny Knoxville.

For Episode 32, we're breaking down the shows that were renewed and what got cancelled. Putting on our imaginary TV studio head hat, we decide which ones that got renewed should have been put out of misery while breaking down which ones that got cancelled probably deserved a stay of execution. Also, we look at music biopics that should come to the big screen and which artists would make for compelling films. Plus, I provide a spoiler-free look at Solo and we look at Deadpool 2.

Upgrade director Leigh Whannell, the co-creator of Saw and Insidious, speaks with Lyles Movie Files to discuss the thought process of his new film, what lessons he gained from horror films that educated this sci-fi thriller, his previous stint as a film critic and more. Lyles Movie Files held a giveaway for a May 16 screening of Upgrade. Did you catch it? If so, drop a comment and let me know what you thought. Missed that giveaway? There's still time to get passes for Solo: A Star Wars Story. Hope you enjoy the interview and check out Upgrade on June 1.

It's Episode 30 and the crew is being joined by my cousin, Duane Brickhouse, to talk about three ways to improve the Arrowverse. What silly go to plot devices need to get ditched? Why so many experts on everything and more? We help 'save' the Arrowverse. Also, we continue our fun talking about our favorite 80s and 90s cartoon shows. Which ones do you remember and which ones do you need to watch for the first time on Netflix and YouTube? We've got you covered. Plus, the TV dummy of the week and more.

With so many popular options taken, we decided to play Hollywood producer and pitch our favorite cartoons that we want to see become blockbuster films. Some of our picks will definitely shock you and test your knowledge of old school great cartoons. Also, Chief has a ton of issues with the latest happenings in Supergirl as Jovon finally catches up after a long marathon session. Check out their gripes and problems with Supergirl that extend well beyond her new cape trick. And as usual, we go off the rails discussing a few topics so tune in and check out all the craziness.

Avengers: Infinity War is here! Jayce and I break down a non-spoiler review of the film and talk about the proper viewing order to be completely ready for Marvel's biggest masterpiece. Once again, we try to predict the box office haul and how much it could bring in opening weekend. Ben Cronin, author of 100 Things X-Men Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, drops by to talk about the book, his favorite underappreciated character and some of his top creative teams. You can order the book here: https://tinyurl.com/yb76a9g8

It's a super sized edition of Episode 27, we count down to Avengers: Infinity War with our Top 5 Marvel Studios films, which film made every list? OK, maybe it's not that big a surprise since it's still in theaters. With Walking Dead and Black Lightning wrapping their seasons, we break down how successful they were and what we're looking forward to from them in the fall. Supergirl is back. Did it come back soaring? What about Flash and Arrow? We break them down too. Also, we look at that moment we couldn't get stick with a movie franchise or TV show any longer. It's the shark jumping moment. Some of our choices might surprise you.

For Episode 26, we break down films that waited too long to crank out its new sequel. See if any of your favorite long delayed sequels made the cut and why the window maybe closed to make that latest installment work. Also we talk about TV characters who we started off hating and eventually came to love and the flip side with characters we used to love and now completely hate. The Flash is back and we explore why Ralph has been the biggest stretch to make a worthwhile character and is dragging down Season 4. Also, we break down some questionable Saviors' decision on The Walking Dead.

For our silver anniversary show, we're talking about what could possibly be the big spoiler with Avengers 4 and we tie that in to movies that completely swerved us with terrific twists. Then we break down more of the Rock/Vin Diesel beef and how it could impact the Fast and Furious franchise and why we think they need to get over it. Finally, we break down The Walking Dead, Black Lightning's breakthrough and the latest round of foolishness on Arrow. Plus, we name a new Dumbest TV Character of the Week.