Out Now With Aaron and Abe

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe hopes you saved the date. We Live Entertainment’s Peter Paras joins Aaron and Abe to talk all about The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. And yes, there’s also some discussion of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as well. Hear what the trio has to say about the incendiary, darkly comedic romance, as well as the animated blockbuster. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (7:00), Super Mario Galaxy (27:24), Trailer Talk for The End of Oak Street (58:14), the main review (1:04:52), Games (2:10:41), and Out Now Feedback (2:23:41). 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, @Pajamo Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Read Aaron’s review for The Drama and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Trailers: The End of Oak Street Next Week: You, Me, and Tuscany

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe has to watch out for the devil two times over. OG guest and Why So Blu writer Jordan Grout returns to talk Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and They Will Kill You with Aaron and eventually Abe. Hear what this group has to say about these two darkly comedic thrillers featuring a host of different actors putting up a fight. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (9:38), Trailer Talk for Wild Horse Nine (26:43), the main reviews (35:00) and (54:45), Games (1:19:30), and Out Now Feedback (1:27:04). 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?, We Live Entertainment Read Aaron’s review for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and They Will Kill You Trailers: Wild Horse Nine Next Week: The Drama

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is no long shot, as there’s far better odds of enjoyment. Screen Rant and Comic Book Resources’ Brandon Zachary join Aaron and Abe to talk all about Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling. Hear what this group has to say about this sci-fi adventure film adapted from Andy Weir’s novel by Drew Goddard, and directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (11:49), Trailer Talk for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Dune: Part Three (30:22), the main review (53:07), Games (1:30:00), Out Now Feedback (1:44:29), plus a bonus interview with writer/producer David Koepp about his film Cold Storage (2:17:37). 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, @YellAt_BZ_Here Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, CBR, Screen Rant Read Aaron’s review for Project Hail Mary. Trailers: Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Dune: Part Three, Cold Storage Next Week: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and They Will Kill You

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is totally going back to 90s high school life. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters, The Outside Scoop’s Scott Mendelson, and We Live Entertainment’s Peter Paras join Aaron to talk Clueless, another iconic movie about teenagers from director Amy Heckerling. This is the third entry in Out Now’s “Teenage Wasteland” series of commentaries. Listen in as the group discusses what makes this film stand out among many 90s teen comedies and its place among the many teen-themed modern adaptations of Shakespeare. Plus, there are many stories about the making of the film, the hosts’ feelings about the movie and its many stars, specifically star Alicia Silverstone, various tangents, and so much more. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill (as if)… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Brandon4KUHD, @ScottMendelson, @Pajamo Check out all of our sites and blogs: The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Milky Way Blues Watch the trailer for Clueless. Next Month: Mean Girls (2004)

This special Out Now with Aaron and Abe bonus episode is covering one winner after another. Aaron is joined by Fast Film Reviews’ Mark Hobin and Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson to go over their thoughts on the 98th Academy Awards. The trio goes over their overall thoughts on the ceremony, their feelings about Conan O’Brien’s second time as host, the various tributes, and, of course, the winners. This leads to plenty of thoughts about the presenters, speeches, Oscar history, the comedy bits, and which hosts did the best with their predictions. Plenty to go over, so now, if you have an hour 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, @TerenceBJohnson Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Fast Film Reviews, Le Noir Auteur Read Terence’s Oscar Reactions Next Week’s Show: Project Hail Mary

This special Out Now with Aaron and Abe bonus episode is here to draw lines in the sand regarding the 98th Academy Awards. Fast Film Reviews’ Mark Hobin and Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson join Aaron to discuss their predictions for this year’s Oscar ceremony. Every category is discussed, with the reasoning behind each prediction and various debates. Naturally, there’s always the potential for surprises (and upsets) regarding “Hollywood’s Biggest Night,” but have fun hearing what the group had to say about this year’s nominations and what to expect. AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @TerenceBJohnson, @Mark_Hobin Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Le Noir Auteur, Fast Film Reviews Read Aaron’s Oscar Predictions. Next Week’s Show: 98th Academy Awards RESULTS

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe wants to look its best for its reanimated wife. Box office Bimbo and freelance film critic Lisa Laman and Professor Mike Dillon join Aaron to talk all about writer/director Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride!. Hear what this group has to say about this warped monster movie starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (3:50), Oscar Talk (24:45), the main review (34:10), Games (1:36:38), and Out Now Feedback (1:47:00). 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, @LisaLamanFilmFan Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Looper Read Aaron’s review for The Bride! Next Week: The 98th Academy Awards

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe brings knives to a movie fight. Director Oliver Thompson and Professor Mike Dillon join Aaron for a lengthy (yet mostly spoiler-free) review of Scream 7. Hear what this group has to say about this entry in the ongoing slasher franchise, including its troubled production history, franchise thoughts in general, and more. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:30), Trailer Talk for Scary Movie 6 (19:55), the main review (24:00), Games (2:10:30), and Out Now Feedback (2:22:15). 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/Letterboxd: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Sniper: G.R.I.T. Read Aaron’s review for Scream 7 Trailer Talk: Scary Movie (2026) Next Week: The Bride!

This week's bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe heads back up the coast to sunny Santa Barbara. Abe speaks with Aaron about his time attending and covering the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival, with thoughts on films including Saipan, Sell Your House, Tow, Diya, Steal Away, A Life Illuminated, Tough Old Broads, Mosquito in the Eye, Laundry, and more. Plus, there’s also an in-person interview with director Anthony Frith (1:46:17), whose film Mockbuster was also presented at the festival. Enjoy that exclusive 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/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Check out Aaron’s coverage of SBIFF 2026 Learn more about the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe delivers a double dose of arthouse films. Humanoids from the Deep Dive’s Jeff Ewing joins Aaron and Abe to talk How to Make a Killing, starring Glen Powell. There’s also a review between the hosts for Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie from director Matt Johnson. Hear what this group has to say about all these films and what they have to offer. Plus, we also discuss the recent passing of some legendary movie stars, and there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (18:45), Trailer Talk for Toy Story 5 (34:36), the main reviews (41:43) and (57:15), Games (1:24:51), and Out Now Feedback (1:48:43). 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, @ReelJeffEwing Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Humanoids from the Deep Dive Read Aaron’s review for How to Make a Killing Read Jeff’s review for How to Make a Killing Trailer Talk: Toy Story 5 Next Week: Scream 7

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is the eyes and ears of this institution. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and The Milky Way Blues’ Yancy Berns join Aaron to discuss The Breakfast Club, the iconic ‘80s high school movie from writer/director John Hughes. This is the second entry in Out Now’s “Teenage Wasteland” series of commentaries. Listen in as the group discusses why this film was among the few to help define a decade for teenagers. Plus, there are many stories about the making of the film, the hosts’ feelings about and connections 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, @Brandon4KUHD, @YancyJack Check out all of our sites and blogs: The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Milky Way Blues Watch the trailer for The Breakfast Club (1985) Next Month: Clueless

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe comes undone through podcasting passion. Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson joins Aaron (in the same room) and Abe for a review of “Wuthering Heights,” from director Emerald Fennell. Hear what this group has to say about this latest adaptation of the classic English novel, now starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. 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 The Devil Wears Prada 2 (34:43), the main review (45:33), Games (1:45:32), and Out Now Feedback (2:00:34). 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, @TerenceBJohnson Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Le Noir Auteur Read Aaron’s review for “Wuthering Heights” Read Terence’s review for “Wuthering Heights” Trailer Talk: The Devil Wears Prada 2 Next Week: How To Make A Killing

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 among those 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... 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, @MHofmeyer Check out all of our sites and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea the Pod A bit of a guide to some of 2025's horror releases.