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About to Review

215 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratings

About to Review podcast host That Guy Named John discusses and reviews old and new movies, TV, games and comics. The show has covered national and international film festivals and conventions, and has hosted numerous interviews with actors, directors and other creators.

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Episodes

ATR #191: The Northman

April 20, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes - 27.2 MB

On this week's episode I review the film; "The Northman"!

ATR #190 – The Batman

March 02, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 57.3 MB

On this week's episode I review the film; "The Batman"!

ATR #187: The Harder They Fall, West Side Story, Tick, Tick … Boom!

December 02, 2021 20:01 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

On this week's episode I review three new films; "The Harder They Fall", "West Side Story", and "Tick, Tick ... Boom!"!

ATR #186: Venom: Let There Be Carnage, No Time To Die, Lamb

October 07, 2021 20:00 - 54 minutes - 62.7 MB

On this week's episode I review three new films; "Venom: Let There Be Carnage", "No Time To Die", and "Lamb"!

ATR #185: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

August 25, 2021 16:30 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MB

On this week's episode I review the new film, "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" which is the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

ATR #184 – The Green Knight

July 27, 2021 18:15 - 25 minutes - 24.4 MB

On this week's episode I review the new film, "The Green Knight" which i have been looking to for 2 years!

ATR #183: F9: Sator and The Fast Saga

June 23, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 47.4 MB

On this week's episode I review two new films, "Sator" and "F9: The Fast Saga"!

ATR #182: The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard & Luca

June 16, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 48.2 MB

On this week's episode I review two new films, "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard" and "Luca"!

ATR #181: In The Heights, Bo Burnham: Inside

June 09, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 48.8 MB

On this week's episode I review two new films, "in The Heights" and "Bo Burnham: Inside"!

ATR #179: Bill & Ted: Face The Music, Mulan

September 03, 2020 16:00 - 49 minutes - 46.9 MB

On this week's episode I review two new films, "Bill & Ted: Face The Music" and "Mulan"! Make sure to check out the article about the podcast and its mission on the Seattle Refined website: "About To Review: Local podcast aims to amplify diverse voices in film & media"

ATR #178 – Project Power, Tesla, Peninsula, Sputnik

August 19, 2020 07:01 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

After a long hiatus, the podcast is back! On this week's episode I review "Project Power", "Tesla", "Peninsula", and "Sputnik".

ATR #177 – Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey & Oscar thoughts

February 12, 2020 08:01 - 43 minutes - 41 MB

On this week's episode I review one new film "Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey" and I also give some quick Oscar thoughts!

ATI – 2020 Vancouver Short Film Festival

January 31, 2020 08:01 - 1 hour - 97.2 MB

This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast features conversations I had with writers, directors, producers, actors and more while covering the 2020 Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSAFF.com).  Hope you enjoy!

ATR #176 – The Gentlemen & The Rhythm Section

January 29, 2020 08:01 - 29 minutes - 28.3 MB

On this week's episode I review two new films, Guy Ritchie's "The Gentlemen" and Reed Morano's "The Rhythm Section"! 

ATR #175 – Bad Boys for Life

January 22, 2020 08:01 - 24 minutes - 23.8 MB

On this week's episode I do a quick (for me) review the new film "Bad Boys for Life"!

ATR #174 – Underwater

January 15, 2020 08:01 - 24 minutes - 23.4 MB

On this week's episode, the first one of 2020, I review the new film "Underwater"!

ATR #173 – Rise of Skywalker, CATS, Uncut Gems

December 19, 2019 09:55 - 1 hour - 101 MB

This week I was joined by a special guest Silas Lindenstien, who is a podcaster, comedian, actor, and multiple award winning filmmaker! I review "CATS" and "Uncut Gems" solo, and then we review a small indie movie called "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"!

ATR #172 – “Queen & Slim” and “Knives Out”

November 27, 2019 17:01 - 30 minutes - 29.3 MB

Another week, another solo episode! On this week’s episode I review “Queen & Slim” and “Knives Out”. Enjoy! Podcast support info: Thank you so much for all of your support! […]

ATR #171 – “Honey Boy” and “WAVES”

November 20, 2019 08:01 - 37 minutes - 35.4 MB

Another week, another solo episode! On this week's episode I review "Honey Boy" and "Waves", which are both family dynamic movies with a lot to say. Thanks for listening! 

ATR #169 – Doctor Sleep, Seattle 48 Hour Horror Film Project

November 06, 2019 08:01 - 23 minutes - 22.4 MB

This episodes special guest include me, myself, and I (AKA: another solo episode)! This is kind of a split episode in which it starts with a review of "Doctor Sleep" and then will go into my favorites from the 2019 48 Hour Horror Film Project!

ATR #168 – Harriet, JoJo Rabbit, Terminator Dark Fate, Parasite

October 30, 2019 07:01 - 51 minutes - 48.9 MB

Another solo show in the books, and on this one I review three new films including “Harriet”, “JoJo Rabbit”, “Terminator Dark Fate”, and “Parasite”! Podcast support info: Thank you so […]

ATR #167 – The Lighthouse, Black and Blue, The Current War

October 24, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 99 MB

This week I had a very special guest in the studio, Adam Gehrke of the "Cinema Squabble" podcast (CinemaSquabble.com), who has spent over 2 decades in the radio and TV media world! Make sure to follow all of his work at AdamGehrke.com!

ATR #166 – Gemini Man, The Addams Family, Zombieland Double Tap, Dolemite is my Name

October 16, 2019 07:01 - 41 minutes - 39.2 MB

This is a special solo show as I review four new films which are in theaters now, including "Gemini Man", "The Addams Family", "Zombieland Double Tap", and "Dolemite is my name"!   

ATR #165 – JOKER, Harpoon, First Love

October 02, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

I was joined once again by Matt Oakes of "Silver Screen Riot" (SilverScreenRiot.com) for this week's episode and we reviewed "JOKER", "Harpoon", and "First Love". There are some hot takes in this one!

ATR #164 – Hustlers, In Fabric, Corporate Animals, AD ASTRA

September 18, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

For this week's episode I am joined my Matt Oakes of "Silver Screen Riot" (SilverScreenRiot.com) and we review "Hustlers", "In Fabric", and "Corporate Animals"! Matt left the studio to avoid spoilers as I then reviewed "AD ASTRA". Enjoy!

ATR #163 – IT: Chapter Two, The Goldfinch, 2019 Renton City Comic Con

September 11, 2019 08:43 - 44 minutes - 41.9 MB

On this week's episode I review two new films "IT: Chapter Two" and "The Goldfinch", plus I give a quick rundown of the 2019 Renton City Comic Con! Make sure to look out for an episode of "About To Interview" this week with guests from RenCon!

ATR #162 – Brittany Runs a Marathon, Don’t Let Go, Wu Assassins

August 28, 2019 07:01 - 36 minutes - 35.2 MB

This week's episode is another solo show, and I review ""Brittany Runs a Marathon", "Don't Let Go", and the new Netflix show "Wu Assassins"!

ATI #29 – Paul Downs Colaizzo (Brittany Runs a Marathon)

August 28, 2019 07:01 - 17 minutes - 17.6 MB

This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast features an interview I conducted with Paul Downs Colaizzo, the writer and director of "Brittany Runs a Marathon"! 

ATR #161 – Angel Has Fallen, Blinded by the Light, Ready or Not, Good Boys, 48 Hour Film Project

August 21, 2019 07:01 - 52 minutes - 50.1 MB

After a brief hiatus, I am back in the land of the living (and podcasting)! This week's episode is a solo show where I review "Angel has Fallen", "Blinded by the Light", and "Ready or Not", plus I talk about my favorite films from the recent Seattle 48 Hour Film Project!

ATR #160 – Mega movie lightning round w/ Mike Ward!

August 07, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 119 MB

For this week's mega movie lightning round I am joined my Mike Ward of "Should I See It" (ShouldISee.it) as we run rough shot through a dozen movie reviews, lightning round style! We (mostly) tried to stick with shorter reviews and I hope you enjoy!

ATR #159 – Super-mega-ultra-epic movie rundown w/ Tim Hall

June 04, 2019 07:56 - 1 hour - 106 MB

This week I am joined once again by Tim Hall "The People's Critic" (ThePeoplesCriticBlog.com) as we catch up on quite a few movies that I had not reviewed yet!

ATR #158 – Pokemon with NW NERD

May 08, 2019 07:37 - 36 minutes - 34.9 MB

This week I am joined by my friends Dyer and Nick, the producers and hosts of the "NW NERD" podcast! We recorded this episode at their studio, so tune in and check out review for "Pokemon  Detective Pikachu"!

ATR #157 – The Intruder & Tolkien w/ Isabella Price

May 02, 2019 03:46 - 1 hour - 97.7 MB

On this week's episode I am joined via Skype once again by "The Oprah of the Underworld", Isabella Price! We discuss the films "The Intruder", and "Tolkien", plus a small SIFF preview.

ATR #156 – Avengers: Endgame & The Curse of La Llorna

April 25, 2019 05:54 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

On this week’s episode I am joined by two of my best friends, Tim Hall and Jess O’Brien as we review “The Curse of La Llorna” and “Avengers: Endgame”! Podcast […]

ATR #155 – Hellboy, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy

April 17, 2019 16:01 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

On this week’s episode I welcome Nick Jarin from the “NW NERD” podcast (nw-nerd.com) as we go over some geek news and then review “Master Z: Ip Man Legacy” and […]

ATI #27 – 2019 Vancouver Badass Film Festival!

April 03, 2019 15:30 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast features interviews I conducted while covering the 2019 Vancouver Badass Film Festival (VBAFF.com). There are talks with writers, directors, producers, actors and more!

ATR #154 – 2019 Vancouver Badass Film Festival, Pet Sematary

April 03, 2019 13:01 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

On this week's episode I review "Pet Sematary" and also give a full breakdown of the Vancouver Badass Film Festival (VBAFF) which I attended this past weekend!

ATR #153 – Dumbo, Shazam, VBAFF preview

March 27, 2019 07:01 - 59 minutes - 56.5 MB

Once again I am joined Skype machine with Tim Hall, The People's Critic! We review two new films, "Dumbo" and "Shazam", and then I give a preview of the upcoming Vancouver Badass Film Festival which I will be attending!

ATR #152 – US, Triple Threat, Gloria Bell, ECCC

March 20, 2019 20:31 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

On this week's episode I am joined via the Skype machine with Tim Hall, The People's Critic! We start the show talking about Emerald City Comic Con 2019, and then review the films "Triple Threat", "Gloria Bell", and "US". Check it out!

ATR #151 – Triple Frontier, Russian Doll, AMA

March 13, 2019 21:06 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

On this week's episode I was joined by "Just Jed" and we reviewed and discussed the new film "Triple Frontier", the Netflix show "Russian doll". After that Jed asked me the questions that listeners provided for the "Ask Me Anything" segment!

ATI #26 – “Prospect” team – Zeek Earl, Chris Caldwell, Brice Budke

March 08, 2019 08:48 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast features an interview I conducted with directors Zeek Earl and Chris Caldwell, and producer Brice Budke from the locally shot and produced film "Prospect"! 

ATR #150 – Captain Marvel & The Umbrella Academy

March 06, 2019 08:37 - 1 hour - 106 MB

On this week's episode two guests make their return to the studio: Tim Hall (The People's Critic) and Dyer Oxley (NW Nerd Podcast). We discuss the new Netflix series "The Umbrella Academy" and the new MCU film "Captain Marvel"!

ATR #149 – Hidden World, Fighting with my Family, Greta

February 27, 2019 08:01 - 51 minutes - 49.1 MB

On this week's packed episode I review 3 new films; "How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World", "Fighting with my Family", and "Greta"!

ATR #148 – Alita: Battle Angel, Sam Cooke, Jam Master Jay

February 13, 2019 08:01 - 55 minutes - 52.4 MB

Another week, another solo episode, but this time it was due to the Snowmeggedon that hit Seattle this weekend! I reviewed "Alita: Battle Angel", "The Two Killings of Sam Cooke", and "Who Killed Jam Master Jay"!

ATR #147 – Miss Bala, The LEGO movie 2

February 07, 2019 07:48 - 51 minutes - 48.7 MB

On this week's episode I review two new films: "Miss Bala" starring Gina Rodriguez, and "The LEGO movie 2: The Second Part". One of them is a remake of a an award winning Mexican drama, and the other is a sequel that is almost as awesome as the first.

ATI #25 – 2019 Vancouver Short Film Festival

January 31, 2019 00:52 - 2 hours - 127 MB

This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast features interviews I conducted while covering the 2019 Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF.com). There are talks with writers, directors, producers, actors and more! 

ATR #146 – 2019 Vancouver Short Film Festival Recap

January 30, 2019 10:05 - 32 minutes - 31.2 MB

I was fortunate to be asked to cover the 9th annual Vancouver Short Film Festival for the 3rd year in a row, and it was incredible as always! On this episode I break down my favorites from each program before crowing my best of the festival!

ATR #145 – GLASS & 2 Fyre docs

January 23, 2019 08:05 - 59 minutes - 56.1 MB

On this week's episode Tim Hall (The People's Critic) and I discuss if "GLASS" is a trilogy that will go down in history, as well as two documentaries about the same festival that have very different view points: "Fyre Fraud" and "Fyre".

ATR #144 – Project Blue Book and Isabella Price!

January 16, 2019 11:53 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB

I was joined this week by the "Oprah of the Underworld" herself, the one and only Isabella Price! We discuss the new History channel show "Project Blue Book" & then find out about Isabella's favorite horror films in preparation for you her new series!

ATR #143 – Bird Box, The Upside

January 10, 2019 07:06 - 37 minutes - 35.4 MB

Solo show this week! The January new release slump has hit, and I was only able to see one new movie this past week, which was "The Upside". I did however make time to finally watch "Bird Box' on Netflix. Thanks for the support and enjoy the show!

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