Out Now With Aaron and Abe
773 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsOut Now with Aaron and Abe is a weekly podcast dedicated to providing a discussion about the newest film release of the week. Join friends, Aaron and Abe, along with the possible inclusion of some special guests, as they have plenty of fun in examining and critiquing the latest in newly released flicks. If you have an hour to kill…
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Out Now 448: Mortal Kombat
April 28, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is a flawless victory of a conversation. Aaron and Abe are joined by DLC’s Christian Spicer and Deep Blue Sea megafan Mark Hofmeyer to discuss 2021’s Mortal Kombat. Listen in to hear everyone’s thoughts on whether or not this film does justice to the game it’s inspired by, let alone if it does anything for a world full of geek-friendly film and TV adaptations. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (7:42), Trailer Talk for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rin...
Out Now Bonus: 93rd Academy Awards Results Special
April 26, 2021 07:26 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThis special Out Now with Aaron and Abe bonus episode is putting in thoughts on the 93rd Academy Award results as well as the show itself. Aaron and Abe are joined by Mark Hobin and the lovely Ana Bosch, to go over the results of this 2021’s delayed Oscar ceremony. With the competition having ended, it’s time to go over who won, what films won what awards, thoughts on any surprises that occurred, as well as the ceremony itself, given the unique nature of this year’s event, let alone the wild...
Out Now Bonus: 93rd Academy Awards Predictions Special
April 24, 2021 06:07 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThis special Out Now with Aaron and Abe bonus episode has expectations for the 93rd Academy Awards. Aaron and Abe are joined by Mark Hobin and the lovely Ana Bosch, to go over their predictions for this year’s Oscar ceremony. Every category is discussed, with some thoughts behind every reasoning, and even some debate for the few categories that are not a safe bet. Of course, there’s always plenty of surprises in regards to Hollywood’s biggest night, but enjoy what the group had to say about ...
Out Now Bonus: Another Round & Promising Young Woman
April 19, 2021 07:42 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is about making dark decisions. Aaron and Abe are joined by Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson to discuss Another Round and Promising Young Woman. Listen in to hear everyone’s thoughts on these two Oscar contenders, and what it means for these lead characters to make dangerous choices in regards to how to live their lives. Plus, a conversation concerning the standings of, of all things, Will Smith and Jamie Foxx. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kil...
Out Now Commentary: Red Dragon (2002)
April 17, 2021 06:26 - 2 hours - 123 MBThis month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track is taking a return trip to Graham Land. Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters, Peter Paras, and Scott Mendelson to discuss Brett Ratner’s attempt to round out an Anthony Hopkins trilogy with Red Dragon. This is the second adaptation of the Thomas Harris novel and the fourth of our Hannibal Lecter commentary series kicking off the first five months of 2021. Listen in to hear the group go over what distinguishes the two films, how the series...
Out Now 447: Voyagers
April 15, 2021 05:16 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is learning how to feel. Aaron and Abe are joined by Jordan Grout to discuss the sci-fi film Voyagers. Listen in to hear everyone’s thoughts on how well this film works as a “Lord of the Flies in Space” concept turned into a feature. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:55), Trailer Talk for Space Jam: A New Legacy (14:19), the main review (22:38), Games (56:01), Out Now Feedback (1:07:26). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill... Get yourself a free...
Out Now 446: Godzilla vs. Kong
April 06, 2021 07:43 - 2 hours - 111 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is putting an end to this grudge match between Titans. Aaron is joined by author Robert James, Nerd Reactor’s Mark Pacis, and The Real Mr. Robinson’s Alexander Robinson to discuss the big MonsterVerse event, Godzilla vs. Kong. Listen in to hear everyone’s thoughts on this giant creature feature blowout, along with other movie discussions. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:14), Trailer Talk for The Suicide Squad (12:49), the main review (21:43), Games (1:...
Out Now 445: The Father And Oscar Nomination Talk
April 02, 2021 05:35 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is going to mess with your perception before learning more about the potential Oscar winners. Aaron and Abe are joined by Awards Daily’s Mark Johnson to talk about The Father, starring Anthony Hopkins, as well as go over the 93rd Academy Award Nominations. There’s also plenty of fun in the other segments as well. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (5:22), the main review (19:52), and Oscar talk (46:23). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill... Get you...
Out Now Bonus: 10 Years And Still Going…
March 27, 2021 23:03 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBBack in March 2011, Aaron and Abe decided to start recording a weekly podcast. It’s now 10 years later, and they’re still at it. From Battle: Los Angeles to Zack Snyder’s Justice League, the guys have cover movies big and small, put out many commentary tracks, had plenty of Quickies, Games, and Feedback (feedback, feedback), and plenty of guests to join in on the fun. So, enjoy this special look back, where the guys talk about the origins and what they think of putting on a show for a decade...
Out Now 444b: Justice League Games & Feedback
March 25, 2021 02:21 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBI don't care how many demons he's gamed in how many hells. He's never gamed us. Not us united! We’re back with a small second portion of our Out Now with Aaron and Abeepisode covering Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Aaron is still joined by Scott Mendelson and Todd Gilchrist (Luke Thompson, unfortunately, couldn’t stay with us any longer), as the focus steered away from the review and onto some fun. The trio gets into several DC-themed games, along with a solid round of Out Now Feedback. So, s...
Out Now 444: Zack Snyder’s Justice League
March 23, 2021 13:00 - 3 hours - 166 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is attempting to form the unity. Aaron is joined by Luke Thompson, Todd Gilchrist, and Scott Mendelson to discuss the fan-demanded Snyder Cut – Zack Snyder’s Justice League. The group goes over this epic superhero team-up movie in its 4-hour completed form, in an attempt to deliver proper justice in regards to various opinions on this story, the superhero characters, the nature of the release of this director’s vision, and whether or not this Superman t...
Out Now 443: Cherry
March 18, 2021 08:38 - 1 hour - 82 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is going to war and back, and then the bank. Aaron and Abe are joined by Aaron Fink to discuss Anthony and Joe Russos’ follow-up to their MCU films, Cherry. The group goes over this lengthy adaptation of Nico Walker’s memoir, starring Tom Holland. There’s also plenty of fun in the other segments as well. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (5:19), Trailer Talk for Thunder Force (12:40), the main review (17:30), Games (58:36), and Out Now Feedback (1:14:52). S...
Out Now Commentary: Hannibal (2001)
March 12, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBThis month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track is having an old friend for dinner. Aaron and is joined by Brandon Peters, Yancy Berns, and Scott Mendelson to discuss Hannibal, the Ridley Scott—directed follow-up to Silence of the Lambs. This is the third of our Hannibal Lecter commentary series, and this is now pushing past the more readily accepted entries in the series, so get ready. Listen in to hear the group talk about how this film came to be, Anthony Hopkins – the movie star...
Out Now Nights 19: Coming Back To Coming 2 America
March 10, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWelcome to another edition of Out Now Nights™! This time Aaron and Abe are taking a trip back to Zamunda to zero in on what did and didn’t work in Coming 2 America, the long-awaited sequel to one of Eddie Murphy’s biggest hits. Was it a laugh riot? Does the cast still got it? How about the new additions? Is Zamunda even cooler than Wakanda? Or at least just as lavish? Grab a McFlurby and hear all of these guys’ thoughts on what the film’s role in the kingdom should be. Get yourself a free a...
Out Now 442: Raya and the Last Dragon
March 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is going to restore the peace with a dragon gem. Aaron and Abe are joined by David Yeh to talk all about Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon. The group goes over this animated fantasy adventure, and how it stacks up to other Disney flicks, let alone if it’s worth checking out through Disney+ Premier Access. There’s also plenty of fun in the other segments as well. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (3:15), Trailer Talk for Without Remorse (12:40), the main rev...
Out Now 441: Tom & Jerry
March 03, 2021 09:04 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is a big cat and mouse chase. Aaron and Abe are joined by the lovely Ana Bosch to discuss Tom & Jerry, the modern update of the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon. The group digs into how to take this newest version of the cartoon and whether or not it’s worth anyone’s time, even as a streaming title. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (3:50), Trailer Talk for Luca (11:26), the main review (17:29), Games (1:01:13), and Out Now Feedback (1:11:20). So now, if you'...
Out Now 440: Minari
February 22, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is taking a look at the struggles to achieve the American Dream. Aaron and Abe are joined by Michael Lee and Philip Price to discuss the semi-autobiographical Minari, from writer/director Lee Isaac Chung. The group digs into the highly acclaimed feature by speaking to the family drama, performances, relatability, and more. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (7:23), Trailer Talk for Mortal Kombat (18:49), the main review (27:26), Games (1:12:57), and Out Now ...
Out Now 439: Judas and the Black Messiah
February 16, 2021 09:31 - 2 hours - 112 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is taking a look at the revolution. Aaron and Abe are joined by Terence Johnson and Markus Robinson to discuss the Fred Hampton biopic Judas and the Black Messiah, starring Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield. The group digs into the effectiveness of this story, the performances, the ideas presented about the Black Panther Party, and more. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (3:30), the main review (20:43), Games (1:21:41), and Out Now Feedback (1:40:33). So...
Out Now Commentary: The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
February 12, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBThis month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track is going to help the lambs stop screaming. Aaron and (briefly) Abe are joined by Brandon Peters, Yancy Berns, and Scott Mendelson to discuss Jonathan Demme’s take on Thomas Harris’ follow-up novel to Red Dragon, 1991’s The Silence of the Lambs, starring Jodie Foster, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, and Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter. This is the second of our Hannibal commentary series kicking off the first five months of 2021, so get rea...
Out Now Bonus: Sundance 2021 Recap
February 08, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 127 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is taking things from the snow to the living room. Aaron is joined by FirstShowing’s Alex Billington and Battleship Pretension’s David Bax to discuss the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. The group puts a spotlight on a variety of features and documentaries, including the best films they caught up with, the worst, and the weirdest. There’s even time for a game! Even though not everyone could catch up with all of the films, if any, it’s fun to get a sense of ...
Out Now 438: The Little Things
February 03, 2021 08:50 - 1 hour - 88 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe asks you to always look for the little things. Aaron and Abe are joined by Movies, Films & Flix’s Mark Hofmeyer to discuss The Little Things, starring Denzel Washing, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto. The group digs into the crime procedural/psychological thriller, and whether or not it does right by the genres. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™, Trailer Talk for Cherry, the main review, Games, and Out Now Feedback. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill... ...
Out Now 437: Tenet
January 26, 2021 04:57 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe has a gesture combined with a word for you. Aaron and Abe are joined by Battleship Pretension’s Scott Nye and Forbes’ Scott Mendelson to discuss Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. The group digs into the cerebral blockbuster that proved to be a major point of discussion for its release plans in 2020, in addition to being another major effort facing many thoughts surrounding its twisty plotting and distinct sound design choices (and the podcast itself is inverte...
Out Now 436: One Night In Miami
January 21, 2021 10:02 - 1 hour - 92 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is making a big deal out of a big night. Aaron and Abe are joined by the Taylor Network’s Darrell Taylor to talk all about One Night In Miami from director Regina King. The three take their time going over the acclaimed adaptation of the stage play, concerning an evening spent with black icons Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke. There’s a lot to discuss in regards to the clashing opinions of these men, their role in the civil rights movem...
Out Now Commentary: Manhunter (1986)
January 16, 2021 08:43 - 2 hours - 120 MBThis month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track wants to know: can you see? Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters, Jason Coleman, Jim Dietz, and Scott Mendelson to discuss Michael Mann’s take on the Thomas Harris novel Red Dragon – 1986’s Manhunter, starring William Petersen, Tom Noonan, and Brian Cox as Hannibal Lector. This is the first of our Hannibal commentaries that will be the theme of the first five months of 2021, so get ready. Listen in to hear the group go over the impact thi...
Out Now 435: The Top Ten Films of 2020
January 12, 2021 08:58 - 2 hours - 156 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe attempts to wrap up the long and mystifying year that was 2020, as far as movies are concerned. Aaron and Abe are joined by Movies Markus’ Markus Robinson to countdown their top ten films of 2020. The three take their time going over the different 2020 movies they ranked highest, from Ava to The Vast of Night. Also, keep your ears open to hear from many other regular guests who sent in recordings of their own top ten as well. It’s a packed show! So now,...
Out Now 434: Small Axe
January 05, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe wants you to know that if you are the big tree, we are the small axe. Aaron is joined by Movies Markus’ Markus Robinson and Professor Mike Dillon to talk about the entire Small Axe anthology of films from director Steve McQueen. The three spend time on each film in this large undertaking – Mangrove (9:05), Lovers Rock (43:55), Red White and Blue (1:00:30), Alex Wheatle (1:20:19), and Education (1:34:08). Plenty of thoughts are shared in regards to the p...
Out Now 433: Soul
January 03, 2021 07:58 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is traveling to the Great Beyond and back. Aaron and Abe are joined by David Yeh to talk all about Pixar’s Soul, an out-of-this-world comedy about the afterlife and what comes before. All three have lots to dig into with what director Pete Doctor (and co-director Kemp Powers) has in store for audiences with his fourth directorial effort, going over the story, themes, music, and more. The guys also go over some listener feedback to round out the episode....
Out Now 432: Wonder Woman 1984
December 31, 2020 03:27 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is granting wishes for a price. Aaron and Abe are joined by Fast Film Review’s Mark Hobin to discuss Wonder Woman 1984, the highly anticipated superhero sequel. The group dig into just how successful this latest DC adventure is, what works and doesn’t work, and other aspects in a discussion that does delve into spoiler territory. The guys also go over some listener feedback to round out the episode. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill... Get yo...
Out Now Bonus: Greenland and The Midnight Sky
December 24, 2020 05:32 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is doing the disaster double. Aaron is joined by Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson to discuss two disaster films, Greenland with Gerard Butler and The Midnight Sky with George Clooney. The two put in their thoughts on which of the films they find to be more successful, how they work as star vehicles, and what they bring to the genre. 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/Ou...
Out Now 431: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
December 21, 2020 09:02 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is setting up for a gold record. Aaron is joined by Movies Markus’ Markus Robinson to go over Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, an adaptation of an August Wilson play, starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman in his final role. The two dig into the effectiveness of the filmmaking and the lead performances, in addition to the dramatic weight given to the film in terms of how key a role race plays into the material. The guys also go over some listener feedback t...
Out Now Commentary: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
December 20, 2020 02:00 - 2 hours - 136 MBThis month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track will begin to make things right. Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters, David Yeh, Peter Paras, and Yancy Berns to discuss the opening chapter of the sequel trilogy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Listen in to hear the group go over this relaunch of the Star Wars saga, and how they feel director J.J. Abrams did in aiding in the delivery of Star Wars for a new generation. There’s plenty more discussion in regards to the filmmaking on display...
Out Now 430: Sound of Metal & Nomadland
December 17, 2020 09:08 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe heads out on the open road. Aaron and Abe are joined by Alan Aguilera to go over a couple of acclaimed dramas, Sound of Metal, starring Riz Ahmed, and Nomadland, starring Frances McDormand. The group dig into the effectiveness of the filmmaking and the lead performances in both, finding connections between the two, in addition to exploring what they are accomplishing on their own. The trio also goes over some listener feedback to round out the episode. ...
Out Now 429: Mank
December 07, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe takes a trip back to the Golden Age. Aaron and Abe are joined by Battleship Pretention’s Tyler Smith to discuss Mank, the David Fincher film that digs into the story behind the writing of Citizen Kane. The group has a long discussion regarding the quality of the film, Fincher’s choices, the legacy of Kane, and more. Additionally, the trio also plays a game and goes over some listener feedback to round out the episode. So now, if you've got an hour or so...
Out Now 428: Hillbilly Elegy
December 02, 2020 08:13 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe looks at the good Terminators and the bad Terminators. Aaron and Abe are joined by Why So Blu’s Peter Paras to discuss Hillbilly Elegy, the original Netflix release adapted from the memoir by J.D. Vance and directed by Ron Howard. The group has a long discussion regarding the quality of the film, whether or not Howard succeeded in his vision, and more. Additionally, the trio also play a game together, and go over some listener feedback to round out the ...
Out Now 427: Run
November 23, 2020 08:50 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe takes the mother-daughter bond to the extreme. Aaron and Abe are joined by Initial Reaction host, Philip Price, to discuss Run, a thriller from the team behind Searching. The group discusses how effective the film is as a more traditionally made film, following the screen-based thriller, along with the success found in the performances. Additionally, the group answers some listener feedback to round out the episode. So now, if you've got an hour or so t...
Out Now Commentary: Unstoppable (2010)
November 21, 2020 01:06 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track is not going off the rails. Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters, Scott Mendelson, Peter Paras, and Yancy Berns to discuss the disaster-blue collar-action film Unstoppable, the final film from director Tony Scott, starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine. Listen in to hear the group talk all about the career and style of Scott, his influences, what he influenced, the state of action cinema, the work of Washington and Pine, and so much mo...
Out Now 426: Freaky
November 18, 2020 08:08 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe has a body-swapping Friday the 13th for all to enjoy. Aaron and Abe are joined by JoBlo’s Jimmy O to talk all about the Blumhouse horror-comedy Freaky, from director Christopher Landon. The guys discuss how effective this genre mash-up film is, along with just how effective Vince Vaughn is at playing a high school girl trapped in his body. Additionally, the group also has fun with a round of games, along with some listener feedback to round out the epis...
Out Now Bonus: Proxima And Beyond
November 09, 2020 08:39 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is taking it to space, sorta. Aaron and Abe are joined by Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson to discuss a number of new releases, including Proxima, the astronaut drama starring Eva Green, along with Jungleland with Charlie Hunnam and Jack O’Connell, Justin Simien’s Bad Hair, horror movies His House and The Dark and the Wicked, and more. Additionally, the trio also goes through some listener feedback to round out the episode. So now, if you've got an hour...
Out Now 425: On The Rocks
November 05, 2020 08:49 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is getting into some New York hijinks. Aaron and Abe are joined by Jonathan Van Dyke to talk all about Sofia Coppola’s On the Rocks, starring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones. Here what the guys have to say about this father-daughter story, what it brings to Coppola’s filmography, and how successful it is as a reunion between Murray and Coppola. Additionally, the trio also go through some listener feedback to round out the episode. So now, if you've got an...
Out Now Commentary: Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960)
October 30, 2020 07:25 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track proves we all go a little mad sometimes. Aaron is joined by Brandon Peters, Jason Coleman, and Yancy Berns to discuss the Alfred Hitchcock classic, Psycho. Listen in to hear the group go over the impact this film had on not only the horror/thriller genre but for cinema as a whole. There’s plenty of talk about the film, the performances, Hitchcock’s direction, as well as the sequels and the remake. There’s plenty more discussion in rega...
Out Now Bonus: Synchronic Interview with Directors Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead
October 28, 2020 08:05 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThe full interview with the directors of the sci-fi film Synchronic, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead. Hear what the directing duo had to say about the origins of their film, the collaboration process, and a twisted thought concerning Back to the Future. #Synchronic #JustinBenson #AaronMoorhead #Interview #ScienceFiction #SciFi #AnthonyMackie #JamieDornan #podcast #film #movies #entertainment #OutNowPodcast #OutNowWithAaronAndAbe #NewOrleans #BackToTheFuture
Out Now 424: Borat, Witches, Hubie & Synchronic
October 26, 2020 07:52 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe deals with witches, Halloween, an immigrant report, and altered realities. Aaron and Abe are joined by the Edge Media Network’s Kevin Taft to discuss Borat Subsequent Movie Film, The Witches, Hubie Halloween, and Synchronic. And that’s not all! As a bonus, stay tuned after the main show to hear Aaron speak with Synchronic directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead. Plenty of reviews this week (times for each: Borat at 10:35, The Witches at 35:35, Hubie ...
Out Now Horror Special 2020: Giallo & Italian Horror
October 23, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBThis week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe horror special takes a trip to Italia to take on some grisly mysteries. For this special, JoBlo's Jimmy O, Flicks For Fans' Jason Coleman, and The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters join Aaron and Abe to discuss Giallo films (aka stylish Italian mystery thrillers) along with Italian horror films. After years of waiting, the whole gang finally did enough collective homework to put together a substantial episode covering the films of Mario Bava, Dario A...
Out Now 423: The Trial of the Chicago 7
October 21, 2020 08:17 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe tries to handle the truth. Aaron is joined by Fast Film Reviews’ Mark Hobin to discuss the historical legal drama The Trial of the Chicago 7 from writer/director Aaron Sorkin. The duo goes over their thoughts on the film, how it tackles history, the performances from its all-star cast, and other aspects of the Netflix release. Additionally, the two also go through some listener feedback to round out the episode. So now, if you've got an hour or so to ki...
Out Now Horror Special 2020: Arachnophobia – 30th Anniversary
October 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBThe 2020 horror specials are at the midpoint for Out Now with Aaron and Abe, and now it’s time to bring in the spiders. For this special, Aaron is joined by Professor Mike Dillon and the lovely Ana Bosch to talk all about the horror-comedy Arachnophobia in honor of the Frank Marshall-directed film’s 30th anniversary. Tune in to hear the group go over their thoughts on the film, spiders, and more, as they discuss how this film came to be, the kind of tone it is going for, the stars, a possibl...
Out Now 422: The Wolf Of Snow Hollow & Possessor
October 12, 2020 07:12 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe features an out of mind and into wolf experience. Aaron and Abe are joined by Why So Blu’s Jordan Groutto discuss the horror-comedy The Wolf of Snow Hollow from writer/director/star Jim Cummings, along with Brandon Cronenberg’s trippy sci-fi body horror film, Possessor. The group takes a good look at both films, with lots of consideration given to the very specific filmmaking choices made by these directors. Additionally, the group also goes through som...
Out Now Horror Special 2020: Friday the 13th – 40th Anniversary
October 09, 2020 13:15 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBThe horror specials continue for Out Now with Aaron and Abe, with an episode devoted to a beloved slasher franchise. For this special, the guys focus on Friday the 13th in honor of the film’s 40th anniversary. JoBlo's Jimmy O, Flicks For Fans' Jason Coleman, and The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters join Aaron to discuss the origins of direct Sean S. Cunningham’s genre favorite, along with their own origins in seeing this entry and other installments of the franchise. There’s also a lot o...
Out Now 421: Dick Johnson Is Dead
October 08, 2020 09:03 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is dealing with death. Aaron and Abe are joined by Why So Blu’s Peter Parasto discuss the Netflix release of the documentary Dick Johnson is Dead, from director Kirsten Johnson. The trio takes a deep dive into what this film attempts to cover and how successful it is at drawing out greater meaning from one’s inevitable death. The lovely Ana Bosch also stops by to discuss the short documentary programs she’s handling for the virtual Newport Beach Film Fe...
Out Now Horror Special 2020: Diversity In Horror
October 02, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBOctober has arrived, and the horror specials return to Out Now with Aaron and Abe. For this first 2020 special, the focus is on diversity in horror. JoBlo's Jimmy O, Flicks For Fans' Jason Coleman, and The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters join Aaron and Abe to discuss what it means to see the horror genre embrace evolution in the people in front of and behind the camera. Following some individual thoughts on what it means for horror cinema to be embracing this aspect, the group goes thro...
Out Now Bonus: Fall Film Festivals 2020
September 28, 2020 23:42 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is getting into the spirit of award season. In this two-part episode, Aaron and Abe are first joined by Next Best Picture’s Matt Neglia to discuss the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. The group goes over the experience 2020 has led to as far as virtually attending such major cinematic events, the value of the festival in this form, and more. Then, Firstshowing.net’s Alex Billing joins in to discuss what it was like to ...