Ready Play Movies
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Ready Play Movies is a weekly podcast to catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies and entertainment. Every Tuesday, on your favorite podcast service, we’ll be discussing the top news of the week, notable releases on all platforms, what we’re watching, big topics of the industry and the movies we love.
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#44 - The Batman Spoilercast
March 11, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBReady Play Movies is back baby!!!.... Sort of... Luis and Troy reunite for a one-off special episode where they team up again with returning guests Joel and Sam to do a spoilercast of The Batman starring Robert Pattinson. Come hear their thoughts on the movie as they do a pretty good breakdown/analysis of the movie. Also for 14 days after this show posts, interact with the show on social media and in this comment section for your chance to win the Funko Pop figures shown in the podcast ...
#43 - The Final Curtain
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBAfter a month away from the show, Troy finally returns to the show just to say goodbye to the show. In what is likely the most introspective episode of the podcast, Luis and Troy reminisce about the podcast, their journey throughout the course of the series run, and rehash previous topics covered throughout the course of the show. For today’s show, Luis and Troy look at the anniversaries for November and December, Tally up the points in the summer box office prediction game, revisit their 2...
#42 - The End is Near
October 27, 2021 00:50 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBLuis does another one-man show where he talks about the Alec Baldwin Incident, the Marvel Movie Delays, A World War Hulk Movie in the works, and HBO Max name change? Plus thoughts on Ron’s Gone Wrong and Dune and the announcement that will this podcast to it core. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro 05:09 - Impressions Greenland 09:54 - Ron’s Gone Wrong 13:42 - Dune 20:22 - Top News 20:22 - Alec Baldwin Incident via Variety 31:44 - Marvel Movie Delays via Variety 36:03 - World War Hu...
#41 - DC Fandome Reactions
October 19, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBLuis gives his reactions to the DC Fandome Event
#40 - The One Man Show
October 14, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBWith as many episodes that Troy frequently misses, it was only a matter of time before Luis had to do a one-man show. Show notes are coming soon.
#39 - Squid Game Spoilercast (BTS #4)
October 08, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 55.9 MBIn a week without Troy or any other guests to fill in, Dan comes in to save the podcast by suggesting to Luis that they do a Squid Game Spoilercast, and that's exactly what they do. In what is the shortest episode of the podcast yet, the two talk for nearly a whole hour about Squid Game the Netflix series that's currently all the rage. The first part of the show is spoiler-free, spoilers begin at 19:03. Every Tuesday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch y...
#38 - Is Hollywood Going on Strike?!
September 29, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 107 MBShow notes coming soon.
#37 - Netflix Dominates the Emmys
September 21, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 104 MBLuis and Troy finally get back on schedule and meet on time to talk about the Emmys that snuck up on them, they talk the winners, the viewership, the controversy, and which studio walked away with the most wins in a night. Plus a deep dive on Netflix’s business model inspired by a Screen Rant sketch comedy video, and the return of a beloved segment. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Explanation 03:07 - Impressions Don’t Breathe 2 11:29 - What If 17:39 - Top News 17:39 - The Emmys Ro...
#36 - Should Studios Own Streaming Services?
September 16, 2021 04:25 - 2 hours - 151 MBLuis and Troy did not meet on time this week but did not miss out this week. They tried to go live on YouTube and ended up having to post late but it’s worth the wait because they do a lot of deep dives into topics. They talk about their thoughts on Nolan leaving WB, Shang Chi not getting a Chinese release, Disney CEO fumbling the Scarlett Johannson situation, and the Russo Brothers are hesitant to work with Disney. Plus a history on the Paramount Decrees and whether studios should be allo...
#35 - Ready Play Movies LIVE!
September 08, 2021 04:52 - 2 hours - 138 MBLuis and Troy did not meet on time this week but did not miss out this week. They decided to go live on YouTube and do the show. They talk about their thoughts on Shang Chi and its box office performance, Patty Jenkins blasting direct to streaming movies, the DC Fandome line-up. Plus all the September anniversaries. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping 03:42 - Back to the Future (Movie Anniversaries) 34:05 - Impressions 34:05 - What If 37:25 - Shang Chi 54:12 - Top News ...
#34 - Are Movies Post 2000 Bad?
August 31, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 106 MBLuis and Troy meet to have a very in-depth discussion on whether or not movies after the year 2000 are bad in general when compared to the movies before 2000. They also talk about the Spider-Man No Way Home trailer beating a viewership record, and some major news that came out of Cinema Con. Plus some happy TV Show news from Netflix. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping / Troy’s Trailer Reactions 12:58 - Impressions 12:58 - What If 19:44 - Rick & Morty 22:22 - Reminiscence...
#33 - Actor’s Compensations & Spider-Man Trailer Reaction (feat. DallazMan)
August 24, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBLuis is joined by special guest DallazMan from LV1 Gaming. They talk about the disappointing box office of Reminiscence, their thoughts on the Spider-Man No Way Home trailer, and Disney seeking Arbitration with Scarlett Johannsson. Plus a discussion on Actor’s compensations? All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping 03:54 - Impressions 03:54 - What If 10:36 - Reminiscence 14:32 - Sweet Girl 16:30 - The Suicide Squad 21:33 - Top News 21:33 Reminiscence opens at 9th Place via ...
#32 - Are Comic Creators Fairly Compensated?
August 17, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBLuis and Troy meet to talk about a lot of things they watched during the past week including Free Guy, Don’t Breathe 2, What If, Beckett, and The Bad Batch Finale. They also talk about a rumored double standard where Dwayne Johnson got a new deal because of the Disney Plus launch whereas Scarlett Johannson did not. Plus are comic book writers getting fairly compensated? All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping 01:50 - Impressions 01:50 - What If 06:00 - Don’t Breathe 2 09:27 -...
#31 - The Best Director’s Cuts
August 10, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBAnother week, another flop. Luis and Troy meet to talk about The Suicide Squad flopping at the box office, their thoughts on the movie, the biggest deal in TV history, and another studio agreeing to a shorter theatrical window. Plus thoughts on director’s cuts and listing out some of the best examples of them. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping 02:47 - Impressions The Suicide Squad 20:07 - Jungle Cruise 25:26 - Blood Red Sky 28:21 - Top News Suicide Squad Flops via Vari...
#30 - Lawsuit, No Firing, and Possible Hiring
August 03, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 141 MBAfter a week off, Luis and Troy meet to talk about two weeks worth of movie news, including Scarlet Johanson suing Disney for breach of contract, WB is not firing Amber Heard, Jungle Cruise flopping at the box office, and Netflix wants to hire Christopher Nolan. Plus thoughts on Old, Still Water, and the New Venom Trailer. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping 06:44 - Back to the Future (Movie Anniversaries) 41:33 - Impressions Old 48:48 - Still Water 51:56 - The Boy Behind...
#29 - Interview with Gabi Lima (Filmmaker / TV Producer) (BTS #3)
July 27, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBOn this special episode of Ready Play Movies, substitute host Dan is joined by his sister Gabriela Lima, a filmmaker currently working in the upcoming Ryan Murphy show Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Gabi breaks down her journey going to college for Film, pursuing jobs in the Entertainment industry in Los Angeles, working in Reality TV and Documentaries, winning an Emmy, and ultimately landing the job at Netflix. P.S. Did I mention that she's only 24? 00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping 02:00 - ...
#29 - Interview with Gabi Lima (Filmmaker / TV Producer)
July 27, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBOn this special episode of Ready Play Movies, substitute host Dan is joined by his sister Gabriela Lima, a filmmaker currently working in the upcoming Ryan Murphy show Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Gabi breaks down her journey going to college for Film, pursuing jobs in the Entertainment industry in Los Angeles, working in Reality TV and Documentaries, winning an Emmy, and ultimately landing the job at Netflix. P.S. Did I mention that she's only 24? 00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping 02:00 - ...
#28 - Loki and Black Widow Drop the Ball
July 20, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBOn an exciting news week, Luis and Troy meet to talk about their thoughts on Space Jam 2 and its box office performance, their thoughts on the Loki finale, Black Widow having a disappointing second weekend and NATO’s conclusion on Disney’s release strategy, and more Golden Globes conduct changes. Plus Robert Pattinson rumored beef with Matt Reeves, social media hype for the upcoming Suicide Squad, a big drop off on the Netflix chart, and two weeks of releases. All this and more! 00:00 - I...
#27 - All the Marvel-ous News
July 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBOn a Marvel-filled news week, Luis and Troy meet to talk about their thoughts on Black Widow and its box office performance, Marvel no longer doing multi-film deals, Marvel & DC skipping Comic-Con this year, and is Hugh Jackman coming back as Wolverine? Plus The French Dispatch impresses at the Cannes Film Festival, a stellar cast for a spy thriller named Argylle, and thoughts on the penultimate episode of Loki. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Corrections 05:03 - Impressions Black Wi...
#26 - The Chinese Propaganda is Coming!
July 06, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBLuis and Troy meet to talk about all the movie anniversaries including classics such as Terminator 2, Aliens, and Big Trouble in Little China. The two also talk about the continued success of F9: The Fast Saga, the DGA reinstating a possibly outdated rule, Bill Cosby being released from prison, and a Chinese propaganda film being released in the US. Plus James Franco sexual misconduct update, RIP to Richard Donner, and a look at the new Spiderman costumes. All this and more! 00:00 - Intr...
#25 - The Pandemic is Over!...For The Box Office
June 29, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 103 MBOn a slow news week, Luis and Troy meet to talk about the box office performance of F9: The Fast Saga as well as overall thoughts on the movie. The two also talk about Harrison Ford getting injured while filming Indiana Jones 5, Amazon and MGM merger being investigated by the FTC, Quentin Tarantino calling it quits, WandaVision getting patched and a discussion on the careers of Dave Bautista, Dwayne Johnson, and John Cena - how they compare/contrast and who made the better career moves. Al...
#24 - Fast & Furious: China Grip (feat. Dan Lima)
June 22, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBReady Press Play’s Daniel Lima fills in for Troy this week. Luis and Dan talk about the shifting schedule on Disney+, DC not letting Batman have sex, and Steven Spielberg signing with Netflix! Plus set photos from the Flash movie and Shazam 2, and a discussion on the craziness surrounding John Cena’s apology to China and the larger implications. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / We are on Video! 6:20 - Impressions Luca 13:24 - Loki / Wanda Vision 17:48 - Fast Saga + Unofficial Spinoff...
#23 - The Movie Pass Scam
June 15, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 106 MBOn a long week for the hosts, Luis and Troy still find time to talk about all the movie news of the week. The two also talk about Loki’s debut numbers, A Quiet Place Spinoff movie in the works, and In the Heights not reaching the box office heights, it was expecting. Plus set photos from Indiana Jones 5, a discussion on the craziness surrounding the business practices of Movie Pass, and a new release that crept up on everyone. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro 2:00 - Impressions Star War...
#22 - Simu Liu’s & Bond Writer’s Rants
June 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBOn a laid-back episode of the podcast, Luis and Troy talk about the big summer movies they needed to catch up on including A Quiet Place Part 2 & The Conjuring 3. The two also talk about Simu Liu’s Facebook post about the producers of Kim’s Convenience, an op-ed posted by the writer of the recent James Bond films, and the safety measures being taken at the Cannes Film Festival. Plus the return of a long-dormant segment. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro 1:44 - Impressions Star Wars The B...
#21 - All Time Classic Movie Anniversaries
June 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBOn a laid-back episode of the podcast Luis and Troy talk about all the movies that are celebrating their anniversaries this month including all time classic movies such as - Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The two also talk about Sony’s plans with Spider-Man after No Way Home, The big box office turnout for A Quiet Place Part 2, and Movie theaters lifting their mask mandate. Plus Luis’s thoughts on Cruella a...
#20 - Summer Movies of the 2010s
May 25, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBOn a controversial news-focused episode of the podcast, Luis and Troy talk about Kevin Spacey’s return to acting, The HFPA’s sorry attempt to make amends for the Golden Globes, and Kevin Feige Regretting he white-washed The Ancient One. The two also talk about Dune possibly being theatrically exclusive and Amazon possibly buying MGM. Plus the two crown the winner of the summer movies season of the 2010s and overall winner, and talk about their thoughts on Army of the Dead and Spiral. All t...
#19 - Executive Decisions
May 18, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBOn a news-focused episode of the podcast, Luis and Troy talk about the merger of Warner Media and Discovery and why AT&T would sell off Warner Bros. The two also talk about the executive leadership at Disney under the new CEO Bob Chapek. Plus Emily Blunt on Fantastic Four Rumors, Gal Gadot “controversy”, Shang Chi might not open in China, and we predict the highest grossing summer movies. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Impressions Star Wars: The Bad Batch 07:53 - Those Who Wi...
#18 - Summer Movies of the 2000s
May 12, 2021 02:25 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn another jam-packed episode of the podcast Luis and Troy answer the question of what year was the best summer movie season and also give out the title for the worst. The question is so difficult to answer that it will take two episodes to answer that, so for now they focus only on the 2000s. The two also talk about Seth Rogen distancing himself from James Franco, Pay disputes happening within the cast of A Quiet Place Part 2, DC looking for a black Superman, and the Golden Globes no longe...
#17 - Summer Blockbuster Season
May 05, 2021 00:11 - 2 hours - 113 MBOn this week’s jam-packed episode of the podcast Luis and Troy answer the question of what movie takes the title of the best movie to start the summer movie season and also give out the title for the worst. The two also look at all the major anniversaries. Luis tells Troy all about Invincible. Plus thoughts on the announcement of DC Fandome, Godzilla vs Kong sequel, and changes made to Black Panther 2. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Back to the Future 31:10 - Impressions The M...
#16 - Oscar’s Shit Show
April 27, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBOn this week’s episode of the podcast, Luis and Troy go in on the garbage truck on fire that is The Oscars for 2021. The two reveal who won on the predictions ballot, the homeless problem the Oscars had to deal with, the highs and lows of the show, and the odd decisions the producers made when deciding the order of awards presented. The two also give their thoughts on the Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale and the Mortal Kombat movie. Plus thoughts on the announcement of Captain America 4 ...
#15 - 4/20 Special
April 20, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBOn this week’s episode of the podcast, Luis and Troy start acting like stoners when they giggle during the topic of the show which is about stoner movies. The two discuss Alfred Molina’s details in Spiderman No Way Home, Fast and Furious crossing over with Jurassic Park? Amazon spends nearly half a billion dollars on one season of a show, and Oscar attendees are not required to wear a face mask during the telecast. Plus thoughts on the new Shang Chi trailer, and The Falcon and the Winter Sol...
#14 - Money, Money, Money! (ft. Dallaz Man)
April 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn this week’s episode of the podcast, Luis is joined by LV1 Gaming’s very own Dallaz Man. The theme of the show seemed to be revolving all about the Benjamins because the two discuss money on multiple news stories. The show begins with an interview with Dallaz and his hustle at LV1 Gaming. Then the two discuss Dune possibly being theatrically exclusive to not miss out on money, Black Widow suddenly projected to make more money because of their recent delay, and Netflix spending a billion d...
#13 - Kaiju Sized Box Office
April 06, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBOn this week’s episode of the podcast, Luis and Troy give their impressions on Godzilla vs. Kong and react to its opening weekend. The two also discuss all the milestone anniversaries for the month and talk about the SAG Awards, Netflix buying Knives Out 2 & 3, and DC canceling movies. Plus thoughts on a bunch of trailers that came out recently plus a discussion on The Oscar’s No Zoom Rule. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping 02:45 - Back to the Future (Movie Anniversaries) 3...
#12 - Warner BRO?!
March 30, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn this week’s episode of the podcast, Warner Brothers were practically in every segment of the show in some way from the news, to check this out, to the topic of the show, to new releases. Luis and Troy talk about the Movie Pass Hoax, Black Widow, and other Disney delays, WB committing to the theatrical window in 2022, and the WB moving away from the Snyderverse. Plus thoughts on the price of subscribing to all streaming services, and if cable was truly better. All this and more! 00:00 - ...
#11 - Snyder Cut Spoilercast feat. Waz & Shotbyblank (BTS #2)
March 25, 2021 14:57 - 2 hours - 146 MBLuis and Troy actually get together in person to record a very special episode of Ready Play Movies. This week they are joined by the show's composer Joel AKA Waz and his filmmaker friend Sam AKA Shotbyblank. The four talk about the recently released Snyder Cut of the Justice League movie as well as Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Spoilers for Justice League ends at 56:35. The podcast concludes in the back half with an interview with Sam as he discusses his craft with filmmaking and both ...
#10 - Oscar Nominations Reactions & Predictions
March 16, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn a jam-packed episode of Ready Play Movies, Luis rants about the Tom and Jerry Movie and Troy rants about Oscar politics with the best supporting actor category. They talk about Disney+ hitting another milestone, Netflix cracking down on password sharing, SXSW virtual plans, and Kathleen Kennedy staying on to lead Lucasfilm. Plus thoughts on the Oscar nominations, the Razzie nominations, and who do we think will win. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping / Corrections 12:02 - ...
#9 - Are Fan Theories Ruining Things?
March 09, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBLuis and Troy talk about this past weekend’s releases including Raya, Chaos Walking, and Coming 2 America. They talk about the recent Comic-Con news, Alamo Drafthouse bankruptcy, Snyder Cut releasing early accidentally, and Raya’s box office. Plus thoughts on the WandaVision finale and answering the question - Do fan theories ruin a show? All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping 01:59 - Impressions 02:40 - Raya and the Last Dragon 06:30 - Chaos Walking 10:30 - Coming 2 America ...
#8 - Origins (BTS #1)
March 06, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBTo make up for the missed week, Luis and Troy hit you up with a second episode for the week. This type of episode is what will now be called a "Behind the Scenes" episode or BTS for short. This episode is centered around a conversation about the duo's love for movies - how did they grow up with movies, what made them passionate about film, what was the first video projects they created, favorite director/actor. Enjoy the conversation.
#7 - ...and the Winner is...
March 02, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBLuis and Troy look back at notable movie anniversaries over the past 50 years and get hyped over Wanda Vision’s penultimate episode. They talk about the new Avatar studio that formed, a new Superman movie in the works, and the New York movie market is finally open for business. Plus Spider Man 3 news and tallying the score from the predictions for the winners of this year’s Golden Globes. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping 02:00 - Back to the Future 27:29 - Impressions 27:2...
#6 - Disney- (Minus)
February 23, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBAfter being forced to miss a week due to a snow storm, Luis and Troy get together to catch up on the movie news mostly revolving around Disney! Disney shutters Blue Sky Studio, Disney fires Gina Carano, and Disney+ hits 95 million subscribers. Plus Last of Us series casting news, thoughts on the Mortal Kombat trailer and predictions for the winners of this year’s Golden Globes. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping 03:22 - Impressions 03:22 - Below Zero 05:35 - News of the W...
#5 - Super Bowl Trailer Reactions
February 09, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 89 MB#5 - Super Bowl Trailer Reactions On this week’s episode of Ready Play Movies, Luis and Troy talk about the big reveal on Wanda Vision episode 5. They discuss the news about a Wakanda Disney+ series, the Golden Globes on two coasts, Tom Holland on Spider-Man 3 news, and a Muhammed Ali series in the works. They also discuss their reactions to the Super Bowl Trailers and the ones that were no shows! All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping 00:55 - Impressions 00:55 - Wanda Vision ...
#4 - 2021 Predictions
February 02, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn the fourth episode of Ready Play Movies, Troy comes back from his one-week hiatus. Luis and Troy take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on all the movies celebrating milestones. They discuss their impressions on the latest episode of Wanda Vision as well as the newest Denzel Washington movie The Little Things. They also discuss the Matrix 4 title, The Snyder Cut release details, the AMC stock situation, and their predictions for 2021! All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeepin...
#3 - Streaming Wars
January 26, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBOn the third episode of Ready Play Movies, a new challenger enters the stage! Dan Lima fills in for Troy this week. Luis and Dan discuss lots of streaming news including stories about Netflix and HBO Max. The two also discuss their excitement for Godzilla vs. Kong as well as their hype for a new release coming to theaters this week. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping 03:41 - Impressions 03:41 - Wanda Vision 08:22 Outside the Wire 11:30 Catch Me If You Can 14:37 - Kakegur...
#2 - 2021 Hype Train
January 19, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBOn the second episode of Ready Play Movies, Luis and Troy meet to discuss their impressions of Wanda Vision. The two also discuss the Morbius delay, Deadpool 3 Rated R and in the MCU, HBO lost its viewers, Chris Evans back as Cap?! They also rank their 5 most anticipated movies/shows of 2021. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping - Troy Bracy’s YouTube channel / Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud 05:35 - Impressions Wanda Vision 12:40 - Attack on Titan 15:30 - Top News 15:30 Morb...
#1 - The Premiere
January 12, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBOn the inaugural episode of Ready Play Movies, Luis and Troy meet to discuss their impressions of Wonder Woman 84, Soul, their hype for Wanda Vision. The two also celebrate the anniversaries of movies that hit milestone years. They rank their 5 favorite movies of 2020, discuss major DCEU news. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping 01:53 - Back to the Future 20:05 - Impressions 20:05 - Wonder Woman 84 26:10 - Soul 30:45 - Top News 30:45 - 2020 Highest Grossing Films via Wik...
#0 - Intro
January 11, 2021 00:51 - 33 seconds - 443 KBJust a short introduction to Ready Play Movies, an all new movie podcast from the Ready Play Network.