Ryan Reynolds' 'Free Guy' with Director Shawn Levy

Director Shawn Levy joins the show to discuss Free Guy  starring Ryan Reynolds. He drops details on how they created the bulky, meathead Ryan Reynolds 2.0 “Dude,” finding a the brilliant Jodie Comer for the film, how they pull off the surprising, star-studded cameos and more. 

The Suicide Squad had a disappointing debut at the box office over the weekend, and we dig into to some of the various reasons that might have factored into the less-than-stellar return. There are quite a few films hitting theaters and streamers this weekend which means we have spoiler-free reviews for Beckett, Free Guy, Don’t Breathe 2 and Respect. Spoilers…Jennifer Hudson deserves an Oscar. 

This Week In Movies

- CODA

- Beckett

- Don’t Breathe 2

- Free Guy

- Respect

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Timestamps (approx. only)

6:40 - Weekly Poll

12:54 - Shawn Levy Interview

43:55 - Who Will Direct Deadpool 3?

49:42 - Warner Bros. 45 Day Release Windows

1:03:21 - The Suicide Squad Box Office

1:21:34 - This Week In Movies

1:22:33 - Beckett Review

1:24:29 - Free Guy Review

1:30:33 - Don’t Breathe 2 Review

1:40:12 - Respect Review

1:49:30 - Favorite Ryan Reynolds Movie

2:02:02 - Outro

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