Tutor Reviews
917 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWelcome to the Tutor Reviews podcast, y'all!... Just a Philly CineManiac doing what I absolutely Love, which is breaking down movies. So if movies are your addiction, then you're definitely in the right place. And while the horror genre is a big part of the foundation, every genre is up for content. Commentaries, reviews, interviews, rants, raves, best of/worst of lists, guests, you name it and it's here. Tune in, strap in, and I hope everyone enjoys the content!
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Another Day, Another Dead On Arrival Reimagining Idea
February 28, 2020 23:39 - 44 minutes - 15.8 MBIt just had to be a damn tv show didn't it?... They just can't learn from the already horrendous three different versions of George A. Romero's underrated classic Day Of The Dead. So what do they do? They go back to the drawing board with yet another dumb ass idea. Only THIS time, it's going to be on the small screen. Well, this is a bit if a small rant. Enjoy, y'all.
Deep Rising Commentary
February 28, 2020 11:41 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBI will start by saying that this is Stephen Sommers' best movie, and his underrated gem... No offense to how fun his first two Mummy movies were and how much silly fun I had with G.I. Joe: Rise Of Cobra, but this has a great blend of horror, comedy, and adventure. There's a cast of actors here who would be seen on screen a lot these days in much bigger roles, and it's great to see. There's also a nasty and vicious mutated sea monster that crashes a cruise ship party to have itself more than a...
Fool Me Twice: My Idea For The People Under The Stairs 2
February 28, 2020 01:16 - 39 minutes - 14 MBI have to be honest when I say that all this Candyman trailer chatter has my brain on overload... Much of that overload comes from the fact that I'm glad socially relevant black horror movies are back in the forefront as of recently (Us, Get Out, The First Purge, etc.). I'm big on the way lots of those types of films are layered and with Candyman 2020 looking a bit relevant for today's climate, it took me back to rhe idea of a sequel to The People Under The Stairs. Bare with me now... It's ju...
Breaking Down The Candyman Trailer, And The Direct Horror Sequel Trend
February 27, 2020 19:39 - 35 minutes - 12.7 MBI've noticed that there's a very unnoticed thing happening with horror movies that may or may not pick up... Candyman 2020 has been the most recent film to give a slasher movie the "direct sequel" treatment. It works both in the favor and against the films it follows up on, and the films it disregards in it's new story. I don't get too deep into, but I just touch up on a few things I've peeped in the process and what slashers can maybe take this theory and make it work. Enjoy, people.
Candyman 2020 Trailer Reaction/Thoughts
February 27, 2020 16:51 - 16 minutes - 6.12 MBIt's here... Finally. It's had my curiosity from the moment it was announced. That is all. Enjoy, y'all.
Prom Night 2008 Commentary (Shit Show Edition Pt. 5)
February 24, 2020 23:32 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBI remember going to my junior prom only back in high school... And to be honest, as bad as this remake is, my prom was so boring that I would have been so lucky to have a serial killer step in and shake things up a bit. With that being said, this movie still doesn't get a pass from me. It's so tame, and so lame all in one swoop. Not as terrible as a few of the commentaries I've done, but worthy enough to make this cut. So try to enjoy, folks.
3 Fox Properties That Are In More Trouble Than Before
February 24, 2020 15:44 - 44 minutes - 15.7 MBLots of people were so happy go lucky when Disney bought Fox... Not I, people. I knew that while this was a BIG business move, this was also a BIG mistake for more than a few properties. In particular, properties that were once carrying a hard R rating. Disney ain't having it! And here's three properties I think will suffer quite a bit due to this merge. Enjoy, y'all.
Return Of The Living Dead 4 Commentary (Shit Show Edition Pt. 4)
February 24, 2020 02:41 - 1 hour - 31 MBThis was almost coma inducing to sit through again honestly... I feel like I no longer have a soul I can claim, and that's just depressing. But that's how this movie makes me feel. After a sure classic of an original film, a laughably enjoyable sequel and a completely underrated love story of a third entry, this brand name has been shit on in every sense. This is embarrassing, and has no redeeming qualities. I can't even enjoy how bad it is like a lot of bad flicks. But the majority won the v...
The Revenge Of The Living Dead Graphic Novel Sounds Epic
February 21, 2020 16:54 - 29 minutes - 10.4 MBI used to make up scenarios to convince myself that the survivors of The Return Of The Living Dead and Return Of The Living Dead III actually lived at the end of the films... That's how attached I was to those characters. This series, the first and third movies in particular, is so underrated in so many ways. So to get news of a graphic novel, that Don Calfa himself was apart of, is about to be released was amazing news. It raised some questions with it being a direct sequel and all, but I'm ...
My Ideas For The Female Fast & Furious Spin Off
February 21, 2020 00:12 - 39 minutes - 13.8 MBThe Fast train just doesn't seem to slow down much at all, does it... And I don't mind it one bit. This series could pack as many NOS tanks as they want, and I would forever be riding shotgun. Apparently there really is a female led spin off coming at some point, which is amazin news. This series has definitely earned that on screen, being as though the female characters have been bad ass since day one. Here's a more than a few things I would do with a spin off of this caliber, and I even giv...
What To Do With Sonic 2
February 20, 2020 17:12 - 30 minutes - 11 MBSurprisingly the Sonic The Hedgehog movie wasn't as bad as I expected it to be, but it's also been cleaning up at the box office... So good for them over at Sega and Paramount. With how well it's doing and being as though this Sonic universe is massive, a sequel is inevitable. There is actually many ways that this sequel can learn from the pros and cons of the first flick, so I talk a bit about what could work in their favor. Enjoy, y'all.
The Matrix 4: Please Unplug Me Now
February 20, 2020 16:32 - 25 minutes - 9.04 MBThis series of films is one that I'm not too particularly crazy about honestly... I mean, they broke barriers in action/sci-fi cinema for certain. But I'm not on the hype train for these like everyone else is. So imagine my excitement levels when a fourth entry was announced. Not that I hate these at all, I just have seen a lot more entertainment in these types of flicks. But it's not all a downer in this episode, because I think there may be something sweet in store for the die hard fans. En...
The Planet Is About To Go Ape Shit Again
February 20, 2020 15:23 - 22 minutes - 7.97 MBThe recent Planet Of The Apes trilogy was actually a pleasant surprise for me, and the conclusion to that was an emotional ride as well... So when it was announced that the property would be going bananas again, I was curious as to where it would go. Scrapping an entire storyline is easy these days and done nonchalantly, but I'm pleased that this will be an actual continuation to the previous story. I'm all smiles about this. Enjoy, y'all.
We All Screamed For 5 Screams
February 19, 2020 15:16 - 31 minutes - 11.1 MBSo will this next Scream be a reboot, a sequel, or a tv series?... I couldn't tell y'all for sure. But all I know is that if there's indeed going to be another person donning the Ghostface mask and costume, this needs to be a sequel for many reasons. It's well overdue as we're well into a sequel/universe era, and horror resurgence altogether. Enjoy, people.
Friday The 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan Commentary (Shit Show Edition Pt. 3)
February 19, 2020 00:14 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBDon't get me wrong here... There is MUCH fun to be had when I watch this movie. But the majority of the things this flick tries to get away with just can't be excused. So it kind of pained me to categorize this in the Shit Show. But the show must go on. Sorry about this one Jason, but this wasn't your best killing spree in the series. Enjoy, folks.
Breaking My Silence About A Quiet Place Part II
February 18, 2020 17:57 - 21 minutes - 7.84 MBThere's a good reason I haven't been very vocal about this sequel, and I wanted to keep it that way... But what type of podcaster would I be if I did that? The first movie is a GEM in every sense. So here, I state why I haven't been saying much about the ideas of this new follow up that's right around the corner. Enjoy, folks.
What Could Have Been: Friday The 13th TV Series (Jason Looks Bad Ass)
February 18, 2020 17:17 - 31 minutes - 11.3 MBTo say the least, Friday The 13th has been in some deep shit for years... So much development hell, and it sucks because Jason has been there already. With the legal battle still underway, an article broke recently and discussed some bits about the FT13th CW series that almost was. There were also some pics of early concept designs for not only Jason's mask, but his unmasked look and classic machete. I vent a bit here about the ideas, but I also do some praising as well. Enjoy, y'all.
Quick Reaction/Thoughts On The Superdeep Trailer... This Shit Looks Nasty
February 18, 2020 13:50 - 9 minutes - 3.65 MBCompletely last minute and random, but just the title alone made me curious... Then add the term "creature feature" to it, and I'm on board for sure. I kept it really short this time. Enjoy, people.
The Superdeep Trailer Reaction/Thoughts (This Shit Looks Nasty)
February 18, 2020 13:50 - 9 minutes - 3.65 MBCompletely last minute and random, but just the title alone made me curious... Then add the term "creature feature" to it, and I'm on board for sure. I kept it really short this time. Enjoy, people.
Sonic The Hedgehog Spoiler Review
February 17, 2020 13:48 - 45 minutes - 16.2 MBI had high expectations for this flick when the news was announced years back but when that trailer dropped and that Sonic design followed, yikes... This looked incredibly bad. I went back on my word and actually gave this a shot. Because at heart, I am a big Sonic fan and have been since I owned my very first Sega Genesis system (those games gave me many headaches). I gave this the benefit of the doubt and wanted to see if it was up to speed (pun intended) with what a Sonic movie could actua...
Horror Noire: A History Of Black Horror Commentary (First Time Watch)
February 16, 2020 23:21 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBJust a heads up for any listeners, I had a disruption so towards the last few minutes of this commentary, my audio is cut short... I apologize for the inconvenience if anyone was that invested to make it through this in it's entirety. But I was so invested myself in this documentary, I uploaded this episode anyhow. That's how amazing this documentary was for me. An absolute 10/10, and OVERLY inspiring for me as a writer and lover of film. I would recommend this here to any horror buff, especi...
Brian Tyree Henry's Phastos Will Be Openly Gay In Marvel's The Eternals
February 16, 2020 13:49 - 31 minutes - 11.4 MBThis headline threw me off a bit when I read it last night, so it was only right I spoke on it... And this isn't to necessarily bash or take down this actor, but more so to just state how I feel about this decision. Enjoy, folks.
Texas Chainsaw 3D Commentary (Shit Show Edition Pt. 2)
February 15, 2020 13:01 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBThis franchise doesn't have the most amazing track record by any means... But THIS. This was not only a slap to the face and an insult to my intelligence at times, but it's just horribly put together. With the exception of the opening scene, some cameos from the OG cast, and some gore bits, this here is one of the worst attempts at Leatherface by far. Enjoy, y'all.
My Thoughts On The 2021 BatSuit Tease
February 14, 2020 11:16 - 23 minutes - 8.39 MBThis caught me way off guard, so I had to share my opinions briefly here... I know it would be coming soon, but I didn't expect to wake right up to it all over the internet. This is a big deal that can make or break a Batman film (yes, you, Batman & Robin), so I was both excited and nervous. Enjoy, folks.
Rick Moranis is Back As Wayne Zalinsky!
February 12, 2020 22:08 - 22 minutes - 7.99 MBAfter taking a long hiatus from acting, Rick Moranis is returning back to the big screen as one of his most memorable roles: Wayne Salinski from Honey, I Shrunk The Kids. I won't lie, this is an epic childhood classic for me, and I actually dig the sequel quite a bit. But this is said to be a "reboot", yet it takes place after the events of the first film. Dear, Disney... Just let it be what it is and let me enjoy it. Enjoy, people.
House Of The Dead Commentary (Shit Show Edition Pt. 1)
February 12, 2020 18:11 - 1 hour - 33 MBThis movie is almost like the epitome of why video game adaptations don't work on screen, for horror anyway... Hence why it will forever live in the shadow of things like Resident Evil and Doom. At least I can have genuine fun with those. But this... Not this. This was just a task to get through, and still is. Try to enjoy, folks.
Hear Me Out: I Want To See Misery Done Again
February 11, 2020 20:11 - 25 minutes - 8.98 MBI tried to keep it as brief as I could, considering... So I will do the same in this description. Just give me a few minutes to explain why I think this could work on screen again. Enjoy, y'all.
Did You Ever Hear The One About The Urban Legend Reboot?... Here It Is
February 11, 2020 19:41 - 28 minutes - 10 MBScream blew the doors off the 90s slasher era for sure, and one of those films that I feel survived well in the moshpit of teen horror we got during was Urban Legend... Jamie Blanks did an amazing job crafting a inventive and stylish slasher, that is truly underrated for me. So when the news broke recently about the old UL being rebooted, I was actually surprised. And while I am off and on with the idea of reboots, this is one I feel can definitely work well in it's favor. Enjoy, people.
Wait... Beetlejuice 2 Could Be A Lot Of Fun
February 10, 2020 15:40 - 39 minutes - 13.8 MBIt dawned on me last night that deep down inside, I actually DO want a sequel to Tim Burton's hit Beetlejuice... I truly do. Normally these long awaited (20+ year wait) sequels tend to flop and ruin so much. But with the right people involved, this could actually work really well within the Tim Burton universe for the titular character. Just some thoughts on what I would do here. Enjoy, y'all.
Fast 10 May Be In Two Parts, And There's A Few Things I Need
February 09, 2020 19:13 - 27 minutes - 9.91 MBSometimes I can't believe this franchise has managed to keep me hyped and completely entertained all this damn time... Most action series run out of fuel (pun intended) at this point, but the ante is upped every single time a new entry drops. And with Fast 9 coming soon, news is already coming about Fast 10 and what may come with it. A two parter to cap this saga off?... Count me all the way in. But I have some requests. Enjoy, people.
Ticks Review (Happy 46th Birthday, Seth Green)
February 08, 2020 14:49 - 48 minutes - 16.9 MBI don't do bugs... Anything that moves faster than I can and makes me itch shouldn't be around me. So seeing them on screen has an effect on me as well. There's Arachnophobia, Slugs, They Nest, and then there's this: yet another underrated gem for me. The fact that it can still creep me out the way it does is a plus, so I had to get this review off the ground. And also I had to shout out one of the stars here who is also a Philly native, Seth Green. Enjoy, folks.
What Marvel Has Cooking for 2020/2021
February 08, 2020 13:47 - 38 minutes - 13.7 MBI was a bit hard on the Marvel and the MCU back when I did an episode involving themnand DC, so I decided to discuss some upcoming properties they have and whether they have my interest or not... And sure enough, some of them do. Not all of these MCU flicks are home runs for me, no matter the acclaim they have, but one thing they're good at is teasing the right stuff. They know they have their next few phases in the bag, so hats off to them. Enjoy, y'all.
Moments When Black People Didn't Survive In Horror Movies
February 08, 2020 00:59 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBSome deaths of token black people in movies are expected... But some of these are just plain foul and heartbreaking for me. They either get killed in the most brutal fashion, or they make it to the end just to be killed off somehow. These are just a bunch that stand out to me in the horror genre more than usual. Enjoy, folks.
Moments When Black People Survived In Horror Movies
February 07, 2020 18:48 - 1 hour - 21.3 MBThe cliché is that the token black guy/girl always gets killed in the horror movie... Whether it's early on, or at the every end. But me being me and being a horror buff, I know that's not always the case. In fact, there's even more examples of black people making it through horror flicks than I mention here. I just was too tired to look them up. But I noted 25 moments when we pulled our weight and decided to be the change in horror... Whether it's against a slasher, sharks, zombies, demons, ...
What I Would Do With A Terminator Reboot Starring The Rock
February 07, 2020 17:30 - 40 minutes - 14.4 MBThe Terminator franchise has one of those "choose your own adventure" timelines, which is why it's very cluttered. Even with T1, T2, and T4 being my favorites, even those entries have some plot holes I can't let slide. But with Dark Fate changing the game and while being a direct sequel to T2, it's time to wipe the slate clean and start fresh in my opinion. I didn't get too deep here, but this is just who I would cast, have write, direct, produce, etc. Enjoy, y'all.
My Top 5 Worst Final Destination Deaths
February 05, 2020 23:36 - 36 minutes - 12.8 MBSafe to say that the Final Destination series has succeeded at making me nervous about anything familiar with it's death sequences... If I see a single flatbed truck handling anything dangerous, I start to wonder why I'm even near it. No matter what the death sequence may be, this series makes it work and makes it count when these people meet their maker. I didn't get to do an ultimate list, but I noted 5 of the worst fates I could think of for myself to endure. I'm even wondering if my phone...
What's Going On With The Spawn Reboot?
February 05, 2020 22:42 - 25 minutes - 9.07 MBSpawn is one of those comic book characters that put a huge smile on my face as a kid, just by how dark he was in tone... I wasn't used to such grim heroes like that, so it was a joy to see that on screen back in 1997. But with only a big screen adaptation and an HBO series in the can, I need to know just what is going on with this new reboot. Pre-production hiatuses tend to scare me, so this has me a bit on edge. But I'm staying hopeful nonetheless. Enjoy, y'all.
It's Time To Burn The Book Of Saw
February 05, 2020 19:32 - 22 minutes - 8.05 MBSaw is one of those torture porn flicks that gets all credit and acclaim from me due to it's storyline and creativity... It's the only horror franchise with damn near perfect continuity. So y'all can imagine my disappointment with the last entry being so lame. My excitement was a bit off with the news of this new entry and after seeing this new trailer, my excitement is as dead as John Kramer aka Jigsaw himself (like really dead). Enjoy, folks.
Remembering Duane Jones: Top 5 Scenes As Ben In NOTLD
February 02, 2020 16:49 - 31 minutes - 11.1 MBWith today being the day Donald Pleasance passed away, the bit lighter side of the date is I was able to honor and celebrate the birthday of my OG zombie killer, Duane Jones... Not only apart of ky favorite film ever made, but a barrier breaker of color on screen (ironically enough, it was for a black and white film). So I break down my top moments of his during the longest night 1968 had seen. Happy Birthday, and R.I.P.
Remembering Duane Jones: Top 5 Scenes As Ben In Night Of The Living Dead
February 02, 2020 16:49 - 31 minutes - 11.1 MBWith today being the day Donald Pleasance passed away, the bit lighter side of the date is I was able to honor and celebrate the birthday of my OG zombie killer, Duane Jones... Not only apart of my favorite film ever made, but a barrier breaker of color on screen (ironically enough, it was for a black and white film). So I break down my top moments of his during the longest night 1968 had seen. Happy Birthday, and R.I.P.
Remembering Donald Pleasance: Top 5 Scenes As Dr. Loomis In Halloween
February 02, 2020 16:03 - 38 minutes - 13.5 MBToday marks the day that Donald Pleasance passed away back in 1995, and I remember feeling like I had lost a mystical type of Uncle or something... This is a guy who was such a presence on screen for me. Aside from being in a plethora of films throughout the years, his portrayal of Dr. Loomis in the Halloween series is by far my favorite. To show him some love and respect, I discuss my favorite moments from the six Halloween films he starred in. R.I.P.
Breaking Down The Fast 9 Trailer (This Shit Will Be A Home Run)
February 01, 2020 02:46 - 45 minutes - 16 MBSo after surviving multiple viewings of the Fast 9 trailer that dropped this afternoon, I got a chance to break some things down and take a deeper look... And while I do have some questions, I'm absolutely loving what I'm seeing for the most part. My brain is a bit on overload now, so I didn't get to do a frame by frame breakdown. But here are just some crazy things that caught my eye, and things that raise some wonders. Enjoy, people.
Breaking Down The Fast 9 Trailer
February 01, 2020 02:46 - 45 minutes - 16 MBSo after surviving multiple viewings of the Fast 9 trailer that dropped this afternoon, I got a chance to break some things down and take a deeper look... And while I do have some questions, I'm absolutely loving what I'm seeing for the most part. My brain is a bit on overload now, so I didn't get to do a frame by frame breakdown. But here are just some crazy things that caught my eye, and things that raise some wonders. Enjoy, people.
Fast 9 Trailer Reaction/Thoughts
January 31, 2020 21:48 - 17 minutes - 6.49 MBI've waited... It's here. That is all. Enjoy, y'all.
Popcorn Review
January 31, 2020 18:22 - 1 hour - 22.5 MBI'm a sucker for underrated gems, especially horror ones... So this is a review I've been waiting for the moment I started this podcast. I consider the 90s the era of horror that wasn't as appreciated, so I had to show some love to this campy slasher flick. There's a lot of fun to be had here, and we really don't get unique slashers like this anymore. "Buy a bag, go home in a box" will always be a tagline that sticks with me. Enjoy, folks.
Top 10 Fast & Furious Action Scenes
January 30, 2020 15:01 - 1 hour - 21.8 MBThe Fast 9 trailer is coming tomorrow... I'm about to lose my mind. So in preparation for losing what sanity is left, I tackled my favorite action scenes in the series (not including Hobbs & Shaw). Enjoy, folks.
Gridlock'd Commentary (Happy 23rd Anniversary)
January 30, 2020 03:03 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBWhat a treat to realize this underrated gem of mine was celebrating it's 23rd year in cinema... This is easily one of my favorite films ever, and one of Tupac Shakur's most underrated films also. Him and Tim Roth make this a classic for me, and it's just such a wild ride set in a very normal world. I had to let it run it's course and have some fun with this one here. Enjoy, people.
Bombay Will Teach The New Ducks To Fly!
January 28, 2020 22:33 - 23 minutes - 8.53 MBMan, when I say I am all smiles right now and eating my words... This is great news. I thought Disney would be starting from scratch with a new Mighty Ducks reboot but clearly, Emilio Estevez making the headline says otherwise. Yup, Gordon Bombay is coming back to lead the Ducks to victory once again. Only this time, they're all fresh faces. I can't wait. Enjoy, y'all.
The Timeline Chainsaw Massacre: What Happened To Continuity In This Series?
January 28, 2020 20:07 - 51 minutes - 17.9 MBFor the life of me, I can never understand why it is so hard for horror franchises to have consistency, and continuity... It's so easy to do! In this case, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise has very little to no continuity at all, which makes each film almost feel like a standalone version. So with news of a direct sequel to Tobe Hooper's 1974 classic in the works, I tried (and almost didn't make it) to touch on the times this series has and hasn't had any tie ins to each other. Enjoy, fo...
Universal/Blumhouse, Leave That Thing Alone!
January 28, 2020 05:13 - 33 minutes - 11.8 MBNope... You just can't recreate this. John Carpenter has put his stamp on what was based off of a classic novella, and what was made in 1982 still holds up. The 2011 prequel tried to live up, but was a CG fest, yet pretty fun to watch. But this, this screams "No" all across the arctic. This Thing (pun intended) needs to be left to freeze for another thousand years or so. Enjoy, y'all.