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Welcome 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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Episodes

Chucky Episode 1 Commentary (First Time Watch)

October 13, 2021 16:53 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MB

I'd be lying if I said I was excited about this when it was announced... I honestly was still fresh on the high of the Child's Play remake and even with Don Mancini and Brad Dourif back on deck for a series, I wasn't buying the idea and definitely not the idea of it going to SyFy. But if I can make it through Seed Of Chucky, then I should be more than able to withstand whatever comedic and psychotic stuff this new take comes up with. Enjoy, y'all.

Halloween 5 Doctor Death Footage Reaction/Thoughts

October 13, 2021 16:43 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Since today is the 32nd anniversary of Halloween 5's release, and since I learned this morning about the lost footage being online finally, I had to check this out... Most of the time, lost or archived footage is more like an urban myth if anything, but here we are with the much talked about footage of Doctor Death. The movie is pretty much set in stone for me, but seeing additional footage that was cut is always interesting. And this always caught my attention since it was an actual encounte...

Alien Resurrection Commentary (Forever Defending Edition Pt. 2)

October 12, 2021 21:11 - 2 hours - 86 MB

So in the essence of my first Forever Defending episode, which was centered on Rob Zombie's Halloween II, I had to keep this thing going since it's been too long... And this is a flick that I will never shit on or let anyone change my mind about. Yes, this movie is wacky, insane and cartoonish at times, but those are all the ingredients that make this my most enjoyable Alien entry in the entire franchise. Ripley is back as a hybrid clone, and she's got some new friends alongside her like Wino...

Home Sweet Home Alone Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

October 12, 2021 15:36 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

To whomever thought this was a good idea, go fuck yourself... That is all. Enjoy, people.

Scream 2022 Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

October 12, 2021 14:43 - 22 minutes - 16 MB

I think had Ghostface decided to stalk my phone and ask me what my favorite scary movie was, I'd for sure be dead since my answer would be Night Of The Living Dead... But Scream will always be in maybe the top 10-15 horror movies ever. The Late Great Wes Craven created something where red herrings are endless and the guessing game gets frustrating after a while. So I'm starting to think Kevin Williamson gave his blessing to Radio Silence behind the camera for good reason. Enjoy, y'all.

Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

October 08, 2021 13:56 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

As a fan of the original Resident Evil movie franchise, I was definitely on the fence about this... Especially after seeing the cast of unknowns (to me anyway). But I kept telling myself that if the horror roots are the focal points this time around, I can dig that. Even still, something tells me I'd much rather have Alice around if I'm to venture back into Raccoon City this time around. Enjoy, people.

80s Slasher Flicks That Deserve Remakes

September 30, 2021 20:44 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Warning: Anybody easily offended by the idea of remakes overall, this isn't the one for you... But if you're a glutton for punishment in that area and are a loyal listener, then bare with me and let me make this make sense. Of course we've had TONS of horror remakes, both good and bad, and obviously they're not stopping any time soon. My whole take on a remake is if creators are ballsy enough to tread on that familiar territory, just make it stand out from the original. Now I don't go too muc...

Mikey Commentary

September 24, 2021 08:52 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

I'm not going to lie, this was a task to get through... Not because it's completely terrible, but more so because this damn demon disguised as a child just pisses me all the way off, and I think the characters surrounding him piss me off even more. This is the first time I've watched this movie in it's entirety since I was a kid, and I think I had more fun mocking it than actually enjoying it. What I would like to see after checking this out is Chucky, Dolly Dearest, Milo, and The Good Son al...

Which Mortal Kombat Characters Deserve Their Own Spinoff

September 24, 2021 08:36 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

When WB broke the news that this year's live action Mortal Kombat would be expanding it's universe and possibly giving characters their very own films, my interest was definitely at stake... Not in a bad way, since I loved the recent movie, but there are some they could or couldn't take liberties with this time around. A big complaint people had was that the story just wasn't fully there, as well as the tournament itself and I understand fully. So the question is should WB pace themselves bef...

Clueless Commentary

September 23, 2021 21:47 - 1 hour - 71.4 MB

I meant when I said that if I have to watch more chick flicks to gain a bigger female listening audience, then so be it... And this isn't necessarily a bad thing at all. This is actually a movie I've always loved, due to the great casting and written humor. Even for a 90s teen comedy, this still holds up better than most thanks to it's stylish ways it has going for it. So much so that I think the tv series back in the day was well deserved. Enjoy, y'all.

Dune International Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 23, 2021 19:10 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

It's been a long time coming with this movie, and there's no doubt in my mind that it'll all be worth it by the end... I still need to go back and revisit the original, but I get the idea of what's going on in this world, which is going to be pretty expensive if they play their cards right. All I ask is that the floating fat man does not make me fear for my life this time around. That's it. Enjoy, folks.

I Know What You Did Last Summer Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 23, 2021 19:05 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

In the words of Randy Meeks in Scream 2... "Fuuuuuuuck Youuuuu!" Enjoy, people.

I Know What You Did Last Summer Trailer Reaction

September 23, 2021 19:05 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

In the words of Randy Meeks in Scream 2... "Fuuuuuuuck Youuuuu!" Enjoy, people.

The Spore Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 22, 2021 21:20 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

I went into this completely blind but if it smells like a body horror film that can get a reaction out of me, I'm all in favor of it... In a strange way, I'm sometimes looking to see how far these types of films can push the envelope with the idea of body horror type of stuff. Here's hoping. Enjoy, y'all.

Sometimes They Come Back Commentary (Happy 74th Birthday, Stephen King)

September 21, 2021 20:31 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

In honor of Stephen King's big day, I decided to bang out a movie I've wanted to cover from the beginning... Not only a childhood classic for me, and in general, but a made for tv film that actually holds the weight of a bigger studio film for me. I also really still admire that this is a ghost tale, and not the average revenge slasher that it could've turned into. There's all types of atmosphere and tension here, and it comes together pretty good with this cast. Enjoy, folks.

Halloween Kills Final Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 20, 2021 15:53 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

No need for a lengthy caption... Y'all already know what's up. Enjoy, people.

Paranormal Activity: Next Of Kin Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 17, 2021 19:59 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

And cue one of the biggest and most disappointing sighs in history... Oh, that and my yawn. Enjoy, people.

Nightmare Alley Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 17, 2021 18:32 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Guillermo Del Toro is back with a very random, in my opinion, movie but the bright side of this mysterious film is this star studded cast overall... Bradley Cooper here, Cate Blanchett there, Ron Pearlman and William Dafoe, etc. It's loaded to say the least. So while I went into this completely blind, the names attached to this had me sold for the most part. Enjoy, folks.

V/H/S 94 Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 17, 2021 18:26 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

V/H/S was a found footage flick that truly creeped me all thee way the hell out, like seriously... What those guys behind the camera put together in the form of an anthology was just insane and disturbing in great ways. Even though the last go round with the series wasn't as good as the previous two, it wasn't terrible enough to keep me from this new one. So I'm curious to see what nightmare fuel these familiar creators and newcomers cook up on tape for us. Enjoy, y'all.

House Party 3 Commentary

September 17, 2021 10:38 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

Make no mistake when I say that this is the last House Party movie for me... This is almost a book ending thing for this series as far as I'm concerned, so parts 4 and 5 (Yes, they exist unfortunately) mean nothing, and that's no offense to those involved. But to see Kid N Play, and a few other returning characters, go from high school parties to college parties to bachelor parties gone awry, it brings me a certain joy. This is also the second best of the three for me and a heavy hand in that...

House Party 2 Commentary

September 17, 2021 10:19 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

It's time to up not only the ante, but the comedic antics as well since Kid N Play are having another go round... As bonkers as this movie is at times, this still holds a whole lot of humor and even warm moments throughout. I really wish Robin Harris had been alive to be in this sequel, but at least he is honored more than a few times here, and even has a dedication before the movie even starts. R.I.P. to Robin "Pops" Harris. Enjoy, people.

Black As Night Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 15, 2021 21:03 - 15 minutes - 11.1 MB

Netflix has yet another original vampire flick to offer... Only this time, it's from a studio I trust more in, which is Blumhouse. A female black lead is always intriguing, and especially when she's banding together with her friends to stop a mansion full of vampires. Enjoy, people.

I Know What You Did Last Summer Teaser Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 15, 2021 20:46 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Enjoy, folks.

Return Of The Dead Commentary (Fan Film First Time Watch)

September 15, 2021 01:51 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

As a huge fan of The Return Of The Living Dead, I always went into the sequels with both curiosity and slight hesitation... Safe to say parts 2 and 3 stood out, while parts 4 and 5 were absolutely awful in every sense. So today I stumbled upon a fan film. A fan film that takes place decades after the original film, and of course it had both my slight hesitation and curiosity once again. I had a feeling this would be a shit show, but I was hoping to be wrong about that. Just tune in and see. E...

House Party Commentary

September 14, 2021 23:10 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

Another black cinema classic in the books, and rightfully so because this is another that's long overdue... I could go on and on about how this movie broke comedic and cultural ground, but I'll let the commentary speak for itself. Kid N Play came onto the big screen in a BIG way in 1990, and paved the way for other party and comedic antics based flicks to come for more decades. Enjoy, folks.

Why Did I Get Married Commentary (Happy 52nd Birthday, Tyler Perry)

September 13, 2021 22:55 - 2 hours - 88.2 MB

Once I put aside the gripes I have with some of this guy's narratives and executions on screen, I have to do nothing else but tip my hat to Tyler Perry for being a major success as a black man in Hollywood... His story and his growth is amazing, and that pretty much outweighs any issues I may have with a stage play, movie, or tv show. But this one, this movie is his best creation for me personally, and more relevant than ever before in my opinion. It speaks volumes to people who even aren't i...

There's Someone Inside Your House Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 13, 2021 22:37 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Normally I'm pretty particular about who I watch mask up and chase down unsuspecting victims in these movies but if Netflix wants to keep trying to win me over with originals, then keep them coming... I hadn't heard a thing about this damn movie, but the title alone grabbed me. Simplistic, yet intriguing in a way. Enjoy, yall.

Hawkeye Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 13, 2021 22:22 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Just a big HEADS UP really quickly because my audio cut short before I got a chance to cap off my episode outro and all, but me doing the usual double viewing of the trailer is still there... So apologies for the mishap towards the end. I almost didn't do a reaction for this since I have yet to sit through a single Marvel tv series. But since I always say Hawkeye doesn't get the credit he deserves in the MCU, at least he's got some help or lack thereof this time around. It'll be good to see h...

The Matrix Resurrections Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 09, 2021 19:49 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

If you've been keeping up with this podcast for quite some time, then you may (or may not) know how I feel about the Matrix films... I think these are really well made and genre bending films, but I'm one of those people who isn't crazy about them much at all. So for the creators to have the courage to make a fourth entry after pretty much book ending the last one is insane. Insane, but intriguing. Enjoy, people.

Candyman 2021 Spoiler Review

September 05, 2021 18:34 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

There were so many questions and some concerns long before this movie even came out, so I've been anxious to see it and even more anxious to share my thoughts with y'all afterwards... Let's just say the movie had an effect on me to the point that I had to go back and watch the original after seeing the new one. And that made me appreciate the new take even more. So let's see it the buzz, pun intended, was worth it altogether with this one here. Enjoy, people.

Red Notice Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 05, 2021 16:38 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

The Rock, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot... What's not to be excited about? Three people who have been apart of DC movies (upcoming Black Adam, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman), and three people who can completely balance action and humor bits on screen very well. And since Netflix just keeps winning me over with it's originals, I'm so ready to see this play out fully and ready to see how bonkers the action gets. Enjoy, folks.

Moonfall Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 05, 2021 16:31 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MB

I think Roland Emmerich is one of those filmmakers who either is trying to tell us what's coming to Earth eventually eventually, or is planning his own damn attack at some point... Why does this guy insist on scaring the shit out for people with disaster flicks (me in particular) every few years? Whatever it is, it was enough to get Halle Berry into space for the ordeal. Enjoy, y'all.

Halloween Kills Leaked Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 05, 2021 16:24 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Y'all know I wasn't missing this... And I wasn't waiting another second. Enjoy, people.

Halloween Kills Leaked Final Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

September 05, 2021 16:24 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Y'all know I wasn't missing this... And I wasn't waiting another second. Enjoy, people.

The Faculty Commentary (Happy 55th Birthday, Salma Hayek)

September 02, 2021 23:59 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

With school being back in session, who's to say that we can immediately trust these strange acting teachers?... And also, who's to say we can trust these students as well? It all may be a plot for am alien invasion, like I've been hoping for since I was a horror movie fan. Enjoy, people.

Friday After Next Commentary (Happy 50th Birthday, Katt Williams)

September 02, 2021 23:43 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

What a coincidence that this would be my very first episode to fully cover one of these movies, but it works out well for me... I actually had a great time going back on this and understanding just how much these movies mean to the culture. But y'all shall see. Enjoy, folks.

No Time To Die Final Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

August 31, 2021 23:40 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

So my foot couldn't be further in my mouth at the moment since I'm very much looking forward to Daniel Craig's last outing as James Bond... I never thought I'd see the day, but I guess old habits spy hard (don't unflollow me for that one there). Enjoy, folks.

The Haddonfield Nightmare Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

August 27, 2021 20:57 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Anytime there's a Halloween fan film in the mix, y'all know I'm absolutely interested... Depending on how it's presented of course. But since this is a follow up to H20, and since Resurrection is absolutely ass cheeks, I'm all for another interpret of what happens afterwards. Enjoy, people.

SpiderMan: No Way Home Teaser Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

August 24, 2021 03:55 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

My apologies if I wasn't as enthusiastic as I normally am for this episode... It was just one of those days, so I didn't plan on recording. But I couldn't miss the chance to react to this long awaited and greatly spoiled trailer (I've been seeing leaked trailer stuff for months). But safe to say that I'm still excited for this multiverse to open up and give us some old heroes and villains from the SpiderMan flicks. Enjoy, people.

Silver Bullet Commentary

August 20, 2021 12:19 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

This has probably got to be one of the most underrated werewolf movies of all time... When people think of this sub-genre in particular, they think of 80s classics like An American Werewolf In London and The Howling, but this one holds it own against those in my opinion. It had been a while since I watched this, but it made me remember how effective these films can be, and sometimes even without tons of blood and gore. Also the casting of Everett McGill as the werewolf is low key the stuff ni...

2 Fast 2 Furious Commentary

August 17, 2021 19:10 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

It's hard to believe I haven't covered each and every single one of these films... Not only is this my favorite action series ever made, but Furious 7 is the film that I did my first ever podcast episode on. But in preparation for my F9 revisited commentary, I got this one in the can yesterday (sorry for the delay). This was either a step up or down for fans, but I always respect that it gave us the brotherhood between Brian and Roman, and introduced us to Tej as well. Enjoy, y'all.

Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter Commentary

August 13, 2021 23:12 - 1 hour - 35.3 MB

They really let it rip in all aspects with this here sequel... And for that, it will forever be top 2 in the entire franchise. The reason why becomes more evident in the episode. Enjoy, folks.

Friday The 13th Part 2 Commentary

August 13, 2021 22:57 - 1 hour - 34.5 MB

Like the tagline says: The body count continues... I honestly couldn't think of much to put here in the description other than that. But I do enjoy this entry. Enjoy, people.

M.Rite FINALLY Saw Mortal Kombat 2021, So We Discuss It

August 13, 2021 00:11 - 1 hour - 21.6 MB

This guy must favor the podcast now, because twice in one week have I convinced him to join me for a topic at hand... Once he told me he had FINALLY saw MK 2021, I asked if he wanted to talk about it and he agreed. What we didn't agree on, which we never do since it just happens, it veering off course and talking about other things in the process in the most humorous way we know how to. I hope you all are entertained by this back and forth recap and then some. Enjoy, people.

Hobbs Hitting The Bricks?: How I Feel About The Rock Exiting The Fast & Furious Franchise

August 13, 2021 00:05 - 46 minutes - 16.3 MB

Ever since Fast Five, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has proved himself as a formidable force as the character of Luke Hobbe in this series... He's carried this torch for five films, including Hobbs & Shaw, and has won fans over as a favorite. But as we know, titans clash with egos, and Vin Diesel had his fair share of issues and words with this guy. But instead of trucking through it all, The Rock has chosen to exit the series, and it's starting to sink in for me. Here's how I feel about the enti...

Candyman Clip 1 & Clip 2 Reaction/Thoughts

August 12, 2021 17:34 - 15 minutes - 5.74 MB

Don't. Say. His. Name... You know what name I'm talking about, so don't even say it in your head like some of you just did after reading this. Enjoy, people.

Only The Strong Commentary

August 12, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 36.8 MB

When I say this movie made me want to learn Capoeira, I am in no way joking... I spent so many childhood moments watching this on HBO and doing flips, cartwheels, tumbles, you name it. I probably had my fair share of mishaps doing so as well. But nonetheless, Mark Dacascos is an underrated actor and martial artist, and here he leads a pack of typical 90s bad asses who are actually very likable as this movie goes along. There's tons of fun to be had here, and this still holds up pretty well fo...

Night Of The Animated Dead Trailer Reaction/Thoughts

August 11, 2021 20:25 - 19 minutes - 7.01 MB

By now, I'm sure you all know how I feel about Night Of The Living Dead 1968... For the uninitiated, it's the greatest film ever made and solely responsible for me finding my calling as a writer. That being said, I couldn't miss this trailer. Enjoy, folks.

Darkman IntoxiCommentary With M.Rite

August 11, 2021 09:19 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

So while I had zero intentions on doing this anytime soon, M.Rite convinced me to throw this on and let it rip... This is what happens when I let company choose the flick for commentary. But we actually had a great time with this, being as though we grew up with it and other darker superhero movies. While Darkman may need a remake and doesn't get the credit it deserves overall, we still appreciate what Sam Raimi brought to the table in this genre. There's action, there's comedy, and there's h...

Darkman Commentary With M.Rite

August 11, 2021 09:19 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

So while I had zero intentions on doing this anytime soon, M.Rite convinced me to throw this on and let it rip... This is what happens when I let company choose the flick for commentary. But we actually had a great time with this, being as though we grew up with it and other darker superhero movies. While Darkman may need a remake and doesn't get the credit it deserves overall, we still appreciate what Sam Raimi brought to the table in this genre. There's action, there's comedy, and there's h...