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Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 378: Jay Kelly (2025), Dead of Winter (2025), Fackham Hall (2025), Eternity (2025)

Happy New Year! It’s 2026, but we don’t acknowledge that one damn bit during this episode because it was recorded on December 9, 2025. What was recorded on December 9? Episode 378 of MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY! Yep, your incessant hosts, Jason Pyles, Karl Huddleston, Geek Cast Ryan Elliott, and a Guy Named “Andy,” bring you Feature Reviews of Jay Kelly (2025), Dead of Winter (2025), Fackham Hall (2025), and Eternity (2025). Anyway, I’m tired writing show notes now, so that’s enough of these. Another NOTE: Now, you can donate and support our podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you! .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation Thanks for listening to Movie Podcast Weekly, The Clown Car of Movie Podcasting… Introduction: – Karl confesses that he’s never been a Blues fan – Jay welcomes Karl, Ryan, and a disagreeable Guy Named Andy – Mister Watson accuses MPW of not reading his “recent” comments, but it’s not so… – Watson also has questionable opinions about Andy – Comment from Arturo; he also appreciates “Train Dreams” (2025) – Jason recently provided 28% of the film score for Joel Robertson and Tyson Hanks’ short film, “The One Who Waits Below” (2025) – High-stakes corporate drama: Netflix / Warner Bros. Discovery / Paramount SkyDance dealings – Ryan and Jason have been paying for duplicate version of multiple streaming services; beware of Hulu / Disney – 83rd Annual Golden Globe nominations for January 11, 2026 – Jay reads the new category nominees for “Best Podcast” – Jay recommends “Cats” (2019) – Ryan actually says “Singin’ in the Rain” sucks! – Karl wasn’t listening, then wants us to move on Mini Reviews: Karl: Jingle Bell Heist, Original Star Wars showing in theaters in 2027, Down Cemetery Road Ryan: Last Samurai Standing, Eddington, Stranger Things Season 5: Ep. 4: Sorcerer Jason: Eats crow regarding TV show cliffhangers, All the Devils Are Here (2025) Andy: Jingle Bell Heist, Eddington NOTE: Now, you can donate and support our podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you to Christopher B. for supporting our podcast! .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation Feature Reviews: Jay Kelly (2025) Karl = 7.5 ( Stream on Netflix ) Dead of Winter (2025) Jason = 7.5 ( Rental ) Andy = 7.5 ( Rental ) Fackham Hall (2025) Andy = 8 ( Theater / Strong Rental ) Eternity (2025) Jason = 6.5 ( Rental ) Karl = 7 ( Rental / Stream it ) Wrap-Up: Links for this episode: Jay says check out his MPW buddies here: — Movie Podcast Weekly — On X: Karl Huddleston — On X: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott — Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast — On X: William Rowan Jr. — William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast: – Horror Movie Weekly.com – On X: @horror_weekly Considering the Cinema links: On X: @ConsiderCinema Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com Email: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema

Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 377: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025), Rental Family (2025), Stranger Things Season 5 (2025) — so far!

We revere the brief blaze of being human, knowing its scarcity gives it meaning and its warmth gives us song. Yet we regret how swiftly the light recedes, leaving us still reaching for what we were only just beginning to understand… Welcome to another very special edition of MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY. This is Episode 377. During this memorable show, your hosts Jason Pyles, Karl Huddleston, Geek Cast Ryan Elliott, and a Guy Named “Andy” (who eventually joins us later in the episode) bring you Feature Reviews of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025), Rental Family (2025) and Stranger Things Season 5 (2025) — thus far! In addition, we bring you Mini Reviews of What We’ve Been Watching Lately. And of course, we also bring you some very sad, melancholy news, about the passing of Andy’s dad. NOTE: This episode was recorded on December 2, 2025, and it is dedicated in memory of Andy’s dad. Another NOTE: Now, you can donate and support our podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you! .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation If you’re a Horror movie fan, listen to Jay of the Dead’s NEW HORROR MOVIES and Horror Movie Weekly! Thanks for listening to Movie Podcast Weekly, The Clown Car of Movie Podcasting… Introduction: — This episode is dedicated in memory of Andy’s dad – Jason reluctantly welcomes his motley co-hosts – Netflix physical disc mailer nostalgia Mini Reviews: Jason: Small Engine Repair (2021), Small Crimes (2017) Karl: Pluribus, Down Cemetery Road Ryan: Succession, The West Wing, The Chair Company, Ha Ha You Clowns, Black Sails Andy: Quietly “hiding” in the background, uncharacteristically saying nothing NOTE: Now, you can donate and support our podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you! .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation Feature Reviews and a Preview: Preview: Stranger Things Season 5 (2025) — So Far… Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) Karl = 7 ( Theater / Rental ) Rental Family (2025) Jason = 7.5 ( Rental ) Wrap-Up: – Here are three excellent podcast episodes that Jay recommends you listen to: Movie Podcast WOMEN GEEKED Movie Podcast Weekly NHM Thanksgiving Special 2025 – Next week for Episode 378: Dead of Winter (2025), Jay Kelly (2025), Fackham Hall (2025), Eternity (2025) Links for this episode: Jay says check out his MPW buddies here: — Movie Podcast Weekly — On Twitter: Karl Huddleston — On Twitter: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott — Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast — On Twitter: William Rowan Jr. — William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast: – Horror Movie Weekly.com – On Twitter: @horror_weekly Considering the Cinema links: On Twitter: @ConsiderCinema Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com Email: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema

Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 376: Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025), Train Dreams (2025)

All right, already. Here is MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY, Episode 376. We have once again resumed our weekly releases, and this one was recorded the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, so it was November 25, 2025. During this particular show, your hosts Jason Pyles, Karl Huddleston, and a Guy Named “Andy” bring you Feature Reviews of Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025) and Train Dreams (2025). Weird titles, right? Right. The only reason Ryan wasn’t here to help us is because he was recording his much preferred podcast, Geek Cast Live, Season 987, Episode 4,091. Anyway, on this damn show, we also bring you Mini Reviews of what we’ve been watching lately, and we also have the usual shenanigans where we have to deal with Andy. Join us if you have literally nothing else to do! NOTE: Now, you can donate and support our podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you! .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation If you’re a Horror movie fan, listen to Jay of the Dead’s NEW HORROR MOVIES and Horror Movie Weekly! Thanks for listening to Movie Podcast Weekly, The Clown Car of Movie Podcasting… Introduction: – Jason welcomes Karl and Andy — No Ryan this week — But Thanksgiving is this week (when we recorded this) — However, not when we published this episode — Stop it. You’re ruining the otherwise helpful Show Notes… — “Rush Hour 4” is greenlit, perhaps, due to an unlikely fan — Listener feedback from Cody Clark! Mini Reviews: Karl: Ken Burns’ The Revolution (6 episode), Resident Alien Season 4 Jason: Gangster No. 1 (2000) Andy: * * * = That means zero contributions… NOTE: Now, you can donate and support our podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you! .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation Feature Reviews: Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025) Jason = 5.5 ( Low-priority Rental ) Karl = 6.75 ( Stream on Netflix ) Andy = He said 8, but we don’t think he saw it. Train Dreams (2025) Jason = 8.5 ( Strong Stream on Netflix ) Wrap-Up: – Next week for Episode 377: Rental Family (2025), Stranger Things Season 5 (2025) Links for this episode: Jay says check out his MPW buddies here: — Movie Podcast Weekly — On Twitter: Karl Huddleston — On Twitter: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott — Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast — On Twitter: William Rowan Jr. — William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast: – Horror Movie Weekly.com – On Twitter: @horror_weekly Considering the Cinema links: On Twitter: @ConsiderCinema Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com Email: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema

Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 375: The Running Man (2025), Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (2025), Playdate (2025)

Alas! Your 437th favorite movie-related podcast has once again resumed weekly releases, so we have restored our show to be aptly named, MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY. This is Episode 375. Why? Who’s askin’? For your information, this show is now an explicit movie-related podcast, so beware. Also, beware of your hosts: Jason, Karl, Ryan, and a guy named Andy who, though it was ill-advised, all welcomed special guest Cody Clark, our most faithful and prolific commentator! Together, these boys bring you Feature Reviews of The Running Man (2025), Now You See Me: No You Don’t (2025), and Playdate (2025). Join us! Note: This episode was recorded on November 18, 2025. NOTE: Now, you can donate and support our podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you! .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation If you’re a Horror movie fan, listen to Jay of the Dead’s NEW HORROR MOVIES and Horror Movie Weekly! Thanks for listening to Movie Podcast Weekly, The Clown Car of Movie Podcasting… Introduction: – Welcome to special guest Cody Clark – 100 episodes ago… – Trailer Talk: Young Washington, Greenland 2: Migration, Crime 101, Michael (2026) – Industry News by Emeritus Film Critic Cody Clark Mini Reviews: Cody Clark: Dark Winds Season 3, The Diplomat Season 3, Untamed Season 1, Nobody Wants This Season 2, The Accountant Karl: Death by Lightning, Pluribus Episode 003, The Morning Show, Down Cemetery Road Andy: Regarding “24” Ryan: The Loss of Todd Snider: A Tribute From Geek Cast Ry Jason: Landman – Season 2: Ep. 1, Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Ep. 1 Thank you to our donors who have supported our podcasts: – Christopher B. – Emily R. – Brian S. – Kagan B. – Benji D. NOTE: Now, you can donate and support our podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you! .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation Feature Reviews: The Running Man (2025) Jason = 4.5 ( Low-priority Stream ) Karl = 6.5 ( Stream it ) Andy = 6 ( Rental ) Cody Clark = 7 ( Rental ) Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (2025) Jason = 5.5 ( Low-priority Rental ) Cody Clark = 5 ( Low-priority Rental ) Playdate (2025) Cody Clark = 0 ( Avoid ) Wrap-Up: – Next week for Episode 375: Andy returns and we welcome special guest, Cody Clark Links for this episode: Jay says check out his MPW buddies here: — Movie Podcast Weekly — On Twitter: Karl Huddleston — On Twitter: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott — Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast — On Twitter: William Rowan Jr. — William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast: – Horror Movie Weekly.com – On Twitter: @horror_weekly Considering the Cinema links: On Twitter: @ConsiderCinema Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com Email: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema

Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 374: Frankenstein (2025), Predator: Badlands (2025), Nuremberg (2025)

This episode is dedicated to Lance Smith and Shane Wheeler. Sorry we couldn’t give you a better one, but you know … circus animals. Welcome to MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY, Episode 374. On our now weekly again, explicit movie-related podcast, your hosts Jason, Karl, Ryan — but not a guy named Andy — bring you Feature Reviews of del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025), Predator: Badlands (2025), and Nuremberg (2025). OK? Yeah, Andy could not make it to this week’s recording, either. He just doesn’t love you anymore (which is probably why he returns next week). Join us! This episode was recorded on November 11, 2025, Veterans Day. Much love and honor to our veterans. Thank you. NOTE: Now, you can donate and support Jay of the Dead’s podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you! .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation If you’re a Horror movie fan, listen to Jay of the Dead’s NEW HORROR MOVIES and Horror Movie Weekly! Thanks for listening to Movie Podcast Weekly, The Clown Car of Movie Podcasting… Introduction: – Jason welcomes Karl and Ryan – No Andy again this week – 100 Episodes Ago… – Listener feedback from Andrew and Cody Clark Check out Ryan’s cool sweater and pipe: Mini Reviews: Karl: Death by Lightning, Down Cemetery Road, Pluribus Eps. 1, 2 Jason: Pluribus Ep. 1, Mayor of Kingstown, The Town (2010), In Search Of… Ryan: Training Day, The Naked Gun (2025), Pride and Prejudice (2005) NOTE: Now, you can donate and support Jay of the Dead’s podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you! .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation Feature Reviews: del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025) Jay of the Dead = 9 ( Masterpiece / Theater / Buy it! ) Ryan = 8 ( Masterpiece / Theater / Buy it! ) Karl = 10 ( Theater / Buy it! ) – Jay also recommends two other great, modern Frankenstein adaptations: Frankenstein (2015) and Depraved (2019). Predator: Badlands (2025) Jay of the Dead = 7 ( Not Horror / Theater / Buy it! ) Karl = 7 ( Theater / Buy it! ) Spawn of the Dead = 8.5 ( Theater / Buy it! ) Nuremberg (2025) Karl = 9 ( Theater / Buy it! ) Wrap-Up: – Next week for Episode 375: Andy returns and we welcome special guest, Cody Clark Links for this episode: Jay says check out his MPW buddies here: — Movie Podcast Weekly — On Twitter: Karl Huddleston — On Twitter: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott — Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast — On Twitter: William Rowan Jr. — William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast: – Horror Movie Weekly.com – On Twitter: @horror_weekly Considering the Cinema links: On Twitter: @ConsiderCinema Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com Email: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema