Somewhere Between: A Tv And Film Podcast

Daniel and Erwin review Sean Baker's new film, "ANORA" They talk about the incredible Mikey Madison performance, the themes of the film, what the movie really means, and so much more! Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!Description:Anora, a sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.Initial release: May 21, 2024Director: Sean BakerBudget: $6 millionDistributed by: NeonCinematography: Drew DanielsLanguages: : English; Russian; Armenian;

Happy Halloween! Daniel and Erwin bring a special Halloween episode to you! They review the 2022 A24 distributed horror film, "Talk to me." directed by Michael Philippou and Danny Philippou of Youtube channel, RackaRacka. They talk about the reputation it has gained, if it's still scary, and the things that make it original and unique. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits with an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill and high-stakes party game -- until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.Release date: July 28, 2023 (USA)Directors: Danny Philippou, Michael PhilippouProducers: Samantha Jennings, Kristina CeytonDistributed by: A24, Umbrella EntertainmentBased on: Concept; by Daley PearsonBox office: $92.2 million

Daniel and Erwin review the end of the Sony Venom trilogy with Tom Hardy, "Venom: The Last Dance." They talk about the Tom Hardy performance as both Eddie Brock and Venom, and if this is the worst or the best of the Venom Trilogy. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between?Description:Eddie Brock and Venom must make a devastating decision as they're pursued by a mysterious military man and alien monsters from Venom's home world.Release date: October 24, 2024 (USA)Director: Kelly MarcelDistributed by: Sony Pictures ReleasingBased on: Marvel ComicsBudget: $120 millionEdited by: Mark Sanger

Daniel and Erwin review A24's new relationship drama "We Live in Time" directed by John Crowley and starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. They talk about the non-linear structure, the performances, if it made them cry, and more. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!Description:Almut and Tobias are brought together by a surprise encounter that changes their lives. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of their unconventional love story.Release date: January 1, 2025 (UK)Director: John CrowleyDistributed by: A24, StudioCanalBox office: $7.2 millionCinematography: Stuart BentleyEdited by: Justine Wright

Daniel and Erwin review the sequel to Parker Finn’s horror film Smile(2022), Smile 2. This time led by a stellar performance by Naomi Scott. Is it scarier than the first? Are the jump scares too much? Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they somewhere between? Listen to find out!Description:About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins to experience increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and pressures of fame, she must face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.Director: Parker FinnRelease date: October 18, 2024Running time: 127 minutes

Daniel and Erwin review the 3rd installment of Damien Leone's indie horror franchise, TERRIFIER 3. With an increased budget, gorier kills, scarier scenes, and absolutely incredible performances by David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, and Samantha Scaffidi as well as a great Christmas-time aesthetic. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they somewhere between?Description:After surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and her brother struggle to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. However, just when they think they're safe, Art returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare.Release date: October 11, 2024 (USA)Director: Damien LeoneBudget: 2 million USDDistributed by: Cineverse Corp.Music by: Paul WileyProduced by: Damien Leone; Phil Falcone; Steven Della Salla; Jason Leavy; Michael Leavy; George Steuber

Daniel and Erwin review Francis Ford Coppola's extremely ambitious MEGALOPOLIS and for the first time they disagree severely on a movie. One person really liked it, one hated it. Which is which? Does this movie spark debate? Why didn't it make any money at all? There's so much to talk about. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!A conflict between Cesar, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare.Release date: September 27, 2024 (USA)Director: Francis Ford CoppolaBudget: 120 million USDBox office: $10.4 millionDistributed by: Lionsgate FilmsCinematography: Mihai Mălaimare Jr.Cast: Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Aubrey Plaza, Nathalie Emmanuel, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Fishburne

Daniel and Erwin review the VERY divisive sequel to Todd Phillips original film, "JOKER". Joker Folie À Deux. They talk about the bold choice to make it a musical, the intentions behind the themes of the film, the performances by Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, and so much more. Did they love it? Did they hate it? Or...are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!Description: Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital.Release date: October 4, 2024 (USA)Director: Todd PhillipsDistributed by: Warner Bros., Warner Bros. PicturesBased on: Characters; by DC ComicsBox office: $121.1 millionCinematography: Lawrence Sher

Daniel and Erwin talk about the animated film "Transformers One" and how surprising it is, from the great action to the investing characters, and they also touch on the very poor marketing and trailers released by Paramount. Did they love it, did they hate it. or...are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!Description:Optimus Prime and Megatron, as former friends, bonded like brothers. Their relationship ultimately changes Cybertron's fate forever.Release date: September 20, 2024 (USA)Director: Josh CooleyDistributed by: Paramount PicturesAdapted from: TransformersBudget: $75−147 millionCinematography: Christopher BattyCast: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Buscemi, Jon Hamm

Daniel and Erwin review Coralie Fargeat's new film "The Substance" starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid. They talk about the body horror elements of the film, break down the movie's themes on beauty standards, and other themes in the film, and go over just how insane this movie is. Did they love it? Did they hate it? Or...are they SOMEWHERE BETWEEN? listen to find out!Description: Elisabeth Sparkle, renowned for an aerobics show, faces a devastating blow on her 50th birthday as her boss fires her. Amid her distress, a laboratory offers her a substance which promises to transform her into an enhanced version of herself.

Daniel and Erwin review James Watkin's and Blumhouse's remake of the 2022 Film "Speak No Evil" They talk about the stand out James McAvoy performance, the idea of foreign remakes and if they need to exist, movie trailers showing WAY too much, and if this 2024 "Speak No Evil" needed to happen. Did they love it? Did they hate it? Or...are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!Cast: James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, Aisling FranciosiDescription:A dream holiday turns into a living nightmare when an American couple and their daughter spend the weekend at a British family's idyllic country estate.Release date: September 13, 2024 (USA)Director: James WatkinsDistributed by: Universal PicturesBased on: Speak No Evil; by: Christian Tafdrup; Mads TafdrupBudget: $15 millionMusic by: Danny Bensi; Saunder Jurriaans

Daniel and Erwin review Tim Burton's long awaited sequel to the 1988 Classic Beetlejuice. They talk about the lasting impact of Burton's style, his practical effects, Michael Keaton's and Winona Ryder's iconic portrayals of their characters. How Jenna Ortega brings her own sense of acting to these iconic actors, and if this is different from other legacy sequels. Did they love it? Did they hate it? Or...are they somewhere between? Listen to find out!Description: Three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River after an unexpected family tragedy. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life soon gets turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious portal to the afterlife. When someone says Beetlejuice's name three times, the mischievous demon gleefully returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.Cast: Michael Keaton as BeetlejuiceWinona Ryder as Lydia DeetzJenna Ortega as Astrid DeetzCatherine O'Hara as Delia DeetzJustin Theroux as RoryMonica Bellucci as Delore

Daniel and Erwin review Zoe Kravitz's directorial debut BLINK TWICE, they talk about the stand out performances from Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Adria Arjona, if the movie has a mystery that works. They also discuss how well written the movie is and the cinematography choices. Did they love it, hate it, or are they somewhere between? Listen to find out!Description:When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends for a dream vacation on his private island. Wild nights soon blend into sun-soaked days, but when strange things start to happen, Frida must uncover the truth if she hopes to make it out alive.Release date: August 23, 2024 (USA)Director: Zoë KravitzDistributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures, Amazon MGM StudiosBox office: $14.7 millionCinematography: Adam Newport-BerraMusic by: Chanda Dancy

Daniel and Erwin review the 2024 remake/reboot "The Crow", talk about how unsuccessful it is and the poor execution of the story this time around. Was there any reason to remake the beloved Brandon Lee and Alex Proyas Classic? Listen to find out? Soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Draven returns to seek bloody revenge against the killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.Release date: August 23, 2024 (USA) Director: Rupert Sanders Distributed by: Lionsgate, Lionsgate Films Adapted from: The Crow Budget: $50 million Cinematography: Steve Annis

Daniel and Erwin talk about Tilman Singer and Neon's latest horror movie CUCKOO starring Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens, and Jessica Henwick. They break down what the movie is about, if it's more style than substance, the themes and tone of the movie, and briefly go on a rant about about bad moviegoers in theaters. Listen to find out more!Description:Reluctantly, 17-year-old Gretchen leaves her American home to live with her father, who has just moved into a resort in the German Alps with his new family. Arriving at their future residence, they are greeted by Mr. König, her father's boss, who takes an inexplicable interest in Gretchen's mute half-sister Alma. Something doesn't seem right in this tranquil vacation paradise. Gretchen is plagued by strange noises and bloody visions until she discovers a shocking secret that also concerns her own family.

Daniel and Erwin review the LATEST Alien installment, Alien Romulus. They talk about the influence of the originals by Ridley Scott and James Cameron, the movie returning to Alien's horror roots, the mix of action and horror AND if the franchise brings anything new to the table! Listen to find out what they think of this along with Prometheus, AVP, and the Alien films!Description: Space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life-form in the universe while scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station.Release date: August 16, 2024 (USA)Director: Fede ÁlvarezBudget: $80 millionDistributed by: 20th Century StudiosBased on: Characters; by: Dan O'Bannon; Ronald ShusettCinematography: Galo OlivaresCast: Cailey Spaeny as Rain, Isabela Merced, Aileen Wu, Archie Renaux, David Jonsson

Daniel and Erwin talk about and review the Game of Thrones spin-off "House of the Dragon Season 2", the budget restrictions, if the characters were missing anything this season, how the plot moved, and more! Listen to find out what they thought!Stars: Emma D'arcy, Olivia Cooke, Matt SmithThe reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to popular HBO series "Game of Thrones;" based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," "House of the Dragon" is set nearly 200 years before the events of "Game of Thrones," telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys I Targaryen's children battling for control of the Iron Throne.First episode date: August 21, 2022 (USA)Based on: Fire & Blood; by George R. R. MartinComposer: Ramin DjawadiGenre: Action; Adventure; Fantasy; Serial drama;Producers: Karen Wacker; Angus More Gordon; Alexis Raben; Kevin LauProduction companies: GRRM; Bastard Sword; 1:26 Pictures Inc. HBO Entertainment

Daniel and Erwin review the latest video game adaptation in Theaters, "Borderlands". They talk about if the movie is just as bad as the reviews say, if there's anything positive to say about it, and why video game adaptations appear to fail so much.Description: Returning to her home planet Pandora, an infamous bounty hunter forms an unexpected alliance with a ragtag team of misfits. Together, they battle alien monsters and dangerous bandits to uncover one of Pandora's most explosive secrets.Release date: August 9, 2024 (USA)Director: Eli RothBudget: $110–120 millionDistributed by: Lionsgate, Lionsgate FilmsBased on: Borderlands; by Gearbox SoftwareMusic by: Steve JablonskyStars: Jack Black as Claptrap, Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Arian Greenblatt as Tiny Tina, Jamie Lee Curtis as Tannis, Florian Munteanu as Krieg, Kevin Hart as Roland

Daniel and Erwin review the latest season of THE BOYS, if the show is becoming too formulaic or not, how great the character arcs are, Homelander's stand-out episode, and more! Listen to find out what they thought.Description: Superheroes are often as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and sometimes even as revered as gods. But that's when they're using their powers for good. What happens when the heroes go rogue and start abusing their powers? When it's the powerless against the super powerful, the Boys head out on a heroic quest to expose the truth about the Seven and Vought, the multibillion-dollar conglomerate that manages the superheroes and covers up their dirty secrets. Based on the comic book series of the same name.Stars: Antony Starr, Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Karen Fukuhara, Chace Crawford, Laz Alonso, Tomer Capone, Claudia Doumit, Jessie T. Usher, Cameron Crovetti, and Colby Minifie

Daniel and Erwin review M. Night Shyamalan's new movie TRAP, discussing the movie with FULL spoilers, if M. Night is actually divisive, the concept of this movie, and the intentional over the top nature of this movie, his daughter's inclusion and her music, and more! Listen to find out what they thought.A man and his teenage daughter realize they're at the center of a dark and sinister event while watching a concert.Release date: August 2, 2024 (USA)Director: M. Night ShyamalanDistributed by: Warner Bros. PicturesBudget: $30 millionCinematography: Sayombhu MukdeepromMusic by: Herdís Stefánsdóttir