That Film Stew Podcast

Produced by Kevin Smith and Powerhouse Animation Studios, Masters of the Universe: Revolution is the second entry of the animated superhero fantasy television series. Luke and Nathan get into the Netflix sequel to the 1983-1985 series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe by Filmation, which ignores the events of The New Adventures of He-Man (1990). Following He-Man's return and Teela now assuming the mantle of the Sorceress of Castle Grayskull, Skeletor seeks revenge after being corrupted with a technological virus created by his master, Hordak.

No bad deed goes unpunished. Created for the streaming service Disney+, Echo is the television miniseries based on Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name. Luke and Jason check out this spin-off of the series Hawkeye (2021) which is the tenth television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and shares continuity with the films of the franchise. Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) is being pursued by Wilson Fisk's (Vincent D'Onofrio) organization, leading her to return to her hometown in Oklahoma, where she must come to terms with her past, reconnect with her Native American roots, and embrace her family and community.

Hold on to your butts - there's a new Jurassic movie coming (and soon), Jim Carrey will be back for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, James Gunn's DCU's Supergirl has been cast, and Beetlejuice 2 has an official title. Jerry Seinfeld is bring us the story of the Pop-Tart, the final season of Cobra Kai goes into production, and the new Doctor Who companion is already on her way out.

Directed by David Ayer, The Beekeeper is the action thriller starring Jason Statham. One man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as “Beekeepers”.

Directed by Dave Green, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is the superhero film based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. Luke and Nathan return to 2016 to revisit the live-action sequel to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014), which stars Megan Fox, Will Arnett, Stephen Amell, Noel Fisher, Jeremy Howard, Pete Ploszek, and Alan Ritchson. The turtles face a new challenge when Shredder (Brian Tee) escapes from custody and joins forces with Baxter Stockman (Tyler Perry), a mad scientist who plans to use a serum to take over the world. As the pizza-loving heroes prepare for battle, the notorious Krang (Brad Garrett) also emerges to pose an even greater threat.

Wolverine begins... Directed by Gavin Hood, X-Men Origins: Wolverine is the superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Wolverine. Luke and Nathan re-enter the mutant world as they revisit the fourth installment of the X-Men film series, the first installment of the Wolverine trilogy within the series, and what serves as a spin-off/prequel to X-Men (2000). Seeking solace from his dark past, Logan (Hugh Jackman), better known as Wolverine, seems to have found love and contentment with Kayla Silverfox (Lynn Collins). Logan's peaceful existence is shattered when Victor Creed (Liev Schreiber), his vicious brother, brutally murders Kayla. Logan's thirst for revenge propels him into the Weapon X program, where he undergoes a painful procedure to bond his bones with adamantium, making him virtually indestructible and more than a match for Victor.

Directed by Thomas Vincent, Role Play is the action comedy film starring Kaley Cuoco and David Oyelowo, out now on Amazon Prime Video. Emma (Kayley Cuoco) and Dave (David Oyelowo) have the seemingly perfect life – two kids, suburban house, good jobs – but Emma is leading a secret life that Dave knows nothing about. Emma’s past as an international assassin for hire comes roaring back into her new life and she is forced to take action to protect the family she loves.

Directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Daniel Kunka, Lift is the heist comedy film starring Kevin Hart, out now on Netflix. An international heist crew is recruited to prevent a terrorist attack, and must pull off the heist on a plane mid-flight.

Directed by Jeff Wamester, Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One is the animated superhero film based on the DC Comics superhero team the Justice League. More specifically, it is based on the DC Comics storyline “Crisis on Infinite Earths” (1985-1986) by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. It is the seventh installment in the Tomorrowverse, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise that began with Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2020) and is the first part of a trilogy of films. The Anti-Monitor (the Monitor’s evil counterpart) is released into the DC Multiverse and begins to destroy the different Earths that compose it. The Monitor attempts to recruit heroes from across the Multiverse to fight back.

Produced by Marvel Studios Animation, the second season of the animated anthology Disney+ series What If...? is once again based on the Marvel Comics series of the same name that explores alternate timelines in the multiverse that show what would happen if major moments from the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) occurred differently. Luke and Nathan take their seats to watch along with the Watcher (Jeffrey Wright), who narrates the series, alongside numerous MCU film actors who reprise their roles. Following the formation of the Guardians of the Multiverse, the Watcher continues to explore more strange worlds, meeting new heroes and keeping the multiverse safe.

In this annual special episode, we’ll look back at the year that was 2023 in film and TV, and let you know what our worst and favourite movies of 2023 were. In what really felt like the first year in a while to be back to complete normalcy, it still ended up being a year of highs, lows, and all sorts in between - Hollywood strikes, box-office struggles, celebrity drama, 100 year anniversaries, and Barbenheimer! We look back at the year that seemed to be the beginning of a new chapter as movie studios, movie pundits, and film-going audiences face a crossroads as they look to the past and remember the rich history of Hollywood, and continue to try to navigate this new world of streaming, a departure from physical media, and the ever changing interests, trends, and wants of audiences.

The tide is turning... Directed by James Wan, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the superhero film based on the DC character Aquaman. It is the sequel to Aquaman (2018), and the 15th and final installment in the DC Extended Universe. After failing to defeat Aquaman (Jason Mamoa) the first time, Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash an ancient and malevolent force. Hoping to end his reign of terror, Aquaman forges an unlikely alliance with his brother, Orm (Patrick Wilson), the former king of Atlantis. Setting aside their differences, they join forces to protect their kingdom and save the world from irreversible destruction.

There are no heroes. Only rebels. Directed by Zack Snyder, Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire is the epic space opera film based on a story conceived by Snyder himself. When a peaceful colony on the edge of a galaxy finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, Kora (Sofia Boutella), a mysterious stranger living among the villagers, becomes their best hope for survival. Tasked with finding trained fighters who will unite with her in making an impossible stand against the Mother World, Kora assembles a small band of warriors from different worlds who share a common need for redemption and revenge. #Podcast #Podcasting #Movie #Film #Review #RebelMoon #RebelMoonPartOne #ZackSnyder #SofiaBoutella #DjimonHounsou #EdSkrein #MichielHuisman #DoonaBae #RayFisher #CharlieHunnam #AnthonyHopkins #Netflix #SoundCloud #ApplePodcasts #PodcastHQ #FilmTwitter #ThatFilmStew

Every good thing in this world started with a dream... Directed by Paul King, Wonka is the musical fantasy film starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role. It tells the origin story of Willy Wonka, a character in the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers.

Co-produced by Marvel Productions and distributed by Hasbro's subsidiary Claster Television, Bucky O'Hare is the animated series based on the cult comic Bucky O'Hare, which was created by writer Larry Hama and artist Michael Golden. Luke and Nathan party like it's 1991 when they revisit this 13-episode show that was made with the intention of promoting the new Bucky O'Hare themed toy line. Galactic hero Bucky O'Hare and his brave crew battle the evil toads bent on conquering the universe. A young boy genius from the human universe joins Bucky's crew.

Produced by Entertainment One (Hasbro Entertainment), Power Rangers Cosmic Fury is the thirtieth season of the American television series Power Rangers and the third and final season of Power Rangers Dino Fury. Luke and Jason bid farewell to Power Rangers franchise as we know it - which is part of the franchise's 30th anniversary celebration. When Lord Zedd returns more powerful than ever, Team Cosmic Fury takes to the cosmos to battle the emperor of evil and save the universe. Cosmic Fury is the final season to be set in the original continuity established by Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, with a reboot series set to release in 2025.

Directed by Jon Favreau and written by David Berenbaum, Elf stars Will Ferrell as Buddy the elf. Rob and Jason rewind to the year 2003 to discover their inner elves and celebrate the 20th anniversary of this Christmas comedy film. Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results.

Two dads, one toy, no prisoners. Directed by Brian Levant, Jingle All The Way is the Christmas family comedy film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad. Luke and Jae revisit this classic holiday romp from 1996 which was inspired by real-life Christmas toy sell-outs for hot items such as Cabbage Patch Kids. Workaholic Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger) wants to make things up to his son, Jamie (Jake Lloyd), and wife, Liz (Rita Wilson). He promises to get Jamie the hottest toy of the season, Turbo-Man - even though it's Christmas Eve and the toy is practically sold out. As Howard hunts down the elusive gift, he runs into mailman Myron (Sinbad), another father on the same quest. With the clock winding down, Howard's moral code is tested.

Jingle bells, Little Batman smells... Directed by Mike Roth, Merry Little Batman is the animated superhero film based on DC Comics featuring the characters Batman and his son Damian Wayne. Luke and Jae get their comic book Christmas on as they check out this new Amazon Original movie. This Christmas, Damian Wayne (Yonas Kibreab) wants to be a superhero like his dad - the one and only Batman (Luke Wilson). When Damian is left home alone while Batman takes on Gotham's worst supervillains on Christmas Eve, he stumbles upon a villainous plot to steal Christmas and leaps at the chance to save the day.

This time they're breaking in! Directed by Sam Fell, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is the stop motion animated comedy film produced by Aardman Animations. It is the sequel to Chicken Run (2000) and is out now on Netflix. Having escaped from the farm, Ginger (Thandiwe Newton) and Rocky (Zachary Levi) welcome a new little adventurer into their lives (Bella Ramsey). Back on the mainland, the whole of chicken-kind faces a terrible new threat.