Episodes

On this week's mini episode I say goodby to the prolific author Jane Yolen, who sadly joined fellow late children's book authors Eric Carle, Roald Dahl, Dr. Seuss, Maurice Sendak and Beverly Cleary and countless others in that book store in the sky. On the better side of things.. Vroom ! Vroom! The first "Fast and the Furious " movie is racing its way back to theaters this August for a 25th anniversay re-release and Jane seymour is going back down the asle. Plus i go back just about 24 years ago...

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, "Scary Movie" extended horror's hit reign as the horry -comedy spoof took over the domestic top spot and becoming the top debuting film in the long running series. But can it keep the crown when Stephen Spielberg's mysterious "Disclosure Day" invades theaters? Speaking of Spielberg , I take a look backat one of his famous summer releases. (No folks it's not "Jaws" , " Poltergeist" or "Jurassic Park". Plus what's this? The curtain is coming down on The S...

On this week's mini episode .. Actress Sienna Miller is going down the aisle with actor Oli Green. What's this? The upcoming live action Netflix series "Scooby Doo: Origins" is having a real dog play the famous food loving talking dog? Plus in honor of Johnny Depp's 63rd birthday today I go back in time to revisit three of his films for part of today's Flashback Fun. ( And sorry folks, "Edward Scissorhands" and "Pirates of the Caribbean " aren't part of the lineup".)

On this week's mini episode..I say goodbye to "Buffy the Vampire " show star Anthony Head - who sadly joined his late co-stars Nicholas Brendon and Michelle Trachtenberg in that heaven tv studio set. In better news, Jason Statham's new action comedy "Jason Statham Stole My Bike" will ride its way to theaters in August 2027 and What's this? Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are reviving the 1980s family drama series 'The Littlest Hobo'? Plus for part of today's Flashback Fun i take a r requested trip ...

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, "Backrooms" rocketed to the top with an astounding huuuuge debut that nobody saw coming . But will the psychological horror indie stay on the domestic box office throne when the long awaited "Masters of the Universe" and "Scary Movie" arrive on the box office battlefield? Praise StarClan Warriors book fans- an animated series has been officially greenlit. What's this ? Lindsay Anderson Beer's debut novel-a twist on 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' isn'...

On this week's News and Flashback Fun ( Not So ) Mini Episode.... I say good-bye to 80 year old "Star Wars" and "Return of the Jedi " film editor Marcia Lucas who went to that heavenly galaxy above. On the better side of things .. brace yourself Minecraft fans we have a new title for the upcoming sequel to last year's unforeseen 'block-buster' . ( Get it ? 'Block-buster'? Minecraft? Sorry.. I know that was bad ). Plus Christy Metz is making her Broadway debut in "& Juliet" this summer, Candance ...

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior , " The Mandalorian and Grogu" rocketed to the the top of the Memorial Day holiday box office.. but will they be able to fight off the creepiness of "Backrooms" when it opens this week? Boop-boop-de-boop! iconic cartoon character Betty Boop is making her way to the big screen for the first time ever in her nearly 100 year old history! Plus Ireland Baldwin's having a second baby, Andie McDowell and Kevin Bacon have joined the newest Emily Henry rom-com film a...

On today's breaking news podcast, I say goodbye to the legendary voice behind The Powerpuff Girls' Professor Utonium and Star Wars: The Clone Wars Tom Kane.. who sadly passed away yesterday .. One the better side of the things, Amazon Prime Video's Creed tv series " Delphi" has found its cast and whats this? Disney+ is making an Ella Enchanted TV series?

On this week's News , Spoiler Free Review and Flashback Fun mini episode .. Dylan Sprouse is about to get a new role later this year- first time father and Josh Duhamel is now a dad of three. Plus the offial cast list for CoComelon: The Movie and The Batman : Part II have been revealed . And for part of today's 2 part requested Flashback Fun I go back in time to revisit Aubrey Hepburn's most famous movie and to August 2025 when a terrifying creepy Warner Bros supernatural film scared the ... bla...

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior , oooooh.. " The Devil Wears Prada 2" gave "Mortal Kombat II" a knockout blow as the fashion centered sequel kept the glamorous domestic box office crown. Coming this friday .. A young man is about to learn why he should be careful about who he wishes for. What's this? "Kpop Demon Hunters" is getting a global concert tour and " Grown Ups 3" is happening at Netflix. Plus The Mandolarian and his adorable apprentice Grogu are finally making their big screen gal...

On this week's News And Flashback Fun episode..... Exciting news Full House fans! Candance Cameron Bure ( aka DJ Tanner) is going to be a first time grandmother this year! Plus the voice cast for Oscar winning Korean directer writer Bong Jong Ho's anticipated animated film debut has been announced and Frieda McFadden's new book "The Divorce" is going to be made into a movie.. and it's not even out in store s until May 26. Plus for part of today's Flashback Fun, as a day early birthday request fo...

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast , "The Devil Wears Prada 2" strutted to the domestic box office throne with quite a dazzling debut . But can it keep the box office crown when Mortal Kombat II enters the threatrical fighting ring this friday? Lock up you children.. cause the Sanderson sister are coming back to run 'amok,amok amok' once again: "Hocus Pocus 3" is officially greenlit! Brendan Fraser is blasting off to space with a new sci-fi film in the future. Plus in honor of my late...

On This week's mini episode,,, Who hooo ! Racehorse Golden Tempo just raced his way into history by winning the Kentucky Derby on Sunday. ( Yoda voice): Star Wars Day 2026 today is. For part of traditional Star Wars Day flashback go back nearly 46 years to when movie-going world introduced to wise , short ,green ,smart FrankOz voiced ( late) Jedi Master Yoda I shall. .

On this week's News And Flashback Fun mini episode.. I've got bummer news for Narnia fans.. Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' Film - now called "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" has been moved out of 2026 and is coming February 12 2027 instead. (Grrr!) .. But it's getting an expanded wide release (Hooray!) , Deigo Luna has joined the live action Tangled remake and we have a release date for the "Lanterns " HBO show. Plus for part of todays requested birthday Flashback Fun I go back in time to revisit 2009's...

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode , " Michael" basically told bad reviews to .. 'Beat It' ( yes I know- that pun was bad... but I couldn't resist) as it 'moonwalk-ed to quite the record shattering debut. "The Devil Wears Prada 2" kicks off the 2026 summer movie season in high ( fashion) style this friday. What's this? The 4th Brendan Fraser Mummy film is opening waaay earlier than expected while 'Miami Vice '85' got pushed nearly a year to May 2028? Plus "Ted Lasso " season 4 is coming o...

On thi week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is still wearing the box office crown .. but that will probably change once the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" moonwalks into theaters tomorrow. What's this? Josh Groban is engaged and there's going to be a biopic about the late french French chef who reportedly inspired Ratatouille's Auguste Gusteau? Plus for a requested birthday flashback i take a look back at two iconic late 1930s musicals-one of which has sent ge...

On this week's News and Flashback Fun ( Not Really) Mini Episode, ,...Brace yourselves Divergent book fans! Veronica Roth 's new Divergent series is coming out this october .. but its not a sequel or prequel series but rather a re-imagining with a pretty big twist. Plus Eddie Muphy and Martin Lawrence are grandparents and I make a correction from last week's show.Plus in honor of both Tim Curry and Haley Mills turning 80 yesterday I look back some of their films including the 1961 film that soli...

On this week's News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. Top Gun Fans are rejoicing : Paramount finallly announced that "Top Gun 3 " is in development ! What's this? Eminem is now a doting grandfather of two and Natalie Portman's having a third child? Plus i got back in time to 1956 fora very well known movie musical .

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. Wahoo! Still reigning box office champ "The SuperMario Galaxy Movie" just became the top grossing 2026 Hollywood high scorer err i mean film so far. Lee Cronin's take on "The Mummy" arrives in theaters this week. Plus the main cast for "The Lord of the Rings : The Hunt for Gollum" ha been released, both a fourth "Paddington" film and and an new animated film for him are in the works and Netflix is giving the world a new animated "Charlie And The Chocol...

On this week's Mostly Good News And Flashback Fun mini episode I pay tribute to my late uncle Peter Bartzen with special dedication and requested Flashback Fun tribute film of one of his favorite films. On the better side of things.. Andrew Llyod Webber is working on a play about the theft of the Mona Lisa , Jonah Hill is both a married man and a dad two . What's this? After nearly 40 years the Metal Gear Solid video game series is finally getting its own movie? And for part of today's two film ...

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. Wahoo! "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" majorly blasted to teh top of the box office throne in its enormous debut ! This Friday Halle Bailey finds herself both caught in a huge lie and falling hard for Rege John-Page in theaters . Plus there's going to be new Animorphs tv series for disney +, Jamie Lee Curtis is a grandmother, Aubrey Plaza is entering the first time celeb mother's club this fall and much more .

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast.. current domestic box office king " Project Hail Mary" continued to orbit above its competition in its secend week out. Get your penguin tuxedos out because 2006's "Happy Feet " is tap-dancing its way to the Broadway stage . Speaking of musicals, a filmed version of 'SIX the Musical" is coming to theaters in August. This friday ( in limited release) Robert Pattinson and Zendaya's upcoming wedding hits a major snag. Plus Hailee Steinfeld is now a mom, Li...

On this week's News and (longer than usual) Flashback Fun ( Perhaps Not So) Mini Episode..Ooooh.. Warner Bros' R-rated live action/animation film "Animal Friends" has been moved ( yet again). Instead of opening June 5 it's now opening January 22, 2027. What's this? Celine Dion is going to be doing concerts in France this September and there's a "Scream 8 " in the works? Plus . Impromptu pop quiz: What do Charlton Heston's Moses, Danny Kaye's Hubert Hawkins and the cast of " Little Miss Sunshine ...

On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode.. Twilight alumni Taylor Lautner and his wife Tay Lautner are expanding their wolf pack.. she's pregenat with thier first child and what's this ? Paul Mcartney is finally releasing the albm he's been working on for 5 years in May? Plus in belated honor of Reese Witherspoon's 5oth birthday on March 22, I take a look back 25 years ago to when the world first me t Elle Woods.