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Out Now With Aaron and Abe

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Out Now with Aaron and Abe is a weekly podcast dedicated to providing a discussion about the newest film release of the week. Join friends, Aaron and Abe, along with the possible inclusion of some special guests, as they have plenty of fun in examining and critiquing the latest in newly released flicks. If you have an hour to kill…

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Saturday · 1 hr 34 min
Out Now Horror Special 2026: Re-Animator (1985)
This week’s bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abeis giving everyone life! The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and Professor Mike Dillon join Aaron and Abe to discuss director Stuart Gordon’s 1985 cult classic horror-comedy, Re-Animator. Just in time for the film’s 41st anniversary, listen as the group covers this hilarious, gore-filled adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s horror novella, starring the perfectly cast Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbot, and the wonderful Barbara Crampton. We cover the story, the wonderful casting, the controversial aspects of some scenes, the film’s legacy, and more. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The Brandon Peters Show Check out MonsterPalooza! Next Time: Horror Music Videos
October 13 · 2 hr 31 min
Out Now 680: The Social Reckoning
This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe does not deal with misinformation. Aaron and Abe are joined by Movies Markus’ Markus Robinson to discuss The Social Reckoning, a follow-up to 2010’s The Social Network, once again written by Aaron Sorkin. Hear what the trio has to say about the film that’s now also directed by Sorkin and whether or not it’s a worth cinematic addition to this story. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (9:37), Trailer Talk for Behemoth! (45:05), the main review (51:31), Games (1:47:38), and Out Now Feedback (2:13:50). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @MoviesMarkus Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, MoviesMarkus Read Aaron’s review for The Social Network Trailer: Behemoth! Next Week: Whalefall & Street Fighter
October 9 · 1 hr 48 min
Out Now Commentary: Carrie (1976)
On this month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary, we’re all gonna laugh at you. Okay, well, not really, but. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and The Milky Way Blues’ Yancy Berns join Aaron and Abe to discuss Carrie, a horror classic and breakout hit for Brian De Palma and Stephen King. Listen in as the group covers as much ground as they can on this horror classic. Hear stories about the making of the film, the stars involved, De Palma’s career, tangents, and more. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Brandon4KUHD, @YancyJack Check out all of our sites and blogs: The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Milky Way Blues Check out all of our Horror Specials Watch the trailer for Carrie (1976)
October 8 · 2 hr 45 min
Out Now 679: Digger
This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe has gotten itself into a mess, and only Tom Cruise can get them out. Aaron and Abe are joined by film critic and fellow podcaster Bill Bria to talk all about Digger, the ambitious big swing of a movie from star Cruise and director Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Hear what this group has to say about this pricey arthouse satire that's proven quite divisive. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:38), Trailer Talk for I Play Rocky & Ebenezer (38:10), the main review (1:08:50), Games (2:16:25), and Out Now Feedback (2:27:48). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @BillBria Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, SlashFilm Read Aaron’s review for Digger. Read Bill’s review for Digger. Trailer: I Play Rocky, Ebenezer Next Week: The Social Reckoning
October 3 · 3 hr 15 min
Out Now Horror Special 2026: Horror Films That Deserved Oscars
It’s here! Spooky Season is upon us, and this week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe has returned to delivering horror specials. For this first topic of the month, The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson join Aaron and Abe to discuss horror films that deserved Oscar recognition. From slasher films to monster movies to acclaimed arthouse horror indies, the Academy Awards have denied plenty of worthy candidates, and we’re here to talk performances, scripts, and pictures that should have been contenders. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The Brandon Peters Show, Le Noir Auteur Next Week: Carrie (1976) Commentary Check Out All of Our Horror Specials. Many of the Films Mentioned: 10 Cloverfield Lane, 28 Years Later, Alien, The Babadook, The Cabin in the Woods, The Conjuring, Dawn of the Dead, Evil Dead II, Frailty, Get Out, Hereditary, Invincible Man, Jaws, The Legend of Hell House, Let the Right One In, Manhunter, Midsommar, The Mist, Night of the Living Dead, Nope, Nosferatu, ParaNorman, Pearl, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Scream, Shawn of the Dead, Smile 2, Suspiria, The Thing, Us
October 1 · 2 hr 22 min
Out Now Bonus: NYFF 64 Goes Primetime
This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe knows what it looks like. Bridging the Bay Area and the Big Apple, this week finds Abe talking all the way to Aaron in Manhattan, where he’s been taking in premieres at the New York Film Festival. The two cover what Aaron’s been up to at the fest and share their combined thoughts on the week’s big prestige release, Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson. So yes, tune in to hear some Out Now Quickies (7:54), a recap of the NYFF (47:37), the main review (1:24:05), and Out Now Feedback (2:03:07). So now, if you’ve got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Check out Aaron’s review Primetime. Check out New York Film Festival Next Week’s Show: Digger
September 23 · 2 hr 21 min
Out Now 678: Resident Evil
This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe just wants to survive the night. Aaron and Abe invaded We Live Entertainment’s Peter Paras’ home to record a special “in studio” episode, where they discussed Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil. Hear what this trio has to say about the latest film adaptation of the popular horror video game series. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (11:32), Trailer Talk for Other Mommy, Victorian Psycho, and In a Violent Nature 2 (47:20), the main review (56:39), Games (1:55:34), and Out Now Feedback (2:06:34). So now, if you’ve got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Pajamo Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Check out Aaron’s review for Resident Evil. Check out Peter’s review for Resident Evil. Next Week’s Show: Forgotten Island
September 17 · 2 hr 9 min
Out Now Bonus: September 2026 Hodgepodge
This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe is bringing back the magic by running all over the place. It’s another hodgepodge episode where Aaron and Abe focus on a variety of films and topics. The two have thoughts on the Practical Magic movies and the two Runner flicks. They also cover some LA-related events, including Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights and the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. So yes, tune in to hear some Out Now Quickies (6:07), a recap of HHN (1:07:18), thoughts on the Lucas Museum (1:40:43), and a game to round things out (1:52:17). So now, if you’ve got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Check out Aaron’s reviews for Practical Magic 2, Runner, and The Runner. Learn more about the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Check out FanMail CinemaClub Next Week’s Show: Resident Evil
September 13 · 2 hr 7 min
Out Now Commentary: Blue Velvet (1986)
This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary wants to walk with you in dreams. Forever. In dreams. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and The Milky Way Blues’ Yancy Berns join Aaron to discuss David Lynch’s provocative neo-noir mystery Blue Velvet, in honor of the film’s 40th anniversary. Listen as the group shares what they take away from the movie and what they think it says about Lynch and those who saw it at the time. Plus, hear stories about the making of the film, the stars involved, tangents, and more. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Brandon4KUHD, @YancyJack Check out all of our sites and blogs: The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Milky Way Blues Check out our David Lynch episode. Siskel & Ebert on Blue Velvet Watch the trailer for Blue Velvet Next Month: Carrie (1976)
September 8 · 1 hr 59 min
Out Now Bonus: The 14th Annual Summer Movie Gamble – RESULTS
This week’s bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe is delivering the biggest news of the summer. Aaron and Abe are joined by co-hosts of The Box Office Podcast, Scott Mendelson and Lisa Laman, for the results of the 14th annual Summer Movie Gamble. Who came out on top this year? Who misfired? One thing is for sure – there were some big surprises this Summer as far as breakout success goes, and this became an interesting summer season to deal with. With all of that said, there is plenty of talk about the overall season, the results of the gamble, and further thoughts on the best and worst of the Summer, along with other highlights, including thoughts on what everyone’s looking forward to this Fall/Winter. So now, if you’ve got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @ScottMendelson, @LisaFilmFan Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The Box Office Podcast See Everyone’s Summer Movie Gamble Predictions
September 2 · 1 hr 35 min
Out Now Bonus: Coyote vs. Acme & The Dog Stars
This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe is dodging all anvils and cannibals to deliver the goods. Aaron and Abe spend this episode focusing on the final two main releases of the 2026 Summer movie season, Coyote vs. Acme and The Dog Stars. Hear what they have to say about the movie “Acme” didn’t want you to see and Ridley Scott’s attempt at going dystopian. So yes, tune in to hear some Out Now Quickies (18:23) and reviews for Coyote vs. Acme (36:35) and The Dog Stars (1:10:50). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Check out Aaron’s reviews for Coyote vs. Acme and The Dog Stars. Next Week’s Show: The 14th Annual Summer Movie Gamble - RESULTS
August 27 · 2 hr 28 min
Out Now 677: Tony & Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe features sex, candy, and lobster. Film critic and self-proclaimed “box office bimbo” Lisa Laman returns to join Aaron and Abe in a discussion of Tony and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. Hear what this trio has to say about the coming-of-age comedy-drama focused on young Anthony Bourdain and the psychosexual slasher homage from director Jane Schoenbrun. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (11:58), Trailer Talk for Primetime (36:46), the main reviews (44:15) and (1:11:30), Games (1:57:41), and Out Now Feedback (2:03:10). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @LisaLamanFilmFan Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Lisa Laman on Rotten Tomatoes Read Aaron’s review for Tony and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Read Lisa’s review for Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Trailer: Primetime Next Week: 14th Annual Summer Movie Gamble Results
August 24 · 1 hr 55 min
Out Now Commentary: Snakes On A Plane (2006)
This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary ran out of all other options! The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters, The Outside Scoop’s Scott Mendelson, and Movie, Films & Flix’s Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron and Abe to talk Snakes on a Plane, starring Samuel L. Jackson. Listen as the group discusses what made this one of the first internet hype films, how it backfired, and what people thought of it regardless. Plus, there are many stories about the making of the film, the hosts’ memories of seeing it for the first time, the impact it had, various tangents, and so much more. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Brandon4KUHD, @ScottMendelson, @MHofmeyer Check out all of our sites and blogs: The Code Is Zeek, We Live Entertainment, Why So Blu?, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea – The Podcast, The Brandon Peters Show Watch the trailer for Snakes on a Plane. Next Month: Blue Velvet
August 17 · 2 hr 5 min
Out Now 676: The End of Oak Street
This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe features a clash with the Cretaceous. Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast’s Jay Cluitt joins Aaron and Abe to discuss The End of Oak Street, from director David Robert Mitchell and producer J.J. Abrams. Hear what this group has to say about a family going on a dark, prehistoric adventure starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (13:18), Trailer Talk for Beware Boiuna (39:25), the main review (47:00), Games (1:21:06), and Out Now Feedback (1:41:02). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @LifeVsFilm Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast Read Aaron’s review for The End of Oak Street. Trailer: Beware Boiuna Next Week: Tony / Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
August 13 · 1 hr 3 min
Out Now Bonus: Super Troopers Take Novato!
This week's bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe delivers another random experience live from NorCal. Aaron and Abe have put together this show while sitting in a car together in Novato, CA, because they needed to discuss some recent releases. “What releases?” You may ask – well, along with talk of One Night Only, the biggest release of the week, among other things, the main review focuses on Super Troopers 3, the movie the guys literally just watched before starting to record. Enjoy all of this, along with other movie chatter, games, and feedback. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…
August 4 · 2 hr 26 min
Out Now 675: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe serves as a Spidey Tracker. SlashFilm’s Brad Oman returns to the podcast, joining Aaron and Abe to discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fourth web-slinging adventure starring Tom Holland. Hear what this has to say about this MCU event that has already set box office records. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (11:15), Trailer Talk for Jumanji: Open World (37: 55), the main review (49:00), Games (1:49:00), and Out Now Feedback (2:03:56). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Ethan_Anderton, @LookAtBradsJunk Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, SlashFilm, Go Flix Yourself, The Ten to One Podcast Read Aaron’s review for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Trailer: Jumanji: Open World Next Week: Super Troopers 3 / One Night Only
July 30 · 2 hr 2 min
Out Now Bonus: Air Bud, Buddy & Other SDCC 2026 Adventures
This week's bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe features even more stories out of San Diego. Aaron and Abe kick things off with a few new watches, but mainly spend time discussing Aaron’s adventures at 2026’s San Diego Comic-Con. Enjoy plenty of talk concerning upcoming movies and TV shows, stories from the press lines, thoughts on various aspects of how Comic-Con is run, and more. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Next Week: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
July 22 · 2 hr 21 min
Out Now 674: The Odyssey
This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe defies the gods! Fast Film Reviews’ Mark Hobin returns to the podcast, joining Aaron and Abe to discuss Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster adaptation of The Odyssey. Hear what this group felt about Nolan’s fantasy epic in this extended discussion featuring spoiler talk as well. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (15:55), Trailer Talk for Digger (26:53), the main review (33:15), Games (51:30), and Out Now Feedback (2:07:45). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Mark_Hobin Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Fast Film Reviews Read Aaron’s review for The Odyssey. Read Mark’s review for The Odyssey. Trailer: Digger Next Week: Comic-Con 2026, News, and More
July 16 · 2 hr 59 min
Out Now 673: Evil Dead Burn & Moana
This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe will swallow your soul, so you’re welcome! Professor Mike Dillon and Critic Bill Bria return to cover Evil Dead Burn with Aaron, while Abe joins later on for a review of the live-action remake of Moana. Hear what the group has to say about these features, noting which are worthwhile as sequels and remakes. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (8:30), Trailer Talk for Ice Cream Man (34:40), the main reviews for Evil Dead Burn (53:01) and Moana (1:57:16), Games (2:29:15), and Out Now Feedback (2:35:20). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @BillBria Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The work of Bill Bria Read Aaron’s review for Evil Dead Burn and Moana. Check out Bill Bria’s Evil Dead Burn Interviews and coverage. Trailers: Ice Cream Man Next Week: The Odyssey
July 9 · 2 hr 36 min
Out Now Commentary: Independence Day (1996)
This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track is ready to kick the tires and light the fires. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters, The Outside Scoop’s Scott Mendelson, and Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson join Aaron and Abe to talk Roland Emmerich’s Independence Day, a film that’s long been on the list to discuss in full. Listen in as the group discusses what makes this film stand out among 90s blockbusters, why it succeeded, how it holds up, and the nature of this kind of cinema. Plus, there are many stories about the film's making, the hosts’ memories of seeing it for the first time, its impact, various tangents, and so much more. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Brandon4KUHD, @ScottMendelson, @TerenceBJohnson Check out all of our sites and blogs: The Code Is Zeek, We Live Entertainment, Why So Blu?, Le Noir Auteur, The Brandon Peters Show Watch the trailer for Independence Day. Next Month: Snakes on a Plane (2006)

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