Out Now 648: Zootopia 2

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe heads to different stops around the world for prestige filmmaking. Aaron and Abe spend this episode focusing on a set of films all vying for best international film at the Academy Awards. Tune in to hear some Out Now Quickies (10:40), Trailer Talk for Supergirl (45:48), and reviews for The Left-Handed Girl (52:05), The Secret Agent (1:03:45), and Sirat (1:28:10). 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: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment RIP Rob Reiner Check out Aaron’s reviews for The Secret Agent and Sirat. Trailer: Supergirl Next Week’s Show: Avatar Fire and Ash

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary wants the future to be unknown. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and The Outside Scoop’s Scott Mendelson join Aaron to discuss 1995’s 12 Monkeys from director Terry Gilliam. Listen in to hear the group discuss this time-travel favorite from a director notorious for tough shoots, yet nevertheless had a hit film starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and Brad Pitt. Additionally, there are numerous stories about the film, its connection to the hosts, tangents about other movies, and other absurdist bits. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @ScottMendelson, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Outside Scoop Watch the trailer for 12 Monkeys

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe delivers many movie memories. Filmspotting producer Sam Van Hallgren joins Aaron to discuss Jay Kelly, from director Noah Baumbach. Hear what the two have to say about the Hollywood-life-themed drama, starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (3:50), Trailer Talk for Mother Mary (25:50), the main review (33:06), and Out Now Feedback (1:21:47). 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, @SamVanHallgren Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Filmspotting Trailer Talk: Mother Mary Next Week: Ella McCay

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe features another trio of reviews for 2025’s prestige films. Aaron and Abe spend this episode focusing on these Fall 2025 releases from Kathryn Bigelow, Richard Linklater, and Chloé Zhao, with plans for at least one more triple-header bonus. Tune in to hear reviews for A House of Dynamite (4:37), Nouvelle Vague (40:38), and Hamnet (1:00:58). 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 A House of Dynamite and Hamnet. Next Week’s Show: Ella McCay

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe heads back to the Upside Down for one last adventure. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and We Live Entertainment’s Peter Paras join Aaron to discuss the first volume of episodes from Stranger Things, season 5. Following some general thoughts to catch everyone up on where everyone is with the hit Netflix sci-fi/horror/coming-of-age series, the trio covers their thoughts on these four episodes: “The Crawl,” “The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler,” “The Turnbow Trap,” and “Sorcerer.” Enjoy just how unprofessional the group is when it comes to prior Stranger Things knowledge, as well as what they are taking away from what’s been seen so far, 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, @Pajamo, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The Brandon Peters Show Out Now Nights: Ep. 11 – Just How Strange Is ‘Stranger Things’? Next Time: Stranger Things 5 – Volume 2

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is wild and can’t be tamed! The Forgotten Filmcast’s Todd Liebenow returns to speak with Aaron and Abe about Zootopia 2. Hear what this group has to say about the already box office hit sequel to a previous big hit from Disney. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:40), Trailer Talk for Pixar’s Hoppers and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (26:45), the main review (44:00), Games (1:22:20), and Out Now Feedback (1:33:23). 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, @ForgottenFilmz Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Forgotten Films Read Aaron’s review for Zootopia 2 Trailer Talk: Pixar’s Hoppers and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Next Week: Jay Kelly

This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe features a trio of reviews for prestige films. Aaron and Abe spend this whole episode focused only on these Fall 2025 releases from Joachim Trier, Clint Bentley, and Rian Johnson. This batch will hopefully be the first of a few like this. Tune in to hear reviews for Sentimental Value (3:30), Train Dreams (31:43), and Wake Up Dead Man (A Knives Out/Benoit Blanc Mystery) (55:10). 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: @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 Train Dreams and Wake Up Dead Man Next Week’s Show: Zootopia 2

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe presents no place like home. Movies Markus’ Markus Robinson is back to talk Wicked: For Good with Aaron and Abe. Hear what this group has to say about the cinematic adaptation of the popular play’s second act, from director Jon M. Chu, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (11:17), Trailer Talk for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (41:16), the main review (47:30), Games (1:51:06), and Out Now Feedback (2:01:01). 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, @MoviesMarkus Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Movies Markus Read Aaron’s review for Wicked: For Good Trailer Talk: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping  Next Week: Zootopia 2

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary isn’t just leaving it up to chance. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and Movies, Films & Flix’s Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron to discuss To Live and Die in L.A., from director William Friedkin, starring William Petersen, Willem Dafoe, and John Pankow. Listen in as the group discusses the neo-noir crime thriller that has rightfully earned plenty of esteem over the decades. Plus, there are many thoughts and stories about the film’s reception, Friedkin’s directorial style, the manliness of Petersen, tangents related to other movies, and so much more. So now, if you’ve got an hour 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, @MHofmeyer, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea the Pod Watch the trailer for To Live and Die in L.A. Watch the music video for To Live and Die in L.A. by Wang Chung

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is on a deadly hunt with room for requiem. Professor Mike Dillon joins Aaron and Abe to discuss The Running Man from director Edgar Wright. Hear what this group has to say about this more faithful adaptation of the Stephen King novel, now starring Glen Powell. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:03), the main review (28:30), Games (1:28:00), and Out Now Feedback (1:40:07). 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? Read Aaron’s review for The Running Man Next Week: Wicked: For Good