Out Now 657: Scream 7

This special Out Now with Aaron and Abe bonus episode is covering one winner after another. Aaron is joined by Fast Film Reviews’ Mark Hobin and Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson to go over their thoughts on the 98th Academy Awards. The trio goes over their overall thoughts on the ceremony, their feelings about Conan O’Brien’s second time as host, the various tributes, and, of course, the winners. This leads to plenty of thoughts about the presenters, speeches, Oscar history, the comedy bits, and which hosts did the best with their predictions. Plenty to go over, so now, if you have 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, @Mark_Hobin, @TerenceBJohnson Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Fast Film Reviews, Le Noir Auteur Read Terence’s Oscar Reactions Next Week’s Show: Project Hail Mary

This special Out Now with Aaron and Abe bonus episode is here to draw lines in the sand regarding the 98th Academy Awards. Fast Film Reviews’ Mark Hobin and Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson join Aaron to discuss their predictions for this year’s Oscar ceremony. Every category is discussed, with the reasoning behind each prediction and various debates. Naturally, there’s always the potential for surprises (and upsets) regarding “Hollywood’s Biggest Night,” but have fun hearing what the group had to say about this year’s nominations and what to expect. AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @TerenceBJohnson, @Mark_Hobin Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Le Noir Auteur, Fast Film Reviews Read Aaron’s Oscar Predictions. Next Week’s Show: 98th Academy Awards RESULTS

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe wants to look its best for its reanimated wife. Box office Bimbo and freelance film critic Lisa Laman and Professor Mike Dillon join Aaron to talk all about writer/director Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride!. Hear what this group has to say about this warped monster movie starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (3:50), Oscar Talk (24:45), the main review (34:10), Games (1:36:38), and Out Now Feedback (1:47:00). 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?, Looper Read Aaron’s review for The Bride! Next Week: The 98th Academy Awards

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe brings knives to a movie fight. Director Oliver Thompson and Professor Mike Dillon join Aaron for a lengthy (yet mostly spoiler-free) review of Scream 7. Hear what this group has to say about this entry in the ongoing slasher franchise, including its troubled production history, franchise thoughts in general, and more. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:30), Trailer Talk for Scary Movie 6 (19:55), the main review (24:00), Games (2:10:30), and Out Now Feedback (2:22:15). 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 Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Sniper: G.R.I.T. Read Aaron’s review for Scream 7 Trailer Talk: Scary Movie (2026) Next Week: The Bride!

This week's bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe heads back up the coast to sunny Santa Barbara. Abe speaks with Aaron about his time attending and covering the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival, with thoughts on films including Saipan, Sell Your House, Tow, Diya, Steal Away, A Life Illuminated, Tough Old Broads, Mosquito in the Eye, Laundry, and more. Plus, there’s also an in-person interview with director Anthony Frith (1:46:17), whose film Mockbuster was also presented at the festival. Enjoy that exclusive 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 and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Check out Aaron’s coverage of SBIFF 2026 Learn more about the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe delivers a double dose of arthouse films. Humanoids from the Deep Dive’s Jeff Ewing joins Aaron and Abe to talk How to Make a Killing, starring Glen Powell. There’s also a review between the hosts for Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie from director Matt Johnson. Hear what this group has to say about all these films and what they have to offer. Plus, we also discuss the recent passing of some legendary movie stars, and there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (18:45), Trailer Talk for Toy Story 5 (34:36), the main reviews (41:43) and (57:15), Games (1:24:51), and Out Now Feedback (1:48:43). 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, @ReelJeffEwing Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Humanoids from the Deep Dive Read Aaron’s review for How to Make a Killing Read Jeff’s review for How to Make a Killing Trailer Talk: Toy Story 5 Next Week: Scream 7

This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe is the eyes and ears of this institution. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and The Milky Way Blues’ Yancy Berns join Aaron to discuss The Breakfast Club, the iconic ‘80s high school movie from writer/director John Hughes. This is the second entry in Out Now’s “Teenage Wasteland” series of commentaries. Listen in as the group discusses why this film was among the few to help define a decade for teenagers. Plus, there are many stories about the making of the film, the hosts’ feelings about and connections to the movie, 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, @YancyJack Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Milky Way Blues Watch the trailer for The Breakfast Club (1985) Next Month: Clueless

This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe comes undone through podcasting passion. Le Noir Auteur’s Terence Johnson joins Aaron (in the same room) and Abe for a review of “Wuthering Heights,” from director Emerald Fennell. Hear what this group has to say about this latest adaptation of the classic English novel, now starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (10:27), Trailer Talk for The Devil Wears Prada 2 (34:43), the main review (45:33), Games (1:45:32), and Out Now Feedback (2:00:34). 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/Letterboxd: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @TerenceBJohnson Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Le Noir Auteur Read Aaron’s review for “Wuthering Heights” Read Terence’s review for “Wuthering Heights” Trailer Talk: The Devil Wears Prada 2 Next Week: How To Make A Killing

This week's bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe features a few beasts of podcasting laying out their weapons. Aaron and Abe are joined by Professor Mike Dillon and Movie, Films & Flix’s Mark Hofmeyer to discuss the horror films of 2025 by way of the 5th Annual Out Now Horror Awards. Hear what the guys have to say about a variety of horror films, and which ones deserve the most credit for their direction, performances, effects, kills, scary moments, funny moments, and more. Mainstream flicks such as Sinners, Weapons, Companion, Heart Eyes, 28 Years Later, and Frankenstein, along with smaller and international films such as The Ugly Stepsister, Bring Her Back, Good Boy, Sketch, Dust Bunny, Influencers, and Dangerous Animals, are among those discussed. There’s even time for a few special awards deriving from everyone, as well. 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, @MHofmeyer Check out all of our sites and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea the Pod A bit of a guide to some of 2025's horror releases.

This week's bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe heads back to Park City, Utah, for one last time. FirstShowing.net’s Alex Billington joins Aaron to go over the films seen by each at this year’s in-person/virtual Sundance Film Festival, with plenty of thoughts on which films stood out most, which films were not so strong, and what the experience was like overall. Enjoy thoughts on some of the more notable movies featured, including Josephine, The Weight, Wicker, Run Amok, Carousel, If I Go Will They Miss Me, Chasing Summer, Ha-Chan Shake Your Booty, and more, along with a few documentaries, including The Best Summer, Once Upon a Time in Harlem, and The Last First: Winter K2. Plus, the guys discuss how they approach films at these festivals, and what it’s like to consider this as the last Sundance before it moves. 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, @FirstShowing Check out all of our sites and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, FirstShowing.net Next Week: The 2025 Out Now Horror Awards