Out Now 674: The Odyssey

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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