🙀 Summer Scares: Alien Earth / Together / Weapons

This time on episode #266 of NEW RELEASE … well wishers Ashley and Drew bring you a super timely discussion of two of the biggest things to happen (a month ago) in TV and movies. EUPHORIA (mercifully?) ends its chaotic three-season run, while OBSESSION continues to dominate the BO and convos of movie goers everywhere. Listen to find out where we land on these two exciting, but very separate phenomena. Get full access to New Release at newrelease.substack.com/subscribe

This time on episode # 264 of NEW RELEASE … dingbats Ashley and Drew discuss the uneven returns of two marquee shows. But first, we process the end of SOMETHING VERY BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN. Does Ashley believe in soulmates??? Find out! Then, let us Rue the day Cassie and Nate tie the knot on EUPHORIA season 3 (11:05). How do we feel about post high-school life for these crazy kids? And, for the final course, it’s B-E-E-F (33:12). Does season 2 of this Netflix anthology show Carey on the twisted comedy tradition of season 1 or fall flat on its face. Come on, what are you waiting for? Get full access to New Release at newrelease.substack.com/subscribe

This time on episode #263 of NEW RELEASE … gorehounds Ashley and Drew devour a disturbing new horror show that dropped recently on Netflix. We dig into why SOMETHING VERY BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN succeeds where other horror TV has failed, starting at (25:30). Before that, though, we catch up on a bunch of HBO stuff, including DTF ST. LOUIS, ROOSTER, THE PITT, and finally, I LOVE LA. It’s been too long and there is much to discuss, so don’t delay, press play ▶️ Get full access to New Release at newrelease.substack.com/subscribe

This time on NEW RELEASE #262 … James and Drew swap places—not with each other, that would be weird—but with of a couple average Academy Awards voters. How would we approach this special privilege and honor? With so much respect. Also, it’s that time again where we explain the very simple rules for our annual Oscar party drinking game. If you start listening to this episode RIGHT NOW, you just might finish before the red carpet. Enjoy 🥂 Get full access to New Release at newrelease.substack.com/subscribe

This time on NEW RELEASE #261 … survivalists Ashley and Drew go back to the movies. We each saw SEND HELP on the big screen with revved up crowds and can’t wait to share the journey it took us on. FF » to (20:38) for that portion of the show. First, though, we have to digest a lackluster Super Bowl and the associated media that comes with it. ((By the Power of Grayskull)), I swear, Masters of the Universe better not suck. Jk, it definitely will, but still, I might be the only person I know legitimately anticipating the new He-Man flick. Any excuse to talk about that ONE TIME I had bangs. Plus, Bad Bunny and Supergirl. Get ready for one action-packed episode. Get full access to New Release at newrelease.substack.com/subscribe

On episode 260 of NEW RELEASE … Ashley and Drew reflect one more one last time on Stranger Things. “Conformity Gate” explained! Also, I hope you’re ready for some football because that’s all Ashley is watching, apparently. Drew, on the other hand, shares his reaction to episode one of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. It’s all happening. Just listen. Get full access to New Release at newrelease.substack.com/subscribe

Episode #259 of NEW RELEASE marks the end of an epic 9-year campaign. Ashley and Drew started watching STRANGER THINGS as adults, sure … but now … we’re like OLD. Are these weary hearts still open to the magic and wonder of childhood? Are we happy with the answers and emotional payoffs the finale provided? As usual, there’s only one way to find out. Join us as we send off what has truly been one of the most meaningful TV experiences of our extremely long lifetimes. Get full access to New Release at newrelease.substack.com/subscribe

The time has finally come for episode 258 of NEW RELEASE … so of course Ashley and Drew are talking Stranger Things. We’re back, baby. » Fast Forward » to (26:30) if you don’t care about Plur1bus or Chairs or LA or Jay/George or Austin Butler. We had a lot to catch up on before the main event. However, once we’re in the upside down, we’re there to stay. We go deep on what the show means to us and whether an emotional payoff that’s been almost 10 years in the making is likely to come. Oooof, we’re only halfway through the final season, but already we got the life changing events of episode 4. Join us till the end. Get full access to New Release at newrelease.substack.com/subscribe

This time on episode #257 of New Release … skeleton siblings Ashley and Drew, as you can tell from the title of this episode, have SO freaking MUCH to talk about. (3:35) Drew ponders how one amazing movie make up for a month of mediocre xenomorphin’ action … while Ashley celebrates the fine wine personified that is Chad Michael Murray. Then, once we put September to bed, we make way for SHOCKTOBER. (22:24) We preview the New Releases we’re most excited for this month along with the horror movies we’ll be watching for spooky season. Join us for the most wonderful, witchful time of year 🔪Want MORE? Search ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple and hit subscribe. Did I mention we’re also on YOUTUBE!? Follow along 💁‍♀️ Get full access to New Release at newrelease.substack.com/subscribe

We’re back! This week on episode #256 of New Release … xenodorks Ashley and Drew make up for lost time by discussing THREE New(ish) Releases!!! (6:41) ALIEN EARTH kicks off the action. Chase that with (32:24) TOGETHER, for some twisted body horror romance. And lastly, did (50:00) WEAPONS live up to the hype?!Want MORE? Search ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple and hit subscribe. Did I mention we’re also on YOUTUBE!? Follow along 💁‍♀️ Get full access to New Release at newrelease.substack.com/subscribe