In this week's episode, Dave and Ryan review the O.G. monster movie Dracula from 1931. Is it good or bad? These two will "stake" their reputation on it. Then, when talking about zombie movies, they figured it was safe because it's hard to find any brains between the two of them. Have you ever read a scary book and thought, "This would make a good movie", chances are it has already happened.
Dave and Josh Smith, sitting in this week for Ryan, talk about animated features and give you their Oscar picks.
This week Dave and Ryan went on the road for the premier of Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, a true story based in the foster care system in Texas. Do we need to redefine what it means to be a blockbuster? Dave and Ryan look at some of the things that may be leading to the slowdown at theaters. In the last segment, they look at 2025 releases that Hollywood may be banking on to bring the box office back around.
This week, Dave and Ryan discuss the latest installment in the John Wick franchise, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, which definitely kept them on their toes. The final two segments are spent talking with Ryan's friend, Todd Maetani, a professor of Film and Media, who discusses script writing and character development.
