In this special milestone episode, we'll look back at an assortment of films from multiple decades that make up the ambitious, experimental, sometimes funny, sometimes not, long running, successful movie production company founded by Adam Sandler - Happy Madison Productions. What are our favourite movies and what are the worst movies?…

Written, produced, and directed by John Krasinski, IF is the live-action / animated fantasy comedy film featuring an ensemble cast that includes Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Fiona Shaw, along with the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., and Steve Carell. After discovering she can see everyone’s imaginary friends, twelve-year-old Be…

Directed by Patrick Hughes, The Expendables 3 is the action film written by Creighton Rothenberger, Katrin Benedikt, and Sylvester Stallone. It s the third installment in The Expendables franchise.Luke and Nathan get fired up to revist the third installment in The Expendables franchise which once again features an ensemble cast of largely action fi…

Directed by Matthew Vaughan and produced by Bryan Singer, X-Men: First Class is the superhero film based on the X-Men characters appearing in Marvel Comics.Luke and Nathan return to 2011 to the fourth mainline film (fifth overall) in the X-Men film series that takes the story back to 1962 to initially serve as a franchise reboot but eventually was …

Directed by Joshua John Miller, The Exorcism is the horror film starring Russell Crowe.Anthony Miller (Russell Crowe) is a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter (Ryan Simpkins) wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play.…

We've got new trailers for Venom: The Last Dance and Alien: Romulus, the new Knives Out cast has grown extensively (and so has Daniel Craig's hair), the next The Exorcist will take a radical new direction, and the Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie is still happening.Guy Ritchie is back with more Sherlock Holmes, Zack Snyder is back with mor…

Produced and directed by Richard Linklater, Hit Man is the romantic action comedy film based on the 2001 Texas Monthly magazine article of the same name by Skip Hollandsworth. Strait-laced professor Gary Johnson (Glen Powell) moonlights as a fake hit man for the New Orleans Police Department. Gifted at inhabiting different guises and personalities …

Directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, Hercules is the animated musical fantasy film, loosely based on the legendary hero Heracles (known in the film by his Roman name, Hercules), a son of Zeus in Greek mythology.Luke and Jae journey back to the legendary times of Ancient Greece (also known as 1997) to revist this Walt Disney Feature Animation p…

Created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher, Knuckles is the telvision miniseries based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series published by Sega. It is a spin-off of the Sonic the Hedgehog film series.Luke and Jason check out this firat live-action Sonic television series which takes place between the events of the films Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (…

Created by Beau DeMayo, X-Men '97 is the animated television series based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the X-Men. It is the revival of X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), continuing the story of the X-Men following the loss of their leader, Professor X.Luke and Nathan get their mutant on as they check out the first season of this Marve…

Directed, co-written, and co-produced by George Miller, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is the Australian post-apocalyptic action film which serves as a prequel and spin-off to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) which focuses on the character Imperator Furiosa. It is also the fifth installment in the Mad Max franchise.Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, …

It's been forty years but we finally have a trailer for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, the next Knives Out title has been revealed, a Marvel Studio's X-Men movie is official, and Cillian Murphy will be back (somehow) in 28 Years Later.Marvel's Vision series is still on the schedule, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series finds its lead, and Will Ferrell t…

What a wonderful day!Directed by Wes Ball and written by Josh Friedman, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the fourth installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot franchise and standalone sequel to War for the Planet of the Apes (2017). It is also the tenth Planet of the Apes film overall.Set several generations in the future following Caesar's r…

Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino from a story he conceived with Roger Avary, Pulp Fiction tells three intertwining tales of crime and violence in Los Angeles, California.Jason and Rob rewind to 1994 to review the independent crime film that celebrates its 30th anniversary this year - a film that spends considerable screen time devoted to m…

Directed by Gore Verbinski, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is the fantasy swashbuckler film produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and based on Walt Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disney theme parks.Luke and Jae break out the rum and return to the high seas to sail the first installment in the Piratea of the Caribbea…

Developed by Bruce Timm, Giancarlo Volpe, and Jim Krieg, Green Lantern: The Animated Series is the animated superhero television series based on the DC Comics superhero Green Lantern created by John Broome and Gil Kane.Luke and Jae revisit the 26 episode single season of this Cartoon Network series which ran from March 2012 to March 2013 - and both…

Children can be such monsters...Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, Abigail is the horror film starring Alisha Weir, Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, and Kathryn Newton.After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is w…

Two new big names added to the Fantastic Four cast, Masters of the Universe has a release date so we can say that it is actually finally happening, Twisters throws down a new trailer, Road House will re-open as its sequel is greenlit, and the new Superman puts on his boots.Vin Diesel confirms a fourth Riddick movie, Peter Jackson returns to Middle-…

A tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen...Directed by Jerry Seinfeld (in his feature directorial debut), Unfrosted is the Netflix comedy film loosely based on the true story of the creation of Pop-Tarts toaster pastries.In 1963, Kellogg's and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast…

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Directed by Jeff Wamester, Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 2 is the animated superhero film based on DC Comics characters and story. This is the ninth movie in the Tomorrowverse.The Anti-Monitor (the Monitor’s evil counterpart) is released into the DC Multiverse and begins to destroy the different Earths that compose it. The Monito…

Directed by Zack Snyder, Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver is the epic space opera film and direct sequel to Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire (2023).The rebel warriors gear up for battle against the ruthless forces of the Motherworld as unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge — and legends are made.…

The new trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine has been released. Actually, there's a bunch of trailers to discuss including, Mufasa: The Lion King, Transformers One, and M. Night Shyamalan's Trap.Did anyone see 28 Years Later coming? Jeff Bridges is back for Tron: Ares, Naked Gun scored Pamela Anderson, Wednesday gets a new principal in Steve Buscemi,…

Created by Robert Kirkman for Amazon Prime Video, Invincible is the adult animated superhero television series based on the Image Comics comic book series if the same name that he co-created with Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley.Luke and Jae dive into the second season of Invincible which was divided up into two parts - premiering in November 2023 and M…

Written, directed, and edited by Colin and Cameron Cairnes, Late Night With The Devils is the supernatural horror film starring David Dastmalchian.Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy (David Dastmalchian) hosts a syndicated talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. However, ratings for the show have …

Stunt performers - they get blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows, and dropped from the highest of heights.Directed by David Leitch, The Fall Guy is the action comedy film starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt which is loosely based on the 1980s TV series about stunt performers.Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling), a battered and past-his-prime ac…

Directed by Jonathan Frakes in his feature film debut, Star Trek: First Contact is the science fiction film featuring the cast of the the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation.Luke and Jae travel back in time to the 21st century (1996) to revisit the the eight movie in the Star Trek franchise - the second Next Generation movie.The Enterp…

It is the romantic comedy with zombies...Directed by Edgar Wright, Shaun of the Dead is the British romantic zombie comedy film which stars Simon Pegg who also co-wrote the film with Wright.Rob and Jason rewind to 2004 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this cult classic that kicked off Wright and Pegg's Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy.Shaun (Sim…

Would you like some madness for two? We have the first trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux. It's actually happening - Transformers are crossing over with G.I. Joe, Edgar Wright brings us a remake of The Running Man and he's found his man who will be running, and Shadow the Hedgehog has a voice.We talk Star Trek time travel shenanigans, Apple TV+ have m…

One small ember can burn down everything...Directed and co-produced by Dev Patel, Monkey Man is the action thriller film which also stars Dev Patel.Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Kid (Dev Patel) is an anonymous young man living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wears a gorilla mask, a…

Directed by Martin Campbell, GoldenEye is the spy film featuring the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. It is the seventeenth film in the James Bond series to be produced by Eon Productions and the first to star Pierce Brosnan as 007.Luke and Jae debrief on this 1995 espionage caper which is the first in the Bond series to not utilise any story elemen…

Directed by Mark Neveldine, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is the superhero film based on the Marvel Comics antihero Ghost Rider.Luke and Jae take a ride back to 2001 to review the sequel to the 2007 film Ghost Rider, which sees Nicolas Cage reprising his role as Johnny Blaze / Ghost Rider.Still struggling with the curse of the Ghost Rider - the …

Developed by Rob David, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is the animated superhero television series which reimagines the 1983 series of the same name.Luke and Nathan power up Netflix to review this three season series, that is based on Mattel's toy line Masters of the Universe, which premiered from 2021 to 2023.On the planet Eternia, an amne…

Directed by Michael Mohan, Immaculate is the psychological horror film written by Andrew Lobel and co-produced by Sydney Sweeny, who also stars in the film. Cecilia (Sydney Sweeney), an American nun of devout faith, embarks on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a ni…

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - we have the first teaser, you all better be ready to welcome Will Smith back as the incorrectly named fourth Bad Boys movie gets a trailer, and raise the alarm bells because the new Silver Surfer is a woman!What gets you more excited... another sequel to The Matrix or a sequel to Happy Gilmore?Daredevil: Born Again officia…

Directed by Doug Liman, Road House is the action film starring Jake Gyllenhaal. It is a remake of the 1989 film of the same name. Ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.Par That Film Stew Podcast

Directed by Guillermo del Toro, Pacific Rim is the science fiction monster film which is regarded as an homage to kaiju, mech, and anime media.Luke and Nathan return to the not-too-distant past to revisit this movie which is set in the not-too-distant future - the first in the Pacific Rim film franchise.To fight the Kaiju, mankind developed giant r…

Rise together or fall alone...Directed by Adam Wingard, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the monster film featuring both of the title characters Godzilla and King Kong. It is the sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) and is the fifth film in the MonsterVerse franchise. It is also the 38th film of the Godzilla franchise and the 13th film in the King …

Directed by Gil Kenan from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jason Reitman, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is the supernatural comedy film which is both the sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and the fifth film in the Ghostbusters franchise. The Spengler family returns to where it all started - the iconic New York City firehouse - to team up with th…

Directed and produced by Jeff Wadlow, Imaginary is the supernatural horror film co-produced by Jason Blum through his Blumhouse Productions banner and Tower of Babble.When Jessica (DeWanda Wise) moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice (Pyper Braun) develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chau…

Directed by Ethan Coen, Drive-Away Dolls is the comedy road film that Coen co-wrote with his wife Tricia Cooke. Jamie (Margaret Qualley), an uninhibited free spirit who is bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian (Geraldine Viswanathan) who desperately needs to loosen up are in search of a fresh start. The two e…

The Oscars have been and gone, so who were the big winners and overall how was the show?We've got trailers for Alien: Romulus and The Crow, Scream 7 is set to say "Hello, Sidney" once again, and we may have our new Bond.The Acolyte brings Jedi galore and a Sith blade to the High Republic era, Michael Myers could soon be stalking the small screen, a…

Directed and produced by Matthew Vaughn, Argylle is the spy action comedy film which features an ensemble cast which includes Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O’Hara, and Henry Cavill.Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) is the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels, whose idea of bliss is a night at …

Before you watch the new movie on Prime Video, rewind to 1989 to revisit the original with Jason and Rob.Directed by Rowdy Herrington, Road House is the action drama film starring Patrick Swayze.The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton (Patrick Swayze) has been hired to clean it up. He migh…

Directed by James Mangold, The Wolverine is the superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Wolverine and based on the 1982 limited series Wolverine by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller.Luke and Nathan take a bullet train back to 2013 to discuss the sixth installment in the X-Men film series, the second installment in the trilogy of Wolveri…

Written and directed by the Wachowskis, Speed Racer is the sports action comedy film based on the manga series of the same name created by Tatsuo Yoshida.Luke and Jae race back to 2008 to check out this movie set in a world built for speed, which stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox, Roger Allam, Benno Fürm…

Directed by Johan Renck and written by Colby Day, Spaceman is the science fiction drama film based on the 2017 novel Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfař. Six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, an astronaut, Jakub (Adam Sandler), realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he r…

Twenty years ago this movie won Best Picture at the 76th Academy Awards.Directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is the epic high fantasy adventure film based on 1955's The Return if the King - the third The Lord of the Rings novel by J. R. R. Tolkien.Rob …

It's not an S it means hope (or does it?) - James Gunn reveals the first look at his Superman movie, we'll talk about some things Bill Skarsgard has coming up, And filming for the new Kick-Ass trilogy has begun.The Harry Potter TV series is on track for a 2026 arrival and Beef is getting a second season.…

Directed and co-produced by Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part Two is the science fiction film that is both the sequel to Dune (2021) and is the second of a two-part adaption of the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert.The mythic journey of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) continues as he unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen while on a warpath of reve…