Sun, 11 October 2015
The Martian took out the competition last weekend, but does it have the staying power to last a second week with new releases this weekend? Michael Falkner has this and Mission: Impossible on an all new Weekly Podioplex.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for October 6, 2015
Introduction
Opening Clip: Pan
Box Office Report
Top Ten
#1 – The Martian
#2 – Hotel Transylvania 2 [-2] #3 – Sicario [+7] #4 – The Intern [-2] #5 – The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials [-2] #6 – Black Mass [-1] #7 – Everest [-3]
#8 – The Visit [-2] #9 – War Room [-1] #10 – The Perfect Guy [-3] (New Release) [Change]
Tops From the Past
2010 – The Social Network
2005 – Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit 1995 – Seven 1985 – Commando 1975 – Dog Day Afternoon Box Office Premieres for the week of October 9th, 2015
Wide
Pan – [PG]
The Walk – [PG]
Limited
Big Stone Gap – [PG-13]
Steve Jobs – [R]
The Final Girls – [PG-13]
Victoria – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of October 6th, 2015
New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Magic Mike XXL – [R]
Insidious: Chapter 3 – [PG-13]
Dark Places – [R]
Tremors 5: Bloodlines – [PG-13]
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! – [NR]
Ride – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
South Park: Season Eighteen (2014)
The Leftovers: Season One (2014)
Vikings: Season Three (2014)
Mission: Impossible: The Complete Original Series (1966-1973)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Spartacus (1960) – [PG-13]
Podcast Promos
Saturday B Movie Reel
A weekly podcast covering Syfy Channel Original Movies and other science fiction and fantasy B movies.
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Sat, 3 October 2015
The fall brings with it a number of new movies and with a more inconsistent audience, the number one film at the top can change with each week. And that's the case as the second Maze Runner movie was beat by the second Hotel Transylvania movie. But can it hold on with only one new movie opening this weekend? Michael Falkner has this and more on a new Weekly Podioplex.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for September 29, 2015
Introduction
Opening Clip: The Martian
Box Office Report
Top Ten
#1 – Hotel Transylvania 2
#2 – The Intern #3 – The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials [-2] #4 – Everest [+1] #5 – Black Mass [-3] #6 – The Visit [-3] #7 – The Perfect Guy [-3]
#8 – War Room [-2] #9 – The Green Inferno #10 – Sicario [+15] (New Release) [Change]
Tops From the Past
2010 – The Social Network
2005 – Flightplan 1995 – Seven 1985 – Invasion U.S.A. 1975 – Three Days of the Condor Box Office Premieres for the week of October 2nd, 2015
Wide
The Martian – [PG-13]
Limited
The Walk – [PG]
Freeheld – [PG-13]
He Name Me Malala – [PG-13]
Shanhai – [R]
Sicario – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of September 29th, 2015
New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Avengers: Age of Ultron – [PG-13]
Entourage – [R]
Spy – [R]
Cop Car – [R]
Zipper – [R]
Aloft – [R]
Poltergeist – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Bones: Season Ten (2014)
Outlander: Season One, Volume Two (2014)
Grimm: Season Four (2014)
Reign: Season Two (2014)
iZombie: Season One (2014)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Goodfellas (1990) – [R]
Podcast Promos
Star Wars Stacks
The Star Wars Stacks is a Star Wars Expanded Universe Bookclub. Once a month, we get together to discuss a different novel from the Star Wars EU.
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Vin Diesel confirms one last Fast and Furious trilogy
Star Wars Disney Parks update Star Wars soundtracks Back to the Future Day celebrations Links
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Fri, 25 September 2015
The newest entry in the Maze Runner series took the top of the box office this past weekend. But can it outrun this weekend's movie releases? Michael Falkner has this and some fan favorite DVD releases plus a look at October movie releases on a new Weekly Podioplex. Weekly Podioplex Notes for September 22, 2015
Introduction
Opening Clip: Hotel Transylvania 2
Box Office Report
Top Ten
#1 – The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
#2 – Black Mass #3 – The Visit [-1] #4 – The Perfect Guy [-3] #5 – Everest #6 – War Room [-3] #7 – A Walk in the Woods [-3]
#8 – Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation [-3] #9 – Straight Outta Compton [-3] #10 – Grandma [+12] (New Release) [Change]
Tops From the Past
2010 – Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
2005 – Flightplan 1995 – Seven 1985 – Back to the Future 1975 – Jaws Box Office Premieres for the week of September 25th, 2015
Wide
Hotel Transylvania 2 – [PG]
The Intern – [PG-13]
The Green Inferno – [R]
Limited
Stonewall – [R]
Labyrinth of Lies – [R]
99 Homes – [R]
A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story – [PG-13]
The Keeping Room – [R]
Mississippi Grind – [R]
The Reflektor Tapes – [NR]
Ashby – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of September 22nd, 2015
New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Pitch Perfect 2 – [PG-13]
Disneynature: Monkey Kingdom – [G]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Arrow: Season Three (2014)
The Flash: Season One (2014)
Doctor Who: “Dark Water” and “Death in Heaven” 3D (2014)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Moonrise Kingdom (2012) – [PG-13]
Breaker Morant (1980) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Skywalking Through Neverland is a Star Wars/Disney, fan-focused Podcast. We cover Star Wars, Disney, Superheroes and pop culture fandom. You know, that stuff that binds us all together as instantaneous friends! We showcase either what people have done with their fandom or talked to those who are involved first-hand in the universes that we LOVE.
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October’s Coming Attractions
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Thu, 17 September 2015
There's a new leader at the box office, but more importantly - LOST IN SPACE! Learn all about the series collection on Blu-Ray and more DVD releases on a new Weekly Podioplex.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for September 15, 2015
Introduction
Opening Clip: Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
Box Office Report
Top Ten
#1 – The Perfect Guy
#2 – The Visit #3 – War Room [-1] #4 – A Walk in the Woods [-1] #5 – Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation [Even] #6 – Straight Outta Compton [-4] #7 – No Escape [-1]
#8 – The Transporter Refueled [-4] #9 – 90 Minutes in Heaven #10 – Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos [-1] (New Release) [Change]
Tops From the Past
2010 – The Town
2005 – Just Like Heaven 1995 – To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar 1985 – Back to the Future 1975 – Jaws Box Office Premieres for the week of September 18th, 2015
Wide
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials – [PG-13]
Everest – [PG-13]
Black Mass – [R]
Limited
Katti Batti – [NR]
Sicario – [R]
Captive – [PG-13]
Pawn Sacrifice – [PG-13]
About Ray – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of September 15th, 2015
New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Cinderella – [PG]
Furious 7 – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season Two (2014)
Marvel’s Agent Carter: Season One (2014)
Lost in Space: The Complete Adventures (1965-1968)
The Big Bang Theory: Season Eight (2014)
LEGO Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles (2015)
Empire: Season One (2014)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Season Fifteen (2014)
CSI: Cyber: Season One (2014)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Mad Max (1979) – [R]
Defiance (1980) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
TechnoRetro Dads share the fandom and fun of their youth with their families as they build a bridge from the past to the future through the time spent with their kids in the present. Join JediShua and shazbazzar as they reminisce about the past while exploring the future of some of their favorite science fiction and fantasy properties of their youth. Listen in to discussions about the movies, music, games, and comics of the 70s and 80s as they share the days of their youth with their own kids in a positive, family-friendly atmosphere. If you’re a TechnoRetro Dad, the child of one, or just fondly remember the sci-fi/fantasy properties of the 70s and 80s, then this podcast is for you!
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Sat, 12 September 2015
Michael Falkner returns from DragonCon with new movie and DVD releases on a new Weekly Podioplex.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for September 9, 2015
Introduction Opening Clip: The Visit
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – War Room #7 – The Man from U.N.C.L.E. [-1]
(New Release) [Change]
Tops From the Past 2010 – Resident Evil: Afterlife Box Office Premieres for the week of September 11th, 2015 Wide The Visit – [PG-13] The Perfect Guy – [PG-13] 90 Minutes in Heaven – [PG-13]
Limited Coming Home – [PG-13] Wolf Totem – [PG-13] Sleeping With Other People – [R] Time Out of Mind – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the weeks of September 9th, 2015 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Age of Adeline – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Supernatural: Season Ten (2014) Gotham: Season One (2014) Haven: Season Five, Volume One (2014) Homeland: Season Four (2014)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Shocker (1989) – [R] Dressed to Kill (1980) – [X]
Podcast Promos
Earth Station One is a pop culture podcast & blog celebrating our love for all things Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comics & much, much more.
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Fri, 28 August 2015
It's a double-sized Dragon Con edition of The Weekly Podioplex. What is coming up in the next two weeks for the box office and DVD releases? Michael Falkner has this and highlights from Disney's D23 Expo on a new episode.
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Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 25, 2015
Introduction Opening Clip: No Escape
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Straight Outta Compton [Second Week] #7 – The Gift [-2] (New Release) [Change]
Tops From the Past 2010 – The Expendables Box Office Premieres for the week of August 28th, 2015 Wide No Escape – [R] We Are Your Friends – [R]
Limited (click links to see trailer) Z for Zachariah – [PG-13] War Room – [PG] The Second Mother – [R] Queen of Earth – [NR]
Box Office Premieres for the week of September 4th, 2015 Wide The Transporter Refueled – [PG-13] A Walk in the Woods – [R]
Limited (click link to see trailer) Before We Go – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment for the weeks of August 25th and September 1st, 2015 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray for August 25th Aloha – [PG-13] Citizenfour – [R] Skin Trade – [R] The Runner – [R] LEGO DC Super Heroes: Justice League – Attack of the Legion of Doom! – [NR]
New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray for September 1st Mad Max: Fury Road – [R] I’ll See You in My Dreams – [PG-13] Boulevard – [R] Good Kill – [R] The D-Train – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray for August 25th The Walking Dead: Season Five (2014) Criminal Minds: Season Ten (2014) Elementary: Season Three (2014) The Good Wife: Season Six (2014) Revenge: Season Four (2014) King of the Hill: Season Eleven (2007)
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray for September 1st Star Wars Rebels: Season One (2014) The Vampire Diaries: Season Six (2014) The Originals: Season Two (2014) Scorpion: Season One (2014) Castle: Season Seven (2014) Chicago Fire: Season Three (2014) Chicago P.D.: Season Two (2014) Hawaii Five-0: Season Five (2014) Nashville: Season Three (2014) New Girl: Season Four (2014)
Blu-Rays From the Past for August 25th The Last Dragon (1985) – [PG-13]
Blu-Rays From the Past for September 1st Colors (1988) – [R]
Podcast Promos An online magazine and community dedicated to celebrating the best in science fiction, fantasy, comics, anime, and gaming, RevolutionSF is created by professional columnists, artists, animators, and humorists from the most prominent genre-related websites and magazines around. Tough love for sci-fi.
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Sun, 23 August 2015
Straight Outta Compton went straight to the top of the box office last weekend. But is there a new movie release this weekend that offers a challenge? And what is around the corner for new movies in September? Michael Falkner has the details on a new Weekly Podioplex.
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Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 18, 2015
Introduction Opening Clip: Hitman: Agent 47
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Straight Outta Compton #7 – Vacation [-3]
(New Release) [Change]
Tops From the Past 2010 – The Expendables
Box Office Premieres for the week of August 21st, 2015 Wide Hitman: Agent 47 – [R] American Ultra – [R] Sinister 2 – [R]
Limited Grandma – [NR] 6 Years – [NR] Digging for Fire – [R] She’s Funny That Way – [R] Learning to Drive – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of August 18th, 2015 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Little Boy – [PG-13] Strangerland – [R] Vendetta – [R] The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared – [R] The Walt Disney Animated Studios Short Films Collection – [NR]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Once Upon a Time: Season Four (2014) The Blacklist: Season Two (2014) Grey’s Anatomy: Season Eleven (2014) Mike & Molly: Season Five (2014) NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Season Twelve (2014) NCIS: Los Angeles: Season Six (2014) NCIS: New Orleans: Season One (2014)
Blu-Rays From the Past Hackers (1995) – [PG-13] The Hunger (1983) – [R]
Podcast Promos
In this Science Fiction Podcast, we share interviews, reviews, and opinions on popular and perhaps not so popular Science Fiction TV shows and movies.
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Wed, 12 August 2015
The revamped Fantastic Four movie couldn't surpass the latest Mission: Impossible movie on what was a smaller weekend for the box office take. Michael Falkner has the details as well as new movie and DVD releases on a new Weekly Podioplex.
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Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 11, 2015
Introduction Opening Clip: The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation [Second Week] #7 – Ricki and the Flash
(New Release) [Change]
Tops From the Past 2010 – The Expendables
Box Office Premieres for the week of August 14th, 2015 Wide The Man from U.N.C.L.E. – [PG-13] Straight Outta Compton – [R]
Limited Mistress America – [R] People Places Things – [R] Fort Tilden – [R] 10,000 Saints – [R] Final Girl – [R] Unity – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of August 4th, 2015 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Hot Pursuit – [PG-13] Unfriended – [R] Police Story: Lockdown – [NR]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Person of Interest: Season Four (2014) Hell on Wheels: Season Four (2014) The Knick: Season One (2014) Scandal: Season Four (2014) 2 Broke Girls: Season Four (2014) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Season Sixteen (2014) The Jeffersons: Season Eight (1981)
Blu-Rays From the Past The People Under the Stairs (1991) – [R] Hellfighters (1968) – [G]
Podcast Promos A monthly podcast that is focused on art, the creative process, people out there in the verse doing creative works, audio dramas that I’m interested in, books, movies, tv, music, you name it. Also covering Cons, host discussions and other fun tidbits. In addition, games, contests and interviews with people who inspire me.
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Wed, 5 August 2015
The Ant-Man was taken down after a profitable run by Tom Cruise's latest Mission: Impossible adventure. And now there are a series of new movies opening this weekend that could easily take its place. What movies interest you? Or perhaps you'll stay home and watch any of the new DVD release offerings. It's all here on a new Weekly Podioplex with Michael Falkner.
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Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 4, 2015
Introduction Opening Clip: Fantastic Four
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation #7 – Southpaw [-2]
(New Release) [Change]
Tops From the Past 2010 – The Other Guys Box Office Premieres for the week of August 7th, 2015
Wide Fantastic Four – [PG-13] The Shaun the Sheep Movie – [PG] Ricki and the Flash – [PG-13] The Gift – [R]
Limited Cop Car – [R] The Diary of a Teenage Girl – [R] Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet – [PG] Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection “F” – [NR] Dark Places – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of August 4th, 2015
New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray The Divergent Series: Insurgent – [PG-13] Far from the Madding Crowd – [PG-13] Barely Lethal – [PG-13] Do You Believe? – [PG-13] True Story – [R] The Salvation – [R] The Casual Vacancy – [NR]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Orphan Black: Season Three (2015) Strike Back: Season Three (2015) The Man from U.N.C.L.E.: Season One (1964)
Blu-Rays From the Past Innerspace (1987) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Every great story begins starts with a great idea. But… how do you know if your idea is strong enough to bear the weight of pen and ink? You do what we all do… you tell someone about it. You talk it through, bounce ideas around, and get some feedback. You have a discussion. Now… wouldn’t it be great if you could have that discussion with some folks who’ve been around the block once or twice, who have published a book or two, or edited a few novels? Now THAT discussion would be fabulous! Think of what you could learn about your craft, the questions you could ask and the answers you’d get! That’s what The Roundtable Podcast is all about. It’s about nurturing ideas, fostering inspiration, and getting the creative juices flowing. It’s also about mistakes and blind alleys, harsh reality and uncomfortable truths. Each week we invite publishers, editors, and authors to get on the line with a writer who presents an idea on the table… an idea for a story they want to write. And then everyone digs in, asking questions, pointing out problems, and proposing solutions. Characters are dissected or dismissed, plots reinforced or torn apart altogether, and hopefully what started as an idea, becomes something more. It becomes a story… one we’d all like to hear.
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Fri, 31 July 2015
It's another stellar box office week for Marvel's Ant-Man, but can the inch high superhero stand up to Tom Cruise and his latest Mission: Impossible movie? And what's in store for the box office in August? It's all here on a new Weekly Podioplex with Michael Falkner.
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Weekly Podioplex Notes for July 28, 2015
Introduction Opening Clip: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
Top Ten #1 – Ant-Man [Second Week] #7 – Inside Out [-3]
(New Release) [Change]
Tops From the Past 2010 – Inception Box Office Premieres for the week of July 31st, 2015
Wide Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation – [PG-13] Vacation – [R]
Limited Best of Enemies – [R] The End of the Tour – [R] A LEGO Brickumentary – [G] Listen to Me Marlon – [NR] That Sugar Film – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of July 28th, 2015
New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray Home – [PG] Justice League: Gods and Monsters – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXXIII (1988-1999) Helix: Season Two (2015)
Blu-Rays From the Past Miracle Mile (1988) – [R]
Podcast Promos
Geek Radio Daily is your one stop shop for all your geeky goodness. Check out Billy Flynn, Flynnstress, and Saucy on GRDsWeekly, the sometimes weekly podcast. All the geek without the wait!
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