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So here’s the real question:
Did this series peak with the original, or does it still have fresh nightmares left in it?
January 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM
So here’s the real question:
Did this series peak with the original, or does it still have fresh nightmares left in it?
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple hits theaters today. Yes, already.
Our review drops next Friday.
But today you can hear our review of 28 Years Later. And if you want the full infection timeline, you can unlock our reviews of all three previous 28 ___ Later films by donating.
Our review drops next Friday.
But today you can hear our review of 28 Years Later. And if you want the full infection timeline, you can unlock our reviews of all three previous 28 ___ Later films by donating.
January 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple hits theaters today. Yes, already.
Our review drops next Friday.
But today you can hear our review of 28 Years Later. And if you want the full infection timeline, you can unlock our reviews of all three previous 28 ___ Later films by donating.
Our review drops next Friday.
But today you can hear our review of 28 Years Later. And if you want the full infection timeline, you can unlock our reviews of all three previous 28 ___ Later films by donating.
Our Darkman II: The Return of Durant review is live now at NowPlayingPodcast.com
Liam Neeson’s gone, replaced by Mummy star Arnold Vosloo, but Larry Drake is still chewing the scenery.
Is Darkman II a scrappy cult sequel that deserves more love, or a step too far without Neeson?
Liam Neeson’s gone, replaced by Mummy star Arnold Vosloo, but Larry Drake is still chewing the scenery.
Is Darkman II a scrappy cult sequel that deserves more love, or a step too far without Neeson?
January 13, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Our Darkman II: The Return of Durant review is live now at NowPlayingPodcast.com
Liam Neeson’s gone, replaced by Mummy star Arnold Vosloo, but Larry Drake is still chewing the scenery.
Is Darkman II a scrappy cult sequel that deserves more love, or a step too far without Neeson?
Liam Neeson’s gone, replaced by Mummy star Arnold Vosloo, but Larry Drake is still chewing the scenery.
Is Darkman II a scrappy cult sequel that deserves more love, or a step too far without Neeson?
On this day 30 years ago, LAWNMOWER MAN 2: BEYOND CYBERSPACE crashed into theaters and promptly ended the franchise. 💾🧠 Does this cyber-sequel deserve its bad reputation, or is there hidden code worth revisiting? 🤔 Hear our hosts jack back into it in the archives. 🎧
#LawnmowerMan2BeyondCyberspace
#LawnmowerMan2BeyondCyberspace
January 13, 2026 at 12:01 AM
On this day 30 years ago, LAWNMOWER MAN 2: BEYOND CYBERSPACE crashed into theaters and promptly ended the franchise. 💾🧠 Does this cyber-sequel deserve its bad reputation, or is there hidden code worth revisiting? 🤔 Hear our hosts jack back into it in the archives. 🎧
#LawnmowerMan2BeyondCyberspace
#LawnmowerMan2BeyondCyberspace
Tomorrow for all Now Playing listeners, we continue our latest retrospective with DARKMAN II: THE RETURN OF DURANT (1995). 🩹🎭 Rent it tonight on YouTube or Amazon Video, then join us tomorrow as we unwrap this masked sequel. 🎧🕶️
#DarkmanIITheReturnOfDurant #NowPlayingPodcast
#DarkmanIITheReturnOfDurant #NowPlayingPodcast
January 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Tomorrow for all Now Playing listeners, we continue our latest retrospective with DARKMAN II: THE RETURN OF DURANT (1995). 🩹🎭 Rent it tonight on YouTube or Amazon Video, then join us tomorrow as we unwrap this masked sequel. 🎧🕶️
#DarkmanIITheReturnOfDurant #NowPlayingPodcast
#DarkmanIITheReturnOfDurant #NowPlayingPodcast
On this day 25 years ago, the TV movie ROBOCOP: PRIME DIRECTIVES – MELTDOWN aired on television. 🤖📺 How do you feel about this chapter, and the Prime Directives series overall? 🔧 Hear our hosts break it down in the archives, link in bio. 🎙️
#RobocopPrimeDirectivesMeltdown #NowPlayingPodcast
#RobocopPrimeDirectivesMeltdown #NowPlayingPodcast
January 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
On this day 25 years ago, the TV movie ROBOCOP: PRIME DIRECTIVES – MELTDOWN aired on television. 🤖📺 How do you feel about this chapter, and the Prime Directives series overall? 🔧 Hear our hosts break it down in the archives, link in bio. 🎙️
#RobocopPrimeDirectivesMeltdown #NowPlayingPodcast
#RobocopPrimeDirectivesMeltdown #NowPlayingPodcast
This week, we wrapped up our full Anaconda retrospective, slithering all the way to the 2025 release. 🐍🎬 Now we want to hear from you. Which entry coils its way to the top of your list, and why? 💭 Drop your pick below. 🎙️
#Anaconda #NowPlayingPodcast
#Anaconda #NowPlayingPodcast
January 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
This week, we wrapped up our full Anaconda retrospective, slithering all the way to the 2025 release. 🐍🎬 Now we want to hear from you. Which entry coils its way to the top of your list, and why? 💭 Drop your pick below. 🎙️
#Anaconda #NowPlayingPodcast
#Anaconda #NowPlayingPodcast
“The snake going into the boat motor was the moment that finally broke me.”
Some moments hit different with a crowd.
🐍 Our Anaconda (2025) review is live. Jack Black. Paul Rudd. A Snake. Good times?
Have you seen it yet?
#Anaconda2025 #NowPlayingPodcast #MoviePodcast #FilmTalk #TheaterStories
Some moments hit different with a crowd.
🐍 Our Anaconda (2025) review is live. Jack Black. Paul Rudd. A Snake. Good times?
Have you seen it yet?
#Anaconda2025 #NowPlayingPodcast #MoviePodcast #FilmTalk #TheaterStories
January 9, 2026 at 8:40 PM
“The snake going into the boat motor was the moment that finally broke me.”
Some moments hit different with a crowd.
🐍 Our Anaconda (2025) review is live. Jack Black. Paul Rudd. A Snake. Good times?
Have you seen it yet?
#Anaconda2025 #NowPlayingPodcast #MoviePodcast #FilmTalk #TheaterStories
Some moments hit different with a crowd.
🐍 Our Anaconda (2025) review is live. Jack Black. Paul Rudd. A Snake. Good times?
Have you seen it yet?
#Anaconda2025 #NowPlayingPodcast #MoviePodcast #FilmTalk #TheaterStories
My AMCs are showing this in Dolby, which is probably the best way to see it, but they're only doing 10:30pm and 11pm showings.
January 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM
My AMCs are showing this in Dolby, which is probably the best way to see it, but they're only doing 10:30pm and 11pm showings.
Having seen THE BONE TEMPLE last night, all I'll say is try to find the theater with the best sound system available...
Seeing it at Alamo (not a Big Show screen) I, several times, thought "I wish the bass were thumping here" or "I wish the sound was richer here."
Seeing it at Alamo (not a Big Show screen) I, several times, thought "I wish the bass were thumping here" or "I wish the sound was richer here."
January 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Having seen THE BONE TEMPLE last night, all I'll say is try to find the theater with the best sound system available...
Seeing it at Alamo (not a Big Show screen) I, several times, thought "I wish the bass were thumping here" or "I wish the sound was richer here."
Seeing it at Alamo (not a Big Show screen) I, several times, thought "I wish the bass were thumping here" or "I wish the sound was richer here."
On this day 32 years ago, LEPRECHAUN crept into theaters, spawning a cult favorite and a long, bizarre franchise. 🍀 What do you make of the very first outing? Horror classic or goofy curiosity. 🎬
Revisit our hosts’ take from the vault (link in bio)! 🎙️
#Leprechaun #NowPlayingPodcast
Revisit our hosts’ take from the vault (link in bio)! 🎙️
#Leprechaun #NowPlayingPodcast
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
On this day 32 years ago, LEPRECHAUN crept into theaters, spawning a cult favorite and a long, bizarre franchise. 🍀 What do you make of the very first outing? Horror classic or goofy curiosity. 🎬
Revisit our hosts’ take from the vault (link in bio)! 🎙️
#Leprechaun #NowPlayingPodcast
Revisit our hosts’ take from the vault (link in bio)! 🎙️
#Leprechaun #NowPlayingPodcast
Tomorrow for Silver Level Patrons, we slither into the latest release, ANACONDA (2025). Catch the reimagined giant snake movie in theaters today, then join us tomorrow to hear what we thought of this new take. 🐍🎬🌴
#Anaconda #NowPlayingPodcast
#Anaconda #NowPlayingPodcast
January 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Tomorrow for Silver Level Patrons, we slither into the latest release, ANACONDA (2025). Catch the reimagined giant snake movie in theaters today, then join us tomorrow to hear what we thought of this new take. 🐍🎬🌴
#Anaconda #NowPlayingPodcast
#Anaconda #NowPlayingPodcast
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“Take the fuckin’ elephant!” - The most romantic line ever written.
January 7, 2026 at 12:18 AM
“Take the fuckin’ elephant!” - The most romantic line ever written.
The Darkman series has officially begun!
Our review of Darkman is live now. We’re digging into Raimi’s wild camerawork, Elfman’s score, and a superhero who feels no pain every time he gets punched. Which is… often.
So where do you land: misunderstood classic or proto-superhero gem?
Our review of Darkman is live now. We’re digging into Raimi’s wild camerawork, Elfman’s score, and a superhero who feels no pain every time he gets punched. Which is… often.
So where do you land: misunderstood classic or proto-superhero gem?
January 6, 2026 at 11:03 PM
The Darkman series has officially begun!
Our review of Darkman is live now. We’re digging into Raimi’s wild camerawork, Elfman’s score, and a superhero who feels no pain every time he gets punched. Which is… often.
So where do you land: misunderstood classic or proto-superhero gem?
Our review of Darkman is live now. We’re digging into Raimi’s wild camerawork, Elfman’s score, and a superhero who feels no pain every time he gets punched. Which is… often.
So where do you land: misunderstood classic or proto-superhero gem?
January 6, 2026 at 1:34 AM
We’re going live tonight at 8:30pm ET with Stuart, Arnie, Jason, and Justin.
We’ll be giving away prizes, going through your listener survey feedback, and answering random Q&A questions live.
Jump in and hang out with us.
We’ll be giving away prizes, going through your listener survey feedback, and answering random Q&A questions live.
Jump in and hang out with us.
January 5, 2026 at 10:30 PM
We’re going live tonight at 8:30pm ET with Stuart, Arnie, Jason, and Justin.
We’ll be giving away prizes, going through your listener survey feedback, and answering random Q&A questions live.
Jump in and hang out with us.
We’ll be giving away prizes, going through your listener survey feedback, and answering random Q&A questions live.
Jump in and hang out with us.
Tomorrow for all Now Playing listeners, we begin a brand-new retrospective with DARKMAN (1990). Rent it today on Prime Video or Apple TV, then come back tomorrow to hear our thoughts on Raimi’s twisted superhero tale. 🩹🦹🎬
#Darkman #NowPlayingPodcast
#Darkman #NowPlayingPodcast
January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Tomorrow for all Now Playing listeners, we begin a brand-new retrospective with DARKMAN (1990). Rent it today on Prime Video or Apple TV, then come back tomorrow to hear our thoughts on Raimi’s twisted superhero tale. 🩹🦹🎬
#Darkman #NowPlayingPodcast
#Darkman #NowPlayingPodcast
Live tonight at 8:30pm ET
Join Stuart, Arnie, Jason, Justin (and possibly others) as we go live.
We’re giving away prizes, reacting to your listener survey feedback,
and doing random Q&As.
Come hang out.
Join Stuart, Arnie, Jason, Justin (and possibly others) as we go live.
We’re giving away prizes, reacting to your listener survey feedback,
and doing random Q&As.
Come hang out.
January 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Live tonight at 8:30pm ET
Join Stuart, Arnie, Jason, Justin (and possibly others) as we go live.
We’re giving away prizes, reacting to your listener survey feedback,
and doing random Q&As.
Come hang out.
Join Stuart, Arnie, Jason, Justin (and possibly others) as we go live.
We’re giving away prizes, reacting to your listener survey feedback,
and doing random Q&As.
Come hang out.
Join us LIVE on our YouTube channel tomorrow, 8:30pm ET! The Now Playing Podcast hosts will be chatting with you, revealing our Spring podcast schedule, talking about YOUR survey feedback, giving away some prizes, and more!
January 4, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Join us LIVE on our YouTube channel tomorrow, 8:30pm ET! The Now Playing Podcast hosts will be chatting with you, revealing our Spring podcast schedule, talking about YOUR survey feedback, giving away some prizes, and more!
If you’ve ever wondered how a franchise can keep shedding its skin and somehow get more lifeless every time, we did the suffering for you.
Donors and patrons can hear it now!
Be honest: is any Anaconda sequel actually worth defending, or should this snake have stopped striking years ago?
January 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
If you’ve ever wondered how a franchise can keep shedding its skin and somehow get more lifeless every time, we did the suffering for you.
Donors and patrons can hear it now!
Be honest: is any Anaconda sequel actually worth defending, or should this snake have stopped striking years ago?
Our first show of the year is out! We’re kicking off 2026 with Anaconda 4: Trail of Blood. Expectations were low. The snake somehow went lower.
“This isn’t a movie. It’s a contractual obligation with opening credits.”
“This isn’t a movie. It’s a contractual obligation with opening credits.”
January 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Our first show of the year is out! We’re kicking off 2026 with Anaconda 4: Trail of Blood. Expectations were low. The snake somehow went lower.
“This isn’t a movie. It’s a contractual obligation with opening credits.”
“This isn’t a movie. It’s a contractual obligation with opening credits.”
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God
The Continental: From the World of John Wick
Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Vile Darkness
Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie
Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God
The Continental: From the World of John Wick
Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Vile Darkness
Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie
January 2, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God
The Continental: From the World of John Wick
Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Vile Darkness
Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie
Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God
The Continental: From the World of John Wick
Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Vile Darkness
Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie
Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer
January 2, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer
Final Destination: Bloodlines
Innocence: Ghost in the Shell 2
I Know What You Did Last Summer
I Know What You Did Last Summer
I Know What You Did Last Summer
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Captain America: Brave New World
Showgirls 2: Penny's From Heaven
Anacondas: Hunt For Blood Orchid
Innocence: Ghost in the Shell 2
I Know What You Did Last Summer
I Know What You Did Last Summer
I Know What You Did Last Summer
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Captain America: Brave New World
Showgirls 2: Penny's From Heaven
Anacondas: Hunt For Blood Orchid
January 2, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Final Destination: Bloodlines
Innocence: Ghost in the Shell 2
I Know What You Did Last Summer
I Know What You Did Last Summer
I Know What You Did Last Summer
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Captain America: Brave New World
Showgirls 2: Penny's From Heaven
Anacondas: Hunt For Blood Orchid
Innocence: Ghost in the Shell 2
I Know What You Did Last Summer
I Know What You Did Last Summer
I Know What You Did Last Summer
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Captain America: Brave New World
Showgirls 2: Penny's From Heaven
Anacondas: Hunt For Blood Orchid
Species: The Awakening
Jurassic World Rebirth
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Oz The Great and Powerful
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Silent Night Deadly Night
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer
The People Under the Stairs
Predator: Killer of Killers
Jurassic World Rebirth
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Oz The Great and Powerful
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Silent Night Deadly Night
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer
The People Under the Stairs
Predator: Killer of Killers
January 2, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Species: The Awakening
Jurassic World Rebirth
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Oz The Great and Powerful
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Silent Night Deadly Night
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer
The People Under the Stairs
Predator: Killer of Killers
Jurassic World Rebirth
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Oz The Great and Powerful
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Silent Night Deadly Night
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer
The People Under the Stairs
Predator: Killer of Killers