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Spider-Man: Brand New Day refuses to give up the top spot. Guy T. Wehman, Allison Rose, and Stephen Leibowitz open this Labor Day weekend edition of FlickRadio with Spider-Man sitting at number one for the fifth consecutive week, while Coyote vs. Acme finally reaches theaters and lands an impressive number-two debut.
The team looks at why word of mouth could give Coyote vs. Acme staying power, especially after the film spent years in limbo before Ketchup Entertainment brought it to audiences. Stephen and Allison discuss the movie’s nostalgic appeal, its $15.9 million domestic opening, and why audiences who grew up with Wile E. Coyote and the Acme Corporation are turning out for it.
The news is much worse for The Dog Stars. Despite a reported $70 million budget and a wide release, the film struggles to connect with audiences. Allison again praises its visuals but calls the story disappointing, while the group compares its performance with the much smaller horror release Buddy, which is already profitable thanks to a budget under $3 million.
The box-office conversation also covers PAW Patrol, Mutiny, the continuing strength of horror throughout the year, and why per-theater averages can sometimes tell a more interesting story than weekend grosses alone.
The discussion then turns to Ketchup Entertainment, the independent distributor that rescued Coyote vs. Acme from Warner Bros. after also releasing another shelved animated project. Stephen makes the case for smaller distributors willing to take chances on movies larger studios leave behind.
For this weekend’s new releases, Allison and Stephen both tackle Onslaught. Allison finds the movie tonally confused, unable to decide whether it wants to be action, horror, parody, or something more experimental. Stephen compares it to Universal Soldier crossed with Die Hard, but says its grim tone and extreme gore keep it from becoming the kind of mindless fun ride it seems to want to be.
Stephen also reviews Fall 2: Dead Point, the sequel to 2022’s Fall. This time, another group becomes stranded thousands of feet above the ground, but Stephen finds the sequel far less effective at building suspense and criticizes several filmmaking choices that undermine moments that should have been shocking.
Allison has better things to say about By Any Means, starring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Loosely inspired by a true story, the film follows an FBI agent working with a Mafia hitman while investigating the murders of civil rights leaders in 1966 Mississippi. Allison praises its pacing and thriller elements and calls it the best choice among this weekend’s new releases.
The episode closes with Classic Picks of the Week. Stephen honors the late screenwriter Victor Miller with the original 1980 Friday the 13th. Allison goes back to 1983 for Michael Keaton in Mr. Mom, while Guy celebrates Labor Day weekend with another 1983 favorite, National Lampoon’s Vacation.
Episode Chapters
00:00 - Welcome to FlickRadio
01:13 - Coyote vs. Acme Opens Strong as Spider-Man Stays #1
03:50 - Dog Stars, PAW Patrol, Buddy & the Box Office
07:05 - How Ketchup Entertainment Saved Coyote vs. Acme
07:50 - Onslaught, Fall 2: Dead Point & By Any Means Reviews
12:02 - Classic Picks: Friday the 13th, Mr. Mom & Vacation
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its extraordinary box office run, reaching approximately $2.2 billion worldwide after four weeks in theaters. Guy T. Wehman, Allison Rose, and Stephen Leibowitz discuss the film becoming one of the highest-grossing movies of all time, its staying power at number one, and whether its theatrical and home entertainment run could eventually push it toward $3 billion.
The team also reflects on a difficult week for entertainment following the deaths of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen. They remember Parton's extraordinary career across music, television, and movies, Curry's unforgettable performances in films including The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Clue, and Cullen's iconic work as the voice of Optimus Prime.
At the box office, The Odyssey continues its successful theatrical run alongside other summer hits, while the discussion turns to how strongly the season recovered after a slower start to the year.
Allison reviews The Dog Stars, a post-apocalyptic drama starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce, and Margaret Qualley. While the film itself doesn't completely win her over, its striking aerial photography and landscapes make the cinematography a major standout.
Stephen and Allison then discuss Coyote vs. Acme, the long-delayed live-action and animation hybrid starring Will Forte and John Cena. After nearly disappearing as a tax write-off, the film finally reaches audiences with a story built around Wile E. Coyote taking the Acme Corporation to court. Both praise its nostalgic humor, animated cameos, and ability to capture the spirit of classic cartoons.
Stephen also reviews Buddy, a bizarre horror movie built around a seemingly friendly orange unicorn from a children's television show who becomes terrifying when things don't go his way. The unusual premise delivers gore, kills, and a much darker spin on children's programming than Stephen expected.
Allison takes on Idiots, starring Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr., and Mason Thames. The comedy follows two down-on-their-luck men transporting a wealthy teenager to rehab before everything goes spectacularly wrong. There are some laughs, but Allison finds the movie overly broad and recommends Coyote vs. Acme for audiences looking for a stronger comedy.
The episode closes with Classic Picks honoring the performers lost this week. Stephen makes a double selection with Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 and Tim Curry's The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Allison honors Parton with Steel Magnolias, while Guy chooses Tim Curry's 1985 ensemble comedy Clue.
Episode Chapters
00:00 - Welcome to FlickRadio
01:08 - Remembering Dolly Parton, Tim Curry & Peter Cullen
03:16 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Reaches $2.2 Billion
06:25 - The Dog Stars Review
07:53 - Coyote vs. Acme, Buddy & Idiots Reviews
12:07 - Classic Picks: 9 to 5, Rocky Horror, Steel Magnolias & Clue
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially crossed $2 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Spider-Man film and one of the biggest movies of all time. Guy T. Wehman, Allison Rose, and Stephen Leibowitz discuss how far the blockbuster can climb, whether $3 billion is possible, and why its July 31 release date may have given Marvel the perfect runway through the rest of summer.
The team also looks at Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, which continues holding strong at the box office and dominating IMAX screens. They discuss release-date strategy, the lack of major competition heading into fall, PAW Patrol's family audience, and why films such as The End of Oak Street and One Night Only have struggled to compete with the summer's biggest theatrical events.
Allison reviews The Rivals of Amziah King, Andrew Patterson's sophomore feature starring Matthew McConaughey. She praises Patterson as a filmmaker to watch, highlighting a story that shifts from joyful, bluegrass-infused drama into something much more serious during its second half.
Stephen takes on It Ends, a low-budget thriller about four friends trapped on a seemingly endless road. The single-location concept keeps the production contained, but Stephen finds the philosophical conversations and repetitive setup unable to sustain the film's 90-minute runtime.
Allison then discusses Tony, the Anthony Bourdain biographical drama starring Dominic Sessa and Antonio Banderas. The film focuses on one pivotal summer in Bourdain's life and offers plenty for food lovers, though Allison wonders how much of its appeal depends on audiences already being interested in the famous chef.
Next up is Insidious: Out of the Further, the sixth entry in the horror franchise. Allison finds it suspenseful, creepy, and packed with effective jump scares while introducing a new wrinkle to The Further. It may not be the franchise's best installment, but its low-budget, high-return formula shows why the series keeps coming back.
Finally, Allison gets her Jason Statham moment with Mutiny, which she describes as essentially Die Hard on a ship.
The episode wraps with Classic Picks of the Week. Stephen chooses Pixar's 1998 animated favorite A Bug's Life, Allison goes with Richard Gere in 1980's American Gigolo, and Guy heads back to 1953 for Vincent Price in House of Wax.
Episode Chapters
00:00 - Welcome to FlickRadio
01:45 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Crosses $2 Billion
04:41 - The Odyssey, PAW Patrol & the Box Office
09:08 - The Rivals of Amziah King & It Ends Reviews
12:22 - Tony, Insidious: Out of the Further & Mutiny
14:44 - Classic Picks of the Week
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PODCAST EPISODE TITLE Spider-Man Nears $2 Billion, The End of Oak Street Review & Classic Picks APPLE PODCASTS SUMMARY Spider-Man: Brand New Day nears $2 billion worldwide as Guy T. Wehman, Allison Rose, and Stephen Leibowitz break down the summer box office, review The End of Oak Street, preview PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, and share their Classic Picks. FULL PODBEAN HTML DESCRIPTION
Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its extraordinary box office run, reaching $1.7 billion worldwide and more than $700 million domestically. Guy T. Wehman, Allison Rose, and Stephen Leibowitz discuss the blockbuster's incredible second weekend, the power of repeat viewings and word of mouth, and whether Spider-Man could ultimately cross the $2 billion mark.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey remains a major theatrical draw, with IMAX screenings still selling out, while Toy Story 5, Minions and Monsters, and Disney's live-action Moana continue competing for family audiences.
The conversation turns to Hollywood's growing production budgets, franchise fatigue, original storytelling, and why simply spending $250 million doesn't guarantee audiences will show up. The team also looks at the disappointing performances of Ice Cream Man, One Night Only, and Super Troopers 3, and whether studios need to rethink how they develop and release movies.
Stephen and Allison then review The End of Oak Street, David Robert Mitchell's PG-13 dinosaur thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. When a 1980s neighborhood is suddenly transported back to the Jurassic era, the result is a big-screen summer adventure packed with dinosaurs, tension, humor, and the kind of crowd reactions that make seeing a movie in a theater worthwhile.
Allison also previews PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, which arrives as families look for something new after weeks of Toy Story 5, Minions and Monsters, and Moana.
The episode wraps with Classic Picks of the Week. Stephen revisits Wes Craven's 1984 horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street, Allison chooses 1989's Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure ahead of her Popcorn Frights interview with William Sadler, and Guy heads back to 1969 for Easy Rider.
Episode Chapters
00:00 - Welcome to FlickRadio
01:16 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Nears $2 Billion
04:38 - Summer Box Office & Hollywood's Big-Budget Problem
10:06 - The End of Oak Street Review
11:54 - PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Preview
13:09 - Classic Picks of the Week
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PODCAST EPISODE TITLE Spider-Man: Brand New Day Breaks Records, Ice Cream Man Flops & New Reviews APPLE PODCASTS SUMMARY Spider-Man: Brand New Day makes box office history as Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz review Ice Cream Man, One Night Only, and Olmo, plus their Classic Picks of the Week. FULL PODBEAN HTML DESCRIPTION
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has delivered a record-breaking opening weekend, and Guy T. Wehman, Allison Rose, and Stephen Leibowitz lead this week's FlickRadio with a look at the blockbuster's extraordinary box office performance. They discuss its rapid climb toward the billion-dollar mark, whether it could ultimately reach $2 billion, and what its success could mean for Avengers: Doomsday.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey remains strong in second place, while Toy Story 5, Minions and Monsters, and the live-action Moana continue drawing family audiences. The team also looks at the disappointing theatrical performance of Motor City and discusses why some films connect with audiences while others struggle to justify their budgets.
Then Stephen digs into Eli Roth's Ice Cream Man, an unrated horror movie in which children who eat the title character's frozen treats become violent killers. There is plenty of gore, but Stephen finds the dialogue, acting, and filmmaking far less appetizing and explains why he understands reports of audiences walking out.
Allison has a much better time with One Night Only, describing its unusual setup as what might happen if a romantic comedy and The Purge had a baby. The romance follows a familiar formula, but strong chemistry and genuine laugh-out-loud comedy make it an entertaining alternative for moviegoers looking for something lighter.
Stephen also reviews the Brad Pitt-produced independent drama Olmo, centered on a 14-year-old growing up in New Mexico during the late 1970s while helping care for his father, who has multiple sclerosis. While Stephen praises the young lead's performance and some of the film's creative choices, the drama never completely connects with him.
The episode wraps with Classic Picks of the Week. Allison chooses Molly Ringwald's 1986 favorite Pretty in Pink, Stephen revisits the 1984 comedy Police Academy, and Guy travels back to 1946 for Robert Montgomery's film noir Lady in the Lake.
Episode Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to FlickRadio
02:11 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day Makes Box Office History
05:51 – Motor City, Moana & the Summer Box Office
07:49 – Ice Cream Man Review
09:33 – One Night Only & Olmo Reviews
12:37 – Classic Picks: Pretty in Pink, Police Academy & Lady in the Lake
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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues dominating the global box office, proving that audiences still embrace ambitious theatrical filmmaking. Guy T. Wehman is joined by FlickDirect's Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz to discuss the film's impressive second-week performance, Christopher Nolan's meticulous filmmaking, and why premium formats like IMAX continue drawing moviegoers.
The conversation also examines the summer box office, including Toy Story 5 surpassing $1 billion worldwide, the continued success of Minions and Monsters, and Disney's live-action Moana struggling to justify its massive budget.
Stephen and Allison then review Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland. The latest Marvel adventure delivers a more emotional Peter Parker story while introducing fresh storytelling, spectacular action, inventive camera work, and one of the summer's biggest box office openings.
The episode concludes with Classic Picks of the Week celebrating filmmaker Chuck Russell and Wesley Snipes, featuring The Mask, Blade, and The Graduate.
Episode Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to FlickRadio
01:04 – The Odyssey Continues to Rule the Box Office
03:12 – Summer Box Office Winners: Toy Story 5, Moana & More
11:01 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review
15:04 – Classic Picks of the Week

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues dominating the global box office, proving once again that audiences will show up for true theatrical event filmmaking. Guy T. Wehman is joined by FlickDirect's Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz to break down the latest box office numbers, discuss why IMAX continues driving ticket sales, and examine the films succeeding—and struggling—this summer.
Stephen reviews the horror reimagining Pinocchio Unstrung, featuring Robert Englund as the voice of Jiminy Cricket, while Allison discusses Motor City, the 1977-set revenge thriller starring Alan Ritchson, Ben Foster, and Shailene Woodley that tells nearly its entire story with only five lines of dialogue.
The episode concludes with Classic Picks of the Week featuring Pinocchio, Basic Instinct, and Unforgiven, followed by a preview of FlickDirect's San Diego Comic-Con coverage and the excitement surrounding Avengers: Doomsday.
Episode Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to FlickRadio
01:04 – The Odyssey Dominates the Box Office
08:22 – Pinocchio Unstrung Review
11:06 – Motor City Review
13:29 – Classic Picks of the Week
15:03 – San Diego Comic-Con Preview

Disney's live-action Moana is struggling at the box office while family audiences continue turning out for Toy Story 5 and other summer releases. Guy T. Wehman is joined by FlickDirect's Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz to break down Hollywood's latest winners, disappointments, and what the numbers mean for studios.
The team also reviews Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, discussing its breathtaking scope, standout performances, IMAX presentation, and whether its three-hour runtime is justified. Plus, they share their thoughts on Horse Girls and Reading Lolita in Tehran.
The episode concludes with a tribute to the late Sam Neill and this week's Classic Picks of the Week, featuring Dead Calm, The Hunt for Red October, and Jason and the Argonauts.
Episode Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to FlickRadio
00:59 – Moana's Box Office Bomb & Summer Movie Trends
06:35 – Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Review
09:03 – New Release Roundup
10:58 – Remembering Sam Neill & Classic Picks of the Week

Supergirl continues to struggle at the box office as Guy T. Wehman joins Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz for another edition of FlickRadio Movie Talk. This week, the crew examines why Warner Bros. and DC continue to face challenges building a successful cinematic universe, whether superhero fatigue has finally set in, and why audiences continue embracing original ideas and strong horror films instead.
The conversation also covers the latest box office numbers, including Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters, and the continued success of family films during the summer movie season. The team reviews this week's biggest new releases, including Evil Dead Burn and Disney's live-action Moana, while discussing franchise fatigue, practical effects versus CGI, and the future direction of major Hollywood studios.
As always, the episode concludes with another round of classic movie picks featuring Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Darkman, and Disney's Song of the South. It's another entertaining mix of movie reviews, box office analysis, industry insight, and classic film discussion only on FlickRadio.
Episode Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:07 - Supergirl's Box Office Collapse
05:47 - Minions & Monsters Box Office
08:58 - Evil Dead Burn Review
10:13 - Live-Action Moana Review
12:51 - Classic Picks of the Week
14:47 - Outro
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Toy Story 5 continues its impressive run at the top of the box office as Guy T. Wehman joins Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz for another edition of FlickRadio Movie Talk. This week, the team discusses why family films continue to dominate summer theaters, the disappointing performance of Supergirl, and whether superhero movies are finally beginning to lose their grip on audiences.
The conversation also explores the state of movie theaters, why smaller-budget films continue to outperform expectations, and whether Hollywood needs to rethink how it develops blockbuster franchises. Plus, the crew reviews this week's biggest releases, including Minions and the historical drama Young Washington, while looking ahead to the rest of the summer movie season.
As always, the episode wraps up with another round of classic movie picks featuring Cocktail, Young Mr. Lincoln, and The Patriot. It's another entertaining mix of movie reviews, box office analysis, Hollywood discussion, and classic film appreciation only on FlickRadio.
Episode Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Toy Story 5 Stays Number One
02:03 - Summer Family Movies and Box Office Trends
02:48 - Supergirl's Box Office Struggles
04:03 - Disclosure Day and Steven Spielberg
05:50 - Is It Time to Rethink Superhero Movies?
09:57 - Minions Review
11:38 - Young Washington Review
13:07 - Classic Picks of the Week
15:02 - Outro
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