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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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Hosted by Guy T. Wehman with FlickDirect critics Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz.
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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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How well do you know movie history? Guess the Gross challenges you to uncover the historical domestic box office grosses of some of Hollywood's biggest films. Test your movie knowledge, compete with friends, climb the leaderboard, and discover just how well you know the box office!
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Hosted by Guy T. Wehman with FlickDirect critics Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz.
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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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Toy Story 5 proves there's still plenty of life left in Pixar's flagship franchise as it delivers one of the biggest openings of the year. On this week's FlickRadio Movie Talk, Guy T. Wehman joins Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz to break down the latest box office numbers, including the continued strength of family films, the state of movie theaters, and why summer 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest theatrical seasons in years.
The crew also reviews this week's biggest new releases, including DC's Supergirl, the World War II drama Lucky Strike, and Angelina Jolie's emotional drama Couture. Along the way, they discuss Hollywood expectations, franchise fatigue, the future of theaters, and why some films connect with audiences while others struggle to find their footing.
Classic movie picks round out the show with Dirty Dancing, Ruthless People, and Tim Burton's Batman. It's another entertaining mix of box office analysis, movie reviews, industry insight, and classic film discussion only on FlickRadio.
Episode Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Toy Story 5 Dominates the Box Office
03:02 - Summer Box Office Trends
04:22 - Michael and Family Movie Success
05:45 - Are Movie Theaters in Trouble?
07:16 - Supergirl Review
10:14 - Lucky Strike Review
10:58 - Couture Review
12:43 - Classic Picks of the Week
15:14 - Outro
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Scary Movie returns to the top of the box office on this week’s FlickRadio Movie Talk with Guy T. Wehman, Allison Rose, and Stephen Leibowitz. The crew breaks down the franchise’s huge opening weekend, the disappointing start for Masters of the Universe, the continued success of Michael, and the surprising theatrical performance of The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act.
The episode also looks at the continued strength of horror, including Backrooms and Obsession, before turning to new releases such as Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and the Hong Kong action film The Furious. Along the way, the team discusses generational moviegoing, box office expectations, franchise appeal, and why horror remains one of the strongest forces in theaters.
Plus, Allison, Stephen, and Guy share their classic movie picks, including Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Predator, and a Spielberg favorite. It’s another fast-moving mix of box office analysis, movie reviews, industry conversation, and classic film talk only on FlickRadio.
Episode Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Scary Movie Wins the Weekend
01:52 - Pressure and Devil Wears Prada 2
02:54 - Michael's Staying Power
03:20 - The Amazing Digital Circus Surprise
05:23 - Backrooms and Obsession Continue Strong
06:02 - Disclosure Day Review
08:59 - The Furious Review
11:18 - Classic Picks of the Week
12:35 - Outro
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