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Entertainment Year in Review. What are Your Favorites?

The Year 22 in Review. What were your favorite movies, shows, YouTube channels, podcasts, books, games, and music from our outgoing year? What are you looking forward to in 23? PhillipBrian and JeremyBlake review the year 2022's Entertainment and make recommendations.   We want to know your favorite: YouTube Channel  Song Score/Soundtrack Movie TV Series Podcast Game And more from 2022. #2022 #yearend #moviereview #tvreview #bookreview #gamereview #musicreview #reaction #startrek #starwars #podcasts #andor #stephenking #spock #eldinring #thelastofus #elvis #topgun #wednesday  Intro and exit music used with permission from Chan Redfield. Tough as Nails by Chan Redfield used with permission from Chan Redfield directly.

If These Walls Could Sing -- A Review

If These Walls Could Sing is a 2022 British documentary film directed by Mary McCartney, in her feature documentary debut, about the history of Abbey Road Studios in London and the experiences and memories of the musicians who have played there. Produced by John Battsek, the documentary formed a centerpiece of Abbey Road Studios’ 90th anniversary celebrations in November 2022.  John Williams Paul McCartney Elton John Ringo Starr Liam Gallagher Roger Waters David Gilmour Jimmy Page Noel Gallagher Celeste   #abbeyroad #thebeatles #pinkfloyd #starwars #indianajones #paulmccartney #ringostarr #davidgilmour #jimmypage #adele #edsheeran #rogerwaters #matterswith #thisphillipbrian #oasis #johnwilliams     Intro and exit music used with permission from Chan Redfield. Tough as Nails by Chan Redfield used with permission from Chan Redfield directly.

A Christmas Story Christmas -- A MattersWith REVIEW

A Christmas Story Christmas is a 2022 American Christmas comedy film directed by Clay Kaytis from a script by Nick Schenk, who is also one of the executive producers. Produced by Peter Billingsley and Vince Vaughn along with Legendary's Cale Boyter and Jay Ashenfelter, Marc Toberoff and Irwin Zwilling, it is a sequel to the 1983 film A Christmas Story. Billingsley reprises his role as Ralphie Parker alongside Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz, R. D. Robb, and Zack Ward returning as Randy Parker, Flick, Schwartz, and Scut Farkus, respectively. Additionally Erinn Hayes, River Drosche, and Julianna Layne play Ralphie's wife and kids, with Julie Hagerty acting in the role of Mrs. Parker. Principal photography began in late February 2022 in Hungary and Bulgaria. A Christmas Story Christmas was released in the United States on November 17, 2022, on HBOMax. Peter Billingsley as Ralph Parker Julie Hagerty as Mrs. Parker, Ralph's mother Ian Petrella as Randy Parker, Ralph's brother Scott Schwartz as Flick, one of Ralph's childhood friends R. D. Robb as Schwartz, one of Ralph's childhood friends Zack Ward as Scut Farkus, Ralph's childhood bully Erinn Hayes as Sandy Parker, Ralph's wife River Drosche as Mark Parker, Ralph's son Julianna Layne as Julie Parker, Ralph's daughter In January 2022, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced that a legacy sequel to A Christmas Story was in development with a script from Nick Schenk who also serves as executive producer.[3] Clay Kaytis was hired to direct. The film is dedicated to the memory of Darren McGavin (who played Ralphie's Old Man in the original film), who died on February 25, 2006, at the age of 83. Shortly after its official announcement of the film, Peter Billingsley was cast to reprise his role as Ralphie Parker as an adult, in addition as a producer alongside Vince Vaughn. Julie Hagerty had been cast as Mrs. Parker, his mother, replacing Melinda Dillon (who retired from acting in 2007) and originated the role in the original film. In February, Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz, R. D. Robb, and Zack Ward were cast to reprise their roles as Randy Parker, Flick, Schwartz, and Scut Farkus, respectively. In the same month, Erinn Hayes, River Drosche, and Julianna Layne were cast as Ralphie's wife, Sandy Parker and his kids, Mark and Julie Parker, respectively. Tedde Moore was asked to reprise her role as Miss Shields from the original film, but declined. Principal photography began in late February 2022 in Hungary and Bulgaria. Billingsley and the crew commissioned exact replicas of the house which was depicted in the original film and the neighborhood enhancing the authenticity of the film.The first teaser trailer was released in October of the same year, confirming that the film was in post-production. #achristmasstory #ralphie #peterbillingsley #redryder #achristmasstorychristmas #hbomax #youllshootyoureyeout #christmasmovies #christmas #schwartz #moviereview #vincevaughn #thisphillipbrian #matterswith #santaclause #santaclaus  Thank you for watching MattersWith Intro and exit music used with permission from Chan Redfield. Tough as Nails by Chan Redfield used with permission from Chan Redfield directly.

Gotham Knights -- A MattersWith Game Review

Game Review. Gotham Knights. Gotham Knights is an action role-playing game developed by WB Games Montréal and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Inspired by the Batman: Gotham Knights comic series based on the DC Comics character Batman and his supporting cast, the game focuses on the characters Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood as they attempt to restore justice to Gotham City during a period of decline in the immediate aftermath of Batman's death. While investigating the events that led to their mentor's demise, the heroes become embroiled in an ancient conflict between two secret organizations fighting for control of Gotham: the Court of Owls and the League of Shadows. Gameplay is presented from the third-person perspective with a primary focus on using each playable character's traversal and combat abilities to defeat enemies and explore the environment. Players can freely move around Gotham City, interacting with characters, undertaking missions, and gaining experience points and other resources to level up their characters and equipment. Outside of the story, players are able to complete side missions to unlock additional content and collectible items. A cooperative online multiplayer mode is also included, allowing two players to play through the single-player campaign together while progressing in their own game. First announced at DC FanDome in August 2020, Gotham Knights was released on October 21, 2022, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Versions for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were also planned, but were ultimately cancelled. The game received mixed reviews from critics, with criticism for its general gameplay design and story, although its co-op mode and the characterization of the lead characters received praise. #nightwing #batgirl #robin #redhood #batman #gotham #gothamknights #ps5 #xbox #timdrake #dickgrayson #brucewayne #alfredpennyworth #harleyquinn #gamereview #thisphillipbrian #matterswith Thank you for watching MattersWith Intro and exit music used with permission from Chan Redfield. Tough as Nails by Chan Redfield used with permission from Chan Redfield directly.

8 Films Great for the Halloween Season--Double Features!

4 Double Features to Watch During the Halloween Season Happy Halloween from Matters With and ThisPhillipBrian Intro and exit music used with permission from Chan Redfield. Tough as Nails by Chan Redfield used with permission from Chan Redfield directly. Halloween or Hallowe'en (a contraction of "All Hallows' evening"),[5] less commonly known as Allhalloween,[6] All Hallows' Eve,[7] or All Saints' Eve,[8] is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It begins the observance of Allhallowtide,[9] the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the departed.[10][11] One theory holds that many Halloween traditions were influenced by Celtic harvest festivals, particularly the Gaelic festival Samhain, which are believed to have pagan roots.[12][13][14][15] Some go further and suggest that Samhain may have been Christianized as All Hallow's Day, along with its eve, by the early Church.[16] Other academics believe Halloween began solely as a Christian holiday, being the vigil of All Hallow's Day.[17][18][19][20] Celebrated in Ireland and Scotland for centuries, Irish and Scottish immigrants took many Halloween customs to North America in the 19th century,[21][22] and then through American influence Halloween had spread to other countries by the late 20th and early 21st century.[23][24] Popular Halloween activities include trick-or-treating (or the related guising and souling), attending Halloween costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, divination games, playing pranks, visiting haunted attractions, telling scary stories, and watching horror or Halloween-themed films.[25] Some people practice the Christian religious observances of All Hallows' Eve, including attending church services and lighting candles on the graves of the dead,[26][27][28] although it is a secular celebration for others.[29][30][31] Some Christians historically abstained from meat on All Hallows' Eve, a tradition reflected in the eating of certain vegetarian foods on this vigil day, including apples, potato pancakes, and soul cakes.[32][33][34][35] #halloween #octobermovies #movienight #halloween2022 #sleepyhallow #hocuspocus #hocuspocus2 #werewolves #thecrow #poltergeist #johnnydepp #brandonlee #brucelee #michaelmyers #jamieleecurtis #thedarkknight  The Crow Halloween Silver Bullet Werewolf Vampires Hocus Pocus Poltergeist Scary Movies Funny Movies October Movies Jamie Lee Curtis Ichabod Crain The Wind in the Willows The Dark Knight Intro and exit music used with permission from Chan Redfield. Tough as Nails by Chan Redfield used with permission from Chan Redfield directly.