That Film Stew Podcast

That Film Stew | Episode 650 - Whatever Happened to 23 Jump Street? (Film & TV News)

So it turns out we missed 23 Jump Street and going straight to 24, the Minecraft sequel gets a new title and is for squares, and we're relieved to hear the 28 Years trilogy will be completed. Doctor Who is skipping Christmas and leaving the future if the series up in the air, the Stargate has been closed as the new series is cancelled, and to our surpise Netflix's Scooby-Doo is a real dog.

That Film Stew | Episode 649 – Masters of the Universe (Review)

Directed by Travis Knight, Masters of the Universe is the sword-and-sorcery film based of the media franchise of the same name by Mattel. It is the second live-action film adaption after the 1987 film. After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto). To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), and embrace his true destiny as He-Man – the most powerful man in the universe. We break down all things "new adaption", embracing the cheese, and the wonders of Eternia.

That Film Stew | Episode 648 – Scary Movie (Review)

Directed by Michael Tiddes, Scary Movie (or Scary Movie 6) is the parody film which serves as the spiritual sequel to Scary Movie (2000) and Scary Movie 2 (2001). It is the sixth instalment in the Scary Movie film series and involves the Wayans family for the first time since their departure from the franchise following the release of Scary Movie 2. Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, Shorty (Marlon Wayans), Ray (Shawn Wayans), Cindy (Anna Faris), and Brenda (Regina Hall), find themselves targeted by another mad slasher. We break down all things "rebootquel", the return of the Wayans, and whether or not every line was indeed crossed.

Sounds Like Comics | Episode 422 - Fanboys (2009 Film)

This week, we pile into the van and hit the road for Skywalker Ranch as we revisit Fanboys, the 2009 cult comedy that celebrates Star Wars fandom like no other. Set in 1998, the film follows a group of lifelong friends on a cross-country mission to break into Skywalker Ranch and steal a copy of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace before its theatrical release, all to grant the wish of their terminally ill friend. Join us as we discuss the film’s heartfelt story, its affectionate tribute to fan culture, memorable cameos, and why it continues to resonate with audiences years later.

Sounds Like Comics | Episode 421 - Son of Batman (2014 Film)

We’re diving into Son of Batman, the 20th entry in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies line and the third instalment in the DC Animated Movie Universe. Based on the acclaimed “Batman and Son” storyline by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert, the film introduces Damian Wayne into the animated universe as Bruce Wayne discovers he has a son raised by the League of Assassins and is forced to confront legacy, loyalty and a dangerous inherited past.