

Roger (Ebert) & Me: Movie Reviews
Brett Arnold
'Roger & Me' is a weekly movie review podcast tribute to 'Siskel & Ebert' hosted by film critics Brett Arnold & Mark Dujsik, aiming to cover every new theatrical and streaming release each Friday in the format Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert pioneered.
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Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 9min
A Haunting In Venice, Dumb Money, Love at First Sight, Rebel, Cassandro, Carpet Cowboys
On this episode of an imitation 'Siskel & Ebert' movie review show, Brett Arnold and Mark Dujsik review 'A Haunting in Venice', discussing its disappointing mystery aspect. They also talk about the GameStop stock and a documentary film exploring shorting stocks. The hosts praise a romantic comedy that explores fate and destiny, discuss a film about radicalization, and highlight 'Cassandro' which follows a luchador's flamboyant journey. They conclude with movie recommendations and plans for the next episode.

Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 17min
The Nun II, El Conde, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Rotting in the Sun, American: An Odyssey to 1947, My Animal, Megalomaniac
Brett Arnold, movie review show co-host, joins Mark Dujsik to review seven new release movies. They discuss the concept of a vampire dictator, explore Orson Wells' career and his departure from the United States, and praise a biographical documentary about Wells while offering a minor critique. They also talk about the ongoing sexual abuse scandal within the Boy Scouts organization and the impact of Rotten Tomatoes on film criticism.

Sep 1, 2023 • 1h 11min
The Equalizer 3, Bottoms, The Good Mother, Perpetrator, Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose, Orca, Beaten to Death
The hosts discuss the disappointing 'The Equalizer 3' and a small Italian village movie starring Denzel Washington. They compare movies in a franchise, tackle teen movies' violence and sexualization, explore a talking mongoose case, and discuss a woman's survival story in Iran. They also touch on various topics like starting the show and the theme of freedom.

Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 19min
Retribution, You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah, Golda, Fremont, The Dive, Scrapper, Our Father The Devil, Bank of Dave
Brett Arnold, co-host of markreviewsmovies.com, joins the podcast to review eight new release movies including 'Retribution', a suspenseful film starring Liam Neeson. They critique the lack of tension and strange setting. They also discuss a survival thriller set underwater that creates fear and tension. Lastly, they analyze a movie exploring themes of guilt and forgiveness, but with a boring kidnapping storyline.

Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 24min
Blue Beetle, Strays, Landscape With Invisible Hand, Birth/Rebirth, The Adults, The Moon, Bad Things, Dark Windows, Dead Shot, Madeleine Collins,
"Roger & Me" is a movie review podcast where Brett and Mark review new movies. In this episode, they discuss the mixed opinions on Blue Beetle, a unique and busy sci-fi movie, a movie about a character dealing with a gambling addiction, a disappointing Korean sci-fi film, and a disappointing horror movie resembling 'The Shining'. They also mention upcoming releases and a random assortment of repeated phrases and song lyrics.

Aug 11, 2023 • 1h 31min
The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Gran Turismo, Heart of Stone, Between Two Worlds, Love Life, Aporia, Medusa Deluxe, Jules, The Pod Generation, King on Screen
Send us a text4:27 The Last Voyage of the Demeter18:35 Heart of Stone26:22 Between Two Worlds34:19 Love Life41:04 Aporia49:08 Medusa Deluxe53:59 Jules01:00:15 The Pod Generation01:06:03 King on Screen01:12:34 Gran TurismoOn this Friday's 'Roger (Ebert) & Me,' the Barbenheimer dust settles as Brett Arnold and co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com tackle nine (9) new release movies out in theaters and streaming the week of Friday, August 11th (08/04/2023) and one (1) new release out August 25th, but available now in multiple advance sneak previews.For more on genre titles, check out The New Flesh, Brett's other show, out Mondays.Thank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song. Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show. And thanks to Mary Houlihan for the killer hand-drawn artwork."Roger & Me" is a celebration of the late, great Roger Ebert, keeping his unique spirit of film criticism alive by reviewing new movies in the easily digestible format that he pioneered. In other words, it's a movie review podcast. A podcast that features movie reviews. It's an imitation 'Siskel & Ebert!'Every Friday, join Brett and veteran film critic Mark Dujsik as they review all the movies set for theatrical release that day and let you know if they're worth your time and money.Support the show

Aug 4, 2023 • 1h 30min
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Meg 2: The Trench, Passages, Shortcomings, What Comes Around, Brother, Dreamin' Wild, Til Death Do Us Part, Klondike
Send us a text5:12 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem18:43 Meg 2: The Trench30:34 Passages38:46 Shortcomings47:35 What Comes Around53:55 Brother01:02:04 Dreamin' Wild01:11:39 Til Death Do Us Part01:19:18 KlondikeOn this Friday's 'Roger (Ebert) & Me,' the Barbenheimer dust settles as Brett Arnold and co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com tackle nine (9) new release movies out in theaters and streaming the week of Friday, August 4th (08/04/2023).For more on genre titles, check out The New Flesh, Brett's other show, out Mondays.Thank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song. Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show. And thanks to Mary Houlihan for the killer hand-drawn artwork."Roger & Me" is a celebration of the late, great Roger Ebert, keeping his unique spirit of film criticism alive by reviewing new movies in the easily digestible format that he pioneered. In other words, it's a movie review podcast. A podcast that features movie reviews. It's an imitation 'Siskel & Ebert!'Every Friday, join Brett and veteran film critic Mark Dujsik as they review all the movies set for theatrical release that day and let you know if they're worth your time and money.Support the show

Jul 28, 2023 • 1h 25min
Haunted Mansion, Talk To Me, Sympathy for the Devil, The Baker, Susie Searches, The Beasts, War Pony, The Unknown Country, The Mistress
Send us a text4:56 Disney's Haunted Mansion19:16 Talk To Me31:39 Sympathy for the Devil38:26 The Baker47:40 Susie Searches54:49 The Beasts01:02:33 War Pony01:09:41 The Unknown Country01:14:15 The MistressOn this Friday's 'Roger (Ebert) & Me,' the Barbenheimer dust settles as Brett Arnold and co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com tackle nine (9) new release movies out in theaters and streaming the week of Friday, July 28th (07/28/2023). For more on genre titles, check out The New Flesh, Brett's other show, out Mondays.Thank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song. Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show. And thanks to Mary Houlihan for the killer hand-drawn artwork."Roger & Me" is a celebration of the late, great Roger Ebert, keeping his unique spirit of film criticism alive by reviewing new movies in the easily digestible format that he pioneered. In other words, it's a movie review podcast. A podcast that features movie reviews. It's an imitation 'Siskel & Ebert!'Every Friday, join Brett and veteran film critic Mark Dujsik as they review all the movies set for theatrical release that day and let you know if they're worth your time and money.Support the show

Jul 21, 2023 • 1h 26min
Barbie, Oppenheimer, Cobweb, They Cloned Tyrone, The Beanie Bubble, Fear the Night
Send us a text6:38 Barbie23:51 Oppenheimer44:51 Cobweb53:27 They Cloned Tyrone 1:00:57 The Beanie Bubble01:13:14 Fear the NightOn this Friday's 'Roger (Ebert) & Me,' join Brett Arnold and co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle six (6) movies out in theaters and out on streaming the week of Friday, July 21st (07/21/2023). It's Barbenheimer weekend, or maybe Beanieheimer, depending on your tastes.For more on genre titles, check out The New Flesh, Brett's other show, out Mondays.Thank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song. Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show. And thanks to Mary Houlihan for the killer hand-drawn artwork."Roger & Me" is a celebration of the late, great Roger Ebert, keeping his unique spirit of film criticism alive by reviewing new movies in the easily digestible format that he pioneered. In other words, it's a movie review podcast. A podcast that features movie reviews. It's an imitation 'Siskel & Ebert!'Every Friday, join Brett and veteran film critic Mark Dujsik as they review all the movies set for theatrical release that day and let you know if they're worth your time and money.Support the show

Jul 14, 2023 • 1h 43min
Theater Camp, Bird Box Barcelona, Afire, Amanda, Final Cut, Earth Mama, The Miracle Club, Quicksand, Black Ice, The YouTube Effect
Send us a text4:55 Theater Camp19:37 Bird Box Barcelona29:49 Afire41:12 Amanda46:15 Final Cut59:24 Earth Mama01:08:17 The Miracle Club01:14:46 Quicksand01:23:37 Black Ice01:29:55 The YouTube EffectOn this Friday's 'Roger (Ebert) & Me,' join Brett Arnold and co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle TEN (10) movies out in theaters and out on streaming the week of Friday, July 14th (07/14/2023).For more on genre titles, check out The New Flesh, Brett's other show, out Mondays.Thank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song. Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show. And thanks to Mary Houlihan for the killer hand-drawn artwork."Roger & Me" is a celebration of the late, great Roger Ebert, keeping his unique spirit of film criticism alive by reviewing new movies in the easily digestible format that he pioneered. In other words, it's a movie review podcast. A podcast that features movie reviews. It's an imitation 'Siskel & Ebert!'Every Friday, join Brett and film critic Mark Dujsik as they review all the movies set for theatrical release that day and let you know if they're worth your time and money.Support the show


