Roger (Ebert) & Me: Movie Reviews

Send us a text4:13 Till20:59 Stars at Noon30:54 Tar38:51 Old Man44:18 Decision to Leave51:02 Halloween EndsOn this Friday's new release movie review episode of 'Roger & Me, join Brett Arnold and  co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle six (6) movies out in theaters, or with a day-and-date paid video-on-demand (PVOD) or streaming release, for the week of Friday October 14 2022 (10/14/2022)https://www.patreon.com/rogerandme to support the show and get bonus episodesThank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song.  Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show."Roger & Me" is a celebration of the late, great Roger Ebert, keeping his unique spirit of film criticism alive through his own words on his seminal television program and by reviewing new movies in an easily digestible format. Every once in a while, Brett Arnold and a guest revisit an old episode of Siskel & Ebert's movie review TV show and reevaluate the movies from a modern perspective. Would today’s audiences give Roger’s take a “Thumbs Up?” And 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

Send us a text7:47 Amsterdam17:13 Triangle of Sadness23:53 Pretty Problems28:35 To Leslie33:54 Hellraiser44:20 Luckiest Girl Alive52:08 Mr. Harrigan's Phone58:34 Significant Other 01:05:05  Piggy01:09:26 Project Wolf Hunting01:13:49 Spirit HallowenLyle Lyle Crocodile discussion precedes all that.On this Friday's new release movie review episode of 'Roger & Me, join Brett Arnold and  co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle eleven (11) movies out in theaters, or with a day-and-date paid video-on-demand (PVOD) or streaming release, for the week of Friday October 7 2022 (9/30/2022)https://www.patreon.com/rogerandme to support the show and get bonus episodesThank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song.  Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show."Roger & Me" is a celebration of the late, great Roger Ebert, keeping his unique spirit of film criticism alive through his own words on his seminal television program and by reviewing new movies in an easily digestible format. Every once in a while, Brett Arnold and a guest revisit an old episode of Siskel & Ebert's movie review TV show and reevaluate the movies from a modern perspective. Would today’s audiences give Roger’s take a “Thumbs Up?” And 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

Send us a text6:49 Smile20:33 The Greatest Beer Run Ever30:05 God's Creatures39:05 Bros53:16 Devil's Workshop01:03:11 Vesper01:09:40 Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon01:17:03 Dead for a Dollar01:24:54 Hocus Pocus 2On this Friday's new release movie review episode of 'Roger & Me, join Brett Arnold and  co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle nine (9) movies out in theaters, or with a day-and-date paid video-on-demand (PVOD) or streaming release, for the week of Friday September 30 2022 (9/30/2022)https://www.patreon.com/rogerandme to support the show and get bonus episodesThank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song.  Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show.Smile is written and directed by Parker Finn, his debut.  It is now playing in theaters nationwide via Paramount.The Greatest Beer Run Ever is on Apple TV.  Directed by Peter Farrelly of Green Book.  Starring Zac Efron and Russell Crowe and featuring Bill Murray.God's Creatures is an A24 film from directors Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer. Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly and Shane Crowley wrote the story and screenplay respectively.  Bros is a romantic comedy from writer-director Nicholas Stoller, co-writer and star Billy Eichner, produced by Judd Apatow. Devil's Workshop is available for rent on VOD from Lionsgate. Stars Emile Hirsch, Radha Mitchell.Vesper is in limited theatrical release and now available for rent on VOD.  From IFC Films. Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon is available for rent on VOD, the third film from Ana Lily Amirpour. Dead for a Dollar is now available for rent on VOD, written and directed by Walter Hill, starring Willem Dafoe, Christoph Waltz, Rachel Brosnahan.Hocus Pocus 2  is inexplicably on Disney+ and not in theaters nationwide. Stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy.  "Roger & Me" is a celebration of the late, great Roger Ebert, keeping his unique spirit of film criticism alive through his own words on his seminal television program and by reviewing new movies in an easily digestible format. Every once in a while, Brett Arnold and a guest revisit an old episode of Siskel & Ebert's movie review TV show and reevaluate the movies from a modern perspective. Would today’s audiences give Roger’s take a “Thumbs Up?” And 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

Send us a text5:58 Don't Worry Darling21:52 Athena35:48 Catherine Called Birdy44:40 Nothing ComparesOn this Friday's new release movie review episode of 'Roger & Me, join Brett Arnold and  co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle nine (9) movies out in theaters, or with a day-and-date paid video-on-demand (PVOD) or streaming release, for the week of Friday September 23 2022 (9/23/2022)https://www.patreon.com/rogerandme to support the show and get bonus episodesThank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song.  Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show.Don't Worry Darling is directed by Olivia Wilde and stars Florence Pugh and Harry Styles and Chris Pine.  It is now playing in theaters nationwide.Athena is on Netflix and it is written and directed by Romain Gavras.Catherine Called Birdy is written and directed by Lena Dunham and will be on Amazon Prime Video after a brief theatrical run.Nothing Compares is a documentary about Sinead O'Connor that will be on Showtime shortly after a short theatrical and PVOD run."Roger & Me" is a celebration of the late, great Roger Ebert, keeping his unique spirit of film criticism alive through his own words on his seminal television program and by reviewing new movies in an easily digestible format. Every once in a while, Brett Arnold and a guest revisit an old episode of Siskel & Ebert's movie review TV show and reevaluate the movies from a modern perspective. Would today’s audiences give Roger’s take a “Thumbs Up?” And 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

Send us a text5:30 Pearl22:05 Blonde41:25 See How They Run50:35 The Woman King59:51 The Silent Twins 01:07:03 God's Country01:13:59 Moonage Daydream01:22:21 Confess Fletch01:29:58 Goodnight Mommy (2022 U.S. remake)On this Friday's new release movie review episode of 'Roger & Me, join Brett Arnold and  co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle nine (9) movies out in theaters, or with a day-and-date paid video-on-demand (PVOD) or streaming release, for the week of Friday September 16 2022 (9/16/2022)https://www.patreon.com/rogerandme to support the show and get bonus episodesThank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song.  Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show.Pearl is an A24 film from Ti West. It is a prequel to Ti West's 'X' which came out earlier this. It stars Mia Goth.Blonde is the long-awaited Andrew Dominik film based on Joyce Carol Oates' work of fiction about Marilyn Monroe. It is debuting on Netflix next week after a limited run in theaters this weekend. It stars Ana De Armas. See How They Run is a Searchlight Pictures whodunnit mystery comedy film starring Saoirse Ronan, Sam Rockwell, Adrien Brody and revolves around a production of Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap.'The Woman King is a Gina Prince-Bythewood film starring Viola Davis, out wide in theaters this weekend. The Silent Twins is based on a true story and from Focus Features, starring Letitia Wright.God's Country is an IFC Films release starring Thandiwe Newton.  Moonage Daydream is Brett Morgen's documentary about David Bowie, featuring never-before-seen footage that he had exclusive access to via his estate. Exclusively in IMAX this week, out wider the following week. Confess Fletch is the third film in the 'Fletch' series, and the first since the late '80s. The title role that belonged to Chevy Chase is now Jon Hamm's. They are based on a series of books. It is in theaters and will be on Showtime in a month. Goodnight Mommy is the U.S. remake of an Austrian film from 2014 of the same name. Naomi Watts stars. It is on Amazon Prime."Roger & Me" is a celebration of the late, great Roger Ebert, keeping his unique spirit of film criticism alive through his own words on his seminal television program and by reviewing new movies in an easily digestible format. Every Tuesday, Brett Arnold and a guest revisit an old episode of Siskel & Ebert's movie review TV show and reevaluate the movies from a modern perspective. Would today’s audiences give Roger’s take a “Thumbs Up?” And 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

Send us a text3:56 Speak No Evil16:31 Medieval27:45 Barbarian44:40 House of Darkness56:28 Clerks IIIOn this Friday's new release movie review episode of 'Roger & Me, join Brett Arnold and  co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle five (5) movies out in theaters, or with a day-and-date paid video-on-demand (PVOD) or streaming release, for the week of Friday September 9 2022 (9/9/2022)We forgot to mention Justin Long appears in Clerks III but it is heavily implied.https://www.patreon.com/rogerandme to support the show and get bonus episodesThank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song.  Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show.Speak No Evil is an IFC Films/Shudder release, out in limited theatrical release this week and Shudder next weekMedieval stars Ben Foster and features Michael Caine and is the most expensive Czech film ever made. It's playing exclusively in theaters.Barbarian is a Searchlight Pictures film written and directed by Whitest Kids U Know alum Zach CreggerHouse of Darkness is the second of two Neil LaBute movies out in the past month, and it stars Justin Long and Kate Bosworth.Clerks III is the third film in the Kevin Smith series.  "Roger & Me" is a celebration of the late, great Roger Ebert, keeping his unique spirit of film criticism alive through his own words on his seminal television program and by reviewing new movies in an easily digestible format. Every Tuesday, Brett Arnold and a guest revisit an old episode of Siskel & Ebert's movie review TV show and reevaluate the movies from a modern perspective. Would today’s audiences give Roger’s take a “Thumbs Up?” And 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

Send us a textOn this Friday's new release movie review episode of 'Roger & Me, join Brett Arnold and  co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle four (4) movies out in theaters, or with a day-and-date paid video-on-demand (PVOD) or streaming release, for the week of Friday September 2 2022.06:17 Burial15:53 Honk For Jesus Save Your Soul24:45 Waiting for Bojangles36:55 Saloumhttps://www.patreon.com/rogerandme to support the show and get bonus episodesThank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song.  Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show.Burial stars Tom Felton of Harry Potter fame (he's Draco Malfoy) and is in limited release via IFC Midnight.Honk For Jesus Save Your Soul stars Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown and is produced by Jordan Peele. It is streaming on Peacock and in theaters.Waiting for Bojangles stars Belgian-French actress Virginie Efira, aka Benedetta from Paul Verhoeven's most recent film.Saloum is out in limited release via IFC Midnight and is  on Shudder next week, September 8."Roger & Me" is a celebration of the late, great Roger Ebert, keeping his unique spirit of film criticism alive through his own words on his seminal television program and by reviewing new movies in an easily digestible format. Every Tuesday, Brett Arnold and a guest revisit an old episode of Siskel & Ebert's movie review TV show and reevaluate the movies from a modern perspective. Would today’s audiences give Roger’s take a “Thumbs Up?” And 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

Send us a textOn this Friday's new release episode of 'Roger & Me, join Brett Arnold and guest co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle a laundry list of seven (7) new releases out in theaters and paid video-on-demand (PVOD) the week of Friday August 26 2022.4:27 The Invitation19:25 Breaking30:18 The Good Boss39:31 Out of the Blue48:24 Funny Pages55:42 George Miller's Three Thousand Years of Longing1:04:44 The Youth Governorhttps://www.patreon.com/rogerandme to support the show and get bonus episodesThank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song.  Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show.The Invitation: Starring Game of Thrones star Nathalie EmmanuelBreaking: Starring John Boyega based on the true story as reported by Aaron GellThe Good Boss: Starring Javier BardemOut of the Blue: Written and Directed by Neil LaBute and starring Ray Nicholson, Jack Nicholson's son, and Diane Kruger. With Hank Azaria.Funny Pages: Written and directed by Owen Kline. Produced by Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie and Ronald Bronstein. From A24.Three Thousand Years of Longing: Director George Miller and starring Tilda Swinton and Idris ElbaThe Youth Governor is a documentary feature from Blumhouse"Roger & Me" is a celebration of the late, great Roger Ebert, keeping his unique spirit of film criticism alive through his own words on his seminal television program and by reviewing new movies in an easily digestible format. Every Tuesday, Brett Arnold and a guest revisit an old episode of Siskel & Ebert's movie review TV show and reevaluate the movies from a modern perspective. Would today’s audiences give Roger’s take a “Thumbs Up?” And 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

Send us a textOn this week’s Tuesday rewatch episode of 'Roger (Ebert) & Me,'  join Brett Arnold and guest co-host and film critic Jesse Hassenger,  as they tackle Roger's brief solo era with various guests ahead of settling on 'Ebert & Roeper.'This particularly short-lived iteration of the program was titled 'Roger Ebert & The Movies,' before becoming 'This episode covers four films from the beginning of summer 2000 — Disney's Dinosaur,  Todd Phillips' Road Trip featuring Tom Green and Woody Allen's Small Time Crooks,  both from Dreamworks, and Touchstone's Shanghai Noon starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson. Head over to our Patreon page to support the show.Streaming guide: Dinosaur is on Disney+Road Trip is currently streaming on ShowtimeSmall Time Crooks is available to rent on streaming services Shanghai Noon is available to rent on streaming servicesReview guide:Roger's 3-star review of DinosaurRoger's 2-star review of Road TripRoger's 3-star review of Small Time CrooksRoger's 3-star review of Shanghai NoonThank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song.  Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show.Support the show

Send us a textOn this Friday's new release episode of 'Roger & Me, join Brett Arnold and guest co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle a laundry list of seven (7) new releases out in theaters and paid video-on-demand (PVOD) the week of Friday August 19 2022.6:11 Beast19:00 The Immaculate Room27:45 Spin Me Round37:54 The Drover's Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson46:46 The Territory55:39 Three Minutes: A Lengthening01:04:01 Orphan First Killhttps://www.patreon.com/rogerandme to support the show and get bonus episodesSupport the show