First Run

28 Years Later (2025)

Is it still surprising to say that Danny Boyle and Alex Garland have done it again? 28 Years Later is a worthy third entry in the franchise. Go see it and then join Jim & A.Ron for the podcast. Join the discussion:  Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter…

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From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (2025)

Ana De Armas stars in the latest installment of the John Wick franchise as Eve, an assassin trained by the Ruska Roma. She’ll fight her way through the underworld of killers to find the people who destroyed her family. But maybe fate has other plans. Join Jim, A.Ron, and Talitha as they parse through the path of destruction of the Ballerina.

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025)

Zooooooooooom! What was that?? That was Tom Cruise running by! A.Ron and Talitha try to keep up with Ethan Hunt as he does one last impossible mission. The question is NOT “Will he survive?”, the question IS “Will it make sense?” Tune in to find out.

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Thunderbolts* (2025)

A.Ron and Talitha sit down to chat about Marvel Studio’s latest release, Thunderbolts*! What did these superhero fans think of this installment in the post-Endgame era?

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Sinners (2025)

Find out what Jim and A.Ron thought of Ryan Coogler’s (Black Panther, Fruitvale Station) newest feature film, Sinners. Michael B. Jordan stars as a twin brothers facing a great evil descending on their hometown.

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Mickey 17 (2025)

We’re in a world run by psychotic billionaires. And because of that, Bong Joon-ho has crafted a film that will find a way to comfort and disturb you. Jim and A.Ron ponder the present and the future of technology, ethics, and class. But it’s also fun! We promise you’ll laugh!

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Love Hurts (2025)

We definitely don’t agree with the critical consensus on Love Hurts. Most people found it to be unfunny and narratively rocky, but at just 1 hour 23 minutes, we found it to be exactly the kind of enjoyable popcorn romp we were sold. Join the discussion:  Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us:…

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Nosferatu (2024)

Robert Eggers ghoulish remake of Nosferatu (2024) loomed over the theaters Christmas Day. Were Jim and A.Ron taken in by the vampire? Or is this just one more blood-sucking flick that leaves you hankering for something more? Invite the beast in and check out Jim and A.Ron’s thoughts on this highly anticipated film.

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Gladiator II (2024)

Gladiators Jimmicus and A.Rixus step into the Colosseum to duel (chat) about the best arena fight this year. Gladiator II is the surprise sequel from auteur Ridley Scott that features the same level of powerful performances and exciting combat as the original. Now, you may have some pressing questions if you’ve seen Gladiator (2000). Like, how could the plot logically happen? Well, Ridley Scott has the answers for you…and he’ll make sure you understand.

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Red One (2024)

Over the last two years, you’ve seen bada** David Harbour Santa. You’ve seen a miserable Joel Kinnamen barely get through his own movie. Now get ready for Jake Kasdan’s take on Santa! J.K. Simmons plays a ripped, PG-13 version of the jolly old elf. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Chris Evans have to find ole Kriss Kringle after he’s abducted. Is it an overly-CGIed movie with no heart? Who is this movie for? Find out with Jim and A.Ron on this episode of First Runs Bald Movies!

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