The Penn Cinema Podcast

Hello? Is anyone out there? Did you survive all the bombs dropped at D23?

We broadcast from our Disney brand culture-bomb shelter this week to bring you all the big news. Honestly it's almost too much to handle and we probably missed some things, but if we didn't report on it was it even worth knowing? Probably not.

Send us your thoughts and inquisitive questions to Podcast@PennCinema.com

 

Angel Has Fallen Spoilers: 1:17:09 - 1:22:39

Awards come in all shapes and sizes and some are more deserved than others. But we're not picky, we got em so let's flaunt em!

It's a light week in the news department, but there are some real home run trailers to talk about. Also we dig into our thoughts on the comedy Good Boys.

This week 2 people get wronged in the most heinous ways: One doesn't watch a movie he's assigned and the other finishes a TV show without the former. Can we all move on? Will there be a healing of these deep wounds? 100% most definitely. You know why? Because in the end "It's about family"-Vin Diesel

Through all the turmoil we still cover your hot news, new trailers, and an emotional movie The Farewell.

You heard it here first folks. Star Trek starring Penn Ketchum is a thing. If the studio wants it to be. I mean he's open to the idea of it. Don't think that's all we have to talk about this week, there's plenty of big news and some really terrific trailers. Plus a declaration from David:Get off your high horse and watch The Fault In Our Stars. Who is he directing that to? We may never know.

Welcome to a special episode were we dig into the world of Synesthesia and what it's like for David to watch movies with the condition. Don't get discouraged because there's also some news to cover. Plus it wouldn't be a proper show if we didn't find our host laughing while trying not to be insensitive about a subject. Tune in for more!

SDCC is upon us and Marvel broke the internet with a look at phase 4. Along with a slew of news from the con new trailers were dropping left and right. Lets just say it's a lot to get into. After we take care of all that business we get into our take on The Lion King.

Next week is going to be a little different. There will be no movie review, but we will be talking about David and Synesthesia. Specifically how it effects the movie going experience. If you want to ask any questions about synesthesia send the over to podcast@penncinema.com.

In the desert of time between two heavy hitters we visit an oasis of movie news like none other. Could it be? Has it finally happened? REAL BOND NEWS!!! Plus there's a full truck load of trailers this week. Including The Farewell which actually has a better opening percentage than Endgame. We definitely get into that, you better believe.

 

No Spoilers

Do you have your notebook ready? Because this time we've go groundbreaking info you're not going to want to forget. Plus David struggles to make a sports analogy and almost breaks reality in the process. It's like we always say at The Penn Cinema Podcast; If you don't shoot you'll never get a touchdown!

Spider-man: Far From Home Spoilers: 43:21- 56:42

Prepare to have your expectations for this episode subverted! It's hard to handle all the news this week yet somehow we have it covered. Plus we have a surprisingly large amount of stuff to unpack about Yesterday. And if that wasn't enough for you, we introduce the world to Fashion Action. Trademark pending.

Yesterday Spoilers: 53:45 - 1:04:43

This episode gifts are given, truths are revealed, and Penn runs upward of 50K miles! Plus we take a look at one of the best and one of the worst trailers to ever cross our desk.

Have you taken any photos with any of the standees in the theater lobby? Send them to us at podcast@penncinema.com

Toy Story 4 Spoilers: 55:11 - 1:07:47