Episodes

Aug. 15, 2018

ATR #121 – The Meg, plus Good, Bad, and Ugly shark movies

Shark, sharks, and more sharks! Returning to the studio is fan favorite guest Tim Hall (The People's Critic)! We review "The Meg", and then give our choices for "Good", "Bad", and "Ugly" shark related films.
Aug. 8, 2018

ATR #120 – 48 Hour Film Project 2018, Christopher Robin, The Darkest Minds, BlacKKKlansman

It is time once again for one of my favorite local film festivals, the "Seattle 48 Hour Film Project"! Dr. Andy returned to the studio to talk about our festivals favorites, plus I review 3 new films: "Christopher Robin", "The Darkest Minds",
July 30, 2018

ATR #119 – Podcast Awards! Plus geek news!

This week's episode is a solo show where I try not to crazy while in the studio by myself! The reason this episode is dropping early is because this podcast is nominated for an international podcast award and the voting closes on Tuesday, July 31st!
July 27, 2018

ATI #23 – Carlos Lopez Estrada, director of “Blindspotting”

This episode of “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” features my conversation with director Carlos Lopez Estrada from the new film "Blindspotting" starring Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal! This interview took place during the 2018 Seattle Internationa...
July 25, 2018

ATR #118 – Equalizer 2, Mission Impossible: Fallout, Blindspotting, SDCC news

This week's episode is filled to the gills (pun absolutely intended) with Jed and I reviewing 3 new movies, "Equalizer 2", "Mission Impossible: Fallout" and "Blindspotting"! After that we cover a bunch of new trailers that dropped during the recent San...
July 20, 2018

ATI #22 – Bo Burnham and Elsie Fisher

This episode of “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” features my conversation with writer/ director Bo Burnham and actress Elsie Fisher from the new film “Eighth Grade” which is in theaters now! This interview took place during the Seattle International Film Festival. Make sure to watch the video version of these interviews on the About To Review YouTube channel! * YouTube.com/AboutToReview Also, be sure to vote for this podcast in the first ever Geek Awards that Renton City Comic Con is p...
July 18, 2018

ATI #21 – Pornsak Pichetshote and Aaron Campbell

This episode of “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” features my conversation with two members of the creative of the new comic book series “Infidel” from Image Comics; writer Pornsak Pichetshote and artist Aaron Campbell! Make sure to watch the video version of these interviews on the About To Review YouTube channel! * YouTube.com/AboutToReview Also, be sure to vote for this podcast in the first ever Geek Awards that Renton City Comic Con is putting on! When you click this link -> Renton ...
July 18, 2018

ATR #117 – Eighth Grade, Don’t Worry movie, Skyscraper, Unfriended, Jurassic Dead

This week's packed podcast has reviews for "Don't Worry He Won't Get Far On Foot", "Eighth Grade", "Skyscraper", Unfriended: Dark Web", and "Jurassic Dead". Joining me on this adventure is the one and only Jed!
July 13, 2018

ATI #20 – Gus Van Sant and Beth Ditto w/ Feelin’ Film

This episode of “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” is a collaboration with Aaron of the "Feelin' Film" podcast! It features a conversation with director Gus Van Sant and actress Beth Ditto, from the new film "Don't Worry He Won't Get Far On Foot".
July 11, 2018

ATR #116 – Sorry To Bother You, The First Purge w/ E-Man’s Movie Reviews

Joining me on this episode is my friend Emmanuel from "E-Man's Movie Reviews" who is fellow geek & Chicago based film critic! We do a "Getting to know you" section about Emmanuel before reviewing two new movies: "Sorry To Bother You" and "The First Pur...
July 4, 2018

ATR #115 – 5 new movies, and 1 retro review!

This jam packed episode with guest Tim "The People's Critic" includes 5 reviews for new movies: "Leave No Trace", "Whitney", "Ant Man & The Wasp", "Uncle Drew", and "Sicario: Day of the Soldado", plus a retro review of "500 days of Summer"!
July 4, 2018

ATI #19 – Cheo Hodari Coker

This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast features my conversation with Cheo Hodari Coker, the creator, writer, and executive producer of “Marvel’s Luke Cage” on Netflix. Make sure to watch the video version of these interviews on the About To Review YouTube channel! * YouTube.com/AboutToReview Make sure to vote for this podcast in the first ever Geek Awards that Renton City Comic Con is putting on! When you click this link -> Renton City Comic Con Geek Awards you ca...
June 27, 2018

ATR #114 – ACE Comic Con and best of SIFF 2018

This week's episode features an interview with Gareb Shamus, the CEO of ACE Comic Con, as well as a breakdown of ACE which happened this past week in Seattle. After that we give our top 3 films from the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF).
June 20, 2018

ATR #113 – TAG, Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom

After sweating away 5 pounds in a blazing theater, John & returning guest Jed come back to the studio to review the action/ comedy "TAG", & the massive "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom". Plus a recap of the VAFF "Diversity in Filmmaking" panels.
June 15, 2018

ATI #18 – Morgan Neville

This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast was recorded during the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) and features Oscar Winner Morgan Neville discussing his new film “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”. Make sure to watch the video version of these interviews on the About To Review YouTube channel! * YouTube.com/AboutToReview Make sure to vote for this podcast in the first ever Geek Awards that Renton City Comic Con is putting on! When you click this link -> Rent...
June 13, 2018

ATR #112 – Ocean’s 8, Incredibles 2, Won’t You Be My Neighbor

The tag team duo of Tim Hall (People's Critic) and Jed (The Guy Named What?) drop by the About To Review studio to discuss three new films: "Ocean's 8", "Incredibles 2", and the documentary about Mr. Rogers, "Won't You Be My Neighbor".
June 6, 2018

ATR #111 – Upgrade, Hereditary, Hotel Artemis

This episode highlights three films by directors who are just starting their feature film making careers . Films include the sci-fi action thriller “Upgrade”, the uniquely terrifying “Hereditary”, and finally the star studded romp “Hotel Artemis”. All three of these film are tense and engaging in their own unique ways, and there is a little something for everyone. Also, make sure to check out the latest episode of “The Curly Nerd Podcast” with Damien and Jess because both Tim and I were asked t...
May 31, 2018

ATR #110 – Heist, Heist, Baby

Yep, you read the title correctly, this week's episode is all about heist movies! Returning after a 1 year hiatus is friend of the podcast Jed, and together he and John give their picks for "Good", "Bad", and "Ugly" heist movies.
May 25, 2018

ATI #17 – Sebastian Lelio

This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast was recorded during the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) and features Oscar Winner Sebastian Lelio discussing his new film “Disobedience”. Make sure to watch the video version of these interviews on the About To Review YouTube channel! * YouTube.com/AboutToReview Make sure to vote for this podcast in the first ever Geek Awards that Renton City Comic Con is putting on! When you click this link -> Renton City Com...
May 23, 2018

ATR #109 – SOLO, Pope Francis, Boom for Real, Revenge

A short time ago, in a podcast studio not very far away ... two of Seattle's film critics, "That Guy Named John" and Tim Hall, "The People's Critic" got together and reviewed several current movies! "SOLO: A Star Wars Story",
May 16, 2018

ATR #108 – Deadpool 2, Life of the Party, Breaking In, Close-Knit

Deadpool 2 is one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year, and Tim Hall, "The People's Critic" is in studio with John to talk all about it! Plus there are reviews for 3 other films: "Life of the Party", "Breaking In", and "Close-Knit".
May 9, 2018

ATR #107 – 50 Hour Slam, Translations, and SIFF

Festival extravaganza! On this independant film filled episode, Dr. Andy returns to the studios after a brief hiatus and he and John talk about 3 different film festivals: “Translations”, “50 Hour Slam”, and “SIFF”, as well as a review for the documentary “Man Made”. After the review for the new documentary “Man Made”, Dr. Andy and John go over the details of the 50 Hour Slam competition and festival and each give their top 3 picks of the festival, and I highly encourage people to check out all...
May 2, 2018

ATR #106 – Avengers: Infinity War w/ NW NERD!

Podcasters Assemble! On this super sized edition of the podcast, I was joined in studio by Nick and Dyer from the “NW Nerd podcast”, plus Tim Hall, “The People’s Critic” as we discussed the new movie “Avengers: Infinity War”! Seeing as how this movie was 10 years in the making, I wanted to bring in some extra fire power to break down all aspects of the film, so I invited Nick and Dyer to join the show along with Tim! Nick and Dyer are the hosts of another local podcast called “NW Nerd” which is...
May 1, 2018

ATI #16 – 2018 Vancouver Web Fest!

This episode of the “About To Interview”/ “About To Review” podcast was recorded on location at the 2018 Vancouver Web Fest (vancouverwebfest.com) where I interviewed Ben Strang, Brynn Peebles, Brianna Wiens, Christina De Leon, Suzette Laqua, and Paula Hoffman! *Full disclosure* I was sick and losing my voice while recording this episode, so my golden pipes are not quite there as usual * Make sure to watch the video version of these interviews on the About To Review YouTube channel! * YouTube...