Episodes

April 27, 2018

ATR #105 – 2018 Vancouver Web Fest!

On this week's episode I was given the opportunity to once again travel to beautiful British Columbia to cover the 2018 Vancouver Web Fest! I talk about the festival, and break down my favorite shows in 3 categories before awarding my best of the festi...
April 18, 2018

ATR #104 – Science Fact or Science Fiction

This week's episode is "Science Fiction or Science Fact"! Kendan is a cellular, molecular biologist, and one of the hosts of another local podcast called "Made in the 80's". He, along with returning guest Tim Hall,
April 13, 2018

ATI #15 – Mike and Laura Allred & Phil LaMarr!

This episode of the “About To Review”/ “About To Interview” podcast was thought to be lost forever due to a corrupted memory card, but it has been resurrected! I had the opportunity to interview Mike and Laura Allred, and returning guest Phil LaMarr at “Emerald City Comic Con” here in Seattle on March 1st – 4th, 2018. Make sure to watch the video version of these interviews on the About To Review YouTube channel! * YouTube.com/AboutToReview Mike Allred is an artist, writer, and creator of “Ma...
April 11, 2018

ATR #103 – A Quiet Place, Ready Player One, Beirut, Rampage

This week's episode with guest Tim Hall is jam packed with four different reviews for movies that are all currently in theaters! The indie horror film "A Quite Place", hostage thriller "Beirut", nostalgia extravaganza "Ready Player One",
April 4, 2018

ATR #102 – The lost episode with Tim, Jess, and Damien!

Episode 102 was resurrected from the ashes of a corrupted memory card & brought to you this week! This episode was recorded the weekend of Emerald City Comic Con 2018 with Tim, "The People's Critic" and Jess, and Damien from "The Curly Nerd Podcast".
March 30, 2018

ATR #101 – Isle of Dogs, Pacific Rim: Uprising

I was out of town for a few days so episode #101 is a solo show, but I did not want to leave you, the amazing listeners without some fresh content for the week! I go over the geek news, then review two movies which are in theaters now: “Isle of Dogs” and “Pacific Rim: Uprising”. Join me on this strange and wonderful journey during which I talk to myself in the studio for over 30 minutes. There will come a day when I am comfortable doing shows by myself, but that is not this day. Enjoy! If you ...
March 21, 2018

ATR #100!! – Tomb Raider, LOVE,SIMON, Itzhak, 7 Days in Entebbe

Episode 100 is here! I could not think of anyone else to join me on this episode than the one and only Tim Hall, “The People’s Critic”. We talk about geek news, then review 4 new movies; “Itzhak”, LOVE, SIMON”, “7 Days in Entebbe”, and “Tomb Raider”! It feels like just yesterday that this journey began and I continue to be amazed and humbled with the support and positivity I receive from the listeners. Thank you to everyone who listens, because without you this would not be anything like what i...
March 16, 2018

ATI #14 – “LOVE, SIMON” cast: Nick Robinson, Alexandra Shipp, and Greg Berlanti

This episode of the "About To Review"/ "About To Interview" podcast has the director, Greg Berlanti, and two of the stars, Nick Robinson, and Alexandra Shipp of the new coming of age teenage romance movie "LOVE,SIMON" (IMDB.com/LOVESIMON).
March 14, 2018

ATR #99 – Maktub, Gringo, and Thoroughbreds, with Chris Lamberth!

Returning guest Chris Lamberth of "The Mundane Festival" joins the show as three new movies are reviewed: "Maktub" which was part of the Seattle Jewish Film Festival, "Gringo" and "Thoroughbreds"! The countdown to episode 100 is almost here!
March 9, 2018

ATI #13 – Emerald City Comic Con 2018!

This episode of the "About To Review"/ "About To Interview" podcast contains 4 interviews I did with some of the amazing and talented artists, illustrators, and creators, who were at "Emerald City Comic Con" here in Seattle last weekend.
March 8, 2018

ATR #98 – Emerald City Comic Con 2018, Oscars, A Wrinkle In Time

On this week's (much shorter than normal) episode, Tim Hall, AKA: "The People's Critic" is in studio to talk about Emerald City Comic Con 2018, the 2018 Oscars, and then we review the new movie "A Wrinkle In Time"!
Feb. 28, 2018

ATR #97 – Future of Black Hollywood, plus “Annihilation” and “Red Sparrow”

Black History Month, week 4! On the last week of Black History Month 2018, my guest Tim Hall (People's Critic) and I talk about the future of Black Hollywood! Plus we review "Annihilation" and "Red Sparrow".
Feb. 21, 2018

ATR #96 – Black Female Firsts in Film w/ Seven Okema Gunn!

Black History Month, week 3! On this week's episode my guest was Seven Okema Gunn, who is a Chicago based blogger, film critic, and owner of "7 Gunn Media"! This episode is a celebration of some of the black female firsts in cinema from 1939 up to 2016.
Feb. 14, 2018

ATR #95 – Director Spotlight: Ryan Coogler, plus Black Panther review

Continuing to highlight African-American creators during Black History Month, on this week's episode my guest Tim Hall and I focus on Ryan Coogler and his 3 feature length films. Plus we review "Cloverfield: Paradox" and talk about the "Cloververse".
Feb. 9, 2018

ATI #12 – David Crownson

David Crownson is an actor, filmmaker, and creator/ writer of the new graphic novel "Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer"! A blend of supernatural action based on freedom fighter Harriet Tubman with genre liberties that mirror "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter".
Feb. 7, 2018

ATR #94 – Director Spotlight: Spike Lee

During Black History Month I want to showcase and highlight my friends, colleagues, and people I look up to who are doing great things. Actor/ comedian/ podcaster Chris Lamberth, from “The Mundane Festival” joined this episode to talk about the one and only Spike Lee! On this episode we tackled just a small sampling of Spike Lee’s massive catalog, and talked about movies from each decade starting with 1986’s “She’s Gotta Have It”, and taking us all the way to 2015’s “Chi-Raq”. ➡ You can now bu...
Jan. 31, 2018

ATR #93 – 2018 Vancouver Short Film Festival

I had the pleasure of being invited back for a second year in a row to cover the 8th Annual Vancouver Short Film Festival in Vancouver, British Columbia and it was incredible! Tune in to hear interviews with creators, and directors, as well as my picks for the best films of the festival! This weekend was absolutely amazing and served as a reminder as to why I love coming up to Vancouver, B.C. and supporting independent film makers. The support and love that everyone showed for their fellow film...
Jan. 24, 2018

ATR #92 – Thieves, Mazes, Lightning, and The Alienist

Two new movies and two new TV shows are the hot topics this week! Tim Hall, AKA: "The People's Critic" stopped by the studio to talk about "Den of Thieves", "Maze Runner: The Death Cure", "Black Lightning", and "The Alienist".
Jan. 19, 2018

ATI #10 – Adam Schleichkorn

You might not know Adam Schleichkorn's name right away, but you will immediately recognize his work if you have spent any time at all on the internet for the past decade! Better known as "Mylo The Cat", his mashup videos have gained 10's of millions of...
Jan. 17, 2018

ATR #91 – Good, Bad, and Ugly train movies (plus The Commuter)

Choo Choo! All aboard for this week's episode which is all about the Good, Bad, and Ugly train related movies! I was joined by friend and fellow critic Brian Taibl, AKA: "Brian The Movie Guy" where we talk trains, and then review "The Commuter".
Jan. 10, 2018

ATR #90 – Hostiles, Black Mirror, January releases

Does the breathtaking cinematography and gorgeous costume design of "Hostiles" make up for it's bland and unoriginal plot? How terrified of the dystopian future in "Black Mirror" should we be? Find out the answer to those questions and more on this new...
Jan. 3, 2018

ATR #89 – The Good, Bad, and Ugly films of 2017!

Here it is folks, the episode you have been waiting all year for! This year I was joined by Ian Dinsmore of drunksunshine.com to go through our top three films in 2017 that fit the categories of “Goodest of the good”, “Baddest of the bad”, and “Ugliest of the ugly”. Instead of a traditional end of the year “Top 10” list, I do something a little different and choose my top 3 films that fit into each of the categories I use to rate things, which are: “Good, Bad, and Ugly”. Here is a quick explan...
Dec. 27, 2017

ATR #88 – Money, Threads, and Orcs!

Happy holidays from About To Review! Instead of skipping a week for the holidays, I decided to sit in a room and talk to myself, all because I care about you, my dear listeners! On this week’s episode I reviewed “All The Money in the World”, “Phantom Thread”, and the new Netflix movie “Bright”. Make sure to head over to Facebook and enter the contest for a chance win the new DK book “Justice League: The Ultimate Guide”! Contest details here ➡ Justice League book giveaway! Thank you to all of ...
Dec. 21, 2017

ATR #87 – 2 biopics, a Jedi, and a musical

The title of this episode could also be the name a wacky sitcom in the 80's, but alas, it is not. Tim Hall, AKA: The People's Critic joined me in the studio to talk about 4 new movies: "Darkest Hour", "Molly's Game", "Star Wars: The Last Jedi",