The Matinee Review
Sinners
Apr 22, 20261h 43mS0
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The Matinee Review
Hosted by Akili and Justin · news · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Two friends talk everything Entertainment, such as Movies, Animated Features, Television Shows, Video Games, Cartoons, and Comic Books. Join us as we discuss topics of the past, recent news, and things to come.
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Guest openness
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What is The Matinee Review about?
Two friends talk everything Entertainment, such as Movies, Animated Features, Television Shows, Video Games, Cartoons, and Comic Books. Join us as we discuss topics of the past, recent news, and things to come.
Who hosts The Matinee Review?
The Matinee Review is hosted by Akili and Justin. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
What has The Matinee Review covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Sinners" (22 April 2026, 103 minutes), "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" (8 June 2025, 81 minutes), and "Remembering James Earl Jones" (2 October 2024, 46 minutes).
How often does The Matinee Review publish?
The Matinee Review publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 98 minutes across 25 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Matinee Review?
Booking probability for The Matinee Review is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Matinee Review requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Matinee Review's contact route on record: public web form.
About the host
Akili and Justin hosts The Matinee Review, a news podcast with 25 episodes published.
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The Matinee Review
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Jun 8, 20251h 21mS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Hey there, Everybody! It's been a while, but we're back and talking about movies and video games. the Indiana Jones movies and video game to be more specific. Join us, won't you?</p>
Episode #23
Remembering James Earl Jones
Oct 2, 202446 minS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode we talk about the passing of legendary actor James Earl Jones , his impact on our lives, and some of our favorite films of his. </p>
Episode #22
Deadpool & Wolverine
Sep 20, 20242h 11mS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode we get straight to the Meat and Potatoes, so no News this time. This technically starts of our run of "Catch Up" episodes. So Sit back and listen to us do what we do best. Gab...
Episode #21
X-Men ‘97 & Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Jul 13, 20241h 56mS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p>We're Back! Again! In this episode we talk about the return of two beloved classics, and I'm not talking about us. We give our brief opinions on Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and then we pile our...
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Episode #20
Ahsoka and the DC Tomorrowverse
Sep 4, 20231h 48mS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this Episode we talk about the first two episodes of Ahsoka on Disney+, and the entire Tomorrowverse lineup. So sit back and enjoy the show!</p>
Episode #19
The Flash
Jul 20, 20231h 39mS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>We're back! Again! Sorry about the wait, but life happens, right? <br/><br/>In this episode we talk about the Writers/Actors Strike and The Flash movie. We also get sidetracked and end up...
Episode #18
Black Panther Wakanda Forever
Feb 1, 20231h 18mS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This episode we talk about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which is out today on Disney+. Give it a watch and give us a listen! we also talk about the latest news that James Gunn just dropped...
Episode #16
Prey
Aug 17, 20221h 19mS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This week we talk about some truly wonderful people who have passed, the Black Panther Wakanda Forever trailer, Batgirl being cancelled, and the movie PREY. Have a listen if you like. </p>
Episode #15
The Batman
Jun 19, 20221h 48mS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>WE'RE BACK! This Episode we talk about The Batman and much, much more. Jump on in! </p>
Episode #14
Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett & the Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer
Mar 20, 202246 minS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p>
Episode #13
The Harder They Fall
Feb 4, 20221h 22mS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This episode we talk about The Harder They Fall and some recent events. </p>
Episode #12
Spider-Man: No Way Home (SPOILERS)
Jan 17, 20222h 15mS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>SPOILERS SPIDER-SPOILERS ALL THE SPOILERS for Spider-Man: No Way Home!! Even in the Spider-News! Happy New Year, Everybody. Hope you are all well. Enjoy the episode! </p>
Episode #11
News & Eternals
Nov 27, 20211h 52mS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This Episode we talk NEWS! Oh and we also talk a little bit about Eternals without Spoiling it. </p>
Episode #10
What If...? Part 2
Nov 10, 20211h 49mS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>No news this week. This week we jump right back into Season 1 of What If...?</p>
Episode #8
Shang Chi
Oct 1, 20212h 21mS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Apologies for the late episode. Life happens. Will work on time codes next week. SPOILERS through out the review. Enjoy!</p>
Episode #7
Happy Birthday Jack Kirby!
Sep 9, 20212 hourS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Recorded August 28th, this Episode we talk recent News, Jack Kirby, and about how a friend of the podcast would go over to his house as a kid.</p>3:08 Nevermind/Whatever11:58 Cad Bane in...
Episode #6
The Bad Batch
Sep 3, 202155 minS0<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This week we talk about some News and Season 1 of The Bad Batch.</p>5:21 Superman TAS comes to Blu Ray8:24 Willem Dafoe gives vague answer11:35 Leaked Moon Knight pics16:49 Finn Disney+...
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