Movie reviews and box office analysis. Subscribe to 'Dan Murrell Podcast' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible, with more podcast platforms coming soon.
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Captain America: Brave New World had one of the MCU's biggest second weekend dropoffs. I break down the numbers plus look at the opening of The Monkey and the continued dominance of Ne Zha 2. Get a completely free hat at BirdDogs with code DAN at https://www.birddogs.com/DAN #birddogspod
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A Puck news report claims that Kathleen Kennedy will step down as head of Lucasfilm this year. I look at her up-and-down tenure as head of the company and what may be next.
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Timothée Chalamet was a surprise winner for Best Actor at the Screen Actors Guild Awards - but his speech ruffled some feathers. I recap the winners, plus a look at the Independent Spirit Awards
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We're just a week away from the Oscars and I've compiled where to watch every single nominee! Head over to https://WarbyParker.com/MURRELL right now to take the Home Try-On Quiz and pick 5 pairs of frames to try on at home for free!
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Osgood Perkins returns with his latest off-the-wall horror film, based on a short story by Stephen King. Head to https://WarbyParker.com/MURRELL right now to take the Home Try-On Quiz and pick 5 pairs of frames to try on at home for free!
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For the first time in history, the Broccoli family has turned over control of the James Bond franchise. With 007 now controlled by Amazon, what does this mean for the future of the spy franchise?
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Captain America: Brave New World opened to so-so box office and lower than average reviews. I look at what might be next for the latest MCU entry. Head to https://WarbyParker.com/murrell right now to take the Home Try-On Quiz and pick 5 pairs of frames to try on at home for free!
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Mikey Madison picked up Best Actress and Conclave won Best Film at the 2025 BAFTAs. I recap all the results and what they may tell us about the Oscar race.
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I give all my spoiler thoughts on what worked and what didn't work in the latest MCU entry. Get The Beard & Balls Bundle for 20% OFF + Free International Shipping with code MURRELL at https://Manscaped.com #ManscapedPartner
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Anthony Mackie picks up the shield in Captain America as he fights both a mysterious new villain and a Red Hulk in the latest from the MCU. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code DAN at https://mandopodcast.com/DAN! #mandopod Find all your favorite Mando products at htt…
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Ne Zha 2, a massive hit in China, just broke an all-time record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I look at what the mark was, plus the latest box office and streaming news! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code DAN at https://mandopodcast.com/DAN! #mandopod Find a…
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Football's biggest night also brought the usual mix of memorable ads, both good and bad. I break down the good, the weird, and the ones that tugged at the heartstrings. Plus, I give myself a long-delayed education on the biggest beef in pop culture.
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Anora picked up some huge wins at the DGA, PGA and Critics Choice Awards this weekend. I break down its victories and where it stands now in the Oscar race. Get The Beard & Balls Bundle for 20% OFF + Free International Shipping with code MURRELL at https://Manscaped.com #ManscapedPartner
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Nearly a month before the Oscars, this year's show is already a mess. I give some tips for how I think this year's ceremony could go from forgettable to one for the ages. Head to https://factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code murrell50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping!
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Jurassic World returns this summer and I have my thoughts on the first trailer. Get The Beard & Balls Bundle for 20% OFF + Free International Shipping with code MURRELL at https://Manscaped.com #ManscapedPartner
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The Sundance Film Festival supplied its usual batch of great indie films. I highlight the ones you should put on your to-see list and which ones may be the award winners of tomorrow. Head to https://factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code murrell50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping!…
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Dog Man posted a big January opening weekend while China racked up massive box office numbers - I break it all down, plus streaming charts and more! Get The Beard & Balls Bundle for 20% OFF + Free International Shipping with code MURRELL at https://Manscaped.com #manscapedpartner Head to https://factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code murrell50of…
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In just two weeks, Emilia Pérez has gone from Oscar favorite to Oscar outcast due to multiple controversies. I break down where it all went wrong and what Oscar chances it may still have - if any.
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Do yourself a favor and don't get spoiled before you see Companion, a clever new thriller now in theaters.
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Nielsen has released their list of the most-streamed programs in 2024. I break down the surprise entries, plus another slow weekend at the box office and more!
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The Brutalist has found itself in a controversy surrounding the film's use of AI. But what's fact and what's fiction? I break down the story and give you my thoughts on the latest awards season hot topic.
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The Oscar nominations are here, and Emilia Pérez was the Academy's leading choice. I break down where it stands in Oscar history, the shocking omissions, and more!
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Mufasa is king of the box office after a narrow victory over One of Them Days. I break down all the numbers plus big news for Netflix and remembering a filmmaking legend. Head over to https://WarbyParker.com/MURRELL right now to take the Home Try-On Quiz and pick 5 pairs of frames to try on at home for free!…
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Oscar nominations will be announced Thursday and I have predictions in six major categories - plus who I'd nominate if I was the Academy! Head over to https://WarbyParker.com/MURRELL right now to take the Home Try-On Quiz and pick 5 pairs of frames to try on at home for free!
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The legal problems surrounding It Ends With Us just got way more complicated, with multiple lawsuits filed by each star of the film against the other. I break down each case and how it ties to Deadpool, Taylor Swift, and a controversial emoji. Chubbies is here to help you take on 2025 in style! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code DANMURRELL at http…
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Cameron Diaz returns alongside Jamie Foxx in Netflix's latest 'back to spying' action movie.
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Keke Palmer and SZA are two roommates racing against the clock to avoid eviction in a new comedy in theaters this weekend.
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Leigh Whannell directs the latest version of a man slowly turning into a wolf. How does it measure up in the werewolf canon? Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code DAN at https://mandopodcast.com/DAN! #mandopod Find all your favorite Mando products at https://shopmando.…
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Wicked is now also a smash hit for at-home viewers. But how much is it cutting into the box office? I crunch the numbers, plus take a look at massive streaming numbers for Red One and Squid Game 2. Chubbies is here to help you take on 2025 in style! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code DANMURRELL at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/DANMURRELL! #chubbi…
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The Screen Actors Guild and Directors Guild announced their nominations today. I break down the surprise inclusions and exclusions as Hollywood's unpredictable awards season continues. Chubbies is here to help you take on 2025 in style! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code DANMURRELL at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/DANMURRELL! #chubbiespod…
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Another year is over - which means it's time to look back at the 2024 box office and find the most spectacular successes and miserable failures. I break down all the number, plus Squid Game 2's big debut, Mufasa finally takes number one, and more!
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The Golden Globes turned out to shake up the Oscar race more than clear it up. I look at the surprise wins, shocking losses and overall craziness. Chubbies is here to help you take on 2025 in style! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code DANMURRELL at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/DANMURRELL! #chubbiespod…
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2025 is packed with movies and streaming shows, big and small - I preview a bunch that you'll want to put on your calendar!
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Another year has come and gone and I have my 10 favorite (and five least favorite) movies of the year. Plus a bunch of other awards!
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Sonic won its second weekend but Mufasa ruled Christmas in a close race between family films. I break down the holiday battle, plus an impressive opening for Nosferatu and a breakout hit on Netflix!
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It Ends With Us has gone from box office success to legal nightmare as Blake Lively has filed a legal action against her co-star and director Justin Baldoni, with Baldoni now threatening legal action as well. I break down why the two are at odds and what may be next.
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The outgoing CEO of Sony Pictures has decided that Kraven the Hunter was killed by....critics?! I break down his statement, plus bad news for Batman fans who will be waiting even longer for the Caped Crusader to return.
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Squid Game 2, the follow-up to Netflix's most-watched show ever, returns with some great new twists and some unwelcome surprises. F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code DAN15 at theperfectjean.nyc/DAN15 #theperfectjeanpod
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In the battle between hedgehog and lion, Sonic 3 came out on top with an easy weekend win. I break down why it's a little too early to bury Mufasa: The Lion King and the box office struggles it may face ahead. Plus streaming charts and more! F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code DAN15 at theperfectjean.nyc/DAN15 #theperfec…
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We finally got our first look at James Gunn's Superman and I share my first reactions, thoughts and theories.
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Sonic and friends face off against Shadow the Hedgehog and two different Robotniks in the latest film in the Sonic saga. Go to https://TryMiracle.com/DAN and use the code DAN to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF!
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The Lion King gets prequelized theatrically in this origin story of Mufasa, Scar, and pretty much every other character. Your Holiday wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code DAN20 at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/DAN20 #chubbiespod
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The Spider-Verse and Middle Earth both set records this weekend - but not the kind that studio bosses wanted. I break down both of their disappointing debuts, plus all the other movies at the box office, streaming charts and more! Your Holiday wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code DAN20 at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/DAN20 #chubbi…
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TSA agent Taron Egerton is menaced by Jason Bateman on Christmas Eve in this Netflix holiday thriller.
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Sony's extended Spider-Verse draws to a close with one final insult. F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code DAN15 at theperfectjean.nyc/DAN15 #theperfectjeanpod
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Moana 2 and Wicked continued to lift the box office domestically while the Indian film Pushpa 2 set new records globally. I break it all down, plus streaming charts and more. Go to https://TryMiracle.com/DAN and use the code DAN to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF!
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Bob Dylan gets the music biopic treatment from director James Mangold. Can Timothée Chalamet capture the essence of one of music's most mysterious artists?
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Middle Earth returns to the big screen with an anime adaptation of the battle for Rohan, long before the Lord of the Rings trilogy. F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code DAN15 at theperfectjean.nyc/DAN15 #theperfectjeanpod
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The Golden Globes have announced the nominees for their 2025 awards - what was snubbed? What was surprising? I break down the film nominees in every category. Go to https://TryMiracle.com/DAN and use the code DAN to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF!
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Kyle Mooney makes his directorial debut in this techno horror-comedy as a group of teens fight for survival at the dawn of the 21st century. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off of your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code DAN at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod
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