NOW PLAYING
WELCOME TO A&J HOT TAKES
Join Andre and Joe as they break down the latest movie trailers, share bold predictions, debate what comes next, and decide whether each trailer lives up to the hype.
LATEST REVIEW
Fresh Hot Takes.
Every Tuesday & Friday.
FEATURED REVIEW
(2026)
Andre and Joe break down the Digger trailer, discussing Tom Cruise's transformation and debating whether the movie's satire, comedy, visual style, and critical hype come across clearly.
THE MOVIE WIRE
Casting, production updates, release news, and rumors worth knowing.
New Trailer
ConfirmedViolent Night 2
David Harbour is back as the world's deadliest Santa in the first full trailer for Violent Night 2. The holiday action sequel promises bigger fights, more over-the-top Christmas chaos, and introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus ahead of its December theatrical release.
Box Office
ConfirmedSpider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed $1 billion at the global box office in less than five days, becoming the second-fastest film ever to reach the milestone behind Avengers: Endgame.
Casting Update
ConfirmedThe Legend of Zelda
Nintendo and Sony Pictures have officially announced Benjamin Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda. Additional reports indicate Dichen Lachman, Ralph Ineson, and Alfred Molina have joined the cast.
Casting Update
ConfirmedMarvel Studios' X-Men
Marvel Studios has officially cast Samara Weaving as Emma Frost in the upcoming X-Men reboot directed by Jake Schreier, bringing one of the X-Men's most iconic telepaths into the MCU.
Production Update
ConfirmedThe Thomas Crown Affair
Amazon MGM's The Thomas Crown Affair reboot has expanded its production team with Charles Roven, Patrick McCormick, and Marc Toberoff joining Michael B. Jordan behind the scenes.
