Quality Check

Practice your weird mouth noises, this week on Quality Check we discuss Ari Aster's divisive new horror movie, "Midsommar".Plus, an update on our Summer Movie Rankings and a "Q and A" session about the pop culture stinkers and surprises from the past few months.Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe and check outwww.spreaker.com/studiodna for other great podcasts.Visit www.spreaker.com/show/quality-check for other Quality Check episodes.

You don't have to venture far from home for this one -- get it? This week, Daniel & Drew talk about the MCU's latest foray into the world of Peter Parker with "Spider-Man: Far From Home" (5:19). Then they use the way back machine to revisit the 1995 family-drama, "Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog" (30:43) and play some movie trivia (46:06).Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe and check out www.spreaker.com/studiodna for other great podcasts.Visit www.spreaker.com/show/quality-check for other Quality Check episodes.

By the time you listen to this we will have already seen two of our movie picks but that's okay! We'll share our thoughts on them in the coming weeks but until then, here is what we are looking forward to in July. And if you've got some picks for August, we want to hear them! Share yours on Twitter (@QualityCheckPod) and Instagram (@QualityCheckPodcast)!

Call it a bit of Alternative Programming. This week, we're diving into Hollywood's latest attempt to make what is old new again. Killer doll Chucky returns in the revamped version of "Child's Play" (5:25) and series creator Don Mancini isn't happy. But with a mostly warm reception, should Mancini be worried about boycotting this new version?We also revisit the 1988 chiller that started it all (57:52) and update our Summer Movie Rankings (1:16:01).Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe and check out www.spreaker.com/studiodna for other great podcasts.Visit www.spreaker.com/show/quality-check for other Quality Check episodes.

It's been 8 years since the popular Men in Black franchise hit theaters. Now it's back with Thor and Valkyrie, errr Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson. So how does it compare to the original film, that was made 22 years ago? What about the chemistry of the main characters? Your Quality Check crew dives in!Intro (featuring discussion on the original Men in Black song by Will Smith)Men in Black: International (spoilers): 03:43Men in Black (1997): 47:31What's Next: 01:11:50Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe and check out www.spreaker.com/studiodna for other great podcasts.Visit www.spreaker.com/show/quality-check for other Quality Check episodes.

Movies, TV and Music top our Pop Culture picks for June. Listen to what we, and some listeners, are looking forward to this month. And if you've got some picks for July, we want to hear them! Share yours on Twitter (@QualityCheckPod) and Instagram (@QualityCheckPodcast)!

It's not even summer and spooky stories have invaded the box office. This week on Quality Check, we see what happens when a Superman-like boy breaks bad ("Brightburn") and party with a woman doling out some pretty messed up revenge ("Ma").Plus, our thoughts on new trailers for "Terminator: Dark Fate", "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and "Child's Play."Hello - 00:30Trailer Talk - 01:26"Brightburn" - 19:32"Ma" - 41:21Coming Attractions / Goodbye - 1:03:46Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe and check out www.spreaker.com/studiodna for other great podcasts. Visit www.spreaker.com/show/quality-check for other QC episodes and great ready for our next episode on an unexpected and unconventional summer slasher duo -- "Brightburn" and "Ma!"

It's the Season 1 finale for the rebooted "Twilight Zone" series! Your Quality Check hosts break down the tenth episode, "Blurryman." Lots of online chatter are deeming this not only as the best new Twilight Zone episode, but one of the best of all time for the series. Daniel & Drew discuss what they think about that. For a specific rundown of our episode: Hello - 01:45"Blurryman" - 3:41A Plea to CBS - 12:15Overall Thoughts on "Blurryman" - 16:38Easter Eggs - 53:43Ranking the NEW Twilight Zone Episodes - 1:03:20A PITCH to CBS - 1:12:38Overall Season 1 Grade - 1:15:16What's Next for Quality Check - 1:18:39Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe and check out www.spreaker.com/studiodna for other great podcasts. Visit www.spreaker.com/show/quality-check for other QC episodes and great ready for our next episode on an unexpected and unconventional summer slasher duo -- "Brightburn" and "Ma!"

It's twofer time on Quality Check. We are covering two episodes of Jordan Peele's rebooted version of "The Twilight Zone" this week.Find out which one sets a new benchmark for how good the series can be and which one sinks to (maybe?) a new low. Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and check out www.spreaker.com/studiodna for other great podcasts!Hello - 01:15"Point of Origin" - 06:54"The Blue Scorpion" - 32:21Updated Rankings - 59:22"Blurryman" Predictions - 1:02:30Coming Attractions / Goodbye - 1:10:40Visit https://www.spreaker.com/show/quality-check for other QC episodes and get ready for next week when we talk about "Brightburn" and the new Blumhouse horror treat, "Ma."

Daniel & Drew discuss what many are calling the most divisive new Twilight Zone episode yet: "Not All Men." While both hosts have remained optimistic about the rebooted series, they explain what made this episode so frustrating.For the third time this season, they point out which classic Twilight Zone episode "Not All Men" borrows elements. Also, the Quality Check crew explains which role they think Taissa Farmiga would rock, which derailed the podcast episode for a few minutes that ended in a blooper take.Beware of **SPOILERS** for "Not All Men."

Movies, TV and Music top our Pop Culture picks for May. Listen to what we, and some listeners, are looking forward to this month. And if you've got some picks for June, we want to hear them! Share yours on Twitter (@QualityCheckPod) and Instagram (@QualityCheckPodcast)!

Daniel & Drew take flight on a journey to Mars...and through the Twilight Zone. In another story that appears to be a rebooted series original, the Quality Check crew talks about how this episode soars where other new Twilight Zone episodes seem to struggle. The boys also discuss Easter Eggs, giving nods to the original series, tie-ins with new stories, other pop culture references they caught in this episode, and what they predict will happen next, in the Twilight Zone.Signpost ahead...SPOILERS!! Watch "Six Degrees of Freedom" before listening to this Quality Check episode, unless you want to get spoiled.

Podcasters...ASSEMBLE! Daniel & Drew are joined by Andy & Dan from the Springfood, MO podcast to talk about the largest movie (and podcast?) event of the year. Andy & Dan first talk about what their show is all about before they all dive into **SPOILERS** their overall thoughts about the MCU (07:42) **SPOILERS!**The boys then chat about their initial reactions and deep-thoughts about Endgame (53:08) with even more spoilers! They round out this podcast episode by discussing what's next for both podcasts and a contest that could help you score money, money for movies, and a ticket for a movie.

"Somewhere along the line I really started to believe what the kid was saying."Witness the rise and fall of a campaign manager determined to get a kid elected president. This week on Quality Check we discuss "The Wunderkind", the fifth episode in the CBS All Access reboot of "The Twilight Zone."DON'T FORGET! There's a contest your Quality Check crew is running. They describe how you can end up with some dough to go to the movies toward the end of this episode.

"This is a real good guy, everybody!"A stranger in a jail cell disrupts the lives of a small Alaskan community. Will he be pardoned? This week on Quality Check we discuss "A Traveler", the fourth episode of the CBS All Access reboot of "The Twilight Zone."Marika Sila, Steven Yeun and the always handsome Greg Kinnear highlight the spooky thriller written by X-Files alum Glen Morgan and directed by Ana Lily Amirpour (A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, The Bad Batch).DON'T FORGET! There's a contest your Quality Check crew is running. They describe how you can end up with some dough to go to the movies toward the end of this episode.

Something doesn't feel right about this episode...we wonder if there's a way...to start over. After stepping into the fifth dimension, Daniel & Drew rewind the new podcast episode so they can accurately talk about the third episode of the new Twilight Zone series: "Replay." They begin with stats about the episode then dive into spoilers including their overall grade, what they liked/didn't like, and why Daniel & Drew think the creators are starting to find their own way with telling new stories in the Twilight Zone universe. DON'T FORGET! There's a contest your Quality Check crew is running. They describe how you can end up with some dough to go to the movies toward the end of this episode.

Stephen King's classic horror story about a family moving to the countryside only to be haunted by tragedy and a mystical graveyard, is remade. Being huge fans of the American author, Daniel & Drew dive into the new "Pet Semetary" and the original film made thirty years ago.The Quality Check boys first cover the remake (2:10) and the major changes this film makes to the source material. They also talk about their love for the Ramones' song (32:19) made specifically for the original film. Finally, they have a twist on their Upgrade/Downgrade discussion of the original film (34:50).

Daniel & Drew invite you to step into the fifth dimension with them as they take on the new "Twilight Zone" series, rebooted by horror's new prodigy son, Jordan Peele. Your hosts start off talking (non-spoilers) about their interest in the series, Rod Serling, and what it means for Peele's team to bring such an iconic franchise to life. Transitioning to spoiler territory, Daniel & Drew first dissect and discuss "The Comedian" (15:34) and why they think it's such a strange choice to kick off the rebooted series with this episode. They also cover Easter Eggs sprinkled throughout the episode, then the hosts take flight with "Nightmare at 30,000 Feet" (42:09) and just how much this version of the story compares to the original "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet." Daniel & Drew end the show speaking about more Easter Eggs, how the episodes appear to be linked, and what will keep viewers coming back for more.

Movies, TV and Music top our Pop Culture picks for April. Listen to what what we are looking forward to and share your picks on Twitter (@QualityCheckPod) and Instagram (@QualityCheckPodcast)!

Hot off the heels of the very successful "Aquaman" comes DC's latest attempt to right its fledgling movie universe. It's called "Shazam!" and involves wizards and foster kids and another bad movie villain. Your boys also dive into Jordan Peele's new horror flick, 'Us." As always, thanks for listening and the ongoing support.Hello - 0:32Shazam! Non-Spoiler Talk 2:42Shazam! Spoiler Talk - 16:02Shazam! YouTube Moment - 33:07Shazam! Q&A - 37:01The Movie Review Game: Shazam! Edition - 56:27Us Spoiler Talk - 1:00:25Lookahead/So Long, Farewell - 1:24:30