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The Formal Review

The Formal Review

By Formal

Cinephile | Movie Critic | Comic Book Nerd | Podcaster | The Painted-Lines Contributor

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The Formal ReviewOct 19, 2020

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John Wick 4 in 4DX Analysis and Breakdown - S06E01

John Wick 4 in 4DX Analysis and Breakdown - S06E01

How does the newest film in the John Wick series play out? Does the series' action sequences outweigh the flaws? Listen to find out!

#keanureeves #laurencefishburne #chadstahelski #donnieyen #billskarsgard #hiroyukisanada #shamieranderson #lancereddick #rinasawayama #scottadkins #ianmcshane #JohnWick #johnwick4 #4dx
Mar 31, 202318:51
"Avatar" the 4K Remaster in 4DX Analysis & Breakdown - S05E13

"Avatar" the 4K Remaster in 4DX Analysis & Breakdown - S05E13

Is the new remaster of "Avatar," worth revisiting in theatres? Listen to find out! #Avatar #4dx #hdr #JamesCameron #avatarthewayofwater #JonLandau #samworthington #zoesaldana #StephenLang #MichelleRodriguez #SigourneyWeaver #JamesHorner#FilmAnalysis #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio #movieanalysis #moviepodcast
Sep 30, 202214:14
"Nope" in 4DX Analysis & Breakdown - S05E12

"Nope" in 4DX Analysis & Breakdown - S05E12

Will lightning strike three times with Jordan Peele's newest film? Listen to find out! 



#nope #nopemovie #4dx #jordanpeele #danielkaluuya #kekepalmer #stevenyeun #hoytevanhoytema #michaelabels #monkeypawproductions #monkeypaw #FilmAnalysis #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio #movieanalysis #moviepodcast

Jul 23, 202217:48
"Thor: Love and Thunder" Analysis & Breakdown - S05E11

"Thor: Love and Thunder" Analysis & Breakdown - S05E11

How does the fourth Thor film and the overall 29th film in the MCU go? Listen to find out!

#FilmAnalysis #Thor #LoveandThunder #Dolbycinema #ThorLoveAndThunder #MCU #Marvel #filmpodcast #Valkyrie #Gorr #janeFoster #themightythor #chrishemsworth #christianbale #tessathompson #natalieportman #taikawaititi #marvelcinematicuniverse #avengers #marvelstudios #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio
Jul 16, 202222:16
"Elvis" Analysis & Breakdown - S05E10

"Elvis" Analysis & Breakdown - S05E10

Will this new musical biopic rock or will it roll down the same path as others? Listen to find out! #elvismovie #AustinButler #TomHanks #OliviaDeJonge #HelenThomson #RichardRoxburgh #KelvinHarrisonJr #DavidWenham #KodiSmitMcPhee #LukeBracey #bazluhrmann #elvis #elvispresley #FilmAnalysis #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio #movieanalysis

Jul 01, 202221:37
"Jurassic World: Dominion" in 3D/4DX Breakdown & Analysis - S05E09

"Jurassic World: Dominion" in 3D/4DX Breakdown & Analysis - S05E09

There's another "Jurassic Park" sequel but does it break the mold or stay the same as before? Listen to find out! #jurassicworlddominion #4dx

#jurassicworld #jurassicpark #ChrisPratt #brycedallashoward #LauraDern #JeffGoldblum #SamNeill #BDWong #OmarSy #IsabellaSermon #JusticeSmith #DaniellaPineda #DeWandaWise #MamoudouAthie #CampbellScott #ScottHaze #DichenLachman #colintrevorrow #FilmAnalysis #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio #movieanalysis
Jun 18, 202226:00
"The Northman" Analysis & Breakdown - S05E08

"The Northman" Analysis & Breakdown - S05E08

A new telling of an old tale that has been adapted into a more famous Danish story. How does it play out? Listen to find out! #FilmAnalysis #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio #movieanalysis #thenorthman #RobertEggers #AlexanderSkarsgård #NicoleKidman #ClaesBang #AnyaTaylorJoy #EthanHawke #Björk #WillemDafoe
Jun 13, 202213:58
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" Analysis & Breakdown - S05E07

"Everything Everywhere All at Once" Analysis & Breakdown - S05E07

Another multiverse-related film but this time, it's done by A24 and not Marvel. How does it go? Listen to find out!

#FilmAnalysis #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio #MOVIEANALYSIS #EverythingEverywhereAllAtOnce #MichelleYeoh #StephanieHsu #KeHuyQuan #JennySlate #HarryShumJr #JamesHong #JamieLeeCurtis #DanielKwan #danielScheinert #a24
Jun 03, 202223:51
"Top Gun: Maverick" in 4DX Analysis & Breakdown - S05E06

"Top Gun: Maverick" in 4DX Analysis & Breakdown - S05E06

Another legacy sequel has come to pass and how does this one turn out? Listen to find out! #FilmAnalysis #4dxmovie #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio #MOVIEANALYSIS #TopGunMaverick #4DX #TopGun #JosephKosinski #TomCruise #MilesTeller #JenniferConnelly #JonHamm #GlenPowell #LewisPullman #EdHarris #ValKilmer
Jun 01, 202221:35
"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" in 3D/4DX Analysis & Breakdown - S05E05

"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" in 3D/4DX Analysis & Breakdown - S05E05

How does the newest and 28th film in the MCU play out? Listen to find out! 

#FilmAnalysis #doctorstrange #multiverseofmadness in #4dx #MCU #Marvel #filmpodcast #wandamaximoff #wandavision #americachavez #multiverse #benedictcumberbatch #elizabetholsen #xochitlgomez #benedictwong #samraimi #dannyelfman #marvelcinematicuniverse #avengers #marvelstudios #4DX #4dxmovie #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio

May 12, 202225:45
"Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" Breakdown & Analysis - S05E04

"Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" Breakdown & Analysis - S05E04

Does this film continue down the road as the prior film and go horribly? Listen to find out! 


#fantasticbeasts #secretsofdumbledore #HarryPotter #newtscamander #wizardingworld #albusdumbledore #dumbledore #gellertgrindelwald #eddieredmayne #judelaw #madsmikkelsen #EzraMiller #DanFogler #AlisonSudol #CallumTurner #JessicaWilliams #KatherineWaterston #davidyates #jkrowling #MoviePodcast #MovieAnalysis #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio 

Apr 21, 202221:51
"Morbius" in 4DX Analysis & Breakdown - S05E03

"Morbius" in 4DX Analysis & Breakdown - S05E03

Is "Morbius" really as bad as some would have you believe? Listen to find out! #Morbius #sonyspiderman #4dx #jaredleto #adriaarjona #mattsmith #jaredharris #tyresegibson #almadrigal #danielespinosa #marvel #spiderman #ssu #sony #MoviePodcast
Apr 06, 202213:08
"Jackass Fore❤️er" Breakdown & Analysis - S05E02

"Jackass Fore❤️er" Breakdown & Analysis - S05E02

With this film being the fifth overall film in the franchise, does the humor get old after a while?

Listen to find out!

#Jackass #JackassForever #JohnnyKnoxville #DangerEhren #SteveO #DaveEngland #ChrisPontius #WeeMan #PrestonLacy #JeffTremaine #MoviePodcast #MovieAnalysis #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio
Apr 01, 202217:23
"The Batman" in 4DX Breakdown and Analysis - S05E01

"The Batman" in 4DX Breakdown and Analysis - S05E01

Batman is one of DC's best characters, if not its best. So how does this new film display the character? Listen to find out!

#TheBatman #Batman #MattReeves #Catwoman #TheBatandtheCat #TheRiddler #ThePenguin #dccomics #robertpattinson #zoekravitz #pauldano #jefferywright #colinfarrell #andyserkis #johnturturro #MoviePodcast #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio
Mar 25, 202234:46
Oscar Predictions and Top 10 Films of 2021 - Season 4 Finale

Oscar Predictions and Top 10 Films of 2021 - Season 4 Finale

2021 was a crazy year. Now at the end of awards season, we can look back at it and see what were the best films of the year. Listen to find out!
Mar 17, 202227:07
Lost Daughters and Mothers living on the West Side are the Worst People - S04E32

Lost Daughters and Mothers living on the West Side are the Worst People - S04E32

As we enter the awards season, there will be more movies on each episode. In this episode, we cover "The Lost Daughter" "The Worst Person in the World," "Parallel Mothers," and "West Side Story." Listen to find out how they are!

#thelostdaughter #theworstpersonintheworld #parallelmothers #westsidestory #roadtotheoscars #oliviacolman #MaggieGyllenhaal #RenateReinsve #JoachimTrier #penelopecruz #MilenaSmit #AitanaSánchezGijón #IsraelElejalde, #JulietaSerrano #RossydePalma #pedroalmodovar #westsidestory #AnselElgort #RachelZegler #ArianaDeBose #DavidAlvarez #MikeFaist #RitaMoreno #stephenspeilberg #LeonardBernstein #StephenSondheim #MovieMusical #Oscars #academyawards #MoviePodcast #MovieAnalysis
Mar 11, 202230:26
A War Between Houses Faye, Spencer, & Ricardo - S04E31

A War Between Houses Faye, Spencer, & Ricardo - S04E31

As we enter the awards season, there will be more movies on each episode. In this episode, we cover "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," "Being the Ricardos," "Spencer," and "Dune." Listen to find out how they are! #EyesofTammyFaye #jessicachastain #AndrewGarfield #cherryjones #vincentdonofrio #MichaelShowalter #TammyFaye #denisvilleneuve
#frankherbert
#TimothéeChalamet #rebeccaferguson #oscarisaac #joshbrolin #davebautista #stellanskarsgard #stephenmckinleyhenderson #changchen #daviddastmalchianedit #charlotterampling #jasonmomoa #javierbardem #PabloLarraín #KristenStewart #JackFarthing #TimothySpall #SeanHarris #SallyHawkins #PrincessDiana #dianaspencer #BeingTheRicardos

#ILoveLucy #LucilleBall #desiarnaz #nicolekidman #jksimmons #aaronsorkin #RoadtotheOscars #Oscars #academyawards #MoviePodcast
Mar 04, 202233:01
CODA eating Licorice Pizza in Belfast - S04E30

CODA eating Licorice Pizza in Belfast - S04E30

As we enter the awards season, there will be more movies on each episode. In this episode, we cover "Belfast," "Licorice Pizza," and "CODA." Listen to find out how they are! #belfastmovie #KennethBranagh #CaitríonaBalfe #JudiDench #JamieDornan #CiaránHinds #ColinMorgan #JudeHill #licoricepizza #PaulThomasAnderson #AlanaHaim #CooperHoffman #SeanPenn #TomWaits #BradleyCooper #BennySafdie #CODA #Codafilm #SianHeder #EmiliaJones #EugenioDerbez #TroyKotsur #FerdiaWalshPeelo #DanielDurant #MarleeMatlin #AppleTV #RoadtotheOscars #Oscars #academyawards #MovieAnalysis #MoviePodcast #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio

Feb 25, 202245:13
Don't Look Up at King Richard Driving My Car - S04E29

Don't Look Up at King Richard Driving My Car - S04E29

As we enter the awards season, there will be more movies on each episode. In this episode, we cover "King Richard," "Drive My Car," and "Don't Look Up." Listen to find out how they are!

#KingRichard #willsmith #AunjanueEllis #SaniyyaSidney #DemiSingleton #TonyGoldwyn #JonBernthal #ReinaldoMarcusGreen #serenawilliams #venuswilliams #RichardWilliams #tennis #ドライブマイカー #RyusukeHamaguchi #HidetoshiNishijima #TōkoMiura #RoadtotheOscars #Oscars #LeonardoDiCaprio #JenniferLawrence #RobMorgan #JonahHill #MarkRylance #TylerPerry #TimothéeChalamet #RonPerlman #ArianaGrande #ScottMescudi #CateBlanchett #merylstreep #KidCudi #adammckay #Netflix #RoadtotheOscars #Oscars #academyawards #MoviePodcast #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio

Feb 18, 202232:58
"The Power of the Dog" Analysis and Breakdown - S04E28

"The Power of the Dog" Analysis and Breakdown - S04E28

This film is a new addition to the western film genre but is it a welcome addition even with it dissecting the genre? Listen to find out! #ThePoweroftheDog #MovieAnalysis #benedictcumberbatch #jesseplemons #kirstindunst #kodismitmcphee #janecampion #MoviePodcast #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio

Feb 04, 202216:52
"Tick, Tick... Boom!" Analysis and Breakdown - S04E27

"Tick, Tick... Boom!" Analysis and Breakdown - S04E27

"Tick, Tick... Boom!" marks another musical film in 2021. How does it hold up against the rest? Listen to find out!

#TickTickBoom #JonathanLarson #LinManuelMiranda #AndrewGarfield #RobindeJesús #AlexandraShipp #JoshuaHenry #JudithLight #VanessaHudgens #NetflixFilms #Netflix #MovieMusical #MovieAnalysis #MoviePodcast #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #anchorpodcast #podbean #podbeanpodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #iheartradio
Jan 26, 202216:12
"The Tragedy of Macbeth" Analysis and Breakdown - S04E26

"The Tragedy of Macbeth" Analysis and Breakdown - S04E26

How does the newest rendition of the 400-year-old source material play out? Listen to find out!

Jan 19, 202222:02
"Nightmare Alley" Analysis and Breakdown - S04E25

"Nightmare Alley" Analysis and Breakdown - S04E25

How is del Toro's newest film and where does it stand in his overall filmography? Listen to find out!
Jan 12, 202217:18
"The Matrix Resurrections" Breakdown and Analysis - S04E24

"The Matrix Resurrections" Breakdown and Analysis - S04E24

Is this new film simply a cash grab or does it keep in line with the prior entries in the franchise? Listen to find out!
Jan 06, 202217:36
"Spider-Man: No Way Home" in 4DX - S04E23

"Spider-Man: No Way Home" in 4DX - S04E23

How does the newest and 27th film in the MCU play out? Listen to find out!
Dec 22, 202129:35
"Last Night in Soho" - S04E22

"Last Night in Soho" - S04E22

Soho has been one of the main entertainment districts in London, England since the 19th century. But is it as glamourous as you think it is? Listen to find out what happens to two characters when they visit the famed area!
Dec 02, 202115:53
Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago - The Ultimate Director's Cut - S04E21

Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago - The Ultimate Director's Cut - S04E21

Due to the pandemic, Sylvester Stallone had time to go back to the original footage and re-edit a film that he was not proud of. How does it play out? Listen to find out!
Nov 24, 202117:16
"Eternals" in 4DX - S04E20

"Eternals" in 4DX - S04E20

How does the newest and 26th film in the MCU play out? Listen to find out!

Nov 10, 202124:44
2021 Halloween Series: "Young Frankenstein" - S04E19

2021 Halloween Series: "Young Frankenstein" - S04E19

We complete the 2021 Halloween movie season with a discussion on the 1974 film, "Young Frankenstein," and if it still holds up. Listen to find out!
Oct 30, 202114:38
2021 Halloween Series: "The Shining" & "Doctor Sleep" - S04E18

2021 Halloween Series: "The Shining" & "Doctor Sleep" - S04E18

We continue off the 2021 Halloween movie season with a double feature discussion on the 1980 film, "The Shining" and its 2019 sequel, "Doctor Sleep," and how they compare to each other. Listen to find out!
Oct 29, 202122:41
2021 Halloween Series: "Midsommar: The Director's Cut" - S04E17

2021 Halloween Series: "Midsommar: The Director's Cut" - S04E17

We continue off the 2021 Halloween movie season with a discussion on the 2019 film, "Midsommar: The Director's Cut," and if it how it compares to the theatrical version.
Listen to find out!
Oct 26, 202131:14
2021 Halloween Series: "Rosemary's Baby" - S04E16

2021 Halloween Series: "Rosemary's Baby" - S04E16

We start off the 2021 Halloween movie season with a discussion on the 1968 film, "Rosemary's Baby," and if it still holds up. Listen to find out!
Oct 14, 202128:20
"Shang-Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings" in 4DX - S04E15

"Shang-Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings" in 4DX - S04E15

How does the newest and 25th film in the MCU play out? Listen to find out!
Sep 22, 202122:31
"Candyman" - S04E14

"Candyman" - S04E14

A sequel that is made almost 30 years later. What could go wrong? Listen to find out!
Sep 01, 202131:07
"Jungle Cruise" in 4DX - S04E13

"Jungle Cruise" in 4DX - S04E13

Did Disney strike again with it's movies based on their park's rides? Listen to find out!
Aug 18, 202117:45
"The Suicide Squad" in 4DX - S04E12

"The Suicide Squad" in 4DX - S04E12

As the 10th film in the DCEU, how does it play out? Is it worth boycotting or not? Listen to find out!
Aug 12, 202131:53
"The Green Knight" - S04E11

"The Green Knight" - S04E11

David Lowery's newest film takes a lot of inspiration from the poem it is named after. Is he able to keep it unique enough for an enjoyable experience? Listen to find out!
Aug 05, 202121:07
"Black Widow" in 4DX - S04E10

"Black Widow" in 4DX - S04E10

After over a year of postponement, how does the newest and 24th film in the MCU play out? Listen to find out!
Jul 16, 202121:33
"Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One" - S04E09

"Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One" - S04E09

'The Long Halloween" is one of the best Batman stories ever. How does the animated adaptation of this famous story play out? Listen to find out!
Jun 30, 202125:34
"In the Heights" - S04E08

"In the Heights" - S04E08

"In the Heights," marks another return of the movie musical genre. How does it hold up agianst the rest? Listen to find out
Jun 18, 202127:49
"Wrath of Man" - S04E07

"Wrath of Man" - S04E07

Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham team up again for another movie! How does their fourth team-up play out? Listen to find out!
Jun 11, 202111:52
"A Quiet Place Part II" in 4DX - S04E06

"A Quiet Place Part II" in 4DX - S04E06

The pandemic pushed the release of this movie back one year. Now was the wait worth it? Listen to find out!

Jun 04, 202128:29
"Army of the Dead" - S04E05

"Army of the Dead" - S04E05

Zack Snyder released his second film of 2021. How does it play out and compare to his other films including another zombie-related one? Listen to find out!
May 28, 202111:39
"Mortal Kombat" and Oscars Reactions - S04E04

"Mortal Kombat" and Oscars Reactions - S04E04

It's been over 20 years since the last Mortal Kombat movie. Does the new one do better or does it miss the mark again? Listen to find out!
May 21, 202121:45
"Godzilla vs. Kong" - S04E03

"Godzilla vs. Kong" - S04E03

Is the battle between Godzilla and Kong as good as the one between Creed and Drago or Batman and Superman? Listen to find out!
Apr 21, 202117:21
"Raya and the Last Dragon" - S04E02

"Raya and the Last Dragon" - S04E02

How does Disney's 59th animated movie play out? Listen to find out!
Apr 16, 202120:15
"Zack Snyder's Justice League" - S04E01

"Zack Snyder's Justice League" - S04E01

The Release the Snyder Cut idea was a huge movement in itself. Now was the result worth it? Listen to find out!
Mar 31, 202138:36
Oscar Predictions and Top 10 Films of 2020 - Season 3 Finale

Oscar Predictions and Top 10 Films of 2020 - Season 3 Finale

2020 was a crazy year. Now at the end of awards season, we can look back at it and see what were the best films of the year. Listen to find out!

Mar 24, 202121:02
Borat's White Tiger Goes Another Round with the Father - S03E55

Borat's White Tiger Goes Another Round with the Father - S03E55

As we enter the awards season, there will be more movies on each episode. In this episode, we cover "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm," "The White Tiger," "Another Round," and "The Father" Listen to find out how they are in the final episode in this series!
Mar 17, 202126:19
Emma Riding Horses with the Mauritanian - S03E54

Emma Riding Horses with the Mauritanian - S03E54

As we enter the awards season, there will be more movies on each episode. In this episode, we cover "Emma," "Calm with Horses," and "The Mauritanian." Listen to find out how they are!
Mar 11, 202129:40