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Ready Play Movies is a weekly podcast to catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies and entertainment. Every Tuesday, on your favorite podcast service, we’ll be discussing the top news of the week, notable releases on all platforms, what we’re watching, big topics of the industry and the movies we love.

34 - #44 - The Batman Spoilercast

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34 - #44 - The Batman Spoilercast
Ready Play Movies is back baby!!!.... Sort of... Luis and Troy reunite for a one-off special episode where they team up again with returning guests Joel and Sam to do a spoilercast of The Batman starring Robert Pattinson. Come hear their thoughts on the movie as they do a pretty good breakdown/analysis of the movie.
Also for 14 days after this show posts, interact with the show on social media and in this comment section for your chance to win the Funko Pop figures shown in the podcast

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Fri, 11 Mar 2022 - 1h 14min
33 - #43 - The Final Curtain
After a month away from the show, Troy finally returns to the show just to say goodbye to the show. In what is likely the most introspective episode of the podcast, Luis and Troy reminisce about the podcast, their journey throughout the course of the series run, and rehash previous topics covered throughout the course of the show. For today’s show, Luis and Troy look at the anniversaries for November and December, Tally up the points in the summer box office prediction game, revisit their 2021 most anticipated lists, talk about what makes a good movie (form vs. content), and discuss their picks for the best movies of all time. Plus we answer the question of how many weeks did Cocomelon show up in the Netflix charts. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro
03:38 - Back to the Future (Movie Anniversaries)
42:06 - Impressions (Dune)
48:35 - Summer Movies Predictions Results (Topic of the Show #1)
54:40 - 2021 News Predictions Results (Topic of the Show #2)
58:25 - Reviewing Our Most Anticipated Lists of 2021 (Topic of the Show #3)
1:05:02 - Form vs Content Discussion (Topic of the Show #4) Check out the YouTube Video
1:19:27 - Best Movies of all Time (Topic of the Show #5)
1:27:45 - Netflix and Chill (Cocomelon Reveal & Recommendations)
1:34:11 - New Releases (Eternals & Ghostbusters)
1:39:23 - Sharing the Love (Troy - The Dark Knight Rises)
1:47:18 - Outro / Thank You / Parting Words & Theme song
Follow Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) on Twitter to keep up with how they are doing post-podcast. Also follow the podcast Ready Play Movies on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please stay subscribed to the feed, in case the show returns, and thank you to everyone that listened to the show!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song. He also just dropped a new album and you can find it on Spotify.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 - 1h 50min
32 - #42 - The End is Near
Luis does another one-man show where he talks about the Alec Baldwin Incident, the Marvel Movie Delays, A World War Hulk Movie in the works, and HBO Max name change? Plus thoughts on Ron’s Gone Wrong and Dune and the announcement that will this podcast to it core. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro
05:09 - Impressions
Greenland 09:54 - Ron’s Gone Wrong 13:42 - Dune
20:22 - Top News
20:22 - Alec Baldwin Incident via Variety 31:44 - Marvel Movie Delays via Variety 36:03 - World War Hulk Movie Coming?!Via GWW 41:13 - HBO Max Name Change? Via CNBC
44:32 - Extra News
#1 - Brendan Fraser Joins the Batgirl Movie as the Villain via Variety #2 - Hayden Christensen Returns in Ahsoka Series via THR #3 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Has Begun Production via Collider #4 - Russell Crowe and Zac Efron to Star in The Greatest Beer Run Ever via Variety #5 - Mel Gibson Joins John Wick Prequel - The Continental via Variety #6 -Hollywood Strike Averted by Last Minute Deal via Variety #7 - Vin Diesel Walked Paul Walker’s Daughter Down the Aisle for Her Wedding via IGN #8 - Dune Sequel Has Officially Been Greenlit and Has a Oct 20th 2023 Release Date via Variety #9 - Ryan Gosling in Talks to Play Ken Opposite Margot Robbie in Barbie Movie via Variety #10 - Despite being low in movie news DC Fandome Got 66 Million Views Worldwide via Variety #11 - Emily Blunt in Talks to Star in Christopher Nolan’s Next Movie ‘Oppenheimer’ #12 - Trailer Roundup - Uncharted, Red Notice, Clerk, Ambulance, and The Unforgivable #13 - Box Office Report: Dune Debuts at #1 with $41M via Box Office Mojo
49:22 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
56:18 - New Releases (Last Night in Soho / Antlers)
1:00:22 - Outro (theme song)
Every Tuesday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 - 1h 02min
31 - #41 - DC Fandome Reactions
Luis gives his reactions to the DC Fandome Event
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 - 1h 11min
30 - #39 - Squid Game Spoilercast (BTS #4)
In a week without Troy or any other guests to fill in, Dan comes in to save the podcast by suggesting to Luis that they do a Squid Game Spoilercast, and that's exactly what they do. In what is the shortest episode of the podcast yet, the two talk for nearly a whole hour about Squid Game the Netflix series that's currently all the rage.
The first part of the show is spoiler-free, spoilers begin at 19:03.
Every Tuesday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Follow Dan on Twitter @thedanlima
Fri, 08 Oct 2021 - 58min
29 - #38 - Is Hollywood Going on Strike?!
Show notes coming soon.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 - 2h 02min
28 - #35 - Ready Play Movies LIVE!
Luis and Troy did not meet on time this week but did not miss out this week. They decided to go live on YouTube and do the show. They talk about their thoughts on Shang Chi and its box office performance, Patty Jenkins blasting direct to streaming movies, the DC Fandome line-up. Plus all the September anniversaries. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping
03:42 - Back to the Future (Movie Anniversaries)
34:05 - Impressions
34:05 - What If 37:25 - Shang Chi
54:12 - Top News
54:12 Shang Chi Box Office via Variety 1:04:40 Patty Jenkins Blast Movies on Streaming via Screen Rant 1:14:00 DC Fandome Lineup Announced via Variety
1:23:13 - Extra News
#1 - Marvel Tweeted Happy Birthday to Keanu Reeves via Screen Rant #2 - The Accountant 2 is Happening via Cinemablend #3 - Top Gun 2 and Mission Impossible 7 Delayed via The Verge #4 - Jackass Forever Delayed #5 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife Delayed a Week to Nov 19th via Variety #6 - Shazam: Fury of the Gods Has Wrapped Filming via CBR #7 - Venom 2 Gets a PG-13 Rating and is scheduled to release on Oct. 1st. Via Variety #8 - Phoebe Waller-Bridge Departs Mr. and Mrs. Smith Series via Variety #9 - Angelina Jolie Fought With Brad Pitt When He Worked With Harvey Weinstein via Variety #10 - ‘Dune’ Dazzles at Venice World Premiere With Standing Ovation via Variety #11 - Seinfeld to Stream on Netflix in October via Variety #12 - Jordan Peele Signs Multi-Year TV Deal via Variety #13 - Box Office Report: Shang Chi opened to #1 with $75.5M via Box Office Mojo
1:35:39 - Check This Out! - Red Notice Belfast Moonfall No Time to Die Malignant The Guilty
1:48:53 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
2:00:25 - New Releases (Malignant / Queenpins)
2:09:20 - Outro (theme song)
Every Tuesday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 - 2h 10min
27 - #34 - Are Movies Post 2000 Bad?
Luis and Troy meet to have a very in-depth discussion on whether or not movies after the year 2000 are bad in general when compared to the movies before 2000. They also talk about the Spider-Man No Way Home trailer beating a viewership record, and some major news that came out of Cinema Con. Plus some happy TV Show news from Netflix. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping / Troy’s Trailer Reactions
12:58 - Impressions
12:58 - What If 19:44 - Rick & Morty 22:22 - Reminiscence
27:36 - Top News
27:36 Spider-Man Trailer Beats Endgame Trailer Record via Variety 35:40 Cinema Con Roundup via Variety Jurassic World Bullet Train WB
49:47 - Extra News
#1 - Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke will Co-Star in Raymond & Ray via Variety #2 - Dave Franco to Direct Alison Brie & Jay Ellis in a Rom-Com via Variety #3 - Jungle Cruise Sequel in the Works at Disney via Variety #4 - A Prequel for The Lion King is in the works Via Deadline #5 - 50 Cent, Megan Fox, and Tony Jaa are joining the cast of Expendables 4 via Variety #6 - The Old Guard Sequel has found its director via Variety #7 - All the Harry Potter Films are Returning to HBO Max on Sept. 1st via Variety #8 - Netflix picks up Manifest for a Fourth and Final Season via Variety #9 - Cobra Kai Renewed for Season 5 Ahead of its Season 4 Premiere via Variety #10 - Dave Bautista Likes Working with Jason Mamoa via Variety #11 - Ed Asner has passed away at the age of 91 via Variety #12 - Box Office Report: Candyman opened to #1 at 22.3M via Box Office Mojo
1:02:32 - Check This Out! - Dug Days The King’s Man Intrusion Spencer The Power of the Dog Mayday The Starling
1:15:34 - Are Movies Post 2000 Bad? (Topic of the Show) Video For Reference
1:55:19 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
2:00:49 - New Releases (Shang Chi / Worth)
2:07:37 - Outro (theme song)
Every Tuesday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 - 2h 08min
26 - #32 - Are Comic Creators Fairly Compensated?
Luis and Troy meet to talk about a lot of things they watched during the past week including Free Guy, Don’t Breathe 2, What If, Beckett, and The Bad Batch Finale. They also talk about a rumored double standard where Dwayne Johnson got a new deal because of the Disney Plus launch whereas Scarlett Johannson did not. Plus are comic book writers getting fairly compensated? All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping
01:50 - Impressions
01:50 - What If 06:00 - Don’t Breathe 2 09:27 - Free Guy 15:16 - UFO w/ JJ Abrams 22:35 - Beckett 27:32 - Val 31:35 - The Bad Batch Finale
37:06 - Top News
37:06 Dwayne Johnson/ScarJo Double Standard Rumor 45:09 Shang-Chi Star Responds to Disney CEO via Variety 52:24 Avatar Cast Announced via Nerdist
57:27 - Extra News
#1 - Warner Media Requires Employees to Get Vaccinated via Variety #2 - Shang-Chi Will Be Theatrical Exclusive via Screen Rant #3 - Venom 2 Got Delayed to October 15th via Indie Wire #4 - Disney Wants Free Guy 2 via SlashFilm #5 - The Marvels Has Begun Filming via Screen Rant #6 - Chloe Bennet Departed Powerpuff Girls Show via Variety #7 - Idris Elba is Cast as Knuckles in Sonic The Hedgehog 2 via Screen Rant #8 - Hotel Transylvania 4 Skipping Theaters For Amazon Deal via Variety #9 - Scarlett Johannson Joins Wes Anderson’s Next Movie via Variety #10 - Johnny Depp Says Hollywood Is Boycotting Him via Variety #11 - LA Theaters Requiring Vaccinations via Deadline #12 - Emma Stone Confirmed to Return for Cruella 2 via Variety #13 - Disney Plus Reaches 116 Million Subscribers via Variety #14 - Box Office Report - Free Guy opens to #1 at 28M and Suicide Squad Falls 70% via Box Office Mojo
1:11:03 - Check This Out! - The Survivalist Prisoners of the Ghostland A Journal for Jordan Worth
1:18:55 - Are Comic Creators Getting Screwed Over? (Topic of the Show) Article For Reference
1:31:24 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:41:47 - New Releases (Reminiscence / The Protege)
1:54:00 - Outro (theme song)
Every Tuesday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 - 1h 55min
25 - #30 - Lawsuit, No Firing, and Possible Hiring
After a week off, Luis and Troy meet to talk about two weeks worth of movie news, including Scarlet Johanson suing Disney for breach of contract, WB is not firing Amber Heard, Jungle Cruise flopping at the box office, and Netflix wants to hire Christopher Nolan. Plus thoughts on Old, Still Water, and the New Venom Trailer. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping
06:44 - Back to the Future (Movie Anniversaries)
41:33 - Impressions
Old
48:48 - Still Water
51:56 - The Boy Behind The Door
57:09 - The Bad Batch
1:00:47 - Top News
1:00:47 Scar Jo/Emma Stone Lawsuit via Variety
1:13:28 Jungle Cruise Flops via Variety
1:20:57 WB Never Considered Replacing Amber Heard via NY Post
1:28:42 Netflix wants Christoper Nolan via IGN
1:34:52 - Extra News
#1 - Sweet Tooth Renewed for Season 2 via Deadline
#2 - Tom Hanks to Appear in Next Wes Anderson Film via THR
#3 - Sylvester Stallone Teases Expendable 4 via Deadline
#4 - J.K Simmons Back as Commissioner Gordon in Batgirl via THR
#5 - Hawkeye Debuting on Nov. 24th on Disney+ via The Verge
#6 - Rosario Dawson Hints that Mena Massoud is Ezra via Screen Rant
#7 - Clifford the Big Red Dog Delayed Due to Delta Variant via Slash Film
#8 - David Ayer Slams Studio Cut of Suicide Squad via Variety
#9 - Disney Requiring All its Employees to Get Vaccinated via Variety
#10 - Die Hard 6 is Officially Cancelled via Screen Rant
#11 - Netflix Admits Their Films Need to Be Better via Indie Wire
#12 - Box office report for 7/23 weekend - Old beats Snake Eyes via Box Office Mojo
#13 - Box Office Report - Jungle Cruise opens to #1 with $35M via Box Office Mojo
1:50:46 - Check This Out! -Venom Let There Be Carnage Chucky Shang Chi House of Gucci King Richard Ghostbusters: Afterlife
2:06:48 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
2:11:28 - New Releases (Suicide Squad/Val)
2:18:40 - Outro (theme song)
Every Tuesday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 - 2h 19min
24 - #29 - Interview with Gabi Lima (Filmmaker / TV Producer) (BTS #3)
On this special episode of Ready Play Movies, substitute host Dan is joined by his sister Gabriela Lima, a filmmaker currently working in the upcoming Ryan Murphy show Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Gabi breaks down her journey going to college for Film, pursuing jobs in the Entertainment industry in Los Angeles, working in Reality TV and Documentaries, winning an Emmy, and ultimately landing the job at Netflix. P.S. Did I mention that she's only 24?
00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping 02:00 - Presenting Gabriela "Gabi" Lima 04:08 - Call to Adventure 10:10 - Supernatural Aid 16:30 - Crossing First Threshold 24:30 - Belly of the Whale 30:15 - Road of Trials 34:20 - Meeting with the Goddess 41:30 - The Ultimate Boon 48:00 - Master of Two Worlds 51:40 - Atonement with the Father 55:15 - Magic Flight 1:05:05 - Freedom to Live 1:18:35 - Outro (Follow Gabi on www.instagram.com/gabilimafilms)
Next week, Luis and Troy return with the usual show format.
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Every Tuesday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 - 1h 21min
23 - #25 - The Pandemic is Over!...For The Box Office
On a slow news week, Luis and Troy meet to talk about the box office performance of F9: The Fast Saga as well as overall thoughts on the movie. The two also talk about Harrison Ford getting injured while filming Indiana Jones 5, Amazon and MGM merger being investigated by the FTC, Quentin Tarantino calling it quits, WandaVision getting patched and a discussion on the careers of Dave Bautista, Dwayne Johnson, and John Cena - how they compare/contrast and who made the better career moves. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Video Update
5:42 - Impressions
F9
15:33 - Loki Ep. 3
25:41 - Star Wars The Bad Batch
27:37 - In the Heights
30:50 - Top News
30:55 F9 Opening Weekend via Variety
38:07 John Boyega Loses Twitter Verification via Variety
42:24 Harrison Ford Injured While Filming Indiana Jones 5 via Variety
45:29 Amazon MGM Merger being investigated by FTC via Variety
52:38 - Extra News
#1 - Quentin Tarantino Says He’s Retiring via Audacy
#2 - Wanda Vision's End Credit Scene Was Changed via CNET
#3 - Supernatural Prequel Series Greenlit Via Deadline
#4 - Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Announced via IGN
#5 - Dune Delayed to Oct 22nd via Variety
1:06:56 - Check This Out! - Loki Halloween Kills Shang-Chi The Harder They Fall Sing 2 Candyman Out of Death The Suicide Squad Black Widow
1:29:34 - Dave Bautista Throws Shade at Dwayne Johnson (Topic of the Show) Source 2
1:43:49 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:52:55 - New Release (The Boss Baby 2 / The Forever Purge)
2:00:53 - Outro (theme song)
Every Tuesday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 - 2h 02min
22 - #23 - The Movie Pass Scam
On a long week for the hosts, Luis and Troy still find time to talk about all the movie news of the week. The two also talk about Loki’s debut numbers, A Quiet Place Spinoff movie in the works, and In the Heights not reaching the box office heights, it was expecting. Plus set photos from Indiana Jones 5, a discussion on the craziness surrounding the business practices of Movie Pass, and a new release that crept up on everyone. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro
2:00 - Impressions
Star Wars The Bad Batch
10:24 - Loki
22:01 - Top News
22:01 Loki Became the Biggest Debut on Disney+ via Deadline
26:53 A Quiet Place Spinoff is Coming in 2023 via IndieWire
35:47 In the Heights did not reach the Heights needed / Original report via Variety
45:59 - Extra News
#1 - A Paul Rudd/Will Ferrell Comedy Series is Coming to Apple TV+ via Apple
#2 - Jameela Jamil has been cast in She-Hulk via The Wrap
#3 - Ted Prequel Series is Coming to Peacock via The Wrap
#4 - Aquaman 2 is Now Officially Titled Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom via Screen Rant
#5 - Mike Myers Netflix Series Adds Keegan Michael Key and Ken Jeong via Variety
#6 - Jurassic World: Dominion Preview Coming to F9 via Deadline
#7 - Christine Remake Coming from Blumhouse via Deadline
#8 - Netflix Renewed Shadow and Bones For a Second Season via Vulture
#9 - Rob Zombie is Directing a Munsters Reboot via THR
#10 - Gerard Butler to Reprise Role in Greenland Sequel via Variety
#11 - A Quiet Place Part 2 Passes $100 Million via Variety
55:37 - Check This Out! - Indiana Jones set images Monsters at Work The Boy Behind the Door R. L. Stine’s Fear Street: A Film Trilogy Event Space Jam: A New Legacy Die in a Gunfight Great White Midnight in the Switchgrass Free Guy The Eyes of Tammy Faye Ron’s Gone Wrong
1:15:03 - The Movie Pass Scam Discussion (Topic of the Show) FTC Complaint via Mashable
1:41:02 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:49:07 - New Release (The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard / Luca)
2:02:34 - Outro (theme song)
Every Tuesday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies.
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 - 2h 03min
21 - #22 - Simu Liu’s & Bond Writer’s Rants
On a laid-back episode of the podcast, Luis and Troy talk about the big summer movies they needed to catch up on including A Quiet Place Part 2 & The Conjuring 3. The two also talk about Simu Liu’s Facebook post about the producers of Kim’s Convenience, an op-ed posted by the writer of the recent James Bond films, and the safety measures being taken at the Cannes Film Festival. Plus the return of a long-dormant segment. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro
1:44 - Impressions
Star Wars The Bad Batch
4:05 - A Quiet Place Part 2
11:02 - The Conjuring 3
16:59 - Top News
Simu Liu Goes Off On Producers of Kim’s Convenience via The Star
27:06 Amazon Will Be Bad For James Bond Franchise? via Deadline
37:51 AMC to Acquire Historic Cinerama & Arclight Theaters via The Wrap
43:43 The Safety Measures of the Cannes Film Festival via Variety
48:31 - Extra News
#1 - Cruella Sequel is Greenlit via IndieWire
#2 - Paramount+ Will Be Adding Over 1000 Movies This Week via Variety
#3 - Donnie Yen Joins the Cast of John Wick 4 via Slash Film
#4 - Mission Impossible 7 Shuts Down Production Again Due To Covid 19 via Digital Spy
#5 - Jupiter’s Legacy is Officially Cancelled By Netflix via
#6 - Thor Love and Thunder Officially Wrapped Production via ComicBook.com
#7 - Indiana Jones 5 Has Officially Begun Production via Deadline
#8 - Jonathan Majors Has Been Cast in Creed 3 via Deadline
#9 - Rumor - Wedding Crashers 2 is Happening via Collider
#10 - Jennifer Lopez Signed a Multi-Year Production Deal With Netflix via Variety
#11 - A Third Quiet Place Movie has a 2023 Release Date via Variety
#12 - John Boyega Exits Netflix’s Rebel Ridge Mid Shoot via Variety
#13 - Box Office Report - The Conjuring Opened to #1 via Box Office Mojo
1:03:38 - Check This Out! - In the Heights First 8 Mins No Sudden Move America: The Motion Picture Demonic Reminiscence The Boss Baby: Family Business Lansky Trailer Shazam 2 First Look Michael Keaton Bloody Batman Costume
1:12:43 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:21:25 - New Release (In the Heights / Loki)
1:32:22 - Sharing the Love (The Mask of Zorro)
1:36:55 - Outro (theme song)
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 - 1h 37min
20 - #21 - All Time Classic Movie Anniversaries
On a laid-back episode of the podcast Luis and Troy talk about all the movies that are celebrating their anniversaries this month including all time classic movies such as - Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The two also talk about Sony’s plans with Spider-Man after No Way Home, The big box office turnout for A Quiet Place Part 2, and Movie theaters lifting their mask mandate. Plus Luis’s thoughts on Cruella and thoughts on the Uncharted movie first look. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro
02:22 - Back to the Future (Movie Anniversaries)
31:14 - Impressions
Cruella
36:52 - Top News
36:52 Sony Chief Hints at Sony’s Spider-Man plans via Screen Rant
46:29 Movie Theaters Lifting Mask Wearing Rules via The Wrap
52:23 A Quiet Place Part 2 and Cruella Over Perform via THR
1:00:29 - Extra News
#1 - Miles Teller Replaces Armie Hammer in Godfather Making of Series via THR
#2 - Oscar Isaac is Moon Knight via Variety
#3 - Okoye Returning for Black Panther 2 and Wakanda Series via Deadline
#4 - Joker 2 Script is Reportedly Being Written by Todd Philips via Screen Rant
#5 - Shazam 2 Officially Begins Filming via Screen Rant
#6 - Aaron Taylor Johnson Has Been Cast as Kraven the Hunter via Deadline
#7 - MGM Studios is Officially Acquired by Amazon for $8.45 Billion via Polygon
#8 - The French Dispatch Will Be Released on October 22nd via Variety
#9 - WarnerMedia Chief Jason Kilar Says He’s Staying at Company Into 2022 via Variety
#10 - HFPA Hires Diversity, Ethics, Legal Consultants to Help Meet Reform Goals via Variety
1:09:05 - Check This Out! - Escape Room: Tournament of Champions False Positive Late Night in Soho Jungle Cruise Old The Tomorrow War Trailers Uncharted First Look and Two Seconds
1:18:56 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:33:01 - New Release (The Conjuring 3 / Sweet Tooth)
1:44:08 - Outro (theme song)
Every Friday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 - 1h 45min
19 - #20 - Summer Movies of the 2010s
On a controversial news-focused episode of the podcast, Luis and Troy talk about Kevin Spacey’s return to acting, The HFPA’s sorry attempt to make amends for the Golden Globes, and Kevin Feige Regretting he white-washed The Ancient One. The two also talk about Dune possibly being theatrically exclusive and Amazon possibly buying MGM. Plus the two crown the winner of the summer movies season of the 2010s and overall winner, and talk about their thoughts on Army of the Dead and Spiral. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro
02:54 - Impressions
Army of the Dead
08:38 - Love, Death, and Robots
13:39 - The Djinn
17:25 - Star Wars: The Bad Batch
21:57 - Spiral
24:45 - Top News
24:45 Kevin Spacey Lands First Role in 4 Years via Variety
30:12 Rumor - WB Might Reverse Decision on Dune via Collider
36:40 Amazon Looking to Acquire MGM for $9 Billion via CNBC
43:46 HFPA Releases a New Code of Conduct via Variety
48:21 Kevin Feige Regrets White-Washing The Ancient One via Variety
56:12 - Extra News
#1 - Henry Cavill to Star in Highlander Reboot via Variety
#2 - AT&T Sold WB Because of Same Day HBO Max Releases via CBR
#3 - Timothee Chalamet to Play Willy Wonka via Variety
#4 - Batgirl Movie Moves Forward with Bad Boys for Life Directors via THR
#5 - Injustice Animated Movie Officially Greenlit via IGN
#6 - Aquaman 2 to Start Production in 6 Weeks via Screen Rant
#7 - Disney Pulled The Lone Ranger From Disney+
#8 - Lindsay Lohan Returns to Acting via Variety
#9 - Universal’s sequel to The Boss Baby will Premiere on Peacock via Variety
#10 - Dwayne Johnson has been cast in “DC League of Super-Pets” via Variety
#11 - China Box Office - F9 Made $137 Million on it Opening Weekend via Variety
#12 - Leslie Odom Jr. Joins Knives Out 2 Cast via Variety
1:05:53 - Check This Out! - The Eternals Dear Evan Hansen Respect Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness Trailers
1:12:20 - Top Summer Movie Season of the 2010s (Topic of the Show)
1:51:34 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:58:30 - New Release (A Quiet Place Part 2 / Cruella)
2:05:20 - Outro (theme song)
Every Friday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud
Tue, 25 May 2021 - 2h 06min
18 - #19 - Executive Decisions
On a news-focused episode of the podcast, Luis and Troy talk about the merger of Warner Media and Discovery and why AT&T would sell off Warner Bros. The two also talk about the executive leadership at Disney under the new CEO Bob Chapek. Plus Emily Blunt on Fantastic Four Rumors, Gal Gadot “controversy”, Shang Chi might not open in China, and we predict the highest grossing summer movies. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Impressions
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
07:53 - Those Who Wish Me Dead
11:33 - Top News
11:33 WarnerMedia Sold by AT&T by NBC News
23:56 Emily Blunt Responds to Fantastic Four Rumors via Insider
31:04 Bob Chapek’s leadership at Disney called into Question via Variety
43:53 RIP 90 Day Theatrical Window via Variety
49:30 Gal Gadot Gets Backlash for Statement on Israel-Palestine Violence via Variety
56:14 Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi,’ ‘Eternals’ May Face Uphill Battle to Enter China via Variety
1:00:35 - Extra News
#1 - Knives Out 2 Casts Kathryn Hahn, Janelle Monae, Dave Bautista, and Edward Norton via ET Online
#2 - Box Office Report - Spiral wins box office via THR
#3 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Wraps Production via Collider
#4 - Indiana Jones 5 add Narcos Star Boyd Holbrook via Deadline
#5 - Jungle Cruise will now be a Disney Premiere Access Movie via CNBC
#6 - Disney released a “For Your Consideration” Ad featuring Gina Carano via Coming Soon
#7 - Ms. Marvel wrapped production after relocating to Thailand via Collider
#8 - Tom Cruise sent his 3 Golden Globe Awards Back in Protest of HFPA via Variety
#9 - John Boyega Returning for ‘Attack the Block’ Sequel With Director Joe Cornish via Variety
#10 - Robert De Niro Injures Leg Off-Set While Filming of Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ via Variety
#11 - Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill Return for ‘Enola Holmes’ Sequel on Netflix via Variety
#12 - Scarlett Johansson to Receive Generation Award at 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards via Variety
1:07:45 - Check This Out! - The Protege The Green Knight Stillwater The Forever Purge Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard The Sparks Brothers Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins Hotel Transylvania: Transformania Wish Dragon Sweet Tooth
1:10:50 - Predicting the Top 10 Summer Movies (Topic of the Show)
1:28:00 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:35:50 - New Release (Riders of Justice / Army of the Dead)
1:42:47 - Outro (theme song)
Tue, 18 May 2021 - 1h 43min
17 - #18 - Summer Movies of the 2000s
On another jam-packed episode of the podcast Luis and Troy answer the question of what year was the best summer movie season and also give out the title for the worst. The question is so difficult to answer that it will take two episodes to answer that, so for now they focus only on the 2000s. The two also talk about Seth Rogen distancing himself from James Franco, Pay disputes happening within the cast of A Quiet Place Part 2, DC looking for a black Superman, and the Golden Globes no longer airing on NBC. Plus thoughts on Star Wars The Bad Batch. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro
01:54 - Impressions
Jupiter’s Legacy
05:31 - Star Wars: The Bad Batch
13:59 - Top News
13:59 James Franco and Seth Rogen Split via Variety
20:53 A Quiet Place Part 2 Pay Dispute via Cinema Blend
25:28 DC officially looking for a Black Superman Actor and Director via THR
40:56 Earlier Draft of WandaVision Had Doctor Strange Removedvia Rolling Stone
47:52 Cinemark/Netflix deal via EW
54:19 Golden Globes no longer with NBC via CNN
1:01:06 - Extra News
#1 - Loki will now debut on Wednesday June 9th
#2 - Blade will now enter production in 2022
#3 - Carlos Valdes and Tom Cavanagh to leave The Flash
#4 - Tom Hanks New Film Finch Was Bought by Apple TV+
#5 - Wrath of Man opened to an 8 Million weekend at the Box Office
#6 - Andrew Garfield Denies Being in Spider-Man: No Way Home
1:07:40 - Check This Out! - Venom Let There Be Carnage The Tomorrow War Rescue Hostage A Quiet Place Part 2 Fatherhood Mortal Kombat Honest Trailer
1:15:47 - What is the Best Summer Movie Season [part 1]? (Topic of the Show)
1:49:35 - New Release (Spiral/Those Who Wish Me Dead)
1:53:56 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:58:18 - Outro (theme song)
Every Friday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Wed, 12 May 2021 - 1h 59min
16 - #17 - Summer Blockbuster Season
On this week’s jam-packed episode of the podcast Luis and Troy answer the question of what movie takes the title of the best movie to start the summer movie season and also give out the title for the worst. The two also look at all the major anniversaries. Luis tells Troy all about Invincible. Plus thoughts on the announcement of DC Fandome, Godzilla vs Kong sequel, and changes made to Black Panther 2. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Back to the Future
31:10 - Impressions
The Mitchells vs. The Machines
34:27 - Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse
37:15 - Invincible
40:19 - Top News
40:19 HBO Max Gains 3 Million Subscribers via Variety
45:04 DC Fandome Announced for October via THR
52:14 Godzilla vs. Kong Sequel in the Works - May be Son of Kong via Collider
56:14 Actress Lupita Nyong’o Talks Black Panther 2 via IndieWire
1:02:30 - Extra News
#1 - Black Panther 2 title confirmed as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever via Screen Rant
#2 - DC Green Lantern Series cast Finn Wittrock as Guy Gardner via DC Comics
#3 - Alamo Drafthouse set to Reopen 30 Locations After Bankruptcy via Slash Film
#4 - Invincible is officially renewed for season 2 and 3 via Screen Rant
#5 - Anthony Mackie Found Out About Captain America 4 in the News via Syfy
#6 - Black Adam Suit to Have No Padding for The Rock via Movie Web
1:08:14 - Check This Out! - Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally Luca Black Widow Official National Super Hero Day Wrath of Man Marvel Phase 4 The Misfits Occupation Rainfall
1:13:36 - What is the Best Kickoff to Summer Movie Season? (Topic of the Show)
1:39:45 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:45:39 - New Release (Jupiter’s Legacy / The Bad Batch)
1:59:31 - Outro (theme song)
Every Friday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Wed, 05 May 2021 - 2h 00min
15 - #16 - Oscar’s Shit Show
On this week’s episode of the podcast, Luis and Troy go in on the garbage truck on fire that is The Oscars for 2021. The two reveal who won on the predictions ballot, the homeless problem the Oscars had to deal with, the highs and lows of the show, and the odd decisions the producers made when deciding the order of awards presented. The two also give their thoughts on the Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale and the Mortal Kombat movie. Plus thoughts on the announcement of Captain America 4 and another deal Sony made. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro
02:08 - Impressions
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Finale
13:02 - Mortal Kombat
22:19 - Demon Slayer
26:52 - In-Depth Oscar Recap (Topic of the Show)
Removing Homeless via NY Post WTF Moments during telecast via Vulture Ratings Decline via Variety
1:13:08 - Top News
1:13:08 Captain America 4 Announced via THR
1:19:08 Sony Made Another Streaming Deal with Disney via Deadline
1:24:12 Weekend Box Office of 4/23 via Film AV Club
1:31:02 - Extra News
#1 - Emilia Clarke cast in Secret Invasion via SlashFilm
#2 - Chris Hemsworth cast in Mad Max Furiosa Prequel via Screen Rant
#3 - Michael Keaton is in the Flash Movie via The Wrap
#4 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse 2 Adds 3 Directors via Variety
#5 - Russell Crowe cast as Zeus in Thor Love and Thunder via Screen Rant
#6 - Sub-Zero Actor Signed on for Four More Movies via Variety
1:37:31 - Check This Out! - F9 Return to Theaters West Side Story Here Today The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It Night Walk Summer of Soul Werewolves Within
1:44:49 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:56:47 - New Release (Without Remorse / The Mitchells vs The Machines)
2:07:30 - Outro (theme song)
Every Friday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 - 2h 08min
14 - #15 - 4/20 Special
On this week’s episode of the podcast, Luis and Troy start acting like stoners when they giggle during the topic of the show which is about stoner movies. The two discuss Alfred Molina’s details in Spiderman No Way Home, Fast and Furious crossing over with Jurassic Park? Amazon spends nearly half a billion dollars on one season of a show, and Oscar attendees are not required to wear a face mask during the telecast. Plus thoughts on the new Shang Chi trailer, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping - Check out Troy’s YouTube Channel
03:20 - Impressions
03:20 - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ep. 5
11:49 - The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
14:49 - Phantom Thread
18:27 - Top News
18:27 Arclight/Pacific Theaters Closes Down via Variety
25:15 Doc Ock is officially in Spiderman 3 via Variety
33:43 Fast and Furious & Jurassic Park Crossover? Via Cnet
39:42 Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Most Expensive Show ever via Comic Book Movie
48:31 Oscar Attendees will not wear face masks during telecast via Variety
56:19 - Extra News
#1 - She-Hulk has Officially Begun Shooting via Coming Soon
#2 - Live Action Gundam Movie Coming to Netflix via The Verge
#3 - Lucy Liu cast as villain for Shazam 2 via Variety
#4 - Indiana Jones 5 adds Mads Mikkelsen as Villain via Deadline
#5 - Aquaman 2 Adds Game of Thrones Star Pilou Asbaek via Deadline
#6 - Last of Us HBO Series Adds Gabriel Luna as Tommy via Gamesradar
#7 - Original Predator Writer Sues Disney to take back rights via IGN
#8 - Vin Diesel to Star in a movie version of Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Game via Variety
#9 - Olivia Colman in Talks to Join Secret Invasion series via Variety
#10 - Godzilla vs. Kong Crosses the $80 Million Mark via Variety
1:01:45 - Check This Out! - Shang Chi The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard Army of the Dead F9 The Water Man Riders of Justice Christian Bale’s Shaved Head for Thor Love and Thunder Film Theory - DC Head Cannon
1:12:04 - Stoner Movies (Topic of the Show)
1:24:28 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:36:03 - New Release (Mortal Kombat / Demon Slayer)
1:48:02 - Outro (theme song)
Every Friday, Luis Menchaca and Troy Bracy will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 - 1h 48min
13 - #14 - Money, Money, Money! (ft. Dallaz Man)
On this week’s episode of the podcast, Luis is joined by LV1 Gaming’s very own Dallaz Man. The theme of the show seemed to be revolving all about the Benjamins because the two discuss money on multiple news stories. The show begins with an interview with Dallaz and his hustle at LV1 Gaming. Then the two discuss Dune possibly being theatrically exclusive to not miss out on money, Black Widow suddenly projected to make more money because of their recent delay, and Netflix spending a billion dollars on Sony movies. Plus thoughts on the CW’s live-action Powerpuff Girls show that’s being filmed, and Dallaz telling a story about a movie from his childhood. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping
02:35 - Interview with Dallaz Man (Topic of the Show)
16:29 - Impressions
16:29 - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ep. 4
30:53 - Thunder Force
34:57 - Invincible
39:22 - Top News
39:22 Dune May Release to Theaters Exclusively via Screen Rant
46:15 Black Widow’s Box Office Expectations Have Tripled via We Got This Covered
51:27 Netflix and Sony Sign Billion Dollar Deal via THR 58:49 Paramount Delays and Announcements via Variety
1:06:50 Warner Media CEO Admits Mishandling via Indie Wire
1:15:20 - Extra News
#1 - Suicide Squad Red Band Trailer Sets All-Time Record within First Week via Slash Film
#2 - Theater Chains Sees Stocks Rise Due to the Success of Godzilla vs. Kong via Variety
#3 - James Gunn Revealed that Guardians of the Galaxy 3 will Shoot this Year via Syfy
#4 -Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig to get $100 Million Each for Knives Out Sequels via Movie Web
#5 - Amazon Buys “The Tomorrow War” via THR
#6 - Will Smith Pulls Movie Shoot Out of Georgia Over Voter Restriction Laws via WSJ
#7 - Chloe Zhao Win Director’s Guild Best Director Award via NY Times
1:19:47 - Check This Out! - The Mosquito Coast Jupiter’s Legacy Those Who Wish Me Dead The Djinn Powerpuff Girls Official Image & Set Image Leak & LOL Twitter
1:29:49 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:41:52 - New Release (Vanquish / Crimson Peak)
1:46:00 - Sharing the Love (Dallaz Turn)
1:50:07 - Outro (theme song)
Every Friday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Lastly, be sure to follow our guest on Twitter @DallazMan
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 - 1h 51min
12 - #13 - Kaiju Sized Box Office
On this week’s episode of the podcast, Luis and Troy give their impressions on Godzilla vs. Kong and react to its opening weekend. The two also discuss all the milestone anniversaries for the month and talk about the SAG Awards, Netflix buying Knives Out 2 & 3, and DC canceling movies. Plus thoughts on a bunch of trailers that came out recently plus a discussion on The Oscar’s No Zoom Rule. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping
02:45 - Back to the Future (Movie Anniversaries)
30:42 - Impressions
30:42 - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ep. 3
35:40 - Godzilla Vs. Kong
48:44 - Top News
48:44 Godzilla vs. Kong Opening Weekend Box Office via Box Office Pro
57:53 SAG Awards Recap via Variety
1:02:38 Netflix to Buy Rights to Knives Out 2 & 3 for $450 Million via Polygon
1:09:32 DC cancels New Gods and Aquaman Spinoff Movie The Trench via IGN
1:16:41 - Extra News
#1 - Sony Delays Resident Evil Movie via Variety
#2 - The Witcher Season 2 Finished Filming via Game Informer
#3 - Venom 2 and Mortal Kombat movie each get delayed a week via Escapist
#4 - Tom Holland’s Uncharted Release Date Delayed One Week via Variety
#5 - Thundercat Movie in the works via Deadline
#6 - Only 36% of People Who Started Watching Justice League Finished it via Slash Film
#7 - Zendaya cast as the Voice of Lola Bunny via Variety
#8 - Steven Yeun to Star in Jordan Peele’s Next Movie via Variety
1:24:48 - Check This Out! - Percy vs Goliath Trailer Suicide Squad 2Trailer #2 Space Jam: A New Legacy Trailer Black Widow Trailer Loki Trailer Spiral: From the Book of Saw Trailer
1:34:05 - Oscars Not Allowing Zoom Acceptance Speeches (Topic of the Show)
1:40:06 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:52:45 - New Release (Voyagers / Thunder Force)
1:57:12 - Outro (theme song)
Every Friday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 - 1h 58min
11 - #12 - Warner BRO?!
On this week’s episode of the podcast, Warner Brothers were practically in every segment of the show in some way from the news, to check this out, to the topic of the show, to new releases. Luis and Troy talk about the Movie Pass Hoax, Black Widow, and other Disney delays, WB committing to the theatrical window in 2022, and the WB moving away from the Snyderverse. Plus thoughts on the price of subscribing to all streaming services, and if cable was truly better. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping
04:52 - Impressions
04:52 - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ep. 2
09:11 - One Punch Man season 2
14:15 - Attack on Titan season 4 pt. 1
15:33 - Top News
15:33 Movie Pass Ventures Hoax via Cinema Blend
21:45 Black Widow Delay and other Disney Moves via the Verge
31:00 Regal Cinemas to Reopen April 2nd via NPR
33:43 WB Commits to Release films as Theatrical Exclusives in 2022 via Screen Rant
43:19 Warner Media says they are Finished and Moving On from Snyderverse via The Ronin
59:31 - Extra News
#1 Puss in Boots 2 Officially Set for Sept 2022 via MovieWeb
#2 Venom 2 Moves to September via THR
#3 Batwoman recasts Ruby Rose via TV Line
#4 Zatanna DC Movie in the Works via Screen Rant
#5 Jamie Foxx to Play Mike Tyson in a Limited Series via Variety
#6 Paramount+ Selling $3 Billion worth of Stock for Original Content via Variety
#7 Black Adam Movie adds Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate via Cosmic Book News
#8 Shazam Fury of the Gods Adds Helen Mirren via Collider
#9 The Flash Movie recasts Barry’s Dad with Ron Livingston via Slash Film
#10 Obi Wan Series has official cast list and to film in April via Twitter
#11 John Wick Director Making a Ghost of Tsushima Movie via Deadline
#12 National Treasure TV Series and Third Movie on the Way via Deadline
#13 Russell Crowe added to Thor Love and Thunder via IGN
#14 Godzilla vs Kong has a $122 Million Overseas Opening Weekend via Deadline
1:14:14 - Check This Out! - Wrath of Man Trailer / Suicide Squad 2 Trailer
1:17:50 - The True Cost of All Streaming Services (Topic of the Show)
1:29:11 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:41:27 - New Release (Nobody / Godzilla vs Kong)
1:49:16 - Outro (theme song)
Every Friday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud as he is the creator of the theme song.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 - 1h 50min
10 - #11 - Snyder Cut Spoilercast feat. Waz & Shotbyblank (BTS #2)
Luis and Troy actually get together in person to record a very special episode of Ready Play Movies. This week they are joined by the show's composer Joel AKA Waz and his filmmaker friend Sam AKA Shotbyblank. The four talk about the recently released Snyder Cut of the Justice League movie as well as Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Spoilers for Justice League ends at 56:35. The podcast concludes in the back half with an interview with Sam as he discusses his craft with filmmaking and both the guests do the segment called - Sharing the Love - where they recount a movie they grew up watching.
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Thu, 25 Mar 2021 - 2h 01min
9 - #10 - Oscar Nominations Reactions & Predictions
On a jam-packed episode of Ready Play Movies, Luis rants about the Tom and Jerry Movie and Troy rants about Oscar politics with the best supporting actor category. They talk about Disney+ hitting another milestone, Netflix cracking down on password sharing, SXSW virtual plans, and Kathleen Kennedy staying on to lead Lucasfilm. Plus thoughts on the Oscar nominations, the Razzie nominations, and who do we think will win. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping / Corrections
12:02 - Impressions
12:02 - Coming 2 America
14:21 - Tom and Jerry
18:06 - Judas and the Black Messiah
23:54 - Top News
23:54 Peacock Lost Nearly a Billion Dollars in 2020 via Deadline
28:06 Disney+ hits 100 million subscribers and promises 100 title per year via Screen Rant
35:10 Netflix to Crackdown on password sharing via The Verge
40:30 SXSW Virtual Plans via Variety
43:44 Disney Ceo says Kathleen Kennedy to Lead Lucasfilm for Years to Come via Collider
50:54 - Extra News
#1 - Godzilla vs. Kong Toy Reveals True Villain via We Got This Covered
#2 - Comedy Kim’s Convenience cancelled via Deadline
#3 - Creed 3 Officially announced via Deadline
#4 - Avatar reclaims the title of highest grossing film via CNN
#5 - Kenneth Branagh to Direct Bee Gees Biopic via Deadline
#6 - LA Theaters Could Reopen in a Week with 25% Capacity via Variety
#7 - Lord and Miller to Produce a Movie Called Cocaine Bear with Elizabeth Banks Directing via Variety
#8 - Dev Patel’s Directorial Debut “Monkey Man” Sold to Netflix via Variety
#9 - “Bird Box” has a Spanish Movie Spin Off in the Works via Variety
#10 - ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ Adds Cary Elwes, Indira Varma, Rob Delaney to Cast via Variety
58:28 - Check This Out! - Space Jam 2 stills from EW / Pepe LA Pew cancelled / Lola Bunny Nerfed New Cruella Trailer
1:06:44 - Oscar nominations reactions & Predictions / Razzie Nominations (Topic of the Show)
1:30:39 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:40:08 - New Release (Snyder Cut / Falcon & The Winter Soldier)
1:50:48 - Sharing the Love (Troy’s Turn - Man of Steel)
1:54:52 - Outro (theme song)
Every Friday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez on Soundcloud
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 - 1h 55min
8 - #9 - Are Fan Theories Ruining Things?
Luis and Troy talk about this past weekend’s releases including Raya, Chaos Walking, and Coming 2 America. They talk about the recent Comic-Con news, Alamo Drafthouse bankruptcy, Snyder Cut releasing early accidentally, and Raya’s box office. Plus thoughts on the WandaVision finale and answering the question - Do fan theories ruin a show? All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping
01:59 - Impressions
02:40 - Raya and the Last Dragon
06:30 - Chaos Walking
10:30 - Coming 2 America
14:14 - Mank
18:52 - Top News
18:52Comic-Con to be Virtual in July but in person in Novembervia LA Times
26:30Alamo Drafthouse files for Bankruptcyvia Variety
31:55Justice League Snyder Cut posts for some HBO Max Usersvia Variety
37:22Raya Box Office(US)Chinavia Variety
41:39 - Extra News
#1 - Obi-Wan Series adds Indira Varma
#2 - The Hollywood Reporter Debunks Amber Heard Firing Rumor
#3 - Pictures of Idris Elba in Australia hints that Heimdall could appear in Thor 4
#4 - Dungeons and Dragons movie adds Hugh Grant as Villain
#5 - Black Adam to Finally Start Shooting in April
#6 - A Quiet Place Part 2 moves to May 28th
#7 - Minions: The Rise of Gru moves a year to July 1st, 2022
#8 - F9 moved to June 25th, 2021, the same release date as Venom Let There Be Carnage
49:50 - Check This Out! -Tom Clancy’s Without Remorsetrailer /Thunder Forcetrailer
53:18 - Do Fan Theories Ruin a Show? (Topic of the Show)
1:10:31 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix/iTunes/Amazon top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:19:17 - New Release (Long Weekend / Yes Day)
1:25:00 - Sharing the Love (Luis’ Turn - Dumb and Dumber)
1:32:17 - Outro (theme song)
Every Friday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez onSoundcloudas he is the creator of the theme song.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 - 1h 33min
7 - #8 - Origins (BTS #1)
To make up for the missed week, Luis and Troy hit you up with a second episode for the week. This type of episode is what will now be called a "Behind the Scenes" episode or BTS for short. This episode is centered around a conversation about the duo's love for movies - how did they grow up with movies, what made them passionate about film, what was the first video projects they created, favorite director/actor. Enjoy the conversation.
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 - 1h 36min
6 - #5 - Super Bowl Trailer Reactions
#5 - Super Bowl Trailer Reactions
On this week’s episode of Ready Play Movies, Luis and Troy talk about the big reveal on Wanda Vision episode 5. They discuss the news about a Wakanda Disney+ series, the Golden Globes on two coasts, Tom Holland on Spider-Man 3 news, and a Muhammed Ali series in the works. They also discuss their reactions to the Super Bowl Trailers and the ones that were no shows! All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping
00:55 - Impressions
00:55 - Wanda Vision
16:58 - Trainwreck
19:21 - The Big Short
24:27 - Top News
24:27 Wakanda Series coming to Disney+ via IGN
33:05 Amy Poehler and Tina Fey to Host the Golden Globes from coast to coast via Variety
41:12 Tom Holland still not sure if Maguire and Garfield are in Spider-Man 3 via Screen Rant
48:50 Michael B. Jordan Planning Muhammed Ali Series via Revolt
53:26 Mandalorian nominated for Golden Globes via Screen Rant
57:20 - Extra News
Frasier Revival coming to Paramount+
Don Cheadle as War Machine to appear in Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Marvel Eternals Director to Make Dracula for Universal
Jaimie Lee Curtis joins Borderlands movie with Kevin Hart and Cate Blanchett
Universal Pictures Moves Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Marry Me’ to 2022
1:00:52 - Check This Out! - Flash Season 7 trailer
1:04:16 - Super Bowl Trailer Reactions (Topic of the Show)
1:15:17 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:23:21 - New Release (Space Sweepers / Judas and the Black Messiah)
1:30:51 - Sharing the Love (Empire of the Sun)
1:37:22 - Outro (theme song)
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 - 1h 37min
5 - #4 - 2021 Predictions
On the fourth episode of Ready Play Movies, Troy comes back from his one-week hiatus. Luis and Troy take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on all the movies celebrating milestones. They discuss their impressions on the latest episode of Wanda Vision as well as the newest Denzel Washington movie The Little Things. They also discuss the Matrix 4 title, The Snyder Cut release details, the AMC stock situation, and their predictions for 2021! All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping
02:06 - Back to the Future
18:42 - Impressions
18:42 - Wanda Vision
25:08 - The Little Things
30:08 - Top News
30:08Matrix 4 title leakedvia Games Radar
37:29Snyder Cut Release Date and Format Detailsvia Screen Rant
45:48Cloverfield Proper Sequel Comingvia THR
51:20Tomb Raider 2 gets Directorvia Collider
54:09AMC may have been saved due to meme stocksvia Screen Rant
1:02:55 - Extra News
Hannibal May Return Says Mads Mikkelsonvia tv web
Aquaman 2 May Shoot This Summervia CBR
1:07:10 - Check This Out! -The Mighty Ducks: Game ChangertrailerRaya and the Last DragontrailerFirst Thor Love and Thunder set pics
1:11:15 - 2021 Predictions (Topic of the Show)
1:43:40 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:51:55 - New Release (Palmer / Malcolm & Marie)
1:56:43 - Outro (theme song)
Every Friday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez onSoundcloudas he is the creator of the theme song.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 - 1h 57min
4 - #3 - Streaming Wars
On the third episode of Ready Play Movies, a new challenger enters the stage! Dan Lima fills in for Troy this week. Luis and Dan discuss lots of streaming news including stories about Netflix and HBO Max. The two also discuss their excitement for Godzilla vs. Kong as well as their hype for a new release coming to theaters this week. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping
03:41 - Impressions
03:41 - Wanda Vision
08:22 Outside the Wire
11:30 Catch Me If You Can
14:37 - Kakegurui / Attack on Titan
19:44 - Top News
19:44People cancelling streaming services is a problem for Hollywoodvia AOL / LA Times
Netflix lost 1 billion hours of contentvia fool.com
Netflix passed 200M subscribersvia the Verge
34:44Harry Potter series coming to HBO Maxvia Vulture
41:02WB and Christopher Nolan Parting Waysvia the nerdy
50:23WB announced Wonka releasing March 17 2023via scary mommy
58:10Paramount turns down offer from Netflix to buy Top Gun 2via Yahoo
1:04:37 - Extra News
No Time to Die Delayed to October
A Quiet Place 2 delayed to September
Morbius and Uncharted moved to 2022 (along with a bunch of other Sony movies)
Ian McShane says John Wick 4 & 5 could film this year back to back
1:07:06 - Check This Out! -Godzilla vs. Kong Trailer
1:09:35 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:16:14 - New Release (The Little Things)
1:19:00 - Sharing the Love (Shutter Island)
1:23:15 - Outro (theme song)
Every Friday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy21) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Check out Joel “Waz” Perez onSoundcloudas he is the creator of the theme song.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 - 1h 24min
3 - #2 - 2021 Hype Train
On the second episode of Ready Play Movies, Luis and Troy meet to discuss their impressions of Wanda Vision. The two also discuss the Morbius delay, Deadpool 3 Rated R and in the MCU, HBO lost its viewers, Chris Evans back as Cap?! They also rank their 5 most anticipated movies/shows of 2021. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping - Troy Bracy’sYouTubechannel / Joel “Waz” Perez onSoundcloud
05:35 - Impressions Wanda Vision 12:40 - Attack on Titan
15:30 - Top News
15:30Morbius delayed to Octobervia Variety
19:02Possibly No Time to Dievia Deadline
23:03Deadpool 3 will be rated R and in MCUvia IGNRyan Reynolds Tweet/Instagram
27:45HBO lost half of its key demo viewers after Game of Thrones endedvia JoBlo
37:17Chris Evans in talks to returnvia ComicBook.comChris Evan tweet
42:00Netflix Massive 2021 Film slatevia Variety
47:22Godzilla vs. Kong moves to Marchvia Deadline
53:19 - Extra News
Liam Neeson said he would be interested in returning as Qui Gon Jinn in the Obi Wan Disney+ Series
Liam Neeson to retire from Action Films
Sex and the City getting an HBO Max revival without Kim Catrall
Star Wars Ahsoka series to absorb the storylines of defunct Star Wars Rebels sequel
Ethan Hawke cast in Moon Knight series as villain
Ben Affleck calls Kevin Feige the “Greatest Producer Ever”
New set photos hints at Spider-Man having a new costume
Sony launches a new streaming service that is only available on Sony made TVs that has a higher bit rate than other 4K streaming service that is consistent with “Blu-Ray” quality
1:00:03 - Check This Out! -See Sylvester Stallone in the superhero movie Samaritanvia Total Film
1:01:41 - Our Most Anticipated 2021 Movies (Topic of the Show)
1:25:05 - New Release (Outside the Wire)
1:29:51 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix top 10 chart & recommendations)
1:35:44 - Sharing the Love (The Lion King / The Iron Giant)
1:44:10 - Outro (theme song)
Every Friday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy21) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 - 1h 44min
2 - #1 - The Premiere
On the inaugural episode of Ready Play Movies, Luis and Troy meet to discuss their impressions of Wonder Woman 84, Soul, their hype for Wanda Vision. The two also celebrate the anniversaries of movies that hit milestone years. They rank their 5 favorite movies of 2020, discuss major DCEU news. All this and more!
00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping
01:53 - Back to the Future
20:05 - Impressions
20:05 - Wonder Woman 84
26:10 - Soul
30:45 - Top News
30:45 - 2020 Highest Grossing Films via Wikipedia
34:49 - Zack Snyder has no plans to continue in DCEU via Screen Rant
44:28 - Cyborg and Ray Fisher Won’t appear in The Flash via Comic Years
54:11 - The Mandalorian is the Most Pirated Show via Torrent Freak
59:33 - Check This Out! - See Tom Holland flex his acting chops in Cherry debuting on Apple TV+ via YouTube
1:02:18 - Our Favorite 2020 Movies (Topic of the Show)
1:28:48 - Netflix and Chill (Netflix top 10 chart)
1:31:44 - New Release (WandaVision)
1:35:15 - Outro (theme coming soon)
Every Friday, Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) and Troy Bracy (@bracytroy58) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of movies. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, email readyplaymovies@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @readyplaymovies.
Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review. Thank you!
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 - 1h 35min
1 - #0 - Intro
Just a short introduction to Ready Play Movies, an all new movie podcast from the Ready Play Network.
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 - 00min

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