Steve Sarmento is an educator, writer, and film buff in Phoenix, Arizona. He’s been a part of the fabric of The Next Reel Film Podcasts since its inception. He has served to educate and illuminate through his regular participation in The Film Board and the two podcasts he developed and hosted, Trailer Rewind and Three of a Kind.
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This month Steve and JJ following the story of Sidney Hall, a young novelist who writes a book that impacts a generation and soon after, he disappears.
Criterion has launched, but only for Steve. Let’s talk about Disney+. Hawkeye + Lady Hawkeye. Feige says don’t hold your breath for X-Men to join the MCU. Abrams says F-U to episode XII. Disney’s live action strategy. We’re not talking about the SW:TRoS t
Steve has finally seen In the Name of the Father. meh. Check out The Criterion Channel trailer. Shazamā½ Will Smith is out, Idris Elba in, but not as Deadshot in Gunn’s Suicide Squad. Wait, Joker is in the same cinematic universe as Aquaman? Captain Marvel
Fox TV divisions are enduring the merger purge. Jordan Peeleās āUsā cements his horror-thriller brand. Apple to announce video, TV, news subscription service on 3/25. Marvel closer to locking a 2020 date for Black Widow feature, director announced. Plus a
Not only is ‘I, Tonya’, one of JJās favorite films, but upon re-watching it Steve has found that there is more to this film than he thought.
Captain Marvel is bringing in the dough. Annapurna Pictures leads the pack with great movies that should be paid in āloveā because ādollarsā isnāt working out so well.Ā
HBO, Netflix, Spielberg, Oscarsā¦ everyoneās upset about change.
Steve has a Rocky Horror Home Indoctrination update. Weāre doing the Oscar Catch-Up Weekend and an Alita report. And longevity rewards go to two Marvel stalwarts. Plus, check out the Wolverine Podcast.
Happy Death Day 2U. Alita. What is going on with the Oscars telecast? Mulu picks up where MarFlix left off with new adult character properties leading to team-up series āThe Offendersā. Steve has a Rocky Horror Home Indoctrination update.
Consider yourself warned that J.K. Simmons (and his majestic beard) are going to bring a tear to your eye. This month Steve and JJ take a road trip with the straight to streaming film The Bachelors. It treads on well worn indie territory – new kid at a school, family trauma/drama, quirky moments for comedy – but can writer director Kurt Voelker save these guys from becoming a clichĆ©?