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Dan Murrell

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Movie reviews and box office analysis. Subscribe to 'Dan Murrell Podcast' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible, with more podcast platforms coming soon.

  • 958 episodes
  • Updated Saturday

Episodes958

  • June 21 · 22 min

    REVIEW: Leviticus (Non-Spoiler & Spoiler)

    Neon's new horror film Leviticus went from Sundance hit to wide release. I share my thoughts with and without spoilers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 18 · 11 min

    REVIEW: Toy Story 5

    Woody, Buzz, and the gang are back for a fifth adventure. Does Pixar's first franchise continue its momentum, or should these toys be put in a box? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 14 · 28 min

    SPOILER REVIEW: Disclosure Day

    There's a lot to dive into with Disclosure Day, which has polarized audiences, so let's get into it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 13 · 10 min

    REVIEW: X-Men '97 Season Two (Eps 1 - 4)

    The '90s X-Men return on July 1 and I have an early look at the first few episodes - can the second season match the magic of season one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 11 · 2 hr 4 min

    LIVE: Obsession & the Realities of Indie Filmmaking - Dan's World #32

    A key crew member of Obsession has gone public with regrets about the low salary she received for the film. I share my thoughts on the realities of making indie films, as well as Martin Scorsese's AI venture, the future of Doctor Who, a potential prequel to one of my favorite movies, and your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 9 · 12 min

    REVIEW: Disclosure Day

    Steven Spielberg's latest film returns to one of his favorite subject matters, aliens. Does this original summer movie have the signature Spielberg magic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 8 · 50 min

    CHARTS: Scary Movie Takes Out He-Man with $55 Million Opening

    The Wayans brothers returned to the comedy franchise and set a series high while Masters of the Universe didn't have the power with a second place opening. I look at all the box office numbers, plus streaming charts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 7 · 14 min

    REVIEW: 007 First Light

    There's a first time for everything! In my first-ever video game review, I look at the new James Bond game 007 First Light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 5 · 11 min

    REVIEW: Scary Movie (2026)

    Horror is rising at the box office, so it's only fitting that the most successful horror parody franchise is back as well. Does this sixth Scary Movie still pack a punch, or is it comedically DOA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 4 · 2 hr 20 min

    LIVE: Let's Talk About Film Criticism - Dan's World #31

    Opinions on film critics are as varied as the opinions on the movies they review. Let's talk about critics, what they do, and how you feel about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 2 · 15 min

    REVIEW: Masters of the Universe (2026)

    He-Man returns to theaters in the first Masters of the Universe movie in almost 40 years. Does He-Man still have the power, or should this movie be exiled to Snake Mountain? Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND free daily greens in each box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 1 · 52 min

    CHARTS: Backrooms & Obsession Make History, Take Down Star Wars

    Indie horror dethroned one of the world's biggest franchises, with both Backrooms and Obsession setting rare box office records. I look at one of the most interesting box office weekends in quite a while, plus an update on 2026's overall box office, streaming charts and more! Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND free daily greens in each box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 29 · 12 min

    REVIEW: Backrooms

    The summer of horror continues with Kane Parsons' Backrooms, a creepy new film based on the popular YouTube short films. Is this new generation of horror good enough to survive at the busy summer box office? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 27 · 1 hr 44 min

    LIVE: Fact Checking the Spin on The Mandalorian & Grogu - Dan's World #30

    The Mandalorian & Grogu opened to an okay $98 million four-day weekend. But industry reporting has been pumping out stories about its box office performance. I look at what's being said, why it's unusual, and what the facts behind the headlines are. Plus more movie news and your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 26 · 45 min

    CHARTS: Star Wars Hits a Disney Era Low

    The Mandalorian and Grogu won the Memorial Day box office but failed to impress with its opening. I look at its holiday weekend and the two different ways to judge the movie. Plus, Obsession makes history with a huge jump in business, the latest streaming charts, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 24 · 18 min

    NEWS: Cannes 2026 - All the Winners & Buzziest Movies

    The winners of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival include several contenders that may also be competing for Oscars. I look at who took home the top prizes, plus other movies that got the industry buzzing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 22 · 13 min

    REVIEW: Star Wars - The Mandalorian and Grogu

    The former flagship show of Disney+ hits the big screen as Mando and Grogu take on a bunch of monsters and criminals. Does the first Star Wars movie in over six years live up to the franchise's cinematic standards? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 21 · 1 hr 41 min

    LIVE: Paramount-WB Has Bad Credit Already - Dan's World #29

    Paramount and Warner Bros haven't even merged yet, but their credit has already taken a hit. I look at just how much debt the new company will be in, plus a Rick & Morty movie, another Netflix movie heading to theaters and your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices