Episode 426 – Bustin’ Makes Me Feel Good (a Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review)

When It’s Time To Review Ghostbusters, Who Ya Gonna Call? Carlo of Course!

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darry are joined by Carlo Seta to review the latest Ghostbusters film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Plus the talk about the new D+ Series Teaser for The Acolyte.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 The Acolyte: 9:45 Frozen Empire: 23:29

The Acolyte (June 4, 2024 on Disney+)

Official Trailer From Disney+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtytYWhg2mc

Summary

Set during the twilight of the High Republic era, roughly 100 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, the story follows a seasoned Jedi Master investigating a series of unsettling crimes. This investigation leads him to confront a powerful warrior from his past, who could be a former Padawan learner. As they delve deeper, they uncover a web of dark secrets and sinister forces threatening the stability of the Jedi Order and the Republic itself.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)

Out of 10 That Run Felt Like 5 Years Carlo: 5.75/10 Darryl: 4.5/10 Brian: 4/10

Summary

The Spengler family heads back to the familiar New York firehouse, headquarters for the original Ghostbusters who’ve been busy creating a high-tech ghost-hunting lab. However, their work is interrupted when an ancient artifact is discovered, unleashing a wave of ghostly foes and plunging the city into a dangerous winter chill. The rookie Ghostbusters and the veterans must combine their talents to save the world from a second Ice Age.

Cast & Crew

– Directed by Gil Kenan with a screenplay co-written by Kenan and Jason Reitman. – New Cast Members: Paul Rudd (Trevor Spengler), Carrie Coon (Callie Spengler), Finn Wolfhard (Trevor’s son), Mckenna Grace (Phoebe Spengler, Trevor’s daughter), Celeste O’Connor (Lucky Domingo), and Logan Kim (Podcast). – Returning Cast Members: Bill Murray (Peter Venkman), Dan Aykroyd (Ray Stantz), Ernie Hudson (Winston Zeddemore), Annie Potts (Dana Barrett), and William Atherton (Walter Peck). – New additions to the cast include Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Emily Alyn Lind, and James Acaster.

Production Notes

This is the fifth installment in the Ghostbusters franchise, and the first since the death of director Ivan Reitman who receives a posthumous credit as a producer. The film is also a dedication to his memory and celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original Ghostbusters movie. The film premiered on March 14, 2024, and was widely released on March 22nd.

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