This week on What the Hell Should I Watch?, I’m diving into a stacked lineup of films and series that had me hooked from start to finish. First up, I break down Zach Cregger’s Weapons — a tense, perspective-shifting horror with Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, and Amy Madigan that proves Cregger is more than a one-hit Barbarian wonder. Then it’s onto Disney’s 22-years-later sequel Freakier Friday, reuniting Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, plus an unexpectedly heartfelt indie gem, East of Wall, set in the South Dakota Badlands. I also swing into high-flying martial arts with the gorgeous Chinese wushu epic Invincible Swordsman.
On the streaming side, I finally get to talk about Alien: Earth on Disney+ — Noah Hawley’s gripping new Alien series packed with xenomorphs, strange new creatures, and Timothy Olyphant in full genre mode.
Chloe joins me to rave about Warfare, a gritty, emotional Iraq War drama starring Joseph Quinn and Cosmo Jarvis that doesn’t hold back on intensity. Plus, we tease what’s coming next week — from How to Train Your Dragon live action to Jurassic World Rebirth, The Girl with the Needle, and cult classic Punishment Park.
🎥 This episode covers:
Weapons (2025) – Zach Cregger’s chilling follow-up to Barbarian
Freakier Friday – Jamie Lee Curtis & Lindsay Lohan return
East of Wall – Quietly powerful indie from Kate Beecroft
Invincible Swordsman – High-fantasy martial arts spectacle
Alien: Earth – New Disney+/Hulu Alien series
Warfare – Intense Iraq War drama
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Hey everyone, I’m Steve Stebbing and welcome back to What the Hell Should I Watch? – your weekly rundown of what’s new, what’s streaming, and what’s actually worth your time. Chloe is back with me this week, and we’ve got a stacked show full of wild picks, passionate takes, and a whole lot of nerdy breakdowns.
👉 This week, I dive into DreamWorks’ The Bad Guys 2 – does this sequel live up to the animated original or is it just keeping the IP alive while we wait for Shrek 5? Chloe and I also break down The Naked Gun reboot with Liam Neeson – and yes, it’s actually funny. Spoof might finally be making a comeback!
We also explore:
🎥 WWE: Unreal – Netflix’s behind-the-curtain docuseries that hardcore and casual fans alike can appreciate.
🏈 American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez – another Ryan Murphy deep dive into crime and culture.
🎬 Chloe’s reviews of Together, Later, 40 Acres, The Warriors (1979), and the return of King of the Hill Season 14.
Plus, we geek out over animation (Batman Ninja), media accreditation updates, movie scores, and even which actors totally nailed their casting.
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Hey everyone, Steve Stebbing here — Chloe’s off this week, but I’ve got a packed lineup for you on What The Hell Should I Watch?
This week: ✨ Marvel kicks off Phase 6 with Fantastic Four: First Steps — Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby & Joseph Quinn lead a 1960s-inspired reboot that finally gets the team right (Galactus is no longer a fart cloud!). 🎬 One of my top 5 films of the year so far: Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, a powerful doc directed by Shoshana Stern that shines a light on triumph, abuse, and resilience. ⛳ Netflix swings big with Happy Gilmore 2 — Sandler, Shooter McGavin, Bad Bunny & MJF (!!) make for a nostalgic, ridiculous, and surprisingly fun sequel. 🎷 On Crave: Soundtrack to a Coup d’État, a wild and sobering jazz-meets-Cold-War doc that blends music, politics, and CIA chaos. 🐾 Plus, Disney+ drops Eyes of Wakanda, a sleek but slight animated Marvel spinoff.
And in physical media this week: Thunderbolts on 4K, Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme, Criterion’s All We Imagine As Light, and some vintage gems like EdTV and Bakshi’s animated Lord of the Rings.
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Hey everyone, I’m Steve Stebbing and this week on What the Hell Should I Watch?, Chloe and I are diving deep into a big stack of fresh releases and streaming picks — some worth your time, others… not so much.
First up: the reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer — and yes, I boldly call this one a flaming trash fire with a side of legacy-bait. Then, I wax poetic about Eddington, Ari Aster’s hauntingly human pandemic-era political western (my #1 film of the year so far). Also on the docket: the hilarious and awkward rom-com Oh Hi!, the ghost-fu action flick Ghost Killer, and Nacho Vigalondo’s genre-bending Daniela Forever. Chloe also goes in hard on M3GAN 2.0 (spoiler: it’s a disaster).
PLUS: Blu-ray releases, horror podcast cameos, 4K collector rants, and shoutouts to the ghosts of Wells Fargo past. If you’re looking for reviews with heart, humor, and a side of venom, you’re in the right place.
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Hey everyone, it’s Steve Stebbing here—and welcome back to What the Hell Should I Watch?, your weekly dose of what I’ve been watching, what Chloe’s been watching (she’s back this week!), and what you should probably be watching too.
This week, we’ve got a killer lineup of reviews—some buzzy, some gnarly, and a couple of deep Canadian gems you might not even know about. Here’s what we cover:
💥 Superman (2025) – James Gunn’s first big swing at the new DCU. David Corenswet as Clark Kent? Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane? Yes, please. It’s not perfect, but it’s got color, heart, and hope, which is exactly what I’ve been missing in superhero movies lately.
🧠 Together – This one’s wild. A wild body horror starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie that dives deep into relationships, trauma, and transformation. Chloe didn’t see it yet, but she will—and I can’t wait to hear her take.
🌍 Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight – A poignant directorial debut from Embeth Davidtz (yes, Miss Honey from Matilda) based on the memoir by Alexandra Fuller. Set during the Bush War in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), this one is powerful, raw, and full of tough truths.
🌾 40 Acres – A bold Canadian post-apocalyptic survival film with Danielle Deadwyler that had me glued from start to finish. It looks gorgeous and the tension? Dialled all the way in. Finally, Deadwyler is in a movie that delivers.
❄️ The Oak Room – A moody little Canadian thriller starring RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad) that feels like it was ripped straight from a stage play. Lots of monologue work, with a rich atmosphere.
🧛 Sinners – One of my favorite horror films this year. Think From Dusk Till Dawn meets post-WWII Southern Gothic. Jack O’Connell steals scenes left and right. Chloe called it “Vampires the musical,” and I stand by it.
🎮 Until Dawn – Is it a good horror movie? Kinda. Is it a good adaptation of the game? Not really. Chloe and I get into the weeds about this one.
🔐 Locked – This Bill Skarsgård thriller totally flew under the radar, but I really liked it. Also: it’s extremely Vancouver, which you know I love.
📀 I also talk about some Blu-ray pickups and upgrades:
21 Grams
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
The Purge (yep, the first one—still the best)
Fatal Beauty (Whoopi Goldberg in an ‘80s action flick directed by the other Tom Holland)
And of course, a nostalgic nod to Young People F*ing (aka YPF)
We also get nerdy with scores, cinematography, deep cuts, and a very Canadian sense of pride.
🎟️ Whether you’re prepping for VIFF 2025, hunting for weird horror, or just sick of the algorithm feeding you the same old stuff—this episode’s got something for you.
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Hey everyone! I’m Steve Stebbing, back again with another solo episode of What the Hell Should I Watch?—your weekly rundown of what’s worth watching in theaters, on streaming, and hitting your home library. This week is stacked with massive sequels, franchise reboots, and sleeper gems. Let’s go.
🎬 In Theaters & New Releases:
🏁 F1 – Brad Pitt stars in this high-octane IMAX spectacle about a veteran racer mentoring a rising star. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), this might be the movie event of 2025. It’s loud, fast, and beautifully crafted, with Hans Zimmer’s score and some serious eye-popping visuals.
🤖 M3GAN 2.0 – Jason Blum’s sequel takes a weird Terminator vs. Terminator turn and misses the AI horror magic that made the original pop. Allison Williams returns, but Gerard Johnstone might’ve lost the thread.
🦖 Jurassic World: Rebirth – The franchise gets a soft reboot with Gareth Edwards directing and Scarlett Johansson finally joining the dino world. It’s better than the last two entries, but still doesn’t hit the heights of the classics.
👑 The Old Guard 2 – Charlize Theron and crew are back, but this messy Netflix sequel is all setup with no soul. Even Uma Thurman can’t save it.
🇬🇧 Heads of State – Idris Elba and John Cena team up in a surprisingly fun Prime Video buddy action flick. From the director of Hardcore Henry and Nobody—it’s got punch, style, and laughs.
📀 Physical Media Picks:
🔫 Lethal Weapon (4K) – The Shane Black-penned classic gets the anniversary upgrade it deserves. Still one of the best buddy cop films ever.
🔥 St. Elmo’s Fire (4K) – The Brat Pack drama lands with commentary from the late Joel Schumacher. A key chapter in teen cinema.
😈 Sinners – Ryan Coogler’s latest lands on 4K with Michael B. Jordan and Jack O’Connell in a brutal, stylish neo-horror.
🌙 Until Dawn – The video game adaptation finally hits disc. Reviewed on the May 2 episode.
🦄 Death of a Unicorn (A24 Digipack) – Still a stunner on the shelf even if Chloe and I weren’t fans.
🩸 Hell of a Summer – Finn Wolfhard’s directorial debut is now on Blu-ray. Mixed reviews, but worth owning for genre fans.
🇦🇷 Nine Queens – The Argentine con-artist classic arrives via Sony Pictures Classics. A must-watch if you’ve only seen the U.S. remake Criminal.
👀 Next Week Preview:
Superman (James Gunn’s DC debut)
Daniela Forever (Nacho Vigalondo + Henry Golding = weird sci-fi love story?)
40 Acres (Canadian cinema spotlight)
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (maybe.)
The Ballad of Wallis Island (finally?!?)
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Hey everyone! Welcome back to What the Hell Should I Watch? I’m Steve Stebbing, still solo while Chloe’s away, and this week I’m digging into rage virus sequels, MCU redemption arcs, rom-com subversions, and more vintage gold for the Blu-ray shelf. Let’s go.
🎬 In Theaters & New Releases:
🧟 28 Years Later – Danny Boyle returns with a bold, emotional, and chaotic follow-up to 28 Days Later. Jodie Comer gives a hell of a performance in a powerful new story, and yes—it’s messy, but worth it.
💔 Materialists – Celine Song (Past Lives) returns with a sharp, stylish romantic dramedy starring Pedro Pascal, Dakota Johnson, and Chris Evans. Subtly funny and loaded with great moments.
💣 Bride Hard – Rebel Wilson stars in a Die Hard-meets-destination-wedding action comedy that completely fumbles the tone. A misfire.
🛡️ Ironheart (Disney+) – Marvel returns to Disney+ with a surprisingly focused origin story. Anthony Ramos, Dominique Thorne, and Alden Ehrenreich bring it together. Better than expected.
🤼♀️ The Queen of Villains (Netflix) – A gripping documentary about Dump Matsumoto and the heyday of women’s pro wrestling in Japan. Great energy and archival footage.
📀 Physical Media Picks:
💿 Three the Hard Way – Blaxploitation classic with Fred Williamson, Jim Brown, and Jim Kelly, finally on Blu-ray.
🩸 Karla – A dramatization of Canada’s most notorious killer couple: Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo. Disturbing subject matter, handled with mixed results.
🕵️♀️ Murder, She Wrote: The Complete Series – The full Jessica Fletcher saga. 50 discs. 12 seasons. All the mystery.
🍸 Dr. No (4K) – Bond’s first outing looks fantastic.
👀 Next Week Preview:
F1
M3GAN 2.0
Jurassic World: Rebirth
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
The Ballad of Wallis Island
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Hey everyone! Welcome back to What the Hell Should I Watch? I’m Steve Stebbing, still riding solo while Chloe’s off until July. This week’s episode has dragons, wedding drama, Wes Anderson chaos, war docu-action, and some wild throwback additions to the Blu-ray shelf. Let’s dive in.
🎬 In Theaters & New Releases:
🐉 How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action) – Dean DeBlois remakes his own animated classic with a fresh cast, familiar story, and gorgeous visuals. Mason Thames and Nico Parker shine, and yes, Gerard Butler is back! Hanna joined me for this one, and they loved it.
🧠 The Phoenician Scheme – Wes Anderson is back with one of his most deadpan, slightly violent, and ensemble-packed films yet. Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston and more. It’s peak Wes, for better or weirder.
📸 Never Look Away – A powerful CNN documentary on war photographer Margaret Moth, directed by Lucy Lawless. Intimate, raw, and inspiring—warts and all.
📀 Physical Media Spotlight:
💒 The Wedding Banquet – Andrew Ahn remakes the Ang Lee classic with Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, and Youn Yuh-jung. A beautifully told story of love, identity, and family—one of my favorites of the year.
🇬🇧 Rogue Heroes – BBC’s World War II action series with Jack O’Connell and Connor Swindells is an easy hidden gem on Prime Video. Big swagger, big action, and a fun energy you don’t usually get in war shows.
🕶️ Austin Powers 2 & 3 – Spy comedy nostalgia, repackaged on Blu-ray. Still wild, still groovy.
🎯 Domino – Keira Knightley’s most badass role? Tony Scott’s gritty, grainy cult flick lands in HD.
🎤 La Vie en Rose – Marion Cotillard’s Oscar-winning performance as Edith Piaf, now in a gorgeous extended director’s cut from Warner Archive.
👨🏫 Lean On Me – Morgan Freeman as an iconic high school principal in this essential 80s drama. Also from the Warner Archive vault.
👀 Next Week Preview:
28 Years Later (finally!)
Materialists
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
The Ballad of Wallis Island
Ironheart (Disney+) — Marvel’s latest, produced by Ryan Coogler and with Anthony Ramos
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Hey everyone! Welcome back to What the Hell Should I Watch? I’m Steve Stebbing, and I’m flying solo again this week—but that doesn’t mean it’s a quiet one. We’ve got genre-hopping Stephen King, killer ballerinas, unsettling exorcisms, and one of the most disturbing horror films of the year. Let’s go!
🎬 In Theaters & New Releases:
✨ The Life of Chuck – Stephen King + Mike Flanagan = a moving, existential drama about life, memory, and meaning. Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill lead a stacked cast. One of Flanagan’s most profound works.
🔫 Ballerina – Ana de Armas takes center stage in this John Wick spin-off. Saved by Chad Stahelski after messy early cuts, it’s brutal, stylish, and features the final performance of the great Lance Reddick.
👿 The Ritual – Al Pacino plays a German priest (yes, really) in a flat, formulaic exorcism story with Dan Stevens trying his best. Ambitious setup, limp execution.
🧠 Bring Her Back – From the Talk To Me team, the Philippou Brothers return with a devastating, layered horror film that burrows under your skin. One of my favorites of 2025 so far.
🇧🇹 The Monk and the Gun – A slow, meditative film from Bhutan about peace, tradition, and a stolen antique rifle. For festival diehards and patient cinephiles only.
📀 Physical Media Spotlight:
🏡 The Woman in the Yard – An eerie setup undone by predictability and flat execution. Despite a strong lead from Danielle Deadwyler, it’s a misfire.
🍸 The Sean Connery 007 Collection – 6 classic Bond films in one sharp Blu-ray package. From Dr. No to Diamonds Are Forever.
🧠 Hysteria: Season 1 – Bruce Campbell! Julie Bowen! Metal episode titles! Only available on Blu-ray in Canada—grab it while you can.
🕶️ The Matrix Reloaded (Blu-ray) – It’s finally on my shelf for that freeway chase alone.
🎸 McCartney Now & Then – Mysterious Paul doc finds its way into my Beatles-loving home.
🙌 Yes Man – Jim Carrey in peak form, finally in a new digi-pack Blu-ray.
👀 Next Week Preview:
How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action) – I’m bringing Hanna along!
Locked & Gator Lake – Finally bringing these back for Chloe.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Materialists, The Phoenician Scheme, and maybe The Ballad of Wallis Island (a.k.a. the Matt Damon of this podcast)
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I’m back with Chloe for another jam-packed episode of What the Hell Should I Watch?, and this week we’re diving into everything from karate nostalgia and shark-fueled horror to surreal comedies and twisted fairy tales.
Here’s what we’re covering in this episode:
🥋 Karate Kid Legends – Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio team up in a legacy sequel that brings the old and new together. Did I love it? Yeah, surprisingly a lot.
🤣 Friendship – Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave) stars in one of the most absurd and hilarious movies I’ve seen all year. This one got a rare 5/5 from me.
🦈 Dangerous Animals – Jai Courtney goes all-in for this brutal Aussie shark thriller. The needle drops, the kills, the VHS tapes—this one blew me away.
🇮🇹 I Don’t Understand You – Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells get stranded in rural Italy in a dark comedy that slowly spirals into chaos. Strong chemistry, uneven third act.
🔪 Hell of a Summer – Finn Wolfhard directs his first slasher, and it’s…fine? A solid debut, but I needed more blood and stronger motivations to fully get on board.
👠 Ugly Stepsister – Holy hell. This reimagined Cinderella tale is drenched in body horror, gender commentary, and absolutely wild visuals. Available now on Shudder—watch it, but maybe not with dinner.
I also talk about the new animated Predator film, new stuff added to my library and a few new arrivals on 4K Blu-ray to check out.
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