Lyles Movie Files

For Episode 42, we break down the impact of The Dark Knight's legacy and if Iron Man was the film that mattered more. We also discuss the ongoing casting controversies with Scarlett Johansson and Dwayne Johnson. The Rock is in the news again for his casual dismissal of his Fast and Furious co-star Tyrese Gibson. The guys also share their concerns and misgivings about Shazam! and Aquaman and how they differ from Marvel Studios' films.

We've got a packed show for Episode 41. It's the middle of summer blockbuster season and we're breaking down our best and worst films. And we manage to even come up with a list without including Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War. With all the latest controversy, we break down Warner Bros' decision to move forward with the Joaquin Phoenix Joker standalone film, the talks of Bad Boy 3 and the trouble with long wait for sequels and remakes. We're all excited about how Lando is going to get killed off as Billy Dee Williams is returning to the Star Wars franchise in Episode 9. And finally, we rank the Top 5 DC Animated films. Check us out on Episode 41 and let us know what you want to hear us discuss in an upcoming episode.

It's Episode 40 and we're talking about Bushmaster, Mariah Stokes(!), Tilda, Claire and of course Luke Cage. We break down why the second season of Luke Cage was even better than the first and what we want to see next from Marvel Netflix. Also, we discuss crazy fans who made Ahmed Best consider suicide and show up on Jeffrey Dean Morgan's doorstep. From there we talk about the latest Scarlett Johansson casting controversy and Idris Elba appearing as the villain on the latest Fast and Furious spin-off.

We welcome back Gunner for Episode 39 as we talk about DC Universe and all the exciting possibilities in store for it including the Titans, Doom Patrol and Young Justice series. Also, we talk about Jared Leto moving over to a new comic book character role as he's playing Morbius in a Spider-Man spin-off. How strong is Dwayne Johnson's box office power and is he strong enough to outdraw or break even with Star Wars Episode 9? Check out all our takes on Episode 39.

For Episode 38, Chief goes on an epic rant on the season finale of Supergirl. He's over and done with it, but is he taking any of the rest of the crew with him too? We also break down the changes coming to The Walking Dead and our thoughts on Shane's return. Chief and Jovon break down Incredibles 2 and Superfly and we talk about our apprehension about Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. We also consider Lucasfilm's rumored decision to delay further Star Wars spin-offs films. Jayce and I discuss Hotel Artemis and if it's worth filling a vacancy in the movie theater to check out. It's all here on Episode 38.

There's a ton of actors and actresses that Hollywood has tried valiantly to make into stars. We break down the biggest would-be famous. Who came close to breaking through and which ones did we completely disagree with? We also break down the latest bit of craziness on Supergirl, our thoughts on Incredibles 2 and Superfly. It's all here on Episode 37.

Summer movie season is upon us so for Episode 36, we break down all of the summer films we're most excited about seeing and those that have left us completely cold with absolutely no interest in checking them out in theaters. Also, we break down the mess with Star Wars 'fans' driving off Kelly Marie Tran from social media and why these morons truly put the fanatic into fan.

For Episode 35, we break down why Solo failed to make much an impact at the box office. Was it simply because of no lightsabers? Looking back at Star Wars lore, we manage to win over Jovan who has a new appreciation for the prequels and Hayden Christensen in particular. What happened? Also, we give our 80 cents on the Drake/Pusha T beef. Is it good for rap or a pointless waste of time? We talk about Jamie Foxx's casting in the new Spawn film by Blumhouse and if that has us excited, Andrew Lincoln stepping down from Walking Dead and hot takes on the latest Roseanne controversy. It's all here in Episode 35.

After 300+ episodes there's enough to know what unique traits occur in Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow and Black Lightning. The guys join me in playing a special game of calling out those Arrowverse cliches. You'll be surprised at how long we can keep this bad boy going. Also, we give out grades for all of the completed Arrowverse shows. Which show passed with honors and which ones barely avoided failing? It's all here in Episode 34. Check out the season finale recaps of The Flash, Arrow and latest updates of Legends of Tomorrow.

For Episode 33, we've got a special interview with Chewbacca actor Joonas Suotamo of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Joonas breaks down his creative process, what the role of Chewie means to him, what valuable advice Harrison Ford gave him and even his favorite Star Wars movie in the saga. Hope you enjoy and don't forget to check out my review of Solo on the main page. We'll be back very quickly with Episode 34 and find out how you can win tickets for Action Point starring Johnny Knoxville.

For Episode 32, we're breaking down the shows that were renewed and what got cancelled. Putting on our imaginary TV studio head hat, we decide which ones that got renewed should have been put out of misery while breaking down which ones that got cancelled probably deserved a stay of execution. Also, we look at music biopics that should come to the big screen and which artists would make for compelling films. Plus, I provide a spoiler-free look at Solo and we look at Deadpool 2.

Upgrade director Leigh Whannell, the co-creator of Saw and Insidious, speaks with Lyles Movie Files to discuss the thought process of his new film, what lessons he gained from horror films that educated this sci-fi thriller, his previous stint as a film critic and more. Lyles Movie Files held a giveaway for a May 16 screening of Upgrade. Did you catch it? If so, drop a comment and let me know what you thought. Missed that giveaway? There's still time to get passes for Solo: A Star Wars Story. Hope you enjoy the interview and check out Upgrade on June 1.

It's Episode 30 and the crew is being joined by my cousin, Duane Brickhouse, to talk about three ways to improve the Arrowverse. What silly go to plot devices need to get ditched? Why so many experts on everything and more? We help 'save' the Arrowverse. Also, we continue our fun talking about our favorite 80s and 90s cartoon shows. Which ones do you remember and which ones do you need to watch for the first time on Netflix and YouTube? We've got you covered. Plus, the TV dummy of the week and more.

With so many popular options taken, we decided to play Hollywood producer and pitch our favorite cartoons that we want to see become blockbuster films. Some of our picks will definitely shock you and test your knowledge of old school great cartoons. Also, Chief has a ton of issues with the latest happenings in Supergirl as Jovon finally catches up after a long marathon session. Check out their gripes and problems with Supergirl that extend well beyond her new cape trick. And as usual, we go off the rails discussing a few topics so tune in and check out all the craziness.

Avengers: Infinity War is here! Jayce and I break down a non-spoiler review of the film and talk about the proper viewing order to be completely ready for Marvel's biggest masterpiece. Once again, we try to predict the box office haul and how much it could bring in opening weekend. Ben Cronin, author of 100 Things X-Men Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, drops by to talk about the book, his favorite underappreciated character and some of his top creative teams. You can order the book here: https://tinyurl.com/yb76a9g8  

It's a super sized edition of Episode 27, we count down to Avengers: Infinity War with our Top 5 Marvel Studios films, which film made every list? OK, maybe it's not that big a surprise since it's still in theaters. With Walking Dead and Black Lightning wrapping their seasons, we break down how successful they were and what we're looking forward to from them in the fall. Supergirl is back. Did it come back soaring? What about Flash and Arrow? We break them down too. Also, we look at that moment we couldn't get stick with a movie franchise or TV show any longer. It's the shark jumping moment. Some of our choices might surprise you.  

For Episode 26, we break down films that waited too long to crank out its new sequel. See if any of your favorite long delayed sequels made the cut and why the window maybe closed to make that latest installment work. Also we talk about TV characters who we started off hating and eventually came to love and the flip side with characters we used to love and now completely hate. The Flash is back and we explore why Ralph has been the biggest stretch to make a worthwhile character and is dragging down Season 4. Also, we break down some questionable Saviors' decision on The Walking Dead.  

For our silver anniversary show, we're talking about what could possibly be the big spoiler with Avengers 4 and we tie that in to movies that completely swerved us with terrific twists. Then we break down more of the Rock/Vin Diesel beef and how it could impact the Fast and Furious franchise and why we think they need to get over it. Finally, we break down The Walking Dead, Black Lightning's breakthrough and the latest round of foolishness on Arrow. Plus, we name a new Dumbest TV Character of the Week.

For Episode 24, I try to figure out why I haven't been motivated to pick up Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Blu-Ray yet and the guys do a terrible job of convincing me to get it. Chief compares one big moment to his utter disappointment in watching Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2. We talk about the delays for X-Men: Dark Phoenix and New Mutants to 2019 and if it will change our expectations and excitement about it at all. What's this have to do with rotten meat. Don't miss this crazy analogy. Plus, some new cast reveals for Captain Marvel have us very excited. What do we think about Wonder Woman 2's new cast announcement? All that plus our thoughts on The Walking Dead and our locks for the TV Idiot of the Week. 

In Episode 23 of Lyles Movie Files Podcast, we're breaking down what TV shows are on our watch list. Those are the shows we know we should have watched a long time ago, but keep faking on checking out. Also, we break down why Trish was so messy on Jessica Jones Season 2, our excitement over the new Avengers: Infinity War trailer and our Walking Dead breakdown. Finally, in the wake of the Fifth Harmony hiatus announcement, we look at some of our favorite musical groups that broke up and had successful solo careers only to come back together in the end.