Lyles Movie Files

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.

For Episode 22, we have our first round of Defend Your Guilty Pleasure Movie. Gunner, Chief, Jayce, Jovon and I present one movie to the court and we try to defend it even though deep down we all can agree there are some major trash elements to it. So order in the court as we prepare to defend our guilty pleasure movie!

In Episode 21, we break down Jessica Jones Season 2 and the seeming lack of buzz for the latest Marvel Netflix show. Has the thrill gone? Also, we take a look at Tomb Raider and our excitement level for the latest reboot of the popular game series. Was it really needed and how many of the guys are excited about checking it out. We break down our thoughts on Black Lightning and The Walking Dead and the worst character right now on The Flash. Plus, I give a special tribute to my favorite store the soon to be departed Toys R Us.

For Episode 20, we break down the 2018 Oscars -- we break down the complete lack of surprises and if we think Black Panther will be a dominant contender next year. Also, we make the case if Jennifer Lawrence is still a big box office star after the underwhelming performance of Red Sparrow. We also talk Walking Dead and the greatest mass murder in the history of the series and appoint a new TV Idiot of the Week. Get daily updates at www.lylesmoviefiles.com.

The episode so big we needed to make it two episodes! For Part 1, we talk Cheetah in Wonder Woman 2 and Chief explains his problem with the sequel. We also collectively agree Quentin Tarantino's latest Charles Manson movie is full of problems including a ton of tackiness. From there we talk about why modern audiences are so terrible to watch movies with in 2018. Plus, how big can Black Panther go in its run and our low level of optimism about the latest on the Men in Black reboot potentially starring Chris Hemsworth. And we have a massive blowup over The Walking Dead and it's return. It's all here in Part 1. And stay tuned for news on upcoming free movie screenings.

We've hyped it up for months and now it's time to talk Black Panther with our spoiler-hats on as we break down Marvel Studios' latest mega-blockbuster. We debate if Killmonger really was a villain and how this success could relate to Captain Marvel. Also, we discuss the Olympics and Jovon's take on 'Ski-Gun' and why Gunner is already set for the 2020 Summer Games. Then we try to make sense of Fergie's lack of friends for letting her do that take on the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game. Check out the full Black Panther review and get free tickets to see Death Wish on lylesmoviefiles.com

When should franchises tap out? We break that down in Ep. 17 as well as our predictions for Black Panther's box office opening weekend. We also introduce a new segment -- the Dumb TV character of the week and we've got a slew to choose from this week looking back on Arrow, Supergirl and even Celebrity Big Brother. It's all here this week as well as more info on how to get advanced free tickets for Annihilation.

What's it like trying to maintain the quality of the Marvel Studios empire, come up with a sensible and practical attire for the Dora Milaje and the trouble with finding hundreds of black stunt people? Find out in this interview with Black Panther Executive Producer Nate Moore of Marvel Studios and Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter (Malcolm X, Serenity, Selma and so much more). Black Panther fever is spreading so check out this insightful look at some of the challenges from behind the scenes on this special episode of Lyles Movie Files.

I finally got to use a brief clip of my Queen of Katwe interview with Lupita Nyong'o as she prepared to take on the role of Nakia in the highly anticipated Black Panther. Find out what she was most looking forward to in this brief segment. Also, we break down the Solo trailers and see if it finally won us over. Finally, we explore video game movies. Which ones have been good, which series deserve video game movies and why Hollywood struggles to get that right. And get some news on how to win passes for Black Panther, Game Night and Annihilation!

For Ep. 14 of Lyles Movie Files we try to make sense of the nonsensical as we discuss the clueless sentiment that Black Lightning is somehow anti-white simply for its positive portrayal of black lives. Also, we're rolling on the Black Panther hype train talking about the world premiere and why this movie is so significant. We break down what's gone wrong lately with Supergirl and The Flash and why Arrow has successfully managed to get on the right track since the mid-season break. All this and I try and convince the guys to give Celebrity Big Brother a shot and fail miserably.

For Ep. 13, I'm joined by my longtime friend Kevin Montague as we preview WWE Royal Rumble 2018. Who do we want to see emerge from the men's and historic first time women's Royal Rumble? And who do we really expect to stand tall and point at the big Wrestlemania sign by the time the event is done? Also, we take a look at RAW 25 and why it failed to meet viewer's expectations. How could WWE have made it more memorable and why did they choose to play it safe? Our thoughts on that and which old school star impressed us enough to think they should be back in the WWE today.

The 2018 Oscars nominations were revealed this week. Prepare to be shocked by how many of the contenders the guys have seen...or even want to see despite their high acclaim. Chief shares why he could care less about the Oscars or the BET Awards. We break down the CW's wacky week from Supergirl's Y Chromosome problems, The Flash hanging with Goldberg while Killer Frost and Cisco suddenly became inept heroes, a spark of hope with Arrow's return and why Black Lightning may already be the CW's best superhero show. Then the gang breaks down sequels that tarnished the good name of the original and those that made us appreciate the original even more. It's a packed show. Grab your headphones and get ready for another crazy ride!

The CW shows are back for 2018. We break down the return of The Flash, the disappointing arrival of the Legion of Super-Heroes on Supergirl and see if we were shocked over how much we liked Black Lightning. We also share our 2017 superlatives, why some dude needed to make an all-male version of The Last Jedi and our can't miss picks for the winners of the AFC and NFC Championship games. Had a blast putting this one together and hope you dig it too. Check out the latest movie reviews and the full TV recaps over at lylesmoviefiles.com.

Legendary Batman writer Scott Snyder drops by to talk about Batman and The Signal and why Duke Thomas is the hero Gotham needs right now. Hear what the mastermind behind All-Star Batman, Court of Owls and Dark Night Metal envisions for one of the more popular new characters in the DC Universe and what readers can do to ensure The Signal continues to light the way beyond 2018. Also, JKing joins Jayce and me to discuss the big news in Hollywood from Jodie Foster's comic book movie diss, Marvel's minority problem on the comics and movie front, new casting announcements, our three most and least anticipated films for 2018 not including Avengers and Black Panther and we provide Hollywood with some New Year's Resolutions. Time to ring in 2018 and check out the brand new Lyles Movie Files theme song. As always, get the daily news and buzz as well as the latest movie reviews on Insidious: The Last Key and Molly's Game at lylesmoviefiles.com.

The gang is back to break down our thoughts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Where did we think it really worked and what scenes left Chief calling it garbage? In advance to my Top 15 Films of 2017, Chief, Gunner and Jayce offer their Top 5 films of the year. Which surprising film missed the cut and what one film did everyone agree on? And what are we thinking about the rumors of Ben Affleck potentially returning to the role of Batman? Check out all the discussion on Episode 9 of Lyles Movie Files.  

For this episode, Chief and I discuss the major impact of Disney acquiring the Fox movie characters for the Marvel Cinematic Universe; question why Warner Bros. can't find success with DC films and a wrap up of the first half The Walking Dead's eighth season.

For Episode 7, the whole Lyles Movie Files podcast crew is here to share our excitement about the Avengers: Infinity War trailer and complain about Blonde Widow. Then we discuss the massive four episode Arrowverse crossover Crisis on Earth-X. Chief is up in his feelings about the questionable animal deaths in The Walking Dead as he ponders how the slow moving walkers could possibly catch a dear. It's a big show and don't forget to check out lylesmoviefiles.com daily for screenings and Blu-Ray giveaways.

Just in time for a long ride for Thanksgiving dinner or to wait in line for Black Friday. We're as ticked off as Superman when he gets rudely woken up with the feedback and critical response to Justice League. Gunner and Jayce join me to discuss two of the would-be major events for November. And what do we think about James Franco in talks to be The Multiple Man? Find out on another fun-filled and heated episode of Lyles Movie Files.

On Episode 5 of Lyles Movie Files, we talk about all the possibilities of Disney buying out Fox, the latest scandal with Kevin Spacey and our thoughts on if Thor: Ragnarok's success is going to hurt Justice League's box office chances.