Lyles Movie Files

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.

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.