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I had the pleasure of spending the day at “Daily Magic Productions” which is a local indie video game studio based in Seattle, and has offices across the globe. I played some games and then interviewed Nicole Jekich and Marianna Vallejo! You can now buy t-shirts, sweaters, mugs, and more from the store on Threadless! Head on over to AboutToReview.Threadless.com to see the selection! Time code breakdown: 0m:00s – 1m:00s: Intro 1m:00s – 8m:12s: Nicole Jekich (production assistant) and Marianna Vallejo (CEO) talk about their roles within Daily Magic Productions and the games that got them into it. 8m:12s –  13m:10s: Discussion of the mobile thriller game “Sender Unknown: The Woods”, which is available on the Apple app store, Google Play and Galaxy apps. Download links: click here to play on android & click here to play on iOS Follow these links to learn more about the game: * Website: www.dailymagic/senderunknown * Facebook.com/Senderunknown * Twitter.com/thewoodsgame * Instagram.com/Senderunkown_ * 13m:10s – 16m:45s: Discussion of the mobile adventure/ battle game “Royal Legacy”, which is currently in development and will arrive on multiple platforms soon. Follow these links to learn more about the game: * Website: www.royallegacygame.com * Facebook.com/Royallegacygame * Twitter.com/royallegacygame * Instagram.com/royallegacygame * 16m:45s – 21m:35s: Discussion of the match 3 mechanic game with a twist “Jelly Jamz”, which is currently in development and will arrive on multiple platforms soon. Follow these links to learn more about the game: * Facebook.com/JellyJamzgame * Twitter.com/jelly_jamz_game * 21m:35s –  27m:00s: Discussion of the incredible VR puzzle room game “The Witching Tower”, which is currently in development and will arrive on multiple platforms soon. Follow these links to learn more about the game: * Trailer: YouTube.com/Dailymagic * Facebook.com/witchingtower * 27m:00s – 47m:34s: We talk about the future of VR and also the challenges of having teams working on games across the globe. 47m:34s – 48m:30s: Wrap up and social media handles A huge thank you goes out to Nicole and Marianna for giving me the opportunity to visit their studio and play some truly fantastic games! You can find out a ton more information on Daily Magic Productions from the links below: -> Website: www.dailymagic.

Three movies on the docket this week that range from heartfelt biopic, to completely stupid, then to an indie darling. Thanks to Erynne Hundley for joining the show once again to talk about some new films! You can now buy t-shirts, sweaters, mugs, and more from the store on Threadless! Head on over to AboutToReview.Threadless.com to see the selection! Time code breakdown: 0m:00 – 4m:30s: Intro 4m:30s – 30m30ms: Discussion, review, and rating of the new biopic “Goodbye Christopher Robin” about the beginnings of Winnie the Pooh and the family that created it. (IMDB.com/ChistopherRobin) 30m:30s – 52m00s: Discussion, review, and rating for the book-to-movie adaptation of “The Snowman”. (IMDB.com/TheSnowman) 52m:00s – 1h:08m: Discussion, review, and rating of the indie drama “Columbus” by first time director Kogonada. (IMDB.com/Columbus) 1h:08m – 1h:19m: Wrap up, social media information, and upcoming projects. Thank you to all of my amazing guests for making the time to be on the show! Guest info: * Erynne Hundley:  Make sure to check out her written reviews and other writing on her website, plus follow her on social media: -> Website: www.erynnehundley.com -> Twitter: @erynne_hundley -> Instagram: @mugglepicturesdontmove Podcast info: Make sure to follow this podcast social media! -> Facebook -> Twitter -> Instagram Click on the links to subscribe: -> iTunes -> Stitcher -> Google Play Also, head over to the YouTube channel for exclusive interviews with actors, directors, and creators: Youtube.com/Abouttoreview! Do you like the show? Great! Well if you want to help out the show you can head on over to the support tab located here: “Support” and chip in a dollar if you can, we would really appreciate it! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, you can email those to the show at: abouttoreview@gmail.com Audio editing services provided by Brandon Smith (@bsmith125) at Vexing Media. Vexing Media is a graphic design, website design, and digital media company. You can find them at their website: Vexingmedia.com or follow them on Twitter @vexingmedia and Facebook: Facebook.com/VexingMedia

Two returning guests, Tim Hall and Mike Ward join me to talk about three new movies; “Marshall”, “Happy Death Day”, and “Professor Marston and the Wonder Women”. There are also dad jokes a plenty, which are amazing. You can now buy t-shirts, sweaters, mugs, and more from the store on Threadless! Head on over to AboutToReview.Threadless.com to see the selection! Time code breakdown: 0m:00 – 3m:0os: Intro 3m:00s – 10m:45s: Mike gives us some updates on the happenings with the Seattle Film Critic Society. (SeattleFilmCritics.com) 10m:45s – 37m:21s: During this block, Mike and Tim commandeered the podcast, my own podcast! To talk about wrestling and how great it is … or something … 37m:21s – 1h:04m: Discussion, review, and rating of the new biopic “Marshall” about Thurgood Marshall (IMDB.com/Marshall) 1h:04m – 1h:20m: Discussion, review, and rating of the new horror/ comedy offering  “Happy Death Day” (IMDB.com/HappyDeathDay) 1h:20m – 1h:45m: Discussion, review, and rating of the biopic “Professor Marston and the Wonder Women” which tells the story of the creation of “Wonder Woman” but also focuses on the amazing relationships in the Marston household. (IMDB.com/ProfessorMarston) 1h:45m – 1h:56m: Wrap up, social media information, upcoming projects. Thank you to all of my amazing guests for making the time to be on the show! Guest info: * Tim Hall: Film critic, lover of sci-fi, and all around great guy Tim’s links: * Twitter: @PeoplesCrtic * Instagram: @PeoplesCritic * Website: ThePeoplesCriticBlog.com * Mike Ward: Another amazing friend, and film critic, who is also the President of the Seattle Film Critic Society. Mike’s links: * Twitter: @ShouldISeeIt * Facebook: @ShouldISeeIt * Website: ShouldISee.it Podcast info: Make sure to follow this podcast social media! -> Facebook -> Twitter -> Instagram -> Buy a shirt from Threadless! AboutToReview.Threadless.com Click on the links to subscribe: -> iTunes -> Stitcher -> Google Play Also, head over to the YouTube channel for exclusive interviews with actors, directors, and creators: Youtube.com/Abouttoreview! Do you like the show? Great! Well if you want to help out the show you can head on over to the support tab located here: “Support” and chip in a dollar if you can, we would really appreciate it! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes,

New York City, we out here! John travelled to the big apple and hung out with Jess and Damien from “The Curly Nerd”podcast while attending New York ComicCon 2017! After that they all talk about “Blade Runner 2049”. You can now buy t-shirts, sweaters, mugs, and more from the store on Threadless! Head on over to AboutToReview.Threadless.com to see the selection! Time code breakdown: 0m:00 – 3m:33s: Intro live from the floor of New York City ComicCon 2017 with Jess and Damien of “The Curly Nerd Podcast”! 3m:33s – 9m:33s: Interview with legendary artist Frank Cho (Instagram: @FrankChoArtist), who continues to draw the version of Wonder Woman that I always think of. 9m:33s – 13m:13s: Interview with artist and inker Dexter Vines (Instagram: @DexStar71) whose recent works include Doctor Strange and Black Panther. 13m:13s – 16m:50s: Interview with stuntwoman and actress Damita Jane Howard (IMDB.com/DamitaJane) who has been portraying Michonne’s stunt double on “The Walking Dead” for the past several years, as well as work on “Captain America: Civil War” and “Guardians of the Galaxy 2”. 16m:50s – 1h:03m: Discussion, review, and rating for New York City ComicCon 2017 with Jess and Damien. 1h:03m – 1h:39m: Discussion, rating, and review for “Blade Runner 2049” (IMDB.com/BladeRunner2049). 1h:39m – 1h:42m: Wrap up, social media information, upcoming projects. Thank you to all of my amazing guests for making the time to be on the show! Guest info: * Jess O’Brien: Friend and fellow podcaster who is one half of the dynamic duo of “The Curly Nerd Podcast”. Jess’s links: * Twitter: @JDCObrien * Instagram: @JDCOB *, plus make sure to subscribe to their podcast here: curlynerd.com * Damien Randle: Another amazing friend, and the other half of “The Curly Nerd podcast”. Damien’s links: * Twitter: @DamienRandle * Instagram: @DamienRandle *, plus make sure to subscribe to their podcast here: curlynerd.com * Frank Cho: Legendary artist and author who original work includes “University Squared” and “Liberty Meadows”, plus amazing work on “Wonder Woman” and “Jungle Queen”. Frank’s links: *Instagram: @FrankChoArtist* * Dexter Vines: Artist and inker for multiple Marvel and DC titles including “Doctor Strange” and “Black Panther”. Dexter’s links: * Twitter: @DexStarinks * Instagram: @DexStar71 * * Damita Jane Howard: Stuntwoman and actress who was previously a nationally ranked roller derby player. Damita’s links: * Instagram: @Damita_Jane * IMDB.com/DamitaJaneHoward * Podcast info: Make sure to follow this podcast social media! -> Facebook -> 

GeekGirlCon 2017! For the second year in a row I was fortunate to cover this event that happened over the weekend. This year my guest co-host Erynne Hundley joined me. After the interview sections, Erynne and I review the con and “Battle of the Sexes”. GeekGirlCon has grown and expanded over the past 6 years and boasts over 50 year round volunteers, and 180+ agents who work the convention. This event continues to be an incredibly emotional, and inclusive event in which families, and children can experience a safe, creative space, while indulging their desires to become superheroes, Jedi, chemists, and engineers of all races and hues. Time code breakdown: 0m:00 – 1m:55s: Intro 1m:55s – 19m:30s: Interview with actress Erica Luttrell (IMDB.com/EricaLuttrell), whose credits include “Lost Girl”, “iZombie” and “Salvation”. She has also done a ton of voice over work such as “Steven Universe”, “The Magic Schoolbus” and the video games “Diablo 3”, “Dishonored 2” & “Injustice 2” 19m:30s – 32m:33s: Interview with editor, writer, and social media manager Carrie McClain, who is also an editor for “BlackNerdProblems.com” 32m:33s – 1h:04m: Interview with analytical chemist Dr. Raychelle Burks, assistant professor at St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX and creator of the “DIY Science Zone”. 1h:04m – 1h:31m: Interview with GeekGirlCon panelist and staff member Kristine Hassell, who runs the Twitter feed for GeekGirlCon, as well as being a writer and activist. 1h:31 – 2h:01m: Discussion of GeekGirlCon 2017 with Erynne back in the studio. We go over some of the highlights including panels, cosplay, artists that we saw, and all of the feels that were had at this amazing convention. Some of artists we mentioned were: Valentine Barker, Carmen Torres, Jenny Park, ChrissaBug, Stephen Poon, Elle Wyant. 2h:01m – 2h:16m: Discussion, rating, and review for the new biopic “Battle of the Sexes” (IMDB.com/Battleofthesexes) which stars Emma Stone and Steve Carrell as they portray Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in their infamous match in 1973. 2h:16m – 2h:19m: Wrap up, social media information, upcoming projects. Thank you to all of my amazing guests for making the time to be on the show! Guest info: * Erynne Hundley: My co-host/ correspondent for this amazing GeekGirlCon weekend was Erynne, who is not only a geek girl herself, but also a very talented artist! Make sure to check out her written reviews and other writing samples on her website: www.erynnehundley.com, plus follow her adventures on Twitter: @erynne_hundley, and Instagram: @mugglepicturesdontmove. * Erica Luttrell: Award winning actress who has done a wide variety of dramatic live action TV roles, plus an incredible catalog of cartoon and video game voiceover work. Erica’s links: IMDB.com * Ericaluttrell.com * Facebook: Erica Luttrell *

Another week, another visit from special guest Tim Hall! On this week’s episode we talk a new show that we hope FOX will not cancel immediately called “Ghosted”, then a review for “Kingsman: The Golden Circle”, and round out the episode with “Love Actually” which is … a movie. Time code breakdown: 0m:00 – 3m:00s: Intro 3m:00s – 4m:30s: Huge shoutout to Erra The Creator for sending an incredible, original art piece that will be hung in the studio very soon! I highly recommend you check out the rest of her amazing work on her Instagram page here -> Instagram.com/ErraTheCreator. Thank you so much for the beautiful piece Erra! 4m:30s – 25m:05s: Discussion, review, and rating for “Ghosted”, which is a new supernatural comedy on FOX starring Craig Robinson, Adam Scott, and Amber Stevens West. (IMDB.com/Ghosted) 25m:05s – 1h:05m: Discussion, review, and rating for “Kingsman: The Golden Circle”, the action adventure comic book adaptation sequel to 2014’s “Kingsman: Secret Service”.  (IMDB.com/Kingsman: The Golden Circle). 1h:05m – 1h:49m: Discussion, review, and rating for “Love Actually” which is the classic Romcom that everyone loves …. or something. But really, what makes this a classic? (IMDB.com/LoveActually) 1h:49m – 1h:m: Wrap up, social media information, upcoming projects. Another mention of Erra’s art at 1m:57s Guest info: Thank you to Timmy Timmy Turner/ AKA: The People’s Critic/AKA: Tim Hall. He is an amazing film critic and you can read his reviews, interviews, and trailer breakdowns on his website: https://thepeoplescriticblog.com, plus follow him on Twitter @PeoplesCritc and Instagram @PeoplesCritic. Podcast info: Make sure to follow this podcast social media! -> Facebook -> Twitter -> Instagram Click on the links to subscribe: -> iTunes -> Stitcher -> Google Play Also, head over to the YouTube channel for exclusive interviews with actors, directors, and creators: Youtube.com/Abouttoreview! Do you like the show? Great! Well if you want to help out the show you can head on over to the support tab located here: “Support” and chip in a dollar if you can, we would really appreciate it! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, you can email those to the show at: abouttoreview@gmail.com Audio editing services provided by Brandon Smith (@bsmith125) at Vexing Media. Vexing Media is a graphic design, website design, and digital media company. You can find them at their website: Vexingmedia.com or follow them on Twitter @vexingmedia and Facebook: 

Page turning, sword swinging, guns blazing, prophecy toting breakdowns are all on this episode with special guest Tim Hall! We talk about some incredible new books from DK, then discuss 3 very different movies in “The Villainess”, “American Assassin”, and “Mother”. Time code breakdown: 0m:00 – 2m:30s: Intro 2m:30s – 10m:45s: Shout out to DK Books for their amazing support and also for sending me some new books which include: “Ulitmate Marvel” and “Star Wars Made Easy: Journey to Star Wars the Last Jedi”, which you can purchase at their website: https://www.dk.com/us/books/ 10m:45s – 26m:00: Discussion, review, and rating for “The Villainess” (IMDB.com/TheVillainess) 26m:00s – 55m:00s: Discussion, review, and rating for “American Assassin” (IMDB.com/AmericanAssassin) 55m:00s – 1h:30m: Discussion, review, and rating for “Mother!” (IMDB.com/Mother!) 1h:30m – 1h:35m: Wrap up, social media information, upcoming projects Guest info: Thank you to Timmy Timmy Turner/ AKA: The People’s Critic/AKA: Tim Hall. He is an amazing film critic and you can read his reviews, interviews, and trailer breakdowns on his website: https://thepeoplescriticblog.com, plus follow him on Twitter @PeoplesCritc and Instagram @PeoplesCritic. Podcast info: Make sure to follow this podcast social media! -> Facebook -> Twitter -> Instagram Click on the links to subscribe: -> iTunes -> Stitcher -> Google Play Also, head over to the YouTube channel for exclusive interviews with actors, directors, and creators: Youtube.com/Abouttoreview! Do you like the show? Great! Well if you want to help out the show you can head on over to the support tab located here: “Support” and chip in a dollar if you can, we would really appreciate it! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, you can email those to the show at: abouttoreview@gmail.com Audio editing services provided by Brandon Smith (@bsmith125) at Vexing Media. Vexing Media is a graphic design, website design, and digital media company. You can find them at their website: Vexingmedia.com or follow them on Twitter @vexingmedia and Facebook: Facebook.com/VexingMedia

Marvel author’s spotlight! Lorraine Cink and Adam Bray, two of the four co-authors of the new incredible book from DK Books called “Ultimate Marvel” joined me on this episode. We talked about their process, their favorite parts of the book, and their future projects. The new book is available here (DK.com/UltimateMarvel), and I highly recommend it anyone who wants to know more about the vast Marvel universe! Time code breakdown: 0m:00s – 1m:00s: Intro 1m:00 – 28m:25s: Interview with Lorraine Cink, who is an improviser, actor, host and writer, of two shows “Thwip: The big Marvel Show” and “Marvel Minute” both on Marvel.com and YouTube. She is a co-author of “Marvel: Absolutely Everything you need to know” (DK.com/MarvelAbsolutely) as well as “Ultimate Marvel” (DK.com/UltimateMarvel). 28m:25s – 39m:52: Interview with Adam Bray, the travel writer, journalist, and adventurer. He is also a co-author of “Marvel: Absolutely Everything you need to know” (DK.com/MarvelAbsolutely) as well as “Ultimate Marvel” (DK.com/UltimateMarvel) 39m:52s – 40m:50s: Wrap and social media handles Thank you so much to both Lorraine and Adam for making the time to be on the show! Guest information for this episode: You can follow Lorraine Cink on all forms of social media below, as well as her website: * Facebook: @LikeLorraine * Twitter: @LorraineCink * Instagram: @LorraineCink * Website: LorraineCink.com * Marvel.com videos: Watch “Thwip” here: Marvel.com/Thwip and also “Marvel Minute” on YouTube You can follow Adam Bray on all forms of social media below, as well as his website: * Facebook: @AuthorAdamBray * Twitter: @AuthorAdamBray * Website: AdamBray.com Make sure to follow them on social media for the most up to date information on their projects! Podcast info: “About To Interview” is released on Fridays and is a supplemental version of the “About To Review” podcast which releases every Wednesday. Podcast info: Make sure to follow this podcast social media! -> Facebook @AboutToReview -> Twitter @AboutToReview -> Instagram @AboutToReview Click on the links to subscribe: -> iTunes -> Stitcher -> Google P...

Did the new movie “IT” finally break the seal to a good Stephen King adaptation? Find out on this episode as special guest, and great friend Ryan Pfeil drops into the studio to talk about “IT”. Plus we talk about our first King adaptations, then each give our picks for the best and worst! Time code breakdown: 0m:00s – 3m:08s: Intro 3m:08s – 9m:10s: New month brings new reviews on iTunes and Stitcher! 9m:10s – 24m:30s: Ryan gives a rundown of the original book that the movie 24m:30s – 43m:30s: Discussion of the original made for TV mini-series/ movie “IT” (1990). IMDB link: IMDB.com/ITseries 43m:30s – 1h:15m: Discussion, rating, and review for the new movie “IT” (2017). IMDB link: IMDB.com/ITmovie 1h:15m – 1h:18m: We talk about about our first experience with Stephen King adaptations, starting with mine, which was “Firestarter” (1984). IMDB link: IMDB.com/Firestarter 1h:18m – 1h:21m: Ryan’s first experience with Stephen King was the 1985 werewolf movie “Silver Bullet”. IMDB link: IMDB.com/SilverBullet 1h:21m – 1h:27m: Ryan’s best Stephen King adaptation might have been “IT” (2017), but he chose “Misery” instead (1990). IMDB link: IMDB.com/Misery 1h:27m – 1h:30m: My best Stephen King adaptation is the absolutely amazing “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994). IMDB link: IMDB.com/TheShawshankRedemption 1h:30m – 1h:34m: Ryan’s worst Stephen King adaptation is the aforementioned “The Mist” (2007). IMDB link: IMDB.com/TheMist 1h:34m – 1h:38m: Finally, my pick for the worst Stephen King adaptation I have seen is “Thinner” (1996). IMDB link. IMDB.com/Thinner 1h:38m – : Wrap up and final thoughts, plus Ryan talks about a couple tabletop games that he has been playing: Tiny Epic Galaxies (link) and Terraforming Mars (link) Guest info: Thank you to the Clark Kent to my Jimmy Olson, (get it, Ryan is a journalist ….) Ryan Pfeil for being on the show in the midst of his state (Oregon) being on fire. Make sure to follow Ryan on Twitter @RyanPfeil and Instagram @RyanPfeil. Podcast info: Make sure to follow this podcast social media! -> Facebook -> Twitter -> Instagram Click on the links to subscribe: -> iTunes -> Stitcher -> Google Play Also,

Phil LaMarr, the man, the myth, the voice, joined the show on this episode of “About To Interview”! His over 350 acting credits include “Pulp fiction”, “MadTV”, “Futurama”, Green Lantern (Justice League), and of course “Samurai Jack”. During this interview we talked about his experience growing up as a “Blerd” (Black Nerd) reading comics and literature, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and how those shaped him into who he is. We then went into his incredible body of work, ranging from his first voice acting role as “Woody” on the 1983 “Mister T” cartoon (IMDB link: @MisterT) all the way up to his new projects like “Goblins Animated” (link: www.goblinscomic.com). Thank you so much to Phil LaMarr for being on this episode, it was an absolute pleasure to have him on! Guests information for this episode: You can follow Phil Lamarr on all forms of social media below, plus his website, which are all linked below: * IMDB.com/PhilLamMarr * Facebook.com/phillamarr1 * Twitter.com/phillamarr * www.PhilLamarr.com Make sure to follow his social media for the most up to date information on his projects! Podcast info: “About To Interview” is released on Fridays and is a supplemental version of the “About To Review” podcast which releases every Wednesday. Make sure to follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @abouttoreview, and click here to subscribe on iTunes and now Stitcher as well! Plus make sure to head over to Youtube.com/abouttoreview and subscribe to the channel to get the most up to date episode of the “About To Interview” podcast Do you like the show? Great! Well if you want to help out the show you can head on over to the support tab located here: “Support” and chip in a dollar if you can, we would really appreciate it! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, you can email those to the show at: abouttoreview@gmail.com Audio editing services provided by Brandon (@bsmith125) at Vexing Media. Vexing Media is a graphic design, website design, and digital media company. You can find them at their website: Vexingmedia.com or follow them on Twitter @vexingmedia and Facebook: Facebook.com/VexingMedia

Two incredible video game expos this past weekend: SIX, the Seattle Indie Expo, and PAX, the Penny Arcade Expo kept That Guy Named John and This Guy Named Steve busy all weekend! Check out interviews with game creators as well as our best of! Time code breakdown: 0m:00s – 3m:40s: Intro live from the floor of SIX, the Seattle Indie Expo 3m:40s – 14m:20s: Interview with SIX organizer Tim Cullings, who also runs Seattle Indies, which hosts indie game developer meet ups all year. Find Tim on Twitter here @TimCullings, and also follow Seattle Indies @SeattleIndies, and the SIX expo @SIXatPAX for all of the updates and programs during the year. 14m:20s – 22m:55s: Interview with Josh Pearce of “Long Neck Games”, and co-developer of the new game “REZ PLZ”. Twitter link: @RezPlzGame and website: www.rezplzgame.com 22m:55s – 32m:55s: Interview with Joe Kelly (Twitter: @udonengineering) of “Psydra Games”, developer of “Mike Dies”, which you can find on Twitter: @Psydragames and website: www.mikedies.com. 32m:55s – 40m:00s: Steve and I give our overall impressions of both SIX and PAX, and some highlights, before going into our respective top 3 from each expo. 40m:00s – 43m:30s: Steve starts off with his #3 choice from SIX which is “Dreadnoughts”, a tank battle game that plays with physics is a unique way. Twitter link for the game: @treadnaughts and their website www.treadnaughts.com 43m:30s – 46m:30s: John’s #3 choice from SIX  is “Roundgard”, which is a Peggle like game with some fun RPG elements thrown in. Twitter link for the game: @Roundgard and their website www.wonderbellygames.com 46m:30s – : Steve’s #2 choice from SIX  is “Mike Dies”, a 2D side scrolling puzzle adventure game that has slick graphics and great sound design. Twitter link for the game: @Psydragames and their website www.mikedies.com. 46m:30s – 51m40s: John’s #2 choice from SIX  is also “Mike Dies”! Twitter link for the game: @Psydragames and their website www.mikedies.com. 51m40s – 56m:50s: Steve’s honorable mention from SIX is “Guilt Battle Arena”, which is fascinating take on the party game with crazy fast paced action. He also talks about a few of his other favorites. Twitter link for the game: @guilt_B_arena and their website www.invinciblecat.com 56m:50s – 58m:17s: In another crazy moment of a game standing out, John’s honorable mention from SIX is also “Guilt Battle Arena”! Twitter link for the game: @guilt_B_arena and their website www.invinciblecat.com 58m:17s – 1h:05m: Steve’s best in show of the Seattle Indie Expo 2017 is …. “Cascade Quest” by IceFall Games! This game brought Steve back to some of his best gaming memories from childhood playing “King’s Quest” and other Sierra games.

New Jersey rappers, giant blue men, and an unlikely team of heroes are themes for this episode! John is joined once again by Damien Randle as they discuss the new indie film “Patti Cake$”, before moving on “The Tick” and “The Defenders” TV shows. Time code breakdown: 0m:00s – 6m:55s: Introduction of the guest and the topics 6m:55s – 23m:30s: Discussion, rating, and review of the new film “Patti Cake$”. (IMDB link: @PattiCake$) 23m:30s – 58m:30s: Discussion, rating, and review of the new show “The Tick” which is streaming now on Amazon Video (Amazon Video link: @TheTick) 58m:30s – 1h:28m: Discussion, rating, and review of the new show “The Defenders” which is streaming now on Netflix. (IMDB link: @TheDefenders) 1h:28m – 1h:33m: Wrap up and social media handles Guest info: Damien Randle: A good friend who is also a podcast host, producer, filmmaker, emcee, and so much more. It was amazing being able to sit down and talk to Damien in his home state, and I cannot thank him enough for being on the show. Make sure to follow his work on his Twitter page: @damienrandle, plus subscribe to @thecurlynerd and @fromHOUwithlove Podcast info: Make sure to follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @abouttoreview, and click here to subscribe on iTunes and now Stitcher as well! Also, head over to the YouTube channel for exclusive interviews with actors, directors, and creators: Youtube.com/Abouttoreview! Do you like the show? Great! Well if you want to help out the show you can head on over to the support tab located here: “Support” and chip in a dollar if you can, we would really appreciate it! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, you can email those to the show at: abouttoreview@gmail.com Audio editing services provided by Brandon Smith (@bsmith125) at Vexing Media. Vexing Media is a graphic design, website design, and digital media company. You can find them at their website: Vexingmedia.com or follow them on Twitter @vexingmedia and Facebook: Facebook.com/VexingMedia

Peter Serafinowicz and Griffin Newman from the new Amazon TV show “The Tick” are the guests on the first episode of the “About To Interview” podcast! You can watch the show from this link starting on 8/25! Amazon.com/TheTick Time code breakdown: 0m:00s – 1m:00s: Intro 1m:00s – 19m:45s: Interview with Peter Serafinowicz (IMDB link: @PeterSerafinowicz) 19m:45s – 31m:00s: Interview with Griffin Newman (IMDB link: @GriffinNewman) 31m:00s – 32m:00s: Wrap up and social media plugs Guests on this episode: Peter Serafinowicz on Twitter: @Serafinowicz Grffin Newman on Twitter: @GriffLightning Make sure to follow their social media for the most up to date information on their projects! Podcast info: Make sure to follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @abouttoreview, and click here to subscribe on iTunes and now Stitcher as well! Do you like the show? Great! Well if you want to help out the show you can head on over to the support tab located here: “Support” and chip in a dollar if you can, we would really appreciate it! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, you can email those to the show at: abouttoreview@gmail.com Audio editing services provided by Brandon (@bsmith125) at Vexing Media. Vexing Media is a graphic design, website design, and digital media company. You can find them at their website: Vexingmedia.com or follow them on Twitter @vexingmedia and Facebook: Facebook.com/VexingMedia

Part 2 of 2! Tim Hall and Erynne Hundley are back in studio with That Guy Named John to talk about the movies they watched since part 1. Before listening to this one, make sure to listen to Episode 63, which has part one of the game! The premise of this episode is that we each watched classic movies that were in our pop-culture blindspots, and then give each movie a rating of “Too late” which means they do not hold up these days, or “Worth the wait”, which means they are still resonated with us and we enjoyed them. Time code breakdown: 0m:00 – 5m:25s: Intro 5m:25s – 16m:30s: Discussion, rating, and review of “The Hitman’s Bodyguard”. IMDB link: @Hitmansbodyguard 16m:30s – 28m:40s: Erynne talks about her first two self admissions, which were “Annie Hall” (IMDB link: @AnnieHall) and “Schindler’s List” (IMDB link: @SchindlersList) 28m:40s – 31m:45s: Tim talks about his first choice: “Oliver”. (IMDB link: @Oliver) 31m:45s – 46m:00s: John talks about his first choice: “Titanic”. (IMDB link: @Titanic) 46m:00s – 1h:09m: Erynne’s next two films of her choice were “2001: A Space Odyssey” (IMDB link: @2001SpaceOdyssey) and “The Graduate” (IMDB link: @TheGraduate) 1h:09m – 1h:13m: Tim’s second film is “This is Spinal Tap”. (IMDB link: @SpinalTap) 1h:13m – 1h:21m: John’s second film is “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure”. (IMDB link: @Peewee) 1h:21m – 1h:33m: Erynne talks about the films that John recommended: “Casablanca” (IMDB link: @Casablanca) and “Creature from the Black Lagoon”. (IMDB link: @blacklagoon) 1h:33m – 1h:43m: Tim and John talk about Erynne’s first recommendation: “All About Eve” (IMDB link: @allabouteve) 1h:43m – 1h:51m: Erynne’s next film was recommended by Tim: “Chasing Amy” (IMDB link: @ChasingAmy) 1:51m – 2h:02m: John and Tim talk about Erynne’s last recommendation: “Meet me in St. Louis” (IMDB link: @StLouis) 2h:02m – 2h:14m: The final film is Tim’s favorite movie that he recommended to Erynne: “The Thing” (IMDB link: @TheThing) 2h:14m – : Wrap up, social media handles, and future projects. Guests on this episode: Tim Hall: A huge thank you to the one and only People’s Critic, Tim Hall! He can be found by checking out his Twitter: @peoplescrtic, Instagram @peoplescritic,  or his website: The Peoples Critic blog! Erynne Hundley:  It is always great to have Erynne back in the studio! Make sure to check out her written reviews and other writing samples on her new website:

Celebrating local Seattle talent is a main focus of this episode as we cover the Seattle 48 Hour Film Project, plus interviews with Krk Nordenstrom and Angela DiMarco! Then Damien joins as a guest host to break down the films and “Annabelle: Creation”. Time code breakdown: 0m:00s – 3m:28s: Intro to the show and guests 3m:28s – 17m:38s: Interview with Krk Nordenstrom, the Seattle city producer of the 48 Hour Film Project. Twitter link: @knordenstrom 17m:38s – 31m:56s: Interview with Angela DiMarco of Mighty Tripod productions, whose team; VHS Holdouts created “Rendezvous Dogs” for this year’s festival. Her Twitter link: @TheDiMarcoactor and Mighty Tripod Productions Twitter link: @MightyTripod 31m:56s – 37m:00s: Talking about Damien’s filmmaking bona fides. 37m:00s – 44m:30s: John and Damien break down the 2017 Seattle 48 Hour Film Project themes and criteria before going into their top 3 films from this year’s selection. 44m:30s – 48m:15s: Damien reveals and talks about his 3rd favorite film from this festival 48m:15s – 51m:20s: John reveals and talks about his 3rd favorite film from this festival 51m:20s – 54m:55s: Damien reveals and talks about his 2nd favorite film from this festival 54m:55s – 59m:10s: John reveals and talks about his 2nd favorite film from this festival 59m:10s – 1h:02m: Damien reveals and talks about his #1 favorite film from this festival 1h:02m – 1h:08m: John reveals and talks about his #1 favorite film from this festival 1h:08m – 1h:12m: Damien reveals and talks about his honorable mention choice 1h:12m – 1h:16m: John reveals and talks about his honorable mention choice 1h:16m – 1h:18m: Wrap up of the 48 Hour Film Festival coverage, and shout out to the winning team “Let’s Dance Kitty Cat” whose film “Unbearable”will be shown in festivals all over country! 1h:18m – 1h:36m: Discussion, review, and rating for “Annabelle: Creation”. IMDB link: @Annabelle:Creation 1h:36m – 1h:45m: Wrap up and future projects, plus social media handles for the guests and the show Thank you so much to the guests on this episode: Kirk Nordenstrom: The Seattle city producer of the 48 Hour Film Project for all of his hard work and determination in making this event a success year after year. Twitter link: @knordenstrom. Make sure to check out the Facebook page for the 48 Hour Film Project for the most up to date information: Facebook.com/Seattle48hourfilmproject Angela DiMarco:  Actor, producer, coach, and amazing woman in film, who continues to make incredible creative art. Follow her on Twitter link: @TheDiMarcoactor and Instagram: @AngelDimarco. If you are interested in the classes they offer, check out their website: Mightytripod.com. Damien Randle: A good friend who is also a podcast host, producer, filmmaker, emcee, and so much more. It was amazing being able to sit down and talk to Damien in his home state, and I cannot thank him enough for being on the show. Make sure to follow his work on his Twitter page: @damienrandle, plus subscribe to @thecurlynerd and @fromHOUwithlove Podcast info: