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Press Play Action is a movie review podcast produced by Jersey Nerds Productions and hosted by Jersey Nerd Mitchell Lea! Mitchell and his cohort of die hard movie nerds take a look at cinema in all forms, from cult classics, guilty pleasure films, whats currently on in theatres and everything in between. If you are a movie fan than this is where you need to be!
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- 1 weeks ago36 min
31 Nights of Horror 2026 Part 4!
🎃🔪 31 NIGHTS OF HORROR: PART 4! 👻🍿This week, we're tackling SIX films featuring legendary killers, psychological terror, deadly premonitions, and some of our most controversial ratings yet!🎬 THE HORROR LINEUP:🚿 Psycho (1960) — Alfred Hitchcock's legendary horror classic! Does Norman Bates still terrify audiences, or has this iconic film lost its edge?🔪 Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) — Michael Rooker delivers a chilling performance in this disturbing look at a killer hiding in plain sight.🕳️ The Vanishing (1988) — A psychological nightmare about disappearance, obsession, and uncertainty. The crew discusses its reputation, even though they didn't get to watch it this round!✈️ Final Destination (2000) — You can cheat death...but can you escape it? We revisit the film that launched a franchise built on terrifying accidents!🎀 Orphan (2009) — A creepy adoption thriller with a shocking twist! Does the mystery justify its lengthy runtime?😬 Truth or Dare (2018) — A supernatural party game gone horribly wrong! Is this one of Blumhouse's biggest horror disasters? The crew certainly has THOUGHTS! 💀🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:🎬 Horror legends vs. modern thrillers🔪 The most disturbing movie villains✈️ Why Final Destination remains a fun franchise🏆 Our ratings, biggest disappointments, and hottest takes!😂 Plus, one VERY unpopular Psycho opinion and an absolutely brutal takedown of Truth or Dare!🎧 LISTEN NOW TO 31 NIGHTS OF HORROR: PART 4!🎃 31 MOVIES. 31 NIGHTS. FIVE PODCAST EPISODES.💬 Which of these six films is your favorite? And is Psycho still an untouchable horror classic?
- 2 weeks ago1h 2m
31 Nights of Horror 2026 Part 3!
🎃👻 31 NIGHTS OF HORROR: PART 3! 🔪🍿This week, we're tackling SIX films featuring haunted houses, alien invasions, terrifying creatures, and supernatural nightmares!🌲 The Blair Witch Project (1999) — The found-footage phenomenon that changed horror forever! Does it still deliver the scares, or has the hype outgrown the movie?👻 The Others (2001) — Nicole Kidman shines in a gothic ghost story, but does its famous twist deliver a satisfying conclusion?👽 Signs (2002) — M. Night Shyamalan's alien thriller sparks debate over faith, awkward dialogue, and whether its best moments outweigh its flaws!🌫️ The Mist (2007) — Stephen King's terrifying survival story pits humanity against mysterious creatures. But does that devastating ending ruin the experience?📼 Sinister (2012) — Ethan Hawke investigates disturbing home movies in one of the crew's favorites of the week! Is this one of the creepiest modern horror films?🚪 Backrooms (2026) — The viral internet horror phenomenon hits the big screen! Incredible atmosphere and unsettling visuals, but does the story live up to its potential?🎃 31 MOVIES. 31 NIGHTS. FIVE PODCAST EPISODES.
- 3 weeks ago38 min
31 Nights of Horror 2026 Part 2!
This week, we're diving into six films packed with witchcraft, supernatural mysteries, creepy villains, and plenty of heated debates!🎬 THE HORROR LINEUP:🔥 The Wicker Man (1973) — Is this folk-horror classic truly terrifying, or has its reputation aged better than the movie itself?🔮 The Craft (1996) — Teenage witches, dark magic, and a standout performance from Fairuza Balk! Does this '90s cult favorite still hold up?🧙♀️ Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost (1999) — Mystery Inc., Tim Curry, and the Hex Girls! Is this the ultimate animated Halloween comfort movie?👹 The Wailing (2016) — A highly acclaimed Korean horror mystery that the crew still needs to catch up on!🩸 Longlegs (2024) — Nicolas Cage delivers a disturbing performance, but does the controversial ending ruin an otherwise chilling thriller?🕯️ Heretic (2024) — Hugh Grant steals the show in a psychological nightmare about faith, manipulation, and control. Could this be one of the best-written horror thrillers in recent years?🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:👻 Horror classics vs. modern favorites🎃 Nostalgia, cult followings, and questionable endings🔪 Hugh Grant vs. Nicolas Cage🏆 Our ratings, biggest disappointments, and surprising favorites!😂 Plus, plenty of arguments, hot takes, and classic Jersey Nerds chaos!🎧 LISTEN NOW TO 31 NIGHTS OF HORROR: PART 2!🎃 31 MOVIES. 31 NIGHTS. FIVE PODCAST EPISODES.💬 Which of these six movies is YOUR favorite? And does Heretic deserve a spot among the best modern horror films?
- 3 weeks ago1h 2m
31 Nights of Horror 2026 Part 1!
The Jersey Nerds Production's third annual 31 Nights of Horror has begun! Jersey Nerds Mitchell Lea, Brandon Tew and Tommy Grant sit down and give reviews of the first six films for the month. An American Werewolf in London (1981), Wolf (1994), Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998), Coraline (2009), Paranorman (2012), and Bones and All (2022)!
- Oct 8, 202631 min
Movie Reviews: The Karate Kid Part III (1989) & Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)
This week on Press Play Action, we're tackling two sequels that couldn't be more different!🥋 THE KARATE KID PART III (1989)Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi return for another round of karate drama, but this time they're facing the outrageous Terry Silver and the return of Cobra Kai!Unfortunately, our hosts aren't pulling any punches. 👊Is this just a disappointing rehash of the original? Why is a wealthy businessman so obsessed with destroying a teenager's life? And seriously...WHERE IS JOHNNY LAWRENCE?! 😂🧟 ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP (2019)Ten years after the original, Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock are back for another zombie-filled adventure!With new characters, bigger zombie threats, and plenty of ridiculous comedy, the gang is ready to take another swing at the apocalypse.But does this sequel live up to the original?🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:🥋 The bizarre villainy of Terry Silver and the problems with Karate Kid Part III.🐍 The missing Johnny Lawrence and how Cobra Kai expanded the franchise.🧟 Whether Zombieland: Double Tap delivers a worthy sequel.😂 Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg's chemistry, new characters, and Bill Murray's return.❤️ The surprising connection between both movies: found family, independence, and discovering where you belong.🏆 Our final ratings and whether either franchise deserves another sequel!🎬 TWO SEQUELS. TWO VERY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES. ONE HILARIOUS MOVIE DISCUSSION!🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of Press Play Action and join The Jersey Nerds as we continue our journey through cinema!
- Sep 30, 202645 min
Movie Reviews: Howard the Duck (1986) & Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
Our journey through superhero cinema has officially reached the mid-'80s, and this week we're tackling two movies with reputations that certainly precede them: Howard the Duck (1986) and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987).🦆 Howard the Duck — George Lucas executive produces Marvel's bizarre big-screen adventure about a sarcastic humanoid duck transported from his home world to Cleveland. What could possibly go wrong? We attempt to make sense of Howard's journey, the strange villains, the even stranger relationships, and a movie that left us questioning just about every creative decision that made it onto the screen.☢️ Superman IV: The Quest for Peace — Christopher Reeve returns for his final theatrical adventure as the Man of Steel, this time taking on the threat of nuclear weapons—and Lex Luthor's creation, Nuclear Man. We break down the ambitious idea behind the story, the severely reduced budget, infamous effects, bizarre action sequences, and whether there's anything worth saving in the final chapter of the original Superman series.🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:🦸♂️ Christopher Reeve's Final Superman — Looking back at the end of an era for one of cinema's most iconic superheroes.✌️ Superman vs. Nuclear Weapons — The serious real-world idea Christopher Reeve wanted the movie to explore...and how the finished film handles it.💰 When the Budget Disappears — How Superman IV's troubled production becomes painfully obvious on screen.🦝 Howard vs. Rocket Raccoon — If audiences can love a talking raccoon and a walking tree, could somebody finally make Howard work?😂 The Best of the Worst — Nuclear Man's powers, questionable dialogue, Howard's trip through Cleveland, Superman's bizarre double date, and plenty of moments that left us completely speechless.📉 How Low Can the Ratings Go? — We hand out some of the lowest scores in Press Play Action history.🎥 Plus behind-the-scenes trivia, comic-book connections, box-office history, favorite ridiculous moments, and plenty of debate over one important question: Is this the WORST double feature we've ever reviewed?
- Sep 26, 202642 min
Movie Reviews: The Iron Giant (1999) & The Wild Robot (2024)
This week, we're bringing together two generations of animation for a surprisingly perfect pairing as we review The Iron Giant (1999) and The Wild Robot (2024).🤖 The Iron Giant — Brad Bird's beloved animated classic follows young Hogarth Hughes and the mysterious giant robot he discovers in the woods of Maine. We break down Hogarth and the Giant's unforgettable friendship, the Cold War setting, the film's themes of choice versus programming, and why a movie that struggled at the box office eventually became one of animation's most celebrated cult classics.🌲 The Wild Robot — A robot designed for civilization suddenly finds herself stranded in the wilderness. As Roz learns to communicate with the animals around her and becomes the unlikely mother of an orphaned gosling named Brightbill, she begins developing something she was never programmed to understand. We discuss the gorgeous animation, emotional storytelling, memorable characters, and why Roz's journey became one of the standout animated stories of its generation.🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:🤖 More Than Their Programming — Both robots must decide whether they are defined by their original purpose or the choices they make.❤️ Learning to Love — The Giant's friendship with Hogarth and Roz's relationship with Brightbill give both movies their emotional core.👦 Hogarth & Brightbill — Two young characters whose lives are forever changed by their robotic companions.🌎 Finding Your Place — What happens when someone—or something—doesn't fit into the world around them?💪 Violence vs. Compassion — Both films challenge their robotic heroes to overcome what others expect them to become.🎨 25 Years of Animation — Comparing Brad Bird's hand-drawn 1999 classic with DreamWorks' visually stunning 2024 adventure.😭 Those Emotional Endings — And whether either movie managed to get a few tears out of the Jersey Nerds.🎥 Plus our favorite scenes, characters, performances, fun facts, trivia, and final ratings!Two robots. Two unlikely families. One powerful idea: You can become more than what you were built to be.
- Sep 26, 202636 min
31 Nights of Horror Draft Night (2026)
October is almost here, which means it's time for one of our favorite Jersey Nerds traditions:👻 THE 3rd Annual 31 NIGHTS OF HORROR DRAFT!The rules are simple: the crew hits the draft board and builds our annual lineup of horror movies to watch throughout October. Some are classics. Some are modern favorites. Some we've somehow never seen before.And, as tradition demands, at least one of them is probably going to be absolutely terrible.🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:🎃 Which horror franchises we're continuing this year🔪 The movies we've somehow never watched👻 Classics we've been waiting years to finally cover🎬 Modern horror we're bringing into the rotation😂 Strategic draft picks, double picks, and the brand-new VETO rule💀 Which selections could become the best—or worst—movies of the entire marathon🤡 And the annual tradition of deliberately making the crew watch at least one terrible horror movie!From Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger to found footage, psychological horror, werewolves, serial killers and even some spooky Scooby-Doo, we're covering a little bit of EVERYTHING this October.🎃 31 NIGHTS. 31 HORROR MOVIES. ONE MONTH.The draft is complete.Now it's time to start watching.
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