We revere the brief blaze of being human, knowing its scarcity gives it meaning and its warmth gives us song. Yet we regret how swiftly the light recedes, leaving us still reaching for what we were only just beginning to understand… Welcome to another very special edition of MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY. This is Episode 377. During this memorable show, your hosts Jason Pyles, Karl Huddleston, Geek Cast Ryan Elliott, and a Guy Named “Andy” (who eventually joins us later in the episode) bring you Feature Reviews of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025), Rental Family (2025) and Stranger Things Season 5 (2025) — thus far! In addition, we bring you Mini Reviews of What We’ve Been Watching Lately. And of course, we also bring you some very sad, melancholy news, about the passing of Andy’s dad. NOTE: This episode was recorded on December 2, 2025, and it is dedicated in memory of Andy’s dad. Another NOTE: Now, you can donate and support our podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you! .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation If you’re a Horror movie fan, listen to Jay of the Dead’s NEW HORROR MOVIES and Horror Movie Weekly! Thanks for listening to Movie Podcast Weekly, The Clown Car of Movie Podcasting… Introduction: — This episode is dedicated in memory of Andy’s dad – Jason reluctantly welcomes his motley co-hosts – Netflix physical disc mailer nostalgia Mini Reviews: Jason: Small Engine Repair (2021), Small Crimes (2017) Karl: Pluribus, Down Cemetery Road Ryan: Succession, The West Wing, The Chair Company, Ha Ha You Clowns, Black Sails Andy: Quietly “hiding” in the background, uncharacteristically saying nothing NOTE: Now, you can donate and support our podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you! .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation Feature Reviews and a Preview: Preview: Stranger Things Season 5 (2025) — So Far… Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) Karl = 7 ( Theater / Rental ) Rental Family (2025) Jason = 7.5 ( Rental ) Wrap-Up: – Here are three excellent podcast episodes that Jay recommends you listen to: Movie Podcast WOMEN GEEKED Movie Podcast Weekly NHM Thanksgiving Special 2025 – Next week for Episode 378: Dead of Winter (2025), Jay Kelly (2025), Fackham Hall (2025), Eternity (2025) Links for this episode: Jay says check out his MPW buddies here: — Movie Podcast Weekly — On Twitter: Karl Huddleston — On Twitter: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott — Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast — On Twitter: William Rowan Jr. — William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast: – Horror Movie Weekly.com – On Twitter: @horror_weekly Considering the Cinema links: On Twitter: @ConsiderCinema Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema