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Ronald Young Jr. reviews Ghostbusters Frozen Empire with Pamela Perez of The June Press RYJ and Pamela talk about what makes a sequel/reboot good for fans old and new. Pam - 3.84 of 5 stars RYJ - 3.75 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, twitter, TikTok and Threads - @ohitsbigron Follow Pam on IG - @thejunepress Check out Pam’s photography using this link https://thejunepress.com/links Available in Theaters Starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson Written by Gil Kenan and Jason Reitman Directed by Gil Kenan For more information about Ghostbusters Frozen Empire check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21235248/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Love Lies Bleeding with Caroline Hamric… RYJ and Caroline basically almost come to blows in the most contentious episode of Leaving the Theater of all time. Caroline - 4.25 of 5 stars RYJ - 2.75 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Follow CaroLINE Hamric on IG - @clineface Available in Theaters Starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O’Brian, Ed Harris, Jena Malone, Anna Barishnikov, and Dave Franco Written by Weronika Tofilska Directed by Rose Glass For more information about Love Lies Bleeding check out this lin https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19637052/k Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Kung Fu Panda 4 with JC Howard… RYJ forces JC to come up with one positive thing about this movie… JC - 2.5 of 5 stars RYJ - 2 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Follow JC Howard on IG and Twitter - @thejchoward Find out more about JC by checking out his website http://www.thejchoward.com/and check out his episode of Code Switch “Black Praise in White Pews https://www.npr.org/2023/06/08/1181012580/black-worshipers-in-white-evangelical-church”. Available in Theaters Starring Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, Ian McShane, Key Huy Quan, Lori Tan Chinn, and Ronny Chieng Written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, and Darren Lemke Directed by Mike Mitchell For more information about Kung Fu Panda 4 check out this link https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kung_fu_panda_4 Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Dune Part Two with Nic Hill... RYJ and Nic Hill reflect on various relationships with power Nic - 4 of 5 stars RYJ - 4 of 5 stars Use the links below to hear the original Dune review… Spreaker https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dune--47126813 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaving-the-theater/id1481268414 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oiK8nmK2ie8m2dqyx7ho7?si=63f3a724c10840e2 Follow me on Twitter IG, Threads and Tiktok - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732 Check out Nic’s show The Secret Adventures of Black People available everywhere you listen to podcasts and using this link https://thesecretadventuresofblackpeople.com/ Available in Theaters Starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, and Javier Bardem Directed by Denis Villeneuve Written by Jon Spaihts and Denis Villeneuve For more information about Dune Part Two check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15239678/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Past Lives… RYJ goes to the movies alone, leaves the movies alone, pontificating his life and possibly beginning a three-day mental breakdown… RYJ - 4.5 of 5 stars Follow me on Twitter, IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigron Available in theaters Starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro Written and Directed by Celine Song Nominated for Best Picture, and Best Original Screenplay For more information about Past Lives check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13238346/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Academy Award Best Picture nominee Anatomy of a Fall… RYJ discusses the difference between acting when your character is guilty vs when they’re not guilty and how the twain meet RYJ - 4 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Twitter, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigron Available in theaters and on various VOD services Starring Sandra Huller, Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado Graner, Antoine Reinartz, Samuel Theis, and Jehnny Beth Written by Justine Triet, and Arthur Harari Directed by Justine Triet Nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Sandra Huller), Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing For more information about Anatomy of a Fall check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17009710/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Lisa Frankenstein with Laura Nichols… Laura and RYJ discuss the meaning of horror elements and romp and what exactly applies here Laura 4 of 5 stars RYJ 3 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigron Follow Laura Nichols on Twitter - @larr_beth Available in theaters Starring Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest and Carla Gugino Written by Diablo Cody Directed by Zelda Williams For more information about Lisa Frankenstein check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21188080/ SUPPORT LEAVING THE THEATER ON PATREON USING THIS LINK https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Migration all by himself! He doesn’t need anyone! Just kidding… RYJ wonders if animated films are required to teach more sophisticated lessons to children. RYJ - 2 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Available in Theaters Starring Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, David Mitchell, Carol Kane, Casper Jennings, Tresi Gazal, Danny DeVito Written by Mike White Directed by Benjamin Renner For more information about Migration check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6495056/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater Ronald Young Jr. reviews Godzilla Minus One with Jon Breeding… RYJ and Jon do something historic in this review. JB - 5 of 5 stars RYJ - 5 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Follow Jon Breeding on Bluesky - sweetjonnyb.bsky.social Available in Theaters Starring Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hudetaka Yoshioka, and Sakura Ando Written and Directed by Takashi Yamazaki For more information about Godzilla Minus One check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23289160/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Book of Clarence with Jonquilyn Hill… Jonquilyn and RYJ JQ - 2.5 of 5 stars RYJ - 2.5 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigron Follow Jonquilyn Hill on IG - @jonquilrose and Twitter - @jonquilynhill Jonquilyn is a Senior Producer at Vox Media, check out some of her work using the links below: The Weeds https://www.vox.com/the-weeds Through the Cracks https://wamu.org/show/through-the-cracks/ Available in theaters Starring LaKeith Stanfield, Omar Sy, Anna Diop, RJ Cyler, David Oyelowo, Michael Ward, Alfre Woodard, Teyana Taylor, and Caleb McLaughlin Written and Directed by Jeymes Samuel For more information about The Book of Clarence check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22866358/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Mean Girls with Jonquilyn Hill… Jonquilyn and RYJ discuss the rationale behind this type of adaptation inception JQ - 3 of 5 stars RYJ - 3 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigron Follow Jonquilyn Hill on IG - @jonquilrose and Twitter - @jonquilynhill Jonquilyn is a Senior Producer at Vox Media, check out some of her work using the links below: The Weeds - https://www.vox.com/the-weeds Through the Cracks - https://wamu.org/show/through-the-cracks/ Available in theaters Starring Angourie Rice, Renee Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Christopher Briney, Jaquel Spivey, Bebe Wood, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Jenna Fischer, Busy Phillipps, and Jon Hamm Written by Tina Fey Directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. For more information about Mean Girls check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11762114/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom… RYJ recalls that Amber Heard was supposed to have a smaller role in this film. It felt adequate to me. I hope she got a bag. RYJ - 1 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Available in Theaters and probably eventually on Max Starring Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen, and Nicole Kidman Written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick Directed by James Wan For more information about Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9663764/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Color Purple by himself… RYJ discusses the movie while a mysterious companion looks on… RYJ - 4.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Available in Theaters Starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, HER, Ciara, Halle Bailey, Jon Batiste, and Lou Gossett Jr Written by Marcus Gardley Directed by Blitz Bazawule For more information about The Color Purple check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1200263/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
RONALD YOUNG JR REFLECTS ON THE PAST YEAR OF LEAVING THE THEATER PRODUCTION AND MAKES AN ANNOUNCEMENT… SUPPORT LEAVING THE THEATER ON PATREON USING THIS LINK https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater 5 OF 5 STARS FOLLOW ME ON IG, THREADS AND TIKTOK - @OHITSBIGRON Save The Date for our live shows Weight for It - Friday, July 26th, 2024 Leaving the Theater - Friday December 13th, 2024 Ticket information is coming soon!
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Wonka with JC Howard… RYJ amazes JC Howard by breaking into song in the middle of a review. JC - 4.5 of 5 stars RYJ - 4 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Follow JC Howard on IG and Threads - @thejchoward Find out more about JC by checking out his website and check out his episode of Code Switch “Black Praise in White Pew http://www.thejchoward.com/https://www.npr.org/2023/06/08/1181012580/black-worshipers-in-white-evangelical-churchs”. Available in Theaters Starring Timothee Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, and Natasha Rothwell Written by Simon Farnaby and Paul King Directed by Paul King For more information about Wonka check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6166392/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Next Goal Wins RYJ enjoys a cute movie set against the backdrop of beautiful Hawaii RYJ - 3 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Available in Theaters Starring Michael Fassbender, Oscar Knightley, Kaimana, David Fane, Rachel House, Beaulah Koale, Will Arnett, and Elizabeth Moss Written by Iain Morris and Taika Waititi Directed by Taika Waititi For more information about Next Goal Wins check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10767052/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews American Fiction with Glory Edim, The Well-Read Black Girl RYJ and Glory Edim discuss being black in the literary space and what it takes to be successful Glory Edim - 5 of 5 stars RYJ - 4.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Follow Glory Edim on IG - @wellreadblackgirl Find out more about Well-Read Black Girl by checking out Glory’s website here https://gloryedim.com/ Available in Theaters Starring Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, Sterling K Brown, Erika Alexander, John Ortiz, Keith David and Adam Brody Written and Directed by Cord Jefferson For more information about American Fiction check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23561236/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Napoleon by himself RYJ never really understood what Napoleon did besides create a whole culture of short-shaming. RYJ - 2.99 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Available in Theaters Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim, Ben Miles, Ludivine Sagnier, Matthew Needham, Paul Rhys, and Catherine Walker Written by David Scarpa Directed by Ridley Scott For more information about Napoleon check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13287846/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes with JC Howard JC Howard read the book. RYJ did not. Hilarity ensues. JC Howard - 3.5 of 5 stars RYJ - 3 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Follow JC Howard on IG and Twitter - @thejchoward Find out more about JC by checking out his website and check out his episode of Code Switch “Black Praise in White Pews http://www.thejchoward.com/https://www.npr.org/2023/06/08/1181012580/black-worshipers-in-white-evangelical-church”. Available in Theaters Starring Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Josh Andres Rivera, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Viola Davis Written by Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt Directed by Francis Lawrence For more information about The Hunger Games a Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10545296/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Marvels with Daisy Rosario RYJ and Daisy discuss how a even an ok film from Marvel at this point feels like a victory. Daisy - 3.25 of 5 stars RYJ - 3.5 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Available in Theaters and eventually on Disney Plus Starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Park Seo-joon, and Samuel L Jackson Written by Nia DeCosta, Megan McDonnell, and Elissa Karasik Directed by Nia DeCosta For more information about The Marvels check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10676048/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Holdovers RYJ briefly alludes to the theme of next year’s holiday-themed live event. RYJ - 4 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Available in Theaters Starring Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph, Carrie Preston, Gillian Vigman, and Tate Donovan Written by David Hemingson Directed by Alexander Payne For more information about The Holdovers check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14849194/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Nightmare Before Christmas RYJ had never seen this movie before. Some of this stuff may not fly today. RYJ - 3 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Available on Disney Plus Starring Chris Sarandon, Danny Elfman, Catherina O’Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Ken Page, Ed Ivory, and Paul Reubens Written by Caroline Thompson, Michael McDowell, and Tim Burton Directed by Henry Selick For more information about The Nightmare before Christmas check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107688/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Killers of the Flower Moon RYJ ponders whether or not the depictions of violence against natives on this scale is warranted or necessary for the film to make its point. RYJ - 4.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Available in Theaters and eventually on Apple TV Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, Tantoo Cardinal, John Lithgow, and Brendan FraserWritten by Eric Roth and Martin ScorseseDirected by Martin Scorsese For more information about Killers of the Flower Moon check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5537002/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Love is Blind (Season 3)... RYJ hated this season of LIB. 2 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Twitter, Tiktok, BlueSky and Threads - @ohitsbigron Available on Netflix Created by Chris Coelen For more information about Love is Blind check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11704040/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Dumb Money with Laura Nichols RYJ and Laura discuss Boston accents vs Brockton accents and whether or not this film does them well, Laura - 2.5 of 5 stars RYJ - 2.5 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok, and any of the dozens of new social networking platforms sprouting up now - @ohitsbigron Follow Laura Nichols on Twitter - @larr_beth Available in Theaters Starring Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrrio, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos, Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley, and Seth Rogen Written by Lauren Schuker Blum, and Rebecca Angelo Directed by Craig Gillespie For more information about Dumb Money check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13957560/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Creator with Pamela Perez of The June Press RYJ and Pam talk about whether or not the existence of franchises has made us bad movie watchers. Pam - 4 of 5 stars RYJ - 3.5 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Follow Pam on IG - @thejunepress Check out Pam’s photography using this link https://thejunepress.com/links Available in Theaters Starring John David Washington, Madeleine Yuna, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, and Allison Janney Written by Gareth Edwards and Chris Weitz Directed by Gareth Edwards For more information about The Creator check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11858890/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Elemental with Laura Nichols RYJ and Laura discuss the merits of white saviorism. Laura - 1.8 of 5 stars RYJ - 2.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok, and any of the dozens of new social networking platforms sprouting up now - @ohitsbigron Follow Laura Nichols on Twitter - @larr_beth Available in Theaters and eventually on Disney Plus Starring Leah Lewis, Mamoudoe Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Catherine O’Hara, and Mason Wertheimer Written by John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh Directed by Peter Sohn For more information about Elemental check out this lin https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15789038/k Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater Subscribe to our upcoming podcast Weight For It Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weight-for-it/id1686599391?uo=4 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5Zoq7RRztAb639G8jCIRgz Or search Weight For It in whatever podcast platform you prefer!
Check out ohitsBigRon studio's newest podcast, Weight For It Weight For It unpacks the nuanced thoughts of fat folks, and of all folks who think about their weight all the time. Through narrative storytelling and some memoir, host Ronald Young Jr. hopes to have the conversations that we tend to avoid when it comes to our bodies. Weight For It is now available everywhere you listen to podcasts SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW TODAY! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weight-for-it/id1686599391?uo=4 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5Zoq7RRztAb639G8jCIRgz Spreaker https://www.spreaker.com/show/weight-for-it Or search Weight For It in whatever podcast platform you prefer! Proud partner of Radiotopia https://medium.com/prxofficial/radiotopia-from-prx-to-release-weight-for-it-a-personal-storytelling-podcast-from-ronald-young-1c1fc6b6b7d9
Ronald Young Jr. reviews My Big Fat Greek Wedding III by himself. Summer is really over. RYJ talks about the difference between 90s romcom and the evolution of the caricature in a beloved property RYJ - 3.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Available in Theaters Starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin, Gia Carides, and Joey FatoneWritten and Directed by Nia Vardalos For more information about My Big Fat Greek Wedding III check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17024450/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Equalizer III by himself. Summer is over. RYJ walks you through which movies come out at which times in a calendar year RYJ - 3.5 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Available in Theaters Starring Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Eugenio Mastrandrea, David Denman, Sonia Ben Ammar, and Remo Girone Written by Richard Wenk Directed by Antoin Fuqua For more information about The Equalizer III check out this link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17024450/ Support Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link https://www.patreon.com/LeavingTheTheater
