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    Not Just New Movies: The Podcast!

    The NJNM Podcast aims to increase awareness of older films through critical (and sometimes ridiculous) discussion. Join our show each week as we talk about a seemingly random film currently not in theaters!
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    Episodes (45)

    Ep. 125 — Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome!

    Ep. 125 — Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome!

    [January 8, 2021] We enter the dream desert to find our way back to the Atomic BBQ Cafe in our LIMITED SERIES FINALE with the NJNM crew’s review of George Miller and George Ogilvie‘s MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME (1985).

    During this overwhelming coronavirus pandemic, we hope to bring content that entertains.  Although we don’t allude to current events, know that our hearts are heavy for those we have lost and for those that continue to suffer during this unspeakable time.  Please be safe, wear a mask, drive-ins rock, we love you.

    Ep. 124 — The Karate Kid Part 3!

    Ep. 124 — The Karate Kid Part 3!

    [December 11, 2020] Join podcasting’s bad boys as we leg sweep the THIRD installment of the KARATE KID franchise! 

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    During the overwhelming coronavirus pandemic, we hope to bring content that entertains.  Although we don’t allude to current events, know that our hearts are heavy for those we have lost and for those that continue to suffer during this unspeakable time.  Please be safe, wear a mask, drive-ins rock, we love you.

    Ep. 123 – Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead!

    Ep. 123 – Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead!

    [December 4, 2020] Enter another dimension where dwarves and tall dudes reign supreme. Where body horror meets sci-fi nonsense protected by a ice cream man with a sweet ponytail. This is our ghostly review of the THIRD installment in the #PHANTASM series: Phantasm III Lord of the Dead!


    During the overwhelming coronavirus pandemic, we hope to bring content that entertains. Although we don’t allude to current events, know that our hearts are heavy for those we have lost and for those that continue to suffer during this unspeakable time. Please be safe, wear a mask, drive-ins rock, we love you.

    Ep. 122 — Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors!

    Ep. 122 — Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors!
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    [November 20, 2020] This week, the NJNM crew tries their darnedest to keep our listeners awake to avoid a very specific, personality-based death at the hands of Freddy while discussing his THIRD appearance in the war for dream land, NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS!

    During the overwhelming coronavirus pandemic, we hope to bring content that entertains.  Although we don't allude to current events, know that our hearts are heavy for those we have lost and for those that continue to suffer during this unspeakable time.  Please be safe, wear a mask, drive-ins rock, we love you.  

    Ep. 121 — Friday the 13th Part 3

    Ep. 121 — Friday the 13th Part 3

    [November 13, 2020] Enter another dimension with us as famed lake dweller Jason Voorhees learns a new team sport and makes some new friends along the way in this THIRD installment to the Friday the 13th film franchise. Featuring David Rosen from the PIECING IT TOGETHER Podcast!


    David Rosen: WEBSITE | BANDCAMP | PODCASTS | PIECING POD 

    During the overwhelming coronavirus pandemic, we hope to bring content that entertains. Although we don't allude to current events, know that our hearts are heavy for those we have lost and for those that continue to suffer during this unspeakable time. Please be safe, wear a mask, drive-ins rock, we love you.

    Ep. 120 – Halloween III: Season of the Witch

    Ep. 120 – Halloween III: Season of the Witch

    [October 31, 2020] When Halloween comes home from a vacay in Éire, you get a spooky, strange, and tech-noir THIRD installment of the beloved "Halloween" franchise!

    During the overwhelming coronavirus pandemic, we hope to bring content that entertains.  Although we don't allude to current events, know that our hearts are heavy for those we have lost and for those that continue to suffer during this unspeakable time.  Please be safe, wear a mask, drive into the movies, we love you.

    Ep. 119 — Return of Jafar

    Ep. 119 — Return of Jafar
     
    [June 29, 2018] Return with the NJNM crew as they chat about 1994's RETURN OF JAFAR, directed by Tad Stones & Alan Zaslove.

    Thoughts and suggestions can be sent to notjustnewmovies@gmail.com.

    "One year after the events of the first film, Aladdin and Abu have settled in the palace with Princess Jasmine and her father, the Sultan. Still yearning for adventures, Aladdin foils the robbery of a group of criminals led by Abis Mal, stealing their loot and returning it to the people of Agrabah. Meanwhile, in the desert, Iago escapes from Jafar's lamp and refuses to heed Jafar's demands to free him too, instead throwing the lamp into a well and returning to Agrabah, hoping to get close to Aladdin and return to the palace." - Wikipedia

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    Ep. 118 — xXx: Return of Xander Cage

    Ep. 118 — xXx: Return of Xander Cage

    [June 22, 2018] Return with the NJNM crew as they chat about 2017’s xXx: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE, directed by D. J. Caruso.

    “It is the third installment in the xXx franchise and a sequel to both xXx (2002) and xXx: State of the Union (2005).“ - Wikipedia

    Thoughts and suggestions can be sent to notjustnewmovies@gmail.com.

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    Ep. 117 — Return of the King

    Ep. 117 — Return of the King

    [June 15, 2018] Return with the NJNM crew as they chat about 2003's RETURN OF THE KING, directed by Peter Jackson.

    Thoughts and suggestions can be sent to notjustnewmovies@gmail.com.

    "The Return of the King is the third and final volume of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, following The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers. The story begins in the kingdom of Gondor, which is soon to be attacked by the Dark Lord Sauron." - Wikipedia

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    Ep. 116 — Superman Returns

    Ep. 116 — Superman Returns

    [June 8, 2018] Return with the NJNM crew as they chat about 2006's SUPERMAN RETURNS, directed by Bryan Singer.

    Thoughts and suggestions can be sent to notjustnewmovies@gmail.com.

    “The film tells the story of the title character returning to Earth after a five-year absence. He finds that his love interest Lois Lane has moved on with her life, and that his archenemy Lex Luthor is plotting a scheme that will destroy Superman and the world.” — Wikipedia

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    Ep. 115 — Return to Oz

    Ep. 115 — Return to Oz

    [June 1, 2018] Return with the NJNM crew as they chat about 1985's RETURN TO OZ, directed and written by Walter Murch.

    Thoughts and suggestions can be sent to notjustnewmovies@gmail.com.

    "The plot focuses on an insomniac Dorothy, who returns to the Land of Oz only to discover that the entire country and its inhabitants are facing near extinction at the hands of a villainous king who dwells in a neighboring mountain. Upon her second arrival, she, alongside her pet hen, Billina, befriend a group of new companions, including Tik-Tok, Jack Pumpkinhead and the flying Gump. Together they set out on a quest to save Oz and restore it to its former glory." - Wikipedia

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    Ep. 114 — Return of the Jedi

    Ep. 114 — Return of the Jedi

    [May 25, 2018] Return with the NJNM crew as they chat about 1983's RETURN OF THE JEDI, directed by Richard Marquand.

    “The Galactic Empire, under the direction of the ruthless Emperor, is constructing a second Death Star in order to crush the Rebel Alliance once and for all. Since the Emperor plans to personally oversee the final stages of its construction, the Rebel Fleet launches a full-scale attack on the Death Star in order to prevent its completion and kill the Emperor, effectively bringing an end to the Empire's hold over the galaxy. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker, a Jedi apprentice, struggles to bring his father Darth Vader back to the Light Side of the Force.”- Wikipedia

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    Ep. 113 — Quick Change

    Ep. 113 — Quick Change
    [July 4, 2017] This month, shenanigans ensue when Bill Murray and Geena Davis rob a bank and try to escape the grip of New York City in Howard Franklin & Bill Murray's QUICK CHANGE!  Also, this is the last episode in Season 2.0 of the Not Just New Movies Podcast; we've enjoyed the ride so far and see you soon in Season 3.0!

    00:30 Introduction
    01:45 Just New Movies
    03:45 The T Spot
    04:55 Review of the Month - Quick Change
    23:25 Hiatus Announcement

    26:50 Twitter Poll - Greatest Bill Murray Flick - Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, Quick Change, or The Man Who Knew Too Little

    28:22 Where to Find Us
    30:35 Goodbye

    Ep. 112 — Mr. Destiny

    Ep. 112 — Mr. Destiny
    [June 5, 2017] The NJNM crew stare destiny in the face this month and realize that MR. DESTINY is a movie from 1990 starring Jim Belushi and directed by James Orr.

    00:30 Introduction
    03:05 Just New Movies
    07:34 The T Spot
    09:11 Review of the Month - Frailty
    44:27 The Not Just Pneumatic Movie Tube Reveals Next Month’s Movie - Quick Change

    50:54 Twitter Poll - Favorite Roger Moore Bond movie? Live and Let Die, The Man with the Golden Gun, Octopussy, or A View to a Kill?

    55:30 Where to Find Us
    56:30 Goodbye

    Ep. 111 — Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: THE MOVIE!

    Ep. 111 — Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: THE MOVIE!
    [May 2, 2017] The new Power Rangers movie came out last month but the OLD Power Rangers movie is this month's Not Just New Movie pick!  IT'S PODCASTIN' TIME!!

    00:30 Introduction
    03:30 Just New Movies
    06:55 The T Spot
    08:09 Review of the Month - Frailty
    58:15 The Not Just Pneumatic Movie Tube Reveals Next Month’s Movie - Mr. Destiny
    59:22 Twitter Poll - Favorite Zord? Tyrannosaurus, Titanus, DragonZord, Lord Zedd’s Serpentera
    01:01:50 Where to Find Us
    01:03:16 Goodbye

    ** Tyler meant to say Serpentera, not Serpentina (a lesser known Zord).

    Ep. 110 — Frailty

    Ep. 110 — Frailty
    [April 4, 2017] This month on the Not Just New Movies podcast, we talk Bill Paxton and his film FRAILTY (2001).

    00:30 Introduction
    03:00 Just New Movies
    05:55 The T Spot
    11:14 Review of the Month - Frailty
    37:30 Favorite Paxton Performances
    42:50 The Not Just Pneumatic Movie Tube Reveals Next Month’s Movie - Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: The Movie
    45:45 Where to Find Us


    46:05 Twitter Poll - What movie contains your favorite Bill Paxton performance? Tombstone, Apollo 13, True Lies, or Twister?


    50:00 Goodbye

    Ep. 109 — Kung Fury

    Ep. 109 — Kung Fury
    [March 7, 2017] Get ready for the coolest episode of NJNM with the coolest movie of all time!! Well...the last part is debatable. ENJOY!

    00:30 Introduction
    01:45 Just New Movies
    06:11 The T Spot
    08:49 Review of the Month - Kung Fury
    32:29 The Not Just Pneumatic Movie Tube Reveals Next Month’s Movie - Frailty
    33:27 Where to Find Us
    35:03 Twitter Poll - Who was the coolest sidekick in Kung Fury? Hacker man, Triceracop, Barbarianna, or Thor
    39:00 Goodbye

    Ep. 108 — Robinson Crusoe on Mars!

    Ep. 108 — Robinson Crusoe on Mars!
    [February 7, 2016] Welcome to the month of LOVE!  And who doesn't love a weird science-fiction movie starring a monkey and the ghost of Adam West?  Tune in as the NJNM crew consider the impossible with ROBINSON CRUSOE ON MARS!

    00:18 Introduction
    01:38 Just New Movies
    03:23 The T Spot
    04:48 Review of the Month - Robinson Crusoe on Mars
    36:00 The Not Just Pneumatic Movie Tube Reveals Next Month’s Movie - KUNG FURY

    38:40 Twitter Poll - Who would you choose as your survivalist sidekick?
    Martian Crusoe, Guy Fieri, Bear Grylls, or Tom Hanks??

    41:30 Listener Voicemails and E-mails
    42:08 Where to Find Us
    43:30 Goodbye

    Ep. 107 — The Crow

    Ep. 107 — The Crow
    [January 3, 2017] This month, the NJNM crew swoops into the dark and dank streets of the 1994 cult classic THE CROW, directed by Alex Proyas and starring Brandon Lee.

    00:30 Introduction
    02:20 Coming This Month
    07:47 Review of the Month - The Crow
    43:30 The Not Just Pneumatic Movie Tube Reveals Next Month’s Movie - Robinson Crusoe on Mars

    45:00 Twitter Poll - Who would you choose as your emo high school sidekick?

    The Crow?
    The Shadow?
    The Mask?
    The Phantom?

    47:00 Listener Voicemails and E-mails
    48:15 Where to Find Us
    49:55 Goodbye

    Ep. 106 — Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

    Ep. 106 — Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny
    [December 6, 2016] This month, we celebrate the holidays with a martial arts movie, as many this season are wont to do!  Ben and Tyler strap on their irons and battle over whether this film has great martial art cinematography or the greatest martial art cinematography!

    00:30 Introduction
    03:10 Coming This Month
    05:30 Review of the Month - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny
    28:06 The Not Just Pneumatic Movie Tube Reveals Next Month’s Movie - The Crow
    29:30 Twitter Poll - Which is Better: Ninja or Samurai?
    32:50 Where to Find Us
    35:20 Goodbye