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The Commentary Booth

The Commentary Booth is a weekly entertainment podcast where we watch, & you guessed it commentate on the week that was in movies & TV. Each week, Jamie & a rotating cast of colour commentators will review what they"ve been watching to help you find your next viewing treat.

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00:58:35

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope 50th Anniversary...

The Commentary Booth ·

2026/01/13

A long time ago, in a galaxy that still feels oddly close to home, The Commentary Booth kicked off its 50th anniversary Star Wars rewatch exactly the way George Lucas intended, in release order. Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey return to where it all began, revisiting Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope ahead of the film’s upcoming 50th anniversary cinema run of the original cut.This episode is part love letter, part gentle rant, and part deep dive into how a scrappy 1977 space opera reshaped blockbuster

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00:33:32

Treats Or Trash Awards 2025 - Best & Worst Movies/TV

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2026/01/06

The year is done, the streaming bills are higher than ever, and Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey are back in The Commentary Booth to decide what was worth your time and what absolutely wasn’t. Welcome to the 3rd Annual Treats Or Trash Awards, a brutally honest look back at the best and worst TV shows and movies of 2025.In this jam-packed episode, Jamie and Corinna battle over rising streaming prices, reveal the platform that won the year (and the one that’s burning a hole in our wallets), and crown the

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00:53:33

The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 50th Anniversary

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2025/12/30

It’s a jump to the left, a step to the right, and straight into absolute chaos as The Commentary Booth celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey revisit the cult musical that confused, delighted, scandalised, and rewired generations of audiences, and yes, Jamie is watching it for the first time.From dripping rain and flat tyres to corsets, aliens, and one very sweaty creation, this episode breaks down why Rocky Horror still refuses to fade quietly

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00:43:56

Gremlins Review - Episode 300

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2025/12/23

Celebrate a major milestone and the holiday season with us on this extra-special 300th episode of The Commentary Booth! Your host Jamie Apps, is joined by the ever-festive guest Corrina Mabey to deck the halls and dive into the chaotic, festive horror of the 1984 classic, Gremlins.This Christmas, we’re breaking the rules! We revisit Joe Dante’s black comedy horror masterpiece, written by Chris Columbus (The Goonies, Home Alone), which follows a small town plunged into chaos when a cute Christmas

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00:38:20

Anaconda (1997) Review: Revisiting The J.Lo Snake...

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2025/12/16

Slither into nostalgia with The Commentary Booth as hosts Jamie Apps, Corrina Mabey, and Jaxon Carr revisit the 1997 creature feature classic Anaconda!With the Jack Black and Paul Rudd-led meta-reboot dropping on Boxing Day 2025, it's the perfect time to revisit the original Amazon adventure that made audiences squirm. This special flashback episode dives deep into the legendary giant snake thriller that somehow became both a critical disaster and a beloved cult classic.In this episode, we break

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00:52:51

Bring It On Turns 25: Revisiting the Cheer Classic

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2025/12/09

On this episode of The Commentary Booth, host Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey tumble back into the world of the Toros, the Clovers, and the deeply cursed spirit stick to ask the only question that matters: Does this cheerleading classic still hold up?This iconic cheerleading movie from 2000 starring Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union has aged both brilliantly and problematically, and our hosts aren't holding back. What starts as a trip down memory lane quickly evolves into a deep dive into the film's

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00:43:50

Five Nights At Freddy’s Review: Everything You Need...

The Commentary Booth ·

2025/12/02

The animatronics are powering up for another night! On this episode of The Commentary Booth, host Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey reheat some pizza in preparation for a much-anticipated sequel. They’re revisiting the 2023 box-office phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy's to deliver a comprehensive review and the essential refresher course you need before the sequel, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, arrives later this week.Whether you're a longtime FNAF fan or a newcomer to the franchise, this episode delivers

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00:33:00

Superbad 18 Years Later, Does It Still Hold Up?

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2025/11/25

That's right, McLovin! This week on The Commentary Booth, host Jamie Apps is joined by Aussie pro wrestler Jesse Flynn to celebrate a major milestone: the 2007 coming-of-age teen buddy comedy Superbad is officially 18 years old!We look back at why this film hit so hard in the late 2000s, especially for anyone who grew up sneaking cheap DVDs into thick CD folders, dealing with terrible phone reception, and believing that a fake ID was the key to ultimate social success. Jamie and Jesse dig into the

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00:33:49

Sisu Refresher

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2025/11/18

Grab your pickaxe and prepare for pure, unadulterated chaos! On this explosive episode of The Commentary Booth, hosts Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey are reloading the 2022 Finnish action spectacle, Sisu, ahead of its highly anticipated sequel, Sisu: Road to Revenge.They dive deep into why this Jalmari Helander film is a breath of fresh air in the World War II genre, ditching the typical American narrative for a lone, near-mute Finnish commando who transforms into an unstoppable force of

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00:55:37

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Review

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2025/11/11

Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey defy death and dissect humanity in this week’s episode of The Commentary Booth, diving headfirst into Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein.This isn't your grandfather's monster movie! Jamie and Corrina dive deep into why del Toro's adaptation is a profound cinematic masterpiece, arguing it's far from a simple horror flick. They explore its powerful themes of racism, generational trauma, abandonment, and the very essence of what it means to be human.Get ready for a

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00:39:37

Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy Review

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2025/11/04

This week on The Commentary Booth, Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey dig up the past to unmask one of America’s most terrifying killers — John Wayne Gacy. The duo dive into Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, the chilling true-crime drama that pulls audiences deep into the grim 1970s Chicago underworld where the “Killer Clown” hid in plain sight.Across eight tense episodes, the Peacock miniseries traces Gacy’s horrifying double life as a local contractor by day and serial murderer by night. Jamie and

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00:44:31

IT: Welcome To Derry Review

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2025/10/28

Grab your red balloon and steady your nerves! On this week’s episode of The Commentary Booth, Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey descend into the sewers of Stephen King's imagination to review the first five episodes of HBO Max's chilling new series, IT: Welcome to Derry.Serving as a direct prequel to the blockbuster It films, this series plants us in Derry, Maine, in 1962. As a new family arrives, a boy vanishes, and the town's deep-seated darkness begins to fester. Is it the return of Pennywise, or is

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00:33:05

Neighborhood Watch Review

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2025/10/21

In this week’s episode of The Commentary Booth, Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey are on high alert as they review Neighborhood Watch, the 2025 crime thriller from director Duncan Skiles, starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid.When a young man battling mental illness witnesses an abduction that nobody believes happened, he teams up with his curmudgeonly, retired security guard neighbour to find the truth. Was it a hallucination, or is a sinister plot unfolding right under their noses? Jamie and

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00:42:19

Revisiting The Black Phone

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2025/10/14

In this chilling episode of The Commentary Booth, Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey answer the call and return to the world of The Grabber with a full revisit of The Black Phone (2021), ahead of its highly anticipated sequel, The Black Phone 2. Together, they dive into the eerie genius of Scott Derrickson’s psychological horror hit, exploring its haunting themes of childhood trauma, stranger danger, and supernatural justice.Jamie and Corrina unpack Ethan Hawke’s career-defining turn as The Grabber, the

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00:44:51

HIM Review w/ Former NFL Network Producer

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2025/10/07

Grab your helmet and brace for impact! On this episode of The Commentary Booth, Jamie Apps is joined by former NFL Network producer Casey Zeiders to tackle the chilling world of Jordan Peele's latest horror venture, HIM. This football-themed nightmare follows a young prodigy, Cam Cade, as he trains with his idol, legendary QB Isaiah, only to discover a terrifying occult secret behind his success.We break down the stunning, artistic cinematography and ask the crucial question: does its visual style

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00:44:39

The Smashing Machine Review

The Commentary Booth ·

2025/09/30

This week on The Commentary Booth, Jamie Apps and That Movie Guy Harry Argyle step into the cage to break down A24’s hard-hitting new biopic The Smashing Machine, directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Ryan Bader.This episode delivers a deep dive into Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's transformative performance as UFC and Pride legend Mark Kerr, exploring the brutal highs of his fighting career and the devastating lows of his personal struggles with addiction.We dissect the

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00:55:49

EuroTrip Review

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2025/09/23

Scotty doesn’t know, but Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey certainly do, every Wednesday on The Commentary Booth. This week, the duo goes full backpacker mode as they celebrate EuroTrip (2004).Freshly dumped at his high school graduation, Scotty doesn't know his life is about to get turned upside down. He embarks on an impulsive quest across Europe with his best friends to find his German pen pal, Mieke. From the hallowed halls of the Vatican to the infamous red-light districts of Amsterdam, no

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00:39:50

Gen V - Season 2 Review

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2025/09/16

This week on The Commentary Booth, Jamie Apps and Captain Sickness, Corrina Mabey go back to school to dissect the ultra-gory, socially satirical second season of Gen V, the twisted spin-off of The Boys. Picking up after Season 4 of The Boys, America is now under Homelander’s suffocating rule, and Godolkin University faces a terrifying new Dean promising students unprecedented power.They delve into how the show brilliantly and respectfully wove the real-life tragic passing of star Chance Perdomo

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00:44:56

Road Trip - 25th Anniversary Review

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2025/09/09

This week on The Commentary Booth, hosts Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey are climbing back into the car for a 1,800-mile trip down memory lane to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Todd Phillips' breakout comedy, Road Trip!Released in 2000, this raucous "road sex comedy" launched the career of the future director of The Hangover and Joker. We're revisiting the misadventures of Josh, E.L., Rubin, and Kyle to see if this early 2000s time capsule holds up. We break down the iconic cast (hello, Seann

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00:31:57

Anime Meets Wrestling: Michael Spencer on Demon...

The Commentary Booth ·

2025/09/02

Step into The Commentary Booth - Live Via Satellite, for an electrifying chat with Australian wrestling star, Michael Spencer!Host Jamie Apps peels back the curtain on how anime has become the ultimate inspiration for Michael's in-ring persona and iconic gear. From his Dragon Ball Z roots as a Vegeta-inspired powerhouse to his latest, jaw-dropping Demon Slayer cosplay gear, Michael breaks down how he brings his favourite characters to life.Michael shares the secrets behind his creative process, the

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