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This Podcast is Rated P
Two cousins, Brighton and Yates McConnell discuss the latest news surrounding the movie industry, the box office and Hollywood.
The season for film award shows is not quite finished yet!
Brighton and Yates McConnell return for the first editon of Rated P's own awards show: The Tophers! With categories ranging from "Best Action Scene/Stunt" and "Best Animal Performance in Film," the Tophers aim to recognize and celebrate film in ways other voting bodies haven't quite done. Plus: the McConnells share their takeaways from the Oscars ceremony one week ago.
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Awards show theme via "Background Music for Videos" on YouTube.
In the lead up to the 95th Academy Awards, Brighton and Yates dive in category by category to give analysis and predictions for the big night.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 5 of movies/content is officially underway! But did "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" start this new chapter off with more of a bang or a fizzle?
Yates and Brighton McConnell share their thoughts (including general spoilers) about the film's choices, about the problem with where the MCU is now and why Kang should just be in every movie from here on out.
(Theme music by Forrest McConnell.)
The definitive podcast about Steven Spielberg done by anyone, ever. Brighton and Yates dive into his filmography, starting by reviewing The Fabelmans, ranking his movies, and pondering where we go from here.
Still in the middle of awards season, Brighton and Yates McConnell share some of their biggest takeaways from the 2023 Academy Award nominations. Is it strange that they agree with a majority of the Academy's picks? How weird/problematic is a shock nomation in the Best Actress race? Does this group of films accurately represent the past year?
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Folks, people are seeing movies in the theaters. For an uncharacteristically strong January at the box office, Brighton and Yates sit down and talk about what they liked and didnt like about the movies people are seeing and why they think these movies are such a big hit (or not).
We got a bona fide run on the box office on our hands y'all! Between Avatar, Puss In Boots, and M3gan, movies are making money left and right, and we have some OPINIONS. Brighton and Yates break down what they like (and dont like) about the movies making the money this month, plus we get a sniff of awards season.
Brighton and Yates speculate recklessly about what movies will make money and what movies won't in 2023 and put it all on the line for the ultimate prize: a Criterion DVD of the winners' choosing. Tune in for the rare Fast and Furious chat, plus, Schrondinger's Sequel??? All this and more, streaming RIGHT NOW!
Another year in the books...which means another closing chapter with Top Ten lists! Yates and Brighton McConnell share their favorite films of 2022 and discuss whether it was a 'good' year for movies. Plus: the cousins look ahead to 2023 and create a power ranking of their ten most anticipated films!
Thanks to everyone who has listened, downloaded or even thought about Rated P this last year! We're grateful to whomever stumbles across our silly conversations and are looking forward to what 2023 will bring.
(Theme music by Forrest McConnell.)
After a couple months off, the McConnells are back to close out 2022! Yates and Brighton revisit the 10 movies they each assigned the other to watch before the end of the calendar year, including films like 'North by Northwest,' 'Goodfellas,' 'Pan's Labyrnth,' and...'The Wicker Man'????
Plus: the cousins share their 2023 Watchlists with each other and effuse over the new 'Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse' trailer!
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mwahahaHAAAA, welcome to some scary good recommendations from your friends at Rated P! Brighton and Yates McConnell share some of their favorite movies to watch around Halloween and make up some drinking games to go along with them. Plus: Brighton shares his reviews of some of the upcoming awards contenders he caught at Film Fest 919 in Chapel Hill (it was ~frighteningly~ fun)!
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
As a North Carolina-based podcast (for now), a new film series highlighting documentaries from the state hit home for Rated P. Brighton and Yates McConnell chat with Meagan Massa, Taylor Sharp and Curren Sheldon: three of the filmmakers who entered into the "Firsts That Last" series by North Carolina's visitors bureau. Plus: the McConnells share some award festival films they're excited to check out this fall!
Vote for the "First That Last" film series here: https://www.visitnc.com/firsts-that-last-film-series
Yates and Brighton McConnell are joined by Sarah McCulla, a registered nurse who is here to share her spicy takes on Netflix's 'Purple Hearts.' The trio also break down some of the medical scenarios in film that have taken them out of the moment, and Sarah explains whether they could happen.
(Theme music written and performed by Forrest McConnell.)
After a brief discussion of San Diego Comic-Con, Brighton takes it upon himself to explain the entire Jurassic World trilogy to Yates.
Back with more news and nonsense! Yates details his recent visit to the Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts’ museum in Los Angeles, while Brighton is all shook up by Austin Butler in ‘Elvis’. Plus: VFX workers are condemning Marvel’s demands, and how much leeway does Christopher Nolan have with ‘Oppenheimer’?
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Yates and Brighton McConnell share their initial song pitches for a 'Joker' sequel, reactions to 'Top Gun: Maverick's box office success, salivation over the first Ken photo from 'Barbie' and thoughts to why 'Blonde' is an important film for Netflix. It's an ol' fashion news and nonsense episode!
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Brighton and Yates take the highway to the danger zone to break down the record-demolishing Top Gun: Maverick and ask the hard-hitting questions about Tom Cruise's latest boundary-pushing cinematic venture.
In the wake of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Brighton and Yates put their hater hats on and break down the MCU to determine which Marvel Movie is truly the Most Mid.
After seeing "Everything, Everywhere All at Once" and "The Northman" in theaters, Brighton and Yates McConnell each share their reactions and optimism around the Daniels and Robert Eggers' futures.
Brighton and Yates break down the 94th Academy Awards, including the positives and negatives of who won, who didn't, and if this was the worst Oscars broadcast of our lifetimes.
About 24 hours after seeing 'The Batman' together, Brighton and Yates McConnell chat (in the same room!!!) about what they liked/didn't like from the new blockbuster. Who steals the show? Does a sequel make sense? Do we need less twisted supervillains?
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Ahead of the release of "The Batman," Brighton and Yates McConnell discuss what they're most excited about with the new film (and any potential concerns.) Plus: Batman films you never knew about and the debate of what the plural right might be for "Batman."
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Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Brighton and Yates give their reactions to last week's Oscar Nominations as the brunt of awards season gets underway. We talk surprises, snubs, and possible outcomes, plus a surprising amount (any) of Morbius!
As the world prepares for 'Death on the Nile,' another movie headlining Gal Gadot, Yates and Brighton McConnell look at her career and ask...who could be recasted in each of her roles?
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
"The Batman." "Mission Impossible 7." Some movie called "Bullet Train." These are just some of the many films Yates and Brighton McConnell share they're excited about as we move into 2022. Which movies crack the top tier of anticipation?
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Brighton and Yates run down their top 10 movies of 2021 and look back at what else came out this year that missed the cut.
As 2021 begins its end, Brighton and Yates McConnell go over the lists of 10 films they each gave to the other to watch this year. From 'The Right Stuff,' to 'Inside Man' to 'Reservoir Dogs,' these lists have EVERYTHING. Plus: the unveiling of the 2022 Watchlists!
Yates and Brighton fill you in on what's going on with the Golden Globes and preview the rest of the 2022 awards season. Plus, we discuss knowing nothing about Judy (2019), which Lady Bird (2017) cast members could beat Jake Paul in a boxing match, and Christian Bale's weird career arc.
With 'Eternals' now released, Brighton and Yates share their thoughts on what does and doesn't work in the film. Plus, the pair take a look at the landscape (and future) of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
After a busy October that featured major movie release, a local film festival and a relocation for one of the hosts, Yates and Brighton are back to discuss "No Time to Die" and "Dune."
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Brighton and Yates are back with season 5 of RATED P! We bring you what our new content schedule will look like as adulthood takes over and talk about the upcoming slate of blockbusters coming to theaters in the first great movie weekends since the pandemic began. Plus, Yates shares movie theater cleanup horror stories.
Artwork by Will Shropshire
Music by Forrest McConnell and Binaural Beats
With the bizarre year of 2020 in the books for film, Yates and Brighton share their thoughts on the 93rd Academy Awards. After revisiting predictions, the pair sorts through winners and losers from the ceremony and bemoans some of the choices for the pandemic-influenced telecast.
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
One of Rated P's favorite Sunday is here once again: the two-months-late 93rd Academy Awards! Yates and Brighton share their predictions (in-person!!!!) for all the categories and which they feel like could see some surprises during the show. Plus: Yates tells off the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
Theme music written and performed by Forrest McConnell.
Brighton and Yates chat about the recent Screen Actors Guild Awards and whether the results forecast the Oscars' acting races. Plus, they share their thoughts on the highly anticipated Godzilla vs. Kong (not great), what its box office success means (actually great) and what's next for the Warner Brothers' franchise.
It's one month until the 93rd Academy Awards!! With nominations recently released, Brighton and Yates McConnell go through the surprises, snubs and other details that stand out. Which films have the best shot at getting recognized? Which films have unique campaigns? Which film can Yates not bring himself to say is 'Academy Award nominated'? It's all here as award season heats up!
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Rated P returns for the start of film's awards season which is the McConnells' least favorite show: the Golden Globes! Yates and Brighton share thoughts on what they liked, what they think will change by the Academy Awards and the most WTF nominations seen last Sunday.
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
As we all prepare to (mercifully) leave 2020 behind, Yates and Brighton McConnell end it on a good note by looking back on their ten favorite films released. What big-budget films make it in? What smaller projects stood out? What did we predict would be in and what got left out?
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Yates and Brighton break down the watchlists they each had for 2020, and unveil the lists for each other in 2021. Plus, we talk about Tom Cruise and Disney Investor Day!
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
The finale of Yates and Brighton McConnell's Auteur Theory series on Tom Hanks! They cap off his 1990s run by revisiting 'Cast Away' on its 20th anniversary. The pair share what they like and don't like about the movie, and where this Hanks performance fits in his filmography. Plus: Yates brings his best Hanks impression yet in Press Conference!
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Yates and Brighton break down the recent news on Warner Brothers agreeing with HBO Max to put movies straight to streaming in 2021 and what it could mean for the future of the industry.
"He couldn't help what happened to him... he was just a force of nature."
Yates and Brighton McConnell break down Tom Hanks' performance in 1999's 'The Green Mile,' one they believe is below average during this hot streak for Hanks. Why is that? Take a listen to find out, as well as to learn what their Rodents in Film Power Rankings are!
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Brighton and Yates return to the world of Nora Ephron in this week's AUTEUR THEORY on You've Got Mail!
The McConnells embark on a breakdown of the 1998 war epic 'Saving Private Ryan' in the latest chapter of Tom Hanks' 1990s filmography. Yates shares his mixed emotions about the film, while Brighton reacts to watching it for the first time. Is this Hanks' best performance EVER? And is his performance even the best part of the film?
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
On this week's episode of AUTEUR THEORY, Yates and Brighton break down Tom Hank's directorial debut, 1996's "That Thing You Do!"
This week, Yates and Brighton head to infinity and beyond!! It's time for our breakdown of 'Toy Story,' with Tom Hanks playing the iconic role of Woody. But is Hanks' performance what's great or is it the character of Woody himself? Also, what about the innovation of Pixar? Listen to learn our thoughts on the 1995 animated classic!
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Brighton and Yates have NO problems breaking down 'Apollo 13' as the next film up in Tom Hanks' 1990s run! The McConnells talk about whether his performance is as stand-out as the previous movies, how it works as his first blockbuster film and whether they would go into space after seeing what happened to the Apollo 13 crew.
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Yates and Brighton discuss 1994's 'Forrest Gump' in this week's installment of Auteur Theory.
Tom Hanks earns his first Academy Award in 'Philadelphia,' a film where he plays a brilliant lawyer battling AIDS. Is his performance the best part of the movie and is it the best we've seen of Hanks through 1993? Brighton and Yates McConnell share their thoughts in the latest edition of AUTEUR THEORY!
Theme music by Forrest McConnell
Yates and Brighton break down 'Sleepless in Seattle' in this latest installment of Auteur Theory.
This week, Brighton and Yates break down why there's no crying in baseball!! ...as well as Tom Hanks' performance in the 1992 baseball classic A League of Their Own! Is it a top-tier Hanks role despite his limited involvement? And can Brighton pull off a better Hanks impression in 'Press Conference' than Yates did last week?
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Yates and Brighton discuss 1990's Joe Versus the Volcano in the first installment of AT: HANX.
Yates and Brighton McConnell catch up on the latest news about a live-action 'Lion King' sequel, Borat 2 and 'Trial of the Chicago 7' footage, and whether 'The Devil All the Time' is worth any of your own time. Also, is this the year streaming services win big at awards shows? And who will be the subject of the next AUTEUR THEORY series?
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Yates and Brighton discuss the first episode of Yellowstone and wrap up the Taylor Sheridan Auteur Theory Season.
This week, Yates and Brighton break down the sequel to 'Sicario' and perhaps the biggest disappointment of Taylor Sheridan's career to date. Press Conference returns with Brighton as a more serious Matt Graver and the pair discuss where the film goes a little wrong.
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
TENET is now back, and the boys have some opinions on the matter. Also, a slew of trailers, first watches for August, Tom Cruise, and eyeliner.
Brighton and Yates discuss the third Taylor Sheridan film, 'Wind River.' A challenging story that focuses on issues like the murder of Native American + Indigenous women, systemic racism and the failures of the criminal justice system. Plus, they briefly discuss Jeremy Renner's side-job from acting.
(CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses depictions of sexual violence.)
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Taylor Sheridan's second feature film gets put under the microscope, as Yates and Brighton examine what makes the 2016 Neo-western 'Hell or High Water' so memorable. Although Yates can't remember the main characters' names despite loving the movie. But that's a separate story.
Tune in for Yates' Press Conference and a discussion about how attractive Chris Pine is (as well as discussions about Sheridan's themes)!
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
For the Season 4 premiere, the McConnells start off the Taylor Sheridan series of 'Auteur Theory'! Brighton and Yates break down the 2015 thriller and cartel film 'Sicario' and discuss the themes in Sheridan's writing to be seen in later films.
Theme music written by Forrest McConnell.
Brighton and Yates return with updates on Tenet's non-release, as well as their Top 5 Films of 2020 (so far.) Also: Brighton bashes Artemis Fowl, Yates delivers on his Matt Damon promise and a release date for Season 4 of Rated P is shared!
Theme music created by Forrest McConnell.
In the season finale, Brighton and Yates discuss some of the latest news around the industry, including the new Tenet trailer and whether it is a good blockbuster to reopen theaters with. Also, updates on a new Planet of the Apes film, Henry Cavill as Superman and their First Watches of May!
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
It's been more than one year since Avengers: Endgame arrived and capped off the Marvel Cinematic Universe's biggest project yet. But how does it hold up one year later and where does the MCU stand now? The McConnells discuss what they like/dislike about the film and its goals, as well as come up with some potential plot changes.
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Yates and Brighton catch up on the biggest pieces of news around the movie industry, including Star Wars director selection, Adam McKay-project casting and Tom Cruise + space speculation. Also, reactions to the first King of Staten Island trailer and our First Watches of April!
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
Yates and Brighton looks back on the inaugural season of 'Auteur Theory' to talk about the highs and lows of the Coen's cinematography so far and what's next.
Brighton and Yates cap off the end to their Heist Movie Bracket with some incredible matchups between bluebloods, giants and classics. Which film will take home the crown??? (Also, is Sister Jean still with us?)
Theme music by Forrest McConnell. Heist Bracket theme music: The Gatekeepers by Shane Ivers.
Yates and Brighton breakdown the Coens' most recent feature film, 2018's The Ballad of Buster Scruggs!
The Heist Movie Bracket continues and some BIG upsets could be in the works as some of the heaviest hitters enter their first matchups. Plus, Yates and Brighton discuss the big showdown between AMC Theaters and Universal Studios. Will the movie industry ever be the same?
Theme music by Forrest McConnell. Heist Bracket theme music: The Gatekeepers by Shane Ivers.
Yates and Brighton discuss the Coen's penultimate work, 'Hail Caesar', on this weeks episode of Auteur Theory!
The first episode of Rated P's Heist Movie Bracket is HERE! Yates and Brighton break down the play-in games, and both the 1st and 2nd rounds of the World Quadrant and East Quadrant. Movies like Inception, Fast Five and The Italian Job battle it out!
Check out the full bracket on Twitter, @RatedPPodcast
Theme music by Forrest McConnell. Heist Bracket theme music: The Gatekeepers by Shane Ivers.
In a melancholic tribute to folk music and trying to make it as an artist, Oscar Isaac stars as the title character in the Coens' 2013 'Inside Llewyn Davis', and the subject of our latest episode of 'Auteur Theory'!
Brighton and Yates reveal their Heist Movie Bracket, a tournament they'll be holding over the next few weeks. This week, it's the Selection Show, where the films, their seeding and matchups are all revealed! Plus, they cover the news from 'Dune', 'Trolls: World Tour's on-demand debut, and Gabe Hoffman's idea to make movies end differently!
Theme music by Forrest McConnell. Heist Bracket theme music: The Gatekeepers by Shane Ivers.
In their first true western, The Coens direct Hailee Steinfeld, Jeff Bridges, and Matt Damon in their 2010 retelling of Charles Portis' "True Grit." One of the best movies they've made, but also deeply complicated, we had plenty to discuss on this week's episode of Auteur Theory!
'No Time to Die,' the latest James Bond film, was supposed to come out this weekend. In its absence, Brighton and Yates talk about the Bond franchise as whole and the landscape leading up to Daniel Craig's final appearance as 007. Also, what are they hoping to see in November when the new film finally hits theaters?
Theme music written by Forrest McConnell.
A physics professor, devoted husband, and father of 2, Larry Gopnik is hardworking and a good man. But in the Coens' 2009 'A Serious Man' things don't shake out for him quite as planned. Check out what Yates and Brighton have to say in this week's episode of Auteur Theory!
With a brutal March behind us, Yates and Brighton share some movies they watched for the first time and loved! Plus, can Amazon help save a bunch of festival movies? And Jack Hazan stops by to talk about an upcoming horror movie she can't wait for as CAMEO returns!
Theme music created by Forrest McConnell.
Spies, idiots, and idiot spies populate the coterie of characters in 2008's Burn After Reading, our Auteur Theory episode for the week, a stark about face from No Country for Old Men, and the Coen's first original screenplay since The Man Who Wasn't There.
Yates and Brighton share some movie recommendations to watch on each streaming service while you're stuck at home (you ARE staying at home, right?) Plus, more summer blockbusters get delayed and there might be a Mad Max prequel in the works.
Theme music written by Forrest McConnell.
On this week's socially distanced episode of Auteur Theory, Yates and Brighton discuss the 2007 best picture winner No Country for Old Men.
In the inaugural episode of Yated P from Rated P, Yates ventures out from the protection of his security blanket named Brighton to break down Stephen Soderberg's 2011 film 'Contagion' and answer the question of whether or not you should watch it under the ~current conditions~.
The coronavirus continues to wreck havoc on Hollywood and the theater industry. Brighton and Yates try to find some good news, though, in some photos from the new West Side Story, a pair of good trailers and Jared Leto's wild 12-day meditation. Also featuring a lot of John Malkovich impressions...we're sorry.
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
With Yates gone on vacation, Brighton gives you a crash course of what's happening in the movie industry, largely the impact of the ongoing reaction to the coronavirus. What are theaters doing worldwide? What movies have been delayed? Plus, how did Pixar's latest film do at the box office?
Music written by Forrest McConnell.
The coronavirus is beginning to have its impact felt in the movie industry. Yates and Brighton discuss the delay of the latest James Bond movie's release date. Plus: does the Batmobile and the newest 'Artemis Fowl' trailer look bad? Apple doesn't want villains to use iPhones?? Sarah McCulla can recite an entire film scene about wanting to play college hockey???
Brighton and Yates discuss 2001's "The Man Who Wasn't There" on this week's AUTEUR THEORY, marking their halfway point through the Coen's filmography.
It's a full episode of news this week, as Brighton and Yates discuss delays for Mission: Impossible 7, a PG-13 rating for Mulan and a long run-time for the newest James Bond film. Also, Aaron Keck joins us for CAMEO to discuss movie history and how often the Academy Awards get Best Picture wrong!
Theme music written by Forrest McConnell.
Yates and Brighton discuss The Coen's 2000 Southern Odyssey-based epic 'O Brother Where Art Thou?'
Brighton and Yates share their immediate reactions to Billie Eilish's Bond theme song, Harrison Ford discussing a FIFTH Indiana Jones (why???) and The Batman camera test. Plus, Sonic has a surprisingly successful opening weekend and Blake Morgan drops by for CAMEO!
Theme music written by Forrest McConnell.
Brighton and Yates break down The Big Lebowski (1998), one of the Coen's most well-known films.
There are winners and losers abound after the 92nd Academy Awards! Yates and Brighton break them down, as well as their predictions, before they fall in love with the first trailer for Wes Anderson's 'The French Dispatch.'
Theme music written by Forrest McConnell.
The 92nd Academy Awards Ceremony is just days away! Brighton and Yates share their predictions for each of the 24 categories and speculate about some of the dark horses for the Best Picture race. Also, Yates gets to share his thoughts on the WILD first F9 trailer!
Long Live The Hud! Brighton and Yates discuss the Coens' 1994 screwball comedy, 'The Hudsucker Proxy' in this week's episode of AUTEUR THEORY.
Fast and Furious 9 posters, Wes Anderson news and a Jon Stewart movie have Yates and Brighton revved up this week! Also, a CAMEO appearance by the one-and-only Adam Jordan, who advocates __________ should receive ___________ !
Brighton and Yates discuss two upcoming Netflix action films with giant budgets, as well as the news of Mean Girls getting...reboot? Sequel? Fetch musical makeover? They also host Will Shropshire for Cameo!
The McConnells break down the Coen's 1990 crime drama starring Gabriel Byrne, John Turturro, and more: 'Miller's Crossing.'
Nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards are here, so Brighton and Yates run through the biggest Winners, Losers and their initial reactions. Also, an intriguing trailer for a new rom-com and a CAMEO appearance by Anna McConnell!
The McConnells break down the Coen Brothers' 1987 comedy about convenience store robberies, a marriage and stealing a baby: 'Raising Arizona.'
The McConnells welcome their first guest with the debut of CAMEO....Megan Cain! A new 'Birds of Prey' trailer, a 'Knives Out' sequel and the Oscars' choice of host are also discussed!
Theme music by Forrest McConnell.
It's the first episode in Rated P's new series! Yates and Brighton analyze the Coen Brothers' first movie: 1984's 'Blood Simple.' New rankings, categories and segments are introduced!
Theme music by Forrest McConnell. Cover art by Will Shropshire.
Brighton and Yates reveal who the subject of our first AUTEUR THEORY series will be! Plus, the cousins break down which movies they're most excited for in this new year.
Theme created by Forrest McConnell.
Rated P RETURNS! Yates and Brighton run through their Top 10 films of the year, as well as favorite trailers and an In Memoriam segment for the movies they're leaving behind.
Plus: a new schedule for the podcast and initial information about the upcoming AUTEUR THEORY series!
On the season finale of Rated P's second season, the McConnells talk about their feelings about that creepy grandmother in the 'IT: Chapter 2' trailer and Disney's huge slate of Star Wars, Avatar, and Marvel movies. Also, 'West Side Story' gets a release date, 'Detective Pikachu' debuts, and the Gambit movie is FINALLY dead!
Pre-production (1:13)
Trailers (17:18)
Premiere (33:05)
Weekend Poll (41:04)
Theme written and performed by Ian Evans.
A new 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' trailer has Yates and Brighton excited, as well as upcoming projects for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Also, the two debut a new segment called Plot on the Spot, dig into the Sonic the Hedgehog controversy, and learn what's coming to streaming services in May!
Pre-production (0:54)
Trailers (14:00)
Premiere (31:29)
Discussion (37:14)
What We Watched (44:06)
Weekend Poll (50:24)
Theme written and performed by Ian Evans.
Everything is different now that 'Avengers: Endgame' is out in theaters and the McConnells break down all their thoughts about the historic movie. Also, what does the future hold for Marvel? What did the Bond 25 casting reveal tell us? How excited is Yates for the new 'Godzilla'? And does the world REALLY need a live-action Tom and Jerry movie?
Pre-production (1:23)
Trailers (12:09)
Endgame Breakdown (28:32)
Endgame SPOILERS (35:55)
Premiere (1:01:51
Weekend Poll (1:06:41)
Theme written and performed by Ian Evans.
IT'S 'ENDGAME' WEEK!!! The McConnells prepare for the newest Avengers movie by running through their Top 10 favorite Marvel movies to date. Also, is it too late for a Minecraft movie, does the new 'Chucky' look good, and just how ridiculous is the newest 'Hobbs and Shaw' trailer?
Pre-production (0:57)
Trailers (11:37)
Premiere (28:11)
Discussion (34:25)
What We Watched (59:37)
Weekend Poll (1:06:20)
Theme written and performed by Ian Evans.
'Rated P Episode 34: Rise of the McConnells.'
Yates gets into his feelings over the first trailer for 'Star Wars Episode IX' and Brighton is pleasantly surprised over the trailer for a comedy about an Uber driver. Also, news on Space Jam 2, the 'Lion King,' a weak box office weekend, and more!
Pre-production (1:30)
Trailers (15:21)
Premiere (38:39)
Weekend Poll (44:23)
Theme written and performed by Ian Evans.
The first trailer for the 'Joker' origins movie has Brighton and Yates excited while a new trailer for Zac Efron's Ted Bundy movie has them split. News on a Black Widow stand-alone movie, a new Terminator movie, crossovers you never knew you needed, and more in this week's episode!
Pre-production (1:01)
Trailers (13:33)
Premiere (29:15)
Discussion (34:45)
What We Watched (43:58)
Weekend Poll (52:52)
Theme written and performed by Ian Evans.
Yates and Brighton aren't too hot on a crop of new horror trailers that debuted this week, but love the casting of Chucky in the new 'Child's Play' reboot. Also, they talk about casting news for 'A Quiet Place 2', what they're excited to see in theaters in April, and One-Word Reactions return!
Pre-production (1:16)
Trailers (12:33)
Premiere (24:41)
Weekend Poll (27:55)
Theme written and performed by Ian Evans.
A new 'John Wick 3' trailer doesn't disappoint, while a the first look at the live-action Dora the Explorer movie has the McConnells questioning the existence of the filmmaking and life in general. Also, as Fox Studios officially merges with Disney, what does this mean for the industry and what will get rebooted first?
Pre-production (1:24)
Trailers (13:02)
Premiere (33:25)
Discussion (38:58)
What We Watched (53:12)
Weekend Poll (1:08:49)
Theme written and performed by Ian Evans.
The McConnells return from a break ready to review the newest 'Aladdin' and 'Avengers: Endgame' trailers! Also, Ezra Miller might leave the DCEU and James Gunn is back on 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3'? ALSO, they both saw 'Captain Marvel' and can't wait to share their thoughts??
Pre-production (1:27)
Trailers (15:08)
Premiere (34:15)
Weekend Poll (39:00)
Theme written and performed by Ian Evans.
Yates doesn't feel too confident in 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' after its new trailer, where Brighton is very excited after a new trailer from 'Detective Pikachu.' Also, the two discuss Will Smith NOT returning to the 'Suicide Squad' sequel, who's slated to be the next Bond villain, and what's getting added to streaming services this month!
Pre-production (1:15)
Trailers (11:57)
Premiere (25:45)
Coming and Going (32:05)
What We Watched (41:08)
Weekend Poll (1:01:50)
Theme written and performed by Ian Evans.
The McConnell cousins come into this week hot with their Oscars reactions and discuss their surprises and snubs of the awards. They also react to the first look at the 'Rocketman' trailer, question the need for a Hulk Hogan biopic, and share why they're slightly concerned about 'Space Jam 2.'
Oscars Reactions (1:00)
Pre-production (13:02)
Trailers (22:58)
Premiere (38:52)
Weekend Poll (42:51)
Theme is written and performed by Ian Evans.
With the Academy Awards next week, the McConnells share their predictions for the biggest categories of the biggest awards in film! They also react to tons of new trailers, like the first looks for 'Frozen 2,' 'The Long Shot,' and 'Yesterday.' Also, do any good Valentine's Day movies exist and how does Yates react to a sliver of 'Star Wars' news?
Pre-production (0:57)
Trailers (7:30)
Premiere (26:07)
Discussion (30:32)
What We Watched (45:59)
Weekend Poll (51:29)
Theme written and performed by Ian Evans.
Brighton and Yates react to the new live-action 'Aladdin' trailer and Will Smith's Genie character, as well as the first trailer for the 'Child's Play' reboot and recent news about the four (FOUR???) Avatar sequels. Also, One-Word Reactions makes its triumphant return!
Pre-production (0:54)
Trailers (12:49)
Premiere (28:11)
Weekend Poll (32:43)
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The McConnells tackle the trailers shown during the Super Bowl, as well as some news on a David Bowie biopic. Also, news about a Suicide Squad sequel, a discussion on how high is Netflix's ceiling, and more!
Pre-production (0:53)
Trailers (13:52)
Premiere (23:07)
Discussion (27:00)
What We Watched (35:49)
Weekend Poll (45:18)
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Brighton and Yates react to the first trailer of Zac Efron's Ted Bundy movie and the first look of Nicholas Hoult as J.R.R. Tolkien. Also, is the future of Fast and Furious female and what's coming to streaming services in February? That, and more!
Pre-production (0:55)
Trailers (10:46)
Premiere (21:07)
Coming and Going (25:55)
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The first trailer for 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' sends Yates and Brighton into an excited fervor, as well as news on the Mission: Impossible franchise and Keanu Reeves continuing to amaze as John Wick. Also: does 'The Social Network' need a sequel? They debate that, and more!
Pre-production (1:02)
Trailers (12:53)
Premiere (27:21)
Discussion (31:12)
What We Watched (41:10)
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The McConnells break down their thoughts on last week's Golden Globe awards and debate the Academy Awards' option of having a host-less ceremony. News on an upcoming Barbie movie, the youngest executive producer ever, the upcoming release of 'Glass' and more are discussed too!
Pre-production (0:43)
Trailers (22:25)
Premiere (34:55)
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The McConnells are back and brimming with excitement over news, trailers, and the new year! To begin Season 2, they share their most anticipated movies of 2019 and their favorite movies from the holiday break. Also, casting news for 'Zombieland 2,' reactions to the first trailer of Jordan Peele's new horror movie, and more!
Pre-production (1:20)
Trailers (13:04)
Premiere (19:24)
Discussion - Most Anticipated Movies of 2019 (26:00)
What We Watched (56:58)
Weekend Poll (1:15:01)
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2018 couldn't end without some podcast fireworks, right? The McConnells reveal their Top 10 movies of 2018 and share their reactions to the first 'Avengers: End Game' trailer. Plus: news on a Cruella de Vil origin story, casting for a new Sesame Street movie, and what's hitting theaters over the holidays. Tune in for Rated P's final episode of the year!
Pre-production (1:22)
Trailers (5:43)
Premiere (20:44)
Top Tens (24:55)
Weekend Poll (1:06:57)
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Yates and Brighton debate what they like and dislike in the first trailer for Disney's 'Artemis Fowl.' They also react to news about a prequel in the Kingsman series, discuss the first images from some Sundance movies, have their minds blown over the Hallmark Channel's Christmas movie lineup, and more!
Pre-production (1:00)
'Welcome to Marwin' trailer (18:25)
'Artemis Fowl' trailer (25:13)
Premiere (33:10)
Weekend Poll (39:01)
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Brighton and Yates return from Thanksgiving weekend giddy about the first teaser trailer for the live-action 'Lion King.' News on the 'Cats' cast, box office updates from the holiday weekend, a discussion of their favorite movies of the 2010's so far, and more are also included!
Pre-production (1:08)
Trailers (11:28)
Premiere (24:08)
Discussion (28:35)
What We Watched (51:28)
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With Yates under the weather, Brighton goes through the biggest news in Hollywood over the last few weeks, including the 'Pokemon: Detective Pikachu' trailer and word of a 'Shrek' franchise reboot. Also, a preview of what is hitting theaters Thanksgiving weekend!
Pre-production (1:14)
Trailers (4:37)
Premiere (10:33)
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The McConnells wait out Chapel Hill's drinking water shortage by recording this week's episode! Yates raves about 'All the President's Men' while Brighton debuts his song about Timothée Chalamet. Also, news on 'Gladiator' getting an official sequel, reactions to a rom-com trailer that actually interests both cousins, and more!
Pre-production (1:30)
Trailers (12:48)
Premiere (23:00)
What We Watched (32:37)
'Timmy Chal Ode' (42:30)
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Liam Neeson is an angry snowplow driver and Leonardo DiCaprio is teaming up with Martin Scorsese again? Brighton and Yates can't get enough of it. News on Aaron Sorkin's newest project, the last 'How to Train Your Dragon 3' trailer, and much more are also discussed!
Pre-production (1:25)
'Bird Box' trailer (19:45)
'Cold Pursuit' trailer (24:39)
'Vox Lux' trailer (30:00)
'How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World' trailer (33:29)
Premiere (41:08)
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In this particularly spooky episode of Rated P, the McConnells talk about the old and new 'Halloween' movies, react to the first look at Spider-Man's new suit, debate which bands' music would be good to make a movie around a la 'Mamma Mia' and ABBA, and much more!
Pre-production (1:09)
Trailers (16:21)
Premiere (27:10)
Discussion: Musicals Using Bands (32:51)
What We Watched (46:48)
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Brighton and Yates reveal a new reaction system for trailers, which is useful, since there were tons of trailers to talk about. Listen for their discussion on the first look at Disney's 'Aladdin' remake, a new Stephen King movie, updates on a 'World War Z' sequel and more!
Pre-production (1:41)
'Pet Sematary' trailer (19:32)
'Glass' trailer (26:35)
'Best of Enemies' trailer (30:30)
'Ben is Back' trailer (35:48)
'Aladdin' trailer (40:09)
Premiere (43:51)
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Yates and Brighton react to the first trailer of Adam McKay's 'Vice,' discuss the first casting news of the upcoming 'West Side Story' remake, speculate which live-action Disney remakes have the most potential, and more!
Pre-production (1:11)
Trailers (12:47)
Premiere (25:31)
Discussion (35:37)
What We Watched (49:00)
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Yates and Brighton share their first reactions to the 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' trailer and how they hope it's different from 'X-Men: Apocalypse.' They also discuss a handful of new release dates, the first photo of Tom Hanks playing Mister Rogers, and Seth Rogen's upcoming role in a movie involving pickles.
Pre-production (1:19)
'Creed 2' trailer (17:14)
'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' trailer (24:18)
Premiere (43:40)
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The debut episode of This Podcast is Rated P! Yates and Brighton McConnell discuss their reactions to 'IT: Chapter 2' casting, a new Nicholas Cage movie, why Yates is excited for DC's streaming service and more!
Pre-production (2:05)
Trailers (17:17)
Premiere (33:16)
Discussion (39:40)
What We Watched (44:20)
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