Episode 69: - The Lion King & The Art of Self Defense

This week in Movie News, Netflix loses subscribers in the U.S. for the first time in 8 years, 'Halloween' gets back-to-back sequels slated for 2020 and 2021, and 'Avengers: Endgame' becomes the highest grossing film of all time. Is Netflix on the downslide, do we need more Halloween sequels, and did Avengers really earn it's new title? The answer is no, but you'll have to tune in to find out why!

Moving into reviews, Zach digs into the plot of Disney's newest remake, 'The Lion King.' Can this new film's stunning visual animation make up for it's stunning lack of heart? It's hard to believe a film like The Lion King can lack anything at all, but then again, this is Disney, and they can do anything they want!

Next up, Marvel announces a fleet of films to start it's fourth phase in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Andy and Zach have the details on nearly every single film on offer. Reigniting the spark that's burned for nearly a decade in audiences the world over is no easy task following the Marvel's latest adventure in 'Avengers: Endgame', but if there's anything Disney can't do, it's wrong!

Finally, Andy reveals the plot of the new indie darling 'The Art of Self Defense' and how Jesse Eisenberg's descent into hyper-masculine madness may just be the most fun you have at the theater this year. Despite the violence, Art's got a lot going for it - keep an eye out for it on our Top 10 lists at the end of the year!