Episodes

  • Gary Talks This Week's Entertainment News June 8, 2026
    Jun 8 2026
    In this week's episode of Gary Talks, Gary breaks down the biggest entertainment news stories making headlines across Hollywood, including the summer box office showdown between Paramount Pictures' Scary Movie and Amazon MGM Studios' Masters of the Universe. He also examines the continued box office success of A24's Backrooms and Focus Features' Obsession, two original films that are challenging the industry's dependence on franchise filmmaking and becoming some of the surprise success stories of the summer movie season. Gary also reviews Lionsgate's under-the-radar musical comedy Power Ballad, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, and discusses whether the film deserves more attention from audiences looking for something different from the typical blockbuster fare. The show also takes a look at Broadway's biggest night as Gary recaps the winners of the 2026 Tony Awards, including the major victories for Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Liberation, and Death of a Salesman. In addition, Gary previews some of the most anticipated upcoming streaming series and films, including HBO Max's House of the Dragon, Hulu's The Bear, Apple TV+'s Cape Fear, and Netflix's upcoming animated series Ghostbusters: Night Shift. Speaking of Netflix, Gary reviews the new documentary series Michael Jackson: The Verdict and discusses the reaction surrounding one of the most talked-about music documentaries of the year. Finally, Gary pays tribute to the late Anthony Head, the beloved actor known for his memorable performances in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, Merlin, The Iron Lady, and many other film and television projects that made him a fan favorite for more than four decades. Topics include: Paramount Pictures, Scary Movie, Amazon MGM Studios, Masters of the Universe, Travis Knight, A24, Backrooms, Focus Features, Obsession, Lionsgate, Power Ballad, Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Tony Awards, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Death of a Salesman, HBO Max, House of the Dragon, Hulu, The Bear, Apple TV+, Cape Fear, Netflix, Ghostbusters: Night Shift, Michael Jackson: The Verdict, Anthony Head, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, movie reviews, television reviews, streaming news, entertainment news, box office analysis, Broadway, and pop culture commentary. Featured Topics Scary Movie vs. Masters of the Universe Box Office Battle A24's Backrooms Success Story Focus Features' Obsession Lionsgate's Power Ballad Review 2026 Tony Awards Winners House of the Dragon Season 3 Preview The Bear Final Season Preview Cape Fear on Apple TV+ Ghostbusters: Night Shift First Look Michael Jackson: The Verdict Review Anthony Head Tribute Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91
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    34 mins
  • Gary Talks Masters Of The Universe
    Jun 4 2026
    In this episode of Gary Talks, Gary celebrates the release of Amazon MGM Studios' highly anticipated fantasy epic Masters of the Universe, directed by Travis Knight and based on the iconic Mattel toy line and Filmation animated television series that helped define a generation of pop culture fans. Gary takes a nostalgic journey back to Eternia, sharing his memories of growing up with He-Man, Skeletor, Battle Cat, Castle Grayskull, and the legendary Masters of the Universe action figures that became one of Mattel's biggest toy franchises of the 1980s. He also looks back at the beloved Filmation cartoon that transformed the toy line into a worldwide phenomenon and helped make He-Man one of the most recognizable characters in entertainment history. Finally, Gary reviews the new Masters of the Universe film. Does this latest adaptation finally deliver the epic live-action He-Man adventure fans have been waiting decades to see? Or does it fall short like the 1987 Canon Films adaptation starring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Courteney Cox, and Robert Duncan McNeill? Is Masters of the Universe one of the surprise hits of the summer movie season, or another missed opportunity for one of pop culture's most enduring franchises. Featured Topics: Amazon MGM Studios' Masters of the Universe Travis Knight's Masters of the Universe Review Mattel's He-Man Toy Line Filmation's He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Skeletor and the Villains of Eternia Castle Grayskull and Battle Cat Canon Films' 1987 Masters of the Universe Dolph Lundgren as He-Man Frank Langella as Skeletor 1980s Cartoon Nostalgia Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91
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    51 mins
  • Gary Talks This Week's Entertainment New June 1 2026
    Jun 1 2026
    In this week's episode of Gary Talks, Gary breaks down the biggest entertainment news stories making headlines across Hollywood. Topics include the surprise box office success of A24's Backrooms and Focus Features' Obsession, the disappointing theatrical performance of Lucasfilm and Disney's Star Wars film The Mandalorian & Grogu, and what the future may hold for the Star Wars franchise. Gary also examines the growing wave of television cancellations impacting the industry, including major changes across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms, while previewing some of the most anticipated returning series coming soon to HBO Max, Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu, Paramount+, and Prime Video. In a special tribute segment, Gary looks back at the life and career of Academy Award-winning editor Marcia Lucas, exploring her work on Star Wars, American Graffiti, Taxi Driver, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi, as well as her lasting influence on modern filmmaking. Plus, Gary delivers an old-school rant about movie theater etiquette, audience behavior, and why the theatrical experience may be facing challenges beyond the box office. Featuring discussion of Disney, Lucasfilm, Star Wars, A24, Focus Features, HBO Max, Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu, Paramount+, Prime Video, Marcia Lucas, The Mandalorian & Grogu, Backrooms, Obsession, television cancellations, streaming television, movie news, television news, and entertainment industry analysis. FEATURED TOPICS: A24's Backrooms Focus Features' Obsession Disney and Lucasfilm's The Mandalorian & Grogu HBO Max Summer 2026 Preview Netflix Summer 2026 Preview Apple TV+ Summer 2026 Preview Marcia Lucas Tribute Hollywood Box Office Analysis TV Cancellation News Movie Theater Etiquette Discussion Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91
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    40 mins
  • Gary Talks WWE Clash In Italy
    May 31 2026
    WWE just had their latest PLE on ESPN, ESPN Unlimited and Netflix named Clash In Italy. It was a stacked card that included Cody Rhodes vs Gunther, Jade Cargill vs Rhea Ripley, Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar II, Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca and the main event was Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu in a Tribal Combat match. After watching the show, Gary goes over all of the matches and his thoughts on this big show. Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91
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    27 mins
  • Gary Talks The Films Of Kevin Smith
    May 29 2026
    Gary takes a deep dive into the filmography of one of his favorite filmmakers, Kevin Smith and discusses his thoughts on each one of Kevin's films. Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91
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    43 mins
  • Gary Talks This Week's Entertainment News May 26, 2026
    May 26 2026
    Gary looks at the biggest news in Entertainment including this past weekend's box office, The Boys finale, the American Music Awards and how he is kind of over Star Wars. Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91
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    19 mins
  • Gary Talks AEW Double Or Nothing 2026
    May 25 2026
    It was AEW's biggest show of the year with the main event of the Title vs Hair match (Darby Allin vs MJF) plus a ton of other great matches. As a life long WWE fan, what was Gary's thoughts on this show? Listen to find out. Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91
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    24 mins
  • Gary Talks Survivor 50
    May 21 2026
    Gary is a huge fan of Survivor and now that Survivor 50 has finished, he looks back at the finale, the season as a whole, some of his issues with Survivor and who he would have rather seen on the cast. Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91
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    29 mins