Leaving the Theater

Episódios

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  The End of Oak Street 17.08.2026 17min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews The End of Oak Street by himself…RYJ marvels at the year that Anne Hathaway is currently having…RYJ - 4.2 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian Convery Written and Directed by David Robert MitchellFor more information about The End of Oak Street, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  One Night Only (w/ Jonquilyn Hill) 10.08.2026 23min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews One Night Only with Jonquilyn Hill…JQ - 4 of 5 starsRYJ - 4.10 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronJonquilyn is a Senior Producer at Vox Media. Check out some of her work using the links below: Explain it To MeThrough the CracksAvailable in theatersStarring Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner, Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, King Princess, Ben Marshall, Ziwe, Molly Ringwald, and Levar BurtonWritten by Travis BraunDirected by Will GluckFor more information about One Night Only, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  Spiderman Brand New Day 03.08.2026 16min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews Spider-Man: Brand New Day by himself…RYJ wonders about meta commentaries on our relationship with oppression and power RYJ - 4.10 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, Trammell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark RuffaloWritten by Chris McKenna and Erik SommersDirected by Destin Daniel CrettonFor more information about Spiderman: Brand New Day, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  The Invite 27.07.2026 22min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Invite (a movie about relationship struggles) by himself (irony)…RYJ struggles to remember the name of star of internet and screen Caitlin Reilly RYJ - 4 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penelope Cruz, and Edward NortonWritten by Will McCormack and Rashida JonesDirected by Olivia WildeFor more information about The Invite, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  The Odyssey (w/ Rosie Knight) 20.07.2026 19min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Odyssey with Rosie Knight…RYJ wonders if Hollywood will learn the right lessons from this massive film or will we just end up with a bunch of sword and sandals derivatives for the next 5 years… RK & RYJ - 4 of 5 starsFind out more about Rosie Knight hereFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and Charlize TheronWritten and Directed by Christopher NolanFor more information about The Odyssey, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  Moana 13.07.2026 14min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews Moana by himself… RYJ wonders when a live-action film with majority animation ceases to be its animated predecessorRYJ - 3.25 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theaters and eventually on Disney PlusStarring Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, Rena Own, John Tui, Frankie Adams, and Jemain ClementWritten by Jared Bush, Dana Ledoux MillerDirected by Thomas KailFor more information about Moana, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  Disclosure Day 10.07.2026 13min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews Disclosure Day alone… RYJ decides that if we’re not alone in the universe, he would rather the aliens be less dorky-lookingRYJ -  2.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Wyatt Russell, and Colman DomingoWritten by David KoeppDirected by Steven SpielbergFor more information about Disclosure Day, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  Supergirl (w/ Daisy Rosario) 30.06.2026 26min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews Supergirl with Daisy Rosario… RYJ rants about a completely unwarranted murder in the middle of an otherwise perfectly mediocre movie...DR - 1.65 of 5 starsRYJ - 2 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, Jason MomoaWritten by Ana NogueiraDirected by Craig GillispieFor more information about Supergirl, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  Scary Movie 26.06.2026 17min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews Scary Movie alone… RYJ references referencing for the sake of referencesRYJ -  2.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina HallWritten by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, Rick AlvarezDirected by Michael TiddesFor more information about Scary Movie, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  Toy Story 5 (low key Ronald rant) 22.06.2026 16min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews Toy Story 5 alone… RYJ wonders if reviews matter when a movie is going to make a billion dollars anywayRYJ -  3.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, and Greta LeeWritten by Andrew Stanton and Kenna HarrisDirected by Andrew StantonFor more information about Toy Story 5, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  Masters of the Universe 08.06.2026 17min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews Masters of the Universe alone… RYJ feels lonely (as a critic), not enjoying this movie…RYJ -  2 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Kristen Wiig, Jared Leto, Idris ElbaWritten by Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, David CallahamDirected by Travis Knight For more information about Masters of the Universe, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  I love Boosters 01.06.2026 19min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews I Love Boosters alone… RYJ wonders why Yorgos Lanthimos gets a pass that Boots Riley doesn’tRYJ -  3.99 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Page, Poppy Liu, Elza Gonzalez, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi MooreWritten and Directed by Boots RileyFor more information about I Love Boosters, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  Star Wars The Mandalorian and Grogu 26.05.2026 15min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews Star Wars:  The Mandalorian and Grogu by himself… RYJ wonders what qualifies as a voice acting gig these daysRYJ - 3 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White, Brendan Wayne, Lateef Crowder, and Sigourney WeaverWritten by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and Noah KloorDirected by Jon FavreauFor more information about Star Wars:  The Mandalorian and Grogu, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  The Sheep Detectives (w/ Michal Paris Davis) 18.05.2026 15min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Sheep Detectives with Michal Paris Davis… RYJ recites a partial list of his friends and what they would likely think about this movie…MPD - 3.8 of 5 starsRYJ -  4.15 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronFollow Michal Paris Davis on IG - @michalparisAvailable in theatersStarring Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong, Chau, Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, and Regina HallWritten by Craig MazinDirected by Kyle BaldaFor more information about The Sheep Detectives, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  Mortal Kombat II 11.05.2026 13min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews Mortal Kombat II by himself… RYJ briefly describes graphic violence then realizes he should have a trigger warning, he then provides the trigger warning and then says like two things, but then he’s like dang was the trigger warning actually more triggering than the descriptions themselves?RYJ -  2.99 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNAmee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, and Hiroyuki SanadaWritten by Jeremy SlaterDirected by Simon McQuoidFor more information about Mortal Kombat II, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  The Devil Wears Prada II 04.05.2026 16min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Devil Wears Prada 2 by himself… RYJ ponders why Emily would get treated this way?RYJ - 3.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Justin Theroux, and Kenneth BranaghWritten by Aline Brosh McKennaDirected by David FrankelFor more information about The Devil Wears Prada 2, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  Michael 24.04.2026 23min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews Michael by himself… RYJ ponders where Janet Jackson is…RYJ - 3 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, and Laura Harrier Written by John LoganDirected by Antoine FuquaFor more information about Michael, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  Normal 21.04.2026 14min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews Normal by himself… RYJ rated this movie higher when he initially saw it but actually doesn’t think it’s a three-star movie despite the rating he gave it…probably closer to like a 2.5…RYJ - 3 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronListen to me talk about Normal on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy HourAvailable in theatersStarring Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler, Lena Headey, Reena Jolly, and Ryan AllenWritten by Derek KolstadDirected by Ben WheatleyFor more information about Normal, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  You Me and Tuscany (w/ Jonquilyn Hill) 13.04.2026 22min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews You Me & Tuscany with Jonqulyn Hill RYJ and JQ love hijinks!JQ - 4.25 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronFollow Jonquilyn Hill on IG - @jonquilrose and Twitter - @jonquilynhill Jonquilyn is a Senior Producer at Vox Media. Check out some of her work using the links below: Explain it To MeThrough the CracksAvailable in theatersStarring Halle Bailey, Rege- Jean Page, Marco Calvani, Lorenzeo de Moor, Aziza Scott, Nia Vardalos, and Isabella FerrariWritten by Ryan EngleDirected by Kat CoiroFor more information about You Me & Tuscany, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link
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  The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 06.04.2026 10min

  Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Super Mario Galaxy Movie by himself… RYJ wonders why anyone would watch The Testaments if they hadn’t watched The Handmaid’s Tale?RYJ - 3.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michal Key, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, and Brie LarsonWritten by Matthew FogelDirected by Aaron Horvath and Michael JelenicFor more information about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link