Gladiator II (2024)

Gladiators Jimmicus and A.Rixus step into the Colosseum to duel (chat) about the best arena fight this year. Gladiator II is the surprise sequel from auteur Ridley Scott that features the same level of powerful performances and exciting combat as the original. Now, you may have some pressing questions if you’ve seen Gladiator (2000). Like, how could the plot logically happen? Well, Ridley Scott has the answers for you…and he’ll make sure you understand.

Red One (2024)

Over the last two years, you’ve seen bada** David Harbour Santa. You’ve seen a miserable Joel Kinnamen barely get through his own movie. Now get ready for Jake Kasdan’s take on Santa! J.K. Simmons plays a ripped, PG-13 version of the jolly old elf. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Chris Evans have to find ole Kriss Kringle after he’s abducted. Is it an overly-CGIed movie with no heart? Who is this movie for? Find out with Jim and A.Ron on this episode of First Runs Bald Movies!

Saturday Night (2024)

Coming to you from Ohio! Saturday Night (2024) captures the excitement and the tension of the first live Saturday Night Live broadcast. The cast of this movie will have you laughing as much as the cans of SNL does. Find out what Jim and A.Ron thought of this account of both real and apocryphal stories behind the longest running sketch comedy show of all time.

Megalopolis (2024)

Francis Ford Coppola swung for the fences on this project. Megalopolis (2024) is a large, star-studded cast of people you know and love. The sci-fi, the drama, and the acting all have highs and lows through the film. Without the benefit of foresight, it’s hard to know exactly how this movie will impact the audiences of the future. But in the present, it just seems like Coppola thinks you’re a bit slow.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

You said their names three times, now Jim and A.Ron are here to discuss Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024). Tim Burton’s current goth girl protege, Jenna Ortega, stars in this long awaited sequel. The film is a charming blend of Tim Burton’s style, practical effects, and great performances. Grab your Handbook for the Recently Deceased and dive in!

Alien: Romulus (2024)

Sequels in the Alien franchise are always fraught with risk. Very few have been received positively, even when Ridley Scott is at the helm. So what happens when you fire up the sequel machine 45 years after the first installment to make a sequel without the iconic director? Find out by listening to our review of Alien: Romulus.

Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

Your favorite fast-talking, ultra-punchable anti-hero is back! Deadpool, the most irritating guy, teams up with the most irritable guy in the MCU. Relive the glory days of Hugh Jackman’s physique. Laugh out loud for two hours. And find out how this piece fits in the greater Marvel puzzle and what it means going forward. The next Bald Move First Run movie is Alien: Romulus!

The Fall Guy (2024)

The Fall Guy show from the 80s gets a modern reincarnation in this David Leitch helmed project. As a man who comes from the stunt world, Leitch did an excellent job of portraying the stunt men and women with life and laughter. It has the action of John Wick and the heart of a romcom. Don’t let “comedy torture” fool you, it’s a good time!

Monkey Man (2024)

Dev Patel stars and makes his directorial debut this year with Monkey Man. This is a stylish movie from the costume design, to the music, to the fights. Jim and A.Ron were fully engrossed in the desperate violence and action that is woven through the story. If you’re a fan of slick action, this is the next movie for you to check out.