Matters With

About Matters With

Entertainment and Historical Matters with You. Each episode we will explore a subject or topic in an entertaining and informative manner. Be it an award winning film, blockbuster franchise, prolific author, historical figure, pivotal moment in history, or a matter at hand in culture today--let's connect the dots and peel back layers. Whether it is a watershed moment or a water cooler event--if it matters to you, it matters to us.

Publisher

PhillipBrian

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Apr 2022

Latest episode

29 Dec 2022

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Dec 2022

   Entertainment Year in Review. What are Your Favorites?

   The Year 22 in Review. What were your favorite movies, shows, YouTube channels, podcasts, books, games, and music from our outgoing year? What are you looking forward to in 23? PhillipBrian and JeremyBlake review the year 2022's Entertainment and make recommendations. We want to know your favorite: YouTube Channel Song Score/Soundtrack Movie TV Series Podcast Game And more from 2022. #2022 #yearend #moviereview #tvreview #bookreview #gamereview #musicreview #reaction #startrek #starwars #podcasts #andor #stephenking #spock #eldinring #thelastofus #elvis #topgun #wednesday Intro and exit music used with permission from Chan Redfield. Tough as Nails by Chan Redfield used with permission from Chan Redfield directly.

2. 

   17 Dec 2022

   If These Walls Could Sing -- A Review

   If These Walls Could Sing is a 2022 British documentary film directed by Mary McCartney, in her feature documentary debut, about the history of Abbey Road Studios in London and the experiences and memories of the musicians who have played there. Produced by John Battsek, the documentary formed a centerpiece of Abbey Road Studios’ 90th anniversary celebrations in November 2022. John Williams Paul McCartney Elton John Ringo Starr Liam Gallagher Roger Waters David Gilmour Jimmy Page Noel Gallagher Celeste #abbeyroad #thebeatles #pinkfloyd #starwars #indianajones #paulmccartney #ringostarr #davidgilmour #jimmypage #adele #edsheeran #rogerwaters #matterswith #thisphillipbrian #oasis #johnwilliams Intro and exit music used with permission from Chan Redfield. Tough as Nails by Chan Redfield used with permission from Chan Redfield directly.

3. 

   18 Nov 2022

   A Christmas Story Christmas -- A MattersWith REVIEW

   A Christmas Story Christmas is a 2022 American Christmas comedy film directed by Clay Kaytis from a script by Nick Schenk, who is also one of the executive producers. Produced by Peter Billingsley and Vince Vaughn along with Legendary's Cale Boyter and Jay Ashenfelter, Marc Toberoff and Irwin Zwilling, it is a sequel to the 1983 film A Christmas Story. Billingsley reprises his role as Ralphie Parker alongside Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz, R. D. Robb, and Zack Ward returning as Randy Parker, Flick, Schwartz, and Scut Farkus, respectively. Additionally Erinn Hayes, River Drosche, and Julianna Layne play Ralphie's wife and kids, with Julie Hagerty acting in the role of Mrs. Parker. Principal photography began in late February 2022 in Hungary and Bulgaria. A Christmas Story Christmas was released in the United States on November 17, 2022, on HBOMax. Peter Billingsley as Ralph Parker Julie Hagerty as Mrs. Parker, Ralph's mother Ian Petrella as Randy Parker, Ralph's brother Scott Schwartz as Flick, one of Ralph's childhood friends R. D. Robb as Schwartz, one of Ralph's childhood friends Zack Ward as Scut Farkus, Ralph's childhood bully Erinn Hayes as Sandy Parker, Ralph's wife River Drosche as Mark Parker, Ralph's son Julianna Layne as Julie Parker, Ralph's daughter In January 2022, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced that a legacy sequel to A Christmas Story was in development with a script from Nick Schenk who also serves as executive producer.[3] Clay Kaytis was hired to direct. The film is dedicated to the memory of Darren McGavin (who played Ralphie's Old Man in the original film), who died on February 25, 2006, at the age of 83. Shortly after its official announcement of the film, Peter Billingsley was cast to reprise his role as Ralphie Parker as an adult, in addition as a producer alongside Vince Vaughn. Julie Hagerty had been cast as Mrs. Parker, his mother, replacing Melinda Dillon (who retired from acting in 2007) and originated the role in the original film. In February, Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz, R. D. Robb, and Zack Ward were cast to reprise their roles as Randy Parker, Flick, Schwartz, and Scut Farkus, respectively. In the same month, Erinn Hayes, River Drosche, and Julianna Layne were cast as Ralphie's wife, Sandy Parker and his kids, Mark and Julie Parker, respectively. Tedde Moore was asked to reprise her role as Miss Shields from the original film, but declined. Principal photography began in late February 2022 in Hungary and Bulgaria. Billingsley and the crew commissioned exact replicas of the house which was depicted in the original film and the neighborhood enhancing the authenticity of the film.The first teaser trailer was released in October of the same year, confirming that the film was in post-production. #achristmasstory #ralphie #peterbillingsley #redryder #achristmasstorychristmas #hbomax #youllshootyoureyeout #christmasmovies #christmas #schwartz #moviereview #vincevaughn #thisphillipbrian #matterswith #santaclause #santaclaus Thank you for watching MattersWith Intro and exit music used with permission from Chan Redfield. Tough as Nails by Chan Redfield used with permission from Chan Redfield directly.

4. 

   30 Oct 2022

   Gotham Knights -- A MattersWith Game Review

   Game Review. Gotham Knights. Gotham Knights is an action role-playing game developed by WB Games Montréal and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Inspired by the Batman: Gotham Knights comic series based on the DC Comics character Batman and his supporting cast, the game focuses on the characters Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood as they attempt to restore justice to Gotham City during a period of decline in the immediate aftermath of Batman's death. While investigating the events that led to their mentor's demise, the heroes become embroiled in an ancient conflict between two secret organizations fighting for control of Gotham: the Court of Owls and the League of Shadows. Gameplay is presented from the third-person perspective with a primary focus on using each playable character's traversal and combat abilities to defeat enemies and explore the environment. Players can freely move around Gotham City, interacting with characters, undertaking missions, and gaining experience points and other resources to level up their characters and equipment. Outside of the story, players are able to complete side missions to unlock additional content and collectible items. A cooperative online multiplayer mode is also included, allowing two players to play through the single-player campaign together while progressing in their own game. First announced at DC FanDome in August 2020, Gotham Knights was released on October 21, 2022, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Versions for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were also planned, but were ultimately cancelled. The game received mixed reviews from critics, with criticism for its general gameplay design and story, although its co-op mode and the characterization of the lead characters received praise. #nightwing #batgirl #robin #redhood #batman #gotham #gothamknights #ps5 #xbox #timdrake #dickgrayson #brucewayne #alfredpennyworth #harleyquinn #gamereview #thisphillipbrian #matterswith Thank you for watching MattersWith Intro and exit music used with permission from Chan Redfield. Tough as Nails by Chan Redfield used with permission from Chan Redfield directly.

5. 

   15 Oct 2022

   8 Films Great for the Halloween Season--Double Features!

   4 Double Features to Watch During the Halloween Season Happy Halloween from Matters With and ThisPhillipBrian Intro and exit music used with permission from Chan Redfield. Tough as Nails by Chan Redfield used with permission from Chan Redfield directly. Halloween or Hallowe'en (a contraction of "All Hallows' evening"),[5] less commonly known as Allhalloween,[6] All Hallows' Eve,[7] or All Saints' Eve,[8] is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It begins the observance of Allhallowtide,[9] the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the departed.[10][11] One theory holds that many Halloween traditions were influenced by Celtic harvest festivals, particularly the Gaelic festival Samhain, which are believed to have pagan roots.[12][13][14][15] Some go further and suggest that Samhain may have been Christianized as All Hallow's Day, along with its eve, by the early Church.[16] Other academics believe Halloween began solely as a Christian holiday, being the vigil of All Hallow's Day.[17][18][19][20] Celebrated in Ireland and Scotland for centuries, Irish and Scottish immigrants took many Halloween customs to North America in the 19th century,[21][22] and then through American influence Halloween had spread to other countries by the late 20th and early 21st century.[23][24] Popular Halloween activities include trick-or-treating (or the related guising and souling), attending Halloween costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, divination games, playing pranks, visiting haunted attractions, telling scary stories, and watching horror or Halloween-themed films.[25] Some people practice the Christian religious observances of All Hallows' Eve, including attending church services and lighting candles on the graves of the dead,[26][27][28] although it is a secular celebration for others.[29][30][31] Some Christians historically abstained from meat on All Hallows' Eve, a tradition reflected in the eating of certain vegetarian foods on this vigil day, including apples, potato pancakes, and soul cakes.[32][33][34][35] #halloween #octobermovies #movienight #halloween2022 #sleepyhallow #hocuspocus #hocuspocus2 #werewolves #thecrow #poltergeist #johnnydepp #brandonlee #brucelee #michaelmyers #jamieleecurtis #thedarkknight The Crow Halloween Silver Bullet Werewolf Vampires Hocus Pocus Poltergeist Scary Movies Funny Movies October Movies Jamie Lee Curtis Ichabod Crain The Wind in the Willows The Dark Knight Intro and exit music used with permission from Chan Redfield. Tough as Nails by Chan Redfield used with permission from Chan Redfield directly.

6. 

   9 Sept 2022

   Every Star Trek Film Graded & Ranked

   Every Star Trek Movie Ranked and Graded. All 13 Films. Happy Star Trek Day NOTE: This 14 minute review of 13 films is edited down from 66 minutes of footage of me discussing the films. One day I will do a full review of each film individually. There's more to say. LLAP Star Trek is an American media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry. The first television series, simply called Star Trek and now referred to as The Original Series, debuted in 1966 and aired for three seasons on NBC. The Star Trek canon includes the original series, seven spin-off television series, three animated series, and thirteen films. Paramount Pictures has produced thirteen Star Trek feature films, the most recent being released in July 2016. The first six films continue the adventures of the cast of the original series; the seventh film, Generations was designed as a transition from that cast to the cast of the Next Generation series; the next three films, 8 to 10, focused completely on the cast of the Next Generation series.[a] The eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth films take place in an alternate timeline, officially known as the Kelvin timeline, with a new cast playing younger versions of the original series characters and Leonard Nimoy portraying an elderly Spock. A new Star Trek film is set to be released on December 22, 2023. #startrek #captainkirk #spock #captainpicard #startrekday #uhura #sulu #scotty #drmccoy #worf #data #riker #ussenterprise #ncc1701 #ncc1701a #ncc1701d #ncc1701e #matterswith #thisphillipbrian

7. 

   7 Jul 2022

   Review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- A Quality of Mercy (Season 1, Episode 10) SPOILERS

   Review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Episode 10 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is an American television series created by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet for the streaming service Paramount+. It is the eleventh Star Trek series, and was launched in 2022 as part of Kurtzman's expanded Star Trek Universe. It follows Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise as they explore new worlds throughout the galaxy before Star Trek: The Original Series. Anson Mount, Ethan Peck and Rebecca Romijn respectively star as Pike, Spock and Number One, all characters from the original Star Trek Pilor--The Cage. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premiered on Paramount+ on May 5, 2022, and its first 10-episode season is running through July 7. It has received positive reviews from critics for its episodic storytelling approach and cast. A second season is in production. #startrek #captainpike #theenterprise #matterswith #thisphillipbrian #captainkirk #spock

8. 

   30 Jun 2022

   Review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- All Those Who Wander (Season 1, Episode 9) NO SPOILERS

   Review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Episode 9 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is an American television series created by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet for the streaming service Paramount+. It is the eleventh Star Trek series, and was launched in 2022 as part of Kurtzman's expanded Star Trek Universe. It follows Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise as they explore new worlds throughout the galaxy before Star Trek: The Original Series. Anson Mount, Ethan Peck and Rebecca Romijn respectively star as Pike, Spock and Number One, all characters from the original Star Trek Pilor--The Cage. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premiered on Paramount+ on May 5, 2022, and its first 10-episode season is running through July 7. It has received positive reviews from critics for its episodic storytelling approach and cast. A second season is in production. #startrek #captainpike #theenterprise #matterswith #thisphillipbrian

9. 

   27 Jun 2022

   Review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- (Season 1, Episodes 7 and 8) Some SPOILERS for Episode 7

   Review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Episodes 7 and 8 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is an American television series created by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet for the streaming service Paramount+. It is the eleventh Star Trek series, and was launched in 2022 as part of Kurtzman's expanded Star Trek Universe. It follows Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise as they explore new worlds throughout the galaxy before Star Trek: The Original Series. Anson Mount, Ethan Peck and Rebecca Romijn respectively star as Pike, Spock and Number One, all characters from the original Star Trek Pilor--The Cage. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premiered on Paramount+ on May 5, 2022, and its first 10-episode season is running through July 7. It has received positive reviews from critics for its episodic storytelling approach and cast. A second season is in production. #startrek #captainpike #theenterprise #matterswith #thisphillipbrian

10. 

    18 Jun 2022

    TV Dads (Talking Television Matters with JessCringe and You)

    A discussion of top and favorite television moms. JessCringe and PhillipBrian talk TV Dads from decades gone by to present day. Video premieres (premiered if you're watching this from the future) on Father's Day Weekend 2022. Intro Music (Tough as Nails) by Chan Redfield. Thank you, Chan Redfield. TV dads of the 00s TV dads of the 90s TV dads of the 80s TV dads of the 70s TV dads of the 60s TV das of the 50s Home Improvement Roseanne Bob's Burgers Deep Space Nine Star Trek This is Us Andy Griffith Friday Night Lights Fresh Prince of Bel Air Family Ties The Conners AND MORE #tvdads #fathersday #televisiondads #60s #70s #80s #90s #00s #10s #20s #television #sitcom #drama #fathersday2022 #dads #tvdad #andygriffith #bobsburgers #startrek #deepspacenine #homeimprovement #freshprinceofbelair #wilsmith #father #tvmatters #sitcom

11. 

    10 Jun 2022

    Review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- (Season 1, Episodes 5 and 6)

    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is an American television series created by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet for the streaming service Paramount+. It is the eleventh Star Trek series, and was launched in 2022 as part of Kurtzman's expanded Star Trek Universe. It follows Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise as they explore new worlds throughout the galaxy before Star Trek: The Original Series. Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, and Rebecca Romijn respectively star as Pike, Spock and Number One, all characters from the original Star Trek Pilor--The Cage. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premiered on Paramount+ on May 5, 2022, and its first 10-episode season is running through July 7. It has received positive reviews from critics for its episodic storytelling approach and cast. A second season is in production. #startrek #captainpike #theenterprise #matterswith #thisphillipbrian

12. 

    27 May 2022

    Review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- Momento Mori (Season 1, Episode 4)

    Review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Episode 4. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is an American television series created by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet for the streaming service Paramount+. It is the eleventh Star Trek series, and was launched in 2022 as part of Kurtzman's expanded Star Trek Universe. It follows Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise as they explore new worlds throughout the galaxy before Star Trek: The Original Series. Anson Mount, Ethan Peck and Rebecca Romijn respectively star as Pike, Spock and Number One, all characters from the original Star Trek Pilor--The Cage. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premiered on Paramount+ on May 5, 2022, and its first 10-episode season is running through July 7. It has received positive reviews from critics for its episodic storytelling approach and cast. A second season is in production. #startrek #captainpike #theenterprise #matterswith #thisphillipbrian

13. 

    19 May 2022

    Season 1, Episode 3 Review of Star Trek:Strange New Worlds

    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is an American television series created by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet for the streaming service Paramount+. It is the eleventh Star Trek series, and was launched in 2022 as part of Kurtzman's expanded Star Trek Universe. It follows Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise as they explore new worlds throughout the galaxy before Star Trek: The Original Series. Anson Mount, Ethan Peck and Rebecca Romijn respectively star as Pike, Spock and Number One, all characters from the original Star Trek Pilor--The Cage. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premiered on Paramount+ on May 5, 2022, and its first 10-episode season is running through July 7. It has received positive reviews from critics for its episodic storytelling approach and cast. A second season is in production. #startrek #captainpike #theenterprise #matterswith #thisphillipbrian

14. 

    14 May 2022

    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Season 1 Episode 2 Review.

    Review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Episode 2. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is an American television series created by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet for the streaming service Paramount+. It is the eleventh Star Trek series, and was launched in 2022 as part of Kurtzman's expanded Star Trek Universe. It follows Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise as they explore new worlds throughout the galaxy before Star Trek: The Original Series. Anson Mount, Ethan Peck and Rebecca Romijn respectively star as Pike, Spock and Number One, all characters from the original Star Trek Pilor--The Cage. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premiered on Paramount+ on May 5, 2022, and its first 10-episode season is running through July 7. It has received positive reviews from critics for its episodic storytelling approach and cast. A second season is in production. #startrek #captainpike #theenterprise #matterswith #thisphillipbrian

15. 

    8 May 2022

    TV Moms (Talking Television Matters with JessCringe and You)

    A discussion of top and favorite television moms. JessCringe and PhillipBrian talk TV moms from decades gone by to present day. Video premieres (or premiered if you're watching this from the future) on Mother's Day 2022. TV moms of the 00s TV moms of the 90s TV moms of the 80s TV moms of the 70s TV moms of the 60s TV moms of the 50s Home Improvement Family Matters Bob's Burgers Mel's Diner Not the Mama This is Us Married with Children Wonder Years Leave it to Beaver Happy Days Family Ties AND MORE Great moms Good moms Funny moms Tough moms Bad moms Caring moms Single moms Married moms TV's Favorite Moms #tvmoms #mothersday #televisionmoms #60s #70s #80s #90s #00s #10s #20s #television #sitcom #drama #mothersday2022 #60smom #70smom #80smom #90smom #junecleaver #jilltaylor #mrscunningham #harriettewinslow #pegbundy #rebeccapearson #lilianwilliams #televisionmatters

16. 

    6 May 2022

    Review of Star Trek Strange New Worlds Series Premiere. S01E01

    Review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Episode 1. Starring Anson Mount Ethan Peck Rebecca Romijn Captain Pike Number One Mr Spock #startrek #captainpike #theenterprise #ncc1701 Space, the final frontier.

17. 

    26 Apr 2022

    The Life of James Stewart

    On the first Episode of "Matters With" we review the life of James Stewart. Pilot, Poet, Broadway Star, Silver Screen Icon, and more. #cinemalegends #jamesstewart #entertainmenthistory #matterswith #thisphillipbrian #hollywood #broadway #jimmystewart #generalstewart #unitedstatesairforce #hollywoodhistory #mrsmithgoestowashington #harvey #podcast #worldwarii #vietnam Here are links for “Hank and Jim” by Scott Eyman Scott Eyman (Hank and Jim) • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1501102172 https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hank-and-Jim/Scott-Eyman/9781501102189 https://www.amazon.com/Hank-Jim-Fifty-Year-Friendship-Stewart/dp/1501102176 Below are the links of each site used to source the information in the video https://jimmy.org https://www.triangleshow.com/history https://www.archdaily.com/388732/star-architects-the-story-of-4-architects-who-made-it-in-hollywood https://www.playbill.com/person/james-stewart-vault-0000061648 https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0000071/filmotype/actor?ref_=m_nmfm_1 https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Stewart https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1985-03-05-8501120896-story.html https://theaviationgeekclub.com/when-jimmy-stewart-flew-b-52s-in-vietnam-the-story-of-the-hollywood-star-who-became-an-air-force-2-star-general/ https://www.historynet.com/mr-stewart-goes-to-vietnam/ Media material used under Fair Use for informational, educational, and critique purposes. https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/more-info.html

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