Thank God For Movies

Jon Negroni, Will Ashton

Booking Overview

Film critics Jon Negroni and Will Ashton break down what’s worth watching—spotlighting the latest theatrical and streaming releases with a comedy-forward, critical lens. The show occasionally brings on film writers/programmers for deeper franchise and craft conversations, which can be useful for PR outreach to genre and entertainment press.

Metrics

Episodes: 668

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 925 subscribers

Instagram: 167 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jonnegroni@gmail.com

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Host

Jon Negroni - Film critic and co-host of Thank God For Movies (formerly Cinemaholics). Focuses on theatrical and streaming releases, franchise history, and critical analysis of genre filmmaking and comedy.

Will Ashton - Film critic and co-host of Thank God For Movies (formerly Cinemaholics). Regularly reviews and contextualizes new releases, with emphasis on how films fit into modern genre trends and audience tastes.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:

Film writers/critics, film programmers, and genre-focused commentators; often people who cover franchises (reboots, sequels) or specialize in horror/comedy

Required Achievements:

Published film writing (blog/site/newsletters) or programming credits, Co-hosting or producing genre-focused film podcasts, Published pieces/reviews tied to major franchises or theatrical/streaming releases

Recent Guest Discussions

Brogan Luke Bouwhuis - Masters Of The Universe (2026) Reboot; Franchise History/development; Mattel Blockbuster Analysis

Recent Topics

Film, Film Criticism, Horror, Comedy, Franchise

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Thank God For Movies

The Odyssey

July 27, 2026

This week, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton dive headfirst into Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey! We unpack why it's so quickly become the theatrical event of the year and what its massive box office success says about the future of blockbuster filmmaking. Then we discuss Nolan’s evolution from The Dark Knight through Oppenheimer and why audiences continue to show up for original event movies. Plus, does The Odyssey represent a turning point for studios chasing ...

Toy Story 5, The Furious, Disclosure Day

July 13, 2026

This week on Thank God for Movies, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton catch up on a packed stretch of the 2026 summer movie season with reviews of Toy Story 5, The Furious, and Disclosure Day. But first, we run through the state of the box office, from the live-action Moana stumbling out of the gate to Evil Dead Burn, The Invite, Minions and Monsters, Supergirl, Jackass: Best and Last, Girls Like Girls, The Death of Robin Hood, and Leviticus. SHOW NOTES: 00:00:00 – Intro: New movies...

Scary Movie (2026)

June 09, 2026

For this bonus episode of Thank God for Movies, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton reunite to review the new Scary Movie! It's the long-awaited return of the spoof franchise that helped define early-2000s parody comedy, of course. With the Wayans brothers back, Anna Faris returning as Cindy Campbell, Regina Hall back as Brenda Meeks, and a whole new batch of horror movies to reference, the question is simple. Does Scary Movie (2026) revive the franchise, or just remind us why thi...

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jonnegroni@gmail.com

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