Mad About Movies

VIP Preview! The Departed (15th Anniversary)

September 25, 2021 15:14 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MB

It's finally time to talk DEPARTED! Fifteen years have gone by since Marty's Best PICTCHA Winner, so Richard and Brian are throwing it back to debate how it might or might not hold up after a decade and a half. Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/56592079

Movie News Roundup: The Matrix: Resurrections, Christopher Nolan's next movie, Tom Hanks & Apple TV+, Norm Macdonald & more

September 22, 2021 19:34 - 1 hour - 44 MB

Time to round up some movie news headlines, rumors and rumblings! Richard and Brian talk the Matrix 4: Resurrections trailer, Christopher Nolan's next film, a new movie with Tom Hanks from Apple TV+, the passing of posthumous American Treasure Norm Macdonald and more! Enjoy it! This week's VIP episode is THE DEPARTED! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Episode 750: Our Top 10 Favorite Actresses!

September 14, 2021 18:36 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

We're celebrating our 750th episode with a patented MAM list! To follow up our actors conversation in episode 700, we're bringing you our 10 favorite actresses as of today! Agree or disagree? Make sure and let us know on Discord and social media! Special shoutout to our VIPs! Become one at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

September 07, 2021 13:01 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

MCU time again here on MAM as we're introduced to Shang-Chi and his Legend of the Ten Rings. How does the story intersect with the MCU at large and what can we expect from Shang-Chi in the Marvel movies ahead?? Was this another CGI barf fest or a more toned-down Marvel Studios this time around? We've got a full discussion on deck for you as we dig into all things SHANG-CHI. Snake Eyes giveaway, Guardians retrospective and more @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Candyman (2021)

August 30, 2021 14:23 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MB

Jordan Peele is back with another horror flick! This time, he's bringing back 1992's CANDYMAN with young talented director taking the helm. Did they improve on the original? Another unnecessary remake?? VIP Pablo is in the house to discuss it all as we discuss the good and bad of CANDYMAN! VIP feed @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

VIP Preview! The Office (Season 5)

August 27, 2021 15:47 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MB

We've arrived at season 5 of Dunder Mifflin's adventures in THE OFFICE! Idris Elba and Ellie Kemper join the fold as the Michael Scott Paper Company takes shape. What are your thoughts on this season?? Let us know in the Patreon comments and/or on Discord! Full episode & all of our bonus episodes @ https://www.patreon.com/posts/55412226

CODA

August 24, 2021 13:24 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

CODA won the 2021 Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. Is it on the fast-track to Oscar gold?? We're discussing the latest from AppleTV+ and Sian Heder in this week's movie of the week convo. Who will cry more? Kent or Brian?? Also stay tuned to the end for a nice batch of Weekly Recommends! This week's VIP episode is The Office season 5! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

VIP Preview! The Green Knight

August 20, 2021 14:47 - 9 minutes - 6.6 MB

David Lowery's GREEN KNIGHT is out on VOD! We've got an hour of observations, complaints, praises and more on deck for our semi-annual Lowery convo exclusively for you VIPs. Enjoy it! Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/55132122

Free Guy

August 17, 2021 13:46 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

FREE GUY has finally hit theaters after numerous delays. Is Disney trying to boot up another franchise or sweep this one under the rug? How long will our Ryan Reynolds love last? Danny Wiser guests as we talk all things FREE GUY and bring 3 Weekly Recommends especially for you. Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

VIP Preview! Stand By Me (35th Anniversary)

August 13, 2021 15:17 - 9 minutes - 6.56 MB

FULL EPISODE @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip STAND BY ME is widely regarded as one of the great American movies of all time. But does it actually suck?? Richard and Brian throw it back in honor of 35 years to reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner, Stephen King and more exclusively for you lovely VIPs.

The Suicide Squad

August 10, 2021 14:16 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Another SUICIDE SQUAD movie already?! What can James Gunn do to reverse the abomination of the 2016 version?? Batman Shane joins the pod to dissect the DC-ness of it all as the boys dive into THE SUICIDE SQUAD, the needle drops, the Peacemaker and more as they continue to look for hope for the DCEU. Become a VIP and get Discord, weekly bonus episodes, AMAs, video and more! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Jungle Cruise

August 03, 2021 13:09 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Another Disney ride has been turned into a Disney movie. This time with JUNGLE CRUISE. Did it work as well as PIRATES? Is Rock fatigue starting to set in? Is this another banger franchise for The Mouse? Join us for all things JUNGLE CRUISE and a huge batch of Weekly Recommends! This week's VIP episode is LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE! Dropping Friday on madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Rants & Raves: Loki Season 1

July 27, 2021 15:38 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

Another Disney+ Marvel series is here! Should we keep caring?? We've got low key dose of LOKI on deck this week (see what we did there?), plus your favorite Weekly Recommends. Let us know your thoughts on LOKI in Discord and social! This week's bonus episodes are the Captain America trilogy and our AMA! Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Space Jam: A New Legacy

July 20, 2021 14:27 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

It's been decades since SPACE JAM was released. Now there's finally a reboot/sequel/something out in the form of SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY. Does it really set a new legacy, or just stomp all over the old one? We've got a review on deck, rejected Space Jam sequel ideas + a big batch of Weekly Recommends. Join us! We're talking THE OFFICE: SEASON 4 this week in the VIP! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Black Widow

July 13, 2021 13:49 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

After what feels like years of waiting, (oh wait, it was years) Marvel Studios is back on the big screen with BLACK WIDOW. Why did it take so long to make a Black Widow movie? What is next for this character given the fact that we know what we know? We're diving into all things MCU this week for our Movie of the Week + a big hefty batch of Weekly Recommends. Enjoy yourselves. The Throwback this week is Point Break! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip for all of our episodes!

The Tomorrow War

July 07, 2021 15:18 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

We've got a big summer blockbuster coming to us via JEFFREY BEZOS and Co. as THE TOMORROW WAR took over the social media conversation during the 4th of July weekend. Could this be a potential franchise for Amazon? Or was this hype all for nothing?? We've got a full review on deck + Weekly Recommends as we head toward BLACK WIDOW! This week's VIP Throwback is TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY - sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip!

VIP Preview! Independence Day (25th Anniversary)

July 02, 2021 16:10 - 12 minutes - 8.38 MB

WELCOME TO EARTH! And welcome to our special Throwback review of INDEPENDENCE DAY! Is it the best summer blockbuster ever? Or perhaps the worst?? Re-live the insanity of 1996 summer movies, action star Jeff Goldbum, Will Smith in his prime, and of course, Judd Hirsch, special for the VIPs! https://www.patreon.com/posts/53220524

F9: The Fast Saga

June 29, 2021 15:35 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Dom is back. Han is back. Cena is here! We're nearing the end of 'The Fast Saga,' with 'F9.' Could this be the movie when the MAM fam turns their back on family? Or are we as in as ever on this series? Get it in your ears now and let us know what YOU thought of the movie and this series on social media or Discord!

VIP Preview! Fast & Furious Retrospective

June 25, 2021 14:54 - 10 minutes - 7.48 MB

Time to recap 8 films of Dom & the Gang before we resume living our lives a quarter-mile at a time with F9. If you need a refresher/recap, here you go! Enjoy it and join us this weekend in our F9 spoiler discussion channel on Discord! Full episode at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Luca

June 22, 2021 13:33 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Disney-Pixar are at it again with another animated movie to make us emotional wrecks. But does this one fall more on the CARS/NEMO side than the UP/SOUL side? We're discussing all things LUCA this week, plus some Weekly Recommends! Don't miss our Fast & Furious retrospective talk, dropping this Friday on the MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

In The Heights

June 15, 2021 14:11 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Lin-Manuel is back with another musical for our summer. Can he repeat the success of Hamilton? Where does In The Heights fit in the cultural zeitgeist? Friend of the show Ellen joins us to review In The Heights and reveal which MAM host had the sniffles during their screening. The VIP Throwback this week is Aliens! Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Coming Soon to Theaters (or Streaming) - 2021 Movie Calendar Update

June 14, 2021 04:42 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

There's been a lot of (understandable) confusion around what's still coming out this year, what's coming to theaters vs. streaming, what's been pushed back to 2022 and all that kind of stuff. So we thought we'd take some time to run down the calendar of what's actually coming out in 2021 (as of now). Hopefully you find this informative! Remember to give us a follow on social media, and for Discord access make sure to become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Movie News Roundup: Amazon buys MGM, Streaming Wars update, Seth Rogen's TMNT & more

June 09, 2021 15:25 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

We've got big news in the Streaming Wars department to discuss as Supervillain Bezos & Co have purchased MGM Studios. What effect will this have on the rest of the industry? We've got a ton of movie news to discuss in a special Movie News Roundup edition of MAM. Remember to join us on Discord at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Cruella

June 08, 2021 13:35 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Disney is back with another remake/reboot/sequel/prequel/whatever you wanna call it. Is "Cruella" a hit or a miss? We've got all 3 hosts bringing their love for 101 Dalmatians and Glenn Close to the table as we review Cruella for our Movie of the Week. This week's VIP Throwback is HOOK! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

A Quiet Place Part II

June 02, 2021 14:12 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

We've been waiting for A Quiet Place Part 2 for a long time. Is there any way it lives up to what we wanted it to be? We're diving in to all things Krasinski, Blunt, sci-fi horror and the like as we bring a full review of Quiet Place 2, plus we discuss the Friends reunion and more in Weekly Recommends. This week's Throwback is Ferris Bueller's Day Off, dropping Friday at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

VIP Preview! MCU Retrospective: Thor trilogy

May 31, 2021 01:00 - 9 minutes - 7.92 MB

We're discussing every single MCU/Marvel Cinematic Universe film this year in the VIP! So far, we've talked the Iron Man and Ant-Man movies. Next, up, it's Thor. Prepare yourself for Loki and enjoy some nostalgic MCU talk exclusively for MAM VIPs at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Army of the Dead

May 25, 2021 13:47 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

Less than 2 months post Snyder Cut, Zack is back with another one. Will his "return to form" bring us back to the glory days of 300/Watchmen Snyder, or is it more of the same with his current trends? Go grab a helicopter pilot, some Tiger repellant and your favorite WWE Superstar and get ready for an hour+ of Army of the Dead talk. This week is THOR week in the VIP! Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

The Woman in the Window

May 19, 2021 16:41 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

We've got another "Netflix Original" on the docket this week for our Movie of the Week talk. Does 'Woman in the Window' live up to expectations? And what's going on with Amy Adams? We're discussing it all with all 3 co-hosts!

Movie News Roundup: Venom 2 trailer, Knives Out 2 casting, Weekly Recommends & more

May 18, 2021 14:40 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MB

Time to round up some movie news headlines! What's the deal with the new 'Let There Be Carnage" trailer? How many stars are going to end up being in Knives Out 2? We've got movie news, rumors and rumblings on the docket along with a full batch of Weekly Recommends! Join us. Tune in later this week for our Woman In the Window episode! Get VIP access at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

The Mitchells vs. The Machines

May 11, 2021 13:26 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

We've got another "Netflix Original" to discuss this week, except this one comes to us via the "left behind in 2020" pile. Surely "The Mitchells vs. The Machines" is a mess if it was released this way, right? Kent and Brian talk all things animation, Lord & Miller and more for this week's Movie of the Week. Get all of our bonus episodes, AMAs and more at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Nobody (2021)

May 04, 2021 14:30 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

Bob Odenkirk's rise on TV has been something to behold. But can he make the transition to the big screen? We've got an "action packed" episode this week as we dive into his leading-man action hero debut "Nobody." And no we will not stop with these cheesy descriptions.

Mortal Kombat (2021)

April 27, 2021 13:50 - 1 hour - 42 MB

We're back to talking about movies from the year we're in!! Straight from the "prime for reboot" category comes the remake/reboot of Mortal Kombat. Do we like it more than the original? Where does the franchise go from here? And who's gonna play Johnny Cage?? Get all of our bonus episodes, Discord access and more at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Rants & Raves: 2021 Oscars

April 26, 2021 04:59 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

We can FINALLY wave goodbye to the year that was 2020 with the 93rd Annual Academy Award finally taking place. What was the deal with this year's host-less ceremony, and who were the big shockers? We're bringing you our annual Oscars Postgame Show, a tradition unlike any other. Sorry in advance. Get MAM Discord, bonus episodes and more at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Promising Young Woman

April 21, 2021 15:03 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB

As we approach the Oscars this coming weekend, one movie people can't seem to stop talking about is 'Promising Young Woman.' So we brought in friend of the show Megan to discuss it at-length before its big night. Get our VIP episodes, AMAs, Discord and more at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Movie News Roundup: Space Jam 2, Knives Out sequels, Gundam live-action & more

April 13, 2021 13:48 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

It's time to round up some movie news topics and discuss them at length for our News Roundup edition of MAM. This week, we dive into the trailer for Space Jam: A New Legacy, the details of the Knives Out sequels coming to Netflix, the announcement of a live-action Gundam movie and more.

Godzilla vs. Kong

April 06, 2021 23:54 - 1 hour - 51 MB

We’ve been waiting for the arrival of Godzilla vs. Kong for what seems like not very long. But are we able to finally sit back and put our critic glasses away and enjoy a big dumb blockbuster? And do we want any more MonsterVerse? We’ve got over an hour to talk it out on the latest MAM. This week’s Throwback is Moneyball! Subscribe and get the ep at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

1st Annual Oscars Re-Do: 2012/2013

March 31, 2021 16:39 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

We're starting an annual tradition here on MAM as we go back to the first year of the podcast and re-do the Oscars. Did the Academy get it right back then? What should the awards be now? Join us an our VIPs as we nominate and vote on a new alternate dimension version of the 2013 Oscars honoring the best films of 2012. Want to become a VIP? Get in at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

VIP Preview! Zack Snyder's Justice League

March 24, 2021 15:43 - 27 minutes - 22 MB

It's our longest episode in the history of MAM. Nearly three hours long. Batman Shane joins the show to break down the Snyder Cut scene-by-scene. What will the consensus be? Enjoy the whole conversation exclusively at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip - and be sure to let us know what you think in our Discord!

Raya and the Last Dragon

March 17, 2021 16:03 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

We were all supposed to experience Disney's 'Raya and the Last Dragon' in theaters in 2020. But now we're here, having watched it via streaming or otherwise, to review it with friend of the show Ariel Rada as we debate the future of Disney Animation and the place 'Raya' will have in the zeitgeist. Want more MAM? Or our Snyder Cut episode? Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Movie News Roundup: 2021 Oscar Nominations

March 16, 2021 14:31 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

The Oscars are coming late this year. But did the Academy at least get the nominees right? We're bringing you our raw thoughts on the nominees, plus some Weekly Recommends on this Movie News Roundup edition of MAM. Sign up for the VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Rants & Raves: WandaVision

March 10, 2021 16:41 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Marvel Studios has released their first official series via Disney+. So do we like it, or are simply indifferent? We've got over an hour of WandaVision talk for you on deck as we attempt to find out what this all means for the MCU going forward. Get in on the conversation on Discord at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

American Treasure Ceremony - February 2021

March 04, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Which American Treasure™ candidates could be bestowed with the coveted flag-lined denim vest this time? We're bringing forth 3 nominees for the February 2021 class of ATs. Who will make the cut? Want to nominate your own AT candidate? You can do so at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Movie News Roundup: 2021 Golden Globes & Paramount+ announcement

March 02, 2021 14:21 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

What were the big takeaways from this year's "remote" Golden Globes? And is Paramount+ worth a shot? We're bringing you a Movie News Roundup edition of MAM as we recap the Globes and more! Be sure to become a VIP over at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

VIP Preview! The Office (Season 2)

February 27, 2021 18:22 - 11 minutes - 8 MB

From 'The Dundies' to 'Performance Review' to the infamous 'Booze Cruise,' season 2 is really when The Office became The Office. Join us for our season 2 discussion of our Office Retrospective as we review each and every season of the show in 2021. Hear the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/48090543

Judas and the Black Messiah

February 22, 2021 05:08 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

The polar vortex has passed and our power has been restored so we’re back to talking about movies and we begin where we left off with our favorite actors list, as several entries pop up in ‘Judas & the Black Messiah.’ Does this movie deserve some awards recognition this year, or is it simply more ‘Oscar Bait?’ We’re reviewing it all on this week’s episode and bringing you a fresh dose of Weekly Recommends. This week in the VIP - Coming to America (Throwback) and The Office (Season 2) Sign ...

Episode 700: Our Top 10 Favorite Actors!

February 09, 2021 17:26 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

Hard to believe we've recorded 700 episode of Mad About Movies! Thank you all for listening and for supporting along the way. To celebrate, we've got nearly 2 hours of podcast for you as we reveal our 10 favorite actors currently. Don't worry, our 10 favorite actresses will be episode 750! Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip for more episodes!

The Little Things

February 04, 2021 15:03 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Our Discord could not stop talking about 'The Little Things' which stars THREE Oscar winning actors. Does it live up to their potential, or did director John Lee Hancock get in the way? We're bringing you an impromptu review of The Little Things so if you'd like to be a part of our Discord as well and maybe suggest a movie, join at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Ask Me Anything preview - directors, disappointing adaptations & more

February 01, 2021 15:24 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

What directors would we want to see in a different era? Which movies that were adapted from books disappointed us the most? What would we do if we opened our own theater? Every month in the VIP we answer questions from listeners in a mega-sized AMA episode. Heres a preview of some of the crazy stuff we're doing on Patreon...but stay tuned to the end for Weekly Recommends! Sign up for the VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Outside the Wire

January 26, 2021 14:57 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Netflix has already started their year with a high budget sci-fi action movie. Are they starting on a high note or not? We're talking all things Outside the Wire on this main feed MAM! Want video versions of our pods? Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

American Treasure Ceremony - January 2021

January 25, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

Something we're bringing back big in 2021 is our patent-pending American Treasures! Which nominees will make the cut this week, and will anyone be walking away with a coveted denim vest? See the full list of American Treasures on our website! Want more MAM? Our VIP Club includes bonus eps, AMAs, Discord access and more. madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

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