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Movie News Roundup: Netflix release schedule, Deadpool 3, Godzilla vs. Kong & more

January 21, 2021 15:43 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Time to round up some movie news here on MAM! Netflix has released their 2021 schedule. What does it tell us about the future of the company? What will Deadpool 3 look like? We might finally have an answer, and Godzilla vs. Kong arrives sooner than expected. Make sure you become a VIP so you get Discord access and never miss an ep! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Rants & Raves: Best & Worst of 2020

January 19, 2021 18:20 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

The time has come to finish up the weird year in film that was 2020. For the first hour, we're recapping our worst of the year lists, then onto the best movies of the year for the 2nd hour. Enjoy, and let's get excited for 2021 officially, y'all!

VIP Preview! The Office (Season 1)

January 18, 2021 18:18 - 11 minutes - 7.57 MB

We're discussing every single season of The Office in the VIP! Head over to madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip to sign up and get them all throughout the year.

Minari

January 15, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

It's our last review before we reveal our lists! We're welcoming back friend of the show Ariel from Geek 101 to discuss A24's 'Minari' and putting a nice little bow on the year in movies. Don't forget, our Office retrospective has just started! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

VIP Preview! Happy Gilmore (25th Anniversary)

January 13, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.24 MB

This week's Throwback episode is Happy Gilmore! For the full episode, subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Nomadland

January 12, 2021 17:26 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

We love some American Treasure Frances McDormand around here, and we love some Chloé Zhao. What happens when their powers combine? Is it as great as we would expect it to be? We've got 2 more reviews for you before we bring you our lists. so enjoy 'Nomadland' as we wave farewell to the year in film that was 2020. Our 'Office' retrospective starts this week with season 1! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

2021 State of the Show Address

January 07, 2021 23:31 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

We've got a lot of special stuff planned for 2021 and beyond for you main feed MAM fam and especially you VIPs. Check out this episode as we announce some additions to the show + remember to sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Soul

January 05, 2021 17:32 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

It's been nearly 10 months since they last did it, but Disney-Pixar is back to making us sob. How good is 'Soul' compared to their other films, and what should we expect next from our favorite studio? We've got over an hour of 'Soul' talk on board for this week's main feed MAM ep! Become a VIP for Discord access, bonus episodes and more at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Wonder Woman 1984

December 29, 2020 14:02 - 1 hour - 67 MB

The most anticipated movie of 2020 (that came out) is finally here! We all got to watch it in various ways over the holiday weekend. Does it live up to the hype of the original? Disappointed? Encouraged? We've got it all on deck in a massive mega-sized MAM episode as we wrap the year! Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Rants & Raves: The Mandalorian - Season 2

December 19, 2020 19:40 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB

What do we think of The Mandalorian as the Official Podcast of Star Wars? Brian and Kent dive into 90 minutes of Star Wars & all things Mando with a full recap and review of season 2, all the reveals, where we're heading and more. Want more MAM? Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Movie News Roundup: Disney Investor Day, HBO Max, Star Wars, MCU & more

December 15, 2020 17:26 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

HBO Max shook up the industry when they announced that they would be carrying some of the most-anticipated movies on the service. Then Disney heard about it and was like "hold my beer" and changed the game even more with 90 trillion announcements. We're discussing all the highlights on a special Movie News Roundup edition of MAM.

Mank

December 08, 2020 14:21 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

David Fincher returns to making movies with a throwback to the 1940s and the world of Citizen Kane. Does Mank feel inspired or more like 'Oscar bait?' We're diving into all things Fincher, Oldman, and Citizen Kane on this weekly main feed MAM! Stay tuned this week to the VIP for our Raging Bull throwback! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Hillbilly Elegy

December 01, 2020 16:26 - 56 minutes - 45.2 MB

We love Ron Howard. We love Amy Adams. We love Glen Close. Do we love 'Hillbilly Elegy?' We're discussing the first of the 'Oscar bait' movies of the year on this week's episode, plus bringing you a ton of 'What I'm Watching!' Want more from us? Become a VIP over at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special

November 24, 2020 17:49 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

We didn’t really expect a Lego Star Wars Holiday Special in 2020 but here we are! Join us for a Star Wars filled special episode of MAM as we look at the current state of the franchise thru the lens of this Holiday Special. Plus, stay tuned for some Weekly Recommends at the end! Want more from us? Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

The Fate of Movie Theaters / Jungleland

November 17, 2020 14:38 - 53 minutes - 42.8 MB

You heard us mention the new film 'Jungleland' on the podcast. Now we're reviewing it! Could it be one of the best/most-underrated movies of the year, or is it just forgettable? We're discussing it all plus the future of PVOD and movie theaters on this week's main feed MAM! Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

On the Rocks

November 10, 2020 20:08 - 56 minutes - 45 MB

It's been a while since we've seen anything from Sofia Coppola. She's back with her 'Lost in Translation' collaborator Bill Murray with a new comedic drama 'On the Rocks.' Do we miss Sofia's work, or wish she would just hang at her vineyard all day instead of direct? Join Kent and Brian for 'On the Rocks,' talk and some news regarding American Treasures. Want more MAM? Head over to the VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Love and Monsters

November 03, 2020 04:36 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

It's been a year of not a lot of positivity when it comes to the movies we've been absorbing. But 'Love and Monsters' brings a surprising silver lining to an otherwise drab 2020. Kent and Brian review the movie and bring you a bunch of recommends in 'What We're Watching' on this week's MAM! Want more MAM? Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

October 27, 2020 14:21 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

What a better time to bring back Borat than in 2020? After a 14 year hiatus, we've got new Borat to talk about as Subsequent Moviefilm randomly is released on Amazon Prime. We're digging into the best bits of Borat's past with Kent and Richard on this week's MAM! Want more episodes? Subscribe to our VIP feed at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

The Trial of the Chicago 7

October 20, 2020 22:43 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Aaron Sorkin returns to the directors chair to direct we assume a bunch of walking and talking, and talking over each other. Does 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' live up to the hype? Could anything have been improved? A Kent-less cast of Brian, Richard and Batman Shane take you through the film! Want more MAM? Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com.vip

VIP Preview! The Shining (40th Anniversary)

October 13, 2020 04:19 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

Did you know we do Throwback conversations every week where we talk about old movies? This month, in honor of the season, we're bringing the main feed MAMfam some VIP goodness with our exclusive convo discussing Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining.' If you want more episodes like this, become a VIP over at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Making Dr. Sleep - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKF1EWrtJCI&pbjreload=101 Making The Shining by Vivian Kubrick - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbNqM...

I'm Thinking of Ending Things

October 06, 2020 19:54 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Charlie Kaufman is back, this time via Netflix as he adapts the novel "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" for the big(small) screen. But where do we stand on Kaufman? Lame pretension or interesting character study? We've got it all on the docket for you as well as some fresh Weekly Recommends! Want more MAM? Visit madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Streaming Wars Update / Enola Holmes

September 29, 2020 04:32 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Netflix has brought us yet another film to review in 2020. No this is not a description copied and pasted from last week's episode. 'Enola Holmes' is the latest in the line of movies meant to occupy our time and thoughts...but is this one worthy of 6 sequels or 0? Find out as we talk all things streaming wars and Netflix + get ready to get your Quib on! Want more episodes? Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip for weekly bonus eps!

The Devil All the Time

September 23, 2020 18:49 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MB

Netflix just keeps cranking out these original movies. This one places Tom Holland in backwoods West Virginia where rednecks and religious extremists are thriving. But does the movie thrive?! We've got 'The Devil All the Time' on the docket for this week's main feed MAM episode! We're talking Almost Famous this week in the VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Mulan (2020)

September 15, 2020 23:27 - 48 minutes - 38.9 MB

We've got yet another offering from Disney+ that we thought we'd see at a theater. But hey, 30 bucks later, and here we are. Talking the Mulan remake. You did it, Walt. Congrats. How was the movie though? Listen and find out! Want to talk on Discord or get more episodes weekly? Head over to madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Tenet

September 08, 2020 14:44 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

After numerous delays and months of quarantine, some of us are finally back in the good ol' movie theater. What better way to jump back into things than with a new Christopher Nolan movie? We're bringing you both spoiler-free and spoiler-filled thoughts on Tenet as we say goodbye to summer and hello to the fall movie season. Become a MAM VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Take advantage of our offers! BetterHelp.com/mad MackWeldon.com/mad

Bill & Ted Face the Music

September 01, 2020 04:02 - 56 minutes - 45.5 MB

It's been almost 30 years since we last saw Bill & Ted on the big screen. But thanks to the Keanu-aissance that we're all currently enduring, the duo is back as the Wyld Stallyns 'face the music.' We're talking all things Bill & Ted 3 in this week's episode + a special word about Chadwick Boseman. Want more episodes or access to our Discord? Join us at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/VIP

DC Fandome Mega-Recap with Batman Shane

August 25, 2020 14:39 - 1 hour - 86.8 MB

From ‘The Batman,’ to ‘The Snyder Cut’ to James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad,’ what headlines coming out of DC’s Fandome event are worth caring about? Batman Shane joins the pod as we react to the news, trailers, casting and more for the first time in this mega-sized episode. Want more from us or our Discord? Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Project Power

August 19, 2020 17:45 - 47 minutes - 37.8 MB

Netflix has yet another "high-octane thrillride" for us this year with 'Project Power' starring Jamie Foxx and JGL as cops or (something like that?) trying to take down Machine Gun Kelly. We think. Oh well. Go on this journey with us as we talk all things 'Project Power.' Want our Discord or more episodes? Check out madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Movie News Roundup: MacGruber the Series, Theaters Reopening, Mulan to VOD & More

August 13, 2020 23:24 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

What is the process for reopening all these theaters? What's with Mulan going straight to Disney+? What do we think about MacGruber being a TV show now? We're discussing this and more in a special bonus Movie News Roundup edition of MAM! Want more episodes and/or Discord? madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

An American Pickle

August 11, 2020 04:32 - 49 minutes - 39.6 MB

One of Richard and Brian’s favorite comedy writers, Simon Rich, has written a feature! Seth Rogen stars and co-stars as an American Pickle. We’ve seen the time travel trope tons of times in comedies. Can this one set it self apart?! Want more MAM? We just talked 40 Year Old Virgin on our VIP feed at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Episode 650: Updating Our Top 10 Favorite Movies & TV Shows

August 04, 2020 04:08 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Hard to believe there's been 650 episodes of Mad About Movies. Surely we should be canceled by now. But since we're not, we're celebrating the occasion by reviewing our top 10 favorite movies and TV shows from all the way back at episode 100 to see if anything has changed over the past 6 years. Want more episodes, Discord, etc? Go to madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

The Old Guard

July 27, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MB

Charlize has teamed up with Netflix to bring us an action movie on paper that should check all the boxes, but does it? We're still in Mad About Movies On Demand mode as we dive into "The Old Guard" for our main feed movie of the week. Want more from us? Get all of our episodes and access to our Discord at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Palm Springs

July 20, 2020 21:18 - 44 minutes - 36 MB

Team Lonely Island is back bringing us a rom-com full of summer, laughs, and of course, time travel. But hasn’t the ‘Groundhog Day’ premise been used to death? Join us for a movie of the week discussion in which we pray for a bright spot in these dog days of summer. Want more episodes, including our Goonies Throwback episode? Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/VIP

Greyhound

July 14, 2020 04:30 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MB

Tom Hanks' WW2 passion project (or one of them at least) shifted from a theatrical release to Apple TV +, but is it for the better in the long-run? We've got Greyhound on deck (see what we did there?) with this week's new (yay) movie of the week. Get your EveryPlate discount by using our promo code madaboutmovies3 Want more from us? Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Hamilton

July 07, 2020 04:21 - 57 minutes - 33.1 MB

This week Disney blessed us with the release of the Broadway smash Hamilton on Disney+ just in time for Independence Day. Is Hamilton worth the hype or is it another Cats?! We've got music man Tobin joining us to discuss all that is Lin-Manuel's Hamilton on this week's main feed episode. Want more from us? Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip!

Extended Weekly Recommends: Volume 3

July 02, 2020 04:19 - 51 minutes - 41.5 MB

Surprise! Here's a big batch of recommends for you all as July kicks off! Here they are: Kent: - Movie - Rob Reiner films (1982-1995) - Book - Best Movie Year Ever by Brian Raferty - TV - Watchmen (HBO) Richard: - Book - Weird by Olga Khazan - Book - No Filter by Sarah Frier - Book - Frank: The Voice & Sinatra: The Chairman by James Kaplan - Music - Women in Music pt. 3 by HAIM Brian: - Movie - The Vast of Night (Amazon) - Book - The Cost of These Dreams by Wright Thompso...

Artemis Fowl

June 29, 2020 04:53 - 38 minutes - 30.5 MB

Disney's Artemis Fowl is one of the many movies affected by the pandemic as it got flexed down to Disney+ in favor of a theatrical release. Was this a smart decision by Team Mickey or were we deprived of something by doing it this way? Resident Disney expert Brian is joined by a special guest to talk it out on this week's main feed MAM. Want more episodes? Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip for weekly bonus eps!

The King of Staten Island

June 23, 2020 03:43 - 45 minutes - 36.2 MB

Judd Apatow is bringing us another offering of comedic drama, this time with Pete Davidson as his star. Is this the best medium for Pete, or even Judd? Join us as we talk all things King of Staten Island sans Brian with cohosts Kent and Richard. Want more episodes? Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip!

Da 5 Bloods

June 16, 2020 04:18 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

It's always great to hear from Spike Lee, and lately it's been great to hear from him via film again. With 'Da 5 Bloods,' Spike hits on a topic that is as relevant as ever. Join us and VIP Marcus for a convo surrounding Lee's voice and how he uses it in an all-new episode from your friends at MAM. Want more episodes? We're talking 2010's 'The A-Team' this week in the VIP - madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

BONUS: Introducing 'Truth vs. Hollywood'

June 12, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.24 MB

Check out these friends of the show! Introducing the newest Audioboom original podcast, Truth vs Hollywood. Join Film lovers David Chen and Joanna Robinson as they do a deep dive into well known films and discuss how similar they are to the actual story. Truth vs Hollywood premieres 6/12. Subscribe to Truth vs Hollywood on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-vs-hollywood/id1510582080

Top 10 Favorite Movie Scenes

June 09, 2020 04:12 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

We often call a scene in a recent movie "the best" or "my favorite scene" but what if we actually kept tabs on that? We're taking a break from the Bad Movie Marathon to rank our favorite movie scenes ever! Is there one we missed? Let us know on social media @madaboutmovies Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Movie News Roundup: HBO Max Launch, Snyder Cut & More

June 01, 2020 04:42 - 59 minutes - 47.4 MB

Batman Shane fills in for Richard as we dive into first impressions of HBO Max and what the logistics of the Snyder Cut are now that we know it's a thing. Want more episodes? Become at VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Catwoman (2004)

May 26, 2020 05:17 - 58 minutes - 47.2 MB

Few movies are known to be as poorly received as 2004's Catwoman, so what better time than during the MAM Bad Movie Marathon to welcome in Batman Shane as he socially distances himself and the rest of the DC movies from this monstrosity of a "film." Want some GOOD movie talk? Become a VIP and get all of our Throwback episodes @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

MacGruber 10th Anniversary with Will Forte!

May 21, 2020 02:15 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

No caption really needed here. MacGruber himself, Will Forte, joins the show to celebrate 10 years of MacGruber!! Shut your butt and listen! Want more episodes of MAM? Become a VIP and get all our stuff! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Capone (2020)

May 19, 2020 04:41 - 55 minutes - 44.2 MB

A crossover between a new release AND a bad movie to go along with our Bad Movie Marathon? Have the podcast gods blessed us again? Join us for all things Trank, Capone, and poo as we ask the question AGAIN...what's the deal with Tom Hardy?! Want more from us? Become a VIP and get more episodes at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

After Earth

May 12, 2020 04:01 - 53 minutes - 43.2 MB

A movie that we flexed out of 7 years ago has made its way into our Bad Movie Marathon. What went wrong with 'After Earth' and more importantly, what would it have been today if it were successful? We've got it all covered on yet another edition of MAM. Want more from us? Become a VIP and get bonus episodes, Discord access and more. madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Movie News Roundup: AMC vs. Universal, Taika's Star Wars, Bright 2 & More

May 07, 2020 02:47 - 57 minutes - 46.1 MB

Is AMC really not playing any more Universal films? Why would they do that? We're breaking down the controversy, Taika being tapped for Star Wars and an exciting announcement regarding Bright 2 on this Movie News Roundup edition of MAM. Become a VIP and get more episodes at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Theodore Rex

May 05, 2020 03:08 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

The Bad Movie Marathon continues with the film that is the Casablanca of family focused science fiction talking Dino movies set in the future that also star Whoopi Goldberg. And NOTHING can take that away from Theodore Rex.

Howard the Duck

April 28, 2020 03:33 - 56 minutes - 45.1 MB

We're rolling along with our Bad Movie Marathon, and boy is this one a doozy! Howard the Duck, for some reason, came to theaters in 1986. Why was he so randy all the time, and what did the MAM version of George Lucas have to say about the possibility of a sequel? Become a VIP and get daily recommends! madaboutmovies.com/vip

Extended Weekly Recommends: Volume 2

April 22, 2020 14:02 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

From 'The Last Dance,' to 'That Thing You Do,' we're bringing you another hefty extended dose of Weekly Recommends as the social distancing continues. Be safe, MAMfam! Hit up that VIP feed as well for daily recommends! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

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