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BONUS: Kent Reviews Grown Ups 2

April 25, 2018 03:35 - 41 minutes - 33.7 MB

Prepare your minds for a journey into the mysterious unknown...the world of post-2000's Adam Sandler. Listen as Kent pays his debts by reviewing Grown Ups 2 all by his lonesome. Thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

Isle of Dogs

April 19, 2018 13:19 - 1 hour - 34.4 MB

It's a double-header this week at Mad About Movies! In our second episode in as many days, it's all things Wes Anderson and his newest film Isle of Dogs as we're joined by a special guest!

Rampage

April 18, 2018 05:02 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

This week on MAM: we discuss how & why "Rampage" was allowed to happen, bring you some breaking Steven Spielberg news, and fill you in on what John Krasinski could be up to after the massive success of A Quiet Place." 0:00 - John Krasinski / Steven Spielberg news 31:55 - Rampage 1:08:00 - Weekly Recommends

A Quiet Place

April 11, 2018 23:14 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

With Kent stuck on a runway, Richard and Brian discuss all the news of the day including the Solo trailer, Lord of the Rings, and...Rob Ford? Then Kent joins the gang from an airplane lavatory for a full breakdown of A Quiet Place and The Krasinski Curse. 0:00 - Star Wars news / Solo trailer 42:00 - A Quiet Place 1:26:00 - Weekly Recommends

Ready Player One

April 02, 2018 05:16 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Welcome to Amerca's hottest new Spielberg film! This movie's got everything! Freddy Krueger, Spongebob, those 2 guys from the Sonic commercials, Oasis playing a concert inside the OASIS... Those are just a few highlights of our Ready Player One discussion now available on your podcast devices! GAME ON!

Pacific Rim: Uprising

March 28, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

It's robots vs. monsters vs. Jaegers vs. kaiju vs. bad exposition on this week's show! We're joined by noted Pac Rim enthusiast, Geek 101 podcaster and all around good dude Ariel Rada to discuss the sequel to Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim as well as some X-Men news and Apple's foray into original content.

Throwback! The Royal Tenenbaums

March 23, 2018 21:03 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

In honor of 'Isle of Dogs' release this weekend, we're throwing it back to one of director Wes Anderson's most praised films and one that also ranks very high for a MAM host, The Royal Tenenbaums!

Tomb Raider (2018)

March 21, 2018 14:22 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

Another year, another video game adaptation comes to the screen! Join Brian and Richard for a full batch of movie news before they're joined by a guest to discuss the success and/or failure of the new Tomb Raider!

A Wrinkle In Time (2018)

March 14, 2018 05:40 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Disney is taking on one of their most ambitious projects ever in adapting beloved novel "A Wrinkle In Time" into a live-action film. Did it pay off?? Join us and a returning special guest as we break it all down with a little Trailer Talk and some Weekly Recommends on the side! 0:00 - Movie News / Trailer Talk 40:00 - A Wrinkle In Time review 1:34:00 - Weekly Recommends

Game Night

March 07, 2018 05:50 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB

Join us as we put the fishing touches on the fallout from the Oscars, discuss some new comedy trailers, react to some very funny and very unfunny comedy trailers, and roll the dice on our Movie of the Week "Game Night." 0:00 - Oscars fallout / Trailer Talk 36:00 - Game Night 1:07:00 - Weekly Recommends

Rants & Raves: 2018 Oscars

March 05, 2018 06:52 - 1 hour - 38.1 MB

Hollywood's biggest night has come and gone! All that's left to do now is bring you our annual Oscars Postgame Show as we react to all the winners and losers from the 90th Annual Academy Awards! What do you think? Did the Academy get it right this time around?

Annihilation

February 27, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

While Black Panther continues to dominate the box office, we get a chance to dive into writer/director Alex Garland's newest offering, the high-concept sci-fi adaptation "Annihilation" starring Natalie Portman. We also bring you some reboot/sequel news, our thoughts on the demise of the "Transformers" series, and the latest drama happening over at the ol' DCEU. 0:00 - Movie/Sequel News / DCEU Talk 35:10 - Annihilation 1:29:00 - Weekly Recommends

VIP Preview: Throwback! Cool Runnings (25th Anniversary)

February 24, 2018 00:43 - 18 minutes - 10.8 MB

What do you get when you combine North American Treasure John Candy, 90's comedy star Doug E. Doug, and a bobsled? Nostalgic Disney gold, obviously! In honor of its 25th anniversary AND the currently-happening Winter Olympics, we're throwing it back to 1993's Cool Runnings in the VIP! Ya mon! Sign up for the MAM VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Black Panther

February 19, 2018 06:03 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Marvel Studios have seemingly outdone themselves yet again with another critical and commercial blockbuster! We're joined by a very special guest to talk Coogler, vibranium, Michael B. Jordan, and everything else Black Panther had to offer including where it ranks with the rest of the MCU, what the Avengers look like now and how Marvel can improve things (if at all.) Wakanda Forever! This episode presented by BarkBox, a monthly box of goodies for your pup! Get a free month at barkbox.com/m...

The Cloverfield Paradox

February 14, 2018 06:33 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

The Joker! American Treasures! Hot Topic T-Shirts! Another random Cloverfield movie that came out of nowhere! This week's MAM has it all! Join us as we break it all down in a very concise hour and thirty-nine minutes! 0:00 - Movie news / Joker news 20:00 - American Treasures 47:00 - The Cloverfield Paradox 1:30:00 - Weekly Recommends

Throwback! The Wedding Singer (20th Anniversary)

February 09, 2018 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

In honor of Valentines Day, we are showing love to the entire #MAMfam with a special VIP preview episode discussing the glory days of Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore in The Wedding Singer! If you'd like to hear more Throwback episodes discussing your favorite movies of the past, join our VIP Club at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip!

Molly's Game

February 07, 2018 05:34 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

For our second of three episodes this week, we're joined by a guest for our Movie of the Week as we discuss Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut "Molly's Game", bring you the scoop on some Super Bowl trailers, and react to some breaking Star Wars news! 0:00 - Shoutouts / Star Wars news / Trailer talk 31:45 - Molly's Game 1:21:00 - Weekly Recommends

Solo: A Star Wars Story Teaser Trailer Breakdown

February 06, 2018 06:12 - 38 minutes - 22.2 MB

Kent. Brian. Breaking down a new Star Wars trailer for way too many minutes. A tradition unlike any other.

The Maze Runner: The Death Cure

January 31, 2018 05:58 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Join Brian, Richard and a special guest for a journey into the Maze Runner series with a discussion of The Death Cure, and hear what the entire MAM crew has to say about those Oscar nominations! 0:00 - MAM State of the Union / Oscar nominations 32:30 - Maze Runner 3 1:18:00 - Weekly Recommends

Rants & Raves: Best & Worst of 2017

January 23, 2018 16:41 - 2 hours - 96 MB

After hundreds of hours of discussion, debate, and counseling, we've finally chosen our top 10 best and worst movies of 2017! What did Brian vote as his worst of the year? Did Richard love or hate Phantom Thread? What about that "mother!" movie we said we'd never speak of again? It's our longest MAM episode EVER as we wrap up the year in cinema. 0:00 - Worst movies of 2017 52:30 - Superlatives & best movies of 2017 This episode brought to you by: ZipRecruiter - Post your job openin...

Rants & Raves: Best & Worst of 2017

January 23, 2018 16:41 - 2 hours - 128 MB

After hundreds of hours of discussion, debate, and counseling, we've finally chosen our top 10 best and worst movies of 2017! What did Brian vote as his worst of the year? Did Richard love or hate Phantom Thread? What about that "mother!" movie we said we'd never speak of again? It's our longest MAM episode EVER as we wrap up the year in cinema. 0:00 - Worst movies of 2017 52:30 - Superlatives & best movies of 2017 This episode brought to you by: ZipRecruiter - Post your job openin...

The Post

January 17, 2018 05:29 - 1 hour - 57 MB

For our final 2017 review before the big Best & Worst of the Year episode, we’re joined by a special guest to talk Spielberg, Streep, Hanks, and The Post. How could it possibly live up to our absurd expectations?? Plus, Tarantino news, the future of Star Wars in China and more!

The Shape of Water

January 10, 2018 07:02 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

We're beginning to round out our final films to discuss before assembling our best and worst lists, but we must first discuss Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water with a special guest. We also bring you our most anticipated movies of 2018 and all the headlines coming out of this year's Golden Globes. 0:00 - Golden Globes / Most Anticipated of 2018 42:00 - The Shape of Water 1:34:00 - Weekly Recommends

Throwback! Catch Me If You Can (2002)

January 05, 2018 15:01 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this special VIP preview episode, we bring you some Throwback Spielberg talk as we dive into one of his most underrated(?) movies, Catch Me If You Can, in honor of it's 15th anniversary!

Favorite Things of 2017 / I, Tonya

January 03, 2018 14:27 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

We're ringing in 2018 with a look back at some of our favorite non-movie related things from the past year! We also give our review of "I, Tonya" and bring you the inaugural episode of one of our many spinoff podcasts "Mad About Figure Skating." 0:00 - Favorite Things of 2017 41:00 - I, Tonya

Favorite Things of 2017 / I, Tonya

January 03, 2018 14:27 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

We're ringing in 2018 with a look back at some of our favorite non-movie related things from the past year! We also give our review of "I, Tonya" and bring you the inaugural episode of one of our many spinoff podcasts "Mad About Figure Skating." 0:00 - Favorite Things of 2017 41:00 - I, Tonya

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

December 27, 2017 05:54 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Uhh it's time to talk Jumanji! What year is it?!? Join us as we give our thoughts on the sequel/reboot/Sony-product-placement vehicle Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. We also give some shoutouts and discuss that little merger between Disney and 21st Century Fox.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Postgame Show (Part 2)

December 20, 2017 05:37 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

We're back this week with our final thoughts on The Last Jedi before putting the conversation aside for the foreseeable future. What does this movie mean for the Force? What about that thing that happens with Rey and Kylo Ren? We're joined by 2 guests to discuss it all! Join us, won't you?

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Postgame Show (Part 1)

December 15, 2017 08:03 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

The wait is over for Star Wars fans everywhere! As is tradition, join us for over an hour of our initial impressions of The Last Jedi, and stay tuned for part 2 dropping early next week! This episode comes courtesy of Blue Apron, delivering fresh meals straight to your door. Support the MAM Podcast and yourself by getting your three free meals at BlueApron.com/mad

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Pregame Show

December 13, 2017 06:15 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Being the Official Podcast of Star Wars (patent pending) we felt it was only appropriate to air out our final thoughts, last minute predictions, and gut feelings for Star Wars: The Last Jedi in our first ever MAM Pregame Show. Check back Thursday night for our Postgame Show!

The Disaster Artist

December 13, 2017 06:04 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Fans of The Room unite! We're talking all things Tommy Wiseau and The Disaster Artist with a special guest this week as well as reacting to the Jurassic World 2 trailer and discussing the Golden Globe nominees. Oh hai Mark. 0:00 - Golden Globes / Jurassic World 2 38:07 - The Disaster Artist 1:14:30 - Weekly Recommends

Rants & Raves: Curb Your Enthusiasm

December 07, 2017 22:51 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

As HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm comes to a close for season 9, we reminisce on all things Larry, Leon, Funkhauser and everything Curb had to offer in this special Rants & Raves edition of MAM!

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

December 06, 2017 07:02 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

This week it's straight back into Oscar season with a discussion of one of the most AmericanTreasure™-studded movies of the year in Martin McDonagh's "Three Billboards." Kent and Brian also discuss a certain Quentin Tarantino rumor involving a beloved franchise, and a possible competitor to MoviePass. 0:00 - Tarantino / MoviePass 30:30 - Three Billboards 1:11:00 - Weekly Recommends

Coco

November 29, 2017 05:20 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

Pixar is at it again, bringing us another memorable piece of animation...but where does their latest film 'Coco' rank among the rest of their movies? On this episode we talk everything 'Coco' and nominate 4 special humans for AmericanTreasure™ status!

Lady Bird

November 29, 2017 04:54 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Kent and Richard take some time in the midst of Oscar season to discuss one of the most critically-acclaimed movies (of all time?) in Greta Gerwig's directorial debut 'Lady Bird.'

Throwback! Good Will Hunting (1997)

November 23, 2017 14:47 - 40 minutes - 23.3 MB

Happy Thanksgiving MAMfam! As a thank you for a great 2017, we're giving the regular feed a taste of our VIP club with this Throwback to 1997's Good Will Hunting in honor if it's 10th anniversary. Happy listening!

Justice League (2017)

November 22, 2017 06:53 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

After years of buildup, we're finally talking Justice League! We brought back Batman Shane to talk 2 hours of nothing but Justice League, the DCEU, and all that implies. We apologize in advance.

Murder on the Orient Express

November 13, 2017 15:35 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

What happens when you mix Rey, Mordecai, The Green Goblin, and Kenneth Branagh? A MURDER! We're officially in Oscar season (I guess?) talking our first star-studded drama of the season, Murder on the Orient Express! Also Kent and Brian get some time to talk some big Star Wars news. Thanks to Blue Apron for sponsoring this episode!

Rants & Raves: Stranger Things 2

November 09, 2017 05:52 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

No one can get enough of Stranger Things, and neither can we! So we're please to bring you a special bonus Rants & Raves edition of MAM as we give maybe 4% of our thoughts on Stranger Things 2.

Thor: Ragnarok

November 09, 2017 05:36 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

We're back in the MCU this week! We break down all the best bits from Thor: Ragnarok, talk about some properties that might be coming to TV, and mourn the loss of the Dark Universe. Episode brought to you by: ZipRecruiter.com/mad 0:00 - Shoutouts/TV News/Dark Universe 25:45 - Thor: Ragnarok 1:06:00 - Weekly Recommends

Suburbicon

November 02, 2017 13:49 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

George Clooney is back in the directors chair...but should he be? Join us as we attempt to justify "Suburbicon," discuss some Star Wars bits and the cast of Jon Favreau's "Lion King."

Introducing Inside The Exorcist

October 30, 2017 17:19 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MB

Check out a first look at Wondery's new show "Inside The Exorcist" which brings you an in-depth look at the 1973 horror classic.

Rants & Raves: 2017 TV Pilots

October 27, 2017 06:43 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

It's time for our annual discussion where we watch all of the network TV pilots and break down all the good, bad, awkward, and downright embarrassing that this year's pilot season had to offer.

Geostorm

October 25, 2017 04:07 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Get ready to take cover...a GEOSTORM is coming. Yeah, we're cringing too. Join us as we dissect all that is/was "Geostorm" as well as discuss some Star Wars news and that lovely final Justice League trailer. Ugh. What are we even doing anymore, y'all. 0:00 - Shoutouts / Star Wars news / Justice League 32:37 - Geostorm 1:20:00 - Weekly Recommends

BONUS: Richard Reviews Son of the Mask

October 20, 2017 15:14 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Join Richard as he reviews the 2005 gem "Son of the Mask" to make up for a lost bet. Godspeed, Richard. Thank you for your service.

Throwback! Unforgiven (25th Anniversary)

October 19, 2017 16:29 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

It's time for more special bonus content from the VIP feed as we throw it back to 1992's Best Picture winner Unforgiven. Does the movie belong on the AFI Top 100? Also, remember westerns? For more episodes like this, check out the VIP Club at patreon.com/madaboutmovies!

Blade Runner 2049

October 11, 2017 04:26 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

Blade Runner is back! Join us as we discuss the reboot/sequel Blade Runner 2049 35 years after the original. We also talk Rocky news, the Pacific Rim 2 trailer, and the pros and cons of MoviePass.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer 2 Reactions

October 10, 2017 05:21 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

A new Star Wars trailer means Kent and Brian talking about it for way too long! Join us as we react to the final trailer for The Last Jedi!

American Made

October 05, 2017 04:53 - 1 hour - 59 MB

Tom Cruise continues to go all out for our enjoyment, and this one is no different. Join us as we discuss the enigma of Cruise and his newest film American Made as well as discuss Fast 9, the new season of Curb, and have a little concert talk. 0:00 - News / Concert Talk 33:30 - American Made 1:14:00 - Weekly Recommends

Throwback! Blade Runner (1982)

October 02, 2017 18:47 - 48 minutes - 55.1 MB

Step in for a little VIP action as we bring the traditional feed one of our signature Throwback episodes discussing 1982's Blade Runner ahead of its sequel "Blade Runner: 2049." For more content like this, subscribe to our VIP feed at patreon.com/madaboutmovies Episode sponsor: Post your job for FREE now and find qualified candidates! ZipRecruiter.com/mad

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