Movie Bears Podcast
274 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWelcome to the Movie Bears Podcast! Each week, we discuss current news from the film industry and review movies both new and classic. All of this, of course, is done with a lovable bear twist. :) Enjoy the show!
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MBP e316 - 'Us' and 'Dumbo'
April 07, 2019 02:45 - 36.6 MBTwo new movie reviews in this episode - Our lively review of Jordan Peele's newest horror film, 'Us' and an animated discussion of Disney's live-action/CGI remake(?) of their own classic, 'Dumbo'. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 5:14 - Review: US 17:56 - Spoilers: US 32:59 - Review: DUMBO 48:47 - Spoilers: DUMBO You can find all of our movie reviews on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Also check out our website www.moviebearspodcast.com for audio co...
MBP e315 - SXSW Film Festival 2019 Highlights
April 05, 2019 23:15 - 40.7 MBOn this episode we devote the entire show to talking about the many movie highlights and also our personal favorite films from the 2019 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, TX. This year was another great lineup of films across many genres. So take note of the films that we think are likely to make some noise and that you'll be wanting to see soon! You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Also, check...
MBP e314 - SXSW 2019 Filmmaker Interviews from the aGLIFF Brunch
March 29, 2019 05:42 - 32.5 MBOnce again, the gracious organizers of aGLIFF (All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival) have invited us to their Filmmaker's Brunch during SXSW 2019 at The Iron Bear in Austin TX for an opportunity we could never pass up...to meet and interview the incredibly talented filmmakers involved with several LGBTQ+ films screening at SXSW 2019. Have a listen to what's behind these artists and their films: TIME INDEX: 0:00 - MBP Intros 3:36 - Interview with Jim Brunzell, Artistic ...
MBP e313 - 'Captain Marvel' and SXSW Film 2019 Highlights
March 22, 2019 01:50 - 44.1 MBAfter an amazing week spent binging the next big films at #SXSW in Austin TX, we're back in the podcast saddle and ready to dish on some of the highlights from another amazing festival of film, friends, and fun. PLUS: A little movie called #CaptainMarvel recently came out. What do we think of it and how does it stack up against the other 648 MCU films? Listen in to hear our thoughts and to share your comments in a review of the show. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:17 - Review: CAPTAIN MARV...
MBP e312 - 'Happy Death Day 2U'
March 08, 2019 00:51 - 37.3 MBThis week we have some movie news. Specifically, the hot Twitter topic of Steven Spielberg taking aim at Netflix movie regarding their eligibility for Oscars with limited or no theatrical release. We also get into a review of 'Happy Death Day 2U.' Will this sequel to 'Happy Death Day' make you feel like you're caught in an endless, pointless time loop? Find out our thoughts! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 3:08 - Movie News 31:03 - Review: HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U 44:05 - Spoilers: HAPPY DEATH ...
MBP e311 - How To Train Your Oscars
March 01, 2019 02:41 - 53.3 MBWe're excited to finally get to talk about ‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.’ Does this 3rd and final part of this trilogy soar to the same great heights as the first two films? PLUS, we dish about a little awards ceremony that happened over the weekend. Nothing too major, but we’re ready to talk about which films, filmmakers, and actors took home little gold men, along with all the highlights and lowlights of the this year's Oscars extravaganza. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 4:...
MBP e310 - 2019 MBP Awards
February 21, 2019 23:43 - 53.1 MBIt's finally here, the awards event of the year! But does anyone really want to hear more about those silly Oscars?? We say no! Instead, the real movie recognition is the 2019 MBP AWARDS! On this episode we'll reveal our picks in the only ten movie categories that truly matter, announcing each of our picks and also reading some listener submissions. So, listen in to see which of your favorite movies from 2018 wins an MBP award. You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episode...
MBP e309 - Velvet Buzzsaw and Abducted In Plain Sight
February 19, 2019 02:28 - 44.9 MBOn this episode we discuss a pair of recent Netflix releases that are generating a lot of buzz. First, we dive into the world of high art and supernatural murders in 'Velvet Buzzsaw', starring Jake Gyllenhall. Then, we explore one of the most disturbing tales of child abduction in the documentary 'Abducted In Plain Sight'. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 11:34 - Review: VELVET BUZZSAW 22:52 - Spoilers: VELVET BUZZSAW 34:58 - Review: ABDUCTED IN PLAIN SIGHT 42:45 - Spoilers: ABDUCTED IN...
MBP e308 - Glass
January 25, 2019 02:27 - 37.5 MBOn this episode, we're joined by long-time friend of the show and repeat special guest, Mike Lovins of 'The Reel Gay Movie Show' to review 'Glass', the 3rd movie in the M Night Shyamalan's 'Unbreakable' trilogy. If you haven't seen 'Glass' yet, don't worry. We'll give you our brief non-spoiler reviews and our ideas on on whether you should see 'Glass' before we jump into a full-blown spoiler section. Listen in and enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 9:12 - Review: GLASS 28:00 -...
MBP e307 - Top 10 Films of 2018
January 13, 2019 06:42 - 72.9 MBHere they are! The only movie lists you need this year... Brad, Jim, and Will have each come up with their Top 10 Films of 2018, and we'll be counting them down on this episode. Listen in to hear our picks and compare with your own! You can listen to all our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen to our shows on our website: www,moviebearspodcast.com
MBP e306 - Aquaman, Mary Poppins Returns, and Bumblebee
January 06, 2019 19:13 - 58.2 MBHappy New Year! On this episode, we kick things off this year with 3 new movie reviews: ‘Aquaman,’ ‘Mary Poppins Returns,’ and ‘Bumblebee.’ Did you get a chance to see any of these over the holidays, and if so, which did you like? Listen in to hear some bearish opinions. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:01 - Review - AQUAMAN /with spoilers! 30:24 - Review: MARY POPPINS RETURNS /with spoilers! 55:27 - Review: BUMBLEBEE /with spoilers! 1:28:25 - Plugs & Outro You can listen to all...
MBP e305 - 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse'
December 22, 2018 06:41 - 40.1 MBIn this episode, we strap on our web-shooters and swing in to 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse,' a new animated Spider-Man film featuring several new characters sporting familiar spider powers. Did we like it? Do we think you'll like it? Give us a listen and see what our spidey-senses are telling us. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 8:20 - Review: SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE 30:57 - Spoilers: SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE 1:01:18 - Movie theater horror stories & Outros You ...
MBP e304 - Grizz Tracks Commentary/Review of 'ELF' and 6 Year Anniversary
December 15, 2018 03:05 - 67.3 MBOn this episode we celebrate our 6 year anniversary by doing something quite different. For the 1st time, we're trying out a new segment called GrizzTracks, where we provide a live commentary track to one of our favorite movies! For this one, we're gonna be talking about and riffing on Will Ferrell's holiday classic, 'ELF'. We provide instructions about when to sync up and follow along. So, for maximum fun, cue up the movie and join the fun! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 12:14 - Grizz Tra...
MBP e303 - 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs'
December 05, 2018 03:10 - 50.1 MBOn this episode, we’re saddlin’ up for a review of ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,’ the Netflix-exclusive 6-chapter western anthology film by the Coen brothers. There’s been lots of chatter about this one, but is it worth your time? And which of the stories found in this anthology did we like the most? Have a listen to find out! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 8:07 - We discover the naughty meaning of "Polishing the Sheriff's Badge" and discuss our review of THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS 40...
MBP e302 - 'Ralph Breaks The Internet' and 'Creed II'
November 29, 2018 20:14 - 39.4 MBOn this double-stuffed, double-fisted episode, we're reviewing 2 new sequels with 'Ralph Breaks the Internet' and 'Creed 2'. Listen in to hear our thoughts on who out-fists who. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 8:32 - Review: CREED II 23:18 - Spoilers: CREED II 34:14 - Review: RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET 46:13 - Spoilers: RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET 57:46 - Plugs (Free Solo, Green Book, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs) & Outro You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes...
MBP e301 - 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald'
November 25, 2018 04:25 - 34.3 MBOn this episode, we review FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD, the latest film in the Harry Potter prequel series. Thinking that you might want to rush out to catch this one in theaters? Check out our non-spoiler and spoiler discussion. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:03 - Review: FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD 27:05 - Spoilers: FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD 50:09 - Plugs & Outros Listen to all of movie review and special episodes for free on iTunes...
MBP e300 - 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 300th! Episode Celebration
November 15, 2018 05:15 - 56.1 MBWe're celebrating our 300th episode! with an epic movie trivia throw-down between Will and Jim, and a review of the Queen biopic, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ We also involve our amazing listeners in the trivia fun and giveaways of two $25 gift cards. We sincerely thank all of you for being on this journey for the past 300 episodes. We invite you to join us for our celebration by listening in! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:53 - Epic Movie Trivia Throwdown 29:19 - Listener Trivia Question 36:...
MBP e299 - 'Halloween' (2018)
November 08, 2018 01:11 - 41.6 MBHappy Halloween! (or even a little bit after Halloween) Watch out for goblins, ghouls, and knife-wielding serial killers as we celebrate our favorite time of year. And what better way to celebrate than with a review of 'Halloween' (2018) the latest Michael Myers slasher flick? Check out this episode to hear our thoughts on the latest sequel to this hallowed horror franchise. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 8:47 - Review: HALLOWEEN (2018) 28:55 - Spoilers: HALLOWEEN (2018) 58:57 - Plugs & ...
MBP e298 - 'Venom' and 'A Star Is Born'
October 21, 2018 04:43 - 51.7 MBHey. What? We just wanted to let you know here's a new episode of the Movie Bears Podcast. If that exchange makes any sense to you, you’ve probably seen ‘A Star is Born,’ the new film starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. We’re also talking about ‘Venom,’ the new superhero film about Tom Hardy infected with a malicious symbiote. Listen in! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 5:38 - Review: VENOM 23:20 - Spoilers: VENOM 38:00 - Review: A STAR IS BORN 59:06 - Spoilers: A STAR IS BORN ...
MBP e297 - 'Hell Fest'
October 06, 2018 00:18 - 36.1 MBWe’ll see you in hell! Or instead, maybe we’ll see you at the movies. ‘Hell Fest' is the brand new slasher horror movie about a group of friends stalked by a killer at a horror themed amusement park. Sound scary? Have a listen to our review to see what you're in for. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:18 - Review: HELL FEST 31:26 - Spoilers: HELL FEST 47:49 - Plugs & Outros You can listen to all of our reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and at our website: www.movieb...
MBP e296 - Fantastic Fest 2018 (BONUS EPISODE!)
October 01, 2018 03:49 - 49.4 MBEach year in Austin, Texas, Fantastic Fest takes over all nine screens of the South Lamar Alamo Drafthouse for eight days of movies, parties, and events. The largest genre festival in the U.S., Fantastic Fest has a reputation for celebrating new and innovative horror, sci-fi, action, and foreign language films. This year, Movie Bear Will is joined by special co-hosts Simon Tolhurst and Matt Shiverdecker to cover some of their favorite films from the festival. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6...
MBP e295 - 'The Predator'
September 22, 2018 02:11 - 41.3 MBThere’s no place to run or hide from this week’s episode of the Movie Bears Podcast! We're joined by special guest 'Magic' Mike Lovins from the Reel Gay Movie Show as we "Get to da choppa!" and set our laser sights on ‘The Predator,’ the latest installment in the action horror franchise. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:25 - Review: THE PREDATOR 30:58 - Spoilers: THE PREDATOR 59:43 - Plugs & Outro You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes FOR FREE on iTunes, Stit...
MBP e294 - 'The Nun' and 'Sister Act'
September 14, 2018 18:07 - 48.1 MBWe've got a strange, but fitting double feature on deck for this week's episode. We review the latest creepy addition to 'The Conjuring' cinematic universe - 'The Nun'- before diving into a retrospective on Whoopi Goldberg's 'Sister Act.' That's right, it's our "BAD HABITS" episode. So, say your prayers and throw in a few 'Hail Mary's' while you listen in! TME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:39 - Review: THE NUN 27:54 - Spoilers: THE NUN 45:08 - Review (w/spoilers): SISTER ACT 1:14:32 - Pl...
MBP e293 - Favorite Fall Films and 'Searching'
September 07, 2018 06:20 - 54.8 MBIt’s the pumpkin spice latte of Movie Bears Podcast episodes! No, we aren’t going to cause a bunch of needless arguments on social media, but we ARE going to help ring in the fall with our countdown of our Favorite Fall Movies! Plus, we review ‘Searching’, the new John Cho movie about a man utilizing his computer to help track down his missing daughter. Why not listen in while you hunt down that rake you'll need for the leaves? TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:40 - Favorite Fall Movies 57:...
MBP e292 - 'Crazy Rich Asians' and Movie News
August 24, 2018 05:21 - 44.3 MBCRAZY RICH ASIANS is the biggest box office comedy of 2018, and the most successful rom-com since 2015. On this episode, Brad, Jim, and Will weigh in on whether this buzzworthy comedy is worth seeing in theaters. Plus, the latest in movie news! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 1:38 - Movie News 21:32 - Review: CRAZY RICH ASIANS 36:09 - Spoilers: CRAZY RICH ASIANS 1:02:38 - Plugs & Outro You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes (for FREE!) on iTunes, Stitcher Rad...
MBP e291 - 'The Meg' and Movie News
August 18, 2018 00:04 - 30.3 MBMy God...It's Megalodon! We’ve got a pretty jawsome episode lined up for you tonight! We’ve been looking forward to ‘The Meg,’ the over-the-top shark adventure starring Jason Statham, for a few months now. But is this movie fintastic? Or does it bite? And how many shark puns will we shoehorn into our review? PLUS: the latest in movie news and some bearish shenanigans. Check out this fun episode!
MBP e290 - 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' and 'Eighth Grade'
August 09, 2018 05:08 - 43.8 MBYour mission, should you choose to accept it: listen in as the guys of the Movie Bears Podcast review ‘Mission: Impossible - Fallout,’ the latest high action Tom Cruise blockbuster. Then, we’re gonna get, like, super shy and awkward as we, like, ask you to join us for our review of the coming of age comedy ‘Eighth Grade.’ TIME INDEX: 0:00 - Intros 8:50 - Review: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT 26:34 - Spoilers: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT 43:30 - EIGHTH GRADE 59:13 - EIGHT GRADE...
MBP e289 - "Mama Mia! Here We Go Again' & San Diego Comic-Con Trailers
July 28, 2018 16:08 - 55.9 MBHere We Go Again! On this jam-packed episode, we’re joined by special guest Bill Zanowitz of the Comic Book Bears Podcast for a review of ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,’ the sequel to the popular jukebox musical featuring ABBA songs. PLUS, with San Diego Comic-Con behind us, we take a peek at three of the trailers that have been getting some buzz: ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters,’ ‘Glass,’ and ‘Aquaman.’
MBP e288 - 'Ant-Man and The Wasp' and 'Skyscraper'
July 20, 2018 02:04 - 48.7 MBWe’re really playing with scale on this episode of the Movie Bears Podcast! First, we get itsy-bitsy with ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp,’ the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero offering. Then, we help Dwayne Johnson scale to the top of a massive building in the action-packed ‘Skyscraper.’ TIME INDEX: 0:00 - Intros 7:24 - Review: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP 23:52 - Spoilers: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP 41:11 - Review: SKYSCRAPER 54:50 - Spoilers: SKYSCRAPER 1:10:42 - Plugs & Outro You can ...
MBP e287 - The Best of 2018 (So Far)
July 06, 2018 00:16 - 49.6 MBWhoa! We’re halfway through 2018 already - where did the time go? - I guess this means thats it's time for our midyear rankings! On this episode, we each share our favorite 3 films of 2018 (so far) and what we love about them. Contact us at [email protected] to share your top 3 of the year so far and maybe we'll highlight them on an upcoming episide. You can listen top all of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or at our website: www.movieb...
MBP e286 - 'Incredibles 2' and 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'
June 29, 2018 03:38 - 54.2 MBIt’s been an exciting June at the movies, with Pixar’s ‘Incredibles 2’ and ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ dominating the box office. So, are these franchise installments worth seeing? Plus: Disney has announced a pretty big change to its Star Wars film rollout strategy. Are we sure that we have a good feeling about this? Listen in to hear us discuss that change and what it could mean to the beloved Star Wars movie franchise. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 3:54 - STAR WARS movie news discus...
MBP e285 - 'Hereditary' and Trailer Roundup!
June 13, 2018 02:44 - 59.4 MBHEREDITARY is the horror film of the now, spawning a lot of online debate about just what makes a good horror flick. On this episode, find out how this new A24 horror/thriller stacks up for us. Plus, lately there's been a ton of exciting trailers released for upcoming movies, so we’ll tackle a few of our favorites! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros !Trailer Roundup!: 4:04 - HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD 19:20 - HALLOWEEN 31:51 - BUMBLEBEE 46:19 - Review: HEREDITARY 1:02:...
MBP e284 - 'SOLO: A Star Wars Story'
May 30, 2018 05:52 - 47.2 MBAlright, you scruffy-looking nerf herders! Listen up to our review of the latest addition to the Star Wars movie franchise, 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 4:12 - Review - SOLO: A Star Wars Story 35:02 - Spoilers - SOLO: A Star Wars Story 1:11:12 - Plugs & Outro Listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE. Anytime on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com
MBP e283 - 'Deadpool 2'
May 23, 2018 05:57 - 43 MBBust out the chimichangas, because the bears are reviewing the latest film by our favorite Merc with a Mouth, ‘Deadpool 2!’ Does this subversive comedy nail the superhero landing? Or is this sequel too much of a good thing? Hear what the MBP guys and special guest Bill Zanowitz of the Comic Book Bears Podcast have to say. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:32 - Review: DEADPOOL 2 23:29 - Spoilers: DEADPOOL 2 57:50 - Plugs & Outro Listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes f...
MBP e282 - Summer Movies / Bears of Summer
May 17, 2018 06:49 - 46.3 MBIt’s hot outside, and we’re not just talking about the temperature! On this episode of MBP, we’re kicking off the summer with the return of our much demanded Bears of the Week segment (Summer edition), where we check out some boys of summer in their swimsuits, beach attire, and a little less. We also have fun bringing up some of our favorite summertime films. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros and Bears of the Week 22:49 - Our favorite Summertime Movies 1:07:17 - Plugs & Outro You can liste...
MBP e281 - 'Overboard'
May 10, 2018 06:45Throw out the life preservers (or maybe just put them on?), it’s time for our review of 'OVERBOARD', the 2018 remake of the 1987 rom-com which originally starred Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. Is the new version, starring Anna Faris and Eugenio Derbez, something we think is 'see-worthy', or is it a shipwreck not worth salvaging? Listen to our fun discussion to find out what our crew thinks. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 4:10 - Movie News 27:37 - Review - OVERBOARD 45:20 - Spoilers - OVER...
MBP e280 - 'Avengers: Infinity War'
May 02, 2018 04:18Avengers Assemble! Okay, okay, so we’re not quite the Avengers, but we are a trio of Movie Bears and we’re here to save the day! On this episode: a review of ‘Avengers: Infinity War.’ Is this really the most ambitious crossover event in history? Have a listen to see what we've got to say about this latest Marvel blockbuster. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 4:06 - Review: AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR 23:07 - Spoilers: AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR 1:04:47 - Plugs & Outro Listen to all of our movie r...
MBP e279 - 'Rampage'
April 19, 2018 05:50On this episode, the bears are going on a Rampage! RAWR! Have a listen to our review of ‘Rampage,’ the new action movie about giant non-bear monsters destroying buildings and generally causing mayhem and stuff. Oh, and it also stars Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as the badass hero! In addition, we also talk about some recent movie news. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 4:27 - Movie News: Billy Mitchell ('The King of Kong') stripped of arcade game records; Mad Max sequel legal delays; 'Rampage' vi...
MBP e278 - 'A Quiet Place'
April 13, 2018 04:04Shhhh. Don’t make a noise or the monsters will get you. On this episode we review the new thriller/horror movie, 'A Quiet Place', starring Emily Blunt and John Krazinsky, who also wrote and directed the film. We also discuss some movie news about the Cannes vs. Netflix standoff and Taika Waititi's live action 'Akira' project. So listen in, but STFU or you might get eaten TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:07 - Movie News: Taika Waititi's live action 'Akira' movie and the Cannes vs. Netflix con...
MBP e277 - 'Ready Player One'
April 04, 2018 03:43Ready, Player One? How about you, Player Two and Player Three? On this episode, we're joined by Adrian Charlie, co-host of the The Green Screen of Death podcast to review and talk about the nostalgia-laden Steven Spielberg spectacle adventure film, 'Ready Player One.' Also, in our Movie News segment, we dig into what's been going on in the film world. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 5:20 - Movie News: 'Creed 2' starts filming; new 'Cargo' trailer released; Star Wars Episode 9 news 22:18 - ...
MBP e276 - 'Pacific Rim: Uprising'
April 02, 2018 02:34On this episode, we’re heading back to the Pacific Rim to find out what happens in Giant Robots vs Kaiju, round 2! Listen in to hear our thoughts on ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ as well as what's been happening in and around the world of film in our Movie News segment. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 2:24 - MOVIE NEWS: X-Men movie release dates pushed back; Celebrities provide free screenings of 'Love, Simon'; Simon Pegg talks about performance of new Star Trek films. 24:24 - Review: PACIFIC RIM...
MBP e275 - 'Love, Simon' and SXSW 2018 Highlights
March 25, 2018 00:45After a week of binging film after film at the #SXSWFilm Festival in Austin, Texas, Brad, Jim, and Will are joined by special guest Matthew Goad of YouTube’s ‘Cocktail Moment’ and thirtysomethingdigital to discuss some of their favorite experiences from the festival. Plus, the young adult rom-com ‘Love, Simon’ has been setting Gay Twitter™ on fire after its premiere this weekend. Is this charming LGBTQ romantic comedy the film our community has been waiting for? Or is it simply more of the...
MBP e274 - SXSW 2018 Filmmaker Interviews
March 23, 2018 05:12Special Episode! - During our amazing time at the South By Southwest (SXSW) 2018 Film Festival in Austin TX, we had the opportunity to speak with several filmmakers at the All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival (AGLIFF) Brunch and SXSW film screenings. Listen in to what these talented folks have to say about their astounding LGBT-related films that you'll want to get out and look for: 0:00 - Intros at The Iron Bear, Austin TX (special guest and friend of the show, Austin Ki...
MBP e273 - Oscars Recap 2018
March 07, 2018 05:37Roll out the red carpet and turn up the spotlights! On this episode we talk about the 90th Academy Awards, or the little golden men known as Oscars that they give out during this time each year in Hollywood. We break down the big event, talking about the big winners, notable speeches, memorable performances, and random celebrity shenanigans. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 2:28 - Oscars Recap & Discussion 1:00:26 - Plugs & Outro Listen to all of our MBP episodes (there's a new one e...
MBP e272 - 'Annihilation'
March 01, 2018 02:40This is an exciting episode for us at the Movie Bears Podcast! Not only do we get to talk about a brand new sci-fi movie, 'Annihilation', but we've also been working on updating a few things with our look and feel, which includes a brand new logo and a theme song which will accompany all episodes starting now! Are you ready for some new, heady sci-fi? We sure are! This week, we give our review of ‘Annihilation,’ the new release by writer/director Alex Garland (‘Ex Machina’) and starring N...
MBP e271 - 'Black Panther'
February 21, 2018 23:12Wakanda Forever! As the first blockbuster of 2018, Marvel's Black Panther has been all anyone is talking about this week, setting box office records, inspiring fandoms, and forming a focal point for a conversation about representation in Hollywood. On this episode, we're joined by Steve E. G. Bubba of the Sacramento Movie Bears to discuss the film and its impact on the cinematic landscape. Listen in to find out how it stacks up for these four bears. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 5:21 - Revi...
MBP e270 - 'Fifty Shades of BDSM' and 'The Cloverfield Paradox'
February 17, 2018 02:53Like everyone else, we were surprised at the Netflix announcement of 'The Cloverfield Paradox' premiering immediately following the Super Bowl. This may have been a revolutionary way to announce a film, but is the film itself any good? PLUS, everyone's favorite BDSM-featured relationship movie trilogy wraps up this week with the release of 'Fifty Shades Freed', so the Movie Bears are tackling the franchise's portrayal of BDSM relationships. Got an opinion on either of these topics? Listen up...
MBP e269 - Oscar Nominations 2018
January 31, 2018 05:00On this episode we're not shy about giving our thoughts on the recently-announced 2018 Oscar nominations. Also, we cover some movie news about the upcoming sequels to 'The Shining' and 'Call Me By Your Name' as well as a Mr. Rogers biopic. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 7:18 - Movie News 27:29 - Oscar Nominations 2018 1:19:15 - Plugs & Outro You can listen to all of our movie reviews and other special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com
MBP e268 - 'Call Me By Your Name' and 'Paddington 2'
January 25, 2018 06:08On this episode, we're back with an MBP review double feature! First, we check in with that charming & delightful marmalade-loving bear in ‘Paddington 2,’ a sequel to the film that stole our hearts early in 2015. Then, we take a trip to northern Italy to explore the first love / coming of age story of ‘Call Me By Your Name.’ Everyone is talking about these two movies this week, so listen in, hear what we have to say, and join us in the discussion. TIME INDEX: 0:00 - Intros 7:12 - Revi...
MBP e267 - Top 10 Films of 2017
January 19, 2018 23:22On this episode, we're really excited to talk about the best film offerings of 2017. In a year of great movies and great film discussions on MBP, which ones have risen to the top of our lists? Find out by listening as we countdown and reveal our lists of the Top Ten Films of 2017. Enjoy!