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Movie Mike's Movie Podcast

279 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.9K ratings

Movie Mike’s Movie Podcast is hosted by Mike D who is the head writer on The Bobby Bones Show and The BobbyCast where he has been dubbed as the ‘resident movie expert’.  The podcast offers a weekly deep dive in a cinema topic often formatted in a ranking list format. Each episode, Mike gives a spoiler free review of a new movie in theaters or streaming at home. Plus, Mike offers listeners a look at what’s coming to a screen near you soon inside of Movie Mike’s Trailer Park where he breaks down the latest film teasers.  Mike is a frequent moviegoer and researcher of movie facts and trivia. He doesn’t consider himself a ‘critic’ because he’s just a guy who loves movies!

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Movie Mike’s State of Cinema Address: Top 3 Things from CinemaCon 2024 +  Movie Review: Monkey Man + Trailer Park: Joker: Folie à Deux

April 15, 2024 05:05 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

CinemaCon is the largest and most important gathering of movie theater owners from around the world!  In response to this year’s convention,  Mike gives his annual State of the Cinema Address to talk about how studios and movie theaters need to work together to give us a better experience.  Mike also talks about the Top 3 CinemaCon announcements he’e most excited about including an R-Rated Ninja Turtles movie. He also breaks down all the additional movie announcements.  In the Movie Review, ...

The Top 10 Richest Directors + Movie Review: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire + Trailer Park: The Crow + How I Met Post Malone!

April 08, 2024 05:05 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Forbes recently released a list of celebrity billionaires and several Hollywood directors made the list. Mike decided to take a look at the Top 10 richest directors, their highest grossing movies and their impact on cinema. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and how he wasn’t expecting to enjoy it as much as he did. Mike talks about the legacy of the franchise, why nerds are upset about this movie and how it greatly improves from Ghostbusters: Afterlife...

Best and Worst Movies of March with Mike and Kelsey + Movie Review: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire + Trailer Park: Bad Boys: Ride or Die

April 01, 2024 05:05 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

Mike and Kelsey share the best and worst movies they watched in the month of March. They also talk about the biggest headlines in movies that include new details on the type of musical that Joker 2 will be, a Happy Gilmore sequel with Adam Sandler and how the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is being rebooted. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on  Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.  He talks about how it improves / worsens from part 1, why Godzilla was robbed and how this franchis...

Can You Name the Obscure Movie Quotes?  + Movie Review: Love Lies Bleeding + Trailer Park: Beetlejuice 2

March 25, 2024 05:05 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Get ready to put your movie knowledge to the test as Movie Mike challenges you to identify some of the most obscure quotes. From cult classics to blockbuster hits, listen to see if you can guess where these lines are from as Mike gives stories about each quote and movie. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about A24’s Love Lies Bleeding starring Kirsten Stewart. She plays a character named Lou who  is a reclusive gym manager who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder who's heading to La...

Favorite Female Directed Films of the 21st Century with Mike and Kelsey + Movie Review: Imaginary + Trailer Park: The Wild Robot

March 18, 2024 05:05 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

To celebrate Women’s History month, Movie Mike and Kelsey share their favorite female directed movies of the 21st century that include films from Greta Gerwig, Kathryn Bigelow, Olivia Wilde, Elizabeth Banks and more! In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the latest Blumhouse offering, Imaginary. It’s about a woman who moves back into her childhood home with her family. Then her youngest step daughter finds a stuffed bear named Chauncey who is much more than what she believed him to be. Mike ...

2024 Oscar Recap Winners, Surprises and Cringe Moments with Mike and Kelsey

March 11, 2024 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Mike and Kelsey recap The 96th Academy Awards that were last night! Mike talks about what predictions he got right versus what he got wrong. They each share their favorite and worst of the night from the winners, speeches and performances. Plus, they rated how Jimmy Kimmel did as a host after making a bad joke at the start of the show. They also cover who should be the next host, how loyal Christopher Nolan is and the best fashion statements of the night.    New Episodes Every Monday! Wat...

The Highest Paid Actors in Hollywood in the Last Year + How Actors Make Money on Streaming vs. Theatrical Release  + Movie Review: Spaceman + Trailer Park: Borderlands

March 11, 2024 05:05 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

Movie Mike dives into the list that Forbes just released  The Highest Paid Actors for 2023. .” Mike shares who he thinks is overpaid, underpaid and who will be on the list in the future. He also shares how actors make money on a streaming only movie versus a movie that gets released in theaters.  In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Spaceman starring Adam Sandler. He plays an astronaut who is half a year into his solo mission on the edge of the solar system, who starts to become c...

Best and Worst Movie Recap with Mike and Kelsey + Movie Review: Dune Part 2 + Trailer Park: Wicked

March 04, 2024 06:05 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

Mike and Kelsey return to talk about the best and worst movies they’ve seen for January and February. They talk about the rough start to the year for movies, why everything is bombing and the small bright spots with their favorite movies so far. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Dune Part 2. He gives his thoughts on the visuals, how it had more action, why it might not be for everyone and where it stands on being better or worse than Part 1.  In the Trailer Park, Mike shares why he is od...

Wonka Director Paul King on Why He Chose Timothée Chalamet + Calah Lane on Playing Noodle in Wonka and Learning From Co-Stars   + Movie Review: Drive-Away Dolls + Trailer Park: Twisters

February 26, 2024 06:05 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Mike talks to director Paul King about how he brought his vision to life with Wonka. Paul talks about why he wanted Timothée Chalamet to play Wonka, what he loved about the original that he didn’t get to include in his version and how he feels about people being surprised to learn the film is a musical.  Mike then talks to Calah Lane who plays Noodle in Wonka. She talks about what it was like seeing herself on the big screen for the first time, her process of learning lines and what she lear...

Best Movie Castings of All-Time + Movie Review: Madam Web + Trailer Park: Deadpool and Wolverine

February 19, 2024 06:05 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Marvel's new take on "The Fantastic Four" has its cast and Mike is here to give a history of the superhero team in film. He gives his thoughts on the new cast, previous casts and what this means for the future of the MCU. Mike follows that up with his list of the Best Movie Castings of all time from Harrison Ford as Han Solo in Star Wars to Chris Tucker as Smokey in Friday and so many more! In the Movie Review, Mike gives his spoiler-free thoughts on Madame Web which is the fourth film in So...

Movie Mike’s Top 7 Sad Romantic Movies + Movie Review: 'Sometimes I Think About Dying'...and The Question Mike asked the Director That Made People GASP + Trailer Park:  A Quiet Place: Day One

February 12, 2024 06:05 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

This week’s theme is Romantic Sadness. Movie Mike takes you on a heartfelt journey through the world of cinema as he delves into the realm of love, loss, and the bittersweet moments that tug at our heartstrings. Mike shares why each of these 7 movies have a personal connection to his love life and most time lack thereof.  Mike explores the narratives that explore the complexities of love and its inevitable sorrows. In the Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts on Sometimes I Think About Dyin...

Movies Turning 50, 40, 30, 20 and 10 Years Old…Which To Save and Burn?! + Movie Review: Argylle + Trailer Park: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

February 05, 2024 06:05 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Get ready for a cinematic journey through time as Movie Mike delves into the anniversaries of movies turning 50, 40, 30, 20, and 10 years old. From timeless classics to forgotten gems, Movie Mike will guide you through the decades, discussing which films deserve to be saved and cherished, and which ones he is throwing into the cinematic incinerator. In Movie Review, Mike talks about the spy thriller, "Argylle." Mike gives his spoiler-free thoughts about  the star-studded cast, where it went ...

96th Oscar Nominations Surprises, Snubs and Predictions with Mike and Kelsey + Movie Review: The Boys in the Boat + Trailer Park: Road House

January 29, 2024 06:05 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Mike and Kelsey react to the 96th Academy Awards nominations. They talk about who they think will win, who they were surprised actually got nominated and the outrage over MAJOR snubs this year . In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey give their thoughts on the Boys in the Boat directed by George Clooney. The film takes place during the height of the Great Depression. The members of the rowing team at the University of Washington get thrust into the spotlight as they compete for gold at the 193...

Movie Mike’s Top 5 Public Domain Movie Ideas + Movie Review: Self Reliance (Hulu) + Trailer Park: IF

January 22, 2024 06:05 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Recently, Mickey Mouse has entered the public domain after the copyright on Steamboat Willie officially expired. Mike was inspired by this and in this episode shares his Top 5 ideas he has for movies that should be made once these famous characters become public domain. He explains what public domain means and other characters that have recently gone into the public domain and people are already making movies with the characters without being sued. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Hulu’...

Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 + Movie Review: Mean Girls (2024) + Trailer Park: Love Lies Bleeding

January 15, 2024 06:05 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Movie Mike shares the movies he is looking forward to the most in 2024 that includes everything from new movies from Disney to A24. Mike also addresses the criticisms that ‘everything is a remake or sequel’ and why everyone is saying that the superhero genre is dead. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Mean Girls which is the big screen adaption of the musical based on the iconic 2004 film. Mike shares his favorite songs, performances and how it stacks up to the original. In the ...

Mike and Kelsey's Movie Review Dump + Movie Review: The Iron Claw + Trailer Park: Spaceman

January 08, 2024 06:05 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

Movie Mike and Kelsey share all the movies they have seen over the last 2 weeks which includes Wonka, Anyone But You, Saltburn, Migration, Rebel Moon and so many more! They share which movies were their favorites and recommend vs. which movies let them down and you should probably avoid. In the Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts on A24’s The Iron Claw starring Zac Effron. He talks about the amazing performances, if he believes in the family curse and how the movie differed from real life...

Movie Mike’s Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2023 + Worst 10 Movies of the Year + 10 Honorable Mentions You Should Watch

January 01, 2024 06:05 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Mike breaks the traditional episode format to give you all of his favorite movies for 2023. He delivers his definitive list of the movies that brought him the most joy, had the biggest impact on cinema and will be rewatched in the years to follow.  He follows that up by sharing the movies he thinks were the worst and why he hated them the most. Plus, 10 honorable mentions of great movies that didn’t quite make the top of his list but still recommends. New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on Yo...

Kelsey’s 10 Favorite Books of 2023

December 28, 2023 06:05 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

In this episode, Mike lets Kelsey take over the podcast to share her 10 favorite books of 2023! Kelsey is an avid reader and wanted to share books she read this year for those looking to dive into something new. Mike asks her about which of the books she read this year would make the best movie, judging books by their cover and books vs. movies. Follow Kelsey on Goodreads HERE   New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on...

Movie Mike’s Top 5 Interviews of 2023

December 25, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

In this episode, Movie Mike takes a look back at his conversations as he counts down his Top 5 Interviews of 2023. Mike as he revisits some of the most entertaining conversations from the Super Troopers guys to the director of Blue Beetle, the writer of Air and more! Take a listen to find out all about the filmmaking process from the people who made great movies this year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Kelsey’s Ultimate Christmas Movie Watch Guide + Movie Review: Poor Things + Trailer Park: Civil War

December 18, 2023 06:05 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

It’s almost Christmas! Movie Mike and Kelsey get into spirit with their Ultimate Christmas Movie Watch Guide. From timeless classics to hidden gems, they curated a must-watch list that will have you covered for the entire holiday season. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Poor Things starring Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo. In the movie, her character is brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist and then runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across continents. Mike talks abou...

6 Perfect Parodies of Iconic Movies on The Simpsons in the 90’s + ‘The Fugitive’ Director on Working with Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones  + Movie Review: Leave the World Behind (Netflix) + Trailer Park: “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire"

December 11, 2023 06:05 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Mike shares his love for The Simpsons and classic movies he discovered watching the show as a kid after they did parodies of them. He gives his list of perfect parodies of famous films executed on the show during the 90’s. Mike talks to Director Andrew Davis about how he felt after the Simpsons parodies his movie The Fugitive, working with Tommy Lee Jones and Harrison Ford and how he feels about people watching his work on phone screens. In the Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts in the n...

Best and Worst of the Month (November) with Mike and Kelsey + Why Disney Hasn't Had a Billion-Dollar Movie This Year + Movie Review: Godzilla Minus One + Trailer Park: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

December 04, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

Mike and Kelsey share their picks for the Best and Worst films they’ve seen this month. They let you know what you should check out that you may have missed and what to avoid to save you time and money. Mike and Kelsey also share their favorite movie news story including a report on why Disney hasn’t had a billion-dollar movie this year. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Godzilla Minus One and why it's one of the best movies of the year. In this story, Japan is already devastat...

Top 7 Opening Scenes in Superhero Movies + Movie Review: Napoleon + Trailer Park: Imaginary

November 27, 2023 06:05 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

A great opening scene should tell you all you need to know about the journey in a superhero film. Mike shares what he thinks are the Top 7 based on their action, tone and impact on the genre.  In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Napoleon starring Jaoquin Phoenix. The movie is about the general and emperor’s rise to power in the late 1700s and early 1800s and his relationship with Empress Joséphine Bonaparte played by Vanessa Kirby.  Mike gives his thoughts on the actor’s performa...

Movies Actors Regret The Most and Is It OK For Actors To Drag These Roles? + Movie Review: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes + Trailer Park: Madame Web

November 20, 2023 06:05 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Mike and Kelsey explore the movies that actors wish they could erase from their filmography while asking: Is it okay for actors to openly drag their own movies?  From cringe-worthy performances to box office bombs, Mike and Kelsey dissect the industry's most infamous missteps and the actors who wish they had hit the rewind button. In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey give their thoughts on o"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes." Mike read the book and Kelsey didn’t so they hav...

9 Underrated 90’s Movies + Movie Review: The Marvels + Trailer Park: Mean Girls (2024)

November 13, 2023 06:05 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

In this episode, Movie Mike takes you on a journey back to the 90s, uncovering hidden gems that deserve a spot in your watchlist. Mike passionately explores some cinematic treasures that might have slipped under your radar during the iconic decade. In the Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts on the latest Marvel blockbuster, "The Marvels."  How it stacks up to the original, where it stands inside of Marvel’s Phase 5 and how we feel with the MCU moving forward into 2024.  In the Trailer Par...

Best and Worst Films of October with Mike and Kelsey + Is Marvel Reviving Original Avengers? + Movie Review: Priscilla  + Trailer Park: The Fall Guy

November 06, 2023 06:05 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

On this episode, Mike and Kelsey give their Best and Worst movie picks for the month of October and why you should watch and skip each of their picks.  Mike also shares his thoughts on the Variety article ‘Crisis at Marvel’ and the rumor of them reviving the Original Avengers including Robert Downey Jr. returning as Iron Man. In the Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts on Priscilla. It’s about her life after she meets Elvis Presley at a party when she’s a teenager and he’s already a rock a...

Frédéric Yonnet on His 'Harmonica of Death' Being Featured in ‘Killers of the Flowermoon” and Working with Martin Scorsese + Movie Review: Five Nights At Freddy’s Trailer Park: Maestro

October 30, 2023 05:05 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Mike talks to Frédéric Yonnet who is a French musician and Harmonicist whose sound caught the attention of legendary director, Martin Scorsese.   Frédéric talks about how he is featured on the score for "Killers of the Flower Moon '' and how recording music for a movie works. He also talks about his friendship with comedian Dave Chappelle. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on the ‘horror’ movie Five Nights at Freddy’s.  It stars Josh Hutcherson as a troubled security guard who beg...

SPOILER REVIEW! Killers of the Flower Moon and How It’s Different from The Book!

October 26, 2023 05:05 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Mike and Kelsey give their spoiler version of  Martin Scorsese’s Killer of the Flower Moon.  They recap the film, best and worst moments and how changes were made from the book and how it altered the story. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****.  Listen if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Threads: @miked...

Blue Beetle Director Angel Manuel Soto on Honoring Comic Book and  Latino Culture in Film + Movie Review: Killers of the Flower Moon + Trailer Park:  Anyone But You

October 23, 2023 05:05 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

Movie Mike talks with Ángel Manuel Soto who is the director of DC’s Blue Beetle  He shares the piece of his personal life he specifically put into the movie, casting Xolo Maridueña as The Blue Beetle, honoring the comic book legacy and committing to the use of Spanish in the film. Mike gets into a discussion after the interview about a recent article by Study Finds about the healing power of film therapy and shares movies he has found therapeutic in difference situations. In the Movie Review...

The Worst Business Decisions in Movie History  + Movie Review: Dumb Money +  Trailer Park: The Iron Claw

October 16, 2023 05:05 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

In this episode, Mike breaks down Rolling Stone’s list of the 50 Worst Decisions in Movie History. He adds in his own list of terrible movie business decisions that either cost studios big money or left fans disappointed. In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey share why Dumb Money was an unexpected hit. Dumb Money is  the true story of the GameStop short squeeze, led by Keith Gill, aka Roaring Kitty, an ordinary investor with a YouTube channel and a presence on Reddit's r/WallStreetBets. Mike ...

Introducing Movie Mike's Movie Podcast

October 13, 2023 16:11 - 1 minute - 1.69 MB

Movie Mike’s Movie Podcast is hosted by Mike D who is a writer + producer on The Bobby Bones Show and The BobbyCast where he has been dubbed as the ‘resident movie expert’. Mike is a frequent moviegoer and researcher of movie history. He’s just a guy who loves movies! This podcast will explore the behind-the-scenes of your favorite movies. Everything from horror, animated, superhero, dramas, comedies and more! The show will also feature the latest movie news + rumors and interviews with gues...

Best and Worst Movies of The Last Month with Mike and Kelsey + Movie Review: No One Will Save You (Hulu) + Trailer Park: The Toxic Avenger + First Look: Joker 2

October 09, 2023 05:05 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

In this episode, Movie Mike and Kelsey share the best and worst movies they watched in the last month. They also added movies they have reviewed after seeing them in theaters but are now available for you to stream at home. In the movie review, Mike gives his thoughts on Hulu’s alien invasion thriller called “No One Will Save You” and why he split on how he feels about the movie. In the Trailer Park, Mike is hyped about the first look at The Toxic Adventure and breaks down the history of the...

Top 10 Highest Grossing Non-Franchise Movies of All Time and 5 Non-Franchise Movies That Changed Cinema in the Last 5 Years + Movie Review: Saw X + Trailer Park: Ferrari

October 02, 2023 05:05 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

In this episode, Movie Mike responds to legendary Director Martin Scorsese who said recently that we need to “fight back” against thinking “that’s what movies are” by watching movies from filmmakers like Christopher Nolan. Mike talks about the Top 10 highest grossing non franchise movies of all-time. Mike shares why he thinks Scorsese is out of touch by sharing 5 non-franchise / non-superhero movies of the last 5 years that have changed cinema.  In the Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts ...

7 Times Composer Hans Zimmer Went HARD + Movie Review: A Haunting in Venice + Trailer Park: The Kill Room

September 25, 2023 05:05 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

In This Episode, take a cinematic musical journey with Movie Mike as he shares his top 7 times that composer Hans Zimmer went HARD on a movie soundtrack. The movies range from The Dark Knight to the Lion King to Inception and more. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on A Haunting In Venice and where it fits in the franchise, who would love this movie and is it worth seeing in theaters or wait to stream? In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about “The Kill Room” starring Uma Thurman and ...

Disney’s 100th Anniversary: 10 Movies Mike Would Save from The 100-Disc Set and 5 To Set on Fire + Movie Review: The Nun II + Trailer Park: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

September 18, 2023 05:05 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

In this episode, Mike talks about Disney’s 100-disc limited edition set that will be available next month. The $1,500 dollar box set features 100 animated films from Disney and shares which of the 100 films he would keep and which should be locked away forever.  In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the new horror film The Nun II. His thoughts on if it’s better than the original, where it ranks in the Conjuring universe,  and how horror is quietly crushing at the box office. In the Trailer P...

Movie Mike’s 10 Core Movie Memories  + Movie Review: Bottoms + Trailer Park: Thanksgiving  + Why Rotten Tomatoes Can’t Be Trusted

September 11, 2023 05:05 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Movie Mike takes you on a journey of core memory movie moments that live in his head from his life. Mike talks about the film moments that have shaped his love for cinema and how they changed him forever. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the R-Rated raunchy comedy Bottoms. He talks about his love of the over exaggerated use of comedy, why it’s a breath of fresh air in the genre and what makes it the best comedy of the last 5 years. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Eli Roth's slashe...

Best and Worst of the Summer 2023 with Mike and Kelsey + Movie Review: Gran Turismo + Trailer Park: Good Burger 2

September 04, 2023 05:05 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Mike and Kelsey share what they think were the best and worst movies of the 2023 summer movie season. Plus honorable mentions that you should check out or avoid. In the Spoiler-Free Movie Review, Mike talks about Gran Turismo which tells the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a Gran Turismo video game expert who became a professional racer of actual cars on actual tracks.  Mike shares how it differs from a traditional video game adaption, what the movie got right and wrong and how it actually...

SPOILER REVIEW! Blue Beetle and Why My Mexican Mom Loved It!

August 31, 2023 16:30 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Mike gives his spoiler version of  DC’s Blue Beetle.  He recaps the film, going to see it with his mom, the cliche moments he overlooked and if we’ll ever get another film because of the mid-credits scene. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****.  Listen if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Threads: @mikede...

A Message from Movie Mike: Chris Sanders the Creator of Lilo and Stitch and Voice of Stitch on The Origin of the Voice and Original Artwork from the 80’s + + Lou Diamond Phillips on La Bamba and Working at What-a-Burger

August 28, 2023 05:05 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Chris Sanders is the creator of Disney’s Lilo and Stitch. He talks to Mike about the 20th anniversary of the movie, how he first drew Stitch in the 80’s for a kid’s book and how he ended up becoming the voice in the movie.  Chris also shares why music was so important to the development of the story and when we can expect a new installment in the franchise. Mike also talks to Lou Diamond Phillips who has been in movies such as La Bamba, Stand and Deliver and Young Guns. They talk about thing...

Back to School with The Top 10 High School and College Movies of All-Time + Movie Review: Blue Beetle + Trailer Park: Vacation Friends 2

August 21, 2023 05:05 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

Class is in session on this episode of Movie Mike's Movie Podcast! Get ready to relive your school days with a double dose of cinematic nostalgia as Mike shares his Top 10 movies that he thinks embody the high school and college experience.  Whether you're reminiscing about the awkwardness of adolescence or the wild adventures of college life, we've got your ultimate movie playlist covered. Mike gives his spoiler free movie review of DC’s Blue Beetle. Movie Mike breaks down the latest thrill...

Mike’s Top 5 Movies That Take Place in The Summer + Movie Review with Kelsey: Theater Camp + Trailer Park: Bottoms

August 14, 2023 05:05 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

In this episode, Mike goes into a nostalgia-filled journey as he shares his Top 5 Movies that take place in the Summer. The topic was inspired after seeing Theater Camp which serves this week’s spoiler-free movie review with Mike and Kelsey. The PG-13 rated comedy is about the lives of staff members of an upstate New York theatre camp who must band together when their beloved founder falls into a coma. Mike and Kelsey give their thoughts on the cast, how the humor landed, theater kids and th...

Why Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from 1990 Is One of the Best Movies of All-Time + Movie Review: TMNT: Mutant Mayhem + Trailer Park: Napoleon

August 07, 2023 05:05 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Mike does a deep dive on the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles released in 1990 and why he thinks it’s one of the best movies of all-time.  He talks about what the movie meant to him as a kid vs. now as an adult, his theories on the movie and its adult themes and things you may not know about the movie. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the new animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. How it honors the original, the authentic voice acting and how Spider-Man: Into The Spi...

Mike's Top 10 Christopher Nolan Movies + Movie Review: Talk To Me + Trailer Park: Exorcist: Believer

July 31, 2023 05:05 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Coming off the hype of Oppenheimer, Mike dives deep into the visionary filmography of the legendary director, Christopher Nolan. Mike shares what makes his Top 10 films from mind-bending concepts to breathtaking visuals, he explores the unique storytelling and directorial brilliance that have made Nolan a revered name in Hollywood. In this week’s Movie Review, Mike gives his spoiler-free thoughts on the new A24 horror movie ‘Talk To Me’ and how YouTubers made the best horror film of the year...

Iconic Movies That Came Out on the Same Day and Which Made More Money? + Movie Review Double Feature:  Barbie + Oppenheimer (IMAX 70 mm)

July 24, 2023 05:05 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

In honor of Barbenheimer weekend, Mike talks about iconic movies that were released on the exact same day and which one inevitably won at the box office. Mike dissects the strategies and marketing hype that contributed to the film financial showdowns.  In the Movie Review Double Feature, Mike first talks about Barbie and shares his thoughts on the film's story, visuals, and overall comedy and charm. Then Mike dives into the historical drama with "Oppenheimer." Christopher Nolan's latest mast...

Mike’s Top 10 Best  Superhero Suits of All-Time + Movie Review: + Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One + Trailer Park: Wonka

July 17, 2023 05:05 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

In this episode, Movie Mike takes you through the world of superhero suits. He explains why he doesn’t like Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine costume from the Deadpool 3 set and shares his list of the "Top 10 Best Superhero Suits of All-Time." Mike dives deep into the realm of spandex and capes and a look back at the most iconic designs that have become legendary. In the Spoiler-free Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts on "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One," discussing intense action s...

Best and Worst Movies of the Month with Mike and Kelsey + Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny + Trailer Park: Dumb Money

July 10, 2023 05:05 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Needs movie recommendations both new and old? Mike and Kelsey share their Best and Worst movies they watched of the Month for June. They rate and review movies they saw in theaters / streaming and give you recommendations on what to see and what to avoid. In the Spoiler-Free Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny  which is the fifth installment in the franchise and final bow for Harrison Ford. Mike answers what you want to know: what does it rank amou...

Producer Eddie from the Bobby Bones Show Stops by to Discuss ‘Rope’ (1948) and His Love of Classic Movies + Movie Review Double Feature! No Hard Feelings + Astroid City

July 03, 2023 05:05 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Producer Eddie (@ProducerEddie) from The Bobby Bones Show sits down with Movie Mike and they talk about Rope directed by Alfred Hitchcock.  Eddie gives his reasoning why it is one of his favorite movies, why he is fascinated with classic movies and a usual eastern egg to look for in every Alfred Hitchcock movie. Mike talks about why he enjoyed about Rope, movie stars of the 40’s, what director should remake it and his Top 5 Hitchcock movies. Mike hits you this week with a double feature movi...

Mike's Top 5 Favorite Movie Posters + Director Lee Cronin on How Much Money He Spend on Blood in ‘Evil Dead Rise’ (Max) + Movie Review: Elemental + Trailer Park: Kraven the Hunter

June 26, 2023 05:05 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

On this episode, Movie Mike dives into the world of visual artistry and shares his top 5 favorite movie posters, discussing the iconic designs and captivating imagery that have left a lasting impression.  That leads into an interview with acclaimed director Lee Cronin (@curleecronin) to talk about his latest movie ‘Evil Dead Rise' which is available to stream now on Max. He talks about the science behind movie posters / trailers, the creative writing process when dealing with dark subjects, ...

WE MET TOM HANKS!! Plus More Movie Star Encounters + Movie Review: The Flash + Trailer Park: Pixar’s Elio

June 19, 2023 05:05 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Mike and Kelsey share their experience recently meeting Tom Hanks in Nashville on how it happened, what he’s like in real life, what they said to him and how they got a picture with him. Mike also shares his list of movie star encounters that include Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman, Dennis Quaid and more! Mike gives his spoiler-free review of The Flash  starring Ezra Miller as the Flash, Michael Keaton as Batman and Ben Affleck as Batman.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeD...

SPOILER REVIEW! Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Why it’s NOT Better Than the Original

June 15, 2023 05:05 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Mike gives his spoiler version of  Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.  He recaps the film and share his thoughts on the unexpected moments, issue with the ending and the cameo he was most excited for. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****.  Listen if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeest...

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