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Yet another ALIEN movie has arrived. We've got resident ALIEN-obsessed friend of the show Joel back to react accordingly to 2024's version of our favorite 70s sci-fi horror thriller suspense film.

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What lesson will Hollywood learn with IT ENDS WITH US making $50 million on opening weekend? And why did Apple buy THE INSTIGATORS? Let's discuss both on this late summer edition of MAM!

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We're back with another M. Night movie to talk about - what does he bring in 2024 and does TRAP live up to its high concept? Let's discuss!

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Deadpool is back for a third time, this time in the MCU officially, and with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. Does it work, or has DEADPOOL run its course? Let's talk it out on MAM!

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We've got yet another Glen Powell movie to discuss in 2024, as the reboot(?) / sequel(?) to TWISTER swept through the competition at the box office (see what we did there?) But is it a GOOD movie?

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A star-studded cast and a podcast favorite director have teamed up for a motorcycle movie just in time for the peak of summer. Does it live up to its potential? Let's discuss!

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Netflix are the ones to make BEVERLY HILLS COP 4 finally happen. Was it worth the wait? Are we back to prime Eddie? Better than expected? Let's talk AXEL F on this week's main feed MAM!

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We're back in A QUIET PLACE, but this time with a prequel minus Krasinski and Blunt. Does it live up to the earlier movies? Exceed it? Let's discuss one of the bigger surprise hits of the summer so far!

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With Sony's purchase of Alamo Drafthouse, and Netflix announcing they will begin to open movie theater locations, is this the end of traditional movie theaters as we know it? Plus, there's a new player in the streaming space, and it ain't Lasso+.

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This week in the MAM VIP, we're throwing it back in honor of 45 years of THE MUPPET MOVIE!

We've got another sequel from Pixar, but people seem to like this one! Let's discuss the current state of the company and review INSIDE OUT 2!

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The BAD BOYS franchise is showing no signs of slowing down, in a world where most franchises are showing signs of slowing down. But how good is RIDE OR DIE, and how long can they keep this up? Let's discuss on this week's Mad About Movies!

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Did George Miller do enough with his newest MAD MAX saga to win Brian and Richard over this time around? It's all things FURIOSA and why it "underperformed" at the box office on this newest MAM.

We've got Krasinski back in the directors chair bringing us the family friendly (?) comedy (?) of the weekend. Where did IF go right and where did it go wrong?

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The recent PLANET OF THE APES series seemingly ended with a trilogy. Now, we've got another one, as we step into the KINGDOM of the apes generations later. Do they still have the magic formula that made us all fans to begin with?

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Just like last summer, it's time for The Gos and Emily Blunt. But this time, they're together! With action! And comedy! But why didn't it pull in more money? What lesson will Hollywood learn? And, how good is it?

Yes, I apologize for skipping over grades in this one. My mistake. Here are our grades for THE FALL GUY:

Kent - B+

Richard - B

Brian - A-

It was one of the most-anticipated movies of 2023. Then it was one of the most-anticipated movies of 2024. So did Luca Guadagnino's CHALLENGERS live up to the hype? Is Zendaya peaking? Let Richard and Kent help you decide.

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What will end up being the biggest movie of 2024? We're drafting the releases one by one in our annual movie draft, with a punishment on the line and a lot of question marks surrounding these movies. It's anybody's game!

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This entire year, we're doing a special podcast series on the career of Quentin Tarantino. It WAS going to be in anticipation of his 10th and final (?) film, THE MOVIE CRITIC, but now that he's not doing it anymore, we need to react accordingly. But the show must go on, so let's get to our next in the series, 1997's JACKIE BROWN.

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Is A24's CIVIL WAR top quality Garland, or mid Garland? Let's dig into everything from Kirsten Dunst to the themes to photo quality as we try and figure out how to feel about Alex Garland's CIVIL WAR.

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Dev Patel is doing it all when it comes to MONKEY MAN. How does it compare to the movies that inspired it, and how many more Monkey movies can we talk about on MAM?

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Gozilla times King Kong equals a good thing, right? That's the question we attempt to answer this week as we dig into the continuation of the MONSTERVERSE with everything going on with GODZILLA X KONG.

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It's the year of our Lord 2024 and we are still getting new Ghostbusters movies. Is this a good or a bad thing? Let's dive into FROZEN EMPIRE, Ghostbusters nostalgia, and Dan Aykroyd talk on this week's main feed MAM!

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Hard to believe we have reached a thousand episodes of Mad About Movies. So we're here to rewind and remember some of the best moments so far, as picked by the MAM VIPs. Apologies (or you're welcome?) in advance for the insanity that occurs.

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It was an Oscars with surprises and obvious winners. But were they the right surprises and winners? Let's talk all the things the 96th Academy Awards had to offer on our annual Oscars Postgame Show!

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We've got Denis, spice, Zendaya, politics and sand worms all back in cinemas, so did DUNE PART TWO live up to the hype? Let's discuss on this week's main feed MAM!

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We're starting off 2024 really weak or really strong, depending on your perspective. This week it's MADAME WEB and all the lunacy it provided. Let's talk about WHY it flopped, WHO is to blame, and PEPSI, of course.

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It's a FILM that Matthew Vaughn somehow convinced Tim Cook to let him spend $200 million on. Surely the investment paid off, right? Let's talk about the train wreck that is ARGYLLE and reveal the results of the Winter Movie Draft!

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It's time to finally close the book on the year of 2023 in movies. We're counting down our top 10 worst and best, plus bringing Biggest Surprises, MVPs and LVPs to the air as we say goodbye to the year of Barbenheimers and Beanie Bubbles.

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The Oscar Nominations for the 96th Academy Awards are here, and we're making our final picks and raging in unison with the #GretaGang, plus discussing the highly-anticipated fourth season of True Detective. Is it worth your time?

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In 2004, you couldn't turn around without seeing or hearing a reference to NAPOLEON DYNAMITE. So how has it held up after 20 years, and what is its place in pop culture / cinematic history? Let's discuss in a special NAPOLEON / NAPOLEON crossover edition of MAM!

Us being a movie podcast hailing from Dallas-Fort Worth, it would be a crime not to do an episode covering a movie about something from Dallas-Fort Worth! It's the Von Erich's, Efron, The Bear and Durkin at the center of this week's convo as we discuss A24's THE IRON CLAW.

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Bradley Cooper went all out to become the MAESTRO, but did it pay off? Let's begin to round out the final slate of films for this season and get some Netflix fare into the mix with a full MAESTRO episode.

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Will AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM be the last time we see this character on the big screen? Why didn't it make more money during Christmas weekend? It's our movie of the week here on the main feed as we begin to round out 2023!

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The third reboot of the Willy Wonka franchise is upon us, this time with Chalamet Nation first in line on opening day. Did the Paul King bring us another PADDINGTON? Let's break down all that this version of WONKA had to offer, besides Oompa-Loompa Hugh Grant, of course.

The host-less Golden Globes have nominees! How much should we care, and how many THE TOURIST'S are nominated? Let's talk it out on the latest Movie News Roundup edition of MAM!

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Is The Holdovers a Christmas movie? Why are so many people talking about such a quaint movie? Does Paul Giamatti finally confront his stench? SPOILER ALERT: He does! Let's talk Alexander Payne, boarding schools and a little Downsizing (see what we did there?) as we discuss HOLDOVERS!

THE HUNGER GAMES is one of the most popular franchises to come out during our time podcasting, and they're already rebooting it! Does this version have the same potential as the OG one? Time to talk SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES and reflect on the Thanksgiving weekend in movie going.

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With THE MARVELS grossing the lowest in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's history of opening weekends, what should we think? Should we be worried about future MCU movies? Was this movie an outlier? Let's discuss!

As we head into the final stretch of 2023, what should we tell our friends to brag like we know what we're talking about with the Oscars? Let's go over some early Academy Award favorites, discuss the new Planet of the Apes trailer, news in the Syderverse and much more.

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It's a movie capturing that nostalgic feeling of playing video games, eating stale pizza, and listening to an animatronic band. But could it be more creepy? Let's talk about the box office smash that is FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S!

Martin Scorsese has brought us a 3+ hour historical epic. Did he pull off this ambitious project? Did he leave anything on the table? Let's talk Leo, BOB DeNiro, Lily Gladstone, alt-country music, and KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON!

THE BIRDS is back in theaters right in time for Spooky SZN on MAM. No better time than now, the 60th anniversary, to do a crossover Throwback episode here on the main feed to break it down! Don't worry, we have a bunch more classic movie talk on the VIP feed! Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Happy Spooky SZN, everyone. This month its all horror movie talk in the MAM VIP. Here's an episode we did in the VIP a few Spooky SZN's ago, discussing Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING. Enjoy, and support us by becoming a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

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Gareth Edwards is back to making movies after a long wait. Does THE CREATOR set a new standard for sci-fi, is it a disappointment or a solid entry for him? Let's discuss all things CREATOR on this week's main feed MAM!

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Richard took home the crown in the Summer Movie Draft for the year of 2023. Who's gonna take it for the fall & winter seasons? Place your bets, and make your picks along with us at home, it's time for another MAM Movie Draft!

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Time to tally up the results of the MAM 2023 Summer Movie Draft. Who came out on top, and what were the best movies to pick? Plus, we dig into the third of Branagh's Hercule Poirot movies with A HAUNTING IN VENICE. Should they keep making these, or end it here?

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Time for more DENZEL, and more EQUALIZING, as the third and final(?) installment of the EQUALIZER series is upon us. So join Brian and Kent as they talk all the highs and lows from this franchise as it pulls in an impressive opening weekend.

What happens when Hollywood learns the wrong lesson from a successful movie? MEG 2 happens. This week on the MAM main feed, we're talking all the dumbness that MEG 2 brought this summer, with a bigger convo about how 2023 has gone so far.

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They just keep cranking out these DCEU movies, despite what we already know about the upcoming James Gunn-ing of the franchise. So we review BLUE BEETLE with what it means now, and will it mean anything in the future? With noted DC fans of MAM, Richard and Kent.

We talk non-current movies every week on our Mad About Movies VIP feed. George Lucas' AMERICAN GRAFFITI is back in theaters as it celebrates 50 years. Time to discuss as we give you a free VIP episode.

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ANOTHER Ninja Turtles movie? Surely they have something worthwhile to bring this time around, right? We're bringing special guest Ariel Rada back to the pod to dive into MUTANT MAYHEM, Rogen & Goldberg's take on this one and whether or not more TMNT movies is a good idea.

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It's finally time to talk Oppenheimer here on the MAM main feed. Thanks to our VIPs for digging into the episode last week. Did Christopher Nolan deliver the goods with this one? Let's discuss!

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Margot, The Gos, Queen Greta has to be a perfect combination, right? Time to dig into the huge success of BARBIE, and why it's resonating, featuring guest Claudia!

What a movie it was, with BARBIE and OPPENHEIMER combining their powers into BARBENHEIMER box-office gold. But what are the lessons we can learn from this weekend, and what was the experience like? Friend of the show Claudia Castillo is here to help break down the craziness that was this past movie weekend.

Did The Cruise top himself again? Is that even possible? Or is it...impossible? DEAD RECKONING: PART ONE is the movie of the week this week as we discuss the best stunts, masks, and yet another confusing box-office return as we head toward the middle of July at Camp MAM.

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Time to update you on the latest scores of our Summer Movie Draft, discuss the trailer drops for WONKA and NAPOLEON, and get some early odds on the 2024 Best Picture as we round up some Movie News, Rumors & Rumblings!

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After a long 30+ year wait, we finally have the FOURTH Indiana Jones movie! Join us on our podcast journey as we decipher which button Indiana Jones should've pressed to avoid those booby traps of a disappointing opening weekend. But was the movie disappointing??

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It's a Wes Anderson-centric convo this week as we arrive at ASTEROID CITY, his next live action movie and one that features maybe his biggest ensemble cast yet. But is it better than the TikToks?? Richard and Kent are here to discuss it all at Camp MAM.

Batman Shane is back in the MAM DC chair as it's time to review THE FLASH. Did DC do enough to win our nostalgic hearts over? Or did Brian quit the podcast for good? Time to finally discuss!

They keep on making these TRANSFORMERS movies, so we keep having to talk about them. Did they improve on anything with RISE OF THE BEASTS? Or is this another big expensive disappointment? Let's talk about it!

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The rule of the universe states we are never more than a year away from a new SPIDER-MAN movie. This time, it's the much-anticipated sequel to INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE, ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE. Is it worth all the buzz and hype it's getting. Did this one "assault" Kent's eyes? Let's discuss on this week's main feed Mad About Movies.

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Did the Disney machine do it right with their remake of the classic LITTLE MERMAID? What feeds the Mouse these days, and how necessary are these movies? Let's discuss all that the LITTLE MERMAID live-action version had to offer.

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It's the 10th installment of our adventures with Dom and the Family, but how many more will there be? Is the franchise....RUNNING OUT OF GAS? Let's talk all the one-liners, car destruction and surprise cameos that FAST X had to offer.

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What does the current WGA strike mean, and how should we feel about it? And what role does AI have in the debate? Time to talk about it in our latest roundup of movie news, rumors, and rumblings. Plus, big Star Wars news and where will Indiana Jones go from here?

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James Gunn returns for one final ride with the GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, as he delivers Awesome Mix Vol. 3 via Zune to wrap up his trilogy in the MCU. Did he stick the landing? Let's discuss all things ROCKET, STAR-LORD and the rest on this week's main feed MAM!

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He brought us underrated gam PETE'S DRAGON back in 2016, and he's made some of our favorite indie movies since then. Now, David Lowery back with Disney with a take on PETER PAN. Does he bring much Loweryism to the table, or it this another soulless Disney cash grab?

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Ben Affleck returns to the director's chair, with buddy Matt Damon along for the ride as they tell the story of Michael Jordan's monumental deal with Nike. Does AIR deliver on its potential? Let's discuss on this week's main feed MAM!

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Everyone is familiar with Super Mario Bros. in some capacity, so it's no surprise THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE is banking at the box office. Itsa time to dig into all the discussion surrounding this one, right here with your friends at MAM.

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D&D nerds unite, as we finally have a good (?) DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS movie. Will this lead to a franchise? Should it? Fellow Dragon, Meg, is pinch-hitting for Kent as she and the boys discuss all that was HONOR AMONG THIEVES, and Hugh Grant.

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From a new MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, to the much-talked-about BARBIE movie, a new TRANSFORMERS, INDIANA JONES 4 and more, what will be the movie of the summer? This is our yearly attempt to forecast the SUMMER (winter in winter) movie season, with a little at stake between us hosts.

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John Wick is back, and he. Is. PISSED. AGAIN. Is there any way they could top the knife museum sequence in PARABELLUM? Let's find out as we dive into CHAPTER 4 of JOHN WICK.

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SHAZAM 2 came out and didn't make as much as expected. Who's to blame? DC? Warner? The Rock? Batman Shane is on board for a full discussion on all current things DC and the future of SHAZAM!

0:00 - 37:30 - DCEU drama

37:30 - 1:09:44 - SHAZAM: FURY OF THE GODS

1:09:44 - Weekly Recommends

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It ended up being the night of EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE, and that's before we even talk about the movies! Yahtzee! Time for the annual MAM Oscars Postgame Show!

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Michael B. Jordan is not only strapping on the boxing gloves again, he's stepping into the director's chair for the third CREED movie. How did MBJ do, how was the debut of Jonathan Majors in the series, and is the end of the franchise? Time to discuss on this week's main feed MAM!

Throwback talk this week is THE OUTSIDERS 40th Anniversary - subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

It's the most anticipated FILM in the history of cinema. Does COCAINE BEAR live up to its name? Does Elizabeth Banks have a future as a director? All that plus a batch of Weekly Recommends this week on MAM!

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Another year, another entry into the MCU with ANT-MAN AND THE WASP : QUANTUMANIA! How important is this movie in the grand scheme, why was this one so divisive and is Marvel Fatigue starting to set in? Let's discuss on Mad About Movies.

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It was the 87th Academy Awards, a simpler time where we were arguing about LEGO & Christopher Nolan for Best Picture snubs. What did the Oscars get right and wrong about 2014? Time to look back and give out some new awards and nominations in our 3rd Annual MAM Oscars Re-Do!

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M. Night is back with more M. Night-ness. So is this the most M. Night movie ever, or the least M. Night movie ever? Let's discuss on this week's main feed MAM!

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Time to count down and reveal our top 10 best and worst movies of the year 2022, biggest surprises, MVPs, LVPs and more as we finally move on from the movie year of '22 and into 2023!

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Our Oscars Postgame Show is one of our favorite annual traditions here on MAM, but before we get there in MARCH (?) we must discuss the nominees and make some predictions for the 95th Academy Awards. And this time, Batman Shane is along for the ride! Enjoy, and remember to come back for our Oscars Postgame Show plz.

THE MENU is a movie from the 2022 cycle that people can't stop talking about. So by popular demand via our VIP Discord, Richard and Brian break down the entire MENU (see what we did there?) and all it had to offer us - plus a big hefty helping of Weekly Recommends!

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It just took home multiple Golden Globes, now it might be headed for more gold later this year. How good is Martin McDonaugh's BANSHEES and how great are Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson together? RB leads the way as we recount all that BANSHEES had to offer this week on the MAM main feed.

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Time for another big Hollywood epic from DAMIEN CHAZELLE. Does he deliver another LA LA LAND, something less, or something more? It's our movie of the week this week on the main MAM feed as we inch closer to the year of 2022 in movies.

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The Benoit Blanc Cinematic Universe is underway, and this time we're headed to Greece to hang in Edward Norton's weird Glass Onion island bar thingy. But wait! A MURDER? How does this KNIVES OUT sequel compare to the first, and what makes them so great? It's the movie of the week this week on MAM!

Time to round up some Movie News, Rumors and Rumblings. From the trailer debuts for Barbie and Oppenheimer, to Bob Iger's return to Disney, plus a recap of the biggest box office successes of 2022, here's our final Roundup of the year!

James Cameron has been working on the world of AVATAR since the mid-1990s, and now here we are finally with AVATAR 2: THE WAY OF WATER! Did James Cameron to the impossible again and blow us away? Only one way to find out, via the super credible opinions of Mad About Movies!

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In prep for AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER, listen to Richard and Brian discuss their thoughts on the OG one and how it holds up after more than a decade!

From the top grossing Christmas movies of all time, to "what defines a Christmas movie?" to our eventual reveals of our current favorite Christmas movies, it's a MAM Holiday Special unlike any before it, because there have not been any before it!

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Steven Spielberg is telling his story this time around, finally one for HIM, you know?? It's THE FABELMANS as the movie of the week this week plus a hefty helping of Weekly Recommends. Get on it!

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It's a ladies takeover of MAM with Ellen and Megan as they bring you some valuable insight on SHE SAID, a movie that is shaking up Awards Season and comes with some heavy subject matter. Plus, an opportunity not to have to sit through Kent, Brian, and Richard for once!

Full episode @ https://www.patreon.com/posts/74891500 You voted for us to review TREASURE PLANET, so here it is! Celebrating its 20th anniversary, there's something about this one that people keep coming back to, or at least have fond memories of. So what are our memories of it, and how does it hold up in 2022? Let's find out together!

It's one of the most anticipated movies of the year, so is there any possible way WAKANDA FOREVER could live up to the hype or people's expectations? It's the topic of this week on MAM as we dig into all things BLACK PANTHER, MCU and more plus a hefty load of Weekly Recommends.

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Roku Originals (obviously) brings us the Weird Al biopic (obviously) packed full of stars (obviously). Does it live up to Al's essentially flawless perfect legacy? Only the Weird Al Correspondents of MAM Kent and Brian can get down to the bottom of this.

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Time to round up some of the biggest movie news headlines from the past month and discuss, from James Gunn taking over the DCEU, to the long-awaited debut of Chris Pratt's Mario, the end of the Creed series, the Dawn of the Rise of the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and more + Weekly Recommends!

Rock The Dwayne Johnson has finally brought us his take on BLACK ADAM after decades(?) of hype. Was it worth the wait, or is it another L in the DCEU's column? Official DC correspondent of MAM Batman Shane joins the show to discuss!

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It's the final(?) HALLOWEEN movie, and Michael Myers is now really angry that he is homeless. Can Laurie Strode END him for good? Or will he END her? HALLOWEEN ENDS this week on MAM as Spooky Movie SZN continues!

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Why did Oscar hopeful AMSTERDAM bomb at the box office, and what's the deal with David O. Russell? It's our Movie of the Week here on the main feed as we did into what didn't work, and maybe what did, about AMSTERDAM before diving into our Weekly Recommends!

It's horror movie season in the MAM VIP! THE THING (40th Anniversary) this week at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

HOCUS POCUS 2 arrived nearly 30 years after the original this past weekend courtesy of Disney+. It didn't take long for people to have opinions, and we have our own on the movie, how it was released, and what the thinking was deciding to release this one in 2022 via streaming. Plus, a big helping of Weekly Recommends!

VIP feed this week is I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER 25th Anniversary! Sub at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

It's the first drama movie of the year with some actual DRAMA to discuss! But very little of it is on screen! We're diving into Olivia Wilde's 2nd feature, the Florence Pugh / Harry Styles / Shia drama behind the scenes, the box office returns and more with friend of the show @ellentoodles (IG) to help break down all the madness!

This week's VIP episode is part 6 of our Denzel Washington retrospective, mainly focusing on FLIGHT! Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

THE WOMAN KING is a movie that has come out of seemingly nowhere and captured the attention of moviegoers and #filmtwitter - but why? And when can we get the Viola David Cinematic Universe officially underway? It's our movie of the week this week before our patented Weekly Recommends!

VIP Episode this week is THE GAME 25th Anniversary! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

What did we learn at the 2022 Emmy Awards? Is there room for improvement with the ceremony itself, or room for another ceremony altogether? We're reviewing the winners and takeaways before diving into our first reactions from two trailers, Steven Spielberg's FABELMANS and Damien Chazelle's BABYLON.

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Sean Penn's INTO THE WILD is a film that came and went in 2007 without much to show other than some minor awards contention - but after 15 years, it seems to have picked up an incredible cult following and a ton of steam as one of the best movies of 2007. Hear why it ranks as one of Brian's favorite movies, and how it holds up after 15 years in this special VIP Throwback!

Two prequel shows to beloved franchises set hundreds/thousands of years ago are taking up our social media convo and water cooler talk. But if you had to pick one to be in on - THE RINGS OF POWER or HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - which should you choose and why? And which one would we choose? It's a special RANTS & RAVES edition of MAM on the main feed here before WEEKLY RECOMMENDS.

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The great HBO Max purge of 2022 has already begun. So what exactly is happening with the new leadership, and will HBO ever be the same again? Time to dig in on this News Roundup edition of MAM + get hype for the relaunch of MoviePass! Can it survive this time? And what do we think of the latest trailer for Zemeckis' PINNOCHIO? All that and some Weekly Recommends on this main feed MAM!

FULL EPISODE @ https://www.patreon.com/posts/rants-raves-call-71023915 BETTER CALL SAUL and the adventures of Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman/Gene Takovic have wrapped with the series finale. Time to Rant & Rave! Does it hold a candle to BREAKING BAD? Could it be even better? Let us know your thoughts!

BJ Novak has teamed up with Blumhouse to release his Texas murder mystery VENGEANCE. Is it a win for BJ, and most importantly, does it get Texas right? It's our movie of the week here on MAM before our patented Weekly Recommends.

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David Leitch has brought us some memorable action comedies in the past. Did he do it again with BULLET TRAIN? This time, Brad Pitt, Bad Bunny and Joey King are along for the ride (see what we did there?). It's all 3 MAM co-hosts together to give it a full review before diving into this week's Weekly Recommends!

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The last PREDATOR entry in 2018 left us with a horrific taste in our mouths, so it's time to reboot the franchise again, this time going the prequel route. Are the results better AND less offensive? Brian and Richard are at the helm to review PREY, get banter-y and bring you some Weekly Recommends!

Time to round up the movie news, rumors and rumblings coming out of SDCC 2022 and a heap of new trailers and announcements, from the phase 4-6 plans of the MCU, a new DUNGEONS & DRAGONS movie, our first look at ANDOR and more.

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It's the first real "blockbuster" attempt for Jordan Peele as he dips his toes into the UFO topic with NOPE! Does it meet our high Peele expectations? Is Daniel Kaluuya the greatest actor of all time? We're discussing it all in this week's main feed MAM before our patented Weekly Recommends!

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Adam Sandler is back to doing Netflix movies, but this one could be different! HUSTLE is getting a ton of positive buzz in our Discord, so what do our resident basketball/movie experts think? Brian hosts a full review of HUSTLE before this week's Weekly Recommends!

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It's the long-awaited release of THOR 4 aka THOR RAGONK 2 aka the next installment of Taika Waititi's MCU movies, this time bringing Natalie Portman's Jane Foster back to the fold. Does it work as better as the OG Ragonk? It's our movie of the week!

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Dallas native Cooper Raiff returns with his second film, and this one might be even more buzzed-about than his debut. Dakota Johnson is along for the ride as Coop assumes the role of designated party starter in CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH. It's our movie of the week this week as we talk all things Raiff related before digging into Weekly Recommends!

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Tom Hanks described ELVIS as "the most Baz Luhrmann-y Baz Luhrmann movie." So is that what we got, or did the presence of The King overwhelm us all? Richard and Kent review all that Baz did with his take on Elvis before diving into some nostalgia-centric Weekly Recommends.

VIP Throwback this week is THE MASTER 10th anniversary! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

We do Ask Me Anything episodes regularly for our VIPs, where they ask us any and all questions that come to mind, from stuff about movies, to behind the scenes of MAM HQ and everything else you could possibly imagine.

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Disney & Pixar are at it again with another big summer release. But why was the BUZZ for LIGHTYEAR not as great as it should or could have been? Is this a leadership problem, an us problem, or maybe both? We explore all that LIGHTYEAR offered us in the theater while also discussing Disney's strategy with Pixar films, Bob Chapek's disastrous run as CEO of Disney so far, and more before hitting Weekly Recommends.

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It's the EPIC conclusion to the Jurassic Park/World franchise, at least that's what we've been told. Does Colin Trevorrow stick the landing, or do we wish this never happened to begin with? Batman (Jurassic) Shane is here to lend his thoughts on DOMINION as we DIG into (see what we did there?) all that the final film had to offer.

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Alex Garland returns, this time with less sci-fi and more screams as he brings us horror satire MEN! We've got friend of the show Meg Spell filling in for absentee Brian as we review our thoughts on all things Garland before diving into the review and Weekly Recommends!

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36 years in the making...countless delays...was TOP GUN MAVERICK worth the wait?? It's a mega-sized MAM this week as we talk all things CRUISE, ICEMAN, ROOSTER and more for over an hour before Weekly Recommends!

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Time for a little crossover content this week as we're bringing the Throwback to the main feed, and the Movie of the Week to the VIPs! We're talking memories of TOP GUN and the greatness of Tony Scott before MAVERICK drops this weekend. And it's Chip N Dale reboot time in the VIP! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

It's time to open up the Movie News Roundup portion of the show as Kathleen Kennedy spoke with Vanity Fair about the current and future states of STAR WARS, Netflix reported their earnings and it was not great and more notes with co-hosts Kent and Brian!

Another week of MAM, another week of MCU talk. This time, it's the sequel to DOCTOR STRANGE as he enters (brings us?) the MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS. Did Marvel get another one right, or are they starting to lose the fastball? Let us know your thoughts on social media or Discord and stick around 'til the end for Weekly Recs!

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Nicolas Cage is at his most Cagiest of Nicolas Cages. Will it be too much? Brian and Richard are your co-hosts to review MASSIVE TALENT after a little Movie Draft update, Fast X news and before Weekly Recommends!

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Robert Eggers aka Bobby Eggs is back, this time with a Viking epic featuring the talents of a Skarsgaard and Bjork. Does he bring us the blockbuster we've been advertised, or another classic Eggers indie pic? Is this this film that wins over Brian? We're talking all things NORTHMAN this week before Weekly Recommends and after a lil update on the 2022 Movie Draft.

We're back in the Wizarding World with FANTASTIC BEASTS 3. Have they redeemed themselves from the CRIMES OF GRINDLEWALD or are we still stuck in this Harry Potter purgatory? It's time to dive into THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE on this week's MAM and get ready for a double recommend of a new series at the end!

This week's VIP episode is THE SAINT 25th Anniversary! Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

A24 and the Daniels have brought us another unconventional piece of work with EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE, but what side of the fence to we fall on? Was it too weird for us or did it hit the right notes? What's our threshold for weird? All that and some Weekly Recommends this week on the main feed!

VIP episodes this week are our AMA and Bernie! Join at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Marvel is back to teaming up with Sony for some reason, and this time it's MORBIUS, the Jared Leto vampire character again, for some reason. Where does this lead and how do we feel after experiencing all that was MORBIUS? All that and a big batch of Weekly Recommends this week on MAM!

Throwback episode this week is THE UNTOUCHABLES! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

What a night it was! So much to talk about. Thank goodness we have our annual OSCARS POSTGAME SPECIAL to react to it all! From Will Smith v. Chris Rock, to CODA being the big winner and more headlines from the 94th annual Academy Awards.Remember to join us on our VIP Discord to get in on the conversation - madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

It's time to rewind 7 years for our yearly Oscars Re-Do as we dive into the 86th Annual Acaemdy Awards, which saw 12 YEARS A SLAVE take home Best Picture. Anything we want to change in 2022 about the ceremony, other than maybe the host? We're anticipating this year's Oscars with our yearly look back on this week's MAM!

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THE POWER OF THE DOG seems to be the Best Picture favorite. But is it the best film of 2021? Or any year? Brian and Richard are doing their podcasting duty and discussing the last of the big DOGS (see what we did there?) before Oscar night as they talk all things POWER OF THE DOG in a little bonus episode.

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Pixar is back to their usual business of stellar animation and making us sob, this time via Disney+ exclusively. Why the limited release for TURNING RED, and why all the outrage online? It's our movie of the week this week as we bring our reviews and a big batch of Weekly Recommends!

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It's already time for another BATMAN series to get underway, this time it's Matt Reeves at the helm with R-Patz in the cowl. Does this take things in a fresh direction, or is it just more of the same? Batman Shane is here, of course, to lend his expertise in all things Batman to help us review THE BATMAN, the Riddler, the new Catwoman, Colin Ferrell's Penguin and everything in between + Shane sticks around for Weekly Recommends AND Brian gets a birthday shoutout from a special guest.

VIP episode this week is WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP! Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

FULL EPISODE @ https://www.patreon.com/posts/63082042 - Thirty years have gone by since Tim Burton's last BATMAN movie, BATMAN RETURNS. Were we fans or no? How does it hold up? What do we expect with Keaton putting back on the cowl soon? Before THE BATMAN, we're talking BATMAN RETURNS in honor of the 30th Anniversary! All that and more exclusively for you VIPERS!

The MAM Movie Draft returns for 2022!! Who will take the crown? Which movies will be the biggest points carriers? Our boards are set and bets are open. May the best MAM host win!

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The UNCHARTED movie has been rumored for years, and it finally lands in theaters with Tom Holland starring as Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg in as Sully - does it work for another franchise for Holland or should he play a different game?? We've got special guest Ryan Kirk on board to help us review UNCHARTED with host Brian before diving into this week's Weekly Recommends.

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Kenneth Branagh's brand of whodunnit's return to the big screen with his latest Agatha Christie adaptation, returning to the role of Poirot with some odd casting along the way for DEATH ON THE NILE. Does this one sink or sail? It's the topic of our Movie of the Week this week on MAM. Let us know your thoughts on social media and Discord!

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We were bombarded with enough movie news over the past few weeks to round 'em up for a Roundup episode of MAM as we recap the best Super Bowl trailer reveals, from the MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS, to Jordan Peele's NOPE, the RINGS OF POWER and more + we reveal some big announcements from Paramount and bring you a hefty batch of Weekly Recommends.

VIP Episode this week is episode 1 of our Denzel Washington retrospective! Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

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Twenty five years ago, we were all crushing on Julia Roberts, enjoying rom com's and first started to get confused about Dermot Mulroney & Dylan McDermott, but a huge part of that was MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING, which just so happens to be celebrating an anniversary in 2022. What better time to talk about it with our friend Megan? Join Richard and Brian through this trip down mid-nineties memory lane as they throw it back.

We PROMISE the end of the 2021 movie season is allllmost here, but not before we get through these Oscars. What shocked you the most about this year's nominees? Let us know your thoughts on social, y'all.

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We've arrived at 800 episodes and we still haven't officially discussed our favorite directors! So better late than never. We've got our lists and are ready to reveal! What does your list look like? Let us know on social media, email, or Discord!

It's time to wrap up another year of movies with our patent pending Rants & Raves special where we reveal our best and worst films of the year, biggest surprises, disappointments, MVPs of the year in cinema and more as we officially turn the page on 2021.

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We've got retrospectives, live streaming, the return of our favorite segment and more to look forward to on MAM in 2022, and even more fun content for our Patrons over at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip - We assemble and go over the fun highlights in our annual State of the Show Address. 

Joel Coen is rollin' solo this time around as he adapts a William Shakespeare classic word-for-word, but with his own unique visual take on the material. Did he add another classic to his filmography, or was this more of a misfire? We've got the whole MAM crew on board as we near the end of our 2021 slate. Strap in, all ye MAMfam!

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Paul Thomas Anderson seemingly only puts out a movie when he has something to say. So what does he have to say, if anything, with Licorice Pizza? It's the debut of Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman on screen, with some big actor names sprinkled in. It's all things Water Beds, Pinball and Women in Music as we near the end of the movie year that was 2021.

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We're rounding up some of our favorite non-movie Weekly Recommends into one place as we double down on some of the most memorable TV shows, albums, books, documentaries and more of the year 2021 before we reveal our movie list here in a few weeks. What was your favorite non-movie piece of content of 2021? Let us know on social media and in the VIP!

This week's VIP episode is the final episode of our MCU retrospective talking AVENGERS! Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Adam McKay has teamed up with Netflix and an all-star cast of Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Jennifer Lawrence and tons more American Treasure™ worthy people for a satirical comedy. Is this a return to form or a missed opportunity? It's DON'T LOOK UP time as we kick off a new year of MAM!

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THE MATRIX is back after nearly 20 years. Was it worth the wait?? Do we want more Matrixes?! We're bringing our unabashed thoughts to the air as we talk Keanu Reeves, Wachowskis and Warner Bros before revealing grades and hitting a Weekly Recommend.

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It's hard to get through the holidays without seeing IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE somewhere. The movie is 75 freakin' years old in 2021. Why do people still talk about it so much? Overrated or properly rated? It's a Christmas special for the VIPs as we dive into one of the "classics" of the genre. Agree or disagree?

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is finally here! Feels like we've been waiting years, or decades in some cases, for this one to drop. SO we've got tons of spoiler-filled rants and raves on deck for you, from where SPIDER-MAN was to where it's going and everything in between with tons of MCU talk, Weekly Recommends and more. Get hype!

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Steven Spielberg returns to the Best Picture race with a remake of a Best Picture winner. Bold strategy. Will it pay off for him? We're diving into all that was WEST SIDE STORY, Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort and everything in between as we discuss the remake and it's awards potential + we bring a big batch of entertaining Weekly Recommends that might liven up your weeks ahead.

This week's bonus episode is THE ARTIST! Is it really the best silent film of 2011? We will find out this week at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

The Golden Globe nominees are here for the films and TV of 2021. We're discussing the good and bad of this year's field before we bring an annual segment to the pod for the first time as we attempt to guess each other's top 5 films of the year. Who will be most accurate and win the coveted 'skip?' 

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We've got our own rock and/or roll aficionado, Kevin KT Turner of the mighty Eagle joining the show for a little Mad About Music / Mad About Movies crossover episode diving into Peter Jackson's GET BACK / BEATLES documentary / series / trilogy / whatever else. We're talking underrated George, confusing John, Yoko controversy, Paul's genius, Ringo vibes and all that implies on this week's Movie of the Week convo.

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FULL EPISODE @ https://www.patreon.com/posts/59523261 SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is getting closer and closer! We're anticipating the year's biggest movie as we continue our MCU retrospective (we're almost done!) with a look back at HOMECOMING and FAR FROM HOME - how do they hold up in 2021 and what do they tell us about NO WAY HOME? What are our biggest hopes and fears for the movie?? Enjoy the convo exclusively for VIPs

Ridley Scott returns mere weeks after THE LAST DUEL with HOUSE OF GUCCI, a family drama Oscar-bait-y with Lady GaGa and Adam Driver. Does he deliver the goods this time, or is this a knockoff Ridley pic? We're discussing all the good, bad, and cringe that was HOUSE OF GUCCI + a big Weekly Recommends segment on this week's MAM!

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Wes Anderson returns and he might be more Wes Anderson-y than ever before. We've got Ty of The Rank Kings joining the show for a full FRENCH DISPATCH discussion, ranking Anderson's filmography and more before hitting this week's Weekly Recommends.

The VIP episode is The Office Season 8 this week! Get it at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

It's due time to round up the movie news, rumors and rumblings from the past few weeks, starting with some startling news about MoviePass, Disney+ announcing a bunch of new projects, bad news in STAR WARS land, the trailer and casting for BEING THE RICARDOS and more!

The next phase of the MCU/Marvel Cinematic Universe is here! We think! How much should we care about ETERNALS in the context of the 25 other films? How did Queen Chloe Zhao do as director? And where do we go from here with the next Marvel films? We're reacting to it all and discussing the pros and cons of all things ETERNALS + Weekly Recommends on this week's MAM!

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Edgar Wright returns to the big screen with LAST NIGHT IN SOHO - and after we were all fans of his previous films, can he continue his streak? We’re diving into SOHO, Anya, Edgar, needle drops and more in our Movie of the Week convo before diving into a hefty Weekly Recommends.

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Nate Tice sticks around for a special VIP Throwback episode, celebrating 25 years of SCREAM! How does it hold up? What are our memories of it? What do we expect from the reboot/sequel? It's Halloween time, so what better time for another slasher movie convo?? Enjoy, VIPs!

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We've got friend of the pod Nate Tice from The Athletic Football Show in the house to nerd out over some DUNE, Denis and more. Is this THE adaptation of DUNE, or is there still stuff we'd would have wanted? And Is DUNE 2 on the horizon or not? We've got over an hour of all things DUNE on deck, plus Weekly Recommends!

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Michael Myers is back and has done full Undertaker as HALLOWEEN KILLS brings the slashes and nostalgia. And boy does it bring the nostalgia. Kent and Richard, your horror correspondents of MAM, dive into this newest HALLOWEEN. Then Brian joins the show for a SHOCKING Weekly Recommend. 

The highly-anticipated reboot of DUNE is almost here! So what is the world of DUNE all about? And what's the deal with that one that came out in the 80's that David Lynch directed? Our VIPs get a full Throwback DUNE convo as we look to Denis' remake.

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James Bond, Daniel Craig, Skyfall, Casino Royale - such fond memories. But all things must pass. So it's time to reflect on 25 years of 007/James Bond and Daniel Craig's final time in the role + who do we feel Barbara Broccoli should go after for the next Bond, and what tone should the movie be? All that and more + a big stack of Weekly Recommends on deck for you as we dive in to an hour + of NO TIME TO DIE and BOND 25 talk.

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VENOM 2: LET THERE BE CARNAGE is finally here and we have THOUGHTS. Listener beware. We mainly spend the episode asking ourselves "why" and "is Tom Hardy okay?" before hitting Weekly Recommends near the end with a big surprise from Brian. Have fun and enjoy listening to this instead of seeing VENOM 2.

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M. Night Shyamalan's movies always tend to be polarizing. But where do his films fit in the year of our Lord 2021? We're diving into his newest flick, OLD, and discussing the current state of M. Night on this week's main feed episode + bringing you some stellar Weekly Recommends as all 3 MAM hosts are back together.

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

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Time to round up some movie news headlines, rumors and rumblings! Richard and Brian talk the Matrix 4: Resurrections trailer, Christopher Nolan's next film, a new movie with Tom Hanks from Apple TV+, the passing of posthumous American Treasure Norm Macdonald and more! Enjoy it!

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We're celebrating our 750th episode with a patented MAM list! To follow up our actors conversation in episode 700, we're bringing you our 10 favorite actresses as of today! Agree or disagree? Make sure and let us know on Discord and social media!

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

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

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We've arrived at season 5 of Dunder Mifflin's adventures in THE OFFICE! Idris Elba and Ellie Kemper join the fold as the Michael Scott Paper Company takes shape. What are your thoughts on this season?? Let us know in the Patreon comments and/or on Discord!

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

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David Lowery's GREEN KNIGHT is out on VOD! We've got an hour of observations, complaints, praises and more on deck for our semi-annual Lowery convo exclusively for you VIPs. Enjoy it!

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

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

Another SUICIDE SQUAD movie already?! What can James Gunn do to reverse the abomination of the 2016 version?? Batman Shane joins the pod to dissect the DC-ness of it all as the boys dive into THE SUICIDE SQUAD, the needle drops, the Peacemaker and more as they continue to look for hope for the DCEU.

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Another Disney ride has been turned into a Disney movie. This time with JUNGLE CRUISE. Did it work as well as PIRATES? Is Rock fatigue starting to set in? Is this another banger franchise for The Mouse? Join us for all things JUNGLE CRUISE and a huge batch of Weekly Recommends!


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Another Disney+ Marvel series is here! Should we keep caring?? We've got low key dose of LOKI on deck this week (see what we did there?), plus your favorite Weekly Recommends. Let us know your thoughts on LOKI in Discord and social!

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

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

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We've got a big summer blockbuster coming to us via JEFFREY BEZOS and Co. as THE TOMORROW WAR took over the social media conversation during the 4th of July weekend. Could this be a potential franchise for Amazon? Or was this hype all for nothing?? We've got a full review on deck + Weekly Recommends as we head toward BLACK WIDOW!

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

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

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

Disney-Pixar are at it again with another animated movie to make us emotional wrecks. But does this one fall more on the CARS/NEMO side than the UP/SOUL side? We're discussing all things LUCA this week, plus some Weekly Recommends!

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Lin-Manuel is back with another musical for our summer. Can he repeat the success of Hamilton? Where does In The Heights fit in the cultural zeitgeist? Friend of the show Ellen joins us to review In The Heights and reveal which MAM host had the sniffles during their screening.

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

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

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Disney is back with another remake/reboot/sequel/prequel/whatever you wanna call it. Is "Cruella" a hit or a miss? We've got all 3 hosts bringing their love for 101 Dalmatians and Glenn Close to the table as we review Cruella for our Movie of the Week.

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We've been waiting for A Quiet Place Part 2 for a long time. Is there any way it lives up to what we wanted it to be? We're diving in to all things Krasinski, Blunt, sci-fi horror and the like as we bring a full review of Quiet Place 2, plus we discuss the Friends reunion and more in Weekly Recommends.

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

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

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

Time to round up some movie news headlines! What's the deal with the new 'Let There Be Carnage" trailer? How many stars are going to end up being in Knives Out 2? We've got movie news, rumors and rumblings on the docket along with a full batch of Weekly Recommends! Join us.

Tune in later this week for our Woman In the Window episode!

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

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

We're back to talking about movies from the year we're in!! Straight from the "prime for reboot" category comes the remake/reboot of Mortal Kombat. Do we like it more than the original? Where does the franchise go from here? And who's gonna play Johnny Cage??

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

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As we approach the Oscars this coming weekend, one movie people can't seem to stop talking about is 'Promising Young Woman.' So we brought in friend of the show Megan to discuss it at-length before its big night.

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

We’ve been waiting for the arrival of Godzilla vs. Kong for what seems like not very long. But are we able to finally sit back and put our critic glasses away and enjoy a big dumb blockbuster? And do we want any more MonsterVerse? We’ve got over an hour to talk it out on the latest MAM.

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

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

We were all supposed to experience Disney's 'Raya and the Last Dragon' in theaters in 2020. But now we're here, having watched it via streaming or otherwise, to review it with friend of the show Ariel Rada as we debate the future of Disney Animation and the place 'Raya' will have in the zeitgeist.

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

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

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Which American Treasure™ candidates could be bestowed with the coveted flag-lined denim vest this time? We're bringing forth 3 nominees for the February 2021 class of ATs. Who will make the cut?

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What were the big takeaways from this year's "remote" Golden Globes? And is Paramount+ worth a shot? We're bringing you a Movie News Roundup edition of MAM as we recap the Globes and more!

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From 'The Dundies' to 'Performance Review' to the infamous 'Booze Cruise,' season 2 is really when The Office became The Office. Join us for our season 2 discussion of our Office Retrospective as we review each and every season of the show in 2021.

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

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

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

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

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Netflix has already started their year with a high budget sci-fi action movie. Are they starting on a high note or not? We're talking all things Outside the Wire on this main feed MAM!

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Something we're bringing back big in 2021 is our patent-pending American Treasures! Which nominees will make the cut this week, and will anyone be walking away with a coveted denim vest? See the full list of American Treasures on our website!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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This week's Throwback episode is Happy Gilmore!

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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.

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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

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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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!

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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!'

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.'

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.'

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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!

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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?!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Thompson
- TV - Marcella (Netflix)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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."

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No caption really needed here. MacGruber himself, Will Forte, joins the show to celebrate 10 years of MacGruber!! Shut your butt and listen!

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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?!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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?

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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!

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Just when you thought the movie’s we’ve been talking about for our Bad Movie Marathon couldn’t get any worse…’Battlefield Earth’ comes along and simply…exists. HOW does something like this happen? Join us as we painfully weep the experience of this movie and cry tears of joy over John Travolta’s involvement.

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Some movies are bad, and some are historically/legendarily bad. 'Batman & Robin' certainly falls into the latter category after the franchise had a successful early 90s run. So we're continuing our Bad Movie Marathon with special guest Batman Shane to discuss every BatNip, Freeze pun & non-QWERTY keyboard featured in good ol' Batman & Robin.

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We're continuing our Bad Movie Marathon on MAM, and it's hard to imagine a bad movie without immediately thinking of Adam Sandler's 'Jack & Jill' so join us as we torturously watch it for the first time and wonder if Sandler went crazy or if he actually knows this sucks + we bring you some sci-fi oriented Weekly Recommends.

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What are our favorite movie scenes? What are our earliest movie memories? If we were gifted a fortune, what would we do with it? We're answering questions and more from our VIPs in our monthly AMA! Become a VIP to get these full episodes every month! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

We're continuing the Bad Movie Marathon as we are all still stuck inside, so lets keep things lighthearted with a rewind of our thoughts on BvS, Now You See Me, Pixels, Cats and more! Oh joy! Be safe and sound, MAMFam!

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Most of us are spending more time at home lately, therefore more time on our home theater set-ups. Should you really upgrade to 4K? Is physical media all-but done? What about Dolby Atmos? Batman Shane joins Kent as they guide you through what to look for and what to avoid when upgrading your home system.

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The theaters remain closed, so that can only mean one thing: time to talk about Air Bud. Join us for a full, and yes we mean full, breakdown of 1997’s ‘Air Bud’ as we ask way more questions than we provide answers about the dog who plays basketball. Plus, we’re bringing you more Weekly Recommends to help you through your quarantining. Enjoy, and be safe out there!

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In the midst of mandated (and voluntary) quarantines, we're bringing you an extended version of our Weekly Recommends segment to give you things to help you pass the time. Enjoy, and be safe!

Kent:
- McMillions (TV)
- Vertigo, North by Northwest, Psycho, The Birds (Movie)
- Bastards of Soul, Black Pumas (Music)

Brian:
- Justified (TV)
- Indiana Jones Trilogy (Movie)
- Red Rising (Book)

Richard
- The Americans (TV)
- The Insider (Movie)
- The Big Goodbye (Book)

The COVID-19 Cornavirus has affected us all in some way. The movie business has been hit especially hard, with last weekend seeing the lowest box-office returns in 20 years. We catch you up on all the delayed films and let you know what our plan of action is for the next month here on Mad About Movies. Stay safe!

Pixar has advanced the art of animation while forcing us to feel our feelings for over 25 years. They're back at it again with a fantasy-heavy adventure featuring real star power in the form of Chris Pratt and Tom Holland. Join Richard and Brian as they navigate the themes and storytelling within the world of Onward. 

We saw the start of Universal's "Dark Universe" with the flop of "The Mummy" in 2017, now a lower-budget approach has audiences talking. Join us for our review of "The Invisible Man" and what could come from this following the unexpected success.

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Harrison Ford returns to the big screen with his CGI dog friend Buck for an adaptation of 'The Call of the Wild,' but why on earth did this thing cost $125 million? We're discussing what went right and wrong with this adaptation on this week's MAM.

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Time to answer some of your questions that you've sent to us via voicemail! If you ever have a question, call us at 214-308-1308 and you might hear it on the show!

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We all witnessed and were scarred instantaneously by the first Sonic trailer that debuted last year. Did Paramount right the ship or was delaying the movie version of Sonic the Hedgehog all for nothing? Plus what’s the deal with Jim Carrey in this? Dust off your Genesis consoles for a little Sonic talk as we review another of 2020’s many movie offerings.

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Hard to believe we've made it to SIX HUNDRED episodes of MAM! In honor of the occasion, we're bringing you our individual choices for our favorite films of the 2010s, with some surprising choices along the way. Enjoy and remember to send us your lists on social media or via Discord!

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After underperforming at the box office and a title change, what went wrong with ‘Birds of Prey?’ Is this just bad marketing or is the movie really worthy of being hailed as a ‘flop?’ Join all 3 MAM hosts and Batman Shane for a dive inside the world of ‘Birds of Prey’ as we review our movie of the week!

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It was quite a night at the 2020 Oscars, with 'Parasite' taking the top prize and celebrities trying to meander through the host-less ceremony. So we're back for our annual 'Oscars Postgame Show' to FINALLY put a bow on the 2019 offerings before we can officially move on to 2020. Enjoy it, MAMfam, cause this is IT!

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Ford v. Ferrari Sound Editors Explain Mixing Sound for Film via Vanity Fair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GyqrRu492Q

It's that time of the year again, for us MAM hosts to preemptively embarrass ourselves by attempting to pick which movies will succeed in 2020 during our 4th Annual Movie Draft! Who do you think had the best picks? Let us know on social media @MadAboutMovies OR if you would like to play, sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip!

We're rounding up some last minute Oscar predictions, box office updates and more recent movie news related headlines in another edition of the Mad About Movies Movie News Roundup including a MoviePass obituary, some unedited thoughts on T-Swift & her 'Miss Americana' documentary, Sandler's next move & more.

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The annual MAM Movie Draft for 2020 is coming up very soon! But we would not be able to legally draft our new lineups without the payoff for last year's loss by Richard. The VIP MAM fam have unanimously voted for him to review 2001's 'Corky Romano,' starring his favorite actor/comedian/Mango Chris Kattan. Enjoy, all and remember to tune in for our 2020 Movie Draft soon!

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It's time for us to narrow down the entire past year of films to one episode as we review the highs and lows of 2019's offerings before the Oscars officially wrap the conversation. Place your bets and prepare your ears, it's Rants & Raves time on MAM!

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Guy Ritchie is back to his roots after cashing out with Aladdin. Is it a return to form or a cry for help? Join Richard and Brian for a review of 'The Gentlemen' as they impress you with the most incredibly realistic British accents you've ever heard.

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We recently discussed on our Throwback episode of Bad Boys about how BAD it really was in retrospect. Can Sony successfully reboot the franchise without ruining it for good? Join Kent, Richard and pinch-hitter Batman Shane for a review of Bad Boys For Life and a look ahead to ‘Bad Boys 4ever?’

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Without a doubt, Parasite is one of the most well-received films of the year. Is it worth all the hype and awards praise? We're carving away at our last few films before we reveal our best/worst of 2019 list, so enjoy this review of Parasite, won't you?

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How 1917 was filmed to look like one shot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMBnvz-dEXw

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