Mac & Gu Movie Club

Peter Parker returns in Spider-Man: Far From Home, the next chapter of the Spider-Man: Homecoming series! Our friendly neighborhood Super Hero decides to join his best friends Ned, MJ, and the rest of the gang on a European vacation. However, Peter's plan to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks are quickly scrapped when he begrudgingly agrees to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of several elemental creature attacks, creating havoc across the continent!Director: Jon WattsWriters: Steve Ditko (based on the Marvel comic book by), Stan Lee (based on the Marvel comic book by)Starring:Zendaya...MJTom Holland...Peter Parker / Spider-ManAngourie Rice...Betty BrantJake Gyllenhaal...Quentin Beck / MysterioJon Favreau...Happy HoganSamuel L. Jackson...Nick FuryMarisa Tomei...May ParkerCobie Smulders...Maria HillWe discuss Spider-Man: Far From Home.How does it compare to other Spider-Man movies? How does it continue the MCU story? Will you need new pants? Spoiler free for 19:35Join the discussion on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Spider-Man: Far From Home hitting the theaters next week, we’re joined by #DORK Podcast’s Ryan Davey to determine the definitive best and worst Spider-Man movies. It's the fifth edition of Best in Series!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastUse our questions and play along at home:Best/Worst Fight SceneBest/Worst Use of Spidey PowersBest/Worst Movie PlotBest/Worst QuoteBest/Worst Love InterestBest/Worst Dealing with Uncle BenBest/Worst VillainBest/Worst Spidey-SuitBest/Worst Aunt MayBest/Worst "Spider-Man Moment”Best/Worst Spider-Man SoundtrackBest/Worst ScreenshotToo Much Screen Time/Not Enough Screen TimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie's beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky (voice of Tony Hale), declares himself as "trash" and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. But when Bonnie takes the whole gang on her family's road trip excursion, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts). After years of being on her own, Bo's adventurous spirit and life on the road belie her delicate porcelain exterior. As Woody and Bo realize they're worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, they soon come to find that's the least of their worries.Director: Josh CooleyWriters: John Lasseter (original story by), Andrew Stanton (original story by)Tom Hanks...WoodyTim Allen...Buzz LightyearAnnie Potts...Bo PeepTony Hale...ForkyKeegan-Michael Key...DuckyMadeleine McGraw...BonnieChristina Hendricks...Gabby GabbyJordan Peele...BunnyKeanu Reeves...Duke CaboomWe discuss Toy Story 4. Does it live up to expectations? How is the comedy? Is this the end or just the beginning?Spoiler free for 27:50!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Nicholson is the Joker, who emerged from a horrible accident as a maniacal criminal. Michael Keaton is the Caped Crusader, who emerged from a childhood trauma to become a masked crimefighter. Kim Basinger is Vicki Vale, the talented photojournalist desired by both men. And Batman is the movie, the all-out spectacular directed by Tim Burton, set to songs by Prince and a music score by Danny Elfman, and an Academy AwardO winner* for Best Art Direction/Set Decoration (Anton Furst and Peter Young).Director: Tim BurtonWriters: Bob Kane (Batman characters), Sam Hamm (story)Michael Keaton...Batman / Bruce WayneJack Nicholson...Joker / Jack NapierKim Basinger...Vicki ValeRobert Wuhl...Alexander KnoxPat Hingle...Commissioner GordonBilly Dee Williams...Harvey DentMichael Gough...AlfredIn honor of its 30th anniversary, we talk 1989’s Batman.Does the movie hold up? Where does it rank against modern comic book movies? Is Michael Keaton your Batman?Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John's breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John. This inspirational story -- set to Elton John's most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton -- tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as Elton's longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as Elton's first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as Elton's mother Sheila Farebrother.Directed By:Dexter FletcherWritten By:Lee HallTaron Egerton...Elton JohnJamie Bell...Bernie TaupinRichard Madden...John ReidBryce Dallas Howard...SheilaGemma Jones...IvySteven Mackintosh...StanleyTom Bennett...FredMatthew Illesley...Young ReggieWe discuss the Elton John “biopic,” Rocketman.Did it meet expectations? How does it compare to Bohemian Rhapsody? Does the film soar or crash land?Spoiler free for 22 minutes!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The X-MEN face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. During a rescue mission in space, Jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. Wrestling with this entity inside her, Jean unleashes her powers in ways she can neither comprehend nor contain. With Jean spiraling out of control, and hurting the ones she loves most, she begins to unravel the very fabric that holds the X-Men together. Now, with this family falling apart, they must find a way to unite -- not only to save Jean's soul - but to save our very planet from aliens who wish to weaponize this force and rule the galaxy.StarringJames McAvoy...Professor Charles XavierMichael Fassbender...Erik Lehnsherr / MagnetoJennifer Lawrence...Raven / MystiqueNicholas Hoult...Hank McCoy / BeastSophie Turner...Jean Grey / PhoenixTye Sheridan...Scott Summers / CyclopsAlexandra Shipp...Ororo Munroe / StormEvan Peters...Peter Maximoff / QuicksilverKodi Smit-McPhee...Kurt Wagner / NightcrawlerJessica Chastain...VukWe discuss the the final movie in the X-Men franchise, Dark Phoenix.Is it worth your time? Does it provide enough sweet mutant action? Can it rise from the ashes?Spoiler free for 24:30Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Seinfeld’s 30th anniversary, We’re joined by Rich Keefe & Jason Rossi for a fantasy draft of Seinfeld episodes! Who had the best draft? Were there any reaches? Are we the masters of our domains?Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastCreators: Larry David, Jerry SeinfeldStarring:Jerry Seinfeld... Jerry SeinfeldMichael Richards... KramerJason Alexander... George CostanzaJulia Louis-Dreyfus... Elaine BenesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species - thought to be mere myths - rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity's very existence hanging in the balance.Director: Michael DoughertyWriters: Michael Dougherty (screenplay by), Zach Shields (screenplay by)Kyle Chandler...Mark RussellVera Farmiga...Dr. Emma RussellMillie Bobby Brown...Madison RussellKen Watanabe...Dr. Ishiro SerizawaZiyi Zhang...Dr. Ilene Chen and Dr. LingBradley Whitford...Dr. Rick StantonWe discuss Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Is this a theater movie? Was there enough monster madness? What is Godzilla's deal?Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Scheim to discuss the final season of Game of Thrones.The final season depicts the culmination of the series' two primary conflicts: the Great War against the Army of the Dead, and the Last War for control of the Iron Throne. The first half of the season involves many of the main characters converging at Winterfell with their armies in an effort to repel the Night King and his army of White Walkers and wights. The second half of the season resumes the war for the throne as queen Daenerys Targaryen assaults King's Landing in an attempt to unseat queen Cersei Lannister as the ruler of the Seven Kingdoms.Peter Dinklage... Tyrion LannisterLena Headey... Cersei LannisterEmilia Clarke... Daenerys TargaryenKit Harington... Jon Snow Sophie Turner... Sansa StarkMaisie Williams... Arya StarkNikolaj Coster-Waldau... Jaime LannisterIain Glen... Jorah MormontJohn Bradley... Samwell TarlyWhat did we think of the season? Did the battles live up to expectations? Are we going to start a petition?Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A street rat frees a genie from a lamp, granting all of his wishes and transforming himself into a charming prince in order to marry a beautiful princess. But soon, an evil sorcerer becomes hell-bent on securing the lamp for his own sinister purposes.Director: Guy RitchieWriters: John August (screenplay by), Guy Ritchie (screenplay by)Will Smith...Genie / MarinerMena Massoud...AladdinNaomi Scott...JasmineMarwan Kenzari...JafarNavid Negahban...SultanNasim Pedrad...DaliaWe discuss the live action adaptation of Disney's Aladdin.‪How does it compare to the animated classic? Does Will Smith do the Genie justice? Is it worth a theater watch?‬BONUS: We are joined by Bex of the Matty in the Morning After show to discuss the movie! (36:26)Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Disney's Aladdin coming out this week, we discuss the best & worst live action adaptations. What is your favorite live action remake? Were we too harsh on these films? What other animated movies would you like to see in live action?Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if #AvengersEndgame was set in the 90’s? We answer that burning question & cast the movie!Who built a better movie? Which actors did we miss? Can you cast a better 90’s MCU?Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastList of characters to cast:Tony Stark / Iron ManSteve Rogers / Captain AmericaBruce Banner / HulkThorNatasha Romanoff / Black WidowClint Barton / HawkeyeJames Rhodes / War MachineScott Lang / Ant-ManStephen Strange / Doctor StrangeT'Challa / Black PantherCarol Danvers / Captain MarvelPeter Parker / Spider-ManNebulaGamoraHope van Dyne / The WaspValkyrieWanda Maximoff / Scarlet WitchSam Wilson / FalconBucky Barnes / Winter SoldierLokiOkoyeWongMantisDraxShuriThe Ancient OnePeggy CarterAunt MayKorg (voice)M'BakuGroot (voice)Rocket (voice)Pepper PottsPeter Quill / Star-LordNick FuryThanosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry's former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City - a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world - they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe.Ryan Reynolds...Detective Pikachu (voice)Justice Smith...Tim GoodmanKathryn Newton...Lucy StevensBill Nighy...Howard CliffordKen Watanabe...Lieutenant Hide YoshidaChris Geere...Roger CliffordWe're joined by Scheim to discuss Pokémon Detective Pikachu. How does it compare to other video game movies? Does Ryan Reynolds carry the movie? Was the movie fun?Spoiler free for 30 minutes!Join the conversation on Twitter: MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss some of 1997's award winners, disappointments, and downright awful movies before ultimately deciding on a final four. Be sure to vote in our Twitter poll to help decide what the best movie of 1997 is!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast1997 Movies:12 Angry Men20,000 Leagues Under the Sea20,000 Leagues Under the Sea4 Little Girls8 Heads in a Duffel BagAberrationAbsolute PowerAddicted to LoveAfterglowAgainst the LawAir Force OneThe AlarmistAlaska: Spirit of the WildAlbino AlligatorAlien ResurrectionAlien Nation: The Udara LegacyAll Over MeAmerican PerfektAn Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood BurnAn American Werewolf in ParisAmistadAnacondaAnastasiaAngels in the EndzoneAnna KareninaAnthem to BeautyThe ApostleAs Good as It GetsThe AssignmentAsteroidAustin Powers: International Man of MysteryB*A*P*SBack in BusinessBangBatman & RobinBeanThe Beautician and the BeastBeauty and the Beast: The Enchanted ChristmasBelow UtopiaThe Best Bad ThingBest MenA Better PlaceBeverly Hills NinjaThe Big OneBlack Scorpion II: AftershockThe Blood OrangesBloodsport IIIBongwaterBoogie BoyBoogie NightsBooty CallThe BoxerBoys Life 2The BraveBreakdownBreast MenBroadway DamageA Brooklyn State of MindBuddyThe Butcher BoyCampfire TalesCannibal RollerbabesCasper: A Spirited BeginningCats Don't DanceChasing AmyChicago CabChinese BoxA Christmas CarolCity of IndustryClockwatchersCommandmentsCommon BondsCon AirConspiracy TheoryContactCop LandCovenCrayola Kids AdventuresThe Cremaster CycleCrowned and DangerousDanger ZoneDangerous GroundDante's PeakDeconstructing HarryDef Jam's How to Be a PlayerDefying GravityDemolition UniversityDetective Conan: The Time-Bombed SkyscraperThe Devil's AdvocateDifferent StrokesDogtownDonnie BrascoDouble TeamDream with the FishesThe EdgeEight Days a WeekElevatedElvis Meets NixonThe End of ViolenceErnest Goes to AfricaEve's BayouEvent HorizonThe ExExcess BaggageFace/OffFairyTale: A True StoryFakin' Da FunkFast, Cheap and Out of ControlFathers' DayFavorite SonFierce CreaturesThe Fifth ElementFire Down BelowFirehouseFirelightFirst Time FelonFlashFlubberFlying Saucer Rock'n'RollFree Willy 3: The RescueFools Rush InFor Richer or PoorerFull Tilt BoogieFuture WarG.I. JaneThe GameGang RelatedGattacaGeorge WallaceGeorge of the JungleGeri's GameGet a ClueGhostsGoing All the WayGone Fishin'Good BurgerGood Will HuntingGoodbye AmericaGrateful Dead: Downhill from HereGridlock'dGrosse Pointe BlankHacksHands on a Hard Body: The DocumentaryHard EightHav PlentyHenry FoolHerculesHighballHitlerHome Alone 3Honey, We Shrunk OurselvesHoodlumThe House of YesHugo PoolHurricane StreetsI Know What You Did Last SummerI Married a Strange Person!I'm Bout ItThe Ice StormIn & OutIn the Company of MenIn the GloamingInfernoThe InformantIntensityInventing the AbbottsIt's In the WaterThe JackalJackie BrownJane EyreJungle 2 JungleJungle Emperor LeoJust in TimeJust WriteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After seeing the movie again and having some time to let our thoughts stew, we're joined by @BaddieDae to discuss Avengers: Endgame.The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios' grand conclusion to twenty-two films, "Avengers: Endgame."Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe RussoWriters: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeelyRobert Downey Jr....Tony Stark / Iron ManChris Evans...Steve Rogers / Captain AmericaMark Ruffalo...Bruce Banner / HulkChris Hemsworth...Thor Scarlett Johansson...Natasha Romanoff / Black WidowJeremy Renner...Clint Barton / HawkeyeDon Cheadle...James Rhodes / War MachinePaul Rudd...Scott Lang / Ant-ManBrie Larson...Carol Danvers / Captain MarvelJosh Brolin...ThanosJoin the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios' grand conclusion to twenty-two films, "Avengers: Endgame."Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe RussoWriters: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeelyRobert Downey Jr....Tony Stark / Iron ManChris Evans...Steve Rogers / Captain AmericaMark Ruffalo...Bruce Banner / HulkChris Hemsworth...ThorScarlett Johansson...Natasha Romanoff / Black WidowJeremy Renner...Clint Barton / HawkeyeDon Cheadle...James Rhodes / War MachinePaul Rudd...Scott Lang / Ant-ManBrie Larson...Carol Danvers / Captain MarvelJosh Brolin...ThanosIt's finally here! The moment we've been waiting 11 years for... the end of the MCU's Infinity Saga culminates in their 22nd movie, AVENGERS: ENDGAME! Does it live up to expectations? Where does it fall among our MCU rankings?Spoiler-free for 22 minutes!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once again we're thinking outside the bun and have created a unique segment we're calling the "POWER RANKINGS!" We use the science of "Math & Gu" to bring you a definitive list of the best characters from 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron!When Tony Stark jumpstarts a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as they battle to save the planet from destruction at the hands of the villainous Ultron.Robert Downey Jr....Tony Stark / Iron ManChris Hemsworth...ThorMark Ruffalo...Bruce Banner / HulkChris Evans...Steve Rogers / Captain AmericaScarlett Johansson...Natasha Romanoff / Black WidowJeremy Renner...Clint Barton / HawkeyeJames Spader...UltronSamuel L. Jackson...Nick FuryJoin the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the highly anticipated Avengers: Endgame coming out next week, we discuss our biggest movie disappointments.Join the conversation on Twitter: MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hellboy is back, and he's on fire. From the pages of Mike Mignola's seminal work, this story sees the legendary half-demon superhero (David Harbour, "Stranger Things") called to the English countryside to battle a trio of rampaging giants. There he discovers The Blood Queen, Nimue (Milla Jovovich, Resident Evil series), a resurrected ancient sorceress thirsting to avenge a past betrayal. Suddenly caught in a clash between the supernatural and the human, Hellboy is now hell-bent on stopping Nimue without triggering the end of the world.Director: Neil MarshallWriters: Andrew Cosby (screenplay by), Mike Mignola (based on the Dark Horse Comic Book "Hellboy" created by)Stars: David Harbour, Milla Jovovich, Ian McShaneSay hello to our latest movie review, Hellboy. We detail the hellacious experience that was this R-Rated garbage. Was it a helluva good time or did it put us through hell? Was this the worst movie we've ever seen? Do we have a new term in the MacAndGuberverse?Spoiler-free for 24 minutes!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recap the exhilarating ride that was #MarchMACness. How did the bracket turn out? What were the best matchups? Most importantly, did the Gubers get it right?! Plus, we crown a listener winner (who filled out the best bracket) who will be rewarded with their very own Gu's Juicy Six Pack!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 4/4/19 - We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson's (Asher Angel) case, by shouting out one word--SHAZAM!--this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Zachary Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart--inside a ripped, godlike body--Shazam revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them! Can he fly? Does he have X-ray vision? Can he shoot lightning out of his hands? Can he skip his social studies test? Shazam sets out to test the limits of his abilities with the joyful recklessness of a child. But he'll need to master these powers quickly in order to fight the deadly forces of evil controlled by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Strong).Director: David F. SandbergWriters: Henry Gayden (screenplay by), Henry Gayden (story by)Stars: Zachary Levi, Djimon Hounsou, Mark StrongWe review the movie Shazam! and tell you how it stacks up to other movies from the Worlds of DC! Is it shockingly good? Does it live up to the BIG hype? Where do we go from here?Spoiler-free for 25 minutes!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from VERSUS Boston, we're joined by the #DORK podcast to debate the better character, the better property, the better hero... Batman or Spider-Man?Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastVERSUS is a new concept from the BNEG team which masterfully combines retro-modern arcade games with iconic pop art murals from local artist Dirty Dek in a thematic and high-energy bar setting. The space boasts LED televisions, a Funktion One sound system, and design elements inspired by 80’s pop culture.VERSUS is open daily, serving pub grub, creative and fun cocktails, as well as craft beer and wine, and is also available for private events.We are 21+ venue after 7PM42 Province St, Boston, MA 02108Talking Points:Origin/BackstoryAllies/families/alternatesRogues galleryLovesGadgets/Suit/LookWork with Justice League/AvengersMoviesTv showsVideo gamesComicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With “Shazam!” dropping this week, we try to make heads or tails of the DC Extended Universe or Worlds of DC.The DCEU:Man of Steel (2013)Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)Suicide Squad (2016)Wonder Woman (2017)Justice League (2017)Aquaman (2018)Join the conversation on Twitter: MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.Director: Tim BurtonWriters: Helen Aberson (novel), Ehren Kruger (screenplay) Stars: Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito and Eva GreenWe discuss the newest Disney live action adaptation, Dumbo. Does the movie soar or fall flat? How does it compare to animated version? What's the deal with elephants?Spoiler-free for 20 minutes!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Burton is known for his dark, gothic, and eccentric horror and fantasy films such as Beetlejuice (1988), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Corpse Bride (2005), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Dark Shadows (2012), and Frankenweenie (2012). He is also known for blockbusters such as the adventure comedy Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985), the superhero films Batman (1989) and its first sequel Batman Returns (1992), the sci-fi film Planet of the Apes (2001), the fantasy drama Big Fish (2003), the musical adventure film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), and the fantasy film Alice in Wonderland (2010).The gruesome twosome give you a very macabre top 10 list of Tim Burton movies!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haunted by an unexplainable and unresolved trauma from her past and compounded by a string of eerie coincidences, Adelaide feels her paranoia elevate to high-alert as she grows increasingly certain that something bad is going to befall her family. After spending a tense beach day with their friends, the Tylers (Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss, Tim Heidecker, Cali Sheldon, Noelle Sheldon), Adelaide and her family return to their vacation home. When darkness falls, the Wilsons discover the silhouette of four figures holding hands as they stand in the driveway. Us pits an endearing American family against a terrifying and uncanny opponent: doppelgängers of themselves.Director: Jordan PeeleWriter: Jordan PeeleStars: Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke and Elisabeth Moss We review Jordan Peele's second inventive & ambitious horror film, "Us" How does it compare to "Get Out?" Does Peele hit the sophomore slump? Is "Us" an instant classic?Spoiler free for 20 minutes!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss some of 2013's award winners, disappointments, and downright awful movies before ultimately deciding on a final four. Be sure to vote in our Twitter poll to help decide what the best movie of 2013 is!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Paulsen is the voice of Pinky from “Pinky and the Brain,” Yakko from “Animaniacs,” Raphael (and Donatello) from “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" & so many more characters over the last 35 years. He joins Gu to discuss voice acting, his iconic roles & his upcoming live events!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast“Animaniacs in Concert!” Starring Rob Paulsen Heads to The City Winery in Boston on Friday, March 29th!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's bracket season once again and we didn't want to leave the GUbers hanging after last year's hotly debated #MuffinMadness! This year we present to you a very special #MarchMACness! All you #MacsRacks fans, rejoice! Everyone had that certain childhood crush, whether it was an actress or maybe a singer. So let's decide once and for all who the definitive childhood crush is! Mac worked arduously to come up with the field of 64 and the four regions, deciding on the '1980s', '1990s', '2000s', and 'Singers'. We run through each region's seeding and matchups before ultimately giving you our "final fours" and eventual champions. Who were the biggest snubs? Who's winning it all?!Be sure to fill out your bracket and submit it on Twitter to @MACandGUpodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Captain Marvel follows Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.We review the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first female-led movie, "Captain Marvel." Does it fall victim to expectations? How does it compare to the first 20 entries in the MCU, and where does it rank? Does Brie Larson shine as the titular character? Plus our staples: Fun Factor, Satisfactor, Borometer, Aquator, Pants Tent City, and HalloWEEN!Spoilers begin at 24:46!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In anticipation of Captain Marvel, we count down the 10 best female superheroes in cinema!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We preview the upcoming year in film in a way only Mac & Gu can... it's an auction-style draft! The Boxers Podcast and #DORK Podcast join us as we each attempt to build 20 movie rosters. The rules are simple - each team has a 100 hot dog budget to spend as they please on 2019 movies. Who overpaid? What were the bargains? Did we miss any? Let us know!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastMovies on the Board:MARCH 2019March 1 (Friday)FurieGretaA Madea Family FuneralApollo 11 (IMAX + Limited)Climax (Limited)The Hole in the Ground (Limited)Saint Judy (Limited)Transit (Limited)The Wedding Guest (Limited)Woman at War (Limited)March 8 (Friday)Captain MarvelBlack Mother (Limited)Gloria Bell (Limited)The Kid (Limited)March 13 (Wednesday)Triple Frontier (Limited)March 15 (Friday)Captive StateFive Feet ApartNancy Drew and the Hidden StaircaseWonder ParkThe Aftermath (Limited)Ash Is Purest White (Limited)The Highwaymen (Limited)The Hummingbird Project (Limited)The Mustang (Limited)Yardie (Limited)March 22 (Friday)Hotel MumbaiUsDragged Across Concrete (Limited)Ramen Shop (Limited)Sunset (Limited)March 29 (Friday)DumboThe Beach Bum (Limited)Diane (Limited)A Vigilante (Limited)Wounds (Limited)APRIL 2019April 5 (Friday)The Best of EnemiesPet SemataryShazam!Amazing Grace (Limited)Peterloo (Limited)Teen Spirit (Limited)April 12 (Friday)AfterHellboyLittleMissing LinkDogman (Limited)Girls of the Sun (Limited)Her Smell (Limited)High Life (Limited)April 17 (Wednesday)BreakthroughPenguinsApril 19 (Friday)The Curse of La LloronaDrunk Parents (Limited)Little Woods (Limited)Rafiki (Limited)Red Joan (Limited)Under the Silver Lake (Limited)April 26 (Friday)Marvel's Avengers: EndgameThe White Crow (Limited)Summer 2019MAY 2019May 3 (Friday)The IntruderLong ShotUglyDollsNon-Fiction (Limited)This One's for the Ladies (Limited)May 10 (Friday)The HustlePokémon Detective PikachuPomsAll Is True (Limited)The Biggest Little Farm (Limited)My Son (Limited)Tolkien (Limited)Wild Rose (Limited)May 15 (Wednesday)A Shaun the Sheep Movie: FarmageddonThe Third Wife (Limited)May 17 (Friday)A Dog's JourneyJohn Wick: Chapter 3 - ParabellumThe Sun Is Also a StarThe Souvenir (Limited)The Tomorrow Man (Limited)May 24 (Friday)Ad AstraAladdinBooksmartBrightburnMay 31 (Friday)Godzilla: King of MonstersMaRocketmanJUNE 2019June 7 (Friday)The Secret Life of Pets 2X-Men: Dark PhoenixJune 14 (Friday)Men in Black: InternationalShaftThe Last Black Man in San Francisco (Limited)June 21 (Friday)Child's PlayPixar's Toy Story 4The Art of Self Defense (Limited)Them That Follow (Limited)June 28 (Friday)47 Meters Down: UncagedAnnabelle 3Limited PartnersYesterdayMaiden (Limited)JULY 2019July 5 (Friday)Spider-Man: Far From HomeJuly 12 (Friday)17 BridgesStuberThe Farewell (Limited)July 19 (Friday)The Lion KingJuly 26 (Friday)Once Upon a Time in HollywoodAUGUST 2019August 2 (Friday)Dora the ExplorerHobbs &...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We head back to 1990 to discuss the cinematic debut of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!‬Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie is the live-action, feature film adaptation of the cult comic book and the popular animated television show. After prolonged exposure to radiation, four teenage turtles--Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo, and Donatello--have mutated into ninjas and have begun living in the sewers of a large city. Under the guidance of a ninja master Splinter the Rat and television reporter April, the Turtles embark on a mission to run crime out of the city and battle the warlord Shredder. The Turtles have been designed by Jim Henson Productions and effortlessly fit into the live-action surroundings.Join the conversation on Twitter: MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We commemorate Valentines Day with a RomCom instant classic, 2011's "Crazy, Stupid, Love." Mac loves this movie, Gu does not, so Gu's wiiiiife @BaddieDae joins us to break the tie! What does this movie do to distinguish itself from other RomComs? What makes it work? What are Gu's gripes with it? How does it stack up against some of the genre's classics?At fortysomething, straight-laced Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is living the dream-good job, nice house, great kids and marriage to his high school sweetheart. But when Cal learns that his wife, Emily (Julianne Moore), has cheated on him and wants a divorce, his "perfect" life quickly unravels. Worse, in today's single world, Cal, who hasn't dated in decades, stands out as the epitome of un-smooth. Now spending his free evenings sulking alone at a local bar, the hapless Cal is taken on as wingman and protégé to handsome, thirtysomething player Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling).Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part," reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an all new action-packed adventure to save their beloved city. It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are now facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO (R) invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than it can be rebuilt. The battle to defeat the invaders and restore harmony to the LEGO universe will take Emmet (Chris Pratt), Lucy (Elizabeth Banks), Batman (Will Arnett) and their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds, including a strange galaxy where everything is a musical. It will test their courage, creativity and Master Building skills, and reveal just how special they really are.We discuss the newest film in the LEGO-verse & touch upon the FYRE Festival documentaries.Join the conversation on Twitter:@MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once again we're thinking outside the bun and have created a unique segment we're calling the "POWER RANKINGS!" We use the science of "Math & Gu" to bring you a definitive list of the best characters from 2012's The Avengers!Marvel Studios presents Marvel's The Avengers-the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.Robert Downey Jr....Tony Stark / Iron ManChris Evans...Steve Rogers / Captain AmericaMark Ruffalo...Bruce Banner / The HulkChris Hemsworth...ThorScarlett Johansson...Natasha Romanoff / Black WidowJeremy Renner...Clint Barton / HawkeyeTom Hiddleston...LokiClark Gregg...Agent Phil CoulsonCobie Smulders...Agent Maria HillStellan Skarsgård...SelvigSamuel L. Jackson...Nick FuryGwyneth Paltrow...Pepper PottsJoin the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring you the top 10 superhero parodies from television!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gu tells you a 6 minute tale about a frustrated shoemaker (Adam Sandler) who finds a magical sewing machine that allows him to see the world in a new way by stepping into the lives of his customers.Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We tackle the question, "what is the best comedy sequel?" But not before first defining what even makes something a comedy sequel... semantics! We start with some of the worst comedy sequels of all-time, move onto the honorable mentions, and finish by nominating 4 movies - Guvie Vault style! Do your part and help settle the debate by voting on Twitter and letting us know what the greatest comedy sequel of all-time is!Find the poll on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first 2019 release for the #PressPassBoyz is the much-anticipated addition to M. Night's "Unbreakable" universe, "Glass." Does this trilogy's finale live up to expectations? How does it stack up against 2000's "Unbreakable" and 2017's "Split?" Plus, how were the signature M. Night Shyamalan twists?From Unbreakable, Bruce Willis returns as David Dunn as does Samuel L. Jackson as Elijah Price, known also by his pseudonym Mr. Glass. Joining from Split are James McAvoy, reprising his role as Kevin Wendell Crumb and the multiple identities who reside within, and Anya Taylor-Joy as Casey Cooke, the only captive to survive an encounter with The Beast. Following the conclusion of Split, Glass finds Dunn pursuing Crumb's superhuman figure of The Beast in a series of escalating encounters, while the shadowy presence of Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds secrets critical to both men.Spoiler-free for the first 20 minutes! There's quite the SPLIT between the critics & audience... who's will is more UNBREAKABLE?!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take your show topic suggestions and turn them into Mount Rushmores! (4 Dudes Chill'n w/the Rock)Join the conversation on Twitter: MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 1/15/19 - Will Ferrell has given all sorts of characters in his career but which one is the best? We bring you the definitive ranking of Will Ferrell movie characters in our groundbreaking "Top Ten" format.Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sokovia Accords:"Approved by 117 countries, it states that the Avengers shall no longer be a private organization. Instead, they'll operate under the supervision of a United Nations panel, only when and if that panel deems it necessary."This legislation is presented to us in Captain America: Civil War, but where did it come from? Who wrote them? I bet Tony Stark knows...Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the official Mac & Gu comic book movie tiers, round two! It's been a year and a half since we last tiered these movies, and the landscape of the genre has drastically changed. We go tier by tier (seven in total) detailing which movies fall where, and justifying why we might be higher or lower on a particular movie. The seven tiers are as follows:Stan Lee Memorial Tier (40 Hot Dogs)Best of the Rest (37-39 Hot Dogs)Great (33-36 Hot Dogs)Muddied Middle (28-32 Hot Dogs)Pass (24-27 Hot Dogs)Fail (10-23 Hot Dogs)So Bad It's Good (0-9 Hot Dogs)What movies did we miss? What were you biggest agreements? Disagreements? Send us you 40 Hot Dog tiers!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss some of 2018's disappointments & downright awful movies before ultimately deciding on a final four. Be sure to vote in our Twitter poll to help decide what the best movie of 2018 is!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Bully Boy Distillery - We’re joined by the #DORK & Boxer Podcasts for a Festivus miracle! It's an airing of the grievances and we have a lot of issues with each other. Tell us the gripes we missed!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We review the sexiest movie in the D-Sea yet, Aquaman!Once home to the most advanced civilization on Earth, the city of Atlantis is now an underwater kingdom ruled by the power-hungry King Orm. With a vast army at his disposal, Orm plans to conquer the remaining oceanic people -- and then the surface world. Standing in his way is Aquaman, Orm's half-human, half-Atlantean brother and true heir to the throne. With help from royal counselor Vulko, Aquaman must retrieve the legendary Trident of Atlan and embrace his destiny as protector of the deep.Spoiler-free for the first 29 minutes! Does the movie sink or swim? Where does it rank amongst other DC movies? How does it stand up against other comic book movies?Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring a fantastical six-round draft of Christmas movie characters, then proceed to pitch you our best movie ideas based on the cast of characters drafted.Who drafted the better characters? What was the better movie pitched?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We review what's being billed as the best animated movie of the year, "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."Synopsis: Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his reality and crosses paths with his counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat to all reality.Spoiler-free for the first 15:13! Does it live up to its billing? Where does it rank amongst the Spider-Man movies? How does it stand up against other comic book movies?Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just in time for the holiday season! We discuss some of Christmas's best, disappointments, and downright awful movies before ultimately deciding on a final four. Be sure to vote in our Twitter poll to help decide what the best movie of Christmas is!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.