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What's the overlap between the rise of costs to subscribe to Netflix and $50 concession receipts? Let's talk about Netflix's lack of acquiring WB and what it means down the road for your wallet in this Movie News edition of MAM. Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time to review the movie version of PROJECT HAIL MARY, from a book Brian recommended to us during the pandemic. Did it live up to his expectations, and how did the ones who didn't read it react? Let's get into all things Gosling, Lord & Miller, and PROJECT HAIL MARY! Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was PTAs night at the 98th Academy Awards. It's time for MAM to react to the winners accordingly on our annual Oscars Postgame Show. Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What will end up being the biggest movies of 2026? We're drafting our own teams of 12 movies to hopefully get us that coveted MAM Movie Draft belt. Who ended up with the best team this year? Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The SCREAM franchise is still killin' it at the box office. So, it's a series we're still gonna discuss on MAM! Let's talk Neve Campbell's return, what sets this universe apart, and which 90s star appearance caught us off guard the most... Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is SPACE JAM the most 90s movie ever? Time for you all to get a taste of what we do weekly in the MAM VIP, which is talk about old classic FILMS. This week we dig into SPACE JAM thirty years later and the enigma of Michael Jordan. Plus, your MAM hosts pick their favorite soundtrack bangers and are they pro or anti-Looney Tunes? Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hemsworth...Ruffalo...Berry...and Barry. Why didn't CRIME 101 do well at the box office, and why was it released in mid-February? Let's talk out the newest one from Bart Layton before diving into some Weekly Recommends. Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What did we think of Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY trailer and the rest of the big game trailers debuting during the Super Bowl? We react accordingly before diving into the leadership changes at Disney, the reboot of The Muppets, and some big Fast & Furious news. Plus, Weekly Recommends and Brian's Movie Draft punishment revealed! Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the list-a-thon last week, we're back in the theater to review 2026 movies. Sam Raimi is APPARENTLY making Sam Raimi movies again. Does this one live up to the promise of a return-to-form? Let's discuss and get in some Weekly Recommends! Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time to count down our top 10 lists for 2025 before shifting the convo fully to 2026 fare. Which list looks the most like yours?! Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're already back in the world of 28 YEARS LATER. This time, it's Nia DaCosta taking over for Danny Boyle in the director's chair. Let's talk some leading man Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Radiohead and everything in between. MORE EPISODES: Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How'd we feel about this year's GOLDEN GLOBES broadcast, and what movies can we look forward to in 2026? We've got a rundown of all the highlights worth reacting to, plus a definitive winner of the 2025 MAM Movie Draft. Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The looming Netflix deal to acquire Warner Bros-Discovery is a BIG deal. Let's talk about the future of movies, theaters, and creative filmmaking on this News ep - plus Quentin Tarantino HATES Paul Dano? Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chalamet has gotten himself a Safdie Brother to bring us the story of a table tennis legend. Let's talk Shark Tank, goop, viral video stars, and everything else that MARTY SUPREME brought to cinemas over the holiday. Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Donate @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AVATAR 3 is another box office juggernaut. Will this finally be the one to cement AVATAR into our pop culture-riddled brains, or is it too little too late? Let's talk James Cameron, alien whales, 3D, and obviously SPIDER as we dissect all things involved with AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH. Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Donate @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We never wanna leave the Benoit Blanc Cinematic Universe, and apparently neither does Rian Johnson. Let's react to the third installment and compare it to the others as we get one last review in before Avatar 3. Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Donate @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Disney has another billion dollar grosser in 2025. Finally good to see them make some money, you know? Let's break down the latest from Iger & Co. and talk the state of Disney Animation before a little Weekly Recommend. Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Donate @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is this the end of WICKED in the theater, or does the success of FOR GOOD confirm a new franchise? Let's bring in friend of the show Claudia Castillo for some New Yorker perspective on a broadway adaptation that seems to be dividing fans and critics. Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Donate @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before we get to WICKED: FOR GOOD talk, Brian and Richard gotta talk about where THE RUNNING MAN succeeded (and obviously didn't) and get some 2025 thoughts on Glen Powell's star power and the directing of Edgar Wright. Support MAM on Patreon & get more MAM every week! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Donate @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Four (twelve?) Horsemen are BACK BABYYYY. NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T aka NOW YOU 3 ME is here and there's twists, "tricks," and cringe galore once again. Let's review the madness and speculate on titles for Now You See Me 4! Support us on Patreon for another ep every week! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Donate @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The PREDATOR franchise is back in theaters with BADLANDS taking in a series best at the box office. What's the potential of this franchise long-term, and how did we like this iteration? Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Donate @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kathryn Bigelow returns with a Netflix Original film. Does it live up to her potential? Let's get a sense of what HOUSE OF DYNAMITE brought before diving into some Weekly Recs. Become a MAM VIP for hundreds more episodes in your feed <3 madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Did the Bruce Springsteen biopic DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE do a decent enough job of representing The Boss? We've got thoughts on this one as we dive into Scott Cooper's latest one starring two Jeremys. Support us on Patreon and get MORE MAM every week! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why did TRON: Ares not live up to expectations? Richard and Brian do the service of digging into the issues with this one. Let's get digital, digital... Support MAM on Patreon: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rock has teamed up with a Safdie and A24 to try and re-legitimize his career. Are the results a success or failure? Let's dig into THE SMASHING MACHINE and decide for ourselves! Support MAM on Patreon: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We haven't talked a Paul Thomas Anderson movie in a while. Did ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER live up to the hype? And, most importantly, is it one that Brian dug? Let's dive into all things PTA on this week's main feed MAM! VIP Patreon: http://madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No one ever thought there would be a SPINAL TAP 2, but now that it's here, is it worth your time? Let's talk it out on this week's main feed review! Support us on Patreon: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time for the Official Podcast of Star Wars to break down the teaser trailer for 2026's THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU! Plus, what Star Wars projects are still to come, and what is the current state of the Star Wars franchise? Support us on Patreon for more episodes, Discord and more! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This year very well could be the year of Stephen King adaptations at the cinema. The next one up is THE LONG WALK, but did it live up to its intriguing premise? Let's talk it out on MAM! Support us on Patreon for access to hundreds more episodes! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

THE CONJURING series is a huge hit with the masses. Is this the last one they're doing, and how does this one compare in quality to the previous movies in the series? Let's get spooky as we discuss LAST RITES! Support us & be a MAM VIP - madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Let's round up some movie news as we dissect the Harry Potter series backlash, Jaws' 50th anniversary box-office, Paramount/Skydance getting into the video game movie world and more. Become a MAM VIP on Patreon: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Donate: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/EZUSNW3PG9FTA IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast X: @madaboutmovies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ari Aster has made his least Ari Aster-y movie yet. It's time to dig into all things EDDINGTON and get Brian's first reaction to Ari as a director. Where does this one rank for you this year so far? Become a MAM VIP for hundreds more episodes: ⁠https://www.madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob Odenkirk is back to kicking the butts of the enemy in NOBODY 2. Could this be the last we see of this franchise on the big screen? Let's talk it out with Kent and Brian!Support us on Patreon: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vipTwitter/X: @MadAboutMoviesIG: @madaboutmoviespodcastYouTube: @madaboutmoviespodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WEAPONS from Zach Cregger is one of the big surprises so far of 2025, both in terms of box-office and quality storytelling. Let's talk about all that went right with this one as we dissect all that WEAPONS had to offer moviegoers.Support us on Patreon: https://www.madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vipFollow on X: @MadAboutMoviesIG: @madaboutmoviespodcastYouTube: @madaboutmoviespodcastLetterboxd: @KentGarrison, @RichardBardon, @BGill12 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are theatrical comedies BACK?! Let's discuss all the bits that worked in THE NAKED GUN reboot, Liam Neeson action movies and the state of comedy in 2025 as we head out of the summer with a surprise hit!Support us on Patreon for another episode every week + exclusive perks! https://www.madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2025 has brought us another Fantastic 4 movie. Is this one good, though? We're talking all things F4 and MCU this week on the main feed! Happy Gilmore 2 talk coming to the VIP, too! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow on IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Follow on X: @madaboutmovies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What did Marvel think about the success of Superman at the box-office? Who should play Indiana Jones in a reboot? And what about casting James Bond? They're all topics we're discussing on this edition of Movie News Roundup!Become a VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SUPERMAN is back on the big screen, this time courtesy of James Gunn. Did he do it...justice? Ehhh?? Batman Shane is here for a super-sized MAM as we dig into all aspects of this one and bring you a box office and Movie Draft update at the halfway point of 2025.0:00 - 21:23 - Box Office21:23 - End - Superman (2025)Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kent is off Oasis-ing in Wales so join Richard and Brian (right before a Disney trip, when he's fully peaking) to talk Jurassic World: Rebirth immediately after its release. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Formula 1 is finally being highlighted with a fictional blockbuster. Did F1: THE MOVIE live up to its potential? Let's talk!VIP FEED: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been nearly 28 years since we've seen a movie from the '28/Later' series. Danny Boyle is back in the directors chair for 28 YEARS LATER. Is it worth the wait?Support us on Patreon: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HTTYD has made its way from animated to live-action. Was this one worthy of the adaptation? Does it add or take away anything to the animated version? Let's talk it out!Support us on Patreon! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The John Wick-iverse is fully here with the arrival of BALLERINA. Does it add anything to the series, or are they wasting everyone's time? Let's dive in, MAM fam!BATMAN FOREVER is this week's VIP episode. Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.