Mad About Movies

Episode brought to you by The Movies on CNN - Premiering this Sunday @ 9PM! // Apparently the world just can’t get enough of movies about dolls coming to life, so this week we’re discussing the third-most-popular one currently in theaters, the reboot of the 1980s horror-comedy classic ‘Child’s Play,’ as well as some other properties of that time that could be getting reboots of their own very soon! 0:00 - Welcome 3:00 - Reboot news 24:00 - Child’s Play review 56:00 - Weekly Recommends Leave us a voicemail and you could be featured on an upcoming episode! 214-308-1308 Get more MAM every week in our exclusive VIP Club! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip This week’s Weekly Recommends: Kent - Garden State (Movie - 2004) Richard - Anima by Thom Yorke (Album - 2019) Nick - Wild and Crazy Guys by Nick de Semlyen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is ‘Toy Story 4’ worth the wait, or should it have even happened at all? We’re breaking down all things related to the Toy Story Extended Cinematic Pixar Universe in this week’s episode as well as discussing some rumors about Keanu Reeves, a reboot that has Brian shaking in his boots and an update on Avengers’ box-office numbers. 0:00 - Avengers update / Keanu news / Reboot news 30:00 - Toy Story 4 review 1:16:00 - Weekly Recommends Let us know your thoughts on Toy Story 4 or anything else related to our show by calling our voicemail line at 214-308-1308 - Your question could be played on an upcoming episode! This week’s Weekly Recommends: Brian: Help Us Stranger by the Raconteurs (Album) Richard: Stephen Colbert on WTF with Marc Maron (Podcast) Kent: Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull (Book) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here come the Men (and women) in Black, returning to theaters for some reason. Join us as we attempt to justify ‘Men in Black: International’ as well as discuss some upcoming sequel/reboots that could possible be concerning. 0:00 - Welcome! 3:00 - Movie news 22:00 - MIB:I review 1:08:00 - Weekly Recommends Leave us a comment or send us your review at 214-308-1308 to be featured on next week’s episode! This week’s Weekly Recommends: Brian: Josh Ritter in Concert (Musician) Richard: Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis (Book - 1989) Kent: The One I Love (Movie - 2014) Get more MAM every week by becoming 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.

Godzilla returns to the big screen after a 5-year hiatus, this time he’s prepping to take on King Kong by fighting a 3-headed dragon and a giant moth? Batman Shane pinch-hits for Richard as we try to make sense of ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ and discuss some news coming out of Netflix. 0:00 - Welcome / shoutouts 5:00 - Netflix news 30:00 - Godzilla: King of the Monsters discussion 1:20:00 - Weekly Recommends This week's Weekly Recommends: Brian: Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend: Bob Newhart (Podcast) Kent: My Next Guest with David Letterman - Season 2 (Netflix) Shane: Let's Rock by The Black Keys (Album) Let us know your thoughts on Godzilla: King of the Monsters by leaving us a voicemail at 214-308-1308. Support MAM and get tons of bonus episodes 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.

We're bringing you a bonus review free of charge this week as a little preview of what our VIP's enjoy every week. Olivia Wilde hops into the directors chair for her debut film 'Booksmart' centering around 2 girls who just didn't get enough out of high school. So we definitively answer the question... it the next 'Superbad' or not?! Join the MAM VIP for more bonus episodes straight into your ear-holes every single 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.

Another day goes by, another Disney live-action reboot hits theaters. Hear what we thought about Guy Ritchie’s ‘Aladdin,’ what’s next for Disney and of course, Blue Will Smith. Also don’t miss our first ever #AskTheMAMFam segment featuring YOU! Give us a call at 214-308-1308 to chime in on our next episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re back for round 3 of John Wick talk as Keanu returns as the title character, but which inanimate object will he use to murder hundreds of people with this time?? We also talk the new It and Tarantino trailers and preview the coming weeks of movie releases. 0:00 - Welcome / announcements 5:45 - Movie news / Trailer Talk 30:00 - John Wick 3 review 1:08:00 - Weekly Recommends Leave us a voicemail comment or question! 214-308-1308 Twitter: @MadAboutMovies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A live-action Pokémon movie has been rumored for over two decades, so of course that means it was well thought out and enjoyable, right?! We’re breaking down Detective Pikachu with a Pokémon lifer, bringing you an update on MoviePass, and reacting to this whole Sonic the Hedgehog thing. Enjoy, MAM-fam! Let us know what you think via voicemail and you might be feature on an upcoming episode!Call us at 214-308-1308 0:00 - Welcome / Announcements / Box office 13:00 - MoviePass / Sonic Trailer 30:00 - Detective Pikachu review 1:20:00 - Weekly Recommends 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 over a decade in development, but we’re finally in the Endgame. How will the Avengers saga end? Or will it? Where do we go from here? We’re spending over two hours attempting to answer these questions and more on a very special extra-large edition of Mad About Movies. 0:00 - General thoughts 40:00 - SPOILER TERRITORY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Holy moly!! We made it to 500 episodes!! Huge thanks to each and every person who has listened and supported us over the past few years. It has been quite a ride that won’t be stopping anytime soon. To celebrate, we’re ranking our top 10 favorite films from 2000 to 2009. What does your list look like? Let us know in the comments and on social media @MadAboutMovies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s a great day in Star Wars land when a new trailer drops! Today, we got our first look at Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. As is tradition, Kent and Brian broke it down for an unsettling amount of time. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Brian crying multiple sports tears causing him to seek medical attention, we’ve got Batman Shane pinch hitting to catch up on all things DCEU, review Shazam, and talk about that dad gum Joker trailer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He’s cute. He’s lovable. But will we ever think about him again? This week it’s all things Dumbo & Disney as we discuss the affects of the recent Fox merger and attempt to stretch our Dumbo review into an entire episode! 0:00 - Disney/Fox Merger 28:00 - Dumbo 1:09:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aliens have taken over Earth again! What will John Goodman do about it this time?! Join Kent, Brian, and the animal handler from the movie (we’re not joking) for all things ‘Captive State’ as well as a reactions to the success of Captain Marvel and James Gunn’s reinstatement at Marvel Studios. 0:00 - Box Office Recap 11:45 - James Gunn returns! 26:20 - Captive State review 1:09:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re letting everyone behind the velvet rope for a special VIP preview episode of MAM as we do a little AMA and discuss the most-requested Throwback movie that we get asked to do an episode on, ‘The Social Network.’ Get more Throwback episodes weekly! Become a full-time 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.

Get your leather, fur, and ambiguous English accents ready, because it’s time to put the finishing touches on the beloved ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ trilogy. Is it the most underrated animated series of the past decade? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and on social media! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The first host-less Oscars has come and gone. There were winners. There were losers. There were 90s alt-rockers. We stayed up way past our bedtime to bring you our annual Rants & Raves Oscars Postgame Show so have at it, #mamfam! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After decades of production hell, James Cameron’s ‘Battle Angel’ is finally a movie that can be watched. But is it a GOOD movie that can be watched? Join Kent and Brian for plenty of ‘Alita’ talk as well as ‘Star Wars’ news, Oscars drama, and an attempt to answer the age-old question ‘Why is everything a beating?’ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The next Lego Movie is here, and everything is definitely still awesome right?? Right?? Join us for our full review of “The Second Part” as well as our reactions to the ‘Shaft’ reboot and Will Smith’s attempt at the Genie/Papa Smurf. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which movies will be the most successful this year? Which MAM co-host will be doing a solo episode? Place your bets and make your picks for the third annual Mad About Movies Movie Draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welp. The payoff for last year’s Movie Draft is here, and the VIPs did not do Kent any favors. Tune in for a very controversial episode as he dives further into the ‘Minions’ conspiracy than you ever thought possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

M. Night Shyamalan has finally concluded his trilogy that is over 20 years in the making, so of course it all came together, right? Join us as we put together the pieces of ‘Glass,’ discuss Ghostbusters’ inevitable return, and ponder some hypothetical sequels that could someday happen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time to bring our best & worst of the year lists in one of our signature Rants & Raves edition of the show, and this year we managed to do it in just over 2 hours and 15 minutes that you’ll definitely never get back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kent and Brian are off to Switzerland for their yearly meditation and knitting retreat, but the show must go on! Richard is having a totally great time with a special guest to review Adam McKay’s ‘Vice’ so strap in and get ready for some Hot Political Fire from RB & Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's our first episode of 2019, so of course we're starting off the year by talking about another Transformers movie! Join us as we break down 'Bumblebee' and bring you our Favorite Things of 2018. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grab your umbrellas and chimney brushes and join Brian, Richard, and friend of the show Hannah for their full review of Mary Poppins Returns as the year in movies starts to wind down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grab your tridents and chain wallets, it’s Aquaman time! Where does it rank in the DCEU? What will our grades be?! What did Batman Shane think?!?!? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time to go inter-dimensional web flying with Spider-Man as we dive into the animation/comicbook/CGI hybrid surprise hit 'Into The Spider-Verse!' Merry early Christmas, #MAMfam! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're taking a break from Oscar season talk with a huge throwback convo featuring Ariel from Geek 101 talking Lord of the Rings, Tolkien, those other movies that had Hobbits in them, and more! We're also spinning the movie news roulette wheel and bringing our patented Weekly Recommends as always! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grab your bows and arrows, squeeze into your slim-fit archery clothes and forget the physics of fire, because they're rebooting Robin Hood in 2018! Join us for an exhausting review of one of the worst movies of the year, or any year for that matter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've got the tissues ready for Brian as we sob through our memories of the first Creed movie before we bring our full thoughts on the sequel as we answer questions such as 'does it work without Ryan Coogler?' and 'what's the deal with Rocky's fedora?' We also react to that 'Lion King' trailer that nuked the earth over Thanksgiving. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When you combine director Steve McQueen and Hollywood treasure Viola Davis, it’s a formula for Oscar gold right? Join us as we are joined by our friend Rachel to discuss all the twists and turns that ‘Widows’ had to offer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Coen Brothers return to bring us a film with more twists and turns than you can imagine in 2 hours. But the biggest twist of all…they did it on NETFLIX?!? Join Kent and Brian as they discuss each chapter in ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ and look ahead to the future of digital distribution. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you improve on something already as great as 'Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them?' More beasts. More Johnny Depp. More white face paint. We’re diving in to all things ‘Harry Potter’ ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and beyond in our review along with a preview of our side podcast ‘Cryercast’ to talk some very important casting news involving Jon Cryer. 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 return to the Cloverfield Cinematic Universe, or something? On this week’s show we’re talking ‘Overlord’ but with PLENTY of Taylor Momsen and Dennis the Menace talk as well. Can’t forget that. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Suriprise! Another bonus review for you before we dive into ‘Bohemain Rhapsody.’ We’re talking all things David Lowery, reminiscing on Robert Redford and more with Kent and Brian! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Until we talk ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ later this week, we’re bringing you a little bonus movie news, a bonus review of Drew Goddard’s ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ and a fresh batch of bonus Weekly Recommends to kick off your November! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our yearly 3 month marathon is over! Dive into our annual Rants & Rave edition of the show is here as we dive as deep as we can into this year's crop of TV pilots, but mainly just Manifest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Of course they’re doing a sequel to Halloween 40 years later, right? And of course it’s brought to us by Kenny Powers, right? Join us as we look back at the Halloween ‘78 as we dive into Halloween ‘18 and find out how Brian’s sleep pattern has been affected by it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grab your space goo and bring your Tom Hardy translators! In a second-helping of MAM for the week, we're breaking down box office hit (for some reason) Venom (for some reason). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're talking all things 'First Man' on this episode as we dive into Damien Chazelle's newest film about NASA, Neil Armstrong, and so much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s our final episode of September before we start seeing movies we somewhat care about again! Join us as we catch up on some Star Wars and X-Men news and review Richard’s biopic, White Boy Rick! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re talking ‘A Simple Favor’ this week as we debate how to pronounce Paul Feig’s name for 30 minutes, but not before we get a full DC Extended Universe State of the Union address from Batman Shane! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Be warned, #mamfam...this episode is a doozy. Put it in the category of such gems as 'Draft Day,' 'Transformers: Galileo's Revenge' and 'Now You See Me' as we attempt to justify what the heck happened with 'The Predator.' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we’re…Searching…for a decent movie to review in the midst of the exciting month of September and we found one!!! Join us as we catch up on some sequel news and sing the praises of Jon Cho in ‘Searching.’ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Back in the mix for another September, we're kicking things off with a discussion of the World War 2 / 1960s(?) period movie about the final days of Hitler's regime in Operation Finale. Does it do the story justice or no? We also talk some sequel and prequel news and recommend some fine entertainment options in Weekly Recommends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comedian Bo Burnham takes a turn behind the lens in the directors chair for his feature debut Eighth Grade. We're joined by a guest to discuss everything Bo and Co. had to offer as well as catch up on some casting news and take a wide look at the most popular streaming services. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we're catching up on a few weeks worth of movie news before Brian discusses Crazy Rich Asians, Constance Wu, and the rich culture highlighted in this week's Movie of the Week with Ariel from Geek101 and Megan from On the Download joining as special guests! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on MAM: it's Jason Statham as Jason Statham vs. a giant Shark vs. another giant Shark. Because of course, right? Join us as we recap our Summer Movie Draft, discuss the VIPs current choice for Best Movie of 2018 So Far and bring you all the Meg (Ryan) talk you can handle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time for our annual summer Cruise! Get it?!? All 3 MAM hosts are back in the saddle this week talking all the insanity that was Mission: Impossible - Fallout, saying so long (we think?) to MoviePass, and plenty of Michael Flatley talk. Obviously. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.