Mad About Movies

After years of buildup, we're finally talking Justice League! We brought back Batman Shane to talk 2 hours of nothing but Justice League, the DCEU, and all that implies. We apologize in advance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when you mix Rey, Mordecai, The Green Goblin, and Kenneth Branagh? A MURDER! We're officially in Oscar season (I guess?) talking our first star-studded drama of the season, Murder on the Orient Express! Also Kent and Brian get some time to talk some big Star Wars news. Thanks to Blue Apron for sponsoring this episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No one can get enough of Stranger Things, and neither can we! So we're please to bring you a special bonus Rants & Raves edition of MAM as we give maybe 4% of our thoughts on Stranger Things 2. 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 in the MCU this week! We break down all the best bits from Thor: Ragnarok, talk about some properties that might be coming to TV, and mourn the loss of the Dark Universe. Episode brought to you by: ZipRecruiter.com/mad 0:00 - Shoutouts/TV News/Dark Universe 25:45 - Thor: Ragnarok 1:06:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

George Clooney is back in the directors chair...but should he be? Join us as we attempt to justify "Suburbicon," discuss some Star Wars bits and the cast of Jon Favreau's "Lion King." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Check out a first look at Wondery's new show "Inside The Exorcist" which brings you an in-depth look at the 1973 horror classic. 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 for our annual discussion where we watch all of the network TV pilots and break down all the good, bad, awkward, and downright embarrassing that this year's pilot season 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.

Get ready to take cover...a GEOSTORM is coming. Yeah, we're cringing too. Join us as we dissect all that is/was "Geostorm" as well as discuss some Star Wars news and that lovely final Justice League trailer. Ugh. What are we even doing anymore, y'all. 0:00 - Shoutouts / Star Wars news / Justice League 32:37 - Geostorm 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.

Join Richard as he reviews the 2005 gem "Son of the Mask" to make up for a lost bet. Godspeed, Richard. Thank you for your service. 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 for more special bonus content from the VIP feed as we throw it back to 1992's Best Picture winner Unforgiven. Does the movie belong on the AFI Top 100? Also, remember westerns? For more episodes like this, check out the VIP Club at patreon.com/madaboutmovies! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blade Runner is back! Join us as we discuss the reboot/sequel Blade Runner 2049 35 years after the original. We also talk Rocky news, the Pacific Rim 2 trailer, and the pros and cons of MoviePass. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new Star Wars trailer means Kent and Brian talking about it for way too long! Join us as we react to the final trailer for The Last Jedi! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Cruise continues to go all out for our enjoyment, and this one is no different. Join us as we discuss the enigma of Cruise and his newest film American Made as well as discuss Fast 9, the new season of Curb, and have a little concert talk. 0:00 - News / Concert Talk 33:30 - American Made 1:14:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Step in for a little VIP action as we bring the traditional feed one of our signature Throwback episodes discussing 1982's Blade Runner ahead of its sequel "Blade Runner: 2049." For more content like this, subscribe to our VIP feed at patreon.com/madaboutmovies Episode sponsor: Post your job for FREE now and find qualified candidates! ZipRecruiter.com/mad Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Kingsman are back for a sequel so I guess that mean's we're obligated to talk about it? Join us for a review of the Golden Circle, plenty of LBJ and Teddy Roosevelt talk, and our preview of CBS' newest spinoff "Geriatric Sheldon." 0:00 - News / Trailers / CBS 35:42 - Kingsman: The Golden Circle 1:18:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we discuss the enigma of Darren Aronofsky and his newest film "Mother!" that people just can't seem to stop talking about. We also get caught up on TV by breaking down the Emmy's. Bless you all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Brian as he hides from Pennywise and is joined by Ariel from the Geek 101 Podcast to discuss the 30th anniversary of The Princess Bride! INCONCEIVABLE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian joins the rest of the crew to discuss some breaking Star Wars news before Kent and Richard take a deep dive into the hugely-successful reboot of Stephen King's IT with a frequent guest! YOU'LL FLOAT TOO!! 0:00 - Breaking Star Wars news 27:00 - IT 1:11:37 - Weekly Recommends 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 get to once again discuss the work of Taylor Sheridan as we break down his directorial debut Wind River. We also react to some breaking Star Wars news and bring you some stellar recommends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are finally all back together this week after what feels like forever, and there's a lot to catch up on! Join us as we discuss Kathryn Bigelow's "Detroit," James Cameron's 50 Avatar sequels, and some nostalgic TV shows that might be returning. 0:00 - Welcome / James Cameron / TV News 41:44 - Detroit 1:10:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kent and Brian are back together again to catch up on a ton of movie news including some big Star Wars bits and another whirlwind over at DC/WB. They also get a chance to talk about Steven Soderbergh's Logan Lucky and discuss the many (?) merits of the state of Florida. 0:00 - Hello / Star Wars / DC News 44:43 - Logan Lucky 1:19:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian is joined by long-time-guest Ariel Rada from the Geek 101 Podcast to discuss the masterwork that is Luc Besson's "Valerian." 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 Best Picture winner and one of the highest-grossing movies of all time...but should it be? Join us as we bring you some content from our VIP feed as we discuss 1997's Titanic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Richard and Kent discuss the long-awaited Dark Tower film, some big news from Disney and Netflix, and of course...the Little League World Series. 0:00 - News / Disney / Netflix 34:44 - The Dark Tower 1:08:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charlize Theron is back and even more Furious than before. Join us as we discuss Atomic Blonde and the enigma known as "The Emoji Movie" 0:00 - News / Emoji Movie / Valerian 20:38 - Atomic Blonde 44:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join us as we recap the big stories coming out of SDCC 2017 and review the surprise comedy hit The Big Sick! 0:00 - SDCC News 23:42 - The Big Sick Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christopher Nolan is back at it with his epic war picture Dunkirk. Join us as we break it down with a special guest, as well as discuss some news regarding James Bond. 0:00 - News / Bond 16:17 - Dunkirk 1:18:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The conclusion (?) of the successful Planet of the Apes prequels is here, and this time it's War! Join us as we discuss it in-depth as well as make some big show announcements! 0:00 - Show Announcement 23:32 - War for the Planet 1:04:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In anticipation of the final chapter of Rise of the War for the Dawn of the Revenge of the Attack for the Battle of the Planet of the Apes, we throw it back to the one that started it all, 1968's Planet of the Apes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spider-Man is back home at Marvel with his first solo entry into the MCU! This week we discuss all things Spider-Man: Homecoming, Daniel Day Lewis' retirement, and of course Cake vs. Pie. 0:00 - News / Daniel Day Lewis / Jumanji Trailer 18:57 - Spider-Man: Homecoming 1:06:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it feel like in the split second you realize you're about to be locked up in a foreign country - possibly for life? In Locked Up Abroad, host Jim Clemente (Real Crime Profile) brings you first hand accounts from people who lived this nightmare, starting with Billy Hayes, subject of the Oliver Stone movie Midnight Express. A riveting, immersive audio adaptation of the hit TV series by the National Geographic Channel. From Istanbul to Bali to Sao Paulo, you'll hear what it's like to be locked up abroad. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! https://smarturl.it/lockedup Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We take a break from the doldrums of this year's summer movie season to discuss Edgar Wright's 'Baby Driver,' with guest Knox McCoy from The Popcast! 0:00 - News / Box Office Catch Up 16:02 - Baby Driver 1:10:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy 4th of July weekend to everyone here in the States! And what a better way to celebrate than to discuss American Treasure Harrison Ford's tenure as our butt-kicking President in 1997's Air Force One in honor of its 20th anniversary! GET OFF OUR PLANE!!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We made it to episode 300! Thank you so much to the MAM Fam for supporting us unconditionally up to this point. In honor of this milestone, we're bringing you our top 10 guilty pleasure movies. Get your popcorn ready, 'cause it's gonna be a show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We triumphantly take over where we left off with Age of Extinction to discuss Michael Bay's final Transformers film (hopefully) The Last Knight. We also discuss some breaking Star Wars news! This one's a doozy. 0:00 - Movie News / Star Wars Updates 27:45 - Transformers: The Last Knight 1:18:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In honor of its 20th anniversary, we take a look back at sci-fi cult hit Starship Troopers and debate its various accolades. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode we discuss the much-debated 2pac biopic "All Eyez On Me," briefly review Cars 3, and converse on Game of Thrones and Lyndon Baines Johnson. Yes, you read that right. 0:00 - TV catch-up talk 19:17 - Cars 3 / All Eyez On Me 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.

This week's Throwback episode looks back at Steven Spielberg's most personal film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." Is it still iconic 35 years later? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dark Universe is here...we think? Join us as we discuss the first of many upcoming monster movie reboots from Universal "The Mummy," as well as the merits of Rotten Tomatoes and an update on our Summer Movie Draft. 0:00 - Summer Movie Draft / Rotten Tomatoes 27:32 - The Mummy / Dark Universe 1:18:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join us as we throw it back and discuss one of the most praised blockbusters ever 'Men in Black' in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join us this week as we break down everything involving Wonder Woman and nominate some new American Treasures. Has DC finally steered the ship in the right direction? 0:00 - Hello and American Treasures 24:05 - Wonder Woman 1:29:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Instead of our usual Throwback episode this week, we get to discuss the unfortunate throwback to a TV show from the 90s in the reboot of Baywatch and some ideas for shows that COULD make for decent movies. 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 discuss Pirates of the Caribbean for the first time (believe it or not) as well as some more sequel news! 0:00 - Movie News 28:04 - Pirates of the Caribbean 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.

This week's Throwback looks back at Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy prior to the new Marvel Studios reboot. 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 dive into the newest entry into the 'Alien' franchise, ponder the state of SNL, and discuss some news surrounding Justice League and Spider-Man. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ahead of this weekend's release of Alien: Covenant, we look back at one of Ridley Scott's biggest successes, 2001's Black Hawk Down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join us this week as we discuss what happened with King Arthur: Legend of the Sword and what the overall deal is with Warner Brothers these days. 0:00 - Intro/Movie News 33:03 - King Arthur 1:22:18 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For this week's Throwback edition of MAM, Richard and Brian talk Christopher Nolan's Insomnia for its 15th anniversary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sequels are never better than the original...right?!? Join us this week as we debate all things Guardians of the Galaxy, Awesome Mix Vol. 2, and the "cuteness" of Baby Groot. 0:00 - Announcements / American Treasures 36:25 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 review 1:36:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we take a chance to catch up on movie news and discuss a very confusing movie for a number of reasons, The Circle. 0:00 - Movie News 26:26 - The Circle ​​​​​​​1:18:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.