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The host-less Golden Globes have nominees! How much should we care, and how many THE TOURIST'S are nominated? Let's talk it out on the latest Movie News Roundup edition of MAM! Support us by becoming a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip, get all those bonus eps poppin' in your feed! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is The Holdovers a Christmas movie? Why are so many people talking about such a quaint movie? Does Paul Giamatti finally confront his stench? SPOILER ALERT: He does! Let's talk Alexander Payne, boarding schools and a little Downsizing (see what we did there?) as we discuss HOLDOVERS! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

With THE MARVELS grossing the lowest in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's history of opening weekends, what should we think? Should we be worried about future MCU movies? Was this movie an outlier? Let's discuss! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

It's a movie capturing that nostalgic feeling of playing video games, eating stale pizza, and listening to an animatronic band. But could it be more creepy? Let's talk about the box office smash that is FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Martin Scorsese has brought us a 3+ hour historical epic. Did he pull off this ambitious project? Did he leave anything on the table? Let's talk Leo, BOB DeNiro, Lily Gladstone, alt-country music, and KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

THE BIRDS is back in theaters right in time for Spooky SZN on MAM. No better time than now, the 60th anniversary, to do a crossover Throwback episode here on the main feed to break it down! Don't worry, we have a bunch more classic movie talk on the VIP feed! Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Spooky SZN, everyone. This month its all horror movie talk in the MAM VIP. Here's an episode we did in the VIP a few Spooky SZN's ago, discussing Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING. Enjoy, and support us by becoming a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip This episode is brought to you by Propstore! Head to Propstore.com/liveauction to register and bid today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gareth Edwards is back to making movies after a long wait. Does THE CREATOR set a new standard for sci-fi, is it a disappointment or a solid entry for him? Let's discuss all things CREATOR on this week's main feed MAM! THROWBACK this week is 28 DAYS LATER! 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.

Richard took home the crown in the Summer Movie Draft for the year of 2023. Who's gonna take it for the fall & winter seasons? Place your bets, and make your picks along with us at home, it's time for another MAM Movie Draft! Become a VIP and get hundreds of exclusive episodes and special perks! 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 to tally up the results of the MAM 2023 Summer Movie Draft. Who came out on top, and what were the best movies to pick? Plus, we dig into the third of Branagh's Hercule Poirot movies with A HAUNTING IN VENICE. Should they keep making these, or end it here? VIP talk this week is ALL-TIME FLOP time with TITAN A.E. 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.

Time for more DENZEL, and more EQUALIZING, as the third and final(?) installment of the EQUALIZER series is upon us. So join Brian and Kent as they talk all the highs and lows from this franchise as it pulls in an impressive opening weekend. 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 Hollywood learns the wrong lesson from a successful movie? MEG 2 happens. This week on the MAM main feed, we're talking all the dumbness that MEG 2 brought this summer, with a bigger convo about how 2023 has gone so far. VIP talk this week is CUTTHROAT ISLAND and ROUNDERS! 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.

They just keep cranking out these DCEU movies, despite what we already know about the upcoming James Gunn-ing of the franchise. So we review BLUE BEETLE with what it means now, and will it mean anything in the future? With noted DC fans of MAM, Richard and Kent. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We talk non-current movies every week on our Mad About Movies VIP feed. George Lucas' AMERICAN GRAFFITI is back in theaters as it celebrates 50 years. Time to discuss as we give you a free VIP episode. Get access to our hundreds of back catalog VIP episodes at madbaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip or the Mad About Movies VIP feed on Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ANOTHER Ninja Turtles movie? Surely they have something worthwhile to bring this time around, right? We're bringing special guest Ariel Rada back to the pod to dive into MUTANT MAYHEM, Rogen & Goldberg's take on this one and whether or not more TMNT movies is a good idea. VIP talk this week is AMERICAN GRAFFITI! 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 finally time to talk Oppenheimer here on the MAM main feed. Thanks to our VIPs for digging into the episode last week. Did Christopher Nolan deliver the goods with this one? Let's discuss! VIP talk this week is RUSH HOUR! 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.

Margot, The Gos, Queen Greta has to be a perfect combination, right? Time to dig into the huge success of BARBIE, and why it's resonating, featuring guest Claudia! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What a movie it was, with BARBIE and OPPENHEIMER combining their powers into BARBENHEIMER box-office gold. But what are the lessons we can learn from this weekend, and what was the experience like? Friend of the show Claudia Castillo is here to help break down the craziness that was this past movie weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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

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

It's a Wes Anderson-centric convo this week as we arrive at ASTEROID CITY, his next live action movie and one that features maybe his biggest ensemble cast yet. But is it better than the TikToks?? Richard and Kent are here to discuss it all at Camp MAM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Batman Shane is back in the MAM DC chair as it's time to review THE FLASH. Did DC do enough to win our nostalgic hearts over? Or did Brian quit the podcast for good? Time to finally discuss! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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

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

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

What does the current WGA strike mean, and how should we feel about it? And what role does AI have in the debate? Time to talk about it in our latest roundup of movie news, rumors, and rumblings. Plus, big Star Wars news and where will Indiana Jones go from here? This week's bonus convo is PAPER MOON 50th Anniversary. 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.

James Gunn returns for one final ride with the GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, as he delivers Awesome Mix Vol. 3 via Zune to wrap up his trilogy in the MCU. Did he stick the landing? Let's discuss all things ROCKET, STAR-LORD and the rest on this week's main feed MAM! We're talking 2003's X-MEN 2 this week in the 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.

He brought us underrated gam PETE'S DRAGON back in 2016, and he's made some of our favorite indie movies since then. Now, David Lowery back with Disney with a take on PETER PAN. Does he bring much Loweryism to the table, or it this another soulless Disney cash grab? VIP talk this week is THE WORST COMEDY OF ALL TIME? ISHTAR! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip for all bonus eps! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

Everyone is familiar with Super Mario Bros. in some capacity, so it's no surprise THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE is banking at the box office. Itsa time to dig into all the discussion surrounding this one, right here with your friends at MAM. VIP episode this week is MUD (10th Anniversary) - 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.

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

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

John Wick is back, and he. Is. PISSED. AGAIN. Is there any way they could top the knife museum sequence in PARABELLUM? Let's find out as we dive into CHAPTER 4 of JOHN WICK. It's ALL TIME FLIP time in the MAM VIP as we dig into 1963s Cleopatra - sign up 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.

SHAZAM 2 came out and didn't make as much as expected. Who's to blame? DC? Warner? The Rock? Batman Shane is on board for a full discussion on all current things DC and the future of SHAZAM! 0:00 - 37:30 - DCEU drama 37:30 - 1:09:44 - SHAZAM: FURY OF THE GODS 1:09:44 - Weekly Recommends 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.

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

Michael B. Jordan is not only strapping on the boxing gloves again, he's stepping into the director's chair for the third CREED movie. How did MBJ do, how was the debut of Jonathan Majors in the series, and is the end of the franchise? Time to discuss on this week's main feed MAM! Throwback talk this week is THE OUTSIDERS 40th Anniversary - subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

Another year, another entry into the MCU with ANT-MAN AND THE WASP : QUANTUMANIA! How important is this movie in the grand scheme, why was this one so divisive and is Marvel Fatigue starting to set in? Let's discuss on Mad About Movies. VIP talk this week is GIGLI 20th Anniversary - 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.

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

M. Night is back with more M. Night-ness. So is this the most M. Night movie ever, or the least M. Night movie ever? Let's discuss on this week's main feed MAM! VIP after party episode this week is WARM BODIES 10th Anniversary - 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.

Time to count down and reveal our top 10 best and worst movies of the year 2022, biggest surprises, MVPs, LVPs and more as we finally move on from the movie year of '22 and into 2023! Become a MAM VIP, join our Discord and get more perks 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.

Our Oscars Postgame Show is one of our favorite annual traditions here on MAM, but before we get there in MARCH (?) we must discuss the nominees and make some predictions for the 95th Academy Awards. And this time, Batman Shane is along for the ride! Enjoy, and remember to come back for our Oscars Postgame Show plz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

THE MENU is a movie from the 2022 cycle that people can't stop talking about. So by popular demand via our VIP Discord, Richard and Brian break down the entire MENU (see what we did there?) and all it had to offer us - plus a big hefty helping of Weekly Recommends! VIP talk this week is CLOVERFIELD 15th Anniversary! Sign up 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.

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

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

The Benoit Blanc Cinematic Universe is underway, and this time we're headed to Greece to hang in Edward Norton's weird Glass Onion island bar thingy. But wait! A MURDER? How does this KNIVES OUT sequel compare to the first, and what makes them so great? It's the movie of the week this week on MAM! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.