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The MAM Movie Draft returns for 2022!! Who will take the crown? Which movies will be the biggest points carriers? Our boards are set and bets are open. May the best MAM host win! Wanna play in the movie draft? 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.

The UNCHARTED movie has been rumored for years, and it finally lands in theaters with Tom Holland starring as Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg in as Sully - does it work for another franchise for Holland or should he play a different game?? We've got special guest Ryan Kirk on board to help us review UNCHARTED with host Brian before diving into this week's Weekly Recommends. VIP Episodes this week: AMA with all 3 hosts and BATMAN RETURNS! 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.

Kenneth Branagh's brand of whodunnit's return to the big screen with his latest Agatha Christie adaptation, returning to the role of Poirot with some odd casting along the way for DEATH ON THE NILE. Does this one sink or sail? It's the topic of our Movie of the Week this week on MAM. Let us know your thoughts on social media and Discord! Become a VIP and get 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.

We were bombarded with enough movie news over the past few weeks to round 'em up for a Roundup episode of MAM as we recap the best Super Bowl trailer reveals, from the MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS, to Jordan Peele's NOPE, the RINGS OF POWER and more + we reveal some big announcements from Paramount and bring you a hefty batch of Weekly Recommends. VIP Episode this week is episode 1 of our Denzel Washington retrospective! 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.

FULL EPISODE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/62487669 Twenty five years ago, we were all crushing on Julia Roberts, enjoying rom com's and first started to get confused about Dermot Mulroney & Dylan McDermott, but a huge part of that was MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING, which just so happens to be celebrating an anniversary in 2022. What better time to talk about it with our friend Megan? Join Richard and Brian through this trip down mid-nineties memory lane as they throw it back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We PROMISE the end of the 2021 movie season is allllmost here, but not before we get through these Oscars. What shocked you the most about this year's nominees? Let us know your thoughts on social, y'all. VIP Episode this week is MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING! 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.

We've arrived at 800 episodes and we still haven't officially discussed our favorite directors! So better late than never. We've got our lists and are ready to reveal! What does your list look like? Let us know on social media, email, or Discord! 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 wrap up another year of movies with our patent pending Rants & Raves special where we reveal our best and worst films of the year, biggest surprises, disappointments, MVPs of the year in cinema and more as we officially turn the page on 2021. Become a VIP for all of our episodes weekly @ 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've got retrospectives, live streaming, the return of our favorite segment and more to look forward to on MAM in 2022, and even more fun content for our Patrons over at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip - We assemble and go over the fun highlights in our annual State of the Show Address. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joel Coen is rollin' solo this time around as he adapts a William Shakespeare classic word-for-word, but with his own unique visual take on the material. Did he add another classic to his filmography, or was this more of a misfire? We've got the whole MAM crew on board as we near the end of our 2021 slate. Strap in, all ye MAMfam! Become a VIP and get early access to our 2022 slate! 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.

Paul Thomas Anderson seemingly only puts out a movie when he has something to say. So what does he have to say, if anything, with Licorice Pizza? It's the debut of Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman on screen, with some big actor names sprinkled in. It's all things Water Beds, Pinball and Women in Music as we near the end of the movie year that was 2021. This week's VIP episode is WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY 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.

We're rounding up some of our favorite non-movie Weekly Recommends into one place as we double down on some of the most memorable TV shows, albums, books, documentaries and more of the year 2021 before we reveal our movie list here in a few weeks. What was your favorite non-movie piece of content of 2021? Let us know on social media and in the VIP! This week's VIP episode is the final episode of our MCU retrospective talking AVENGERS! 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.

Adam McKay has teamed up with Netflix and an all-star cast of Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Jennifer Lawrence and tons more American Treasure™ worthy people for a satirical comedy. Is this a return to form or a missed opportunity? It's DON'T LOOK UP time as we kick off a new year of MAM! VIP BONUS 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.

THE MATRIX is back after nearly 20 years. Was it worth the wait?? Do we want more Matrixes?! We're bringing our unabashed thoughts to the air as we talk Keanu Reeves, Wachowskis and Warner Bros before revealing grades and hitting a Weekly Recommend. This week's BONUS episode is The Office Season 9! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip SIGN UP for NYU ONLINE! tischpro.smashcut.com/mad Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FULL EPISODE @ https://www.patreon.com/posts/60294204 It's hard to get through the holidays without seeing IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE somewhere. The movie is 75 freakin' years old in 2021. Why do people still talk about it so much? Overrated or properly rated? It's a Christmas special for the VIPs as we dive into one of the "classics" of the genre. Agree or disagree? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is finally here! Feels like we've been waiting years, or decades in some cases, for this one to drop. SO we've got tons of spoiler-filled rants and raves on deck for you, from where SPIDER-MAN was to where it's going and everything in between with tons of MCU talk, Weekly Recommends and more. Get hype! Get this video episode + this week's VIP episode IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE! Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Sponsor: tischpro.smashcut.com/mad Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steven Spielberg returns to the Best Picture race with a remake of a Best Picture winner. Bold strategy. Will it pay off for him? We're diving into all that was WEST SIDE STORY, Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort and everything in between as we discuss the remake and it's awards potential + we bring a big batch of entertaining Weekly Recommends that might liven up your weeks ahead. This week's bonus episode is THE ARTIST! Is it really the best silent film of 2011? We will find out this week 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 Golden Globe nominees are here for the films and TV of 2021. We're discussing the good and bad of this year's field before we bring an annual segment to the pod for the first time as we attempt to guess each other's top 5 films of the year. Who will be most accurate and win the coveted 'skip?' VIP episode this week is THE ARTIST! 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.

We've got our own rock and/or roll aficionado, Kevin KT Turner of the mighty Eagle joining the show for a little Mad About Music / Mad About Movies crossover episode diving into Peter Jackson's GET BACK / BEATLES documentary / series / trilogy / whatever else. We're talking underrated George, confusing John, Yoko controversy, Paul's genius, Ringo vibes and all that implies on this week's Movie of the Week convo. VIP BONUS EPISODE this week is TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY! 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.

FULL EPISODE @ https://www.patreon.com/posts/59523261 SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is getting closer and closer! We're anticipating the year's biggest movie as we continue our MCU retrospective (we're almost done!) with a look back at HOMECOMING and FAR FROM HOME - how do they hold up in 2021 and what do they tell us about NO WAY HOME? What are our biggest hopes and fears for the movie?? Enjoy the convo exclusively for VIPs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ridley Scott returns mere weeks after THE LAST DUEL with HOUSE OF GUCCI, a family drama Oscar-bait-y with Lady GaGa and Adam Driver. Does he deliver the goods this time, or is this a knockoff Ridley pic? We're discussing all the good, bad, and cringe that was HOUSE OF GUCCI + a big Weekly Recommends segment on this week's MAM! Richard AMA and SPIDER-MAN MCU talk this week in the VIP! 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.

Wes Anderson returns and he might be more Wes Anderson-y than ever before. We've got Ty of The Rank Kings joining the show for a full FRENCH DISPATCH discussion, ranking Anderson's filmography and more before hitting this week's Weekly Recommends. The VIP episode is The Office Season 8 this week! Get it 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 due time to round up the movie news, rumors and rumblings from the past few weeks, starting with some startling news about MoviePass, Disney+ announcing a bunch of new projects, bad news in STAR WARS land, the trailer and casting for BEING THE RICARDOS and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The next phase of the MCU/Marvel Cinematic Universe is here! We think! How much should we care about ETERNALS in the context of the 25 other films? How did Queen Chloe Zhao do as director? And where do we go from here with the next Marvel films? We're reacting to it all and discussing the pros and cons of all things ETERNALS + Weekly Recommends on this week's MAM! More episodes, Discord, AMA 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.

Edgar Wright returns to the big screen with LAST NIGHT IN SOHO - and after we were all fans of his previous films, can he continue his streak? We’re diving into SOHO, Anya, Edgar, needle drops and more in our Movie of the Week convo before diving into a hefty Weekly Recommends. New Merch Drop now available! https://www.teepublic.com/user/affiliate_madaboutmovies?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=EdGmxhyu0ms Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nate Tice sticks around for a special VIP Throwback episode, celebrating 25 years of SCREAM! How does it hold up? What are our memories of it? What do we expect from the reboot/sequel? It's Halloween time, so what better time for another slasher movie convo?? Enjoy, VIPs! FULL EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/posts/58022056 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 friend of the pod Nate Tice from The Athletic Football Show in the house to nerd out over some DUNE, Denis and more. Is this THE adaptation of DUNE, or is there still stuff we'd would have wanted? And Is DUNE 2 on the horizon or not? We've got over an hour of all things DUNE on deck, plus Weekly Recommends! The bonus Throwback episode this week is the original SCREAM! 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.

Michael Myers is back and has done full Undertaker as HALLOWEEN KILLS brings the slashes and nostalgia. And boy does it bring the nostalgia. Kent and Richard, your horror correspondents of MAM, dive into this newest HALLOWEEN. Then Brian joins the show for a SHOCKING Weekly Recommend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The highly-anticipated reboot of DUNE is almost here! So what is the world of DUNE all about? And what's the deal with that one that came out in the 80's that David Lynch directed? Our VIPs get a full Throwback DUNE convo as we look to Denis' remake. All of our bonus episodes, AMAs, Discord, exclusive gifts 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.

James Bond, Daniel Craig, Skyfall, Casino Royale - such fond memories. But all things must pass. So it's time to reflect on 25 years of 007/James Bond and Daniel Craig's final time in the role + who do we feel Barbara Broccoli should go after for the next Bond, and what tone should the movie be? All that and more + a big stack of Weekly Recommends on deck for you as we dive in to an hour + of NO TIME TO DIE and BOND 25 talk. This week's VIP episode is 1984's DUNE! Get ready for the new one 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.

VENOM 2: LET THERE BE CARNAGE is finally here and we have THOUGHTS. Listener beware. We mainly spend the episode asking ourselves "why" and "is Tom Hardy okay?" before hitting Weekly Recommends near the end with a big surprise from Brian. Have fun and enjoy listening to this instead of seeing VENOM 2. This week's VIP episode is MCU talk (Doctor Strange, Black Panther, Captain Marvel) sign up at [email protected] 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's movies always tend to be polarizing. But where do his films fit in the year of our Lord 2021? We're diving into his newest flick, OLD, and discussing the current state of M. Night on this week's main feed episode + bringing you some stellar Weekly Recommends as all 3 MAM hosts are back together. This week's VIP episode is Pan's Labyrinth & our AMA! Join 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 finally time to talk DEPARTED! Fifteen years have gone by since Marty's Best PICTCHA Winner, so Richard and Brian are throwing it back to debate how it might or might not hold up after a decade and a half. Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/56592079 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time to round up some movie news headlines, rumors and rumblings! Richard and Brian talk the Matrix 4: Resurrections trailer, Christopher Nolan's next film, a new movie with Tom Hanks from Apple TV+, the passing of posthumous American Treasure Norm Macdonald and more! Enjoy it! This week's VIP episode is THE DEPARTED! 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.

We're celebrating our 750th episode with a patented MAM list! To follow up our actors conversation in episode 700, we're bringing you our 10 favorite actresses as of today! Agree or disagree? Make sure and let us know on Discord and social media! Special shoutout to our VIPs! Become one 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.

MCU time again here on MAM as we're introduced to Shang-Chi and his Legend of the Ten Rings. How does the story intersect with the MCU at large and what can we expect from Shang-Chi in the Marvel movies ahead?? Was this another CGI barf fest or a more toned-down Marvel Studios this time around? We've got a full discussion on deck for you as we dig into all things SHANG-CHI. Snake Eyes giveaway, Guardians retrospective 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.

Jordan Peele is back with another horror flick! This time, he's bringing back 1992's CANDYMAN with young talented director taking the helm. Did they improve on the original? Another unnecessary remake?? VIP Pablo is in the house to discuss it all as we discuss the good and bad of CANDYMAN! 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.

We've arrived at season 5 of Dunder Mifflin's adventures in THE OFFICE! Idris Elba and Ellie Kemper join the fold as the Michael Scott Paper Company takes shape. What are your thoughts on this season?? Let us know in the Patreon comments and/or on Discord! Full episode & all of our bonus episodes @ https://www.patreon.com/posts/55412226 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CODA won the 2021 Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. Is it on the fast-track to Oscar gold?? We're discussing the latest from AppleTV+ and Sian Heder in this week's movie of the week convo. Who will cry more? Kent or Brian?? Also stay tuned to the end for a nice batch of Weekly Recommends! This week's VIP episode is The Office season 5! 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.

David Lowery's GREEN KNIGHT is out on VOD! We've got an hour of observations, complaints, praises and more on deck for our semi-annual Lowery convo exclusively for you VIPs. Enjoy it! Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/55132122 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FREE GUY has finally hit theaters after numerous delays. Is Disney trying to boot up another franchise or sweep this one under the rug? How long will our Ryan Reynolds love last? Danny Wiser guests as we talk all things FREE GUY and bring 3 Weekly Recommends especially for you. 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.

FULL EPISODE @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip STAND BY ME is widely regarded as one of the great American movies of all time. But does it actually suck?? Richard and Brian throw it back in honor of 35 years to reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner, Stephen King and more exclusively for you lovely VIPs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another SUICIDE SQUAD movie already?! What can James Gunn do to reverse the abomination of the 2016 version?? Batman Shane joins the pod to dissect the DC-ness of it all as the boys dive into THE SUICIDE SQUAD, the needle drops, the Peacemaker and more as they continue to look for hope for the DCEU. Become a VIP and get Discord, weekly bonus episodes, AMAs, video 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.

Another Disney ride has been turned into a Disney movie. This time with JUNGLE CRUISE. Did it work as well as PIRATES? Is Rock fatigue starting to set in? Is this another banger franchise for The Mouse? Join us for all things JUNGLE CRUISE and a huge batch of Weekly Recommends! This week's VIP episode is LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE! Dropping Friday on 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 decades since SPACE JAM was released. Now there's finally a reboot/sequel/something out in the form of SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY. Does it really set a new legacy, or just stomp all over the old one? We've got a review on deck, rejected Space Jam sequel ideas + a big batch of Weekly Recommends. Join us! We're talking THE OFFICE: SEASON 4 this week in the VIP! 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.

After what feels like years of waiting, (oh wait, it was years) Marvel Studios is back on the big screen with BLACK WIDOW. Why did it take so long to make a Black Widow movie? What is next for this character given the fact that we know what we know? We're diving into all things MCU this week for our Movie of the Week + a big hefty batch of Weekly Recommends. Enjoy yourselves. The Throwback this week is Point Break! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip for all of our episodes! 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 a big summer blockbuster coming to us via JEFFREY BEZOS and Co. as THE TOMORROW WAR took over the social media conversation during the 4th of July weekend. Could this be a potential franchise for Amazon? Or was this hype all for nothing?? We've got a full review on deck + Weekly Recommends as we head toward BLACK WIDOW! This week's VIP Throwback is TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY - 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.

WELCOME TO EARTH! And welcome to our special Throwback review of INDEPENDENCE DAY! Is it the best summer blockbuster ever? Or perhaps the worst?? Re-live the insanity of 1996 summer movies, action star Jeff Goldbum, Will Smith in his prime, and of course, Judd Hirsch, special for the VIPs! https://www.patreon.com/posts/53220524 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dom is back. Han is back. Cena is here! We're nearing the end of 'The Fast Saga,' with 'F9.' Could this be the movie when the MAM fam turns their back on family? Or are we as in as ever on this series? Get it in your ears now and let us know what YOU thought of the movie and this series on social media or Discord! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time to recap 8 films of Dom & the Gang before we resume living our lives a quarter-mile at a time with F9. If you need a refresher/recap, here you go! Enjoy it and join us this weekend in our F9 spoiler discussion channel on Discord! Full episode 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.