With Joker hitting theaters in a few weeks, we determine the definitive best and worst Jokers from cinema. It's the seventh edition of Best in Series! Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast Eligible Jokers Cesar Romero – Batman (1966) Jack Nicholson – Batman (1989) Mark Hamill –Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) Heath Ledger – The Dark Knight (2008) Jared Leto – Suicide Squad (2016) Zach Galifanakis – LEGO Batman (2017) Joaquin Phoenix – Joker (2019) (Mac Counted?) Use our questions...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 211
Evil resurfaces in Derry as director Andy Muschietti reunites the Losers Club in a return to where it all began with "IT Chapter Two," the conclusion to the highest-grossing horror film of all time. Twenty-seven years after the Losers Club defeated Pennywise, he has returned to terrorize the town of Derry once more. Now adults, the Losers have long since gone their separate ways. However, kids are disappearing again, so Mike, the only one of the group to remain in their hometown, calls the other...
Sep 11, 2019•45 min•Ep. 210
We discuss all the movies & TV shows from the summer that didn’t get standalone episodes! D23 News: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – 4:22 The Manadalorian – 7:23 Obi-Wan – 10:47 Lizzie McGuire – 12:12 Noelle – 14:08 Other News: El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie – 14:59 Spider-Man News - 16:39 Movies: Long Shot – 19:29 Brightburn – 21:02 John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum – 22:14 Men In Black: International – 26:24 The Dead Don’t Die – 28:14 Yesterday – 29:46 Midsommar – 32:12 Good Boys – 36:1...
Sep 04, 2019•53 min•Ep. 209
Once again we're thinking outside the bun and have created a unique segment we're calling the "POWER RANKINGS!" We use the science of "Math & Gu" to bring you a definitive list of the best characters from 2019's Avengers: Endgame! The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios' grand conclusion to twenty-two films, "Avengers: Endgame." Directors: Anth...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 208
Idiots or geniuses? Did we do it again, or did we do it again? We're back with a new bracket to fill out and this time you get to decide who's the captain now. Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast
Aug 20, 2019•39 min•Ep. 207
A fun and irreverent take on what happens when superheroes abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. It's the powerless against the superpowerful as ''The Boys'' embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about ''The Seven'' and Vought -- the multibillion dollar conglomerate that manages these superheroes. Creators: Eric Kripke, Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen Karl Urban... Billy Butcher Jack Quaid... Hughie Campbell Antony Starr... Homelander Erin Moriarty... Annie January/Starlight Do...
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 206
We countdown the 10 best endings in movie history. Join the conversation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MACandGUpodcast Gu’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuPogs Mac’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/FleetwoodJMac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacandGu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macandgupodcast/?hl=en The Website: http://macandgu.com/ T-Shirts/Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/macandgu Mac & Gu Podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-gu/id1203487709...
Aug 05, 2019•44 min•Ep. 205
Quentin Tarantino's ninth feature film is a story that takes place in Los Angeles in 1969, at the height of hippy Hollywood. The two lead characters are Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), former star of a western TV series, and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt). Both are struggling to make it in a Hollywood they don't recognize anymore. But Rick has a very famous next-door neighbor...Sharon Tate. Director: Quentin Tarantino Writer: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Margot Robbie...Sharon...
Jul 29, 2019•42 min•Ep. 204
We round up all the highlights from 2019 San Diego Comic-Con. From DC to Marvel and everything in between, we discuss the most popular TV and movie trailers. Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast MARVEL PHASE 4!!! Black Widow The Eternals The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings Loki Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness What If? Hawkeye Thor: Love and Thunder Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Captain Marvel 2 Fantastic Four Blade Watchmen Harle...
Jul 23, 2019•47 min•Ep. 203
From Disney “Live Action,” director Jon Favreau's all-new "The Lion King" journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother-and former heir to the throne-has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of...
Jul 18, 2019•37 min•Ep. 202
It's 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana, and summer's heating up. School's out, there's a brand new mall in town, and the Hawkins crew are on the cusp of adulthood. Romance blossoms and complicates the group's dynamic, and they'll have to figure out how to grow up without growing apart. Meanwhile, danger looms. When the town's threatened by enemies old and new, Eleven and her friends are reminded that evil never ends; it evolves. Now they'll have to band together to survive, and remember that friendship i...
Jul 16, 2019•56 min•Ep. 201
It’s our 200th episode! We use your Mac & Gu 200 questionnaire answers to determine the best & worst elements of the show. It's the sixth edition of Best in Series! Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast Survey Questions: Best/Worst Guvie Vault Movie Winner Best: Worst: Best/Worst Fantasy Draft Best: Worst: Best/Worst Hot Dog Score (Most Accurate) Best: Worst: Best/Worst Movie Review Best: Worst: Best/Worst TV Review Best: Worst: Best/Worst Mac Moment Best: Worst: Best/Worst ...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Peter Parker returns in Spider-Man: Far From Home, the next chapter of the Spider-Man: Homecoming series! Our friendly neighborhood Super Hero decides to join his best friends Ned, MJ, and the rest of the gang on a European vacation. However, Peter's plan to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks are quickly scrapped when he begrudgingly agrees to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of several elemental creature attacks, creating havoc across the continent! Director: Jon Watts Writers: Steve ...
Jul 02, 2019•50 min•Ep. 199
With Spider-Man: Far From Home hitting the theaters next week, we’re joined by #DORK Podcast’s Ryan Davey to determine the definitive best and worst Spider-Man movies. It's the fifth edition of Best in Series! Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast Use our questions and play along at home: Best/Worst Fight Scene Best/Worst Use of Spidey Powers Best/Worst Movie Plot Best/Worst Quote Best/Worst Love Interest Best/Worst Dealing with Uncle Ben Best/Worst Villain Best/Worst Spidey-Suit Be...
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 198
Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie's beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky (voice of Tony Hale), declares himself as "trash" and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. But when Bonnie takes the whole gang on her family's road trip excursion, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunio...
Jun 26, 2019•55 min•Ep. 197
Jack Nicholson is the Joker, who emerged from a horrible accident as a maniacal criminal. Michael Keaton is the Caped Crusader, who emerged from a childhood trauma to become a masked crimefighter. Kim Basinger is Vicki Vale, the talented photojournalist desired by both men. And Batman is the movie, the all-out spectacular directed by Tim Burton, set to songs by Prince and a music score by Danny Elfman, and an Academy AwardO winner* for Best Art Direction/Set Decoration (Anton Furst and Peter You...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 196
ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John's breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John. This inspirational story -- set to Elton John's most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton -- tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell a...
Jun 10, 2019•52 min•Ep. 195
The X-MEN face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. During a rescue mission in space, Jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. Wrestling with this entity inside her, Jean unleashes her powers in ways she can neither comprehend nor contain. With Jean spiraling out of control, and hurting the ones she loves most, she begins to unravel the ...
Jun 06, 2019•54 min•Ep. 194
In honor of Seinfeld’s 30th anniversary, We’re joined by Rich Keefe & Jason Rossi for a fantasy draft of Seinfeld episodes! Who had the best draft? Were there any reaches? Are we the masters of our domains? Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast Creators: Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld Starring: Jerry Seinfeld... Jerry Seinfeld Michael Richards... Kramer Jason Alexander... George Costanza Julia Louis-Dreyfus... Elaine Benes...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 193
The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species - thought to be mere myths - rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity's very existence hanging in the balance. Director: Michael Dougherty Writers: Michael Dougherty (screenplay by), ...
Jun 01, 2019•36 min•Ep. 192
We're joined by Scheim to discuss the final season of Game of Thrones. The final season depicts the culmination of the series' two primary conflicts: the Great War against the Army of the Dead, and the Last War for control of the Iron Throne. The first half of the season involves many of the main characters converging at Winterfell with their armies in an effort to repel the Night King and his army of White Walkers and wights. The second half of the season resumes the war for the throne as queen...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 191
A street rat frees a genie from a lamp, granting all of his wishes and transforming himself into a charming prince in order to marry a beautiful princess. But soon, an evil sorcerer becomes hell-bent on securing the lamp for his own sinister purposes. Director: Guy Ritchie Writers: John August (screenplay by), Guy Ritchie (screenplay by) Will Smith...Genie / Mariner Mena Massoud...Aladdin Naomi Scott...Jasmine Marwan Kenzari...Jafar Navid Negahban...Sultan Nasim Pedrad...Dalia We discuss the liv...
May 23, 2019•50 min•Ep. 190
With Disney's Aladdin coming out this week, we discuss the best & worst live action adaptations. What is your favorite live action remake? Were we too harsh on these films? What other animated movies would you like to see in live action? Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast
May 21, 2019•58 min•Ep. 189
What if #AvengersEndgame was set in the 90’s? We answer that burning question & cast the movie! Who built a better movie? Which actors did we miss? Can you cast a better 90’s MCU? Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast List of characters to cast: Tony Stark / Iron Man Steve Rogers / Captain America Bruce Banner / Hulk Thor Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow Clint Barton / Hawkeye James Rhodes / War Machine Scott Lang / Ant-Man Stephen Strange / Doctor Strange T'Challa / Black Panther...
May 13, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 188
When ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry's former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets...
May 09, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 187
We discuss some of 1997's award winners, disappointments, and downright awful movies before ultimately deciding on a final four. Be sure to vote in our Twitter poll to help decide what the best movie of 1997 is! Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast 1997 Movies: 12 Angry Men 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 4 Little Girls 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag Aberration Absolute Power Addicted to Love Afterglow Against the Law Air Force One The Alarmist Alaska: Spirit of ...
May 06, 2019•48 min•Ep. 186
After seeing the movie again and having some time to let our thoughts stew, we're joined by @BaddieDae to discuss Avengers: Endgame. The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios' grand conclusion to twenty-two films, "Avengers: Endgame." Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely Robert Downey Jr....Tony Stark / Iro...
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 185
The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios' grand conclusion to twenty-two films, "Avengers: Endgame." Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely Robert Downey Jr....Tony Stark / Iron Man Chris Evans...Steve Rogers / Captain America Mark Ruffalo...Bruce Banner / Hulk Chris Hemsworth...Thor Scarlett Johansson...Nat...
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 184
Once again we're thinking outside the bun and have created a unique segment we're calling the "POWER RANKINGS!" We use the science of "Math & Gu" to bring you a definitive list of the best characters from 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron! When Tony Stark jumpstarts a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as they battle to save the planet fro...
Apr 20, 2019•59 min•Ep. 183
With the highly anticipated Avengers: Endgame coming out next week, we discuss our biggest movie disappointments. Join the conversation on Twitter: MACandGUpodcast
Apr 19, 2019•43 min•Ep. 182
