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Mad About Movies

Guiding you through the treacherous world of film since 2013. Movie reviews, news, Weekly Recommends and tons more on all things cinema. Hosts Kent Garrison, Richard Bardon and Brian Gill - Support us on Patreon and get hundreds more MAM episodes, Discord and more @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip
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Episodes

Rambo: Last Blood

Sly is going back to the well again, with another attempt to capitalize on our nostalgia. This time, he's bringing back John Rambo for one last hurrah, but why? Join all 3 of your trusted MAM guides for our first (and last) Rambo conversation as we review 'Last Blood.' Want more MAM? Sign up and be a VIP for more episodes every week! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Oct 02, 201941 min

Movie News Roundup: Feige's Star Wars; Spider-Man Returns; Jurassic World 3

It's about that time for another Movie News Roundup as we discuss Spider-Man's return to the MCU, Kevin Feige joining the gang over at Lucasfilm, and the original Jurassic Park cast coming out of retirement to (hopefully) rescue our childhoods. Want more MAM? We're talking Four Weddings & A Funeral (1994) this week in the VIP: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Oct 02, 201935 min

Ad Astra

After decades in the movie business, Brad Pitt finally gets the honor of being blasted into space. But does 'Ad Astra' go too far into the wormhole, or does it find a fun balance of drama and sci-fi? Kent and Brian dive in for this week's Movie of the Week. Want more MAM? Become a VIP @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Sep 24, 201945 min

Movie News Roundup: Do the Emmys Even Matter Anymore?

With shows like Fleabag, Ozark and Game of Thrones sweeping this year’s Emmys and the big 4 networks being all but shut out, this begs the question…do the Emmys even matter anymore? Join Kent and Brian for a wide look at this year’s ceremony and what it says about the future of TV. Want more MAM? Join our VIP club for multiple episodes of Mad About Movies every week @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Sep 24, 201937 min

The Goldfinch

According to the box office numbers, only 3 people saw The Goldfinch last weekend. But guess what? It was us! So we might as well tell you what we thought, right? Join us for 30+ minutes of confused bewilderment as we examine this truly bleak adaptation. Want more MAM? We're throwing it back to Pulp Fiction this week in the VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Sep 18, 201944 min

Movie News Roundup: Apple TV+ vs. Disney+; Anticipated Movies

Time for another Movie News Roundup as we catch up on the past few weeks of headlines, with the central discussion involving the upcoming launch of AppleTV+ and Disney+, which (if any) we're going to subscribe to and more. We've also got an update for you on the Movie Draft and bring you some of our most anticipated movies for the rest of the year. This week in the MAM VIP - Pulp Fiction! Subscribe now and don't miss it! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip This week's Weekly Recommends: Brian: The Dev...

Sep 17, 201947 min

It Chapter Two

The Loser Club are back fighting the killer clown from the sewer, but now they’re grown up, but also still young. Also the clown is a spider. Anyway, join us as we’re joined by a guest to make sense of It Chapter Two as it dominates the early September box office. Want more MAM? Join us for our Shawshank Redemption episode this week at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Sep 10, 201944 min

The Peanut Butter Falcon

With the blockbusters taking a few weeks off, it’s time to dive into an independent film that has been getting some very strong buzz this summer, Shia LaBeouf’s ‘Peanut Butter Falcon.’ Join RB and BGill for their thoughts and some patented Weekly Recommends. Want more MAM in your ears? Become a VIP and get more every single week! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Sep 03, 201935 min

Ready or Not

In an already horror-heavy year, we've got another film contending for our attention. So is 'Ready Or Not' worth your time? (Spoiler alert: it is.) Join Kent and Batman Shane for their full review and some patented Weekly Recommends. Want more MAM? Our August AMA just dropped in the VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Aug 28, 201937 min

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - Trailer 2 Reactions

We're continuing America's favorite past-time 'two nerds arguing on the internet about Star Wars' with Kent & Brians patented trailer reactions after the newest teaser for 'The Rise of Skywalker' released on Monday. Enjoy, y'all! Want more MAM? Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip for more every week.

Aug 26, 201946 min

The Farewell

Even though we’re not officially in ‘Oscar Season,’ there is one movie that is currently getting quite a bit of awards buzz. For this week’s review, we’re joined by MAM regular Ariel of Geek 101 to discuss the meaning and cultural impact of A24’s family comedy-drama ‘The Farewell.’ Want more MAM? Become a VIP for more of us in your ears every week at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Aug 22, 201953 min

Movie News Roundup: Spider-Man to Sony; The Matrix 4; Bond 25

It’s been quite a few days in the movie news/rumors/rumblings world, so we’ve assembled the MAM Action News team with special guest Ariel of Geek 101 to react to the breaking news concerning Spider-Man’s future in the MCU, the upcoming reboot of ‘The Matrix’ and the title reveal of Bond 25. Want more MAM? Sign up and get all the ad-free content of your dreams over at our VIP feed: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Aug 21, 20191 hr 5 min

Listener Voicemail: Indy 5; Singers Turned Actors; Favorite Comedies & More

Who are some of the best singer-turned-actors? Is it too late for Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones? What comedies keep us laughing? Dive into our answers to these questions and more in this special #AskTheMAMFam episode. Have a question or comment? Call us at 214-308-1308! Episode brought to you by KEEPS! Guys, you want to keep your hair, right? Keeps makes it easier than ever to do so. Visit KEEPS.com/MAD now for your first month FREE! Get more MAM every week straight into your ear holes. madabou...

Aug 13, 201952 min

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

It’s the middle August in the heat of the Summer, so of course it’s time for horror movies, right?! Join Kent and Richard as the HorrorBrothers (patent pending) unite to discuss the way-too-creepy-for-PG-13 ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.’ Leave us a comment or question via voicemail and we might play it on an episode later this week! 214-308-1308 Want more MAM? Become a VIP @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip for more nonsense in your feed every single week, guaranteed.

Aug 12, 201941 min

Hobbs & Shaw

We’re known for 3 things around here: Now You See Me, MacGruber, and (maybe) our love of the Fast series. But what is the Fast & Furious world like without Corona, Dom, and stealing VCRs? We’re getting over 2 hours of just that with the first F&F spinoff ‘Hobbs & Shaw.’ Join us for a full breakdown of it's best and worst moments, as well as our patented Weekly Recommends. Article mentioned in the episode: shorturl.at/hlCP3 Leave us a voicemail to be featured on an upcoming episode of...

Aug 07, 20191 hr 2 min

Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood

Our podcast started with a Tarantino conversation, and it continues with one as he brings his 9th feature ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood' to cinemas worldwide. We’re joined by a special guest for a full-length discussion on the process and experience that was ‘Hollywood.’ Leave us your thoughts on this movie or anything else via voicemail and it might be featured on a future episode! 214-308-1308 Twitter: @MadAboutMovies Want more MAM? Become a VIP for additional bonus episodes every week. mad...

Jul 31, 20191 hr 18 min

Movie News Roundup: Netflix's Future; Zombieland 2; Mr. Rogers & More

What’s Netflix going to look like in 3 years? How do we feel about Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers? And what about that Zombieland: Double Tap tailer? We’re talking all this and more in this Movie News Roundup episode of MAM! Let us know your thoughts on the show by leaving us a voicemail! 214-308-1308 Want more MAM? Become a VIP for additional bonus episodes every week. madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Jul 31, 201940 min

The Lion King (2019)

‘The Lion King’ remake conquered the box office over the weekend with a staggering $500 million already in the bank. But aside from the success, the discussion surrounding the movie’s reception has been dominating social media ever since its release. We give our honest account of what we thought of ‘The Lion King’ and hope you will do the same in the comments. Leave us a voicemail with your comment or question and it might be featured on an upcoming episode! 214-308-1308 Want more MAM? Become a ...

Jul 23, 20191 hr 32 min

BONUS: Sneak Peek of 'Inside Star Wars'

Hey MAMFam, check out this new podcast that you're sure to love from our friends over at Wondery. Join 'Inside Star Wars' and go behind the camera and find out how one of the most iconic series in film history came to be. Listen now at: http://wondery.fm/ISWED

Jul 22, 20197 min

Midsommar

Director Ari Aster brought us one of the most-talked-about films of 2018 with his first feature ‘Hereditary.’ This year, he’s at it again with the surreal and visceral ‘Midsommar.’ Was Aster able to repeat the viral success of his debut? What kind of potential does he have as a filmmaker? Kent and Richard combine powers to look for the true meaning of ‘Midsommar.’

Jul 18, 201938 min

Rants & Raves: Stranger Things 3

Hopefully everyone has finished their bingewatching of Stranger Things 3 by now! In keeping with tradition, Kent and Brian join forces for a special ‘Rants & Raves’ episode to react to season 3’s highs and lows and speculate on where Hawkins goes from here. Leave us a voicemail comment! It might be played back on an episode of MAM! 214-308-1308 Want more MAM? Become a VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Jul 17, 20191 hr 14 min

Stuber

Dave Bautista is a roughneck cop named Vic. Kumail Nanjiani is an Uber driver named Stu. Get ready for some hilarious hijinks and action scenes straight off of your grandparent’s VHS shelf, it’s STUBER! Join Brian and a special guest as they break down all that ‘Stuber’ had to offer (if anything.)

Jul 16, 201938 min

Spider-Man: Far from Home

Marvel Studios just keeps cranking out the hits! Spider-Man is back to dominating the box-office, so we’re back to breaking down what’s next for the MCU and how ‘Far from Home’ ranks among the past films in the franchise. We’re also discussing a lost project from Tom Holland and answering your questions in the return of #AskTheMAMFam! 0:00 - Welcome / shoutouts 5:15 - Movie news 17:30 - #AskTheMAMFam 31:00 - Spider-Man: Far from Home review 1:25:00 - Weekly Recommends Want your question answered...

Jul 09, 20191 hr 35 min

Child's Play (2019)

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...

Jul 02, 20191 hr 3 min

Toy Story 4

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 relat...

Jun 26, 20191 hr 28 min

Men in Black: International

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 b...

Jun 18, 20191 hr 19 min

Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)

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 (Po...

Jun 04, 20191 hr 33 min

VIP Preview: Booksmart

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

May 30, 201942 min

Aladdin (2019)

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!

May 29, 20191 hr 22 min
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