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Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast

Three friends get together to discuss movies off of the book 1001 movies to see before you die. Each episode is a deep dive into a movie with spoilers and film discussion.
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Episode 65 - Total Recall (Get your A$$ to Mahs)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 65 - Total Recall (Get your A$$ to Mahs) Matt is away and the boys are left to play. Well at least Matt didn't go to Mars, instead the rest of the crew steered the podcast to another Dystopian like future where they discussed Total Recall from 1990. That's right its loads of Arnold, and Paul Verhoeven as they discuss the film and it's key points. Tim gives us the breakdown of the film from story beat to bloody story beat. While Joey tells us all about his impress...

Jul 13, 20251 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Episode 64 - Blade Runner (Decker's a little bit of a Jerk)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 64 - Blade Runner (Decker's a little bit of a Jerk) It is a grimy look at a dystopian future as the guys are joined by Jeff S. from The MCU's Bleeding Edge to discuss the 1980's Neo-Noir film Blade Runner. That's right Tim is away and Rick, Matt and Joey have invited an old friend over to play. Rick gives us his best impression for the synopsis of the film, while Joey tries to prove he is not a Replicant. While Matt guides us through the film and the mind of Phil...

Jul 06, 20251 hr 49 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Episode 63 - Jaws (We're gonna need a bigger boat) 50th Anniversary

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 63 - JAWS (We're gonna need a bigger boat) Well it's another anniversary film. This time it's a 50th Anniversary classic of the film that made you afraid to go into the water, Jaws!! Matt and Rick are joined by Courtney from Classics with Courtney as they discuss the Town of Amity's sinister creature, a great white shark. Joey eventually shows up to lend us his viewpoints to this 1975 classic directed by Steven Spielberg. Rick gives us his best impression for a n...

Jun 21, 20252 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Episode 62 - Naked Gun (The Rise of Enrico Palazzo)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 62 - The Naked Gun (The Rise of Enrico Palazzo) Surely you are kidding? Tonight on the Middle Age Movie Reviews podcast delve into the hidden places of a mans heart to learn what darkness lies there when evil doers take down a man of the law. Our team of panelist look at the hard truth that is the film The Naked Gun. Tim, Matt, and Joey are joined by Cyber and Andres at they slip into the grimy comedic police film by the Zucker production team. It's a tough job f...

Jun 08, 20251 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Episode 61 - Independence Day (Don't Start and Interstellar War)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSEPISODE 61 - Independence Day(Don't Start and Interstellar War)Woo Hoo, tonight on the Middle Age Movie Reviews podcast its an ensemble cast as Matt is joined by fellow YouTubers Rick, Cyber, and Andres as they take a trip back to that famous holiday in 1996 on Independence Day. That's right the guys are discussing the 1996 film directed by Roland EmmerichAndres informs us that he is just a youngster and this film is only a few weeks older than him. Matt gives the young g...

May 25, 20251 hr 57 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Episode 60 - The Man who shot Liberty Valance (Not a John Wayne Western)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 60 - The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance(Not a John Wayne Western) Howdy Pilgrims, tonight on the Middle Age Movie Reviews podcast its that Dynamic Duo of Tim and Matt as they saddle up their horses to ride along the open range to discuss a classic western film. These two cowboys are discussing the John Wayne and James Stewart joint film The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Matt finally does his impersonation of Jimmy Stewart as he gives the accounted minutes of Libert...

May 18, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Episode 59 - Empire Strikes Back Part 2 (Return of the Long Movie Review)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSEPISODE 59 - Empire Strikes Back Part 2(Return of the Long Movie Review) We continue our journey through a galaxy far far away as Tim, Matt and Rick continue to dive into the Empire strikes back film. This second half of the movie review looks at the chase scenes through the asteroid fields, and the training montage of Luke Skywalker. The guys even go off on a little Bounty Hunter tangent as they discuss Slave I and Boba Fett. Rick also gives us more information on the I ...

May 11, 20251 hr 44 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Episode 58 - Empire Strikes Back Part 1 (Why is this Review So Long)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 58 - Empire Strikes Back Part 1(Why is this Review so Long) It's the next installment of our review of the Star Wars Universe, our good friend Rick from the Dungeon Master Elite YouTube channel join Matt and Tim as they review Empire Strikes Back. Tim delves into his past to tell us the first time he saw Empire Strikes Back in the movie theater. While Rick gives us his past a revisit and tells us how he viewed this on VHS back in the day. While Matt gives his opi...

May 04, 20251 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Episode 57 - Braveheart (aka Kilt Freedom Force)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 57 - Braveheart(a.k.a. Kilt Freedom Force) We continue our journey through the English countryside and find ourselves in Scotland at the home of one of Scotland's favorite sons; William Wallace. That's right Tim, Matt and Joey sit down to discuss the Mel Gibson directed film Braveheart from 1995. On this 30th Anniversary of the icon Scottish film about freedom and independence the boys talk about all things Scottish. Matt runs through the film synopsis talking li...

Apr 27, 20251 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Episode 56 - An American Werewolf in London (Where is Warren Zevon?)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 56 - An American Werewolf in London(a.k.a. Warren Zevon??) Well we continue to focus in on some classic horror as Matt is M.I.A. for this episode and the guys get together with some old friends for a walk across the English countryside. Tim, Joey, Rick, and Andres discuss the 1981 film An American Werewolf in London. Directed by John Landis, and Starring David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, and Griffin Dunne. Tim takes the lead this night to lead us through the film as...

Apr 20, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Episode 55 - Bride of Frankenstein (Mayor McCheeseburger Meister)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 55 - The Bride of Frankenstein(a.k.a. Mayor McCheeseburger Meister) Well we continue our anniversary theme episodes as the boys dig up this classic and try to reanimate some reviews for it. It's the 90th Anniversary of the Universal Pictures classic movie The Bride of Frankenstein, directed by James Whale. Starring Boris Karloff, and Elsa Lanchester. Joey, Tim , and Matt all take turns discussing the first time they watched this movie. Big surprise Matt saw it on...

Apr 13, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Episode 54 - Back to the Future 4 (Great Scott!)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 54 - Back to the Future 4(a.k.a. Great Scott!) Well this certainly is a first. The guys get together to discuss a current film from the new 1001 movies book. This time they are going Back to the Future for a look at a film that got a limited release. Tim, Joey, and Matt fire up the DeLorean to take a look at one last adventure with Marty and Doc. Joey gives us a nice Doc Brown like synopsis to start off this fun look at a new installment to the BTTF franchise. Jo...

Apr 01, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Episode 53 - Vertigo (a.k.a. Courtney don't look down!)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 53 - Vertigo(a.k.a. Courtney don't look down!) Tim, Matt and Joey are joined again by Courtney, from Classics with Courtney YouTube channel. They discuss the Alfred Hitchcock classic Vertigo starring James Stewart and Kim Novak. Courtney gives us a breakdown on what she likes best about this movie, she tells us about the first time she watched this film. She is then joined by Joey as he tells about his first impressions of the this film. Meanwhile both Tim and ma...

Mar 30, 20252 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Episode 52 - The Fly (Mmm Tasty Donuts!)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSYear #2 EPISODE 52 - The Fly (Mmmm Tasty Donuts!!) Well the guys find themselves in the 1980's again with big hair, big shoulder pads, and big insects. That's right the boys are reviewing the 1986 David Cronenberg film The Fly. Tim, Matt and Joey sit around the lab to have a nice discussion about this matter transportation film. Matt takes a short break from the synopsis as Joey takes the acting chops to give us a Jeff Goldblum performance that would make anyone slap ther...

Mar 23, 20251 hr 36 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Episode 51 - Bonnie and Clyde (Faye the Beauty!)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSYear #2 EPISODE 51 - Bonnie and Clyde (Faye the Beauty!) Well the guys find themselves back in the middle of the Great Depression as they take a walk through the shoes of Bonnie and Clyde. It's a biopic produced and starring Warren Beatty the shows the exploits of the infamous bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde. Tim, and Matt take this movie head on as they examining the way the film was made as well as what interesting nuggets of information they uncover. They are later joine...

Mar 16, 20251 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Episode 50 - Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Look at those bones!)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSYear #2EPISODE 50 - Monty Python and the Holy Grail(Look at those bones!)Well the guys find themselves transported to Medieval England 932 AD where they are joined by Sir Cyber of Shark and Sir Master of Dungeon. These five brave podcasters seek out to review the 1975 comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Matt gives us the French Taunting equivalence of the story synopsis of our movie this evening. Matt finds that his voice talents are brought to the max as he t...

Mar 09, 20253 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Episode 49 - Nightmare on Elm Street ( Why did you fall asleep?!)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSYear #2 EPISODE 49 - Nightmare of Elm Street(Why did you fall asleep?!) Well the guys find themselves slamming caffeine and trying to stay awake as they discuss the classic 1980's slasher flick. Nightmare on Elm Street directed by Wes Craven and starring Robert Englund and Heather Langenkemp, and introducing Johnny Depp. Joey, Tim, and Matt discuss the similarities between this film and other classic slasher films. They also tell us when the first time Freddie Kruger firs...

Mar 02, 20252 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Episode 48 -Akira (Anime or Japanimation)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSYear #2 EPISODE 48 - Akira(Anime or Japanimation?) Well the guys find themselves transported to Japan this episode as they discuss what the world is like after World War III as Neo-Tokyo is the setting for their latest review. Akira the Anime from 1988 that is set in the future of 2019. Which is actually our past? Joey, Tim, and Matt are joined again by Andres The Pop Culture Guy as they discuss the high points and the low points to this Animation classic from the mind of...

Feb 23, 20252 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Episode 47 -The Breakfast Club (Flaringest nostril flares that ever flared)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSYEAR #2 EPISODE 47 - The Breakfast Club(Flaringest nostril flares that ever flared)Well the guys find themselves in some serious trouble, as they have to spend a Saturday in detention at Shermer High school where they are talking about the John Hughes classic film The Breakfast Club. Join Matt, Tim, Joey, and there cohort Andres as they sit down and ponder their troubles in the library.Matt gives us the synopsis of our film tonight looking over his fellow troublemakers an...

Feb 16, 20252 hr 58 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Episode 46 - Guilty!! or Guilty Pleasure?

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 46 - Guilty!! or Guilty Pleasure? Matt, and Joey celebrate their one year anniversary with good friends Cyber and Andres to discuss something not in the 1001 movies to watch book. The four guys take some time to discuss some Guilty Pleasures. Its a Top Five list this time around. CyberneticShark Andres PopCultureGuy. What will Joey bring to the table with his eclectic film knowledge and tastes? Will Matt breakdown from some of the weirdest films? What post 80's m...

Feb 09, 20252 hr 49 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Episode 45 - Groundhog Day (Sonny Bono's biggest hit)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 45 - Groundhog Day(Sonny Bono's Biggest Hit) It's another fine day here at Middle Age Movie reviews as the guys are joined again by Andres from the Andres' Pop Culture Guy and Cyber from CyberneticShark YouTube channels. There is a bit of Deja Vu as the guys discuss this classic from 1993 Starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell. Groundhog Day. Matt gives us the synopsis of our film tonight in the vein of needle nose Ned. The guys also discuss when the first time th...

Feb 02, 20252 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Episode 44 - There's Something About Mary (He went full 'tard)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 44 - There's Something About Mary( He went full 'tard) The boys are back in town from there short sabbatical during the Holiday Season. This time they are accompanied by two of the MCU Bleedingedge guys Cyber and Jeff S. Tonight the five guys are discussing the late 90's comedy classic There's Something about Mary. Joey tells us his love of Chris Elliot and what he thinks of his performance as Dom. While Tim kicks us off with a request to do our synopsis very muc...

Jan 26, 20252 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Episode 43 - It's A Wonderful Life Review (aka Banker looses his mind)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 43 - It's A Wonderful Life( Christmas Special Part 2) Matt, Tim and Joey continue their Holiday season with a second special episode with : CyberneticShark and Andres PopCultureGuy. This time they have dusted off the VCR and dug out the old VHS tape of It's a Wonderful Life. The five guys give a storied breakdown with a synopsis like the alternate reality Nick from Pottersville. Tim tells us when he first watched the film on the old tub TV that had the movie on p...

Dec 25, 20243 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Episode 42 - Non Generic Holiday Movie Title

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 42 - Non Generic Holiday Movie Title( Christmas Special Part 1) Matt, Tim and Joey take a break from the usual 1001 movies list and talk about their favorite Christmas movie during this Yule Tide. They are joined by their fellow podcasting friends Cyber and Andres from the MCU Bleeding Edge YouTube Channel as well as CyberneticShark and Andres PopCultureGuy. Everyone has brought their own take on a holiday favorite, whether it's about Santa Claus, Family Hijinks,...

Dec 24, 20242 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Episode 41 - Full Metal Jacket Review (a.k.a. Jelly Donut)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 41 - Full Metal Jacket(a.k.a. Jelly Donut) Private PopCultureGuy Andres stops into the studio this week to discuss the 1987 Stanley Kubrick Classic War Film Full Metal Jacket. The guys; Gunnery Sargent Joey, Lieutenant Tim, and Specialist Matt talk about their favorite parts of the film as well a a breakdown for each major story beat. Andres talks about how much he enjoys Stanley Kubrick films and what he thinks of this movie being one of Kubrick's shorter films....

Dec 15, 20242 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Episode 40 - Stand by Me Review (a.k.a. The Body)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 40 - Stand by Me(a.k.a. The Body) Tim, Joey, and Matt get together in there Treehouse fort to discuss all things Stephen King as they go down this walk along memory lane. The guys discuss the nostalgia of this film and what it felt like to see kids being kids in a film. Tim talks about being in a group of kids like this and how everyone had that weird kid in their group. Joey talks about Leeches and what freaked him out about the most remembered scene in this sto...

Dec 08, 20242 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Episode 39 - To Kill a Mockingbird (a.k.a. Hello Courtney)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 39 - To Kill A Mockingbird (a.k.a. Hello Courtney) Tim and Matt are joined for the first time by Courtney, from Classics with Courtney YouTube channel. They discuss To Kill a Mockingbird with their good friend Rick aka DungeonMasterElite as they review this classic film from 1962. Rick tells us when he first watched the film as well as when first read the book. Courtney gives us a breakdown on her personal attachment to the film as well as how much the movie mean...

Dec 01, 20242 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Episode 38 - The Adventures of Robin Hood (aka Look it's in Technicolor)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 38 - The Adventures of Robin Hood (Look it's in Technicolor) Matt, Tim and Joey are lost in a forest in the English countryside and they discuss this Warner Brothers Classic The Adventures of Robin Hood. Tim instructs Matt to give his best Merry man impression when talking about the synopsis. Matt spends a few minutes channeling his inner 1930's stage actor to accomplish this task. Meanwhile Joey gives us the 411 on the Hayes code and what it meant to films befor...

Nov 24, 20241 hr 51 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Episode 37 - Shawshank Redemption (Get Busy Listenin' or Get Busy Dyin')

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 37 - Shawshank Redemption Matt, Tim and Joey are joined by Jeff S. and Andres from MCU's Bleeding Edge YouTube show to discuss the conditions of prison life in 1930's Maine. The five guys review the Stephen King classic Shawshank Redemption from 1994 starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Joey this time becomes the puppet with giving an excellent rendition of Morgan Freeman for the synopsis. Andres and Jeff tell us when they first saw the film way back in 1995 ...

Nov 17, 20242 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Episode 36 - 2001 A Space Odyssey ( I can't do that Dave)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS EPISODE 36 - 2001 A Space Odyssey Matt, Tim and Joey travel back tot he year 2001 and discuss the film about a space odyssey to Jupiter. The guys are joined by the Pop Culture Guy , Andres as they talk about the Zero gravity toilet and what happens when two guys are traveling in the vacuum of space on a really big ship. Yep its 2001A Space Odyssey and the guys give a breakdown of each of the film sequences. We are entertained by the stupidity of Astronauts and basic reas...

Nov 10, 20243 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 36
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