On this episode, we dive into GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3, the final(?) installment of the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Marvel movies. How did this one land? Was it Grooted in realism or all too Nebul-ous? Dad jokes aside, we hope you enjoy the show, everyone! TIME INDEX 4:33 - Review: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 27:10 - Spoilers: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podca...
May 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min
On this episode, we wrap up our SXSW Film 2023 coverage with a review of EVIL DEAD RISE! We also celebrate the 40th anniversary return of RETURN OF THE JEDI in theaters. Give us a listen and enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 3:00 - Discussion: RETURN OF THE JEDI (with Spoilers) 32:27 - Review: EVIL DEAD RISE 52:02 - Spoilers: EVIL DEAD RISE Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos o...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 16 min
In this episode we're reviewing the newest attempt at a Super Mario movie. Did 'Super Mario Bros' break bricks? Or fall on its face? We weigh in! We also discuss some of our favorite documentaries coming out of SXSW 2023: you won't want to miss these once they're out! Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 4:45 - Review: THE SUPER MARO BROS. MOVIE 30:21 - Spoilers: THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE 45:33 - SXSW 2023 DOC HIGHLIGHTS: CITIZEN SLEUTH ANOTHER BODY A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE Listen to more of our movie...
Apr 22, 2023•1 hr 16 min
We're diving deep into not one, but TWO new movies: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES and TETRIS! With their premieres happening at SXSW Film 2023, both films are now out for wide release and available to watch. Have a a listen to our fun discussions and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 7:10 - Review: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES 25:25 - Spoilers: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES 46:42 - Review: TETRIS 1:03:20 - Review: TETRIS Listen to more of our movie reviews and...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 21 min
On this episode, we're diving into the latest John Wick movie and also continuing our coverage of films from SXSW 2023. What did you think of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4? Have a listen to our thoughts and enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 5:43 - Review: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 24:21 - Spoilers: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 42:28 - SXSW FILM 2023 (Part II) reviews - FLAMIN' HOT; MOLLI AND MAX IN THE FUTURE; BROOKLYN 45 Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, ...
Apr 01, 2023•1 hr 21 min
On this spcial episode, we catch up with SCREAM VI. Was this entry into the franchise worthy of the original and previous sequels? Have a listen to what our thoughts are. We're also excited to discuss SXSW FILM 2023 in the first installment of our coverage, including some of the film premieres from the festval. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 5:05 - Review: SCREAM VI 23:42 - Spoilers: SCREAM VI 44:02 - SWSW FILM 2023 (Part I) - Festival highlights - 'Talk To Me' and 'Peak Season' Listen to more of ou...
Mar 25, 2023•1 hr 17 min
On this episode, we're throwing hands, putting on something sparkly, and stepping into the ring to discuss & review CREED III ! What did you think of this one? Or are you sitting unsure on the sidelines? Check out our thoughts and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 5:17 - Review: CREED III 20:26 - Spoilers: CREED III 42:14 - Plugs: Animatd Oscar Shorts; 'The Inspection' (Apple TV+); 'The Last of Us", final episode (HBO). Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, S...
Mar 12, 2023•56 min
This episode is a MBP Double Feature! We're reviewing both ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA and COCAINE BEAR. What did you think of these flicks? Or are you on the fence? Tune in to hear our thoughts and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 4:16 - Review: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA 15:52 - Spoilers: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA 31:57 - Review: COCAINE BEAR 42:36 - Spoilers: COCAINE BEAR Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or w...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min
On this episide, we discuss that amazing 3rd episode of THE LAST OF US with Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett. We also review KNOCK AT THE CABIN, the newest flick from M. Night Shyamalan. Listen in to hear our thoughts enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 3:50 - Discussion: THE LAST OF US (episode 3) 38:39 - Review: KNOCK AT THE CABIN 53:27 - Spoilers: KNOCK AT THE CABIN Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min
This episode is an in-depth discussion of 'The Whale' starring Brendan Fraser (with special guest Don Marshall from the Big Fat Gay Podcast). Is this film as fat-phobic as people are saying? We'll also be sharing some of our favorite body positivity movies: you won't want to miss those. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 5:46 - Review: THE WHALE 44:12 - Discussion: Body Positivity Movies Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, ...
Feb 05, 2023•50 min
On this special episode we count down our top 10 films of 2022! Which movies made our lists? And what made us fall in love with them? We also share some of our listener's picks for their favorites of the year. Have a listen to find out and enjoy the show!
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 59 min
On this packed episode, we catch up after the holiday break with not one, not two, but THREE! movie reviews: M3GAN, WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY, and PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH. What did you think of these 3 movies? Have a listen to the thoughts of these 3 bears and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 5:59 - Review: M3GAN 17:54 - Spoilers: M3GAN 27:45 - Review: PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH 38:27 - Spoilers: PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH 48:28 - Review: WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Happy Holidays everyone! On this year-end episode we review & discuss James Cameron's newest installation in the AVATAR franchise: AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Thirteen years after the first installment, did the new film flood your basement? Or is it too little, too late? Have a listen to our thoughts. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 8:45 - Review: AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER 31:47 - Spoilers: AVATAR THE WAY OF WATER 1:01:37 - Plugs: EO (in Theaters); EMPIRE OF LIGHT (in Theaters); chat.openAI.com (web...
Dec 25, 2022•1 hr 15 min
On this special episode, we're celebrating 10 YEARS of the Movie Bears Podcast with a holiday bash! Joined by a cavalcade of special guests, we all share our favorite holiday movies or TV episodes in the run up to the holidays. Grab your egg nog, candy canes, etc. and enjoy our holiday celebration and 10 years of MBP! Please check out what our amazing podcasting friends are up to: Chris Lopez: CAKE Chicago - https://www.cakechicago.com Adrian Charlie and Bill Harris: The Green Screen of Death Po...
Dec 17, 2022•1 hr 32 min
David Harbour is back with a Christmas vengeance in VIOLENT NIGHT! On the fence about this one? WIll it be another holiday classic? Have a listen to our thoughts and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 4:56 - Review: VIOLENT NIGHT 22:10 - Spoilers: VIOLENT NIGHT 42:29 - Plugs: GOODNIGHT OPPY (Amazon Prime doc); THE FABELMANS (in Theaters); upcoming MBP 10th ANNIVERSARY SHOW Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podc...
Dec 10, 2022•56 min
Dec 04, 2022•1 hr 3 min
TIME INDEX 5:41 - Review: BLADE RUNNER 52:54 - Plugs: GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY (in Theaters); GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO (in Theaters); MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS (Netflix series) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast , our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com , or Facebook pag...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 8 min
On this episode we deep dive into the newest outing from Marvel, BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER! What did you think of this one? Have a listen to our thoughts on it and we hope you enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 3:37 - Review: BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER 27:41 - Spoilers: BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER 48:00 - Plugs: THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (in Theaters); THE MENU (in Theaters); DRAGON PRINCE - THE SECRET OF ARAVOS (Netflix series) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FR...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 5 min
DC is back with another addition to their superhero movie pantheon: BLACK ADAM starring The Rock. After 15 years of trying to get this movie made, did Dwayne Johnson succeed in bringing this beloved anti-hero to life? Listen in to hear our thoughts. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 4:45 - Review: BLACK ADAM 28:42 - Spoilers: BLACK ADAM Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of ou...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Michael Myers is BACK! Is the final showdown between Laurie Strode and The Shape all we'd hoped? On this episode we review & discuss HALLOWEEN ENDS, this divisive (and final??) film in the Halloween franchise. Listen in to hear our thoughts. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 5:13 - Review: HALLOWEEN ENDS 28:18 - Spoilers: HALLOWEEN ENDS 58:50 - Plugs: THE SINNER (Netflix series); TRIANGLE OF SADNESS (Theaters); THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW (Netflix) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special ...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min
On this episode, we're celebrating spooky season with a review of the new HELLRAISER reboot on Hulu! What did you think of this one? Or are you on the fence? LIsten in to hear our thoughts. If you haven't seen the new HELLRAISER yet, fret not: we include a spoiler-free section up front. Enjoy the show!
Oct 15, 2022•52 min
On this episode we're reviewing not one but TWO films: HOCUS POCUS 2 and BROS! What did we think of these movies? And what did YOU think? Have a listen & enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 4:37 - Review: HOCUS POCUS 2 24:24 - Spoilers: HOCUS POCUS 2 41:00 - Review: BROS 1:02:53 - Spoilers: BROS Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows on our YouTube channel: https://...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 27 min
On this episode, we celebrate 450 episodes with a review of THE WOMAN KING, the new film starring Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, and more! What did you think of the film? Or are you on the fence about seeing it? Have a listen to our thoughts and enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 6:25 - Review: THE WOMAN KING 30:00 - Spoilers: THE WOMAN KING 45:32 - Plugs: 1883 (Limited Series/Paramount+), PEARL (Theater); COBRA KAI (series / Netflix) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iT...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 8 min
No strings on us!! On this episode, we're diving into Disney's newest remake, PINOCCHIO! With modern day live action & CGI animation, and story-telling sensibilities, is this new version of the beloved classic a winner or just a wooden version of the original 1940 classic? Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 3:36 - Review: PINOCCHIO 34:51 - Spoilers: PINOCCHIO 54:25 - Plugs: SALOUM (VOD/Shudder); BARBARIAN in theaters; X-MEN ’97 (new animated series announced on Disney+ for 2023) Listen to more of ou...
Sep 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min
On this episode we our favorite vampire movies into the light of day! We're also reviewing THE INVITATION, the new vampire flick starring Nathalie Emmanuel of 'Game of Thrones' fame. So, what's YOUR favorite blood-sucker film? Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 5:02 - Favorite Vampire Movies 36:43 - Review: THE INVITATION 53:40 - Spoilers: THE INVITATION Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can w...
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min
RAWR!!! This week the men of MBP tackle BEAST, the new action thriller that pits a man vs. an incensed lion, all in an effort to save his family. What did you think of this one? Or are you on the fence? Check out our mane review and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 6:32 - Mane Review: BEAST (non-spoiler) 24:06 - Spolier review: BEAST 52:17 - Plugs: EMILY THE CRIMINAL (in theaters); WEB OF MAKE BELIEVE (Netflix doc series); TOP GUN: MAVERICK (Apple TV+, Amazon Prime streaming) Listen to more of our mov...
Aug 27, 2022•1 hr 7 min
On this episode we tackle PREY, the new PREDATOR franchise sequel, starring Amber Midthunder. What did you think of this alien action-thriller? Love it? Or are you on the fence? Give us a listen to hear our thoughts and yell at your device if you don't agree....or drop us a comment (see below). We'd love to hear from you. Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 5:14 - Review: PREY (spoiler-free) 24:26 - Spoilers: PREY 48:37 - Plugs: RESERVATION DOGS (Hulu series); DOWNLOWD - THE RISE AND FALL OF HARRY KNOWLE...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Join us this week as we celebrate 40 years of POLTERGEIST! We'll be reviewing this classic horror film from 1982 and talking about its impacts on decades of horror movies to come. What did you think of POLTERGEIST? Do you have a favorite scary moment from the film? Have fun listening and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 4:15 - Review & Spoiler Discussion: POLTERGEIST 59:45 - Plugs: PREY (Hulu); YELLOWSTONE (series - Peacock); THE ORVILLE / THE ORVILLE: NEW HORIZONS (Hulu/Disney+) Listen to more of...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 14 min
On this episode we sink our teeth into a review of DC's latest and somewhat furry superhero outing, DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS. Does the film fly high or fall on its face? LIsten in to our fun review & discussion. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 4:10 - Review: DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS 22:20 - Spoiler Talk: DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS 45::20 - Plugs: VENGENCE (in theaters); LIGHT & MAGIC (documentary, HBO Max); KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC (video game) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special ep...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr
On this episode we get into Jordan Peele's newest suspense flick, NOPE. What did you think of this one and does it measure up to 'Get Out' and 'Us'?Have a listen to hear our thoughts! Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 4:17 - Review: NOPE 22:14 - Spoilers: NOPE 52:22 - Plugs: UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN (Hulu); MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON (in theaters); BRIAN AND CHARLES (in theaters) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you...
Jul 31, 2022•1 hr 9 min
