In this Very Special Episode of Movie Punditry, the guys do a deep dive into Episode 5 of WandaVision, "A Very Special Episode" and all the things that were revealed, hinted at and insinuated. Also - fallout from the Disney/Fox merger and what WandaVision might be trying to do, the Falcon and the Winter Soldier trailer, Zack Snyder's Justice League, and reactions to the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild nominations. Mike: @mikeymo1741 Randell @RDellBurns...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 4
'We are watching the latest episode of WandaVision along with Darcy Lewis and Jimmy Woo. Join us as we unpack all of " We Interrupt This Program ," looking for all the Easter Eggs and clues. We also talk about the latest news in the ongoing Ray Fisher/DC feud , Zack Snyder's Justice League 's release date, and new game releases including MLB: The Show '21 coming to Xbox Randell : @RDellBurns Mike: @mikeymo1741...
Feb 02, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This week's episode focuses mainly on the third episode of Wandavision , called "Now in Color." Are we getting anwers? Who are the other characters? And what is S.W.O.R.D. anyway? Mike: @mikeymo1741 Randell: @RDellBurns
Jan 26, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 2
WELCOME TO SEASON 3!!!! In our kickoff for this season, we tackle the sticky issue of the continuing mess over at DC Films, deep dive into WandaVision episodes 1 and 2, review HBOMax's surprising Locked Down and talk about the possible coming Oscar battle between Delroy Lindo and Chadwick Boseman. Follow us on Twitter at @Movie_Punditry Mike @mikeymo1741 Randell @RDellBurns...
Jan 19, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In our Season 2 finale, we take a long, hard look at Wonder Woman 1984, which might just prove the old adage "Be careful what you wish for." A full spoiler review is part of the episode, along with a conversation about the current state of the DC movie universe (or universes) and why they seem to be struggling with putting out consistently good movies. We also talk Titans, the new Xbox Series X and reveal our top movie for 2020 (which both of us agree on for once) Happy New Year!
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 26
In this week's supersized Christmas Week episode, we take on the final two chapters of Season 2 of The Mandalorian , including THAT thing that happened. (MANY, MANY SPOILERS!) We will also break down some of the biggest stories out of the Disney Investor Day announcements, and discuss the latest in the Cyberpunk 2077 debacle. Mike and Dell will also give their personal Top 5 Christmas Movie list. Mike @mikeymo1741 5. The Polar Express 4. Home Alone 3. Die Hard 2. Scrooged 1. A Christmas Story Ra...
Dec 19, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In this week's episode we discuss the industry-shattering news about Warner Brothers putting their whole 2021 film slate on HBOMax on opening day - what's happening, the fallout, and what it means for the future. Then we talk about Letitia Wright 's ill-advised tweets and what they might mean for the Black Panther 2 project, which starts filming in July. Finally, we dive into the return of The Fett in latest chapter of The Mandalorian . Follow us on Twitter @movie_punditry Mike: @mikeymo1741 Ran...
Dec 07, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 24
AHSOKA!!!! It's the live-action debut of Jedi Ahsoka Tano and Mike and Randell have the low down as they review in detail The Mandalorian Chapter 13: The Jedi (SPOILERS) They also take a look at the Star Wars Lego Holiday Special and Teen Titans Go! This week's episode also discusses the future of the Forza franchise on XBox and the annoying way video games are phased out. Mike @mikeymo1741 Randell @RDellBurns...
Nov 30, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In this week's super-size episode touches on the death of the great Sean Connery, a review of The Mandalorian: Chapter 12, a deep dive into the release of Wonder Woman 1984 on HBOMax, and the news that Black Panther 2 will begin filming in July 2021. (Oh, and some video game talk) To our friends in the US, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! MIke; @mikeymo1741 Randell: @RDellBurns
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 22
After a short, happy break, we dive back into The Mandalorian with a look at "The Heiress," as well as the news that Wonder Woman 1984 will be debuting on HBOMax on Christmas day alongside it's theatrical release. Mike @mikeymo1741 Dell @RDellBurns
Nov 20, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 21
EPISODE 54 STAR WARS IS BACK!! This week Mike and Randell react to the season premier of The Mandalorian with a review of "The Marshall." We will also talk about the ongoing effect of the pandemic and more spikes on the theater industry, and the growing likelihood that streaming is the wave of the future. Mike: @mikeymo1741 Dell: @RDellBurns
Nov 03, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This week Mike and Dell discuss the continuing decline of the movie theater industry, given more tentpole films like No Time to Die, Soul, and Candyman moving off the 2020 release schedule. Can theaters survive? What will they look like when we emerge from this pandemic? Plus how the Mouse screwed over Disney+ subscribers who payed $30 to rent Mulan. Mike @mikeymo1741 Dell @RDellBurns...
Oct 10, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 20
As we roll into Fall, Mike and Dell rundown what the last few months of the year will look like on the movie front, talk about the current state of the box office, who the front runners are and who the disappointments are, We hit on the future of theater chains given the number of major films pushing off to 2021. Also, DC Universe and more. Mike: @mikeymo1741 Randell: @RDellBurns
Sep 30, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This week's episode continues our series on the Mission Impossible franchise with a discussion of perhaps the most polarizing of the films, Mission Impossible III . We also talk about Tenent 's box office and what it means, what Mulan seems to have gotten right and wrong, Gina Carano, Ray Fisher and a little upcoming film called Dune . Randell: @RDellBurns Mike: @mikeymo1741...
Sep 10, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this episode, Randell and Mike discuss the legacy of the late Chadwick Boseman, who passed away the day before this recording at the age of 43, and who left behind a body of great performances, including 42, Marshall, Get on Up, Da 5 Bloods , and of course, Black Panther and other Marvel films. Also discussed is the DC Fandome event, including discussions of The Batman, Wonder Woman '84, Suicide Squad 2 and more. Randell: @RDellBurns Mike: @mikeymo1741...
Aug 31, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This week Mike and Dell are joined by the awesome Leesa Charlotte from the Beers, Beats & BSG Podcast (which you should be listening to) to talk about all kinds of things, including life down under, podcasting and of course, the first two films in the Mission Impossible series. (and is Mission Impossible 3 really just Face/Off 2?) Follow Leesa @leesacharlotte and the BBBSG Podcast @BeersBeatsBSG Mike @mikeymo1741 Dell @RDellBurns...
Aug 15, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Are we ever going to see Christopher Nolan's TENENT in a theater? When are we going to see ANYTHING in a theater? Is streaming the new now? Are movies as good at home? When do we think we will get back to seeing theatrical films? This week Dell and Mike talk about these issues, constantly changing release schedules, a new analysis of DIsney's potential releases and more. Oh, and we review The Old Guard. Mike: @mikeymo1741 Dell: @RDellBurns...
Jul 21, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week, Mike and Randell go back to Wakanda. It's been almost two and half years, and they want to see how this groundbreaking, Oscar-winning comic book film is holding up. So they re-review Black Panther, Ryan Coogler's 2018 movie. Has time been kind to T'Challa, or is the new king on his way out? Mike is @mikeymo1741 Dell is @RDellBurns
Jul 07, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This is the second part of our conversation with Jim Randolph of the Regularly Irregular Show podcast. This week Mike and Dell talk with Jim about the recent decision of HBOMax to remove Gone With the Wind temporarily while content is added to "put it in context" as well as other films that are problematic in 2020. Films like Gone With the Wind, Song of the South, West Side Story and others... do they deserve to be available and seen? Can they tell us something about who we are as a culture, and...
Jun 26, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this very special episode, Mike and Dell are joined by Jim Randolph of The Regularly Irregular Show podcast. In Part 1 of their discussion, they are talking about Da 5 Bloods, Spike Lee's new movie that just released on Netflix, as well as the films of Spike Lee in general. We can't wait for you to hear it. Randell: @RDellBurns Mike: @mikeymo1741 Jim: @Get_To_Living...
Jun 21, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Yes, Dell and Mike have another list... this week it is Black filmmakers that we love, and their films we love most. Each one gives us a list of their five favorite Black directors and a movie from each that is really significant. The guys also take on DC - is there such a thing as "too much Joker?" - and the value and limits of the "Twitter Time Machine." Finally, they preview Spike Lee's latest joint, Da 5 Bloods, premiering on Nexflix June 12 Dell's List: Spike Lee - Do the Right Thing Robert...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 11
It's all Warner all the time this week. Mike and Dell go over what we know about the newly announced Zack Snyder's Justice League, Warner's new streaming service HBOMax, and Mike's recap of one of the new service's premier properties, Joker. They talk about some other stuff, too, but you'll have to listen to find out what. (Oh, and check Mike's twitter for something referenced in the episode, just don't tell Randell. Mike: @mikeymo1741 Randell @RDellBurns...
May 31, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This episode Movie Punditry have their own civil war as they rehash who the villain is in Captain America: Civil War. Also discussed: the Westworld season 3 finale; did Westworld stick the landing? Should this be the series finale? Also, now that it is over, the guys give their thoughts on the ESPN docuseries The Last Dance. Is it the Michael Jordan of documentaries? Is MJ better than King James? (yes, we talk sports... hey, quarantine gets to all of us) Find Randell at @RDellBurns (trust us) an...
May 20, 2020•46 min
This episode we talk about a couple things that are almost done... The Clone Wars season 7, and Westworld season 3, including our review of the latest episode "Passed Pawn." We also discuss the oeuvre of Michael Bay, and the relative value of the Fast & Furious movies, as well as what reopening movie theaters might look like. Plus some Star Wars stuff. Mike: @mikeymo174 Randell @RDellBurns
May 03, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 8
As we enter the second month of quarantine/shutdown/distancing, Mike and Dell fight off going stir crazy by talking about what they talk about... movies, TV and pop culture. This week they tackle Westworld Episode 5, "Genre" as well as Devs, Dune, Fighting With My Family, what's streaming and how to support your local businesses. Check it out, and follow us at @movie_punditry. Mike is @mikeymo1741 Randell is at @RDellBurns
Apr 16, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week Mike and Randell list their favorite movie score pieces, then discuss Westworld episode 3, and talk about which MCU actors have had success (and failure) since they started being superheroes. Randell's List: " Look to the Stars " - Hanz Zimmer - Man of Steel. " Anakin vs Obi-wan Theme " - John Williams - Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith " Taking a Stand " - Henry Jackman - Captain America: The Winter Soldier " Wakanda " - Ludwig Göransson ft. Baaba Maal - Black Panther " Conquest " - Bil...
Apr 03, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this week's episode from the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Randell and Mike talk about life while social distancing, the effect of the pandemic on Hollywood and the entertainment industry as a whole, and what lasting changes we may see as we emerge from our personal self-exiles. We touch on movie theaters, comic book shops, and films that have been pushed back or had production delayed. Then we take a look into the first two episodes of Season 3 of HBO's Westworld - what is happening, where...
Mar 28, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week, Randell and Mike talk about "Project Luminous" - otherwise known as Star Wars: The High Republic novel and comic series. Also, Westworld Season 3 preview, and MIke's impression of the first half of Star Trek: Picard @RDellBurns @mikeymo1741
Mar 05, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, your hosts Mike and Randell discuss the results of the 2020 Oscars and the big show itself, Birds of Prey's performance at the box office, the teaser from Matt Reeves' The Batman and the condition of the Fast and Furious franchise. Mike : @mikeymo1741 Dell: @RDellBurns
Feb 18, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This week we preview the 2020 Academy Awards, we talk about the new Disney+ promo of WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Loki , and talk about what success for Birds of Prey means for DC movies. @RDellBurns @mikeymo1741
Feb 05, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 2
