The Batman (2022) directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz is the subject of todays conversation. A wide ensamble deticvite drama, this is not the typical DC offering of late. Mike and Mike dig in and try to crack the case on whether this version of Batman belongs to be perched atop the highest building in Gotham City or should be cast back into the shadows forever... We discuss wether we thought it was good... This movie also stars such movie starts as Paul Dano , J...
Mar 28, 2022•59 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Nobody came out in 2021. Mike and Mike discuss.
Mar 11, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Palm Springs is an R-rated comedy and possibly the best thing to come out in 2020. It's about two people stuck in a timeloop at a wedding. Luckily for us those two people are portrayed by Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti. This is streaming on hulu so you can check it out anytime. I recomend watching it over and over and over again.
Feb 04, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 34
The dynamic duo of dudes who watch movies is back in the new year to discuss Disney's Encanto. Mike C is known to be a curmudgeon when it is time to talk animated features. Will this movie finally turn him around?
Jan 25, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 33
The Trial of the Chicago 7 is the story of seven or so people on trial facing charges surrounding a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and starring Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Joseph Grodon-Levitt, Alex Sharp, Yahya Abdul-Mateen and a cast of great actors that you've enjoyed in other films but never learned thier names, this movie is techically very well done. Is that all there is to discuss? Not in the least. Mike an...
Nov 18, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 32
Every once in a while a movie comes out that makes you say 'okay'... this is one of those. Madison Lake Mitchell (Annabelle Wallis) has an unknown past and a supernatural present in Malignant. The film creates an immediate bone-chilling intensity, Madison is deeply involved in a series of mysterious murders via a villain that she doesn’t know, but that knows her. Mike & Mike discuss their viewing experiences, thoughts, questions, etc.
Oct 29, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 31
Willy’s Wonderland was initially billed as an indoor entertainment center. However, over time it's gained a reputation as a now-defunct dilapidated house of horrors, hovering over the town in which it resides. Nic Cage skids into town and is tasked with restoring Wonderland to its previous glory. Meanwhile, a cast of rebellious teenagers has other plans, as do the building’s Animatronic inhabitants. Who wins out, only time will tell. Joined by returning guest Brian Wadsworth, Mike & Mike dis...
Oct 22, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 30
On the latest episode of the Now and Then Movie Podcast Mike and Mike explore the numerous twists & turns of the 2020 Leigh Whannell-directed thriller-horror film (which one is it?) The Invisible Man. Starring Elisabeth Moss , as Cecilia Kass, the plot is centered around her fight against an imperceptible foe, one which tests the trust of both friends and family members alike. With a technological science-fiction component, yet a poignant palpable poignancy the film holds you on the edge of ...
Oct 18, 2021•40 min•Season 4Ep. 29
We dig into Hotel Artemis, the sleek bad-guy hotel action drama from 2018. It has a lot more going on than you might expect. Mike and Mike get into it.
Aug 18, 2021•30 min•Season 4Ep. 28
We watched the fast-paced and outlandish dark action comedy Guns Akimbo (2019) starring Daniel Radcliff and Samara Weaving. A ton of action and some social comentary. What did Mike and Mike think? You might be surprised.
Jul 07, 2021•26 min•Season 4Ep. 27
We watched Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead on Netflix. Tons of interesting things in this movie and the discussion goes all over the place. Chris and the Mikes disscuss the crazy choices, amazing concepts, big swings and misses in this movie.
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Mike and Mike discuss the 2017 action thriller starring Brittany Snow and Dave Bautista. The movie depicts a seize on American soil. Civilians are in New York are trying to survive an attack by military invaders. These types of movies are common enough but what sets this movie apart is the filmmaking. The steadycam work through the neighborhood and city streets of Brookyn bring you a sense of involvement in the story and bring you in like an omnipresent participant in the story. The fact that th...
May 16, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Chris requested that we watch this Nic Cage "masterpiece" a few times. During the tournament discussion Kevin suggested it so we jumped on it. Kevin returns to discuss Nicolas Cage and ALL OF THE INSANITY of this Panos Cosmatos directed movie. Chris loves it. How did Mike and Mike feel about it?
May 07, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 24
This is a very special episode. We talk movies. That is the rule. We like sports but thats not what we do on the podcast... however.. in talking about the classic 2014 movie Draft Day we do get a little carried away talking about real football. At least we have a knowledgeable guest on.
Apr 30, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Mike Bell joins us to decide which movies advance in our bracket. We also re-litegate the 1st round and for some reason get really into Adam Sandler's legacy. We have some spirted debate as these movies hold special significance for each of us. Can Bell be the voice of reason when Mike Chris and Mike are all on different pages?
Apr 26, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 22
64 movies, 32 match ups, 4 guys breaking it all down. Kevin returns to help Mike, Mike and Chris figure out the convoluted system that we created. Turns out it's more of an art than a science.
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 21
We select the field of 64 movies in the 2021 March Movie Madness Tournament for the Now and Then Movie Podcast. Each region is a decade starting with the 1980's, 1990's, 2000's and 2010's. Be sure to listen to see how we decided the movies and then to vote on Twitter and Instagram . And check out Chris's other podcast: Adventure Public Radio
Mar 26, 2021•56 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Mike and Mike break down some of the best movies to watch on Hulu right now. Tons of recommendations in this episode. You are sure to get your moneys worth.
Mar 12, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Catch Me If You Can (2002), directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Leonardo DiCaprio , Tom Hanks , Christopher Walken. A movie like this is a no brainer, high quality movie. Or is it? This one was unexpectedly full of controversial takes and arguments. Mike, Mike and Chris try to figure it out....
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Filmmaker Sara Werner joins us to discuss filmmaking and these genre defining, powerful female lead movies. Spoilers for Blow the Man Down and Promising Young Woman. Sara Werner is an award winning Writer/Director, whose short film sent her to Los Angeles after receiving her MFA in Film Production from the University of Miami. She has a passion for telling stories about characters who are discovering their truth and learning the power of living it. She is currently patiently social distancing wh...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Mike C is finally convinced to watch an animated movie. And his reaction is not what you might think. We tackle the 2016 film Sing from Illumination. Big stars and big voices drive this movie and we break it all down, including why Mike doesn't typically like watching animated movies.
Jan 31, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 16
The Platform (2019) or El hoyo in its original Spanish release is a film where the prison system looks a little different from what we are used to... its two people to a cell, one cell per floor and 2 minutes a day to eat. We compare and contrast the vertical class systems the emerge to the horizontal class system on the train of Snowpiercer, another movie where food is scare and survival is hardest for those at the end of the line. We look at two bleak movies but have fun doing so...
Jan 25, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Mike Bell joins us to discuss the last two installments of the Scream movie franchise. If you thought Scream was groundbreaking and all the other movies were trash, you might be surprised by this episode.
Jan 10, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Season 4Ep. 14
After mentioning it in the most recent Christmas film episode, Brian Wadsworth returns for an in-depth (Deep Dig) discussion of the 2010 Finnish fantasy film Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. It explores an unpredictable alternative take on Santa Claus viewed through an untraditional genre lens. Which genre we try to figure that out.
Dec 25, 2020•35 min•Season 4Ep. 13
2020 was a little different, so we are wrapping up the year with a Christmas movie watch list that is a little off of the beaten path. We get into some of the better watches at this time of year that might not be in your rotation. Mike, Mike, and Chris bring you the definitive definition of what is a Christmas movie. (Die Hard enters the chat). Enjoy.
Dec 23, 2020•37 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Mike, Mike and Chris get into another discussion on movie sequels, when they work, when they don't and why audiences have to wait around forever for a sequel to a movie that they love only to lose interest once the thing finally comes out.
Nov 14, 2020•34 min•Season 4Ep. 11
We discuss the first 2 movies in the Scream franchise with guest writer, musician and horror movie enthusiast Mike Bell.
Oct 31, 2020•2 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Mike and Mike talk independent films and then are joined by the director of Forbidden Power Paul Kyriazi. Paul talks a lot about the behind the scenes of making movies from financing to picking collaborators and why even though the barriers to making a movie are more manageable than they have ever been, you'd still better love the movie that you are trying to make! Check out Forbidden Power on Amazon...
Oct 24, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 9
We look at movies that take place in the future and discuss what the future of movies could look like and who we want to see more of in that future. We try out and official 3rd co-host and have a good guest.
Oct 03, 2020•51 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Robots come in many forms in movies... but are they friend or foe? Are they here because we built them or because they wanted us to build them? If that is confusing, you have some idea of what you are getting into on this episode as we debate discuss and dissect robots in movies.
Jul 07, 2020•48 min•Season 4Ep. 7
