Mad About Movies

The first ACCOUNTANT came out nearly a decade ago. Have they figured out the formula to make this a compelling series? Let's talk Affleck, Bernthal, Airstreams and hacking on this week's main feed MAM!Join us on Patreon! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

We finally got an original Ryan Coogler movie! And a hit one at that! What made SINNERS resonate, and what does this do for Coogler's career? Let's talk it out, MAM fam! VIP ep this week is RICHIE RICH (1994)! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

Place your bets! Who will be the MAM Movie Draft Champion for 2025? We're making our picks and discussing the biggest releases of the year. May the best picks win!Patreon: https://www.madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

CinemaCon 2025 was full of news and announcements for what's coming to theaters. Let's react to the top headlines on the new Avengers cast, Tron: Ares, Project Hail Mary, the Bruce Springsteen biopic and more!Become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

2025 is the year we finally got the long-awaited MINECRAFT movie. Brian's 6th grade son Cooper Gill is here to bring some expert perspective on the video game series we just can't understand as adults, and whether the movie version lived up to a kids expectations.Support us on Patreon for hundreds more episodes! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

Netflix has spent over $300 million on THE ELECTRIC STATE. Was it a good investment? Let's discuss the latest from the Russos and return to regularly scheduled programming with a big helping of Weekly Recommends!Join us on PATREON: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

We've got yet another Disney live action remake to discuss, the long-awaited SNOW WHITE discussion is here. Where does the Mouse go from here, and did anything work about this one?Support us on Patreon and get hundreds more episodes on our VIP feed: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

FULL EPISODE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/black-bag-2025-124796769Soderbergh is one of the top Steven's working in Hollywood today! What made BLACK BAG one we were all anticipating, and did it live up to our lofty expectations? Richard is joined by first-time guest Matt as they both dive into Soderbergh's newest.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

A lot has happened with James Bond/Amazon and Kathleen Kennedy's future at Lucasfilm/Star Wars in the past few weeks. Let's update you on where things stand as of now & where we could be headed! PATREON VIP FEED: ⁠https://www.madaboutmoviespodcas.com/vip⁠DONATE: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/EZUSNW3PG9FTA

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Bong Joon-ho is back after the PARASITE sweep to bring us the first big sci-fi movie of 2025 with MICKEY 17. Where does it succeed and where did it miss to bring in audiences? Will it ever make its money back? Let's talk it out, MAMfam! PATREON VIP FEED: https://www.madaboutmoviespodcas.com/vipDONATE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/EZUSNW3PG9FTA

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

ANORA was the big winner at the 97th annual Academy Awards. We're recapping Conan O'Brien's best bits, the big winners and losers, and what they should have done differently at this year's Oscars.VIDEO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNCfXurYQYYPATREON - madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

Kathleen Kennedy is apparently out at Lucasfilm - so who should replace her and what is next for Star Wars? Plus, Amazon now has full control over James Bond. Who should be the next Bond? We've got our list to go over before revealing the winner of the 2024 MAM Movie Draft. Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

We're kicking off the 2025 year in movies with a return to the MCU. Are Marvel back to their old ways of making better-than-they-should-be comic book movies, or are things starting to fray?Support us on Patreon and get hundreds more episodes: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vipDonations/Tips: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/EZUSNW3PG9FTA

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

We're counting down our annual Top 10 lists of the best and worst things we watched in the year 2024. Whose list do you align with the most?Become a VIP & get hundreds more episodes + make sure we keep doing pods -madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

It's time for a non-review episode as we discuss the slate of Oscar nominees and give our final thoughts on the ceremony before Conan takes the stage to hand out the awards. Don't miss our Best & Worst of 2024 episode next week! VIP bonus ep this week is THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985) - sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025

It's the film that won Best Pic at the Globes. It's a front runner for a bunch of Oscars. Is it worth all that praise?! Let's discuss! Keep MAM going and get tons more eps at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip This week's bonus ep: SKY HIGH (2005)

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2025

Jesse Eisenberg pairs up with a Culkin to give us one of the best under-the-radar films of 2024. What makes A REAL PAIN an awards contender, and is J. Daniel Atlas back or what? SUPPORT MAM on the VIP FEED: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2025

Francis Ford Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS actually exists, and it came out. It's not escaping us here at MAM HQ. So...MEGALOPOLIS...great movie or greatest movie? Support us on Patreon for hundreds more bonus episodes - madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

Timothee IS Bob Dylan. Mangold is in the director's chair. Did they do Dylan justice? Dylan fan Richard and normal fan Kent are here to react to A COMPLETE UNKNOWN! Support us on Patreon for hundreds more episodes: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

Brian's son Cooper is the world's biggest Sonic fan. So who better to give us the scoop on whether or not SONIC 3 lives up to expectations? Enjoy Brian and Coop's convo in this special edition of MAM! Support us on Patreon: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

We all EXPERIENCED the FILM Kraven the Hunter, now we bring the holiday gift of having to discuss it. What went wrong with KRAVEN, and is it WORSE than MADAME WEB? Support us and reward yourself by joining the VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

Clint Eastwood is nearing his 100th birthday and 748th film. Now we've got JUROR #2 making some waves among critics and fans. Is it worth the hype?! VIP ep this week is LORD OF THE RINGS (1978) madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

WICKED has made a ton of money at the box office. So how is it as a movie? Will it be up for any awards? Let's discuss WICKED, shall we? Plus, an update on the Movie Draft standings as we hit the home stretch, Support us on Patreon and get another episode each week at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2024

Twenty-four years later, the sequel to GLADIATOR is here. Did GLADIATOR 2 live up to Brian and Richard's expectations? Get more MAM every week on the VIP feed: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

Why did RED ONE have a $250 million budget, and why is Frosty so jacked? Let's try and decipher the thinking behind RED ONE, shall we? VIP talk this week is DEAD POETS SOCIETY: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2024

Prepare your mind, body and soul for GLADIATOR 2 with our not-super-old convo on the original from 2000 that we did back in pandemic times. If you want more of us talking about older movies, become a VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2024

It's time for a movie about adults, for adults, rated PG. We're talking the greatness of Ralph Fiennes and what could be a big player for some Oscars, it's CONCLAVE time on MAM! Back to the Future 2 is on the VIP feed this week! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

We're back to talk about a THIRD and last(?) VENOM movie. Surely they got it right this time around, right? THE SIXTH SENSE is the VIP episode this week! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2024

Time to round up some Movie News, Rumors & Rumblings as we look back at the box office standouts from 2024 so far, the death of the MCU Blade, Christopher Nolan's next movie and more! Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

Friend of the show and fellow SNL nerd Kevin "KT" Turner ie here from 97.1 The Eagle in DFW and Kent's ONE STAR Cowboys Podcast to help Kent and Richard break down Jason Reitman's SATURDAY NIGHT. Did he please the comedy geeks in us? Become a VIP and get TONS more MAM - madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024

Joker 2 is here, and it came and went with a dud. Where did it go wrong for this one? Does Todd Phillips think he's Kubrick, or is he doing a bit? Batman Shane is here to help us try and justify this one. Buy the Ha Ha Land shirt! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/66994673-joker-2-ha-ha-land Become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2024

More animation talk for 2024, and a movie that won the weekend and is BUZZING among the MAM fam. What made THE WILD ROBOT such a special one? And how much did Brian sob? Let's get wild! Become a MAM VIP and get all of our Throwback episodes. This week is SHAUN OF THE DEAD! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2024

Get all of our Quentin Tarantino Retrospective episodes and hundreds more by supporting us on Patreon at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip We're working our way through Quentin Tarantino's filmography this year in the MAM VIP, and we've arrived at INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS. How does it hold up after 15 years, and what are its best moments? Let's talk it out in this little preview of what we're doing weekly on Patreon.

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2024

Which movies have the best chance to win Best Picture as of right NOW? Let's discuss on a special Movie News Roundup edition of MAM as we reveal the favorites for the 2025 Academy Awards and talk some big picture takeaways from this year's Emmy Awards. Patreon episode this week is THE RIVER WILD (1994) - madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2024

It's been since 1988 since we've seen BEETLEJUICE on screen. Is this a movie worth returning to? Let's get super odd and Tim Burton-y as we dive into all that the sequel had to bring. PATRONS get AMADEUS (1984) talk this week - Support us at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2024

Get hundreds more Throwback episodes & more MAM each week by supporting us in the VIP - madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip How does FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS hold up after twenty years? It's time to throw it back with friend of the show Kyle from Big Screen Sports as we reminisce on one of the greatest sports movies ever!

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2024

Time to take some time away from reviews to discuss some movie news, rumors and RUMBLINGS, beginning with some news that could affect both James Bond and Bourne fans, we take a look at Apple's recent struggles in the content space, and round it out looking ahead to some upcoming movies. Support us on Patreon and get hundreds more episodes @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2024

Yet another ALIEN movie has arrived. We've got resident ALIEN-obsessed friend of the show Joel back to react accordingly to 2024's version of our favorite 70s sci-fi horror thriller suspense film. THIS WEEK in the VIP: APOCALYPSE NOW! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2024

What lesson will Hollywood learn with IT ENDS WITH US making $50 million on opening weekend? And why did Apple buy THE INSTIGATORS? Let's discuss both on this late summer edition of MAM! Support us on Patreon & get hundreds more episodes, Discord & more! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2024

We're back with another M. Night movie to talk about - what does he bring in 2024 and does TRAP live up to its high concept? Let's discuss! M. Night Shyamalan week continues in the VIP with a 20-year discussion of THE VILLAGE! Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2024

Deadpool is back for a third time, this time in the MCU officially, and with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. Does it work, or has DEADPOOL run its course? Let's talk it out on MAM! VIP bonus episode this week is KILL BILL VOL 2! Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2024

We've got yet another Glen Powell movie to discuss in 2024, as the reboot(?) / sequel(?) to TWISTER swept through the competition at the box office (see what we did there?) But is it a GOOD movie? It's NORTH BY NORTHWEST week in the VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2024

A star-studded cast and a podcast favorite director have teamed up for a motorcycle movie just in time for the peak of summer. Does it live up to its potential? Let's discuss! On Patreon this week: TWISTER and GARDEN STATE! Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2024

Netflix are the ones to make BEVERLY HILLS COP 4 finally happen. Was it worth the wait? Are we back to prime Eddie? Better than expected? Let's talk AXEL F on this week's main feed MAM! Support us on Patreon and get this week's bonus episode, THE KARATE KID (1984) plus hundreds more at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2024

We're back in A QUIET PLACE, but this time with a prequel minus Krasinski and Blunt. Does it live up to the earlier movies? Exceed it? Let's discuss one of the bigger surprise hits of the summer so far! Support the show by becoming a VIP! Includes weekly bonus episodes and special perks - madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2024

With Sony's purchase of Alamo Drafthouse, and Netflix announcing they will begin to open movie theater locations, is this the end of traditional movie theaters as we know it? Plus, there's a new player in the streaming space, and it ain't Lasso+. Support us on Patreon and get TONS of bonus eps @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106500736 This week in the MAM VIP, we're throwing it back in honor of 45 years of THE MUPPET MOVIE!

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

We've got another sequel from Pixar, but people seem to like this one! Let's discuss the current state of the company and review INSIDE OUT 2! THE MUPPET MOVIE episode drops this week on madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip!

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2024

The BAD BOYS franchise is showing no signs of slowing down, in a world where most franchises are showing signs of slowing down. But how good is RIDE OR DIE, and how long can they keep this up? Let's discuss on this week's Mad About Movies! VIPs get BEVERLY HILLS COP and HIT MAN episodes this week at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip!

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

Did George Miller do enough with his newest MAD MAX saga to win Brian and Richard over this time around? It's all things FURIOSA and why it "underperformed" at the box office on this newest MAM.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2024