Mad About Movies

We never wanna leave the Benoit Blanc Cinematic Universe, and apparently neither does Rian Johnson.

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2025

Let's break down the latest from Iger & Co. and talk the state of Disney Animation.

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2025

Is this the end of WICKED in the theater, or does the success of FOR GOOD confirm a new franchise?

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

Before we get to WICKED: FOR GOOD talk, Brian and Richard gotta talk about where THE RUNNING MAN succeeded (and obviously didn't).

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T aka NOW YOU 3 ME is here and there's twists, "tricks," and cringe galore once again.

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

The PREDATOR franchise is back in theaters. How did we like the BADLANDS iteration?

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

Kathryn Bigelow returns with a Netflix Original film. Does it live up to her potential?

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

Did the Bruce Springsteen biopic DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE do a decent enough job of representing The Boss?

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025

The Rock has teamed up with a Safdie and A24 to try and re-legitimize his career. Are the results a success or failure?

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025

Did ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER live up to the hype?

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025

No one ever thought there would be a SPINAL TAP 2, but now that it's here, is it worth your time?

Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2025

Time for the Official Podcast of Star Wars to break down the teaser trailer for 2026's THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU!

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025

The next Stephen King movie adaptation for 2025 is THE LONG WALK. Did it live up to its intriguing premise?

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2025

Let's get spooky as we discuss THE CONJURING: LAST RITES!

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2025

Let's round up some movie news as we dissect the Harry Potter series backlash, Jaws' 50th anniversary box-office, Paramount/Skydance getting into the video game movie world and more.

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2025

Ari Aster has made his least Ari Aster-y movie yet. It's time to dig into all things EDDINGTON and get Brian's first reaction to Ari as a director.

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

Bob Odenkirk is back to kicking the butts of the enemy in NOBODY 2. Could this be the last we see of this franchise on the big screen? Let's talk it out with Kent and Brian!Support us on Patreon: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vipTwitter/X: @MadAboutMoviesIG: @madaboutmoviespodcastYouTube: @madaboutmoviespodcast

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

WEAPONS from Zach Cregger is one of the big surprises so far of 2025, both in terms of box-office and quality storytelling. Let's talk about all that went right with this one as we dissect all that WEAPONS had to offer moviegoers.Support us on Patreon: https://www.madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vipFollow on X: @MadAboutMoviesIG: @madaboutmoviespodcastYouTube: @madaboutmoviespodcastLetterboxd: @KentGarrison, @RichardBardon, @BGill12

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

Are theatrical comedies BACK?! Let's discuss all the bits that worked in THE NAKED GUN reboot, Liam Neeson action movies and the state of comedy in 2025 as we head out of the summer with a surprise hit!Support us on Patreon for another episode every week + exclusive perks! https://www.madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

2025 has brought us another Fantastic 4 movie. Is this one good, though? We're talking all things F4 and MCU this week on the main feed!Happy Gilmore 2 talk coming to the VIP, too! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vipFollow on IG: @madaboutmoviespodcastFollow on X: @madaboutmovies

Published: 30 July 2025

2025 has brought us another Fantastic 4 movie. Is this one good, though? We're talking all things F4 and MCU this week on the main feed!Happy Gilmore 2 talk coming to the VIP, too! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vipFollow on IG: @madaboutmoviespodcastFollow on X: @madaboutmovies

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

What did Marvel think about the success of Superman at the box-office? Who should play Indiana Jones in a reboot? And what about casting James Bond? They're all topics we're discussing on this edition of Movie News Roundup!Become a VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

SUPERMAN is back on the big screen, this time courtesy of James Gunn. Did he do it...justice? Ehhh?? Batman Shane is here for a super-sized MAM as we dig into all aspects of this one and bring you a box office and Movie Draft update at the halfway point of 2025.0:00 - 21:23 - Box Office21:23 - End - Superman (2025)Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

Kent is off Oasis-ing in Wales so join Richard and Brian (right before a Disney trip, when he's fully peaking) to talk Jurassic World: Rebirth immediately after its release.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

Formula 1 is finally being highlighted with a fictional blockbuster. Did F1: THE MOVIE live up to its potential? Let's talk!VIP FEED: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2025

It's been nearly 28 years since we've seen a movie from the '28/Later' series. Danny Boyle is back in the directors chair for 28 YEARS LATER. Is it worth the wait? Support us on Patreon: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

HTTYD has made its way from animated to live-action. Was this one worthy of the adaptation? Does it add or take away anything to the animated version? Let's talk it out! Support us on Patreon! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

The John Wick-iverse is fully here with the arrival of BALLERINA. Does it add anything to the series, or are they wasting everyone's time? Let's dive in, MAM fam! BATMAN FOREVER is this week's VIP episode. Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Son of MAM, Cooper, returns to the pod to lend his expertise to the long-awaited return of Phineas and Ferb on Disney+ while him and father Brian draft their favorite characters. Enjoy!Support us on Patreon for tons more MAM! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

Tim Robinson has made it to the big screen courtesy of hype from tiff TIFF and A24's "sense of humor about ones self." Did FRIENDSHIP make good use of Robinson's humor? Let's dive in, folks! Become a MAM VIP and maybe get a free MAM enamel pin! https://www.madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

Tom Cruise's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE series has reached the end. Did they end on a high note for us? Time for one last ride through this franchise as we say goodbye to Ethan Hunt, for now.Support us on Patreon for more episodes: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

Brian saw a horror movie! How did he feel about FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES, and why did this one make great money opening weekend? Let's talk it out, MAMfam!Patreon VIP episode this week is MONTY PYTHON and the HOLY GRAIL. Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

We've gathered six movie news topics and loaded them into the hypothetical chamber. The Movie Gods fate us to discuss the future of discount days at the cinema, new rules for Academy Awards voters, and when we might see the X-Men officially in the MCU.Support MAM and reward yourself by becoming a VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

Has Marvel Studios gotten back on track with THUNDERBOLTS*, or are we still nervous about the future? Brian and Richard review the latest entry into the MCU before bringing you their Weekly Recommends!Support us on Patreon! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

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