Mad About Movies

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

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