The MovieBabble Podcast

In the week and a half since our last episode, a lot has happened in the Oscar race. On this week's episode of MovieBabble's Road to the Oscars, we cover the Critics Choice Winners, the BAFTA Nominees and their new jury system, as well as the DGA and PGA Nominees.    Hosts: Brennan Dubé and Nick Kush Join the MovieBabble staff:  https://moviebabble.com/join-moviebabble/ Like MovieBabble on Faceboo...

WandaVision came to a close with the series finale dropping on Disney Plus over the weekend. While we take a quick break before The Falcon and the Winter Soldier airs in a few weeks, Collin and Nick sift through some of their pressing questions, complaints, and areas of appreciation from the finale and the series overall. Elsewhere, we look at Disney's other offering this week, Raya and the Last D...

This week on MovieBabble's Road to the Oscars, Brennan and Nick react to the 78th Golden Globe Awards, which took place last Sunday. While there were some major shocks and minor snubs, the show wasn't too bad, and the HFPA even had a few inspired choices. Tune in to hear all of our reactions!   Hosts: Brennan Dubé and Nick Kush Join the MovieBabble staff:  https://moviebabble.com/join-moviebabble/...

With the finale of WandaVision less than a week away, Nick and Collin spend some time reflecting on episode 8 and what it means for the character of Wanda within the entire MCU. They also spend some time gushing over Vision and discussing whether or not Age of Ultron can really be improved by a later work. They also discuss the rather disappointing releases of Cherry and Tom and Jerry. Though ther...

This week, Martin Scorsese again shook Marvel Twitter to its core with an essay filled with controversial statements. Well, not exactly filled or controversial, but an uproar it caused nonetheless. Nick and Collin offer their own opinions on Marty's musings, as well as commentary on the nature of "content" and the flaws in their own watching habits. Afterward, they break down the latest episode of...

On this week's episode of the Road to the 2021 Oscars, Nick and Brennan go over the Critics Choice Nominations and the recently unveiled Oscars shortlists.  Minari is surging, Birds of Prey landed with a few surprises, and can Judas make a late comeback? All this and much, much more on this episode of The MovieBabble Podcast!   Hosts: Brennan Dubé and Nick Kush Join the MovieBabble staff:  https:/...

Sundance 2021 is in the books, and although none of us could make the trip to Park City, UT this year, the festival still provided for some highly memorable moments. (Not to mention some surprisingly great streaming tech!) Join Spencer Henderson, Aubrey McKay, and Nick Kush for this very special Sundance 2021 Megapod as we break down everything the festival had to offer. To divide up the conversat...

Welcome to the first episode in MovieBabble's latest podcast series, Road to the Oscars. The first episode features discussions about the recent Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations and what they mean about this year's Oscar race. There were some surprises to be sure. Some pleasant, and some not so much. Be sure to listen to the podcast to get the latest scoop on all things awards!   H...

Though the days of food buffets have come to pass, Brennan and Collin offer up a smorgasbord of movie-related content. We talk about the newest episode of WandaVision and its MCU connecting threads. We share some of our favorite Godzilla vs Kong takes and memes, as well as some critiques on the career of Mark Wahlberg and the short but epic filmography of George Lucas. All this and more on this we...

This week saw the (again) pushback of several major tentpole releases. No Time to Die found its fourth (and final?) home with a new date set for October 2021. The King's Man continues to tease as it is also pushed to later in 2021. The two are joined by the likes of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Uncharted, and the dreaded Peter Rabbit 2. With the release of the Godzilla vs Kong trailer, Nick and Collin...

COVID-19 fundamentally changed how we watched films in 2020. Many of our favorite movies of the year opted for streaming and on-demand releases, and a good portion of cinemas across the globe closed. Much of this change is sure to carry over into 2021, but that doesn't mean movies have gone away. Even with all possible caveats, 2021 still projects to have many bright spots in film. Tune in to this...

Following a brief theatrical debut in December, Regina King's One Night in Miami has arrived on Amazon Prime Video. The director's debut film is a strong addition to an already fantastic career. Not to be outdone, Disney+ also dropped the first two episodes of WandaVision. Nick and Collin breakdown the show and what this new blend of TV and film means for the MCU. Not to be left out, Nick gives us...

Pieces of a Woman has arrived as Netflix's first big 2021 release. Amid troubles surrounding Shia LaBeouf, the film debuted in the #2 Spot on Netflix's Top Ten List. Falling short of We Can Be Heroes, the Vanessa Kirby-led drama is a standout among an unusually solid Netflix lineup. We break down some other hits on the list, including Catch Me If You Can, as well as Wolfwalkers, the career of Brya...

2020 is mercilessly over, but before we close the book entirely on the very, very hellish year, Collin, Brennan, and Nick look back on the year that was in movies. But instead of doing the usual bests and worsts of the year, we broke down our superlatives into the following COVID-related categories: Best Theatrical Experience Favorite Unexpected Quarantine Binge Best Netflix Original Movie Best Po...

For all the movies that have been pushed back this year, Christmas Day felt like a return to normalcy with releases such as Wonder Woman 1984, Soul, The Midnight Sky, Promising Young Woman, and We Can Be Heroes. Such buzzy movies led us to the following questions: How does WW84 stack up to Wonder Woman? Where does Soul rank among Pixar's filmography? Why is George Clooney so sad? And, have the mem...

Last week, Disney unveiled enough new content to keep you subscribed to Disney+ and glued to your seat for all of 2021 and 2022. Nick, Brennan, and Collin break down what we're most excited for from our corporate overlords. We also talk Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Chadwick Boseman's stunning performance. In other news, teneT was yllanif kciN. Brennan decided to see Sausage Party. Collin continued...

In a shocking announcement earlier this week, Warner Bros. made it clear that their 2021 slate of releases would all drop simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. Brennan and Collin talk about which films this applies to, and what it might mean for theaters. We also discuss our thoughts on how this impacts the way we watch movies and what longer-term viability and repercussions it may have. As u...

After months of news and court proceedings, Johnny Depp is out of the Fantastic Beasts franchise. The good news is that his replacement has been found in none other than Mads Mikkelsen. Nick and Collin break down their thoughts on both the Danish actor and the franchise he's now a part of. Nick and Collin also discuss Netflix's latest releases, The Christmas Chronicles 2 and Hillbilly Elegy, along...

It turns out we're going to have a new superhero movie in 2020 after all. Wonder Woman 1984 is headed to HBO Max on Christmas, but is this a risky financial move? Will a boost in subscribers be enough to offset the possible theatrical gains? Elsewhere, Vanessa Hudgens is dominating Netflix with the release of The Princess Switch: Switched Again. Is she making a long-term move towards elevated Hall...

Election week has devoured all other media in its path. Brennan and Collin discuss their week as they watched the results pile in while Nick is notably absentee (perhaps helping the Biden Crime family steal the election?). This week saw the release of Let Him Go, a film that could end up being the final "big" movie of the year. It also saw the theatrical re-releases of both Goldfinger and Toy Stor...

Very rarely do we see a figure as iconic as Sean Connery. Both on and off the screen, Connery's presence is unlike anything else you've ever seen. From James Bond to Henry Jones Sr., he was truly a unique actor. Nick and Collin take time to reflect on the Sexiest Man of the 20th Century and what his work has meant to us. With not much going on at Netflix, Nick and Collin spend some time breaking d...

This week saw the release of the long-rumored and highly anticipated sequel to 2006's Borat. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm is about as crazy as you'd expect, and a hit with Nick, Brennan, and Collin. We also talk about Bad Hair, Rebecca, Over The Moon, and a few other recent releases. We also take some time to reflect on Quibi, a success that never was. What will become of its content? What will Holl...

Netflix dropped what is most likely going to be a BIG awards contender come Oscars season (if that even happens) in Aaron Sorkin's The Trial of the Chicago 7. While Hubie Halloween reigned supreme atop Netflix's top 10, we take a stab at projecting the film's awards chances, and also we discuss our lukewarm (and sometimes negative) reactions to the film and that VERY cheesy ending. Elsewhere, Bren...

The most important week of the year finally upon us: Hubie Halloween has dropped on Netflix! And shockingly, it's not as bad as many of the other recent Happy Madison productions. Brennan and Nick dive deep into the film, and even discuss the prospects of the Adam Sandler Extended Universe (the ASEU™). In none-Hubie news, we discuss Soul coming to Disney+ on Christmas Day, a new indie on HBO Max,...

Much like Arthur Fleck, we've got jokes. Unlike Arthur Fleck, we also have quality conversations. On the 1-year anniversary of cinema, we take a moment to lament the Clown Prince of Crime. This episode is loaded as we take on as many topics as 45 min can hold, including: Barry Jenkins' The Lion King 2 Jamie Foxx returning as Electro Cineworld closing its doors again Dick Johnson is Dead American M...