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In the midst of mandated (and voluntary) quarantines, we're bringing you an extended version of our Weekly Recommends segment to give you things to help you pass the time. Enjoy, and be safe! Kent: - McMillions (TV) - Vertigo, North by Northwest, Psycho, The Birds (Movie) - Bastards of Soul, Black Pumas (Music) Brian: - Justified (TV) - Indiana Jones Trilogy (Movie) - Red Rising (Book) Richard - T...

The COVID-19 Cornavirus has affected us all in some way. The movie business has been hit especially hard, with last weekend seeing the lowest box-office returns in 20 years. We catch you up on all the delayed films and let you know what our plan of action is for the next month here on Mad About Movies. Stay safe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

Pixar has advanced the art of animation while forcing us to feel our feelings for over 25 years. They're back at it again with a fantasy-heavy adventure featuring real star power in the form of Chris Pratt and Tom Holland. Join Richard and Brian as they navigate the themes and storytelling within the world of Onward.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

We saw the start of Universal's "Dark Universe" with the flop of "The Mummy" in 2017, now a lower-budget approach has audiences talking. Join us for our review of "The Invisible Man" and what could come from this following the unexpected success. Want more MAM? Get in our Discord and become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

Harrison Ford returns to the big screen with his CGI dog friend Buck for an adaptation of 'The Call of the Wild,' but why on earth did this thing cost $125 million? We're discussing what went right and wrong with this adaptation on this week's MAM. Tune in for our AMA, our Clue (1985) Throwback and more in the VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

Time to answer some of your questions that you've sent to us via voicemail! If you ever have a question, call us at 214-308-1308 and you might hear it on the show! Also stay tuned for our exclusive monthly AMA over at our VIP club. madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

We all witnessed and were scarred instantaneously by the first Sonic trailer that debuted last year. Did Paramount right the ship or was delaying the movie version of Sonic the Hedgehog all for nothing? Plus what’s the deal with Jim Carrey in this? Dust off your Genesis consoles for a little Sonic talk as we review another of 2020’s many movie offerings. Want more MAM? Become a VIP and get in our...

Hard to believe we've made it to SIX HUNDRED episodes of MAM! In honor of the occasion, we're bringing you our individual choices for our favorite films of the 2010s, with some surprising choices along the way. Enjoy and remember to send us your lists on social media or via Discord! Wanna be a VIP? Join us at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip ! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

After underperforming at the box office and a title change, what went wrong with ‘Birds of Prey?’ Is this just bad marketing or is the movie really worthy of being hailed as a ‘flop?’ Join all 3 MAM hosts and Batman Shane for a dive inside the world of ‘Birds of Prey’ as we review our movie of the week! Want more from us? Tune into our bonus eps on the VIP feed and get in our Discord! madaboutmovi...

It was quite a night at the 2020 Oscars, with 'Parasite' taking the top prize and celebrities trying to meander through the host-less ceremony. So we're back for our annual 'Oscars Postgame Show' to FINALLY put a bow on the 2019 offerings before we can officially move on to 2020. Enjoy it, MAMfam, cause this is IT! Want more? Become a VIP and join our Discord @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Ford v...

It's that time of the year again, for us MAM hosts to preemptively embarrass ourselves by attempting to pick which movies will succeed in 2020 during our 4th Annual Movie Draft! Who do you think had the best picks? Let us know on social media @MadAboutMovies OR if you would like to play, sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip ! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

We're rounding up some last minute Oscar predictions, box office updates and more recent movie news related headlines in another edition of the Mad About Movies Movie News Roundup including a MoviePass obituary, some unedited thoughts on T-Swift & her 'Miss Americana' documentary, Sandler's next move & more. Want more from us? Become a VIP, join our Discord and chat with us off air + get bonus epi...

The annual MAM Movie Draft for 2020 is coming up very soon! But we would not be able to legally draft our new lineups without the payoff for last year's loss by Richard. The VIP MAM fam have unanimously voted for him to review 2001's 'Corky Romano,' starring his favorite actor/comedian/Mango Chris Kattan. Enjoy, all and remember to tune in for our 2020 Movie Draft soon! Want to play in our movie d...

It's time for us to narrow down the entire past year of films to one episode as we review the highs and lows of 2019's offerings before the Oscars officially wrap the conversation. Place your bets and prepare your ears, it's Rants & Raves time on MAM! Want more episodes? The VIPs get a ton more stuff every week over at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

Guy Ritchie is back to his roots after cashing out with Aladdin. Is it a return to form or a cry for help? Join Richard and Brian for a review of 'The Gentlemen' as they impress you with the most incredibly realistic British accents you've ever heard. Want more MAM? Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

We recently discussed on our Throwback episode of Bad Boys about how BAD it really was in retrospect. Can Sony successfully reboot the franchise without ruining it for good? Join Kent, Richard and pinch-hitter Batman Shane for a review of Bad Boys For Life and a look ahead to ‘Bad Boys 4ever?’ Want more MAM? Become a VIP and get more episodes each week! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simp...

Without a doubt, Parasite is one of the most well-received films of the year. Is it worth all the hype and awards praise? We're carving away at our last few films before we reveal our best/worst of 2019 list, so enjoy this review of Parasite, won't you? Want more MAM? Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

Sam Mendes re-teams with Skyfall collaborator Roger Deakins to bring a World War 1 epic to the big screen. But is it really "epic" or merely spectacle? We're joined by Hollywood insider Batman Shane to review it all as we continue to count down to the Oscars. <p>How 1917 was filmed to look like one shot: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMBnvz-dEXw">https://...

There's plenty to discuss now that the Academy Award nominees have been revealed for the 2019-2020 class. We're joined by friend of the show Megan from On The Download as we dive into the nominees and try to decipher who will win on the big night. Have a comment? Leave us a voicemail! 214-308-1308 Want more MAM? Become a Viper and get access to our AMAs, Discord, exclusive episodes and more. madab...

One of the most exciting filmmakers these days is Taika Waititi. But how did he handle the subject of Adolf Hitler and the Holocaust? Join us for a look at 'Jojo Rabbit' as Oscar season continues here on MAM! Want more episodes? Become a VIP and get exclusive content each week! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

The Golden Globes have passed us by in short time. Should we think anything of the winners this year, though? And what's going to happen with Star Wars now? Kent and Brian jump into the fallout of Rise of Skywalker's reactions and the full list of Globe winners on a special Movie News Roundup edition of MAM. Become a VIP, get on our Discord and more! www.madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Remember to c...

Awards season continues on MAM with one of the most well-received films of the year on just about every front. Join Brian, Richard and guest Amy as they discuss Greta Gerwig's second film and one that is sure to be around for a while. Want more MAM? Our VIP feed has bonus episodes every week! Check it out at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

It's not often we get a dramatic role from Adam Sandler. So with much anticipation, Kent and Richard take a deep dive into the world of 'Uncut Gems,' the Safdie brothers, and the 2012 Celtics as Oscar season rages on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You might have heard that the Cats movie is jarring, scarring, and an absolute abomination of moviemaking. You heard right. Join a full house of commentary as we welcome Megan Spell and Batman Shane for a special review of everything that is...CATS! Want more MAM? Become a VIP and get more episodes every week! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

We're less than 24 hours until Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker is out worldwide. We're bringing you our last-minute predictions and thoughts on our Star Wars Pregame Show. Stay tuned for our full review to drop Thursday night! Become a VIP and get more MAM weekly! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...