Mad About Movies

We're back in the world of Jumanji after the 2017 reboot pleasantly surprised us all. Can the Rock & Co. repeat their success or is this just another typical sequel? Join Batman Shane pinch-hitting for Kent on this main feed MAM ep! Want more MAM? Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Scorsese is back to doing what he does best other than give his opinion of Marvel, making movies! The Irishman is decades in the making, but was the wait worth it?! Join all 3 MAM co-hosts and a special Irish-themed guest for our Irishman review straight to you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

Rian Johnson returns to his lower-budget roots with his take on the ‘whodunnit.’ But the question is, will we find out ‘whodunnit’ or will we get Last Jedi’d? Join all 3 MAM hosts and a special guest as we carve away at ‘Knives Out’ and bring you a healthy dose of Weekly Recommends. Want more MAM? We’ve got weekly bonus episodes dropping over at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip! Hosted by Simplecast,...

We’re rewinding to many of our youths with Tom Hanks in the role of Mr. Rogers. Join all 3 of the MAM hosts as we discuss A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and wonder why we can’t live in the Neighborhood of Make Believe. Tune in for our AMA this week in the VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...

It's been 6 years since we let Frozen go, but now it's back with more songs, more Olaf, and even MORE freezing. So join Brian and a special VIPer guest for an extended review of Frozen 2! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Mangold is back after 2017's 'Logan,' this time telling the true story of American muscle cars and the 24 hours of Le Mans in Ford v Ferrari. But is the movie worthy of the hype or merely Fast & Furious with Oscar buzz? Tune in, MAMfam! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Streaming Wars officially kicked off this past week with the launch of Disney+ and AppleTV+. How will HBO Max and Netflix respond? Join Kent and Brian for a special Movie News Roundup with full thoughts on all the new services and some big news that could impact the future of Star Wars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

It’s been 39 years…so no better time to return to the Overlook Hotel. Ewan McGregor stars as an aging Danny Torrance in the sequel to ‘The Shining,’ ‘Doctor Sleep.’ But trying to make a sequel to a Kubrick film is surely going to equal disaster, right? Brian sits in with Kent and Richard for a RARE horror movie review of DOCTOR SLEEP! Want more MAM? Become a VIP and hear our review of ‘The Lightho...

Terminator: Dark Fate is here AKA Terminator 6 AKA Terminator 3. It all makes a ton of sense, we promise. Join all 3 of us with a special guest as we dive in to the Terminator universe for (we think) the last time? Maybe? Who knows. Want more MAM? Become a VIP and get bonus episodes every week! Join at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

It’s a tradition unlike any other around here, where we all 3 spend way too much time watching the new TV pilots so you don’t have to and gather our thoughts in a binge-worthy Rants & Raves edition of MAM. Which pilot from this season do you think has the best chance at long-term success? Want more MAM? Become a VIP and get bonus episodes every week @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simple...

It would not be a Star Wars trailer release without Kent and Brian overreacting for way too long about it. So in keeping with tradition, here’s 45+ minutes on the final trailer for The Rise of Skywalker. Enjoy! Want more MAM? Become a VIP and get bonus episodes like this every week! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

We've seen a trend over the past decade of sequels to comedies we grew up loving coming out, sucking, and ruining our memories of the original. Is this the case for Zombieland: Double Tap or is it a worthy follow-up? Join Kent and Brian for their review and grades. Want more MAM? Become a VIP and get an additional episode every single week! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Journey with us deep into the uncanny valley as Will Smith faces off (see what we did there?) against Will Smith in Ang Lee's Gemini Man. Is it harmless fun or over-indulgence? Join all 3 hosts and VIP Marcus for a full review and a packed edition of Weekly Recommends to round out the episode. Want more MAM? Join the VIP for throwbacks, AMAs, Discord and more: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted...

It was quite a weekend in movie-land with Todd Phillips’ “Joker” dominating the conversation on social media and beyond, for both good and bad reasons. But is the debate surrounding the film justified? Is Joker a complex character study, an artistic masterpiece, or neither? Join us as we welcome Batman Shane back to the show to discuss it all. Want more MAM? Subscribe to our VIP feed for additiona...

Sly is going back to the well again, with another attempt to capitalize on our nostalgia. This time, he's bringing back John Rambo for one last hurrah, but why? Join all 3 of your trusted MAM guides for our first (and last) Rambo conversation as we review 'Last Blood.' Want more MAM? Sign up and be a VIP for more episodes every week! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

It's about that time for another Movie News Roundup as we discuss Spider-Man's return to the MCU, Kevin Feige joining the gang over at Lucasfilm, and the original Jurassic Park cast coming out of retirement to (hopefully) rescue our childhoods.  Want more MAM? We're talking Four Weddings & A Funeral (1994) this week in the VIP: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

After decades in the movie business, Brad Pitt finally gets the honor of being blasted into space. But does 'Ad Astra' go too far into the wormhole, or does it find a fun balance of drama and sci-fi? Kent and Brian dive in for this week's Movie of the Week. Want more MAM? Become a VIP @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

With shows like Fleabag, Ozark and Game of Thrones sweeping this year’s Emmys and the big 4 networks being all but shut out, this begs the question…do the Emmys even matter anymore? Join Kent and Brian for a wide look at this year’s ceremony and what it says about the future of TV. Want more MAM? Join our VIP club for multiple episodes of Mad About Movies every week @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip...

According to the box office numbers, only 3 people saw The Goldfinch last weekend. But guess what? It was us! So we might as well tell you what we thought, right? Join us for 30+ minutes of confused bewilderment as we examine this truly bleak adaptation. Want more MAM? We're throwing it back to Pulp Fiction this week in the VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

Time for another Movie News Roundup as we catch up on the past few weeks of headlines, with the central discussion involving the upcoming launch of AppleTV+ and Disney+, which (if any) we're going to subscribe to and more. We've also got an update for you on the Movie Draft and bring you some of our most anticipated movies for the rest of the year. This week in the MAM VIP - Pulp Fiction! Subscrib...

The Loser Club are back fighting the killer clown from the sewer, but now they’re grown up, but also still young. Also the clown is a spider. Anyway, join us as we’re joined by a guest to make sense of It Chapter Two as it dominates the early September box office. Want more MAM? Join us for our Shawshank Redemption episode this week at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

With the blockbusters taking a few weeks off, it’s time to dive into an independent film that has been getting some very strong buzz this summer, Shia LaBeouf’s ‘Peanut Butter Falcon.’ Join RB and BGill for their thoughts and some patented Weekly Recommends. Want more MAM in your ears? Become a VIP and get more every single week! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

In an already horror-heavy year, we've got another film contending for our attention. So is 'Ready Or Not' worth your time? (Spoiler alert: it is.) Join Kent and Batman Shane for their full review and some patented Weekly Recommends. Want more MAM? Our August AMA just dropped in the VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

We're continuing America's favorite past-time 'two nerds arguing on the internet about Star Wars' with Kent & Brians patented trailer reactions after the newest teaser for 'The Rise of Skywalker' released on Monday. Enjoy, y'all! Want more MAM? Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip for more every week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

Even though we’re not officially in ‘Oscar Season,’ there is one movie that is currently getting quite a bit of awards buzz. For this week’s review, we’re joined by MAM regular Ariel of Geek 101 to discuss the meaning and cultural impact of A24’s family comedy-drama ‘The Farewell.’ Want more MAM? Become a VIP for more of us in your ears every week at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplec...