Mad About Movies

He’s cute. He’s lovable. But will we ever think about him again? This week it’s all things Dumbo & Disney as we discuss the affects of the recent Fox merger and attempt to stretch our Dumbo review into an entire episode! 0:00 - Disney/Fox Merger 28:00 - Dumbo 1:09:00 - Weekly Recommends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

Aliens have taken over Earth again! What will John Goodman do about it this time?! Join Kent, Brian, and the animal handler from the movie (we’re not joking) for all things ‘Captive State’ as well as a reactions to the success of Captain Marvel and James Gunn’s reinstatement at Marvel Studios. 0:00 - Box Office Recap 11:45 - James Gunn returns! 26:20 - Captive State review 1:09:00 - Weekly Recomme...

We’re letting everyone behind the velvet rope for a special VIP preview episode of MAM as we do a little AMA and discuss the most-requested Throwback movie that we get asked to do an episode on, ‘The Social Network.’ Get more Throwback episodes weekly! Become a full-time VIP @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

Get your leather, fur, and ambiguous English accents ready, because it’s time to put the finishing touches on the beloved ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ trilogy. Is it the most underrated animated series of the past decade? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and on social media! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

The first host-less Oscars has come and gone. There were winners. There were losers. There were 90s alt-rockers. We stayed up way past our bedtime to bring you our annual Rants & Raves Oscars Postgame Show so have at it, #mamfam! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After decades of production hell, James Cameron’s ‘Battle Angel’ is finally a movie that can be watched. But is it a GOOD movie that can be watched? Join Kent and Brian for plenty of ‘Alita’ talk as well as ‘Star Wars’ news, Oscars drama, and an attempt to answer the age-old question ‘Why is everything a beating?’ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

The next Lego Movie is here, and everything is definitely still awesome right?? Right?? Join us for our full review of “The Second Part” as well as our reactions to the ‘Shaft’ reboot and Will Smith’s attempt at the Genie/Papa Smurf. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which movies will be the most successful this year? Which MAM co-host will be doing a solo episode? Place your bets and make your picks for the third annual Mad About Movies Movie Draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welp. The payoff for last year’s Movie Draft is here, and the VIPs did not do Kent any favors. Tune in for a very controversial episode as he dives further into the ‘Minions’ conspiracy than you ever thought possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

M. Night Shyamalan has finally concluded his trilogy that is over 20 years in the making, so of course it all came together, right? Join us as we put together the pieces of ‘Glass,’ discuss Ghostbusters’ inevitable return, and ponder some hypothetical sequels that could someday happen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

Time to bring our best & worst of the year lists in one of our signature Rants & Raves edition of the show, and this year we managed to do it in just over 2 hours and 15 minutes that you’ll definitely never get back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kent and Brian are off to Switzerland for their yearly meditation and knitting retreat, but the show must go on! Richard is having a totally great time with a special guest to review Adam McKay’s ‘Vice’ so strap in and get ready for some Hot Political Fire from RB & Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...

It's our first episode of 2019, so of course we're starting off the year by talking about another Transformers movie! Join us as we break down 'Bumblebee' and bring you our Favorite Things of 2018. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grab your umbrellas and chimney brushes and join Brian, Richard, and friend of the show Hannah for their full review of Mary Poppins Returns as the year in movies starts to wind down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grab your tridents and chain wallets, it’s Aquaman time! Where does it rank in the DCEU? What will our grades be?! What did Batman Shane think?!?!? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time to go inter-dimensional web flying with Spider-Man as we dive into the animation/comicbook/CGI hybrid surprise hit 'Into The Spider-Verse!' Merry early Christmas, #MAMfam! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're taking a break from Oscar season talk with a huge throwback convo featuring Ariel from Geek 101 talking Lord of the Rings, Tolkien, those other movies that had Hobbits in them, and more! We're also spinning the movie news roulette wheel and bringing our patented Weekly Recommends as always! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Grab your bows and arrows, squeeze into your slim-fit archery clothes and forget the physics of fire, because they're rebooting Robin Hood in 2018! Join us for an exhausting review of one of the worst movies of the year, or any year for that matter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've got the tissues ready for Brian as we sob through our memories of the first Creed movie before we bring our full thoughts on the sequel as we answer questions such as 'does it work without Ryan Coogler?' and 'what's the deal with Rocky's fedora?' We also react to that 'Lion King' trailer that nuked the earth over Thanksgiving. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

When you combine director Steve McQueen and Hollywood treasure Viola Davis, it’s a formula for Oscar gold right? Join us as we are joined by our friend Rachel to discuss all the twists and turns that ‘Widows’ had to offer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Coen Brothers return to bring us a film with more twists and turns than you can imagine in 2 hours. But the biggest twist of all…they did it on NETFLIX?!? Join Kent and Brian as they discuss each chapter in ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ and look ahead to the future of digital distribution. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...

How do you improve on something already as great as 'Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them?' More beasts. More Johnny Depp. More white face paint. We’re diving in to all things ‘Harry Potter’ ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and beyond in our review along with a preview of our side podcast ‘Cryercast’ to talk some very important casting news involving Jon Cryer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

It’s time to return to the Cloverfield Cinematic Universe, or something? On this week’s show we’re talking ‘Overlord’ but with PLENTY of Taylor Momsen and Dennis the Menace talk as well. Can’t forget that. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Suriprise! Another bonus review for you before we dive into ‘Bohemain Rhapsody.’ We’re talking all things David Lowery, reminiscing on Robert Redford and more with Kent and Brian! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Until we talk ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ later this week, we’re bringing you a little bonus movie news, a bonus review of Drew Goddard’s ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ and a fresh batch of bonus Weekly Recommends to kick off your November! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.