Movie Bears Podcast

On this episode we're blasting off with a review of PROJECT HAIL MARY and as a bonus, we're sharing some of our favorite films and highlights from SXSW FILM 2026! Listen in to the fun and be sure to say hello in the comments.  TIME INDEX: 8:03 - Review: PROJECT HAIL MARY 26:05 - Spoilers: PROJECT HAIL MARY 44:57 - Highlights of SXSW FILM 2026 (Part 1) Listen to all of the MBP movie reviews and spe...

The Oscars are almost here, but who cares about those anymore?!  We kid, BUT on this episode, we're handing out our *own* awards for 2026. We're naming the fabulous winners of our superlative categories from Best "Hell Yeah!" moment to the Hottest On Screen scene or movie. So join the fun and be sure to say hello in the comments and share your movie superlatives from last year's movies.  Listen to...

Q: What do you get when you review both PILLION *and* 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE?? A: The Boner Temple!!  And let's be fair, that's always a place we'll want to be! Jump into this episode for a discussion of both films and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 3:51 - Review: 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE 13:48 - Spoilers: 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE...

On the previous episode, we counted down our 10th-6th picks. So, on this one we whip it all out by sharing our 5th-1st picks and we even have some listener lists to mention & discuss, too. We hope you enjoy our lists. Please feel free to say hello and share your top movies in the comments! Enjoy the show! Listen to all of the MBP movie reviews and special episodes for !FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTu...

It is done! We've waited as long as we can to see as many movies as we can from 2025 and now our TOP 10 FILMS OF 2025 lists are complete! We can't wait to share them with you and we even have some listener lists to discuss, too. Please give us comments to say hello and share your top movies of the year. Enjoy the show! Note: This episode (Part I) covers the #10 to #6 films on our lists. Next episo...

With the holidays having come and gone, the Movie Bears are back and rounding up the best stuff we saw over the break. From Shakespeare to Neil Diamond to giant snakes (x2?), we've got some fun recommends you don't want to miss. What have *YOU* been watching? Come on! Jump into the comments and sound off! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros and Holiday time catch-up 10:59 - SONG SUNG BLUE (Rent on Apple TV o...

On this episode we dive into WICKED: FOR GOOD!  Did the second movie adaptation leave its hand print on our hearts? Or make us want to get out of Oz? Tune in to hear our thoughts,, but please also share yours in the comments.  Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 8:49 - Review (with spoilers!): WICKED: FOR GOOD 44:19 - Butt, Plugs: SENTIMENTAL VALUE (in theaters), Pluribus (Apple TV), Solo Leveling (Netflix...

DOUBLE REVIEW:  On this episode, we're returning to two terrifying towns where evil never really dies. First up: THE BLACK PHONE 2 —can the Grabber's ghostly grip still hold us, or does this sequel dial the wrong number? Then we head back to Derry for IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, the chilling prequel series that dives into Pennywise's past and the cursed town that keeps feeding him. From basement lairs t...

From headlocks to heartbreak, Dwayne Johnson, aka "The Rock", aka DJ, trades in the ring for raw emotion in "The Smashing Machine," A24's bruising new drama about real-life legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr. On this episode, we step into the cage to see if The Rock's most vulnerable performance yet packs a real punch or just taps out early. We also share some plugs you don't want to miss so be sure...

We've been deep in the heart of Texas—Austin, to be exact—for our FANTASTIC FEST 2025 coverage! From midnight screenings to surprise premieres, we've got the highlights, the weirdness, and the best genre gems to put on your radar. But first, we lock the doors and draw the blinds for our review of THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2. Does this long-awaited sequel breathe new life into one of horror's most uns...

DOUBLE REVIEW: This week, we're conjuring up some scares and stepping into dystopia with a double feature review! First up: THE CONJURING: LAST RITES. Is this the final exorcism for the Ed & Loraine Warren or just a setup for the prequel series? Then we sack up for THE LONG WALK, the long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King's brutal, relentless march where only one boy survives. From demons to dyst...

An entire class of kids vanishes without a trace on the same night at exactly the same time and the mystery of who (or what) is behind it fuels the unsettling new horror film WEAPONS. On this episode, the Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are diving into the eerie new mystery from writer-director Zach Cregger (BARBARIAN), starring Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong, and Alden Ehrenreich.  Is thi...

The First Family of Marvel is back on the big screen and the Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are ready to stretch, flame on, and maybe go a little invisible… depending on how this movie goes.   On this episode of Movie Bears Podcast, we're diving into the new reboot, THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Does it finally get the tone right? Do the new actors bring it or just phone it in from the Negative...

The Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are back and we're leaping tall buildings in a single bound this week! James Gunn's SUPERMAN has officially landed and we're suiting up to talk all about it. Is this the SUPERMAN reboot the DCU fans have been waiting for? And how does David Corenswet stack up against the Supermen of yesteryear? We've got thoughts, naturally! PLUS: We're thrilled to welcome back Bi...

We're back, baby! After a brief summer travel hiatus filled with sunscreen, poolside slushies, and suspicious airport sandwiches, the Movie Bears are reunited and ready to dish.   On this episode, we're catching up with SIX of the hottest (and weirdest?) cinematic offerings of the summer so far. From revisiting a zombie apocalypse landscape with 28 YEARS LATER, to high-speed thrills with Brad Pitt...

On this episode we're double-fisting it with reviews of the live-action LILO & STITCH and MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING How did these films hit? Listen in to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX: 9:10 - Review: LILO & STITCH 26:00 - Spoilers: LILO & STITCH 39:08 - Review: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING 58:40 - Spoilers: MISSION...

On this epiosode we're double-dishing the scares & gore with reviews of FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES and CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, two horror films currently hitting theatersr theatr. How did these films hit? Tune in to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 4:08 - Review: FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES 20:21 - Spoilers: FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES 3...

On this episode we're double-fisting it with reviews of THUNDERBOLTS* and SINNERS, a duo of films featuring unlikely groups of heroes(?) fighting evil the best way they can. What did you think of these movies? Tune in to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 5:36 - Review: SINNERS 20:23 - Spoilers: SINNERS 34:48 - Review: THUNDERBOLTS* 53:35 - Spo...

On this episode we're diving horns-first into 'DEATH OF A UNICORN! Is this the A24 fever dream we didn't know we needed—or just roadkill with glitter? We've got thoughts. Plus, we're spotlighting more fun things to check out that you won't want to miss. Buckle up, hit play, and say hey in the comments! TIME INDEX 4:31 - Review: DEATH OF A UNICORN 24:52 - Spoilers: DEATH OF A UNICORN 47:03 - BUTT,...

Hi hoes, hi hoes! It's off to work we goes...reviewing Disney's newest live action remake, SNOW WHITE! Was this one the stinker 82% of the Internet says it is?! We'll share our thoughts and more! We're also bringing more movies from SXSW Film Festival 2025 to put on your radar, so be sure to stick around for those. Enjoy the show and please give us a comment. TIME INDEX 5:30 - Review: SNOW WHITE (...

We're back from the SXSW Film Film Festival in Austin TX with a whole slew of films to put on your radar! We kick things off with a spoiler-free review of ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR, starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively and then dive into some of our other favorite movies coming out of the slate of great films from SXSW 2025. Enjoy the show and be sure to leave a comment! TIME INDEX: 0:00 - Intros an...

Avengers...re-assemble? Captain America is back and this time, he might just be facing his greatest adversary yet. Thankfully he's got a little help from his friends but does CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD break up the superhero fatigue many are feeling? We'll give our thoughts, so be sure to share yours in the comments! Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX: 4:59 - Review: CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD...

Beep boop! On this episode, we're celebrating Valentine's Day with a review of the new lovey-dovey thriller movie, 'Companion!' If your significant other was a robot, how would you treat them? Or how would they treat you? Listen in to hear our thoughts. Please slide into the comments and share your thoughts & ideas with us. Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX: 4:54 - Review: COMPANION 19:19 - Spoiler Talk:...

So while the Oscars may be looming, there's only ONE awards show we're focused on: THE MBP AWARDS! With our own unique categories like "Best 'Hell Yeah!' Moment" and "Hottest On-Screen Moment," our awards are less about art house prestige and more about what thrilled and killed us as we wrap up the movies of last year. We'll also be crowning the WORST movie of 2024! So come join us for the fun and...

On this special episode, we're celebrating the movies that made 2024 unforgettable! Join us as we each count down our TOP 10 FILMS OF 2024, from breathtaking blockbusters to heartfelt indie standouts. Expect a few surprises along the way as we revisit the films that moved, thrilled, and stayed with us long after the credits rolled. We also reveal some lists submitted by listeners of their favorite...