Movie Bears Podcast

Over the holidays, we saw a TON of movies to cap off the year. So as we look towards our Best of 2024 episode next week, we'll be catching you up with some films we've not gotten the chance to chat about yet. Share some of your recent catch-ups in the comments and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 7:58 - BABYGIRL 24:11 - NOSFERATU 37:02 - CARRY-ON 48:16 - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 1:00:21 - MY OLD ASS Listen...

New year, new movies! This week we take a look at IMDB's TOP 10 MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS OF 2025. We also add a few of our own, as well as some "but, plugs..." too!  What are the movies coming this year that excite you?  Be sure to share them with us in the comments.  Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 1:10:30 - But, Plugs... BEING THERE (rent/buy), EVIL DOES NOT EXIST (streaming on Criterion or rent/buy),...

Double Feature time! This week we're discussing QUEER, the newest LBGTQ-focused flick from well-regarded director Luca Guadagnino. Our special guest and friend of the show Sam White (Sammy D), offers some close personal insights, offering added dimensions to QUEER and the novel's author, William S Burroughs. We also review FLOW -- the animated adventure of a cat in a mysterious, post-apocalyptic w...

WICKED vs. GLADIATOR II - It's a competition for the ages and we're bringing in a special guest (Johanes from The Movie Mistrial Podcast) to weigh in on which film comes out on top. What do you think? Have a listen to our fun discussion and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section! TIME INDEX 4:11 - Special Guest introduction: Johanes from The Movie Mistrial Podcast 11:29 - Review: G...

This week we're talking not one, but *TWO* new films: HERETIC and ANORA. Does Hugh Grant come off creepier in HERETIC than as an oompa loompa in WONKA?  Also - Does writer/director Sean Baker give Brooklyn sex workers happy endings? We'll dive into all that and more. Head over to the comments to let us know your thoughts. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 3:23 - Mini-review: ANORA (non-spoilers) 26:20 -...

Is this truly Venom and Eddie's last dance? And if not, *should* it be? On this episode, we review the latest (and last?) Venom film, VENOM: THE LAST DANCE and we've definitely got some thoughts. So, have a listen and maybe jump on the post-show comments to share your opinions. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX: 5:27 - Review: VENOM: THE LAST DANCE 19:27 - Spoilers: VENOM: THE LAST DANCE 42:22: Butt, Plu...

It seems like folks either hate JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX or they're totally Gaga over it. Is there a middle ground, though? We've definitely got a lot of thoughts to share on this smokin' hot topic. but would love to hear yours, too! Be sure to hit us up in the comments to share your opinions. Enjoy the show, y'all. TIME INDEX 5:59 - Review: JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX 24:55 - Spoilers: JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX 45:...

AutoBears: transform and tune in for our reviews of TRANSFORMERS ONE and THE WILD ROBOT! We've got a lot of thoughts to share about both new films. Be sure to hit us up in the comments to share your opinions! Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 4:44 - Review: TRANSFORMERS ONE 27:21 - Spoilers: TRANSFORMERS ONE 42:17 - Review: THE WILD ROBOT 1:00:25 - Spoilers: THE WILD ROBOT Listen to more of our movie rev...

James McAvoy is back in another suspense thriller, this time charmingly preying on an unsuspecting family on vacation while in his chonies?! We definitely have thoughts to share on SPEAK NO EVIL, so listen in and hit us up in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 5:02 - Review: SPEAK NO EVIL 21:05 - Spoilers: SPEAK NO EVIL 44:08 - But, PLUGS: GHOSTLIGHT (on AMC+); BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER (animat...

MBP! MBP! MBP! Say our name three times and we'll appear to review BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE. We definitely have some fun thoughts to share so listen in to the conversation and hit us up in the post-show comments! Enjoy! TIME INDEX 6:06 - Review: BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE 23:47- Spoilers: BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE 46:15 - But, PLUGS: REBEL RIDGE (on Netflix); AFTER LIFE (Criterion Rental; BATMAN: CAPED...

In this episode, we discuss a sort of 'Dexter' and 'The Eras Tour' mash up in M. Night's newest outing, TRAP. But did this new thriller from the Master of the Twist bring home the goods? Have to our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show!    TIME INDEX:   4:22 - Review: TRAP 25:51 - Spoilers: TRAP 42:48 - But...Plugs: MAXINE (now streaming); CYNDI LAUPER: LET THE CANAR...

LFG!!! This week we dive into the greatest(?) team up since peanut butter and jelly: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE! Was this newest Marvel outing as good as the hype would have you believe? Check out our thoughts on that and more and be sure to share YOUR thoughts in the comments, as we like to read them on the show. See you there, bub. TIME INDEX 5:43 - Review: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE 30:48 - Spoilers: DEADP...

Joy! Sadness! Anger! Fear! Disgust! By your powers comb--err, wrong show. But still, emotions collide in this newest of Disney-Pixar outings, this one a sequel to one of its most popular films in recent memory. We delve deep into what makes INSIDE OUT 2 tick and weigh in on if it's an improvement on its parent film. Have a listen for our thoughts on this and more and be sure to share yours in the...

On this episode, we're coming at you with not one, but TWO new movie reviews: Director Richard Linklater's newest outing HIT MAN and THE WATCHERS, a new horror flick from Ishana Shyamalan (Yep, M Night's daughter). What did you think of these films? Or are you on the fence? Have a listen to our thoughts and maybe share yours in the comments. Enjoy the episode! TIME INDEX 7:57 - Review: HIT MAN 21:...

"It's FuriOsa, not FurioSA." On this episode we dive into a review of FURIOIUSA: A MAD MAX SAGA, the newest installment in George Miller's MAD MAX / FURY ROAD franchise, this time with Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth goodness! We also be serve up some fresh plugs that you absolutely do not want to miss. Check us out and leave a comment. Enjoy the show!  TIME INDEX 5:20 - Review: FURIOSA: A MAD...

They seem to keep making these 'Apes' movies...but are they any good? On this episode, we deep-dive into the latest franchise entry, KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES and weigh in with our thoughts on this question and more. We also serve up some fresh plugs that you absolutely do not want to miss. Enjoy the show and feel free to drop a comment that we can mention on the next episode.  TIME INDEX...

The new FALLOUT series on Amazon Prime is finally here and boy oh boy is there a LOT to unpack! New to FALLOUT? We'll give you the download on everything you need to know. Veteran gamer? We'll be chatting about how the games have influenced the new show! We'll also take a super spoilery dive into all 8 episodes. So grab your Nuka Cola and some RadX and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros and...

Double feature! On this episode, we review two films hot out of SXSW Film and their wide releases: MONKEY MAN and CIVIL WAR! Both have gotten high marks but do they live up to the hype? Have a listen to our thoughts and leave a comment to share your thoughts or just say hello. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:37 - Review: MONKEY MAN 23:00 - Spoilers: MONKEY MAN 40:06 - Review: CIVIL WAR...

On this episode, we review not one, but TWO films!: GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE and, coming out of SXSW Film, IMMACULATE. What did you think of these films? Be sure to let us know in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 2:36 - Solar Eclipse Talk 10:52 - Review: GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE 23:53 - !Spoilers!: GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE 42:29 - Review: IMMACULATE 54:07...

Join us for a MBP Double Feature! We're talking all things GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE before diving into ROAD HOIUSE on the heels of its world premiere at the 2024 SXSW Flim Festival. Now that they are both released, what did you think of these films? Be sure to also say hello and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Enjoy! TIME INDEX 4:13 - Review: GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE 18:33 - Spoil...

This episode covers the Part 1 of our SXSW Film 2024 coverage! This week we'll talk about the festival in general and our experience attending. We'll also chat about some big name films coming your way soon as well as some smaller films hoping to be picked up and distributed over the next year or two. Enjoy the show and be sure to leave a comment or hello in the comments! ...and check back for Par...

TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros and SXSW Film Festival Preview 5:54 - 500th Episode Recognition 11:28 - Review: DUNE: PART TWO 43:14 : Spoilers!: DUNE: PART TWO 1:11:20 - Butt…Plugs: The Dune:Part Two Dune Fucket; THE TASTE OF THINGS (in theaters); SPACEMAN (on Netflix); AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER (new live-action series on Netflix) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iT...

Who needs the Oscars when you've got The MBP Awards? Join us this week as we hand out our own home-cooked superlatives for from some of the best films of 2023! With awards like "Best 'Hell Yeah!' Moment" and "Hottest Screen Moment," our award show is obviously much more prestigious than those Academy Awards could ever be! Enjoy the show and be sure to award your *own* superlatives in the comments!...

On this episode we review ARGYLLE, the new globe-trotting spy thriller/dramaedy from director Matthew Vaughn. With many of Vaughn's 'Kingsman' sensibilities on high display, does this film live up to its mediocre box office reception? Listen in to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments.  Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 7:42 - Review: ARGYLLE 23:25 - Spoilers: ARGYLLE 45:00 - But,...

On this episode, listen to our review of Andrew Haigh's ALL OF US STRANGERS. As queer cinema goes, do we think this one is a must-see? Or a total whiff? Tune in to hear our thoughts on the movie and our 3 selected "plugs" that are all on Netflix! Please also share your thoughts in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 6:58 - Review: ALL OF US STRANGERS 24:16 - Spoilers: ALL OF US STRANGERS 1:06...