Movie Mike's Movie Podcast

Mike gets into his essential 80’s films and what defined this decade in film. From John Hughes films to iconic horror films…what will rank among the best? Mike gives his review of the new A24 film “Bodies Bodies Bodies” starring Pete Davidson which is a Gen Z Slasher.  In the Trailer Park, Mike shares another movie from A24 called Funny Pages which is a coming of age dark comedy.  New Episodes Eve...

Mike got a question from a listener that read: Someone comes out of a 10 year coma.  What movies do you recommend they see? Mike gives his Top 10 list of movies he would put on the list that came out in the last 10 years. In the movie review, Mike talks about the new Aubrey Plaza movie Emily the Criminal which is a crime-thriller. And in the trailer park, Mike shares a new Zac Efron movie called “...

Mike  shares his spoiler version of his review of Nope and his theories on the plot, character and symbols. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****.  Listen to if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you.   New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com   Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestr...

Mike’s wife Kelsey is an avid book reader. She shares her list of amazing books she has read that thinks deserve to be turned into a book. Mike and Kelsey share the synopsis of the books and who they think would be perfect to be cast in the movie adaptations. In the movie review, Mike and Kelsey give a spoiler free review of BJ Novak’s new dark comedy / thriller Vengeance which is in theaters now....

Warner Brothers has cancelled plans to release the $90 million "Batgirl" movie. Mike shares other movies over the years that have been cancelled and the reasons why they never made it into theaters. From a Fantastic Four movie from 1994 to a movie in the 2010’s that was said to rival Avatar. In the movie review, Mike gives his thoughts on the action/comedy Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. And in t...

Marvel announced the Multiverse Saga what movies and shows we will be getting in Phase 4, 5 and 6. Mike breaks down each title, what is the most exciting, what’s missing and will there be any big surprises? Mike also gives his spoiler-free review on Jordan Peel’s ‘Nope’ and why you will either love or hate this movie…there is no in-between! In the trailer park, Mike gives his theories about Black...

Mike  shares his spoiler version of his review of Thor: Love and Thunder. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****.  Listen to if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of the series were Mike and Kelsey look back on different summers at the movies. Do you think you could name the highest grossing movie from each summer in the 2000s? Mike gives you 3 movies and you have to guess along with Kelsey to see if you can get it right! Mike and Kelsey gives their spoiler-free review of the book adaption of Where the Crawdads sings. And in the trailer park, Mike sh...

Mike shares his Top 5 Actors who have done the best job of portraying a musical artist in a movie. He also shares whether he thinks Austin Butler’s portrayal of Elvis will stand the test of time. In the movie review, Mike talks about Elvis and where it ranks among his favorite musical biopics. And in the Trailer Park, Kevin Smith is finally back with another installment of Clerks! Mike shares why...

Chris Sanders is the creator of Disney’s Lilo and Stitch. He talks to Mike about the 20th anniversary of the movie, how he first drew Stitch in the 80’s for a kid’s book and how he ended up becoming the voice in the movie.  Chris also shares why music was so important to the development of the story and when we can expect a new installment in the franchise. Plus a spoiler free movie review of Thor...

Mike and his wife Kelsey give their spoiler version of his review of Jurassic World: Dominion. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****. Listen to if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you.  Enjoy! New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com   Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro   See...

In this episode, Mike shares his ideas for some of his favorite Pixar characters that he thinks would make good subjects for solo films. He gives his ideas for what stories could be told in the form of prequels and sequels. Mike also gives his spoiler-free review of Lightyear and gets to the bottom of why it failed to bring in big numbers at the box office. And in the trailer park, Mike takes a lo...

Mike talks to director Baz Luhrmann about his new movie Elvis coming out on June 24th. Baz talks about getting Tom Hanks to play a villain, how long he takes to master a role and how he thought the movie wasn’t going to happen after Tom Hanks got Covid in 2020 and shut the film down. In the movie review, Mike talks about the new Netflix psychological thriller called Spiderhead starring Chris...

Due to listener demand, Mike gives a spoiler version of his review of Top Gun: Maverick starring Tom Cruise. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****. Listen to if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you.  Enjoy! Listen to previous 2022 Spoiler reviews for The Batman and Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.  New Episodes Every Monday! Ema...

The start of a new series looking back on different summers at the movies. Do you think you could name the highest grossing movie from each summer in the 2010s? Mike gives you 3 movies and you have to guess along with Kelsey to see if you can get it right! Mike gives his spoiler-free review of Jurassic World: Dominion. And in the trailer park, we have the first real look at Dwayne “The Rock&...

If you’re a Sandler fan…this is the episode for you! Mike shares his Top 5 favorite and Top 5 Worst Adam Sandler movies.  In the movie review, Mike talks about the new Adam Sandler movie “Hustle” which is available on select theaters now and Netflix on June 8th. And in the trailer park, we have the first look at Disney’s live-action Pinocchio. Follow the podcast...

School is out, the temperatures are rising. If you’re like Mike, then soon you will find yourself in a movie theater near you watching the return of summer blockbuster season. Mike gives his Top 10 movies he is looking forward to this summer. In the spoiler-free movie review, Mike shares why he thinks Top Gun Maverick is better than the original movie. In the trailer park, Mike talks a look...

Amateur Movie Critic Allie returns but this time in studio! She is a friend of Mike’s wife Kelsey and fellow film enthusiast. Mike and Allie share their list of Top 3 Favorite movie studios and reveal why they made their list. In the movie review, Mike talks about the Chip ’n Dale reboot on Disney Plus which was a lot more fun that you might expect.  In the trailer park, Mike take...

Mike and Kelsey give their spoiler version of his review of Marvel's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****. Listen to if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you.  Enjoy!   New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com   Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @...

  Mike talks to James Chinlund who worked as the production designer on The Batman. He describes his job of creating the look of the Batmobile and designing the city of Gotham with new ground breaking technology. He also talks about working on The Avengers and the design of Stark Tower. Mike also talks to twins Charlie and Max Carver  who play the two guards at the Iceberg Lounge. They s...

This question this week is: What's your favorite moment that made you cheer in a Marvel movie? Mike goes talks about serval MCU moments that will make you want to get up in your set and yell at the screen. Mike reviews the latest Marvel film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. And in the trailer park, we now have the first look at Daniel Radcliffe as Weird Al in the new parody biopic.&nbs...

CinemaCon wrapped up last week in Las Vegas. It is the largest and most important gathering of movie theater owners from around the world. Mike shares his Top 10 things to be excited about from films showcased at the exhibition such as Avatar 2, Wonka, Marvel’s El Muerto and much more! He recaps all the announcements, release dates and first looks. In the movie review, Mike talks about Every...

This week’s topic is: What was the best movie you saw in theaters because of the experience? Mike and Kelsey share the stories behind their picks and read what The Movie Crew submitted on socials. Mike reviews The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and discuss how Nicolas Cage is back and better than ever! And finally in the movie trailer, a dive into what’s to come in the next Thor i...

Hollywood knows exactly what it’s doing when they reboot a franchise from our childhood. In this episode, Mike shares movies that will make you feel like a kid again because of the nostalgia factors. Whether they are sequels, reboots, video game adaptations or done in a style that feels familiar to our childhood. Mike gives his spoiler free review of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. And keeping the kid...

The question Mike gets the most is “What’s a good movie I should watch?” It’s a very open ended question so in this episode, Mike shares his go-to recommendations for every type of movie lover. Watching as many movies as he does: Mike inserts different genres into that question and what he’d recommend to 6 types of movie lover: Comedy, Thriller, War and More! Mike rev...