Movie Mike's Movie Podcast

Mike is taking a look at famous actors who have retired from acting…some maybe without maybe you even realizing it.  This episode takes a look into each actor’s career, the demands of the job and what led to them retiring or taking a break.  Mike reviews The Lost City starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum and how he realized this movie wasn’t for him. In the Trail...

Oh boy, what a night. Mike recaps the Oscars  last night, including the moment WILL SMITH slapped CHRIS ROCK across the face for making a joke about JADA PINKETT. How CODA made history last night and the predictions Mike got right and wrong. If you’re looking for today’s normal new episode…just go back one on the feed! New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com...

Mike and his wife Kelsey share the worst movies they saw in theaters and what made them such bad experiences. Mike also shares what you guys submitted online as your worst movies. Mike and Kelsey review the reboot of Cheaper by the Dozen on Disney+. And in the trailer park, we take a look at Where the Crawdads Sing coming to theaters on July 15, 2022.    New Episodes Every Monday! Email:...

Whether you’re r a kid or an adult, Disney/Pixar movies can serve as a moral compass no matter what walk of life you come from. That’s what makes them so impactful and stay with us our entire lives. Mike breaks down life lessons we have all learned from Disney/Pixar movies over the years. Mike also gives his review of Turning Red which is available now on Disney+. Plus in the trailer park, Mike ta...

Mike gives a spoiler version of his review of The Batman . I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****. Listen to if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The question on this episode is: Who is the biggest movie star right now in 2022? Mike takes a look at box office numbers, salaries, social media followings and more to determine who he thinks are the Top 10 most famous movie stars in today’s world! Plus a movie review of Netflix’s The Adam Project starring Ryan Reynolds. And in the trailer park, Mike talks at Deep Water which is a new thriller st...

In honor of the release of the new movie, Mike gives his new ranking of every Batman major movie. Find out where “The Batman” with Robert Pattinson ranks followed by a complete spoiler-free review of the movie that’s playing in theaters now. Is it better than the Dark Knight? That’s the question! In the trailer park, Mike takes a look at a new fun action movie starring Brad Pitt coming soon! New E...

As movie fans, lines from films have crept into our vocabulary and become at times everyday use. Mike takes a look at movie quotes that have become a part of his verbal arsenal and reveals the findings from his poll online asking listeners. Mike gives his review of Uncharted which was No. 1 at the box office again over the weekend. And in the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down the new dramatic role co...

Mike is talking to David Morse who played “Brute” in The Green Mile from 1999. They talk about what it was like filming such an emotional movie and how Tom Hanks kept the mood light. Mike also has David confirm a rumor about him from his movie Disturbia involving a fight scene with Shia LaBeouf. Before that interview, Mike talks about famous songs that he associated with movies. They are all songs...

Oscar time is upon us and this is one of Mike’s favorite episodes to do each year where he breaks down all the Oscar nominations and gives his predictions. Mike watches all of these award season movies every year so he shares what he thinks will win for the major categories and give you recommendations on what film you should see if you only have time to watch one. He also gives his thoughts on wh...

Do you think you have enough money to make a movie? Well, after looking at some of the most successful low-budget movies…it may not seem as far away as you might think! Let’s take a look into what defines a ‘low-budget’ movie vs. how much money an average movie takes to make. Mike reviews Jackass Forever which is in theaters now. And in the trailer park, takes a look at Texas Chainsaw Massacre com...

It’s time to bust our your Blockbuster Card and grab your Motorola Razr to text a friend that you just picked up a copy of Knocked Up on DVD. Mike and his wife Kelsey talk about their favorite 5 movies from the 2000’s and what made the decade so influential on their taste in movies. They review a new movie on HBO Max called ‘The Fallout’ which is a new drama navigates significant emotional trauma...

Movie Mike Deestro talks a look back to movies that came out 30, 20 and 10 years ago and celebrating a birthday this year. He goes through the Top Movies at the Box Office in 1992, 2002 and 2012 along with some other great movies that came out of each year. Mike reviews Disney’s Encanto which is now available on Disney+. And in the trailer park, Mike talks about a new A24 movie coming to AppleTV+...

Long movies are great, but sometimes you’re just looking for something you can watch in a shorter amount of time. Mike is sharing some of his favorite movies that are 90 minutes or less so you can check them out the next time you’re in a time crunch for entertainment. Mike reviews the new Scream movie that just came out in theaters and where it ranks inside the franchise. In the trailer park, Mike...

Mike is listing the movies he is most interesting in for 2022. Whether because of the hype building around them or because of what impact they will have on building the landscape of movies in 2022. The top movies you can see in expect theaters…hoping that movie delays don’t effect the release of these films. Mike reviews “Licorice Pizza” which is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film starring Alana Ha...

Mike talks to actor Sean Astin (The Goonies, Rudy, Stranger Things) about the 20th anniversary of Lord of the Rings, the hardest part about playing his character Samwise and how his co-star Elijah Wood hasn’t read the original books. Mike shares his list of the BEST and WORST movies of 2021. In the trailer park, we take a look at the Doctor Strange sequel and Uncharted starring Tom Holland and Mar...

Mike gives a spoiler version of his review of Spider-Man: No Way Home. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****. Listen to if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike is looking back on the year and sharing his Top 5 Interviews from 2021. If your new to the podcast, this is a great introduction into the types of conversations Mike has with actors and directors. Or if you just want to revisit some of the best moments as Mike gives some behind the scenes info and why these were his favorites! New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com Follow Mike...

Mike re-watched all of the solo Spider-Man movies leading up to No Way Home and gives his ultimate ranking of which are the worst to best. He gets into a spoiler free review of Spider-Man: No Way Home which he just saw in theaters on Friday night. In the trailer park, Mike takes a look at a new movie from Nicolas Cage and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.  New Episodes Every Monday! Ema...

Christmas is upon us, so it’s time to talk Christmas Movies! In this episode, Mike and his wife Kelsey share their Mount Rushmore of Christmas Movies. They each give what 4 movies they would pick if they could only watch these at Christmas time. Mike reviews Being the Ricardos starring Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball. And in the Trailer Park: We take a look at Sonic the Hedgehog hog 2 and Spider-Man...

Mike dives into what he thinks are the best songs written for movies. He also gives background to famous songs and things you may not know which lead to them being featured in the film. A spoiler-free review of Netflix’s Bruised starring Hallie Berry. Plus in the trailer park: Mike looks at two Indie films Licorice Pizza and Red Rocket.  New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com Follo...

Mike wanted to take a moment and recognize movies from A-List actors that he would consider underrated. Either because they weren’t as well received as their previous work, didn’t perform as well at the box office or overtime have just been forgotten as time has passed. Everything from movies of the 70’s to movies of today.  Mike gives a spoiler free review of Red Notice which is now Netflix’s mos...

Mike takes a look at director’s and their go-to picks for actors who star in their movies. He picks his favorite actors who have become trademarks to some of the biggest directors in Hollywood from Tarantino to Kevin Smith to Greta Gerwig. Mike gives a review of the new Netflix movie “Tick, Tick…Boom!” Starring Andrew Garfield. Plus in the trailer park, a full breakdown of all the Easter eggs and...

Mike talks to director Chris Columbus about what it was like directing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, how he got the job and if he would ever make a movie with the original cast. Mike also reviews the new Tom Hanks movie “Finch” and gives his Top 5 Tom Hanks movies. In the Movie Mike's Trailer Park: Mike features Fortress with Bruce Williams and a new indie movie called The End of Us. Lear...

Mike is breaking down movies that critics got wrong! Films that were ripped to shreds by critics at the time of their release in theaters but went to be all out classics that we known and love today. Mike reviews the newest Marvel movie: The Eternals. Plus in the trailer park, Mike talks about Morbius starring Jared Leto.  New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com Follow Mike on TikTo...