Movie Mike's Movie Podcast

If you are like Mike and recently binged Squid Game on Netflix…your eyes may have been opened up to a whole new world of entertainment in the form of South Korean film! Mike shares 5 movies you should watch next if you loved Squid Game. Mike shares a Twitter debate he got in over the weekend and what he think it means to support film in 2021. Plus a review of The Starling (on Netflix) starring Mes...

It’s Halloween week and Mike is sharing his top scariest movies of the last 20 years. Everything from ghosts, demons, possessions and home invasions + more honorable mentions. Mike gives a spoiler-free review of Dune starring Timothée Chalamet which he watched on HBO Max. Plus another week of Movie Mike’s Trailer Park covering upcoming movies ‘Being the Ricardos’, ‘Ambulance’ and ‘Ghostbusters: Af...

Continuing the Horror theme for October, Mike is talking about the best horror franchise of all-time and things you may not know about them. Mike reviews the new Michael Myers movie “Halloween Kills” which is in theaters and on Peacock. Plus in Mike’s Movie Trailer Park: He gives his thoughts on 3 new trailers that dropped this week for the new Scream movie, Home Alone reboot and a new horror movi...

It’s October, who is ready for some horror movies? In this episode, Mike talks about what the best horror / scary movies are just happen to be rated PG-13. Great for if you’re not super into violent movies or are looking for something scary that will also be okay to watch with your kids. Plus a spoiler-free review of “The Guilty” on Netflix with Jake Gyllenhaal and Joaquin Phoenix talked about the...

Movie Mike Deestro is breaking down what the best Marvel villains are in film. Not just in the MCU…but from any Marvel movies to date. Mike and his wife Kelsey also review Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Mike having seen in the first one and Kelsey basically going into it blind. Plus in movie news, some movie props are up for sale and the question is…if you would own one movie prop…what would it be?...

Mike asked the question “What’s the best modern day classic?” He gives the criteria for what he did to decide his top picks and discuss the picks you guys sent int for this topic. Chris Pratt will star as the voice of Mario in an upcoming "Super Mario Bros." and a lot of people aren’t too happy about it. Mike gives his thoughts on the cast and gives who he would have picked for each character. Plu...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Movie Mike Deestro shares the movies that have impacted his life as a Mexican-American. He gives what he believes are the best representations of Mexican American characters in film and how these movies portrayed what life is like growing up as a hispanic in America. Mike reveals some details about his life he’s never shared before. Mike reviews the new Clint E...

Movie Mike Deestro is breaking down Super Hero movies he thinks are underrated. From overlooked Marvel movies to hidden gems. Mike puts two new horror movies up against each other to determine which you should pick to watch if you could only see one: Candyman vs. Malignant. Plus a reaction to the new Matrix 4 trailer, a big “Halloween Kills” announcement and more movie news! New Episodes Every Mon...

Love Disney movies? Love music? This is the episode for YOU! Mike breaks down Disney movies he thinks have overall the best soundtracks and his favorite 3 songs from each. Mike and his wife Kelsey review the new Marvel movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Spoiler-free). And Mike talks about 3 Paramount movie delays and details on The Batman movie with Robert Pattinson.  New Episodes Ev...

Movie Mike Deestro breaks down Variety’s list of movie star salaries and what the list of A-List stars make for one movie. Mike also gives his favorite role from each of those actors and if he thinks they are worth the money. Mike also reviews the new Hulu comedy “Vacation Friends” starring John Cena and Lil Rel Howery and gives a full breakdown of the SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME trailer. New Episodes...

Mike Deestro talks to Matthew Lunn ( @MatthewLuhn ) who is a former Pixar story artist and animator. He is the story guy behind Pixar movies from Toy Story films, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, UP, Cars, Monsters University, Ratatouille, and more! So together, they break down some of the most emotional moments on the movies he has worked on. They also talk about what it’s like to work on The Simpson...

In this episode, Movie Mike Deestro takes on a genre of movies he hasn’t covered before…documentaries! He shared 5 films that he found fascinating and why you should see them. Plus a review of the new Val Kilmer documentary that just came out on Amazon. And Mike and Kelsey review Free Guy starring Ryan Reynolds and talk about the changes coming to HBO Max in regards to their same day movie release...

In this episode, Mike answers the question “What's a movie you LOVE but only needed to watch ONCE?” He gives his picks from Uncut Gems to Gravity and movies that are great enough to change your life and ones that you recommend to friends…but for some reason or another only needed to see them once. Mike also gives his spoiler free review of The Suicide Squad directed by James Gunn and stars Margot...

On this episode, Mike talks about some of his favorite TV shows that he think would make their own movies. Kelsey gives her take on whether or not she would be interested herself in watching them. Mike and Kelsey give their review on Joe Bell starring Mark Wahlberg which is the true story about a dad’s walk across the country after his teenage son committed suicide after being bullied for being ga...

Mike sets up this episode by talking about being a part of Bobby’s wedding and their work relationship turned into a valued friendship over the years. Mike then resists when Bobby Bones sat down with him to talk about his 3 favorite movies from his life which include Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Man on The Moon plus some honorable mentions. Bobby...

In this episode, Mike asks the questions “What’s your favorite movie from your childhood?”. He gives his Top 5 movies that shaped his childhood based on re-watchability, nostalgia and overall has stood the test of time. Mike also gives spoiler free reviews for Space Jam: A New Legacy (which you can watch on HBO Max or in theaters) and A Quiet Place 2, which is available now on Paramount+ for free....

Billy West has voiced for tons of iconic animated characters from Fry and Zoidberg on Futurama to Bugs Bunny In Space Jam, Doug Funnie, Ren & Stimpy and many more! Mike has been a huge fan of his work since he was a kid and asks him about how he landed on each voice, his warm up process, how he switches gears in his brain to go from one voice to another and if you can copyright a voice. Mike a...

Mike sits down with Amy from the Bobby Bones Show + 4 Things with Amy Brown to talk about her life through movies. Amy shares her favorite movie as a kid, first movie she went to see on a date and her kids favorite movies. Amy also talks about why she recently decided to watch The Terminal with Tom Hanks for the first time even though it came out in 2004. Plus, Amy reveals a story about her ex-boy...

It’s the 50th Anniversary of the original Willy Wonka. Mike has some of the original cast (Peter Ostrum (“Charlie Bucket”), Paris Themman (“Mike Teevee”), Julie Dawn Cole (“Veruca Salt”) and Michael Bollner (“Augustus Gloop”). He asked them myths about the original movie and whether or not there is any truth to them. Like if they all had nightmares after filming the famous tunnel science. Mike and...

Mike just watched the 24th Pixar movie and decide to make the ultimate list of rating each in order from best to the worst. He took in consideration which had the most iconic characters, box office numbers, audience scores and overall longevity. He also gives a review of the 24th Pixar film on Disney+ “Luca” and a review of the new Kevin Hart movie “Fatherhood” on Netflix.  Learn more about your a...

Mike breaks down not only what are the best…but also by the numbers which are the strongest movie trilogies of all-time. He lists the top 5 and what he thinks is the best film of the 3. And speaking of trilogies, Mike reviews The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It which is the 3rd in the franchise and ranks where it lands. In movie news, Mike is excited for the trailer of Ryan Reynolds new comedy...

Mike and Kelsey answer movie questions sent in my listeners from a wide range of topics from favorite director’s body of work to a movie that was bad but deserves a remake. They also answer some personal questions in regards to their recent marriage. Mike review the new Angelina Jolie movie on HBO Max “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and in movie news: Taylor Swift is getting another chance after he last...

In honor of Mike and Kelsey getting married this weekend…they are breaking down the Most Iconic couples in movies of all-time based on what you voted for online + Mike’s own list. Mike and Kelsey also talk about what they excited for in their wedding this weekend and about writing their own vows. They also talk about the Friends Reunion and what cast member had the best movie career and whether or...

Mike is breaking down what he considers to be the Top 5 Zombie movies of all-time. From hour to sci-fi to comedies to romance…It’s a genre that surprisingly has it all! This episode also features a double movie review. Netflix’s Army of the Dead starring Dave Batista who leads a group of people into a zombie quarantine zone to try and pull off a mega-heist. Plus a movie called North Hollywood abou...

Mike talks to actor Michael Peña about his role in “Tom and Jerry” and Mexican movies he watched as a kid that inspired him to be an actor. Mike brings on his brother Rudy to talk about their major movie milestones from each of their lives growing up watching films. They review the new animated Netflix movie The Mitchell’s vs. The Machines and talk about the Knives Out and Venom sequels.  New Epis...