Movie Mike's Movie Podcast

Mike talks to Director John Lee Hancock about his newest movie The Little Things. He talks about what it was like direction 3 Oscar winning actors: Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto. He gives us a look of what a director does in a day. He also talks about how he approached his movie “The Blindside” on how to stay true to the story and how to make it more compelling. Mike and Kelsey give...

In this episode, Mike breaks down what are considered to be the greatest years in movie history starting from 1939 ‘Hollywood’s Golden Year” to the movies of today. You may not agree with the year he picks…but will respect his reason why. Plus a movie review of the action/drama called Nobody starring Bob Odenkirk of Better Call Saul / Breaking Bad. And a discussion on whether or not we should re-m...

In this extra episode, Mike breaks down the 2021 Oscars from all the big winners, snubs, surprises and best moments from the show last night. Also, what they got wrong and what made for a really awkward moment in the show. Plus some winners from last night that he recommends are worth a watch.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Mike gives his list on franchises he thinks should make a crossover movie. From a Muppets and Toy Story crossover…to Transformer and Pirates of the Caribbean. Plus a double feature movie review. First up Stowaway starring Anna Kendrick which is about a three-person crew on a mission to Mars faces an impossible choice when an unplanned passenger jeopardizes the lives of everyone on board. And Mike...

Mike brings on two listeners to battle in out in movie trivia! The category is Famous Movie Quotes. Listeners Ashley and Katie battle it out to see who can get the most right to win the prize! Mike gives a movie review of “The Father” which is up for Best Picture at the Oscars next week and then ranks the movies up for Best Picture at the Oscars next week. And in movie news, Mike talks about Pete...

Mike rattles off his long list of unpopular movie opinions. From genres he thinks are trash to actors who get much more credit than they deserve. Also movies he think were great despite such harshly negative reviews. Reminder: we can disagree on movie opinions and still be friends! After watching “The Last Blockbuster” on Netflix, which is a documentary about the last remaining location in Bend, O...

Mike gives 5 comedy recommendations for movies you probably haven’t seen but if you’re looking for some laughs from the 2000s. This week’s movie question with responses you voted for online about the one movie you’d watch for the rest of your life. And a spoiler free review of Godzilla vs. Kong and thoughts on the new Space Jam 2 trailer.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...

Mike asked the question online “Who is your favorite movie duo of all-time?” He gives his top 5 and the Top 5 from listeners. Mike talks to the stars of “A Week Away” on Netflix - Bailee Madison and Kevin Quinn about what it’s like to make a musical, how it made it to Netflix and about what it’s like to have over a million followers online. Plus a spoiler-free review of Mank. Learn more about your...

The Oscar nominees have been announced! Mike gives his predictions and insight on who he thinks will win the top awards this year. Mike also talks about snubs and surprises from the nominations! Plus a spoiler free review of the Best Picture nominee “Promising Young Woman”.  New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikede...

Have you ever been told you weren’t cut out to do something? Relatable. Can you imagine a world in which Brad Pitt was told he couldn’t act? Or someone telling Jennifer Lawrence she’d never be a movie star? In this episode, Mike shares some of his favorites stories in film of actors who made it aver being rejected. Plus a movie review of Cherry starring Tom Holland on Apple+ And as always, Mike ha...

In celebration of International Women’s day, this episode is focused on highlighting women in film. Mike and Kelsey share their favorite movies with a strong female lead and as well those send in by listeners. Mike gives 5 Badass female directors and a movie from them you should check out. Plus spoiler-free movie reviews for Moxie (Netflix) and Minari (On-demand).  Learn more about your ad-choices...

Mike talks to Lou Diamond Phillips who has been in movies such as La Bamba, Stand and Deliver and Young Guns. They talk about things you didn’t know about the making of La Bamba, how he approaches new roles and growing up in Texas and working at What-A-Burger. Mike then gives what he thinks are the best movie ending songs. Plus a review of the new ‘Tom and Jerry’ movie on HBO Max.  New Episodes Ev...

Mike breaks down what movie villains deserve their own movie that haven’t had one made about them yet. A listener emailed in about the new Mortal Kombat reboot so Mike give his Top 5 Video Game movie adaptions. Plus a review of Nomanland starring Frances McDormand which is available on Hulu. Mike and Kelsey review I Could Care A Lot on Netflix and the latest movie news this week.  New Episodes Eve...

Mike shares his dark theory about Andy from Toy Stories along with other theories that have been speculated on the internet about Disney movies. Mike talks to Amateur Movie Critic Allie ( @aquillionaire ) about the Wizard of Oz reboot that was announced and they give their “Would You Watch This?” casting picks on which actors they would like to see in each role. Plus a review of Judas and the Blac...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. To celebrate, Movie Mike is breaking down the best romantic movies of all-time including ones submitted by listeners. Plus the Best Rom-Coms of the 2000’s and a movie review of Malcolm & Marie starring Zendaya and John David Washington! New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitte...

Movie Mike answers all of your movie questions from messages and emails! Mike covers what happens financially when a movie flops in theaters, best sites to find where movies are streaming, best and worst movies of all-time and recommendations for different genres. Plus 2 movie reviews! Palmer starring Justin Timberlake on Apple+ and The Little Things starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jare...

Mike and Kelsey discuss the list Buzzfeed put out on actors who've "played the same exact character in almost every movie they've been in." They determine if it makes them less enjoyable. Hate it when you spend money on a movie and ends up being trash? Mike breaks down what to look for so you can determine going into it whether or not it will be worth it. Plus a review of News of the World starrin...

Mike D sits down with Producer Eddie of the Bobby Bones Show + Sore Losers Podcast. They both just read Matthew McConaughey’s new book “Greenlights” and discuss his career in movies. Mike and Eddie also talk about how the movie La Bamba influence their lives as Mexican-American’s. Plus a movie review of “Our Friend” starring Jason Segel, Dakota Johnson, Casey Affleck, Jake Owen which in select the...

Mike and Kelsey go through the list of movies coming out in 2021. Some were supposed to come out in 2020, but are now scheduled for THIS year. Everything from Jackass 4 to Black Widow. Think you’re good at identifying movie studio sounds? Play along with the game as Mike tries to name the studio based on the sound Kelsey plays! Plus a movie review of Freaky starring Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton...

Back for the first new episode of the year! Mike and Kelsey break down the two major movie releases over the holiday break: Soul (Pixar) and Wonder Woman 1984 (HBO Max). Mike gives his Top 5 movies of 2020 along with what you voted for on social media. Plus they talk about the WORST movies of 2020.  If you're curious - here's (most) of the list of all the movies Mike watched in 2020: Mulan Bad Boy...

This podcast is officially a year old! To celebrate that and the end of the first year, Mike looks back and shares the Top 5 Interviews from 2020.  Interviews include: Jonathan Lipnicki (Jerry Maguire), Rod Luire (Director of The Outpost), Sean Whalen (Twister), Bobby Bones (Bandslam), Christy Carlson Romano (Even Stevens Movie / Cadet Kelly).  New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.co...

Mike asked this question on Twitter “Who is an A-List actor that for some reason you can't stand to watch them in movies? “. Mike and his fiancé Kelsey go through the top responses and give their opinions why each actor made the list. Mike talks to director Roger Kumble and writer Adam Davis about their movie “Just Friends” which is celebrating it’s 15 year anniversary. They talk about the stars o...

This episode is all about Disney Channel Original movies. Mike talks to Christy Carlson Romano who is one of the OG’s when it comes to the genre. Christy talks about her biggest Disney roles, co-stars and her latest project where she hangs out with fellow Disney alumni. Mike then goes into his list of the Best Disney Channel Original movies. Plus movie news with Mike’s fiancé Kelsey which includes...

We think A-List movie stars haul in the big bucks with every role. Turns out, it’s not always the case. In this episode, Movie Mike talks about actors who actually took a significantly smaller salary for some very iconic roles. Mike also reviews “Black Bear” starring Aubrey Plaza. He and his fiancé Kelsey also talk about the big Warner Brother’s movie announcement that they are set to release thei...

We can officially talk Christmas movies! To get you in the holiday spirit, Mike and Kelsey are breaking down some of their favorite Christmas movies. Kelsey loves Christmas and gives her Top 5 of movies she watches every single year. Mike isn’t the biggest fan of Christmas movies…but gives his list for movies that have Christmas in them…but aren’t exactly Christmas movies. Plus a movie review of H...