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Mike gives his SPOILER filled thoughts on Marvel's Brave New World starring Anthony Mackie. Only listen to this episode if you’ve seen the movie or don’t care to have it spoiled. Mike talks about the weak cameos, strong supporting cast but ultimately where the movie lost him. He also talks about what part this movie plays in the MCU leading up the Avengers Doomsday. New Episodes Every...

In honor of the release of a new Marvel movie, Mike talks about what he thinks are the 5 most important films in Superhero hero history. These are not Mike’s favorites but what he believes are the most significant movies to the development and history of the genre. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Captain America: Brave New World. How it’s the first time Anthony Mackie h...

Mike and Kelsey rewatched all 8 Harry Potter movies and broke down the entire franchise from 2 different types of HP fan. Mike ranks all of the moves from his least to most favorite, most memorable character deaths and most iconic moments.  In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Anora. It’s a story about a young woman from Brooklyn, who gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she...

Mike and Kelsey give their Best and Worst movies they saw in January. They talk about the day they spent watching 6 movies in one day, why Mike is neurotic about planning out meals around, why they can’t believe how much Cameron Diaz’s Netflix deal is worth after seeing her film that made her unretire from acting.  In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Presence from Neon. It&...

Mike and Kelsey go through all of the Oscar nominations. Mike gives his predictions on who will win, surprises, snubs and he officially endorses a film for Best Picture.  In the Movie Review, Mike keeps it in the Oscars theme and talks about The Brutalist starring Adrien Brody. Escaping postwar Europe, a visionary architect comes to America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. O...

Mike shares the movies he is most excited to see in theaters this year. He talks about what he expects from Marvel this year, his favorite Disney movie getting a live-action remake and the little thing he loves the most about going to the movies. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about One of Them Day. The story follows Dreux and Alyssa, played by Keke Palmer and SZA, respectively, as they attempt t...

Mike and Kelsey watched so much over the holidays! They are back with their Best and Worst Movies for the month of December.  In the Movie Review, Mike talks about why Sonic is the best video game movie franchise after watching Sonic the Hedgehog 3. He compares it to the MCU, why it’s not nominated for an Oscar and how the movie plays almost perfectly to different generations of So...

In the first new episode of the year, Mike shares his Top 10 movies of 2024 including ones that he watched that came out over the holidays. Mike also shares what movie he thinks will be up for Best Picture, the difference in family films vs kid films and how he is trying to be a more fail an balanced reviewer this year.  In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey talk about A24’s Baby Girl st...

Today is Kelsey’s birthday! In honor, she has compiled a list of her top 10 books of 2024. She’s read over 80 books of the year and narrows it down to the one’s she recommends the most. Mike also shares his favorite comic of the year! Follow Kelsey on GoodReads Follow Kelsey on  StoryGraph  (Username: Kelseybrod)   New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube:...

As we reach the end of another year, Mike looks back on his favorite conversations of 2024. They range from Freddy Kruger to the director of Wonka. Catch some interviews you may have missed. Mike also shares who his bucket list interviews would be for both a dream guest director and actor. But ultimately, Mike just wants to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who has been a part of the Movie Crew thi...

It’s time for the Christmas special! Mike shares his Top 5 R-Rated Christmas movies meanwhile Kelsey shares the movies she wants to show their future kids. They also talk about their favorite Christmas movies as kids and why this season has felt less Christmassy.    In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Carry-On starring Jason Bateman and Taron Egerton. It's about a TSA agent who g...

As we come close to the end of the year, Mike shares his Top 10 Underrated films of 2024 with Kelsey. He calculated the movies based on his original rating, box office performance and audience score. He explains why this movies went unnoticed or what made them crash at the box office. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the horror comedy Y2K set on New Year's Eve 1999.  It’s about wou...

Mike and Kesley are back with another month in review for November. What movies they loved and recommended for you to check out and what they each despised and think you should skip. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Gladiator 2. Why fans of the original will hate certain aspects of the film, the questionable special effects on the CGI animals and why Ridley Scott is giving IDGAF energy this t...

In honor of Moana 2, Mike takes on the world of animated sequels to rank his Top 7 of all time! From timeless classics to modern marvels, see which sequels truly live up to the magic of their originals. In the Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts on Disney's highly anticipated Moana 2—does it capture the same heart and adventure as the first? Are the songs memorable? Or was it just a cash grab?...

In honor of Thanksgiving Week, Movie Mike wants to show his gratitude to you by giving you something you can do for free this week! Mike shares his Top 5 Tubi finds that you can watch at home without paying for a subscription. He gives his recommendations for hidden gems you may have missed in a variety of genres and explains why he enjoyed each one on Tubi.  In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey t...

Movie Mike debuts a new game called Ticket or Skip It? He shares big announcements that have been shared recently and whether he’d buy a ticket to see it or skip it because it doesn’t seem like it’d be good. He gives his thoughts on the new Star Wars trilogy, Denzel Washington in Black Panther 3 and Glen Powell possibly taking over for Tom Cruise in the Mission Impossible franchise. In the Movie R...

Mike and Kelsey return to talk about the best and worst movies they watched in October. Kelsey shares why she can’t stand Joaquin Phoenix and Mike reveals the nerdiest thing he bought recently.  In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Here starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. The movie reunites the “Forrest Gump” co-stars with their director Robert Zemeckis, and follows different people living in a...

Mike dives into the question: If you could only bring one movie with you to watch on a desert island....what would it be? He shares a list of his top picks and puts them into an elimination bracket forcing him to pick just one.   In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Woman of the Hour on Netflix starring and directed by Anna Kendrick. It’s based on a true crime story about a young woman aspiring t...

There was MAJOR movie news that dropped last week that was so exciting but stressful knowing how far away it will be until we actually see it. Mike decided to put together a list of movies he hopes he is alive to see that have been announced. He also talks about movies he hopes to see in his lifetime that currently have no news of being made. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Venom:...

Mike discusses Ranker’s List of the Top 10 Final Girls of all-time. If you're a fan of horror movies, then you know all about the final girl.  She's the woman who survives the killer, and usually kills him or her.  Mike weighs in on who should and shouldn’t be on the list and what movies are worth seeing if you haven’t.    In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Smile 2. He answers the que...

It’s been a busy month already but it’s time to talk about Mike and Kelsey’s Best and Worst Movies for the month of September. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the Wild Robot. Why it is one of his favorite animated movies of the year, the exceptional visuals, emotional moments and voice cast standouts. Mike also expresses why he loves that the movie didn’t stray away from teaching kids about...

A Nightmare on Elm Street is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Mike talks to Robert Englund who played Freddy Kruger and Heather Langenkamp who played Nancy in the film. They talk about the history of the movie through Mike’s number themed questions. Then Mike talks to director Juan Pablo Arias Munoz about his new movie  The Curse of the Necklace. They talk about being a Latino in the movie indust...

Mike sits down with director Kerry Bellessa and producer Summer Bellessa to talk about their new movie Amber Alert starring Starring: Hayden Panettiere (Heroes, Nashville) and Tyler James Williams (Abbot Elementary).  The movie is about how a rideshare becomes a high-stakes game of cat and mouse when two people receive an Amber Alert on their phones and then spot the kidnapper’s car. They share ho...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mike shares his list of movies that are essential to celebrate Mexican-American life. He shares the stories that were most impacted on his life and represented what it was like for him growing up and struggles he had to face as a 1st generation American. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Transformers One. It’s an animated origin story about how Optimus Prim...

With the passing of James Earl Jones last week, Mike wanted to take time to recognize his amazing work in voice acting from voicing Mufasa in the Lion King to Darth Vader in Star Wars. Mike shares his Top 10 favorite voice acting performances in animation. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his review of Speak No Evil  starring James McAvoy. It’s about a family who gets invited to spend a whole weeke...