Movie Mike's Movie Podcast

Forbes recently released a list of celebrity billionaires and several Hollywood directors made the list. Mike decided to take a look at the Top 10 richest directors, their highest grossing movies and their impact on cinema. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and how he wasn’t expecting to enjoy it as much as he did. Mike talks about the legacy of the franchis...

Mike and Kelsey share the best and worst movies they watched in the month of March. They also talk about the biggest headlines in movies that include new details on the type of musical that Joker 2 will be, a Happy Gilmore sequel with Adam Sandler and how the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is being rebooted. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on  Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.  He...

Get ready to put your movie knowledge to the test as Movie Mike challenges you to identify some of the most obscure quotes. From cult classics to blockbuster hits, listen to see if you can guess where these lines are from as Mike gives stories about each quote and movie. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about A24’s Love Lies Bleeding starring Kirsten Stewart. She plays a character named Lou who  is...

To celebrate Women’s History month, Movie Mike and Kelsey share their favorite female directed movies of the 21st century that include films from Greta Gerwig, Kathryn Bigelow, Olivia Wilde, Elizabeth Banks and more! In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the latest Blumhouse offering, Imaginary. It’s about a woman who moves back into her childhood home with her family. Then her youngest step daugh...

Mike and Kelsey recap The 96th Academy Awards that were last night! Mike talks about what predictions he got right versus what he got wrong. They each share their favorite and worst of the night from the winners, speeches and performances. Plus, they rated how Jimmy Kimmel did as a host after making a bad joke at the start of the show. They also cover who should be the next host, how loyal Christo...

Movie Mike dives into the list that Forbes just released  The Highest Paid Actors for 2023. .” Mike shares who he thinks is overpaid, underpaid and who will be on the list in the future. He also shares how actors make money on a streaming only movie versus a movie that gets released in theaters.  In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Spaceman starring Adam Sandler. He plays an astronaut...

Mike and Kelsey return to talk about the best and worst movies they’ve seen for January and February. They talk about the rough start to the year for movies, why everything is bombing and the small bright spots with their favorite movies so far. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Dune Part 2. He gives his thoughts on the visuals, how it had more action, why it might not be for everyone and wher...

Mike talks to director Paul King about how he brought his vision to life with Wonka. Paul talks about why he wanted Timothée Chalamet to play Wonka, what he loved about the original that he didn’t get to include in his version and how he feels about people being surprised to learn the film is a musical.  Mike then talks to Calah Lane who plays Noodle in Wonka. She talks about what it was like seei...

Marvel's new take on "The Fantastic Four" has its cast and Mike is here to give a history of the superhero team in film. He gives his thoughts on the new cast, previous casts and what this means for the future of the MCU. Mike follows that up with his list of the Best Movie Castings of all time from Harrison Ford as Han Solo in Star Wars to Chris Tucker as Smokey in Friday and so many more! In the...

This week’s theme is Romantic Sadness. Movie Mike takes you on a heartfelt journey through the world of cinema as he delves into the realm of love, loss, and the bittersweet moments that tug at our heartstrings. Mike shares why each of these 7 movies have a personal connection to his love life and most time lack thereof.  Mike explores the narratives that explore the complexities of love and its i...

Get ready for a cinematic journey through time as Movie Mike delves into the anniversaries of movies turning 50, 40, 30, 20, and 10 years old. From timeless classics to forgotten gems, Movie Mike will guide you through the decades, discussing which films deserve to be saved and cherished, and which ones he is throwing into the cinematic incinerator. In Movie Review, Mike talks about the spy thrill...

Mike and Kelsey react to the 96th Academy Awards nominations. They talk about who they think will win, who they were surprised actually got nominated and the outrage over MAJOR snubs this year . In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey give their thoughts on the Boys in the Boat directed by George Clooney. The film takes place during the height of the Great Depression. The members of the rowing team a...

Recently, Mickey Mouse has entered the public domain after the copyright on Steamboat Willie officially expired. Mike was inspired by this and in this episode shares his Top 5 ideas he has for movies that should be made once these famous characters become public domain. He explains what public domain means and other characters that have recently gone into the public domain and people are already m...

Movie Mike shares the movies he is looking forward to the most in 2024 that includes everything from new movies from Disney to A24. Mike also addresses the criticisms that ‘everything is a remake or sequel’ and why everyone is saying that the superhero genre is dead. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Mean Girls which is the big screen adaption of the musical based on the iconic 2004...

Movie Mike and Kelsey share all the movies they have seen over the last 2 weeks which includes Wonka, Anyone But You, Saltburn, Migration, Rebel Moon and so many more! They share which movies were their favorites and recommend vs. which movies let them down and you should probably avoid. In the Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts on A24’s The Iron Claw starring Zac Effron. He talks about the am...

Mike breaks the traditional episode format to give you all of his favorite movies for 2023. He delivers his definitive list of the movies that brought him the most joy, had the biggest impact on cinema and will be rewatched in the years to follow.  He follows that up by sharing the movies he thinks were the worst and why he hated them the most. Plus, 10 honorable mentions of great movies that didn...

In this episode, Mike lets Kelsey take over the podcast to share her 10 favorite books of 2023! Kelsey is an avid reader and wanted to share books she read this year for those looking to dive into something new. Mike asks her about which of the books she read this year would make the best movie, judging books by their cover and books vs. movies. Follow Kelsey on Goodreads HERE   New Episodes Every...

In this episode, Movie Mike takes a look back at his conversations as he counts down his Top 5 Interviews of 2023. Mike as he revisits some of the most entertaining conversations from the Super Troopers guys to the director of Blue Beetle, the writer of Air and more! Take a listen to find out all about the filmmaking process from the people who made great movies this year! See omnystudio.com/liste...

It’s almost Christmas! Movie Mike and Kelsey get into spirit with their Ultimate Christmas Movie Watch Guide. From timeless classics to hidden gems, they curated a must-watch list that will have you covered for the entire holiday season. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Poor Things starring Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo. In the movie, her character is brought back to life by an unorthodox scien...

Mike shares his love for The Simpsons and classic movies he discovered watching the show as a kid after they did parodies of them. He gives his list of perfect parodies of famous films executed on the show during the 90’s. Mike talks to Director Andrew Davis about how he felt after the Simpsons parodies his movie The Fugitive, working with Tommy Lee Jones and Harrison Ford and how he feels about p...

Mike and Kelsey share their picks for the Best and Worst films they’ve seen this month. They let you know what you should check out that you may have missed and what to avoid to save you time and money. Mike and Kelsey also share their favorite movie news story including a report on why Disney hasn’t had a billion-dollar movie this year. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Godzilla Min...

A great opening scene should tell you all you need to know about the journey in a superhero film. Mike shares what he thinks are the Top 7 based on their action, tone and impact on the genre.    In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Napoleon starring Jaoquin Phoenix. The movie is about the general and emperor’s rise to power in the late 1700s and early 1800s and his relationship with Emp...

Mike and Kelsey explore the movies that actors wish they could erase from their filmography while asking: Is it okay for actors to openly drag their own movies?  From cringe-worthy performances to box office bombs, Mike and Kelsey dissect the industry's most infamous missteps and the actors who wish they had hit the rewind button. In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey give their thoughts on o"The H...

In this episode, Movie Mike takes you on a journey back to the 90s, uncovering hidden gems that deserve a spot in your watchlist. Mike passionately explores some cinematic treasures that might have slipped under your radar during the iconic decade. In the Movie Review,   Mike shares his thoughts on the latest Marvel blockbuster, "The Marvels."  How it stacks up to the original, where it stands ins...

On this episode, Mike and Kelsey give their Best and Worst movie picks for the month of October and why you should watch and skip each of their picks.  Mike also shares his thoughts on the Variety article ‘ Crisis at Marvel ’ and the rumor of them reviving the Original Avengers including Robert Downey Jr. returning as Iron Man. In the Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts on Priscilla. It’s about...