Movie Punditry

It's 1992 and the Bat is back. Tim Burton's dark and twisted followup to 1989's Batman is one of the biggest movies of the year, and Mike breaks it all down, the good, the bad and the ugly. You figure out who is who. The Socials: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@moviepunditrypodcast7930 Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @Movie_Punditry @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://...

In this episode, we honor the late, great James Earl Jones with a look at one of his most noteworthy film performances, 1989's classic, Field of Dreams, starring Jones, Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan and the great Burt Lancaster. The Socials: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@moviepunditrypodcast7930 Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @Movie_Punditry @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook:...

Welcome to another episode of Random Rewatch. This time we take on Bryan Singer's 2000 adaptation of X-Men, starring Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellan and Hugh Jackman. The Socials: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@moviepunditrypodcast7930 Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @Movie_Punditry @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Instagram: @Movi...

This time around, Mike and Randell had plans to discuss the DCEU and other DC properties in depth. This wound up being a conversation mainly about Batman - past, present and future. (plus some Superman and Green Lantern thrown in for flavor. And thus, this episode evolved into the first in a series on the James Gunn DC Era. The Socials: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@moviepunditrypodcast7930 Twitte...

Before there was AppleTV, there was the 1990 film Presumed Innocent, starring Harrison Ford, Bonnie Bedelia, Raul Julia and Brain Dennehy. Mike goes through all the twists and turns of this classic legal thriller. Does it hold up to modern adaptation? Take a listen and find out. The Socials: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@moviepunditrypodcast7930 Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Th...

Lucasfilm has just announced that The Acolyte will not be renewed for a second season, and predictably, the Internet has thoughts. Fortunately, so to Mike and Randell. The guys go over what happened and why, and what this means for the future of Star Wars and Disney. Of course, no discussion is complete without the MCU and Marvel Studios. Plus, the Xbox decision to port premiere titles to Playstat...

It's 1998 and there's a world beneath this world. The real world. No X-men, No Avengers. Just Blade. Join Mike as he breaks down the comic book movie that set the tone for all modern comic book movies, Stephen Norrington's 1998 Blade, starring Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright and Stephen Dorff. The Socials: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@moviepunditrypodcast7930 Twi...

Welcome back to Westeros! We are going to need some more little birds over here, because we have a lot to go over, and Ulf is hungry. Tyland is going to need to keep his energy up as well, it seems, and we all need to prepare for a long nap as we recap the last episode of House of the Dragon for the next TWO YEARS!!! Surely they gave us a season finale worthy of remembrance, right? Well, maybe not...

You are cordially invited to an afternoon barbeque at the Dragonmont by your chef, Verminthor! Dress for the heat. Or perhaps some tiny tent camping with Alicent and Ser Rickard is more your style? Either way, Mike and Justin have it covered, right down to Daemon getting a smackdown from the Muppet Riverlord. We are one episode away from the Season 2 finale, and we have ideas as to what is going t...

Welcome back to Westeros! This week Mike and Justin deep dive into "Smallfolk", the 6th episode of Season 2. There IS a spoiler warning before we start speculating what may happen based on Fire & Blood." So come along and see what happens as Daemon keeps dreaming, Aemond keeps scheming, and Seasmoke goes on the hunt. The Socials: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@moviepunditrypodcas...

We're back in Westeros where Corlys is moping about, Aemond is smirking, Jace is making deals and Daemon is dealing with Mommy issues. Rhaenyra and Alicent are dealing with the men who would ignore them, and the Riverlords are not happy. And we get to the Twins and the Vale of Arryn. There are book spoilers here, but only after a warning in the podcast, so listen safely and stay if you dare. T...

ROOK'S REST! We finally have the first major battle of the Dance of Dragons. Pour out a flagon of your best Arbor red for the Queen Who Never Was. Mike and Justin go over the whole episode, including Daemon's weird dream, Alys and her Youth Group Sleeping Potion, Alicent just not even-ing, and Jace dropping the hammer on his mother, the Queen. Check out our YouTube channel: https://youtube...

In this episode, Mike takes on Oliver Stone's 1986 Vietnam War drama Platoon. Expect a lot of comparison to the other Vietnam War film of the time, Full Metal Jacket. Platoon stars Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, and Willem Dafoe. Random Rewatch is also available on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@moviepunditrypodcast7930 The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 Threads: @mikeymo1741 F...

The night is dark and full of terrors... and so is Harrenhall. Just don't look for any red currant, because they are out. Mike and Justin dive in to the third episode of Season 2. What happens at Harrenhall, why is security in King's Landing so lax, and is this the biggest Easter egg (or eggs) yet? The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @JusPlays88 Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell4...

Welcome back to Westeros! Don't be "abed" like Ser Crispy and join Mike and Justin as we break down "Rhaenyra the Cruel" and deal with the fallout from the assassination of the young prince last week. What is Rhaenyra going to do, where is Daemon going, and who is going to pick up all the pieces of that model of Old Valyria? The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo174...

And here we go!!!! Season 2 of The House of the Dragon is underway, and Mike and Justin are here to break it all down. In this episode we recap " A Son for a Son ", give a little backstory on where the book is in relation to the series (minor spoilers, maybe?) and look into the flames to see what might be coming. Plus, a short maester's lesson on the tapestry in the new opening credi...

It's almost time to return to Westeros! Season 2 of HBO's The House of the Dragon is upon us and Mike and Justin are here to break it all down week to week. This episode we preview the season, give predictions on what we will see, and sort out who may be standing at the end. Follow us for recaps of each week's episode, Dracarys! The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @JusPl...

To commemorate the release of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga , Mike is recapping the story that really introduced Max Rockatanski to North America... Mad Max 2 - The Road Warrior. Starring Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence and Vernon Wells. The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Email: moviepunditry@outlook.com Random Rew...

In this episode of Random Rewatch, Mike takes on Tony Scott's 2004 action thriller Man on Fire, starring Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning. The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Email: moviepunditry@outlook.com Random Rewatch Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mikeymo1741/list/random-re...

In this episode of Random Rewatch, Mike tackles Harold Ramis' 1993 classic "Groundhog Day' starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. Join us as we revisit this "holiday" classic over and over again. The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Email: moviepunditry@outlook.com R...

The Movie Punditry Show is back and better than ever! In this episode, Mike and Dell talk about where the MCU is headed given the trouble with Kang the Conqueror actor Jonathan Majors, the performance of Multiverse of Madness, Love and Thunder and The Marvels, and the upcoming release of Deadpool and Wolverine. Plus we discuss Shōgun, X-men '97 and more. The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @...

It's 2002 and we are swinging into Sam Raimi's classic comic book film, Spider-man, starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco and Willem DeFoe. The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Email: moviepunditry@outlook.com Random Rewatch Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mikeymo1741...

WHO IS DARKMAN? In this episode, we get to the bottom of that question by looking at Sam Raimi's 1990 superhero film Darkman. The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Email: moviepunditry@outlook.com Random Rewatch Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mikeymo1741/list/random-rewatch/ Opening Mu...

THE SLEEPER HAS AWAKENED!! In this special episode of Random Rewatch, Mike takes a trip to Arrakis for David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of Dune. This film has a lot more going for it than people remember. Come and sip the Water of Life. The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Email: moviepundit...

This episode covers 2003'a superhero film Daredevil, starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Jon Favereau and Michael Clarke Duncan. The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Email: moviepunditry@outlook.com Random Rewatch Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mikeymo1741/list/random-rewatch/ Rewa...