Movie Punditry

This episode's film is Michael Mann's 2004 thriller, Collateral, starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx. How did I hate this for 20 years?? The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Email: moviepunditry@outlook.com Rewatch music Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl v...

In 1995, we moved from the "Burton-verse" to the "Schumacher-verse" of Batman movies. Val Kilmer stepped in to replace Michael Keaton, and Robin joins the team. What else happens in this divisive superhero movie? Take a listen and find out. The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePund...

Happy New Year!! To close out 2023 we present this bonus size Random Rewatch of Richard Donner's 1978 classic, Superman - The Movie. From Krypton to Smallville to Metropolis, follow our hero on his journey. You will believe a man can fly! The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Email: moviep...

This episode of Random Rewatch focuses on the 1998 smash hit Big, starring Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Perkins, and directed by Penny Marshall. The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Email: moviepunditry@outlook.com Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com

This episode of Random Rewatch looks at Steven Spielberg's 2002 film Catch Me if You Can, starring Leonard DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Amy Adams, Jennifer Garner, Martin Sheen, Ellen Pompeo and Elizabeth Banks. The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Email: moviepunditry@outlook...

Curses!! The Caped Crusaders are at it again! Mike takes on the arguably worst Batman movie ever! Has history been to cruel to this film, or did it get it right? The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Email: moviepunditry@outlook.com

This episode takes us back to 2000, with M. Night Shymalan's superhero thriller Unbreakable, starring Bruce Willis, Samuel L Jackson and Robin Wright. The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Email: moviepunditry@outlook.com Rewatch music Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by A...

In this episode of Random Rewatch we go back to 2001 and Cameron Crowe"s psychological sci-fi thriller Vanilla Sky, starring Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz and Cameron Diaz. The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Email: moviepunditry@outlook.com

Welcome to Movie Punditry's mini-show, Random Rewatch. Each episode, Mike will use a random number generator to help pick a movie he hasn't seen in a long time, rewatch it, and discuss it here. What can we discover from rewatching older movies like this? Do they hold up? Is the shine off the apple? Has time been kind or cruel to them? Up this episode, the year is 1991, and the film is Mari...

This episode, Mike and Randell recap the Disney+ series Ahsoka so far, leading up to the Season 1 finale. Then they move on into the recent launch of Bethesda Studios' Starfield, the upcoming Forza Motorsport launch, and more! The Socials: Twitter: @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Threads: @mikeymo1741 @rdell47 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditry Email: moviepunditry@outl...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Movie Punditry's new mini-show, Random Rewatch. Each episode, Mike will use a random number generator to help pick a movie he hasn't seen in a long time, rewatch it, and discuss it here. What can we discover from rewatching older movies like this? Do they hold up? Is the shine off the apple? Has time been kind or cruel to them? Up this episode, the year...

In this extra-length episode, Ran and Mike debate the good, bad and ugly of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and the Transformers franchise as a whole, then dive into the Secret Invasion finale, and a larger discussion of the state of the MCU and Disney franchise as a whole. Plus, continuing coverage of the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike, and what it may mean for upcoming projects. The Socials: Twitter: @mo...

With only one more episode left in Marvel's Secret Invasion, Mike and Randell break down where we are, where we might be going, and what it all means. Also, a deep look at the combined WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike that is shutting down most TV and movie production in the US - what is happening, why is it happening, what do both sides want, and what is going to be affected? Twitter: @movie_punditry...

The title says it all. In this Fourth of July Holiday Special, Mike and Dell dive into Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse, Secret Invasion, and The Flash to let you know what you should be watching. DO NOT GO OUT THERE until you listen! @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns

Memorial Day has come and we are in the summer season. With The Flash around the corner, Mike and Randell take a deeper look at cancel culture fallout in American film and television, and why some celebrities seem to stay cancelled and why some keep getting hired. For example, Ezra Miller will likely get another DC project while Marvel scrambles to distance itself from Jonathan Majors. Also, the g...

In this episode, Mike and Ran dive deep into the season 3 finale of The Mandalorian , look at The Bad Batch , and weigh in on the Jonathan Majors controversy and how he is being treated compared to Ezra Miller, whose The Flash movie is about to release. @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns @movie_punditry

This is a big episode!! To kick off, Mike and Ran discuss the 95th Oscars, who won, who SHOULD HAVE won, and how the whole thing works, anyway. Then they get into The Last of Us on HBO in the wake of the Season 1 finale. Next up, Season 3 of The Mandalorian has started, and the boys have thoughts. Mike breaks down essential viewing to get the most out of the new season. Finally, they discuss Picar...

Mike and Randell push forward with their version of the MCU and what their combined Phase 2 would look like, and which Phase 2 films and TV shows are really needed to get to Captain America Civil War .    Then they also do a deep dive into The Flash movie trailer, and Ran gives his thoughts on Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumainia   @Movie_Punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns

Welcome to Season 5!!    This season kicks off with our launch of The Punditry Order .    Imagine if you were introducing the MCU to someone completely new.   How would you recommend they approach it?   What movies or shows in what order?   How to best pull them in without having to go through everything?    Mike and Randel...

The season 4 finale is a week late, but it's worth the wait!    We spend way too much time talking about the ongoing troubles at DC, recapping 2022 in film and TV, and revealing what we are most looking forward to in 2023.   Come along for the ride!  @movie_punditry @mikeymo1741 @RDellBurns Ending Music:   " I Will Find Him " - Hans Zimmer, Man of Steel Soun...

In this week's big episode, Mike and Justin get on their dragons and hash out the season 1 finale of House of the Dragon .  Babies being  born,  a visit from a Hand, a secret gets out and a dragon battle over the castle of an illiterate lord.  There is a look ahead in to what Season 2 may bring, and a look back to Daenerys burning King's Landing.  There may even be a visit...

For this penultimate episode of the first season of HBOs "House of the Dragon" Mike and Justin get into all the intrigue and goings on.  There be dragons here, so be aware there are some light maybe spoilers toward the end.  (Plenty of warning)   @movie_punditry Mike:   @mikeymo1741 Justin @jujoleph End music:  "Aegon's Coronation" - Ramin Djwadi 

This week Mike and Justin tackle the longest, most intense episode yet of HBO's drama "The House of the Dragon."   They dive deep into Vaemond' mistake, the consequences, and speculate what the final two episodes may look like.  Plus a rundown of New York Comic Con.   Mike:       @mikeymo1741 Justin       @jujoleph   &...

Apparently Westerosi wakes are as treacherous as the weddings.   Mike and Justin  go over every detail of Episode 7  where losing an eye may gain you a dragon, and where the kids really shine.  Justin     @jujoleph Mike       @mikeymo1741 End music:  "Aegon Rides Vhagar" - Ramin Djwadi 

Dracarys!!   Justin and Mike break down episode 6 of House of the Dragon "The Princess and the Queen," yes, including THAT scene.   Also, a deep dive into Alicent and Larys' budding alliance, Laena's fatal choice, and the new casting of Rheanyra and Alicent.  Justin    @jujoleph Mike      @mikeymo1741 End music:  "Dracarys" - Ramin Djwadi...