Movie Punditry

WELCOME TO SEASON 3!!!!    In our kickoff for this season, we tackle the sticky issue of the continuing mess over at DC Films, deep dive into WandaVision episodes 1 and 2, review HBOMax's surprising Locked Down and talk about the possible coming Oscar battle between Delroy Lindo and Chadwick Boseman.   Follow us on Twitter at @Movie_Punditry Mike   @mikeymo1741 Randell @RD...

In our Season 2 finale, we take a long, hard look at Wonder Woman 1984, which might just prove the old adage "Be careful what you wish for."  A full spoiler review is part of the episode, along with a conversation about the current state of the DC movie  universe (or universes) and why they seem to be struggling with putting out consistently good movies.  We also talk Titans, the ne...

In this week's supersized Christmas Week episode, we take on the final two chapters of Season 2 of The Mandalorian , including THAT thing that happened.  (MANY, MANY SPOILERS!)   We will also break down some of the biggest stories out of the Disney Investor Day announcements, and discuss the latest in the Cyberpunk 2077 debacle.   Mike and Dell will also give their persona...

In this week's episode we discuss the industry-shattering news about Warner Brothers putting their whole 2021 film slate on HBOMax on opening day - what's happening, the fallout, and what it means for the future.  Then we talk about Letitia Wright 's ill-advised tweets and what they might mean for the Black Panther 2 project, which starts filming in July.  Finally, we dive into the retur...

AHSOKA!!!!   It's the live-action debut of Jedi Ahsoka Tano and Mike and Randell have the low down as they review in detail The Mandalorian Chapter 13: The Jedi (SPOILERS)    They also take a look at the Star Wars Lego Holiday Special and Teen Titans Go!    This week's episode also discusses the future of the Forza franchise on XBox and the annoying way vide...

In this week's super-size episode touches on the death of the great Sean Connery, a review of The Mandalorian: Chapter 12, a deep dive into the release of Wonder Woman 1984 on HBOMax, and the news that Black Panther 2 will begin filming in July 2021.   (Oh, and some video game talk)  To our friends in the US, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!  MIke;   @mikeymo1741 Randel...

After a short, happy break, we dive back into The Mandalorian with a look at "The Heiress," as well as the news that Wonder Woman 1984 will be debuting on HBOMax on Christmas day alongside it's theatrical release.   Mike   @mikeymo1741 Dell     @RDellBurns

              EPISODE 54      STAR WARS IS BACK!!   This week Mike and Randell react to the season premier of The Mandalorian with a review of "The Marshall."   We will also talk about  the ongoing effect of the pandemic and more spikes  on the theater industry, and the growing likeli...

This week Mike and Dell discuss the continuing decline of the movie theater industry, given more tentpole films like No Time to Die, Soul, and Candyman moving off the 2020 release schedule.  Can theaters survive?  What will they look like when we emerge from this pandemic?  Plus how the Mouse screwed over Disney+ subscribers who payed $30 to rent Mulan.    Mike   @mik...

As we roll into Fall, Mike and Dell rundown what the last few months of the year will look like on the movie front, talk about the current state of the box office, who the front runners are and who the disappointments are,   We hit on the future of theater chains given the number of major films pushing off to 2021.   Also, DC Universe and more.   Mike: @mikeymo1741 Randell...

This week's episode continues our series on the Mission Impossible franchise with a discussion of perhaps the most polarizing of the films, Mission Impossible III .   We also talk about Tenent 's box office and what it means, what Mulan seems to have gotten right and wrong, Gina Carano, Ray Fisher and a little upcoming film called Dune .    Randell: @RDellBurns Mike: @mikeymo17...

In this episode, Randell and Mike discuss the legacy of the late Chadwick Boseman, who passed away the day before this recording at the age of 43, and who left behind a body of great performances, including 42, Marshall, Get on Up, Da 5 Bloods , and of course, Black Panther and other Marvel films.  Also discussed is the DC Fandome event, including discussions of The Batman, Wonder Woman '84,...

This week Mike and Dell are joined by the awesome Leesa Charlotte from the Beers, Beats & BSG Podcast (which you should be listening to) to talk about all kinds of things,  including life down under, podcasting and of course, the first two films in the Mission Impossible series.  (and is Mission Impossible 3 really just Face/Off 2?)  Follow Leesa @leesacharlotte and the BBBSG Po...

Are we ever going to see Christopher Nolan's TENENT in a theater?   When are we going to see ANYTHING in a theater?   Is streaming the new now?  Are movies as good at home?   When do we think we will get back to seeing theatrical films?  This week Dell and Mike talk about these issues, constantly changing release schedules, a new analysis of DIsney's potenti...

This week, Mike and Randell go back to Wakanda.  It's been almost two and half years, and they want to see how this groundbreaking, Oscar-winning comic book film is holding up.   So they re-review Black Panther, Ryan Coogler's 2018 movie.  Has time been kind to T'Challa, or is the new king on his way out?   Mike is @mikeymo1741 Dell is @RDellBurns

This is the second part of our conversation with Jim Randolph of the Regularly Irregular Show podcast.    This week Mike and Dell talk with Jim about the recent decision of HBOMax to remove Gone With the Wind temporarily while content is added to "put it in context"  as well as other films that are problematic in 2020.   Films like Gone With the Wind, Song of the South, We...

In this very special episode, Mike and Dell are joined by Jim Randolph of The Regularly Irregular Show podcast.  In Part 1 of their discussion, they are talking about Da 5 Bloods,  Spike Lee's new movie that just released on Netflix, as well as the films of Spike Lee in general.   We can't wait for you to hear it. Randell:      @RDellBurns Mike:   ...

Yes, Dell and Mike have another list...   this week it is Black filmmakers that we love, and their films we love most.   Each one gives us a list of their five favorite Black directors and a movie from each that is really significant.    The guys also take on DC - is there such a thing as "too much Joker?"  - and the value and limits of the "Twitter Time Machine....

It's all Warner all the time this week.   Mike and Dell go over what we know about the newly announced Zack Snyder's Justice League,  Warner's new streaming service HBOMax, and Mike's recap of one of the new service's premier properties, Joker.    They talk about some other stuff, too, but you'll have to listen to find out what.   (Oh, and check Mike's twitter fo...

This episode Movie Punditry have their own civil war as they rehash who the villain is in Captain America: Civil War.   Also discussed: the Westworld season 3 finale; did Westworld stick the landing?  Should this be the series finale?    Also, now that it is over, the guys give their thoughts on the ESPN docuseries The Last Dance.   Is it the Michael Jordan...

This episode we talk about a couple things that are almost done...   The Clone Wars season 7, and Westworld season 3, including our review of the latest episode "Passed Pawn."   We also discuss the oeuvre of Michael Bay, and the relative value of the Fast & Furious movies, as well as what reopening movie theaters might look like.  Plus some Star Wars stuff.   Mike: @mi...

As we enter the second month of quarantine/shutdown/distancing, Mike and Dell fight off going stir crazy by talking about what they talk about...  movies, TV and pop culture.   This week they tackle Westworld Episode 5, "Genre" as well as Devs, Dune, Fighting With My Family, what's streaming and how to support your local businesses.     Check it out, and follow us at...

This week Mike and Randell list their favorite movie score pieces,  then discuss Westworld episode 3, and talk about which MCU actors have had success (and failure) since they started being superheroes.   Randell's List:  " Look to the Stars " - Hanz Zimmer - Man of Steel.  " Anakin vs Obi-wan Theme " - John Williams - Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith " Taking a Stand " - Henry J...

In this week's episode from the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Randell and Mike talk about life while social distancing, the effect of the pandemic on Hollywood and the entertainment industry as a whole, and what lasting changes we may see as we emerge from our personal self-exiles.  We touch on movie theaters, comic book shops, and films that have been pushed back or had production delayed....

This week, Randell and Mike talk about "Project Luminous" - otherwise known as Star Wars: The High Republic novel and comic series.   Also, Westworld Season 3 preview, and MIke's impression of the first half of Star Trek: Picard   @RDellBurns @mikeymo1741