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It's still The Year of Nolan here in the MAM VIP as we work our way through EVERY Christopher Nolan film. We've reached the conclusion of THE DARK KNIGHT series, so let's get some 2026 takes on RISES!

Zach Cregger is back post-weapons with a reboot of a video game adaptation. Does RESIDENT EVIL live up to expectations, and what's next in Cregger's career? Kent and Richard are here, reporting for duty!

Where were you when you first saw SERENDIPITY twenty-five years ago? Let's throw it back this week to a rom-com that took over in 2001, and was perhaps the last career peak for some of the folks involved.

Can movies produced by Americans return to actually being produced in America? Let's dig into the government's proposal to help the industry and also look into the list of Top Grossing Actors, with a new face at the top.

Another low-budget horror movie is making waves in 2026. Let's talk BUDDY, 90s nostalgia, Cartoon Network and more just in time for spooky season.

Is there really more to life than being really, really ridiculously good looking? Let's throw it back 25 years to one that fed us comedically at an important age - but does it hold up?? Time to talk ZOOLANDER!

The movie Warner Bros. never wanted you to see has hit cinemas, and boy is there a lot to talk about with this one. Let's semi-throw-it-back and talk some Looney Tunes nostalgia, the great Will Forte, and the wild journey of COYOTE VS. ACME.

We've reached one of the many peaks of Christopher Nolan's filmography as we work our way through all of his films in 2026. How does this one hold up on it's 15th anniversary, and where does it rank for us with his other movies?! Let's dive in!

Marvel Studios are finally pulling the X-Men trigger. Let's discuss the cast that's been announced so far, the possibility of Nicolas Cage stealing the Declaration of Independence again, and get an important update on the 2026 MAM Movie Draft.

Is 1991's BARTON FINK the most underrated Coen Bros. movie? Let's throw it back 35 years to some all-time character acting as we look at some pre-Fargo classic Coens.

How do we feel about the 'end of summer' movies ONE NIGHT ONLY and THE END OF OAK STREET? Let's get into the Dino Sex Purge Cinematic Universe and talk about two films that didn't deliver for the masses...but maybe that was never the point. 0:00 ONE NIGHT ONLY 19:54 THE END OF OAK STREET 52:20 Weekly Recommends

A meme became a movie perhaps for the first time in 2006 with SNAKES ON A PLANE. Where were you 20 years ago when this one slithered (see what I did there?) into theaters? Sam Jackson has HAD IT with these dadgum snakes on this bleepin' plane - but have we?

It's the last MCU movie before AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and the first time we've seen Tom Holland's SPIDER-MAN since NO WAY HOME. Let's see if this one had anything to offer besides a big weekend at the box-office.

We've reached one of the peaks of our year-long Nolan discussion as we become the first podcast in history to review THE DARK KNIGHT. Let's go through our rubric and see how this one stacks up with the rest of Chris' filmography.

Time to round up some movie news as we discuss the reaction to Ryan Gosling joining the MCU, why there was backlash, some other Marvel casting news and our anticipation for Doomsday before we get into the Spaceballs sequel and yet ANOTHER debate about Subway restaurants.

It's been 30 years since the Farrelly brothers' KINGPIN. It's our exclusive VIP episode this week as we see how this one has or hasn't stood the test of time. Plus, is this one of Bill Murray's most iconic roles?

This year, we're revisiting every Christopher Nolan movie on Patreon. But it's time to stop down here on the free feed for a NEW one from Nolan. Does THE ODYSSEY live up to the hype, scale, and potential?

Is Snake Plissken Kurt Russell's peak? Let's throw it back to a cult classic John Carpenter action movie and see what, if anything, holds up about this one 45 years later.

It's been almost a decade since we last updated each of our top 10 favorite movies ever lists. After hours of deliberation and personal sacrifice, we're ready to finalize it. Let us know your thoughts on our lists via e-mail or Patreon!

Twenty five years after the original, this one has been rebooted for TV. What better time than now than to throw it back to one we all know and love? Let's talk LEGALLY BLONDE!

Is this the FILM that finally breaks Kent? Let's dive into the THIRD Minions movie and figure out if this could finally be the end.

DC Studios are back post-Superman reboot to add another summer movie to their new CU. Did SUPERGIRL accomplish it's goals, or is DC now left scrambling?

Hard to believe we're already at five TOY STORY movies. Let's reflect on the past ones as we react to the newest installment in the flagship franchise from Pixar.

Steven Spielberg is back to making UFO blockbusters. Let's dive into the social media reaction and review the newest from the GOAT, DISCLOSURE DAY.

The SCARY MOVIE franchise is back in 2026, and people seem to want it! Let's review the first one of these we've maybe ever talked about on the show.

Curry Barker's OBSESSION is another of the breakout hits of 2026. Let's finally discuss the standout performances and overwhelming success of a movie that cost less than $1 million.

What lessons will Hollywood learn from BACKROOMS, and what should Kane Parsons do next? Let's walk thru the wall and enter all things BACKROOMS with your horror-minded hosts Kent and Richard.

Did STAR WARS get back on track after a seven year theatrical hiatus? Let's talk all things THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU and come up with our own plans to keep Star Wars relevant in the future.

The MORTAL KOMBAT franchise is still going strong with an impressive haul at the box-office. Let's dive into the sequel and see if it's worth keeping around for another installment.

Was twenty years the perfect amount of time to wait to make THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2?

The Michael Jackson biopic has finally hit theaters after numerous delays. Let's dig into MICHAEL the film and see if it checks all the boxes for us.

Time for our MAM VIPs to get their questions heard as we answer questions like "Who should go to Director Jail?" "What's the Mt. Rushmore of 90s kids sports movies?" and, most importantly "What meal defines you?"

From the MAM Archives: Here's our review of DRAFT DAY from 12(!!) years ago. We were just kids!

Zendaya and Robert Pattison are engaged!!!...in one of the most unexpected movies of 2026 so far. Let's discuss the big twist and give some grades before getting into this week's Weekly Recommends!

What better time than now than to become a MAM VIP and enjoy this exclusive episode with your kiddos.

What's the overlap between the rise of costs to subscribe to Netflix and $50 concession receipts?

Let's get into all things Gosling, Lord & Miller, and PROJECT HAIL MARY!

It was PTAs night at the 98th Academy Awards. It's time for MAM to react to the winners accordingly on our annual Oscars Postgame Show.

What will end up being the biggest movies of 2026? We're drafting our own teams of 12 movies to hopefully get us that coveted MAM Movie Draft belt

Let's talk Neve Campbell's return, what sets SCREAM apart, and which 90s star appearance caught us off guard the most...

Is SPACE JAM the most 90s movie ever?

Why didn't CRIME 101 do well at the box office, and why was it released in mid-February?

What did we think of Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY trailer and the rest of the big game trailers debuting during the Super Bowl?

Sam Raimi is APPARENTLY making Sam Raimi movies again. Does this one live up to the promise of a return-to-form?

It's time to count down our top 10 lists for 2025 before shifting the convo fully to 2026 films.

Let's talk some leading man Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Radiohead and everything in between.

How'd we feel about this year's GOLDEN GLOBES broadcast, and what movies can we look forward to in 2026?

Let's talk about the future of movies, theaters, and creative filmmaking on this News ep - plus Quentin Tarantino HATES Paul Dano?

Let's talk Shark Tank, goop, Chalamet, and everything else that MARTY SUPREME brought to cinemas over the holiday.

Will this finally be the one to cement AVATAR into our pop culture-riddled brains, or is it too little too late?

We never wanna leave the Benoit Blanc Cinematic Universe, and apparently neither does Rian Johnson.

Let's break down the latest from Iger & Co. and talk the state of Disney Animation.

Is this the end of WICKED in the theater, or does the success of FOR GOOD confirm a new franchise?

Before we get to WICKED: FOR GOOD talk, Brian and Richard gotta talk about where THE RUNNING MAN succeeded (and obviously didn't).

NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T aka NOW YOU 3 ME is here and there's twists, "tricks," and cringe galore once again.

The PREDATOR franchise is back in theaters. How did we like the BADLANDS iteration?

Kathryn Bigelow returns with a Netflix Original film. Does it live up to her potential?

Did the Bruce Springsteen biopic DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE do a decent enough job of representing The Boss?

The Rock has teamed up with a Safdie and A24 to try and re-legitimize his career. Are the results a success or failure?

Did ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER live up to the hype?

No one ever thought there would be a SPINAL TAP 2, but now that it's here, is it worth your time?

Time for the Official Podcast of Star Wars to break down the teaser trailer for 2026's THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU!

The next Stephen King movie adaptation for 2025 is THE LONG WALK. Did it live up to its intriguing premise?

Let's get spooky as we discuss THE CONJURING: LAST RITES!

Let's round up some movie news as we dissect the Harry Potter series backlash, Jaws' 50th anniversary box-office, Paramount/Skydance getting into the video game movie world and more.

Ari Aster has made his least Ari Aster-y movie yet. It's time to dig into all things EDDINGTON and get Brian's first reaction to Ari as a director.

Bob Odenkirk is back to kicking the butts of the enemy in NOBODY 2. Could this be the last we see of this franchise on the big screen? Let's talk it out with Kent and Brian!Support us on Patreon: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vipTwitter/X: @MadAboutMoviesIG: @madaboutmoviespodcastYouTube: @madaboutmoviespodcast

WEAPONS from Zach Cregger is one of the big surprises so far of 2025, both in terms of box-office and quality storytelling. Let's talk about all that went right with this one as we dissect all that WEAPONS had to offer moviegoers.Support us on Patreon: https://www.madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vipFollow on X: @MadAboutMoviesIG: @madaboutmoviespodcastYouTube: @madaboutmoviespodcastLetterboxd: @KentGarrison, @RichardBardon, @BGill12

Are theatrical comedies BACK?! Let's discuss all the bits that worked in THE NAKED GUN reboot, Liam Neeson action movies and the state of comedy in 2025 as we head out of the summer with a surprise hit!Support us on Patreon for another episode every week + exclusive perks! https://www.madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

2025 has brought us another Fantastic 4 movie. Is this one good, though? We're talking all things F4 and MCU this week on the main feed!Happy Gilmore 2 talk coming to the VIP, too! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vipFollow on IG: @madaboutmoviespodcastFollow on X: @madaboutmovies

What did Marvel think about the success of Superman at the box-office? Who should play Indiana Jones in a reboot? And what about casting James Bond? They're all topics we're discussing on this edition of Movie News Roundup!Become a VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

SUPERMAN is back on the big screen, this time courtesy of James Gunn. Did he do it...justice? Ehhh?? Batman Shane is here for a super-sized MAM as we dig into all aspects of this one and bring you a box office and Movie Draft update at the halfway point of 2025.0:00 - 21:23 - Box Office21:23 - End - Superman (2025)Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Kent is off Oasis-ing in Wales so join Richard and Brian (right before a Disney trip, when he's fully peaking) to talk Jurassic World: Rebirth immediately after its release.

Formula 1 is finally being highlighted with a fictional blockbuster. Did F1: THE MOVIE live up to its potential? Let's talk!VIP FEED: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

It's been nearly 28 years since we've seen a movie from the '28/Later' series. Danny Boyle is back in the directors chair for 28 YEARS LATER. Is it worth the wait?Support us on Patreon: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

HTTYD has made its way from animated to live-action. Was this one worthy of the adaptation? Does it add or take away anything to the animated version? Let's talk it out!Support us on Patreon! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

The John Wick-iverse is fully here with the arrival of BALLERINA. Does it add anything to the series, or are they wasting everyone's time? Let's dive in, MAM fam!BATMAN FOREVER is this week's VIP episode. Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Son of MAM, Cooper, returns to the pod to lend his expertise to the long-awaited return of Phineas and Ferb on Disney+ while him and father Brian draft their favorite characters. Enjoy!Support us on Patreon for tons more MAM! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Tim Robinson has made it to the big screen courtesy of hype from tiff TIFF and A24's "sense of humor about ones self." Did FRIENDSHIP make good use of Robinson's humor? Let's dive in, folks!Become a MAM VIP and maybe get a free MAM enamel pin! https://www.madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Tom Cruise's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE series has reached the end. Did they end on a high note for us? Time for one last ride through this franchise as we say goodbye to Ethan Hunt, for now.Support us on Patreon for more episodes: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Brian saw a horror movie! How did he feel about FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES, and why did this one make great money opening weekend? Let's talk it out, MAMfam!Patreon VIP episode this week is MONTY PYTHON and the HOLY GRAIL. Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

We've gathered six movie news topics and loaded them into the hypothetical chamber. The Movie Gods fate us to discuss the future of discount days at the cinema, new rules for Academy Awards voters, and when we might see the X-Men officially in the MCU.Support MAM and reward yourself by becoming a VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Has Marvel Studios gotten back on track with THUNDERBOLTS*, or are we still nervous about the future? Brian and Richard review the latest entry into the MCU before bringing you their Weekly Recommends!Support us on Patreon! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

The first ACCOUNTANT came out nearly a decade ago. Have they figured out the formula to make this a compelling series? Let's talk Affleck, Bernthal, Airstreams and hacking on this week's main feed MAM!Join us on Patreon! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

We finally got an original Ryan Coogler movie! And a hit one at that! What made SINNERS resonate, and what does this do for Coogler's career? Let's talk it out, MAM fam!VIP ep this week is RICHIE RICH (1994)! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Place your bets! Who will be the MAM Movie Draft Champion for 2025? We're making our picks and discussing the biggest releases of the year. May the best picks win!Patreon: https://www.madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

CinemaCon 2025 was full of news and announcements for what's coming to theaters. Let's react to the top headlines on the new Avengers cast, Tron: Ares, Project Hail Mary, the Bruce Springsteen biopic and more!Become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

2025 is the year we finally got the long-awaited MINECRAFT movie. Brian's 6th grade son Cooper Gill is here to bring some expert perspective on the video game series we just can't understand as adults, and whether the movie version lived up to a kids expectations.Support us on Patreon for hundreds more episodes! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Netflix has spent over $300 million on THE ELECTRIC STATE. Was it a good investment? Let's discuss the latest from the Russos and return to regularly scheduled programming with a big helping of Weekly Recommends!Join us on PATREON: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

We've got yet another Disney live action remake to discuss, the long-awaited SNOW WHITE discussion is here. Where does the Mouse go from here, and did anything work about this one?Support us on Patreon and get hundreds more episodes on our VIP feed: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

FULL EPISODE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/black-bag-2025-124796769Soderbergh is one of the top Steven's working in Hollywood today! What made BLACK BAG one we were all anticipating, and did it live up to our lofty expectations? Richard is joined by first-time guest Matt as they both dive into Soderbergh's newest.

A lot has happened with James Bond/Amazon and Kathleen Kennedy's future at Lucasfilm/Star Wars in the past few weeks. Let's update you on where things stand as of now & where we could be headed!PATREON VIP FEED: ⁠https://www.madaboutmoviespodcas.com/vip⁠DONATE: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/EZUSNW3PG9FTA

Bong Joon-ho is back after the PARASITE sweep to bring us the first big sci-fi movie of 2025 with MICKEY 17. Where does it succeed and where did it miss to bring in audiences? Will it ever make its money back? Let's talk it out, MAMfam!PATREON VIP FEED: https://www.madaboutmoviespodcas.com/vipDONATE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/EZUSNW3PG9FTA

ANORA was the big winner at the 97th annual Academy Awards. We're recapping Conan O'Brien's best bits, the big winners and losers, and what they should have done differently at this year's Oscars.VIDEO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNCfXurYQYYPATREON - madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

Kathleen Kennedy is apparently out at Lucasfilm - so who should replace her and what is next for Star Wars? Plus, Amazon now has full control over James Bond. Who should be the next Bond? We've got our list to go over before revealing the winner of the 2024 MAM Movie Draft.Become a VIP at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

We're kicking off the 2025 year in movies with a return to the MCU. Are Marvel back to their old ways of making better-than-they-should-be comic book movies, or are things starting to fray?Support us on Patreon and get hundreds more episodes: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vipDonations/Tips: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/EZUSNW3PG9FTA

We're counting down our annual Top 10 lists of the best and worst things we watched in the year 2024. Whose list do you align with the most?Become a VIP & get hundreds more episodes + make sure we keep doing pods -madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

It's time for a non-review episode as we discuss the slate of Oscar nominees and give our final thoughts on the ceremony before Conan takes the stage to hand out the awards. Don't miss our Best & Worst of 2024 episode next week! VIP bonus ep this week is THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985) - sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip