Movie News: Saving American Films & Top Grossing Actors

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.

The Cooper Gill Show: Maul - Shadow Lord & Favorite Summer 2026 Movies

Back by popular demand, it's another episode of THE COOPER GILL SHOW! Brian is joined by his son, Cooper, to talk Maul: Shadow Lord and all things Star Wars as well as of 2026's summer movies. 

Rock Star (2001)

STAND UP n SHOOOUUOUUUTTTTT! If there's ever a time to react to 2001's ROCK STAR, what better place than here? What better time than now?

Zoolander (2001)

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!

Coyote vs. Acme

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.

Movie News: X-Men Casting, National Treasure 3, Box Office & More

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.

Barton Fink (1991)

Is 199'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.

One Night Only / The End of Oak Street

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

Snakes on a Plane (2006)

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?

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

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.

Christopher Nolan Retrospective: The Dark Knight (2008)

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.

Movie News: Marvel Ghost Rider Backlash, Spaceballs 2 & More

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.

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Kingpin (1996)

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?

The Odyssey (2026)

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?

Top 10 Favorite Movies Ever UPDATED

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!

Legally Blonde (2001)

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!

Minions & Monsters

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.

Christopher Nolan Retrospective: The Prestige (2006)

Our Nolan retrospective series marches on with one that's become somewhat of a cult classic. Let's throw it back 20 years to THE PRESTIGE and analyze Nolan's best bits of practical movie magic.

Supergirl (2026)

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?

The Rock (1996)

The man who brought us Meat Loaf music videos also got Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage together into Ed Harris' control room to make THE ROCK. Let's dig into 1996's unofficial Dad Movie of the Year this week in the MAM VIP.