HIGHLANDER has become a cult classic over the past 40 years. Surely 80s Brian was into this, right? Let's see if it was worthy of the sequels, and discuss the wild story of how this time-traveling knight came and went in 1986.
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.
We were just young MAM lads when we first got into TMNT. How does THE SECRET OF THE OOZE hold up as adults, though? Let's find out as we throw it back 35 years right here in the MAM VIP.
The SCREAM franchise is still killin’ it at the box office. So, it’s a series we’re still gonna discuss on MAM! Let’s talk Neve Campbell’s return, what sets this universe apart, and which 90s star appearance caught us off guard the most…
We're kicking off our special Christopher Nolan series here in the MAM VIP with his feature film debut FOLLOWING. Let's dive into the first of twelve (thirteen?) Nolan movies we're talking about in 2026!
Is SPACE JAM the most 90s movie ever? Time for you all to get a taste of what we do weekly in the MAM VIP, which is talk about old classic FILMS. This week we dig into SPACE JAM thirty years later and the enigma of Michael Jordan. Plus, your MAM hosts pick their favorite soundtrack bangers and are they pro or anti-Looney Tunes?
We've been in prime Liam Neeson territory for almost two decades now. Did it peak with 2011's UNKNOWN? Resident Neeson-head Richard leads us through one of his favorite Neeson FILMS, plus we pitch a Liam Neeson action movie of our own.
Hemsworth...Ruffalo...Berry...and Barry. Why didn't CRIME 101 do well at the box office, and why was it released in mid-February? Let's talk out the newest one from Bart Layton before diving into some Weekly Recommends.
What did we think of Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY trailer and the rest of the big game trailers debuting during the Super Bowl? We react accordingly before diving into the leadership changes at Disney, the reboot of The Muppets, and some big Fast & Furious news. Plus, Weekly Recommends and Brian's Movie Draft punishment revealed!
Wes Anderson teamed up with his friends the Wilson brothers to deliver his debut feature in 1996. What holds up about BOTTLE ROCKET thirty years later, and do we like early or late Wes more?
After the list-a-thon last week, we're back in the theater to review 2026 movies. Sam Raimi is APPARENTLY making Sam Raimi movies again. Does this one live up to the promise of a return-to-form? Let's discuss and get in some Weekly Recommends!
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You voted on it via Discord, so here's a MUPPETS episode! We're on the verge of a MUPPET SHOW reboot, and this movie turns 15 in 2026, so what better time than now than to discuss the last time Disney hard reset the franchise?
Where were you 15 years ago when Jar Jar Abrams and Spielberg teamed up for SUPER 8? Did it live up to the hype then, and how does it hold up now? It's our MAM VIP throwback of the week!
We're already back in the world of 28 YEARS LATER. This time, it's Nia DaCosta taking over for Danny Boyle in the director's chair. Let's talk some leading man Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Radiohead and everything in between.
Let's throw it back 35 years to see what Ethan Hawke was up to in 1991 and to try and figure out why so many movies in the 90s starred actual animals. Plus, could/would Disney make this film in 2026?
The looming Netflix deal to acquire Warner Bros-Discovery is a BIG deal. Let’s talk about the future of movies, theaters, and creative filmmaking on this News ep – plus Quentin Tarantino HATES Paul Dano?
Before we begin our exclusive VIP pod series for 2026, we're finishing up our Host Picks series with Richard's final pick, 2000's WONDER BOYS, which features prime Michael Douglas, pre-Marvel Tobey and RDJ, and a Bob Dylan soundtrack for the ages.
Chalamet has gotten himself a Safdie Brother to bring us the story of a table tennis legend. Let's talk Shark Tank, goop, viral video stars, and everything else that MARTY SUPREME brought to cinemas over the holiday
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you lovely VIPs and your families. We're throwing it back 25 years to see how the Ron Howard/Jim Carrey GRINCH movie holds up! Hope you all stay warm and safe this holiday <3 - Kent, Richard, and Brian
AVATAR 3 is another box office juggernaut. Will this finally be the one to cement AVATAR into our pop culture-riddled brains, or is it too little too late? Let’s talk James Cameron, alien whales, 3D, and obviously SPIDER as we dissect all things involved with AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH.