The Bluth family are back & dysfunctional as ever. We've been waiting for season 4 of Arrested Development to arrive ever since it was canceled back in 2006. Does the show still have the "it" factor that made it a cult hit? Has the 6 year absence hurt the show? We dive into another Rants & Raves edition of Mad About Movies to discuss. We also break some news regarding MacGruber 2 and Guardians of the Galaxy.
This is hands down the most strongly worded episode yet of Mad About Movies. We attempt to break down the magician caper Now You See Me and discuss why a general audience likes it and why the vast majority of critics don't. We also discuss some Bond 24 and Men In Black 4 news, as well as give our first impressions on the upcoming fall TV pilots.
This has to be the most anticipated episode (in the host’s opinions) of the Mad About Movies podcast. We talk about how insane this Fast & Furious franchise has gotten (in a good way) and why on Earth it has been so successful. We also briefly discuss World War Z’s record-breaking budget and the travesty that is M. Night Shayamalan’s career.
Director J.J. Abrams is back on the Enterprise. 2009’s Star Trek was a huge success and audiences everywhere loved the freshly re-booted Starfleet. The films sequel Star Trek Into Darkness is here and attempts to up the ante from the first installment. Is it better than the original? We try our best to put our thoughts together on this overwhelming piece of cinema. We also talk about the Assassin’s Creed movie and some Star Wars 7 and Avengers 2 news in our ‘Movie News, Rumors, & Rumblings’ segment.
One of the best television comedies of the past decade has come and gone. The American version of The Office has made us laugh and cry numerous times throughout it’s incredible run. We highlight some of our favorite Office episodes and characters in this special Rants & Raves edition of Mad About Movies.
Baz Luhrmann is back at it again. The director who has brought us such gems as Romeo + Juliet and the 1999 pop hit Everybody’s Free (to Wear Sunscreen) has given us an adaptation of the Great American Novel The Great Gatsby. We try our best to give an honest perspective of this cinematic experiment. We also talk SNL cast news and the new late night talk show lineup.
Finally! The wait is over! Iron Man 3 is here! Does it live up to the hype? What does this film mean for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? We try our best to break down the latest installment into the Iron Man franchise. Kent and Richard also attended an early screening of Now You See Me. Possibly best movie or worst movie ever? We give you a definite answer in our ‘Movie News, Rumors, & Rumblings’ segment.
This week we take a look at the latest from Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper The Place Beyond the Pines, an intriguing drama centering around a stunt driver turned bank robber and the cop who is pursuing him. We also talk about Fassbender doing Shakespeare, the newest trailer for Pacific Rim, and a possible Daredevil reboot.
The first big sci-fi epic of 2013 Oblivion is here. How high (or low) does it set the bar for the rest of the year? We discuss Tom Cruise’s career and his newest film as our chosen movie of the week. We also rant about Netflix, discuss the long-rumored Ghostbusters 3 and the unfortunate end of Futurama.
The summer movie season is nearly here! We re-visit last year’s biggest blockbuster The Avengers and talk about our predictions for Iron Man 3, Phase 2 of the Marvel Universe, what we think DC will do with their new franchises as well as reveal our favorite comic book movies.
One of our favorite films of all time recently made its way back onto the big screen thanks to a 3D conversion. How well does Jurassic Park hold up 20 years later? We let you know! We also give our thoughts on the late great Roger Ebert. Thumbs Way Up!
Today we finally get into some horror! Join us as we break down the highly-anticipated remake Evil Dead as well as discuss our likes and dislikes about the horror genre. We also break some MacGruber news that is sure to make your life 100 times better.
This week we (unfortunately) discuss the GI Joe sequel aptly titled Retaliation. We dive deep into how bad this movie is and, trust us, it’s worse than you think. We also talk Bradley Cooper as The Flash and Peter Jackson’s involvement in the new Star Wars trilogy.
Tonight we break down the latest entry into the James Bond franchise Skyfall, directed by Sam Mendes. Richard gets a chance to rant about Oz, we have a great convo about Mad Men during Weekly Recommends, and also discuss Boy Meets World and the Independence Day sequels during the first half of the show.
We didn’t want to return to Oz, but we did anyway. Was it worth it? Listen to our review of the Sam Raimi helmed Oz the Great and Powerful. We also recommend an old classic, some sports documentaries and…The Rock as a Jedi?
This week we take a journey back to Middle Earth as we discuss the first installment of Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy. We also address some Ant-Man rumors, the director of Jurassic Park 4, and tell you why we think John Carter might not have worked.
This week’s episode places your heroes in the middle of Moonrise Kingdom as we attempt to throw our thoughts together on all things Wes Anderson. Where does his newest movie Moonrise rank among his other films? We let you know what we think. Also, we round up all the latest Justice League rumors and gush over the greatness of Cameron Crowe. What more could you ask for?
Awards season has come and gone. We break the seal on our first Rants & Raves episode of Mad About Movies and give our likes and dislikes about this year’s Academy Awards. We also discuss Tony Stark, the Coen’s latest undertaking, and the unfortunate possibility of a Green Lantern sequel.
We dive head first into PTA's newest flick The Master, a drama focused on a down and out post-war Navy veteran and his obsession with a cult leader. Tempers flare in our heated debate: an in-depth look at a controversial movie and an instant classic for all the right (and wrong) reasons. We also give you a book suggestion, an animated film suggestion, and break down all the latest Star Wars 7 news.
Join your favorite movie buffs as we discuss Ben Affleck’s critical and commercial blockbuster Argo. Is it worthy of all its accolades and the highest prize in Hollywood? We let you know what we think about it as well as continue to gush over House of Cards, Kent gets acquainted with Doctor Who and Brian suggests a great documentary in our Weekly Recommends.
