The remake of the Paul Verhoeven cult-classic is here. How well does the reboot of RoboCop set up a franchise? Is this the RoboCop film we have always wanted? Join us as we discuss the sci-fi remake it in-depth, rave about True Detective, and also recognize some cinema classics that are celebrating anniversaries this year.
The Lego Movie has come out of nowhere and taken us all by surprise. Join us as we discuss the animated hit as well as Star Wars 7 casting, Leo and Jonah Hill teaming up again, and The Avengers: Age of Ultron.
We're back and talking all things Monuments Men, the star-studded WW2 film from director & leading man George Clooney. Also we share our feelings on Jay Leno's departure, Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show, Seth Meyers' venture into Late Night, and Will Forte's triumphant return to television.
This week we take time to share memories and pay tribute to the late great Philip Seymour Hoffman. We also talk some Batman/Superman casting news before going in-depth and discussing seasons 1, 2, and 3 of the BBC's hit series starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, Sherlock.
We officially break the seal on 2014 by discussing the biggest movie of the year so far, Peter Berg's Afghan War picture Lone Survivor. We also talk Tarantino's abandoned Hateful Eight, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's venture into TV, an extremely unnecessary live-action Peter Pan origin story, and debate additions to our shrine of American Treasures.
Before fully moving our focus to 2014's offerings, we spend the entirety of this week's podcast reviewing the year in movies. We break down our 5 worst movies of the year, our biggest surprises and disappointments, and finish off with our respective top 10 lists.
Ranking very high on our "Most Anticipated" list for 2013 was the Coen Brothers' latest collaboration, set in the early 1960's Greenwich Village music scene. Join us as we discuss Inside Llewyn Davis and compare it to the rest of the Coen's filmography. We also talk some exciting news regarding Star Wars 7 and celebrate the 20th anniversary of an abundance of classics released in 1994.
As we round out 2013's offerings and begin to determine our final "Best of 2013" lists, we take time to discuss Spike Jonze's contribution. Does it elevate his career? Is this Joaquin Phoenix's best work? We go in depth and talk all things Her as well as reflect on this past weekend's Golden Globe Awards.
We kick off 2014 with some news on a Paul Blart sequel (thanks a lot, America) followed by the disastrous 47 Ronin and a serious turn for Adam Sandler. Movie news wraps up with a pair of men being admitted into our gallery of American Treasures. The second half of the show brings with it an in depth analysis of Ben Stiller's divisive film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and a blistering dose of weekly recommends.
We were fortunate that Martin Scorsese's latest film was released in 2013 after an excessive amount of editing. Where does The Wolf of Wall Street rank amongst Scorsese and DiCaprio's best work? Is this film Oscar worthy? We go in-depth and discuss it as well as the Golden Globe nominees for TV and Matthew Perry's unfortunate return to the small screen.
We return from our brief Christmas vacation to discuss yet another film in contention for the spotlight of awards season, David O. Russell's American Hustle. We talk whether it deserves the award, which performances stood out, and its various issues as a movie. We also reflect on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's spectacular year at the box-office.
The show begins with a reveal of the top 10 grossing films of 2013 which, of course, leads directly into a discussion about Fast 7's new release date. Some news regarding Batman vs. Superman & Wonder Woman has us bumming hard but the momentum is regained with a debate about which actors deserve the title American Treasure. In the second half of the show, it's all Anchorman 2 but be warned: there be (funny) spoilers.
This week we spend our obligatory Fast & Furious segment discussing the direction of the films as they move forward without Paul Walker. Later we delve into Quentin Tarantino's newest project, a bit of superhero movie casting news, and drool over the new Godzilla trailer. In the second half of the show, we jump headlong into the realm of Middle Earth with a detailed breakdown of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
In this brief episode, we discuss the many merits of Alexander Payne's filmography, specifically his latest picture Nebraska. We also seize the opportunity to use this occasion for plenty of Will Forte/MacGruber talk.
Down a man with Richard out of town, we are rallying in his absence with a brief discussion of Disney's Frozen, the state of animated films, and the 3D "gimmick." We then take a look at Scott Cooper's Out of the Furnace and rant on a number of performances ranging from the good to the laughable (we're looking at you, Forest Whitaker). Stay tuned for a pair of high-quality TV recommendations at the episode's conclusion.
On this week's episode, we lament the death of one of Mad About Movies' chosen sons, Paul Walker, and discuss the future of the Fast and Furious franchise. Later, we turn our sights to the ever-changing cast of Jurassic World with a brief tangent into Wes Anderson talk. The focus shifts to the outstanding film Dallas Buyers Club and "The Year of McCounaghey." Stay tuned as always for some excellent recommendations at the end of the episode.
One of the most successful and entertaining new franchises in Hollywood is Lionsgate's Hunger Games, with its second installment making a solid statement at the box-office. This week we discuss all things The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, talk about whether it succeeds as a movie and as a literary adaptation, and where it belongs among this year's best blockbusters. We also discuss some news regarding MacGruber 2, X Men: Days of Future Past, and Full House returning to TV?
On this episode we take time to discuss Steve McQueen's 12 Years A Slave, which centers on a free man from the north who is mistakenly sold into slavery. This picture features some of the most hard-to-watch and controversial material of any film in 2013. Join us as we attempt to put into words the impact of this film both culturally and artistically.
Since we all grew up in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX and call it home, it's only fitting to recognize the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This week we discuss 2013's star-studded Parkland, a telling of the events of that fateful day. We also briefly talk Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Sandman, the trailer for Aronofsky's Noah, and reminisce on the first 50 episodes of Mad About Movies.
This week we focus our effort's on Asgard and Marvel's Thor: The Dark World, the latest addition to the Thor franchise and continuation of Marvel's Cinematic Universe Phase 2. We debate where it belongs in the studio's stellar output of films and discuss Marvel's newly announced Daredevil, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, and Jessica Jones series' as well as say goodbye to an old friend: Blockbuster Video.
