Eternals

The next phase of the MCU/Marvel Cinematic Universe is here! We think! How much should we care about ETERNALS in the context of the 25 other films? How did Queen Chloe Zhao do as director? And where do we go from here with the next Marvel films? We're reacting to it all and discussing the pros and cons of all things ETERNALS + Weekly Recommends on this week's MAM!

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Throwback! Three Amigos (35th Anniversary)

It's been 35 years since THREE AMIGOS, and Steve Martin and Martin Short are still as relevant as ever with ONLY MURDERS being a huge hit this year. But how does their vintage comedy hold up? And what about Chevy Chase added to the fold? We've got thoughts on a special Throwback episode!

Last Night in Soho

Edgar Wright returns to the big screen with LAST NIGHT IN SOHO - and after we were all fans of his previous films, can he continue his streak? We’re diving into SOHO, Anya, Edgar, needle drops and more in our Movie of the Week convo before diving into a hefty Weekly Recommends.

Dune (2021)

We've got friend of the pod Nate Tice from The Athletic Football Show in the house to nerd out over some DUNE, Denis and more. Is this THE adaptation of DUNE, or is there still stuff we'd would have wanted? And Is DUNE 2 on the horizon or not? We've got over an hour of all things DUNE on deck, plus Weekly Recommends!

The bonus Throwback episode this week is the original SCREAM! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

The Office Retrospective: Season 7 / Goodbye Michael

We've reached the end of Michael Scott's journey at Dunder Mifflin. But should it have been the end of THE OFFICE as well? We're diving into season 7's highs and lows as we continue our OFFICE retrospective as we say hello to Deangelo Vickers and so long to Michael Gary Scott.

Halloween Kills

Michael Myers is back and has done full Undertaker as HALLOWEEN KILLS brings the slashes and nostalgia. And boy does it bring the nostalgia. Kent and Richard, your horror correspondents of MAM, dive into this newest HALLOWEEN. Then Brian joins the show for a SHOCKING Weekly Recommend. 

Throwback! Dune (1984)

The highly-anticipated reboot of DUNE is almost here! So what is the world of DUNE all about? And what's the deal with that one that came out in the 80's that David Lynch directed? You, our VIPs get a full Throwback DUNE convo as we look to Denis' remake. 

No Time to Die & 25 years of James Bond

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James Bond, Daniel Craig, Skyfall, Casino Royale - such fond memories. But all things must pass. So it's time to reflect on 25 years of 007/James Bond and Daniel Craig's final time in the role + who do we feel Barbara Broccoli should go after for the next Bond, and what tone should the movie be? All that and more + a big stack of Weekly Recommends on deck for you as we dive in to an hour + of NO TIME TO DIE and BOND 25 talk.

This week's VIP episode is 1984's DUNE! Get ready for the new one at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip

MCU Retrospective: Doctor Strange, Black Panther & Captain Marvel

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We're getting near the end of our MCU retrospective :( But there are 3 movies that kind of stand apart, currently without sequels. So we've bunched together Doc Strange, King T'Challa and Carol Danvers as we discuss where those rank in 2021. What's your favorite and least-favorite of these 3? Let us know in #show-discussion on Discord!

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

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VENOM 2: LET THERE BE CARNAGE is finally here and we have THOUGHTS. Listener beware. We mainly spend the episode asking ourselves "why" and "is Tom Hardy okay?" before hitting Weekly Recommends near the end with a big surprise from Brian. Have fun and enjoy listening to this instead of seeing VENOM 2.

Throwback! Pan's Labyrinth (15th Anniversary)

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It's been 15 years since Guillermo del Toro's PAN'S LABYRINTH! How has it held up in a decade and a half, and are we fans of his aesthetic or not? Throw on the Criterion Collection version and get ready to re-live the Faun, the Pale Man and more as we dive into PAN'S LABYRINTH!

Mad About Movies VIP AMA - September 2021

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You asked us about ideal James Bond casting, favorite movies so far in 2021, our favorite guilty pleasure foods and so much more craziness on this month's Ask Us Anything episode! Enjoy and get your questions ready for the next one!

Old & the current state of M. Night Shyamalan

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M. Night Shyamalan's movies always tend to be polarizing. But where do his films fit in the year of our Lord 2021? We're diving into his newest flick, OLD, and discussing the current state of M. Night on this week's main feed episode + bringing you some stellar Weekly Recommends as all 3 MAM hosts are back together.

Throwback! The Departed (15th Anniversary)

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It's finally time to talk DEPARTED! Fifteen years have gone by since Marty's Best PICTCHA Winner, so Richard and Brian are throwing it back to debate how it might or might not hold up after a decade and a half.

The Office Retrospective: Season 6

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Dunder Mifflin is a part of Sabre as season 6 of The Office arrives. From Date Mike to Gabe, we're breaking down our favorite and least-favorite moments from season 6 as the Office Retrospective continues.

Episode 750: Our Top 10 Favorite Actresses!

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We're celebrating our 750th episode with a patented MAM list! To follow up our actors conversation in episode 700, we're bringing you our 10 favorite actresses as of today! Agree or disagree? Make sure and let us know on Discord and social media!

Throwback! Citizen Kane (80th Anniversary)

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We always hear about Citizen Kane being the "greatest film of all time." But why? Many people are wondering why it is so praised, so in honor of EIGHTY YEARS of Citizen Kane, we're Throwing it back to discuss our love or hate for Kane and Orson Welles. Join us!

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

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MCU time again here on MAM as we're introduced to Shang-Chi and his Legend of the Ten Rings. How does the story intersect with the MCU at large and what can we expect from Shang-Chi in the Marvel movies ahead?? Was this another CGI barf fest or a more toned-down Marvel Studios this time around? We've got a full discussion on deck for you as we dig into all things SHANG-CHI.