The Batman

It's already time for another BATMAN series to get underway, this time it's Matt Reeves at the helm with R-Patz in the cowl. Does this take things in a fresh direction, or is it just more of the same? Batman Shane is here, of course, to lend his expertise in all things Batman to help us review THE BATMAN, the Riddler, the new Catwoman, Colin Ferrell's Penguin and everything in between + Shane sticks around for Weekly Recommends AND Brian gets a birthday shoutout from a special guest.

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Throwback! My Cousin Vinny (30th Anniversary)

Joe Pesci had an incredible comedic run in the early 90's and we're getting nostalgic again here in the VIPer Room as we rewind 30 years to MY COUSIN VINNY, with an Oscar-winning performance from Marisa Tomei and some late-stage Ralph Macchio as well, how well does it hold up after 3 decades? We're throwing it back this week just for you VIPs!

2022 Movie Draft

The MAM Movie Draft returns for 2022!! Who will take the crown? Which movies will be the biggest points carriers? Our boards are set and bets are open. May the best MAM host win!

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Throwback! Batman Returns (30th Anniversary)

Thirty years have gone by since Tim Burton's last BATMAN movie, BATMAN RETURNS. Where does this one fall when it comes to the ol' cringe scale? Were we fans or no? How does it hold up? What do we expect with Keaton putting back on the cowl soon? All that and more exclusively for you VIPERS!

February 2022 AMA - Oscar changes, pod history, hobby talk & more

It's time to gather all 3 of your resident MAM hosts for an Ask Us Anything episode! This time around we're changing the Oscars ceremony, discussing some past times where MAM could have ended, how we unwind outside of the show and much more from YOU, the VIPs! Thanks to all who submitted questions!

Uncharted

The UNCHARTED movie has been rumored for years, and it finally lands in theaters with Tom Holland starring as Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg in as Sully - does it work for another franchise for Holland or should he play a different game?? We've got special guest Ryan Kirk on board to help us review UNCHARTED with host Brian before diving into this week's Weekly Recommends.

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Denzel Washington Retrospective: Part 1 (1987-1991)

It's time to focus our retrospective attention on THE acting presence of the past 30+ years, the man who is known worldwide simply by...DENZEL. We're celebrating the GLORY (see what we did there?) of Denzel's career with part 1 of our re-watch of all things Denzel Washington, starting with his early run from '87-'91, focusing on gems like Cry Freedom, Glory and Mo' Better Blues. Does he peak too early or is the best yet to come?!

Death on the Nile

Kenneth Branagh's brand of whodunnit's return to the big screen with his latest Agatha Christie adaptation, returning to the role of Poirot with some odd casting along the way for DEATH ON THE NILE. Does this one sink or sail? It's the topic of our Movie of the Week this week on MAM. Let us know your thoughts on social media and Discord!

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My Best Friend's Wedding (25th Anniversary)

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Twenty five years ago, we were all crushing on Julia Roberts, enjoying rom com's and first started to get confused about Dermot Mulroney & Dylan McDermott, but a huge part of that was MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING, which just so happens to be celebrating an anniversary in 2022. What better time to talk about it with our friend Megan? Join Richard and Brian through this trip down mid-nineties memory lane as they throw it back.

Rants & Raves: 2022 Oscar Nominations

We PROMISE the end of the 2021 movie season is allllmost here, but not before we get through these Oscars. What shocked you the most about this year's nominees? Let us know your thoughts on social, y'all.

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Episode 800: Our Top 10 Favorite Directors!

We've arrived at 800 episodes and we still haven't officially discussed our favorite directors! So better late than never. We've got our lists and are ready to reveal! What does your list look like? Let us know on social media, email, or Discord!

Rants & Raves: Best & Worst of 2021

It's time to wrap up another year of movies with our patent pending Rants & Raves special where we reveal our best and worst films of the year, biggest surprises, disappointments, MVPs of the year in cinema and more as we officially turn the page on 2021.

The Tragedy of Macbeth

Joel Coen is rollin' solo this time around as he adapts a William Shakespeare classic word-for-word, but with his own unique visual take on the material. Did he add another classic to his filmography, or was this more of a misfire? We've got the whole MAM crew on board as we near the end of our 2021 slate. Strap in, all ye MAMfam!

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Licorice Pizza

Paul Thomas Anderson seemingly only puts out a movie when he has something to say. So what does he have to say, if anything, with Licorice Pizza? It's the debut of Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman on screen, with some big actor names sprinkled in. It's all things Water Beds, Pinball and Women in Music as we near the end of the movie year that was 2021.

MCU Retrospective: The Avengers movies / the next phase

We're wrapping our year-long MCU discussion with the biggest of them all. The AVENGERS movies have set records and kept expectations high for the rest of the MCU movies. How do we feel about them knowing what we know now, what would we have done differently, and could there be more AVENGERS movies on the way? It's 2022 and a new year for Marvel. So let's kick it off discussing the GOATs!

Don't Look Up

Adam McKay has teamed up with Netflix and an all-star cast of Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Jennifer Lawrence and tons more American Treasure™ worthy people for a satirical comedy. Is this a return to form or a missed opportunity? It's DON'T LOOK UP time as we kick off a new year of MAM!

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The Matrix Resurrections

THE MATRIX is back after nearly 20 years. Was it worth the wait?? Do we want more Matrixes?! We're bringing our unabashed thoughts to the air as we talk Keanu Reeves, Wachowskis and Warner Bros before revealing grades and hitting a Weekly Recommend.

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Throwback! It's a Wonderful Life (75th Anniversary)

It's hard to get through the holidays without seeing IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE somewhere. The movie is 75 freakin' years old in 2021. Why do people still talk about it so much? Overrated or properly rated? It's a Christmas special for the VIPs as we dive into one of the "classics" of the genre. Agree or disagree?

Spider-Man: No Way Home

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is finally here! Feels like we've been waiting years, or decades in some cases, for this one to drop. SO we've got tons of spoiler-filled rants and raves on deck for you, from where SPIDER-MAN was to where it's going and everything in between with tons of MCU talk, Weekly Recommends and more. Get hype!

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