Hocus Pocus 2 & Disney's release strategy

HOCUS POCUS 2 arrived nearly 30 years after the original this past weekend courtesy of Disney+. It didn't take long for people to have opinions, and we have our own on the movie, how it was released, and what the thinking was deciding to release this one in 2022 via streaming. Plus, a big helping of Weekly Recommends!

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Denzel Washington Retrospective: Part 6 (2012-2016)

We're already on part 6 of our Denzel Washington retrospective, and Denzel hasn't even peaked yet? From THE EQUALIZER to 2 GUNS to, of course, FLIGHT, we're breaking down our favorite and least favorite moments from this stretch of Denzel's career as we near the home stretch.

Don't Worry Darling

It’s the first drama movie of the year with some actual DRAMA to discuss! But very little of it is on screen! We’re diving into Olivia Wilde’s 2nd feature, the Florence Pugh / Harry Styles / Shia drama behind the scenes, the box office returns and more with friend of the show @ellentoodles (IG) to help break down all the madness!

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Throwback! The Game (25th Anniversary)

David Fincher teamed up with Michael Douglas 25 years ago to bring us THE GAME. But why is it not one of Fincher's more talked-about movies? What movies does it remind us of, and most importantly, how does it hold up? It's our Throwback of the week for you incredible VIPs!

The Woman King

THE WOMAN KING is a movie that has come out of seemingly nowhere and captured the attention of moviegoers and #filmtwitter - but why? And when can we get the Viola David Cinematic Universe officially underway? It's our movie of the week this week before our patented Weekly Recommends!

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Throwback! The Ring (20th Anniversary)

Us MAM hosts won't forget the experience of witnessing THE RING twenty years ago. But how has it held up after two decades? Kent and Richard look to the scary movie season with a Throwback convo of THE RING for you lovely VIPs! What do you think of this movie?

Throwback! Into the Wild (15th Anniversary)

Sean Penn's INTO THE WILD is a film that came and went in 2007 without much to show other than some minor awards contention - but after 15 years, it seems to have picked up an incredible cult following and a ton of steam as one of the best movies of 2007. Hear why it ranks as one of Brian's favorite movies, and how it holds up after 15 years in this special VIP Throwback!

Rants & Raves: The Rings of Power vs. House of the Dragon premieres

Two prequel shows to beloved franchises set hundreds/thousands of years ago are taking up our social media convo and water cooler talk. But if you had to pick one to be in on - THE RINGS OF POWER or HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - which should you choose and why? And which one would we choose? It's a special RANTS & RAVES edition of MAM on the main feed here before WEEKLY RECOMMENDS.

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Movie News Roundup: HBO Max drama, MoviePass returns, Pinnochio trailer & more

The great HBO Max purge of 2022 has already begun. So what exactly is happening with the new leadership, and will HBO ever be the same again? Time to dig in on this News Roundup edition of MAM + get hype for the relaunch of MoviePass! Can it survive this time? And what do we think of the latest trailer for Zemeckis' PINNOCHIO? All that and some Weekly Recommends on this main feed MAM!

Rants & Raves: Better Call Saul

BETTER CALL SAUL and the adventures of Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman/Gene Takovic have wrapped with the series finale. Time to Rant & Rave! Does it hold a candle to BREAKING BAD? Could it be even better? Let us know your thoughts!

Vengeance

BJ Novak has teamed up with Blumhouse to release his Texas murder mystery VENGEANCE. Is it a win for BJ, and most importantly, does it get Texas right? It's our movie of the week here on MAM before our patented Weekly Recommends.

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Denzel Washington Retrospective: Part 5 (2006-2010)

Denzel is fully nearing GOAT status by the time we get to 2006. So how do films like DEJA VU, UNSTOPPABLE and AMERICAN GANGSTER add to his filmography and hold up after 15+ years? Time to dive in on part 5 of our Denzel Washington Retrospective!

Bullet Train

David Leitch has brought us some memorable action comedies in the past. Did he do it again with BULLET TRAIN? This time, Brad Pitt, Bad Bunny and Joey King are along for the ride (see what we did there?). It's all 3 MAM co-hosts together to give it a full review before diving into this week's Weekly Recommends!

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Prey (2022)

The last PREDATOR entry in 2018 left us with a horrific taste in our mouths, so it's time to reboot the franchise again, this time going the prequel route. Are the results better AND less offensive? Brian and Richard are at the helm to review PREY, get banter-y and bring you some Weekly Recommends!

Throwback! Hot Rod (15th Anniversary)

It's the early days of Andy Samberg, Bill Hader, Danny McBride and more, and it seems like the more time that goes by, the more people love HOT ROD. So why did it flop back in the day, and how does it hold up after 15 years? It's our Throwback of the week special for you VIPs!

Denzel Washington Retrospective: Part 4 (2001-2004)

It’s time for more Denzel talk as we work our way through the GOAT’s filmography. This batch of films includes perhaps his highest and lowest points - so sit back, grab your silver cross chains and get ready to rewatch John Q, Antwone Fisher, Out of Time, Man on Fire, and TRAINING DAY!

NOPE

It's the first real "blockbuster" attempt for Jordan Peele as he dips his toes into the UFO topic with NOPE! Does it meet our high Peele expectations? Is Daniel Kaluuya the greatest actor of all time? We're discussing it all in this week's main feed MAM before our patented Weekly Recommends!

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