Disney had a ton riding on the success of JOHN CARTER. How did the movie happen, what went wrong, and how has the Mouse been able to withstand such failures? Let's continue our ALL-TIME FLOP retrospective with some JCoM talk.
What makes Richard love Mike Nichols so much? What makes THE GRADUATE one of the iconic American movies? Let's talk Nichols, Hoffman, Simon & Garfunkel, and...chicken wings? in the VIP!
THE HUNGER GAMES is one of the most popular franchises to come out during our time podcasting, and they're already rebooting it! Does this version have the same potential as the OG one? Time to talk SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES and reflect on the Thanksgiving weekend in movie going.
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Batman Shane is in the VIP to help BGill break down one of Shane's favorite movies, 1963's OG Rat Race, IT'S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD. Why would we want to talk about such an old movie? Probably because it rules! So let's talk about why!
With THE MARVELS grossing the lowest in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's history of opening weekends, what should we think? Should we be worried about future MCU movies? Was this movie an outlier? Let's discuss!
It's been a decade since ABOUT TIME's entry into the Rachel McAdams Time Travel Cinematic Universe, so how has this underrated gem held up after 10 years? Shoot, I guess we spoiled the answer to that right there...but join us as we discuss why you should watch it if you haven't! - KG
As we head into the final stretch of 2023, what should we tell our friends to brag like we know what we're talking about with the Oscars? Let's go over some early Academy Award favorites, discuss the new Planet of the Apes trailer, news in the Syderverse and much more.
It's a movie capturing that nostalgic feeling of playing video games, eating stale pizza, and listening to an animatronic band. But could it be more creepy? Let's talk about the box office smash that is FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S!
Martin Scorsese has brought us a 3+ hour historical epic. Did he pull off this ambitious project? Did he leave anything on the table? Let's talk Leo, BOB DeNiro, Lily Gladstone, alt-country music, and KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON!
We're getting close to the end of Spooky SZN here on MAM, but we can't finish before discussing one that just so happens to be celebrating its 25th birthday. What made URBAN LEGEND a DVD staple in so many homes? Let's throw it back!
THE BIRDS is back in theaters right in time for Spooky SZN on MAM. No better time than now, the 60th anniversary, to do a crossover Throwback episode here on the main feed to break it down! Don't worry, we have a bunch more classic movie talk on the VIP feed! Subscribe at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip
It's a movie that has creeped kiddos out for decades now, and it's made by DISNEY? No, not MARS NEEDS MOMS, it's the 1983 classic SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES. Let's review it and hear Brian's terrifying school story about this weird classic.
Gareth Edwards is back to making movies after a long wait. Does THE CREATOR set a new standard for sci-fi, is it a disappointment or a solid entry for him? Let's discuss all things CREATOR on this week's main feed MAM!
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It's one of the great American PICTURES, and it kickstarted an incredible career for Martin Scorsese. So how does MEAN STREETS hold up after 50 years? Time to throw it back in the MAM VIP!
Time to tally up the results of the MAM 2023 Summer Movie Draft. Who came out on top, and what were the best movies to pick? Plus, we dig into the third of Branagh's Hercule Poirot movies with A HAUNTING IN VENICE. Should they keep making these, or end it here?
VIP talk this week is ALL-TIME FLOP time with TITAN A.E.
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Time for some Coen Bros Throwback talk as we dive into BURN AFTER READING, one that seems to have aged like fine wine in the Coen filmography. What makes it stand out, and is this Brad Pitt's funniest performance ever?
Kyle from the Big Screen Sports pod stops by the VIP to help us break down one of the seminal football movies of the 90s, 1993's THE PROGRAM starring James Caan, Halle Berry, Omar Epps, and some guys on steroids. How well does it hold up in 2023? Spoiler alert: Not great, Bob.
Time for more DENZEL, and more EQUALIZING, as the third and final(?) installment of the EQUALIZER series is upon us. So join Brian and Kent as they talk all the highs and lows from this franchise as it pulls in an impressive opening weekend.
What better way to spend a holiday than inside, in the AC, re-visiting a classic from 1998? Since we already all watched GODZILLA, how about some ROUNDERS? It's the early days of Damon, Norton, and poker. But how does it hold up in 2023?
CUTTHROAT ISLAND is perhaps the biggest flop of all time, and completely...sank? A studio? Let's talk about this disasterpiece on the latest VIP MAM!