In honor of the first Marvel movie of the year, Mike dishes out his Mount Rushmore of Heroes (male and female), Villains, Best and Worst Movies. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his spoiler-free thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine. He talks about how Ryan Reynolds improved the character, Hugh Jackman giving us a different look at Wolverine, the mouth watering comic book accuracy but where the movie fell a little flat. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Cuckoo starring Hunter Shafter. It’s about a 17-year-old girl who is forced to move with her family to a resort. However, the reality of the place is very different from the idyllic paradise she thought. 

 

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Movie Mike hops in for an emergency podcast to talk about the news that broke last night at Comic-Con in San Diego. Robert Downey Jr. is set to return to the film franchise as classic Fantastic Four villain Doctor Doom for the newly titled Avengers: Doomsday, due out in May 2026, and Avengers: Secret Wars, bowing in May 2027. Kevin Feige also officially confirmed the Russo bros. will direct these next two Avengers films. Mike gives his thoughts on if he likes the decision to bring RDJ back, if it feels like a cash grab and the one worry he has that will be crucial to the success of the next two Avengers movies. 

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Welcome to the world of rewatchability! Movie Mike shares the Top 10 movies he has seen the most in his lifetime by ranking them on his view count. This is all in anticipation of Twisters which was just released this weekend and the original being one of Mike’s most watched movies! In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey talk about Twisters, one of their most anticipated movies of the year. They talk about how it compares to the original, Glen Powell as being the next big movie star and the experience of seeing it in IMAX. In the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down the first look at "Captain America: Brave New World.  There's a new Captain America as Anthony Mackie puts on the suit. Mike gives his thoughts on Harrison Ford as Thunderbolt Ross, how this could be the next piece of the puzzle for Marvel to move on the upward trajectory and how Red Hulk could be the next great villain in the MCU. 

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Mike and Kelsey talk about The Hollywood Reporter’s article on the 10 young A-list stars at the top of studios’ most-wanted lists today. Mike ranks each of the actors by who he thinks is the least to most in demand. Mike and Kelsey share what movies from each they have enjoyed, Kelsey pushes back on Mike’s ranking choices and they share more actors who snubbed by the list. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Longlegs which is being called the scariest movie of the year. Mike weighs in on how it lives up to the hype, Nicolas Cage’s performance and how it managed to make him feel scared. In the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down Gladiator 2 that stars Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington. The sequel picks up years after the original with Mescal portraying a grown-up Lucius, the nephew of Joaquin Phoenix's Commodus in the original. Mike talks about how the rhino scene was 20 years in the making and why surprisingly it doesn’t look like a cash grab.

 

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Movie Mike and Kelsey are back to recap all the movies they saw together in June. They share what movies are a must see and which ones to skip. They also get into the return of the rom-com, the downfall of Dakota Johnson and what director is bringing back the use of nudity in movies. In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey give their thoughts on Despicable Me 4. The family is back with a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who's intent on tormenting his dad. They give their thoughts on where it stacks up in the franchise, the excellent voice acting and how the movie did a parody of one of Mike’s favorite superhero movie moments. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about the new comedy starring Aubrey Plaza called “My Old A**”.   She plays a 40 year old who is self imparting wisdom to her teen self after the teenager version of herself dosed herself with shrooms while on a camping trip.

 

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One of Mike’s favorite movies of all-time is Twister (1996). He’s seen it over 50 times and was pumped to talk to the director Jan de Bont. Mike talks to him about what lines were improvised, the entire cast getting along and bonding, the hardest scene to film and if there’s anything he would change about the movie. If you haven’t seen it or it’s been a while…you’re in luck! Twister has been fully restored and is coming to 4K UHD for the first time you can own it on July 9th. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about The Bikeriders starring Austin Butler and Tom hardy. It’s about  a Midwestern motorcycle club. Mike shares why the movie is hard to watch, Austin Butler as a leading man and what could have been done to make the movie more impactful. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Long Legs which is being described as the scariest movie of the year. Mike plays some of the chilling sounds from the trailer and why he loves the marketing for the movie. 

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Mike explores the cinematic world of closing quotes and gives his Top 5 final lines spoken in iconic movies. He talks about what makes each of them great, how they each leave you feeling at the end and how a great final line can turn a movie into a classic. Plus, a slew of honorable mentions because Mike went deep for this list! In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Bad Boys: Ride or Die which is the 4th film in the franchise. He gives his thoughts on if audiences are ready to forgive Will Smith after the Oscar Slap, if you need to watch all of the other movies to enjoy it and why the pay difference between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence is CRAZY. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Smile 2. The movie centers around a pop star dealing with the grinning demonic presence from the first movie. 

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If you love Pixar, this is the episode for you! Mike and Kelsey face off against each other by going back and forth to pick their Mount Rushmore of Pixar movies. Mike discusses the Pixar head saying ‘no’ to live-action remakes and if the studio has been in a slump the last 5 years. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Inside Out 2. He discusses how it stacks up against the original, the new characters and why it’s a reminder of what Pixar does best. Plus, why kid’s movies don’t always have to be just for kids.  In the Trailer Park, Mike covers Brad Pitt and George Clooney teaming up for the new action-comedy Wolfs.

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Mike’s favorite movie of 2023 ‘Godzilla Minus One’ had a surprise drop on Netflix and quickly went to No. 1. In honor of that, Mike shares the best new movies that were released in the last year and are now available to watch at home. All movies have been added recently to streamers and might be ones that you may have missed in theaters but can now experience for free at home. In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey review Disney's Young Woman and the Sea starring Daisy Ridley. They share what made the movie so inspirational, the rules on 'spoiling' movies based on history and why Disney is the best at making inspirational sports movies. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about why the final Venom movie will be a beautiful disaster. Venom: The Last Dance is the third movie in the "Venom" trilogy  and it brings back Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock and his alien alter-ego, as they both are on the run from their species. 

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Mike and Kelsey share their best and worst movie experiences to recap the month of May. Mike shares why for the first time since the pandemic he is worried about the future of movie theaters. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Mike talks about how it compares to Mad Max: Fury Road, the two most distracting parts of the film and why it underperformed at the box office. In the Trailer Park, Mike is excited about our first look at Disney’ Moana 2. Mike talks about the new visuals, why it could be the hit Disney needs and the impact Lin-Manuel Miranda's absence may have on the music. 

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