On this episode of M&JWAM we talk giants apes and monster movies. That can mean only one thing. We journey to that mysterious skull shaped island with too many apex predators and a really, really great, Great Ape. Join us as we talk Kong: Skull Island. 

Is Kong a giant chimpanzee? A giant gorilla? Or is this an entirely new primate species, heretofore unknown to science? 

Does this film navigate the human drama problem better than Godzilla (2014)? What about the fights? All your questions will be answered. Enjoy the show. 

On this episode of M&JWAM, we discuss, review and scratch our heads at Legendary's Godzilla. Made in 2014, it boasted an all star and more than capable cast, as well as some of the best CGI creature effects ever. Does the film stick every landing? Does it steal too many bases? Listen and find out what we think as we take a deep dive into this film and Godzilla lore. There may even be an odd autobiographical note or two. 

Enjoy!

On this episode we discuss Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums (2001). This is the quintessential example of a genre Jason refers to as "American Eccentric."  Let us know what you think. 

Here is the link to the trailer: 

https://youtu.be/caMgokYWboU

As promised, for last week's late offering, here is a bonus episode of MAJWAM, wherein we tackle, or are tackled by the cult classic of superhero filmmaking, Supergirl. This film boasts an all star cast, and some, well, let us just say interesting production choices. 

Enjoy!

On this week's episode, we tackle the much overlooked Son of Frankenstein. This is Boris Karloff's last turn in the role of the creature. Where does this fit in the Frankenstein franchise? Top of the heap? Bottom?  Listen and find out. We certainly have thoughts. 

On this episode we tackle the iconic, much loved Bride of Frankenstein. What do we think? Is this film actually better than the original film? We have thoughts. Listen to find out what those are. 

Click on the link below if you want to follow Jason's advice (and of course you do) that you should listen to the score for Bride of Frankenstein. 

https://youtu.be/t-0hZu4Ew4o

Let us know what you think of our opinions. Enjoy the show.

In this episode, we return to the early Universal Pictures horror films with a discussion of James Whale's extremely loose adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Released in the pre-code era of 1931 this film and Dracula -from the same year- saved Universal's bacon. 

Have a listen and find if this is one we recommend. 

Also sorry this one is late!

On this episode of Max And Jason Watch a Movie, we dive into the  1987's Predator. Its a bit longer than usual but there is just so much to discuss. Enjoy the show and let us know what you think. 

On this episode we tackle our first MCU film and what better film to start with than the one about the first Avenger? That means we will be discussing and reviewing Captain America: The First Avenger. Sorry this episode is coming out a day behind schedule. But here it is! Enjoy!

This week on Max and Jason Watch a Movie, we tackle John Ford's Stagecoach. It is a film that marked Ford's return to the western and would be a breakout film for John Wayne. Does this film suffer from the uneven and inconsistent tone that seemed to plague Ford's films? Is it the greatest western ever made? We have opinions.