Movie Bears Podcast

On this extra special 5th Anniversary episode of podcast, we're joined by a couple of our dear friends, Magic Mike Lovins and Felipe Garcia-Vargas (or Reel Comics Podcast), as we reminisce about a few of our favorite moments from the show’s history and read some listener comments. We also provide a very lively & spirited review of STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, the latest film in the 'Star Wars sequel trilogy' that has divided fans and spawned a million passionate Facebook posts and hot take think pieces over the past week. If that wasn't enough, we put Mike and Felipe's Star Wars nerd-knowledge to the test with a fun STAR WARS TRIVIA SHOWDOWN.  So listen in as we celebrate this awesome MBP milestone. 

TIME INDEX

0:00 - Intro & 5 Year Reminiscences

8:20 - Listener Comments

29:49 - STAR WARS TRIVIA SHOWDOWN (Felipe vs. Mike)

44:00 - Review - STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

1:04:50 - Spoilers - STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

2:09:36 - Plugs & outo

You can listen to all of our special episodes and movie reviews on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, our MBP YouTube Channel, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Find more Felipe podcasting goodness on Twitter: @reel_podcast and @VooDoo_57

Mike can be seen & heard on Twitter: @MikeLovins and on his rockin' band's website: www.bavachoco.com 

 

Direct download: MBP_e264_-_Star_Wars_-_The_Last_Jedi_and_MBP_5th_Anniversary.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:20pm MDT

There's something kinda fun about bonding over a film generally recognized as terrible. On this episode, we indulge ourselves by chatting about the universally panned ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’ as we all prepare for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ later this week. We’re also talking about ‘The Disaster Artist,’ James Franco's new comedy about the modern cult classic ‘The Room.’

TIME INDEX

0:00 - Intros

4:12 - Review: THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL

43:15 - Review: THE DISASTER ARTIST

59:45 - Spoilers: THE DISASTER ARTIST

1:15:43 - Plugs & Outro

Listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes (subscribe to our show!), Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com

 

Direct download: MBP_e263_-_The_Star_Wars_Holiday_Special_and_The_Disaster_Artist.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:05pm MDT

On this episode, we review ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,’ the darkly comedic drama about a small town woman who becomes frustrated with local law enforcement and takes action when her daughter's murder goes unsolved. Is this film a must see while it is in theaters? Listen in as we discuss this film and the latest in movie news

TIME INDEX

0:00 - Intros

3:30 - Movie News

29:46 - Review: THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING MISSOURI

51:50 - Spoilers: THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING MISSOURI

1:15:09 - Plugs & Outro

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com  

Direct download: MBP_e262_-_Three_Billboards_Outside_Ebbing_Missouri.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:39pm MDT

On this episode of the Movie Bears Podcast we review Pixar's latest animated feature, 'Coco' about a young boy, Miguel, who's love of music leads him on an adventure to the Land of the Dead. We also discuss the 'Frozen' short film and some movie news, including 'Lady Bird' becoming the highest rated film of all time on Rotten Tomatoes, and Disney's strong-arm demands to movie theaters for the upcoming 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.

TIME INDEX:

0:00 - Intros

5:15 - Movie News: 'Lady Bird' is the highest-reviewed movie ever on RT, Disney's demands on movie theaters showing 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi', and 'Super Mario Bros.' movie from Illuminations Entertainment.

29:10 - Review: 'Olaf's Frozen Adventure' short film

42:11 - Review: Pixar's 'Coco'

55:14 - Spoilers: Pixar's 'Coco'

1:14:24 - Plugs & Outro

 

You can check out all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and at our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com

 

Direct download: MBP_e261_-_Pixars_Coco.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:42pm MDT

Everyone’s talking about the new ‘Justice League’ movie, which combines some of DC’s most popular superheroes on one kickass, evil-eradicating team. Reception has been pretty mixed in terms of how successful this film is. But where do we weigh in? listen in to hear us talk about  ‘Justice League’ with our special guest, Bill Zanowitz of the Comic Book Bears Podcast!

TIME INDEX:

0:00 - Intros

5:40 - Review: JUSTICE LEAGUE

31:00 - Spoiler Talk: JUSTICE LEAGUE

1:16:10 - Plugs

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and by clicking on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com

Direct download: MBP_e260_-_Justice_League.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:20pm MDT

On this episode of the Movie Bears Podcast, we check in on the God of Thunder, Thor, as he fights to protect Asgard in ‘Thor: Ragnarok.’ This superheo-action-comedy is getting a lot of buzz, but did it click for us? Listen in to our review and also our discussion of some interesting movie news about the Disney Company getting cranky with the press. 

TIME INDEX:

0:00 - Intros

6:20 - Movie News - Walt Disney Company tries to blacklist the press from its movie screenings, but the film press fights back.

23:09 - Review: THOR: RAGNAROK

40:40 - Spoilers: THOR: RAGNAROK 

1:08:35 - Plugs & Outro

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e259_-_Thor__Ragnarok_and_Movie_News.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:23pm MDT

This week the bears review 'Jigsaw,' the newest flick in the 'Saw' franchise! We also sit down with Jon Schnitzer, director of 'Haunters: The Art of the Scare,' to discuss his spook-tastic documentary. And as a VERY special treat, our Scream Queen extraordinaire Jessica Cameron joins us as well to discuss 'Haunters' and update us on what she's been up to lately! Enjoy the show! 

Time Index

00:00 - Intros/'Haunters'

48:21 - 'Jigsaw' Discussion

1:09:47 - Plugs/Outro

Enjoy this episode and more in iTunes, Stitcher Radio, YouTube, and at http://www.moviebearspodcast.com

 

Direct download: MBP_e258_-_Haunters_and_Jigsaw.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:23pm MDT

Do you wanna build a snowman? Okay, that’s the best we could come up with, we’re doing our best here. But on this episode, we’re reviewing ‘The Snowman,’ the new thriller / horror movie / critical and box office punching bag movie starring Michael Fassbender. Did we like this movie more than, well, everyone else? Or do we wish it would just melt away? We also talk about some recent news on 'Star Trek: Discovery' TV series and the brand-new trailer for director Paul Thomas Anderson's 'The Phantom Thread' Have a listen!

TIME INDEX:

0:00 - Intros

6:24 - Movie News: 'Star Trek: Discovery' and Paul Thomas Anderson's 'The Phantom Thread'

31:46 - Review: THE SNOWMAN

55:01 - Spoilers: THE SNOWMAN

1:06:12 - Plugs & Outro

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com

Please leave us a comment or review that we can read on an upcoming episode!

Direct download: MBP_e257_-_The_Snowman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:18pm MDT

Continuing our month long celebration of Halloween and creepy movie things, on this episode we review ‘Happy Death Day,’ the slick new time-loopy horror film about a young woman who keeps having to relive the day of her murder. Also, in our movie news segment, we talk about next year's 'Halloween' movie reboot, our test-run of the BigRoom VR movie theater experience, and 'The New Mutants' announcement & trailer.

TIME INDEX

0:00 - Intros

6:18 - Movie News (new 'Halloween' movie reboot, test run of Oculus BigRoomVR movie theater experience, and 'The New Mutants' trailer)

33:34 - Review: HAPPY DEATH DAY

44:42 - Spoilers: HAPPY DEATH DAY

1:00:40 - Plugs & Outro

 

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com  Please help us out by leaving a comment or review that we can read on an upcoming episode of the show!

 

Direct download: MBP_e256_-_Happy_Death_Day.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:36pm MDT

Calling all movie bears, replicants, and killer dolls! On this episode of the Movie Bears Podcast, we review director Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Blade Runner 2049,’ the highly anticipated sequel to the Ridley Scott sci-fi classic from 1982. Then, we take a few stabs at reviewing ‘Cult of Chucky,’ the seventh film in the ‘Child’s Play’ franchise. 

TIME INDEX

0:00 - Intros

6:17 - Review: BLADE RUNNER 2049

28:01 - Spoilers: BLADE RUNNER 2049

49:24 - Review: CULT OF CHUCKY

1:01:22 - Spoilers: CULT OF CHUCKY

1:14:55 - Plugs & Outro

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website www.moviebearspodcast.com   

Please be kind and leave us a review and/or comment and we will include it on one of our upcoming episodes!

 

 

Direct download: MBP_e255_-_Blade_Runner_2049_and_Cult_of_Chucky.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:37pm MDT

Welcome back! On this postponed episode we’re talking about ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle,’ the next installment in the franchise that had us pumped up in 2015. Then, we kick off our October month long horror / thriller celebration with the brand new Netflix-Produced adaptation of another Stephen King novel, ‘Gerald’s Game'.

TIME INDEX

0:00 - Intros

5:20 - Review: KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE

23:56 - Spoilers: KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE

43:03 - Review: GERALD'S GAME

53:51 - Spoilers: GERALD'S GAME

1:17:14 - Plugs and Outro

 

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes at iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com

Please leave us your comments or a review! for us to include in one of our upcoming episodes. 

 

Direct download: MBP_e254_-_Kingsman-The_Golden_Circle_and_Geralds_Game.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:46pm MDT

Special Episode! - The MBP guys have returned all worn out from a movie orgy (aka Fantastic Fest 2017) and we're excited to talk all about it.  So strap in for our on-site/real-time thoughts, including our favorite films of the festival that hopefully you'll be seeing soon. Standouts like 'Mary and The Witch's Flower', 'Pin Cushion', 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer', 'Blade of The Immortal', 'My Friend Dammer', 'The Death of Stalin' and so many more. As a special treat for the final segment, we are joined by our very cool friends Adrian and Bill from 'The Green Screen of Death Podcast' to reveal our TOP 5 FANTASTIC FEST 2017 FILMS.`

You can hear all of our special episodes and movie reviews on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website, www.moviebearspodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @MBPodcast, @jjpoutwest, @iBradPro, @whatevercove

Also, check out 'The Green Screen of Death' podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts; also at their website:  www.thegreenscreenofdeath.com. Follow them on Twitter @TheGreen_Screen, @Adrian_Charlie, @soundjam69

Direct download: MBP_e253_-_Fantastic_Fest_2017_Review_Wrap-Up.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:43pm MDT

On this episode we’re looking at maternal horror films old and new with special guest and beloved MBP alum Chris Lopez! First up, we look back at the influential Alfred Hitchcock slasher, ‘Psycho.’ Then, we turn our attention to the controversial new film ‘mother!’ by Darren Aronofsky. If you don't listen, you might disappoint mother… and you wouldn’t want that now, would you??

TIME INDEX:

0:00 - Intros

3:46 - Review: PSYCHO (w/ spoilers)

40:05 - Review: MOTHER!

55:05 - Spoilers: MOTHER!

1:20:05: Outros

** Check out Chris Lopez's fantastic comic series, 'Signal and Silence' at www.signalandsilence.tumblr.com  

You can listen to all of our movie review and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and at our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com.

You can also watch our live show recordings at our Movie Bear Podcast Youtube channel here: www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast 

 

 

 

Direct download: MBP_e252_-_mother_and_Psycho.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:36pm MDT

This week, the bears are DTC (that's 'Down To Clown' for those not hip to the lingo) and apparently so were record numbers of moviegoers. Everybody's seeing and talking about the latest movie adaptation of a Stephen King horror novel, 'IT', and so are we!  Joined by our good friend and handsome bear, Dan McCord, we review and discuss 'IT' while reflecting back on the source novel and also the 1990 TV miniseries version.  

TIME INDEX

0:00 - Intros

4:51 - Review: IT

34:10 - Spoilers: IT 

1:13:25 - Plugs & Outro

You can listen to all of our movie review and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com. 

Please leave us a review, a comment or just a hello message!

Direct download: MBP_e251_-_IT.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:33pm MDT

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi classic ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind', we’re doing a retrospective discussion of the special 4K-restored, in-theaters version of that classic on this week's episode MBP. Plus, we discuss some big Star Wars and True Detective news. Listen in to hear what the bears have to say!

TIME INDEX

0:00 - Intro

2:32 - Movie News

27:16 - Review / Discussion: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND

1:02:38 - Plugs & Outros

You can listen to all of our FREE movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, your favorite podcast app, or at our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e250_-_Close_Encounters_of_The_Third_Kind.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:27am MDT

Taylor Sheridan, writer of recent MBP-faves ‘Sicario’ and ‘Hell or High Water’ is back to write and direct a gripping new film about an unsolved murder on an Arapaho reservation. On this episode, listen to our review of 'Wind River' and find out if this one lives up to the calibre of his previous projects. PLUS: we’re tackling a few currently available streaming / VOD releases that have us excited. 

TIME INDEX:

0:00 - Intros

6:26 - VOD Catch-Up: DAVE MADE A MAZE, THE EYES OF MY MOTHER, and BATMAN AND HARLEY QUINN

33:17 - Review: WIND RIVER

55:17 - Spoilers: WIND RIVER

1:19:50 - Plugs & Outro

 

You can listen to all of our episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and at our website, www.moviebearspodcast.com Please leave us comment or review because we'd love to read it on the show!!

Direct download: MBP_e249_-_VOD_Catch-Up_and_Wind_River.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:21pm MDT

Looks like we all survived the solar eclipse, and we aren’t yet being overrun by killer, man-eating plants. WHEW! This means that we're still ready, willing, and able to see and talk about movies YAY!! On this episode, we review Steven Soderbergh’s latest heist comedy ‘Logan Lucky.’ Plus, after our less than positive recent review of ‘Annabelle: Creation’, we decided to do a retrospective review of a killer doll movie we DO enjoy: ‘Child’s Play.’ AND we’re announcing the winners of our ‘BearCity 3’ contest from last week. Listen in!

TIME INDEX

0:00 - Intros

13:11 - Retro/Classic Review: CHILD'S PLAY (1988)

42:38 - Review: LOGAN LUCKY

1:00:22 - Spoilers: LOGAN LUCKY

1:14:34 - Plugs & Outro

You can listen to all of our current and classic movie reviews as well as special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and at our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

ALSO: We'd love to hear from you, so please leave us a review on iTunes or our YouTube channel. We may even read your review on the show!

Direct download: MBP_e248_-_Childs_Play_and_Logan_Lucky.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:22pm MDT

It's a super special and fun episode this week, as we get to chat with filmmaker and friend of the show, Doug Langway.  Always a fun guest, Doug tells us all about the making of the latest movie in the popular and award winning BearCity Trilogy, 'BearCity 3'. As if that wasn't more than enough to handle, we also provide our review of the latest fright-flick in the Conjuring-verse, 'Annabelle: Creation'. 

TIME INDEX:

0:00 - Intros

2:26 - Interview with Doug Langway (writer/director of the BEARCITY trilogy)

45:55 - Review: ANNABELLE: CREATION

1:02:52 - Spoilers: ANNABELLE: CREATION

1:14:51 - Plugs & Outro

For everything about the 'BearCity' films, including how to rent/download & watch them, and some really cool shwag, just go to www.bearcity.com and check out all of that cool stuff and more. 

You can download all of our special episodes and movie reviews on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and at our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com


There's no loafing or goofing around on this episode (OK, maybe a bit go goofing around), as we review & discuss the brand new film adaptation of Stephen King's epic tale, 'The Dark Tower'. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
4:09 - Review: THE DARK TOWER
28:58 - Spoiler Talk: THE DARK TOWER
46:20 - Plugs & Outros

You can listen to all of our movie review and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and at our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com. Please leave us a review on iTunes!

Direct download: MBP_e246_-_The_Dark_Tower.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:35pm MDT

On this episode we review 'Atomic Blonde' staring Charlize Theron and discuss a few movie news tidbits including 'Wonder Woman' Oscar push by Warner Bothers and casting news for the 'Little Shop of Horrors' remake. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 Intros
7:51 Movie News
25:33 Review: ATOMIC BLONDE
43:12 Spoilers: Atomic Blonde
1:06:05 Plugs & Outro

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com  

Direct download: MBP_e245_-_Atomic_Blonde.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:12pm MDT

On this episode we review Christopher Nolan's latest movie 'DUNKIRK', chronicling the harrowing onslaught that allied forces endured during World War 2 on a small beach in France. Also, in our movie news segment, we're interrupted by hotel porn activity during our discussion of exciting new trailers for 'Justice League', 'Ready Player One', and season 2 of TV's 'Stranger Things', all released at San Diego Comic Con 2017. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
3:05 - Movie News - San Diego Comic Con Trailer Releases: 'Ready Player One', 'Justice League', and 'Stranger Things'
37:22 - Review: DUNKIRK
57:49 - Spoilers: DUNKIRK
1:14:59 - Plugs & Outro

Listen to all of our movie review and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e244_-_Dunkirk_and_San_Diego_Comic_Con_Trailers.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:58pm MDT

After joking about doing a 'Steven Universe' special episode, fans of the podcast wrote in asking -- and some outright demanded -- that we actually do one. We're happy to oblige and thus we present the MBP 'Steven Universe' Special!

If you're new to 'Steven Universe,' the boys have a spoiler-free discussion around what the show is all about and why they love it so much. If you've maybe been on the fence about checking out 'Steven Universe,' listening in may help sway you!

For veterans of 'Steven Universe' (or folks who don't mind being spoiled), the guys count down and discuss their favorite episodes of the series. Obvious picks include fan favorites like 'The Answer' and 'Mr. Greg' but there are definitely a few surprises as well! 

Enjoy the show and if you'd like to see us do more 'Steven Universe' episodes/reviews, be sure to let us know on Facebook, Twitter, etc!

Direct download: MBP_e243_-_Steven_Universe_Special.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:38am MDT

Well, 2017 is more than half done, so its time that we take stock of all the movies we've seen up to this point, highlighting some our favorites. Will, Jim, and Brad each run down their Top 3 Movies of 2017 (so far) and throw in some close runners-up. Also, we give a full review of 'War For The Planet of The Apes', the just-released 3rd installment in the current reboot/prequel series of Apes movies. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
4:03 - Top 3 Films of 2017 (so far)
49:35 - Review: WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES
1:06:10 - Spoilers: WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES
1:21:20 - Outros

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodacst.com  


On this week's lively episode, long-time friend of the show Felipe swings in to lend is Spidey comic-book sense to help us discuss the latest Marvel superhero movie, 'Spider-Man: Homecoming', which claims to put a new spin on every nerd's favorite web-slinger. We also have some movie news about the upcoming 'Ready Player One' movie, Quentin Tarantino's next film, and the new 'Stranger Things' poster. We hope you'll enjoy this extra-nerdy episode! 

TIME INDEX:
0:00 - Intros
3:50 - Movie News
25:48 - Review: SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING
39:41 - Spoilers: SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING
1:08:54 - Plugs & Outros

In addition to watching our shows on YouTube, you can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e241_-_Spider-Man_Homecoming.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:50pm MDT

This week, we're thrilled to be joined by friend, MBP alum and comic author, Chris Lopez. Chris returns for our discussion of the new Edgar Wright film, BABY DRIVER. We also review DESPICABLE ME 3, the latest franchise sequel from Illumination Animation Studios. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
7:44 - Review: BABY DRIVER
32:10 - Spoiler Talk: BABY DRIVER
50:20 - Review: DESPICABLE ME 3
1:04:38 - Spoiler Talk: DESPICABLE ME 3
1:18:59 - Plugs & Outro

Are you a comic book or storytelling fan? Then be sure to check out Chris' awesome new, original comic series SIGNAL AND SILENCE here: www.signalandsilence.tumblr.com

Direct download: MBP_e240_-_Baby_Driver_and_Despicable_Me_3.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:17pm MDT

This week we've got two more new movies to discuss; Michael Bay's latest metal-mashing CGI orgy, 'Transformers: The Last Knight' and 2017's obligatory summer shark movie, '47 Meters Down'. We also bring back our 'Bears of The Month' in a special Pride Edition, featuring some bear friends that you might even recognize. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
2:28 - Movie Bears of The Month - PRIDE Edition
18:30 - Review (spoilers): TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT
49:48 - Review (no spoilers): 47 METERS DOWN
1:09:40 - Plugs & Outro

You can listen to all of our movie reviews [and special episodes too!] on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e239_-_Transformers-The_Last_Knight_and_47_Meters_Down.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:45pm MDT

This week we rev up our engines and drop the green flag on our review of Pixar's latest in the 'Cars' franchise, 'Cars 3'. Can this sequel to 2006's successful 'Cars' reverse eliminate the awful taste leftover from 'Cars 2'? Listen and find out what we think, as well get an update on some movie news regarding 'Godzilla 2', 'Avengers: Infinity Wars', and an announced film about 70's baseball phenom, Doc Ellis. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
5:03 - Movie News
23:05 - Review: CARS 3
46:20 - Spoilers: CARS 3
1:10:44 - Plugs & Outro

Listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and at our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e238_-_Cars_3.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:05pm MDT

On this episode we take the wrappings off of two brand new movie releases that have received a lot of buzz this week. But is it all for the right reasons? Universal kicks off their Dark Universe with 'The Mummy' and A24 gives us their latest horror-thriller, 'It Comes At Night'. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
5:50 - Review: THE MUMMY
24:31 - Spoilers: THE MUMMY
36:26 - Review: IT COMES AT NIGHT
48:29 - Spoilers: IT COMES AT NIGHT
1:13:10 - Plugs & Outro

Listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e237_-_The_Mummy_and_It_Comes_at_Night.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:48pm MDT

Our big comic book superhero blockbuster movie discussion deserves some special comic book bear attention and we have just the ticket for our 'Wonder Woman' episode. Will, Brad and Jim are happy to be joined by our friends Bill Zanowitz and Steve Mowry from the Comic Book Bears Podcast for this fun discussion of the latest in the DC extended universe of movies, director Patty Jenkins' 'Wonder Woman'.  

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
9:31 - Review: WONDER WOMAN
35:46 - Spoilers: WONDER WOMAN
1:17:14 - Plugs & Outro

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and at our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com

You can listen to our guests' amazing comic book related discussions, including their recent episode of in-depth discussion of Wonder Woman in comics and more by downloading The Comic Book Bears Podcast on iTunes, or at www.comicbookbears.libsyn.com 

Direct download: MBP_e236_-_Wonder_Woman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:40pm MDT

It isn't often when we can all be in the same place to talk about movies. But that's what we were able to do for this episode, when all 3 of us MBP guys converged in the same location to have fun watching and discussing, together, the new 'Baywatch' movie, starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Zac Efron. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
6:40 - Review: BAYWATCH
33:13 - Spoilers: BAYWATCH
55:41 - Plugs & Outro

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes (please do!) for FREE on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e235_-_Baywatch.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:32pm MDT

It's Xenomorphin' time on this episode as we explore new territory with our review / discussion of 'Alien: Covenant', director Ridley Scott's prequel to 'Alien' and sequel to his previous 'Alien' prequel, 'Prometheus'. Still with us? Excellent, because we also discuss movie news including the Cannes Film Festival buzz about Adam Sandler's latest performance and the tragedy that has befallen 'Justice League' movie writer/director Zach Snyder. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
8:55 - Movie News
32:27 - Review: ALIEN: COVENANT
49:03 - Spoilers: ALIEN: COVENANT
1:18:51 - Plugs & Outros

Check out all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or at our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com

 

Direct download: MBP_e234_-_Alien_Covenant.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:19pm MDT

After our first ever 1-week break for Jim & Brad's wedding, we're back, A-holes, to discuss Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, the followup to Marvel's 2014 intergalactic blockbuster hit. We also get into some lively movie news discussion, complete with listener comments about Joss Whedon's 'Batgirl' movie, the upcoming 'Wonder Woman', A24's 'The Disaster Artist' release, and 'Game of Thrones' spinoff projects. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
10:55 - Movie News
37:19 - Review: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2
55:24 - Spoilers: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2
1:13:45 - Plugs & Outro

You can listen to all of our past movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e233_-_Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_Vol_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:41pm MDT

This past week continued a slow spring of movie releases, with not that many new movies worth getting worked up over before the summer blockbuster kick in. But listen in to this episode to see if the new Tom Hanks & Emma Watson drama, 'The Circle' deserves your attention. In addition, we talk about movie news items from a possible 'Guardians of The Galaxy' spinoff movie, to hackers trying to ransom Netflix shows, to Wes Anderson's upcoming 'Isle of Dogs' movie. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
8:27 - Movie News
32:16 - Review: THE CIRCLE
46:43 - Spoilers: THE CIRCLE
1:04:48 - Plugs & Outro

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and at our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e232_-_The_Circle_and_Movie_News.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:32pm MDT

On this episode we talk about trailers for some of the tentpole movies coming out later in the year: 'Star Wars The Last Jedi', 'Thor: Ragnarok', and Stephen King's 'It'. We also discuss the new Japanese anime sensation 'Your Name'. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
2:19 - Trailer Roundup -
3:17 - STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI trailer
17:50 - THOR: RAGNAROK trailer
27:00 - Stephen King's IT trailer
38:50 - Review: YOUR NAME
51:25 - Spoilers: YOUR NAME
1:06:40 - Plugs & Outros

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and at our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e231_-_Trailer_Roundup_and_Your_Name.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:15pm MDT

On this episode we rev up our engines, drop the hankie, put the pedal to the metal, and ride the torpedo through our review of the 8th and newest Fast & Furious blockbuster franchise entry, 'The Fate of The Furious'. Also, we showcase 3 more of our handsome listeners in our 'Movie Bears of the Week' segment.

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
5:00 - Movie Bears of the Week
20:03 - Review: THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS
40:55 - Spoilers: The FATE OF THE FURIOUS
58:38 - Plugs & Outro

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes (leave us a review!), Stitcher Radio, or at our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e230_-_The_Fate_of_The_Furious.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:31pm MDT

On this episode we explore the dark and terrifying xenomorph hidey-holes of the mining ship Nostromo in our discussion of 1979's sci-fi/horror classic, 'Alien'. Also, since there seem to be slim pickings for new wide-release movies this week, we pick out some of our recent favorites currently available on VOD. And, as if all that weren't enough, we've got a new trio of hunky bear friends to introduce to you in our 'Movie Bears of The Week' segment. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 Intros
7:09 'Movie Bears of The Week'
17:03 ALIEN Discussion (Spoilers)
56:38 Our Pre-Summer VOD Catch-Up Picks
1:13:13 Outros

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e229_-_Alien_and_Pre-Summer_VOD_Catch-Up.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:18pm MDT

On this special bonus episode, Will and Jim provide their impressions of nine, NINE! films that highlighted our experience at SXSW Film Festival this year. Just about all of these films will be released between now and this summer and are our picks of the festival to keep an eye out for, as they are certainly worth your time. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
8:13 - CHASING CORAL (Netflix doc)
13:54 - THE HERO (w/ Sam Elliot)
20:03 - PATTI CAKE$
24:29 - ATOMIC BLONDE (w/ Charlize Theron)
30:29 - THE BIG SICK (w/ Kumail Nanjiani)
36:19 - FREE FIRE (dir. Ben Wheatley)
43:37 - SMALL TOWN CRIME (w/ John Hawkes)
48:53 - THE TRANSFIGURATION
53:24 - THE MOST HATED WOMAN IN AMERICA (w/ Melissa Leo)
55:32 - Outros

You can listen to all of our special episodes and movie reviews on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e228_-_SXSW_2017_Highlights_Part_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:53pm MDT

We're enjoying a wealth of riches on this weeks episode with 2 new movies to review, 3 hot new submissions to our 'Movie Bears of The Week' segment, and a beary special guest and friend, Dan McCord, joining us live!  Dan joins in the fun by helping us dive into the 'Ghost In The Shell' live-action re-do as well as the new sci-fi / thriller 'Life'. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
6:44 - Movie Bears of The Week
21:23 - Review: GHOST IN THE SHELL
41:17 - Spoilers: GHOST IN THE SHELL
58:44 - Review: LIFE
1:13:45 - Outros

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, with your favorite podcast app, or on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e227_-_Ghost_In_The_Shell_and_Life_with_Dan_McCord.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:50pm MDT

On this episode, we're excited to be joined by special guest and friend of our show, handsome Hadrian McQuaig for a lively discussion & review of the new 'Power Rangers' movie. In addition, we bring back another segment of 'Movie Bears of the Week', showcasing a few more of our bear friends and listeners. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
6:57 - Movie Bears of the Week
20:06 - Review: POWER RANGERS
49:05 - Spoilers: POWER RANGERS
1:11:06 - Plugs & Outro

Hadrian's recommended web series:
Sina Grace - 'Self Obsessed' web series

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com

 

Direct download: MBP_e226_-_Power_Rangers.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:02pm MDT

On this episode we are joined again by our friend and talented stage & TV performer, Adam Shapiro, to review Disney's latest live-action re-make, 'Beauty and The Beast'. Also, Brad, Will & Jim talk about some of the highlights from the South By Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival last week, including movie screenings, sightings and experiences. 

TIME INDEX:
0:00 - Intros
14:36 - Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
38:04 - Spoilers: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
1:03:05 - What Adam's Doing
1:07:46 - SXSW Film Highlights (Part 1)
1:47:51 - Outros

Adam Shapiro's links:

Adam's Website

Adam's YouTube Channel

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Direct download: MBP_e225_-_Beauty_and_The_Beast_and_SXSW_Highlights_Part_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:22pm MDT

This week, t's a bear invasion of Austin, TX for the South By Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival to see tons of movies that we're excited to talk about in the next couple of episodes. While in Austin, we had the opportunity to meet with and interview the multi-talented Todrick Hall, who's appeared as a contestant on American Idol, guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, Broadway's Kinky Boots and his awesome show and album, 'Straight Outta Oz'. In town for the world premiere of the documentary film 'Behind The Curtain: Todrick Hall', Todrick was thrilled to meet the Movie Bears for this fun chat.

Also listen in or join us live for our upcoming film recaps and highlights from the SXSW Film Festival in the next couple of episodes.

You can listen to all of our episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e224_-_Special_Episode_-_Todrick_Hall_Interview.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:36am MDT

On this episode we review two new movies that are getting lots of audience and critic buzz. Marvel's latest in the X-Men franchise, 'Logan' and a new psychological thriller movie from Jordan Peele, 'Get Out'. Listen in to hear us talk about what each film brings to the table. In addition, we showcase 3 new 'Movie Bears of The Week' submission from friends and listeners. 

TIME INDEX:
0:00 - Intros
4:02 - Movie Bears of The Week selections
12:54 - Review: LOGAN
30:01 - Spoilers: LOGAN
52:05 - Review: GET OUT
1:01:44 - Spoilers: GET OUT
1:09:49 - Plugs & Outro

You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e223_-_Logan_and_Get_Out.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:49pm MDT

In this episode we talk about those instantly memorable moments of the 2017 Oscar ceremony, including the notable winners and snubs. Also this week we showcase 3 more hunky bear listeners in our 'Movie Bears of The Week' segment. 

TIME INDEX:
0:00 - Intro
5:55 - Movie Bears Of The Week
15:50 - 2017 Oscar Highlights Discussion
1:14:43 Plus & Outro

You can listen to our previous movie reviews and special MBP episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com 

Direct download: MBP_e222_-_2017_Oscar_Highlights.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:15pm MDT

On this week's episode we're reviewing two new movie releases, 'John Wick: Chapter 2' with Keanu Reaves, and Gore Verbinski's psychological gothic thriller, 'A Cure For Wellness'. We also show off a brand new batch of hunky Movie Bears of The Week for our ogling pleasure. 

TIME INDEX:
0:00 - Intros
5:04 - Movie Bears of The Week
15:49 - Review: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2
31:43 - Spoiler Talk: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2
43:37 - Review: 'A CURE FOR WELLNESS'
57:03 - Spoiler Talk: 'A CURE FOR WELLNESS'
1:14:29 - Plugs & Outro

Direct download: MBP_e221_-_John_Wick_2_and_A_Cure_For_Wellness.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:41pm MDT

On this episode, we review and discuss 'The LEGO Batman Movie'. We also cover a just-breaking Batman-related movie rumor in our movie news segment. As a bonus, we spice things up by revealing 3 more hunky Bears of The Week, as submitted by listeners. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
3:09 - Movie Bears of The Week selections
12:34 - Movie News
28:50 - Review: THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
46:42 - Spoiler Talk: THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
1:01:27 - Plugs & Outro

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Direct download: MBP_e220_-_The_LEGO_Batman_Movie.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:46pm MDT

This week we kick off with another 'Bears of The Week' segment featuring 3 of our listeners photo submissions. We also huddle up to talk about some of the brand new movie trailer releases that aired during the Super Bowl game. Then we go for the big score with a discussion of the new horror sequel film, 'Rings'. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
3:43 - Movie Bears of the Week picks
13:01 - Super Bowl Movie Trailers Discussion
30:17 - Review: RINGS
45:29 - Spoiler Talk: RINGS
51:58 - Plugs & Outro

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Direct download: MBP_e219_-_Super_Bowl_Rings.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:34pm MDT

Another special episode this week and one of our favorites of the year, the annual 'MBP Awards', where we depart from convention and bring you the 2016 movies that are award winners in our own special cinematic categories. As an extra treat this week, we take a peak at all of the awesome viewer/listener photo submissions for our 'Movie Bear Of The Week'. Lots of fun!

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros and 'Movie Bears Of The Week' submission
19:13 - The 2016 MBP Awards

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Direct download: MBP_e218_-_The_2016_MBP_Awards.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:47pm MDT

On this week's episode we discuss & review M. Night Shyamalan's latest thriller 'Split', which has been buzzed about since it's Fantastic Fest premiere last fall. Listen to our discussion of the big twist in our spoilers section, but ONLY if you've seen the movie. There's also a movie news segment with talk about the just-announced title for 'Star Wars episode VIII', 'Godzilla' sequel and 'A Dog's Purpose' news. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
8:01 - Movie News
32:50 - Review: SPLIT
54:17 - Spoiler Talk: SPLIT
1:16:55 - Plugs & Outro

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Direct download: MBP_e217_-_Split.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:41pm MDT

Well, we can't really wait any longer. 2016 has become history. You've probably seen a bunch of other year-end, best-of lists. So it's about time that we reveal the lists that REALLY matter, our MBP top 10 films of the year.  On this episode, Jim, Will & Brad each give a bear's view of the year in film and count down their picks for the best films we've seen this year, including several that didn't quite crack our top 10s. 

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Direct download: MBP_e216_-_Top_10_Films_of_2016.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:58pm MDT

On this episode we review two new movie releases, the latest animated feature from Illumination, 'Sing' and the historical drama 'Hidden Figures'. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
10:30 - Review: SING
28:51 - Spolier Talk: SING
38:28 - Review: HIDDEN FIGURES
55:49 - Spoiler Talk: HIDDEN FIGURES
1:09:32 - Plugs & Outro

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Direct download: MBP_e215_-_Sing_and_Hidden_Figures.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:59pm MDT

Happy New Year! While 2016 is (thankfully?) over, the movie bears are still scrambling to catch up on many of the late 2016 movie releases. On this episode, we review & discuss the much buzzed-about live action movie musical, 'La La Land' and the intriguing sci-fi drama, 'Passengers'. 

TIME INDEX
0:00 - Intros
9:34 - Review: LA LA LAND
29:48 - Spoiler Talk: LA LA LAND
46:23 - Review: PASSENGERS
58:35 - Spoiler Talk: PASSENGERS
1:14:41 - Plugs & Outro

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Direct download: MBP_e214_-_La_La_Land_and_Passengers.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:34pm MDT

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