Sat, 19 December 2020
This marks our 8th year of the Movie Bears Podcast, making this an Anniversary Special episode! In addition to revisiting HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS, one of the first films we ever reviewed, we'll be looking back over the past 8 years and reading some listener comments. We're also joined by returning guest host Chris Lopez (@osoart). Have a listen and thanks for helping us celebrate. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros & retrospective on 8 years! of the Movie Bears Podcast, including listener comments 33:41 - Review; HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS (includes spoilers) NOTE: Due to technical issues, our fun 'Stall of Shame' segment from the live podcast was unrecorded. However, below are lucky movies inducted into our 'Stall of Fame': JIM:
BRAD:
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Sun, 13 December 2020
On this episode we review & discuss HAPPIEST SEASON, the new LGBT-themed holiday family drama, available now on Hulu, starring Kristen Stewart and Aubrey Plaza. We also plug a few other things we've been watching, that you won't want to miss so be sure to have a listen. Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX HAPPIEST SEASON 5:24 - Review (no spoilers) 42:12 - Spoiler talk 1:05:50 - But, Plugs! & Outro: FIREFLY (TV Series, VOD); BLOODY NOSE, EMPTY POCKETS (VOD Rental); BLACK BEAR (VOD) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Sun, 6 December 2020
On this episode, we're reviewing not just one but TWO films: THE NEW MUTANTS and HILLBILLY ELEGY. Enjoy! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros THE NEW MUTANTS (available for VOD rental) 7:53 - Review (spoiler-free) 28:22 - Spoiler Talk HILLBILLY ELEGY (available on Netflix) 47:58 - Review (spoiler-free) 1:16:46 - Plugs: THE MANDALORIAN (TV series on Disney+); SMALL AXE (film series on Amazon Prime); UNCLE FRANK (Amazon Prime) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Thu, 19 November 2020
Calling all Friends of Dorothy (and friends of Friends)! On this episode, the guys of MBP are reviewing a Thanksgiving-time classic: 'The Wizard of Oz!' Have a listen as we share our favorite memories and moments from this timeless classic movie. In a special segment, we're joined by surprise guests Joshua R. Pangborn and Nakia to discuss their latest horror short-film collaboration: 'Wasted on the Young.' Check the links below to watch this short and more! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros and Special Guest Segment: Joshua R. Pangborn & Nakia talk about their collaborations including the brand new short film, 'Wasted On The Young'. 26:34 - Movie Review & Discussion: 'The Wizard of Oz' (includes spoilers) 1:15:24 - Plugs: 'Sound of Metal; (Theaters in December); 'Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales' (Video game - PS4/PS5) Show Links
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Thu, 12 November 2020
On this episode we review & discuss Miyazaki's classic 1988 anime film, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO! Have you seen this iconic Studio Ghibli film? What did you think? If not, maybe you're on the fence and we can sway you to check it out. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 7:56 - Review: MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (includes spoilers) 57:37 - Plugs & Outros - THE DONUT KING documentary (VOD); WOLFWALKERS (AppleTV+); SLIDERS TV Series (VOD) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode! |
Thu, 29 October 2020
On this Halloween episode, the guys review HBO's new remake of THE WITCHES, it in itself based on the same-named novel by Roald Dahl. Dis you catch this interesting new film? Or, if you're a fan of the original movie, what did you think of this spooky re-do? Either way, have a listen and enjoy the show. TIME INDEX THE WITCHES 5:12 - Non-Spoiler Review & Discussion 32:58 - Spoiler Talk 59:56 - Plugs: DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA (Concert Documentary, HBO Max); REMOTE AREA MEDICAL (Documentary, Kanopy and VOD Rental); 35th Anniversary 4K re-release of BACK TO THE FUTURE (Digital Release) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode! |
Fri, 23 October 2020
On this episode we're doubling down on some brand-new Aaron Sorkin with our reviews of THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 and A WEST WING SPECIAL TO BENEFIT WHEN WE ALL VOTE. We hope you got a chance to see both of these new productions. If you're still deciding, have a listen to what these 3 bears have to say. Enjoy! TIME INDEX 4:03 - Review: A WEST WING SPECIAL TO BENEFIT WHEN WE ALL VOTE THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 36:26 - Non-Spoiler Review 56:27 - Spoiler Talk 1:23:47 - Plugs: LOVECRAFT COUNTRY (HBO Series); POSSESSOR (In Theaters); MICRO MONSTERS (Oculus TV VR docu-series) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Fri, 16 October 2020
We're celebrating 'National Coming Out Day' with a review of THE BOYS IN THE BAND, the new Netflix adaptation of the same-named 1968 play by Mart Crowley and groundbreaking 1970 movie from William Friedkin. Starring Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, and more, this film explores the gay/bi condition during a birthday party set in 1960's NYC. Have a listen to what we thought of this notable piece of LGBT cinema. Enjoy! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros THE BOYS IN THE BAND 5:44 - Review & non-spoiler discussion 36:44 - Spoilers 1:13:13 - Plugs: DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A LIFE ON OUR PLANET documentary (Netflix); CHARM CITY KINGS (HBO Max); STAR WARS: SQUADRONS (EA Sports Video Game) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode! |
Sun, 11 October 2020
Have a listen this week to our review & fun discussion of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS, perhaps the cheesiest (and best?) installment of the Nightmare franchise! Are you a fan of this film or any of the others in the 'Elm Street' franchise? Got a favorite associated memory? Enjoy! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:34 - Review & Discussion: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (Includes Spoilers) 1:03:03 - Plugs & Outro: SPONTANEOUS (new 2020 film, VOD rental); DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD (Netflix documentary); HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK (Hulu) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Mon, 5 October 2020
Well, it's October and at this time of year, as though there aren't enough scary things already going on around us, our thoughts turn to Halloween. On this episode we talk all about 'Hocus Pocus,' the 90's Halloween favorite starring the one and only Bette Middler! Maybe you've got a favorite memory of this film? Enjoy! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 7:40 - 'HOCUS POCUS' - A review & discussion (includes SPOILERS) 49:42: Plugs - Pedro Almodovar's THE HUMAN VOICE (short film, coming soon); STAR TREK DISCOVERY Season 3 (CBS All-Access); THE BOYS IN THE BAND (Netflix) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode! |
Fri, 25 September 2020
On this episode we review & discuss 'Antebellum,' the new suspense film starring Janelle Monae! As always, we provide a no-spoiler review, followed by a spoiler section with plenty of advance warning. Enjoy! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros ANTEBELLUM 5:00 - Non-spoiler Review 21:46 - Spoilers 54:22 - PLUGS: COLD WAR (Janelle Monae music video); THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME (Netflix); JIMMY CARTER: ROCK N ROLL PRESIDENT (VOD); JURASSIC WORLD CAMP CRETACEOUS (Netflix) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode! |
Sun, 13 September 2020
For this this series of special bonus episodes, we recently got to chat with the filmmakers of many short films screening at the 2020 All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival (AGLIFF 33 PRISM) who provide us with some great insight into their amazing films - see listing below TIME INDEX 0:00 - Filmmaker Intros 2:01 - SHEAR AVORY: TO BE CONTINUED w/ director Abram Cerda 14:10 - BABYDYKE w/ director Tone Ottilie 24:01 - ORIN & ANTO w/ director Michael Achtman You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Sun, 13 September 2020
For this this series of special bonus episodes, we recently got to chat with the filmmakers of many short films screening at the 2020 All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival (AGLIFF 33 PRISM) who provide us with some great insight into their amazing films - see listing below. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Filmmaker Intros 1:45 - SPARKS w/ director Netta Shaler 11:46 - VINCY w/ Vincy and director Sophia Shek 21:01 - THE LONELY PRINCE w/ directors Shivin & Sunny Grover ou can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Sun, 13 September 2020
For this this series of special bonus episodes, we recently got to chat with the filmmakers of many short films screening at the 2020 All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival (AGLIFF 33 PRISM) who provide us with some great insight into their amazing films. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Filmmaker Intros 2:50 - A MONTH OF SINGLE FRAMES w/ director Lynne Sachs 12:07 - ACUITZERAMO w/ director, actor Luis Lopez Aldana 20:00 - CC DANCES THE GO-GO w/ director Erin C. Buckley 28:04 - OUR SERVICE, OUR STORIES: THE EVOLUTION OF THE LGBT MILITARY EXPERIENCE w/ directors Warren Tymony and Neil Beecher You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Sun, 13 September 2020
For this this series of special bonus episodes, we recently got to chat with the filmmakers of many short films screening at the 2020 All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival (AGLIFF 33 PRISM) who provide us with some great insight into their amazing films. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 1:36 - TALL TALES WITH TRUE QUEENS w/ director Director Kristina Budelis 12:14 - LAST SUMMER WITH UNCLE IRA w/ director Gary Jaffe 24:13 - DRIVING LOUISE w/ director Isaac Knopf You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Fri, 11 September 2020
On this episode we review the new live-action version of Disney's 'MULAN!' Did this one improve on the original? We have some beary interesting ideas on this one. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:27 - Review: MULAN 28:06 - Spoilers: MULAN 1:01:02 - Plugs: I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS (on Netflix); MY OCTOPUS TEACHER documentary (on Netflix); STAR TREK: DISCOVERY Season 3 Trailer (CBS / CBS All-Access) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode! |
Mon, 7 September 2020
Whoa, dudes! On this episode we talk about 'BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC' Was this movie a massive rockin' time? Or totally a bomb? Have a listen to hear what we have to say. And, ...STATION!! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros & discussion of 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' and 'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey' 18:43 - Review: BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC 38:28 - Spoilers: BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC 58:54 - Plugs: CLASS ACTION PARK documentary (HBOMax), LINGUA FRANCA (Netflix), and MERLIN TV series (Netflix) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode! |
Fri, 28 August 2020
In this jam-packed, fast-moving episode we return to 1980 for a fun review of the workers & women's rights anthem disguised as a comedy, '9 TO 5', starring Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda & Dolly Parton. We also discuss movie theater re-openings and the new DCU trailers for THE BATMAN, SUICIDE SQUAD and JUSTICE LEAGUE - The Snyder Cut. There's a lot here, so plug in & hang on! TIME INDEX MOVIE NEWS 5:27 - Movie theaters announce re-openings 13:46 - James Gunn's SUICIDE SQUAD Trailer 21:00 - JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE SNYDER CUT Trailer 29:08 - THE BATMAN Trailer 42:24 - Review: 9 TO 5 - !Includes spoilers! 1:10:05 - Plugs: HOWARD Documentary (Disney+); I'LL BE GONE IN THE DARK documentary series (HBOMax); UNCLE PECKERHEAD (VOD Rental) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Thu, 27 August 2020
For this this series of special bonus episodes, we recently got to chat with the filmmakers of many short films screening at the 2020 All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival (AGLIFF 33 PRISM) who provide us with some great insight into their amazing films. TIME INDEX 2:02 - MOTTA - Dir. Nish Gera 12:05 - OLD HEN - DIr. Tom Gordon & Lead Actor Richard Eagan 23:20 - QUERY - Dir. Sophie Kargman 34:05 - PORN YESTERDAY - Dir. Dave Quantic You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Sun, 23 August 2020
For this this series of special bonus episodes, we recently got to chat with the filmmakers of many short films screening at the 2020 All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival (AGLIFF 33 PRISM) who provide us with some great insight into their amazing films. TIME INDEX 2:05 - BUFFALO: Dir. Freddie Paull; Lead - Paul Stovall 12:59 - BUCK: Dirs. Elegance Bratton & Jovan James 32:05 - VOTE NEIL: Dir. Honora Talbott; Mike Rudolph You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Thu, 20 August 2020
For this this series of special bonus episodes, we recently got to chat with the filmmakers of many short films screening at the 2020 All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival (AGLIFF 33 PRISM) who provide us with some great insight into their amazing films. TIME INDEX 1:57 - Director Jessica Wolfson and Millie McCrory: THE PAINT WIZZARD 11:03 - Director Megan Rossman: NAOMI REPLANSKI AT 100 20:44 - Director Andrew Moir: TAKE ME TO PROM You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Sun, 16 August 2020
On this episode, we celebrate the 40th?!!!! anniversary of a horror classic: FRIDAY THE 13TH from 1980. Listen in to relive & enjoy your favorite memories and moments from the grand-daddy of the summer camp slasher genre. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 9:20 - Review of FRIDAY THE 13TH (WARNING: Spoilers!) 1:05:40 - Plugs & Outro You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Tue, 11 August 2020
Enjoy Part 1 of our special series of MBP Bonus episodes featuring coverage of AGLIFF 33 PRISM, the All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival. In this episode we talk to the AGLIFF staff all about this year's exciting festival including the great film lineup, and other special events and activities. Check it out!
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Mon, 10 August 2020
This week we’re joined by special guest Tom Goss (@tomgossmusic) to discuss his new video NERDY BEAR, which celebrates those nerdy, dirty bears we love having in our lives. We also celebrate the 25th anniversary of an LBGTQ classic: TO WONG FOO THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR. Check out Tom’s video at the link below and then jump into interview and movie discussion. You won’t want to miss either! 'Nerdy Bear' video: Tom Goss - Nerdy Bear TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 2:18 - Special guest Tom Goss discusses his new video 'Nerdy Bear' 28:24 - Review: TO WONG FOO THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR 51:41 - Spoilers: TO WONG FOO THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR 1:09:39 - Special announcement for our upcoming bonus coverage of All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival (AGLIFF) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Fri, 31 July 2020
With very slim pickings in the way of new film offerings these days, we decided to dive in to a fun revisit of the ultimate summer classic, JAWS! Does this granddaddy of blockbuster films still have teeth over 4 decades after its release? Are you STILL afraid to go in the water? Should we re-open the beaches against the advice of scientists? This episode is a lot of fun. Enjoy! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 3:58 - Our big news about AGLIFF, the All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival that's coming up in August! www.agliff.org JAWS 11:05 - Review 33:46 - Spoilers 1:17:55 - Plugs: The Last of Us (video game), Sharkwater Extinction (documentary) on Amazon Prime, and The Assistant (Hulu) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode |
Sun, 19 July 2020
In this episode, we review not one, but TWO new films: PALM SPRINGS and GREYHOUND. What did you think of these two films? Or are you on the fence? Tune in hear the thoughts of these 3 movie-loving bears. Enjoy! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros PALM SPRINGS 4:12 - Review 20:06 - Spoilers GREYHOUND 38:58 - Review 53:19 - Spoilers 1:03:15 - Plugs: The classic BATMAN TV Show; MUCHO MUCHO AMOR (documentary); FIRST COW You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Thu, 9 July 2020
On this week’s episode, we dig into the phenomenon that is HAMILTON! Did the show leave us feeling Helpless? Or Satisfied? Jump into The Room Where It Happens to find out our thoughts! Enjoy the show! :) TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 8:13 - Review: HAMILTON (Includes Spoilers) 1:18:08 - Plugs - BACURAU / THE TRUTH / HOME MOVIE: THE PRINCESS BRIDE (Quibi) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode! |
Thu, 25 June 2020
Check out this episode for our discussion of SNOWPIERCER, the new TNT series borne from the success of the movie. We'll be discussing the first two episodes only. How does the show stack up to the film? Should it even be compared? Listen in to hear our thoughts and share yours! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 5:00 - Review: SNOWPIERCER TV Series 27:50 - Spoilers: SNOWPIERCER TV Series 48:30 - Plugs: SHE-RA AND THE PRINCESSES OF POWER TV Series; Etheria Film Night Shorts on Shudder; MAKING WAVES: THE ART OF CINEMATIC SOUND; THE SHOW MUST GO ON - QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT STORY documentary You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode! |
Thu, 18 June 2020
On this episode, we catch up with 'Artemis Fowl,' the new kid-turned-criminal-mastermind sci-fi/fantasy flick from Disney! (streaming on Disney). So, how foul was 'Artemis'? Listen in to hear our thoughts be sure to share yours! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros and 11:06 - Review: ARTEMIS FOWL 41:31 - Spoilers: ARTEMIS FOWL 1:00:52 - Plugs: DA 5 BLOODS (on NetFlix), THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode! |
Sat, 13 June 2020
This week as we catch up with ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, a film that Brad had somehow never seen! We’re joined by special guest Chris Lopez (@OsoArt) to discuss this polarizing film from the early 2000s. What does Brad think of this film? Is it a masterpiece or a misfire? Have a listen to hear our thoughts! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 8:59 - Discussion of ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND (Note: There will be spoilers throughout)
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Thu, 4 June 2020
This week it's Will's turn to give up his movie virginity when we all talk about his first time seeing 1997's BOOGIE NIGHTS. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 4:41 - Review: BOOGIE NIGHTS 17:53 - Spoilers: BOOGIE NIGHTS 50:30 - Plugs & Outro (TARNATION, THE VAST OF NIGHT, MADAME SECRETARY) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Thu, 28 May 2020
This episode is our discussion of one of those classic touchstones of 80's cheese that -- gasp -- Jim has never seen! Grab those proton packs and get ready for a slime time adventure with the MBP crew. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 2:08 - Review & discussion: GHOSTBUSTERS II (spoilers included) 51:47 - Plugs: THE WANTING MARE (from Chattanooga Film Festival), DRIVEWAYS (Amazon Prime), SHE-RA AND THE PRINCESSES OF POWER (Netflix) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode! |
Thu, 21 May 2020
On this episode we find out what everyone's sloppy canine sleuth is up to in our fun review of the new animated movie, SCOOB! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 4:00 - Review: SCOOB! 25:38 - Spoilers: SCOOB! You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode! |
Thu, 14 May 2020
It’s another MBP double feature! First, we check in with THE LODGE, a horror film set in a foreboding, snow-bound cabin starring Riley Keough. Then, we check in on SELFIE, an anthology of short stories about the pitfalls of social media obsession & technology that was featured as one of the SXSW selections that recently premiered on Amazon. Have a listen and check out what we say about these films! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 8:31 - Review: THE LODGE 23:22 - Spoilers: THE LODGE 34:40 - Review: SELFIE (Spoiler-free) 1:11:00 - Other SXSW films we watched: I'M GONNA MAKE YOU LOVE ME (documentary) and BROKEN ORCHESTRA (short)
You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Sun, 3 May 2020
We're incredibly excited to share our review of CIRCUS OF BOOKS, the new Netflix documentary about a landmark adult LGBTQ bookstore and gay porn distributor in LA, and the family behind its success. Also check out our fun & informative interview with Freddie Bercovitz, a former Circus of Books employee who appears in the film. You don't want to miss this one, so have a listen! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 2:59 - Movie News: AMC theater chain will not screen Universal films in dispute with studio. 20:45 - Review: CIRCUS OF BOOKS 40:43 - MBP Interview with Freddie Bercovitz, Circus of Books employee, appearing in the film. You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Sun, 26 April 2020
On this episode we review 'The Way Back' and 'Emma', two new films you can watch at home on streaming right now! Are they worth your time? Did we like 'em? Have a listen to find out! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros THE WAY BACK 11:20 - Non-spoiler Review 30:16 - Spoiler Talk EMMA 45:27 - Non-spoiler Review 1:10:30 - Spoiler Talk You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Wed, 15 April 2020
We may all be staying at home, but we're about to go on a world tour! This week, TROLLS WORLD TOUR was released directly on VOD streaming to match what would have been its theatrical release. Does this music-filled animated sequel hit all the right notes? Or does it fall flat? Listen to our fun discussion to find out what we thought #TrollsWorldTour TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros TROLLS WORLD TOUR 11:19 - Review (non-spoiler) 31:39 - Spoilery Talk 49:39 - Plugs & Outro You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Fri, 10 April 2020
It's time for another installment of GrizzTracks! On this episode, we'll be watching the theatrical cut of 1986's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. It's on iTunes, Amazon, or maybe even on a DVD in your media collection. While you listen to the episode, we'll tell you when to hit play on your copy, and you can watch along with us as we provide our commentary and insight (and plenty of snark too). So, get a copy of the movie ready and let's have fun with it! TIME INDEX To follow along with us, hit 'play' on your copy of the movie at 7:54 into the podcast when Will counts us down. You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. AND... Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Wed, 1 April 2020
Hey all you cool cats and kittens, have you watched Netflix’s #TigerKing yet? We have, and on this episode the big bears talk about big cats and the people who love them, sometimes too much. Have listen! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:13 - Review: TIGER KING 19:03 - Spoilers: TIGER KING You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Wed, 25 March 2020
The "new" movie, THE HUNT has had a challenging roll out. After receiving national criticism in Sept 2019 in light of national tragedies, it was pushed back to March of this year, only to have its theatrical launch stymied by COVID-19 closures. BUT NBCUniversal has put the film out for VOD streaming in the comfort of our homes and we’ve got opinions on whether this political manhunt thriller is perfect for your quarantine movie viewing pleasure. So, have listen in between hand washings. TIME INDEX 0:00 Intros THE HUNT 24:40 - Review (spoiler-free) 45:11 - Spoilery Discussion You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode! |
Sun, 22 March 2020
On this episode we reveal we reveal some of our favorite comfort films. We reveal 9 comforting gems just in time for this strange & difficult time of self quarantine and isolation. As a bonus, listeners in our LIVE chat reveal some of theirs also What are YOUR favorite comfort films? Relax, enjoy these movies, and wash your hands! |
Sat, 14 March 2020
It’s a weird time for the Movie Bears Podcast guys. We were intending to be at SXSW Film Festival this week covering tons of new release films as part of our annual excursion. While we’re dismayed in the wake of SXSW’s cancellation amidst COVID-19 precautionary concerns, we completely understand the decision. On this episode, we’re talking about SXSW, then moving onward with a review of Pixar’s, well, ONWARD. So if you’re stuck at home in quarantine or just in need of some socialization, give us a listen. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 4:18 - Discussion of SXSW cancelation due to Coronavirus Pixar's ONWARD 24:00 - Review 53:20 - Spoilers You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode! |
Thu, 5 March 2020
It’s fitting that our review of THE INVISIBLE MAN is the first episode in several months where the Movie Bears are VERY VISIBLE on video! On this episode, listen in for our hot takes on this new thriller, starring Elisabeth Moss. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros THE INVISIBLE MAN 6:25 - Review (non-spoiler) 29:24 - Spoilers Discussion 53:27 - Plugs You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode! |
Sun, 1 March 2020
Gotta go fast! On this episode, we review SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, the new family feature based on the popular SEGA character. Did the infamous tweaks to the character CGI speed this film into our hearts? Or would we prefer a GAME OVER screen? Listen to find out! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 4:49 - Video game-based movies discussion SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 25:20 - Review (non-spoiler) 45:30 - Spoilers 1:00:40 - Outros & extras You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com, or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast. Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!
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Sat, 15 February 2020
Soooo the Oscars happened. What did we think? What are our hottest takes? All of that and more on this episode. PLUS: A little movie called 'Birds of Prey' - strike that, 'Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey' - came out this weekend. Worth a watch? We've got our review for you. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:02 - Recap of the 2020 Oscars Telecast, discussing the winners and notable moments. HARLEY QUINN: BIRDS OF PREY 29:39 - Review 48:38 - Spoilers You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also find us on our YouTube channel or check out our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com. And please leave a comment or review for us to read on the next show!
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Fri, 7 February 2020
There is only one award show each year worth attending - Yep, it's time for the MBP AWARDS! And this is not your parents movie awards show... Listen in as we each reveal the winners for some of our favorite categories, including Biggest Tearjerker, Most Surprising Acting Performance, and Hottest On-Screen Scene! You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also check us out on YouTube or our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com. And please leave a comment or review for us to read on our next episode. |
Sun, 2 February 2020
On this wet 'n wild episode, we go deep ‘Underwater’ with the latest horror offering by Kristen Stewart. Then, we’ll be talking about the new animated feature by ‘Your Name.’ director Makoto Shinkai - ‘Weathering With You.’ Rain or shine, we’re here to talk movies, and we hope you'll soak it in with us! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros UNDERWATER 10:24 - Review 27:47 - Spoilers WEATHERING WITH YOU 44:41 - Review 1:01:06 - More spoilery stuff 1:13:22 - Plugs & Outro Don't forget to tell us about your favorite movie moments from last year for our 2020 MBP Movie Awards by clicking this link so we can include your inputs in the show: http://www.moviebearspodcast.com/mbp-awards-2020 You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Also check us out on YouTube or our website: MBP webpage. And please leave a comment or review for us!
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Thu, 16 January 2020
It's that time again! Another year of great movies is behind us. So, on this episode we're counting down our TOP TEN FILMS of 2019! It's a cinematic love-fest for some of our favorite movies, and we hope you'll enjoy hearing about our favorites! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 4:57 - TOP 10 FILMS OF 2019 COUNTDOWN 1:51:19 - Our listener-submitted Top 10 Lists (Big thanks and bear hugs to all our friends who submitted!) You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Also check out our website www.moviebearspodcast.com and please leave a comment and maybe we'll read it on the next MBP episode! BONUS!: Check out Will's awesome 'Top 25 Films of 2019' video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yfw0hQdkpI
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Thu, 9 January 2020
Happy New Year! We’re starting off the new year by catching up with three films that came out during our holiday break: CATS, MARRIAGE STORY, and BOMBSHELL. Did any of these movies resonate with you? Are any of them stinkers? Listen in to hear what we've got to say. TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 7:02 - Review: CATS 24:16 - Spoilers: CATS 36:31 - Review: MARRIAGE STORY 51:19 - Spoilers: MARRIAGE STORY 1:01:50 - Review: BOMBSHELL 1:13:07 - Spoilers: BOMBSHELL 1:24:00 - Outros You can listen to all of our movie reviews and special episodes on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Also check us out more cool stuff on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com
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