WICKED vs. GLADIATOR II - It’s a competition for the ages and we’re bringing in a special guest (Johanes from The Movie Mistrial Podcast) to weigh in on which film comes out on top. What do you think? Have a listen to our fun discussion and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section!

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4:11 - Special Guest introduction: Johanes from The Movie Mistrial Podcast

11:29 - Review: GLADIATOR II (non-spoiler discussion)

36:50 - Review: WICKED 

1:01:21 - Spoilers: WICKED

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This week we're talking not one, but *TWO* new films: HERETIC and ANORA. Does Hugh Grant come off creepier in HERETIC than as an oompa loompa in WONKA?  Also - Does writer/director Sean Baker give Brooklyn sex workers happy endings? We'll dive into all that and more. Head over to the comments to let us know your thoughts. Enjoy the show!

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3:23 - Mini-review: ANORA (non-spoilers)

26:20 - Review: HERETIC (non-spoilers)

40:53 - Spoiler discussion: HERETIC

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Is this truly Venom and Eddie's last dance? And if not, *should* it be? On this episode, we review the latest (and last?) Venom film, VENOM: THE LAST DANCE and we've definitely got some thoughts. So, have a listen and maybe jump on the post-show comments to share your opinions. Enjoy the show!

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5:27 - Review: VENOM: THE LAST DANCE

19:27 - Spoilers: VENOM: THE LAST DANCE

42:22: Butt, Plugs!: THIS IS THE ZODIAC SPEAKING (Doc series on Netflix); ANORA (in theaters); TRANSFORMERS: EARTH SPARK (animated series on Paramount+)

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It seems like folks either hate JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX or they're totally Gaga over it. Is there a middle ground, though? We've definitely got a lot of thoughts to share on this smokin' hot topic. but would love to hear yours, too! Be sure to hit us up in the comments to share your opinions. Enjoy the show, y'all.

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5:59 - Review: JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX

24:55 - Spoilers: JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX

45:40 - But, Plugs: FRANKIE FREAKO (in theaters); WILL & HARPER (on Netflix); SUPERMAN & LOIS (series - streaming)

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AutoBears: transform and tune in for our reviews of TRANSFORMERS ONE and THE WILD ROBOT! We've got a lot of thoughts to share about both new films. Be sure to hit us up in the comments to share your opinions! Enjoy the show.

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4:44 - Review: TRANSFORMERS ONE

27:21 - Spoilers: TRANSFORMERS ONE

42:17 - Review: THE WILD ROBOT

1:00:25 - Spoilers: THE WILD ROBOT

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James McAvoy is back in another suspense thriller, this time charmingly preying on an unsuspecting family on vacation while in his chonies?! We definitely have thoughts to share on SPEAK NO EVIL, so listen in and hit us up in the comments. Enjoy the show!

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5:02 - Review: SPEAK NO EVIL

21:05 - Spoilers: SPEAK NO EVIL

44:08 - But, PLUGS: GHOSTLIGHT (on AMC+); BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER (animated series on Amazon Prime); INSIDE OUT 2 (on Disney+)

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MBP! MBP! MBP! Say our name three times and we'll appear to review BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE. We definitely have some fun thoughts to share so listen in to the conversation and hit us up in the post-show comments! Enjoy!

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6:06 - Review: BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE

23:47- Spoilers: BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE

46:15 - But, PLUGS: REBEL RIDGE (on Netflix); AFTER LIFE (Criterion Rental; BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER (animated series on Amazon Prime)

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LFG!!! This week we dive into the greatest(?) team up since peanut butter and jelly: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE! Was this newest Marvel outing as good as the hype would have you believe? Check out our thoughts on that and more and be sure to share YOUR thoughts in the comments, as we like to read them on the show. See you there, bub.

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5:43 - Review: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE

30:48 - Spoilers: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE

1:00:42 - But, PLUGS: THE TEACHERS LOUNGE (on Netflix); LONGLEGS (in theaters); FLY ME TO THE MOON (in theaters)

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Joy! Sadness! Anger! Fear! Disgust! By your powers comb--err, wrong show. But still, emotions collide in this newest of Disney-Pixar outings, this one a sequel to one of its most popular films in recent memory. We delve deep into what makes INSIDE OUT 2 tick and weigh in on if it's an improvement on its parent film. Have a listen for our thoughts on this and more and be sure to share yours in the comments! EnJOY the episode!

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8:56 - Review: INSIDE OUT 2

27:25 - Spoilers: INSIDE OUT 2

1:07:13 - But, Plugs... THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (1968 - strreaming on Prime Video);  THE SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE (streaming on Criterion Channel); MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN, Season 2 (animated series on HBO MAX); HOUSE OF THE THE DRAGON (series streaming on HBO MAX)

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On this episode, we're coming at you with not one, but TWO new movie reviews: Director Richard Linklater's newest outing HIT MAN and THE WATCHERS, a new horror flick from Ishana Shyamalan (Yep, M Night's daughter). What did you think of these films? Or are you on the fence? Have a listen to our thoughts and maybe share yours in the comments. Enjoy the episode!

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7:57 - Review: HIT MAN

21:37 - Spoilers: HIT MAN

34:57 - Review: THE WATCHERS

50:08 - Review: THE WATCHERS

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"It’s FuriOsa, not FurioSA." On this episode we dive into a review of FURIOIUSA: A MAD MAX SAGA, the newest installment in George Miller's MAD MAX / FURY ROAD franchise, this time with Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth goodness! We also be serve up some fresh plugs that you absolutely do not want to miss. Check us out and leave a comment. Enjoy the show! 

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5:20 - Review: FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA

22:55 - Watch out! Spoilers! - FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA

47:17 - Plugs (of all shapes & sizes) - STAX: SOULSVILLE USA (doc series streaming on MAX); DELICIOUS IN DUNGEON (anime series streaming on Netflix); HACKS (comedy series streaming on MAX)

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They seem to keep making these 'Apes' movies...but are they any good? On this episode, we deep-dive into the latest franchise entry, KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES and weigh in with our thoughts on this question and more. We also serve up some fresh plugs that you absolutely do not want to miss. Enjoy the show and feel free to drop a comment that we can mention on the next episode. 

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7:17 - Review: KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES

30:22 - Spoilers: KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES

51:05 - Plugs: I SAW THE TV GLOW (in theaters); ARCADIAN (streaming/VOD); TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR (streaming/VOD)

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The new FALLOUT series on Amazon Prime is finally here and boy oh boy is there a LOT to unpack! New to FALLOUT? We'll give you the download on everything you need to know. Veteran gamer? We'll be chatting about how the games have influenced the new show! We'll also take a super spoilery dive into all 8 episodes. So grab your Nuka Cola and some RadX and enjoy the show!

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0:00 - Intros and FALLOUT (non-spoliers) discussion

36:20 - FALLOUT spoilers

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Double feature! On this episode, we review two films hot out of SXSW Film and their wide releases: MONKEY MAN and CIVIL WAR! Both have gotten high marks but do they live up to the hype? Have a listen to our thoughts and leave a comment to share your thoughts or just say hello. Enjoy the show!

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0:00 - Intros

6:37 - Review: MONKEY MAN

23:00 - Spoilers: MONKEY MAN

40:06 - Review: CIVIL WAR

1:00:56 - Spoilers: CIVIL WAR

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On this episode, we review not one, but TWO films!: GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE and, coming out of SXSW Film, IMMACULATE. What did you think of these films? Be sure to let us know in the comments. Enjoy the show!

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0:00 - Intros

2:36 - Solar Eclipse Talk

10:52 - Review: GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE

23:53 - !Spoilers!: GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE

42:29 - Review: IMMACULATE

54:07 - !Spoilers!: IMMACULATE

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Join us for a MBP Double Feature! We’re talking all things GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE before diving into ROAD HOIUSE on the heels of its world premiere at the 2024 SXSW Flim Festival. Now that they are both released, what did you think of these films? Be sure to also say hello and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Enjoy!

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4:13 - Review: GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE

18:33 - Spoilers: GHOSTBUSTERS FROZEN EMPIRE

29:52 - Review: ROAD HOUSE

47:08 - Spoilers: ROAD HOUSE

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This episode covers the Part 1 of our SXSW Film 2024 coverage! This week we'll talk about the festival in general and our experience attending. We'll also chat about some big name films coming your way soon as well as some smaller films hoping to be picked up and distributed over the next year or two. Enjoy the show and be sure to leave a comment or hello in the comments! ...and check back for Part 2 (and maybe Part 3)!

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4:57 - SXSW 2024 Experience Recap and film disussions (spoiler-free, of course!)

31:20 - BOB TREVINO LIKES IT

38:12 - SING SING

46:08 - ROAD HOUSE

54:39 - SECRET MALL APARTMENT

59:07 - CIVIL WAR

1:06:33 - BILLY & MOLLY: AN OTTER LOVE STORY

1:15:25 - General Fest Impressions & Discussion

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0:00 - Intros and SXSW Film Festival Preview

5:54 - 500th Episode Recognition

11:28 - Review: DUNE: PART TWO

43:14: Spoilers!: DUNE: PART TWO

1:11:20 - Butt…Plugs: The Dune:Part Two Dune Fucket; THE TASTE OF THINGS (in theaters); SPACEMAN (on Netflix); AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER (new live-action series on Netflix)

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Who needs the Oscars when you've got The MBP Awards? Join us this week as we hand out our own home-cooked superlatives for from some of the best films of 2023! With awards like "Best 'Hell Yeah!' Moment" and "Hottest Screen Moment," our award show is obviously much more prestigious than those Academy Awards could ever be! Enjoy the show and be sure to award your *own* superlatives in the comments!

Our Categories:

• Biggest Shocker
• Best Surprise Performance
• Most Likely to get a Rewatch
• Biggest Tearjerker
• Best "Hell, Yeah!" Moment
• Most Underrated Movie
• Worst Movie
• Best Soundtrack/Score
• Favorite Documentary
• Hottest Screen Moment:

On this episode we review ARGYLLE, the new globe-trotting spy thriller/dramaedy from director Matthew Vaughn. With many of Vaughn's 'Kingsman' sensibilities on high display, does this film live up to its mediocre box office reception? Listen in to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments.  Enjoy the show!

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7:42 - Review: ARGYLLE

23:25 - Spoilers: ARGYLLE

45:00 - But, plugs.....THE GREATEST NIGHT IN POP (on Netflix); RUSTIN (on Netflix); AUSTRALIAN SURVIVOR (TV show - on TENPLAY website)

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On this episode, listen to our review of Andrew Haigh's ALL OF US STRANGERS. As queer cinema goes, do we think this one is a must-see? Or a total whiff? Tune in to hear our thoughts on the movie and our 3 selected "plugs" that are all on Netflix! Please also share your thoughts in the comments. Enjoy the show!

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6:58 - Review: ALL OF US STRANGERS

24:16 - Spoilers: ALL OF US STRANGERS

1:06:40 - NYAD (on Netflix); NUOVO OLIMPO (on Netflix); MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: REVOLUTION (animated series on Netflix)

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Here it is...Our countdown of the best movies of the year. On this special episode we're counting down our TOP 10 FILMS OF 2023! We'll each go down our lists from 10 to 1 and touch on some honorable mentions as well. We'll also be sharing some listener lists and some picks from the live chat. If you're looking for movie recommendations, this is one episode you don't want to miss!

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Happy New Year! These bears are back after the holiday break with a full review of THE IRON CLAW inspired by the tragic true story of the Von Erichs, a family of wrestlers many consider to be pro wresting royalty. We also play catch-up with some films we saw during the break that we want to tell you about. Enjoy the show and don't forget to say hello or share your thoughts in the comments!

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6:58 - Review: THE IRON CLAW

30:51 - Spoilers: THE IRON CLAW

HOLIDAY CATCH-UP

48:50 - SALTBURN (Jim)

58:09 - AMERICAN FICTION (Will)

1:06:21 - AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM (Brad)

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