Movie Bears Podcast

On this episode we're double-fisting it with reviews of the live-action LILO & STITCH and MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING How did these films hit? Listen in to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX: 9:10 - Review: LILO & STITCH 26:00 - Spoilers: LILO & STITCH 39:08 - Review: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING 58:40 - Spoilers: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

On this epiosode we're double-dishing the scares & gore with reviews of FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES and CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, two horror films currently hitting theatersr theatr. How did these films hit? Tune in to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 4:08 - Review: FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES 20:21 - Spoilers: FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES 33:39 - Review: CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD 45:23 - Spoilers: CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

On this episode we're double-fisting it with reviews of THUNDERBOLTS* and SINNERS, a duo of films featuring unlikely groups of heroes(?) fighting evil the best way they can. What did you think of these movies? Tune in to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 5:36 - Review: SINNERS 20:23 - Spoilers: SINNERS 34:48 - Review: THUNDERBOLTS* 53:35 - Spoilers: THUNDERBOLTS* Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!  

On this episode we're diving horns-first into ‘DEATH OF A UNICORN! Is this the A24 fever dream we didn't know we needed—or just roadkill with glitter? We've got thoughts. Plus, we're spotlighting more fun things to check out that you won't want to miss. Buckle up, hit play, and say hey in the comments! TIME INDEX 4:31 - Review: DEATH OF A UNICORN 24:52 - Spoilers: DEATH OF A UNICORN 47:03 - BUTT, Plugs!: THE RULE OF JENNY PENN (Rental on Apple TV); THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA (in theaters); A MINECRAFT MOVIE (in theaters) Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

Hi hoes, hi hoes! It's off to work we goes...reviewing Disney's newest live action remake, SNOW WHITE! Was this one the stinker 82% of the Internet says it is?! We'll share our thoughts and more! We're also bringing more movies from SXSW Film Festival 2025 to put on your radar, so be sure to stick around for those. Enjoy the show and please give us a comment. TIME INDEX 5:30 - Review: SNOW WHITE (spoilers included) 37:00 - SXSW Film Festival 2025 Highlights, Part 2 THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR (doc) THE AGE OF DISCLOSURE (doc) THE SECRET OF ME (doc) SHE'S THE HE THE PYTHON HUNT (doc) DROP Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

We're back from the SXSW Film Film Festival in Austin TX with a whole slew of films to put on your radar! We kick things off with a spoiler-free review of ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR, starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively and then dive into some of our other favorite movies coming out of the slate of great films from SXSW 2025. Enjoy the show and be sure to leave a comment! TIME INDEX: 0:00 - Intros and SXSW 2025 impressions and stories 15:44 - Review: ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR (no spoliers) 35:00 - Favorite Films from SXSW 2025: REMAINING NATIVE (doc) FRIENDSHIP  REELING CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE GOOD BOY Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

Avengers...re-assemble? Captain America is back and this time, he might just be facing his greatest adversary yet. Thankfully he's got a little help from his friends but does CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD break up the superhero fatigue many are feeling? We'll give our thoughts, so be sure to share yours in the comments! Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX: 4:59 - Review: CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD 36:40 - Spoilers: CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

Beep boop! On this episode, we're celebrating Valentine's Day with a review of the new lovey-dovey thriller movie, ‘Companion!' If your significant other was a robot, how would you treat them? Or how would they treat you? Listen in to hear our thoughts. Please slide into the comments and share your thoughts & ideas with us. Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX: 4:54 - Review: COMPANION 19:19 - Spoiler Talk: COMPANION Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

So while the Oscars may be looming, there's only ONE awards show we're focused on: THE MBP AWARDS! With our own unique categories like "Best 'Hell Yeah!' Moment" and "Hottest On-Screen Moment," our awards are less about art house prestige and more about what thrilled and killed us as we wrap up the movies of last year. We'll also be crowning the WORST movie of 2024! So come join us for the fun and be sure to share *your* picks for each category in the comments. Enjoy! Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

On this special episode, we're celebrating the movies that made 2024 unforgettable! Join us as we each count down our TOP 10 FILMS OF 2024, from breathtaking blockbusters to heartfelt indie standouts. Expect a few surprises along the way as we revisit the films that moved, thrilled, and stayed with us long after the credits rolled. We also reveal some lists submitted by listeners of their favorite films of 2024. But it's not too late to share with us your own top films in the comments—we can't wait to hear which movies you loved most this year. Enjoy, and enjoy let's celebrate all these great films together!   Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes FREE on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

Over the holidays, we saw a TON of movies to cap off the year. So as we look towards our Best of 2024 episode next week, we'll be catching you up with some films we've not gotten the chance to chat about yet. Share some of your recent catch-ups in the comments and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 7:58 - BABYGIRL 24:11 - NOSFERATU 37:02 - CARRY-ON 48:16 - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 1:00:21 - MY OLD ASS Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

New year, new movies! This week we take a look at IMDB's TOP 10 MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS OF 2025. We also add a few of our own, as well as some "but, plugs..." too!  What are the movies coming this year that excite you?  Be sure to share them with us in the comments.  Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 1:10:30 - But, Plugs... BEING THERE (rent/buy), EVIL DOES NOT EXIST (streaming on Criterion or rent/buy), FLOW (just released to rent/buy)   Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

Double Feature time! This week we're discussing QUEER, the newest LBGTQ-focused flick from well-regarded director Luca Guadagnino. Our special guest and friend of the show Sam White (Sammy D), offers some close personal insights, offering added dimensions to QUEER and the novel's author, William S Burroughs. We also review FLOW -- the animated adventure of a cat in a mysterious, post-apocalyptic world. Both films pack a heavy punch but in different ways. Tune in to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments! Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 10:10 - Review: QUEER 29:25 - Spoilers and Special Guest insight: QUEER 1:00:08 - Review: FLOW 1:19:03 - Spoilers: FLOW Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

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! TIME INDEX 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 Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

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! TIME INDEX 3:23 - Mini-review: ANORA (non-spoilers) 26:20 - Review: HERETIC (non-spoilers) 40:53 - Spoiler discussion: HERETIC Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

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! TIME INDEX: 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+) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

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. TIME INDEX 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) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

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. TIME INDEX 4:44 - Review: TRANSFORMERS ONE 27:21 - Spoilers: TRANSFORMERS ONE 42:17 - Review: THE WILD ROBOT 1:00:25 - Spoilers: THE WILD ROBOT Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

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! TIME INDEX 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+) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch all of our video epoisodes 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!

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! TIME INDEX 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) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

In this episode, we discuss a sort of 'Dexter' and 'The Eras Tour' mash up in M. Night's newest outing, TRAP. But did this new thriller from the Master of the Twist bring home the goods? Have to our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show!    TIME INDEX:   4:22 - Review: TRAP 25:51 - Spoilers: TRAP 42:48 - But...Plugs: MAXINE (now streaming); CYNDI LAUPER: LET THE CANARY SING (now streaming); Youtube Saturday Morning cartoon compilations Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!          

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. TIME INDEX 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) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

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! TIME INDEX 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) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!  

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! TIME INDEX 7:57 - Review: HIT MAN 21:37 - Spoilers: HIT MAN 34:57 - Review: THE WATCHERS 50:08 - Review: THE WATCHERS Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

"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!  TIME INDEX 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) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

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.  TIME INDEX 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) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

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! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros and FALLOUT (non-spoliers) discussion 36:20 - FALLOUT spoilers Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

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! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 6:37 - Review: MONKEY MAN 23:00 - Spoilers: MONKEY MAN 40:06 - Review: CIVIL WAR 1:00:56 - Spoilers: CIVIL WAR Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

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! TIME INDEX 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 Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

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! TIME INDEX 4:13 - Review: GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE 18:33 - Spoilers: GHOSTBUSTERS FROZEN EMPIRE 29:52 - Review: ROAD HOUSE 47:08 - Spoilers: ROAD HOUSE Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!  

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)! TIME INDEX 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 Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!  

TIME INDEX 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) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

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! TIME INDEX 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) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

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! TIME INDEX 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) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

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! Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!        

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! TIME INDEX 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) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

On this episode we're celebrating 11 years! of MBP with a review of WONKA! What did you think of this whimsical prequel? Was it charming, cringe-inducing, or just plain wonky? Slide into our comments to share your thoughts. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 10:23 - Review: WONKA 36:22 - Spoilers: WONKA 55:05 - Butt, Plugs!: THE MISSION (documentary on Hulu); POOR THINGS(in theaters), ROME (series on Netflix) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

On this episode we celebrate some wonderful new Japanese cinema with not one, but TWO new film reviews: GODZILLA MINUS ONE and THE BOY AND THE HERON. Both films are getting a ton of buzz but do they live up to the hype? Give a listen to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments so we can read them on the next episode. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 8:44 - Review: GODZILLA MINUS ONE 28:23 - Spoilers: GODZILLA MINUS ONE 54:11 - Review: THE BOY AND THE HERON (no spoilers) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

It's all out war as Napoleon and future-President Snow collide in this double-feature episode of MBP! We're reviewing both NAPOLEON and THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES, with the aim of figuring out which movie fleshed out its future villain best. What did you think of these films? Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments. Enjoy the show!   TIME INDEX   4:33 - Review: NAPOLEON   21:41 - Spoilers: NAPOLEON   35:35 - Review: THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES   54:14 - Spoilers: THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

Hairier, FURther, Fatter! On this episode, the boys of MBP tackle Marvel Studios' newest entry in their super hero pantheon of films: THE MARVELS! This one's gotten mixed critical and audience reviews but where do the Movie Bears come down? Have a listen to hear our thoughts and be sure to tell us  yours in the comments! Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 6:16 - Review: THE MARVELS 22:54 - Spoiler Discussion: THE MARVELS 49:11 - BUT... Plugs: THE PEOPLES JOKER (at festivals); THE HOLDOVERS (in theaters); BALDUR'S GAY 3 (on the Movie Bears Podcast YouTube channel) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

On this episode we're celebrating spooky season with a review of FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S! Does this popular video game successfully make the jump to the silver screen? Or does it join the growing heap of unsuccessful video game to movie adaptations? Listen in to hear our thoughts and, of course, be sure to share yours in the comments! Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 3:04 - Review: FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 34:22 - Spolier Discussion: FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 1:04:38 - But...Plugs!: WHEN EVIL LURKS (streaming on Shudder); ANATOMY OF A FALL (in theaters); THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (streaming on Disney+) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

On this episode, we review Martin Scorsese's newest epic film: KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON 'Killers of the Flower Moon.' Is this one a mess or masterpiece? Or perhaps something in-between? Listen hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Also havd a quick listen to our But...Plugs section for some other stuff you won't want to miss. Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX: 2:24 - Review: KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON 26:14 - Spoiler Discussion: KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON 49:49 - But...Plugs: RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD (Documentary, streaming now on Netflix); ROALD DAHL SHORT FILMS - THE WONDERFUL STORY OF HENRY SUGAR, THE SWAN, THE RAT CATCHER, POISON (4 Roald Dahl short films streaming now on Netflix); SPIDER-MAN 2 (Video game on PS4) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

On this episode we kick off spooky season with a review of THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER! We also discuss the new-in-the-US Max reality game-show phenomenon that is NAKED ATTRACTION. Enjoy the show and be sure to leave something in comments. TIME INDEX 4:11 - Review: NAKED ATTRACTION 26:00 - Review: THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER 40:28 - Spoiler Talk: THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

On this episode, we've got a double feature, reviewing both SAW X and 'THE CREATOR! What did you think of these films? Or were you put off by their marketing? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, or listen in LIVE and share your comments on our next episide.  Enjoy the show.   TIME INDEX   5:02 - Review: SAW X   23:59 - Spoiler Talk: SAW X   36:27 - Review: THE CREATOR   54:26 - Spoiler Talk: THE CREATOR Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!        

Inspector Hercule Poirot is back in A HAUNTING IN VENICE, this newest installment of Kenneth Brannaugh's Agatha Christie adaptions. Did the good Inspector finally meet his match with the latest mystery before him? Tune in to hear our thoughts and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 6:36 - Review: A HAUNTING IN VENICE 29:43 - Spoiler Talk: A HAUNTING IN VENICE 48:44 - But... Plugs: BALDUR'S GATE 3 (video game); THE LAST RIDER (documentary, VOD rental); THE HUNGER GAMES (movie franchise, VOD/itunes rental) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!      

We're celebrating the 20 year anniversary of OLDBOY with a review of this infamous Korean revenge film. Twenty years later, does this one still hold up? Have a listen to our take on this classic film and let us know your thoughts in the comments! We also serve up some plugs (stuff we're watching) that you won't want to miss. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 4:01 - Review: OLDBOY 24:11 - Spoiler Discussion: OLDBOY 42:13 - But,...Plugs!: TELEMARKETERS (Doc series on MAX); I SAW THE DEVIL (streaming on Amazon, AppleTV, and Kanopy); STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE (Paramount+) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!    

On this episode we're reviewing BLUE BEETLE, the newest offering from the DCEU that's got a lotta folks talking. While the film has a questionable place in the upcoming DCU reboot, Jaime Reyes has definitely made his entrance as a bug-themed hero with some serious alien weaponry at his disposal. What did you think of this one? Or are you on the fence about seeing it? Have a fun listen to our thoughts and share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show!   TIME INDEX   6:31 - Review: BLUE BEETLE   32:02 - Spoilers: BLUE BEETLE   1:01:08 - But...Plugs: THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER (Amazon Video); PAST LIVES (Now Streaming); AHSOKA (Disney+)   Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

On this episode we return to the oceanic depths with a review of MEG 2: THE TRENCH! Did this one surpass its stupidly-fun predecessor? Or did it miss the mark on what made the first one so fun? Have a listen to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 4:17 - Review: MEG 2: THE TRENCH 22:35 - Spoiler Discussion: MEG 2: THE TRENCH 43:40 - ...But, Plugs: OLD BOY (in theaters); AFTER THE BITE (Documentary on MAX); Commemeraative Ken Doll Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!  

Cowabunga dudes! Get your skateboards, ninja weapons, and a whole lotta pizza ready 'cuz on this episode, we're talking TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM! How does this new take on the Turtles compare to all before it? Did Seth Rogen and crew manage to improve on the original? We'll dive into this and more with a little help from you. Be sure to chime in with your thoughts in comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX: 3:13 - Review: TMNT: MUTANT MAYHEM 25:16 - Spoiler Discussion: TMNT: MUTANT MAYHEM 42:34 - But, Plugs!: RESERVATION DOGS (series on HULU); THEY CLONED TYRONE (movie on Netflix); BALDERS GATE 3 (video game) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!

Horror movies never really get enough love, especially this far before "spooky season". But on this episode, we're doing our part! We're reviewing both Disney's new HAUNTED MANSION as well as TALK TO ME, a gritty supernatural horror-thriller straight out this year's SXSW Film Festival. We share our thoughts on these films for you. Be sure to be part of the discussion in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 3:37 - Review: Disney's HAUNTED MANSION 21:21 - Spoiler Discussion: Disney's HAUNTED MANSION 34:41 - Review: TALK TO ME 49:59 - Spoiler Discussion: TALK TO ME Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch videos of our shows 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!