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If you are a movie lover or want to see a younger perspective on movies this is the podcast for you! Listen in as Noah talks with other people on movies. The Movie Maniacs Podcast has reviews, rankings, and general discussions on movie news. From Charlie

Noah Newcomb


    • May 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 190 EPISODES


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    Episode 189: Thunderbolts*

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 71:23


    Noah and Jordan discuss Marvel's latest effort: "Thunderbolts*." Is the MCU back? Find out what Noah and Jordan think in this episode!moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 188: Sinners

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 52:35


    Noah and Jordan discuss Ryan Coogler's highly acclaimed 2025 release "Sinners" in what is the movie of the year so far. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 187: We Watched "Snow White" So You Don't Have To

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 60:34


    Noah and Jordan share some thoughts on the "Invincible: Season 3" finale and the latest Disney live-action remake: "Snow White."moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 186: Mickey 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 58:42


    Noah and Jordan discuss Bong Joon-ho's new film starring Robert Pattinson: "Mickey 17." Joining them is special guest Billy Chears! Tap in!Billy's Twittermoviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 185: The Anora Sweep and the 2025 Oscars

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 69:15


    Noah and Jordan react to the 97th Academy Awards; diving into Anora's big sweep, Conan O'Brien and MORE. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 184: 2025 Oscar Predictions & "Captain America: Brave New World"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 103:04


    Noah and Jordan give their review of "Captain America: Brave New World" and share their predictions for the upcoming 2025 Academy Awards. Tap in and share some of your predictions in the comments on Spotify!moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 183: Reacting to the SAG Awards 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 39:13


    Noah and Jordan react to the SAG Awards 2025 winners.moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 182: "Severance S2' & Movie News GALORE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 61:28


    Noah and Jordan discuss all the major news over the past week, from Amazon /James Bond to The Rock starring in the new Scorses movie. They also break down Severance Season Two so far and give some predictions on what they expect in the future. Enjoy!moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 181: The "Fantastic Four" trailer & The Awards Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 58:32


    Noah and Jordan give their thoughts on recent movie news and the state of the awards race.moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 180: "Erasherhead"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 59:16


    Noah and Jordan kick off their David Lynch retrospective by discussing his debut classic film "Eraserhead." moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 179: "The Brutalist" and The Oscar Nominations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 166:40


    In this major episode, Noah and Jordan break down the 2025 Oscar Nominations and dive into the highly acclaimed 2024 film "The Brutalist." moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 178: David Lynch and Movies We Are Anticipating in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 90:34


    In this episode, Noah and Jordan pay tribute to the great American filmmaker David Lynch. They also discuss some of the movies they look forward to the most in 2025. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 177: Top 10 Movies of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 94:42


    Noah and Jordan share their picks for the ten best movies of 2024. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 176: 2025 Golden Globes Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 85:41


    It's awards season! Noah and Jordan react and share their thoughts on the 2025 Golden Globes that took place last weekend. No wins for "Anora" but significant wins for both "Emilia Perez" and "The Brutalist!" What does it all mean? Tune in to hear Noah and Jordan give their thoughts! moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 175: Top 5 Christmas Movies & The Superman Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 92:12


    As we close off the year and get into the holiday season, Noah and Jordan name their top five Christmas movies. They also discuss the highly anticipated new trailer for James Gunn's "Superman." Merry Christmas! moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 174: Reacting to The Golden Globes Nominations & Chris Evans's MCU Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 117:15


    It is awards season! Noah and Jordan react to the Golden Globes Nominations and give predictions and thoughts. They also discuss their hype for "The Brutalist" and Chris Evans's decision to return to the MCU. Tap in! Socials: Noah's X - https://x.com/nnewcombmedia Jordan's X - https://x.com/jordanlevenque moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 173: The Penguin and D23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 89:57


    Jordan and Noah discuss their thoughts on the entirety of "The Penguin" as well as some things from D23 and what they expect from Marvel in 2025 Socials: Noah - https://x.com/nnewcombmedia Jordan - https://x.com/jordanlevenque

    Episode 172: Following (1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 67:21


    After a year-long hiatus, The Movie Maniacs Podcast is back, with Jordan Levenque joining the show! In this episode, Noah and Jordan dive into the filmography of Christopher Nolan, starting with his directorial debut "Following." Tap in! Noah: X - https://x.com/nnewcombmedia IG - https://www.instagram.com/noahnewcombmedia/?next=%2F Jordan: X - https://x.com/jordanlevenque moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 171: Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 87:41


    After many years of waiting, we got Martin Scorsese's three-and-a-half-hour American epic: "Killers of the Flower Moon." With a star-studded cast helmed by Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert De Niro, Noah reviews Scorsese's latest and whether or not it is yet another masterpiece from the legendary director. Noah's initial thoughts are here! Enjoy! moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 170: Thoughts on Scorsese's Comments on Marvel and Spike Lee's Critique on "Oppenheimer," and Box Office Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 49:04


    While this past week was light for movie news, some key topics were discussed in this week's episode. Noah dives into Scorsese's comments on the MCU and Spike Lee's remarks on "Oppenheimer." In addition, Noah discusses the recent box office and the future of directors' cuts and how they could become more critical. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 169: "The Creator," "Stop Making Sense," and the Remainder of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 79:05


    In this episode, Noah discusses Gareth Edward's latest film, "The Creator," and the impact it might have on the future of Hollywood. Can it be a real game changer or a flash in the pan? Noah also discusses the stacked remaining films upcoming in 2023. "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "The Killer," latest trailers for the remaining calendar of the year, and even the 40th Anniversary re-release of the Talking Heads's iconic concert film: "Stop Making Sense." All that and more on Episode 169 of The Movie Maniacs Podcast!

    Episode 168: Blue Beetle, Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary, and Dune: Part Two Delay

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 74:08


    In this episode, Noah discusses "Blue Beetle" and the 30th Anniversary of the blockbuster classic "Jurassic Park." In addition, Noah dives into "Dune: Part Two's" delay into 2024, Zack Snyder's "Rebel Moon" trailer, and more. Enjoy! moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 166: Top 5 Movies of The Year So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 85:05


    A little more than halfway through 2023, Noah gives his picks for the five best movies of the year thus far. In addition, Noah talks about the future of the John Wick franchise, Mission impossible, under performing, and more. Enjoy! moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 165: Oppenheimer Review PLUS: Barbie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 136:34


    It was a big weekend for movies this past weekend. "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie" broke box office records and made a weekend movie fans will not soon forget. However, did the movies deliver on the hype? Patrick joins Noah again to discuss both, briefly discussing "Barbie" and diving into Christopher Nolan's latest film: "Oppenheimer." There is always a lot to discuss regarding a Christopher Nolan film. Noah and Patrick take a stab at it and discuss it. Tune in and enjoy! moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 164: Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and The Flash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 112:09


    In this episode, Noah dives into the most significant movies from the summer so far: "The Flash," "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," and "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One." Which are worth seeing? Which are not? Noah also discusses the build-up to the Barbie and Oppenheimer showdown. Enjoy! moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 163: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, Fast X, Killers of the Flower Moon Hype, and Indiana Jones 5 Concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 85:09


    Noah discusses two recent releases "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse" and "Fast X," as well as discussing two upcoming movies in Martin Scorsese's latest film "Killers of the Flower Moon" starring Leonardo Dicaprio and Robert De Niro, as well as Harrison Ford's return as Indiana Jones in "Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny." Noah details his thoughts on two of the biggest movies released this summer, his mega excitement for Martin Scorsese's latest movie, and his concerns about Indiana Jones's return after some negative reviews from the Cannes Film Festival. All of that and more in episode 163 of The Movie Maniacs Podcast! moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 162: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 40:34


    The MCU has been on a rough run for the past few years. Now one of the more beloved groups in the franchise is back and they are looking to go out with a bang. If there was ever a chance for the MCU to deliver a good film it's with James Gunn. Does this team succeed to deliver a MCU movie worth watching?moviemaniacs2020@gmail

    Episode 161: Dune: Part 2 Trailer, Summer Preview, Mandalorian Season 3 Aftermath, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 35:25


    On this episode of the show, Noah discusses some of the trailers for the Summer Movie Season, Mandalorian Season 3 flopping, and more. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 160: Star Wars Celebration Announcements and Trailer Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 86:53


    Yesterday we got a lot of Star Wars announcements. Noah discusses the current state of Star Wars and his thoughts on the string of announcements, what he's excited for and what he's not. We also got a ton of trailers released this past week. Noah dives into those as well and more on this episode of The Movie Maniacs Podcast! moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 159: April Movies Preview, Unnecessary Hollywood Movies, and Jonathon Majors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 47:08


    On this episode Noah discusses the aftermath of “John Wick: Chapter 4” and whether we will be seeing a fifth installment. Also, Noah dives into the plethora of unnecessary remakes and sequels coming out of Hollywood as well as previewing what is to come in April. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 158: John Wick: Chapter 4 and All the John Wick Movies RANKED

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 96:17


    Noah has been reviewing all the John Wick movies in anticipation of "John Wick: Chapter 4." Well, it is finally here! Does it live up to the hype built up around it? Noah discusses it all with a non-spoiler review at the start and then breaks down the finer details with a spoil-filled conversation in the show's back half. To cap it all off, Noah gives his ranking of all four John Wick movies. There is a lot to discuss in this episode of The Movie Maniacs Podcast... moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 157: John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 49:08


    It is the final movie in the John Wick series before "John Wick: Chapter 4" this weekend, Noah discusses "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" as well as discussing Christopher Nolan's upcoming movie "Oppenheimer" and Adam McKay's next movie. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 156: John Wick: Chapter 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 18:47


    We are keeping it short on this episode of The Movie Maniacs Podcast as Noah gives his quick thoughts on "John Wick: Chapter 2" as he continues the John Wick retrospective in anticipation of "John Wick: Chapter 4" this year. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 155: John Wick (2014), Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and Tarantino's Last Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 79:41


    This episode of The Movie Maniacs Podcast has a lot to dive into. It was recently announced that Tarantino's final movie has a script and a name: "The Movie Critic." "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" also came out this past weekend. With all DC's changes, is "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" worth a watch? However, for the main topic of discussion Noah kicks off the John Wick retrospective with "John Wick" which has now spawned a near decade-long franchise that is in contention for the best action series running right now and with "John Wick: Chapter 4" this weekend there is not a better time to discuss this action franchise. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 154: The Oscars 2023 Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 66:35


    The Oscar ceremony was a couple weeks ago and Noah is here to hey Cleo get out of here to give you his thoughts on the results. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? Find out in the latest episode of The Movie Maniacs Podcast!

    Episode 153: Three Year Anniversary, Best Theater Experiences, and Disney Live Action Remakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 69:59


    It's been three years since Noah and Patrick recorded the first episode of The Movie Maniacs Podcast. For the three-year anniversary of the show, Noah dives into his favorite theater experiences. In addition, Noah talks about the passing of Tom Sizemore at the age of sixty-one, more of the potentially bland Disney Live Action Remakes heading our way in 2023, and more. moviemaniacs2022@gmail.com

    Episode 152: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 37:53


    Noah discuses the MCU's kickoff of Phase 5 with “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” Does the new stage of the MCU begin with a bang or a whimper?

    Episode 151: Oscar 2023 Nominations Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 90:06


    The Oscar nominations we have all been waiting for are out. Noah breaks down all the categories and gives his predictions as well as a preview for the ceremony in March. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 150: Netflix 2023 Movies, "A Man Called Otto," and Alec Baldwin Charged With Manslaughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 80:51


    After being gone for a few weeks Noah is back to discuss the latest in movies news as well as Tom Hanks's latest movie titled: "A Man Called Otto." Noah discusses his experience going through director David Lynch's entire filmography, Netflix's upcoming 2023 film announcements, plus Alec Baldwin's manslaughter charges for the incident on the set of "Rust" a year ago. All that and more on episode one hundred and fifty of The Movie Maniacs Podcast! moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 149: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 64:26


    After an entertaining film in 2019 with “Knives Out” and bouncing back from “The Last Jedi,” Rian Johnson is back with a sequel to “Knives Out” with a Netflix deal. Will he be able to top himself or live up to the first film? Find out in this episode of The Movie Maniacs Podcast! moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 148: Top 10 Movies of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 69:11


    With 2023 now in motion, Noah recaps 2022 by giving his picks for the top ten movies of 2022. Noah discusses the year as a whole and what might be in the future. While there were lows in 2022, Noah looks back at the best the year had brought. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 147: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me" and "Twin Peaks Pilot" with Patrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 105:38


    Noah and Patrick reunite to discuss the infamous television show "Twin Peaks" and the prequel film "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me." They discuss the mystery and legacy of the show as well as diving into the film "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me" as the main point of discussion on the show. Director David Lynch is bound to provide movies and television that provoke great conversations. Here is what Noah and Patrick have to say in the latest episode of The Movie Maniacs Podcast!  moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 146: Top 15 Most Anticipated Movies of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 59:56


    With 2023 right around the corner, Noah is here to give his personal list of what he is excited to see in 2023. There are some potentially great movies to come in 2023 with great directors like Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, and Denis Villeneuve all releasing movies next year. Find out the movies Noah is anticipating most in episode one hundred and forty-six of The Movie Maniacs Podcast! moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 145: The Fabelmans Review and Top 5 Steven Speilberg Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 62:42


    Steven Speilberg is delivering his love letter to movies with his semi-biographical film: "The Fabelmans." It has been praised by critics and touted by many for award nominations. Noah gives his thoughts on the movie as well as a reflection on his career and his top five Speilberg films. Before that, Noah discusses the new Park Chan-wook film, "Decision To Leave." moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 144: Avatar: The Way of Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 48:53


    After thirteen years James Cameron returns to the director's chair with the sequel to the massive success "Avatar." Cameron hopes to make a five-film series on the back of that 2009 film and now thirteen years later, he is finally setting that plan in motion. Will the anticipated sequel recapture audience imaginations or will Cameron's big gamble flop? Noah also discusses the new trailers for Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" movie and the trailer for "Oppenheimer," Christopher Nolan's latest film coming out in 2023. Find out Noah's thoughts on "The Way of Water" in this episode of The Movie Maniacs Podcast. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 143: Avatar: Way of Water Preview, 2023 Critics Choice Awards Nominees, The Banshees of Insherin, and MORE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 80:16


    There is a lot to dive into with this episode of the show. Noah kicks off by discussing the latest trailer we have received for "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and the excitement behind the second installment of the iteration of that legendary character as well as diving into the shakeups going on in the DCEU (if that is even a thing anymore) with James Gunn now taking the helm and announcing that Henry Cavill will no longer be playing Superman. He discusses the Oscar contender that is "The Banshees of Insherin," previews "Avatar: The Way of the Water" and reflects on "Avatar," which came out thirteen years ago and then caps off the episode by examining the 2023 Critics Choice Awards.  moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 142: Golden Globes 2023 Nominations, Bones and All, Violent Night, and A Tribute to Composer Angelo Badalamenti

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 64:29


    This episode is dedicated to Angelo Badalamenti... To start the episode, Noah discusses yesterday's passing of "Twin Peaks," "Blue Velvet," and longtime David Lynch collaborator: composer Angelo Badalamenti. Noah speaks on the impact of his music and why he is a legend in the world of composing. His scores for "Twin Peaks" and many others are some of the best scores you can find out there. Next, Noah talks about "Bones and All" and "Violent Night," two movies he saw last weekend as well as discussing the 2023 Golden Globes Nominations. Award Season is now in full swing. Can it rebound after April this year? We'll see soon. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 141: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 64:58


    In this episode of the show, Noah discusses acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro's newest film, "Pinocchio." The book has been adapted three times in 2022. Can del Toro bring something fresh to the property that audiences have not see before? Find out in Noah's review of "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio" as well as discussing "Wonder Woman 3" and what is left of 2022. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 140: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 43:42


    On this episode of the show, Noah discusses the swarm of recent trailers released in the past week such as “Indiana Jones 5,” “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” and “Super Smash Bros.” All that and more in episode 140 of The Movie Maniacs Podcast! moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 139: The Menu (2022) and The Stakes of James Cameron's Avatar Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 49:47


    In this episode of The Movie Maniacs Podcast, Noah discusses a new comedy/thriller called "The Menu," starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes and one of the biggest gambles in Hollywood now: James Cameron's Avatar series. It was announced that "Avatar: The Way of Water" has to be the fourth or fifth highest-grossing movie of all-time to break even. And will that be something that the three other films coming afterward can do as well with possibly even bigger budgets? Is that something plausible for this upcoming sequel in December? Do the people want an Avatar series? Noah discusses that and "The Menu" in Episode 139 of The Movie Maniacs Podcast! moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

    Episode 138: TÁR (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 42:15


    Cate Blanchett is making her run for Oscar Gold for a third time with “TÁR.” The movie provokes a lot of questions around cancel culture and separating the art from the artist. Join Noah as he does his best to unpack this dense two-hour-and-forty-minute film. moviemaniacs2020@gmail.com

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