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Movie Bears PodcastMBP e538 - 'The Smashing Machine' From headlocks to heartbreak, Dwayne Johnson, aka "The Rock", aka DJ, trades in the ring for raw emotion in “The Smashing Machine,” A24’s bruising new drama about real-life legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr. On this episode, we step into the cage to see if The Rock’s most vulnerable performance yet packs a real punch or just taps out early. We also share some plugs you don’t want to miss so be sure to stay until the end! It’s episode 538 and the gloves are on, the bell has rung, and the cage is ready. Let’s go! Enjoy the show...
2025-10-211h 16
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e537 - 'The Strangers: Chapter 2' and Fantastic Fest 2025 Highlights We’ve been deep in the heart of Texas—Austin, to be exact—for our FANTASTIC FEST 2025 coverage! From midnight screenings to surprise premieres, we’ve got the highlights, the weirdness, and the best genre gems to put on your radar. But first, we lock the doors and draw the blinds for our review of THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2. Does this long-awaited sequel breathe new life into one of horror’s most unsettling franchises, or is it just knocking on nostalgia’s door? Festival chaos, masked killers, and maybe a little Texas kolache talk: join us for all that and more. Enjoy the sh...
2025-10-211h 15
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e536 - 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' and 'The Long Walk' DOUBLE REVIEW: This week, we’re conjuring up some scares and stepping into dystopia with a double feature review! First up: THE CONJURING: LAST RITES. Is this the final exorcism for the Ed & Loraine Warren or just a setup for the prequel series? Then we sack up for THE LONG WALK, the long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King’s brutal, relentless march where only one boy survives. From demons to dystopia, we’ve got thoughts and so do you! Be sure to share them in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 4:49 - Review: THE CONJURING: LAST RITES 22:12 - Spoile...
2025-09-281h 27
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e535 - 'Weapons' An entire class of kids vanishes without a trace on the same night at exactly the same time and the mystery of who (or what) is behind it fuels the unsettling new horror film WEAPONS. On this episode, the Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are diving into the eerie new mystery from writer-director Zach Cregger (BARBARIAN), starring Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong, and Alden Ehrenreich. Is this a razor-sharp genre piece that keeps you hooked, or does it lose its aim before the final act? And how scary are we talking here? Creepy goosebumps or full-on nightmare fuel? We’ve got h...
2025-08-231h 32
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e534 - 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' The First Family of Marvel is back on the big screen and the Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are ready to stretch, flame on, and maybe go a little invisible… depending on how this movie goes. On this episode of Movie Bears Podcast, we’re diving into the new reboot, THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Does it finally get the tone right? Do the new actors bring it or just phone it in from the Negative Zone? And most importantly: does this movie make us care about Marvel’s most rebooted heroes again? We’ve got hot takes, deep thoughts, and some pretty...
2025-08-031h 19
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e533 - 'Superman' The Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are back and we’re leaping tall buildings in a single bound this week! James Gunn’s SUPERMAN has officially landed and we're suiting up to talk all about it. Is this the SUPERMAN reboot the DCU fans have been waiting for? And how does David Corenswet stack up against the Supermen of yesteryear? We’ve got thoughts, naturally! PLUS: We’re thrilled to welcome back Bill Z. from the Comic Book Bears Podcast (see links below) to help us break it all down. Expect comic book context, nerdy tangents, and maybe even a little cape coutu...
2025-07-271h 40
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e532 - Summer Movie Catch-Up! We’re back, baby! After a brief summer travel hiatus filled with sunscreen, poolside slushies, and suspicious airport sandwiches, the Movie Bears are reunited and ready to dish. On this episode, we’re catching up with SIX of the hottest (and weirdest?) cinematic offerings of the summer so far. From revisiting a zombie apocalypse landscape with 28 YEARS LATER, to high-speed thrills with Brad Pitt in F1: THE MOVIE, to the return of our favorite murder-doll M3GAN 2.0 (she’s still serving face *and* fatalities), to a brand new original Disney/Pixar offering ELIO, to the reverse chronology of THE LIFE OF CHUC...
2025-07-241h 17
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e531 - 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning'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...
2025-05-301h 18
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e530 - 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' and 'Clown in a Cornfield'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...
2025-05-2558 min
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e529 - 'Thunderbolts'* and SinnersOn 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...
2025-05-141h 12
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e528 - 'Death of a Unicorn'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...
2025-04-131h 05
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e527 - 'Snow White' and SXSW Film Festival 2025, Part 2Hi 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...
2025-03-311h 17
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e526 - 'Another Simple Favor' and SXSX Film Festival, Part 1We'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:
2025-03-231h 23
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e525 - 'Captain America: Brave New World'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...
2025-02-221h 20
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e524 - 'Companion'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 pod...
2025-02-1859 min
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e523 - THE 2025 MPB AWARDSSo 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...
2025-02-081h 50
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e522 - Top 10 Films of 2024 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 celebr...
2025-01-262h 17
Movie Bears PodcastMBP 521 - 2024 Movie Catch-UpOver 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...
2025-01-181h 23
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e520 - Most Anticipated Movies of 2025New 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 A...
2025-01-101h 24
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e519 - 'Queer' and 'Flow'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
2024-12-271h 35
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e518 - 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II'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...
2024-12-031h 37
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e517 - 'Heretic' and 'Anora'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 i...
2024-11-161h 07
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e516 - 'Venom: The Last Dance'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...
2024-11-0759 min
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e515: 'Joker: Folie à Deux'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 mor...
2024-10-111h 02
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e514 - 'Transformers One' and 'The Wild Robot'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.
2024-10-101h 25
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e513 - 'Speak No Evil'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...
2024-09-2858 min
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e512 - 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'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...
2024-09-141h 04
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e511 - 'Trap' 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...
2024-08-111h 00
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e510 - 'Deadpool & Wolverine'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)
2024-08-041h 16
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e509 - 'Inside Out 2'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...
2024-06-221h 23
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e508 - 'Hit Man' and 'The Watchers'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...
2024-06-221h 10
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e507 - 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'"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) - STA...
2024-06-051h 02
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e506 - 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'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 A...
2024-05-281h 19
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e505 - 'Fallout'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...
2024-05-031h 25
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e504 - 'Civil War' and 'Monkey Man'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...
2024-04-271h 31
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e503 - 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' and 'Immaculate'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...
2024-04-181h 11
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e502 - 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' and 'Road House'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 re...
2024-04-011h 07
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e501 - SXSW Film 2024, Part 1This 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...
2024-03-261h 28
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e500 - 'Dune: Part Two' and 500th 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://ww...
2024-03-151h 32
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e498 - 'Argylle'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 r...
2024-02-101h 03
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e497 - 'All of Us Strangers'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)
2024-02-071h 25
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e496 - TOP 10 FILMS OF 2023!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...
2024-01-302h 17
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e495 - 'The Iron Claw' and Holiday Catch-UpHappy 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...
2024-01-121h 27
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e494 - 'Wonka'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. ...
2023-12-221h 14
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e493 - 'Godzilla Minus One' and 'The Boy and the Heron'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...
2023-12-211h 25
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e492 - 'Napoleon' and 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' 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 sp...
2023-12-181h 16
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e491 - 'The Marvels'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 c...
2023-12-021h 18
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e490 - 'Five Nights at Freddy's'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...
2023-11-011h 21
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e489 - 'Killers of the Flower Moon'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...
2023-10-311h 05
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e488 - 'The Exorcist: Believer' and 'Naked Attraction'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...
2023-10-251h 05
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e487 - 'Saw X' and 'The Creator' 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 ca...
2023-10-121h 17
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e468 - 'A Haunting in Venice'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...
2023-09-301h 07
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e485 - 'Oldboy' (2003)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...
2023-09-0256 min
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e484 - 'Blue Beetle' 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 DEME...
2023-08-291h 16
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e483 - 'Meg 2: The Trench'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...
2023-08-191h 02
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e482 - 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem'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...
2023-08-111h 00
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e481 - 'Haunted Mansion' and 'Talk To Me'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...
2023-08-071h 08
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e480 - 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer'On this stuffed episode, two worlds explosively collide for an MBP double feature! This week we're reviewing both BARBIE and OPPENHEIMER. Are these movie worthy of the crazy hype they've been getting? Have a listen to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show! #Barbie #Oppenheimer TIME INDEX 5:03 - Review: BARBIE 23:58 - Spoiler Discussion: BARBIE 50:35 - Review: OPPENHEIMER 1:11:35 - Spoiler Discussion: OPPENHEIMER Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wh...
2023-07-281h 38
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e479 - 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One'Your mission -- should you choose to accept it -- is to join us for our review of the newest 'Mission: Impossible' flick! The first of a two-part franchise-ender(?), this film sets ALL the things in motion: but is the magic that mainstays the 'Mission Impossible' movies lost in translation? Have a listen to our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments! Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 6:40 - Review: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE 23:13 - Spoiler Discussion: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE 50:00 - But...
2023-07-281h 06
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e478 - 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'On this episode, get ready for some globe-hopping, whip-cracking, artifact-finding fun with our review of INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY. Have a listen to our thoughts on Indy's newest outing and be sure to share your own in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 5:21 - Review: INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY 27:49 - Spoiler Discussion: INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY 55:10 - but,...Plugs: NIMONA (Netflix); CLOSE (Paramount+, AppleTV+); THE WITCHER - season 3 (Netflix) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes...
2023-07-101h 08
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e477 - PRIDE Episode - 'In From The Side'On this episode we're closing out PRIDE MONTH 2023 with our review of IN FROM THE SIDE, the new gay rugby relationship drama that's finally available on streaming! Beefy guys, secret romance, and the struggle of being your authentic self all collide in this new drama. If you've seen it, we'd love to hear your thoughts! And if you haven't, that's OK, as we're happy to share our non-spoilery musings to help you decide if you want to see it or not. Enjoy the show and Happy Pride! TIME INDEX 7:14 - Review: IN FROM THE SIDE...
2023-07-071h 08
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e476 - 'The Flash'Run, Beary, RUN! This week we catch up to THE FLASH, the newest super-hero movie offering within the DCEU. Does this one run away with awesomeness? Or crash headfirst into a wall without phasing? Bad Dad jokes aside, we're gonna weigh in with our thoughts. Be sure to let us know what you thought of 'The Flash' in the post-show comments. Enjoy! TIME INDEX 5:28 - Review: THE FLASH 30:20 - Spoiler Discussion: THE FLASH 1:02:46 - ...but, Plugs: Wes Anderson's ASTEROID CITY (in theaters); THE BOOGEYMAN (in theaters); LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES...
2023-06-231h 18
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e475 - 'Transformers: Rise of The Beasts'Auto-Bears, transform and roll out!! This week we review the latest film in the rebooted(?), post-BUMBLEBEE (2018), Transformers continuity - TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS! How did this one land for you? Or are you on the fence after Michael Bay hurt you for so long? Take a quick listen to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 2:44 - Review: TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS 28:44 - Spoiler Discussion: TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS 50:26 - Plugs: BLACKBERRY(VOD rental); SHORTSFEST 2023 (Palm Springs International...
2023-06-161h 06
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e474 - 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'Thwip thwip! Time to shoot our webs as we swing into our review of SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE'. Some are calling this second entry in the Spider-Verse trilogy a masterpiece. So what do we think? Engage your Spidey-senses and have a listen to our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments! Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX: 4:33 - Review: SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE 25:57 - Spoilers: SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE 48:18 - Plugs: REALITY (HBO Max); HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE (VOD rental); THE MACHINE (in theaters) Listen...
2023-06-141h 06
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e473 - 'The Little Mermaid'On this episode, the bears are back with a review of Disney's new live action version of THE LITTLE MERMAID. Does this version sink or swim? Tune in to hear our thoughts and also some of our listeners' comments! We also discuss enjoying movies at drive-ins, which are -- sadly -- becoming evermore extinct. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 3:14 - Let's all go to the Drive-In! 18:44 - Review: Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID 43:38 - Spoilers: Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Listen to more of our movie reviews...
2023-06-031h 12
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e472 - 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'On this episode, we dive into GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3, the final(?) installment of the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Marvel movies. How did this one land? Was it Grooted in realism or all too Nebul-ous? Dad jokes aside, we hope you enjoy the show, everyone! TIME INDEX 4:33 - Review: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 27:10 - Spoilers: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 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 v...
2023-05-131h 01
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e471 - 'Evil Dead Rise' and 'Return of the Jedi'On this episode, we wrap up our SXSW Film 2023 coverage with a review of EVIL DEAD RISE! We also celebrate the 40th anniversary return of RETURN OF THE JEDI in theaters. Give us a listen and enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 3:00 - Discussion: RETURN OF THE JEDI (with Spoilers) 32:27 - Review: EVIL DEAD RISE 52:02 - Spoilers: EVIL DEAD RISE 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...
2023-05-051h 16
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e470 - 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' and SXSW 2023 DocsIn this episode we're reviewing the newest attempt at a Super Mario movie. Did 'Super Mario Bros' break bricks? Or fall on its face? We weigh in! We also discuss some of our favorite documentaries coming out of SXSW 2023: you won't want to miss these once they're out! Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 4:45 - Review: THE SUPER MARO BROS. MOVIE 30:21 - Spoilers: THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE 45:33 - SXSW 2023 DOC HIGHLIGHTS: CITIZEN SLEUTH ANOTHER BODY A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE Listen to more of our movie reviews and special e...
2023-04-221h 16
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e469 - 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' and 'Tetris'We're diving deep into not one, but TWO new movies: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES and TETRIS! With their premieres happening at SXSW Film 2023, both films are now out for wide release and available to watch. Have a a listen to our fun discussions and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 7:10 - Review: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES 25:25 - Spoilers: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES 46:42 - Review: TETRIS 1:03:20 - Review: TETRIS Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify...
2023-04-071h 20
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e468 - 'John Wick: Chapter 4' and SXSW Film 2023 (Part II)On this episode, we're diving into the latest John Wick movie and also continuing our coverage of films from SXSW 2023. What did you think of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4? Have a listen to our thoughts and enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 5:43 - Review: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 24:21 - Spoilers: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 42:28 - SXSW FILM 2023 (Part II) reviews - FLAMIN' HOT; MOLLI AND MAX IN THE FUTURE; BROOKLYN 45 Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2023-04-011h 20
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e467 - 'Scream VI' and SXSW FILM 2023 (Part I)On this spcial episode, we catch up with SCREAM VI. Was this entry into the franchise worthy of the original and previous sequels? Have a listen to what our thoughts are. We're also excited to discuss SXSW FILM 2023 in the first installment of our coverage, including some of the film premieres from the festval. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 5:05 - Review: SCREAM VI 23:42 - Spoilers: SCREAM VI 44:02 - SWSW FILM 2023 (Part I) - Festival highlights - 'Talk To Me' and 'Peak Season' Listen to more of our movie reviews an...
2023-03-251h 16
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e466 - 'Creed III'On this episode, we're throwing hands, putting on something sparkly, and stepping into the ring to discuss & review CREED III ! What did you think of this one? Or are you sitting unsure on the sidelines? Check out our thoughts and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 5:17 - Review: CREED III 20:26 - Spoilers: CREED III 42:14 - Plugs: Animatd Oscar Shorts; 'The Inspection' (Apple TV+); 'The Last of Us", final episode (HBO). Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you...
2023-03-1256 min
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e465 - 'Cocaine Bear' and 'Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania'This episode is a MBP Double Feature! We're reviewing both ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA and COCAINE BEAR. What did you think of these flicks? Or are you on the fence? Tune in to hear our thoughts and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 4:16 - Review: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA 15:52 - Spoilers: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA 31:57 - Review: COCAINE BEAR 42:36 - Spoilers: COCAINE BEAR Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your...
2023-03-021h 01
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e464 - 'The Last of Us' (ep. 3) and 'Knock At The Cabin'On this episide, we discuss that amazing 3rd episode of THE LAST OF US with Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett. We also review KNOCK AT THE CABIN, the newest flick from M. Night Shyamalan. Listen in to hear our thoughts enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 3:50 - Discussion: THE LAST OF US (episode 3) 38:39 - Review: KNOCK AT THE CABIN 53:27 - Spoilers: KNOCK AT THE CABIN Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or...
2023-02-101h 15
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e463 - 'The Whale' and Body Positivity MoviesThis episode is an in-depth discussion of 'The Whale' starring Brendan Fraser (with special guest Don Marshall from the Big Fat Gay Podcast). Is this film as fat-phobic as people are saying? We'll also be sharing some of our favorite body positivity movies: you won't want to miss those. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 5:46 - Review: THE WHALE 44:12 - Discussion: Body Positivity Movies Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2023-02-0550 min
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e461 - M3GAN, Whitney, and PussOn this packed episode, we catch up after the holiday break with not one, not two, but THREE! movie reviews: M3GAN, WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY, and PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH. What did you think of these 3 movies? Have a listen to the thoughts of these 3 bears and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 5:59 - Review: M3GAN 17:54 - Spoilers: M3GAN 27:45 - Review: PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH 38:27 - Spoilers: PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH 48:28 - Review: WHITNEY HOUSTON: I...
2023-01-131h 14
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e460 - 'Avatar: The Way of Water'Happy Holidays everyone! On this year-end episode we review & discuss James Cameron's newest installation in the AVATAR franchise: AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Thirteen years after the first installment, did the new film flood your basement? Or is it too little, too late? Have a listen to our thoughts. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 8:45 - Review: AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER 31:47 - Spoilers: AVATAR THE WAY OF WATER 1:01:37 - Plugs: EO (in Theaters); EMPIRE OF LIGHT (in Theaters); chat.openAI.com (website) Listen to more of our movie reviews...
2022-12-251h 15
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e458 - 'Violent Night'David Harbour is back with a Christmas vengeance in VIOLENT NIGHT! On the fence about this one? WIll it be another holiday classic? Have a listen to our thoughts and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 4:56 - Review: VIOLENT NIGHT 22:10 - Spoilers: VIOLENT NIGHT 42:29 - Plugs: GOODNIGHT OPPY (Amazon Prime doc); THE FABELMANS (in Theaters); upcoming MBP 10th ANNIVERSARY SHOW 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 o...
2022-12-1055 min
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e456 - 'Blade Runner' (1982)TIME INDEX 5:41 - Review: BLADE RUNNER 52:54 - Plugs: GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY (in Theaters); GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO (in Theaters); MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS (Netflix series) 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 l...
2022-11-251h 07
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e455 - 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'On this episode we deep dive into the newest outing from Marvel, BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER! What did you think of this one? Have a listen to our thoughts on it and we hope you enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 3:37 - Review: BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER 27:41 - Spoilers: BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER 48:00 - Plugs: THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (in Theaters); THE MENU (in Theaters); DRAGON PRINCE - THE SECRET OF ARAVOS (Netflix series) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio...
2022-11-241h 05
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e454 - 'Black Adam'DC is back with another addition to their superhero movie pantheon: BLACK ADAM starring The Rock. After 15 years of trying to get this movie made, did Dwayne Johnson succeed in bringing this beloved anti-hero to life? Listen in to hear our thoughts. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 4:45 - Review: BLACK ADAM 28:42 - Spoilers: BLACK ADAM 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 c...
2022-10-281h 12
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e453 - 'Halloween Ends'Michael Myers is BACK! Is the final showdown between Laurie Strode and The Shape all we'd hoped? On this episode we review & discuss HALLOWEEN ENDS, this divisive (and final??) film in the Halloween franchise. Listen in to hear our thoughts. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 5:13 - Review: HALLOWEEN ENDS 28:18 - Spoilers: HALLOWEEN ENDS 58:50 - Plugs: THE SINNER (Netflix series); TRIANGLE OF SADNESS (Theaters); THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW (Netflix) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you...
2022-10-211h 13
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e451 - 'Hocus Pocus 2' and 'Bros'On this episode we're reviewing not one but TWO films: HOCUS POCUS 2 and BROS! What did we think of these movies? And what did YOU think? Have a listen & enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 4:37 - Review: HOCUS POCUS 2 24:24 - Spoilers: HOCUS POCUS 2 41:00 - Review: BROS 1:02:53 - Spoilers: BROS 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.y...
2022-10-111h 27
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e450 - 'The Woman King'On this episode, we celebrate 450 episodes with a review of THE WOMAN KING, the new film starring Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, and more! What did you think of the film? Or are you on the fence about seeing it? Have a listen to our thoughts and enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 6:25 - Review: THE WOMAN KING 30:00 - Spoilers: THE WOMAN KING 45:32 - Plugs: 1883 (Limited Series/Paramount+), PEARL (Theater); COBRA KAI (series / Netflix) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, o...
2022-09-231h 08
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e449 - 'Pinocchio'No strings on us!! On this episode, we're diving into Disney's newest remake, PINOCCHIO! With modern day live action & CGI animation, and story-telling sensibilities, is this new version of the beloved classic a winner or just a wooden version of the original 1940 classic? Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 3:36 - Review: PINOCCHIO 34:51 - Spoilers: PINOCCHIO 54:25 - Plugs: SALOUM (VOD/Shudder); BARBARIAN in theaters; X-MEN ’97 (new animated series announced on Disney+ for 2023) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you g...
2022-09-171h 09
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e448 - Favorite Vampire Movie and 'The Invitation'On this episode we our favorite vampire movies into the light of day! We're also reviewing THE INVITATION, the new vampire flick starring Nathalie Emmanuel of 'Game of Thrones' fame. So, what's YOUR favorite blood-sucker film? Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 5:02 - Favorite Vampire Movies 36:43 - Review: THE INVITATION 53:40 - Spoilers: THE INVITATION 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 ch...
2022-09-041h 12
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e447 - 'Beast'RAWR!!! This week the men of MBP tackle BEAST, the new action thriller that pits a man vs. an incensed lion, all in an effort to save his family. What did you think of this one? Or are you on the fence? Check out our mane review and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 6:32 - Mane Review: BEAST (non-spoiler) 24:06 - Spolier review: BEAST 52:17 - Plugs: EMILY THE CRIMINAL (in theaters); WEB OF MAKE BELIEVE (Netflix doc series); TOP GUN: MAVERICK (Apple TV+, Amazon Prime streaming) Listen to more of our...
2022-08-271h 07
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e446 - 'Prey'On this episode we tackle PREY, the new PREDATOR franchise sequel, starring Amber Midthunder. What did you think of this alien action-thriller? Love it? Or are you on the fence? Give us a listen to hear our thoughts and yell at your device if you don't agree....or drop us a comment (see below). We'd love to hear from you. Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 5:14 - Review: PREY (spoiler-free) 24:26 - Spoilers: PREY 48:37 - Plugs: RESERVATION DOGS (Hulu series); DOWNLOWD - THE RISE AND FALL OF HARRY KNOWLES AND AIN'T IT COOL...
2022-08-221h 00
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e445 - 'Poltergeist' 40th AnniversaryJoin us this week as we celebrate 40 years of POLTERGEIST! We'll be reviewing this classic horror film from 1982 and talking about its impacts on decades of horror movies to come. What did you think of POLTERGEIST? Do you have a favorite scary moment from the film? Have fun listening and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 4:15 - Review & Spoiler Discussion: POLTERGEIST 59:45 - Plugs: PREY (Hulu); YELLOWSTONE (series - Peacock); THE ORVILLE / THE ORVILLE: NEW HORIZONS (Hulu/Disney+) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher...
2022-08-151h 14
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e444 - 'DC League of Super-Pets'On this episode we sink our teeth into a review of DC's latest and somewhat furry superhero outing, DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS. Does the film fly high or fall on its face? LIsten in to our fun review & discussion. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 4:10 - Review: DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS 22:20 - Spoiler Talk: DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS 45::20 - Plugs: VENGENCE (in theaters); LIGHT & MAGIC (documentary, HBO Max); KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC (video game) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher...
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Movie Bears PodcastMBP e443 - 'Nope'On this episode we get into Jordan Peele's newest suspense flick, NOPE. What did you think of this one and does it measure up to 'Get Out' and 'Us'?Have a listen to hear our thoughts! Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 4:17 - Review: NOPE 22:14 - Spoilers: NOPE 52:22 - Plugs: UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN (Hulu); MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON (in theaters); BRIAN AND CHARLES (in theaters) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get...
2022-08-011h 08
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e442 - 'Thor: Love and Thunder'On this episode, we dive into the latest entry in the MCU and the 4th Thor movie, THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER. Did it live up to the hype or fall flat? Listen in to hear our thoughts. We're also joined by special guests Joshua R. Pangborn and Nakia to discuss thier exciting new project, A TASTE OF YOUTH. Click here or the link below to learn more about this exciting movie project and how you can be a part of it! Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 2:09 - A...
2022-07-241h 10
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e441 - 'The Black Phone'Horror movies don't get enough love, so on this episode we review a new one, THE BLACK PHONE, starring Ethan Hawke. Listen in to hear what we thought of it. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 3:51 - Review: THE BLACK PHONE 27:49 - Spoilers: THE BLACK PHONE 1:01:05 - PRIDE PLUGS: SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE (HBO series); THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KENT; PRIDE (Queer As Folk, Season 2, Episode 4) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your p...
2022-07-021h 16
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e440 - 'Jurassic World: Dominion' and 'Lightyear'This epsode is a special DOUBLE FEATURE as we review both JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION and Disney Pixar's LIGHYEAR. Have a listen to our fun discussion including live comments from some listeners. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 3:59 - Review: JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION 22:12 - Spoilers: JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION 40:52 - Review: LIGHTYEAR 57:34 - Spoilers: LIGHTYEAR 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 o...
2022-06-261h 26
Movie Bears PodcastMBP e439 - 'Fire Island'We're kicking off Pride month with our review of FIRE ISLAND, the new summer-soaked LBGTQ+ rom-com on Hulu! We hope you enjoy. Happy Pride!!! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 4:45 - Review: FIRE ISLAND 32:17 - Spoilers: FIRE ISLAND 47:31 - Pride Plugs: I NEVER PROMISED YOU A ROSE GARDEN (Art/Poetry Book); BEAR CITY 2: THE PROPOSAL (Apple TV+ rental); TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR (Apple TV+ rental) Listen to more of our movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you...
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