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Movie Mike’s Movie Podcast

Movie Mike’s Movie Podcast is hosted by Mike D, head writer for The Bobby Bones Show and The BobbyCast, where he’s become known as the show’s resident movie expert. This podcast is your weekly deep dive into all things cinema, broken into three parts: past, present, and future. In the “past,” Mike explores movie history through themed deep dives, rankings, and fun film breakdowns that revisit the movies we love and the stories behind them. In the “present,” he delivers a spoiler-free review of a new release. whether it’s in theaters or streaming at home. Giving you his honest option if it’s worth your time and money. And in the “future,” Mike heads into Movie Mike’s Trailer Park to break down the latest trailers and upcoming releases so you know what’s coming to a screen near you soon! Mike is a frequent moviegoer who loves digging into film facts and stories. He doesn’t claim to be a critic, just a guy who loves movies and talks about them like you would with a friend after the theater.

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Latest Episodes:

Can You Name the Obscure Movie Quotes? + Movie Review: Love Lies Bleeding + Trailer Park: Beetlejuice 2 Mar 25, 2024

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Get ready to put your movie knowledge to the test as Movie Mike challenges you to identify some of the most obscure quotes. From cult classics to blockbuster hits, listen to see if you can guess where these lines are from as Mike gives stories about each quote and movie. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about A24’s Love Lies Bleeding starring Kirsten Stewart. She plays a character named Lou who is a reclusive gym manager who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder who's heading to Las Vegas to pursue her dream. Their love soon leads to violence as they get pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about the first looks at the sequel to the 1988 classic "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" As expected, OG cast members Michael Keaton, Catherine O’Hara and Winona Ryder appear… and it looks like new star Jenna Ortega might be responsible for the return of Keaton’s devilish ghoul.

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Favorite Female Directed Films of the 21st Century with Mike and Kelsey + Movie Review: Imaginary + Trailer Park: The Wild Robot Mar 18, 2024

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To celebrate Women’s History month, Movie Mike and Kelsey share their favorite female directed movies of the 21st century that include films from Greta Gerwig, Kathryn Bigelow, Olivia Wilde, Elizabeth Banks and more! In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the latest Blumhouse offering, Imaginary. It’s about a woman who moves back into her childhood home with her family. Then her youngest step daughter finds a stuffed bear named Chauncey who is much more than what she believed him to be. Mike talks about what this movie lacked, several cliches and the Blumhouse approach to making movies with a low risk / high reward. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about a new movie from DreamWorks Animation based on the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. It’s directed by Chris Sanders who also is the creator of Lilo and Stitch and the voice of Stitch so naturally Mike is pumped about it.

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2024 Oscar Recap Winners, Surprises and Cringe Moments with Mike and Kelsey Mar 11, 2024

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Mike and Kelsey recap The 96th Academy Awards that were last night! Mike talks about what predictions he got right versus what he got wrong. They each share their favorite and worst of the night from the winners, speeches and performances. Plus, they rated how Jimmy Kimmel did as a host after making a bad joke at the start of the show. They also cover who should be the next host, how loyal Christopher Nolan is and the best fashion statements of the night.

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The Highest Paid Actors in Hollywood in the Last Year + How Actors Make Money on Streaming vs. Theatrical Release + Movie Review: Spaceman + Trailer Park: Borderlands Mar 11, 2024

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Movie Mike dives into the list that Forbes just released The Highest Paid Actors for 2023. .” Mike shares who he thinks is overpaid, underpaid and who will be on the list in the future. He also shares how actors make money on a streaming only movie versus a movie that gets released in theaters. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Spaceman starring Adam Sandler. He plays an astronaut who is half a year into his solo mission on the edge of the solar system, who starts to become concerned with the state of his life back on Earth. He is helped by an ancient creature he discovers in the bowels of his ship. Mike talks about how Sandler performed in this serious sci-fi role, the problems he had with it and is he worth the amount of money Netflix is paying him to do movies like this . In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about the upcoming adaptation of "Borderlands" and discusses what to expect from this highly anticipated video game adaptation.

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Best and Worst Movie Recap with Mike and Kelsey + Movie Review: Dune Part 2 + Trailer Park: Wicked Mar 04, 2024

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Mike and Kelsey return to talk about the best and worst movies they’ve seen for January and February. They talk about the rough start to the year for movies, why everything is bombing and the small bright spots with their favorite movies so far. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Dune Part 2. He gives his thoughts on the visuals, how it had more action, why it might not be for everyone and where it stands on being better or worse than Part 1. In the Trailer Park, Mike shares why he is oddly excited for Wicked this Thanksgiving. He breaks down the cast, visuals and plot for those who have never seen the musical like him.

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Wonka Director Paul King on Why He Chose Timothée Chalamet + Calah Lane on Playing Noodle in Wonka and Learning From Co-Stars + Movie Review: Drive-Away Dolls + Trailer Park: Twisters Feb 26, 2024

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Mike talks to director Paul King about how he brought his vision to life with Wonka. Paul talks about why he wanted Timothée Chalamet to play Wonka, what he loved about the original that he didn’t get to include in his version and how he feels about people being surprised to learn the film is a musical. Mike then talks to Calah Lane who plays Noodle in Wonka. She talks about what it was like seeing herself on the big screen for the first time, her process of learning lines and what she learned from her co-star Timothée Chalamet. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Drive-Away Dolls. He talks about Margaret Qualley's standout performance, the film's hard R-rating and what it did right and what it lacked in its 1 hour and 20 minute runtime. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Twisters, the sequel to one of his favorite movies of all-time. The question is does he hate it or love it now that the first look has arrived?

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Best Movie Castings of All-Time + Movie Review: Madam Web + Trailer Park: Deadpool and Wolverine Feb 19, 2024

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Marvel's new take on "The Fantastic Four" has its cast and Mike is here to give a history of the superhero team in film. He gives his thoughts on the new cast, previous casts and what this means for the future of the MCU. Mike follows that up with his list of the Best Movie Castings of all time from Harrison Ford as Han Solo in Star Wars to Chris Tucker as Smokey in Friday and so many more! In the Movie Review, Mike gives his spoiler-free thoughts on Madame Web which is the fourth film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe . Mike talks about Dakota Johnson’s performance and how unhinged she was in promoting the film, how it works as a stand alone story, harsh criticism the movie received and if actors are being duped into Sony’s “Marvel” movies. In the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down the plot and exciting easter eggs in Deadpool and Wolverine. He also addresses fans flip-flopping on their stance on if the MCU is in shambles or not.

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Movie Mike’s Top 7 Sad Romantic Movies + Movie Review: 'Sometimes I Think About Dying'...and The Question Mike asked the Director That Made People GASP + Trailer Park: A Quiet Place: Day One Feb 12, 2024

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This week’s theme is Romantic Sadness. Movie Mike takes you on a heartfelt journey through the world of cinema as he delves into the realm of love, loss, and the bittersweet moments that tug at our heartstrings. Mike shares why each of these 7 movies have a personal connection to his love life and most time lack thereof. Mike explores the narratives that explore the complexities of love and its inevitable sorrows. In the Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts on Sometimes I Think About Dying starring Daisy Ridley. She plays a lonely and socially awkward woman who tries to make a connection with a friendly new co-worker who takes her out on a date. Mike also plays a clip of the question he asked the director, Rachel Lambert during a Q+A at the screening that got a loud gasp from the sold out theater. In the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down the new trailer for A Quiet Place: Day One. The prequel will explore the beginning of the invasion in which deadly alien creatures with enhanced hearing arrive on Earth.

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Movies Turning 50, 40, 30, 20 and 10 Years Old…Which To Save and Burn?! + Movie Review: Argylle + Trailer Park: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Feb 05, 2024

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Get ready for a cinematic journey through time as Movie Mike delves into the anniversaries of movies turning 50, 40, 30, 20, and 10 years old. From timeless classics to forgotten gems, Movie Mike will guide you through the decades, discussing which films deserve to be saved and cherished, and which ones he is throwing into the cinematic incinerator. In Movie Review, Mike talks about the spy thriller, "Argylle." Mike gives his spoiler-free thoughts about the star-studded cast, where it went wrong, poor box office performance and whether this film is a must-watch in theaters or wait for it to hit streaming on Apple TV+. In the Trailer Park, Mike explores the "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire '' and determines if there is still a passionate fanbase for the movie or if it was better left in the 80s.

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96th Oscar Nominations Surprises, Snubs and Predictions with Mike and Kelsey + Movie Review: The Boys in the Boat + Trailer Park: Road House Jan 29, 2024

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Mike and Kelsey react to the 96th Academy Awards nominations. They talk about who they think will win, who they were surprised actually got nominated and the outrage over MAJOR snubs this year . In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey give their thoughts on the Boys in the Boat directed by George Clooney. The film takes place during the height of the Great Depression. The members of the rowing team at the University of Washington get thrust into the spotlight as they compete for gold at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Kelsey compares the movie vs the book and Mike explains why he thinks this movie is perfect for ‘school movie day’. In the Trailer Park, Mike takes a look at Road House starring Jake Gyllenhaal. It’s a reimagining of the 80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. It’s coming out on March 21st on Prime Video.

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