MBP e487 - 'Saw X' and 'The Creator'

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

Our Categories:

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

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

TIME INDEX

7:42 - Review: ARGYLLE

23:25 - Spoilers: ARGYLLE

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

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

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)

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

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

TIME INDEX

6:58 - Review: THE IRON CLAW

30:51 - Spoilers: THE IRON CLAW

HOLIDAY CATCH-UP

48:50 - SALTBURN (Jim)

58:09 - AMERICAN FICTION (Will)

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

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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)

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On this episode we celebrate some wonderful new Japanese cinema with not one, but TWO new film reviews: GODZILLA MINUS ONE and THE BOY AND THE HERON. Both films are getting a ton of buzz but do they live up to the hype? Give a listen to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments so we can read them on the next episode. Enjoy the show!

TIME INDEX

8:44 - Review: GODZILLA MINUS ONE

28:23 - Spoilers: GODZILLA MINUS ONE

54:11 - Review: THE BOY AND THE HERON (no spoilers)

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Hairier, FURther, Fatter! On this episode, the boys of MBP tackle Marvel Studios' newest entry in their super hero pantheon of films: THE MARVELS! This one's gotten mixed critical and audience reviews but where do the Movie Bears come down? Have a listen to hear our thoughts and be sure to tell us  yours in the comments! Enjoy the show.

TIME INDEX

6:16 - Review: THE MARVELS

22:54 - Spoiler Discussion: THE MARVELS

49:11 - BUT... Plugs: THE PEOPLES JOKER (at festivals); THE HOLDOVERS (in theaters); BALDUR'S GAY 3 (on the Movie Bears Podcast YouTube channel)

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On this episode we're celebrating spooky season with a review of FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S! Does this popular video game successfully make the jump to the silver screen? Or does it join the growing heap of unsuccessful video game to movie adaptations? Listen in to hear our thoughts and, of course, be sure to share yours in the comments! Enjoy the show!

TIME INDEX

3:04 - Review: FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S

34:22 - Spolier Discussion: FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S

1:04:38 - But...Plugs!: WHEN EVIL LURKS (streaming on Shudder); ANATOMY OF A FALL (in theaters); THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (streaming on Disney+)

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