Movie Bears Podcast

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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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.

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2:24 - Review: KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON

26:14 - Spoiler Discussion: KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON

49:49 - But...Plugs: RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD (Documentary, streaming now on Netflix); ROALD DAHL SHORT FILMS - THE WONDERFUL STORY OF HENRY SUGAR, THE SWAN, THE RAT CATCHER, POISON (4 Roald Dahl short films streaming now on Netflix); SPIDER-MAN 2 (Video game on PS4)

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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

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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)

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We're celebrating the 20 year anniversary of OLDBOY with a review of this infamous Korean revenge film. Twenty years later, does this one still hold up? Have a listen to our take on this classic film and let us know your thoughts in the comments! We also serve up some plugs (stuff we're watching) that you won't want to miss. Enjoy the show!

TIME INDEX

4:01 - Review: OLDBOY

24:11 - Spoiler Discussion: OLDBOY

42:13 - But,...Plugs!: TELEMARKETERS (Doc series on MAX); I SAW THE DEVIL (streaming on Amazon, AppleTV, and Kanopy); STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE (Paramount+)

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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

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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!

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3:13 - Review: TMNT: MUTANT MAYHEM

25:16 - Spoiler Discussion: TMNT: MUTANT MAYHEM

42:34 - But, Plugs!: RESERVATION DOGS (series on HULU); THEY CLONED TYRONE (movie on Netflix); BALDERS GATE 3 (video game)

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Horror movies never really get enough love, especially this far before "spooky season". But on this episode, we're doing our part! We're reviewing both Disney's new HAUNTED MANSION as well as TALK TO ME, a gritty supernatural horror-thriller straight out this year's SXSW Film Festival. We share our thoughts on these films for you. Be sure to be part of the discussion in the comments. Enjoy the show!

TIME INDEX

3:37 - Review: Disney's HAUNTED MANSION

21:21 - Spoiler Discussion: Disney's HAUNTED MANSION

34:41 - Review: TALK TO ME

49:59 - Spoiler Discussion: TALK TO ME

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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

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