Movie Mike's Movie Podcast

Mike shares what A Goofy Movie (1995) means to him personally and why it was such a transformative film for him growing up. He shares his thoughts and takeaways from Disney+ “Not Just A Goof” documentary that tells the story of it's unlikely journey and how it almost never saw the light of day. Mike talks about how his relationship with his dad is much like that of Max and Goofy’s and how every girl he has a crush on was like Max and Roxanne. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Ryan Coogler’s Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan. He also talks to Ryan Coogler about the importance of representation in film. Mike shares why this is one of his favorites of the year, the blending of genres and why the horror elements shouldn’t scare skeptics away. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about the sequel Another Simple Favor starring Blakey Lively and Anna Kendrick. He answers the question “is all press good press?” when it comes to promoting a movie. 

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Mike talks to director Greg Tillman about his upcoming documentary called The Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror that hits Netflix on April 18th. The documentary provides a gripping, minute-by-minute retelling of the bombing and aftermath, and revisits the 1995 bombing through stories of those that were at the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.  Mike talks to Greg about uncovering new recordings of Timothy McVeigh and how the documentary didn’t glorify him. Mike also talks to retired FBI Agent Walter Lamar about his involvement rescuing survivors, what he hopes he is remembered for and how it’s still difficult for him to see footage of that day. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Drop starring Meghann Fahy. He shares what he thinks made the movie what, what made it cheesy and how this is a step hopefully in the right direction for Blumhouse to diversify their portfolio.  In the Trailer Park, Mike gives his thoughts on M3GAN 2.0 and why he thinks it looks a little far gone but hopes it still captures some of the lore of the first film. 

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Mike sits down with Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things, It, Ghostbusters: Afterlife), Billy Bryk (Hell of a Summer co-director/co-writer) and Fred Hechinger (Gladiator II, The White Lotus, Nickel Boys). They talk about their Gen Z slasher Hell of a Summer, how they wrote it for themselves, making sure it was funny while being behind and in front of the camera. Finn talks about his days of starring in punk rock music videos as a kid and what his first bit of success felt like. In the Movie Review, Mike talks Minecraft with Jack Black and Jason Momoa. Mike talks about how the movie won him over despite never playing the video game, how the story felt inspiring to him and how once again old crusty critics got it wrong.  In the Trailer Park, Mike shares his thoughts on the new Leonardo DiCaprio movie called One Battle After Another. Leo plays a former member of a revolutionary group who seeks help from other revolutionaries to find his missing daughter.

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Mike sits down with Tim Key and Tom Basden, the stars of The Ballad of Wallis Island. Mike talks to them about the difference in US and UK pop culture, why it’s important to support indie movies, being stunned by meeting famous people and what the movie motivated Mike to do in real life. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Disney’s Snow White.  He shares why he thinks Wicked has ruined us on musicals, Gal Galdot’s performance as the Evil Queen and how it features one of the worst live action characters to date. In the Trailer Park, Mike explains why he thinks Freakier Friday is going to be the remake we deserve. Lindsay Lohan and Jaime Lee Curtis are back as Tess and Anna who discover that lightning may indeed strike twice as they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge.

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Mike talks to writer Alan Siegel (The Ringer) who just wrote a book about the golden era of The Simpsons in the 90s changed TV and America forever. They build their Mount Rushmore of 90’s Simpsons episodes, how the show was influenced by classic cinema and the best movies that they did parodies of on the show. In the Movie Review, Mike defends The Electric State and its horrendous score on the notorious fruit reviewing site. He talks about why people were too harsh on it, how he feels about the Russo Brothers going into the next Avengers movies, and his theory on why Netflix may start spying on us to improve their movies? In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about the new Blumhouse horror movie coming out this week, The Woman In The Yard.  It’s about a mysterious woman who repeatedly appears in a family's front yard, often delivering chilling warnings and unsettling messages, leaving them to question her identity, motives and the potential danger she might pose. Mike shares the major red flags that popped up from him in the preview. 

PRE-ORDER HERE:  STUPID TV, BE MORE FUNNY by Alan Siegel. A book about the golden age of The Simpsons in the '90s, comes out on June 10. 

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