Episode #371: Legacy – Beetlejuice

Another day, another podcast. Today Mike and Matt travel back in time to chat about the 1988 Tim Burton classic Beetlejuice starring Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Catherine O’Hara, Michael Keaton, and Winona Ryder. Not beetle or juice topics include Primus, airport breweries, and original ideas are dead.  

For next week we head to the theaters to watch The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #61. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Beetlejuice

Director: Tim Burton

Writers: Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson, and Warren Skaaren

Stars: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Catherine O’Hara, Michael Keaton, and Winona Ryder

Release Date: March 30, 1988

Storyline from IMDB

The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out.

Watch the Beetlejuice trailer  below.

Episode #370: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Check it out everyone, we are back on track, for now. For Episode #370 Mike and Matt chat about Guy Ritchie’s latest war comedy The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare starring Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson. Bonus topics include a new giveaway, James Bond, and Deadpool & Wolverine will be here before you know it.

For next week Matt and Mike stay home to do our first Legacy podcast since Christmas with their review of the 1988 classic Beetlejuice starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Geena Davis, and Alec Baldwin. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #60. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Director: Guy Ritchie

Writer: Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson, Arash Amel, Guy Ritchie, and Damien Lewis

Stars: Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Babs Olusanmokun, and Eiza González

Release Date: April 19, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

The British military recruits a small group of highly skilled soldiers to strike against German forces behind enemy lines during World War II.

Watch The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare trailer  below.

Episode #369: Civil War

What’s this? Two podcasts back to back in one day? Yes we did! Welcome to our actual podcast for this week, a film that is getting a ton of buzz because of its controversy, Civil War written and directed by Alex Garland and starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. Pretty much on topic topics include photojournalism, James Natcheway, and Matt really misses his former career. 

For next week we continue our trek to the movie theater with another action/war type film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #59. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Civil War

Director: Alex Garland

Writer: Alex Garland

Stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, and Stephen McKinley Henderson

Release Date: April 12, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.

Watch the Civil War trailer  below.

Episode #368: Monkey Man

Hi everybody! We are back after only a week hiatus. We are sorry but Mike Talent had some very important work things to do and had a hard time getting to a theater. This week we chat about Dev Patel’s directorial debut Monkey Man. Additional topics include Alamo Drafthouse, John Wick, and production woes.

For our next podcast (which is available now!) we chat about Alex Garland’s latest controversial film starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #57. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Monkey Man

Director: Dev Patel

Writers: Paul Angunawela, John Collee, and Dev Patel

Stars: Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, and Vipin Sharma

Release Date: April 5, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

An anonymous young man unleashes a campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.

Watch the Monkey Man trailer  below.

Episode #367: Tributary – Road House (2024)

Happy April everyone! Just a quick reminder, YORU TAXES ARE DUE SOON! You’re welcome. Anyways on with the show. For Podcast #367 Matt, Ma, and Mike chat about the Road House (2024) starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor. Not action packed topics include grass, Swayze plane crash, and another amazing giveaway!  

For next week the crew heads to the theaters to check out Monkey Man written, directed, and starring Dev Patel. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #57. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Road House (2024)

Director: Doug Liman

Writers: Anthony Bagarozzi, Chuck Mondry, R. Lance Hill, and Hilary Henkin

Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Conor McGregor, and Jessica Williams

Release Date: March 21, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

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.

Watch the Road House (2024) trailer  below.

Episode #366: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

The last podcast of March is here and we have a great one for ya. Today Mike, Matt, and Ma review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, and Mckenna Grace. Not ghostbusting topics include member berries, Mags come back, and we miss the 80’s.

For next week’s podcast Matt, Mike, and Ma get to the movie they were originally going to watch this week, the reboot of Road House starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #56. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Director: Gil Kenan

Writers: Gil Kenan, Jason Reitman, Ivan Reitman, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis

Stars: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, and Mckenna Grace

Release Date: March 22, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.

Watch the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire trailer  below.

Episode #365: Arthur the King

It’s another incredible Wednesday which means it’s time for another review and chat by Ma, Matt, and Mike. This week we chat about a family friendly feel good film Arthur the King starring Mark Wahlberg and Simu Liu. Extra topics include another amazing giveaway, Pulp Fiction, and streaming (yes, again).

For next week’s podcast Matt, Mike, and Ma hit the theaters to chat about one of the most anticipated films of 2024, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire starring Mckenna Grace, Annie Potts, Carrie Coon, and Paul Rudd. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #55. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Arthur the King

Director: Simon Cellan Jones

Writers: Michael Brandt and Mikael Lindnord

Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Ali Suliman

Release Date: March 15, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

An adventure racer adopts a stray dog named Arthur to join him in an epic endurance race.

Watch the Arthur the King trailer  below.

Episode #364: The Zone of Interest

Happy Wednesday everyone! For today’s podcast we have another amazing Best Picture nominee that is also very difficult to watch. The Zone of Interest directed by Jonathan Glazer. Bonus topics today include Oscarheimer, Matt wins at Dad Jokes, and surround sound is a must for home viewing. 

For next week’s podcast Matt, Mike, and Ma head back to the theaters to hopefully catch a nice feel good film about a dog and an extreme adventure race team, Arthur the King starring Mark Wahlberg and Simu Liu. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #54. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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The Zone of Interest

Director: Jonathan Glazer

Writers: Jonathan Glazer and Martin Amis

Stars: Christian Friedel, Sandra Hüller, Johann Karthaus, and Luis Noah Witte

Release Date: February 20, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden beside the camp.

Watch The Zone of Interest trailer  below.

Episode #363: Dune: Part Two

Happy Wednesday everyone! This week we have a heck of a review for you. The highly anticipated sequel 3 years in the making, Dune: Part 2 Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Rebecca Ferguson. Bonus topics today include Poor Things, sequels that are better than the original, and direct to streaming films.

For next week’s podcast Matt, Mike, and Ma give themselves one last Best Picture Nominee catchup podcast with their review of The Zone of Interest directed by Jonathan Glazer. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #53. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Dune: Part Two

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Writers: Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, and Frank Herbert

Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, and Javier Bardem

Release Date: March 1, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.

Watch the Dune: Part Two trailer  below.

Episode #362: American Fiction

Hello world and welcome to another Reel Film Nerd’s 2024 Academy Awards Best Picture nominee catchup podcast. Today Matt, Ma, and Mike review the film American Fiction directed by Cord Jefferson and starring Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, and John Ortiz. Bonus topics today include Tucson, Aldi coming to Prescott Valley, and Scathe.  

Next week your podcast trio heads back to the theater to check out one of the most anticipated films in recent memory, Dune: Part 2 Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Rebecca Ferguson. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #52. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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American Fiction

Director: Cord Jefferson

Writers: Cord Jefferson and Percival Everett

Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz, and Erika Alexander

Release Date: December 22, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

A novelist who’s fed up with the establishment profiting from Black entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy and madness he claims to disdain.

Watch the American Fiction trailer  below.