On this episode, we review not one, but TWO films!: GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE and, coming out of SXSW Film, IMMACULATE. What did you think of these films? Be sure to let us know in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros 2:36 - Solar Eclipse Talk 10:52 - Review: GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE 23:53 - !Spoilers!: GODZILLA X KON…

Join us for a MBP Double Feature! We’re talking all things GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE before diving into ROAD HOIUSE on the heels of its world premiere at the 2024 SXSW Flim Festival. Now that they are both released, what did you think of these films? Be sure to also say hello and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Enjoy! TIME INDEX 4:13 -…

This episode covers the Part 1 of our SXSW Film 2024 coverage! This week we'll talk about the festival in general and our experience attending. We'll also chat about some big name films coming your way soon as well as some smaller films hoping to be picked up and distributed over the next year or two. Enjoy the show and be sure to leave a comment o…

TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros and SXSW Film Festival Preview 5:54 - 500th Episode Recognition 11:28 - Review: DUNE: PART TWO 43:14: Spoilers!: DUNE: PART TWO 1:11:20 - Butt…Plugs: The Dune:Part Two Dune Fucket; THE TASTE OF THINGS (in theaters); SPACEMAN (on Netflix); AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER (new live-action series on Netflix) Listen to more of our m…

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…

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…

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 ST…

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…

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 hel…

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 Hul…

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 s…

It's all out war as Napoleon and future-President Snow collide in this double-feature episode of MBP! We're reviewing both NAPOLEON and THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES, with the aim of figuring out which movie fleshed out its future villain best. What did you think of these films? Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comme…

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…

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 sho…

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 mi…

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 EXORCIS…

On this episode, we've got a double feature, reviewing both SAW X and 'THE CREATOR! What did you think of these films? Or were you put off by their marketing? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, or listen in LIVE and share your comments on our next episide. Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 5:02 - Review: SAW X 23:59 - Spoiler Talk: SAW X 36:27 - R…

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 VENI…

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 IN…

On this episode we're reviewing BLUE BEETLE, the newest offering from the DCEU that's got a lotta folks talking. While the film has a questionable place in the upcoming DCU reboot, Jaime Reyes has definitely made his entrance as a bug-themed hero with some serious alien weaponry at his disposal. What did you think of this one? Or are you on the fen…

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 D…

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 …

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 par…

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 …

Your mission -- should you choose to accept it -- is to join us for our review of the newest 'Mission: Impossible' flick! The first of a two-part franchise-ender(?), this film sets ALL the things in motion: but is the magic that mainstays the 'Mission Impossible' movies lost in translation? Have a listen to our thoughts and be sure to share yours i…