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As we head into Super Bowl week, Movie Mike tries to tackle the question: “Why has it been so long since there’s been a great football movie?”  From the underdog stories, the thrill of victory and the horrors of injury — Let us take a look back on football in America, the first football movie ever, the greatest football films in history and what made them great. Mike reveals what was voted as the Best Football movie off all-time and his Top 5 favorites. In the spoiler free movie review, Mike gives his thoughts on the new M. Night Shyamalan mystery “Knock at the Cabin” and whether or not he returned to what made his movies great early in his career. In the Trailer Park, Mike finally talks about the bizarre trailer for Cocaine Bear coming soon on February 24th.   New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro   Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Oscar nominations came out last week and now Mike and Kelsey give their reactions to the full list of nominees. Mike gives his option on who will win, who got snubbed, what noms that surprised him and the one that caused him much OUTRAGE! Afterward, Mike gives his spoiler free review of Best Picture nominee The Banshees of Inisherin (HBO Max). Why he thinks it’s the best comedy in years, the real life friendship between Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, and why it made him want to visit Ireland. And in the Trailer Park, Mike talks about how Scream 6 has the potential to be a better film than 5 but doesn’t want to jump too quickly on those hopes after something struck him funny from the first look at the movie.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike shares his Top 10 characters that Tom Hanks of all-time. In the movie review,  Kelsey joins Mike to give their spoiler free review on A Man Called Otto. Why Tom Hanks is crushing it in his 60's, why people need to ease up on nepo-babies, and the sad realization Mike had after watching the movie about what would happen if Kelsey died before him. And in the Trailer park, Mike takes a look at Netflix’s big flex in their trailer for their 2023 slates of movies. He breaks down where they shine, where they need improvement and how they rank among other streaming services when it comes to original movies.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro   Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike goes through all 26 letters of the alphabet and gives a recommendation for each letter. They include new movies, some of mike’s favorite and some that he considers the greatest of all-time. In the movie review, Mike talks about the new killer doll sweeping the world: Megan. And in the Trailer Park, Mike shares his thoughts on the mystery “Missing” coming out next week about a daughter whose mother disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend.   New Episodes Every Monday! Link to Movie Mike's Letterbox HERE Watch This Reveiw on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro   Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s one of Mike’s favorite times a year, looking at all the movies coming out and talking about what he’s most excited about. From the latest Marvel films to the new Barbie picture…Mike covers all the titles coming to the big screen this year . In the movie review, Mike talks about The Whale starring Brendan Fraiser where he plays obese and reclusive English teacher who tries to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. Mike also shares his story of dealing with a food addiction and his decision to get healthy and lose 100 pounds. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about the new horror movie The Evil Dead Rise which looks insanely sinister.    New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro   Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike is back for the new year and sharing his list of the best 10 movies he watched in 2022. He also shares his top 5 movies that left him disappointed by not living up the expectations he had going into them. In the movie review, Mike talks about Knives Out: Glass Onion on how it compares to the original, the stand outs from the ensemble cast, and what this movie means for Netflix.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Kelsey give spoiler version of their review for Avatar: The Way of Water. Mike and Kelsey talk about all of the major plot points, action, runtime and whether or no they are in for more Avatar films. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****.  Listen if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you.  Kelsey also shares her Top 10 Books of the year after reading a total of 75 in 2022! Follow Kelsey on Good Reads by clicking HERE Listen to the 'Books that Would Be Good Movies' HERE with Kelsey's List!   New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro   Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mike takes a look back on his five favorite conversations from the podcast this year. Interviews include Sean Astin talking about Lord of The Rings, Chris Sanders on the voice and creating the story of Lilo and Stitch, Amy Brown (Bobby Bones Show / 4 Things) on her debut movie role in Holiday Harmony + more! New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro   Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike gives his Top 5 Christmas movie hot takes (with it being his least favorite movie genre) and share one sent in from the Movie Crew. Mike gives his review of Avatar: The Way of the Water  and if it was worth of the 3+ hour runtime. A dive into DC’s decision to scrap the new Superman movie with Henry Cavil. And in the Trailer Park, we get our first real look at Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro   Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the year winds down, Mike gives his Top 5 worst movies of the year that all warned below a 2 out of 5 rating and were a complete waste of time. Mike also looks into what went wrong with the Top 10 Box Office Bombs of the year and how surprisingly not all of them are bad movies. In the movie review, Mike gives his thoughts on the new drama ‘Spoiler Alert’  starring Jim Parsons. And in the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro   Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for a Steven Spielberg themed episode. Mike shares things you may not know about Spielberg, his trademarks, legacy and influence on modern filming. Mike gives his 10 favorite Spielberg movies based on story, genre, music and rewatchability. In the movie review, Mike talks about the latest Spielberg movie “The Fablemans” which is semi-autobiographical. And in the Trailer Park, Mike talks about the first look at Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny starring Harrison Ford. He returns as the famous archaeologist in the fifth installment of the Indiana Jones film series.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since we’ve wrapped up Marvel Phase 4 with ‘Wakanda Forever’, Mike ranks all 7 movies in the phase and decided where this series of films ranks inside the Marvel Universe. Mike gives his review of ‘Devotion’ about the inspirational true story of Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in U.S. Navy history. And in the Trailer Park, Mike talks about the action/comedy Christmas movie called ‘Violent Night’ that comes out on Friday.  New Episodes Every Monday!     Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro   Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Kelsey give spoiler version of his review for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Mike and Kelsey talk about all of the major plot points, surprises, plot holes and theories on how it sets up Part 3. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****.  Listen if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you.   New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike is joined by Amy Brown who stars in the new Christmas movie on HBO Max called Holiday Harmony. The movie comes out on Thanksgiving Day and Amy explains why she is nervous to watch it for the first time. Amy shares why being in a holiday movie has was always a dream of hers, what it like playing herself and the coaching she got before filming that rein in her performance. Mike gives his thoughts on how she did in her debut role and where this could take her acting career and how Amy was able to tap into her emotions after since taking acting lessons.  In the movie review, Mike gives his review of the new comedy thrill in theaters “The Menu”. And in the Trailer Park, Mike gets into Will Smith’s new role in the Apple+ movie “Emancipation”. New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike breaks down super hero movies that have made 1 billion dollars at the box office and the key to their success, why they were or weren’t critically acclaimed and why Hollywood continues to bank on the genre.  In the Movie Review, Mike gives his spoiler-free thoughts on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. And in the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Brendan Fraser's return to the big screen in the new A24 Film “The Whale '' that's coming out in December.  New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com   Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Silverman is an Emmy-award winner, animator, writer, and director most known for his work on The Simpsons. He was part of the original team of animators hired to work on The Simpsons back in the 80 and is responsible for the look and design of the family on the longest running series on American Television. He tells his story of how he joined the show, worked on the first episode, what goes into producing an episode and how The Simpsons Movie almost killed him.  Mike reviews Weird: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe which is on Roku. And in the Trailer Park, Mike talks about A Christmas Story Christmas coming soon to HBO Max.  New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com   Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike shares his spoiler version of his review for Black Adam. Mike talks about what worked and didn’t work in the DC film, the Rock’s performance, the post credit scene and the future for the DCEU. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****.  Listen if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Halloween! Mike concludes Horror Movie Month on a wholesome note and talks about the best Family Friendly Halloween movies! In the movie review, Mike reviews the new Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+. And in the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Marvel’s new trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.  New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike shares his spoiler version of his review for Halloween Ends. Mike talks about the plot, Michael Meyers and how it served as the conclusion to one of the most profitable horror franchises of all-time. I repeat, ****CONTAINS SPOILERS****.  Listen if you’ve seen the movie…or you don’t care about having it ruined for you.  New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com   Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode gets a little ridiculous as Mike talks about what horror movie villains a normal person would have an actual shot at winning in a fight. From Michael Meyers to Chucky…what villain do you think you’d have the best shot at when put head to head? In the movie review, Mike talks about the new DC movie “Black Adam” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Plus, Mike shares his thoughts on the new sequel coming to one of his favorite movies of all time, Twister. And in the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Michael B. Jordan making his directorial debut in Creed 3. New Episodes Every Monday! Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com   Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.