Mad About Movies

On this week's episode, we lament the death of one of Mad About Movies' chosen sons, Paul Walker, and discuss the future of the Fast and Furious franchise. Later, we turn our sights to the ever-changing cast of Jurassic World with a brief tangent into Wes Anderson talk. The focus shifts to the outstanding film Dallas Buyers Club and "The Year of McCounaghey."  Stay tuned as always for some excellent recommendations at the end of the episode.

One of the most successful and entertaining new franchises in Hollywood is Lionsgate's Hunger Games, with its second installment making a solid statement at the box-office. This week we discuss all things The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, talk about whether it succeeds as a movie and as a literary adaptation, and where it belongs among this year's best blockbusters. We also discuss some news regarding MacGruber 2, X Men: Days of Future Past, and Full House returning to TV?

On this episode we take time to discuss Steve McQueen's 12 Years A Slave, which centers on a free man from the north who is mistakenly sold into slavery. This picture features some of the most hard-to-watch and controversial material of any film in 2013. Join us as we attempt to put into words the impact of this film both culturally and artistically.

Since we all grew up in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX and call it home, it's only fitting to recognize the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This week we discuss 2013's star-studded Parkland, a telling of the events of that fateful day. We also briefly talk Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Sandman, the trailer for Aronofsky's Noah, and reminisce on the first 50 episodes of Mad About Movies.

This week we focus our effort's on Asgard and Marvel's Thor: The Dark World, the latest addition to the Thor franchise and continuation of Marvel's Cinematic Universe Phase 2. We debate where it belongs in the studio's stellar output of films and discuss Marvel's newly announced Daredevil, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, and Jessica Jones series' as well as say goodbye to an old friend: Blockbuster Video.

The big-screen adaptation of Orson Scott Card's classic sci-fi novel is finally here. This week we go in-depth and discuss Ender's Game and whether or not it works as a film. We also talk rumors regarding Star Wars 7, the Workaholics guys making a movie, the childhood classic book series Captain Underpants on the silver screen, and break some exclusive news on Avatar 2.

Ridley Scott has chosen to enter an area of cinema typically dominated by directors like the Coens and Paul Thomas Anderson, assembling an A+ cast for a drug-trafficking drama written by novelist Cormac McCarthy. Is this is a step in the right direction for Scott? Join us as we discuss The Counselor, news regarding Jurassic World, Star Wars 7, and Tom Hanks as The Flash?

We honestly do enjoy great films, but some just make us bloody angry. Join us as we attempt to justify the remake of horror classic Carrie, this time with Chloe Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore. We also talk Grand Budapest Hotel, Beetlejuice 2, and debate which actors deserve the esteemed title of "American treasure."

There are very few experiences in a movie theater that are more fun than watching Tom Hanks be Tom Hanks. Director Paul Greengrass has teamed up with America's favorite actor to bring us a based-on-a-true-story thriller about a cargo ship getting hijacked by Somali pirates. Join us as we go in-depth and discuss Captain Phillips as well as Ant-Man/Marvel's Cinematic Universe, The Wolf of Wall Street, and our favorite awards show hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

It's not very often that we get to talk about a movie of this caliber. Director Alfonso Cuarón has gifted us with an absolute masterwork of cinema, one which simply must be seen to be believed. Join us as we go in-depth and discuss Gravity, Quentin Tarantino's favorite films of the year, and some news involving Star Wars 7 and The Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Every autumn we are force-fed an abundance of new television shows that the networks desperately hope we attach ourselves to. Join us for another Rants & Raves episode as we talk all the new shows including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Crazy Ones, Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, The Blacklist and more and tell you which ones should get renewed or canceled.

Director Ron Howard is back to the movies we love to see him make: blockbusters for adults. This episode we go in-depth and discuss the high-octane racing flick Rush and tell you why it might get mentioned a bit more come Oscar season. We also reminisce on the greatness of the 90's, including the currently non-existent careers of Pauly Shore and Brendan Fraser.

Arguably the best TV show in history has come to an end. Join us for a special Rants & Raves edition of Mad About Movies as we talk all things Breaking Bad, including how we thought it should have ended, where the highlights and low points are throughout the series, and where it ranks among the best dramas of all time.

This is easily the most uncomfortable experience we've had in a theater in 2013, but is that a bad thing? Join us as we go in-depth and discuss Prisoners, the new thriller starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal. We also briefly chat about the long-awaited Dumb and Dumber To and give our thoughts on the 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards.

Woody Allen continues to make interesting films. Join us for another episode as we dive deep into Blue Jasmine and talk all things Woody, as well as discuss some of the most financially successful directors in Hollywood.