MBP e539 - 'The Black Phone 2' and 'IT: Welcome to Derry'
Release Date: 12/11/2025
MBP e546 - 'Project Hail Mary' and SXSW 2026 (Part 1)
Movie Bears Podcast
On this episode we're blasting off with a review of PROJECT HAIL MARY and as a bonus, we're sharing some of our favorite films and highlights from SXSW FILM 2026! Listen in to the fun and be sure to say hello in the comments. TIME INDEX: 8:03 - Review: PROJECT HAIL MARY 26:05 - Spoilers: PROJECT HAIL MARY 44:57 - Highlights of SXSW FILM 2026 (Part 1) Listen to all of the MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify - or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch the videos of our shows on our YouTube channel: , our...
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MBP e545 - The 2026 MBP AWARDS
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The Oscars are almost here, but who cares about those anymore?! We kid, BUT on this episode, we’re handing out our *own* awards for 2026. We're naming the fabulous winners of our superlative categories from Best "Hell Yeah!" moment to the Hottest On Screen scene or movie. So join the fun and be sure to say hello in the comments and share your movie superlatives from last year's movies. Listen to all of the MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify - or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch the videos of...
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MBP e544 - 'Pillion' and '28 Years Later: The Boner Temple'
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Q: What do you get when you review both PILLION *and* 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE?? A: The Boner Temple!! And let's be fair, that's always a place we'll want to be! Jump into this episode for a discussion of both films and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 3:51 - Review: 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE 13:48 - Spoilers: 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE 34:07 - Review: PILLION 50:00 - Spoilers: PILLION Listen to all of the MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify - or wherever you get...
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MBP e543 - Top 10 Films of 2025 (Part II)
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On the previous episode, we counted down our 10th-6th picks. So, on this one we whip it all out by sharing our 5th-1st picks and we even have some listener lists to mention & discuss, too. We hope you enjoy our lists. Please feel free to say hello and share your top movies in the comments! Enjoy the show! Listen to all of the MBP movie reviews and special episodes for !FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify - or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch the videos of our shows on our YouTube channel: , our website: , or Facebook page: . Please...
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MBP e542 - Top 10 Films of 2025 (Part I)
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It is done! We’ve waited as long as we can to see as many movies as we can from 2025 and now our TOP 10 FILMS OF 2025 lists are complete! We can’t wait to share them with you and we even have some listener lists to discuss, too. Please give us comments to say hello and share your top movies of the year. Enjoy the show! Note: This episode (Part I) covers the #10 to #6 films on our lists. Next episode will cover our #5 to #1. Don't miss it! Listen to all of the MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify - or wherever you get your...
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MBP e541 - Holiday Movie Roundup
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With the holidays having come and gone, the Movie Bears are back and rounding up the best stuff we saw over the break. From Shakespeare to Neil Diamond to giant snakes (x2?), we’ve got some fun recommends you don’t want to miss. What have *YOU* been watching? Come on! Jump into the comments and sound off! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros and Holiday time catch-up 10:59 - SONG SUNG BLUE (Rent on Apple TV or Prime Video) 22:35 - HAMNET (in theaters) 30:49 - ANACONDA (in theaters or rent on Prime Video) 38:54 - NO OTHER CHOICE (in theaters) 44:53 - MY MOM JAYNE (streaming on HBO/MAX) 49:46 - SOLO...
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MBP e540 - 'Wicked: For Good'
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On this episode we dive into WICKED: FOR GOOD! Did the second movie adaptation leave its hand print on our hearts? Or make us want to get out of Oz? Tune in to hear our thoughts,, but please also share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 8:49 - Review (with spoilers!): WICKED: FOR GOOD 44:19 - Butt, Plugs: SENTIMENTAL VALUE (in theaters), Pluribus (Apple TV), Solo Leveling (Netflix) Listen to all of the MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify - or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can watch the...
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MBP e539 - 'The Black Phone 2' and 'IT: Welcome to Derry'
Movie Bears Podcast
DOUBLE REVIEW: On this episode, we’re returning to two terrifying towns where evil never really dies. First up: THE BLACK PHONE 2 —can the Grabber’s ghostly grip still hold us, or does this sequel dial the wrong number? Then we head back to Derry for IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, the chilling prequel series that dives into Pennywise’s past and the cursed town that keeps feeding him. From basement lairs to blood-soaked sewers, we’ve got thoughts—and so do you! Please drop your thoughts in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 7:56 - Review: THE BLACK PHONE 2 ...
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MBP e538 - 'The Smashing Machine'
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From headlocks to heartbreak, Dwayne Johnson, aka "The Rock", aka DJ, trades in the ring for raw emotion in “The Smashing Machine,” A24’s bruising new drama about real-life legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr. On this episode, we step into the cage to see if The Rock’s most vulnerable performance yet packs a real punch or just taps out early. We also share some plugs you don’t want to miss so be sure to stay until the end! It’s episode 538 and the gloves are on, the bell has rung, and the cage is ready. Let’s go! Enjoy the show and please leave your thoughts in the...
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MBP e537 - 'The Strangers: Chapter 2' and Fantastic Fest 2025 Highlights
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We’ve been deep in the heart of Texas—Austin, to be exact—for our FANTASTIC FEST 2025 coverage! From midnight screenings to surprise premieres, we’ve got the highlights, the weirdness, and the best genre gems to put on your radar. But first, we lock the doors and draw the blinds for our review of THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2. Does this long-awaited sequel breathe new life into one of horror’s most unsettling franchises, or is it just knocking on nostalgia’s door? Festival chaos, masked killers, and maybe a little Texas kolache talk: join us for all that and more. Enjoy the show...
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