Movie Bears Podcast
by Brad Harris, Jim Puliafico, and Will Lindus
Welcome to the Movie Bears Podcast! Each week, we discuss current news from the film industry and review movies both new and classic. All of this, of course, is done with a lovable bear twist. :) Enjoy the show!
Episodes
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MBP e546 - 'Project Hail Mary' and SXSW 2026 (Part 1)
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...
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MBP e545 - The 2026 MBP AWARDS
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...
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MBP e544 - 'Pillion' and '28 Years Later: The Boner Temple'
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...
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MBP e543 - Top 10 Films of 2025 (Part II)
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...
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MBP e542 - Top 10 Films of 2025 (Part I)
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…
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MBP e541 - Holiday Movie Roundup
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...
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MBP e540 - 'Wicked: For Good'
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...
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MBP e539 - 'The Black Phone 2' and 'IT: Welcome to Derry'
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...
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MBP e538 - 'The Smashing Machine'
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...
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MBP e537 - 'The Strangers: Chapter 2' and Fantastic Fest 2025 Highlights
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...
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MBP e536 - 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' and 'The Long Walk'
DOUBLE REVIEW: This week, we're conjuring up some scares and stepping into dystopia with a double feature review! First up: THE CONJURING: LAST RITES. Is this the final exorcism for the Ed & Loraine Warren or just a setup for the prequel series? Then we sack up for THE LONG WALK, the long-awaited...
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MBP e535 - 'Weapons'
An entire class of kids vanishes without a trace on the same night at exactly the same time and the mystery of who (or what) is behind it fuels the unsettling new horror film WEAPONS. On this episode, the Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are diving into the eerie new mystery from writer-director…
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MBP e534 - 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'
The First Family of Marvel is back on the big screen and the Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are ready to stretch, flame on, and maybe go a little invisible… depending on how this movie goes. On this episode of Movie Bears Podcast, we're diving into the new reboot, THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS....
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MBP e533 - 'Superman'
The Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are back and we're leaping tall buildings in a single bound this week! James Gunn's SUPERMAN has officially landed and we're suiting up to talk all about it. Is this the SUPERMAN reboot the DCU fans have been waiting for? And how does David Corenswet stack up...
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MBP e532 - Summer Movie Catch-Up!
We're back, baby! After a brief summer travel hiatus filled with sunscreen, poolside slushies, and suspicious airport sandwiches, the Movie Bears are reunited and ready to dish. On this episode, we're catching up with SIX of the hottest (and weirdest?) cinematic offerings of the summer so far.…
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MBP e531 - 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning'
On this episode we're double-fisting it with reviews of the live-action LILO & STITCH and MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING How did these films hit? Listen in to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX: 9:10 - Review: LILO & STITCH 26:00 -...
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MBP e530 - 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' and 'Clown in a Cornfield'
On this epiosode we're double-dishing the scares & gore with reviews of FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES and CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, two horror films currently hitting theatersr theatr. How did these films hit? Tune in to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show!…
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MBP e529 - 'Thunderbolts'* and Sinners
On this episode we're double-fisting it with reviews of THUNDERBOLTS* and SINNERS, a duo of films featuring unlikely groups of heroes(?) fighting evil the best way they can. What did you think of these movies? Tune in to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Enjoy the…
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MBP e528 - 'Death of a Unicorn'
On this episode we're diving horns-first into 'DEATH OF A UNICORN! Is this the A24 fever dream we didn't know we needed—or just roadkill with glitter? We've got thoughts. Plus, we're spotlighting more fun things to check out that you won't want to miss. Buckle up, hit play, and say hey in the...
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MBP e527 - 'Snow White' and SXSW Film Festival 2025, Part 2
Hi hoes, hi hoes! It's off to work we goes...reviewing Disney's newest live action remake, SNOW WHITE! Was this one the stinker 82% of the Internet says it is?! We'll share our thoughts and more! We're also bringing more movies from SXSW Film Festival 2025 to put on your radar, so be sure to…
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MBP e526 - 'Another Simple Favor' and SXSX Film Festival, Part 1
We're back from the SXSW Film Film Festival in Austin TX with a whole slew of films to put on your radar! We kick things off with a spoiler-free review of ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR, starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively and then dive into some of our other favorite movies coming out of the slate of...
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MBP e525 - 'Captain America: Brave New World'
Avengers...re-assemble? Captain America is back and this time, he might just be facing his greatest adversary yet. Thankfully he's got a little help from his friends but does CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD break up the superhero fatigue many are feeling? We'll give our thoughts, so be sure to...
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MBP e524 - 'Companion'
Beep boop! On this episode, we're celebrating Valentine's Day with a review of the new lovey-dovey thriller movie, 'Companion!' If your significant other was a robot, how would you treat them? Or how would they treat you? Listen in to hear our thoughts. Please slide into the comments and share…
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MBP e523 - THE 2025 MPB AWARDS
So while the Oscars may be looming, there's only ONE awards show we're focused on: THE MBP AWARDS! With our own unique categories like "Best 'Hell Yeah!' Moment" and "Hottest On-Screen Moment," our awards are less about art house prestige and more about what thrilled and killed us as we wrap up…
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MBP e522 - Top 10 Films of 2024
On this special episode, we're celebrating the movies that made 2024 unforgettable! Join us as we each count down our TOP 10 FILMS OF 2024, from breathtaking blockbusters to heartfelt indie standouts. Expect a few surprises along the way as we revisit the films that moved, thrilled, and stayed…
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MBP 521 - 2024 Movie Catch-Up
Over the holidays, we saw a TON of movies to cap off the year. So as we look towards our Best of 2024 episode next week, we'll be catching you up with some films we've not gotten the chance to chat about yet. Share some of your recent catch-ups in the comments and enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 7:58…
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MBP e520 - Most Anticipated Movies of 2025
New year, new movies! This week we take a look at IMDB's TOP 10 MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS OF 2025. We also add a few of our own, as well as some "but, plugs..." too! What are the movies coming this year that excite you? Be sure to share them with us in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX…
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MBP e519 - 'Queer' and 'Flow'
Double Feature time! This week we're discussing QUEER, the newest LBGTQ-focused flick from well-regarded director Luca Guadagnino. Our special guest and friend of the show Sam White (Sammy D), offers some close personal insights, offering added dimensions to QUEER and the novel's author, William…
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MBP e518 - 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II'
WICKED vs. GLADIATOR II - It's a competition for the ages and we're bringing in a special guest (Johanes from The Movie Mistrial Podcast) to weigh in on which film comes out on top. What do you think? Have a listen to our fun discussion and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section!...
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MBP e517 - 'Heretic' and 'Anora'
This week we're talking not one, but *TWO* new films: HERETIC and ANORA. Does Hugh Grant come off creepier in HERETIC than as an oompa loompa in WONKA? Also - Does writer/director Sean Baker give Brooklyn sex workers happy endings? We'll dive into all that and more. Head over to the comments to…
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MBP e516 - 'Venom: The Last Dance'
Is this truly Venom and Eddie's last dance? And if not, *should* it be? On this episode, we review the latest (and last?) Venom film, VENOM: THE LAST DANCE and we've definitely got some thoughts. So, have a listen and maybe jump on the post-show comments to share your opinions. Enjoy the show!…
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MBP e515: 'Joker: Folie à Deux'
It seems like folks either hate JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX or they're totally Gaga over it. Is there a middle ground, though? We've definitely got a lot of thoughts to share on this smokin' hot topic. but would love to hear yours, too! Be sure to hit us up in the comments to share your opinions. Enjoy…
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MBP e514 - 'Transformers One' and 'The Wild Robot'
AutoBears: transform and tune in for our reviews of TRANSFORMERS ONE and THE WILD ROBOT! We've got a lot of thoughts to share about both new films. Be sure to hit us up in the comments to share your opinions! Enjoy the show. TIME INDEX 4:44 - Review: TRANSFORMERS ONE 27:21 - Spoilers…
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MBP e513 - 'Speak No Evil'
James McAvoy is back in another suspense thriller, this time charmingly preying on an unsuspecting family on vacation while in his chonies?! We definitely have thoughts to share on SPEAK NO EVIL, so listen in and hit us up in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX 5:02 - Review: SPEAK NO EVIL...
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MBP e512 - 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'
MBP! MBP! MBP! Say our name three times and we'll appear to review BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE. We definitely have some fun thoughts to share so listen in to the conversation and hit us up in the post-show comments! Enjoy! TIME INDEX 6:06 - Review: BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE 23:47- Spoilers: BEETLEJUICE...
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MBP e511 - 'Trap'
In this episode, we discuss a sort of 'Dexter' and 'The Eras Tour' mash up in M. Night's newest outing, TRAP. But did this new thriller from the Master of the Twist bring home the goods? Have to our thoughts and be sure to share yours in the comments. Enjoy the show! TIME INDEX: 4:22 - Review…
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MBP e510 - 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
LFG!!! This week we dive into the greatest(?) team up since peanut butter and jelly: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE! Was this newest Marvel outing as good as the hype would have you believe? Check out our thoughts on that and more and be sure to share YOUR thoughts in the comments, as we like to read them…
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MBP e509 - 'Inside Out 2'
Joy! Sadness! Anger! Fear! Disgust! By your powers comb--err, wrong show. But still, emotions collide in this newest of Disney-Pixar outings, this one a sequel to one of its most popular films in recent memory. We delve deep into what makes INSIDE OUT 2 tick and weigh in on if it's an improvement...
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MBP e508 - 'Hit Man' and 'The Watchers'
On this episode, we're coming at you with not one, but TWO new movie reviews: Director Richard Linklater's newest outing HIT MAN and THE WATCHERS, a new horror flick from Ishana Shyamalan (Yep, M Night's daughter). What did you think of these films? Or are you on the fence? Have a listen to our...
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MBP e507 - 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'
"It's FuriOsa, not FurioSA." On this episode we dive into a review of FURIOIUSA: A MAD MAX SAGA, the newest installment in George Miller's MAD MAX / FURY ROAD franchise, this time with Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth goodness! We also be serve up some fresh plugs that you absolutely do not…
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MBP e506 - 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'
They seem to keep making these 'Apes' movies...but are they any good? On this episode, we deep-dive into the latest franchise entry, KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES and weigh in with our thoughts on this question and more. We also serve up some fresh plugs that you absolutely do not want to…
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MBP e505 - 'Fallout'
The new FALLOUT series on Amazon Prime is finally here and boy oh boy is there a LOT to unpack! New to FALLOUT? We'll give you the download on everything you need to know. Veteran gamer? We'll be chatting about how the games have influenced the new show! We'll also take a super spoilery dive into...
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MBP e504 - 'Civil War' and 'Monkey Man'
Double feature! On this episode, we review two films hot out of SXSW Film and their wide releases: MONKEY MAN and CIVIL WAR! Both have gotten high marks but do they live up to the hype? Have a listen to our thoughts and leave a comment to share your thoughts or just say hello. Enjoy the show!…
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MBP e503 - 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' and 'Immaculate'
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...
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MBP e502 - 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' and 'Road House'
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…
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MBP e501 - SXSW Film 2024, Part 1
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...
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MBP e500 - 'Dune: Part Two' and 500th Episode!
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...
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MBP e499 - The 2024 MBP Awards
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...
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MBP e498 - 'Argylle'
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…
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MBP e497 - 'All of Us Strangers'
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....
About this show
Welcome to the Movie Bears Podcast! Each week, we discuss current news from the film industry and review movies both new and classic. All of this, of course, is done with a lovable bear twist. :) Enjoy the show!
Hosted by
Brad Harris, Jim Puliafico, and Will Lindus