About this episode

Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy review eight films, including documentaries and comedies, in celebration of America's 250th birthday.

Eight movies are on tap for the weekend that America celebrates its 250th birthday. Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy check out Angel Studios’ attempt at part of that history (Young Washington). There are also documentaries about a legendary music producer (Peter Asher: Everywhere Man) and a public access legend in her own right (Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story). Carla Gugino tries to protect a family member from a demon (Lockbox) and Millie Bobbie Brown is back solving a mystery in Malta (Enola Holmes 3). John Early attempts to satirize message movies in earnest by playing a woman (Maddie’s Secret). Those gibberish-speaking assistants to evildoers take a trip through Hollywood history (Minions & Monsters). Finally, Olivia Wilde directs and stars with Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penelope Cruz in a comedy worth your RSVP (The Invite). 1:01 - Young Washington 19:20 - Peter Asher: Everywhere Man 30:25 - Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story 41:45 - Lockbox 54:15 - Enola Holmes 3 1:04:11 - Maddie’s Secret 1:16:14 - Minions & Monsters 1:29:33 - The Invite CLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCAST OR BUY FROM MOVIEZYNG Be sure to check out Erik’s…

People in this episode

Host: Erik Childress

Guest: Steve Prokopy

Topics covered

• film reviews
• documentaries
• comedy
• horror
• mystery
• satire

Keywords

• film reviews
• Young Washington
• documentaries
• Enola Holmes 3
• Olivia Wilde

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Young Washington, Peter Asher: Everywhere Man, Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story, Lockbox, Enola Holmes 3, Maddie’s Secret, Minions & Monsters, The Invite

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