Movie Mike's Movie Podcast

With Toy Story 5 introducing a new villain, Movie Mike explores a surprising Pixar pattern: many of the studio's greatest heroes and villains started with the exact same emotional wounds. From Jessie and Lotso to Buzz Lightyear and Syndrome, he breaks down how Pixar proves that it's not what happens to you that defines you…it's how you choose to respond! In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Toy Story 5 starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the crew find themselves going up against a new tablet named Lilypad, who thinks she knows what's best for Bonnie, setting up a battle where Toys vs. Tech. Mike shares how they tricked us into watching a remake, if it’s worth paying money to see in theaters and where he thinks it ranks in the franchise. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about The Social Reckoning, a companion piece to The Social Network which came out in 2010. It focuses on the fallout of the 2021 Facebook leaks, following whistleblower Frances Haugen and Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz as they expose the company's internal secrets. Mike wants to know if it’s too late for this movie and why Jesse Eisenberg turned it down.    New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Threads: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro   Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mike is here to talk about the state of cinema after a German creative studio has drawn widespread attention after releasing a three-minute sci-fi short film it says matches the look and scale of a $200 million Hollywood production, created entirely with artificial intelligence in a single day. Is Hollywood cooked?  In the Movie Review, Mike talks about How to Make a Killing starring  Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley. He plays a guy who must kill seven of his family members to inherit $28 billion. Mike talks about what the movie failed to set up but how undeniable Glen Powell is as an actor. Is he still on track to be the best big American movie star or is he being shoved down our throats? In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about THE BRIDE! Starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley. The story follows a lonely Frankenstein traveling to 1930s Chicago to seek help in creating a companion, resulting in the birth of the Bride. Mikes shares his 3 favorite things about the movie including why the studio didn’t want Maggie Gyllenhaal to have Jessie Buckley play the lead role.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Library of Congress has revealed the latest works to be entered into the National Film Registry. Mike shares what 25 films made the cut and why he is surprised to find that many American classics still have not been added. He shares his Top 10 Movies that should be considered in the next class of films. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Send Help starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brian. It’s about a woman and her overbearing boss who become stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it's a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. Mike shares why he thinks Sam Raimi movies might be misunderstood, why non-horror like Kelsey might enjoy it, why Rachel McAdams stepped away from Hollywood and the Spider-Man 4 movie we were robbed of. In the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down The Devil Wears Prada 2 that offers our first real look at where the characters are now, nearly two decades after “Runway” magazine first ruled their lives. Will it be the best No. 2 movie of the year? New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro   Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mike and Kelsey break down the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards. Complete with predictions, snubs and surprises they feel are a slap in the face. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Mercy starring Chris Pratt.  It takes place in the near future, where a detective stands trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge he once championed, before it determines his fate. Mike shares the one redeeming quality of the movie, why Chris Pratt was fighting for his life and why the story almost put him to sleep. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Crime 101 starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo. Chris Pratt plays an elusive thief who teams up with an insurance broker for one last heist while an LA detective tries to track him down. Mike shares why the movie feels oddly familiar but still worthy of the big screen.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro   Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mike shares the Top 10 movies he is most excited to watch in 2026. From the return of the most famous stunt comedy group of idiots to what could be one of the biggest superhero movies of all time. From Toy Story 5, The Odyssey, Avengers Doomsday and more! In the Movie Review, Mike breaks down the horror movie Primate.  It’s about a group of friends' tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival. Mike talks about what made the movie scary, how the movie went horribly wrong and the real life case of a woman who was attacked by a chimp in 2009 and suffered horrific injuries. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Madden which is the story of football and video game legend John Madden is about to be told in a new biopic. Mike shares why everyone is hating on Nicolas Cage for looking nothing like Madden.   New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro   Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.