Mac & Joe Talk...On A Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Mac & Joe are back...and the pair discuss the lackluster box office of Fall Guy for both Universal and Ryan Gosling. The pair rank Ryan Gosling films and Mac starts a history lesson on Walt Disney World's "Hollywood Studios", on the week the Florida theme park celebrates its 35th anniversary.
After two weeks off Mac & Joe are back!! Cinema-Con happened when we were gone and with it a number of new trailer drops. Another new trailer for the most anticipated film of the year (for Mac) Deadpool & Wolverine. We preview a busy May in both streaming & theatrical releases. What is Mac looking forward to Disney Parks announcing at D23?
Mac & Joe are back and give a comprehensive April preview!! Mac talks about all of the recent films he has seen, including Dev Patel's recent film, Monkey Man. Is Happy Gilmore 2 happening and Julia Garner is joining Marvel? Lastly, what is Universal planning in the UK?
Mac & Joe are back with new trailers from Tim Burton & Lucasfilm. Mac reviews Ghostbusters : Frozen Empire and early thoughts on "X-Men 97". Joe gives his unvarnished thoughts on Dune 2 and the pair rank the best sequels of all time. "Star Wars Nites" & "Pixar Fest" is coming to Disneyland & Disney California Adventure!!!
Mac & Joe are back and recap the Oscars and a massive night for Christopher Nolan & Oppenheimer. Sony is re-releasing all of its Spider-Man films & Universal finally announces a big sequel to one of its biggest animated films of all time. "Star Tours" continues to evolve with more and more sequences being added.
Mac reviews the 13 film he saw at this years Cinequest Film Festival in Downtown San Jose, including films featuring Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller & Tim Blake Nelson.
Mac & Joe are back and the pair review Dune : Part Two!! James Gunn renames his Superman film & the pair look forward to Cinequest. Dreamworks Land in Universal Studios Orlando finally announces land specific details & Mac gives the final part of his history of Disney California Adventure.
Mac & Joe give a huge March preview. Will Joe like anything besides Dude Part Two? We rank the films of Denis Villeneuve & Joe takes a virtual ride of what is called the worst Disney ride of all time, "Superstar Limo". Mac gives part 2 of the history of Disney California Adventure.
Mac & Joe are back with the reveal of Marvel's first family cast, The Fantastic Four. Super Bowl Trailers!! Although, there's really only one big one worth getting into detail (and it involves the TVA). Plus, the pair review some recent film releases and give some recommendations for the first time in 2024. Finally, in a new three part series Mac goes over the history of Disney California Adventure.
Mac & Joe are back and give their super bowl recap & thoughts, plus a very appropriate movie rankings segment. Disney had an investor call this past week, is Bob Iger turning the tide? Finally, a question about WDW's theme parks.
Mac & Joe are back and discuss Universal's bombshell news about its latest theme park in Florida, "Epic Universe!". Mac reviews Argylle & the pair review Sam Rockwell's top 5 films. James Gunn cast his Supergirl & Netflix drops a 2024 tease. Cinequest is coming and tickets are on sale!! Plus, some incredibly sad news as we mourn the passing of Carl Weathers.
Mac & Joe are back and the pair discuss the Oscar nominations Is Oppenheimer going to sweep? Is Ryan Gosling going to steal it from RDJ? Is The Holdovers an actual contender to dethrone Oppenheimer. Jon Stewart returns to "The Daily Show"!!! (kind of). A February preview includes a Christoper Nolan re-release. Plus, "The Haunted Mansion" at Disneyland is officially closed for refurbishments.
Mac & Joe are back for the first episode of 2024!! The pair reviews the first award shows of the season, the Golden Globes & Emmys, while Mac reviews Marvel's latest outputs in "What If?" & "Echo". With Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom on its way out of theaters the DCEU is officially over the pair look back at the failures & success' and rank all 16 DCEU films. Finally, the pair have a proper preview of theme parks in 2024!!
Mac & Joe are back for one final time in 2023. We look forward to what we are looking forward to in 2024, while also reflecting (and giving a highly anticipated) top 10 of 2023!!
After Thanksgiving & Mac's birthday....Mac & Joe....are back!!! Mac (finally) gives a review of his So Cal trip & the pair race through a number of film reviews, many of them awards contenders. The SAG strike is over & tons of Marvel news (including Mac's thoughts on The Marvels). Plus...a comprehensive December preview, possibly the busiest month of releases throughout the year & Joe gets an interesting question!!
After 2 weeks off the pair are back!!! The pair discuss the Variety article that has asks the question, "Is Marvel In Trouble?". Did Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon deliver? Michael Caine retires at 90 years old with an incredible career on the screen & stage. The pair rank Michael Caine's top 10 performances.
Mac & Joe are back as we update the SAG-AFTRA strike & the Taylor Swift Era's Tour box office. An incredibly busy month full of both shows & films, including a number of high profile Oscar hopefuls. Mac previews his trip to Southern California.
Mac & Joe are back and deliver a questionable(?) top 5 horror movies to kick off October. Disney's Animal Kingdom is getting a big change. Plus Mac reviews some recent shows out there, including Ahsoka.
Mac & Joe review Gareth Edwards The Creator. Are sci-fi films still popular? The pair rank their top 10 sci-fi films. The writers strike is officially over....but the actors are still on strike. "The Office" is getting rebooted?
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Mac & Joe are back with an October preview!! Will Joe want to watch anything in October? What princess is Joe? What is going on with the writer strike? A possible third theme park in Disneyland is coming. We discuss if it is a possible expansion of the current parks or its own individual 3rd park.
Mac & Joe are back and discuss the new Aquaman 2 trailer!! Donald Glover is officially Lando Calrissian in a movie & Mac reviews the latest Poirot murder mystery, A Haunting In Venice. In honor of Kenneth Branagh we rank his films....which sees two very different lists. Lots of WDW park news dropped at Destination D23 plus an some exciting news in New Orleans Square in Disneyland.
Mac & Joe are back and has Barbieofficially become the #1 film in WB's history? Barbie is getting a one week release in IMAX? Marvel announces some delays & Oppenheimer opens in a major market which boosts its numbers big time. Mac reviews The Equalizer 3 & the pair rank Michael Keaton performances in honor of his birthday. Finally, it's Halloween Time in Disneyland & Disney California Adventure!! Mac goes over some of the unique experiences in the Anaheim theme parks for guests to enjoy!!
Mac & Joe for a very special episode in which we give out thoughts on 10 Cinequest films.
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Mac & Joe are back with a September preview!! We discuss the delay of Dune 2 and the continued box office sense of Barbie& Oppenheimer. Is Blue Beetle an exciting new addition to the DC Universe or is Strays another Will Ferrell hit? With The Equalizer 3 opening in September, in honor of the great Denzel Washington we rank his top 10 films.
Mac & Joe are back to promote one more time, Cinequest!!! Disney invests more in A.I. while the Emmys are officially delayed. We look at Will Ferrell's 5 greatest performances & review Grand Turismo. Sprinkle in some recommendations and the pair give attraction history for two of Universal Studios' most popular attractions.
Mac & Joe are back and so is Cinequest!! Cinequest runs August 14th through August 30th & you can get tickets and informational cinequest.orgg .
The pair talk about "The O.C"s 20th anniversary & rank the top 5 Morgan Freeman films with some controversy in Macs' rankings. Plus, Mac gives reviews of 5 films, including the incredibly anticipated (by Mac) "Haunted Mansion".
Mac & Joe are back with an full slate of an August preview. Is Barenheimer still happening on the second weekend? It i s Matt Damon's turn for a top 10 ranking & Disneyland is making a big change.
The hype for Barbinheimer is real!! With both films out and crushing it at the box office the pair give their thoughts. Are films to be released this fall in trouble if the SAG strike continues? A new theme park in Oklahoma & a new themed land is coming to Universal Studios Orlando.
Mac & Joe are back amidst the SGA & WAG strikes. Whats going on with Bob Iger? New trailers for "Ashoka" & Wonka. Mac reviews Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning : Part One & Joe reviews Sound of Freedom. With Barbie opening soon we rank Margot Robbie's films & a new roller coaster is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood!!
Mac & Joe are back as Mac finally gets a chance to see Indiana Jones & The Dial of Destiny. The pair review some new trailers from Martin Scorcese & Ridley Scott, while an interesting casting announcement from Deadpool 3 leads to some interesting speculation about the anticipated film. Plus, the pair ranking their personal 20 favorite comedy films of all time!!
Mac & Joe are back for this special 4th of July episode with a super sized July preview!!
Mac & Joe are back and Tudum!! Netflix's own comic - con gives us a small insight into whats coming next for the original streaming service. Mac gives his spoiler free reviews of The Flash& Elemental. How is the box office going? With the former California Governor having a moment with Netflix we rank Arnold's top 5 movies. Plus Mac gives an update on some new spots in Downtown Disney.
Mac & Joe discuss the oncoming box office battle between Nolan & Cruise, with Barbie on the outside looking in!! Mac does a deep dive of both "Ted Lasso" & Spiderman : Across the Spiderverse & gives a non spoiler review on Transformers : Rise of the Beasts. Speaking of Transformers the pair rank Michael Bay's top 5 films and Joe takes another silly Disney quiz!!
Mac & Joe are back after taking the holiday weekend off and Mac reviews both Spiderman : Across the Spiderverse & The Little Mermaid. An extremely busy month of June in both film & tv is previewed & Joe surprisingly has some interests. The pair do a fun and new top 5 ranking & Disneyland gives the official dates for "Halloween Time".
Mac & Joe are back and so is Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible : Dead Reckoning - Part One. Plus Mac gives his thoughts on both the trailer for one of his most anticipated movies of the year but also his review of Fast X. The pair rank their to 5 Vin Diesel performances & major news out of Florida as Disney sets a closing date for "Star Wars : Galactic Starcruiser".
Mac & Joe are back and discuss the box office success of both Guardians of the Galaxy : Volume 3 & Super Mario Bros. Beetlejuice 2 is happening & the latest "Legend of Zelda" game is a massive hit!! We have a wrestler themed ranking & each of us give a theme park history & detail of two very different theme parks, both located in the US.
Mac & Joe are back and discuss the new trailers for Dune& Oppenheimer. Mac reviews Guardians of the Galaxy : Volume 3 , did it live up to the hype for Mac? We heard you and we and we are back with 3 different rankings!!
Cinema Con!!! Mac & Joe recap a busy Cinema Con in Vegas and preview a busy May which kicks off the summer movie season. Can Guardians of the Galaxy : Volume 3 get Marvel back on track with James Gunn's Marvel swan song. Joe has some recommendations & the pair celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disneyland Paris!!
Mac & Joe are back and discuss WB's quarterly call as well as The Marvels first trailer. The pair review some of what they recently watched, including Season 3 of "The Mandalorian". Joe ranks his top 5 Han's Zimmer movie scores & Disneyland's "Fantasmic" is currently closed.
Mac & Joe are back and recap an exciting(?) Star Wars Celebration from the UK, including a new trailer for Indy 5 and a Star Wars Disney veteran makes a surprising return. Mac gives his thoughts on Super Mario Bros & Air. Is Warners really going to remake "Harry Potter" as a streaming series? Is the new Barbie trailer looking like it can compete with Oppenheimer & how exactly how much money is Disney promosing to invest in Walt Disney World?
Mac & Joe are back and so it the popular recommendation segment. The pair look ahead to a busy April and a Disneyland favorite finally announces its closing date.
Mac & Joe are back and Mac gives his thoughts on Everything, Everywhere All At Once& John Wick : Chapter 4. Joe ranks his favorite John Williams score and Mac ranks the MCU's Phase 4. Victoria Alonso is leaving Marvel...is there bigger trouble underneath the surface for Disney? Hyperspace Mountain is coming back to Disneyland & Mickey's Toontown in Disneyland is officially open!!
Mac & Joe are back to recap the Oscars the success that is Everything, Everywhere All At Once. Plus, do major blockbusters like Top Gun : Maverick deserve more respect at the Oscars, or are they only there to draw in viewers? Disney makes several cuts to some films & shows, but the studio also drops the first trailer for The Little Mermaid. Mac reviews Shazam : Fury of the Gods & the Disneyland Hotel finally completes its fourth tower.
Mac and Joe are back and Mac gives his thoughts on Creed III and Chris Rocks's live Netflix special. Everything, Everywhere All At Oncewins the Producers Guild Award...is it destined to win Best Picture at The Oscars? We get our first look at Haunted Mansion. Joe takes a couple of fun(?) quizzes & the pair rank their top 5 Woody Harrelson films. "Mattel Adventure Park" is coming to Arizona & "Rogers : The Musical" makes the transition to a live action show at Disney California Adventure.
Mac & Joe are back and the pair go into a detailed preview of whats upcoming in March. Is Joe interested in anything this month or will the streak continue? Mac reviews the sleeper hit Cocaine Bear. Plus, an interesting question from a listener (a very special listener) about theme parks.
Mac & Joe are back after a week off for the Super Bowl & Joe gives a take on Rihanna's halftime show...plus, Mac likes Ben Affleck's Super Bowl commercial..who would have thought? Bob Iger shares some interesting information during Disney's Q1 earnings call. We got some big movie trailers...including Fast X!! Is the end of the road near?
Mac & Joe are back the tables are reversed!! It's Joe turn to give Mac some quizzes!! The pair look ahead to the possible trailers that will drop during the big game. Joe reviews some movies, including one featuring an Oscar nominated performance and one featuring one of Joe's favorite actors. Finally, James Gunn reveals the first chapter of his new DC slate.
Mac & Joe are back & go over the Oscar nominations!! Plus, the pair preview whats to come in February and Mac gives his thoughts on HBO's latest hit series, "The Last Of Us". Joe takes a silly Disney quiz and a theme park quiz and Disneyland officially announces a new restaurant coming to New Orleans Square!!
Mac & Joe are back for the first time in 2023!! Marvel drops a new Ant Man trailer with a first look at MODOK!! The Golden Globes officially mark the beginning of award season. Who won and who plants an early flag in award season? Universal Studios theme parks are expanding to both Texas & Las Vegas? A long anticipated ride finally has an opening date in WDW and a favorite eatery returns to Downtown Disney. Lastly, some exciting changes to Disneyland?
The final podcast of the year!! Mac & Joe look back on 2022 and rank their top films & tv shows....well at least one of them does. We look forward to 2023 and Joe finally reveals his #1 film!!
Thank you to all of our loyal listeners who listened to us during 2022. Happy New Year!!
Mac & Joe are finally back and preview December, a month filled with potential awards contenders. Bob Chapel is out at Disney, Bob Iger is back in..what will it mean for Disney going forward? Is there a new front runner to play Bond? Plus...we finally are able to give out thoughts on Black Panther : Wakanda Forever.
Mac & Joe are back and look forward to an extremely busy November in film & tv/streaming, including Marvel's latest movie & a potential couple of Oscar contenders. Its been awhile since the last pod, which means Mac has a bunch of reviews to go over in both film as well as a number of high profile series. Harrison Ford joins the MCU while Ant Man & The Wasp 2 drops its first trailer. Plus, instead of Joe giving us his number #1 film he throws a curveball!!
Mac & Joe are back and the pair talk Hugh Jackman returning to play Wolverine & the new Black Panther : Wakanda Forever trailer!! Mac reviews some films he has seen over the past couple weeks and Joe finally finishes watching "The Wire!! Joe finally reveals his #2 film and its a Christopher Nolan masterpiece. Finally, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Epcot in the best way we know how....with a ranking!!
Mac & Joe are finally back after Mac's Southern California exploits!! Mac goes over the Emmy winners while Joe gives his #3 favorite film of his collection. Mac goes over his trip, including his visit to Universal Studios Hollywood. Is "Jurassic World : The Ride" worth the hype? Mac's visit to D23 and the three major panels he attended, which includes some changes coming up to Disneyland & Disney California Adventure!!
Sorry for the long episode!!! But I (Mac) will be gone for 10 days in LA, so we treated this as 2 episodes. If its to long for ya just listen to half the episode and then the remaining amount a different time!!
Mac & Joe are back and preview both September in entertainment as well as D23 (which I am going too!!!). Mac reviews what he has recently seen on the big screen & small screen as well as his first thoughts on She Hulk : Attorney At Law & Game of Thrones : House of Dragons. Mac goes over the new prices for Disneyland's Magic Key & Joe gives his thoughts on Disneyland. Joe takes two (yes, you read that right!!) Disneyland quizzes!!
Mac & Joe are back for an episode in which the pair touch on both Disney & WB Quarterly calls. WB cancelled Batgirl starring Leslie Grace, what does this mean for WB/DC and what is the future of DC? What is Joe's #5 film? Plus, Joe takes another Disneyland quiz!!
Mac joins Cinequest CEO Halfdan Hussey for a discussion about the Cinequest Film Festival.
The film festival returns August 16th through August 29th in San Jose & Campbell. Tickets & Info can be found at http://www.cinequest.org
Mac & Joe are back and recap a massive return to San Diego from Comic - Con!!! Mac reviews Bullet Train and the pair look ahead to a massive month of streaming, sprinkled in with some films in August. Joe takes "A Stroll Through Disneyland" & Top Gun : Maverick has moved up the all time domestic charts!!
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Mac & Joe are back after a week off and dive into the Emmy nominations!! Will "Ted Lasso" & "Succession" continue their dominance from last year? Mac reviews Marvel's latest Disney+ series "Ms. Marvel", plus the Russo Brothers The Gray Man & Jordan Peele's latest Nope. Joe is nearly finished with his list, and his #6 film is an Oscar Best Picture Winner!! After some feedback we rank the top 10 attractions/experience of past & present at CA's Great America!!
Mac & Joe are back after a week off & Joe finally see's Top Gun : Maverick!! In honor of watching the film & Tom Cruise's 60th birthday we each do a top 10 list for Tom Cruise. Mac also reviews the latest MCU film Thor : Love & Thunder. Two new trailers for potential fall awards contenders get dropped & Joe continues his list with a Leonardo DiCaprio film at #8. "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" will finally open in 2024. Great America in Santa Clara, CA will close, the pair go over their favorite rides & memories.
Mac & Joe return for another exciting episode which includes Top Gun : Maverick five weeks after its release has returned to #1 in the domestic charts & becomes Tom Cruise first billion dollar film. What do he pair think of Kit Harrington possibly returning as Jon Snow? Is Netflix changing? Joe continues the countdown with another highly rated film. The pair go over what is a surprisingly slow July, but will new projects from the Russo Brothers & Antoine Fuqua be overshadowed by Thor : Love & Thunder? In theme parks instead of going over a single attraction the pair go over a new theme park!!
Mac & Joe are back after a few weeks off & Mac recaps his visit to Anaheim for Star Wars Celebration!! Plus, was Top Gun : Maverick worth the hype? Plus, what news trickled out from LucasFilm at Star Wars Celebration? Maybe another new "Star Wars" starring Jude Law? Its the 10 year anniversary of "Radiator Springs", aka "Cars Land" at Disney California Adventure. We look back on the legacy and its impact, plus our favorite parts. Joe's #9 film is a controversial Oscar Best Picture Winner. Plus, Mac finally rides "Rise of the Resistance" and
"Spider-Man : Webslingers" and he shares his thoughts.
Mac & Joe are back fresh out of seeing Doctor Strange & The Multiverse of Madness for a spoiler discussion. Has it swayed Joe to see another MCU film? A slew of new trailers to go over, including Avatar : The Way of Water. Over a year into our countdown Joe finally has entered his top 10 and its a classic Joe movie!!
The pair reach another milestone as we have reached 150 episodes!! Thank you to everyone who has listened and supported us on this journey!! Joe continues his weekly segment as are just outside of the top 10, plus Mac gives a non-spoiler review on Doctor Strange & The Multiverse of Madness and his thoughts on "MoonKnight". Plus, "Guardians of the Galaxy : Cosmic Rewind" finally gets going at EPCOT in Walt Disney World.
Mac & Joe are back after a couple of weeks off and we have a lot of news to get through, including one Academy Award winning addition and one major subtraction from Fast X. Mac gives his thoughts on the first trailer for Thor : Love & Thunder. Mac reviews a couple of films and the pair looks ahead to a busy month in March, including a major Marvel movie and finally a TV show (a franchise show no least) Joe is interested in!! Joe gives #14 & #13 on his list...and both are from one of the most celebrated filmmakers of all time & Disney makes a major change to one of its major hotels in Anaheim.
Mac & Joe are back and discuss the Warner Brother's - Discovery merger. Plus, the fallout continues for Will Smith and the pair give some recommendations. "Guardians 'of The Galaxy : Cosmic Rewind" finally has an opening date in Disney World!! Plus Joe continues his film countdown with his #15 film and it is all time cinematic great!!
Mac & Joe are back and discuss the deleted scene from The Batman from Matt Reeves!! We look ahead to a busy April in film and tv/streaming. Which project is Mac most excited about and will Joe find anything interesting to watch this month? The pair recap the Oscars, or should we say Will Smith's infamous night. CODA was the big winner overall, but an even bigger win for AppleTV+ and streaming services. Plus, Joe gives us two more five star films as we are the tippy top of his list!!
Mac & Joe are finally back and the pair finally are able to give their review of The Batman. Plus, a little Batman retrospective. New trailers for "Obi-Wan Kenobi" & "Ms. Marvel". Will they be monster hits for Disney+? Joe continues his list with two more acclaimed films including a cinematic game changer.
Mac & Joe are back as the pair discuss a packed month in both film & streaming, including The Batman!! Mac reviews the SAG Awards which turned into a big night for Apple TV+'s CODA &Joe reveals two more five star films on his list.
Mac & Joe are back as Mac breaks down the full trailer for Doctor Strange & The Multiverse of Madness!! Joe organizes his own "Would You Rather..?" game for Mac. We got out first look at the new "Lord of The Rings" TV series for Amazon Prime. Is Amazon going to get his moneys worth?
Mac & Joe are finally back after a long absence!! The pair look at Oscar nominations as well as a February rundown of whats happening in movie theaters & tv/streaming. We got new trailers for "Moon Knight" & Jurassic World : Dominion plus a first look at DC Films in 2022. Joe's DVD film list is winding down which means are getting to the cream of the crop in films, this week includes films by famed auteur David Fincher. Last month Disney fans celebrated the 35th anniversary of "Star Tours" in Disneyland. Is the iconic ride now out of place in Tomorrowland?
Mac & Joe are back and so is Tim Allen is one of his most iconic roles. Gal Gadot gets her next project, and its a big Disney tentpole!! The pair each review one recent critically acclaimed film they saw this past week & the pair play another round of "What If...?". Joe highlights some of his favorite films during his weekly segment and in theme parks the two give a ride history of some of Disneyland's most iconic attractions!!
Mac & Joe are back and preview a busy January in film & streaming. Mac gives a quick Golden Globe recap with West Side Story & The Power of the Dogappear to be Oscar favorites. Morbius has been delayed again, has this delay pushed Joe out of interest? We finally get back to Joe's weekly segment & Mac previews 2022 in Disney theme parks!!
Mac & Joe recap the year in fanboy culture in 2021. Plus, the Golden Globe nominations were announced. Will Netflix finally break through and win the big one? Mac is finally able to give his thoughts on Spiderman : No Way Home. What were the pairs favorite films & tv series of 2021, plus we look forward to our most anticipated in 2022. Thanks to all of our loyal subscribers who joined us for another incredible year!!
Joe finally gets to the 5 star films!! Will there be controversy right away? Mac & Joe each give little snippet reviews of some films they saw as well as previewing a packed December in movie theatres & streaming. Oh yeah....the final trailer for Spiderman : No Way Home dropped!!!!
Mac & Joe are back and give their thoughts on Marvels latest phase 4 adventure, Eternals. Plus, does Dune live up to the hype?!? We got a first look at "The Book of Bobba Fett" on Disney+ and Pixar's Lightyear. Joe finally finishes four star film rankings with his final three films which include a classic 90's film starring two ultimate 90's action stars. Plus, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Disney Tokyo Sea.
Mac & Joe are back with a packed November preview!! Is Joe going to give Marvel another chance with The Eternals? Plus DC Fandome gives us another look at Matt Reeve's The Batman. Joe continues to get down to the end of his four star films and the pair give a theme park attraction history...but not a ride.
Mac & Joe are back to give their thoughts on the final Daniel Craigs outing as James Bond!! Kathryn Hahn returns to the MCU, plus HBO's highly anticipated first look of "House of Dragons". Mac gives his thoughts on Marvel's "What If...?" and Joe continues his countdown with arguably the greatest film trilogy of all time.
Mac & Joe are back and the pair discuss Venom : Let Their Be Carnage!! Scar Jo and Disney come to an agreement, will she still star in Tower of Terror? The pair do a top 5 rankings of the current working film directors, and Joe's #1 will surprise you!! Joe continues his list as he is almost done with his 4 star films. Finally, "Star War : StarCruiser Hotel" in Walt Disney World finally sets an opening date!!
Mac & Joe are back with a big preview of October, including some big films including Venom : Let Their Be Carnage, Dune & Daniel Craig's last bond film No Time To Die. Christopher Nolan has a new home in Universal, did he get better terms than expected? Disney+ day is November 12th and D23 dates for 2022 are announced!! Joe continues his list as he gets deep with some wonderful 4 star films, plus a fast recap of "Ted Lasso" & "The Crown" crushing the Emmys.
Mac & Joe are back...and so is The Matrix!! Joe liked the sequels, is he interested in this? Adam McKay's new film for Netflix drops a teaser and Christopher Nolan may officially be moving studios. Joe continues his rankings as he inches closer to the end and the pair rank Dwayne Johnson's top 5 films!! Theme park history is back with two opening day Disneyland attractions!!
Mac & Joe are back to discuss Netflix's latest big budget movie, Red Notice. Speaking of Netflix the pair react to Patty Jenkin's comments which set the internet on fire at Cinema Con. Mac reviews Shang Chi & The Legend of The Rings while Joe continues his movie countdown. No theme park news this pod, but a lively ranking of Star Warsfilms, which may include some surprising (and questionable?) choices!!
Mac & Joe are back with an action packed preview of September, including Marvel's latest. Speaking of Marvel, Mac breaks down the new trailer for Spiderman : No Way Home. The pair rank their respective top 10 Walt Disney Animation studio films. Joe continues his list as get closer to five star films & Disney World opens up its latest attraction!!
Mac & Joe talk about Hugh Jackman's new film, Reminiscene. Disney gives us the Genie program, we break it down. Is it worth it? Are people going to pay? Mac & Joe honor #nationalrollercoasterday and rank the Fantasy Land rides in Disneyland
Mac & Joe are back after a massive two week break!! Scar Jo sues Disney over the release of Black Widow. Did The Suicide Squad become a box office hit for Warner Brothers? Mac reviews films including The Suicide Squad, Free Guy & Jungle Cruise and Joe gives his thoughts on some new film trailers. Disneyland present's the "Magic Key Pass" program, its replacement for annual passes. "Star War's : Galactic Starcruiser" in Walt Disney World doesn't open until next year, but we did get some more pricing and general information about the Star Wars experience. Finally, Joe finally visits "Galaxy Edge". Did it live up to the hype?
Mac & Joe are back for a mid-week episode!! A massive month of entertainment in August previewed by the pair!! Mac reviews a couple of films he saw, plus Joe gives his thoughts on some new trailers, including Dune. Leslie Jones is the new Batwoman. The pair discuss the dual release strategy of Black Widow and Joe continues his movie countdown, which includes another Christopher Nolan film. As a special treat Mac gives the ride history of a Disney theme park favorite, "Peter Pan's Flight".
Mac & Joe are back...this time with a special guest, Lauren Halliwell!! Mac & Lauren give their thoughts on Marvel's first big screen release in two years, Black Widow. Plus, Mac breaks down the financial haul for Disney with the first weekends release of the aforementioned film. Come for news & thoughts, stay for the banter amongst three friends!!
Mac finally gets back to movie theaters? Were the movies worth it? We look forward to July and have an interesting discussion in regards to Shang Chi. Joe recommends an interesting book & its the 5 year anniversary of Shanghai Disneyland!! The pair look at what attractions from the park interest them most.
Mac & Joe are back with lots of new trailer thoughts including the second trailer for Space Jam : A New Legacy. Joe takes charge as he asks Mac five questions in "Would You Rather". Joe continues his list as he passionately defends his film choices from critics (Mac). Joe takes a virtual POV ride on the Velocicoaster in Universal Studios Orlando, the latest theme park attraction from Universal's giant franchise. Plus fireworks are returning to both Disneyland and Walk Disney World!!
Mac & Joe are back and play "Would You Rather" in which Mac stumps Joe a few times. The pair give their impressions on some new trailers, including Infinite which premieres this weekend on Paramount+. Joe continues his weekly countdown with some, shall we say questionable selections? Avengers Campus is open in Disney California Adventure in Anaheim!!!
Mac & Joe are back with some exciting new trailers and news, including a first extended look at Marvel's Eternals. Is Joker 2actually happening? June is right around the corner, the pair preview what is coming. Joe continues his weekly segment. Plus will Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood be back to full capacity soon?
Mac & Joe are back after a couple of weeks off!! New trailers galore, including our first look at Marvel Studios' Eternals. Joe continues the rundown of his list with 4 stars while Mac gives a current TV show recommendation. Is Mac looking forward to the Spider-Man ride the most at Disney California Adventure, or is there a different Marvel attraction he is more excited about?
Mac & Joe are back and the pair preview May in entertainment!! Mac reviews Without Remorse starring Michael B. Jordan while Joe continues his countdown with 4 star films, including a couple DC films with ties to Christopher Nolan. Disneyland & Disney California Adventure are official open!!
Mac & Joe are back and discuss a controversial Oscar night, at least from a certain perspective. Mac reviews "Falcon & The Winter Solider" & Mortal Kombat. Joe continues the count down in his 4 star movies, including a favorite Nolan film.
Mac & Joe are back!! The pair give their (passionate) thoughts on both Fast and Furious 9 & Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead. Joe continues his weekly segment which somehow ciphers off into a different, but fun conversation. The pair go over some theme park news and a beloved segment returns, as the pair give an attraction of two favorite California Disney attractions.
Mac & Joe are back after the Easter holiday!! Mac gives his thoughts on Godzilla vs. Kong , and we also get a slew of some news and trailers, including Joe's thoughts on Space Jam 2. Joe is back with his weekly segment and theme parks in California are gearing up towards opening!!
Mac & Joe are back and Disney finally makes the move on Black Widow. Joe continues his film rankings, including a very controversial pick!! Is Disney planning a third theme park in Anaheim?!?
Mac & Joe are back to discuss the Academy Award Nominations!! Plus, Joe gives his first round of his 4 Star movies. Disneyland will finally be open after more than a year in April, what changes will initially have to be made for the Happiest Place On Earth have to make to be open.
Mac and Joe are back!! Joe finally finishes his 3 star movie rankings with some classics. Mac reviews "WandaVision" and Coming 2 America. Disneyland gets the green light to open beginning in April, but will they? Will Black Widow stay in the beginning of May only in theaters? Disney+ continues to do amazing numbers while Avatarretakes its crown as Box Office King.
Mac & Joe are back and Mac gives a rundown of the Golden Globes, including some big upsets!! Paramount+ delivers some interesting news on their presentation day and Joe continues his weekly segment nearly finishing off his three star movies. Disney California Adventure announces a new Disney theme park experience, called "A Touch of Disney"
Mac & Joe are back with some new trailers for Cruella & Mortal Kombat. Mac reviews Nomadland while Joe continues his film rankings with his second to last week of 3 star films. The pair preview film & tv in March and talk about the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World.
Mac & Joe are back and are here to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day!! Did the new trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League intrigue Joe enough? What did Mac think of Malcolm & Marie and Judas the Black Messiah? Blue Sky Studios is no longer and Gina Carano is no longer a part of Star Wars. We are winding down the 3 star films in Joe's movie rundown, plus we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Disney California Adventure.
Mac & Joe are back and give you the most basic analysis of the Super Bowl you could ever want. Plus, Ryan Coogler is returning to Wakanda and the Hollywood Foreign Press announces its Golden Globe Nominations. Joe is back with some more doozy's in his movie rankings. Nintendo World in Universal Studios Japan has opened!!
Mac & Joe are back with their thoughts on The Little Things. Joe continues to cover the 3 star films while the pair preview February in film, streaming and T.V. "The Jungle Cruise" is getting a makeover in both Disneyland & Walt Disney World.
Mac & Joe are back and discuss the possibility of Christopher Nolan & Warner Brother's splitting up!! Plus the pair do some recommendations while Joe continues to amaze with his film rankings. A throwback for Disneyland fans while Mac & Joe explore the classic "Peoplemover", still thriving in Walt Disney World.
Mac & Joe are back for the first episode of 2021!! Is Chris Evans returning to the MCU? Netflix is bringing us a movie a week in 2021. Are there any good ones? Joe continues his weekly segment & Disneyland is cancelling its Annual Passes. Mac gives his thoughts.
Mac & Joe are back for the final episode of 2020!! We recap what we liked in 2020, looking forward to 2021 while still giving you all the favorites you all like. Happy New Years to all of our listeners!1
Mac and Joe are back with one final episode before the Christmas Holidays!! The fallout from Warner Brother's decision continues, and not in a positive way. Is the upcoming Spiderman 3 going to the be the ultimate dream for Spider fans?!? Disney released the Kraken during their Disney Investor Day and Joe continues to surprise and shock with his movie rankings. Happy Holidays all of our listeners!!
Mac are Joe are back to discuss Warner Brother's massive bombshell of an announcement!! Will Disney respond? Mac gives a small review of a few films as well as the past couple episodes of "The Mandalorian". In honor of Mankbeing released on Netflix, the pair rank David Fincher films & Joe continues on his weekly segment with some added controversy!!
Mac & Joe are back with final episode to air before Thanksgiving 2020!! Wonder Woman 1984 finally takes the jump to HBO Max. A December film & tv/streaming preview, including a slew of potential Oscar contenders, mostly from Netflix. David Fincher has some interesting comments about Joker. Plus, some Disney theme park snipers and Joe continues on with his three star movies.
Mac & Joe are back and discuss a couple of interesting news tidbits including another new Disney live action adaptation. Is Cinemark following AMC's footsteps? Did episode 3 of "The Mandalorian" get a better review from Mac than the first two episodes of the season? Disney+ is now a year old and already has 73 million subscribers. What are Mac's favorite shows on the service and what is he looking forward to? Joe continues his movie countdown and the pair give a ride history on two popular, one retired, rides at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Mac & Joe are back with a bang after some time off. Does December have any movies left besides Wonder Woman 1984? James Bond going to Apple Tv+? Mac reviews a number of films and Joe's weekly segment returns. Joe is up to the three star movies, what controversies will we get next? Disneyland California Adventure opens Buena Vista Street, but no open date in sight for anything else Disney in Anaheim. R.I.P. to the late great Sean Connery. In honor of his passing we rank his top 5 films.
Episode 100!! We made the century mark!! We do a preview of November entertainment, plus Mac gives some Halloween related entertainment to recommend. We do the ultimate rankings with Joe's favorite filmmaker, Christopher Nolan. Silly Quiz Time, this time Mac finds out what Disney Princess he is. In theme parks, one more ranking to top all theme park rankings, the queue rankings!!
Mac and Joe are back and give a small retrospective on the 10th anniversary of The Social Network. Plus, Warner's makes some more delays, including The Batman. Disney makes some surprising news about the release of Soul. Joe gets through the final two star films with some controversy sure to follow.
Mac & Joe are back, but it doesn't look like movie theaters are back. Regal Cinemas appear to be re-closing and No Time To Die is the latest blockbuster delayed to 2021. Who will play the next James Bond? A new Jurassic World coaster to open in Universal Studios Orlando in 2021 and Disney opens its latest and greatest attraction in Tokyo Disneyland.
Mac & Joe are back, but it looks like Marvel won't be coming back to theaters until 2021. Does Tenet live up to the hype? Plus, what controversies lie ahead in Joe's weekly segment?
Mac and Joe are back after a week off and discuss a slew of release changes and new trailers. Mac recaps DC Fandome Day 2 and the Emmys while Joe talks about the big release date news regarding the Play Station 5!! Plus, Joe's weekly segment continues to get interesting and we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Hong Kong Disneyland!!
Mac & Joe are back and The Mandalorian Season 2 finally has a premiere date!!! The pair reflect on the 10th anniversary of Inception and Joe continues his movie rankings.
Mac & Joe are back and finally get to that new Tenet trailer & the pair reflect on the passing of the great Chadwick Boseman. A preview of a packed September in entertainment and Joe continues his magnificent movie list. Finally the pair travel across the pond and take on some Disney Paris rides and discuss the differences between their Anaheim counterparts.
Mac & Joe are back and Mac talks about the DC Fandome!! Plus, is Batfleck coming back? Is Olivia Wilde going to direct a "Spider-Woman" movie? Joe's weekly segment comes with some more controversial choices and the Avengers Quinn Jet is installed in Disney California Adventure. Is Avengers campus ready to open in Anaheim?
Mac & Joe are back and discuss Disney's announcement of Mulan going to straight to Disney+, but only for a steep price. Should movie studios be allowed to own movie theaters? Captain Marvel 2 has a new director and the pair discuss a number of new trailers including Ridley Scott's much anticipated new HBO Max Series. Plus, Joe continues his weekly series and the pair discuss the history and details of Disney Anaheim's two great nighttime spectaculars!!
Mac & Joe are back and the pair discuss the game changing deal between AMC theaters & Universal. Tenet looks for a global rollout with only some US cities getting the film the first time available in the states. For the first time EVER Joe finally gives us the first films in his (hopefully) long running segment.
Mac & Joe are back after San Diego Comic Con @ Home to discuss anything to come out of this years unique con. Whats going on with Tenet? Is Donald Glover returning to play Lando Calrissian? Netflix releases its top 10 viewed movies of their original movies. Plus, weekly rankings and some POV ride throughs from Disney World.
Mac & Joe are back and preview Comic-Con at Home!! Peacock, Universals streaming service is finally up and running. We rank Emily Blunt's top 5 movies while we have a discussion on the most satisfying and unsatisfying deaths in TV and movies. Hong Kong Disneyland recluses & Happy 65th Birthday to Disneyland!!
Mac and Joe are back, but it looks like theaters won't be back at least for a little longer. The pair discuss the imminent return of Michael Keaton as Batman in Flash Point and Joe takes the much beloved Disney Princess Quiz. In addition to our weekly rankings (Cate Blanchett) Joe takes a virtual ride on "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril" at Disneyland Paris and Mac discusses his thoughts on the impending changes to Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Disneyworld.
Mac & Joe are back and discuss whats coming up in July!! Is Joe going to give Hamilton a chance? The pair rank the great Meryl Streep's top 10 films as well as the different themed lands of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Plus, DC/Warners Brothers is having a virtual event, is it the beginning of a big change for Comic-Con? AMC announces an official restart date along with a mask policy, is that policy going to deter potential movie goers?
Mac & Joe discuss the decision by Warner's to pull Gone With the Wind from HBO Max. The pair give some tv recommendations, while Mac gives some initial thoughts on apple tv+. In non-surprising news Warner's move's Tenet and in turn has to delay Wonder Woman 1984 to the fall. The happiest place on earth is reopening!! The pair give you some details, as well as talk about some of the most popular Disney rides in the world.
Mac & Joe are back to discuss that mysterious Tenet trailer!! Is HBO Max worth it? Joe gives a passionate take on Man of Steel as Henry Cavill is reportedly signed on to once again take on the red cape. We give a top 5 film ranking of Denzel Washington while theme parks in Florida look to reopen much sooner than originally thought.
Mac & Joe are back and only one of us is excited about #ReleaseTheSnyderCut!! The pair have a heated top 5 movie rankings of Russell Crowe. Shanghai Disneyland is reopening slowly, are Disneyworld and Disneyland soon to follow? Plus, new trailer for Tenet, does this mean its going to make its release date.
Mac & Joe are back and the pair get into a heated discussion in regards to the debate between AMC vs. Universal. Will the success of Trolls : World Tour be the beginning of the end of movie theaters? Another heated ranking's, this time the pair debate legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese's top 10 films. Plus, a look back at 2019's top 10 box office flops and some more virtual rides from Disney parks around the world.
Mac & Joe are back and discuss several topics, including ranking Tom Hanks top 10 and some more movie release date changes. The pair talk about Game of Thrones : The Last Watch and Mac gives a little preview of May on streaming & cable. Recommendations all around and each take a virtual ride tour of a Disney attraction not located in Anaheim and give their thoughts.
Mac and Joe are back and have finally finished Game of Thrones!!! How did the pair think about Season 8? Was it a satisfying ending to one of the greatest TV shows of all time? They continue their weekly game of ranking, this week its one of the most prolific directors of all time in Steven Speilberg. Disney/Pixar's Soul moves to the fall & are cinemas going to reopen up soon?
Mac & Joe are back and we have gotten through Season 7 of Game of Thrones!!! The pair rank Leonardo Dicaprio's top 10 movies and both give a history on two of Disneyland's longest serving and iconic attractions. Plus, some movie recommendations and a discussion around the latest streaming service, Quibi.
Mac & Joe are back and discuss even more film delays, including Disney shuffling around its entire slate. Will AMC survive? The ongoing conversation about the future of films continues to evolve. Disney is making some cuts, is the Mouse House to big to fail? Mac previews whats new on streaming and TV in April and Joe takes another silly Disney quiz. A little Game of Thrones update and the pair rank their five favorite Jim Carrey movies.
Mac & Joe are back and we have a big Game of Thrones update!! Joe takes another silly quiz and Mac gives his thoughts on THAT Westworld cameo. Mac gives some TV recommendations while Joe gives a movie recommendation. The pair rank their favorite Adam Sandler movies and more!!
Mac & Joe are back and continue their discussion COVID-19 is having on the film industry. The pair answer some fan questions and give some movie and book recommendations. The pair also play a few games and discuss the impact of The Office, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary!!
Mac & Joe are back after a brief hiatus!! We finally have a GOT update and the pair review Onward & The Way Back. Some TV recommendations and movie recommendations and the pair discuss the inevitable impacts of COVID-19 on upcoming films and the shifting release schedule. Bob Chapek is the new CEO at Disney. What does this mean for the future of the Mouse House and Bob Iger's legacy? Disney California Adventure announces the opening date for "Avenges Campus" and we celebrate the 25th anniversary or "Indiana Jones Adventure" at Disneyland, plus much, much more.
Mac & Joe are back and we finally have a Game of Thrones update!! Some great fan questions and Mac gives a book recommendation. Mac & Joe go over the Oscar best picture winners and have a discussion about Disney rebranding the FOX brand. Plus, Disney releases some news about their Star Wars hotel, the "Galactic Starcruiser" and some FASTPASS updates.
The Oscars!! Parasite with the historic stunner!! Is Sam Raimi returning to the Marvel world? Why did Birds of Prey tank at the box office despite the positive reception to the film? The pair also discusses some of their favorite memories and hidden spots in Disneyland.
Mac & Joe are back and the pair talk about their thoughts on Super Bowl 54!! Also, Mac gives his thoughts on Parasite and The Gentleman. Are Netflix or Apple going to buy MGM? The pair look ahead to the month of February in film and discuss the new Fast and Furious trailer. Why do people love these movies so much? Lastly the duo each have a popular attraction from Universal Studios which they give the history on & is Spiderman coming to Disney California Adventure?
Mac & Joe are finally back for the fist time in 2020!! A ton of movie reviews and some new trailers, is New Mutants actually going to get released? A Golden Globes recap and the pair give their Oscar predictions!! "Rise of the Resistance" is finally open in Disneyland and R2-D2 makes Galaxy's Edge his new home!!
Mac & Joe recap 2019 and look foward to everything in 2020, including Film, TV & Theme Parks. Plus, the vaunted Top 10 Films of 2019!!
Mac & Joe are back and give a quick rundown of a crowded month of films, including Knives Out & A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood. The pair go over some new trailers, including Wonder Woman 1984 & Black Widow and a CGI dog in Harrison Ford's new movie. Another cast member joins The Batman? Golden Globe nominations have been announced, will Joker be amongst the contenders or will it be Netflix's year? "Star Wars : Rise of The Resistance" is finally open in Walt Disney World, a month of its opening in Anaheim, what is the early buzz?
Mac & Joe are back and preview another crowded month of film in December!! Mac gives his first week impression of Disney+ while Joe enters the Disney animation tournament challenge!! Joe gives a rundown of the latest GOT updates, including the untimely death of Prince Oberin. NOTE : "Mac & Joe Talk...On A Podcast" will be off the air the next two weeks.
Mac & Joe are back and continue the discussion over Joaquin Phoenix and a Joker sequel and the Martin Scorsese controversy. Plus, some potentially exciting casting in Matt Reeve's The Batman. The NBA Experience is officially opened in Disney Springs in Walt Disney World.
Mac & Joe are back and the pair discuss Benioff & Weiss leaving Star Wars. The pair also review some of the movies they have seen over the past couple of weeks. Mac gives a rundown of the HBOMAX presentation reveal, including some big names involved in the upcoming streaming service. Can it compete with Netflix or Disney+? Mac gives a TV recommendation and Joe takes another quiz!!
Mac & Joe are back and wade into the Scorsese/Marvel controversy. The pair give some recommendations as well as go over en expansive November film preview. Joker becomes the #1 worldwide R-rated film of all time!!Some theme park news including some exciting changes coming to Universal Studios Florida as well as new addition to Mac's favorite attraction in TomorrowLand. Mac gives the history of "Monsters Inc.! Mike & Sulley To The Rescue!" and Joe gives the history of "Matterhorn Bobsleds".
Mac & Joe are back and go over some new trailers, including Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in Disney's Jungle Book. Joe gives an impassioned debate about The Joker and the pair give some book recommendations. Joe also takes another Disney quiz, this time based on "Pirates of the Caribbean".
Mac & Joe are back after a two week absence!! Spidey is back in the MCU!! Is Jonah Hill going to play a villain in The Batman? Kevin Fiege is going to produce a Star Wars movie, what does that mean for the future of LucasFilm? Mac gives a TV recommendation and the pair preview a busy film month in October.
Mac & Joe recap a Game of Thrones Emmy win as well as review Ad Astra. The pair give movie recommendations and go over NBCUniversal's announcement on their new streaming service, Peacock. Mac continues to reveal Halloween at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.
Mac & Joe are back and the pair go over some of your fan questions, including an interesting question about Mac's favorite basketball player. Mac reviews Hustlers and the pair discuss how it did at the box office. The pair give book recommendations as well as go over Apple TV+'s launch date and pricing. Mac gives a little preview of Halloween Time at the Disney Resort in Anaheim. Plus, we finally get a resolution on the Summer Box Office Game!!
Mac & Joe discuss IT : Chapter 2 & Joe discusses his view on the difference between Stephen King films & novels. Mac gives some TV recommendations and the pair discuss the model of binge watching versus weekly releases from treaming services. Mac gives some more details on "Guardians of the Galaxy : Cosmic Rewind" roller coaster at Walt Disney World in Epcot. Plus...we finally get some results on our "Summer Box Office" game, with the loser having to take a shot on the air!!
Mac & Joe are back and preview September in film, including IT : Chapter 2. Mac reviews his recent D23 expo trip and some Disneyland updates, including his first experience at "Galaxy's Edge"!! Plus, in news briefs is Tom Holland out of the MCU and is a fourth Matrix on the way?
Mac & Joe go over some exciting news...including the potential return of Ewan McGregor to Star Wars? Mac previews the show floor for D23 and the pair give some film recommendations. Toy Story 4 is the latest Disney juggernaut to cross the billion dollar mark while Mac shares his impressions of Seth Rogen's latest, Good Boys. Plus, Marvel celebrates its 80th anniversary at Disney California Adventure Park.
Mac & Joe celebrate the 50th Anniversary of "Haunted Mansion" at Disneyland. Plus, the pair give some book recommendations and go over some more Disney news, including a reshuffling of their new FOX lineup. Mac previews the D23 Expo Panel lineup and as always, Joe gives us his Game of Thrones update!!
50th Episode!!1 Mac & Joe review Once Upon A Time In Hollywood & Fast and Furious Presents : Hobbs & Shaw. Mac gives some TV recommendations while the pair go over some new trailer releases, including Taiki Waititi's newest Jojo Rabbit. Indiewire released its top 100 films of 2010 and beyond...and there are some controversial choices. In honor of Fantasy Football drafts we present our "Avengers" draft. (Spoiler alert...Mac didn't get to pick Spider-Man!!).
Mac & Joe recap Comic-Con and what basically amounted to a Marvel Phase 4 presentation including the return of Blade and Natalie Portman!! Mac & Joe give some film recommendations and preview August in film. Mac reviews The Lion King and Avengers : Endgame has finally surpassed Avatar to top the all time box office. Plus, its the 30th anniversary of "Splash Mountain" in Disneyland.
Mac & Joe preview San Diego-Comic Con!! Why aren't the big studios attending? Is Marvel going to dominate Comic-Con as well continuing to dominate the box office? What should SONY do with Spiderman? The pair give book recommendations and Warner's new streaming service finally has a name. Plus, "Jurassic World : The Ride" is officially open in Universal Studios Hollywood.
Mac & Joe discuss some official and potential Disney live action Little Mermaid casting and the pair give a general review of Marvel's latest Spiderman : Far From Home. Mac gives a TV show recommendation and Joe recommends a video game. Some new trailers were dropped, including Disney's Mulan and Jumanji The Next Level. Plus, Joe gives us a GOT update which sees one his favorite characters bites the dust!!
Mac & Joe are back and rank all 21 Pixar Films!!! (Or at leas the ones Joe has seen, lol). A small conversation about Batman in film in honor of Batman 1989's 30th film anniversary. The pair preview July in film and go over some Disneyland/Disney California Adventure news, including some exciting news about a temporary ride getting an extension in Disney California Adventure!!
Avengers : Endgame is getting a re-release and Marvel Studios confirms its presence at San Diego Comic Con with a Hall H presentation!! Mac and Joe give film recommendations while Mac reviews Toy Story 4 (spoiler alert, Keanu Reeves stills the show as Duke Caboom!!). Mac & Joe re-rank all 12 X-Men films and discuss the differences between Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman. Plus Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure opens in Universal Studios Orlando and has record breaking wait times!!
Mac & Joe have an in-depth discussion on the FOX X-Men legacy following the disappointment that is Dark Phoenix. The pair give book recommendations which include a Michael Crichton under the radar classic and a book in time for the 2019 Women's World Cup. Mac reviews Men In Black : International and Mac goes over the D23 major panels which were revealed recently.
Mac & Joe review a number of new films as well as breakdown a number of new trailers. The pair give some recommendations and break down some weekly news and discuss the breakdown of the Dark Phoenix box office disappointment. The pair also discuss the opening of Galaxy's Edge and the initial reactions as well as some other Disney theme park news & rumors. Plus, as always your fan questions and Joe has finally watched a Game of Thrones Episode!!
Mac & Joe discuss Robert Pattinson being cast in The Batman as well as the future of HBO, now that Game of Thrones is over. Mac gives his take on Aladdin and the pair discuss a new batch of trailers. Mac goes over the 2019 D23 Disney Legend Honorees. A June film preview as well as some theme park updates
Mac & Joe give a non-spoiler review of John Wick Chapter 3 : Parabellum. Mac & Joe give their monthly film recommendations as well as keeping track of Avenger watch in the box office. Mac & Joe review some new trailers as well as discuss one very intriguing rumor surrounding DisneyLand.
Mac & Joe discuss the new Spiderman : Far From Home trailer and breakdown the new Disney/FOX release schedule. Mac & Joe give their book recommendations and answer some of your amazing fan questions. The pair predict the top 10 grossing films of the summer domestically. What film do both think will finish as summer box office champion?
Mac & Joe answer some fan questions and recommend some tv shows and a video game. Mac charts the soaring heights of Avengers : Endgame while the pair go over some weekly news tidbits, including a first trailer for Sonic The Hedgehog. In theme park news Mac & Joe rank the attractions at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios in honor of that parks 30 year anniversary earlier this week.
Mac & Joe review the biggest film of the year and the 22nd film of the MCU, Avengers : Endgame. Full Spoiler Review!!!
Mac & Joe preview the May box office as the summer movie season starts to heat up as well as discussing some important news regarding Netflix that came out this week. Mac tries to put his perspective on the historic opening weekend of Avengers : Endgame. There is a new ride coming to Disneyland!! Mac & Joe each pick a ride from Universal Studios Hollywood to highlight.
Mac & Joe finish their MCU film countdown in anticipation of Avengers : Endgame. The pair also review the major news from both Star Wars Celebration Chicago and the Disney+ presentation. Mac & Joe also give a film recommendation as well as continuing to answer your fan questions!!
Mac & Joe finally answer your fan questions!! Mac reviews Hellboy, Shazam and Missing Link. Joe talks about the escalating feud between Netflix and Apple. Plus Disneyland/Disney California Adventure make an exciting change to their MaxPass service!!
Mac & Joe review a number of films they have seen over the past few weeks. Mac & Joe also give their video game & tv recommendations, respectively, as well recapping CinemaCon 2019. Mac & Joe start their MCU film countdown, starting with films 21 through 15, and analyze some new Marvel : Endgame posters and discuss that films crazy pre-sales online. The Joker trailer drops and Mac shares some theme park news, including a new, but a favorite, attraction is coming to Disney California Adventure. Mac & Joe share their monthly assignment of highlighting the history of either a Disneyland or Disney California Adventure attraction.
Mac & Joe are joined by good friend JJ for this episode!! The trio go over some major, major news including James Gunn getting rehired by Disney/Marvel for "Guardians 3". The three each give a film recommendation and give an April film preview. A new segment called "But Why" and in honor of March Madness we have our own mini bracket of top films based on comic book properties.
Mac reviews his film experiences at Cinequest as well as gives a brief preview of Wondercon, which is happening in Anaheim at the end of March. As always, Joe is there to provide some light hearted banter.
Mac & Joe discuss "Captain Marvel's" impact on the box office. Joe has some exciting news in regards to Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland while the conversation between Netflix & Steven Spielberg does not seem to be going away. Mac & Joe give recommendations on books, video games and tv while the pair also discuss a slew of trailers being dropped in the last couple of weeks.
Mac & Joe review the Oscars and give their thoughts on "Green Book's" controversial win and what they personally thought about the film. The pair give a small run down of films opening up in March and give a small preview of Cinequest, the largest film festival in Northern California. Plus Mac delves a little deeper into Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary plans highlighting Epcot's expansion and changes.
Mac & Joe review "Alita : Battle Angel" as well as give their picks on their favorite Valentine's day movies. Mac gives a brief rundown of the BAFTA's and the pair go over some new trailers, including our first look as Will Smith as the Genie in "Aladdin". Mac & Joe both give a book recommendation and a movie recommendation and have their monthly segment where they each select one theme park attraction and give a brief history of it.
Mac & Joe give their thoughts on what to do during a rainy day in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Mac gives a TV recommendation while Joe gives a video game recommendation. Mac & Joe break down several quotes and some news from both the DC & Marvel film Universes including some bombshell news on Batfleck!!! Some new trailers drop, including "Hobbs and Shaw" and some theme park news to round out the show =).
Mac & Joe give a February film preview, which includes the hotly anticipated Alita : Battle Angel. Joe goes over some of the hottest gaming releases in 2019 and Mac gives his take on the recently announced Oscar Nominations. Some cool theme park tidbits to end the show including Shanghai Disneyland announcing an opening of a new land!!
Mac & Joe both review "Glass"!! Can Jason Reitman save "Ghostbusters"? & "Spider-Man : Far From Home" drops its 1st trailer. Plus, as always, some exciting theme park news!!
Mac & Joe return for their first episode of 2019!!! The guys answer some questions as well as review some new trailer drops. Mac gives some recommendations for upcoming, current and classic TV shows. Mac & Joe review the Golden Globes and Joe gives us an update on Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland.
Final Episode of the Year!!! Mac & Joe preview whats they are excited for in TV, Theme Parks & Movies in 2019. Mac & Joe also give their worst & best films of 2018.
SPOILER REVIEWS Mac & Joe give spoiler reviews of "Mortal Engines", "Mary Poppins Returns" and "Aquaman".
Mac & Joe go over the new "Captain Marvel" trailer as well as the first trailer for "Avengers: Endgame"!!! Mac & Joe give their Christmas movie recommendations. The Golden Globe nominations are out, and Mac & Joe break down the nominations.
Mac & Joe have reached the quarter century mark!! Mac gives little reviews of all the films he's seen the past couple of weeks while both Mac & Joe give Christmas TV & book recommendations. The pair preview what will be an exciting and full month at the movies in December and follow up with some Disney theme park announcements, as well as answering some of your fan questions!!
Mac & Joe remember Stan Lee & the impact he had on pop culture. Mac & Joe give their monthly movie recommendations and react to some new trailers, including a surprise trailer for "Dumbo". The Disney streaming service finally has a name and some new details are announced with the service. Destination D23 had a panel this past weekend and Joe gives some updates on Galaxy's Edge as Mac officially confirms a Spider-Man ride coming to Disney California!! Mac also gives some Holiday foodie updates in Disneyland & Disney California!! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Mac & Joe go over some sequel news, AMC stubs price increase & Mac reviews a number of films he saw the past week. Also discussed is a conversation about adaptations to different mediums, this comes on the heels of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and the changes that film takes from actual events. Mac & Joe also give book recommendations as well as discuss Netflix's foray into releasing some of their feature films into theatre's. Mac gives a Christmas time update in Disneyland & Disney California as well give some of the details of Walt Disney World's upcoming ride, "Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway". Joe starts a new monthly segment where we share the history of our favorite Disney attractions.
Mac & Joe review "Bohemian Rhapsody" and give a normal weekly run through of news, including the news that the "Boba Fett" film is officially dead. The boys follow up with a fan question about their favorite dining spots in Disneyland and spots they would want to eat in any Disney Park. Some more thoughts on "Deadpool 2" the PG-13 cut including a potential Disney influence? Mac follows up with his theme park tease from last week and some other theme park news to round out the week.
Mac & Joe preview November in film, as well as discussing a possible "Pirates of the Caribbean" reboot? Some other topics include going to the movies by yourself and what Disney animation films would you like to see a live action version of? A DC and Marvel Film news roundup, shows some problems with Guardians 3 while DC continues to shuffle its film slate. Some random theme park news which include a potential new World Showcase in Epcot?
Mac & Joe discuss their polar opposite feelings of "Bad Time At The El Royale" and both give film recommendations. Mac & Joe also discuss shows coming to the new Apple streaming service and try and dissect Chris Evans tweets in regards to the future of the MCU and "Avengers 4". Joe follows up with his findings into specifics to the future of Galaxy's Edge & a new ice cream shop opens up in Downtown Disney.
Mac & Joe review "First Man" and discuss their disappointing opening weekend. A bevy of news including Ryan Coogler returning for "Black Panther 2" and Lady Gaga up for a role as a Disney villain. The teaser trailer for "Disney's Aladdin" drop and Mac & Joe discuss the Disney live action remake crazy. James Gunn signs on for DC's "Suicide Squad 2", how big of a score is it for Warner Brothers? Is TomorrowLand phasing Star Wars out in Disneyland? And the latest Anaheim/ versus Disneyland dispute arises and it means the cancellation of their 5 star hotel which was to be built in Downtown Disney.
Mac & Joe share their opinions on some new trailers as well as a bunch of LucasFilm news, including the TV series, "The Mandalorian" and Kathleen Kennedy renews her contract through 2021. Also, a non-spoiler review of "Venom". A discussion about Disney Parks IP's versus Original Attractions.
Mac & Joe follow up with some fan questions and also give an October film preview. New trailers dropped and some interesting date changes for some FOX releases. Mad disappoints Joe with his X-Men analysis and finish up with The Hollywood Reporters interview with Bob Iger. Disney unveils its cruise line schedule for 2020 and Walt Disney World announces some unique experiences for 2019.
Mac & Joe discuss Bob Iger's comments in regards to Star Wars. Disneyland and DCA have more Halloween experiences and we dive into the changes happening at Disneyland Paris. Theres a new Bond director and we start to see some set pics from "The Joker"!!
Mac & Joe review the films they saw this week and go over the DC storylines that took over this weeks headlines, including Henry Cavill updates and a list of potential Batmans!!
Mac & Joe discuss a whole bunch of news, including the Oscars making a surprise announcement and Dave Bautista continues to drop soundbites about James Gunn. Oga's Cantina is coming to Galaxys Edge and Mac gives you the rundown on all the Halloween makeover coming to Disneyland & Disney California Adventure.
Mac & Joe recap their adventures to So Cal. Is their a problem with Disney's Galaxy's Edge before it even opens? What new ride will Joe soon be riding at Magic Mountain? DC appears to take one step forward and two steps back, and a roundup of other weekly news. Happy Labor Day!!
Mac & Joe are back after taking last week off!! Mac recaps all the movies he's seen over the past two weeks and he also prepares himself for the Marvel Studios 10th anniversary Imax film series. A series of follows up include the James Gunn situation coming to a close while Guardians 3 looks anything but and the "Achievement in Popular Film" Oscar continues to divide. Mac & Joe wrap up their 3 part series ranking So Cal theme parks finishing with the best of the best, Disneyland, and Joe is not happy with some of Mac's rankings.
Mac & Joe discuss the weekly box office, including "The Meg" taking a bite out of the competition!! A James Gunn Update, the decline of MoviePass, "Venom" changes its rating tune and Bob Iger reveals some more details on Disney's highly anticipated streaming service. Mac & Joe also continue their preview of So Cal theme parks as they break down their favorite Universal Studios experiences!!
Mac & Joe review "Mission Impossible : Fallout" and touch on the release of "Christopher Robin". Does Disney need a prequel to "The Sandlot"? Plus, in preparation for their So Cal trip at the end of the month Mac & Joe break down and rank their favorite entertainment options at Disney California Adventure.
A normal weekend roundup, including a big opening for Tom Cruise and "Incredibles 2" nears a billion dollars worldwide. Some new cast members join "The Joker" movie and FOX has officially accepted Disney's takeover bid. Mac & Joe discuss their favorite and least favorite sequels and trilogies. With Pixar Fest around one month left at Disney California Adventure, Mac gives the rundown of some of the special limited time offers available.
Mac & Joe discuss the James Gunn situation as well as give a full recap of Comic Con 2018!! Comic Con highlights include a surprise announcement from Lucasfilm as well as a recap of the Warner Brothers Panel which included new trailers for Aquaman and Shazam! Also includes a retrospective on "The Dark Knight" on the anniversary of its ten year release. Also we finally get an official closing date of "A Bug's Land" at Disney California Adventure.
Mac & Joe discuss the weeks news, including a "Black Widow" solo movie and Kevin Fiege discussing the possibility of X-Men & Fantastic Four joining the MCU. A preview of San Diego Comic Con and a discussion of spoilers dominate the podcast, while some Disney California Rumors regarding Marvel have popped up in the last week.
"Ant Man & The Wasp" Spoiler Review & Discussion. Did Marvel Studios 20th film live up to its predecessor?
Mac & Joe go over some weekly news as well as talk about how well "Ant Man and the Wasp" did in its first weekend at the box office. Chris McQuarrie, director of "Mission Impossible : Fallout" has some interesting quotes and the guys discuss the value, or lack of value on Mid/End credit scenes in movies. Some random theme park news as well and the guys also reveal that they are indeed going to Disneyland at the end of August.
Mac & Joe go over a bunch of news and the weekend box office as well as discussing the new DC streaming service. Also, a preview of the July box office and Mac & Joe also pick their favorite rides from each land from Disneyland & Disney California Adventure.
Mac & Joe give a quick rundown of "Jurassic World : Fallen Kingdom" and its impact on the box office. Also discussed is debate between AMCPlus versus MoviePass, the future of Star Wars films as well as the opening of Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure and Toy Story Land in Disney's Hollywood Studios in DisneyWorld.
Mac & Joe discuss Incredibles 2 and the box office as a whole. As well well as the future of the DC Film Universe and the upcoming theme park lands announced for Disney Tokyo. Each podcaster recommends a book and has thoughts on Disney Intellectual Properties.
Mac & Joe Discuss "Avengers : Infinity War". There is also an in depth discussion discussing all the new trailers that have dropped in the beginning of June. Also discussed is the closure of Jurassic Park in Universal Studios Hollywood, getting a makeover and changing to Jurassic World. Mac & Joe also recommend some TV series they have recently viewed.
Mac & Joe discuss "Solo ; A Star Wars Story", as well as recap May and preview June in films. Also discussed is the opening of Pixar Pier in Disney California, opening June 23rd.