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Episode 353 – Jumpin’ Jack Flash (1986) – Max, Mike; Movies!

Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · 9d

Our "Directors in Short Pants" series is a gas, gas, gas! Or maybe that's just this week's movie, Penny Marshall's first effort! Give a listen, and if you're in a cross-fire hurricane, don't bother howling, just find shelter!
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Episode 352 – The Virgin Suicides (1999) – Max, Mike; Movies!

Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · 10d

Poll question! What ingredient, if any, do you feel is missing from today's movies? Leave us a comment or call our hotline at 617-398-7266.

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Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · 17d

Behold our latest entry in our "Directors in Short Pants" series: Sofia Coppola's first effort, "The Virgin Suicides." This movie may not be terribly cheery but hopefully our show will be. Give a listen!
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Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · 17d

Poll! Is there any subject you feel is too delicate or sensitive or inappropriate to be portrayed in a movie? Let us know!

Episode 351 – Bottle Rocket (1996) – Max, Mike; Movies!

Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · 23d

More "Directors in Short Pants"! It's Wes Anderson's first, "Bottle Rocket." Doesn't check every box in 'Anderson Bingo' but it's got all 3 Wilson Brothers and that's gotta count for something, right? This movie that asks the question "What's James Caan doing here?"
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Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · 25d

Poll! What actor (m/f) has done something on or off screen that's made you just say, 'no more!' Let us know below or call our hotline at 617-398-7266

Episode 350 – Jaws (1975) – Max, Mike; Movies!

Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Sep 8

Just when you thought it was safe to listen to a podcast... Duh dun .... duh dun .... dun dun dun dun DUH DUNNN! Yes, it's everyone's favor movie about our fishy friends, 1975's "Jaws"! Hello, Aquaman?
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Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Sep 7

Poll! When you're in a bad mood, what movie or kind of movie do you like to watch? Comment or call 617-398-7266!

Episode 348 – The Witch (2015) – Max, Mike; Movies!

Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Sep 1

Poll question: is there a director that you really just can’t stand, whose name you see and just go “nope”?

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Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Aug 18

More "Directors in Short Pants" with Robert Eggers' first film "The Witch." This movie turned me into a newt!...... I got better...... Listen anyways!
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Episode 347 – Slacker (1990) – Max, Mike; Movies!

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Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Aug 17

Poll question! What is your favorite film or tv witch and why? Comment below or call 617-398-7266!

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Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Aug 11

Time for a new series: "Directors in Short Pants": the first films of well-known directors. We're slacking off, I mean, kicking off with Richard Linklatter's first effort: "Slackers." Wonder what people on the streets of Austin are talking about? Wonder no more!
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Episode 346 – Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) – Max, Mike; Movies!

Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Aug 11

Poll question! What movie have you seen the most times -in a theater?- Write below or call 617-398-7266. Thanks!

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Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Aug 4

It's podcastin' time! This week's "Summer Blockbusters and Summer Not" entry is "Fantastic Four: First Steps," the 4th (or 5th, if you count the Corman version) attempt at a movie starring Marvel's first family. Has Marvel broken the curse? Find out!
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Episode 345 – Tremors (1990) – Max, Mike; Movies!

Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Aug 3

Poll! What summer blockbuster did you most anticipate as a kid? Answer below or call 617-398-7266!

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Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Jul 28

Tremors! We've got tremors! No, not any sort of medical or seismic activity but the final film in our "Oh No! A Giant Monster!" series, 1990's "Tremors." We've got subterranean worms! We've got unseen terrors! Heck, we've even got Kevin Bacon! How can you resist?

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Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Jul 27

Poll time! What is your favorite performance by Kevin Bacon? Do tell us below or message us at 617-398-7266! Thanks!

Episode 344 – Superman (2025) – Max, Mike; Movies!

Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Jul 21

Faster than a speeding meme! More powerful than Internet trolls! Able to leap inane arguments with a single bound.... It's 2025's "Superman"! Now with more James Gunn! And no neck-breaking! Give a listen and see if that's enough.
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Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Jul 21

Poll time! What actor was your favorite Superman, film or tv? Write below or message us at: 617-398-7266! Thanks!

Episode 343 – Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) – Max, Mike; Movies!

Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Jul 14

It's a Jurassic World and we just live in it. No, that's not really the message of this week's movie "Jurassic World: Rebirth" but it's as good as any other you'll find. What do I mean? Give a listen!
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Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Jul 14

Poll question: what film do you think could be expanded into a franchise? Whose adventures do you want to see more?

Episode 342 – Monsters (2010) – Max, Mike; Movies!

Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Jul 7

Well, we couldn't have a series called "Oh No! A Giant Monster!" and not include a movie actually called "Monsters" (2010), could we? Directed by Gareth Edwards who is no slouch in the monster department ( "Godzilla" 2014, "Jurassic World: Rebirth")!
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Episode 341 – Mission: Impossible: Final Reckoning (2025) – Max, Mike; Movies!

Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Jul 6

Poll! What film franchise should be put to rest? We've seen enough! Comment or call 617-398-7266. Thanks!

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Max, Mike; Movies @maxmikemovies.bsky.social · Jun 30

See Tom Cruise.
See Tom Cruise run.
Run, Tom Cruise, run.
And that’s “Mission: Impossible: Final Reckoning” in a nutshell! Ok, there may be a teeny bit more to it than that. Give a listen and find out.
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