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PODCAST

MovieMambo

Greg Butler & Cesar Garcia

Welcome to MovieMambo! The film podcast that twists and turns through the latest and greatest in cinema. Every week, join hosts Cesar Garcia and Greg Butler as they dance around their Top 5"s, film reviews, deep dives and award news. From blockbusters and cult classics to indie darlings and hidden gems, MovieMambo celebrates the movies you love and the ones you have yet to discover.Follow the show:Instagram - @moviemamboLetterbox - MovieMambo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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41:07

Most Anticipated Films of 2025

MovieMambo ·

2025/02/06

Wondering what to look forward to at the cinema in 2025? Well, wonder no more as Cesar and Greg have you covered with a rundown of upcoming titles so exciting you'll want to sit in a dark room full of strangers. From horror franchises and European indie directors, to comedy sequels and established filmmakers from the US or Korea, there's plenty to get excited about."No matter how many times you do it, you don't get used to the sadness - for me at least - of coming to the end of a film." - Paul

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55:17

In Heaven Everything is Fine: Top Lynch Scenes

MovieMambo ·

2025/01/30

We step into the Red Room to say farewell to the cinematic legend David Lynch. Diving into the dreamlike and the mundane, Cesar and Greg walk you through the scenes that were buried deep into their subconscious.From mystery men at house parties to Italian executives spitting out espressos, this list captures the banal and the terrifying in a way only Mr. Lynch could."I don’t know why people expect art to make sense when they accept the fact that life doesn’t make sense." - David LynchDavid Foster

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31:26

2025 Oscar Nominations: Live Reactions

MovieMambo ·

2025/01/24

The Oscar nominations have finally been announced! Cesar and Greg are here for reactions so fresh, you'd think they stole them from a bakery."You don't make pictures for Oscars" - Martin ScorseseFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambo_podcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMambo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:27:50

January Blues: Laugh-out-Loud Films

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2025/01/23

Beat the January Blues with Cesar and Greg's ultimate countdown to the funniest films ever made. From 70s classics and 2000s hits to so-bad-they're-hilarious melodramas, this episode is packed with movies guaranteed to do more than crack a smile on your gloomiest day."It's just a flesh wound." - Black KnightHere are some of the scenes we talk about:Smoking Causes Coughing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmLTz2bjSBYLove and Death - No, You're Don Francisco's

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16:40

Field Trip #1: Nosferatu Bonus Bite

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2025/01/16

It's time to shake things up a little, get out of the podcast studio and into the cinema to see the eagerly anticipated new Robert Eggers chiller, Nosferatu. Join Greg and Cesar for a trip to Central London and listen to find out if this vampire film manages to sink its fangs deep into the MovieMambo duo."Does evil come from within us, or from beyond?" - Ellen HutterFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambo_podcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMambo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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1:09:34

'Nosferatu' Bites: Top Movie Vampires

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2025/01/02

Hot on the heels of Robert Eggers' new take on the legend of Nosferatu, Cesar and Greg sink their teeth into their top movie vampires. From Nordic children and hedonistic '80s biker gangs to leather-clad martial artists and bloodthirsty humanists, they explore a wide array of takes and subversions of the tropes left behind by ol'Dracula and Count Orlok."Goodnight bloodsucker." - Edgar FrogFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambo_podcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMambo Hosted on Acast. See

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1:14:56

Top Films of 2024

MovieMambo ·

2024/12/26

And just like that, 2024 comes to an end. Join Cesar and Greg as they unpack their top 5 films of the year (released in the UK). From extreme body horror to heartbreaking animation, a steamy sports drama to a desertified sci-fi epic, the most vital films are all covered here."What has been used `on one side, is lost on the other side. There's no going back." - The SubstanceThank you so much to all our wonderful guest reviewers:Marta, Maider, Carlotta, San, Ben, Eleanor, Nick, Matt &

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1:08:43

Unwrapped: Top Christmas Movies

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2024/12/12

It’s that time of year again—Christmas! Join Cesar and Greg as they unwrap their top festive films, delivering holiday cheer straight down your digital chimneys. From timeless Christmas classics you know and love, to unexpected modern alternatives in case you're feeling festively aloof or just want to shake up your holiday watchlist."it's the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer" - Frank CrossFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambo_podcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMambo

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55:03

'Pulp Fiction' at 30: Top Opening Scenes

MovieMambo ·

2024/11/28

It's been 30 years since Pulp Fiction gave us a big cinematic slap in the face from the get go, and to mark this anniversary Cesar and Greg give you a run down of their top five opening scenes. From animated animals in the Serengeti and picket fence American suburbia, to anxiety-fuelled Italian dreamworlds and Gotham bank heists, these scenes create the initial impact great cinema deserves.“Any of you f*****g pigs move, and I'll execute every m***********g last one of ya!” - Honey BunnyLinks to

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1:23:47

'Gladiator II' Enters the Arena: Top Historical Epics

MovieMambo ·

2024/11/14

Ridley Scott's Gladiator II has entered the Colosseum, and to mark this momentous occasion Cesar and Greg will be marching you through their favourite historical epics. From a state-funded mega-production and a cult film in the Amazon jungle, to violent tales of French royalty and a naval warfare blockbuster, get ready because in this episode bigger really is better."Some people can get along fine without God, but everyone seems to need a devil." - KyoamiFollow the show:Instagram

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1:09:51

Halloween Special: Top Horror Scores

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2024/10/31

Halloween is here and what better way to decorate your house party than listening to Cesar and Greg's run down of their top horror film scores. From axe-wielding drone metal to retro-fuelled synth-wave, from over-the-top Italian prog rock to grandiose religious chants, this is a mix of terrifying sounds you might not want to listen to with the lights out.“I wanted the score to haunt you, almost uncomfortably close, scratching at your skin.” - Mica LeviHere's a sample from the soundtracks featured in

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1:01:53

Halloween Special: Witches & Witchcraft

MovieMambo ·

2024/10/24

Halloween 2024 is almost upon us so Cesar and Greg stir up their favourite film ingredients and cast their top five witch and witchcraft movies on you. From Italian gothic chillers to American satanic cults, from African witch camps to Korean branch-waving shamans, this list of movies has something for all budding occultists."Witches... All of them witches!" - Rosemary WoodhouseFollow the show:Instagram & TikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMambo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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52:34

Top Movie Trailers

MovieMambo ·

2024/10/10

In this episode Cesar and Greg delve into their love/hate relationship with everyones favourite cinematic marketing exercise, the movie trailer. From classic auteur filmmakers to 1980's VHS schlock they discuss and dissect the film promos that they will never forget."In a world... (insert phrase here)" - Don LaFontaineLinks to watch trailers:Last House on the

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1:18:47

'Megalopolis' Finally Arises: Top 5 Visionary Films

MovieMambo ·

2024/09/26

In celebration of Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited new epic, Megalopolis, Cesar and Greg dive headfirst into their top five visionary films. From wild art house horror and mind-bending sci-fi, to deep cult classics and high-octane action, they attack the body, mind and senses with a list guaranteed to shock and provoke cinema audiences."I can't exist by myself because I'm afraid of myself, because I'm the maker of my own evil " - Anna (Isabelle Adjani)Daisies - Full Movie on

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54:05

'Alien: Romulus' Bursts Out: Top Movie Monsters

MovieMambo ·

2024/08/15

To mark the release of the latest instalment of the Alien franchise 'Alien: Romulus', Cesar and Greg unearth their top five cinematic monsters. From the depths of the Han River to a freezing Antarctic base, from the sleazy streets of 80's NYC to an intergalactic war, the most disgusting beasts shall be unleashed and analysed for an unsettling listening extravaganza."If it bleeds, we can kill it." - DutchFollow the show:Instagram & TikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMambo Hosted on Acast. See

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1:05:35

Summer Holidays: Alternative Kids Films

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2024/08/08

We're deep into the Summer holidays and a child's boredom can set in at any moment, but fear not! Cesar and Greg have all the kids films that you don't know, or didn't know you needed to know.They run through their top five alternative kids movies, with the help of the best junior correspondents out there. As young as 4 and as old as 15, covering all of the UK... and Nairobi, Kenya. From French cartoons and top anime picks, to 70s stop motion gems and the best kids film of this year, they've

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1:25:08

The Paris Olympics: Top 5 Sports Films

MovieMambo ·

2024/08/02

The Paris Olympics are here but that shouldn't stop you from watching movies, so Cesar and Greg fly out of the blocks and dip for the line with their top 5 sports films. From Hollywood classics and 70s indie gems to ultra-stylised sporting action from all four corners of Asia, they bring you all the cinematic thrills and drama to rival the real thing."Running has always been a big thing in our family, especially running away from the police." - Colin SmithFollow the show:Instagram & TikTok -

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1:23:21

'Deadpool & Wolverine' Assemble: Top 5 Film Duos

MovieMambo ·

2024/07/26

To celebrate the release of 'Deadpool & Wolverine', Cesar and Greg dive into the rich history of film duos. From pioneering silent pairs of the 20s and anarchic partners in crime of the 70s, to iconic Hollywood duos of the 90s and Nordic troll lovers of the 2010s, they explore the films that really put the 'T' in 'Two'."Everyone has the right to make an ass out of themselves." - MaudeFollow the show:Instagram - @moviemamboLetterbox - MovieMambo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:21:30

'Twisters' Strikes: Top Disaster Movies

MovieMambo ·

2024/07/18

To mark the release of Twisters, Cesar and Greg fasten their seatbelts, inflate their life jackets and dive into their top five disaster movies. From the practical effects of the 70s classics to the CGI laden 90s, they talk through the films that have shaken the foundations of cinema, literally."Half of North America just lost their Facebook." - Matt KowalskiFollow the show:Instagram - @moviemamboLetterbox - MovieMambo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:19

Festival Season: Top Music Performances in Film

MovieMambo ·

2024/07/11

It's music festival season, so Cesar and Greg turn up their amplifiers to 11 and take a look at their top music performances from the films they love. From cult punk bands and dead mariachis to dueling banjos and Scottish maypole dancers, they explore the cinematic ear worms and performances that just won't go away."I have to sing. The music is not just in me, it 'is' me." - Ernesto de la CruzLinks to featured performances:Joe Strummer - Burning Lights (From 'I Hired a Contract

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