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The Madhouse is reviews on movies, shows, video games. Thoughts and opinions are those of Mad Max.

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00:12:49

Night Swim (2024)

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2024/01/09

This supernatural horror film is based on a short of the same name and is the first under the newly formed production studio after Jason Blum’s “Blumhouse Productions” & James Wan’s “Atomic Monster” merged in January 2024. The film is written and directed by Bryce McGuire, who wrote and directed the short film. The film stars Wyatt Russell & Kerry Condon. In this film, after retiring from professional baseball, a man and his family move into a new home that has a swimming pool. As time passes, the

00:09:21

Sisu (2023)

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2024/01/08

This historical action film was written and directed by Finnish filmmaker, Jalmari Helander and is a joint production of US & Finland production companies. The film debut at the Toronto Film Festival in September 2022 and then had its US theatrical release in April 2023. In this film, a former Finnish commando finds a large amount of gold in the region of Lapland, which is now a war landscape during WWII and is occupied by the Nazis. The commando must tread through enemy lines to the Rovaniemi with

00:16:50

Rebel Moon (2023)

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2024/01/08

Zack Snyder writes and directs this Netflix film that stars Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hannum, Ed Skrein, Djimon Housou, Ray Fisher & Anthony Hopkins. This film had a very brief theatrical release but hit Netflix on December 22. In this film, a former military officer begins a crusade to take down this all powerful interstellar empire by assembling a group of mercenaries and former soldiers after this empire killed people from her village. Zack Snyder had plans to work with George Lucas on this film

00:15:10

Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom (2023)

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2024/01/06

In the 15th and final film in DC Cinematic Universe, Jason Momoa returns as the titular and joined by the same cast as the previous film which include, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul - Mateen II, Randal Park, Amber Heard, Dolph Lundgren, Temuera Morrison & Nicole Kidman. In this film, Aquaman is being hunted by the sea outlaw known as “Black Manta” who is hellbent on exacting revenge on him for murdering his father. Aquaman must turn to his estranged half brother for help in order to stop Black Manta

00:21:45

Marvel’s What If (Season 2)

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2024/01/05

The second season of Marvel’s animated spinoff series released 9 new episodes 2 days before Christmas and are all available on Disney+.

00:20:37

The Top 10 Worst Movies of 2023

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2024/01/03

We’ve seen the best and now it’s time for the Worst movies of the year.

00:24:57

NFL: Week 17

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2024/01/03

With only 1 week left in the 2023 NFL season, some teams hoping to keep their playoff hopes alive while others face elimination. Thursday night’s game saw the New York Jets taking on the Cleveland Browns, Sunday night saw the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings. Monday was forced to move to Saturday night amidst the College Football Playoff Game between Texas & Washington leaving Saturday night for the Dallas Cowboys & the Detroit Lions. Sunday afternoon games included Texans / Titans, 49ers

00:25:15

The Top 10 Best Movies of 2023

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2024/01/02

The first episode of the New Year is a countdown of the Best Movies of 2023.

00:21:31

NFL: Week 16

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2023/12/29

With only 2 games left in the season, a majority of teams are still in the hunt for for a playoff berth. Thursday night saw the LA Rams hosting the New Orleans Saints, Christmas Eve featured the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots and Christmas Day saw a triple header as the Las Vegas Raiders took on the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants & the Baltimore Ravens against the San Francisco 49ers. This week also featured 2 Saturday night games. The Cincinnati Bengals

00:12:53

The Iron Claw (2023)

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2023/12/24

This biopic was directed & written by Sean Durkin, stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Holt McCallany & Lily James and is based the true of story of the lives and careers of one most famous dynasties in professional wrestling, The Von Erichs. In the 1980s, a wrestling promotion in Dallas, Texas was the home of the famous Von Erich brothers, Kevin, David & Kerry who were also the sons of Fritz Von Erich another famous wrestler. Their popularity skyrocketed in the decade but came at hefty price. The

00:10:27

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)

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2023/12/22

This was directed and co written by Tom Gormica and stars Nicholas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Tiffany Haddish, Neil Patrick Harris & Ike Barinholtz. In this film, when Hollywood actor, Nick Cage, hits a rough spot in his career, he considers retirement from acting. But all that changes when he’s been invited to a party held by a Majorca billionaire. The movie hit theaters in April of 2022 and then ended up on Prime Video 6 months later.

00:24:17

NFL: Week 15

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2023/12/21

This week had 3 games on Saturday, as the Cincinnati Bengals took on the Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions hosted the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers against Indianapolis Colts. Meanwhile, Thursday night’s game saw the Las Vegas Raiders and the San Diego Chargers, Sunday night was the Baltimore Ravens & Jacksonville Jaguars and Monday night was the Seattle Seahawks and the Philadelphia Eagles. Sunday afternoon games included Texans / Titans, Cowboys / Bills, Chiefs / Patriots, Dolphins /

00:13:52

Barbie (2023)

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2023/12/19

This film was directed by Greta Gerwick & is based on the Mattel toy line of the same name. This is the first live action film based on the character after over 40 short films and animated series have been made since 2001. The film stars Margot Robbie as the titular character as well as Ryan Gosling, Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman & Will Ferrell. Since her debut in 1959, Barbie has been the pinnacle of girls toys but things take unexpected turn when “Stereotypical

00:13:50

Gran Turismo (2023)

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2023/12/17

This movie serves as both a biopic about the life & career of Jann Mardenborough, a Motorsport driver from England, and based on the popular video game series of the same name. It stars Archie Madekwe, David Harbour, Orlando Bloom & Djimon Hounsou. In 2010, a young racing gamer from England wins a virtual race for the opportunity to race for Team Nissan in an actual Motorsport series which features several races across Europe, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. The movie hit theaters in

00:19:30

Bye Bye Barry (2023)

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2023/12/13

This sports documentary follows the NFL Hall of Fame career of former Detroit Lions running back, Barry Sanders. From his college days at Oklahoma State to his shocking and abrupt retirement in 1998.

00:25:49

NFL: Week 14

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2023/12/13

As the 2023 season begins winding down, the race the for the playoffs heats up. Thursday night’s game saw the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the New England Patriots, Sunday night’s game was a historic rivalry as 2 top NFC West teams battled for the first place, Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday night saw a double header as the Miami Dolphins took on the Tennessee Titans and the New York Giants went up against the Green Bay Packers. Other Sunday afternoon games featured Texans / Jets,

00:17:17

Leave the World Behind (2023)

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2023/12/11

This psychological thriller was written and directed by Sam Esmail and is based on the 2020 novel of the same name. The film stars Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’La & Kevin Bacon. In this film, when a family is on vacation in Long Island, it quickly turns into a panic when a large blackout occurs that effects all electronics which include Wi-Fi, GPS, Cell Phones & electrics vehicles which causes people to loses their minds and a mass hysteria. This film was released in select

00:14:00

Krampus (2015)

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2023/12/11

This Christmas horror was co-written and directed by Michael Dougherty and is based on the Austro-Bavarian folklore. The film stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner & Stefania LaVie Owen. In this film, a dysfunctional family spending the holidays together is terrorized by a dark entity who feasts on the negative energy during a joyous time. This film had small opening in late November of 2015 but hit theaters nationwide on December 4th, which is coincidentally the day before “Krampusnacht”,

00:12:32

Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny (2023)

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2023/12/06

The fifth film in this franchise is also the first to not to have Steven Spielberg or George Lucas involved. This film was cowritten and directed by James Mangold and sees Harrison Ford return as the titular character as well Karen Allen & John Rhys-Davies return. Newcomers include Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Toby Jones, Antonio Bandares & Mads Mikkelsen. In this film, Indy and his goddaughter set out to stop a rouge Nazi group from acquiring an ancient artifact that can change the fabrics of time both

00:20:15

NFL: Week 13

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2023/12/06

This week’s football game saw some heavy hitters fall and some major upsets. Thursday night’s game was the Seattle Seahawks and the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday night saw the Green Bay Packers hosting the Kansas City Chiefs and Monday night featured the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cincinnati Bengals. Other games included Texans / Broncos, 49ers / Eagles, Browns / Rams, Dolphins / Commanders & Lions / Saints.

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