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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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00:25:39

Power Rangers (2017)

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2023/04/30

This film is a reboot of the 90s series and was directed by Dean Israelite. The film stars Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Becky G & Ludi Lin as the titular characters while Elizabeth Banks, Bill Hader & Bryan Cranston play other characters from the series. The film centers around 5 teenagers in the small town of Angel Grove who find mysterious coins in old mine. These coins are powerful relics of a team of heroes that thought to have died long ago but the coins have chosen these teenagers

00:18:29

Missing (2023)

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2023/04/28

This thriller is a standalone sequel to the 2018 film, “Searching”. It is directed by Will Merrick & Nick Johnson in their directorial debut and stars Storm Reid, Nia Long, Ken Luang & Joaquim de Almeida. Like “Searching” and 2016’s “Unfriended”, this entire film is POV shot of the main character’s mobile devices.

00:19:15

Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997)

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2023/04/28

This film is a sequel to the 1995 film but doesn’t tie to that storyline whatsoever. However, it does serve as a prequel to the series, “Power Rangers: Turbo”. Jason David Frank, Johnny Yong Bosch & Steve Cardenas return from the previous film and the series while being joined by Catherine Sutherland, Nakia Burrise & Blake Foster. This would the final feature film based on the series until 2017.

00:11:44

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Movie (1995)

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2023/04/27

At the height of their success, the Power Rangers would get their first ever motion picture in 1995. In this film, the Rangers would battle Ivan Ooze (played by Paul Freeman) an ancient warlord who was ruled the Earth 6000 years ago before being defeated by the Rangers’ leader, Zordon. This film would release during the series finale of the its second season but would not be part of the series canonization. The film was directed by Bryan Spicer and stars Jason David Frank, Amy Jo Johnson, Steve

00:17:44

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man Tell No Tales (2017)

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2023/04/25

The 5th and final film in this series sees Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Kevin McNally return their respective roles but are joined by Brenton Thwaites, Kaya Scodelario & Javier Bardem. In this film, Jack Sparrow is being hunted by a ghost of his past, Captain Armando Salazar, a former Spanish Naval captain turned cursed pirate captain. In order to stop Salazar, Sparrow must join Henry Turner, the son of Will Turner & Elizabeth Swan and a young astronomer woman in securing a very powerful relic

00:16:39

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)

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2023/04/23

The 4th film in this series sees a new director in Rob Marshall and new writer but still has Johnny Depp & Geoffrey Rush return to their respective roles but our joined by newcomers Penelope Cruz & Ian McShane. In this film, Jack Sparrow sets to find the “Fountain of Youth” but is pursued not only by the British police but by another famed yet sinister pirate, Blackbeard. Things get more complicated for Jack when an old flame, Angelica, is also on the hunt for the Fountain.

00:12:49

Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Once & Always (2023)

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2023/04/23

This new Netflix special dropped and served as the 30th Anniversary of the original series and sees several original cast members return such as David Yost, Walter Jones, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Karen Ashley & Johnny Yong Bosch. This short film also pays tribute to the characters and actors who are no longer with us such Jason David Frank & Thuy Trang.

00:26:03

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007)

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2023/04/21

The third installment in this franchise sees all of our beloved heroes return for another adventure. Gore Verbinski returns to direct along with stars Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Kiera Knightly and Geoffrey Rush among others. Chow-Yun Fat and Keith Richards join the cast. Following the events of previous, the East India Trading company has gained Davy Jones and is hell bent on hunting down the remaining pirates. Our heroes must not fend off Jones and his crew of creatures but must also form

00:15:04

The Mandalorian (Season 3 Finale)

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2023/04/21

In this episode we cover the last two episodes of season 3. The latest episode in the “Star Wars” comes to a close for another season finale and all episodes are now available on Disney+. This is a SPOILER episode. DO NOT listen if you don’t want to know how it ends.

00:18:57

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006)

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2023/04/19

This sequel to the 2003 surprise hit follows our favorite pirate captain, Jack Sparrow, once again played by Johnny Depp, as he must fend off a new threat in the form “Davy Jones”, a half man half creature who commands the “Flying Dutchman” and hunts down all who fear death. Jones is played by Bill Nighy. Also retuning are Orlando Bloom, Kiera Knightly & Johnathon Pryce. Newcomers include Tom Hollander, Naomi Harris & Stellan Skarsgard. Gore Verbinski also returns as director. This film surpassed

00:14:57

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of The Black...

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2023/04/18

This live action adaptation of Disney’s theme park attraction hit theaters in 2003 and was the beginning of a new franchise. This film stars Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Kiera Knightly, Johnathon Pryce, Zoe Saldana & Geoffrey Rush. After the governor’s daughter is kidnapped, a young blacksmith teams up with a swashbuckling pirate to save her from a ruthless pirate captain and his crew of the undead. Gore Verbinski directed this film and would be the first in this 5 film series and would bring Depp

00:13:54

Beef (2023)

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2023/04/16

This 10 part Japanese series hit Netflix earlier this month and stars Ali Wong & Steven Yeun who also serve as executive producers while Lee Sung Jin was the show’s original creator. The show follows 2 individuals who cross paths in a road rage incident that later sends their professional and personal lives into a downward spiral.

00:13:59

Cocaine Bear (2023)

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2023/04/16

Released in theaters earlier this year, this film was dropped on Peacock and is loosely based on a true crime case that occurred in the 1980s. The film stars Keri Russell, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Alden Ehrenreich & Ray Liotta and is directed by Elizabeth Banks. In 1985, a drug deal gone horribly wrong effects the towns of Knoxville, Tennessee & Chattahoochie, Georgia. A black bear in Georgia finds and consumes a small amount of cocaine and goes on murderous rampage. This film would the last of Ray

00:15:51

Riddick (2013)

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2023/04/13

The third and final film in this trilogy sees David Twohy return as director as well as Vin Diesel. This film takes place a decade after the previous, in which Riddick is left for dead on a dessert planet only to be hunted once again by 2 separate groups of mercenaries. However, things take a terrifying turn when strange creatures begin attacking the groups which leaves Riddick and the mercs no choice but to join forces and fend off them off. This film sees newcomers join the cast like Jordi Molla,

00:18:49

The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)

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2023/04/12

This sequel to 2000’s “Pitch Black” sees Vin Diesel return as the titular character to take on new threat in the form super human entities known as “Necromongers”. The film is once again co-written and directed by David Twohy and stars Karl Urban, Judi Dench, Colm Feore Alexa Davalos and Thandiwe Newton. Diesel and Keith David were the only characters to return from the previous film.

00:13:32

Pitch Black (2000)

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2023/04/11

This 3 part series begins with this Sci Fi horror film that was directed and co written by David Twohy and stars Vin Diesel, Cole Hauser, Radha Mitchell & Keith David. A spacecraft is transporting a wanted criminal to a prison planet, is struck by a comet and crash lands on planet that will become “pitch black” for days and is over run by deadly creatures that only see at night. This film would be the beginning of a new franchise that features 3 films and 2 tie in video games.

00:25:17

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

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2023/04/08

We kick off Season 8 of The Madhouse with this new animated film based on the popular video game franchise. The voice cast features some heavy hitters which include Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor - Joy, Keegan Michael Key & Seth Rogen. The film follows 2 brothers from Brooklyn who are transported to another world in order to save a princess from an evil threat.

00:11:57

Murder Mystery 2 (2023)

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2023/04/06

Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston are back once again in this sequel. Following the events of the previous film, Nick & Audrey are invited to a wedding on a remote island where, once again, they’re in for a wild ride. The groom is kidnapped and held for ransom & the detective couple must uncover the truth and save their friend before it’s too late. Joining Sandler & Aniston this time around are Mark Strong, Melanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith & Enrique Arce. This episode also marks the finale in our

00:13:00

Murder Mystery (2019)

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2023/04/06

Adam Sandler & Jennifer Aniston team up in this action comedy exclusively for Netflix. On their 15th anniversary, a married couple are invited to a party on a yacht by a rich businessman but things take a dark turn when a murder is committed at the party. The film also stars Luke Evans, Gemma Arterton & Terrance Stamp.

00:11:31

The Mandalorian (Ep. 5 & 6)

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2023/04/06

The latest episodes in this “Star Wars” spinoff series are available on Disney+. Episode 6 features guest appearances from Jack Black, Lizzo & Christopher Lloyd.

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