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Movie Madness

Movie Madness is a weekly podcast hosted by Chicago film critic Erik Childress presenting movie reviews, interviews, film festival coverage, DVDs, awards, box office and much more! erikthemovieman.substack.com

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01:13:47

Episode 53: Keep Circulating The MST3K

Movie Madness ·

2017/06/16

Erik Childress is joined by Peter Sobczynski to talk about the return of one of the greatest television shows ever, Mystery Science Theater 3000. They talk about its history and how the new episodes measure up, discuss their favorites and take some time to mourn the loss of Zombie Nightmare co-star and beloved Batman, Mr. Adam West. 0:00:00 – 0:02:16 – Intro 0:01:17 – 0:45:51 – The History of MST3K (with Peter Sobczynski) 0:45:51 – 1:01:55 – RIP Adam West 1:01:56 – 1:11:03 – More MST3K 1:11:04 –

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01:32:13

Episode 52: It’s a Dark, Dark Universe

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2017/06/14

On this episode, Sergio Mims returns to catch everyone up on some of the Blu-rays that may have fallen through the cracks recently. Before that, Erik Childress catches you up on the Wonder Woman phenomenon at the box office, how Universal’s Dark Universe may or may not be in peril and condemns the coverage of A24’s wide release of It Comes At Night when it should be getting praised. 0:00:00 – 0:01:16 – Intro 0:01:17 – 0:36:15 – Box Office (Wonder Woman, The Mummy, It Comes At Night) 0:36:16 –

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02:07:05

Episode 51: Everyone Loves Wonder Woman. Why Not Me?

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2017/06/09

Wonder Woman Fever is sweeping the world and Erik Childress welcomes comic book expert Erik Laws back into the fray. They discuss not only the film but also a bit of the character’s history, the degrees to which sexism has reared its ugly head around the project and to agree that it is a definite step up in the DC Cinematic Universe. But to what degree? 0:00:00 – 0:01:37 – Intro 0:01:38 – 2:03:34 – Wonder Woman (The Film, The Love, The Criticism) 2:03:35 – 2:07:04 – Outro

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01:05:39

Episode 49: Me Everyone No One (Linklater, Haynes &...

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2017/05/30

The founder of the Now Playing Network, Jim Laczkowski, joins Erik Childress to play another round of Me, Everyone, No One where he is faced with making the tough choice on which director is his favorite, whom he will gift to the world and which will be eliminated from our memories forever. Play along as they breakdown each director’s career and a tough choice has to be made. 0:00:00 – 0:01:00 – Intro 0:01:01 – 1:03:35 – Me Everyone No One (with Jim Laczkowski) 1:03:35 – 1:05:38 – Outro

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01:42:55

Episode 48: We’re Playing With Blu Fire!

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2017/05/25

Erik Childress is back after producing the 5th Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival to catch you up on how the summer box office is fairing just before Memorial Day weekend. Then he talks with Sergio Mims about releases from Twilight Time, Criterion, Olive, Shout Factory, Universal, Warner Bros. and a particularly special release from Kino for all you Cinemax lovers out there. 0:00:00 – 0:03:19 – Intro 0:03:14 – 0:16:22 – Summer Box Office Update 0:16:22 – 1:40:42 – Blu-rays with Sergio Mims 1:40:43

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01:25:52

Episode 47: Guardian of the Summer Box Office

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2017/05/07

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01:23:44

Episode 46: All These Things…

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2017/05/04

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01:50:35

Episode 45: South by Southwest by 2017

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2017/04/13

On this episode, Erik is joined by Steve Prokopy of Ain’t It Cool News to talk all about this year’s South by Southwest. They talk in-depth about Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver, Joe Swanberg’s Win It All, Harry Dean Stanton in Lucky plus James Franco’s highly-anticipated film version of the making of Tommy Wiseau’s The Room, The Disaster Artist. All that and a couple wonderful surprises from a very good year for the film festival. 0:00:00 – 0:02:59 – Intro 0:02:59 – 1:16:20 – South by Southwest with

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01:21:26

Episode 44: Paramount’s Ghosting

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2017/03/31

This episode the box office reporting returns with questions as to why Paramount was being selective in who got to see Ghost in the Shell. Then DVD Guru Sergio Mims returns to catch up on a number of titles from Disney, Lionsgate, Mill Creek, Olive Films, Paramount, Shout Factory and Universal. 0:00:00 – 0:02:11 – Intro & the Chicago Critics Film Festival 0:02:11 – 0:23:06 – Catching Up on the 2017 Box Office 0:23:07 – 1:19:41 – Blu-rays (with Sergio Mims) 1:19:42 – 1:21:22 – Outro

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01:43:00

Episode 43: I Left My Heart In San Franchise

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2017/03/10

The Chicago Critics Film Festival has announced its first preview and producer Erik Childress tells you where you can buy your passes. Then he is joined by Sergio Mims to get you all caught up on the latest Blu-rays from Arrow, Kino, Criterion, Lionsgate, Broad Green and Universal. Finally it’s the return of Patrick Bromley of FThisMovie.net to play another round of Me, Everyone, No One. Which franchise will he erase from existence? 0:00:00 – 0:04:22 – Intro & the Chicago Critics Film Festival

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02:58:04

Episode 42: All You Need Is Logan!

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2017/02/25

It’s all about Logan. Almost. Comic Book expert, Erik Laws, returns to mount an in-depth discussion into Hugh Jackman’s reported final appearance as Wolverine. Along with host Erik Childress it is a two-part conversation dealing with a little history and their expanded thoughts on the film and then delving into spoiler alert territory. Also, Sergio Mims returns to offer the latest in new Blu-rays for your viewing pleasure. 0:00:00 – 0:02:04 – Intro 0:02:04 – 1:14:04 – Blu-rays (with Sergio Mims)

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02:22:57

Episode 41: Me, Everyone, No One & Sundance

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2017/02/23

Erik Childress catches you up on his trip to the Sundance Film Festival and many of the films he saw with an assist from Nick Digilio and WGN Radio. Then the debut of a brand new segment (or game) to the podcast with comic book expert Erik Laws. Is it about comic books, movies or something entirely different? Tune in to find out on Me, Everyone, No One. 0:00:00 – 0:04:00 – Intro 0:04:00 – 0:28:34 – Sundance Film Festival (with Nick Digilio & WGN Radio) (Part 1) 0:28:34 – 1:02:23 – Sundance Film

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02:01:22

Episode 40: To Franchise Or Not To Franchise

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2017/02/09

Erik Childress has returned from Sundance, but on this episode must first address the growing list of franchise entries that studios are besieging the marketplace with. Patrick Bromley of FThisMovie.net joins him to talk the best and worst of them as well as to discuss this year’s upcoming FThisMovie Fest. Before that though, Sergio Mims is back like John Wick to catch-up on the latest movies you can catch up with on DVD. 0:00:00 – 0:04:47 – Intro 0:04:47 – 1:18:16 – Sergio Mims & The Blu-rays

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01:54:06

Episode 39: Here Come the Oscar Nominations (and...

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2017/01/21

On this episode, Sergio Mims returns to go over the latest releases from Twilight Time, Olive Films, Shout Factory, Warner Bros. and so much more. Then Erik Childress will break down the Best Picture race and offer his final predictions in all of the feature film categories from Director to Visual Effects. 0:00:00 – 0:02:3 – Intro 0:02:34 – 1:12:16 – Sergio Mims & The Blu-rays 1:12:16 – 1:51:54 – Final Oscar Nomination Predictions 1:51:51 – 1:54:06 – Outro

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02:25:51

Episode 38: The Oscars & Those Damned Statistics

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2017/01/13

The first Movie Madness of 2017 gives you a rundown of Erik Childress’ picks for the Best & Worst films of 2016. He is joined again by Sergio Mims to bring you the latest in Blu-ray & DVD titles. But the Oscar race continues and it is time for a real breakdown of the numbers now that the “Big 7” are in. Who has jumped into the Top Five? 0:00:00 – 0:09:20 – Intro and The Best & Worst Films of 2016 0:09:20 – 1:00:40 – The post-BAFTA Oscar Race Breakdown 1:00:40 – 2:22:51 – Blu-ray Time with Sergio

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01:59:35

Episode 37: Going Rogue On Awards Season. And Star Wars!

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2016/12/22

The final Movie Madness of 2016 gives you the long-awaited awards breakdown and who the frontrunners now are for the Oscars. Collin Souter also returns to talk the highs and lows of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. And a special thank you to all our listeners, there is a chance for a very special prize. Tune in to hear how you can win something great courtesy of Netflix. 0:00:00 – 0:07:54 – Intro & Prize Opportunity 0:07:54 – 0:44:33 – Awards Season Breakdown & The Frontrunners 0:44:33 – 1:54:11 –

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01:47:09

Episode 36: Movie Madness Stocking Stuffers

Movie Madness ·

2016/12/19

In this special standalone episode of the podcast, Erik Childress is joined by Sergio Mims to provide some last-minute Christmas suggestions on the Blu-ray front for everyone. They also catch up on some recent titles and offer up their choices of some of the best releases of the year. Including their number ones. 0:00:00 – 0:02:01 – Intro 0:02:01 – 0:34:13 – New Blu-rays with Sergio Mims 0:34:13 – 1:43:47 – Christmas Gift Guide with Sergio Mims 1:43:47 – 1:47:09 – Outro

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02:59:08

Episode 35: Grieving By The Sea Without Pitt or Jolie

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2016/12/05

Erik Childress is back to catch you up on the box office over the Thanksgiving holiday. He is then joined by Sergio Mims to discuss the latest Blu-rays from Twilight Time, Warner Bros., Paramount, Sony and more. Then the founder of the Now Playing Network, James Laczkowski stops by to discuss Kenneth Lonergan’s Manchester by the Sea as well as films about grief. 0:00:00 – 0:01:45 – Intro 0:01:45 – 0:19:29 – Box Office Talk 0:19:29 – 1:48:00 – Blu-rays with Sergio Mims 1:48:00 – 2:56:43 – Manchester

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02:25:47

Episode 34: We Give Thanks To Movies – Now More Than...

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2016/11/20

This week gives you a pre-Thanksgiving (and pre-Black Friday) look at some great new Blu-rays coming out which we talk to Sergio Mims about. We take a look at just how those Arrival numbers measure up at the box office. Finally we have a sobering conversation with Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com of how the evolution (and maybe devolution) of movies may matter ever more in Trump’s America 0:00:00 – 00:2:10 – Intro 0:02:10 – 0:27:32 – Box Office Talk 0:27:32 – 1:48:41 – Blu-rays with Sergio Mims

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03:09:38

Episode 33: Let’s Get Some Strange!

Movie Madness ·

2016/11/12

This week’s epic episode tries to sober us out of the election results by talking with Sergio Mims about some great new Blu-rays from Shout Factory, Kino and Lionsgate amongst others to help cheer you up. Then comic book expert Erik Laws returns to go deep on the Strange – Doctor Strange! – and discusses whether or not it lives up to its high praise in the Marvel universe. 0:00:00 – 0:03:40 – Intro 0:03:40 – 0:24:39 – Box Office Talk 0:36:32 – 1:42:21 – Blu-rays with Sergio Mims 1:42:21 – 3:05:06 –

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