Movie Marathon Podcast

The Mandalorian and Grogu — Full Movie Review (Spoilers)

Movie Marathon Podcast — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:29:12 -0400

This is a special early release episode — The Mandalorian and Grogu just hit theaters on May 22nd and we couldn't wait to drop it. Full spoilers ahead. This is the way.

The episode covers the full production story, how this began as Season 4 of The Mandalorian, how the 2023 strikes turned it into a $165 million IMAX film, and the $5 million Grogu puppet at the center of it all. Then the full movie breakdown: Din Djarin as a New Republic operative, Rotta the Hutt as the film's surprising emotional anchor, Sigourney Weaver's 5 minutes of screen-time, the Martin Scorsese cameo and whether the father-son dynamic between Mando and Grogu still has somewhere left to go.

We have spoken.

The Mandalorian — This Is The Way Star Wars Should Feel

Movie Marathon Podcast — Tue, 19 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Ahead of The Mandalorian and Grogu, the Movie Marathon Podcast rewatches all three seasons of The Mandalorian, a show that reinvigorated Star Wars while also bringing some real lows. First we talk about the state of Star Wars and our love for the franchise. Then we do the full production history: Jon Favreau's lone gunslinger pitch, Dave Filoni bringing the George Lucas playbook into live action, and the creation of The Volume, the 75-foot LED stage running on Unreal Engine that changed the way television and film gets made. Then a season-by-season breakdown: what made seasons one and two work, whether moving key episodes into The Book of Boba Fett was a good idea, and where season three lost the way. Plus what the Binge Bros are expecting from the Mando movie. We have spoken.

Mortal Kombat II — Is This The Best Mortal Kombat Film?

Movie Marathon Podcast — Tue, 12 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The Movie Marathon Podcast closes out the Mortal Kombat rewatch series with the just-released Mortal Kombat 2. After seeing the movie together, we break down everything — the Kitana and Shao Kahn opening, Johnny Cage's return, Cole Young's big moment, Baraka as the unexpected scene-stealer, the Netherrealm reveal, and whether the film delivers on the tournament that the first film promised. Plus a full franchise ranking across all four films and everything we want from part three.

Mortal Kombat (2021) — A Movie Misfire With Lots of Franchise Potential

Movie Marathon Podcast — Tue, 05 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

As part of our Mortal Kombat binge series ahead of Mortal Kombat 2, the Movie Marathon Podcast rewatches the 2021 reboot and finds out if it finally delivers what the originals never could. We break down the Sub-Zero vs. Scorpion opening scene that changes everything, the new "arcana" rule, why Johnny Cage was deliberately left out, and whether Cole Young is the most unnecessary protagonist in franchise history. The bar was on the floor after Annihilation, but they more than cleared that. The question is what could've been better? Your soul is ours for at least one more time.

Mortal Kombat Annihilation — A Fatality That Had Us Screaming 'Finish Him'

Movie Marathon Podcast — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

As part of our Mortal Kombat binge series ahead of Mortal Kombat 2, the Movie Marathon Podcast rewatches Mortal Kombat Annihilation and by the end...we're all screaming "Finish Him!" We delve into the production chaos, why almost every original cast member tapped out, and whether the Liu Kang vs. Shao Kahn kaiju battle is the worst CGI sequence in 90s blockbuster history. Like it or not, your soul is still ours for the next hour.

Mortal Kombat (1995) — Rewatching A Flawed Victory

Movie Marathon Podcast — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

As part of our Mortal Kombat binge series ahead Mortal Kombat 2, the Movie Marathon Podcast steps into the tournament ring to rewatch 1995's Mortal Kombat. Is this the greatest video game adaptation ever made, or does nostalgia have us in a chokehold? The Binge Bros break down the production history, the crazy casting, what the film borrows from the games (and what it smartly leaves behind), and whether this holds up as the greatest video game adaptation ever made. Plus Shang Tsung, Goro, and those $500 sunglasses. Your soul is ours for the next hour.

Welcome to the Movie Marathon — Who We Are and What's Coming

Movie Marathon Podcast — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves. Welcome to the Movie Marathon Podcast. A place where we watch movies and then we talk about them. Now that we've officially launched, we're taking a little time to explain who we are and how the podcast came to be. In this episode, we also break down exactly what the show is expected to cover, how each episode usually will run and burning questions like what our favorite popcorn orders are. We're excited to go on this cinematic journey with you so be sure to like and subscribe.

The Legend of Bagger Vance — A Golf Movie About Something Deeper

Movie Marathon Podcast — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:16:25 -0400

As part of our Masters rewatch, the Movie Marathon Podcast goes to the green with The Legend of Bagger Vance, Robert Redford's 2000 drama that flopped at the box office, but built a cult following among golfers and anyone who's ever had to rediscover their own swing. The Binge Bros dig into the Bhagavad Gita roots of the story, why Brad Pitt passed on the role that went to Matt Damon, the real golf history behind Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen, and whether Will Smith's most understated performance is also one of his best.

Happy Gilmore — The Best Sports Comedy

Movie Marathon Podcast — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

As part of our rewatch tied to The Masters, the Movie Marathon Podcast rewatches Happy Gilmore, the 1996 Adam Sandler comedy that turned golf into a contact sport and made Shooter McGavin one of the most beloved villains in sports movie history. In this episode, the Binge Bros do a full breakdown of Happy Gilmore, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary, review the film's production history, go through the movie's best cameos, and chat about where this lands in the "Sandler-Verse."

Project Hail Mary — Is It Best Sci-Fi Movie In Years?

Movie Marathon Podcast — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The Movie Marathon Podcast breaks down the just-released Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling's sci-fi epic and one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. This episode covers the full production history: Andy Weir going from self-publishing The Martian online to a $3 million deal before PHM even hit shelves, Lord & Miller's practical no-greenscreen approach, and how Rocky, a physical alien puppet built by the Star Wars creature team, was performed live on set in every single scene. Then a full breakdown of the film itself, the aspect ratio switch you may have missed, and where Project Hail Mary ranks against The Martian and the best sci-fi of the decade.

Every Scream Movie Ranked — The Complete Franchise Breakdown

Movie Marathon Podcast — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:36:51 -0400

The Movie Marathon Podcast binges the entire Scream franchise, all seven films, in one rankings episode. In this episode, we reveal their worst-to-best lists one film at a time and discuss each entry in the series. Along the way, we chat about the production secrets behind each film, every Ghostface and their motives ranked, the behind-the-scenes chaos of Scream 7, and where the franchise goes from here.

Avatar: Fire and Ash — Is This The End Of The Avatar Series?

Movie Marathon Podcast — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:36:36 -0400

Our Avatar binge wraps up with 2025's Avatar: Fire and Ash. This time, we jump right into the film and break down our first reactions. We talk about the differences (and many similarities) from Avatar and The Way of Water, as well as, where the franchise could go next. The Binge Bros also debate whether this is Cameron's most ambitious Avatar and tackle the questions Avatar 4 needs to answer. Plus the Miley Cyrus end-credits song, the franchise's box office, and full trilogy rankings.

Avatar: The Way of Water — Was The 13-Year Wait Worth It?

Movie Marathon Podcast — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:36:24 -0400

The Movie Marathon Podcast continues the Avatar binge with 2022's Avatar: The Way of Water, James Cameron's 13-years-in-the-making sequel. This episode covers the extraordinary technology developed for underwater performance capture, the DeepX 3D camera system built from scratch, and how Cameron wrote four Avatar sequels simultaneously. Then a full breakdown of the film: the Sully family dynamics, the Metkayina reef world, a heart-wrenching death and Kiri's mysterious connection to Eywa. But, does the 3-hour-plus runtime earn itself? Listen to the Binge Bros break it down.

Avatar — Does James Cameron's 2009 Film Still Hold Up?

Movie Marathon Podcast — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:36:06 -0400

The Movie Marathon Podcast begins its rewatch of the Avatar series with the original: James Cameron's Avatar. While it was released in 2009, Avatar remains the highest-grossing film of all time. In this episode, we dig into the full production history behind Pandora, including Cameron's decade-long wait for technology to catch up with his vision, the creation of the Na'vi language, and the casting process that almost gave us a very different film. Then we break down the entire film, from Jake Sully's transformation to the destruction of Hometree and whether Eywa's intervention in the final battle is earned or a convenient ending.

Eyes Wide Shut — Kubrick's Final Film & The Conspiracy That Won't Die

Movie Marathon Podcast — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:35:46 -0400

The Movie Marathon Podcast takes on Stanley Kubrick's final film — Eyes Wide Shut. The episode covers the full production history: Kubrick's 30-year obsession with Arthur Schnitzler's Dream Story, the 400-day shoot that set a Guinness World Record, the psychological pressure placed on the cast, the post-death editing controversy, and the conspiracy theories the film has spawned. Then a deep dive into the film itself — the Christmas light cinematography, the orgy sequence as a study in power and hierarchy, the Ziegler confrontation, and the toy store ending that changes everything.