Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast

Episode 100 - Batman (Dancing with the devil the pale moonlight)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSEpisode 100 - Batman (Dancing with the Devil in the pale moonlight) https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQL2hsKIAuO8cltSZlDshLfYi3NEvAiLAoFVttSIBBZDel8u43QUQJLseZHQSq5u3WH3-IHVxVdvfzM2z-EFs5p3dJ9WUQCUsqrcDjrjh_tWdmXLYWWhdUde_E-WbXZDnczTY1Rwlv8RG09tKlziuxgL0orVxvcP31nXzHDDK9-UZpqWaTaSGXzM5Za1E/s981/Screenshot%202026-05-29%20150650.png Directed by Tim Burton In our 100th episode of the Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast, Tim, Matt and Rick get together to discuss the 1989 Summer Blockbuster hit Batman.https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4-OG8RCI-BYJ41ernQvTWr6lQPHFpFYC7F0mPpA4LuVznidvTbFt4ZBogw6oQlInZaao-ezDp8ISDu9imK3d3m2DQdmnx64QbLYTtdAKyE9FSz_1PZZGTgprwmJusSWXhP_ccq-418NudwUJBTcRGM_vT6QeLjU3klgNj4P2eNlQL-lkU7e5iMyGtoGw/s1555/Screenshot%202026-05-29%20151101.png The guys kick off with personal anecdotes about the first time each of them watched the movie, highlighting its impact on their youth. They explore the film's iconic status, discussing its memorable characters, particularly Michael Keaton's portrayal of Batman and Jack Nicholson's unforgettable performance as the Joker.  https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxYlSbqtxSnojAX20q2nFWXWBW3bpB0ek3V8-Yxrg3qnLdUvHy-Y8SV9jk0Qf3QOwWAxVhdnfMruPC-pPTHu-iQ9cqqvpoAC3HK4tbxMNUtrHnQJpJvqTw_aQrFRz4c4yBlOcKb9_zaA7d7F9zLwqqY4TOu_C8ROdRiogX9hfmapf2dby9pDa2Vicc5xM/s320/mqdefault.jpg Matt breaks down the synopsis as if he where reporting the events as a nightly news anchor. While Tim and Rick discuss their opinions on Batman as a superhero and whether or not they care for his spot in the pantheon of all time great comic book heroes. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqMZ8_NMbeaFF2xam6BBdMEyXkuEG_pKyo_ZGGeAXHDA7zYODMFf3NBsjaybsH0TsQmHnpLe9AhZw23E8Uc84d8q1RouMvf6-uaWRstmehChqHWB38F576gXvHaeX-FpYFQTU2GtcfgjEiZaSssWZ7gJZT3_vddNphG-L3Ih0uteoE6iQRXLhAz_BeIk/s842/Screenshot%202026-05-29%20151007.png After they dive into the film and discuss it's relevance in the book of 1001 movies to watch before you die, they celebrate their 100th episode with a little trivia contest.. Who will go away with the coveted Batman Trophy? https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSd2yZ36aDKZLymCh7EHgmnK4P3lRq33B2sZHPxUijGnY3iOeDYWH_82Wr29Te2GizF6IeqZc7dkF5A31N80GZcV45eOIuH-RQWrgsQIJt9VZCco1ul5tvq0QxfYCAqGr-woLIcE2R06fEN-v5EUp7UjEy0Sf1kp5-49-c0W9d4OjdBthr2flblQBi1cw/s4032/20260529_150234.jpg Find out this and more on this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast. Don’t forget to like and Subscribe wherever you listen to this show! Email your thoughts and comments to Mamreviewpodcast@gmail.com [https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/2741799655686281429] Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 [https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/2741799655686281429] https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/2741799655686281429 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of movies Is it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  2 hours and 06 mins Tim: YES   Tim's Remaining Death Clock                    (2,691 hours and 51 Min)     Matt: YES    Matt’s Remaining Death Clock                    (2,668 hours and 07 Min)  Rick: YES   Rick's Remaining Death Clock                    (2,740 hours and 33 Min)

Episode 99 - Up in Smoke (Drinking on the Job) Middle Age Drinking

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSEpisode 99 - Up in Smoke (Drinking on the Job) https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrZWApFKGfoYoKJTUnJDvkC50QpdjRXj0Et7v7tbbYsyoz4ETct-6AHtsf1ZG1LKYo3vqD-kbP03W-iJxqXJlYeQ0Fit4DqufoVp7R6kCTXGU30kuUFOhxr6uz6Tgq4mAcdper5a0O8D9g24oyphVQXwZ-wYeofvOWgA4fJNhych1ngWF-sMZ8y6OjhxU/s966/716L2b9mjkL._AC_SL1000_.jpg Directed by Lou Adler In this episode of the Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast, Tim, Matt and Rick get together in there last double digit episode at they discuss Cheech and Chong's first Stoner Comedy Up in Smoke. To commemorate this squirrelly film the guys decide to make a drinking game out of their review.https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiP3jOlE74kQsPRYJchmxS2wdsvHgK5RLiCJ9PWY9teyjvh77wZ8xaw9-4VRpTwFXBuXP9fNErIgiKiM2eONlKMvBwFI8ZxJooD-aH6iv7uYBUF7UR6GrFW-fT0ZWAyNXkq39hCDJBaVY-LrBW-sWyXDYPAv5ZGSLdlTb6z1xqKYRVjV2cGr8JltX4xNo/s1362/Screenshot%202026-05-22%20203951.jpeg Tim, gets a little messed up will discussing the film as they attempt to not say some key words that would cause them to drink. Needless to say, they don't exactly succeed in staying sober for the discussion. Matt runs us through the convoluted storyline that focuses on two guys looking to score drugs in East L.A. In there little quest they get deported to Tijuana and have to make there way back home while driving a van completely made of weed. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDlw9Qbe8r4vecBhu7hncLJt2lC8AhcLMXU_crDnyea1jLtd4rgUQJGGrkyjIoP9jYYADPHN27YfBlPrcz6GvUBnC2N9Arth6XPKNIY2m9w-WPlvAfzGdMHeNWjR9udJKMcEd8lO2pW6K3a5Vz_QuLwQPhPq1mVj_JKaYKH5Ghho55yhu9TjxK13XSHj0/s1288/Screenshot%202026-05-22%20203914.jpeg Will the guys finish their review under three hours? Will they have a fun time talking and drinking to this film? Find out this and more on this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast. Don’t forget to like and Subscribe wherever you listen to this show! Email your thoughts and comments to Mamreviewpodcast@gmail.com [https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/2397112650532037620] https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUdMk73T8S-V5RBOq1dGb1joJdVEDPI1MBryqQXvLGNmtBY8YpZVwxz89kJsCKG3d-jSkJKyi7QpXO_woHJJcVf-J1cugrbBZowDAVgQBYqs9emWohETmrEBZ6JmNta320eBcvD8ZnycLB8RO8VJzY67dG818rPLplnUv6y4tUoAOBbc0Be50ITdK5axo/s1512/Screenshot%202026-05-22%20203849.jpeg Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 [https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/2397112650532037620] https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/2397112650532037620 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of movies Is it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  1 hour and 22 mins Tim: YES   Tim's Remaining Death Clock                    (2,693 hours and 57 Min)     Matt: NO    Matt’s Remaining Death Clock                    (2,670 hours and 13 Min)  Rick: YES   Rick's Remaining Death Clock                    (2,742 hours and 39 Min)

Episode 98 - Return of the Jedi (It's A Trap!)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSEpisode 98 - Return of the Jedi (It's A Trap!)https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRQ-yZPsA-Y4P9yD3Tvu5aKRfXkpWGiFsRyEyPbgCkBirlRAqDClqOo759II2M_meTENAOI3T24xroCtHmOGA3D3SdBmwxW5e-0_Hj-vsPHFrlSEphMfSL90c8GhnFNz38X28_qBVCyDZenso9Ipm1c1spX76Vz00IWyCZSRq-F6cDXwQnitLYeWi2Qg/s853/Screenshot%202026-05-16%20194405.png Directed by Richard Marquand In this episode of the Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast, Tim, Matt and Rick get together one more time to discuss the 1983 Sci-fi Classic that wrap up the best trilogy of all time Return of the Jedi.https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HJMyeS7AVuggT3kYnEtwQAIlG7WSu6AeEu28SbLBxJ76mPLLcQj0aeyxXF2f-mWuTYLZBmK9yR7NBxDH26wawMeTMyF9bQReOhgXbqf2W84cQAU8NW4lggdZg4H8Zb1FW0VFGNegvvBGp8Y2lI6o5eZjvNovEqiAIzLolLnkiTj2VF7YNe5IAzn0mws/s1277/Screenshot%202026-05-16%20194600.png Rick, gets a little messed up and tries yet again to force us to watch Spaceballs. However, the guys quickly quell that urge and get the train right on course for the Return of the Jedi. Tim then gives us a wonderful Yoda-like personation for the synopsis, as we all know there are no Irish Stormtrooper for Matt to mimic. So Tim settles for a different short green dude.https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVo58iFAmBNsQN-K8ThrA9B_f_-yn8_qkddQc7AzJ3dl1G8ArnOE0Yi3MFyFQlfU9NxSn4iZ_HeOFlyDoS2bWIBq5qi7WGV38ObUlFKFXmrstwhrvNlBG0-gSe8Rhc3IwEdGB2GLks2fv4FtN9E0aCCfH-PBUqQbjqTXPUU1aGJeqXqAe7ZbnUUNMkm0/s1182/Screenshot%202026-05-16%20194639.png Tim also waxes poetic on when he first saw this film in the theatre and how much fun he enjoyed this final installment of the Star Wars Trilogy. The guys agree that while "Return of the Jedi" may have elements that cater to younger audiences, such as the Ewoks, it balances this with mature themes of redemption and sacrifice. Tim notes that the blend of kid-friendly content does not detract from the film's overall narrative strength.https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga9Ioo8YhfN__sDAKWx2z8B1j4a1cG8cJCXz_r_swj75JxPdQ5GaTaI1l9tqRI4dD-DR7x9_detKEzgBTL0Wj_-ra3Ssyh0MADb321vPYY2EHOyjeJIN7Y-U8wgNFFGOTyxasYJq1KVrqgSfsdwtRFtcC_HejGhXNPnF0Mf-7H01tyueYu2_b4oCA2nr4/s845/Screenshot%202026-05-16%20194713.png Find out this and more on this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast. Don’t forget to like and Subscribe wherever you listen to this show! Email your thoughts and comments to Mamreviewpodcast@gmail.com [https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/3863164896874994568]https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHOn8rC4RWokeEnOAYeDv_dIWWPKwneOlsBhKnFWZwogJORj2Y-zlj-SSkj-yhMGIrUQEBYlz1wBdj1wxu3fogRvQQrZGko1hC12Nc21WQF7RJUzZ5dhfrZYS_dF0iLo1ip8vX7cY3or9mitdQxdeZghZVIvrpGGeB0d6v0iQ8n3WO_iAuUZXd-4mi1g/s1250/Screenshot%202026-05-16%20194531.png Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 [https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/3863164896874994568] https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/3863164896874994568 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of movies Is it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  2 hours and 11 mins Tim: YES   Tim's Remaining Death Clock                    (2,695 hours and 19 Min)     Matt: YES Matt’s Remaining Death Clock                    (2,670 hours and 13 Min)  Rick: YES   Rick's Remaining Death Clock                    (2,744 hours and 01 Min)

Episode 97 - Shaft (Can you dig it?)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSEpisode 97 - SHAFT (Can you dig it?)https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkjw6wpIjuCGEhbraAOLh1hqoIPOCCT3Em3X7_r7fhDFS0OjZm9Td3rtk3QxIiNds8L0PwK9NjCSXGGuzWPEeDcUTcQ8PihDL0nnfUQZfzsydt4IhwmC1Cd74acmFTHMsYXZr-U2x38MI5hTDu0HHgGQK0Vb-zt5ht5rfeplAwwawZgDVKWkx1vsDqdI0/s808/Screenshot%202026-04-25%20213346.png Directed by Gordon Parks In this episode of the Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast, Tim, Matt and Rick get together to discuss a 1970's Detective/Black exploitation film , Shaft https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-wZn2PpBAHzK6w5dDUc-bLQ0fUIqL2RoFASmMV2x-PkJ103m9BHtZNGBNxPRtLL6FelJ7jPlRzr-H9Y2n-1smLEeJ6vNh1GABZqGxO8sPb_WL_AFrghnD9jT1UW1cfJ4oTEsrpdNsdoxffzT9Ap26c_FQOlXx-A6PY-FqiXVVV4CJc7u9Dz1EqG-J9Bs/s1262/Screenshot%202026-04-25%20213546.png Matt, is called out drop a beat and sing a track like Isaac Hayes to describe the synopsis for the film. He tries his best to get the essence of Mr. Hayes, but it is left to you the listener to determine if Matt succeeded. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfF50SNYXcrLI9sPRkd5-yF0R7G6PjGfA5lQc6nr0JDzX4C5qGha7Jvz1EjIaXlgpfjMJfRnivC4Vsg2scl7OHu4h_dltieM3V8oit6KFiKiq283tCxo6-54F9nAw7ELHd3ZVygqYVcwgKXZCNj1QQzsWvimAxMvyLiExq9xyPnHmXiE6IPoSg00LblLc/s450/Screenshot%202026-04-25%20213724.png Tim tells us his thoughts on the first time of viewing this movie as well as his thoughts on the character Shaft. Rick gives us a rundown on the relevance of this film in society and the culture around it. Not to mention just how bad Shaft is and how he is a lot like a superhero that takes a licking but keeps on ticking. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrV6zDuD-vufFGfanaHoBGPQANGvq4RTWG4D-H-FFeJFVEUHsI8CxRlNjwuPhGxCUu8yi1pGfm-f25zfCWm0Q30ekRw5BAEqHXAJpyAwX_T7qtjQFy8wO6nE5HUPPhKK-P5P_WeEZYoKnwOfWUoUELhDAWFhyi-PH6BRhWCKtQF-DsLhyphenhyphengCm7gLjv9xx0/s409/Screenshot%202026-04-25%20213801.png Find out this and more on this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast. Don’t forget to like and Subscribe wherever you listen to this show! Email your thoughts and comments to Mamreviewpodcast@gmail.com [https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/1633253574438315728] Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 [https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/1633253574438315728] https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/1633253574438315728 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of movies Is it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  1 hour and 40 mins Tim: YES   Tim's Remaining Death Clock                    (2,697 hours and 30 Min)     Matt: YES Matt’s Remaining Death Clock                    (2,672 hours and 24 Min)  Rick: YES   Rick's Remaining Death Clock                    (2,746 hours and 12 Min)

Episode 96 - The Man Who Fell To Earth (You Don't Remember the Cookie Scene?)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSEpisode 96 - The Man Who Fell To Earth (You Don't Remember the Cookie Scene?) https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/1633253574438315728 Directed by Nicholas Roeg In this episode of the Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast, Tim, Matt and Rick get together to discuss a 1970's Sci-fi flick from Nicolas Roeg, "The Man Who Fell To Earth".https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/1633253574438315728 Matt, is called out to do his best David Bowie impersonation to describe this acid trip of a film. Managing to not do an Irish accent he at least gets the initial idea of the film out to the guys and our listeners. https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/1633253574438315728 Tim tells us his thoughts on the first time of viewing this movie with his wife. In particular how much of a What did I just watch look at the film. Rick gives us a rundown on film development of an X-ray camera and what the two guys missed with David Bowie and Rip Torn's interaction. Finally the guys tell you where this movie ranks in their Death Clocks. https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/1633253574438315728 Find out this and more on this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast. Don’t forget to like and Subscribe wherever you listen to this show! https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/1633253574438315728 Email your thoughts and comments to Mamreviewpodcast@gmail.com [https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/1633253574438315728] Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 [https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/1633253574438315728] https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/1633253574438315728 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of movies Is it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  2 hours and 19 mins Tim: No   Tim's Remaining Death Clock                    (2,699 hours and 10 Min)     Matt: No  Matt’s Remaining Death Clock                    (2,674 hours and 04 Min)  Rick: No   Rick's Remaining Death Clock                    (2,747 hours and 52 Min)