Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast

Episode 102 - Planet of the Apes (You Blew it up!)

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSEpisode 102 - Planet of the Apes (You Blew it Up!) https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/838826066850740871 Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner On this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews the guys are joined again by returning friend Andres from The MCU Bleeding Edge and Andres Pop Culture. They discuss and review the 1968 Sci-Fi film Planet of the Apes.https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/838826066850740871 Andres tells us when he first watched this film. While Matt tells us about his memory cheats and how this film is similar to Doctor Who as well as it's connection to a 1970's TV series. Rick and Tim both discuss what they think of this films opening and the trippy intro. All four members talk a little about the actors and the impact their performances and how this film stacks up with other performances in the reboots and sequels. https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/838826066850740871 Find out this and more on this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast. https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/838826066850740871 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/6878601688300392102/838826066850740871] Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 [https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/838826066850740871] https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/838826066850740871 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of movies Is it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  1 hour and 52 mins Tim:        YES      Tim's Remaining Death Clock                            (2,689 hours and 59 Min)     Matt:        YES       Matt’s Remaining Death Clock                            (2,666 hours and 15 Min)  Rick:        YES    Rick's Remaining Death Clock                            (2,735 hours and 51 Min) Andres:     YES

Episode 101 - The Thin Red Line (Polar Bear on an Island? )

MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS Episode 101 - The Thin Red Line(Polar Bear on an Island?)Directed by Terrance Malick #moviediscussion #podcast #TerranceMalick #jimcaviezel #warmovie On this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews the guys are joined by long time friends of the show. Andres and Jeff S. from The MCU Bleeding Edge and Andres Pop Culture. They discuss and review the 1998 World War Two film The Thin Red Line. Our two guests tell us when they first watched this film. As most commonly sited they watched it on TV or DVD. Meanwhile Matt tells us how much of a "white space" war films are to him and what his first impressions are of this film. Rick and Tim give both there initial watch impressions; one finds the film to be a bit on the artist side, while the other acknowledges the human and moral view point of the film.https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/2598974669264223534 All five members talk a little about the actors and the impact their performances brought to the characters or how little they cared for the people they portrayed. All this and Matt is given the freedom and range to act like a solider in the synopsis. Shazam! 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/3/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/2598974669264223534] Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 [https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/2598974669264223534] Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of movies Is it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  2 hours and 50 mins Tim:        NO       Tim's Remaining Death Clock                            (2,691 hours and 51 Min)     Matt:        NO       Matt’s Remaining Death Clock                            (2,668 hours and 07 Min)  Rick:        YES    Rick's Remaining Death Clock                            (2,737 hours and 43 Min) Jeff:           YESAndres:     YES

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)