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CinemaCon 2026 went down last week which is basically a giant party in Las Vegas just for people who own movie theaters! He breaks down why movie theaters don’t make money on films and the top bankable actors according to theater owners. Mike shares the Top 5 things he is excited for after the event including the first look at the new Godzilla movie, new Spider-Man details, Avengers Doomsday and more! In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Lee Cronin's The Mummy. It’s about the young daughter of a journalist who  disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare. Mike talks about where this movie went too far, the uncomfortable gore and what it means for the rest of the Blumhouse, Atomic Monster and New Line’s  major monster revival.  In the Trailer Park, Mikes about The End of Oak Street that features Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor run from dinosaurs in suburbia. Mike shares the reason we don’t get more dinosaur movies, what director Anne Hathaway says saved her career and a tragic story with a cast member.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike’s favorite season is Summer Blockbuster season. However, he is feeling differently after the list came out of the Top 10 most anticipated movies of Summer 2026, according to 7,000+ people surveyed by Fandango. He tears into the list but also gives why he is hopeful that Gen Z will keep movie theaters alive. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about the Apple TV movie ‘Outcome’ starring Keanu Reeves. He plays Reef Hawk, a damaged Hollywood star who must look into his past to confront demons and make amends after he is extorted with a mysterious video clip. Mike shares his thoughts on Jonah Hill as a director, questions Keanu Reeves recent role choices and why this comedy falls flat. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about the new horror movie called Backrooms. It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as an employee who stumbles upon a mysterious doorway that leads into an endless nightmare space and is directed by Kane Parsons who is only 20 years old! New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro   Email: [email protected]   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Kelsey return to give their Best and Worst Movies for March. Mike shares a movie theater take so diabolical that Kelsey has to call him out on it. Kelsey shares the movie that traumatized this month and put them both in a dark mental state. And the movie Mike watched without Kelsey knowing! In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie where Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach embark on an adventure across the galaxy. Mike shares why he thinks this was better than the original, Donald’s Glover’s performance as Yoshi stole the show, and his Top 5 Most Played Super Mario games of all-time. In the Trailer Park, Mike dives into Dune: Part Three and shares why he has had a hard time getting into the franchise, why people have ridiculed him for it but why the epic conclusion may be the most promising installment.  New Episodes Every Monday! Check out Kelsey’s new Book Account on IG @KelseyRodReads Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike breaks down his current Top 10 Actor Power Rankings.  He uses a data-informed, culture-driven snapshot of who is truly running Hollywood right now.  Mike scores each performer across weighted categories: Hollywood Impact, Cultural Presence, Style Influence, Audience Appeal, Acting ability and Brand Momentum. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about They Will Kill You starring Zazie Beetz. It’s about a woman who answers a cryptic ad for a housekeeping job at a luxurious yet foreboding New York City high-rise. She then finds herself trying to save her sister from a crazy cult! Mike talks about how it’s one of the most original movies of the year, how it mixed video game and anime style action and why some people may have a problem with the subject material.  In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about the live-action “Moana” with Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui. Did anyone ask for this or is this remake being overly hated?  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Threads: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: [email protected]   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike gave out his first 5 out of 5 in over 2 years on last week’s episode. He decides to share more movies he believes are perfect and reacts to a list from Reddit of perfect films with no bad parts. Mike doesn’t think these are the ‘greatest’ movies ever made but instead the ones where nothing feels out of place, have great rewatchability and each feel effortless to watch. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Ready or Not 2: Here I Come starring Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton. The movie picks up moments after surviving an all-out attack from the Le Domas family, Grace discovers she’s reached the next level of the nightmarish game and this time with her estranged sister Faith at her side. Mike talks about how underrated the first film was, if this one matched the intensity and why Samara Weaving as Grace is a new  horror movie icon. In the Trailer Park, Mike blind reacts to the Spider-Man Brand New Day trailer. It’s coming out in theaters on July 31st and is one of his most anticipated movies of the year. New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 98th Annual Academy Awards were held last night in Los Angeles.  Mike talks about all the winners and losers from Michael B. Jordan in Sinners to Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another. He also talks about what actor didn’t show up to receive their away, Conan as host and why Timothée Chalamet may never win an Oscar.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mike dives into the world of movie memorabilia as there are some incredible items that every level of movie fan will recognize that are about to hit the auction block. From a light-up C-3PO head to the Butt Birth' Rhino from 'Ace Ventura’. Mike talks about which would be the coolest to own and how he really got back into collecting. In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey got to see an early screening of Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling. It’s about a science teacher who wakes up alone on a spaceship light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the sun, and save Earth. An unexpected friendship may be the key. Mike and Kelsey share what it was like seeing it in 70mm IMAX, how it compared to the book and is it the best Ryan Gosling movie of all-time? In the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down Jake Gyllenhaal's and Henry Cavill’s upcoming action thriller “In The Grey” where they play elite operatives tasked with recovering a stolen billion-dollar fortune from a ruthless despot. Mike uses the opportunity to apologize to Jake Gyllenhaal.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Threads: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro   Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mike dives into the millennial optimism era which is being described on TikTok as a strangely comforting, slightly delusional time in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Mike shares what movies best represent this era from 500 Days of Summer to Easy A as he remembers a world of hipster aesthetics, early Instagram, and a belief that life would only improve, often contrasting with current, more cynical times.  Mike gives his mini review of Disney-Pixar’s Hoppers. In the Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts on THE BRIDE! starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale. It takes place in 1930s Chicago where a groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious brings a murdered young woman back to life to be a companion for Frankenstein's monster. Mike shares his thoughts on Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale’s amazing performances but ultimately why it felt like Maggie Gyllenhaal was holding back on the story she wanted to tell. In the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down Scary Movie 6 and the long awaited return of the Wayans brothers. Can a raunch parody movie of this magnitude work in today’s climate?   It marks the return of Anna Faris and Regina Hall 26 years after the original film first hit screens.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Threads: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro   Email: [email protected]   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Kelsey are back to recap the Best and Worst Movies of February. Mike shares why he feels personally bad for his worst pic of the month after meeting one of the main actors from the film. Mike and Kelsey also share how they got busted at the movies when going to see Wuthering Heights. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Scream 7. When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Mike talks about why this movie was hard to watch, the awful Ghost Face Mask and if it’s time to kill this franchise.  In the Trailer Park,  Mike gives his thoughts on Toy Story 5. Everyone’s favorite toys will have to team up once again. This time they’ll need to work together to save Bonnie from her Lilypad smart tablet as screens take over childhood. Mike shares why this feels familiar to Toy Story 1 and why unfortunately Disney-Pixar will never end the series.  Check out Kelsey’s new Book Recommendation Instagram @KelseyRodReads New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Threads: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro   Email: [email protected]   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mike is here to talk about the state of cinema after a German creative studio has drawn widespread attention after releasing a three-minute sci-fi short film it says matches the look and scale of a $200 million Hollywood production, created entirely with artificial intelligence in a single day. Is Hollywood cooked?  In the Movie Review, Mike talks about How to Make a Killing starring  Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley. He plays a guy who must kill seven of his family members to inherit $28 billion. Mike talks about what the movie failed to set up but how undeniable Glen Powell is as an actor. Is he still on track to be the best big American movie star or is he being shoved down our throats? In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about THE BRIDE! Starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley. The story follows a lonely Frankenstein traveling to 1930s Chicago to seek help in creating a companion, resulting in the birth of the Bride. Mikes shares his 3 favorite things about the movie including why the studio didn’t want Maggie Gyllenhaal to have Jessie Buckley play the lead role.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: [email protected]   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mike shares a baffling list who trashed the movies that gave them their big break. The list includes A-list actors like Jennifer Aniston who despises her role in "Leprechaun". As he tries to understand their reasoning, he gets triggered by certain actors who drag the roles that we all know and love. In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey talk about Wuthering Heights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. It’s a passionate love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Mike shares how it’s different from most period dramas, the chemistry between the two leads and if the love story was good or they’re just two hot actors.  Plus how director Emerald Fennell has had a great 3-movie run to start her career. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Disclosure Day directed by Steven Spielberg where the question is: If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? Mike dives into how the movie might be soft launched, really finding out the truth of what is out there and other movies that have pushed ideas onto the public.  New Episodes Every Monday! Check out Kelsey’s new Book Recommendation Instagram @KelseyRodReads Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro   Email: [email protected]   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Library of Congress has revealed the latest works to be entered into the National Film Registry. Mike shares what 25 films made the cut and why he is surprised to find that many American classics still have not been added. He shares his Top 10 Movies that should be considered in the next class of films. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Send Help starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brian. It’s about a woman and her overbearing boss who become stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it's a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. Mike shares why he thinks Sam Raimi movies might be misunderstood, why non-horror like Kelsey might enjoy it, why Rachel McAdams stepped away from Hollywood and the Spider-Man 4 movie we were robbed of. In the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down The Devil Wears Prada 2 that offers our first real look at where the characters are now, nearly two decades after “Runway” magazine first ruled their lives. Will it be the best No. 2 movie of the year? New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro   Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Kelsey are back to recap the Best and Worst movies they watched for the months of December and January. Mike shares what franchise let him down and he is ready to pass on to the new generation. Kelsey picks the worst picks that makes Mike question everything about modern filmmaking.  In the Movie Review, Mike talks about The Wrecking Crew starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista. They play estranged half-brothers who reunite after their father's mysterious death. As they search for the truth, buried secrets reveal a conspiracy threatening to tear their family apart. Mike talks about his love of director Angel Manuel Soto, why this movie would have done well in theaters, his Top 5 Movies set in Hawaii and the one thing he really wished were better! In the Trailer Park, Mike proceeds with caution when talking about his excitement for “Masters of the Universe”. Nicholas Galitzine stars as Adam Glenn (also known as Prince Adam/He-Man), living his life mired in the boredom of corporate America...until someone finds his sword, threatening both Eternia and Earth. Mike shares what he hopes they use from the original animated series and his concern of Jared Leto as Skeletor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mike and Kelsey break down the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards. Complete with predictions, snubs and surprises they feel are a slap in the face. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Mercy starring Chris Pratt.  It takes place in the near future, where a detective stands trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge he once championed, before it determines his fate. Mike shares the one redeeming quality of the movie, why Chris Pratt was fighting for his life and why the story almost put him to sleep. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Crime 101 starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo. Chris Pratt plays an elusive thief who teams up with an insurance broker for one last heist while an LA detective tries to track him down. Mike shares why the movie feels oddly familiar but still worthy of the big screen.  New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro   Email: [email protected]   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mike Deestro takes a stroll through memory lane with movies celebrating majors birthdays this year. He talks about the best movies from 1996, 2006 and 2016. He also shares what actors made their debuts during that year and what actor’s made the most money. In the Movie Review , Mike gives his thoughts on 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship with consequences that could change the world as he knows it, while Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can't escape. Mike talks about where it ranks inside the franchise, Ralph Fiennes’ incredible performance, and why horror movies still get unfairly dismissed. In the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down The Wrecking Crew starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista. They play estranged half-brothers Jonny and James who reunite after their father's mysterious death. It’s directed by Ángel Manuel Soto who also recently did Blue Beetle which is one of Mike’s favorite superhero movies! New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro   Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.