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As Steven Spielberg beams back into the alien genre with Disclosure Day, César and Greg are decoding transmissions in search of their all-time favourite alien invasions. From eerie first contact and silent infiltrations to quarantine-zone tensions and all-out last stands, they travel through paranoia, wonder and dread to explore one of cinema’s greatest questions: what happens when we’re no longer alone? So lock the doors, tune into the signal, and keep your eyes on the skies. "Get your fokkin' tentacle out of my face!" — Wikus Van De Merwe Follow the show: Instagram — @moviemambopodcast TikTok — @moviemambo Letterboxd — MovieMambo BlueSky — @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Michael Jackson moonwalks back into the cinema, Greg and César are getting the band back together to perform their all-time favourite music biopics. From tortured geniuses and backstage excess, to fractured identities and revolutionary voices, they crank their amplifiers up across multiple eras, genres, and personas and explore how cinema captures the sound, soul, and spectacle of musical legends. So dim the house lights, turn the volume all the way up, and and let the feedback ring out. "Where's your will to be weird, man?" — Jim Morrison Follow the show: Instagram — @moviemambopodcast TikTok — @moviemambo Letterboxd — MovieMambo BlueSky — @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bride! is bringing monsters and musicals back to life, so César and Greg step into the spotlight to celebrate their all-time favourite movie musicals. From rain-soaked romance and fairytale duets, to backstage meltdowns and animated anarchy, they leap across eras and styles to prove cinema sometimes works best when it sings. So raise the curtain and hit the spotlight. Because... "It's showtime, folks!" - Joe Gideon Follow the show: Instagram — @moviemambopodcast TikTok — @moviemambo Letterboxd — MovieMambo BlueSky — @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wondering what to look forward to at the cinema in 2026? Wonder no more, as Greg and César are back with a selection of upcoming titles that will convince to the leave the house and sitting in the dark with a bunch of strangers.From mythic epics and intimate dramas to long-awaited conclusions and bold directorial debuts, this year’s slate jumps across genres, continents, and cinematic scale. And because this also happens to be our 50th episode, we're breaking the flipping rules with a bonus film pick to celebrate just what makes MovieMambo... MovieMambo. Trailers: The Chronology of Water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVwSJSHenMY The Secret Agent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlnkANnFHI0 If I Had Legs I'd Kick You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywFDoT7LBbQ The Drama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkJYSkaygi4 The Odyssey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yokfcRSofWs Short documentary about the Chaplin twins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAD9YbPNbCw Follow the show: Instagram — @moviemambopodcast TikTok — @moviemambo Letterboxd — MovieMambo BlueSky — @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The year is coming to an end, the credits are rolling, and Greg and César are diving straight out of the cinema doors and into the podcast booth to tell you the films that ruled their 2025. From Hollywood’s biggest hitters to European festival sensations, from surprise crowd-pleasers to international award winners, they’re breaking down the movies that truly defined the year. So grab your popcorn and take your seat, this run down is too legit to quit. “You keep dancing with the devil… one day he’s gonna follow you home.” – Jedidiah Thank you to all of our guest reviewers, it means so much to us: Emily Maider Coque Phil Rory Matt, Herbie, Juniper, Baxter and Hamish Trine Lindsay Ben Steve Follow the show: Instagram – @moviemambopodcast TikTok – @moviemambo Letterboxd – MovieMambo BlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The festive season is upon us, but instead of unwrapping Christmas classics, César and Greg are diving straight into the snow to uncover the coolest films ever made. From icy crime scenes to snow-dusted fantasies, from relationship meltdowns to survival epics, they’re breaking down the films forged in cinema’s coldest conditions. So grab something warm and step into the frost. It's about to get cold. "What’s this? There’s white things in the air!" - Jack Skellington Follow the show: Instagram – @moviemambopodcast TikTok – @moviemambo Letterboxd – MovieMambo BlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Thanksgiving, and this time Greg and César aren’t dining alone, as a special guest is pulling up a chair at the table. To celebrate cinema’s most mouth-watering moments, the trio are serving up a full four-course feast of unforgettable on-screen food. Building a cinematic feast from drink to dessert, they tuck into the most iconic film meals ever put to the screen, one mouth-watering course after another. So grab a plate, loosen your belt and take a seat. Dinner is served. Thanks to our special guest Eleanor Bursey. "All behold, he ate the pig. Thus proving he's a Ziggy Piggy, Ziggy Piggy, Ziggy Piggy" - San Dimas Ice Cream Parlour hosts Drink Scenes: Casino Royale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSqQdODDwH8&t=26s Another Round https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x83-N76kx68&list=RDx83-N76kx68&start_radio=1 The Sure Thing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGLhWrMv2L0&list=RDPGLhWrMv2L0&start_radio=1 Starters: Mr Beans Holiday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiaSe3Nc4ck Modern Times https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17PkUsTVa7g Tampopo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-X8om0Eork&list=RDk-X8om0Eork&start_radio=1 Main Course: Withnail and I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuuBr39StNY&t=2s Ponyo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV1Mzw9Gir8 Frenzy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx-irRCcaH8 Desert: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiX4G0VIMMI&t=98s Inglorious Basterds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9TUuZ62xgg Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw95UE2oUsc Follow the show: Instagram – @moviemambopodcast TikTok – @moviemambo Letterboxd – MovieMambo BlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen King is back on the big screen, and this time it's Edgar Wright behind the wheel. To celebrate the release of The Running Man, César and Greg are diving deep into the dark mind of the Master of Horror. From haunted hotels to prison breaks, telekinetic teenagers to killer cars, they’re exploring the most unforgettable film adaptations born from King’s twisted imagination. "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. " - Jack Torrance Follow the show: Instagram – @moviemambopodcast TikTok – @moviemambo Letterboxd – MovieMambo BlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halloween is here again and things are getting spooky, so Greg and César are conjuring up the restless spirits of one of horror’s most chilling realms: Supernatural Horror. From haunted houses to demonic possessions, cursed objects to vengeful ghosts, they’re crossing the veil between worlds to explore the films that remind us that we’re never truly alone. So light your candles, draw your protective circles and whisper your prayers. Because tonight, the spirits are listening. "Your mother sucks c**ks in Hell, Karras, you faithless slime!" - Regan / Pazuzu Follow the show: Instagram – @moviemambopodcast TikTok – @moviemambo Letterboxd – MovieMambo BlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Halloween approaches and the nights grow darker, César and Greg are peeling back the skin of one of horror’s most visceral subgenres: Body Horror. From grotesque transformations to surgical nightmares, from melting flesh to decaying bodies, they dissect the films that make us squirm, look away, and pray our own skin doesn't flay. So, grab your scalpels and steady your stomachs. Things are about to get messy. “Soon every brain will be metal!” — Metal Fetishist Follow the show: Instagram – @moviemambopodcast TikTok – @moviemambo Letterboxd – MovieMambo BlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a long anticipated wait, cinema has come roaring back with Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest epic One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro and Chase Infiniti. And just as Leo's character tries to rescue his daughter, Greg and César flex their 'particular set of skills' to select their top rescue movies. From tense manhunts to daring escapes, from lost children to frenetic missions, they dive into the films that remind us how far people will go to save the ones they love. "He's not a person anymore. No, he stopped being a person when he took our daughters." - Keller Dover Follow the show: Instagram – @moviemambopodcast TikTok – @moviemambo Letterboxd – MovieMambo BlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s September and the holidays are over. But fear not, because César and Greg sneaking out of class and skipping homework to bring you their Top 5 Teen Films. From awkward first crushes to epic nights out, from school rebels to the all round chaos of growing up, they count down the movies that capture the joy, pain and excitement of being a teenager. "Nerds, jocks. My side, your side. It's all b******t. Its hard enough just trying to be yourself." - Ronald Miller Big thanks to all the teenagers that reviewed the films and some adults that helped along the way: Lindsay Billsborrow, Will Fisk and Maider Oribe. Elspeth, 14 Florence, 16 Freddie 16 Sam 16 JJ, 16 Harrison, 17 Iris, 17 Arthur, 17 Toby, 18 Pablo, 19 Sylvie, 19 Follow the show: Instagram – @moviemambopodcast TikTok – @moviemambo Letterboxd – MovieMambo BlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the Summer Holidays, and the kids have endless free time to dive into adventure, boredom and trouble. Fear not, as Greg and César have enlisted some junior reporters to help craft an alternative list of the best live-action kids films. From time-travelling misfits to wild monster kingdoms, they count down their Top 5 and explore why they capture the wonder, chaos, and imagination of childhood. So grab your backpack and get ready for a movie holiday like no other. “This has been my best day of all time.” – Lee Carter Thank you to all the children that reviewed films and to the parents that allowed this to happen. Hamish - 3 years old Jude - 5 years old Baxter - 6 years old Juniper - 7 years old Nico - 9 years old Francis - 9 years old Herbie - 9 years old Tomo - 9 years old Emilia - 10 years old Jessica - 10 years old Grace - 10 years old Freya - 11 years old Elspeth - 14 years old Dylan - 14 years old Follow the show: Instagram @moviemambopodcast TikTok - @moviemambo Letterboxd - MovieMambo BlueSky - @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Half a century ago, Jaws changed cinema forever, turning a shark thriller into the blueprint for the summer blockbuster. César and Greg dive headfirst into the legacy of Spielberg’s classic and celebrate the biggest, boldest and most unforgettable summer releases of all time. From superhero showdowns to galaxy-spanning adventures, they share their Top 5 Summer Blockbusters and what made them explode into popular culture. Grab a bucket of popcorn and settle in for an episode bigger than a mechanical shark. "You're gonna need a bigger boat." - Brody Follow the show: Instagram @moviemambopodcast TikTok - @moviemambo Letterboxd - MovieMambo BlueSky - @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Summertime, and while your local cinema is full of people flying around in tight pants, Greg and César are beaming their X-ray vision in the direction of the greatest superheroes to ever hit the big screen. From low-budget '80s misfits to blockbuster caped crusaders, from foul-mouthed tween assassins to intergalactic vermin with anger issues, they've got something for every kind of superhero fan. Capes optional. "Everyone keeps telling me how my story is supposed to go. Nah. I'm gonna do my own thing." - Miles Morales Follow the show: Instagram @moviemambopodcast TikTok - @moviemambo Letterboxd - MovieMambo BlueSky - @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.