Hold on to your sanity while the Movie Madness crew deconstructs Thor: The Dark World, including even the most serious spoilers. Doug, Craig and Jeremy take a hard look at Marvel Comic’s newest movie and reveal everything!  Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman and Stellan Skarsgard are back in the new Thor and we are excited. Find out what we think about the performances, the action and the CGI in one of the most fun episodes we’ve done. Join us as we talk about the film and then email us at moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com with your comments. You can also voice mail us at 260-573-0015. See you soon!

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All powerful gods, beautiful heroines and evil dark elves, does it get any better…I think not! Join me, Doug and Jeremy as we break down one of the most entertaining movies of the year, Thor: The Dark World. Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman and Stellan Skarsgard are back in the latest and one of the greatest of the Marvel masterpieces. Find out where it ranks when we we tell ya what we think. Please also email us at moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com and let us know your rating. You can also voice mail us at 260-573-0015. This is your Movie Maniac saying, see ya at the theater!

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Well it has been a very poor couple of weeks for movies but we have a few gems for you in this round of Mini Reviews. The Movie Maniac Craig brings you reviews for Don Jon starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson and Julianne Moore. Also Craig reviews Rush starring Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Bruhl and Olivia Wild. One of these movies is an Oscar contender, which one? You’ll have to listen in and find out. If you would like to send us your movie reviews you can send them to moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or you can call the voicemail number 260-573-0015 we would love to hear your movie reviews

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Rush is a pulse pounding thrill fest, determined to keep you both glued to your seat and wanting to get to the nearest race car. Ron Howard’s latest masterpiece is the riveting story of Formula 1’s most incredible competition: Nicki Lauda versus James Hunt, the consummate technician against the pure race car driver.

Niki Lauda showed up in the 1970s like a whirlwind, redesigning cars and changing the face of Formula 1. James Hunt showed up shortly thereafter with a style and charisma that charmed not only the public but the drivers. Their rivalry is the stuff of legends and the source for Howard’s best film in years.

The film traces the parallel careers and nearly opposite personalities like a supercharged McLaren Formula 1 running a fast track. What Howard does brilliantly is take those two personalities and make them real and approachable. I felt by the end of the film I not only knew Lauda and Hunt but really liked them.

The movie stars Daniel Brühl as Niki Lauda, Chris Hemsworth as James Hunt and Olivia Wilde as Hunt’s wife. Brühl’s performance is exceptional, Hemsworth’s up to his usual high standard, but Wilde, in her short time on the screen, was great. Most important, the characters manage to recreate not only the seventies look but the feel.

What amazes me most about Rush is, seemingly, without the use of massive amounts of CGI trickery I felt fully engaged. There is a gritty 1970s feel to the film and, more importantly, each race. The movie is not only raw, but intense and exciting. Rush is a brilliant film, with great presentation and great performances…one of the best of the year!

The Movie Maniac Craig and Doug are back to review Red Dawn! Now the original holds a special place in my heart and since I love all things 80’s & I was apprehensive when this was announced. Now after sitting on the shelf for a few years its finally here! Listen in and see if Red Dawn can live up to the original. We want to know your review of Red Dawn! Send your reviews to moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or if you want your review played on the show call the voice mail # 260-573-0015

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According to The Hollywood Reporter director Alan Taylor replaces Patty Jenkins at the helm of the next Thor. Apparently Jenkins had fallen out of favor after creative differences caused a rift with Marvel higher ups.

Taylor, a staple on HBO, with episodes of Game of Thrones, The Sopranos and Deadwood under his belt, could bring some welcome darkness to the Thor franchise. If Taylor doesn’t forget the lighter side of the scion of Asgard, exhibited beautifully by Chris Hemsworth, Taylor could be an inspired pick.