Okay I know what your thinking “Hey this came out a month ago!” Well…. you’re right! but that doesn’t change the fact that Captain America: Civil War might be the greatest comic book movie made to date! With the introduction of new characters and the return of a beloved classic character to the mix we were left with a huge grin on our face! We had so much fun recording this Spoiler Alert! Captain America: Civil War episode we couldn’t just leave it in the vault! We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording this episode! Also remember We want to hear from you with your thoughts on Captain America: Civil War or any movie you want discuss or review “we’re all ears!” You can call the voicemail  #260-573-0015,  or email us at: moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com. You can also post them to Twitter, Facebook or the Ultimate Movie Geeks community on Google+

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It’s me again, your Movie Maniac, asking you to help us with one of our most challenging tasks as we try to determine whether some of our favorite actors are just lucky or actually good. We see them all the time on screen, on the red carpet and yes…in all forms of popular media, but do they deserve the attention. Perhaps they were just in the right place at the right time. Jeremy, Doug and I have very strong opinions and we talk about them on one of our favorite episodes.

Don’t be in the dark. Tune in soon to see what we think and then include your own thoughts at moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or call the voice mail at 260-573-0015. You can also post them to our Twitter or Facebook pages. Be sure and include which actors belong on our next “Are They Lucky or Are They Good” episode. So get your lists together and let us know.

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We’re back again with more reviews for you! First off the thriller Side Effects starring Rooney Mara, Channing Tatum, Jude Law  and secondly  the Movie Maniac Craig and Doug follow up Jeremy with their review of Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters. We want your reviews of these two movies. Send your reviews to moviemadnesspodcast @gmail.com or even better call the voice mail # 260-573-0015.

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The Movie Maniac Craig and Jeremy have once again emerged from the theater with more reviews for you! Craig reviews the comedy Movie 43 which stars what seems like everyone in Hollywood, Why? We still can’t figure that out! Jeremy reviews the action / horror Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters starring Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton and Famke Janssen. We want to know what you thought of Movie 43 and Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, send your reviews to moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or call in and have your review played on the show 260-573-0015 we would love to hear from you!

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The Movie Maniac Craig and Tommy have once again emerged from the theater to bring you another Mini Review for The Campaign starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis and The Bourne Legacy starring Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton. We want to know your reviews of these two movies or any movie you want to review! Send your reviews too moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or you can call the voice mail # 260-573-0015. The more reviews the better!

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An action packed thrill ride and one of Tom Cruise’s best films Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is the best pure action film of the year. From the first frame Protocol grabbed me and didn’t let go even in the few peaceful moments.

The world is in danger once again and only the IMF team can save it. A Russian maniac named Sidorov plans to hearken back to the cold war and “win” an atomic war. Sidorov (Vladimir Mashkov) determines that the world has no hope without it and naturally only America’s IMF team can stop him. The problem: the United States has disavowed the team and their only resource is a single train car full of amazing electronics and top level weapons.

To stop the maniac the IMF team must infiltrate the Kremlin steal files and escape scot-free. Unfortunately Sidorov has anticipated them and blows up the Kremlin and pins it on the hapless team. Now they must find away to grab Russian launch codes, find a way to control the tallest building in the world, capture or kill the Russian and prevent WWIII. All in a days work for the Mission Impossible boys and girls.

With stunning visuals and jaw dropping stunts it’s “impossible” to imagine a more perfect action junkie film. I damn near had to close my eyes during the ultimate climbing scene. Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) must climb up the side of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. 130 stories in the air the fearless Hunt dangled from his remaining climbing glove and gave the audience (and me) heart palpitations.

With Director Brad Bird at the helm, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is not only the best of the series but one of the best of the breed. Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton all add great depth to the film but it is Cruise that makes it. Cruise manages to expand his character and finally bring some real emotion to the part. He is the star!

One comment on Pegg: Simon Pegg is a great lead man (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) but he can also manages to be one of the best character actors of the day (Star Trek‘s Scottie and Impossible’s Benji). This guy is a traditional comic genius and cannot wait to see what he does next.

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is a must see for all Movie Maniacs and action junkies but it’s also a should see for all movie fans.

Rating: 4.5 tubs of hot buttered popcorn and a large bag of Peanut M&Ms

Hey fellow Movie Maniacs check out our new mini-review podcast of Tom Cruise’s latest attempt at movie magic. It was worth the wait!

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