Join us for this fun filled From The Hip episode where we catch up on Mission Impossible and New trailers. Plus we step into some hot waters about Disneys recent choices and direction in movies. Also a few new show suggestions.

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Mission Impossible has been one of the most consistent action movie franchises in recent years and Tom Cruise could be arguably the last movie star. And with box office numbers dwindling. Can Tom Cruise keep up his string of box office success with Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One? You’ll have to listen in to find out!

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When was the last time you went to a movie based solely on the actor or actress starring in it? It seems like it’s happening less and less for me. Is that because there is a lack of good to great actors in the movie business today? I don’t think so but I do think that there is a dwindling number of true movie stars left in the business that capture that magic and mystique of being a bona fide movie star. Join us as we discuss The Last Movie Stars? Do they still exist? And if so, who are they? You’ll have to listen in to find out!

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This is by far the best in the series and this is why:

• Mission Impossible: make a movie with great action, terrific characters and an awesome plot and story…MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
• Mission Improbable: add some great practical effects mixed in with CGI and come up with believable action sequences…MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
• Mission Implausible: manage to keep the audience engaged and in their seats for the entire film without the usual “Aw C’mon,” gasp…MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation is easily “best of breed” and also my favorite of the franchise. Not once was I thrown out of the film by some cheesy special effect or lame piece of dialogue.

The IMF gang is in disarray. Alen Hunley (Alec Baldwin), head of the CIA, is coming after the team with the intention of taking it apart under the auspices of Langley. Unfortunately there’s a terrorist organization (think Specter or Chaos) intent on taking over the world and destroying IMF first. Enter Ethan, Benji and Luther and expect tons of action! With great direction and cinematography and a terrific sense of humor, Rogue Nation is a hit.

Unfortunately not all is perfect. The bad guy, Solomon Lane (Sean Harris), suffers in comparison to any of the Movie Madness Top Male Villains. Alan Rickman or Jack Nicholson, either one, could kick his butt and, the movie is a bit predictable. Particularly having seen even one of the trailers, it’s easy to see where it’s going. Agree or not I think you’ll like this one.

4.5 out of 5 stars and you just have to see this one in the theater!

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Another action junkie special, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation looks like great fun! I’m definitely going to be there opening night. Enjoy the trailer and I’ll see you at the movie: July 31st, 2015.

We have finally emerged from the darkness of our favorite theater and boy do we have some reviews for you! Pop in your ear-buds and join us as we review Maleficent starring Angelina Jolie, Sharlto Copley and Elle Fanning. We reset and review Edge of Tomorrow starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. Then its a trip down 22 Jump Street with Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill. After that Jeremy tries to transform Transformers: Edge of Extinction starring Mark Wahlberg into a good movie! But wait there’s more! Craig weighs in on Clint Eastwoods Jersey Boys and Tammy starring Melissa McCarthy. Finally we saved the best for last! How to Train Your Dragon 2 starring Jay Baruchel and Cate Blanchett could this be the best animated movie of the year? We’ve given our reviews let us know yours call us 260-573-0015 email us moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or post on our Twitter or Facebook Page

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Join Doug, Jeremy and the Movie Maniac Craig in discussing The Hobbit:The Desolation of Smaug, the new trailers for X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Edge of Tomorrow and many more! Also what we’re watching. This is a great episode done in true Movie Madness Podcast fashion, no holds barred and no stone left unturned. Find out who likes The Hobbit, what trailers bode well for the future and what you need to be watching on Netflix, Amazon Prime and even some hints on what to watch on TV. This should be a great one! You can watch all the trailers we discuss at our Facebook Page Let us know what you thought about The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and of the trailers we discussed by emailing us moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or call the voice mail number 260-573-0015 you can also post on our Facebook page or Twitter

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We arrive at 1975, this is the year of Stanley Kubrick’s costume drama Barry Lyndon. Barry Lyndon is a 18th century Irish man played by Ryan O’Neal .The film follows his rise from been a nobody on the run from the law to getting married into Nobility. Unfortunately his success doesn’t come from a genuine way of hard work, he lies, cheats and gambles his way to getting noticed, and eventually finds the power he craves by marring a Noble woman. For me it is Kubrick’s hidden gem, the way he shot the film is brilliant, the use of the English countryside and huge manors for interior shots is beautiful, well worth a watch I say.

1980, now we have Stanley Kubrick’s movie about a descent into madness, The Shining. Jack Nicholson’s performance is just brilliantly insane, the look he has in his eyes just looks wild and savage like, he really looks like something has clicked in his head and has drove him over the sanity barrier. Full Metal Jacket is next for Kubrick in 1987, this is a war movie set during the Vietnam War.  This film is like a film in two halves, the first following recruits at a training camp, the second, following the war through the eyes of one of the recruits from the first half. For me the first half of the film is stronger, in my opinion. Lee Emery plays a drill Sgt. training these recruits he is such a character you just never forget him and some of the things he comes out with. Kubrick goes back to his strong use of music too, lets say you will never see the Micky Mouse Club Song sung in any other way stranger and darker than this.

It would be a long wait for his next film, 1999 to be exact. That film was Eyes Wide Shut starring Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise. This film is another not often talked about gem from Kubrick. The film is like one big daydream, the use of color and long camera panning shots is brilliant. Believe it or not both leads were great in their roles too. This film I believe has a R rating in the US, believe me it needs that rating, there is a few scenes taking place in a mansion with a strange cult, these scenes are not for young eyes. This film reminds me of Alfred Hitchcock‘s work because its like a mystery cat chase mouse film. Unfortunately Kubrick never got to see the release of it he died on March 7th, 1999. The world lost a great visionary director, who tried to make every film different but also somewhat familiar with his usual tricks of music and sound. Watch his movies you will not regret it. Thanks for reading.

Do you ever have a movie catch you by surprise? Well this week both Doug and Craig were very surprised and happy when they left the theater!  Listen in and hear why Oblivion starring Tom Cruise, Andrea Riseborough, the great Morgan Freeman and Olga Kurylenko is a must see! Also Craig follows up Jeremy with his own glowing review of The Croods starring Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds and Nicolas Cage. Don’t miss out on your chance to see this wonderful family movie in theaters! We want your movie reviews! send them to moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or call the voice mail # 260-573-0015 with your movie reviews. We are always looking for more great friends of the show to keep us up on the latest and greatest movies!

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Hey! Were back again to bring you reviews of Django Unchained directed by Quentin Tarantino starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson. Also we take a look at the action thriller Jack Reacher starring Tom Cruise and Rosamund Pike. Which of these should you choose? Maybe Both? Listen in and find out! If you have seen either of these movies and want to submit your own review  send them to moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or call our voice mail # 260-573-0015

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