Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast

Episode 86 - Christmas Special Year Two (Christmas Vacation)

   MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSEpisode 86 - Christmas Special Year Two(Christmas Vacation)Directed by Jeremiah S. ChechikIn this episode of the Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast, Tim, Matt, Joey, and Rick get together to share some Egg Nog and dive into the classic holiday film 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.'They share their nostalgic memories of watching the film, discuss the impact of John Hughes on the movie, and explore the dynamics of the Griswold family and their quirky neighbors. The guys have a conversation that touches on the cultural significance of the film, the humor and cringe factor, and the lessons learned from Clark Griswold's chaotic holiday experience.Tim and Rick also reflect on the evolution of family dynamics and the legacy of Christmas Vacation in modern holiday traditions; as well as the cultural significance of this film in the Americana society. Joey and Matt also comment on the standout performances, particularly that of Cousin Eddie, and reflect on the film's practical effects and behind-the-scenes insights. The conversation also touches on the film's climactic resolution, emphasizing the enduring holiday spirit it embodies.Find out this and more on this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast Don’t forget to like and Subscribe wherever you listen to this showPaste HereLink HereEmail your thoughts and comments to Mamreviewpodcast@gmail.comTheme Song Eddies Twister provided by Open Music Archive.Org which is an open source public domain music. The Open Music Archive concerns itself with the public domain and creative works which are not owned by any one individual and are held in common by society as a whole.Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of moviesIs it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  1 hour and 37 minsTim: YES Tim's Remaining Death Clock(2,709 hours and 25 Min)    Matt: YES       Matt's Remaining Death Clock(2,684 hours and 27 Min) Joey: YES       Joey’s Remaining Death Clock        (2,713 hours and 25 Min) Rick: NO          Rick's Remaining Death Clock        (2,758 hours and 07 Min)

Episode 85 - Night of the Hunter (Love and Hate)

   MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSEpisode 85 - Night of the Hunter(Love and Hate)Directed by Charles LaughtonThe guys are back from their brief tour through Middle Earth and New Zealand as they discuss a new film.  This week that sit down around the kitchen table to talk about the 1955 noir classic  “The Night of the Hunter” .Matt takes on the role of Pastor Powell to give us a sermon on the film's synopsis of Love and Hate.  He gives us the film's premise of what Powell is trying to accomplish with the two children and his goal to get 10 thousand dollars off the Widow and Orphans.  Joey takes a tangent and looks to Powell’s motivation of stealing and killing from old widows and spinsters within the Ohio River Valley.  Joey also comments on the possible sexual motivations of Powell and why he may or may not be like Clyde Barrow when it comes to women. Finally Tim gives us his thoughts on how this film was produced and directed.  Tim tells about Charles Laughton’s directing on this set as well as the very Theatre-like experience this movie has.   All in All it is another Review for our Anniversary films for the year of 2025 as we wrap up before our Christmas episode. Find out this and more on this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast Don’t forget to like and Subscribe wherever you listen to this showEmail your thoughts and comments to Mamreviewpodcast@gmail.comTheme Song Eddies Twister provided by Open Music Archive.Org which is an open source public domain music. The Open Music Archive concerns itself with the public domain and creative works which are not owned by any one individual and are held in common by society as a whole.Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of moviesIs it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  1 hour and 32 minsTim: NO Tim's Remaining Death Clock(2,711 hours and 02 Min)    Matt: YES        Matt's Remaining Death Clock(2,686 hours and 04 Min) Joey: YES           Joey’s Remaining Death Clock        (2,715 hours and 02 Min)

Episode 84 - Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers - Part 2 of 2

 MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSEPISODE 83 - Lord of the RingsThe Two Towers - Part 2 of 2Here we are back again in the realm of Middle Earth as Tim, Rick, and Mattcontinue their discussion of the second film of the Peter Jackson directed franchiseThe Lord of the Rings.   The guys analyze the films and look at the scope of the battle scenes at helm’s deep. Matt guides us through the Two Towers second half as they pick up the story with the ring of Barahir.  Matt also gives us his thoughts on Gimli and his talesof where dwarves come from.Rick talks a little bit about cooking and the thoughts on potatoes and whether we areboiling them, mashing them or putting them in a stew.  Rick also talks a little bit aboutthe beard women that are in fact dwarves.Finally, Tim tells us what he thinks of  the elephants in a war party that travels through Middle Earth.  These gentle giants against the backdrop of war. Find out this and so much more in this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast.Don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show.Email our show at Mamreviewpodcast@gmail.comTheme Song Eddies Twister provided by Open Music Archive.Org which is an open source public domain music. The Open Music Archive concerns itself with the public domain and creative works which are not owned by any one individual and are held in common by society as a whole.Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0      Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of moviesIs it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  3 hours and 55 minsTim: YES Tim's Remaining Death Clock (2,707 hours and 07 Min) Matt: YES Matt's Remaining Death Clock (2,682 hours and 09 Min) Rick: YES  Rick’s Remaining Death Clock  (2,758 hours and 07 Min)         Don't forget to support our show by shopping at our T-Shirt ShopT-shirt Shop

Bonus Episode 2 - What'cha Watchin'

  MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWS Bonus Episode 2 - What'cha Watchin'Thanks for joining us on this bonus episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews as we bring you a missing segment from a previous episode. Back when we recorded our Raiders of the Lost Ark episode we lost some audio. Well using the latest in scientific recovery and audio jiggery pokery our producer was able to come up with this 12 minute sequence for our audience this week.   So have a listen to Rick and Bobby as they each discuss what they have been watching lately during our review of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Theme Song Eddies Twister provided by Open Music Archive.Org which is an open source public domain music. The Open Music Archive concerns itself with the public domain and creative works which are not owned by any one individual and are held in common by society as a whole.Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Episode 83 - Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers - Part 1 of 2

  MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSEPISODE 83 - Lord of the RingsThe Two Towers - Part 1Here we are back again in the realm of Middle Earth as Tim, Rick, and Matt discuss the second film of the Peter Jackson directed franchise The Lord of the Rings.   The guys analyze the films storyline with a look at other franchises as some movie tropes are similar to this storyline.  Matt gives us a breakdown of the story so far as well as what we can expect in the adventures of  Frodo and the broken fellowship.  Matt also gives us his opinions on the quiet moments and the full on action sequences that lead our characters through this story. Rick brings the heart of the characters to life as he tells us his thoughts on Frodo and Sam and what they must endure on their journey to Mordor.  Not to mention his thoughts on how much Gollum is like a crack addict for the One Ring.   Finally, Tim tells us what he thinks of  the Ents and how much he loves seeing these creatures on the silver screen for the first time.  Tim gives us a peak into this years of playing D&D and how much he was excited for a cool designed characters from the Lord of the Rings.   Find out this and so much more in this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast.Don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show.Email our show at Mamreviewpodcast@gmail.comTheme Song Eddies Twister provided by Open Music Archive.Org which is an open source public domain music. The Open Music Archive concerns itself with the public domain and creative works which are not owned by any one individual and are held in common by society as a whole.Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0      Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of moviesFind out Next Episode!                 Don't forget to support our show by shopping at our T-Shirt ShopT-shirt Shop