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Mad-Dad Movie Review

By The Film Effect Network

Each week I introduce my daughter Madilyn to a different cult film or movie that had an impact on my life, then we talk about it here! She’s Mads & I’m her Dad and this is the Mad-Dad Movie Review..
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Mad-Dad Movie ReviewOct 21, 2020

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Please Allow Us To (Re)Introduce Ourselves

Please Allow Us To (Re)Introduce Ourselves

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We're back after a nearly six-month hiatus to reintroduce ourselves & let you guys know where we've been and where we're heading!!


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Jun 18, 202120:30
Freaky (2020)

Freaky (2020)

SURPRISE!! We are finally back after a month-long hiatus with an episode that’s to die for as Mads & Dad swap roles to discuss last year’s horror/comedy film “Freaky”! •Seriously, who trained the trigger-happy Blissfield PD in this film?? •Why is Cameron Fry so angry in each scene he’s featured in?? •Is The Hangover gonna be the next big comedy with a unique concept to be given the horror treatment?? Find us on social media!! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCtB0BfhlbYZarQK0FlI-6ag Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com
Feb 24, 202159:60
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
Jan 29, 202159:59
The Fifth Element (1997)

The Fifth Element (1997)

**WARNING: This episode contains strong language (you’ve been warned!)** Big bada boom, we’re taking this week’s episode into the future as Dad talks about ‘The Fifth Element’ with special guests Chris Williams & Fell! Break out your multipasses because 1997 was a wild year at the cineplex and this film is NO exception.. •Is there a secret cut of this film somewhere that has Luke Perry in more than 5 minutes of it?? •Is this the last film Bruce Willis actually gave a damn about?? •Who knew such a futuristic film could be so fashionable?? Find us on social media!! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCtB0BfhlbYZarQK0FlI-6ag Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com
Jan 25, 202101:50:49
We Keep Odd Hours: The Vampire Era of the 80s
Jan 20, 202101:29:03
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Jan 15, 202101:00:56
Go (1999)

Go (1999)

**WARNING: This episode contains strong language & adult content throughout (You’ve been warned!)** This week on the show: with Madilyn taking the next two weeks off, Dad’s joined by special guest host (and High School buddy) Chris Fell to discuss one of their favorite 90s films, Go. Hailed as a more modern ‘Pulp Fiction’ for the younger generation, this film is a wild ride through the decade’s rave scene - full of laughs, trippy visuals, and a bomb soundtrack to go with the experience! •Are there seriously any character actors who are better than William Fichtner?? •Why is Go never discussed as one of the Best Christmas movies?? •Exactly how many times does Dad incorrectly refer to the Miata as a “Miati” in this episode?? Find us on social media!! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCtB0BfhlbYZarQK0FlI-6ag Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com
Jan 12, 202101:34:39
Top 10 Favorite Films of 2020
Jan 11, 202156:19
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

On this special episode of the show, we give our spoiler-free review of Wonder Woman 1984 - which was just released in both theaters & HBO Max at home!! •How does WW84 stack up against other DC films such as Birds of Prey & Joker? •Does Pedro Pascal put in a solid performance on par with his work on The Mandalorian & Game of Thrones? •After over a year of waiting, is the film worth all the hype? Find us on social media!! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCtB0BfhlbYZarQK0FlI-6ag Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com
Dec 26, 202030:05
Mad-Dad Christmas Spectacular 2020

Mad-Dad Christmas Spectacular 2020

Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!! This is our first annual “Mad-Dad Christmas Spectacular” episode, where we take the time to relax & just talk about all things Christmas-related. Also on this special Holiday edition of the podcast: •We talk a little about our favorite Christmas movies •Some of the films scheduled for 2021 are revealed including the mystery film for New Years Day •We also breakdown the full lineup for “The Holiday Hangover”, announcing all the movies that will be shown at the event Find us on social media!! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCtB0BfhlbYZarQK0FlI-6ag Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com
Dec 25, 202023:23
Boyhood (2014)

Boyhood (2014)

This week on the podcast, Mads & Dad talk about a movie that took 12 years to film - Richard Linklater’s 2014 coming-of-age project, Boyhood. It also happens to be a film that was universally loved by all...including those pesky critics!! Can you believe that everyone involved in the making of this project worked solely on a handshake agreement?? How come Linklater’s daughter wanted her character killed off after only a few years of filming?? Shouldn’t Patricia Arquette’s character be equally as important to the story as Mason?? Find us on social media!! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCtB0BfhlbYZarQK0FlI-6ag Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com
Dec 22, 202001:13:29
Top 10 Favorite Films of the 2010s

Top 10 Favorite Films of the 2010s

Welcome to episode 30 of the podcast, which means it’s time for another special “Top 10” edition of the show! This time around, we both decided to discuss our favorite films of the 2010s.. The decade was quite the cinematic journey, full of such classics as Inception, Uncut Gems, and of course Avengers: Endgame. On this episode, we both talk about our different tastes in movies & count down our favorite films of the 2010s from ten to one!! ***This episode’s co-sponsored by The Holiday Hangover, our first ever 24 hour movie marathon on Zoom - click on the link below for more details*** Find us on social media!! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCtB0BfhlbYZarQK0FlI-6ag Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com The Holiday Hangover link: https://fb.me/e/1yst8Sp8f
Dec 15, 202001:11:10
Chef (2014)

Chef (2014)

This week’s episode is another special “Mad-Dad Solo Review” edition with Dad reviewing 2014’s Chef...a film that’s full of heart & soul (with a TON of food featured throughout). It also happens to be one of his favorite films of the last decade! When has a cast this big ever taken more of a backseat to the central actors who star?? Has there ever been a film with a more cultural (and incredible) soundtrack?? How much culinary school did Jon Favreau have to endure to make such a perfect movie?? Find us on social media!! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCtB0BfhlbYZarQK0FlI-6ag Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com
Dec 08, 202054:47
13th Birthdays & 1,000 Plays

13th Birthdays & 1,000 Plays

On this special edition of Mad-Dad Movie Review, Madilyn turns 13 & our show has reached 1,000 plays! To celebrate the coinciding occasions, we’re turning off the television & sitting down to reflect on the first several months of the podcast.. Seriously where has time gone?? How do we feel about the show’s progress since premiering back in August?? Which episodes do we consider our favorites?? Find us on social media!! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCtB0BfhlbYZarQK0FlI-6ag Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com
Dec 03, 202020:42
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

What happens when Warner Bros gives director Joe Dante carte blanche + three times the budget to create his own Gremlins sequel? You get one of the best, most random sequels ever concocted...and this week we’re celebrating it’s legacy & talking all about 1990’s Gremlins 2: The New Batch!! Did anyone actually expect a straight up sequel to Gremlins with Dante having full creative control?? Could the Gizmo design for this film seriously be any more adorable?? Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on intermission??? Find us on social media!! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCtB0BfhlbYZarQK0FlI-6ag Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com
Nov 30, 202001:18:22
You’re Next (2011)
Nov 24, 202001:42:23
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Nov 16, 202001:11:40
Child’s Play 2 (1990)

Child’s Play 2 (1990)

On this very special, extended episode of Mad-Dad Movie Review, Madilyn returns as we sort of tap back into the Halloween Horrorthon to discuss 1990’s Child’s Play 2 on the day of the film’s 30th anniversary! There is so much that makes this one of the genre’s most underrated & under-appreciated movies & on this episode we discuss why! Has there seriously ever been a horror film with better cinematography than this?? What happens when Andy gets adopted by Nurse Price & Bud the Chud?? Could YOU escape the neverending Good Guy Doll maze inside Play Pal Toys?? Find us on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCtB0BfhlbYZarQK0FlI-6ag Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com
Nov 09, 202001:44:14
The Rock (1996)

The Rock (1996)

We’re back after our month-long Halloween Horrorthon event with a special episode that’s covering the late Sean Connery in one of his best performances. This week, we’ll be covering The Rock from 1996 - a film that stars the powerhouse trio of Connery, Nicolas Cage & Ed Harris. Also directed by Michael Bay! Has there ever been a director more fascinated with Dutch angles than Michael Bay?? Could Ed Harris hire a more gun-happy group of mercenaries than the ones he settles for here?? Am I the only one who thinks Sean Connery looks better with the surfer hair in this movie?? Find us on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCtB0BfhlbYZarQK0FlI-6ag Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com
Nov 03, 202001:15:36
Trick r Treat (2007)

Trick r Treat (2007)

We’ve (sadly) reached the final episode of our 2020 Halloween Horrorthon and to celebrate, we’re talking the 2007 classic Halloween film Trick r Treat! Is there a more fitting Halloween movie out there that dives into the legend & folklore of the holiday?? Why on Earth would Warner Bros sit on the film’s release for so long??? Is there a more iconic new-age character than Sam?? Find us on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCtB0BfhlbYZarQK0FlI-6ag Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com
Oct 30, 202056:21
Tales From the Crypt Presents Demon Knight (1995)

Tales From the Crypt Presents Demon Knight (1995)

We enter the final week of the Halloween Horrorthon 2020 with a special film that stars The Cryptkeeper & Billy Zane! On this episode, the first theatrical Tales From The Crypt entry is discussed in detail as we get closer to the big Halloween holiday this weekend. Kick back, turn up the sound, and enjoy our 25th anniversary celebration for a little story we call...Demon Knight! Why does seeing Dick Miller on screen put me in the happiest of moods?? Does Thomas Haden Church even know he’s in a horror movie?? Could William Sadler be our generations most underrated celebrity?? Find us on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCtB0BfhlbYZarQK0FlI-6ag Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com
Oct 27, 202001:10:12
Top 10 Favorite Friday the 13th Movies
Oct 23, 202001:15:52
Thirteen Ghosts (2001)
Oct 21, 202051:07
Vamp (1986)

Vamp (1986)

On this episode of the Halloween Horrorthon, we break out some vampire tales & discuss a particular one starring the sensational Grace Jones called “Vamp”!! How far would YOU go to get accepted into a fraternity??? What’s with Vic’s obsession with Vegas??? How come nobody ever talks about the similarities between this & From Dusk Till Dawn??? Find us on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCtB0BfhlbYZarQK0FlI-6ag Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com
Oct 20, 202001:04:25
Tales From the Darkside: The Movie (1990)
Oct 19, 202001:19:31
Pet Sematary Two (1992)
Oct 16, 202056:47
Halloween lll: Season of the Witch (1982)

Halloween lll: Season of the Witch (1982)

On this episode of the Halloween Horrorthon, we put on our Silver Shamrock masks & head to Santa Mira in search of Papa and discuss Halloween lll: Season of the Witch!!! Is anyone else picking up on the bizarre age difference in this Dan & Ellie romance??? How are we still humming that damn tune after nearly 40 years??? Where the hell is Michael Myers??? Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com Find us on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod We’re also now on YouTube!! Like us under our channel “Mad-Dad Movie Review”!
Oct 14, 202001:02:46
Top 10 Favorite Scary Movies
Oct 13, 202001:14:18
Halloween ll (1981)
Oct 12, 202001:01:24
Pet Sematary (1989)
Oct 09, 202058:07
Return of the Living Dead (1985)
Oct 07, 202058:46
John Carpenter’s The Fog (1980)
Oct 06, 202050:01
Nightbreed (1990)

Nightbreed (1990)

Happy October kids & heroes, it’s time to kick off the first annual Halloween Horrorthon with some Clive Barker madness! Celebrating the film’s 30th anniversary, we’re beginning the event with the 1990 cult classic Nightbreed because what is below, stays below...THAT IS THE LAW Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com Find us on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod We’re also now on YouTube!! Like us under our channel “Mad-Dad Movie Review”!
Oct 01, 202040:06
Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

We’re back after taking last week off! This week on the show, we wrap up the month of September as Mads & I break down her first experience in Little China with Jack Burton & Co! All you’ve gotta remember is that it’s all in the reflexes and all will be okay!! Email: maddadmoviereview@gmail.com Find us on social media! Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview IG: https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod We’re also now on YouTube!! Like us under our channel “Mad-Dad Movie Review”!
Sep 28, 202052:06
Legally Blonde (2001)

Legally Blonde (2001)

This week we’re jumping in our time machines and heading back to the iMac & juicy couture-infested days of 2001 with Legally Blonde!! Email Us! maddadmoviereview@gmail.com Find us on social media! https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod We’re also now on YouTube!! Like us under our channel “Mad-Dad Movie Review”!
Sep 14, 202046:03
The Breakfast Club (1985)

The Breakfast Club (1985)

This week we’re packing our lunches and attending Saturday detention with The Breakfast Club as we watch & discuss the 1985 classic film!! Just how much did Madilyn relate to the teenage youth from 35 years ago? Was she a fan of the movie overall? Why is Vice Principal Vernon so tough on the gang? Will we ever find out how Judd Nelson’s ceiling joke ends? And exactly what the hell is going on with Ally Sheedy’s lunch?? Email Us! maddadmoviereview@gmail.com Find us on social media! https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview https://twitter.com/MadDadMoviePod
Sep 07, 202055:10
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Aug 31, 202057:27
Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey (2020)

Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey (2020)

This week we made ourselves the perfect breakfast sandwiches & checked out this year’s Birds of Prey! What’s up with the misleading title?? Why is Harley Quinn Madilyn’s favorite character?? Exactly where is the Joker while the events of this film’s happening?? Email Us! maddadmoviereview@gmail.com Find us on social media! https://facebook.com/MadDadMovieReview https://instagram.com/maddadmoviereview
Aug 24, 202042:15
The Shining (1980)

The Shining (1980)

We’re back with a special episode celebrating 40 years of The Shining!! Did Mads mentally survive the 2.5 hour experience for her first time? What makes it the horror classic that it is today?? How did they get so much blood to come out of that elevator shaft??? Is Stanley Kubrick deliberately messing with his audience???? Just what the hell is exactly going on with Room 237?????
Aug 17, 202039:43
Halloween (1978)

Halloween (1978)

We’ve returned for another episode of the Mad-Dad Movie Review! Madilyn speaks a little bit more (she’s getting less & less shy as we truck along)!! I go into my love for Carpenter’s classic and why it still holds up after over 40 years!!! We ain’t stopping, it’s only gonna get better, this is the Mad-Dad Movie Review!!!!
Aug 14, 202038:26
Clueless (1995)

Clueless (1995)

It’s the premiere episode of The Mad-Dad Film Review!!! To kick this show off, I introduced my kid to a little known film called Clueless!! Do you think she enjoyed it? Was the fashion too much for her to stomach?? Why does Paul Rudd still look the same??? Did you know this movie is 25 years old????
Aug 12, 202025:52