Movie News: Netflix Prices, Theater Concessions & 2026 Box Office

What's the overlap between the rise of costs to subscribe to Netflix and $50 concession receipts? Let's talk about Netflix's lack of acquiring WB and what it means down the road for your wallet in this Movie News edition of MAM. Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time to review the movie version of PROJECT HAIL MARY, from a book Brian recommended to us during the pandemic. Did it live up to his expectations, and how did the ones who didn't read it react? Let's get into all things Gosling, Lord & Miller, and PROJECT HAIL MARY! Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was PTAs night at the 98th Academy Awards. It's time for MAM to react to the winners accordingly on our annual Oscars Postgame Show. Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What will end up being the biggest movies of 2026? We're drafting our own teams of 12 movies to hopefully get us that coveted MAM Movie Draft belt. Who ended up with the best team this year? Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The SCREAM franchise is still killin' it at the box office. So, it's a series we're still gonna discuss on MAM! Let's talk Neve Campbell's return, what sets this universe apart, and which 90s star appearance caught us off guard the most... Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is SPACE JAM the most 90s movie ever? Time for you all to get a taste of what we do weekly in the MAM VIP, which is talk about old classic FILMS. This week we dig into SPACE JAM thirty years later and the enigma of Michael Jordan. Plus, your MAM hosts pick their favorite soundtrack bangers and are they pro or anti-Looney Tunes? Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hemsworth...Ruffalo...Berry...and Barry. Why didn't CRIME 101 do well at the box office, and why was it released in mid-February? Let's talk out the newest one from Bart Layton before diving into some Weekly Recommends. Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What did we think of Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY trailer and the rest of the big game trailers debuting during the Super Bowl? We react accordingly before diving into the leadership changes at Disney, the reboot of The Muppets, and some big Fast & Furious news. Plus, Weekly Recommends and Brian's Movie Draft punishment revealed! Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the list-a-thon last week, we're back in the theater to review 2026 movies. Sam Raimi is APPARENTLY making Sam Raimi movies again. Does this one live up to the promise of a return-to-form? Let's discuss and get in some Weekly Recommends! Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time to count down our top 10 lists for 2025 before shifting the convo fully to 2026 fare. Which list looks the most like yours?! Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.