Don’t you just love classic movies, I for one adore my classics (as I’m sure you will find out) and 2014 marks the 75th Anniversary of what many critics and movie fanatics call the greatest year as a whole for quality classic movies, 1939. 1939 brought us the ultimate family movie in “Wizard of Oz”, everyone must have a special place in their lives for this film, for generations it has opened up the imaginations of youth. Frank Capra and James Stewart gave us the ever brilliant “Mr Smith Goes to Washington”. A film about corruption in politics, but has a wonderful sense of patriotism, James Stewart’s look of wonder and excitement as he looks at all the various monuments of the capital, I’m not an American but even I feel kinda of moved at these scenes. These two went on to do the fantastic “Its a wonderful life”. Charles Laughton gave us one of the greatest performances of all time in “Hunchback of Notre Dame”, it was a painful character performance and helped us feel so much pity for Quasimodo, it reminds me of John Hurt in the “Elephant Man” which was released 1980 so Charles was first!. Cary Grant and Douglas Fairbanks Jr teamed up for “Gunga Din”, not a film I enjoyed but I can understand it been regarded a classic. We also had Robert Donat who was amazing in the very touching journey through life drama of a well loved teacher, “Goodbye Mr Chips”. Errol Flynn traded his Swash-buckler image in for revolvers to become a cowboy in “Dodge City” to huge commercial success. The great Greta Garbo proved she was still Box Office success with “Ninotchka”, which came behind Gone With The Wind and Oz as third most successful film of the year. To top off 1939 we had of course the film that swept the Academy Awards… “Gone With The Wind”, which happens to be a personal favorite of mine. There is many more films from that year too that are regarded as classics. If you own the 70th Anniversary edition of “Gone With The Wind” there is a very insightful documentary on 1939 which talks about all the great films released by each studio in turn, its a great watch, its also narrated by Kenneth Branagh. What I want to know is, What is your favorite movie and acting performance of 1939? And do you think 1939 was the greatest as a whole?. I’ll end on this..Brace yourself for what no doubt will be endless Blu ray/DVD releases of 75th Anniversary editions of most of the films from 1939. I will be posting reviews of new and classic films so keep an eye on this site, keep listening and checking out the brilliant shows these guys do.

You know we here at Movie Madness Podcast love our Action and Sci-Fi movies but we also have a softer side. Try to keep it a secret. So we decided to step out of our comfort zone and discuss our Top 10 Movie Couples. From timeless classics to hidden gems and a few surprising picks we had a blast recording this episode. We would love to hear your Top 10 Movie Couples. You can email your picks to moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or call the voice mail 260-573-0015. Also we want your movie reviews! Take a second and call them in have fun with it! We are!

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We are back once again bringing you more movie reviews. Join us as we review Pain & Gain starring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson. Craig also gives a glowing review of Quartet directed by Dustin Hoffman and starring Maggie Smith, Tom Courtney, and Billy Connolly. Quartet is a limited release hidden gem! If you love music and timeless romance this should not be missed earning one of the Movie Maniacs highest ratings. And finally Doug was able to see G.I. Joe: Retaliation! Was it worth the wait? Listen in and find out. If you would like to review movies with us feel free to send your reviews or show suggestions to moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or call the voice mail 260-573-0015. We are always wanting to hear from you so give us a call!

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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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Its amazing to me that it has taken this long for a modern day big screen telling of the Jackie Robinson story! Finally we get 42 starring Chadwick Bosman as Jackie Robinson, Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey. Is 42 a home run? or does it fade to a deep fly ball? Listen in and hear what The Movie Maniac Craig has to say about this potential summer classic. We want your movie reviews! for this or any movie! So keep em coming. You can email us moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or call in your review to the voice mail # 260-573-0015 we would love to hear from you.

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In this round of Mini Reviews its classic time with a twist! First the Movie Maniac Craig reviews the remake of the cult classic Evil Dead starring Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez and Lou Taylor Pucci. And Doug weighs in on one of his most anticipated movies of the year the re release of  Jurassic Park 3D starring Sam Neil, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum. How does it hold up? Listen in to what Doug has to say about this Steven Spielberg classic. We want to know what you thought about these two movies. Send your movie reviews to moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or save those typing fingers and call the voice mail # 260-573-0015 with your review.

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The Movie Maniac Craig has two more reviews for your listening pleasure! First off G.I. Joe Retaliation starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Bruce Willis, Johnathan Pryce, and Adrianne Palicki. Also Craig Weighs in on The Host starring Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger and Max Irons. We would like to know what you thought of these two movies! Send your reviews to moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or even better call the voicemail # 260-573-0015

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We’ve got more Mini Reviews for you! Jeremy reviews the DreamWorks  Animation adventure caveman comedy The Croods starring Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds. Craig reviews the action thriller Olympus Has Fallen. Starring Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman Listen in and find out what we think then let us know your review! email us moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or call the voice mail # 260-573-0015. We want your reviews! Help us out!

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The Movie Maniac Craig and Jeremy have got you covered once again! In this Mini Review they cover the comedy The Incredible Burt Wonderstone starring Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi and Jim Carrey. Also Craig weighs in on the revenge drama Dead Man Down starring Colin Farrell, Terrence Howard and Noomi Rapace. Listen in and then let us know what you thought of these movies. We want your reviews so let your voices be heard! Email them to moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or call the voice mail # 260-573-0015

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We are back again for another round of Mini Reviews! In this episode we review the comedy party movie 21 & Over starring Justin Chon, Miles Teller and Jonathan Katz. Also we review one of our most anticipated movies of the year Oz The Great And Powerful starring James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz and Mila Kunis. Was Sam Raimi’s attempt to capture the magic of The Wizard Of Oz successful? Listen in and find out what the guys thought, then chime in with your review and thoughts! Send your review of these movies too moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or call the voice mail # 260-573-0015. We are always looking for movie reviews! so help us out.

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