Welcome to the second Limelight Special: the short-form side series where we shine a “limelight” on films and pop-culture events that have grabbed our interest. This time around we took a look at the insane cast of the upcoming Mario movie from Illumination. That studio alone is already a major red flag, but Chris Pratt as the titular plumber also has us scratching our heads. It’s either going to end up like Heath Ledger’s Joker or become the dictionary definition of shallow, celebrity voice casting. Regardless, we haven’t been this excited about a movie in a long time!

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Limelight Special #2: The Mario Movie Cast

On the forty-fifth episode of Much Review About Nothing we reviewed Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021). Again, we must point out that we haven't seen the movie. That is 100% not a joke. Everything we know about the film comes from the trailer, reviews, articles, and our own biased preconceptions. Listen along as we ponder burning questions like: What crimes has Peter committed since we last saw him? Is this movie an unofficial follow-up to Animal Farm? Why has Domhnall Gleeson, a.k.a. Hux, become Hollywood’s designated punching bag? Has Benjamin gotten fatter? What was Oscar Albert’s opinion on the first movie? But most importantly, will Rocket defeat the McTavish brothers in the big race and will Peter be able to escape MacGregor’s infamous mechanical, clockwork cheese roller?   Email: muchreviewan@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/muchreviewpod Twitter: @muchreviewpod Billy’s Instagram Comic: @boringworldcomic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muchreviewpod

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021) Review

A short sample of our latest Patreon bonus where we followed up our Mortal Kombat (2021) review with a special Musical Madness episode comparing the original 1995 theme song with the new version for the 2021 film.  Visit patreon.com/muchreviewpod to hear the full thing and get tons of extra content for just $1 a month. There are also several bonus episodes you can listen to for FREE right now. Help support the podcast and get twice the amount of Much Review About Nothing in your life. It's a win-win!  

Patreon Bonus Sample - Musical Madness: Mortal Kombat Theme Song + 2021 Remake

On the forty-fourth punch-drunk episode of Much Review About Nothing we reviewed Mortal Kombat (2021). Again, we must point out that we haven't seen the movie. That is 100% not a joke. Everything we know about the film comes from the trailer, reviews, articles, and our own biased preconceptions. Listen along as we ponder burning questions like: Why is there no death tournament featured in this alleged Mortal Kombat movie? Who’s the genius that traded Johnny Cage for Cole Young? Is Arcana the new Midi-chlorians? Why does racism give you superpowers? If the fatalities in this movie aren’t real, then what was Lewis Tan seeing on set? But most importantly, when will an adaptation of this franchise finally have the self-awareness to show someone winning a match by spamming “leg-sweep” or “uppercut” over and over? Come on, we all did it at some point! Email: muchreviewan@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/muchreviewpod Twitter: @muchreviewpod Billy’s Twitter: @supergruesome Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muchreviewpod

Mortal Kombat (2021) Review

On the forty-third episode of Much Review About Nothing we reviewed Tom and Jerry (2021) with help from a special guest: our good friend John! We’ve dragged him into many of our previous misadventures, so it was only right he should finally end up on our absurd little show. Again, we must point out that we haven't seen the movie. That is 100% not a joke. Everything we know about the film comes from the trailer, reviews, articles, and our own biased preconceptions. Listen along as we ponder burning questions like: Will they ever release the extended cut of Tom’s interview scene? Did this movie rip off Spiderman 2 by also being set in New York? Is Tom and Jerry’s endless struggle an allegory for the often-ambiguous nature of oppressor versus victim throughout human history? Will this film turn children into raging alcoholics? Are we going to be producing a PSA on the disadvantaged subset of people known as “Review Dependents” who can only ask things via online film reviews? But most importantly, is the world ready for Tom and Jerry’s unexpectedly boundary-pushing message: “It’s not gay to kiss your bros”? Email: muchreviewan@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/muchreviewpod Twitter: @muchreviewpod Billy’s Twitter: @supergruesome Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muchreviewpod

Tom and Jerry (2021) Review with John

Welcome to our very first ever: Limelight Special! We'll be using this new side series to periodically give our two-cents on films and pop-culture events without having to dedicate a full-length episode to them. This time around we're delving into the four hour, mopey superhero extravaganza that many thought would never materialize: The Snyder Cut. We haven't seen it, but we thought we'd chime in regardless. Listen along as we discuss Cyborg's team-hopping nature, Martha Manhunter, the potential of Movie DLCs and Lootboxes, our childhood film-viewing habits, and more! Email: muchreviewan@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/muchreviewpod Twitter: @muchreviewpod Billy’s Twitter: @supergruesome Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muchreviewpod

Limelight Special #1: Justice League: The Snyder Cut (2021)

Corden’s Wardens, salute! On the forty-second episode of Much Review About Nothing we reviewed Superintelligence (2020). Again, we must point out that we haven't seen the movie. That is 100% not a joke. Everything we know about the film comes from the trailer, reviews, articles, and our own biased preconceptions. Listen along as we ponder burning questions like: Does every form of life despise James Corden? #WhatWasHisCrime? When will Melissa McCarthy stop punishing us and find a new career? Is this film a Rom-Com about an AI trying to successfully facilitate a Rom-Com? Speaking of which, will the Plot-O-Tron be our ally against James Corden if we pay it enough? Can we please just watch Gladiator instead? But most importantly, if all Four Corpulents of The Apocalypse are ever assembled in one movie will it actually bring about the destruction of mankind? Email: muchreviewan@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/muchreviewpod Twitter: @muchreviewpod Billy’s Twitter: @supergruesome Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muchreviewpod

Superintelligence (2020) Review

On the forty-first episode of Much Review About Nothing we celebrated our second anniversary with a true-blue, legitimate movie review. Yes that’s right, for the first time ever we’ve momentarily become Much Review About Something. Sure, we’re over three weeks late (our anniversary is January 22nd) and we don't have much experience talking about movies we’ve actually seen, but novelty goes a long way, right? The film we chose to discuss was the much-maligned Street Fighter (1994) because it's integral to the creation of our podcast. Spoiler alert: we absolutely love it. So, stash away your Bison Bucks and get comfy in your hover-chair, let’s DO watch a movie!   Email: muchreviewan@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/muchreviewpod Twitter: @muchreviewpod Billy’s Twitter: @supergruesome Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muchreviewpod

Anniversary Episode: Street Fighter (1994) Actual Review

New year, same goofy podcast! On the fortieth, borderline NSFW episode of Much Review About Nothing we reviewed Wonder Woman 1984 (2020). Again, we must point out that we haven't seen the movie. That is 100% not a joke. Everything we know about the film comes from the trailer, reviews, articles, and our own biased preconceptions. Listen along as we ponder burning questions like: Did Patty Jenkins intend to film the longest movie of all time? Why has Wonder Woman become a sexual deviant who body-slams children into the pavement? Is Chris Pine a phantom? How did this movie rip off Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs? Will Wonder Woman be able to save her past and present self from Maxwell Lord’s time-traveling drone weapon using the Diana Prince Alchemist? (Don’t ask us, we’re just going by what the Plot-O-Tron said.) But, most importantly, if something has “more ticks than a farmer’s dog” is that a good thing or a bad thing? #JusticeForHandsomeGuy   Email: muchreviewan@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/muchreviewpod Twitter: @muchreviewpod Billy’s Twitter: @supergruesome Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muchreviewpod

Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Review

Happy holidays everyone and welcome to the thirty-ninth episode of Much Review About Nothing: our merrily misanthropic Cynical Christmas Special! This time we delved into animated blasphemy and reviewed The Star (2017). Again, we must point out that we haven't seen the movie. That is 100% not a joke. Everything we know about the film comes from the trailer, reviews, articles, and our own biased preconceptions. Listen along as we ponder burning questions like: Is Jesus even featured in this nativity film? Why are the three wise men members of the Taliban? Will Emoji-Ism one day eclipse Christianity as a leading world religion? What do Seven Samurai and Arthur Christmas have in common? Why has Billy sworn off caroling forever? Is all Christmas music terrible? Who bequeathed Rudolph a nationalistic ring of power? But, most importantly, is The Star so offensive that it might end up invoking God’s wrath and bring about the next nuclear war? (Oh well, at least the colors are nice.) Cynical Christmas Itinerary: The Star (2017) Review Rankin-Bass Rudolph Quiz Christmas Movie Talk/Watch Arthur Christmas (2011) Billy’s Caroling Incident Christmas Music Showdown Holiday Mad-Lib   Email: muchreviewan@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/muchreviewpod Twitter: @muchreviewpod Billy’s Twitter: @supergruesome Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muchreviewpod   Apologies to our Japanese listeners for literally everything that Uncle Albert says. Merry Christmas!

Cynical Christmas Special: The Star (2017) Review

On the thirty-eighth episode of Much Review About Nothing we review Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019). Again, we must point out that we haven't seen the movie. That is 100% not a joke. Everything we know about the film comes from the trailer, reviews, articles, and our own biased preconceptions. Listen along as we ponder burning questions like: Has Satan Goat finally returned, or is it a case of mistaken identity? Can good cheekbones save a film? Who’s up for a fun round of “Where’s Chiwetel Ejiofor?” What’s with all the Phoenix symbolism recently? Why does no one in this film seem to care that a whole bunch of fairy genocide has taken place? Did Princess Aurora enact a fantasy world version of Operation Paperclip? But, most importantly, how did Disney manage to secure the inestimable talents of Michael Pafeffer in the powerhouse, dual role of Mushroom and Hedgehog? Email: muchreviewan@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/muchreviewpod Twitter: @muchreviewpod Billy’s Twitter: @supergruesome Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muchreviewpod

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) Review

A short sample of our latest Patreon bonus where we followed up our Halloween Special with a quiz about holding grudges and faced a shocking truth: our podcast might actually be haunted!  Visit patreon.com/muchreviewpod to hear the full thing and get tons of extra content for just $1 a month. There are also several bonus episodes you can listen to for FREE right now. Help support the podcast and get twice the amount of Much Review About Nothing in your life. It's a win-win!      

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Welcome boils and ghouls to the thirty-seventh episode of Much Review About Nothing: our spooky, spectacular Halloween Special! This time we reviewed The Grudge (2020). Again, we must point out that we haven't seen the movie. That is 100% not a joke. Everything we know about the film comes from the trailer, reviews, articles, and our own biased preconceptions. Listen along as we ponder burning questions like: Are the Grudge ghosts just sticklers for good hygiene? Is there a ghost bureaucracy that handles who grudges who? Was this movie caused by a grudge against Hollywood, or vice versa? How badly did The Jerks disrupt filming when they invaded the set? Was Jake’s “imaginary” friend Donald a lot more real than we first thought? But, most importantly, is this movie complex Japanese propaganda intended to undermine our faith in law enforcement (as suggested by totally sane political theorist, and frequent show guest, Oscar Albert)?   Halloween Special Itinerary: The Grudge (2020) Review Ghostly Experiences/Imaginary Friends Past Halloween Costumes Billy’s Horror Movie Suggestions   Email: muchreviewan@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/muchreviewpod Twitter: @muchreviewpod Billy’s Twitter: @supergruesome Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muchreviewpod

Half-Baked Halloween Special: The Grudge (2020) Review

On the thirty-sixth episode of Much Review About Nothing we review Mulan (2020). Again, we must point out that we haven't seen the movie. We only know one thing: “At least a mosquito stops sucking when you slap it.” Listen along as we ponder burning questions like: Why didn’t they make Boring Kahn a little heftier? Are movies released on streaming going to be supervised like proctored tests? What made Mulan’s sister such a GREAT MISTAKE!? How many edgy jokes can one film inspire? Who on earth are Cricket the Prospector and The West Coast Jersey Fenix? But, most importantly, is this movie actually a secret Star Wars movie leading up to a new trilogy where Mulan and Rey (and eventually Captain Larson) fly across the universe and absolutely demolish every evil threat without the slightest bit of effort?   Billy’s Alternate Viewing Suggestions: The Assassin (2015) directed by Hsiao-Hsien Hou. The Witch: Part 1 – The Subversion (2018) directed by Hoon-Jung Park. (Billy also apologizes for botching the name of this film multiple times, lol.)    Email: muchreviewan@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/muchreviewpod Twitter: @muchreviewpod Billy’s Twitter: @supergruesome Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muchreviewpod

Mulan (2020) Review

On the thirty-fifth episode of Much Review About Nothing we review The New Mutants (2020…or 2019 or 2018). Again, we must point out that we haven't seen the movie. That is 100% not a joke. Everything we know about the film comes from the trailer, reviews, articles, and our own biased preconceptions. Listen along as we ponder burning questions like: Can you film an entire movie with only six people acting as cast and crew? Is it two bears or two wolves? Would melanin-altering abilities be useful to have? Is the fear of coal miners a serious phobia that’s plaguing tens of people? What copyright loophole allowed Batman, Slenderman, and the Boogeyman to show up in this film? But, most importantly, why is so much of this absurdly long film focused on chair-cutting and cat-wrangling? Email: muchreviewan@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/muchreviewpod Twitter: @muchreviewpod Billy’s Twitter: @supergruesome Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muchreviewpod

The New Mutants (2020) Review

Welcome to Much Review About Nothing, the ill-conceived podcast where three brothers try to review movies they haven’t seen, through cultural osmosis and whatever they can find on the internet. Why are they doing this? That’s a good question. So join your hosts Billy, Jake, and Luke as they DON’T watch movies, go on wild tangents, and jump to ridiculous conclusions. https://twitter.com/muchreviewan https://www.patreon.com/MRAN

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