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Movie Madness

Erik Childress
Blu-Ray
Blu-Rays
Criterion Collection
Criterion
Physical Media
Sundance Film Festival
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Film Reviews
Film Festivals
Gene Hackman
Fantastic Fest
Thunderbolts
Superman
Toronto Film Festival
James Gunn
Dvds
Streaming Services
Mission Impossible: the Final Reckoning
The Fantastic Four
Cobra

Movie Madness is a weekly podcast hosted by Chicago film critic Erik Childress presenting movie reviews, interviews, film festival coverage, DVDs, awards, box office and much more! erikthemovieman.substack.com

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The fall festival season is in full bloom and Erik Childress will be covering the Toronto International Film Festival for his 23rd year. Before he arrives though, there are ten films he wants to put on your radar if you are attending and can fit into... more

Just because Erik Childress is headed to the Toronto Film Festival doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have you covered in the physical media department while he’s gone. Peter Sobczynski and him go over two weeks worth of releases including Sidney Lumet’s i... more

A week before Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy take some festival trips, they have nine reviews for you over Labor Day weekend. Ten, in fact, is they catch up on one of the 193 shark movies to come out this year (The Devil’s Mouth). Then they get to ... more

Some new titles in physical media this week and a few to catch up with from last week, Erik Childress & Peter Sobczynski have you covered. They include a couple of monumental documentaries from Barbara Kopple and the history of Ozploitation is loving... more

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Recent Guests

Erik Laws
Comic book expert and frequent guest
Independent commentator/author
Episode: Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Episode 673)
Peter Szybszynski
Guest on Movie Madness
Episode: I Want Your Sects (Episode 672)
Isabel Pax
Director, writer and director of Find Your Friends
Episode: The New Spielberg Is Out There (Episode 659)
John Carpenter
Director; appears as a guest persona discussing The Thing Expanded
Creator VC/The Thing Expanded
Episode: Who Goes There? (Episode 656)
Marty Malt
Comedian performing on the show
Episode: Life Is On The Wire. Everything Else Is Just Waiting. (Episode 652)
Steve Prokopy
Film critic, guest on the show
Episode: Pathetic Earthlings Hurling Your Bodies Out Into The Void (Episode 638)
Peter Sobczynski
Film critic and guest on Movie Madness Podcast
Episode: Episode 530: WHY IS THIS NOT ON BLU-RAY?! (Chapter 10)
Collin Souter
Film critic and former co-host of Nick DiGilio's radio show
RogerEbert.com
Episode: Episode 529: The Best Films Of 2024
Nick Digilio
Radio host and film critic
Episode: Episode 500: Garden State & Sideways: A Look Back At 20 Years

Hosts

Erik Childress
Host of Movie Madness; film critic with extensive catalog and festival knowledge
Steve Prokopy
Co-host discussing the week's releases; critic with industry and festival insight

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Studs if movie reviews

    I do like their insights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jp from Peoria
    United Statesa year ago
  • Enjoyable but audio quality needs improvement

    Enjoyable to listening to each episode but audio quality needs improvement PLEASE. Also, are you ever going to invite Nick D as a guest?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Techno NWI
    United States2 years ago
  • Audio quality is pretty bad

    Long time listener but the sound quality is so poor guys, sorry.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Techno NWI
    United States4 years ago
  • Erik Sergio = Podcasting Magic

    Of course I enjoy Erik’s podcast here in any form with every episode, but the episodes featuring Sergio are always a highlight for me since I tend to learn a lot from both of them more than most movie podcasts. The new movie reviews with Steve Prokopy are always a delight as well. This is definitely a delightful piñata of film knowledge and quality entertainment done consistently well and I look forward to every new episode regardless of the topic at hand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nowplayingjim
    United States4 years ago
  • Fix the Sound

    I've been a long time listener to Movie Madness but the last 4 episodes are hard to hear. While I understand they may have to use ZOOM, other venues figured out how to sound good. Will not listen until this is done. Come on guys.....

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Blooms56
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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The show is seen as essential for cult/cinema history fans and collectors.
Audio quality is a common improvement point for some episodes.
Listeners appreciate deep film knowledge and thoughtful critique.
Guests and banter add variety and accessibility while maintaining expert analysis.
Some episodes suffer from pacing but maintain strong overall insights.

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Episode 600: Welcome To Silverado. Not You, Bob.
Q: How do you feel about the humor in films like Silverado?
Peter highlights the humorous elements of movies like Silverado that capture the essence of Western films while being self-aware of their genre.
Episode 600: Welcome To Silverado. Not You, Bob.
Q: What are your thoughts on Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me?
The discussion reveals a complex reception, with Erik noting its dark themes and evolution of public perception over the years, leading him to appreciate it more in recent times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Movie Madness

What is Movie Madness about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on in-depth film discussion, with frequent long-form reviews, restoration and home-video culture, and a shared enthusiasm for cult and catalog cinema. Regular conversations weave in festival anecdotes, box-office context, and interviews or guest commentary from critics and filmmakers, giving listeners a robust blend of analysis, industry insight, and affectionate nostalgia. A standout is the recurring focus on physical media releases, restoration quality, and the evolving role of distribution in the streaming era, paired with candid banter and a strong knowledge base in film history. The format tends to attract listeners who crave thoughtful critique, behind-the-scenes industry context, and a passion for cinema heritage, w... more

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2. Peter Szybszynski
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4. John Carpenter
5. Marty Malt
6. Steve Prokopy
7. Peter Sobczynski
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