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A street rat frees a genie from a lamp, granting all of his wishes and transforming himself into a charming prince in order to marry a beautiful princess. But soon, an evil sorcerer becomes hell-bent on securing the lamp for his own sinister purposes.Director: Guy RitchieWriters: John August (screenplay by), Guy Ritchie (screenplay by)Will Smith...Genie / MarinerMena Massoud...AladdinNaomi Scott...JasmineMarwan Kenzari...JafarNavid Negahban...SultanNasim Pedrad...DaliaWe discuss the live action adaptation of Disney's Aladdin.‪How does it compare to the animated classic? Does Will Smith do the Genie justice? Is it worth a theater watch?‬BONUS: We are joined by Bex of the Matty in the Morning After show to discuss the movie! (36:26)Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast

With Disney's Aladdin coming out this week, we discuss the best & worst live action adaptations. What is your favorite live action remake? Were we too harsh on these films? What other animated movies would you like to see in live action?Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast

What if #AvengersEndgame  was set in the 90’s? We answer that burning question & cast the movie!Who built a better movie? Which actors did we miss? Can you cast a better 90’s MCU?Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastList of characters to cast:Tony Stark / Iron ManSteve Rogers / Captain AmericaBruce Banner / HulkThorNatasha Romanoff / Black WidowClint Barton / HawkeyeJames Rhodes / War MachineScott Lang / Ant-ManStephen Strange / Doctor StrangeT'Challa / Black PantherCarol Danvers / Captain MarvelPeter Parker / Spider-ManNebulaGamoraHope van Dyne / The WaspValkyrieWanda Maximoff / Scarlet WitchSam Wilson / FalconBucky Barnes / Winter SoldierLokiOkoyeWongMantisDraxShuriThe Ancient OnePeggy CarterAunt MayKorg (voice)M'BakuGroot (voice)Rocket (voice)Pepper PottsPeter Quill / Star-LordNick FuryThanos

When ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry's former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City - a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world - they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe.Ryan Reynolds...Detective Pikachu (voice)Justice Smith...Tim GoodmanKathryn Newton...Lucy StevensBill Nighy...Howard CliffordKen Watanabe...Lieutenant Hide YoshidaChris Geere...Roger CliffordWe're joined by Scheim to discuss Po

We discuss some of 1997's award winners, disappointments, and downright awful movies before ultimately deciding on a final four. Be sure to vote in our Twitter poll to help decide what the best movie of 1997 is!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast1997 Movies:12 Angry Men20,000 Leagues Under the Sea20,000 Leagues Under the Sea4 Little Girls8 Heads in a Duffel BagAberrationAbsolute PowerAddicted to LoveAfterglowAgainst the LawAir Force OneThe AlarmistAlaska: Spirit of the WildAlbino AlligatorAlien ResurrectionAlien Nation: The Udara LegacyAll Over MeAmerican PerfektAn Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood BurnAn American Werewolf in ParisAmistadAnacondaAnastasiaAngels in the EndzoneAnna KareninaAnthem to BeautyThe ApostleAs Good as It GetsThe AssignmentAsteroidAustin Powers: International Man of MysteryB*A*P*SBack in BusinessBangBatman & RobinBeanThe Beautician and the BeastBeauty and the Beast: The Enchanted ChristmasBelow UtopiaThe Best Bad ThingBest MenA Better PlaceBeverly Hills NinjaThe Big O

After seeing the movie again and having some time to let our thoughts stew, we're joined by @BaddieDae to discuss Avengers: Endgame.The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios' grand conclusion to twenty-two films, "Avengers: Endgame."Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe RussoWriters: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeelyRobert Downey Jr....Tony Stark / Iron ManChris Evans...Steve Rogers / Captain AmericaMark Ruffalo...Bruce Banner / HulkChris Hemsworth...Thor Scarlett Johansson...Natasha Romanoff / Black WidowJeremy Renner...Clint Barton / HawkeyeDon Cheadle...James Rhodes / War MachinePaul Rudd...Scott Lang / Ant-ManBrie Larson...Carol Danvers / Captain MarvelJosh Brolin...ThanosJoin the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast

The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios' grand conclusion to twenty-two films, "Avengers: Endgame."Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe RussoWriters: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeelyRobert Downey Jr....Tony Stark / Iron ManChris Evans...Steve Rogers / Captain AmericaMark Ruffalo...Bruce Banner / HulkChris Hemsworth...ThorScarlett Johansson...Natasha Romanoff / Black WidowJeremy Renner...Clint Barton / HawkeyeDon Cheadle...James Rhodes / War MachinePaul Rudd...Scott Lang / Ant-ManBrie Larson...Carol Danvers / Captain MarvelJosh Brolin...ThanosIt's finally here! The moment we've been waiting 11 years for... the end of the MCU's Infinity Saga culminates in their 22nd movie, AVENGERS: ENDGAME! Does it live up to expectations? Where does it fall among our MCU rankings?Spoiler-free for 22 minutes!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast

Once again we're thinking outside the bun and have created a unique segment we're calling the "POWER RANKINGS!" We use the science of "Math & Gu" to bring you a definitive list of the best characters from 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron!When Tony Stark jumpstarts a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as they battle to save the planet from destruction at the hands of the villainous Ultron.Robert Downey Jr....Tony Stark / Iron ManChris Hemsworth...ThorMark Ruffalo...Bruce Banner / HulkChris Evans...Steve Rogers / Captain AmericaScarlett Johansson...Natasha Romanoff / Black WidowJeremy Renner...Clint Barton / HawkeyeJames Spader...UltronSamuel L. Jackson...Nick FuryJoin the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast

With the highly anticipated Avengers: Endgame coming out next week, we discuss our biggest movie disappointments.Join the conversation on Twitter: MACandGUpodcast

Hellboy is back, and he's on fire. From the pages of Mike Mignola's seminal work, this story sees the legendary half-demon superhero (David Harbour, "Stranger Things") called to the English countryside to battle a trio of rampaging giants. There he discovers The Blood Queen, Nimue (Milla Jovovich, Resident Evil series), a resurrected ancient sorceress thirsting to avenge a past betrayal. Suddenly caught in a clash between the supernatural and the human, Hellboy is now hell-bent on stopping Nimue without triggering the end of the world.Director: Neil MarshallWriters: Andrew Cosby (screenplay by), Mike Mignola (based on the Dark Horse Comic Book "Hellboy" created by)Stars: David Harbour, Milla Jovovich, Ian McShaneSay hello to our latest movie review, Hellboy. We detail the hellacious experience that was this R-Rated garbage. Was it a helluva good time or did it put us through hell? Was this the worst movie we've ever seen? Do we have a new term in the MacAndGuberverse?Spoiler-free for 24 minutes!Join the c

We recap the exhilarating ride that was #MarchMACness. How did the bracket turn out? What were the best matchups? Most importantly, did the Gubers get it right?! Plus, we crown a listener winner (who filled out the best bracket) who will be rewarded with their very own Gu's Juicy Six Pack!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast

We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson's (Asher Angel) case, by shouting out one word--SHAZAM!--this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Zachary Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart--inside a ripped, godlike body--Shazam revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them! Can he fly? Does he have X-ray vision? Can he shoot lightning out of his hands? Can he skip his social studies test? Shazam sets out to test the limits of his abilities with the joyful recklessness of a child. But he'll need to master these powers quickly in order to fight the deadly forces of evil controlled by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Strong).Director: David F. SandbergWriters: Henry Gayden (screenplay by), Henry Gayden (story by)Stars: Zachary Levi, Djimon Hounsou, Mark StrongWe review the movie Shazam! and tell you how it stacks up to other movies from the Worlds of

With “Shazam!” dropping this week, we try to make heads or tails of the DC Extended Universe or Worlds of DC.The DCEU:Man of Steel (2013)Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)Suicide Squad (2016)Wonder Woman (2017)Justice League (2017)Aquaman (2018)Join the conversation on Twitter: MACandGUpodcast

A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.Director: Tim BurtonWriters: Helen Aberson (novel), Ehren Kruger (screenplay) Stars: Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito and Eva GreenWe discuss the newest Disney live action adaptation, Dumbo. Does the movie soar or fall flat? How does it compare to animated version? What's the deal with elephants?Spoiler-free for 20 minutes!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast

Tim Burton is known for his dark, gothic, and eccentric horror and fantasy films such as Beetlejuice (1988), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Corpse Bride (2005), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Dark Shadows (2012), and Frankenweenie (2012). He is also known for blockbusters such as the adventure comedy Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985), the superhero films Batman (1989) and its first sequel Batman Returns (1992), the sci-fi film Planet of the Apes (2001), the fantasy drama Big Fish (2003), the musical adventure film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), and the fantasy film Alice in Wonderland (2010).The gruesome twosome give you a very macabre top 10 list of Tim Burton movies!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast

Haunted by an unexplainable and unresolved trauma from her past and compounded by a string of eerie coincidences, Adelaide feels her paranoia elevate to high-alert as she grows increasingly certain that something bad is going to befall her family. After spending a tense beach day with their friends, the Tylers (Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss, Tim Heidecker, Cali Sheldon, Noelle Sheldon), Adelaide and her family return to their vacation home. When darkness falls, the Wilsons discover the silhouette of four figures holding hands as they stand in the driveway. Us pits an endearing American family against a terrifying and uncanny opponent: doppelgängers of themselves.Director: Jordan PeeleWriter: Jordan PeeleStars: Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke and Elisabeth Moss We review Jordan Peele's second inventive & ambitious horror film, "Us" How does it compare to "Get Out?" Does Peele hit the sophomore slump? Is "Us" an instant classic?Spoiler free for 20 minutes!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast

We discuss some of 2013's award winners, disappointments, and downright awful movies before ultimately deciding on a final four. Be sure to vote in our Twitter poll to help decide what the best movie of 2013 is!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast

Rob Paulsen is the voice of Pinky from “Pinky and the Brain,” Yakko from “Animaniacs,” Raphael (and Donatello) from “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" & so many more characters over the last 35 years. He joins Gu to discuss voice acting, his iconic roles & his upcoming live events!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast“Animaniacs in Concert!” Starring Rob Paulsen Heads to The City Winery in Boston on Friday, March 29th!

It's bracket season once again and we didn't want to leave the GUbers hanging after last year's hotly debated #MuffinMadness! This year we present to you a very special #MarchMACness! All you #MacsRacks fans, rejoice! Everyone had that certain childhood crush, whether it was an actress or maybe a singer. So let's decide once and for all who the definitive childhood crush is! Mac worked arduously to come up with the field of 64 and the four regions, deciding on the '1980s', '1990s', '2000s', and 'Singers'. We run through each region's seeding and matchups before ultimately giving you our "final fours" and eventual champions. Who were the biggest snubs? Who's winning it all?!Be sure to fill out your bracket and submit it on Twitter to @MACandGUpodcast!

Captain Marvel follows Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.We review the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first female-led movie, "Captain Marvel." Does it fall victim to expectations? How does it compare to the first 20 entries in the MCU, and where does it rank? Does Brie Larson shine as the titular character? Plus our staples: Fun Factor, Satisfactor, Borometer, Aquator, Pants Tent City, and HalloWEEN!Spoilers begin at 24:46!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast