In this episode, Movie Mike talks about some of the best movies based on books. From Harry Potter, Hunger Games to Perks of Being a Wallflower. He also discusses what movies were actually better than the book (do you agree?). Plus a movie review of Just Mercy (also based on a book) starring Jamie Foxx, Michael B. Jordan and Brie Larson.




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In this episode, Movie Mike talks about some of the best movies based on books. From Harry Potter, Hunger Games to Perks of Being a Wallflower. He also discusses what movies were actually better than the book (do you agree?). Plus a movie review of Just Mercy (also based on a book) starring Jamie Foxx, Michael B. Jordan and Brie Larson. New Episodes Every Monday! Follow Mike on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikedeestro/">@mikedeestro</a> Follow Mike on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mikedeestro">@mikedeestro</a> Follow Mike on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/mikedeestro">@mikedeestro</a> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Movie Mike’s Movie Podcast is hosted by Mike D, head writer for The Bobby Bones Show and The BobbyCast, where he’s become known as the show’s resident movie expert. This podcast is your weekly deep dive into all things cinema, broken into three parts: past, present, and future. In the “past,” Mike explores movie history through themed deep dives, rankings, and fun film breakdowns that revisit the movies we love and the stories behind them. In the “present,” he delivers a spoiler-free review of a new release. whether it’s in theaters or streaming at home. Giving you his honest option if it's worth your time and money. And in the “future,” Mike heads into Movie Mike’s Trailer Park to break down the latest trailers and upcoming releases so you know what’s coming to a screen near you soon! Mike is a frequent moviegoer who loves digging into film facts and stories. He doesn’t claim to be a critic, just a guy who loves movies and talks about them like you would with a friend after the theater.

Movie Mike&rsquo;s Movie Podcast is hosted by Mike D, head writer for The Bobby Bones Show and The BobbyCast, where he&rsquo;s become known as the show&rsquo;s resident movie expert. This podcast is your weekly deep dive into all things cinema, broken into three parts: past, present, and future. In the &ldquo;past,&rdquo; Mike explores movie history through themed deep dives, rankings, and fun film breakdowns that revisit the movies we love and the stories behind them. In the &ldquo;present,&rdquo; he delivers a spoiler-free review of a new release. whether it&rsquo;s in theaters or streaming at home. Giving you his honest&nbsp;option if it's worth your time and money. And in the &ldquo;future,&rdquo; Mike heads into Movie Mike&rsquo;s Trailer Park to break down the latest trailers and upcoming releases so you know what&rsquo;s coming to a screen near you soon! Mike is a frequent moviegoer who loves digging into film facts and stories. He doesn&rsquo;t claim to be a critic, just a guy who loves movies and talks about them like you would with a friend after the theater.

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Best Movies Based on Books + 5 Movies That Were Better Than the Book + Just Mercy Movie Review

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Top 5 Low Budget

The Invite Review

Doomsday Trailer Park

Mike takes a look at the 12 most profitable movies of all times. These extraordinary films  prove you don't need a hundred-million-dollar budget to break the box office. He shares how all 12 movies cost about $10 million to make... and they pulled in nearly $1.9 billion from My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Obsession to Rocky and Paranormal Activity. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about The Invite with Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton. It’s about a dinner party that spirals into unexpected places when a couple invite their enigmatic neighbors over. Have they reignited the spark in their troubled marriage or lit the match that burns it all down? He talks about the anxiety the movie caused him, the fantastic score and why it’s one of the most absurdly beautiful movies he’s seen this year. In the Trailer Park, Mike blind reacts to Avengers: Doomsday. Which is about heroes from three different worlds must unite when they're thrust together to confront a catastrophic danger that could destroy everything they know. He shares what excites and worries him the most about this trailer 

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Mike takes a look at the 12 most profitable movies of all times. These extraordinary films&nbsp;&nbsp;prove you don't need a hundred-million-dollar budget to break the box office. He shares how all 12 movies cost about $10 million to make... and they pulled in nearly $1.9 billion from My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Obsession to Rocky and Paranormal Activity. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about The Invite with Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Pen&eacute;lope Cruz, Edward Norton. It&rsquo;s about a dinner party that spirals into unexpected places when a couple invite their enigmatic neighbors over. Have they reignited the spark in their troubled marriage or lit the match that burns it all down? He talks about the anxiety the movie caused him, the fantastic score and why it&rsquo;s one of the most absurdly beautiful movies he&rsquo;s seen this year. In the Trailer Park, Mike blind reacts to Avengers: Doomsday. Which is about heroes from three different worlds must unite when they're thrust together to confront a catastrophic danger that could destroy everything they know. He shares what excites and worries him the most about this trailer&nbsp;
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Films with Tiny Budgets & Huge Box Office Success + Movie Review: The Invite + Trailer Park: Avengers: Doomsday

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Top 5 Long Films

The Odyssey  Review

Digger Trailer Park

Everyone seems to be afraid of long movies today but Mike shares why you shouldn’t! He counts down his Top 10 Great Movies That Are Shockingly Long but make three (or even four) hours fly by. From The Wolf of Wall Street and Interstellar to Avengers: Endgame and Heat, Mike breaks down why these movies earned every minute of screen time and why people shouldn’t dread a long film. In the Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey starring Matt Damon and Tom Holland. Did it feel too long, the actor who gave the most surprising performance and where does it rank on his Top 5 Nolan movies? In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Tom Cruise looking crazy in Digger. The film follows the most powerful CEO in the world who must save the world from a disaster that he created. Will Tom Cruise finally win his first Oscar for the role?

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Everyone seems to be afraid of long movies today but Mike shares why you shouldn&rsquo;t!&nbsp;He counts down his Top 10 Great Movies That Are Shockingly Long but make three (or even four) hours fly by. From The Wolf of Wall Street and Interstellar to Avengers: Endgame and Heat, Mike breaks down why these movies earned every minute of screen time and why people shouldn&rsquo;t dread a long film. In the Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts on Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s The Odyssey starring Matt Damon and Tom Holland. Did it feel too long, the actor who gave the most surprising performance and where does it rank on his Top 5 Nolan movies? In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Tom Cruise looking crazy in Digger. The film follows the most powerful CEO in the world who must save the world from a disaster that he created. Will Tom Cruise finally win his first Oscar for the role?
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Top 10 Great Movies That Are Shockingly Long + Movie Review: The Odyssey + Trailer Park: Digger

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Top 5 Movies of 2026

Nimrods Trailer Park

We are now halfway through the year and Mike defines his Top 10 movies of 2026 so far. He shares what made these movies stand out, where you can watch them and what is left that’s coming out that has the ability to make the list. In the Movie Review,  Mike talks about Moana starring the Rock. It’s Disney's live-action version of the animated movie we've all known and love. Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her home island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui. Mike shares why he was reluctant to see it but ultimately what this live action remake is actually a good thing! In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about  Nimrods which is a movie based on the early, real-life touring adventures of the punk rock band Green Day. Mike shares the mid-budget music movies it reminds him of and why we don’t get movies like this anymore. 

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We are now halfway through the year and Mike defines his Top 10 movies of 2026 so far. He shares what made these movies stand out, where you can watch them and what is left that&rsquo;s coming out that has the ability to make the list. In the Movie Review,&nbsp; Mike talks about Moana starring the Rock. It&rsquo;s Disney's live-action version of the animated movie we've all known and love. Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her home island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui. Mike shares why he was reluctant to see it but ultimately what this live action remake is actually a good thing! In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about&nbsp; Nimrods which is a movie based on the early, real-life touring adventures of the punk rock band Green Day. Mike shares the mid-budget music movies it reminds him of and why we don&rsquo;t get movies like this anymore.&nbsp;
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Top 10 Movies of 2026 (So Far) + Was Live-Action Moana Bad? + Trailer Park: Nimrods

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Best Movies Based on Books + 5 Movies That Were Better Than the Book + Just Mercy Movie Review

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