MovieMambo

The year is coming to an end, the credits are rolling, and Greg and César are diving straight out of the cinema doors and into the podcast booth to tell you the films that ruled their 2025. From Hollywood’s biggest hitters to European festival sensations, from surprise crowd-pleasers to international award winners, they’re breaking down the movies that truly defined the year.So grab your popcorn and take your seat, this run down is too legit to quit.“You keep dancing with the devil… one day he’s gonna follow you home.” – JedidiahThank you to all of our guest reviewers, it means so much to us:EmilyMaiderCoquePhilRoryMatt, Herbie, Juniper, Baxter and HamishTrineLindsayBenSteveFollow the show:Instagram – @moviemambopodcastTikTok – @moviemamboLetterboxd – MovieMamboBlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The festive season is upon us, but instead of unwrapping Christmas classics, César and Greg are diving straight into the snow to uncover the coolest films ever made. From icy crime scenes to snow-dusted fantasies, from relationship meltdowns to survival epics, they’re breaking down the films forged in cinema’s coldest conditions.So grab something warm and step into the frost. It's about to get cold."What’s this? There’s white things in the air!" - Jack SkellingtonFollow the show:Instagram – @moviemambopodcastTikTok – @moviemamboLetterboxd – MovieMamboBlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Thanksgiving, and this time Greg and César aren’t dining alone, as a special guest is pulling up a chair at the table. To celebrate cinema’s most mouth-watering moments, the trio are serving up a full four-course feast of unforgettable on-screen food.Building a cinematic feast from drink to dessert, they tuck into the most iconic film meals ever put to the screen, one mouth-watering course after another.So grab a plate, loosen your belt and take a seat. Dinner is served.Thanks to our special guest Eleanor Bursey."All behold, he ate the pig. Thus proving he's a Ziggy Piggy, Ziggy Piggy, Ziggy Piggy" - San Dimas Ice Cream Parlour hostsDrink Scenes:Casino Royalehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSqQdODDwH8&t=26sAnother Roundhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x83-N76kx68&list=RDx83-N76kx68&start_radio=1The Sure Thinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGLhWrMv2L0&list=RDPGLhWrMv2L0&start_radio=1Starters:Mr Beans Holidayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiaSe3Nc4ckModern Timeshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17PkUsTVa7gTampopohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-X8om0Eork&list=RDk-X8om0Eork&start_radio=1Main Course:Withnail and Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuuBr39StNY&t=2sPonyohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV1Mzw9Gir8Frenzyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx-irRCcaH8Desert:Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doomhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiX4G0VIMMI&t=98sInglorious Basterdshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9TUuZ62xggBill and Teds Excellent Adventurehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw95UE2oUscFollow the show:Instagram – @moviemambopodcastTikTok – @moviemamboLetterboxd – MovieMamboBlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen King is back on the big screen, and this time it's Edgar Wright behind the wheel. To celebrate the release of The Running Man, César and Greg are diving deep into the dark mind of the Master of Horror.From haunted hotels to prison breaks, telekinetic teenagers to killer cars, they’re exploring the most unforgettable film adaptations born from King’s twisted imagination."All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. " - Jack TorranceFollow the show:Instagram – @moviemambopodcastTikTok – @moviemamboLetterboxd – MovieMamboBlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halloween is here again and things are getting spooky, so Greg and César are conjuring up the restless spirits of one of horror’s most chilling realms: Supernatural Horror.From haunted houses to demonic possessions, cursed objects to vengeful ghosts, they’re crossing the veil between worlds to explore the films that remind us that we’re never truly alone.So light your candles, draw your protective circles and whisper your prayers. Because tonight, the spirits are listening."Your mother sucks c**ks in Hell, Karras, you faithless slime!" - Regan / PazuzuFollow the show:Instagram – @moviemambopodcastTikTok – @moviemamboLetterboxd – MovieMamboBlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Halloween approaches and the nights grow darker, César and Greg are peeling back the skin of one of horror’s most visceral subgenres: Body Horror.From grotesque transformations to surgical nightmares, from melting flesh to decaying bodies, they dissect the films that make us squirm, look away, and pray our own skin doesn't flay.So, grab your scalpels and steady your stomachs. Things are about to get messy.“Soon every brain will be metal!” — Metal FetishistFollow the show:Instagram – @moviemambopodcastTikTok – @moviemamboLetterboxd – MovieMamboBlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a long anticipated wait, cinema has come roaring back with Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest epic One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro and Chase Infiniti.And just as Leo's character tries to rescue his daughter, Greg and César flex their 'particular set of skills' to select their top rescue movies. From tense manhunts to daring escapes, from lost children to frenetic missions, they dive into the films that remind us how far people will go to save the ones they love."He's not a person anymore. No, he stopped being a person when he took our daughters." - Keller DoverFollow the show:Instagram – @moviemambopodcastTikTok – @moviemamboLetterboxd – MovieMamboBlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s September and the holidays are over. But fear not, because César and Greg sneaking out of class and skipping homework to bring you their Top 5 Teen Films.From awkward first crushes to epic nights out, from school rebels to the all round chaos of growing up, they count down the movies that capture the joy, pain and excitement of being a teenager."Nerds, jocks. My side, your side. It's all bullshit. Its hard enough just trying to be yourself." - Ronald MillerBig thanks to all the teenagers that reviewed the films and some adults that helped along the way: Lindsay Billsborrow, Will Fisk and Maider Oribe.Elspeth, 14Florence, 16Freddie 16Sam 16JJ, 16Harrison, 17Iris, 17Arthur, 17Toby, 18Pablo, 19Sylvie, 19Follow the show:Instagram – @moviemambopodcastTikTok – @moviemamboLetterboxd – MovieMamboBlueSky – @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the Summer Holidays, and the kids have endless free time to dive into adventure, boredom and trouble. Fear not, as Greg and César have enlisted some junior reporters to help craft an alternative list of the best live-action kids films. From time-travelling misfits to wild monster kingdoms, they count down their Top 5 and explore why they capture the wonder, chaos, and imagination of childhood. So grab your backpack and get ready for a movie holiday like no other.“This has been my best day of all time.” – Lee CarterThank you to all the children that reviewed films and to the parents that allowed this to happen.Hamish - 3 years oldJude - 5 years oldBaxter - 6 years oldJuniper - 7 years oldNico - 9 years oldFrancis - 9 years oldHerbie - 9 years oldTomo - 9 years oldEmilia - 10 years oldJessica - 10 years oldGrace - 10 years oldFreya - 11 years oldElspeth - 14 years oldDylan - 14 years oldFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambopodcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMamboBlueSky - @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Half a century ago, Jaws changed cinema forever, turning a shark thriller into the blueprint for the summer blockbuster. César and Greg dive headfirst into the legacy of Spielberg’s classic and celebrate the biggest, boldest and most unforgettable summer releases of all time. From superhero showdowns to galaxy-spanning adventures, they share their Top 5 Summer Blockbusters and what made them explode into popular culture. Grab a bucket of popcorn and settle in for an episode bigger than a mechanical shark."You're gonna need a bigger boat." - BrodyFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambopodcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMamboBlueSky - @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Summertime, and while your local cinema is full of people flying around in tight pants, Greg and César are beaming their X-ray vision in the direction of the greatest superheroes to ever hit the big screen. From low-budget '80s misfits to blockbuster caped crusaders, from foul-mouthed tween assassins to intergalactic vermin with anger issues, they've got something for every kind of superhero fan. Capes optional."Everyone keeps telling me how my story is supposed to go. Nah. I'm gonna do my own thing." - Miles MoralesFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambopodcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMamboBlueSky - @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been 28 days since 28 Years Later hit cinemas with its rage virus, so it's only right César and Greg take a deep look into the societal mirror that are zombie movies.From rage-fueled chaos to slow, unstoppable dread, their count down our favourite depictions of the undead and what they reveal about the living.Lock the doors. Listen quietly. And... don’t get bitten."Neighbours are frightening enough when they're alive." - George A. RomeroFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambopodcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMamboBlueSky - @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of John Wick's return to the big screen in the spin-off film Ballerina, Greg and César are trading words for fists, falling through cinema’s saloon doors and giving their eye witness accounts of the most bone-crunching, chair-smashing fight scenes of all time.From the elegance of Chinese Wuxia to the grit of an old school brawl, the power of martial arts legends to the visual timing of a comedy icon, they explore how the on-screen punch up has evolved and what makes great big screen fisticuffs.Tighten your kung-fu pyjamas, it's gonna get messy."Before we get started, does anyone wanna get out?" - Steve RogersLinks to watch all featured fights:Captain America - Elevator Fighthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYATf2A5GCQ&t=1sGame of Death - Bruce Lee vs Kareem Abdul-Jabbar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT-RfY2H23oCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Jen vs. Shu Lien Sword Fight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzkhVVFRIIg&t=15sThey Live - Really Long Fight - Rowdy Roddy Piper vs Keith Davidhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhr3TzEknzYCity Lights - Boxing Match - Charlie Chaplin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9NfXIXzgnA&t=5sUndefeatable - Final Fight Scenehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqvuGqr-u2Y&t=28sNobody - Bus Fight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2un1aU7mT0&t=7sTop Secret! - Underwater Barfight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfRi-a8hPh0&t=1sThe Raid 2 - The Kitchen Fight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Rp86b3CUMU&t=24sPolice Story - Mall fight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B215g-Evv0U&t=2sFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambopodcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMamboBlueSky - @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the live-action How To Train Your Dragon swooping into cinemas next week, César and Greg are grabbing their shield and diving headfirst into the greatest quests that fantasy cinema has to offer.From cursed swords to chosen ones, from ancient prophecies to dark sorcery, this episode is all about the epic journeys that define heroic fantasy. So whether you’re more Conan or Frodo, Ashitaka or Ash, there’s a sword and a saga waiting for you.“I will avenge you, Father! I will save you, Mother! I will kill you, Fjölnir!" - AmlethFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambopodcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMamboBlueSky - @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, to celebrate the release of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Cesar and Greg tip their stetsons to the daredevils who leap off buildings, swing from helicopters, slide under trucks and somehow live to do another take.From glass skyscrapers to collapsing houses, from shattered bridges to speeding trucks, this is stunt cinema at its boldest, wildest and most bone-shattering.No CGI. No green screens. Just guts, gravity and a whole lot of bruises.“I’m not afraid to get hurt. I’m afraid of making a bad movie.” - Jackie ChanWatch the stunts here:Casino Royale - Building Site Chasehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZxNbAwY_rk&t=306sMission Impossible 4 - Burj Kalifahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpMExwO0DMQ&t=124sThe Burglars - Quarryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErISCQRVVpoRoyal Wedding - Ceiling Dancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n7R61gtSZwLive and Let Die - Crocodile Walkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDeUzB12ln8Stagecoach - Yakima Canutt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5__GP5BBm6IRaiders of the Lost Ark - Truck Draghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGB0ZvO8J5kPolice Story - Pole Slidehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqpB4cVLBm8Steamboat Bill Jr - Falling Facadehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN0I7R_NCe4True Lies - Bridge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beQUTtwNLnQFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambopodcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMamboBlueSky - @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final chapter of 25 Years, 25 Films, Cesar and Greg take on the 2020s—a decade still in motion but already marked by seismic shifts in how films are made, distributed and watched. From intimate character dramas to epic sci-fi blockbusters, from genre-bending stories to razor-sharp social commentaries, they each choose their favourite film from every year of this decade, so far.“I feel like a spectator in my own life.” - JulieFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambopodcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMamboBlueSky - @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cesar and Greg are back on the mean streets of London for another trip to the church of film they call 'the cinema'. This time, to see Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's unbearably intense and visceral film 'Warfare'.'Being anti-war is not the same as saying it should never happen' - Alex GarlandFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambopodcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMamboBlueSky - @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark the release of Alex Garland's new film Warfare, Cesar and Greg enlist their favourite war movies. From the mud-soaked trenches of WWI to guerrilla combat in the Andes, from surviving air strikes to enduring months beneath the ocean, this episode spans the globe and every form of combat imaginable. Whether you are a hardened veteran or an inexperienced civilian, there is a cinematic battlefront here for you."I love the smell of napalm in the morning." - Lt. Colonel KilgoreFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambopodcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMamboBlueSky - @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The journey continues! In part two of 25 Years, 25 Films, Cesar and Greg dive into the 2010s. A decade where streaming changed the game, superheroes dominated the box office and daring auteurs redefined cinema. From blockbuster franchises to indie gems, they each pick their favorite film from every year."There are no two words in the English language more harmful than 'good job.'" - FletcherFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambopodcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMamboBlueSky - @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Mother’s Day, so we're here to celebrate cinema’s greatest mums. From the loving, the tough, the rebellious and the downright terrifying, these mothers shape cinematic worlds big and small. Whether they’re shielding their kids from ghosts, aliens or harsh realities of the world, they prove that motherhood really does come in all shapes and forms."Get away from her, you b*tch!" - Ellen RipleyFollow the show:Instagram @moviemambopodcastTikTok - @moviemamboLetterboxd - MovieMamboBlueSky - @moviemambo.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.