This week, Mike cracks open a listener letter from Nigel and somehow spins it into a full-blown PT Anderson appreciation hour. From Magnolia to Punch-Drunk Love, There Will Be Blood to The Master, Mike gushes...

Randy and Mike are back together again, and this time they’re tackling the pop culture earthquake of the moment: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s surprise engagement announcement. Naturally, they celebrate the news the only way they know how—by ...

On the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws, Mike sits down with longtime theatre enthusiast and Classic Cinemas’ own Director of Special Operations, Randy Pollock. Randy takes us back to 1975, when he first experienced Jaws...

This week, Mike sits down with Ed Finch and Alan Wenzel—two retired educators from Stephenson County who’ve devoted every waking hour to their lifelong passion: movies. For nearly 20 years, they’ve hosted beloved film series at Classic Cinemas ...

Mike kicks off this week’s show with a spirited look at the brand-new 4K re-release of the Kirsten Dunst cheerleading classic Bring It On — complete with personal stories from his first viewing and a rallying cry for w...

Mike’s calling it now—Weapons is the ultimate way to send summer out with a bang, and (in his words) the best movie of the year… so far. From the first scene, it had him hooked, blending nail-biting suspense with moments that made him ju...

This week, Mike breaks down the newly released trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash, James Cameron’s long-awaited return to Pandora—debuting in front of Fantastic Four this week at theatres. Then it’s time to crank up the disco an...

With Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another on the horizon, Mike kicks off a weekly retrospective covering each PTA film leading up to its release. First up: Hard Eight—a deep dive into Anderson’s understated debut, t...

Inspired by Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane, Mike grabs the field recorder and hits the hallways of Classic Cinemas’ Home Office!With press-pass energy and a nose for news, he checks in with the corporate team to find out what they’ve...

Mike and self-proclaimed film buff “Movie” Mark Mazrimus take on the New York Times’ Top 100 Films of All Time—one cinematic battle at a time. Some picks you’ll cheer, others you’ll boo, but either way, you’ll find yourself righ...

Mike and Jim talk about the 'dinosaur in the auditorium' as Jurassic World: Rebirth stomped into eight of our locations early—thanks to our popular Monday mystery movie series, Classified Cinema. Hear what audiences thought of this ear...

In this week’s episode, Mike takes a fun and nostalgic look back at the 1998 cult favorite Blade, ahead of Saturday’s Smash Cut Cinema Series screening. With a blend of humor and reflection, he revisits Wesley Snipes' unforgettable tur...

What do a brooding billionaire vigilante and a charming, commitment-phobic romantic lead have in common? More than you’d expect. In this episode, Mike pokes at the surprising parallels between Materialists, a sharp romantic comedy set ...

In this episode, Mike revisits Dogma, Kevin Smith’s bold and controversial 1999 religious satire, in honor of its 25th anniversary re-release. He unpacks the film’s mix of irreverent humor and sincere spiritual themes, the cultural fir...

This week on Magic at the Movies, Mike is joined by Tyler Patterson, CEO of the new Blast Movies app, for a high-octane deep dive into the entire Mission: Impossible franchise. From Ethan Hunt’s most daring stunts to the defin...

This week on Magic at the Movies, Mike takes a solo stroll down memory lane to revisit one of the most quotable and stylish teen comedies of all time—Clueless. He shares his first (cinematic!) encounter with Alicia Silverstone...

In this episode, Mike and Jim break down the full summer movie lineup—what's coming, what we're hyped for, and what could dominate the box office. From Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning to Ballerina, Superman,...

As one of our wise guests tweeted (is it still called tweeting?) upon the reveal of our title at our latest Classified Cinema screening… "Buckle up, it’s Fight or Flight!"This roller coaster ride of...

With Dial M for Murder in a rare 3D screening (May 7) at the Lindo Theatre and Vertigo showing at the La Grange (May 21), we’re stepping into the shadowy brilliance of Alfred Hitchcock.In this episode, Mike sits down wi...

Sith Happens (and So Do Mission Briefings)This week, Mike takes us back to 2005 and his brush with cinematic destiny during the theatrical release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Hear the harrowing (and p...

Ben Affleck is back in The Accountant 2—and CEO Chris Johnson saw it early... with his actual accountant. He joins us to share the hilarious story behind their cinematic tax-season tradition.Meanwhile, Mike continues his Mis...

This week, Mike and Jim return from CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas with fresh takes, sore feet, and a few surprises from the biggest movie industry event of the year. From studio presentations and sneak peeks to standout films that had the whole c...

In this milestone 50th episode of Magic at the Movies, Mike sits down with Randy Pollock (Director of Special Projects) to talk about the upcoming release of The Chosen: The Last Supper. As a devoted fan of The Chosen...

This week on Magic at the Movies, Mike unpacks the high-stakes intensity of Warfare, a gripping new thriller that’s got audiences on the edge of their seats. But the real surprise? Our Classified Cinema pick, The ...

In this week's episode, Mike delves into Steven Soderbergh's illustrious career, sharing personal anecdotes from his time as a projectionist and manager. He explores the evolution of Soderbergh's filmmaking style, from his groundbreaking debut ...