A couple of the Mikes at Media Mikes, bitten some time ago by the love bug, tied the knot with their respective others recently.
Site co-founder Mike Gencarelli took the lovely Channah as his bride while, at an amazing AVENGERS-themed ceremony, critic and staff writer Michael D. Smith said “I do” to the beautiful Pamela!
Best wishes and much love to both couples!
Due to the current situation in the world it took some time for the 2019 Media Mikes award certificates to be printed but they are now on their way to the winners.
Last year the readers and staff of Media Mikes awarded certificates to such films as “1917,” “Joker,” “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood” and “Parasite.”
Congratulations again to all of our winners!
Award season is in full bloom and once again it’s time for the readers of Media Mikes to vote for their film favorites for the 2019 Media Mikes Awards.
Last year over 3,000 readers submitted their choices in the following categories:
Members of the Media Mikes staff will vote on the following categories:
Votes can be submitted either through our Facebook page or by email. Emails can be sent to [email protected] Votes can be submitted through February 5, 2020, with the winners announced on Friday, February 7th.
Random voters will be chosen to receive some great 2019 movie swag!
This week we talk movies, movies, movies with reviews of DOLEMITE IS MY NAME, THE IRISHMAN, THE REPORT and more!! Want to listen in? Click HERE!
This week “Eddie and the Cruisers” star Michael Pare’ introduces the show featuring interviews of “Joker” and “Judy.” We also ask “which movie villain would make a great character study film?” as well as pay tribute to those we recently lost. Enjoy by clicking HERE.
On Episode #208 of “Behind the Mikes” Moviemike and Jeremy talk about AD ASTRA, documentaries on DAVID CROSBY and LINDA RONDSTADT and ask the question: “Which director’s first film showed promise, only to have is following films disappoint?” Give a listen HERE
Episode # 207 of “Behind the Mikes” takes a look at “Angel Has Fallen,” reminisces about the classic horror film “Creepshow” and asks listeners the question: “Who is the most bad-ass movie President in film history?” Click HERE to listen!
This week’s episode takes a look at the films “Good Boys,” “Hobbs and Shaw” and “A Score to Settle.” This week’s question – “What film did you love as a child but today you realize it’s a bad movie?” We also mention the film “Grease” no less than four times. Click HERE to listen!
In this episode, we talk Tarantino, “The Lion King” and pose the question “which animated feature would you like to see made into a live-action film. Enjoy. Click HERE to listen!
This week we talk MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL, discuss the “Weird” Al Yankovic film UHF, tell some Chuck Norris jokes and discuss which comedy film directors have made a successful jump to more serious fare. Enjoy! Click HERE to listen.
This week we talk SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2, DARK PHOENIX, the short horror film GEORGIE and we discuss which animated film made us realize the medium wasn’t just for kids. Enjoy! Listen HERE!
This Saturday, May 4th, will see the recording of episode # 200 of the very popular podcast, “Behind the Mikes.”
To celebrate we would like to invite readers of Media Mikes to submit to us their favorite movie franchise. Is it the recent AVENGERS series? STAR WARS? JAMES BOND? LORD OF THE RINGS? Whatever it is, please let us know in the comments below. All votes will be tabulated and the top 3 will be recognized.
Random entries will be chosen and will receive some cool movie swag.
Thanks for supporting Media Mikes and listening to “Behind the Mikes.”
It is with great pride that we at Media Mikes are able to introduce you to our new film reviewer/writer: Michael D. Smith.
Michael began his film critic path by writing movie reviews for his college newspaper for a couple years. After graduation, he wrote reviews for his hometown paper in Harrisonville, Missouri for six years before becoming the Arts & Entertainment editor and film critic at a publication in Overland Park, Kansas. a position he held for three years.
Our newest “Mike” – Michael D. Smith
In 2009 was offered an opportunity at KCMETROPOLIS.ORG where he predominately covered independent/art house films. He will now cover them for Media Mikes as well as contributing commentary when the mood takes him.
Michael is a long-standing member of the Kansas City Film Critics Circle, the second oldest film critic group in America.
You can find his first review for Media Mikes, of the film “Mountain,” HERE
After tabulating the votes from more than 3,000 entries, “Get Out,” writer/director Jordan Peele’s debut feature, was chosen the Best Film of 2017 by the readers and staff of Media Mikes. The film also nabbed Peele the award for Best Original Screenplay.
Director Guillermo del Toro was chosen the year’s Best Director for his film “The Shape of Water.”
In the acting categories, James Franco was selected as Best Actor for his role in “The Disaster Artist” while Frances McDormand was chosen Best Actress for her performance in “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
In the supporting categories, Sam Rockwell was named Best Supporting Actor for “Three Billboards” while Allison Janney was named Best Supporting Actress for “I, Tonya.”
“Coco” was chosen the year’s Best Animated Feature.
“Call Me By Your Name” was recognized for it’s Best Adapted Screenplay. Benjamin Wallfisch was named Composer of the Year for his work on “IT” and “Bladerunner 2049.”
