The Bobby Bones Show: Movie Mike's Movie Podcast

Episode: Mike and Kelsey Got Busted at the Movies + Movie Review: Scream 7 + Trailer Park: Toy Story 5
Date: March 7, 2026

Episode Overview

This lively episode of Movie Mike’s Movie Podcast (part of The Bobby Bones Show lineup) features Mike and his wife/co-host Kelsey discussing their recent experiences at the movies—including a humorous "busted at the movies" story—reviews and recaps of films and TV they watched in February, an in-depth, spoiler-free review of Scream 7, and a breakdown of the newly released Toy Story 5 trailer. True to their voices, their banter swings between sharp film criticism, pop culture commentary, and the couple’s personal quirks.

February Movie Roundup: Bests and Worsts

[02:51]–[18:33]

Best Movie of the Month

• Kelsey:

  • How to Make a Killing starring Glen Powell
  • "It's a great movie...I was very entertained. I was not bored ever. Didn't even want to get up to go to the bathroom." [05:09]
  • Notes how people underestimate Powell’s long track record, despite his recent fame.

• Movie Mike:

  • Send Help
  • "All the horror elements were very over the top...It wasn't as realistic...When stuff is more realistic, that's when it freaks you out a little bit more." [05:16–05:44]
  • Rates it 4/5, calling it a "fun theater experience."

Worst Movie of the Month

• Kelsey:

  • Crime 101 (Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo)
  • "Lotless film that had so many different character arcs, didn't need to be included. Was I entertained? Sure. It's still the worst I saw this month because it had no plot." [07:00]
  • Both agree it was entertaining but had an incoherent story arc:
    • "Maybe many remakes...Maybe the remakes aren't working." [03:27]
    • "I almost felt like they brought in a different writer midway. It was like...they split directors, like, all right, somebody else finished this thing." [09:13–09:15]

• Movie Mike:

  • I Can Only Imagine 2
  • Feels bad criticizing this after meeting star Milo Ventimiglia, whom he praises for his kindness, but:
    • "I think it's because I wasn't a fan of the band Mercy Me. And I've been very open about feeling that the entire biopic genre is just a little bit stale." [17:00]
    • Criticizes modern music biopics for sticking to formula and lacking realism—shares hesitancy about upcoming Michael Jackson biopic.

TV and Book Recommendations

[18:33]–[25:46]

• Kelsey:

  • TV: Love Story (FX), a JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette docu-drama. Calls it "so good," despite the Kennedy family’s disapproval. Obsessed with the Kennedy family lore [19:03–19:31].
  • Book: White House by the Sea by Kate Storey—about the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port.
  • Promotes her bookstagram: “KelseyRodReads” [20:00]

• Listener Shoutout:

  • Kelsey also highlights Norman at Your Service, a children’s book written by a listener about their real service dog, Norman. [20:54]

• Movie Mike:

  • TV: Steel (starring Sophie Turner)—started strong, then lost momentum; “one of those shows that could have been a movie." [21:33]
  • Book: Project Hail Mary—proud to have finished reading and eager to compare with upcoming movie adaptation. [22:53]

Getting Busted Sneaking Snacks at the Movies

[27:20]–[29:21]

• Mike and Kelsey recount getting stopped at the movie theater for sneaking in snacks—a ritual for them, citing snack prices and lack of gluten-free options.
• "I'm thinking, I have a whole bag of Boom Chicka Pop popcorn. Not cheap Swedish candies that I'm like, please don't make me throw away. I'll go put these in the car." – Kelsey [27:42]
• Kelsey jokes about using "it's a bunch of tampons" as a deterrent for bag checks, which works better on male staff.
• Both note the high cost of movie theater food as a deterrent for frequent moviegoers.

Industry Talk: Celebrities, Typecasting, and Money

[03:01]–[17:00]

• Discussion on Glen Powell’s career strategy—deliberate avoidance of being typecast.
• Tangent into broader celebrity struggles:
  • Even big stars have to hustle for roles, sometimes for financial reasons.
  • "It’s a job, it's a paycheck. And I know that there's a lot of discourse around, like, celebrities being rich..." – Kelsey [15:04]
• Hot Take: Kelsey argues that celebrity GoFundMes aren’t meant for the average person but to allow the wealthy and connected to support each other [16:22–17:00].

Complete February Movie Recap

[25:53]–[31:45]

A quick rundown—with commentary—on all movies watched in February:

• The Wrecking Crew (Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista): "A lot of muscle, a lot of testosterone [...] a 3.5 out of 5." [26:07]
• If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You: "Really sad...too abstract." [26:22]
• Wuthering Heights: "I was just kind of bored." – Kelsey [27:20]
• Send Help, Crime 101, Song Sung Blue ("threw some shade": 2.5/5), Goat ("story was...I've seen it before, but the visuals are great"), Rental Family ("just didn't connect with me...it was slower"). [29:34–31:45]

TV/Pop Culture Segment: Reality TV and Nostalgia

[31:47]–[33:46]

• Saturday Night Live: Both excited for the current run and admit they're among the few who still tune in live.
• Kelsey praises Rachel Zoe's impact on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: “She has single handedly revived that show.” [33:08]
• Mike and Kelsey admit they like "just letting live TV play," enjoying the unintellectual downtime.

In-Depth, Spoiler-Free Review: Scream 7

[37:28]–[46:04]

Overview

• Mike summarizes the messy production (lead actresses Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega left; Neve Campbell returns), and how the franchise is “scraping the barrel” of nostalgia.
• "I felt this entire movie was rushed. There was no heart in any element of the storytelling...it was even worse than I thought." [37:28]
• Major criticisms:
  • Overreliance on legacy ties (Sidney Prescott storyline)
  • No innovation to the ‘Ghostface’ concept
  • Ghostface "probably the worst version we've ever had"—critiques mask and kills [38:51]
  • Opening scene the only highlight; everything after is a repetitive, uninspired retread [39:18–40:00]
  • Attempts at social commentary (AI) felt "completely crowbarred in" [41:46]
  • Neal Campbell and Courteney Cox suffer from a poor script; Joe McHale is miscast as a cop [43:04]
  • "At no point whatsoever was I buying Joe McHale as a cop...I could only see Jeff Winger making jokes..." [43:09]
• Only Mason Gooding’s performance stands out.

Notable Quote

• "This movie represents everything that is wrong in the movie industry right now and everything we hate about reboots and sequels and studios just wanting to sell us the same thing over and over again." [43:52]

Verdict

• “If you have been committed to this franchise for a long time...maybe it's worth it. But for Scream 7, I give it two out of five knives." [45:48]

Trailer Park: Toy Story 5 Analysis

[49:35]–[63:16]

Trailer Breakdown

• New villain: a "Lily Pad" smart tablet is threatening to replace the toys in Bonnie's life, paralleling the original Toy Story's plot of being usurped by newer toys.
• Notes cast: Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz), Joan Cusack (Jesse), Greta Lee (Lily Paddle), Conan O’Brien (Smarty Pants), Tony Hale (Forky).
• Mike critiques Disney’s recycling of franchise storylines:
  • "If you think about the life cycle of a toy in this world, this is all they are going to experience. A new kid gets them. They age out of that kid and then they get really sad and have to move on. But now...the world around them is changing so much..." [52:31]
• Nostalgia factor is high, but the trailer's more somber and “final” in tone than previous sequels.
• Entertaining sidebar: Mike proposes that Sid (the villain from Toy Story 1) was misunderstood—a creative engineer, not a bully:
  • "I don't see anything on Sid's rap sheet that really makes him the villain...Sid was just an engineer." [54:00]
• Predicts and ponders darker outcomes (e.g., toy funerals!), but expresses excitement for the film:
  • "Animation looks so good...the lighting, the color, all the things about the animation is really what's drawing me into wanting to see this on the biggest screen possible." [61:30]

Listener Shoutout: Nostalgia TV Rebroadcasts on YouTube

[63:23]–[66:29]

• Mike shares his tradition of watching archived TV broadcasts (original shows plus period commercials) on YouTube, especially Disney’s One Saturday Morning.
• "If you go on YouTube and search One Saturday morning, you can watch the entire broadcast of that, where it starts with that." [63:16]
• Shoutout to listener Elle from TikTok for sharing this nostalgia trip.

Memorable Quotes / Moments

• “I have a whole bag of Boom Chicka Pop popcorn. Not cheap Swedish candies that I’m like, please don’t make me throw away. I’ll go put these in the car.” — Kelsey [27:42]
• "Crime 101...entertaining, but the whole time I was wondering, what was the point? Why was this movie made?" — Movie Mike [07:13]
• "This movie represents everything that is wrong in the movie industry right now and everything we hate about reboots and sequels and studios just wanting to sell us the same thing over and over again." — Movie Mike [43:52]
• "Sid was an engineer, not a villain.” — Movie Mike [54:00]
• "She has single handedly revived that show. Rachel Zoe saved Real Housewives." — Kelsey [33:08]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Intro & Caffeine Banter: [01:49]–[02:33]
• Best Movies of February: [02:51]–[06:40]
• Worst Movies of February: [06:57]–[18:33]
• Industry & Fame Talk: [12:00]–[17:00]
• TV/Book Recap: [18:33]–[25:46]
• Recap of All Feb Movies: [25:53]–[31:45]
• Movie Theater Snack Saga: [27:20]–[29:21]
• SNL, Live TV, Bravo Talk: [31:47]–[33:46]
• Scream 7 Review: [37:28]–[46:04]
• Toy Story 5 Trailer Park: [49:35]–[63:16]
• Nostalgia TV Shoutout: [63:23]–[66:29]

Tone & Style

• Conversational, humorous, and enthusiastic about both movies and pop culture.
• A casual blend of relatable couple banter and serious criticism.
• Deep dives into film industry trends, franchise fatigue, and media nostalgia.

For more, follow Movie Mike on TikTok and YouTube (@mikedistro) and Kelsey at @KelseyRodReads on Instagram.