Misinterpreting Movies

There is a movie that Tyrice has been wanting to analyze for over a year: The House In Marsh Road. On this episode, he finally gets his chance! He and Joe use this as an opportunity to discuss how we react when we see bad things happening, but the people around us don't seem to notice them at all. Does it make us feel like the smartest person in the room? Or the craziest?

Due to some technical difficulties, Tyrice was unable to record this week. Fortunately, Joe just so happened to record a podcast of his own! And on this episode, we get to hear it! Guest: Chris.

Joe and Tyrice discuss Mortal Kombat! Was it a good movie? Was it a bad movie? And who would win in a Tekken 7 battle? This episode has no structure and is kind of all over the place... just like the Mortal Kombat movie!

Tyrice wants a reason to talk about video games. Joe wants a reason to talk about a movie that makes absolutely no sense. On this episode, they both have their wishes granted.

Pulled an episode from the Patreon archives.On this episode, Tyrice explains why there wasn't a recording this week. Also, Tyrice and Samantha discuss one of the weirdest movies they've ever seen. They also talk about whether or not it's important for artists to ensure that their art is easily understood by others. Guest: Samantha

On this episode, Joe and Tyrice try an experiment that may have implications for future episodes: They try to record a podcast episode with absolutely no planning or preparation. Did it work? Well, yes. But did it work well? You'll have to listen to find out!

This week, we misinterpret an unbelievably depressing psychological thriller. But if we take a closer look at the events of the story, can we find positive, uplifting messages hidden beneath the surface? Tyrice says yes. Joe says absolutely not. 

Today's topic: Toxic masculinity! Joe and Tyrice discuss their own experiences with it, and share some times when they've been told they aren't man-ing correctly. And they analyze an unbelievably toxic film about giant, fighting robots! 

Part 2 of 2! This episode is a little different. Hardly any actual movie analysis, just continued discussion of last week's topic: Tyrice's time in prison--as an employee, not as a resident. Joe takes a break, Hannah fills in, and there is a LOT to talk about.

Tyrice and Joe misinterpret the 2019 film Parasite while discussing whether or not it's possible for people to ever truly change who they are. Oh, and Tyrice talks about that time he went to prison.

It's the first episode of Season 3 and Joe has returned! This episode analyzes the 2012 film Dredd, starring Karl Urban, who is NOT Keith Urban. Tyrice and Joe use the film to discuss how they approach conversations with people who are passionate about a given topic, but are also terribly misinformed.

A lot of people asked for it, and it's finally here! A step by step guide to creating your own podcast! If you want to get started, but you have no idea what equipment you'll need or how to get your show online, this is the episode for you. If not, you'll probably find this one rather boring.

The show takes another break from film analysis. For this, the first in a three-part series on how anyone could (and should) start a podcast, Joe and Tyrice discuss their own motivations, inspirations, and obstacles they've encountered on their creative journey.

In Johnny Mnemonic, Keanu Reeves has a head full of valuable data... and a crew of dangerous people willing to kill him to get it. On this episode, Joe and Tyrice perform spectacular feats of mental gymnastics to relate this to their own lives. Joe's shoutout: Otis Arterberry

Misinterpreting Movies has a new co-host! And his name is Joe! On this episode, we skip the in-depth film analysis and spend an hour and a half getting to know Joe.

On this episode, we do the impossible! We make Birdemic make sense! We also discuss how we sometimes fall in love with negative thinking, and how this love affair affects us and those around us. Plus, a few poop jokes. Guest: Sarah.

"Fuck Donald Trump. Yeah, yeah, fuck Donald Trump." This, but for two and a half hours. Guest: Joe.Support: https://www.patreon.com/MMoviePod

On this spooky episode, we discuss vampires... energy vampires! In order to better understand who they are and what they do, we misinterpret the 1985 film Fright Night, we accurately interpret John Carpenter's Vampires, and we drop several loads. Knowledge loads, that is! Guest: Julie.Support: https://www.patreon.com/MMoviePod

What do I do when, once again, a scheduled guest fails to show up for a recording? Do I desperately try to revive the episode I had planned? Or do I just... let it die? Listen to find out! Guest: Me.Support: https://www.patreon.com/MMmoviePodBONUS support: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talkthatstuff/id1530731901

On this, the second episode of spooky season, we explore the topic of ghosting. And, in an effort to explain and better understand this phenomenon, we examine a film about demonic entities terrorizing an entire family: Poltergeist! Guest: Sarah.Support: https://www.patreon.com/MMoviePod

Season 2 of the podcast is upon us! And since it's October, we're doing horror movies all month! Children of the Corn is a film about kids who don't want to let go of their childhoods. On this episode, we discuss the terrifying reality of people like that existing in real life. Guest: Hannah.Please consider supporting the show at:https://www.patreon.com/MMoviePod

"And baby boy, that's what this is about. We live, learn, and figure it out" -Brother Ali.On this episode, things get figured out, big announcements get made, and breaks get taken. See y'all on Saturday, October 3rd for a spooky season 2 premiere!

Most people know this film because of its brutally honest portrayal of World War II combat. Few people know it for its commentary on social norms and "Cancel Culture." But after listening to this episode, you'll be able to count yourself among the ones who do! Guest: Joe.

We take a brief break from the normal show to bring you another bonus episode! A lot of people have inquired about how to start their own podcasts, so we decided to make an episode about it. We discuss how the process begins with one simple question: "Why not?" Guest: Brittany

The 2007 remake of a 1957 Western film. A group of men set off on a journey with a definitive beginning, middle, and end. They each have their own reasons for doing so, but the reasons all involve money. Is this relatable content for pretty much anyone who exists within a capitalist system? We think so! Guests: Liz and Sarah.

Nightcrawler is a scathing critique of news media's obsession with violence and our willingness to support morally questionable business practices. On this episode, we critique that critique and discuss how it relates to race and representation in America, because... of course we do. Guest: Joe.

On its surface, the 2018 Netflix hit Bird Box is a movie about fear, abandonment, an unwanted pregnancy, and an unseen killer. But is it also a movie about forgiveness? Maybe. It all depends on how it's... interpreted! Also on this episode, we premiere a brand new intro song, courtesy of the supremely talented Travis Orbin. Guest: Samantha.

In 1987, Mel Brooks created a film that was less concerned about coherent narrative, and more concerned with jumping from one entertaining point to another. In 2020, I created a podcast episode with the exact same goal in mind! On this episode, we go light on structure and heavy on content as we attempt to explain how Spaceballs is actually a film about the popular tabletop fantasy role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons. Guest: Julie.

Snake is an artist. Another blast from the (somewhat) past: this is the second ever podcast recording! It's real! It's raw! And it's... slightly reverby, to be honest. And now you finally get to hear it! On this episode we try really hard to make you believe that Escape from New York is a story about an artist's search for artistic inspiration. Guest: Tiffany.

In this sequel to Escape from New York, Snake Plissken finds himself in a brand new city... with the exact same plot. Snake doesn't know much about sociological theories regarding the paradox of rationality, and truth be told, neither do we. But the internet will direct us to people who do! Guest: Danielle Furst.

It's Throwback Wednesday! This is actually the first podcast episode I ever recorded. And boy let me tell ya... it's painfully obvious. On this episode, we discuss Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and its metaphorical representations of life, love, and MySpace. Guest: Leila.

Audra joins the show to talk about what it's like to advocate for Black lives when your own life is a White one. Part 1 of 2.

On the second half of this bonus episode, we increase the number of Black voices by one hundred percent! Joe joins the podcast and he and Tyrice discuss race and bid farewell to the friends and acquaintances they'll likely lose after this airs. Part 2 of 2.

There's a lot going on in the 2019 folk horror film, Midsommar. What if the majority of the movie never really happened at all? What if it's actually an exploration of the mind of a victim of emotional abuse? Midsommar doesn't say a whole lot about gaslighting, but on this episode, we do! Guest: Leila.

On this episode, we analyze Misery. Is it a movie about how fear and insecurity can keep us from chasing our dreams? Can Misery teach us how to silence that critical inner voice that tells us we aren't good enough? Nope. Not at all. But that doesn't mean we can't talk about it for an hour! And that's exactly what we do! Guest: Hannah.