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We sat down with the founder and the team behind the Stony Brook Film Festival to ask them about what it takes to run a film festival, how they fell in love with movies and what celebrating 30 years of film exhibition means to them.  Use code MOVIEFRIENDS to save 25% off your pass at the Stony Brook Film Festival Enter to win a FREE pass to the Stony Brook Film Festival Kent Marks grew up in the nomadic life of an Army Brat. Arriving in the Southwest as a teenager, he threw himself into the arts, pursuing a dubious future in music. He entered the Music Department at Stony Brook University and refused to leave until they gave him a PhD and a job. Now he works at the Staller Center where he ‘watches films for a living' while residing minutes away with his more-talented wife and children. Paul Newland has been working in the entertainment industry for close to 40 years with the last 26 at Staller Center for the Arts.  Paul is the only member of the team with an IMDB credit for his groundbreaking work as "Mailman" in the 1997 indie feature "Playing with Mr. Greely" which screened at the Stony Brook Film Festival. Paul's IMDB page Alan Inkles is the longtime director of the Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, a role he has held since 1995. His journey to this position began after a knee injury performing Romeo in Romeo & Juliet off Broadway led him to Stony Brook University, where he took a part-time job at the Fine Arts Center, which eventually led to a full-time position and, later, the directorship. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in theater arts from Stony Brook University. Under Inkles' leadership, the Staller Center has become a cornerstone of Long Island's cultural scene. He founded the Stony Brook Film Festival 30 years ago, showcasing independent films on the university's large 40-foot screen. The festival has become a significant event, attracting filmmakers and audiences alike. Inkles is known for his hands-on approach and personal touch. He is involved in all aspects of the center's operations, from booking performances to engaging with artists and audiences. His dedication to the arts and the Stony Brook community has earned him recognition and respect from colleagues and artists. Throughout his tenure, Inkles has remained dedicated to providing high-quality performances and films and fostering a vibrant arts community at Stony Brook University. Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Happy Father's (of the Bride) Day! Michelle's pick for Wedding Month is the remake of the movie you never knew existed, Father of the Bride! We discuss Steve Martin, the practicality of having children park cars, the Nancy Meyers aesthetic, how Spock almost ruined this movie, and the scenes that make us cry. Also: Seth yells about wedding guests, Michelle reveals her love for Reddit, Larry David finds inspiration and Michelle is a bad influence on the next generation. Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon Use code MOVIEFRIENDS to save 25% off your pass at the Stony Brook Film Festival Enter to win a FREE pass to the Stony Brook Film Festival When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Here, have a hand grenade. Seth is joined by Aidan Kedz to discuss Wes Anderson's latest cinematic journey, The Phoenician Scheme! What's with the wig on Cumberbatch? How does this one stack up against the rest of the oeuvre? Is the story of a businessman that influences politics and avoids the law a little too close to home these days? Also: A nun adorns herself, Benicio del Toro looks great while looking bad and an ode to the opening credits of Tár.  Check out Aidan's writing and subscribe on Substack Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Our journey into wedding movies continues with Lars von Trier's Melancholia! We discuss the dress, the family dynamics, the allegory and why in the end the only thing that matters is your family. Also: You're kidding me with the bean thing, right? Seth gets depressed, Michelle does her nails and we find a wedding speech to top last week's. Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Put down that potato casserole and warn the picnic babes, it's time for Don't Let the Riverbeast Get You! Michelle and Seth were joined by some wonderful folks for this live recording on the best movie ever about indecorous deviants and aquatic menaces! They discuss Hamburger Helicopter, the long held "secret" behind the butternut squash line, what makes an homage or a pastiche, the magnificence of Frank Stone (former professional athlete) and why the movies of Charlie Roxburgh and Matt Farley are the answer we need in today's Hollywood weary world. Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

They were cones! Welcome to Wedding June, Honey-June, June Brides... Not sure what it's called yet, but either way we are covering wedding movies this month and we are kicking it off with our FIRST Adam Sandler vehicle, 1998's The Wedding Singer! We discuss the hair, the music, the qoutable lines and we even have surprise guests! Wow! Also: defending Linda, Ebert's big beef, Alexis Arquette, our Sandler feelings, Drew Barrymore's acting abilities and the incredible true life story of Cat School. Check it out!  Use our code MOVIEFRIENDS for 25% off of your tickets for the Stony Brook Film Festival! Follow this link: Stony Brook Film Festival Seth's favorite SNL skit: The Herlihy Boy Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Punch that pizza dough and break the sacred rules of the NYC subway system because it is time for Karate Kid: Legends! Seth is joined by Sean Faust to discuss how the movie fits in with the rest of the Karate Kid world, the smart ways the story flips well worn ideas on it's head and the great performance by Ben Wang. Also: What's up with the music, man? Jackie Chan pulls a Stallone, Ralph Macchio could have done more and the surprising and triumphant return of Joshua Jackson. Check it out!  Connect with Sean and check out all of his links on his Linktree Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Put down that bottle of Booty Sweat and hop aboard the chopper as we discuss Ben Stiller's heart of absurdity, Tropic Thunder! What's going on with all of the blackface? is Kevin the most underrated character here? Would you watch The Fatties: Fart 2? Why do our patrons love war movies? Also: Seth does an offensive accent, Michelle remembers a helicopter, Seth does some deep soul searching and Michelle finds the man behind the mask. Check it out! Article by Dara Star Tucker Tropic Thunder Does Not Get A Pass From Me Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Take the soap out of your mouth, grab your best friend and listen to our episode on Andrew DeYoung's Friendship! Seth is joined by Jon Butter to discuss Satuday Night Live, Kate Mara's incredible straight man performance, Paul Rudd's disappearing accent, loving Tim Robinson and Connor O'Malley and Seth shares his disgusting Jersey Mike's story. Check it out! Follow Jon Butter on Letterboxd and Twitter Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Our time has come! Grab a fortune cookie and catch the last bus out of Kokomo, it's time for Cats Don't Dance! We discuss the Ted Turner history that lead to this point, the film's allegory of racism in early Hollywood, Pudge the penguin, Scott Bakula and why the Beach Boys were such big liars. Also: Michelle comes on too strong! Danny steals Mickey's face! Seth learns about cat fan theories! Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Wait, hold on, we're getting a premonition.. of you, listening to this episode! Seth talks with returning guest Erica about the surprisingly delightful Final Destination Bloodlines. They discuss the opening scene, the new take on death stalking the characters and the smart way that the marketing helped subvert expectations rather than ruin the movie. They also manage to get in some talk on the Saw franchise. Check it out!  Follow Erica on Twitter Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Our series on Movies About Movies continues with Seth's favorite in the category, Cinema Paradiso! We discuss our love/hate relationship with the spitting guy, old age makeup, the magic of Toto, and the huge differences between the theatrical cut and director's cut. Also: Michelle's childhood Clark Gable education, Seth sides with Alfredo and the magic of movie curation. Check it out!  Directors cut talk begins at 22:07 Directors cut talk ends at 29:23 Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

What if there was a clown in a cornfield? Well, thankfully Eli Craig has answered this question and even more with his latest trip into horror comedy. Seth talked with Josie about Will Sasso, chainsaw kills, evil clown names, the weird True Detective connection, accents and why two people walked out of her screening. Check it out! Follow Josie on Twitter Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

So, what are we supposed to title this episode now? Anyway, Seth sat down with Alexsia Brown to discuss the latest entry in Marvel's ever expanding series, Thunderbolts*! They discuss Florence Pugh, Sentry and The Void, The New Avengers, David Harbour's barely seen short film on Netflix, Sebastian Stan's wig, cannibalizing your own characters and a whole lot of MCU predictions. Check it out! Follow Alexsia on Twitter and Instagram Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

May-tinee Movies begins with our discussion on Tim Burton's Ed Wood from 1994! We discuss found family, photographing Sarah Jessica Parker in black and white, why we love weirdos, falling down the Ed Wood rabbit hole, being the leader of your own fan club, Johnny Depp's performance choice and we settle once and for all wether or not Ed Wood is the "worst director of all time". Also: Tor Johnson! Seth quits his job! Michelle watches extra movies! Vampira! Criswell! Check it out!  Order Will Sloan's book, Ed Wood: Made In Hollywood USA Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Seth enlisted the world's number 1 The Accountant fan, Kazmo, to tackle Gavin O'Connor's latest entry in the world of high stakes adjustments, The Accountant 2! They discuss the ethics of kid hackers, the greatness of Jon Bernthal, the shot that made Seth's jaw drop, the tone change from the first film and why these films are better than they should be. Check it out!  Follow Kazmo on Twitter Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Put on your jelly sandals and grab yourself a White Russian, it's The Big Lebowski! Sports month comes to an end with our Patron voted episode on Joel & Ethan Coen's 1998 bowling send up of detective stories. Is Jeff Bridges acting? Did Walter serve in Viet Nam? What's with the toe? Also: Seth prepares a drink. Michelle spots a false dog. No one is who they say they are. Check it out, man!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Seth is joined by Jamila to discuss Ryan Coogler's massive vampire epic, Sinners! They discuss Michael B. Jordan's dual roles, the incredible musical sequences and what the movie made Seth hungry for after finishing. Also: Seth learns about segregation! Jamila hands out homework! Grace lets the vampires in! Why??? Listen now to find out! Follow Jamila on Twitter and Letterboxd Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

I'm the great Bambino! Michelle and Seth wander down to The Sandlot to discuss baseball, summer and why Dennis Leary was the scariest movie dad of all time. Also: Michelle tears up, Seth is afraid of treehouses, the beauty of 90s sports movies for kids, Simon Birch, our Smores process and believing the world was a different place when you are a kid. Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Put down the Aloo Gobi and lace up those cleats, it's time for Bend It Like Beckham! Michelle and Seth discuss David Beckham, early 2000s dance music, the Spice Girls, the history of racism against the Irish in England and the training Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley went through to prepare for the film. Also: Seth goes to the club, Michelle is "armpit height" and we finally get to the bottom of that bizarre airport scene. Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Seth talks with Marley Silverbrand from The Reel Lovers podcast to discuss Micheal Angarano's 2024 film Sacramento. They discuss anxiety, parenthood, the soundtrack and the real life locations utilized in the film. Also: Kristen Stewart is a genius, Michael Cera commits a crime, Maya Erskine is always hilarious and Seth gushes over his love for Angarano. Check it out! Check out The Reel Lovers podcast website Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Michelle and Seth sat down with director Alex Braverman to discuss his award winning documentary Thank You Very Much, a fascinating look at the life and performance of Andy Kaufman. They discuss job interviews, willing something into existence, Kaufman's approach to commentary and navigating truth in his world of mystique. Check it out!  Thank You Very Much is availble to buy and rent on Amazon Prime Follow Alex on Instagram Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Crack some eggs and punch that beef, it's time for Rocky! Sports month (Sports-pril?) begins with John G. Avildsen's 1976 cultural phenomenon about the little Philadelphian that could.. kinda. We discuss the real life inspiration behind Rocky, Chuck Wepner, the insanity of throwing out a Thanksgiving turkey, the mathematics of an iconic score and the legend Sylvester Stallone has created around himself. Also: Swirlies, bocce ball, weak legs and the great Talia Shire. Check it out! Listen to our interview with director Jeff Feuerzeig here on YouTube Listen to director Jeff Feuerzeig discuss Chuck Wepner on the Past Our Prime Podcast Check out the insane video where Sylvester Stallone meets Rocky Balboa here on YouTube Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Wake up from your coma and put on someone else's skin, it's time for Face/Off! Cage March comes to an end with a bang as we discuss John Woo, doves, golden guns, chiclets and kidnapping. Also: Face wiping, invasion of the body snatchers, John Travolta tries to hard-a, and Michelle faints. Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Seth is joined by Tracey Todd and Matt Belenky to discuss Jaume Collet-Serra's latest film, The Woman in the Yard! They discuss the performance that elevates the film from Danielle Deadwyler, the references to other movies, how it works as a horror film and why poor Charlie got left out in the cold. Check it out! Follow Tracey on twitter instagram and at Globertron.com Follow Matt on twitter and check out Magnetosphere movie Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

If you are truly wild at heart, you'll listen to this episode! We're putting on our snakeskin jackets and pantyhose masks to tackle David Lynch's 1990 crime romance, Wild at Heart! Seth sings! Michelle pitches a new podcast! Lynch loves The Wizard of Oz! Also: Laura Dern puts her hand in her hair, Cage calms down and Willem Dafoe scares everyone! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Leave a tip and don't miss that boat, it's time to talk about It Could Happen To You! Cage March continues with Michelle's pick and we are once again discussing a whole new side of Cage. We discuss gambling, Brigit Fonda, Rosie Perez acting up a storm, Stanley Tucci and the macadamia nuts, littering, and love languages. Also: our mailbox overflows and Seth sheds a tear. Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Grab your ID badge and be sure to unclench, it's time for Black Bag! Seth was joined by friend of the show Kazmo to discuss Steven Soderbergh's latest spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. They discuss wife guys, Amy Winehouse, fishing, not trusting actors, Pierce Brosnan's nose in this movie and why it's so hard to see Cate Blanchett as anything other than a goddess. Check it out! Follow Kazmo on Twitter and follow her show, We Be Watching Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Seth was joined by Hannah and Matt from the Horror Hour with the Hanna's podcast to discuss Bong Joon-ho's latest film, Mickey 17! They discuss politics, class struggle, creepers, The Parent Trap, Warner Brothers, Steve Buscemi and of course, everyone's favorite weird little guy, Robert Pattinson. Check it out! Follow the Hanna's on Blue Sky, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Take the panty off your head and join us for our first(!!!) Coen brothers film, Raising Arizona! We discuss breaking up the brothers, a reference point for a violent birth, mozzarella sticks, Holly Hunter and the best message for kidnappers. Also: magical baby powers, cutting through earnestness with a punchline and making sure you get your dip tet. Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

I'm a vampire! Well, maybe. Michelle and Seth take a bite out of the 1989 cult film Vampire's Kiss! It's the first entry of Cage March, a month long look at the varied career of Nicolas Cage. What connection does this film have to Seth's childhood and Michelle's previous job? Is the therapist real? Is her hunk real? What's going on with the mimes? Also: Marketing the movie, hot yogurt and how this movie was way ahead of it's time in at least two ways. Check it out! Special thank you to Barbara Zitwer for contributing to the episode and more importantly for producing an incredible film.  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Food-uary comes to a close with Michael Sarnoski's 2021 masterpiece, Pig. We discuss Nicolas Cage, the price of truffles, fatherhood, artistic integrity and flour slowly falling on a pig's face. Also: Amir, the podcast addict! The first rule of Fight Gathering! Emulsified scallops! Seth hates grilled cheese! Michelle has photographed a pig! WOW! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Yes Chef! Michelle and Seth are heading to Paris for their first Pixar film, Ratatouille! They discuss the one food Seth has never tried and the part of this film that made Michelle tear up, and the part that made her sob. Also: Janeane Garofalo is doing an accent! Emile is a star! Pitching a Cyrano style sequel! Willingly eating rat food! All this and much more on today's episode of Movie Friends! WOW!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Food-uary continues with our first Spike Lee film, Do the Right Thing! Michelle and Seth discuss heat waves, Radio Raheem, Spike Lee as an actor, the real world connections audiences might miss, the return of Robin Harris and Rosie Perez's awesome opening credits. Grab a slice and check it out!  For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows, ourPatron exclusive Discord and decode the secret message at the end of each week! It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month)!  Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Stop the boat! Michelle and Seth dive headfirst into the chocolate river of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to begin Food-uary! We discuss Mrs. Bucket's laundry system, putting gum behind your ear, Gene Wilder's perfection, hygiene routines of four bed ridden grandparents and the insanity of going for a tour and ending up having to run the factory. Check it out!  For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows, ourPatron exclusive Discord and decode the secret message at the end of each week! It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month)!  Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Grab some jerky and lock your doors - it's time for Wolf Man! Michelle and Seth are joined by Alex Goldman to discuss Leigh Whannell's 2025 body horror flick. Michelle ponders the difference between a wolf man and a werewolf, Alex rewrites the movie and Seth shares an appreciation for Alex's brand of jokes and everyone is curious about the jerky room. Check it out! Follow Alex on Twitter and check out Hyperfixed Podcast - seriously, it's a much better show than ours.  For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows, ourPatron exclusive Discord and decode the secret message at the end of each week! It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month)!  Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Yeehaw! For the final episode of Tril-uary Michelle and Seth trade in their hoverboard for a horse as they revisit Back to the Future Part III! Did ANYONE like this movie as a kid? What's going on with all the manure? Did they need to go this hard with the cinematography? Also: Michelle raps! Seth loves love! Marty dances! Doc procreates! All this and much more wait for you in today's great (scott) episode! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows, ourPatron exclusive Discord and decode the secret message at the end of each week! It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Where's da baby? Friends, it is once again time to return to a world of ogres and talking donkeys as we dive into the mud puddle that is Shrek the Third! Why is Prince Charming an actor now? Who decided to put Justin Timberlake in an almost musical cartoon and never have him sing? WHAT is going on with Merlin? All of these questions and many more will be answered when you press play right.. now! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows, ourPatron exclusive Discord and decode the secret message at the end of each week! It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Zaza! This January we are finishing up trilogies to movies we've covered which means it is finally time for The Godfather Part III! It's a big movie, so this is a longer episode and we are talking about The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone, Gnocchi, Sofia Coppola, the goat guy, Pacino's new Michael, and a lot more. Put down your jaw harp, grab some orange juice and candy and check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

You were not made for the living... but this episode was! Seth is joined once again by Daniel Shomber to discuss Robert Egger's newest horror flick, Nosferatu! They discuss the performances, the facial hair and how Kraven predisposed audiences to not believing Aaron Taylor Johnson in this film. Not really. Well, kind of. Also: the illustrious career of Willem Dafoe, Yoga Hosers, M. Night Shyamalan and Balthazar the destroyed Christmas decoration. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Happy new season, everyone! Michelle and Seth hop on the ol' microphones to talk about some changes to the show for season 3 including how the new theme song came about, what movie they could watch for 24 hours and they recap some of their favorite episodes of 2024. Also: The Pickle Rating, encoded messages, The SethChelle test and getting emotional over you, our listeners. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

It's Turbo time! Christmas may be over but we've got one more present in our stocking and it's the Arnold Schwarzenegger vs. Sinbad Christmas classic, Jingle All the Way. Seth is joined by his son to discuss divorce, dissapointment and dads. Also: Hitchcock! Booster! Stranger Things! Fake bombs! Mattresses! Put that cookie down and press play! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Merry Chrismukkah! For this bonus episode Michelle and Seth are discussing all things Brady while discussing the insane made for TV movie A Very Brady Christmas! Why is Carol so hyped up in this? Why are all of the Brady children in turmoil? Who gave the green light on the WORST Alice storyline ever? Also: Peter in the nightgown, Mike in the building and the Brady show breakdown you've been (not) waiting for. From us to you, with a bow on top! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Michelle and Seth are joined by Michelle's sister, Sam, to discuss everyone's favorite movie about a dead Santa, The Santa Clause! Is everyone gonna squeal for Neal? What's with the rules of this magical legal world? Michelle shares the goods on the greater Santa Clause Extended Universe, Seth will not let go the lack of Santa magic and Sam shares some Michelle childhood memories. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Michelle and Seth are getting spooky one more time before the year ends as they visit Henry Selick's The Nightmare Before Christmas! They discuss Santa's little hands, not realizing who the voice cast is and navigating the oversaturation of this film in culture. Also: Michelle finds a new mad scientist, Seth yells his way through a pop punk song and together they find the true meaning of a skeleton's midlife crisis. Check it out!  For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Welcome to the party, pal! Michelle and Seth are joined by Merinell to discuss everyone's favorite tale of bloodied bare feet, Die Hard! They discuss the two Johnsons, Twinkies, Alan Rickman's accent work and yes, they discuss the holiday association. Also: Seth cannot endorse John McClane, Michelle picks a nickname and Merinell gets to the bottom of the hand pie business. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Happy Friend-cember! This month each film was selected and voted on by our patrons, and we start with John Hughes' Thanksgiving, odd couple road trip from hell, Planes, Trains and Automobiles! We discuss coin operated beds, deleted scenes, the magic of John Candy and all of the Home Alone connections. Also: betting on hand pies, learning from VH1, and clapping when planes land. It's a long road to go alone, so join us and we'll carry that trunk together. For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

We're going back to 1957 to discuss one of the greatest films ever made, Sidney Lumet's 12 Angry Men! We discuss favorite jurors, what we can learn from watching 12 dudes in a hot room, and discuss the evolving characte of Juror #8. Also, Nick sends an illuminating email on the context of Michael Jordan, Michelle gets inspired by the Dick Van Dyke show and Seth compares 12 Angry Men to a popular horror franchise. Check it out!  For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

We hope you're happy! Michelle and Seth are joined by good friend of the show Michael Del Vasto to discuss the wickedly talented, long awaited film adaptation of Wicked! Uhh... Part One! Michelle cries! Seth complains! Mike spills tea! Also: Seth has big problems with one frog in particular, Michelle can't get over Shiz and Mike shares a tasty frozen treat. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Seth-vember continues with a hard turn into the bowels of human misery with Paris, Texas! Michelle and Seth are joined by Felicia Maroni of the Seeing Faces In Movies podcast to discuss Wim Wender's 1984 masterpiece. They discuss shower songs, taking the pill of this movie to feel pain, the logistics of the plot and the oddly large poster of Yentl. It's a place of dreams and neon landscapes and we hope you'll join us in our misery.  Check out Felicia's website and Instagram For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Acclimate, Movie Friends! Acclimate! Michelle and Seth are joined by Toronto's own Will Sloan to dissect the one of a kind time travel movie, Magic Spot! They discuss the work of Charles Roxburgh and Matt Farley, candy cigarettes, and their experience in public access television. Also: Michelle brings a theory that rocks Will and Seth's brains, Will gives a history of Motern Media and Seth talks about being so moved by Kevin McGee that he got a tattoo of him. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and check it out! Check out Will Sloan's website for links to his writing, podcasts and more! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive. Magic Spot is directed by Charles Roxburgh. Written by Matt Farley and Charles Roxburgh. Starring Matt Farley, Chris Peterson, Elizabeth Peterson, Kevin McGee, Charles Roxburgh, Sharon Scalzo, Tom Scalzo and Jim McHugh.