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Podcast by Mary Ellen Murray and Nick Perron

Mary Ellen Murray and Nick Perron


    • May 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 18m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES

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    The Movie vs. Movie podcast is a unique and captivating show that brings together two different movies and encourages a lively conversation between them. With hosts Mary Ellen and Nick leading the way, this podcast creates a delightful experience for movie enthusiasts who enjoy analyzing films and drawing connections between them. It's refreshing to listen to their discussions as they delve into various aspects of the movies, providing insightful commentary while maintaining an engaging and entertaining atmosphere.

    One of the best aspects of The Movie vs. Movie podcast is the hosts themselves. Mary Ellen's infectious enthusiasm for film shines through her eloquent analysis and genuine love for storytelling. Her deep knowledge about different genres, directors, and actors adds immense value to each episode. Nick, though perhaps not as prominent, brings his own charm to the table with his witty remarks and occasional humor. Together, they create a dynamic duo that keeps listeners engaged throughout every episode.

    The format of putting films in conversation with one another is undoubtedly ingenious and sets The Movie vs. Movie podcast apart from other movie podcasts out there. By comparing two different movies in each episode, the hosts give listeners an opportunity to consider both similarities and differences between these films. This approach allows for intriguing discussions about themes, character development, narrative structures, and much more. Whether it's contrasting classic films or contemporary blockbusters, this podcast offers great variety in its movie choices.

    However, one of the downsides of The Movie vs. Movie podcast is that occasionally the conversations can become tangential or lack focus. While it's enjoyable to hear the hosts talk about various aspects of films beyond just plot or performances, there are moments when it feels like they stray too far from the main discussion topic or spend excessive time on insignificant details. This can make some episodes feel unnecessarily long or detract from fully exploring the movies at hand.

    In conclusion, The Movie vs. Movie podcast is a fantastic addition to any film lover's playlist. Mary Ellen's expertise and Nick's charm create a welcoming atmosphere that draws listeners in from the very beginning. The concept of comparing movies provides a fresh approach to discussing films, opening up opportunities for insightful analysis and engaging conversations. Despite occasional tangents, this podcast is an enjoyable and thought-provoking listen that will leave you eager for the next episode.



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    Latest episodes from Movie vs. Movie

    Physical Media, Video Quality, and Culture Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 34:21


    Today we talk about how streaming services are just cable, debate which movie format is best for watching, and Patrick gives an update on the doves!Letterboxed Accounts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in touch with us at: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.comor at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

    Network vs. Nightcrawler

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 128:40


    Today we go deep into two movies all about news. We talk about two movies that perfectly encapsulate TV news and what is wrong with it: Network (1976) and Nightcrawler (2014). Listen and find out which is the better news movie.Letterboxed Accounts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in touch with us at: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.comor at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

    When Harry Met Sally vs. Ocean's 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 127:41


    Today we have comedian and comedy professional Whitney Hawkins! We talk about two absolute classics that define their genres. When Harry Met Sally is the peak rom com, but Ocean's 11 set the bar for heist movies. Listen and find out who wins today's match up.Letterboxed Accounts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in touch with us at: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.comor at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

    The Culture, The Oscars, The Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 45:16


    Today we talk about the oscars and pick next month's pairing.Letterboxed Accounts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in touch with us at: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.comor at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

    Wallace and Gromit vs. The Wild Robot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 121:56


    Today we think about AI and technological decline with two Academy award nominated movies, Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl vs. The Wild Robot! Have you asked yourself what a rogue AI could do? Or what a robot's orgasm face looks like? We have the answers! Listen and find out who wins today's match up.Letterboxed Accounts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in touch with us at: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.comor at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

    Culture Bois: 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 34:45


    Today we talk about what we are pick for our next pairing and some of our favorite movies of the year.Letterboxed Accounts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in touch with us at: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.comor at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

    My Big Fat Greek Wedding vs. Once

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 115:08


    Today we dive into two romantic movies for the 2000s, My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Once! Join us as we dive into a romp about windex, consumed twins, and the trials of wedding planning and a tearjerker about missed connections, music, and age gaps. Who will win? Listen and find out! Letterboxed Accounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch with us at: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com or at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

    A Matter of Life and Death vs. Rashomon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 94:00


    Today we investigate the effects of world war two on our psyches with two absolute classics: A Matter of Life and Death, and Rashomon. Is there an Afterlife? Who's telling the truth? Which movie is better? Listen and find out! Letterboxed Accounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch with us at: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com or at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

    The Culture Boys' End of Year Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 48:31


    Today we talk about what we are pick for our next pairing and some of our favorite movies of the year. Letterboxed Accounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch with us at: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com or at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

    Memories of Murder vs. Lady Vengeance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 127:42


    Today we get into the icy mind of serial killers with Memories of Murder and Lady Vengeance! These two incredible South Korean films are going to put us through our paces. Who will come out on top? Listen to find out! Letterboxed Accounts: ⁠⁠⁠Nick⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Patrick⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch with us at: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com or at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

    Serial Killers, Costumes, and Culture Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 39:04


    The Culture Boys are back with an episode all about costumes, horror movies, and South Korean film choices! Ready for our reveal of what our movie pairing is for next month? Check out today's ep! Letterboxed Accounts: ⁠⁠⁠Nick⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Patrick⁠⁠ Get in touch with us: Email: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Like our jingle? Check out champagne pool's album: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/4o0TJ5ePSImA0wYXxihSt4

    My Cousin Vinny vs. Moonstruck

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 100:38


    Today it's the battle of the italians with two amazing movies: My Cousin Vinny and Moonstruck! We compare and contrast these two classic movies to find out which is a more cozy watch over the holidays. Who will come out on top? Listen to find out! Letterboxed Accounts: ⁠⁠Nick⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Patrick⁠⁠ Get in touch with us at: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com or at: ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram

    Documentaries, Dead Pigs, and Franco!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 41:34


    We are joined in this Culture Boys episode by the incredible Franco! We talk about reality television, what we get squeamish watching, and we reveal what our movie pairing is for next month! Letterboxed Accounts: ⁠⁠Nick⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Patrick⁠ Get in touch with us: Email: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com Socials: ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ Like our jingle? Check out champagne pool's album: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/4o0TJ5ePSImA0wYXxihSt4

    Kiki's Delivery Service vs. The VVitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 127:12


    Today we get into the spooky spirit with an episode chock full of witches! We talk about the New England horror folktale: The VVitch. Versus the cozy heartwarming Kiki's! Who will come out on top? Listen to find out! Letterboxed Accounts: ⁠Nick⁠ ⁠Patrick⁠ Get in touch with us at: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com or at: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram

    Jaime likes Dune 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 32:22


    We are back with the culture boys to talk about Dune 2, Grand Budapest Hotel, and October's movie selection! Letterboxed Accounts: ⁠Nick⁠ ⁠Patrick⁠ ⁠Jamie⁠ Get in touch with us at: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com or at: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram

    Ladybird vs. Boyhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 139:22


    It's time to grow up! Today Nick, Patrick and guest host Jamie talk about these two coming of age movies in one of our longest eps yet! Who do YOU think should win? Letterboxed Accounts: Nick Patrick Jamie Get in touch with us at: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com or at: ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Instagram

    We Need More Korean Cinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 27:48


    In today's episode we talk about next month's selection, amazing video essays, and South Korean cinema. Get in touch with us at: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com or at: Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

    Joe Dirt vs. Hot Rod

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 95:25


    Today we are talking about hometown hero films. Who will win the blue collar medal? Will it be Joe Dirt's mullet or will you choose to fight for Ian McShane's love with Hot Rod? Listen to find out who our hosts pick! Get in touch with us: Email: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com Socials: ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Instagram Like our jingle? Check out champagne pool's album: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/4o0TJ5ePSImA0wYXxihSt4

    Culture Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 35:20


    Today we talk about books, the jinx, and reveal what our next movie selection is for next month! Email: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @movievmoviepod Like our jingle? Check out champagne pool's album: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/4o0TJ5ePSImA0wYXxihSt4

    Eternal Sunshine vs. Garden State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 115:56


    Today we discus the manic pixy dream girl of it all. Is Clementine actually a MPDG? Which movie fits the theme better? Who will come out on top? Listen today to find out! Email: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @movievmoviepod Also check out champagne pool's album: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/4o0TJ5ePSImA0wYXxihSt4

    Has Wes Anderson lost his Step?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 30:59


    Today we talk about the oscars, Wes Anderson, and what we are watching and reading in this months' chat! Email: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @movievmoviepod Like our jingle? Check out champagne pool's album: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/4o0TJ5ePSImA0wYXxihSt4

    Jennifer's Barbie: Jennifer's Body vs. Barbie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 119:10


    Today's premier bring a new host, a guest, and two feminist created movies. Which fits the theme better? Who will come out on top? Listen today to find out! Email: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @movievmoviepod Also check out champagne pool's album: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/4o0TJ5ePSImA0wYXxihSt4

    Movie Vs. Movie 3D

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 5:40


    MOVIES ARE BACK BABY

    Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Theives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 76:30


    Today we have a guest episode from Tabletopped! Nick and friends talk everything relating to the D&D movie. Interested in hearing more TTRPG content? Try listening to some of the other Tabletopped episodes Email: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @movievmoviepod Sponsor: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DailyDoseofYarn Also check out champagne pool's album: https://open.spotify.com/album/4o0TJ5ePSImA0wYXxihSt4

    Silence of the Lambs vs. Ratatouille

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 98:53


    Welcome to the kitchen! Today we talk about film's greatest culinary mentors as we pit Silence of the Lambs vs. Ratatouille. Who will be crowned the greatest chef? Listen to find out! Email: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @movievmoviepod Sponsor: Daily Dose of Yarn Theme by champagne pool

    Josie and the Pussycats vs. Camp Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 86:50


    (Audio Fixed) It's summer time and Movie vs. Movie has decided to go to SUMMER CAMP! All month we are going to be looking for fun campy movies that fit a theme and our inaugural show down theme is BAND CAMP! What do teens getting caught up in a brainwashing scheme to sell merchandise and the Jonas Brothers have in common? Find out in today's episode of Movie vs. Movie! Happy Pride! Ft Nick Perron, Alice Corvo, and Michelle Poulin (aka champagne pool) Email: movievsmoviepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @movievmoviepod Sponsor: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DailyDoseofYarn Also check out champagne pool's album: https://open.spotify.com/album/4o0TJ5ePSImA0wYXxihSt4

    The Death of Stalin vs. Sorry to Bother You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 97:05


    Movie vs Movie is back! It's Springtime with dark satires this month. Nick and guest host Rebecca, talk about Steve Buscemi's plotting, Horse people, and what makes a perfect satire with The Death of Stalin vs. Sorry to Bother You!

    She's the Man vs. 10 Things I Hate About You

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 84:43


    It's time for the Shakespeare Shakedown! The movie that caused Amanda Bynes' breakdown vs. a ghostly reminder that Heath Ledger wasn't always the Joker. Listen to guest hosts Alice and Liz talk about which of these Shakespeare inspired rom-coms stands the test of time best!

    Before Sunrise vs. Before Sunset vs. Before Midnight

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 84:49


    We're back! Nick and guest host Alice talk romance and dive into the "Before" trilogy. Is romance dead? Is investment in public transit the sexiest thing a government can do? Is Ethan Hawk a rat man? Find out in this episode of Movie vs. Movie!

    Lots of updates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 2:19


    Updates on the next Movie vs. Movie episode, Grey's Podatomy timeline, and a trailer for a new podcast at the end.

    Paddington 2 vs. Magic Mike XXL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 137:41


    A small, marmalade-loving bear. A semi-retired male entertainer. Two protagonists with seemingly nothing in common. Are they connected only by Nick and Mary Ellen's fondness for their respective films? Or, perhaps, is there something more that brings these two icons together? We explore this and many more probing philosophical questions in this episode on Paddington 2 vs. Magic Mike XXL!

    Quick Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 2:18


    Hey everyone! We are taking a little time off for the holiday so no episode this month. See you in January! Be safe and have a healthy holiday.

    Ready or Not vs. You're Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 103:05


    Hold on to your class war! Mary Ellen and Nick have returned to talk movies. This episode we've got two blood-spattered flicks that would make Marx be like, “See?! I f@*$ing told you!” One is a 2019 comedy horror romp based off of a children's game. The other? A 2011 slasher that asks the question, "Is having a crazy survivalist Dad really a bad thing?” We laughed, Nick screamed, and Mary Ellen cackled. We watched Ready or Not and You're Next!

    Episode 4.5: Someone likes Old?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 28:59


    Nick and Mary Ellen are back! Tune in to find out what movies are next, hear an interview with someone who DIDN'T think Old was flaming garbage, and see whether Nick will reveal an irrational fear.... More episodes coming soon!

    Old vs. Malignant

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 78:33


    Hello gals and ghouls! We are BACK! Maybe. I don't know. But we watched Old and Malignant and had some thoughts. Mainly that one is the greatest movie of all time and the other is a big old pile of shit. Happy Halloween!

    Hustlers vs. The Farewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 96:32


    Get ready for the OSCARS with a NEW EPISODE on two fantastic movies the Academy so rudely snubbed: Hustlers and The Farewell. Forget the shiny golden boy - who will win the Movie vs. Movie battle???

    Widows vs. Inception

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 105:23


    Episode 2 marks our co-hosts' first movie showdown! Will Nick's pick of Inception as the perfect heist film win out over Mary Ellen's choice of Widows? Or will Steve McQueen's 2018 thriller STEAL Nick's heart? And might there be a special surprise guest appearance by esteemed actor Sir Michael Caine? Listen to find out!

    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker vs. ITSELF

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 76:40


    Welcome to the endearingly chaotic first episode of MOVIE vs. MOVIE, a podcast where intrepid friends and co-hosts Nick and Mary Ellen pick a movie prompt and each show up with their best movie example ready to BATTLE. That is not what we're doing in this pilot, though. Instead, we've decided to introduce ourselves by reviewing a charming little indie picture called Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! Did we like it? Listen to find out!!! (no)

    Episode 3 - Hustlers vs. The Farewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 96:32


    The Academy has done it AGAIN. Snubbed some amazing movies, that is. Fortunately Nick and Mary Ellen are on the case, bringing some much-deserved love to two movies that went unappreciated by our boy Oscar: Hustlers and The Farewell. Nick is fond of J Lo and her determined band of stripper criminals, but Mary Ellen says it's The Farewell that was most overlooked. Who will win in this battle between two phenomenal women directors and their undeniably stellar casts? America wins. That's who.

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