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E30 Movie to TV and Vice Versa

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 31:07


Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Join us as we discuss some of the best and worst Movie and TV adaptations.

E29 Minor Characters We Love

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 29:35


What is it about some minor character that just make the movie?! Join us to find out.

E28 Movies That Best Predicted The Future

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 28:52


It's actually scary when you think about it. How did those sci-fi movies know what was going to happen? From self-driving cars to the all powerful phone, inventions were predicted long before they happened. Join us to find out why.

E27 Best New Years Movie Scenes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 26:10


Mix unfulfilled resolutions, overpriced food, crowded parties and copious amounts of alcohol and you have the recipe for a great movie scene.

E26 Cult Christmas Classics

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 29:58


Not all Christmas movies are family friendly. Join us as we explore some of best from the alternate list.

E25 Fan Appreciation: Natalie

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 29:12


It was about time we mix it up and hear straight from the movie fan. Join us and special guest Natalie who shares her favorite movies and why.

E24 The Shining Theories

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 33:59


What is The Shining really about? Is it about WWII, American genocide or the moon landing? Maybe all 3. More than any other movie, The Shining is the most over-analyzed over-interpreted movie. Join us as we discuss some of the theories behind this legendary film.

E23 The B Horror Movie

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 30:04


The B horror movie genre is a special one that brings passionate fans together to celebrate the characters and stories that the Hollywood blockbusters don't show. Join Jon & Scott as they explore the not-so-terrifying world of The B horror movie.

E22 Best Unexpected Dance Scenes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 29:31


Musicals and dance-themed movies show beautifully choreographed dancing, but what about those movies that slip in a dance scene that totally took you off guard--in the best way! Join Scott & Jon as they explore the best from the unexpected dance scene.

E21 Movies & Cars

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 30:34


Since the birth of the automobile, Americans have been fascinated with cars and this love affair is widespread in cinema. From high speed chases to possessed vehicles, the automobile has played many roles in film. Join us as we explore movies and cars.

E20 Director Tribute: John Hughes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 34:39


He defined a generation with his coming-of-age films such as Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. His characters found their way into the American heart with his master storytelling and wit. Join us as we pay tribute to John Hughes.

E19 Jaws. Why Are We Obsessed With This Film?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 29:15


What has made this film such an important part of our lives? Why? What makes it so memorable? Are we just victims of big studio marketing, or is this just the greatest film ever made? Join us to find out!

E18 James Bond Series

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 33:59


Bond, James Bond. Is there anything more to say? Join Scott & Jon as they explore the global masterpiece of James Bond.

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E17 The Movie Villain

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 31:15


Why do we secretly like rooting for the villain? What is it about this dark character that is so alluring? Not all villains are created equal, however, and some follow traditional "evil" path, while others mix good with bad, show vulnerability behind a cruel mask---which only messes with our heads. Join Scott & Jon as they explore the movie villain.

E16 Movies and Travel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 32:26


Whether it's fueling up the station wagon for a good old fashioned road trip like The Griswolds in Vacation, or heading somewhere solo as Into The Wild, movies can inspire you to travel. Join us as we explore the movies that make you want to pack your suitcase and head to the nearest airport--just watch out for Spirit Airlines.

E15 Movies and Fashion

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 39:45


Movies often drive fashion trends in the US and abroad. Whether it's the little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany's or the disco outfits in Saturday Night Fever, movies and fashion go hand in hand. Join us as we explore film's effect on fashion.

E14 The Mockumentary

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 29:44


What is a mockumentary and why has it endured as a unique form of entertainment? Is it the awkward portrayal of reality or the serious humor involved? Join us as we explore the mockumentary.

E13 The Cult Movie

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 34:18


What makes a movie a cult movie? What's the fascination around this genre? Join Scott & Jon as they explore the cult movie.

E12 The Moviegoing Experience: Now vs.Then

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 31:22


The traditional moviegoing experience conjures up images of the good old days before Netflix-the days of the summer blockbuster, squeaky seats and popcorn. Today, we have new releases streamed to our living rooms within a push of a button. What do you prefer? Join Jon & Scott as they discuss the movie going experience of today versus yesterday.

E11 Summer Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 33:32


Summer is a not just a season, it's a state of mind. For many, it's a time for vacation and relaxing---especially a time for moviegoing. Like music, some movies capture the spirit of summer and help us remember this special season. Join us as we explore the best summer movies.

E10 Why We All Love The Shawshank Redemption

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 31:55


It's ranked the #1 move of all time--in some cases globally. Why is this movie so beloved around the world. Join Scott & Jon as they explore the appeal behind this legendary film.

E9 Movies by Place

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 32:41


In many cases, a city or town is the subtle backdrop to a movie plot, but sometimes the city is a major character providing the scenes and sounds vital to the story. Join us as we explore the movies that best portray a place.

E8 The Sidekick

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 31:41


You know who this is. Not the lead and not always the support role--it's the lead's best friend, work colleague or partner who never leaves his or her side---usually a lovable character, endearing for their loyalty and optimism. Why do we love the sidekick some much? Join us as we showcase some of our favorite sidekicks.

E7 The Sequels That Need To Happen

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 31:43


You loved Shawshank and Titanic but what happens next? Now's your chance to write the sequels to these beloved movies and more. What happened to Jack Dawson? Andy Dufresne? What about Ferris? Join us as we talk about the sequels that need to happen.

E6 Worst First Date Movies

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 30:18


It can make or break your night. Beware. Make the wrong move and it's a night with Jergens. Heed our warning. Join us!

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E5 The Principal

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 32:08


The school principal--a character role that was made for classic scenes. The bad hair, the cheap suits and the authoritarian glare that created so many memorable movies. Bring your hall pass and join us to discuss the most legendary principals.

E4 The Movie Montage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 34:05


We've all seen a montage whether we know the term or not. It's that part of a movie where the script and dialouge take a back seat to a 1 minute music video that has you crying, laughing or down on the theater aisles doing pushups. Join us as we explore the movie montage.

E3 The High School Dance

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 40:27


High School movies without a dance scene is like bread without butter, chips without salsa---something's missing. Join us as we explore the High School dance in all it's glory and the movies that best captured this rite of passage.

E2 The Good, Bad & Ugly of Sequels

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 32:11


Police Academy 7. Kindergarten Cop 2. Leprechaun 6. Sometimes it's best to quit when you're ahead. Unfortunately, Hollywood thinks differently. Some sequels beautifully continue a good story, but most fall short of the original and some are just downright ugly. Join us as we explore the movie sequel.

E1 The 80s Bad Boys and Why We Love Them

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 32:44


You know that guy. The one who got all the hot girls. The one who had the looks, the car and most importantly, the hair. The less he cared the more people liked him.  Join us as we explore this perplexing paradox in our 1st episode of Stef Nation.

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