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Each episode Katie Hetlage and Joe Bates get the other to watch a movie that they love and the other has never seen. Then they cling to the hope that the other person loved it as much as they did. You ever watch someone watch a Youtube clip you like. This is the podcast version!!! Basically one person vehemently defends the Rom-Com genre while the other thinks if it's made in the 90s it must be perfect. Subscribe, rate all that stuff!!!

This Is A Good Movie Podcast


    • Feb 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 1m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from This Is A Good Movie Podcast

    No Country For Old Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 59:21


    Joe got Katie to watch the Best Picture winner No Country For Old Men! They talk about each character and whether they are good or not. LOTS OF THOUGHTS ON JOSH BROLIN!!!! Katie can't get over her love of Tommy Lee Jones. Joe can't get over his love of Javier Bardem. But most importantly can they get over if Katie thinks this is a good movie or not?

    Pretty Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 52:28


    Katie gets Joe to watch the 1990 classic Pretty Woman where they discuss all sorts of things such as is Julia Roberts undeniable in this role? Should there have been more enemies? Is being rich the only way to ever be happy? Katie loves the fashion and Joe loves the kind old mom and pop defense contractor in the movie! But will he say it's a good movie?

    Ex Machina

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 63:09


    Katie and Joe are back to discuss AI finally! Joe shows Katie's the directorial debut of Alex Garland in a film that's mainly a long suspenseful thriller about the Turing Test. Joe vouches for the short dance scene as the best scene in all movies. Katie has so many alternative ways this movie could have gone. But most importantly did they find out this is in fact a good movie?

    Molly's Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 61:11


    Know when to hold them and know when to fold them in this Jessica Chastain biopic about Molly Bloom. Ever wanted a movie that's about poker with as little poker as possible? Joe analyzes how real the poker playing seems. Katie dives into gender studies. But overall will Katie convince Joe that this is in fact a good movie?

    Clue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 54:26


    Katie and Joe try to solve the mystery that is Clue. We run frantically around talking about each character in the game and possibly why this movie did not do great in the box office but became a cult hit. But outside is Tim Curry great we also figure out is this a good movie?

    Little Women (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 87:48


    Katie and Joe are after a holiday hiatus!!! We're talking the 2019 film Little Women. There's so many versions of this movie and Katie swears it's the best one. Greta Gerwig truly does get the love she deserves for this movie. We really get into the movie details and Joe truly think Laurie is not a good person. Katie loves the performances by Saoirse Ronan and Florence Pugh. But at the end will Joe determine if this is in fact a good movie?

    Jingle All The Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 62:37


    Merry Christmas, TIAGManiacs!!! Katie and Joe get into it with maybe the most insane Christmas movie ever made. Joe dives into his love of Sinbad and how great he is in this movie. Katie questions what this movie symbolizes for men as a whole. But in the end, does this movie pass the Christmas test as a good movie!?!?!

    Forgetting Sarah Marshall

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 59:55


    We're back with a comedy for the ages as Katie gets Joe to watch Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Joe has big takes on this movie such as Jason Segal's overexposure and how sad the newlywed storyline was. Katie goes into detail about how this movie was way more sad for Kristen Bell than it was for Sarah Marshall. But at the end of the day, will Joe say this is a good movie?

    Good Will Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 69:37


    Joe and Katie are back for a second week of the second season! Joe brings in one of his favorite movies of all time with Good Will Hunting! How do you like dem apples? Katie has some major concerns whether Matt Damon and Minnie Driver should ever have dated in the first place in the movie and in real life. Joe can't stop professing his love for Ben Affleck. A lot of cool facts about this movie in this podcast! Check it out and find out if Katie thinks this is a good movie?

    Moulin Rouge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 64:34


    Katie and Joe are back for another season of This Is A Good Movie Podcast! They dive deep into Baz Lehrman's Moulin Rouge. Joe wonders if he accidentally took something based on how this movie does every possible pace simultaneously. Katie revels in the music and the comedic chops of Nicole Kidman. But at the end of day, they do decide is this a good movie?

    Twister

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 64:03


    Spin right around and check out this episode as Joe introduces Twister to Katie. There's a lot of discussion on science or lack thereof. Katie has some real issues with Bill Paxton and Joe has absolutely no issues with Helen Hunt. But the real question? Is this a good movie?

    Big Fat Greek Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 71:08


    Joe and Katie get wedding fever with Big Fat Greek Wedding. Katie can't stress how great the aunt is in this film. Joe can't stop talking about how grounded this movie it is like he's never said that word before. Does this movie need Windex or is there no flaws? But also is it a good movie?

    The Jerk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 63:44


    Katie and Joe are back to talk Steve Martin's first movie The Jerk. Joe can't stop talking about every joke in this movie while Katie loves the dog! There's a new segment introduced "Where is this building now?" but most importantly we discuss is this a good movie?

    The Greatest Showman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 88:06


    It's musical time again on the podcast as Katie wants Joe to think less of Wolverine for some reason with her pick of The Greatest Showman. But to no avail as Joe regales how great Hugh Jackman is and questions whether Katie had ulterior motives with her selection bringing back Zac Effron into our world. We go song by song this episode and try to separate the portrayal of a monster from the monster themselves named PT Barnum. But is it a good movie?

    Logan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 76:11


    Joe and Katie discuss what was supposed to be the end of Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. Joe can't stop talking about how much he loves this movie. Katie can't stop talking about how sad everything in the entire movie is. They talk about how this movie relates to superhero movies overall and if the upcoming deadpool movie weakens the gravitas of this movie. But is it a good movie?

    The Day After Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 80:05


    Katie and Joe finally talk disaster movie with Katie's selection of The Day After Tomorrow. Joe has some confusion on what the point of the mom is in the movie and what her relationship is like with her family. Katie can't stress enough how much she watched this movie. Joe tries to rewrite the movie and Katie tries not to murder him. Also there's a big surprise near the end of the episode that Joe and Katie did not expect. But is this a good movie?

    Frank

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 66:42


    Joe has convinced Katie to watch the most indie movie they've seen yet! With only a budget of a $1M, Frank tries to tell the story of a struggling band and what's important in the spectrum of creativity and fame. It also has a guy wearing a giant fake head. Katie really can't stand a movie with Maggie Gyllenhal and Joe can't stop talking about how much he loves the music. But in the end of one of our more heated episodes? Is this a good movie?

    The Devil Wears Prada

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 78:12


    Katie has introduced Joe to Meryl Streep being a real jerk in The Devil Wears Prada. There's a lot of questions from Joe on this movie like what's the message of this movie? Is capitalism good? Is high fashion important? Is Meryl Streep such a good actress that she doesn't deserve comeuppance? But the most important question comes from Katie to Joe, "Is this a good movie?"

    Little Shop Of Horrors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 75:43


    We have our first special guest episode! Isaac Landfert (Last Comic Standing, An Evening With The Authors) has suggested a movie for Katie and Joe to watch with Little Shop Of Horrors. Joe is scared of Skid Row. Katie is in love with the practical effects. Isaac may actually be Rick Moranis. It's a very fun episode that you should check out. But is it a good movie? Find out!

    A Fish Called Wanda

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 71:57


    Katie and Joe dive into one of the great British comedies of all time, A Fish Called Wanda. Joe talks about his love for all things in this movie while Katie rants about dogs dying in film and how much she hates Kevin Kline (wait until she hears he won an Oscar for this performance)! They also discuss if Jamie Lee Curtis has any redeeming qualities and how surprsingly fit John Cleese is! But is it a good movie? Find out!

    Kingsman: The Secret Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 73:33


    We're getting back to our love of spies with our 3rd spy movie! Katie gets Joe to watch the first movie of the Kingsman franchise and her love of Taron Egerton. Joe wonders if anyone had a worse day then Colin Firth and if this movie is possibly very racist. This movie ends up being much more intense than Joe thought it would be and they discuss ummm the ending. But is it a good movie? Come find out!

    The Royal Tenenbaums

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 66:14


    Katie and Joe review Joe's favorite movie. Katie has strong opposite feelings for both Luke and Owen Wilson in this movie. Joe praises the soundtrack and his love for early Wes Anderson. They also discuss the greatness and also the grumpiness of Gene Hackman. But will Katie determine if this is a good movie?

    13 Going On 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 81:32


    Katie and Joe grow up fast with their next movie, Katie's pick 13 Going On 30. Joe wonders if Mark Ruffalo is a good guy and Katie wonders how we could ever cheer for his fiance. They both agree that the TVA was heavily involved in this movie unbeknownst to Jenna Rink. Check out this episode and if Joe decides whether this is a good movie or not.

    The Crow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 57:11


    Joe may have taken a risk showing Katie The Crow thinking any movie would look fantastic in comparison to their previous movie Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. Katie delves into finding out what exactly are the crow powers and Top Dolla's overall plan? They both wish Skull Cowboy could have been in this movie and still think Brandon Lee should have been a huge star. But is this movie still good? Find out!

    Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 55:57


    Joe and Katie discuss Katie's latest pick which is basically just Katie remembering how much she loved Zach Effron and didn't think about if this movie is very good or not. Joe wonders what anyone was doing in this movie and who should have been the main characters in this movie. Also, Sam Richardson is great!

    2024 Oscar Reactions Bonus Mini Episode!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 21:41


    Katie and Joe react to the Oscars and fall in love with Ryan Gosling all over again. Hear them talk about their love of this year's writing and Batman in this little mini episode.

    2024 Oscars Nominations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 89:00


    Katie and Joe take a break from what's a good movie to go into one of their favorite events of the year with The Oscars! They discuss most of the categories this year and get into all the movies they saw this year and mainly talk about how insane Nyad is. Check out our predictions and what we want to win in each category!!!

    Mission Impossible

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 60:47


    Katie and Joe are back to talk about the start of the Tom Cruise franchise Mission Impossible. A movie that was ahead of its time and somehow still dated. Joe loves the spy stuff and the twists and practical masks! And Katie loves Emilo Estevez!!! Check out what they thought of the movie as well as the original cast of the TV series! And always is this a good movie?

    Crazy, Stupid, Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 61:35


    Katie and Joe discuss Crazy, Stupid, Love a movie about Emma Stone and Ryan Goslling's chemistry and I guess some stuff about Steve Carrell. Joe wonders if this movie is actually much more sinister than what's seen at first glance. Katie discusses Emma Stone's biggest fear in the movie! But is it good? Tune in to find out!

    Robocop

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 57:12


    Joe and Katie's prime directive to 1. Go over Robocop 2. Determine if there should have been more violence 3. Decide if it's a good movie and a secret fourth one we may or not reveal. Joe loves saying the word satire this episode and Katie has empathy for the most surprising character in this movie. And what else? Only Robo knows.

    SIlver Linings Playbook

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 58:27


    Joe and Katie attempt to hit the parlay of deciding if Silver Linings Playbook is a good movie and get at least a 5 in a regional dance competition. Joe is surprised how much he turned around to liking characters that he couldn't stand at the beginning of the movie. Katie somehow ties this all to Taylor Swift. Check out if Joe tells Katie whether this is a good movie!

    High Fidelity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 58:10


    Katie and Joe discuss their top 5 everything about High Fidelity. Most of those are how toxic John Cusack is in this movie. Also does Joan Cusack pull off a believable sister to John in this movie? Determine with us if the movie that made Jack Black a star is a good movie!!!

    The Princess Diaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 66:57


    Katie gets Joe to watch Anne Hathaway have a makeover that consists of removing her glasses and having her hair straightened! Joe speaks to what the potential star power of Mandy Moore and Katie can't believe Joe didn't know who Julie Andrews was. And as always one of us determines if this is indeed a good movie....podcast.

    Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 50:08


    Katie and Joe dive deep into their memories to see what they need to remove so they can enjoy this movie all over again!!! Katie has some Mark Ruffalo thoughts and Joe fangirls all about Jim Carey. Listen to us talk about what Kate Winslett considers her best role! And as always will Katie decide "This is a good movie?" podcast.

    The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 53:14


    Katie and Joe discuss one of Katie's favorite movie. Joe questions if Walter Mitty is an ok nerd or a bad nerd. Katie worships the soundtrack. They both get a little heated whether the choices of this movie are good for the time period it was made but overall they decide the question everyone is asking, "Is this a good movie?"

    Mystery Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 41:30


    This is probably the first big controversy in This Is A Good movie Podcast. Can Joe convince Katie that Mystery Men is indeed a good movie? Who does Katie think is the true star of this movie? Wait, that's not Nick Nolte? Also, who is Nick Nolte? All this and more in the latest episode check it out!!!

    Spy Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 42:06


    Katie and Joe discuss the franchise starter Spy Kids from the weirdness to almost every place featured in the movie to how Katie wanted to be an actor/spy. Joe like most episodes is confused as to why there are so many types of villains and what exactly is the plan to take over the world. Katie audibly rolls her eyes multiple times. Wally is cast.

    Rogue One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 48:45


    Katie and Joe are back to discuss the most underrated Star Wars movie. Joe tries to nerd out on a movie he loves and Katie can't get enough of fashion and wardrobe choices. Katie also discusses about the legitimate surprises in this movie, her love of Diego Luna and if there was noticeable CGI characters. And as always how we would cast Wally in the movie.

    Sweet Home Alabama

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 56:44


    We start the podcast off with Katie's pick Sweet Home Alabama! A movie where you can never leave home no matter how hard you try and shame on you for thinking you could. Joe believes Reese Witherspoon (Melanie) is the villain in this movie where Katie goes on to defend all of Melanie Smooter's choices. Come listen to us determine how many different accents are done in this movie and how long a dog can hold its breath!

    This Is A Good Movie Podcast- Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 1:21


    Each episode Katie Hetlage and Joe Bates get the other to watch a movie that they love and the other has never seen. Then they cling to the hope that the other person loved it as much as they did. You ever watch someone watch a Youtube clip you like. This is the podcast version!!! Basically one person vehemently defends the Rom-Com genre while the other thinks if it's made in the 90s it must be perfect. Subscribe, rate all that stuff!!!

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