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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
Dana and Tom with returning guest, Scott Cole (Twitter-X/IG (@colecommascott) movie commentator), discuss Nashville (1975) for its 50th Anniversary: directed by Robert Altman, written by Joan Tewkesbury, cinematography by Paul Lohmann, music by Richard Baskin, starring Keith Carradine, Ned Beatty, Scott Glenn, and Lily Tomlin.Plot Summary: A sprawling mosaic of American life, Nashville follows 24 characters over five days leading up to a political rally in the titular city. Set against the backdrop of country music and political ambition, the film weaves together intersecting stories of musicians, wannabe stars, politicians, and ordinary citizens. Through overlapping dialogue and naturalistic performances, Altman paints a satirical yet poignant portrait of fame, identity, and the uneasy state of the nation during the 1970s. The film crescendos into a shocking act of violence, underscoring its themes of disillusionment and the chaotic intersection of celebrity and politics.Guest:Scott ColeTwitter-X/IG (@colecommascott) movie commentator, and occasional writer/contributor for The Movie Friends podcast.com (@moviefriendspodcast)Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back Scott03:54 Cast of Nashville05:32 Dana's First Time Seeing Nashville08:47 Did Dana Like Nashville?15:02 Background for Nashville17:26 What is Nashville About?23:18 Plot Summary for Nashville24:15 Did You Know?26:34 First Break28:30 What's Happening with Scott Cole?33:23 Best Performance(s)45:03 Best Scene(s)56:20 Second Break57:02 In Memoriam01:06:10 Best/Funniest Lines01:10:30 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:17:54 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:21:39 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:27:09 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:32:44 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:39:25 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:46:52 Remaining Questions for Nashville01:51:35 Thank You to Scott and Remaining Thoughts01:57:11 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/nashville-1975-ft-scott-coleFor the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:Nashville, Robert Altman, film analysis, character development, 1975 movies, Best Picture nominees, country music, cinematic themes, film performances, movie discussions, film, entertainment, legacy, humor,...
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
Sean and Amanda start the show with a quick recap of all the awards handed out at the Cannes Film Festival and wonder what this year's ‘Anora' could be (1:13). Then, they react to the biggest Memorial Day weekend box office in history and consider what it means for the industry going forward (7:34). Next, they discuss Disney's newest live-action remake, ‘Lilo & Stitch,' and explain why not only this specific movie but also this “genre” at large does not work for them (17:34). Finally, they cover A24's strange but hilarious comedy ‘Friendship,' starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd (43:20), and finish the episode with their top five favorite friendships in movie history (1:02:13). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
Tune in as Seth Vargas (Movie Friends) returns to the program to discuss Videodrome, the 1983 sci-fi body horror film about a TV station president whose discovery of an enigmatic and pornographic video broadcast drags his mind and his flesh down a spiral of terror. The David Cronenberg movie that Seth saw as a wee little child with his mom, recommendations for 1997's Hercules and the Black Mirror episode “Common People,” and the effect that horror and violent media can have on their audience end up being a few of the talking points for this episode.Written and directed by David Cronenberg, Videodrome stars James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky, Leslie Carlson, Jack Creley, Lynne Gorman, Julie Khaner, Reiner Schwarz, and David Bolt.Spoilers start at 29:35Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastrHere's how you can learn more about Palestine and IsraelHere's how you can keep up-to-date on this genocideHere's how you can send eSIM cards to Palestinians in order to help them stay connected onlineGood Word:• Seth: the Vengeance trilogy from Park Chan-wook (Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy, and Lady Vengeance)• Arthur: A Simple PlanReach out at email2centscritic@yahoo.com if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello!Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms!Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, Letterboxd, and TikTok: @arthur_ant18Follow Arthur on Bluesky: @arthur-ant18Follow the podcast on Twitter: @two_centscriticFollow the podcast on Instagram: @twocentscriticpodFollow Arthur on GoodreadsCheck out 2 Cents Critic Linktree
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
Brace yourself—this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's is not for the faint of heart. We're diving into The Sadness (2021), the Taiwanese extreme horror film that shocked audiences with its relentless gore, depraved violence, and bleak social commentary. Directed by Rob Jabbaz, this viral outbreak thriller follows a young couple trying to survive as their city descends into total chaos, driven by infected citizens who act out their most horrific impulses.We explore how The Sadness pushes the boundaries of modern horror, its connections to Crossed comics and pandemic anxieties, and whether its brutal shock factor serves a deeper purpose or simply aims to disturb. Is this one of the most intense horror films of the decade, or does it go too far?This week we are join by Seth from Movie Friends Podcast. You can listen here:https://open.spotify.com/show/2O5TcFC9k4VSyxBnb99tap?si=264bae172d9d4032https://www.moviefriendspodcast.com/https://linktr.ee/moviefriendspodcastFollow Us on Instagram and TikTok: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA
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
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
Nazis...I hate these guys.Seth Vargas of the Movie Friends podcast joins us to discuss Jeremy Saulnier's 2015 punk horror masterpiece, Green Room. When a down on their luck punk band takes a blind gig at a venue that ends up being a skinhead bar, things get gnarly. We talk Seth's background in the aughts punk scene, Patrick Stewart's terrifying performance, the struggle of the independent artist, how systems can be just as malicious and destructive as individuals, the late Anton Yelchin, and more!The movie may not be for everyone but we hope you enjoy the conversation!Follow UsInstagramTwitterPhilip's LetterboxdShare Your Questions/Suggestions/Feedback With Us:Email: thesubstancepod@gmail.comDM on InstagramSupport Us: Support the show with an individual donation on CashApp to $TheSubstancePod or become a monthly Patreon supporter at patreon.com/TheSubstancePod
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
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.
In this episode of The Movie Loot, me and fellow podcaster Seth Vargas, from Movie Friends Podcast, share our April(May) overdue loot. From Zoom calls to beaver calls, from Russia to Thailand, we got it all here. It took us a while, but here it is. Check it out!00:00:00 - 00:01:32 -- Intro00:01:32 - 00:11:02 -- Meet Seth!00:11:02 - 00:47:43 -- The April Loot00:47:43 - 00:50:57 -- Closing00:50:57 - 00:52:23 -- OutroFollow Seth and Movie Friends PodcastWebsite: Movie Friends PodcastSeth's Twitter: @ohsethyMovie Friends Podcast: @moviefriendspodPodcast Intro/Outro: Tino Mendes & Yellow Paper - The Heist
Seth from The Movie Friends podcast joins the Order this episode to talk about one of the MCU’s most highly revered projects! For more from The Movie Friends, click HERE!
“I'll be the Danny Ocean of stealing from children” The panel of peril don their blazer, matching shorts, and matching caps and pretend to be children whilst watching this week's film Clifford (Paul Flaherty, 1994). They are joined by their new friend: Seth Vargas from Movie Friends Podcast! Clifford (Martin Short) is precocious little so and so. He's fond of annoying his parents into an early grave, splitting up ostensibly happy couples, and, of course, show tunes! But when the young tyke is fobbed off on his Uncle Martin (Charles Grodin), Clifford spies an opportunity to fulfil his dream of visiting Dinosaur World – his dream theme park – and Martin spies an opportunity to impress the love of his life Sarah (Mary Steenburgen) with his parenting skills! What could go wrong? Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0o9SkZUTNA ********PLOT SPOILER ALERT******** Luckily Martin is the very person who designed the Larry the Scary Rex ride at that very park! That's everything wrapped up in a neat little package-uh! But wait, there's more. Uncle Martin reneges on his promise to the young/old fella, due to work demands mind you, and from thereon it be war! Will the boy destroy the man or vice versa? There's only one way to find out: fiiiiiiiiiight! Just what did the panel think of this week's movie, pray tell? How can they improve upon whichever character they have determined is the bad guy's plan? And who will be christened this week's most diabolical? https://twitter.com/diabolicalpod https://www.instagram.com/diabolicalpod/ https://www.facebook.com/diabolicalpod Email diabolicalpod@gmail.com
Tune in as Seth Vargas (Movie Friends) comes back around to 2 Cents Critic for a discussion on Megamind, the 2010 DreamWorks Animation movie that puts its own deconstructive spin on superheroes and supervillains. The surprisingly clever jabs that it takes at incel culture, the connections you can draw between this flick and Despicable Me, and the sequelitis that Megamind has suffered from recently all make for some of the talking points that this episode covers. Directed by Tom McGrath, Megamind stars Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, David Cross, Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Ben Stiller, and Justin Theroux. Spoilers start at 31:00 Here's how you can learn more about Palestine and Israel: http://decolonizepalestine.com Here's how you can act to help stop Israel's genocide of Palestine: http://linktr.ee/savegaza Here's how you can send eSIM cards to Palestinians in order to help them stay connected online: https://www.gazaesims.com Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Good Word: • Seth: Zelly & Me • Arthur: @GameGrumps Harvester (Full Playthrough) Reach out at email2centscritic@yahoo.com if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms! Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, Letterboxd, and TikTok: @arthur_ant18 Follow the podcast on Twitter: @two_centscritic Follow the podcast on Instagram: @twocentscriticpod Follow Arthur on Goodreads Check out 2 Cents Critic Linktree
Recorded LIVE in the middle of April 2024, this episode features our host Carlo as he and his guest Seth Vargas, co-host of Movie Friends Podcast, choose their loot by settling on the categories for the five films they will watch through the month. Listen to them talk about why they chose the categories they chose, and the possible films they would like to watch.After this, stay tuned for our April Loot episode sometime later, where they will share their loot and give their thoughts on these films. Listen and Join the Loot!Follow Seth and Movie Friends PodcastWebsite: Movie Friends PodcastSeth's Twitter: @ohsethyMovie Friends Podcast: @moviefriendspodWatch the Live stream of this episode here!Podcast Intro/Outro: Tino Mendes & Yellow Paper - The Heist
There's a Movie Friends kill screen coming up... If anyone is interested there may by a Movie Friends kill screen coming up. For our Patron voted movie this month we are talking about Seth Gordon's classic tale of Donkey Kong glory, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters! We discuss Steve Weibe, the man of limitless patience, Billy Mitchell, the man of limitless ego, and all the wonderful folks that populate this story. Also: Michelle has a cat update! Seth goes on a weird rant about socks! Michelle loves Mario: the Lost Levels and Seth learns Michelle's middle name. Pop in a quarter and press play! Opening music from
Dana and Tom welcome new guest, Scott Cole (Twitter-X/IG (@colecommascott) movie commentator, and occassional writer/contributor for The Movie Friends podcast.com (@moviefriendspodcast)), to the show to discuss the neo-noir classic, Chinatown (1974): directed by Roman Polanski, written by Robert Towne, starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston. Plot Summary: Chinatown (1974), directed by Roman Polanski, is a masterful blend of noir and tragedy that stands as one of the great achievements in American cinema. The film stars Jack Nicholson as Jake Gittes, a private detective whose specialty is uncovering marital infidelities. When he is hired by a woman claiming to be Evelyn Mulwray (Diane Ladd) to investigate her husband's suspected affair, Gittes is drawn into a labyrinth of deceit, corruption, and murder. Set against the backdrop of 1930s Los Angeles, the plot thickens as Gittes discovers the true Evelyn Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he has been duped. The deeper he digs, the more he uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving water rights and the powerful land magnate Noah Cross (John Huston).Chinatown is not just a detective story; it is a commentary on the corruption and decay that lie beneath the surface of society, a theme that remains relevant to this day. In the end, as the iconic final line suggests, "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown," the film reminds us that some mysteries are better left unsolved, and some wounds never heal.0:00 Welcome – First-Time Guest Questions5:05 Cast and Recognition9:03 Relationship(s) to the Film14:19 What is this Film About?22:52 Why is this Film Important to the Detective/Mystery Genre?26:46 The Elephant in the Room…34:55 Plot Summary36:27 Did You Know?38:51 First Break41:14 Ask Dana Anything54:17 Best Performance(s)1:08:23 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)1:16:20 In Memoriam1:17:41 Best/Funniest Lines1:19:38 The Stanley Rubric/Legacy1:25:24 Impact/Significance1:31:53 Novelty1:37:09 Classicness1:42:05 Rewatchability1:46:02 Audience Score/Recap1:46:27 Final Score1:47:22 Remaining Question(s)1:53:02 Listener Question(s)1:57:23 Guest Acknowledgement1:58:30 Final Thoughts1:59:55 CreditsYou can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast) or find our Facebook page at Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast.For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com//post/chinatown-1974-ft-scott-coleFor the entire rankings list so far, go to:Full Graded List - Greatest Movies of All-Time Ronny Duncan Studios
For this very special episode Seth surprised Michelle with calls from folks near and far! If she seems surprised, thats why. We also answer questions submitted by you fine people. We talk about how we met, Tarantino, how to prepare oatmeal, White Chicks, Aliens, silent films and somehow The Lion King gets mentioned two separate times. Also: Michelle finds a walking buddy and Seth has to dissapoint Kate. It's the episode of Movie Friends "they" don't want you to hear! For all of our bonus 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 banana ($5 a month!) and you definitely don't need the extra potassium, so sign up today! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd: Michelle and Seth
Pour yourself a big bowl of Cheerios and cancel your camping trip, it's time for Honey, I Shrunk the Kids! Is Wayne Szalinski the... worst? What's up with all of these frozen dinners? Is Big Russ the proto Jim Carrey? What if we were shrunken down, where would we go? Also: Pour one out for Anty, learning the classics through Wishbone and Michelle pulls a Movie Friends first. Check it out! For all of our bonus 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 banana ($5 a month!) and you definitely don't need the extra potassium, so sign up today! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd: Michelle and Seth
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Our name is Movie Friends, and we are a massive deal. Not really, but hey, it's Mean Girls! Michelle and Seth sit down for a quick discussion on the high notes and low blows of Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr's new musical comedy. Is it fetch, or will fetch never happen? Listen now to find out! For all of our bonus episodes check out Patreon.com/MovieFriendsPodcast Follow Movie Friends: Twitter @moviefriendspod Instagram @MovieFriendsPodcast Youtube Youtube.com/MovieFriendsPodcast Website https://www.moviefriendspodcast.com/ Follow Seth on Letterboxd: SethVargas Follow Michelle on Letterboxd: MichRuby Send us an E-mail at MovieFriendsPodcast@Gmail.com tell us what you think and it may end up on the show! Wouldn't that be cool? Head over to our website at MovieFriendsPodcast.com and consider supporting our Patreon. Come on, you don't need that $5, but you do need our undying love and friendship!