Back from a brief hiatus, I'm joined by Aaron Calafato of 7 Minute Stories to review a 90s film very near and dear to Aaron's heart, Rookie of the Year. He talks from a nostalgia perspective, and I talk about watching the film for the first time as an adult. Tune in to find out if this classic sports film is worth revisiting. Plus, we talk For All …

Dana Niland joins to predict the winner of (almost) every single category at the Oscars. We also list our personal winners and any substitutions we'd make to the nominees! Listen before this Sunday to hear how wrong we'll be come the Big Night! Support and donate to BlackLivesMatter! If you would like to leave a comment or a suggestion on how to im…

The blockbuster event of the season is upon us. Godzilla vs Kong. Kong vs Godzilla. The match of the century, and you can watch it right now in the comfort of your living room. Kyle and James from Munsons At the Movies join to review the film, debate Team Godzilla/Team Kong, and talk about our favorite scenes from the film where a monkey punches a …

Zack Snyder's Justice League is here. And it surpassed our expectations. Ian Anderson joins to review Snyder's 4 hour epic, warts and all. Regardless of your thoughts on the film, it's creation is a small miracle. Strap in and hear us breakdown all the changes and what we want from future DCEU properties set in the Snyderverse! Plus, we talk about …

The latest Disney Animation feature is in theatres and on Disney+. Chris Harder from Alsikkan TV returns to the podcast to explain why Raya is worth the premier access and why it might be one of the best things from Disney in year. We rave about the story, the characters, the animation, and so much more. Tune in for a Kumandra love fest, plus chatt…

WandaVision has been the topic of pop culture for the past seven weeks. Now that it's over, Ian Anderson joins to break it all down. What was the point of WandaVision? How effectively did it execute its premise? What fan theories came true? What do those post credits mean? Is Tyler Hayward secretly the next Thanos? We answer all those questions and…

Awards Season is finally here! Now with more Zoom screens than you could possibly imagine! Ever wanted to see Jeff Daniels's guest bedroom? Peter Morgan's office made of cardboard? Jason Sudeikis's 2 am Hoodie? Well, now you can! Dana Niland joins to recap the winners of the 2021 Golden Globes, including who we predicted would win and who we wanted…

This week, Erica Richards is back to talk about the Oscar frontrunner, Nomadland. We discuss what works so well about this film, the documentary/narrative hybrid, and whether this film is or isn't for everyone. We also stan Chloe Zhao and Frances McDormand, and debate whether this film is one their PRs. In our 0.2 Section, Erica has a grab bag of r…

This week, I'm joined by Raul Navedo from Minorities Report to review what might be the first great film of 2021, Judas and the Black Messiah. We discuss why the film is so powerful, which performances are our favorites, and what we think about some of the criticisms the film has been receiving. In our 0.2 Section, we talk about two recent releases…

The Movie Marathoners Podcast went to The 2021 Sundance Film Festival! Dana Niland joins to help me reflect on the experience, highlight our favorite films, and discuss category winners such as Best Horror Film, Best Comedy, Best Directorial Debut, and more! Whether you attended or not, tune in to hear our thoughts on the films that will be coming …

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, Frederick Nuti (from the Night Light podcast) joins to review the period piece horror film, "Eight For Silver." We talk about the film's brilliant atmosphere and cinematography, it's …

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, Kyle Hickman (from Munsons At The Movies) joins to review the indie comedy, "Together, Together." We discuss why the film works so well and why Patti Harrison and Ed Helms give fantas…

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, Diana Coronado (from ScreenQueue.com) joins to review the cerebral horror film, "In The Earth." We talk about what the film does right and what it might be lacking. Tune in to find ou…

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, I get the opportunity to interview Alejandro Mejia, AMC, the cinematographer for the Mexican-American drama, "Son of Monarchs." Alejandro talks about working on a film that is equal p…

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, Lindsey Dunn (from 1ofmystories.com) joins to review the latest Nicholas Cage vehicle, "Prisoners of the Ghostland." This movie is batshit crazy and a wild ride. Tune in to find out w…

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, Catherine Gonzales (from Latinx Lens) joins to review Robin Wright's directorial debut, "Land." Tune in to hear our thoughts on Robin Wright's acting showcase that inspires an appreci…

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, Audrey Fox, the assistant editor for JumpCut Online, joins to review the dreamlike film, "Mayday." We talk about the fable-esque aspects of the film and whether it ultimately comes to…

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, Gabriela Burgos from the Film Posers Podcast joins to review the modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet, "R#J." We discuss how the film's decision to be told entirely through phone scre…

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, I get the opportunity to interview Jonathan Snipes, the composer for Rodney Ascher's new documentary, "A Glitch In The Matrix." Jonathan talks about his unique relationship with Rodne…

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, Morgan Roberts joins to review Rebecca Hall's directorial debut, "Passing." Morgan is a huge Rebecca Hall fan, and I'm a Tessa Thompson stan, so we have plenty to gush over. Find out …

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, Chris Harder (aka Alsikkan on Twitch) joins to review the feature film "Wild Indian." Tune in to find out what we thought on Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr.'s directorial debut, where two N…

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, I get the opportunity to interview Mia Cioffi Henry and Allison Pearce, the cinematographer and costume designer for Erin Vassilopoulos's directorial debut, "Superior." Mia and Alliso…

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, Thomas Stoneham-Judge (from ForReel Movie News and Reviews) joins to review the dark comedy, "On The Count of Three." Tune in to hear our thoughts on this excellent film about two fri…

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, Rosa Parra (from Latinx Lens) joins to review the Australian documentary, "Playing with Sharks." Tune in to hear our thoughts on the story of Valerie Taylor, the woman who captured th…

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, Valerie Thompson joins to review the drama/thriller, "John In The Hole." Tune in to hear our immediate thoughts on the film where a 13-year-old boy traps his parents in a hole so he c…

This episode is part of the Movie Marathoners Sundance 5K Series, a series of short episodes spotlighting films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In this episode, Rosa Parra (from Latinx Lens) joins to review the feature film, "Son of Monarchs." Tune in to hear our thoughts on the Mexican-American film from geneticist-turned-filmmaker, Alexis G…

January brought the wide-release of two long awaited 2020 films: One Night In Miami... and Promising Young Woman. Erica Richards (In Their Own League/CRP Writes/InSession Film) joins to review these wonderful films. We breakdown why Regina King's directorial debut is such a mesmerizing stageplay adaptation, which of the four main leads are our favo…

After a long and very difficult year, it's time we celebrate some of the great films that we were able to see, mostly from the comfort of our homes. Dana Niland joins to count down the official Movie Marathoners Top 10 Films of 2020. Find out which films made the cut and why! Tune in to hear what films you need to catch up on from last year, how to…

2021 is here. But more importantly, 2020 is FINALLY over! Now it's time to look back on the year in film and see which films will dominate the upcoming awards season. Pat Bourke, from The StarDraft, joins to discuss his awards season fantasy draft league, Oscar narratives to consider over the next few months, and our favorite film performances from…

Kolby Mac is FINALLY back! This time, he joins to review Pixar's Soul. We talk about the film's brilliant world-building, sharp script, and beautiful themes, while highlighting some potentially questionable decisions, in addition to figuring out why the film doesn't seem to connect with kids as much as other Pixar films. We also revisit our Pixar r…

Before The Snyder Cut of the Justice League changes cinema - and humanity - forever, Warner Bros gave us a Christmas Day gift: Wonder Woman 1984, directly to HBO Max. Ian Anderson joins to review the already hugely divisive film. But instead of hyperbolizing, we try to find a middle ground and figure out what works with this sequel, but also where …

It's been a rough year, but the holiday season is here! And the holidays wouldn't be complete without green puppets, a day for investors, 007, and some kisses and bangs. Ian Anderson joins for a grab bag of topics, including a discussion on the finale of Season 2 of The Mandalorian (full spoilers!), the properties we're MOST looking forward to from…

Tenet, the blockbuster of the 2020, finally comes to VOD this week. In celebration of Nolan's 11th film hitting our small screens, Dana Niland joins for the definitive discussion and ranking of Nolan's filmography. In chronological order, we review each of Nolan's films, from Following to Tenet, outlining what makes Nolan such a talented director..…

Netflix and David Fincher's highly anticipated film, Mank, is finally out. And the reactions are...mixed? Here to unpack the prestige film, it's Oscar chances, and the mixed reception is Matt Neglia from Next Best Picture. We discuss what works about the film, what falls flat, and how it compares to Fincher's other films. We also discuss the Warner…

This holiday season, Netflix invites you to sit down with your family and watch Hillbilly Elegy, a Oscar-bait drama about how truly damaging your family can be. Also Mike from the Oscar podcast Mike, Mike, and Oscar joins to review the film, talk about its Oscar chances, and share why J.D. Vance maybe should have left his memoir in the drafts. In o…

In anticipation for Netflix's release of Mank, it's time to dive into the filmography of one of the most prolific American directors, David Fincher. James and Kyle from Munsons At The Movies join to share their top 5 Fincher films. We discuss films from the last three decades, highlighting what makes each film so special and why Fincher is such a m…

Rosa Parr and Catherine Gonzales from the Latinx Lens podcast are back in this week's episode to review Sofia Coppola's latest film, On The Rocks, now streaming on Apple TV+. Our thoughts on the film vary as we discuss how this film compares to Coppola's previous films and how it separates itself. We talk about the ending, Bill Murray's scene-steal…

Some scheduling difficulties means that there's no new full episode this week, but I give my 4-min review of the hit Disney+ show entering its second season, The Mandalorian. Listen to find out if you should be watching season two of the show that has everyone saying, "I would die for that puppet!" Support and donate to BlackLivesMatter! If you wou…

This week, Dana Niland joins for Part 2 of our Harry Potter movie marathon. We review the final four Harry Potter films, discussing how David Yates delivers mixed results with some of our favorite and least favorite films in the franchise. We talk favorite moments, most iconic lines, and even more nitpicks! Tune in to hear our thoughts on the matur…

It's almost Halloweekend, so to get into the spirit, Dana Niland joins for a Harry Potter movie marathon. In Part 1, we review the first four Harry Potter films, giving our takes on each of Harry's thrilling, ridiculous, plothole-filled adventures, as well as how to movies differ under the direction of Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuaron, and Mike Newel…

This week, we take a break from Halloween content to talk about Aaron Sorkin's new Netflix film, The Trial of the Chicago 7. Brett Bohan returns to review the star-studded, fast-paced, and accent-filled Best Picture contender. Tune in to find out how the screenplay differs from the actual courtroom transcript, which actors deliver Oscar-worthy perf…

It's Halloween season, so it's time to cuddle up under a blanket and binge a 9 hour horror series featuring creepy kids and spooky ghosts. This week, Ian Anderson joins to review Netflix's The Haunting of Bly Manor, the sequel series to The Haunting of Hill House. In the spoiler-free section, we breakdown why we love both shows, why you can watch t…

There's no new full episode this week, but I give my 90 second thoughts on Netflix's new Adam Sandler Comedy, Hubie Halloween. Listen to find out if you should watch this soon-to-be Halloween classic. Support and donate to BlackLivesMatter! Register to vote at iwillvote.com! If you would like to leave a comment or a suggestion on how to improve the…

This week, Amy Smith from filmforthought.co.uk and Morgan Roberts from In Their Own League join to review the British import, Misbehaviour. Based on the protest of the 1970 Miss World competition, the feel-good film features great performances from Kiera Knightly, Jessie Buckley, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. We discuss what each the characters represent an…

This week, the duo behind The Bingeables Podcast, ChinLin and Isaac, join to discuss a show that you can't binge! Season 2 of Amazon's The Boys is out now, and we review the first five episodes, talk about what we want for the rest of season 2 and beyond, and weigh whether the show should have been released all at once. We breakdown each character,…

The 2020 Emmys are next Sunday and anticipation...has never been lower...But we've watched a lot of television this year, and it's time to finally put our knowledge to good use. Dana Niland joins to make predictions, as well as talk personal favorites and snubs, for each category. Will Watchmen sweep Limited Series/TV Movie? Will The Marvelous Mrs.…

The highly anticipated live-action remake of Disney's Mulan is finally here, for one small payment of $30 on Disney+ and opinions are across the board as Rosa Parr and Catherine Gonzales from the Latinx Lens podcast guest on this week's episode. We talk about why the film works in some ways, but falls flat in others. We sing praises (at least someo…

Movie theatres are open, but we still aren't comfortable going back into theatres. So, this week, Ian Anderson joins to talk about the DC animated series Harley Quinn, We rave about the show's humor, violence, characters, and deep appreciation of the DC lore. Before we dive into the show, we talk about the announcements from the DC Fandome virtual …

Slim pickings continue, with Brett from Bohan Reviews joining to review the Disney+ original, The One and Only Ivan. We talk about what it means to be "just a kid's movie", how the film navigates its complex themes, why the film feels perfectly at home on Disney+, and which cinematic baby elephant would win in a cage fight. If you don't care about …

The theatres are still closed, so this week, it's another Netflix original. James from Munsons At The Movies is back to review the superhero film, Project Power. We discuss why the film is entertaining, but ultimately disappointing and how it's another in a long line of original films that fails to live up to its exciting premise. We breakdown each…