Podcast by Matt, Mike and a Movie
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Television producer Matt Olien doubles as Prairie Public's resident movie critic, and uses his background in film studies and extensive knowledge of movie history to review a current film. Stay tuned until the end, where he's quizzed with obscure Oscar trivia.
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We’re here to talk about all aspects of film, good or bad, from the perspective of wannabe filmmakers. Every episode we’ll dig into a movie, a performer, a director, or whatever, in an attempt to unpack themes, rank favorites, and discuss successes and failures. The goal in part, as amateur filmmakers, is to walk away with a lesson about the medium in each episode. Find all our social media at hallkonmedia.com
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Matt McCarthy's Podcast presents Justifying My Movie Collection an attempt by comedian Matt McCarthy to justify having far too many VHS tapes and DVDs by watching them all and recording himself doing so. New episodes every week.
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“Matt and Greg Used to Interview Movie Stars” takes you back to the '90s, and places you at roundtable junket interviews with the biggest movie stars in the world. You’ll hear fantastic stories from these stars and directors, many of whom are no longer with us, to learn all about the movies that they were there to promote, and also about their own lives and careers.
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Matt reviews "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice."
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Matt reviews "DÌDI."
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Matt reviews "Blink Twice."
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Matt reviews "Inside Out 2."
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Matt reviews the movie "Twisters."
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Matt reviews the blockbuster hit "Deadpool & Wolverine" and also reviews "Música."
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"Longlegs" is a chilling slasher blending "Silence of the Lambs" and satanic cult themes. Matt says Nicolas Cage's terrifying performance as the elusive killer is Oscar-worthy.
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Matt Olien is Prairie Public's movie critic. He reviews "MaXXXine."
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Matt Olien reviews "Kinds of Kindness" and finds it less than impressive.
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"Horizon: An American Saga Chapter One" is a Western drama by Kevin Costner, chronicling settlers' challenges during the American frontier expansion. Matt didn't like the movie.
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"The Bike Riders" is a gritty 1960s drama about a Midwestern motorcycle club's rise, exploring themes of brotherhood, rebellion, and loyalty through its members' perspectives.
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Matt Olien is Prairie Public's movie critic. Today he reviews "Songs of Earth."
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Matt Olien is Prairie Public's movie critic. Today he reviews Woody Allen's Coup de Chance.
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Prairie Public movie critic Matt Olien reviews this latest in the action-heavy Mad Max saga.
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Matt reviews "The Idea of You," starring Anne Hathaway, follows the story of a single mother who falls for a lead singer of a popular boy band.
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Matt says the computer generated effects in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes are awesome!
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"Battle-scarred stuntman Colt Seavers springs back into action when the star of a big studio movie suddenly disappears."
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A sports drama featuring a love triangle between tennis greats and wannabees.
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Matt Olien reviews the movie "Housekeeping For Beginners."
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Matt reviews "Civil War, " a movie that emerges as a stark, harrowing portrayal of a fractured America.
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It's part Justifying My Movie Collection and part I Love You, OK? It's the new podcast prescription for all your electric ills. It's WATCH IT! with Matt & Glennis, find it wherever you find podcasts! New episodes Mondays or Fridays or both!由Matt McCarthy
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Blow All Around (Blow Up, Blow Out, The Conversation, and The Bird With The Crystal Plumage) – The Greg and Matt Movie Chat
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Greg and Matt discuss four movies about surveillance and accidental crime witnessing. We're taking a hiatus from the podcast after this episode, but don't fret–we're still collabing on all kinds of projects at these links: Find more at hallkonmedia.com Follow us on Instagram Check out Video Essays written and produced by Greg: CinemaKon Check out C…
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IT'S ALL BEEN BUILDING UP TO THIS.... GODZILLA VS. KONG!!!! SOBER DAD, the new comedy album from Matt McCarthy is available NOW on all digital music platforms! Call Sirius XM and request they play it!! Thank you to everyone for sending me VHS tapes and now…YOU CAN TOO: Matt McCarthy PO Box 4854 Valley Village CA 91617 Donate to the Patreon! http://…
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Alice, Sweet Alice (1976); Sisters (1972); The Brood (1979) – The Greg and Matt Movie Chat
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Greg and Matt discuss three horror movies from the 70s with a surprising amount of common themes. Alice, Sweet Alice; Sisters; and The Brood share a lot of DNA. All centered around women's rage, with a healthy dose of doppelganger goodness and dysfunctional family dynamics. Enjoy our discussion and analysis of all three, and find more of our work h…
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Greg and Matt discuss all the stuff they've been watching and their latest projects! Find more at hallkonmedia.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gregandmattmoviechat/ Check out Video Essays written and produced by Greg: youtube.com/cinemakon Check out Comedy Sketches by Matt: www.youtube.com/user/MrMatthewthereviewer Check out ou…
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See the sketch here: https://youtu.be/37pnVtCHSFY In this episode, we interview Patrick Campbell, an actor, writer, improviser, and all-around great guy who has written a sketch called "The Unusual Suspect". Watch as Patrick, Greg Kondrak, and I make each other laugh with his hilarious sketch (and hopefully we make you laugh as well). To see more f…
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The very first Greg and Matt Movie Chat (GMMC) Awards! Our own awards show, honoring the best achievements in film from last year, from Best Supporting Actor and Actress, to Best Superhero Film, to Best Comedy and Best Drama. And not only did we come up with the nominations, but you lovely people voted on Facebook and Instagram to help us find our …
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The closure of movie theaters has been hard on movie fans like us, and although some films were able to find a new home on streaming services like Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, many anticipated films were and continue to be pushed back. However, while 2020 felt relatively small in the movie scene and theaters remain empty, critics and audiences h…
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What we've been watching as of January 19th 2021 Find more at hallkonmedia.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gregandmattmoviechat/ Check out Video Essays written and produced by Greg: youtube.com/cinemakon Check out our YouTube channel for excerpts of the podcast in video form https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUXUTJWZrEDc_i9FYYP…
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We’re here to talk about Christmas cheer - during the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - from the perspective of the Elves in Santa’s workshop! Join us as we deck the halls with our favorite snowmen, reindeer, and Saint Nick himself and sing a Christmas carol or two about who’s been naughty and nice this Holiday season. Grab your eggnog, gingerbread…
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I hate Godfather Part III. How will I feel about Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone??? LET'S FIND OUT!!! SOBER DAD, the new comedy album from Matt McCarthy is available NOW on all digital music platforms! Call Sirius XM and request they play it!! Thank you to everyone for sending me VHS tapes and now…YOU CAN TOO: Matt McCarthy PO Box 485…
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Welcome to the season one finale! In which our heroes continue their journey through Richard Linklater's filmography. Along the way, we unpack the meanings and significance of Linklater's movies, as well as speculate on the relationships between Linklater and his returning performers. Finally, we rank the best performances in Richard Linklater's mo…
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Greg and Matt look back at and discuss every entry in Richard Linklater's illustrious filmography! What defines Richard Linklater's style? What works best about his filmmaking experiments? Is Where'd You Go, Bernadette good, actually? Listen to Greg and Matt laugh, cry, feud, and reflect on all things Linklater. Movies covered in this episode (In o…
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Well known for their critical success with films like Fargo and No Country For Old Men, the Coen Brothers have had a career full of diverse genres and subject matter. From Dark comedies, buddy movies, musicals, westerns, and so much more, it seems like every story they tell is unique, yet somehow entirely their own. Despite their critical success, …
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Did we just talk about Vince Vaughn's career for two hours? Yep! Best known for his sleazy attitude and motormouth speeches, Vince Vaughn has had an undeniable influence on some of the best comedies of the 2000s. Though his schtick might have gotten a little old for moviegoers in recent years, Vaughn's career has shown a surprising amount of range …
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ISSUE #100 - Justifying My Movie Collection. Does this label say Treehouse of Horror I-IV or I-IX? LET'S FIND OUT! SOBER DAD, the new comedy album from Matt McCarthy is available NOW on all digital music platforms! Call Sirius XM and request they play it!! Thank you to everyone for sending me VHS tapes and now…YOU CAN TOO: Matt McCarthy PO Box 4854…
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In the chilling finale to HALLKON SCARE-A-THON 2020, Greg and Matt face their most frightening foe yet: Rob Zombie's remake of Halloween. Will the two hosts survive the blunt and mean-spirited remake of John Carpenter's classic? What was the goal of remaking one of the greatest slasher horror films of all time? Why does Halloween 1978 hold up bette…
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ISSUE #98 - Justifying My Movie Collection. Why is Kevin Bacon running? LET'S FIND OUT! SOBER DAD, the new comedy album from Matt McCarthy is available for pre-order NOW on all digital music platforms! Oct 23 release date!! Thank you to everyone for sending me VHS tapes and now…YOU CAN TOO: Matt McCarthy PO Box 4854 Valley Village CA 91617 Donate t…
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The spooky season continues! This week, Matt and Greg discuss every film version of The Thing. From the 1951 science fiction classic to John Carpenter's 1982 legendary remake. The less said about the 2011 remake/prequel, the better. Does the original hold a candle to John Carpenter's remake? What makes the practical effects so special in the 1982 f…
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ISSUE #97 - Justifying My Movie Collection. Why does Matt prefer NoES 4 over 3? LET'S FIND OUT! SOBER DAD, the new comedy album from Matt McCarthy is available for pre-order NOW on all digital music platforms! Oct 23 release date!! Thank you to everyone for sending me VHS tapes and now…YOU CAN TOO: Matt McCarthy PO Box 4854 Valley Village CA 91617 …
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IT'S TIME TO GET WITCHY! This week we talk about one of the most vibrant horror movies of all time: Dario Argento's 1977 classic, Suspiria. Full of bold colors, a soundtrack that fuses fairytales and euro rock, and an unmistakable Italian Giallo charm. The original Suspiria is one of the all-time greats, so does the remake stand a chance against it…
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HALLKON-SCARE-A-THON Continues! Greg and Matt discuss the seminal cabin in the woods horror film—and its 2013 remake. It's time to compare and contrast Evil Deads. What makes the original so special? How does one define Sam Raimi's directorial style? Is Evil Dead 2013 a perfect remake? Is The Evil Dead as a franchise the most consistently strong ho…
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ISSUE #96 - Justifying My Movie Collection. Why is this thing called Pumpkinhead if it doesn't have a pumpkin for a head?? LET'S FIND OUT! SOBER DAD, the new comedy album from Matt McCarthy is available for pre-order NOW on all digital music platforms! Oct 23 release date!! Thank you to everyone for sending me VHS tapes and now…YOU CAN TOO: Matt Mc…
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It's time to get spooky! Matt and Greg inaugurate the season of the witch by talking about one of history's most frightening slasher icons: Freddy Krueger! What makes the clawed man of your dreams so unique compared to other slasher villains? How does the franchise hold up to other classic horror series? Which Nightmare On Elm Street Sequel Is The …
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ISSUE #95 - Justifying My Movie Collection. This is one of the worst movies ever made. Why does Matt own two copies of HELL COMES TO FROGTOWN then? LET'S FIND OUT! Thank you to everyone for sending me VHS tapes and now…YOU CAN TOO: Matt McCarthy PO Box 4854 Valley Village CA 91617 Donate to the Patreon! http://patreon.com/mccarthyredhead…
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Short films are an entirely different craft than the full-length feature. With less time to develop characters and narrative, they are heavily reliant on a director's unique style and ability to instantly connect with an audience. In this episode, Greg and Matt dive into some of their favorite short films by famous directors. Does their style come …
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Although she doesn't have the biggest filmography, Lynn Shelton is without a doubt one of the greatest filmmakers of the past twenty years. Best known for her peculiar brand of Seattle-based mumblecore, Lynn Shelton's work ranges from directing comedies, heavy dramas, as well as fantastic TV shows (GLOW, Little Fires Everywhere). Shelton has a knac…
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ISSUE #94 - Justifying My Movie Collection. This tape has no label. What's on it? LET'S FIND OUT! (SPOILER: It's 6 hours of MTV from April 3, 1991) Thank you to everyone for sending me VHS tapes and now…YOU CAN TOO: Matt McCarthy PO Box 4854 Valley Village CA 91617 Donate to the Patreon! http://patreon.com/mccarthyredhead…
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ISSUE #93 - Justifying My Movie Collection. Matt loves laserdiscs! This week he watches one that's never been opened - LA FEMME NIKITA! WHAT THE HELL DOES THAT MEAN? LET'S FIND OUT! Thank you to everyone for sending me VHS tapes and now…YOU CAN TOO: Matt McCarthy PO Box 4854 Valley Village CA 91617 Donate to the Patreon! http://patreon.com/mccarthy…
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