Modern Classics Podcast

What was it like to be in the theater when the first "Lord of the Rings" trailer came on screen...? Who is the best Bond...? In part one of the "Third in a Series" battle saga hosts Mike and Kendell discuss what the Lord of the Rings and James Bond franchises meant to them as young cinema goers. But not before the grand reveal of the first 20 movies inducted onto the Modern Cla...

MULTIPLE ACTORS ONE CHARACTER: LOOPER (2014) vs. MOONLIGHT (2016) Welcome to the Modern Classics Podcast a show analyzing films released from the year 2000 to the present. You have clicked on a battle episode in which two films (and two hosts) will go head to head. Both films will be discussed, reviewed, and scored to determine if each will be inducted onto the Modern Classics Greatest Films of th...

After a rousing battle last week Mike and Kendell slow things down to talk about their recent theater viewings. The discussion begins with Oz Perkins' serial killer thriller "Longlegs" starring Modern Classics Podcast favorite Nic Cage. Followed by another serial killer story with M. Night Shyamalan's "Trap". Plus Mike shares his thoughts on "Maxxxine" along w...

The Social Network (2010) vs. Hidden Figures (2016) Sometimes Mike and Kendell don't agree on films. Which is certainly the case in today's "Movie With Smart People" battle. First up its the David Fincher tech start up thriller "The Social Network" followed by the fact based space/race drama "Hidden Figures". If you like to argue about movies you're at the...

Host of "Future Flicks With Billiam" Mr. Billiam Cass joins your hosts to share what 2000's films he believes should be included on the Modern Classics Greatest Films of The 21 Century List. Topics include Open Range (2003), The Holiday (2006), Yesterday (2019) and many more. Also included is a round of Making The Cut. The Modern Classics' movie release year trivia game. Make sur...

Best in Show (2000) vs Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) It's a Battle Episode and the category is Animal Movies. Kendell's pick "Best In Show" is a masterclass in improve hat kicked off a new millennium full of indie comedy gems. Then your hosts get to Mike's choice with "Fantastic Mr. Fox". A laid back stop motion family adventure brought to us by arthouse auteur Wes Ander...

Thanks for tuning in! This week is a brief discussion on the Beverly Hills Cop franchise reboot. Then Mike gives some recommendations for what to watch on streaming. Also Kendell reviews a few films from his most recent trips to the cinema. Movies discussed in this episode include Hit Man (2023), Under Paris (2023), Datk Waters (2019), Looper (2012), Teeth (2007), Self Reliance (2024) and more! Ho...

13 Assassins (2010) Vs. Perfect Days (2023) This installment of the Modern Classics Podcast is a Japanese Cinema Battle! It's also an accidental Koji Yakusho double feature. Mike's pick is the highly underrated samurai epic "13 Assassins". While Kendell came with Best International Feature nominee "Perfect Days". It's martial arts madness versus quiet mediations on...

On the latest prequel episode Mike and Kendell re-cap the Awards from the past ten (or maybe 14) battle episodes to determine a winner from each category. Also is a discussion of some of the best movies about music released in the 21st century. From 2002's "Drumline" to 2022's "Tar" your hosts try to "hit every note" they can. Remember to rate and review the s...

Adaptation (2002) vs. Matchstick Men (2003) The category for this week's episode is "Nic Cage" with two films that proved to be a great double feature. Adaptation is a true hidden gem with two Nic Cages for the price of one (thank you Spike Jonze). The film follows the real life writer of the script Charlie Kaufman along with his fictitious twin brother on a wild ride that includes o...

It's time for a Modern Classics Podcast prequel episode. A chance for Mike and Kendell to step away from the battle format and have some fun talking 21 century movies. Today your hosts discuss Kendell's picks for the best movies of 2008. An amazing year in cinema which includes In Bruges, Cloverfield, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and more. Then comes a round of A24 question. A game where the...

The Rundown (2003) vs. Escape Room (2019) The category for this week's Battle Episode is "Not Good But...Good". Your hosts take a break from the critically acclaimed section of the 2000's movie archive and instead chose two films with a little less prestige. First is the messy, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson lead, action adventure The Rundown. Followed by the 2019 schlocky,...

Welcome to another hilarious prequel episode. It's time to take a break from the battling and touch on some subjects your hosts don't get to cover in the battle episode format. First is some poking fun at the mess that is Mike Myer's 2008 flop "The Love Guru". Also Kendell get's into the slightly underwhelming Jet Li lead "The One" from 2001. Also included is on...

Nope (2022) vs. Empire of Light (2022) This week's battle episode category is "Movies About The Movies". First up for discussion is Mike's pick Nope (2022). Jordan Peele's ambitious sci-fi epic complete with cowboys, aliens, and even a monkey. Next is category creator and winner of the show's previous battle Kendell who chose Empire Of Light (2022). A character drama expl...

Join Mike and Kendell for a the most entertaining Prequel Episode yet. First Mike shares his final thoughts on The Woman King and his first reaction having just seen A24's new film Civil War. Then Kendell gives us the scoop on Monkey Man and Abigail (should you see them?). And a recap of the best films from one of the greatest years in early aughts cinema ; 2007. If you enjoy the show please r...

The Lost Daughter (2021) Vs. The Woman King (2022) The Category for this week's battle is Female Directors. First is a breakdown of Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut "The Lost Daughter" which wasn't exactly the film Mike expected. Then it's a breakdown of Gina Prince-Bythewood's "The Woman King" that packed a much needed punch to round out the episode. A...

The Modern Classics podcast is back this week with another rousing episode. First Mike and Kendell further breakdown the theme of last weeks Battle Episode (Never Seen It) and talk about some must watch movies of the 2000's that they still haven't gotten a chance to see. Plus a live reaction to the Deadpool and Wolverine trailer. Then Mike tests Kendell's knowledge of A24 films in a ne...

Logan (2017) vs. Parasite (2019) It's another battle episode and the category is "Haven't Seen It". Mike challenged his co-host Kendell to pick a movie that has been highly recommended but he hasn't had a chance to see and boy did he deliver. As a result your hosts bring you an episode that is as much Claws versus Kims as it is X-man versus Poor Man. Join your hosts as they d...

It's a topic heavy episode today. First Kendell helps us review some important points to take away from our previous battle episodes. Then Mike gives his opinion of Dune Part 2; plus the legacy of Alejandro Jodorowsky's failed Dune project that unexpectedly shaped modern Sci-Fi cinema. Also stick around for Kendell's review of the wild Nic Cage lead Mandy (2018). Hosted By Mike Evans a...

I Am Mother (2019) vs. Possessor (2020) The category for this weeks' battle episode is Tech-Based Horror. Ever want to see a movie where Hillary Swank fights a robot with a "mommy" complex? How about a movie with an assassin who controls the minds of other to carry out her killings? Mix them together and you get a female lead double feature that is sure to please. Come join the hosts...

Frantzy Moreau Interview! The hosts take a break from their two man show this week to speak with Franzty Moreau! A Miami based award winning filmmaker with a vision for cinema. His latest short film (BOY WITH ANGEL WINGS) won a Telly Award. It was also nominated for Best Short at the Bronze Lens Film Festival, Best Actor at Sunshine City Film Festival, Best Short at The Black and Art Film Festival...

No Country for Old Men vs. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) **THIS EPISODE CONTAINS MOVIE SPOILERS** Thanks for tuning in "Friendo". We know these movies are good, but are they good enough to make the Modern Classics: Greatest Movies of the 21 Century list? That's up to your hosts to decide. It's a showdown between two masterpieces from three auteurs with two legen...

On this episode Kendell and Mike review the awards from the past ten films covered on the podcast. Also a review of Anatomy of A Fall and Kendell's take on the new Bob Marley: One Love movie. All of that plus they reveal next weeks Battle Episode Category and film Picks. Hosted By : Mike Evans And Kendell Sweeney-Thomas Follow on Instagram and Tik Tok @modernclassicspodcast

Blow The Man Down (2019) vs. The Gentlemen (2019) How much fish is too much fish? Is Jeremy Strong a good actor? Will Matthew McConaughey ever escape his Lincoln Spokesperson persona? All of these questions and more will be answered on today's battle episode. Join Mike and Kendell as they rock the boat and give these two movies the old bobs your uncle. It's a fast paced old fashioned mens...

The main topic for todays episode is the surplus of sequels coming out this year. Do we need another Gladiator film? Who is Twisters for and why does Mike like the original so much? Will the I.P. recycling ever end? Your hosts will attempt to answer these question and so much more on this week's Prequel Episode. Plus Kendell's break down of the Oscar nominated Documentary Shorts and a roun...