GenXvZ

Gen XvZ: A Movie Podcast

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Gen XvZ: A Movie Podcast is a podcast in which a father and daughter team, Brian Smith and MacKenzie Larsen, dissect and break down a current movie release discussing everything from the cast, the director, the script, and everything else that made the movie great (or not so great). Then they wrap it up by comparing it to a classic movie that might have influenced it. Spoilers ahead! New Episodes every Tuesday. @genxvzpod everywhere.

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The Iron Claw 16.01.2024 1:03:34

In this week’s episode, Brian and MacKenzie review The Iron Claw. They discuss why it may not be seeing any love during Awards Season, despite being clear Oscar-bait, their love of the montage and Tom Sawyer by Rush, and Zac Efron’s career from High School Musical to now.

Post-Golden Globes 09.01.2024 1:05:46

In this week’s episode, after a bit of drinking, Brian and MacKenzie react to the Golden Globes from the good, to the bad, to the downright ugly. They breakdown each win and discuss whether the HFPA got it right or wrong. Plus, they review this year’s show itself and discuss what the Globes might do to get back on track.

Poor Things/81st Golden Globes 02.01.2024 1:10:34

It’s officially awards season! In this episode, Brian and MacKenzie briefly discuss their opinions on the film Poor Things (pro tip: don’t see it with your parents) before jumping into a breakdown of the 2024 Golden Globe film nominations. From the historic silliness of the Musical or Comedy categories to the ways Hollywood repeatedly gets their animation nominations wrong. There are rants, there...

May December 26.12.2023 59:04

*Content warning: this week’s discussion includes themes of sexual assault* In this week's episode, Brian and MacKenzie discuss Todd Haynes' latest film May December. They rave about the performances, the direction and the spectacular debut for the screenwriters. Plus, Brian gives a call to action for film audiences and MacKenzie lists her picks for companion pieces to this film. Follow us on your...

Wish 19.12.2023 1:00:21

In this episode, Brian and MacKenzie break down Disney’s latest animated film “Wish” and discuss the ways in which the studio appears to be floundering, what’s worked in the past, and what they hope to see in the future. Brian compares Disney’s current struggles to the struggles the studio experienced when he worked there in the early 2000s and MacKenzie angrily rants about the music. Plus, the tw...

Napoleon 12.12.2023 55:58

Spoilers ahead! In today's Gen XvZ: A Movie Podcast, Brian and MacKenzie break down Ridley Scott's "Napoleon," and discuss Scott's mixed results, both in this film, and over the course of his career. What worked? What didn't? What could Ridley Scott have done differently to this "almost great" film to make it truly great? And is there really a six hour version c...