Matinée with Maria & Julia

Well, it's been almost two years... but we are SO back! For now, anyway.  Our friend Ezra joins us this week to discuss Matilda (1996)! We chat about the TACTILE nature of the film, being an only child, Danny Devito's icon status, and Miss Honey's lasting impact on the LGBTQIA+ community.  Thanks for listening! follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate &...

No new podcasts to listen to? We can fix that.... This week, Maria & Julia sit down with pal of the pod Kwame Appiah-Kubi to discuss Louis Sachar's classic book to film adaptation of Holes (2003)! We talk generational trauma, onions, and the magic of a good cast.   enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate & review! art by Alex Blackwell music by Ni...

woof woof! This week, Maria & Julia sit down with film aficionado Alex Lane to chat about the 1961 classic animated film One Hundred & One Dalmatians! We discuss driving anxieties, the fascinating technological developments behind the film, Walt Disney being a DICK, and we ponder - would dalmatian's even make a good fur coat? enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don&apo...

Hi! Sorry it's been so long! It's just Maria and Julia this week, so we sit down to discuss a formative fave of Julia's - Mary-Kate & Ashley masterpiece, Switching Goals (1999)! We talk through through the famous twins' "acting" trajectory, Maria's fashion journey, and the gender binary. Highlights include the onscreen divorce WAITING to happen, Michael Cera&...

It's a family affair today as Maria's youngest sister, artist Artemis Sartzetaki joins us to discuss the OG film adaptation of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004). We cover all the unfortunate and less unfortunate parts: the stacked cast (guess who Julia has served ice cream to?), the importance of listening to children, overcoming adversity, and the word UNFORTUN...

Listen up, peasants! This week, longtime listener Adam Chong joins us for a medieval joust as we discuss A Knight's Tale   (2001).  We cover all the hot topics including: Heath Ledger's absolute stardom, Greek words like ANACHRONISM, Drew Carey (??), and if horses are the worst animal.  Pop off in the comments with your thoughts! enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don&ap...

This week, Maria's pal Devin O'Brien joins us as "adventurers" in ancient Egypt! We discuss all things The Mummy (1999): the incredibly hot cast, Rachel Weisz's eyebrows, the eroticism of sand, and locusts on set. enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate & review! art by Alex Blackwell music by Nick Nausbaum

This week, Jess Crupi joins us for a wild ride through the galaxy as we discuss Spaceballs (1987)! We chat about forcing your Nonna to act in your films, the SCTV legacy, and learning as an adult that Dr Evil was *also* played by Mike Meyers. enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate & review! art by Alex Blackwell music by Nick Nausbaum

All aboard the Queen Elizabeth II -  get ready to fall in love! And then divorce! And then keep your twin daughters apart for 11 years! Is that not your idea of a good time? Too bad! This week, producer Bronte Jovevski (@crowdedhouseofficial) joins us to break down the classic remake of the twin-swap romantic comedy, The Parent Trap (1998).  We discuss Lindsay Lohan's tumultuous relationship...

ah, the two genders - classical and hiphop! join us for today's exploration of dance, music, and romance as Maria's sister Anastasia joins us once again to discuss Step Up (2006). We cover everything from white privilege to skinny scarves! this one will have ya poppin' and lockin' in your seat.  enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate &...

Put on your best floor-length khaki skirt and turn up the Clair de Lune - it's Twilight time on Matinée! This week, Julia's dear friend Miranda Day joins us to discuss the polarizing vampire romance flick  Twilight (2008) . We dig into the movie's legacy as a meme, the shockingly boring #vampirelifestyle portrayed, and of course, the fascinating mind behind it all - Stephenie Meyer....

Opa!! Returning favourite Selby Nixon (@selbeast) joins us to discuss a shared favourite film - My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002). Grab some ouzo and join us for a lively dissection of Greek/Canadian Culture -   we'll learn some Greek etymology and quote some Andrea Martin. Selby, Maria & Julia also discuss the film's unconventional romcom structure, Nia Vardalos's box office succ...

This week, rising social media sensation Schaé Dunston joins Maria & Julia to discuss the 90s childhood classic My Girl (1991) .  We discuss the weird oversexualization of the film's lone kiss, how the film would change if Megan Thee Stallion were inserted into it, getting shipped off to Jamaica for being naughty, and of course, Maria's grandmother's allergy to condoms. You know...

It's just Maria and Jungle Julia this week, so we sit down to discuss an old fave of Maria's - Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof (2007). We talk through the film's GRINDHOUSE release as a double feature with Planet Terror,  the MYSTERIOUS subtitle swap, the powerhouse that is Zoe Bell, and of course Quentin's love of inserting himself into every situation!!! Buckle your seat...

CROSSOVER TIME! This week we're joined by Miranda Hassell, host of The Big D podcast, to delve into all things DIVORCE. We cover many sub-genres of divorce films in Hollywood, from Kramer Vs. Kramer (1979) to It's Complicated (2009). We eat, pray, and critique our way through the films that have influenced the dialogue around divorce for decades. That, and a Taye Diggs story. PLUS, find...

We back, baby, and we're throwing ourselves straight into the game. this week, chef Joseph Nguyen joins us to discuss Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004). We discuss the films cringe to laugh ratio (take a guess), Asian "representation" in early aughts comedies, how quoting stupid movies together helps strengthen friendships, and why Vince Vaughn's Peter is a certified Blan...

holy moly, can you believe we've done 50 episodes? To celebrate, we've got our first returning guest - law student Erin Masters -  and a slight break from our usual format. This week, we're discussing Karen Kusama's horror-comedy Jennifer's Body (2009).  There's a LOT to get into here,  including how the studio mishandled marketing the film, our collective misguided d...

it's a family affair this week, as Julia's mom - former radio producer and current visual researcher -  Kathie McKenna joins us to discuss the James L. Brooks classic Broadcast News (1987). We discuss the value of a quick but powerful cry, the himbo vs. incel dynamic, and the ways in which the news media landscape has changed over the last 30 years. Is everything in the world biased? YES...

Matinée means family. Matinée means seatbelts.  And Tuesday means a new episode! This week, Jane Campbell joins us as we dive headfirst into the satirical girl group comedy Josie and the Pussycats (2001). We debate the validity of the film's cynical take on consumerism, the "child gaze" (a term coined by jane during the episode), and how making a girly film in Hollywood will get you...

Game over, man! This week, we're joined by art department veteran Sasha Kosovic to discuss the film that's been stuck in his brain for 30 years: James Cameron's Aliens (1986).   Sasha recalls being completely mesmerized by the famous sequel as a young kid, as we rave about the sets, costumes, and characters.  THEN, we speak to Maria & Sasha's coworker, visual effects superv...

Practice your best Minnesota accent with us this week, as Jen Lo joins us to discuss the cult classic Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999).  We dig in to the near-perfect small town specificity, all-star cast, and deep cringe of this incredible film. Other important topics discussed include: the film's critical failure, the rampant fatphobia of the 1990s, Kirsten Dunst's icon status, and hotels wit...

"This one time, at band camp, I listened to the best podcast ever!" It's just Maria & Julia today as we sit down to discuss the cultural touchstone American Pie (1999). We laugh and cringe our way through the recap, discuss the ways in which this movie messed with our self esteem, and of course worship at the altar of Jennifer Coolidge. Join us as we wade through the swamp of to...

Before you hit play, PROMISE you won't fall in love with us!! Once that's out of the way, dig in to today's episode with the creative, funny and talented Christina Dao (@good.opinion). We chat all about the 2002 Nicholas Sparks romance A Walk to Remember:   the strong Christian overtones, the abrasive whiteness, and Christina's ever growing hatred for Mandy Moore's ankle-l...

Have you photosynthesized your breakfast today? Either way, join us for a dreamy discussion with cinematographer Mack Calliston to discuss Sofia Coppola's debut feature, The Virgin Suicides (1999). Mack tells us how the film has influenced his work, we commiserate over the horrors of being 13, and we try to guess Sofia Coppola's astrological sign.  We also chat extensively about whether...

ELLO, LISTNAHS! This week, we're joined by VFX & animation producer Lisa Brodie to break down the Guy Ritchie diamond heist extravaganza Snatch (2000) . Lisa tells us about her EXTREMELY memorable first viewing of the film (hint: double date + open flame) and Julia does her best to give a play-by-play despite not remembering any of the characters. We discuss the lack of female representat...