Seth Vargas & Michelle Rubinstein
Movie Friends
Join Michelle & Seth on a curated tour through film history. Seth has seen it, Michelle hasn't. We want to be your Movie Friends!
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Seth Vargas & Michelle Rubinstein
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
When Harry Met Sally 10.07.2023 1:21:57
I'll listen to what she's listening to! Friend request month continues with When Harry Met Sally from 1989. Were Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron on the hottest streak in Hollywood history? Michelle reveals her go to diner order and it is guaranteed not what you think. Seth goes on a strange rant about his love for The Wave. Also: Billy Crystal lives the "How do you do, fellow kids?" meme, Meg Ryan is a...
The Truman Show 03.07.2023 1:32:03
Friend Request month gets started with a great submission from one of our listeners, The Truman Show! Michelle & Seth talk about reality TV, if they would watch The Truman Show if it was real, and Tub Guy. Also: Michelle can't do Elf. Seth talks about a door for like 10 minutes straight. Shane West is better than spaghetti. What's with the booty shot of Truman? Why does Seth bring up Mishima? Put...
No Hard Feelings w/ Shauna 02.07.2023 27:06
Seth is joined by Shauna from Sparky About Movies to discuss the 2023 movie No Hard Feelings starring Jennifer Lawrence and Andrew Barth Feldman. They discuss tourists, that beach scene everyone is talking about, a little bit of The Office and the very real throat punching scene. Check it out! We want to be your Movie Friends! connect with us on Twitter @moviefriendspod Instagram @MovieFriendsPod...
The Blackening w/ Kit Stone 30.06.2023 37:51
Seth is Joined by Kit Stone for a spoiler filled discussion on the hilarious new film from Tim Story, The Blackening. Is this the greatest horror comedy of all time? Maybe! Topics covered include sequels getting unnecessary hate, the intensity of Spades and Uno, seeing ourselves in other people and how this film transcends it's genre to make intelligent points about what it means to be yourself an...
Clueless W/ Liss Tenio 26.06.2023 1:32:40
As if! For our final installment in High School month we are joined by Total Betty Liss Tenio to talk the perfect film, Clueless. We discuss the fashion, the soundtrack, our own driving test experiences, marinara, and Amy Heckerling, among other things. Seth learns what athleisure wear is! Michelle reveals a hatred for slurpees! Liss still has a strong affinity for The Mighty Mighty Bosstones! Che...
Asteroid City w/ Rolo Tony 25.06.2023 44:52
Seth is joined by Rolo Tony for a spoiler filled discussion on the new Wes Anderson flick, Asteroid City. What does this movie have to do with Elia Kazan, Jacques Demy, Looney Tunes cartoons and the Paw Patrol movie? Listen now to find out! Follow Rolo Tony on twitter @PoorOldRoloTony and keep an eye out for his new Youtube channel! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Pat...
Dead Poets Society 19.06.2023 1:38:31
Rip up your books and lie to your parents because it's time to talk about Dead Poets Society from 1989! Is this the least 80's a movie from the 80's has ever been? Is it impossible to accurately gauge Robin William's acting performances if you are of a certain age? Also: Seth wants to start a D&D group and Michelle reveals her (not so) secret collection. Which of the hosts was part of guitar club...
10 Things I Hate About You 12.06.2023 1:32:25
Grab your fake pregnancy belly and paint balloons because we are diving into 10 Things I Hate About You from 1999! 14 years after the Breakfast Club and kids are still being divided into cliques like Brain, Athlete and.. Cowboy? Why does Seth dislike Shakespeare? What part of this film is Michelle desperate to recreate in real life? Which pop song does Seth have a years long recurring project with...
The Breakfast Club 05.06.2023 1:23:38
Hey, hey, hey, hey! High School Month begins with one of the best to ever do it, 1985's The Breakfast Club. Exactly how many glass breaking moments do we get in this movie? Is Mr. Vernon the most evil teacher in film history? Also: Michelle shares her secret recipe. A special guest from the UK stops by! Seth sings unintelligibly. Grab your 4 best frenemies and check it out! Ad-free versions of all...
Ghost World 29.05.2023 1:28:57
In the final entry for Buddy month we tackle a cult classic - It's Ghost World from 2001! What's the connection between this and Drop Dead Fred? How does Michelle feel about Weird Al? Is likability a necessity for main characters? Also: Seth explains his embarrassing collecting past and Terry Zwigoff has an awkward elevator moment. Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patre...
Hunt For The Wilderpeople 22.05.2023 1:29:30
Kia ora, friends! We head to New Zealand to cover their highest grossing domestic film, Hunt for the Wilderpeople! What does this movie have in common with Twilight? Is the Ricky Baker song the greatest song ever written for a film? Plus: Michelle reveals which kitchen appliance she doesn't own and Seth learns how hemispheres work. Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patr...
Thelma & Louise 15.05.2023 1:30:32
Buckle up and don't look back, it's Thelma & Louise from 1991! Is this the greatest movie of all time? Which two actors were previously engaged prior to filming? Seth almost got a tattoo of WHICH actor from the movie?! Michelle tells us what a riblet is and forms a new religion based on someones twitter handle. Listen now or regret it for the rest of your life! Ad-free versions of all of our episo...
The Grand Budapest Hotel 08.05.2023 1:34:14
As Buddy Month continues Michelle and Seth are delighted, nay, overjoyed to discuss The Grand Budapest Hotel from 2014. Is this Wes Andersons best movie or just another in a long line of ultra curated quirk machines? Who does Michelle say is a Cutie Patootie in this movie? Seth shares a story about screaming at the sky and Michelle reveals her past movie project! It's lovely, darling. Ad-free vers...
Shrek 01.05.2023 1:21:03
It's the start of Buddy Movies Month so get INTO our swamp as Michelle and Seth discuss the much beloved anti-fairy tale, Shrek! Whats Seth's big beef with this movie? Did every home in America own a Shrek dvd? Michelle describes how boats work and Seth tries out a different accent. It's an Ogre-iffic good time! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up...
Napoleon Dynamite 25.04.2023 1:49:13
Michelle & Seth channel their inner weirdo and discuss Napoleon Dynamite from 2004. Is Deb a fashion icon? How much steak was consumed in the making of this film? Plus: Michelle makes a corndog friend and Seth breaks the law (again). Increase your sweet skills by listening now! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus sh...
Game Night 17.04.2023 1:50:33
We are busting through glass tables to bring you our episode on Game Night from 2018! Is Gary the greatest comedic character in history? Why didn't Seth seek medical attention when his tooth shattered? Michelle reveals the one aspect of playing games that she loves and we have a surprise visit from one of the Spice Girls (no, we don't). Why is this episode so long? Listen now to find out! Ad-free...
Tampopo 10.04.2023 1:41:25
Comedy month continues as we look at Tampopo from 1985! Should there be more Ramen Westerns? Is a stool with a back just a chair? Why does Seth compare this to Fantasia? Plus: Michelle teaches us her egg technique and Seth teaches how to steal a recipe from a restaurant! This episode really has it all! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also g...
Duck Soup 03.04.2023 1:20:15
We start our month on comedies with one of the big ones - It's Duck Soup from 1933! We bring in our friend and resident Lucille Ball head, Krista! If Michelle was a Barbie, which one would she be? Seth wakes up with WHAT stuck to his skin? Are the Marx Brothers geniuses or toddler like bullies? Who cares! Grab 3 of you bros, snuggle into bed with some crackers and listen now! Ad-free versions of a...
A League of Their Own 27.03.2023 1:41:56
Batter up! We finish out our series on female directors with a home run, A League of Their Own from 1992! Is this the best baseball movie of all time? What animal literally paralyzed Seth with fear? Which character does Michelle go to bat for? Tom Hanks has peed in HOW many movies? all of these questions and MORE (a little more) are answered, so listen now! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes...
Cleo From 5 to 7 20.03.2023 1:31:24
Get out of your kitten covered bed and put on your weirdest hat because we're talking Cleo From 5 to 7! Why does Seth compare this movie to Napoleon Dynamite? Wait, how many French directors are in this movie? What question did Michelle ask David Blaine when she met him? Is every movie ever made an inspiration for Before Sunrise? Seth goes on a weird rant about magic and more in todays very specia...
Pariah 13.03.2023 1:27:12
We take a look at Pariah from 2011 and tackle some of lifes big questions, like is butter pecan ice cream a dad thing? Why did Seth pretend to write poetry as a kid? What's Michelles obsession with prawns, and does Dee Rees have the juice? Spoiler alert, she does! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord...
Jennifer's Body 06.03.2023 1:33:01
We are kicking off Female Director month with a bang as we discuss Jennifer's Body from 2009! Anthony pops in on this one! Is Michelle a Jennifer or a Needy? What movie changed the trajectory of Seth's life? Is this the most hair we've ever seen on JK Simmons? Find out as discuss our first cult, our first horror, and the first time Seth does a British accent! Ad-free versions of all of our episode...
In The Mood For Love 27.02.2023 1:33:57
Travel with us back to 1960's Hong Kong as we navigate life, love and noodles, it's In the Mood for Love! We end romance month by asking the big questions: Is Seth seriously unhappy with his life? Does Michelle have an allergy to trilogies? What the heck is sesame syrup, and will it cure what ails us? Does Seth believe in littering? Let's get in the mood to answer these questions and more by liste...
Moonstruck 20.02.2023 1:23:45
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie thats a podcast! Fall in love with Cher with us as we discuss Moonstruck from 1987! What the heck do seeds have to do with the moon? Is Seth a hopeless romantic from birth? Have there ever been brothers further apart in age than Ronny and Johnny? Why does Olympia Dukakis threaten death in this movie? Join us as we answer these questions and more! Ad...
About Time 13.02.2023 1:38:01
Continuing our journey into the heart of Romance month we discuss About Time from 2013. How good is Michelles Cher impression? Is Seth a hot dog guy? Whats with those lawyer wigs? Was this the beginning of the Margot Robbiesseance? Find out today by being the first kid on your block to hear this episode! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also...
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