Movie Friends

Put down that potato casserole and warn the picnic babes, it's time for Don't Let the Riverbeast Get You! Michelle and Seth were joined by some wonderful folks for this live recording on the best movie ever about indecorous deviants and aquatic menaces! They discuss Hamburger Helicopter, the long held "secret" behind the butternut squash line, what makes an homage or a pastiche, the magnificence o...

They were cones! Welcome to Wedding June, Honey-June, June Brides... Not sure what it's called yet, but either way we are covering wedding movies this month and we are kicking it off with our FIRST Adam Sandler vehicle, 1998's The Wedding Singer! We discuss the hair, the music, the qoutable lines and we even have surprise guests! Wow! Also: defending Linda, Ebert's big beef, Alexis Arquette, our S...

Punch that pizza dough and break the sacred rules of the NYC subway system because it is time for Karate Kid: Legends! Seth is joined by Sean Faust to discuss how the movie fits in with the rest of the Karate Kid world, the smart ways the story flips well worn ideas on it's head and the great performance by Ben Wang. Also: What's up with the music, man? Jackie Chan pulls a Stallone, Ralph Macchio...

Put down that bottle of Booty Sweat and hop aboard the chopper as we discuss Ben Stiller's heart of absurdity, Tropic Thunder! What's going on with all of the blackface? is Kevin the most underrated character here? Would you watch The Fatties: Fart 2? Why do our patrons love war movies? Also: Seth does an offensive accent, Michelle remembers a helicopter, Seth does some deep soul searching and Mic...

Take the soap out of your mouth, grab your best friend and listen to our episode on Andrew DeYoung's Friendship! Seth is joined by Jon Butter to discuss Satuday Night Live, Kate Mara's incredible straight man performance, Paul Rudd's disappearing accent, loving Tim Robinson and Connor O'Malley and Seth shares his disgusting Jersey Mike's story. Check it out! Follow Jon Butter on Letterboxd and Twi...

Our time has come! Grab a fortune cookie and catch the last bus out of Kokomo, it's time for Cats Don't Dance! We discuss the Ted Turner history that lead to this point, the film's allegory of racism in early Hollywood, Pudge the penguin, Scott Bakula and why the Beach Boys were such big liars. Also: Michelle comes on too strong! Danny steals Mickey's face! Seth learns about cat fan theories! Chec...

Wait, hold on, we're getting a premonition.. of you, listening to this episode! Seth talks with returning guest Erica about the surprisingly delightful Final Destination Bloodlines. They discuss the opening scene, the new take on death stalking the characters and the smart way that the marketing helped subvert expectations rather than ruin the movie. They also manage to get in some talk on the Saw...

Our series on Movies About Movies continues with Seth's favorite in the category, Cinema Paradiso! We discuss our love/hate relationship with the spitting guy, old age makeup, the magic of Toto, and the huge differences between the theatrical cut and director's cut. Also: Michelle's childhood Clark Gable education, Seth sides with Alfredo and the magic of movie curation. Check it out!  Directors c...

What if there was a clown in a cornfield? Well, thankfully Eli Craig has answered this question and even more with his latest trip into horror comedy. Seth talked with Josie about Will Sasso, chainsaw kills, evil clown names, the weird True Detective connection, accents and why two people walked out of her screening. Check it out! Follow Josie on Twitter Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are...

So, what are we supposed to title this episode now? Anyway, Seth sat down with Alexsia Brown to discuss the latest entry in Marvel's ever expanding series, Thunderbolts*! They discuss Florence Pugh, Sentry and The Void, The New Avengers, David Harbour's barely seen short film on Netflix, Sebastian Stan's wig, cannibalizing your own characters and a whole lot of MCU predictions. Check it out! Follo...

May-tinee Movies begins with our discussion on Tim Burton's Ed Wood from 1994! We discuss found family, photographing Sarah Jessica Parker in black and white, why we love weirdos, falling down the Ed Wood rabbit hole, being the leader of your own fan club, Johnny Depp's performance choice and we settle once and for all wether or not Ed Wood is the "worst director of all time". Also: Tor Johnson! S...

Seth enlisted the world's number 1 The Accountant fan, Kazmo, to tackle Gavin O'Connor's latest entry in the world of high stakes adjustments, The Accountant 2! They discuss the ethics of kid hackers, the greatness of Jon Bernthal, the shot that made Seth's jaw drop, the tone change from the first film and why these films are better than they should be. Check it out!  Follow Kazmo on Twitter Ad-fr...

Put on your jelly sandals and grab yourself a White Russian, it's The Big Lebowski! Sports month comes to an end with our Patron voted episode on Joel & Ethan Coen's 1998 bowling send up of detective stories. Is Jeff Bridges acting? Did Walter serve in Viet Nam? What's with the toe? Also: Seth prepares a drink. Michelle spots a false dog. No one is who they say they are. Check it out, man!  Ad-fre...

Seth is joined by Jamila to discuss Ryan Coogler's massive vampire epic, Sinners! They discuss Michael B. Jordan's dual roles, the incredible musical sequences and what the movie made Seth hungry for after finishing. Also: Seth learns about segregation! Jamila hands out homework! Grace lets the vampires in! Why??? Listen now to find out! Follow Jamila on Twitter and Letterboxd Ad-free versions of...

I'm the great Bambino! Michelle and Seth wander down to The Sandlot to discuss baseball, summer and why Dennis Leary was the scariest movie dad of all time. Also: Michelle tears up, Seth is afraid of treehouses, the beauty of 90s sports movies for kids, Simon Birch, our Smores process and believing the world was a different place when you are a kid. Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our epi...

Put down the Aloo Gobi and lace up those cleats, it's time for Bend It Like Beckham! Michelle and Seth discuss David Beckham, early 2000s dance music, the Spice Girls, the history of racism against the Irish in England and the training Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley went through to prepare for the film. Also: Seth goes to the club, Michelle is "armpit height" and we finally get to the bottom...

Seth talks with Marley Silverbrand from The Reel Lovers podcast to discuss Micheal Angarano's 2024 film Sacramento. They discuss anxiety, parenthood, the soundtrack and the real life locations utilized in the film. Also: Kristen Stewart is a genius, Michael Cera commits a crime, Maya Erskine is always hilarious and Seth gushes over his love for Angarano. Check it out! Check out The Reel Lovers pod...

Michelle and Seth sat down with director Alex Braverman to discuss his award winning documentary Thank You Very Much, a fascinating look at the life and performance of Andy Kaufman. They discuss job interviews, willing something into existence, Kaufman's approach to commentary and navigating truth in his world of mystique. Check it out!  Thank You Very Much is availble to buy and rent on Amazon Pr...

Crack some eggs and punch that beef, it's time for Rocky! Sports month (Sports-pril?) begins with John G. Avildsen's 1976 cultural phenomenon about the little Philadelphian that could.. kinda. We discuss the real life inspiration behind Rocky, Chuck Wepner, the insanity of throwing out a Thanksgiving turkey, the mathematics of an iconic score and the legend Sylvester Stallone has created around hi...

Wake up from your coma and put on someone else's skin, it's time for Face/Off! Cage March comes to an end with a bang as we discuss John Woo, doves, golden guns, chiclets and kidnapping. Also: Face wiping, invasion of the body snatchers, John Travolta tries to hard-a, and Michelle faints. Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also g...

Seth is joined by Tracey Todd and Matt Belenky to discuss Jaume Collet-Serra's latest film, The Woman in the Yard! They discuss the performance that elevates the film from Danielle Deadwyler, the references to other movies, how it works as a horror film and why poor Charlie got left out in the cold. Check it out! Follow Tracey on twitter instagram and at Globertron.com Follow Matt on twitter and c...

If you are truly wild at heart, you'll listen to this episode! We're putting on our snakeskin jackets and pantyhose masks to tackle David Lynch's 1990 crime romance, Wild at Heart! Seth sings! Michelle pitches a new podcast! Lynch loves The Wizard of Oz! Also: Laura Dern puts her hand in her hair, Cage calms down and Willem Dafoe scares everyone! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episod...

Leave a tip and don't miss that boat, it's time to talk about It Could Happen To You! Cage March continues with Michelle's pick and we are once again discussing a whole new side of Cage. We discuss gambling, Brigit Fonda, Rosie Perez acting up a storm, Stanley Tucci and the macadamia nuts, littering, and love languages. Also: our mailbox overflows and Seth sheds a tear. Check it out!  Ad-free vers...

Grab your ID badge and be sure to unclench, it's time for Black Bag! Seth was joined by friend of the show Kazmo to discuss Steven Soderbergh's latest spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. They discuss wife guys, Amy Winehouse, fishing, not trusting actors, Pierce Brosnan's nose in this movie and why it's so hard to see Cate Blanchett as anything other than a goddess. Check...

Seth was joined by Hannah and Matt from the Horror Hour with the Hanna's podcast to discuss Bong Joon-ho's latest film, Mickey 17! They discuss politics, class struggle, creepers, The Parent Trap, Warner Brothers, Steve Buscemi and of course, everyone's favorite weird little guy, Robert Pattinson. Check it out! Follow the Hanna's on Blue Sky,  Instagram, YouTube and TikTok Ad-free versions of all...