Movie Friends

Quick disclaimer: we had some technical issues so if this episode sounds different from our other ones, we apologize. Let's just blame it on the devil, ok? Anyway, Seth sat down with Brian Dengler Jr. to discuss the movie everyone can't stop talking about, Longlegs! How many of these balls does Longlegs have? How much of Maika Monroe's performance is character based and how much of it is plot base...

Skip work and meet us in Montauk because it's time to talk about Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind! Jim Carrey month continues with this Charlie Kaufman written, Michel Gondry directed mind bender. We discuss how different the movie is as an adult, hernias, which memories we would erase if we could, defending Joel and Clementine, Michelle's need to touch the ocean vs. Seth's need to touch.. so...

Seth joins forces with Erica to discuss Ti West's latest addition to the Maxine Minx story: Maxxxine! Mia Goth has a lot of drugs inside of a duck, Kevin Bacon wears Nicholson, Ti West and Josh Schwartz pay homage to the SAME classic Hollywood actress, Buster Keaton has never been more evil and Seth screams at the screen like, 5 times. Maybe more. Hard to say. Also: the subtle way the film introdu...

Welcome to Jim-ly! We kick off our Carrey focused month with a film Michelle has been dying to see, Man on the Moon! We discuss Tony Clifton, the Jim & Andy doc, how this movie changed Seth's preteen life for the worse, Michelle's recent deep dive into the Kaufman world, Pop-Up Video, and the films insane connection to a country music superstar. Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episode...

Seth and Paul head back to the desert but this time it's to talk about the first installment of Kevin Costner's 12 hour Western epic, Horizon: An American Saga Chapter One. This was recorded at midnight, so Seth's mind is melted but they try to distill their thoughts on a confounding, 3 hour film with more characters than you can shake a stick at. They discuss the scorpion scene, that insane endin...

Seth sat down with Raf Stitt to discuss Jeff Nichols latest film, The Bikeriders! They discuss the Mike Faist Challengers residual good will, that wild Masters of War cover, the scene that has everyone talking, Jodie Comer with the year's best accent work and of course, riding a motorcycle while wearing crocs. Check it out! Follow Raf on  Twitter and Letterboxd and check out ScreenAge Wasteland  ...

There's a Movie Friends kill screen coming up... If anyone is interested there may by a Movie Friends kill screen coming up. For our Patron voted movie this month we are talking about Seth Gordon's classic tale of Donkey Kong glory, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters! We discuss Steve Weibe, the man of limitless patience, Billy Mitchell, the man of limitless ego, and all the wonderful folks t...

Come on down! Our DocuJune continues with this delightful look at the world of The Price is Right, a math teacher, and a director on a mission. Ted Slauson loves numbers and he loves The Price is right, so what could go wrong? Listen as we discuss Bob Barker, the Rosie O'Donnell craze, the recent Price is Right news, cat stories, the super power Michelle wants AND Seth puts it all on the line to b...

Are you feeling anxious? Well, good news! Seth sat down to talk with his son, Job, about Pixar's latest CGI emotion fest, Inside Out 2! They discuss embarrasing moments, ennui, the Bluey connection, the idea of self image, if nostalgia is good or not and Seth goes on a rant about kids movies not being realistic, because... why not. Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are availab...

Pour yourself some peppermint schnapps and make sure everyone has brown gloves because today we are talking about Chris Smith's wonderful documentary from 1999, American Movie. Mark Borchardt wants to make movies, and nothing will stop him. We talk about feeling stuck, late night talk shows, walking the line between honesty and mockery, relating to creative people, Uncle Bill and the amazing Mike...

Welcome to DocuJune! In 1988 Errol Morris released The Thin Blue Line, which tells the story of Randall Adams, a man convicted of the crime of murder. With eyewitness testimony the case was closed, but Morris's investigation proved there was much, much more to the story than what was laid out in court. To start our series on documentaries we go to the film that changed how documentaries were made,...

"Isn't that a show for girls?" Seth sits down with Aeris Cody to discuss the catharsis and horror of Jane Schoenbrun's latest film, I Saw the TV Glow! Empty hallways, awkward situations, blended realities and Fred Durst all combine for this singular experience that is a trans allegory, a commentary on the role of media in our lives and a science fiction masterpiece all in one. Draw a ghost on your...

Lady and gentlemans, start your podcasts! Seth sits down with Brandon Wilson to discuss George Miller's latest wasteland epic, Furiosa! They discuss Anya Taylor-Joy taking over an iconic role, young actors in Hollywood, the career of George Miller and the history of Mad Max, box office pressure, the rise of prequal media and letting go of the whole "empty gas tanks" of it all. Check it out!  Follo...

By all means listen to this at a glacial pace, you know how that thrills us. May-chelle ends with our Patron voted episode, The Devil Wears Prada! Michelle and Seth go on a roller coaster of emotions as they assess, then reassess the 2006 film that gave us Meryl as Miranda, Anne as Andy and Emily as... Emily. Also: Michelle the personal assistant! Seth the cook! Adding jingles to episodes, eating...

We have the perfect thing for you to listen to as you drink your martini and eat your egg & onion sandwich - our episode on Henry Koster's Harvey! Mary Chase won a pulitzer prize for this! Whoah! We discuss watching Harvey in high school, the films Seth immediately rewatched, movies with fake rabbits, Harvey tattoos, imaginary friends and we try to settle the question "who chose who?" There is a s...

Grab an eagle egg and a sparking pole and join us for a discussion on Wes Ball's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes! Seth sits down with Daniel Shomber to talk about all things Apes, including Tim Burton's entry in the series, the William H. Macy jump scare, learning that movies can be bad, the ridiculous pageantry or post credit scenes and Seth suggests this film needs a little Lynrd Skynyrd. It's...

Blast! After a year and a whole lot of different episodes, we finally, FINALLY are covering a movie that is very special to us both: Little Women! We are talking Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy and we try not to cry as we discuss the paths of their lives. Also: Michelle and Seth talk about horrible things they did as children, Seth has a point about the dad that he can't let go, Michelle watches Little Wome...

Finish that churro and put on your Uniqlo shirt, it's Challengers time! Seth sits down with Chelsea Nicole from the Fear and Loathing in Cinema podcast and the My Bloody Podcast to talk about Luca Guadagnino's recent tennis grand slam! Zendya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor serve up a smashing tale of love, obsession and Applebee's rendevous that just might be the best movie to feature tennis and te...

Welcome to May-chelle! For her first pick, Michelle brings us the insane but loveable Camp Nowhere from 1994. When a group of kids decide to lie to their parents and goof off all summer, what better adult to guide them than a recently fired Christopher Lloyd? Also: A Special Announcement! Live brainstorming! Seth hates Santa suits! Michelle blows us away with Hollywood history connection! The comf...

Where the squatchers at?! Michelle sits down with Anthony (aka HusbAnt) to discuss Sasquatch Sunset. While Michelle describes this movie as sweet, Anthony was waiting for an M. Night Shyamalan like twist. What is the pay scale to be in a movie with no dialogue? If you aren't into Sasquatch lore, is this still a good movie?  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When...

For this very special episode Seth surprised Michelle with calls from folks near and far! If she seems surprised, thats why. We also answer questions submitted by you fine people. We talk about how we met, Tarantino, how to prepare oatmeal, White Chicks, Aliens, silent films and somehow The Lion King gets mentioned two separate times. Also: Michelle finds a walking buddy and Seth has to dissapoint...

Michelle and Seth speak with Harry Walton, a veteran filmmaker that worked on projects like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Robocop, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and many more. Harry talks about getting started as a kid doing makeup around the neighborhood, working with Phil Tippet and spending more hours than we can count animating everyones favorite Doughboy. We try to contain our excitement and ver...

For our Patron selected movie we are heading further back in time than we ever have for The Last of the Mohicans! Seth goes off on the British and their wigs. Michelle reveals her Mary Poppins past. Is Magua the hero of this story? DDL in a thong! Why does Seth hate period films? After so many version of this story did we need a new one? Also: binge watching "Who's The Boss?" and the incredibly in...

Pour yourself a big bowl of Cheerios and cancel your camping trip, it's time for Honey, I Shrunk the Kids! Is Wayne Szalinski the... worst? What's up with all of these frozen dinners? Is Big Russ the proto Jim Carrey? What if we were shrunken down, where would we go? Also: Pour one out for Anty, learning the classics through Wishbone and Michelle pulls a Movie Friends first. Check it out! Ad-free...

What kind of a Movie Friend are you? Seth is joined by Kit Stone to discuss everyone's favorite feel good hit of the spring, Alex Garland's Civil War. We discuss the best movie puke ever, being haunted by Men, discussing movies freely and of course Stephen McKinley Henderson. It's a divisive movie and we do our best to not fight, but do we succeed? Listen now to find out! Follow Kit on Twitter and...