Movie Friends

Seth sits down with Kristen Ankiewicz to discuss Dev Patel's debut feature, Monkey Man. The fights! The knives! Internet discourse! The story of a man on the path of revenge who gets knocked down and keeps on getting back up - whats not to love? Why is no one talking about Dev Patel the director? How about that thumb cutting? Why bleach a mask then use it for like half a second? Anyway, check it o...

Anybody want a peanut? Of course you do, because we are talking about The Princess Bride! Hey, our third Rob Reiner film! This might be the most that we have ever laughed in an episode, so buckle up. We're talking the rats, the ins and outs of nicknames, Vizzini's fashion inspirations, the incredible Andre Roussimoff, finding out Peter Falk isn't just Columbo and much, much more. So much more in f...

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Wh-Pshh! Adventure April begins with the big daddy of the genre, Raiders of the Lost Ark! We're talking boulders, racist monkeys, slow worms, evil George Costanza and the scream heard 'round the world. George Lucas wants to make Zorro and Steven Spielberg wants to make James Bond, the solution? Indiana Jones! Also: Michelle finds the Indy in all of us and Seth learns about TV before TV. It's a hoo...

Cut your hair and wake up, pretty girl, because it's time for Mulholland Drive! Lynch makes his first appearance on the show (for the 100th episode, too!). Michelle reveals her secret film podcast past, Seth talks about finding the interpretation and Angelo Badalementi spits out espresso like it's his first rodeo. Also: Happys and Crappys, a mini haiku break, David Lynch explains his movie and rev...

*Slap* Hey, It's Road House! Seth is joined by Erin and Tom from Baby's First Watchlist podcast to talk about Doug Liman's 2024 re-imagining that takes the action to Florida and the Dalton to Gyllenhaal. Is it as bad as people say or do we have another Road House (1989) level of misunderstanding going on? We discuss Checkhov's Alligator, McGregor's toddler poop walk and the triumphant return of Bi...

Michelle and Seth are heading to Toon Town! Not really, but hey, its Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Mystery March continues with Robert Zemeckis's groundbreaking and incredibly aged live action and animation hybrid. Bob Hoskins wears a tie with no shirt! Seth watched 5 movies to prepare for this one! A car drives a car! Michelle asks how to "dispose" of a Muppet! Hey, we talk about the Oscars! Twice! Ch...

Separate those egg yolks and practice your posing because it's time for Love Lies Bleeding! Seth sits down with Jeanmarie to discuss the latest crime thriller from Rose Glass, starring Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian. They discuss the bugs, needles, getting carded at the movies, Snow White and the Huntsman and what exactly this movie is saying about love. Hint: they still don't know. Check it out...

Join Michelle and Seth as they follow the pink smoke to Akira Kurosawa's 1963 masterpiece, High and Low! We are talking shoes, treadmills, blocking and Toshiro Mifune! Is this Kurosawa's best? How many shoes does Michelle own? Does Seth pronounce any name correctly in this episode? Before the month is over will we figure out what a mystery movie is? Listen now to find out! Ad-free versions of all...

We are kicking off Mystery March with our first ever Hitchcock film, and it just so happens to be his best! Well, maybe. Nah, haha, unless? Anyway, Michelle & Seth are talking all things Jimmy Stewart, Grace Kelly, paranoia, voyuerism, neighbors and of course the Alfred and the Chipmunks connection. Also, Seth explains why he hates the foot cast and Michelle goes into her own experience Rear Windo...

Hold off on drinking that water of life and check out our episode on Dune: Part 2! Seth is joined by Paul Trygstad aka Paul Muad'dib for a fresh from the theaters discussion on Denis Villeneuve's latest sci-fi epic. We talk about the differences from the book, the anime vibes and of course the Charlie Chaplin comparison. Is Dune: Part 2 a worthy sequel to the first part or did it leave us high and...

For our first ever Patron selected episode Michelle and Seth are talking about F. Gary Gray's 1996 crime drama, Set It Off! This was a first time watch for both of them! Are these the craziest bank robbing outfits ever? What's going on with these tonal shifts? Michelle reveals her lightbulb moment comparison and Seth tries to understand how line ups work. Also: A muppet makes a cameo and we are ye...

Get off your trampoline and grab some ice because it's time to talk about Drive-Away Dolls! Seth is joined by Betsy & Trent from Never Seen It w/ Betsy & Trent to discuss Ethan Coens latest comedy as well as the true story behind it. What makes this movie so hard to market? How does Trent decipher the thick accents in the film? What famous writing duo does Betsy liken the Coens to? How many Matt D...

Put down that teacup because it is time to talk about Get Out! What was the key to unlocking Seth's understanding of this movie? What is Michelle's connection to Lil Rel Howery? Is this movie funny or are we too white? Don't answer that last one. Also: Michelle has a nightmare and Seth tries to hypnotize her. Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When...

EMERGENCY EPISODE ALERT! Seth ran from the theater to sit down with Kazmo to discuss the most baffling entry in the Sony Spiderman series, Madame Web! Exactly how much did Pepsi pay to be in this movie? Whats the deal with no shoes on the train? Are these the most ridiculous looking sunglasses ever committed to film? All these questions and more are answered when you press play right... now!  Ad-f...

Pack up those records and sneak out of your house because it is time for House Party! Michelle and Seth discuss the fashion highs and lows, the cops, the dancing and the best dad we've ever covered on the show. Could this have worked without Kid N' Play? What exactly is Blade wearing throughout this film? Also: Michelle tries to find a dance partner and Seth has thoughts on the prison musical numb...

To start our series on films from Black directors we stop by 2016 for the Barry Jenkins best picture Oscar winning film Moonlight. Michelle and Seth discuss the cinematography, performing one character through three lives, bullies and cooking for people to express love. Seth also daydreams about riding in Juan's car and Michelle dances Apocalyptic. Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our epi...

Seth sits down with Scott Cole and Jeanmarie to discuss the 2023 film from Jonathan Glazer, The Zone of Interest. They discuss how the sound, the infrared and the performances come together for an ill inducing experience. They also discuss trad wife propaganda and why Scott ran from the theater on his second viewing. Check it out! Follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter @ColeCommaScott  Ad-free vers...

You didn't think we'd finish Sequels Month without talking about on of the best ever, did you? That's right folks, our longest episode ever is out now and we are talking all things The Godfather: Part II. How do we get Fanucci's shoes? What is the connection between this film and Clifford? Also: Seth sets the record straight on John Cazale and Michelle  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are...

Our name is Movie Friends, and we are a massive deal. Not really, but hey, it's Mean Girls! Michelle and Seth sit down for a quick discussion on the high notes and low blows of Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr's new musical comedy. Is it fetch, or will fetch never happen? Listen now to find out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get ac...

We're going back in time! Actually, forward, then backward, then... it gets a little confusing. As Sequels Month continues we check back in on Doc Brown and Marty McFly for the second installment in Robert Zemeckis's time travelling trilogy for Back to the Future Part II! We discuss the fashion, the technology, the Biffs and the single greatest line reading in film history. We also talk about jack...

Hey! We're back! To welcome year 2 of Movie Friends and Sequels Month we met up with some friends for a live recording on Shrek 2! We talk about all of the important points, like wheelbarrows, wedding themes, putting fried pickles behind our ears and interspecies offspring. Press play and imagine you are there with us, but your eye are closed and you can't see any of the slideshow. Check it out!!!...

Seth sat down with Anthony aka BlakCinephile from the Double Feature: Versus podcast to discuss The Color Purple from 2023. They discuss reading Stephen King and Beloved too young, the best movie musicals, Ayo Edibiri's Letterboxd account and asking audiences to reckon with forgiveness. It's a hoot. Check ito out! Follow Anthony on Twitter & Instagram @ BlakCinephile  Check out his film reviews he...

Even though we are  technically  on a break we came back to talk about the movie everyone is talking about, Saltburn! We are joined by our friend Ingrid to discuss Emerald Fennels latest divisive over the top film. Is Barry Keoghan the best freaky little guy doing it today? Is this a disaster or a masterpiece? How do we interpret that wild ending and which murder was the most murdery? listen now t...

Seth interviews writer and director Carl Joseph E Papa about his film The Missing, which was selected by the Philippines as their submission for best international feature at next years Oscars. They talk about telling personal stories, preparing yourself to watch a Haneke film and animating animators. It's a great conversation for film lovers and film makers alike. Check it out! Ad-free versions o...