Movies at Grandma's House

On this family friendly movie review podcast, Isaac and Seth revisit The Greatest Game Ever Played — the 2005 Disney family friendly blockbuster true story that most people have completely forgotten about — and bring some real film analysis to find out if it still holds up 20 years later. Seth saw it in theaters (during a power outage, no less) and has rewatched it many times since. Isaac came in...

The game is afoot! On this family friendly movie review podcast, Isaac and Seth head to the streets of Victorian London for a nostalgic film analysis of The Great Mouse Detective — the 1986 Disney classic that turns 40 this year and, according to many film historians, literally saved Disney Animation from financial collapse. This children's film holds up as one of the more surprisingly dark en...

Revisit 1999's animated gem The Iron Giant with family friendly film analysis and nostalgia on this movie review podcast . When Brad Bird's directorial debut hit theaters, critics loved it (96% RT) but audiences stayed away. Isaac and Seth welcome guest John Barker from All The Right Movies to explore Rockwell's unforgettable tale of friendship and sacrifice — a children's film wit...

Isaac just got back from the theater with his four kids — and he's sharing his full experience watching Toy Story 5 opening weekend! In this bonus audio episode of Movies at Grandma's House, he breaks down his honest thoughts on Pixar's newest entry in the beloved franchise, now spanning three decades from 1995 to 2026. Here's what you need to know before you go: 🤠 Jessie is the m...

Gru trades moon theft for minions, and Lucy joins the party — but does this family-friendly animated sequel still deliver 13 years later? Isaac and Seth revisit Despicable Me 2 to explore what made it a parenting staple: the surprisingly heartfelt character growth, Kristen Wiig's perfect comic timing, and why this feel-good film remains a go-to for multigenerational movie nights. Plus — fun fa...

Episode 101 had to be 101 Dalmatians — and we couldn't be more excited about it. Isaac and Seth revisit the 1961 Disney classic to find out if this beloved film still holds up after 65 years. Does it still bark up the right tree, or has it lost its spots? They dig into the surprisingly heavy plot, the unique animation style that still turns heads today, and what makes Cruella De Vil one of Dis...

It's our 100th episode and we're going big — The Lion King (1994)! Isaac and Seth reunite for a milestone celebration, revisiting one of Disney's most beloved films to settle the debate once and for all: does it still reign supreme, or has it lost its crown? They break down the plot, the unforgettable characters (Scar, Mufasa, Timon & Pumbaa, Rafiki), and the legendary Hans Zimmer and Elton Jo...

Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998) gets the Grandma's House treatment in a very special episode! Isaac and Seth are joined by guest Patrick Scott Patterson — self-described "Drewbie" and host of The Patrick Scott Patterson Project podcast — to revisit Drew Barrymore's self-proclaimed favorite film of her career. Together they explore what makes this Cinderella retelling so end...

Big things are happening at Movies at Grandma's House! In this bonus episode, host Isaac gives you a sneak peek at the upcoming episode featuring the beloved 1998 fairy tale film Ever After: A Cinderella Story — and we're bringing in a very special guest, Patrick Scott Patterson, to help break it down! But first — the moment fans have been waiting for is almost here: the 100th episode is next week...

Was rebooting Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers a brilliant move to capture '90s nostalgia, or just a cheap bootleg of a beloved classic? In Episode 98, we’re heading to the "sketchy part of town" to revisit the 2022 meta-adventure. We debate whether this movie was a successful rescue mission for our childhood memories or a wrecking ball for the Disney Afternoon legacy. From Ugly Soni...

In this bonus audio episode of Movies at Grandma's House, host Isaac shares an exciting milestone — the podcast's 100th episode is almost here, and it's going to be The Lion King (1994)! Got memories of watching The Lion King as a kid? Isaac wants to hear your ratings, stories, and nostalgia. Isaac also dives into a lively community discussion from Threads about favorite movie theme songs and scor...

A baby's gotta do what a baby's gotta do... in the middle of Paris! 🍼 In this episode of Movies at Grandma’s House , Isaac and Seth are taking a trip back to the year 2000 to revisit the Nickelodeon film, Rugrats in Paris: The Movie . From the giant mechanical Reptar to the emotional plane ride that defined a generation, we’re breaking down why this sequel might actually be better than the origin...

Isaac is back with a special bonus episode just for our Spotify listeners! This week he's sharing some exciting updates from Movies at Grandma's House — including a FREE digital product dropping this week that you won't want to miss. But first, the big question: If you could change ONE thing about the movie theatre experience to get you going more often, what would it be? Better seats? Cheaper con...

It’s all fun, games, and cereal... until the nightmare circus arrives! 🦖🎡 Welcome back to the living room for another episode of Movies at Grandma’s House ! Today, Seth and I are revisiting the 1993 Amblimation classic, We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story . Produced by Steven Spielberg and starring the voices of John Goodman , Jay Leno , and Martin Short , this movie is the definition of a 90s "bait-...

Hyper-time is real... but so is the fashion of 2002! ⌚💨 Grab your frosted tips and join us in the living room for another episode of Movies at Grandma’s House ! Today, Seth and I are revisiting the high-concept Nickelodeon hit, Clockstoppers . Starring Jesse Bradford , French Paula Garces , and Michael Biehn , this movie had every kid in the early 2000s checking their wrists for a secret acceler...

We've got cabin fever! 🏴‍☠️🐸 Hoist the colors and join us in the living room for a swashbuckling episode of Movies at Grandma’s House ! Today, Seth and I are setting sail back to 1996 to review the Jim Henson classic, Muppet Treasure Island . Starring the legendary Tim Curry as Long John Silver, alongside Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Rizzo the Rat, this movie is a chaotic blend of cla...

100 episodes in the making! Join Isaac for a special audio-only bonus episode of Movies at Grandma’s House as we celebrate a massive milestone and reflect on our journey through the films of our childhood. In this episode, we wrap up an incredible Season 4 and look ahead to what is coming in Season 5 . Isaac shares a teaser about a upcoming film that completely changed his perspective upon rewatch...

We went LIVE and ranked every single movie from Season 4 of Movies at Grandma's House — and things got heated. Join Isaac and Seth as they revisit every childhood favorite covered this season, from Spy Kids to The Emperor's New Groove, and put them in their definitive order once and for all. Did your favorite make the top of the list? Did we completely botch the rankings? This is the episo...

He’s half-dog, half-wolf, and the only one who can save the town of Nome! 🐺❄️ Grab a warm blanket and join us in the living room for another episode of Movies at Grandma’s House ! Today, Seth and I are braving the Alaskan wilderness to review the 1995 animated classic, Balto . Featuring the iconic voice talents of Kevin Bacon (Balto), Bob Hoskins (Boris the goose), and Jim Cummings as the ultimat...

He has the head of a dog and the body of a cop, and he's ready to save the city! 🐶🚓 Welcome back to the living room for a very special, Supa-epic episode of Movies at Grandma’s House ! Today, we are putting down the classics and picking up a comic book to review the animated Dog Man movie . Based on the massively popular graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey (the creator of Captain Underpants ), th...

He thinks he’s a genetically altered super-dog... but he’s really just a rescue pup lost in the real world! ⚡️🐶 Welcome back to the living room for another episode of Movies at Grandma’s House ! Today, we are traveling back to 2008 to review one of the most underrated films in the Disney animated canon: Bolt . Starring John Travolta as the delusional canine TV star and Miley Cyrus as his beloved...

Good morning, and in case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night! 📺 Grab a cup of Mococoa and join us in the living room for a brand new episode of Movies at Grandma’s House ! Today, Isaac and Seth are breaking out of Seahaven Island to review the 1998 visionary classic, The Truman Show . Starring Jim Carrey in his defining dramatic role, alongside Ed Harris and Laura Linney...

Is Secondhand Lions the ultimate coming-of-age movie? > Grab a glass of sweet tea and join us on the porch for this episode of Movies at Grandma’s House ! Today, we are reviewing the 2003 family classic, Secondhand Lions . Starring the legendary trio of Michael Caine (Garth), Robert Duvall (Hub), and Haley Joel Osment (Walter), this film blends Texas summers, eccentric uncles, and wild African...

With the 25th anniversary of Spy Kids approaching in March 2026, we decided to revisit Robert Rodriguez's original 2001 family adventure in celebration of this milestone. Before you dive back into the world of Carmen and Juni Cortez, we're rewatching the classic Spy Kids film that launched a beloved franchise and changed the game for family spy movies. Does this 25-year-old spy adventure hold up i...

With the highly anticipated 35th anniversary re-release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze hitting theaters in March 2026 in 4K, we decided to revisit the original 1991 TMNT sequel to see if it truly deserves this theatrical comeback. Before you potentially shell out money for the re-release featuring Jim Henson's groundbreaking puppetry, and the introduction of Tokka and R...