Movies That Matter

Chris and Kayla Pierce aka KaylaTheShow on TikTok, discuss Disney's 2009 animated feature, The Princess & The Frog. Kayla's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaylatheshow Watch the video version of this episode on Movies That Matter's Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@MoviesThatMatterPodcast Follow Movies That Matter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmatterpod/

Hey Momma welcome to the sixtieth episode, where Chris and Giuliana Magrane discuss the 2007 adaptation of the musical comedy starring John Travolta and introducing Nikki Blonsky. Follow Movies That Matter on Youtube and Instagram: http://www.youtube.com/@MoviesThatMatterPodcast https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmatterpod/

Strap in for a Pixar-packed episode where Chris and Ben Stanley, Media Analyst, Content Creator, and Pixar Enthusiast, unpack the animation studio's underrated gem from last year, Elio. Ben's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@howveyouben Ben's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/HowveYouBen Watch the video version of this episode on Movies That Matter's Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@MoviesThatMatterPo...

Chris welcomes Sarah Eshelman, English & Journalism Teacher, back to 'Movies That Matter' to discuss the 1934 mystery-comedy 'The Thin Man'. The film is not just a favorite of Sarah's but of her late mother's. Movies can play a significant role in how we process our grief, as Chris and Sarah discuss this episode. Follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram: htt...

Chris chats with Ricard Cussó, director of the new animated film 'The Pout-Pout Fish', based on the New York Times best-selling children's book by Deborah Diesen, and starring Nick Offerman, in US theaters now, on a personal favorite of his...1984's The Karate Kid starring Ralph Macchio and Noriyuki “Pat” Morita. Follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram: http://www.yout...

Chris chats with Nicci Kadilak, author, writer, and founder of Burlington Buzz on 2020's modern adaptation of The Invisible Man starring Elisabeth Moss. Subscribe to the Burlington Buzz: https://www.burlington.buzz Find more of Nicci's work here: https://www.niccikadilak.com Follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram: http://www.youtube.com/@MoviesThatMatterPodcast https://www.in...

To coincide with the Winter Olympics, Chris and Nick Giglio discuss Disney's sports "dramedy" classic from 1993. Follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram: http://www.youtube.com/@MoviesThatMatterPodcast https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmatterpod/

In the second of two episodes, Chris and John Viaes, friend, colleague in public access television and fellow Disney aficionado, discuss Pixar's original 'Toy Story' in honor of its thirtieth anniversary in 2025. Don't forget to follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram: http://www.youtube.com/@MoviesThatMatterPodcast https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmatterpod/

In the first of two episodes, Chris and John Viaes, friend, colleague in public access television and fellow Disney aficionado, discuss the cult-classic 'A Goofy Movie' in honor of its thirtieth anniversary in 2025. Don't forget to follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram: http://www.youtube.com/@MoviesThatMatterPodcast https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmatterpod/

Chris and Robert Parris, Sports Reporter of Burlington Cable Access Television, celebrate the thirty-fifth anniversary of Home Alone. Merry, Christmas, you filthy animals! Don't forget to follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram: http://www.youtube.com/@MoviesThatMatterPodcast https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmatterpod/

The holidays (and the fifth year of Movies That Matter) kick-off as Chris and Veras Connolly discuss Netflix's beloved 2019 animated feature Klaus. Subscribe to Veras on Youtube and find more of their work: https://www.youtube.com/@verasconnolly https://linktr.ee/bioprismstudios Don't forget to follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram: http://www.youtube.com/@MoviesThatMatterPo...

For the special 50th episode, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jaws , Chris chats with Martha's Vineyard native and Actor Jeffrey Voorhees, who played the young Alex Kintner that became the shark's second victim. Listen in as Jeff shares stories of living on the island while they filmed like terrorizing Robert Shaw with his friends or messing around on the mechanical shark after-hours. Hear abo...

In honor of the 75th anniversary of Charles Schultz's Peanuts, Chris takes an episode to himself to talk about the significance and timeless message of their first feature film, 1969's 'A Boy Named Charlie Brown' Don't forget to follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram: http://www.youtube.com/@MoviesThatMatterPodcast https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmatterpod/ Toonrific Tariq Analys...

Veras Connolly returns to introduce Chris to the anime series Yo-Kai Watch, and its first-ever feature film, and how its artwork and premise inspires their work to this day. Subscribe to Veras on Youtube and find more of their work: https://www.youtube.com/@verasconnolly https://linktr.ee/bioprismstudios Don't forget to follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram: http://www.youtube.c...

As the title suggests, , the Movies That Matter mantra ("Entertainment is subjective, and that's not a bad thing") is on full-display this episode , as Chris and show veteran Liz Gillespie each share three films that are not exactly universally loved, but loved by them all the same. Don't forget to follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram: http://www.youtube.com/@Movi...

Chris chats with his old mentor, Tricia L. Woods, Writer and Video Production Educator, on her new book 'Short Scripts for Film Students' and the overlooked 2015 animated-fantasy-musical from the mind of George Lucas, 'Strange Magic'. Find Tricia's book and other works: https://www.awkwardsilencestudio.com Don't forget to follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram...

May 12th 2025 marked eighty years since the world was first introduced to the world of Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends. In celebration of that, Chris is joined by Brannon Carty, Director of the documentary-film "An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas The Tank Engine" which shines a light on the lasting connection 'Thomas' has had on those who grew up with it, including Brannon and Chris. Visi...

Liz Gillespie returns for her landmark eleventh episode to discuss Dreamworks Animation's 2024 masterpiece, in a super-sized summer episode that touches on everything from streaming, the Oscars, live-action remakes, pet ownership, and is Cars 2 overrated??? Don't forget to follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram: http://www.youtube.com/@MoviesThatMatterPodcast https://www.inst...

Stephanie Azzarello-Giglio, Ambulatory Clinic Supervisor II at Boston Children's Hospital and fellow alum of Quinnipiac University, returns to the pod to discuss Wicked. The worldwide phenomenon leaped from stage to screen last year, and its held a special place in her heart since childhood. Don't forget to follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram: http://www.youtube.com/@Movie...

Not every film makes it out of the festival circuit. Jonathan Kasdan's The First Time premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012, and while it may have only received a limit release outside of Park City, it has remained a personal favorite for Chris and his guest Margaret Schimpf, fellow Quinnipiac Film Alum, and Senior Manager of Technical Onboarding - Media Ingest & Governance for P...

Street artists probably know better than anyone that art doesn't have to be temporary. Art can and must be preserved. Chris is joined by Daniel Barbour, Programming Director of the Burlington Public Library to discuss Banksy's mind-boggling, thought-provoking 2010 documentary Exit Through The Gift Shop Don't forget to follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram: http://www.youtube.com/@Mo...

Dr. Strangelove is a film that gets scarier (and maybe even funnier) as time goes on. Chris chats with Mike Wick, Director of the Burlington Public Library, on Stanley Kubrick's 1964 political comedy. Don't forget to follow Movies That Matter on Youtube & Instagram: http://www.youtube.com/@MoviesThatMatterPodcast https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmatterpod/

'The Emperor's New Groove' was a major turning point in Disney Animation history, and while it may not have found its audience right away, today it is considered one of Disney's very best. This year marks the film's twenty-fifth anniversary. Chris is joined by special guest Megan Powell aka "Megan The Magical Millennial" for a deep-Disney-dive into The Emperor's New Groove, including everything fr...

There's no denying the films of the late David Lynch have had an impact on audiences over the years. Regular Movies That Matter guest joins Chris for a special tribute to the work of David Lynch, focusing on three of her personal favorites: Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, and Mullholland Drive.

If there's three things you can take away from Ice Age , they're protect your herd, family isn't always blood, and this movie is just really funny. Nick Giglio returns to discuss Blue Sky Studio's debut film which was released in 2002.