Stone's Top Tens

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Alex Pichardo as we discuss The Social Network . In this episode, we break down the best parts of this movie, agree on the stand out performances, and Alex talks about how his opinions on the movie have evolved since his initial viewing.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Matt Krueger as we discuss 1993's The Fugitive . In this episode, we rave over the stunt work, have questions about the level of skill required for this escape, and massively disagree on the worst actor.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Kevin LeClaire as we continue discussing Interstellar. In this episode, we choose our best parts of the movie, discuss how the soundtrack impacts the film, and both blame the same childhood friend for making us watch scary movies growing up.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Kevin LeClaire as we dig into 2014's Interstellar . In this episode, we compare what stood out to each of us thematically, unpack some of our favorite scenes, and Kevin reveals what it's like to watch a movie with me. **Note: Due to the absurd amount of things that Kevin and I had to say about this movie, this episode will be split into two different epi...

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Mariquita Reese from the Post Film Clarity Podcast as we discuss Inglourious Basterds . In this episode, we discuss the spectacular tension in multiple scenes, disagree over worst actor, and choose our own canon ending for Marcel.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Billy Groff from the Small Screen Couch Commentary Podcast as we discuss 2000's Gladiator . In this episode, we elaborate on the performances of the cast, consider how much we think about Ancient Rome, and definitely notice that the soundtrack sounds like Pirates of the Caribbean.

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Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Lindsey Strickland from the Post Film Clarity Podcast in this season finale where we discuss Mamma Mia vs Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! In this episode, we look at the chemistry of both casts, talk about which songs work and which don't, and wish we were vacationing in Greece. Post Film Clarity Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sT2EsMNyqpL2bV5pNEeqo?si=...

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Emma Kirst as we delve into 1950s New York City to compare the 1961 version of West Side Story to the 2021 version. In this episode, we discuss what works and what doesn't in each version, we envy Anita's wardrobe, and decide which movie we prefer.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Jenna Tobin as we discuss 2024's Wicked. In this episode, we look at the different layers of multiple scenes, agree on the performance of Ariana Grande, and Jenna is genuinely disgusted with some of my retro casting choices.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Erika McNally as we break down my least favorite movie adaption of a musical, 2012's Les Miserables. In this episode, Erika reveals another great story of her time performing this show, we discuss the pros and cons of the acting in the movie, and I talk too much about the 25th Anniversary Concert version. Four tenors version of Bring Him Home

Join me (Anna Stone) and Kara and Steph of the Prophecy Girls Podcast as we discuss the best TV Musical Episode of all time, Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Once More With Feeling. In this episode, we disagree on the best costume, agree on the best songs, and Kara and Steph provide some fantastic insight into different aspects of the show. Prophecy Girls Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/40746K8FP...

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Kevin LeClaire as we discuss another bonus episode, 2017's The Greatest Showman. In this episode, we majorly disagree on the worst actor, attempt not to get too off track, and Kevin doesn't know who a single one of my modern casting choices are.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Mariquita Reese of Post Film Clarity Podcast, as we break down my first bonus musical episode, 1965's The Sound of Music. In this episode, we discuss the fact that I'd never seen it before, Mariquita reminisces about the importance of this movie in her film history, and we are both rendered speechless by Christopher Plummer.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Emily Wallenfang as we discuss my number one musical movie pick, 2001's Moulin Rouge! In this episode, we discuss our initial impressions of this movie, break down what makes El Tango De Roxanne such a complex scene, and contemplate the tragic beauty of Christian and Satine's love story.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest hosts Jenna Tobin and Heidi Masse as we break down Hamilton. In this episode, we try (and fail) to refrain from breaking out in song, we agree on the worst costumes, and we frequently end up getting sidetracked.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Jessi Laszewski as we discuss 2002's Chicago. In this episode, we talk about Jessi's initial thoughts as a first time viewer, I get an NSYNC music video fact wrong, and Jessi reveals that she learned "All That Jazz" as a young child.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Emily Wallenfang as we discuss 2007's Across the Universe. In this episode, we reminisce about when we saw this movie as teenagers, ruminate on the excellent vocals, and Emily proves me wrong about a Pirates of the Caribbean cameo.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Matt Krueger as we unpack his first viewing experience of 2005's The Producers. In this episode, we discuss the incredible performances, highlight the production aspects that stand out, and Matt admits that he enjoyed the movie.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Erika McNally as we twirl our way through 2007's Hairspray. In this episode, we have almost the same words for the theme, discuss the relevance of this movie, and struggle over casting anyone other than James Marsden as Corny Collins.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Anna Hendrick as we break down 2004's The Phantom of the Opera. In this episode, we discuss why we chose this musical, disagree on the best and worst costume, and try to figure out just how old Raoul is supposed to look in his old man makeup.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Emma Kirst as we discuss 2005's Rent. In this episode, we recap almost the entire movie because we love so many scenes, discuss what makes this musical stand apart, and forget about Benny.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Natalie Rivera as we discuss 2021's In the Heights. In this episode, we dig into the relevance of this musical today, swoon over the pool choreography, and dream about what we'd do if we won $96,000 in the lottery.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Mariquita Reese from Post Film Clarity as we discuss my first musical episode, Dreamgirls. In this episode, Mariquita gives some great backstory on the inspiration for Effie, we get on a tangent about accessing music, and Mariquita admits that she is a fan of crime...stories. Stone's Top Tens Instagram Email stonestoptens@gmail.com Post Film Clarity Podcast...

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Heidi Masse for my only bonus episode of Season 5, 2022's Spirited. In this episode, we share our joy that the afterlife could be a musical, have differing opinions on the worst part of the movie, and wish you all a GOOD AFTERNOON!