The Film Majors

Set yer listening devices to due north and bring yer vehicle around to starboard, cause it be Boat Month ya scalawags! Captain Mugnai and his cinematic crew are back to discuss forbidden loves, James Cameron's box office sensation Titanic, and make the case that Billy Zane might be the best performance in the film. Now cast off and get to listening!

Shiver yer timbers and hoist yer sails, it be Boat Month me hearties! The Film Majors be casting off on a cinematic voyage with first mate Jake Sabitt by talkin' the most ferocious sea monsters on the silver screen, Steven Spielberg's nautical horror classic Jaws , and if there be any saltier sea dogs than ol' Cap'n Quint himself. Yar! Further sea knowledge: Wendigoon's Video o...

Rounding out the Film Majors April Fools month, your hosts pay tribute to the late great Robin Williams by discussing Chris Columbus's family comedy Mrs. Doubtfire and Mike Nichols's queer farce The Birdcage . Other topics include the most quotable movies, the one time Clint Eastwood made a joke, and what kind of chair Zack would be.

The Film Majors continue their April Fools comedy month by talking the best meta movies, Mel Brooks's satirical magnum opus Blazing Saddles , and whether or not they should discuss juicing one another on mic.

In the next installment of The Film Majors April Fools extravaganza, your hosts discuss great child performances, Richard Linklater's family comedy classic School of Rock , and Mick's thrilling trip to Florida to visit his uncle Ron DeSantis.

It's time for a Film Majors April Fools month! Tune in to hear your beloved and trusted cinema experts talk great comedic performances by actors previously known for drama, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein's surprise comedy hit Game Night , and whether or not this is the worst episode they have ever recorded. You be the judge.

It’s time Robby! Rounding out their month of Academy Darlings, your hosts talk Oscar snubs, Tom McCarthy's 2015 Best Picture winning newspaper drama Spotlight, and whether or not Zack's impression of Mark Ruffalo's famous monologue is in poor taste. Further material on the film and real life story: The Fifth Estate Episode featuring Mike Rezendes on Investigative Journalism The Rewatch...

The Film Majors, with the help of bug-man extraordinaire Edwin Harris, continue their discussion of Oscar nominated films by diving deep into the coolest and most surprising Academy Award wins of all time, Jonathan Demme's controversial horror classic The Silence of the Lambs, and the complicated metaphorical significance of the death's head moth pictured on the film's iconic poster. Further mater...

The board continues Academy Darlings Month with their first ever animated film, discussing Hayao Miyazaki's 2002 Best Animated Feature winner Spirited Away, their first experiences recognizing films as art, and the uncanny resemblance Yubaba has to a certain part of Mick's anatomy.

Continuing their exploration of Oscars history, The Film Majors talk their favorite films about the entertainment industry, 1951's Best Picture winner All About Eve , and Michael B. Jordan's anime obsession.

The gang kicks off a month discussing the storied history of the Academy Awards by delving into their favorite history making Oscar wins, both cinematic versions of West Side Story (1961 and 2021), and Zack's harrowing Uber ride mere moments before recording. Slick back your hair, snap your fingers to the beat, and listen to an in depth discussion on one of the great musicals of stage and screen!

This week your hosts reveal their blood letting sources, discuss their favorite portrayals of non-sexual intimacy in film, and sing director Steven Soderbergh's praises, in particular, his debut feature, Sex, Lies, and Videotape. This episode is a hefty one, so buckle up!

With the help of their first ever guest, The Toss Up host Simon Luedtke, The Film Majors dive deep into their favorite onscreen love triangles, George Cukor's screwball romantic comedy The Philadelphia Story , and the most cartoonish Italians ever to grace the silver screen.

This is an episode of The Film Majors. It represents the hosts’ belief in individuality and personal freedom. In it, they discuss their worst movie date experiences, David Lynch's romantic road trip nightmare Wild at Heart, and the unfair public treatment of Nicolas Cage in the 2000s. 

Kicking off a month of romantic cinema, your hosts discuss their favorite onscreen couples, Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron's rom-com masterpiece When Harry Met Sally... , and Mick's bizarre childhood idolization of Billy Crystal.

The gang concludes their discussion of 2022 cinema by breaking down the recently announced 2023 Oscar Nominations, looking ahead to their most anticipated films of 2023, and doing yet another double feature, this time of Ti West's new horror franchise films X and Pearl . Alexis finds new flaws on a rewatch, Zack continues to be enamored with a serial killer, and Mick just doesn't wanna see a hoe w...

The Film Majors tag team two 2022 films this week, David Leitch's Bullet Train and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson's Do Revenge. Zack is taking fat L's on back to back episodes, Mick wants you to know adult problems are bigger than teen drama, and Alexis insists that Aaron Taylor-Johnson is "so fine, and for what!?"

The Film Majors discuss the most underrated performances of 2022, Jane Schoenbrun's directorial debut We're All Going to the World's Fair, and Zack and Mick's arduous process of selecting a movie to watch. NOTE: Towards the end of the episode, you will hear Zack refer to Willow Maclay by they/them pronouns when they are in fact she/her. Apologies to Ms. Maclay.

New year new episode! Your hosts ring in 2023 by discussing their favorite films of the previous year, Zack's return to Pandora, Mick and Alexis's unique way of reading the Star Wars opening crawl, and, of course... what's going on.

In their finale episode of 2022, The Film Majors chat about great British performances by American actors, Sharon Maguire's 2001 romantic comedy Bridget Jones's Diary , and the horrifying beauty standards of the early 2000s.

In their continued mission to spread holiday cheer, The Film Majors discuss Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life, anti-capitalist cinema, and imagine a world where Jimmy Stewart played Spider-Man. Plus, they respond to their first listener email! Our partner for this episode is Are You Afraid of the Dark Universe? , a creative storytelling podcast from the minds of Dylan Roth and Dalton Des...

The gang discusses children's movies that still hold up, Brian Henson's magnum opus The Muppet Christmas Carol , and the exciting possibilities that come with subleasing Mick's ass.

The Film Majors discuss buddy movies, Shane Black's Christmas classic Kiss Kiss Bang Bang , and establish a new rule banning Mick from hitting women during the podcast. Can't believe that had to be said.

Bridging the gap between Period Piece Palooza and the holiday season, your hosts discuss directors that grind their gears, Baz Luhrmann's 2022 biopic Elvis , and whether or not The Polar Express was directed by the Devil himself.

In the thrilling conclusion to Period Piece Palooza, The Film Majors discuss their personal comfort films, Joe Wright's sumptuous 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice , and Zack and Alexis's well of knowledge about the movie Spotlight .