The Movie Ladder Podcast with Zach Brooks and Brendan Fitzpatrick

The Movie Ladder Podcast

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Weekly movie podcast where we climb the rungs of cinematic connections. Each week Brendan and Zach watch a movie that is somehow connected to the movie we watched the previous week. We discuss the movie, take listener feedback, discuss connections to previous movies and end the episode by picking our next movie based on suggestions sent in by the listeners and brought by your hosts. We've covered 300+ movies over the last few years and look forward to many more.

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The Movie Ladder Podcast with Zach Brooks and Brendan Fitzpatrick

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Y Tu Mamá También (You ARE Trying To Seduce Me) 26.04.2022 1:35:18

Brendan and Zach discuss Y Tu Mamá También. They deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:10:14). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Criterion Channel) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questio...

The Graduate (Emerging Adulthood with ABBA & Garfunkel) 20.04.2022 2:08:12

Brendan and Zach check into THE GRADUATE. They deep-deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:46:28). So (re)watch the film (currently available for streaming rental) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your ques...

Muriel's Wedding (Australia’s Mamma Mia!) 13.04.2022 1:36:31

Brendan and Zach discuss MURIEL'S (Mariel?) WEDDING. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:10:15). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Cinemax GO or streaming rental) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next...

Mamma Mia! with Amy and Haley (Meryl's Family Hijinks) 06.04.2022 1:41:22

Brendan and Zach are joined by Amy and Haley of the Bachelor RHAP-Up Podcast to tap their toes to ABBA and discuss MAMMA MIA. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:16:11). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Peacock) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tune...

August: Osage County (My Dinner with Meryl) 29.03.2022 1:30:11

Brendan and Zach gather around the table to talk through AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:11:52). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Netflix) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next...

The Hours with Meaghan Thee Librarian (Meet Virginia Woolf) 22.03.2022 2:02:32

Brendan and Zach are joined by Meaghan Thee Librarian to travel through generations and discuss THE HOURS. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:34:44). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBOMax) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what conne...

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Marriage on the Rocks) 16.03.2022 1:44:04

Brendan and Zach spend the night with George and Marth to discuss WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:22:22). So (re)watch the film (currently available for streaming rental) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear wha...

A Streetcar Named Desire (A Kazan Dealing in Family Issues) 09.03.2022 1:34:29

Brendan and Zach take a trip to New Orleans to discuss A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:13:00). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for nex...

The Big Sick with LaTonya Starks (Love & Marriage in an Oscar Nominated Screenplay) 02.03.2022 2:14:57

Brendan and Zach are joined by LaTonya Starks to discuss THE BIG SICK. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:43:15). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next wee...

Brooklyn with Melissa Woodward and Kevin Mahadeo (Based on a Book with Love Letters) 24.02.2022 2:03:22

Brendan and Zach are joined by Post Show Recaps' Melissa Woodward ( @melissaw28 ) and Kevin Mahadeo ( @kevmahadeo ) to discuss BROOKLYN. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:39:00). So (re)watch the film (currently available for streaming rental) and listen along to the d...

The Notebook with Sara Orrick (Rachel McAdams Through Time) 16.02.2022 1:39:05

Brendan and Zach are joined by Sara Orrick to celebrate Valentine's Week with THE NOTEBOOK. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:12:41). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film...

About Time with Taylor Cotter Bruneaux (Richard Curtis' Alternate Universe) 09.02.2022 1:50:22

Brendan and Zach are joined by MLP time loop correspondent Taylor Cotter Bruneaux to discuss ABOUT TIME. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:29:55). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Netflix) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connec...

Yesterday (Meet the Beatles) 03.02.2022 1:40:18

Brendan and Zach discuss YESTERDAY. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:16:05). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on streaming rental) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comme...

Across the Universe (2007 Movie Musical) 26.01.2022 1:32:27

Brendan and Zach discuss the Beatles musical ACROSS THE UNIVERSE. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:12:58). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hoopla) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit y...

Once with Grace Leeder ('Falling' in Love in Ireland) 19.01.2022 1:38:32

Brendan and Zach are joined by Post Show Recap's Grace Leeder for the second time to discuss ONCE. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:05:23). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what con...

The Quiet Man (1920's Ireland) 12.01.2022 1:23:17

Brendan and Zach discuss THE QUIET MAN. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:01:33). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hulu and Paramount+) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions...

Michael Collins with Eolan Allen (1922 Centennial) - Season 3 Premiere 06.01.2022 1:34:41

Brendan and Zach are joined by Eolan Allen to kick off The Movie Ladder Podcast season 3 as they discuss MICHAEL COLLINS. They dive deep into the movie, Eolan gives a history lesson, they discuss listener feedback and the gang decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:12:08). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hoopla) and listen...

Season 2 Wrap Up (Bonus Pod) 01.01.2022 49:44

Zach and Brendan wrap up their second season of the podcast, we go through the movies we covered this year, give out awards and look ahead to season 3 in 2022. Next week we're starting season 3 with Michael Collins. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections to themovieladder@gmail.com . You can find the podcast on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder) and Twitter (@LadderMovie)...

Parenthood (Motherhood with Dianne Weist) 31.12.2021 1:38:15

Happy New Year! Brendan and Zach close out season 2 of The Movie Ladder Podcast with PARENTHOOD. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the first movie rung for the Ladder season 3. The next movie discussion begins at (1:05:00). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Peacock) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what co...

Edward Scissorhands (Tim Burton's Gothic Christmas) + Spider-Man: No Way Home SPOILERS 22.12.2021 1:44:04

Brendan and Zach discuss EDWARD SCISSORHANDS and then at the end of the episode have a spoiler-filled discussion about the new Spider-Man movie (1:28:00). They dive deep into Edward Scissorhands as a dark fairytale, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:02:23). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disn...

Batman Returns (Walken in a Winter Wonderland) 15.12.2021 1:54:54

Brendan and Zach discuss BATMAN RETURNS. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:32:06). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rat...

Bonus Mini-Pod: Update on Next Week's Movie 09.12.2021 8:20

We goofed so we're changing next week's movie. Take a listen after you listen to the Catch Me If You Can podcast. 

Catch Me If You Can (Teenage Conman) 08.12.2021 1:32:09

Brendan and Zach discuss CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:05:00). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comme...

Ferris Bueller's Day Off with Av Sinensky (High School Trio Navigates Life) 01.12.2021 1:40:28

Brendan and Zach are joined by original cohost Av Sinensky to discuss FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF. They list their individual top 5 elements lists for this movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:17:54). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along to the discussion. Then sta...

Rebel Without a Cause with Meaghan Thee Librarian (1955 New Kid In Town) 24.11.2021 2:02:34

Brendan and Zach are joined by Meaghan Thee Librarian to open the book on REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE. They dive deep into the movie, the performances, the reds and the cultural influences. Then discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:17:04). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along to th...