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

Episodes

Bad Times at the El Royale (Another Crazy Night) 20.12.2020 1:23:48

Brendan and Zach discuss Bad Times at the El Royale from 2018. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and play the forced connection challenge to move to Mixed Nuts later this week. So (re)watch the film (currently available for rental) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear how we justify the Mixed Nuts connection for this Wednesday. Submit your questions, com...

Go (One Crazy Night) 16.12.2020 1:41:26

Brendan and Zach discuss the GO from 1999 . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:17:04) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Starz) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating a...

After Hours with Av Sinensky (Catherine O'Hara and John Heard) 10.12.2020 1:34:13

Brendan and Zach are rejoined by Av ( @asinensky on Twitter and Letterboxd ) to discuss AFTER HOURS . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:07:42) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick...

Home Alone (Child at home... alone) 02.12.2020 2:02:52

Brendan and Zach break out a special format for a mega-stuffed podcast about HOME ALONE . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:41:45) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next...

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead with Taylor Cotter (Working Girl Over Her Head, Workplace Misconduct and David Duchovny) 25.11.2020 1:39:46

Brendan and Zach are joined by Taylor Cotter to talk about DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD (1991) . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:15:10) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pi...

Working Girl with Special Guest Molly (Tippi's Daughter, 'Girl' and Workplace Misconduct) 18.11.2020 1:36:25

Brendan and Zach are joined by Molly ( @VeggieDogg on Letterboxd ) to discuss discuss the 1988's WORKING GIRL . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:04:54) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime and Hulu) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear...

The Girl (Tippi Hedren and Alfred Hitchcock IRL) 11.11.2020 1:18:30

Brendan and Zach discuss the 2012 HBO movie THE GIRL . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:00:30) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week.‏ Submit your questions, comments...

Marnie (Tippi Hedren and Alfred Hitchcock) 02.11.2020 1:39:28

Brendan and Zach are here a little early in the week to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's MARNIE . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:16:20) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Peacock) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for ne...

The Birds (Scary Flying Creatures) 27.10.2020 1:23:17

Brendan and Zach discuss Alfred Hitchcock's THE BIRDS . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:00:15) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Peacock) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week.‏ Submit your questions, com...

The Fly (Geena Davis and Scary Insects) 20.10.2020 1:28:49

Brendan and Zach discuss THE FLY . They dive deep into this very gross movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at ( 1:06:35 ). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Starz on Amazon Prime) , listen along to the discussion. The podcast is much less gross than the movie. Then stay tuned to hear what connected fi...

Beetlejuice (Kid Obsessed with Death) 14.10.2020 1:39:45

Movie Ladder! Movie Ladder! Movie Ladder! Brendan and Zach discuss BEETLEJUICE . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:10:50) . So (re)watch the film (currently available for rental or library check-out) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we...

Harold and Maude with Aaron Brooks (Significant Birthday) 07.10.2020 1:39:01

This week we Aaron Brooks ( @incubrooks ) joined us to discuss Harold and Maude. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung. So (re)watch the film and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connection...

Happy Death Day with Taylor Cotter (Horror Comedy) 30.09.2020 1:36:49

Brendan, Zach and guest Taylor Cotter discuss the 2017's Happy Death Day . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:05:09) . So (re)watch the film (currently available for rental) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week.‏ Not...

What We Do In The Shadows (Interviews With Some Vampires + Spoof Mocumentary) 22.09.2020 1:28:54

Brendan and Zach discuss WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:07:20) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla) and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themoviel...

Interview with a Vampire (Tom Cruise and Sympathy For The Devil) 17.09.2020 1:33:01

This week we discuss Interview with a Vampire. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung. So (re)watch the film and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themo...

Tropic Thunder (Vietnam War Movie Satire) 10.09.2020 1:20:00

This week we discuss Tropic Thunder. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung. So (re)watch the film and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themovieladder@...

Apocalypse Now ('The End' and Film School Buddies) 01.09.2020 2:05:38

This week we discuss Apocalypse Now. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung. So (re)watch the film and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠themovieladder@g...

The Doors (Val Kilmer and Meg Ryan) 24.08.2020 1:44:53

This week we discuss The Doors. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung. So (re)watch the film and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themovieladder@gmail...

Top Gun with Frank Konkel (Kelly McGillis in the 80s) 19.08.2020 1:48:57

This week Frank Konkel ( @frank_konkel ) joined us to discuss Top Gun. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung. So (re)watch the film and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next...

Witness (Harrison Ford in the 80s) 13.08.2020 1:26:43

This week we discuss Witness. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung. So (re)watch the film and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themovieladder@gmail.c...

Raiders of the Lost Ark (End Scene and The Idolization of a Precious Object) 28.07.2020 1:31:22

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:07:50) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Netflix) and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themovieladde...

Citizen Kane (Newspaper Mogul in NYC) 21.07.2020 1:49:53

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss CITIZEN KANE from 1941, often called the best movie of all time. . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:17:10) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBOMax) and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for...

Newsies (Disney Musical) 14.07.2020 1:17:15

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss NEWSIES from 1992 . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (56:50). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+) and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themovieladder@gmail.com ⁠...

Av Watched Survivor and We Ranked 'em All (Bonus Episode) 09.07.2020 3:08:51

Over the last few months Av watched all 40 seasons of Survivor. He presents his top 40 rankings of the seasons and we combine all three hosts' grades for a Movie Ladder Composite Survivor Top 10. This episode will spoil all the seasons of Survivor, but we talk about the show more generally for the first 10 minutes or so without spoilers. This is a bonus pod and we'll be back with our next movie d...

Hamilton (Musical Production Movie) 08.07.2020 2:05:38

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the recently released HAMILTON movie . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:34:15). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+) and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themo...