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

Waiting for Guffman (Parker Posey and Small Town Tales) 01.07.2020 1:23:11

Note: We had some connection issues, so the audio is choppy at times. We did our best editing surgery to match the production quality of Red, White and Blaine. Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 1996 mocumentary WAITING FOR GUFFMAN. 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 (1:01:33) . So (re)w...

Columbus (Movies About Architects) 24.06.2020 1:30:58

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss COLUMBUS from 2017. 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 (1:07:14) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Kanopy and Criterion Channel) and listen along.‏ Link to other Kogonada video essays: https://vimeo.com/kogonada/videos/page:2/sort:date Submit...

(500) Days of Summer (Music-Focused Romantic Comedy) 17.06.2020 1:43:51

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss (500) Days of Summer . 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 (1:23:45). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Starz streaming) and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themovieladde...

High Fidelity (John Cusack) 10.06.2020 1:50:57

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 2000 movie High Fidelity. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. They also have a special segment for this episode. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:09:10). At the end of the podcast, Zach and Brendan talk the best movie they watched as well as other conversation. So (re)watch the film...

The Thin Red Line (WWII Ensemble Movie) 03.06.2020 1:47:59

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 1998 Terrence Malick movie THE THIN RED LINE . 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 (1:20:30). So (re)watch the film which you can rent on streaming sites and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s...

The Great Escape (Movie Within the Movie & Steve McQueen) -- Listener Choice 27.05.2020 1:39:50

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 1963 Movie THE GREAT ESCAPE . 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 (1:09:35) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime) and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ them...

Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood (A Day in Late 60's LA) 20.05.2020 2:06:31

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 2019 movie ONCE UPON A TIME... IN HOLLYWOOD on their twentieth (and BIGGEST) episode yet . They dive extradeep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:42:15) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Starz) and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, ratin...

Shampoo (Warren Beatty) 13.05.2020 1:38:15

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 1975 movie SHAMPOO . 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 (59:00) . So (re)watch the film currently streaming on The Criterion Channel and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themovie...

Dick Tracy (Al Pacino Detective Movie) 06.05.2020 1:33:53

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 1990 Warren Beatty movie DICK TRACY . 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 (56:18) . So (re)watch the film currently streaming on HBO and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themoviel...

Insomnia (Mystery Directed by Christopher Nolan) 29.04.2020 1:36:15

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 2002 Christopher Nolan movie INSOMNIA . 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 (1:10:58) . So (re)watch the film currently available to rent and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ them...

Memento (Psychology Resulting from Trauma and Character Named Teddy) 22.04.2020 1:31:53

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 2000 movie Memento . 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 (1:12:24) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Kanopy) and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themovieladder@gmai...

Shutter Island (Co-starring Mark Ruffalo) 13.04.2020 1:52:00

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 2010 Scorsese movie Shutter Island . 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 (1:22:40) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO) and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themov...

The Brothers Bloom (Con Men Traveling Europe) 08.04.2020 1:34:56

Brendan and Zach are joined by a special guest to discuss the 2008 Rian Johnson movie THE BROTHERS BLOOM 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 (1:00:20) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on YouTube) and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connec...

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Written by Dale Launer) 01.04.2020 1:41:13

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 1988 Frank Oz comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels . 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 (1:09:25) . So (re)watch the film which is NOW STREAMING on IMDBtv and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s mov...

My Cousin Vinny (Bruce McGill Plays a Cop) 25.03.2020 1:30:13

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 1992 movie MY COUSIN VINNY . 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 (1:07:55) . So (re)watch the film currently streaming on Starz or for rental and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠...

Collateral (LA Crime Movie with Jada Pinkett) 18.03.2020 1:34:06

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 2004 movie Collateral . 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 (1:08:00) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on the TNT app) and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themovielad...

Set It Off (90's Bank Robbery Movie and John C. McGinley) 11.03.2020 1:25:31

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 1996 movie SET IT OFF .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 (1:02:00). So (re)watch the film currently available for streaming rental and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themoviel...

Point Break (Cop Movie Referenced in Hot Fuzz) 04.03.2020 1:20:11

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 1991 movie POINT BREAK . They dive deep into the movie, discussion listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. Ladder discussion begins at (50:56) . So (re)watch the film currently available for rental and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themovieladder@gmai...

Hot Fuzz (British Sensibilities + Bromance + Hot Fuzz title/Hot Stuff song) 24.02.2020 1:21:13

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 2007 movie Hot Fuzz . (2007, what a great movie year!)They dive deep into the movie, discussion listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. Ladder discussion begins at (59:40) . So (re)watch the film currently available for streaming on rental platforms and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connec...

The Full Monty (Movie About Male Strippers) 17.02.2020 1:10:31

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 1997 movie The Full Monty. They dive deep into the movie, discussion listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. Ladder discussion begins at (45:30). So (re)watch the film currently available for rental and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themovieladder@gma...

Magic Mike XXL (Andie MacDowell and a Character Named Nancy) 12.02.2020 1:06:58

This week we discuss Magic Mike XXL. 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@gm...

Groundhog Day (Timeline-Bending 90s Romantic Comedy) 05.02.2020 1:38:58

This week we discuss Groundhog Day. 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@gm...

Sliding Doors (Subway Trains) 30.01.2020 1:34:11

This week we discuss Sliding 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@gm...

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (Colorful Criminal Aliases) 20.01.2020 1:10:24

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 1974 movie The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. They dive deep into the movie, answer listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. Ladder discussion begins at (51:00). So go (re)watch the movie and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themovieladder@gmail.com ⁠ ....

Reservoir Dogs (Steve Buscemi as a Cheap Criminal) 15.01.2020 1:17:50

Av, Brendan and Zach discuss the 1992 Quentin Tarantino debut Reservoir Dogs. They dive deep into the movie, answer listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. So go (re)watch Reservoir Dogs and listen along.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themovieladder@gmail.com ⁠ . You can find the podcast on ⁠ Lett...