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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Revolutionary Road with Meaghan Thee Librarian (Leonardo DeSpicable) 01.03.2024 2:09:00

Brendan and Zach are joined for the 15th time by Fan Favourite Meaghan Thee Librarian ( ⁠⁠ @meaghan ⁠⁠ ) to discuss REVOLUTIONARY ROAD. We 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 (1:31:30). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBOMax) and listen along to the discussion. Then st...

The Wolf of Wall Street with Meaghan Thee Librarian (Breaking The 4th Wall Street) 22.02.2024 2:16:44

Brendan and Zach are joined by Fan Favourite Meaghan Thee Librarian ( ⁠ @meaghan ⁠ ) to discuss THE WOLF OF WALL STREET. We 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 (1:36:31). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to...

The Big Short with Grace Leeder (The Little Guys) 14.02.2024 2:14:56

Brendan and Zach are joined by Grace Leeder ( @hifromgrace on Twitter and @goforgrace on Letterboxd , MLP 3 timer) discuss THE BIG SHORT. We 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 (1:39:40). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hoopla) and listen along to the discussion. Then...

The Other Guys with Michael J. Clark (Come With Guys) 07.02.2024 1:38:19

Brendan and Zach are joined by another guy Michael J. Clark ( @mjcszn and @mjclark320 on Letterboxd) to discuss THE OTHER GUYS. We 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 (1:12:33). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Netflix) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tune...

The Nice Guys (LA Nose-oir) 31.01.2024 1:30:50

Brendan and Zach discuss THE NICE GUYS. We 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 (1:10:11). 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 week. Submit your questions, comments, ra...

Chinatown (LA No-War) 24.01.2024 1:26:17

Brendan and Zach discuss CHINATOWN. We 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 (1:06:50). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Netflix, Hoopla, Kanopy, Paramount+ and Tubi) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Su...

Devil In A Blue Dress (Easy, My Man) 18.01.2024 1:25:00

Brendan and Zach discuss DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS . We 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 (1:02:39). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Prime Video) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions,...

American Gangster with Meaghan Thee Librarian (Frankly Criminal) 11.01.2024 1:48:04

Meaghan Thee Librarian ( @meaghan ) joins Brendan and Zach to discuss AMERICAN GANGSTER. We 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 (1:20:40). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBOMax) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick fo...

The Departed (Shipping Leo) - Season 5 Premiere with Meaghan Thee Librarian 04.01.2024 1:51:16

Meaghan Thee Librarian joins us to dive into the double crossing rats in THE DEPARTED. We 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 (1:25:40). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on streaming rental or your local library) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear...

One Last Thing (Season 4 Wrap Up) 01.01.2024 41:28

Happy New Year! The Movie Ladder Podcast season 4 is over and we're here to take one last more look at 2023 on the podcast. We review this year's ladder and look ahead to 2024. And check out our Letterboxd stats for the year that was. We'll be back in a few days for The Departed (available for digital rental and at your local library) to kick off season 5! You can find the podcast on L...

Titanic with Alex Chester and Meaghan Thee Librarian (Coast to Coast Romance with Victor Garber) 28.12.2023 2:02:42

Our season 4 finale is our biggest episode yet. Alex Chester ( @achester99 on Twitter and Letterboxd ) and Meaghan Thee Librarian ( @meaghan on Letterboxd) join Brendan and Zach to discuss TITANIC. We 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 (1:36:18). So (re)watch the film (currently st...

The Night Before (Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good Podcast CROSSPOST) 22.12.2023 2:01:36

As a special Jewish Christmas present, we're giving you a bonus crosspost podcast of Zach's January 2023 appearance on Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good/Pretty Good Friends to talk about the Christmas classic THE NIGHT BEFORE. You can stream THE NIGHT BEFORE on Tubi or for streaming rental and you should watch it. Enjoy the bonus episode and we'll see you next week!

Drafting the 2024 Library Ladder Challenge Categories with Meaghan Thee Librarian 20.12.2023 53:24

Ahead of the new year, Meaghan Thee Librarian joined us to draft the 27 categories for the 2024 Library Ladder Challenge. This twice-monthly movie challenge will kick off at the beginning of next year and run through 2024. You can view the categories for 2023 here , and be on the lookout for the 2024 list on Meaghan's Letterboxd profile (@meaghan) . Join us for the challenge and keep us posted...

Sleepless in Seattle with Meaghan Thee Librarian (Sleepless All The Way) 20.12.2023 2:07:40

Brendan and Zach are joined by Meaghan Thee Librarian to discuss SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE. We 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 (1:30:46). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on AMC+) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for ne...

Jingle All The Way (Sleigh Arnold) 12.12.2023 1:37:06

Brendan and Zach discuss JINGLE ALL THE WAY. We 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 (1:14:11). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comment...

The Running Man (Running with Kotto) 06.12.2023 1:26:33

Brendan and Zach discuss THE RUNNING MAN. We 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 (1:03:07). 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, comment...

Midnight Run (Several Planes, Trains and Automobiles) 29.11.2023 1:31:21

Brendan and Zach discuss MIDNIGHT RUN. We 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 (1:11:54). 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 week. Submit your questions, comments, rat...

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (There's No Place Like Home) 22.11.2023 1:29:51

Brendan and Zach celebrate Thanksgiving week with Planes, Trains and Automobiles. We 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 (1:09:27). 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 n...

The Wizard of Oz (Dancing with the Scarecrow) 16.11.2023 1:43:30

Brendan and Zach discuss THE WIZARD OF OZ. We 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 (1:22:57). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on 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...

Pearl (My Name is Pearl) 08.11.2023 1:12:02

Brendan and Zach discuss 2022's PEARL. We 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 (55:25). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your quest...

The Night of the Hunter (Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing) 31.10.2023 1:26:11

Brendan and Zach celebrate episode 200 and Halloween with THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER. We 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 (1:01:40). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hoopla and MGM+) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick...

There Will Be Blood (New Country...) 25.10.2023 1:50:57

Brendan and Zach discuss THERE WILL BE BLOOD. We 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 (1:25:35). 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, com...

No Country for Old Men (Kill L’s) 19.10.2023 2:02:00

Brendan and Zach discuss No Country for Old Men. We 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 (1:34:34). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit yo...

Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (Double Bill) 13.10.2023 1:26:19

Brendan and Zach discuss KILL BILL: Vol 2. We 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 (1:06:16). 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 questions,...

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (“Die like a Samurai”) 09.10.2023 1:32:54

Brendan and Zach discuss Kill Bill: Vol. 1. We 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 (1:09:50). 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 this Friday . Submit your questi...