Gen XvZ: A Movie Podcast

The latest PIXAR movie is out! MacKenzie and Brian have thoughts. Listen to them discuss how Inside Out 2 compares to the original, how it stacks up against other PIXAR films, and how it could potentially save the summer box office. Also, when you see it in the theater, stay until the very end of the credits!

To prove they're not snobs, MacKenzie and Brian run through each of their top 5 guilty pleasure movies. Find out what cheesy, campy, outdated movies still fire them up. And find out which movies they're embarrassed to even mention.

This week, Brian and MacKenzie discuss Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and don't let their critiques fool you, they really did like it! Listen for a breakdown of what makes this one of the few successful prequels, why the first hour needed to be tightened up, and another shout out to the fantastic work of stunt actors.

We're kicking off Summer Blockbuster season! This week, Brian and MacKenzie discuss Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. They get into how this one compares to the rest of the trilogy, what made those films so great and where the franchise goes from here.

Listen to Brian and MacKenzie discuss The Fall Guy. It’s one of the most entertaining movies of the year so far. So why isn’t it doing better at the box office? We’ll ponder that and other things. Spoiler alert so go see it in theaters and then listen!

This week Brian and MacKenzie discuss Challengers and it's a true Gen X v. Z faceoff! Spoilers ahead in this episode so see the movie in theaters before you listen.

In this week's episode, Brian and MacKenzie discuss the new release The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. They break down the success of the story while still being a "popcorn movie" and what makes this distinctly NOT a road movie. They also discuss the potential burgeoning genre of hyper violent, witty action movies and how that relates to superhero fatigue.

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Listen in this week as Brian and MacKenzie discuss "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire." What they liked (not much), what they didn't (most of it), and their feelings on the state of the franchise (derailed).

This week Brian and MacKenzie give their top 5 Stanley Kubrick films. They discuss what they like and dislike about the polarizing filmmaker and give recommendations for anyone who might be "Kubrick curious."

This week, Brian and MacKenzie break down the new release Dune Part 2. They discuss its place in Science Fiction history, the fantastic performances and of course the spectacular visual effects.

It’s all led up to this! Brian and MacKenzie break down the wins from Sunday's Academy Awards, from the entertainment value of the ceremony to the wins, both shocking and predictable.

In this episode, recorded on November 5th, 2023, Brian and MacKenzie discuss the latest film from Alexander Payne. Originally, this episode was unreleased as to not promote struck work while SAG-AFTRA was bargaining for a better contract. Now, this film has earned nominations for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture, so we're releasing it as a special bonus episode ahead of the Acade...

In this week's episode, Brian and MacKenzie review Best Picture nominee The Zone of Interest, and debate the merit of Best Picture nomination. Technically, it's a masterclass in filmmaking, but how about the storytelling? Also, since they have now both seen all 10 Best Picture nominees, they run through their personal rankings and predict the winner.

In this week's episode, Brian and MacKenzie review Best Picture nominee American Fiction. They discuss its chances at the upcoming Academy Awards, the strong performances and script, and the importance of humor in serious films. Don't forget to follow us @genxvzpod on instagram and facebook!

Brian and MacKenzie discuss their favorite and not-so-favorite Best Picture winners. Is "Gone With the Wind" top-5? Bottom-5? both? Tune in to see how your favorite Oscar winners stack up in the ultimate Top-5 and Bottom-5 Oscar lists.  Also, check out Brian's rating and ranking of every Best Picture winner ever at  https://monumentscripts.com/category/best-picture-winners/ and follo...

In celebration of Valentine's Day, Brian and MacKenzie each list their top 5 romantic comedies. They break down why each one made their list and discuss what makes the perfect romcom. Plus, MacKenzie makes an earnest plea to the studios to start making romcoms fun again. Follow us on intagram @genxvzpod

In this week's episode, Brian and MacKenzie break down the Oscar nominations, from the givens to the outrageous snubs to the political machine that is the Academy. It's MacKenzie's favorite time of year so of course you'll get a few passionate rants as well. One day they'll stop talking about the Oscar's but today is not that day. Also, please follow @genxvzpod on facebook...

In this week’s episode, Brian finally gets his wish as he and MacKenzie discuss director Bradley Cooper’s latest film, Maestro. They get into its apparent homage to classic Hollywood and Broadway, Cooper’s dynamic career and where it could go from here, and rave over Carey Mulligan.

Spoilers ahead! In this week’s episode, Brian and MacKenzie review the film Anatomy of a Fall. They discuss its strong chances in upcoming awards shows, breakdown its incredibly effective use of dialogue and lack of score, and how good performances are everything.