How To Be A Movie Snob
by Seth Halligan
So I once got homework assignment from an expert in my field saying, "You need to watch better movies." So... I started watching a new movie each week that's among the greatest movies of all time. And then with the lovely Mariah (and sometimes Pat) we chat about it. The podcast is called "How To Be A Movie Snob." We don't expect much from it but we are having a blast recording it and hanging out each week. So if you get bored and want to hear us spread our lack of knowledge on some of the best movies ever filmed, come join us on our journey to becoming movie snobs!
Episodes
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OSCARS, HERE WE COME?! | CONDOR’S DAUGHTER Movie Review
What started as a few friends having a drink, talking movies, and trying to figure out what makes them tick somehow turned into a full-blown podcast. How to Be a Movie Snob is for everyone from casual movie watchers to full-on film nerds. We take a closer look at what makes movies work—direction,...
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Can Steven Spielberg be snobby?
Welcome to the very first episode of our new director deep-dive series (title still very much TBD). In this episode, we're diving into the career of one of the most influential filmmakers of all time: Steven Spielberg. Is it snobby to spend an entire episode dissecting one of the most famous...
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Must Watch Summer Movies - We have your list!
Mariah, Pat and Seth debate what summer movies are the most important ever! Or the most watchable? Or the most Summer movie-ish? Either way we debate which movies should be on your top 5 summer movies of all time! Grab your popcorn and join the debate on the latest how to be a movie snob podcast.
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Mistura
Take a trip with us to Peru as we talk about the beautiful love letter to Peruvian food and culture Mistura. This is on the short list of Peru's award n
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Marty Supreme and Our Oscar Predictions
We did it! We watched the last best pic nom MARTY SUPREME! Then we give our pics for each category. #oscarwatch2026 #moviereviews #htbams #moviesnob
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The Secret Agent, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Blue Moon - Oscar Watch 2026
We are getting near the end! We go through 3 movies this week as the oscars approach so soon...
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Hamnet -This Year's Awards Darling ?
In this episode of How To Be A Movie Snob, we dive into Hamnet and the emotional experience of watching it. This is the kind of film that doesn’t just tell a story—it lingers with you long after the credits roll. We talk about the incredible performances, the overwhelming emotional impact of the...
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The Alabama Solution Review | Oscar-Nominated Documentary
https://thealabamasolution.com In this episode of How To Be A Movie Snob, we dive into the Oscar-nominated short documentary The Alabama Solution and discuss why it completely blew us away. From powerful storytelling to its unflinching look at the juvenile justice system, this documentary left a...
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Bugonia - Weirdest Yórgos Emma Stone Collab yet?
Another Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Yorogos Collab! And it may be the weirdest one yet. This week on How To Be A Movie Snob, we’re diving into the delightfully unhinged chaos of Bugonia — an English-language remake of Save the Green Planet! from director Jang Joon-hwan. The film follows two young...
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100th Episode!
🎉 Episode 100 – Celebration Special! 🎉 We can’t believe we’ve made it to 100 episodes of How To Be A Movie Snob! In this special milestone episode, we’re taking a step back from our usual format to celebrate the journey. We reminisce about some of our favorite moments, funniest debates,...
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Sentimental Value - The True Movie Snob's Choice?
This week we’re reviewing Sentimental Value and making the case for why it might be the most movie-snob Oscar pick of the year. It’s not flashy, it’s not loud, and it definitely doesn’t explain itself—but that’s exactly why it works.
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F1 The Movie Get's The Oscar Nod... and we have thoughts.
Brad Pit in a car. What more do you need? In this episode of How To Be A Movie Snob, we unpack our genuine surprise at F1 the Movie landing an Oscar nomination. Is this a sign the Academy is finally embracing blockbuster craft? A technical nod that actually makes sense? Or are we officially in…
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Our Way Too Late Oscar Nomination Reaction.
This year's nominations had a lot of what we expected but a few big surprises! Check out the HTBAMS team's reactions to this year's Academy Awards Nominations. #awards #oscarwatch #oscars #oscarnominations #moivepodcast #howtobeamoviesnob
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One Battle After Another.. Or One Oscar After Another?
PTA and Leo are at it again but this time together! And we may have a frontrunner in the 2026 Oscar race. Join Mariah, Seth and Pat at they jump into this award winning action, drama and quite a bit of humor! (not sure if sure be considered a comedy... Golden Globes we are looking at you!) But…
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Wicked for Good? Or... Wicked for Okay?
Wicked for Good… or Wicked for Okay?The HTBAMS crew is back in Oz, and we have questions.In this episode, Mariah breaks down the key differences between Wicked the book, the Broadway play, and the film adaptation Wicked for Good—what changed, what stayed, and what maybe shouldn’t have made the…
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Reedland: The Official Dutch Oscar Entry
It’s official — we’ve made it to the big leagues. This was our very first official screener! We had the privilege of watching Reedland, the Dutch entry for Best International Feature Film. Written and directed by the incredibly talented Sven Bresser, the film offers a hauntingly beautiful look…
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Train Dreams Dream Of Oscars
Oscar Watch 2026 Continues! This week we watched the beautiful Train Dreams. Train Dreams is a film directed by Clint Bentley, based on Denis Johnson's novella, starring Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker in the early 20th-century Pacific Northwest. This movie also…
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Frankenstein (2025) — Early Oscar Contender? | HTBAMS Review & Awards Watch
The HTBAMS crew — Seth, Mariah & Pat — return for another Oscar Watch installment, this time breaking down Guillermo del Toro’s sweeping and emotional new adaptation of Frankenstein (2025). With Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, this version blends gothic…
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House Of Dynamite
Our second movie in our way to early ramp up to Oscar season. This week is House of Dynamite. A lot of early Oscar buzz... but we'll see how we feel about it after we dive in deep!
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Oscar Watch/ Sinners — Too Weird for Best Picture?
In this episode we start our Oscar Watch waaaay too early. The How To Be A Movie Snob team, Pat, Mariah, and Seth break down the Sinners hype — the performances, the symbolism, the controversy, and whether it actually has a path to Best Picture.🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as…
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Metropolis
Top 10 week again! This week we go to Seth's top 10 where we dive into Fritz Lang's Metropolis. This movie... is a lot. Listen to Pat and Mariah let Seth know what they think about his choice. Song: Kick The Dust by Ryan Taubert Licensed by Musicbed MB01HHAWXUUXBF1 🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a...
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South Pacific
We are back to our top ten movies of all time series! And this doozy of a movie makes Mariah's Top Ten Movie of all time! Like for reals. This is the one she chose. But all joking aside, Mariah, Pat and Seth take a deep dive into the very interesting and at times confusing movie that is South...
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The Most Re-Watchable Sports Movie Of All Time!
We are back to our top 10 lists! And this week we are on Pat's top 10. As we break down this baseball classic we have to ask, Is this the most re-watchable sports movie of all time? Pat, Mariah and Seth discuss, and Pat has to decide if it is still on his top 10 movie list of all time. The Intro...
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The Best Movie Year Ever!
What year was the clear winner? Pat, Mariah and Seth debate the best year in movies ever!! 🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and figure out what makes them tick—and somehow, it turned into a full-blown podcast. Whether you're…
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Ugetsu : Mizoguchi's Masterpiece
This one has been on our to=watch list for a while. And it did not disappoint... well, mostly. The team is split on the Japanese classic. Enjoy our breakdown of the 1953 classic Ugetsu. 🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and...
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Muholland Drive - What did we just watch?
This week we jump back into David's Lynch's crazy world and watch maybe his most infamous movie, Muholland Drive. And boy were we in for it! Take the dream world trip with us as we break down this cinema classic on this week's How To Be A Movie Snob! 🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob…
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Chungking Express
🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and figure out what makes them tick—and somehow, it turned into a full-blown podcast. Whether you're a casual viewer or a full-on film nerd, we’re here to help you watch movies with fresh…
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How Is 12 Angry Men THIS Good?!
It’s been on every “must-watch” list out there—yet somehow, we kept putting it off. Honestly, it never quite made it to the top of our queue... and wow, were we wrong. In this episode, we take a deep dive into what might just be the best movie of all time (or at least pretty close). No frills, no...
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Before Jokers Were Cool – Scorsese's Taxi Driver
The team finally tackles Martin Scorsese's Taxi driver. Is Taxi Driver the Pinnacle of Scorsese’s Art? Or does Travis Bickle just need a hug? We jump into this 1970s classic. Join along. And as always, Spoilers! Watch the movie first.
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Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai - A Cult Classic for a reason!
If it's on WINONA RYDER’S list, you should probably at least check it out! We explore this 1999 classic on our path towards becoming real life movie snobs!
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Brazil - Terry Gilliam's Masterpiece
Brazil! Or 1984 1/2? This week's pick for the How To Be A Movie Snob comes from the mind of Terry Gilliam and is a wild ride to say the least! And dare I say it? A doozy? Pat and Mariah finally get to watch this cult classic and figure out what it's all about. Or do we figure out what it's all...
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The Sting - Robert Redford's Best?
We are going through our top 10 movies of all time. And this week we are watching Pat's pick, The Sting starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman. Is it better than Butch Cassidy? Is it over-rated? What does Darth Vader have to do with this? Find out these questions and more on this week's episode…
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Star Wars - A Deep Dive
No snobbery needed for this episode! We dive into the cinema changing classic, Star Wars. Talking about all the quirks and unusual turns that made this movie the, dare we say, cinematic masterpiece that it is? Or just the best b-movie ever made? You be the judge! And follow along with the How To…
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This Is Spinal Tap! Well... it's a review at least.
Maybe this is more of a love fest of how much we love this movie more than a review. But if you want your podcast listening to go to 11 then join the crew talk about one of Seth's favorite movies of all time.
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Animator Breaks Down The Oscar's Best Animated Features
This week we're leaning heavily on Pat. As a professional animator who's even hired several talents from these Oscar-nominated films, he might have a few extra insights to share. But don't worry—Seth and Mariah may not have the same credentials, yet they're eager to offer their opinions too!…
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Oscar Reactions!
Here we go! We've watched most of the movies, so we were ready. Listen as the 3 hosts of HTBAMS break down the 2025 Oscars and how they were... super... mediocre. I mean there were some super funny parts, and like one good acceptance speech. Good times....
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Nickel Boys- Grit, Glory, and the Oscar’s Glare
In this special Oscar edition of How To Be A Movie Snob, we dive into the gripping adaptation of The Nickel Boys. Based on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, this powerful film takes on the horrors of a real-life reform school, exposing systemic racism and injustice. Join us as we...
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Embracing the Unknown – A Complete Unknown (2024) with Guest Host Dale
n this special episode of How To Be A Movie Snob, we dive into the enigmatic world of A Complete Unknown (2024), the highly anticipated Bob Dylan biopic. But this time, we’re shaking things up—with special guest host Dale, Seth’s dad, joining the conversation! Together, we break down the film’s...
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Anora - Is this the snobbiest Oscar nominated movie this year?
🎬 Is Anora the Snobbiest Oscar Nominee of the Year? 🎬 In this episode of How to Be a Movie Snob, we dive into Anora, one of this year’s most talked-about Oscar nominees. Is it a masterpiece of highbrow cinema, or just another film designed to impress the Academy and alienate casual viewers?…
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The Substance - Body Horror Classic! But Oscar worthy?
This one is a doozy! Original, bloody, great acting, what else you need?
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Emilia Pérez
Oscar Season is here this week we tackle the controversial Emilia Pérez. What did you think about the most nominated movie of the year?
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Conclave (2024): A Divine Thriller or a Cinematic Sin?
The How to Be a Movie Snob crew is back, this time diving into Conclave (2024)—a tense thriller set against the backdrop of Vatican politics. Does it deliver a gripping, thought-provoking drama, or does it fall short of divine expectations? Join Seth, Mariah, and Pat as they dissect the...
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HTBAMS Crew Breaks Down Wicked 🎭 | Does It Deserve the Hype
Join the How To Be A Movie Snob crew as we dive into the award-nominated movie Wicked! 🎭✨ From jaw-dropping performances and stunning visuals to its connection to the Broadway classic, we’re breaking it all down. Does Wicked live up to the hype? Is it worthy of the awards buzz? Tune in for our...
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Dune 2 : Award Season Showdown
Here we go! The team kicks off Awards Season with their first review. Has Dune: Part Two been officially nominated yet? Well… not quite, but let’s be real—a nomination feels as inevitable as a sandworm finding a thumper. So, journey to the sands of Arrakis and join the HTBAMS team as they dive…
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Casablanca - Why Is It So Loved?
One of the most quotable movies ever. But does it deserve the snobby nod? Listen and join the conversation with Seth, Mariah and Pat on this week's episode of How To Be A Movie Snob.
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Gosford Park - Best Prequel for a show ever!
Gosford Park is an amazing movie. But... now we have Downton Abbey, so.... is it still amazing? You be the judge!
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The Quiet Man - John Wayne's Favorite Movie To Be A Part Of!
I mean what else would you expect when you take your whole family to Ireland? This week we visit Mariah's top 10 list of all time with The Quiet Man. Sit back and enjoy this John Ford and John Wayne classic.
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Tree of Life - Who says Brad Pitt can't be snobby!
We are visiting Seth's top 10 list with the Terrance Malick movie Tree Of Life. like subscribe and check us out online. https://www.htbams.com
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The Royal Tenenbaums: A Guide to Pretending to Be a Film Buff
Tune in to this hilarious and insightful podcast clip where Seth, Mariah, and Pat dive deep into the quirky world of "The Royal Tenenbaums." In this episode of "How to Be a Movie Snob," the trio explores: Wes Anderson's signature style The eccentric Tenenbaum family The film's unique blend of…
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Best Fantasy Horror Movie of all time | Pan's Labyrinth
We’re continuing our journey through our top 10 movies of all time, and this week we’re diving into Mariah’s picks! Expect a mix of whimsy, plenty of horror, a touch of magic and fantasy, lots of blood, and surprisingly, a coming-of-age story. Get ready to travel to Spain with Guillermo del Toro…
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About this show
So I once got homework assignment from an expert in my field saying, "You need to watch better movies." So... I started watching a new movie each week that's among the greatest movies of all time. And then with the lovely Mariah (and sometimes Pat) we chat about it. The podcast is called "How To Be A Movie Snob." We don't expect much from it but we are having a blast recording it and hanging out each week. So if you get bored and want to hear us spread our lack of knowledge on some of the best movies ever filmed, come join us on our journey to becoming movie snobs!
Hosted by
Seth Halligan