Movies I Missed

On the eighth episode of Movies I Missed: 2008, Jesse and Rian suffer a form of self-imposed torture right alongside the characters in Steve McQueen’s debut feature film Hunger. It was Jesse’s choice to review this film, primarily for the aforementioned director as well as star Michael Fassbender. Join our hosts as they show their ignorance of world politics, marvel at Fassbender’s dedication to his role and find a way to bring it all back to superhero movies.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the seventh episode of Movies I Missed: 2008, Jesse and Rian tap their toes to the indie rock tunes of Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist. Rian chose this film for review because despite outward appearances he has a soft spot for angsty high school romances. Join our hosts as call out cameos by fellow podcasters, question whether they’re cool enough to recognize the artists on the soundtrack and ponder which base Nick and Norah got to in that recording booth.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the sixth episode of Movies I Missed: 2008, Jesse and Rian look on the bright side of a dark movie with a review of the emotionally charged period drama Revolutionary Road. This film was Jesse’s choice for review due largely to the name actors in the lead roles and its distinguished director. Join our hosts as they shower praise upon Kate Winslet’s performance, reminisce over Leonardo DiCaprio’s boyish good looks and thank their lucky stars that they weren’t around for the “good old days”.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the fifth episode of Movies I Missed: 2008, Jesse and Rian use the word “interpret” a lot as they attempt to unpack the dense, metaphorical Pandora’s box that is Synechdoche, New York. This film was Rian’s choice for review because he’d always been curious to know how far it would fly over his head. Join our hosts for a discussion about growing older, dealing with depression, getting out of your own way and what it truly means to have missed a movie.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the fourth episode of Movies I Missed: 2008, Jesse and Rian bask in the warm glow of casually paced, traditionally animated fantasy with Ponyo. Jesse chose this movie for review due to a new appreciation for the films of Studio Ghibli following recent-ish viewings of Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. Join our hosts as they question what Ponyo is, how she came to be, what she’s capable of and whether or not any of that really matters when it’s all just so darned pretty to look at.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the third episode of Movies I Missed: 2008, Jesse and Rian drown their sorrows in sunny beaches, fruity drinks with little umbrellas in them and a surprising amount of male nudity by reviewing Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Rian picked this film for the show because it was a popular comedy from the time that he was 100% positive he’d never seen before. Join our hosts as they marvel at an early assemblage of modern comedy greats, judge the logistics of the average low budget puppet musical and ponder if 40 is too young to suffer early onset memory loss.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the second episode of Movies I Missed: 2008, Jesse and Rian discover that the niche subgenre of “verbose hitman comedy” survived the end of the 90’s with a viewing of In Bruges. This was Jesse’s choice for review in part because Rian had recommended it to him almost two decades prior. Join our hosts as they find out which side of a race war little people would be on, learn a bit about Belgian history and discover if it’s actually possible for a beautiful f**king fairytale town to not be somebody’s thing.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the first episode of Movies I Missed: 2008, Jesse and Rian debate the virtues of realism versus fictionalization in movies based on true events as it relates to Defiance. Rian chose this film for the show because at the time of its release he felt it seemed somewhat prestigious and important. Was he right? Join our hosts as they dig into a lesser known chapter of World War II, struggle to pronounce numerous Belarusian names and learn what it means to be a “forest wife”.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the eleventh episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian catch up with a few more movies not covered previously this season, count down their personal favorite films of 1985 and give out some more highly-coveted awards. Join our hosts for a movie show where you unfortunately won't rub elbows with Hollywood's elite, but at least you're guaranteed not to catch Will Smith's hands.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.216 Podcast Discord LINK

On the tenth episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian examine whether it's more fun to play a board game or to watch it with a viewing of Clue. This was Rian's choice for review based on years of positive opinions from his peers and a curiosity toward the film's multiple endings. Join our hosts as they try to keep all the characters straight, fail to solve the murder mystery and suffer through a recap of the plot within the runtime of the film itself.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the ninth episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian decide that maybe their grand plan of building a coffee plantation may not be as lucrative as they'd once thought after watching Out Of Africa. Jesse chose this film for the show because it won Best Picture at the Oscars, so it's surely a must-see...right? Join our hosts as they learn a thing or two about World War I, discover the dangers of marrying for convenience rather than love and go to bat with the critics on Robert Redford's behalf.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the eighth episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian find out the meaning of "fair is fair" as they learn The Legend of Billie Jean. Rian chose this film for discussion on the show because the thought the poster looked cool and sometimes that's all it takes. Join our hosts as they rock out to the 80's pop soundtrack, recall the days when the mall was the coolest place to be (even if the entire building was decorated in shades of brown) and maybe pick up a few fashion tips along the way...WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

For the seventh episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian take a trip to the land of the rising sun to learn from a master with the epic Ran. This film was Jesse's choice as he works toward his goal of seeing more than one Akira Kurosawa movie. Join our hosts as they struggle to pronounce everyone's names and struggle to recall anything they may have once learned about Shakespeare, but have fun doing it.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the sixth episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian tap their costly, copyrighted red ruby slippers together and Return To Oz. Rian chose this film for review based on how weird he'd heard it was and if that's what you're looking for, it delivers. Join our hosts as they wonder what Wheelers are, lose their minds over stop-motion animation and play "spot the real chicken" (which is harder than it sounds).WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the fifth episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian take a detour to Spokane for a movie neither of them knew anything about called Vision Quest. Jesse's choice turned out to be a moody, music-heavy coming-of-age drama about teenage ambition, wrestling and unexpected love (hey, it is and 80's movie after all). Join our hosts as they learn all about vision quests, "the cooze" and the dramatic effect Pelé can have on a middle-aged man.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.Matthew Modine Reads Your Letterboxd Reviews of Vision Quest

On the fourth episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian travel to a fantastical world full of wandering heroes and perplexing MacGuffins inhabited by Red Sonja. This was Rian's pick because when it comes to 80's action movies he's a completist. Topics of discussion include the finer points of Arnold Schwarzenegger's career, where the budget went and capable, self-reliant women who are nonetheless repeatedly rescued by macho dudesWARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.80's Action Timeline Google Sheet

On the third episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian wade through the complicated loyalties and cold-blooded calculations of Prizzi’s Honor. This was Jesse's choice for review and his motivations were spotty at best. Follow along as our hosts debate the film’s genre, the intentions of the filmmakers and its validity as an Oscar contender.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the second episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian live vicariously through Madonna vehicle Desperately Seeking Susan. Rian chose this movie for review based largely on the poster which may not be the best indicator of what you're in for. Join our hosts as they admire Madonna's fashion sense, 1980's New York City and a young Aiden Quinn's relationship with his cat. WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the first episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian kick off the new season with Spies Like Us, a Cold War comedy from the minds behind The Blues Brothers and A League of Their Own. Jesse picked this one and somewhere between the snow suits and nuclear warheads, the laughs got lost. Grab your fake IDs, dodge a few nukes and settle in for some classic 80s misfires.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the eleventh episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian summarize their thoughts on what they watched for the show this season, hand out some very prestigious awards and reveal their personal favorite films of 1999. Doll yourself up for the red carpet and join our intrepid hosts for a show that may not be as star-studded as the Oscars, but will be mercifully shorter.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the tenth episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian wrap up this season's reviews with the twisted tale of The Talented Mr. Ripley. As usual Rian had seen this film before, though it was Jesse's pick. Toss on your best borrowed clothes and swing by the metaphorical seaside villa for a duet at the jazz club with Jude Law, some peeping on the sailboat with Philip Seymour Hoffman and more convenient coincidences than you can shake an oar at.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

For the ninth episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian watch Girl, Interrupted whether they intended to or not (you'll understand when you listen to the show). This was Rian's choice to review, but neither had seen it before. Join our hosts as they call James Mangold's directorial career into question, debate the legitimacy of every "fact" in this screenplay and cross their fingers that the cat makes it out of the film unscathed.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the eighth episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian attempt to keep it together for a discussion of Hollywood satire Bowfinger. While Rian is a self-professed long-time fan of the film, this was Jesse's first time seeing it. Join them as they watch Eddie Murphy pull double duty (yet again), try their hardest not to show it to the Laker girls and make comparisons to real life schlockmeister Roger CormanWARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

For the seventh episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian lock lips with Cruel Intentions. For a change of pace, Jesse had seen this film before while Rian hadn't. Come along with them as they drink in an MTV Movie Award-winning kiss, lament that Ryan Phillipe's butt is the only nudity on display and wonder where all the adults were during the events of the film.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the sixth episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian go far out with cult classic Galaxy Quest. While new to Jesse, who chose it for the show, Rian already considered himself a fan of this film. Join them as they explore strange new fictional television franchises, seek out surprisingly solid practical and CG effects and boldly go where no Home Improvement star has gone before.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On episode 5 of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian tackle the "horror" (?) film Stigmata. This was Rian's choice, though it was new to both of them. Join our hosts as they get down and dirty with the Vatican's own C.S.I. unit, possession by priest and some of the most questionable interior design this side of Pee-Wee's Playhouse.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the fourth episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian dissect the complicated connective tissue of Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia. This was Jesse's choice for the show, though Rian had seen it before (albeit a long time ago). Listen in as they observe lovelorn losers, men who love to hate women (or is that men who hate to love women?) and the cutthroat world of competitive children's trivia.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the third installment of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian take a trip back to the 70's with Spike Lee's Summer of Sam. While neither had seen this film before, it was serial-killer-obsessed Rian's pick for the show. Join our intrepid hosts as they navigate the mean streets of New York City in the 70's where spiked hair was scary, adventurous sex was only for your side piece and dogs gave the marching orders.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

For the second episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian tackle the film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. This was a first-time watch for Jesse, but approximately a 20th-time watch for Rian. Come along with them as they visit the seedy underbelly of London populated by sex toy selling mob bosses, Cockney rhyming slang slinging criminals and BB gun packing pot growers.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

On the debut episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian discuss the film The Cider House Rules. This was Rian's choice, though neither of them had seen it before. Nor did they really have any clue what it was about or even what the title meant. Join them as they explore life in an orphanage, young love and one of the most unexpected twists this side of M. Night Shyamalan.WARNING: While the conceit of the show revolves around first-time watches, Movies I Missed contains hearty amounts of spoilers.

Movies I Missed is a new podcast where hosts Rian Miller and Jesse Munoz dive into films they've missed over the years. For Season One they’re rewinding to 1999 exploring the movies that defined the end of the millennium. Join them each episode as they rediscover classics, hidden gems, and everything in between, because it’s never too late to catch up on what you missed.