The Movie Ladder Podcast

This week we have a conversation about THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (1962) (on Youtube). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:01:59). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

Episode #2 of the week and we relax to ZOOLANDER (on Paramount+, Kanopy and AppleTV+). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (52:59). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

We kick off the first of two episodes this week with a conversation about DODGEBALL (on Hulu). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:01:00). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week Grace Leeder (@goforgrace) joins the 10-timers club and joins us at camp for a conversation about HEAVYWEIGHTS (on Disney+). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:38:18). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about MATILDA (on Netflix until 8/31). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:07:53). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

Taylor Cotter Bruneaux (@taylorcotter) joins the 10-timers club and joins us for a conversation about CARRIE (on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Youtube and others). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:35:05). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about Spider-Man: Brand New Day (in theaters now). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:20:50). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about THE BOURNE SUPREMACY (on streaming rental). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:04:23). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

In the first of two pods in this Double Week, we have a conversation about THE BOURNE IDENTITY (on streaming rental). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:03:40). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week Laura Royden (@lroyden) makes her second appearance and Allix O (@all_ix) joins the MLP 10-timers club as we have an epic conversation about THE ODYSSEY (in theaters now). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (2:02:05). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY (on Paramount+ and Kanopy). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:29:14). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week, Shut Up Tim joins the 10-Timers Club and we talk about INGRID GOES WEST (on Kanopy)! We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:40:12). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about SUNSET BOULEVARD (on Kanopy and Hoopla). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:16:37). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (on Kanopy and Hoopla). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (55:20). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week Theo Harrison (@tbh on Letterboxd) makes is Movie Ladder debut as go back nearly 100 years to discuss METROPOLIS (on Kanopy, Youtube and others). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:27:17). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about THE LIVES OF OTHERS (on streaming rental). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:24:40). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

Sammy Chester (@gosnowso) joins us for the first time to have a conversation about MATCH POINT (on Prime, Paramount+, Kanopy and many other places). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:22:37). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about MARRIAGE STORY (on Netflix). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:18:50).Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER (on Disney+). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:44:05). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). Listen to our 2019 discussion post-Rise of Skywalker here (Star Wars talk begins at 1:07:00). You can also listen to some Movie Ladder Podcast origin lore. Listen to Zach talk The Last Jedi on Board Game Box Office too. And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we celebrate May the Fourth with a conversation about STAR TREK [2009] (on Paramount+). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:30:00). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about THE ADAM PROJECT (on Netflix). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:15:47). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE (on Hulu). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:05:00). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about THE LIMEY (on Amazon Prime, Kanopy, Hoopla and ad-supporter streamers). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:09:29). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS (on Hoopla and Kanopy). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:04:45). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about PULP FICTION (on Paramount+, Hoopla, Kanopy and soon to be Peacock). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:34:33). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week, There Will Be Pod's Allix O (⁠@all_ix⁠) joins us for the 9th time as we discuss RONIN (on Hoopla, Youtube and Plex). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:10:54). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠[email protected]⁠.Connect with us on ⁠Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder)⁠, ⁠Twitter (@LadderMovie)⁠ and ⁠Instagram (@laddermovie)⁠. ⁠Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast.⁠ You can find us individually on Twitter (⁠@FitzyBrendan⁠ and ⁠@brooksza⁠) and Letterboxd (⁠@FitzyBrendan⁠ and ⁠@brooksza⁠). ⁠And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026

This week There Will Be Pod's Allix O (@all_ix) joins us for the 8th time for a conversation about GROSSE POINTE BLANK (on Hoopla). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:17:47). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026

This week we have a conversation about Say Anything... (on streaming rental). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:11:30). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). 🏆Join Brendan’s Oscars pool!🏆And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about MYSTIC PIZZA (on Kanopy, Hoopla and Amazon Prime). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:16:08). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). 🏆Join Brendan’s Oscars pool!🏆And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about LICORICE PIZZA (on Netflix). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:23:25). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). 🏆Join Brendan’s Oscars pool!🏆And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

Taylor Cotter (@taylorcotter) joins us for the 9th time and we have a conversation about PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE (on Kanopy and Hoopla). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:23:30). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

Kyle King (@cbjking) joins us for a conversation about UNCUT GEMS (on HBO Max). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:56:22). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

26-timer Meaghan Thee Librarian (@meaghan) joins us for a conversation about CAUGHT STEALING (on Netflix in the US and Crave in Canada). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:24:14). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we have a conversation about ENEMY OF THE STATE (on YoutubeTV on demand and AMC+). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:15:00). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we discuss THE CONVERSATION (on Amazon Prime and Kanopy). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:09:42). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we discuss CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KINDS (on streaming rental). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:09:11). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

This week we kick off our 7th year with THE MARTIAN (on Paramount+) . We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:21:50). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

Happy New Year! 6 years of Movie Laddering in the books and we're taking one last look back at 2025 on the podcast. We review this year's ladder and look ahead to 2026. ⁠Check out our Letterboxd movie stats for the year.⁠We'll be back next week to discuss The Martian (now on YoutubeTV OnDemand and streaming rental) and kick off year 7. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections to ⁠[email protected]⁠.Connect with us on ⁠Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder)⁠, ⁠Twitter (@LadderMovie)⁠ and ⁠Instagram (@laddermovie)⁠. ⁠Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast.⁠ You can find us individually on Twitter (⁠@FitzyBrendan⁠ and ⁠@brooksza⁠) and Letterboxd (⁠@FitzyBrendan⁠ and ⁠@brooksza⁠). ⁠⁠And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026!

This week we discuss MARY POPPINS. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:29:27). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:29:27). Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026.

We're back for the 4th annual Library Ladder Challenge. Ahead of the new year, ⁠⁠Meaghan Thee Librarian⁠⁠ joined us to draft the 29(!) categories for the 2026 Library Ladder Challenge. This twice-monthly movie challenge will kick off at the beginning of year and run through 2026. Plus we have a few bonus/replacement categories too. ⁠⁠See the the 2026 list here! Create your own and comment with your link.For reference, you can view the 2025 list as well.⁠⁠ Join us for the challenge and keep us posted how it's going!

Meaghan Thee Librarian (@meaghan) joins us for the 25th(!) time as we discuss THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:23:27). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:23:27). Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] next week is our last movie of the year, suggest any movie submitted in 2025 for our Season 7 premiere. This year’s suggestions go through I Care A Lot on page 34 ⁠of our watchlist⁠. Connect with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026 (challenge prompts coming this week!). Tune into Meaghan's Letterboxd for the Challenge list and this podcast feed for the draft podcast.

Shut Up Tim joins us for the 9th time as we discuss Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:46:52). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:46:52). Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). Get ready for Season 7. Start thinking of your suggestion for our season premiere. You can suggest anything suggested during the year for us to kick off 2026. This year’s suggestions go through I Care A Lot on page 34 of our watchlist. And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026 (challenge prompts coming soon)

This week 8-timer Shut Up Tim and 7-timer Allix O join us to discuss Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:51:57). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on streaming rental) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:51:57). Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). Start thinking of your suggestion for our season 7 premiere! You can suggest anything suggested during the year for us to kick off 2026. This year’s suggestions go through I Care A Lot on page 10 of our watchlist. And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026 (challenge prompts coming soon)

This week MLP 9-timer Grace Leeder (@goforgrace) came through the portal to discuss SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:32:38). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Starz) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:32:38). Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). Follow everything Grace is doing here. And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2025 (and another one coming in 2026)!

Meaghan Thee Librarian (@meaghan) swings back in to chat about SPIDER-MAN 2. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:27:14). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+ and YoutubeTV) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:27:14). Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2025 (and another one coming in 2026)!

This week Meaghan Thee Librarian (@meaghan) joined us at the Thanksgiving table to discuss Spider-Man (2002). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:26:04). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+ and YoutubeTV) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:26:04). Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2025!

This week we discuss TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A.. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:06:32). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and Tubi) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:06:32). Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2025!

This week Meaghan Thee Librarian (@meaghan) joins us for the 22nd time and we discuss L.A. Confidential. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:20:02). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on YoutubeTV and Plex) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:20:02). Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2025!

This week we discuss Get Shorty. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:07:22). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:07:22). Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2025!

This week we discuss OUT OF SIGHT. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:10:40). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Starz and streaming rental) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:10:40). Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected] with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2025!