Motion Picture Matchmaker

A discussion with Derrick on Superman: The Movie (1978) and Batman (1989).  Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of violence Episode Credits: Hosted and Produced by Isabella Robinson Special Guest: Derrick Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050 Special Thanks to Professor Blatter, the From the Fryer Podcast, and the Robinson Family References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078346/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096895/ Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

[Re-release with edited audio] A discussion with Kareena on Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023).  Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of generational trauma, sexism, and classism Episode Credits: Hosted and Produced by Isabella Robinson Special Guest: Kareena Salvi Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050 Special Thanks to Professor Blatter, the From the Fryer Podcast, and the Robinson Family References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0248126/?ref_=tttrv_ov https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14993250/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bollywood-film-industry-India Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

A discussion with Christina on The Godfather (1973) and Goodfellas (1990). Content Warning: this episode touches on mafia violence, gun violence, murder, violence, election grief, Donald Trump, sexism, blood, gore, cursing, stereotypes Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring guest Christina Rodden Produced by Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to Professor Blatter, From the Fryer Podcast, Providence Tour Company, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050 References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099685/ Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org! 

A discussion with Christoff on The Terminator (1984) and The Blade Runner (1982). Content Warning: this episode contains mentions of murder, violence, dubious consent, and nudity Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring guest Christoff Bandele Produced by Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to Professor Blatter, From the Fryer Podcast, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050 Episode Credits: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/ || https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088247/ "Film Noir." Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Aug. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/art/film-noir. Accessed 20 October 2024. Wikipedia contributors. "Tech noir." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 15 Oct. 2024. Web. 21 Oct. 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tech_noir  Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

A discussion with Lorenzo on The Exorcist (1973) and Fright Night (1985). Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, child abuse, pedophilia, gore, blasphemy, curse words, rape, and violence. Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring guest Lorenzo Occhialini Produced by Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to Professor Blatter, the From the Fryer Podcast, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050 References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089175/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070047/ Chambers, A. C. (2021). ‘Somewhere between science and superstition’: Religious outrage, horrific science, and The Exorcist (1973). History of the Human Sciences, 34(5), 32-52. https://doi.org/10.1177/09526951211004465 Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

A quick little season wrap-up featuring thank yous and future podcast news Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson Produced by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to the WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/ Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

In this episode of Motion Picture Matchmaker, I discuss with Abi on the new blockbusters coming out this summer. Featuring a surprise visit from Kyriaki! Movie Trailers: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (In theaters on May 24th) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVswuip0-co Inside Out 2 (In theaters June 14th) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEjhY15eCx0 Kinds of Kindness (In theaters June 21st) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fYtuE_ZJ4E The Bike Riders (In theaters June 21st) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrSaVt5pvPk A Quiet Place: Day One (In theaters June 28th) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPY7J-flzE8 Maxxxine (In theaters July 5th) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0uS3t6nFgY Twisters (In theaters July 19th) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdok0rZdmx4 Trap (In theaters August 9th) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJiPAJKjUVg Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring Abi Linton Produced by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/ Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

In this episode of Motion Picture Matchmaker, I discuss with guest Christina some of the honorable mentions of 2023 that were overlooked. Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring Christina Rodden Produced by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/ Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

In this episode of Motion Picture Matchmaker, a discussion with guest Suzy on The Holdovers (2023) and Perfect Days (2023). Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault, statutory rape, grief References: The Holdovers: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15789038/ Perfect Days: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7160372/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Further Reading: https://variety.com/2020/film/news/alexander-payne-rose-mcgowan-sexual-misconduct-allegations-1234759987/ https://ew.com/the-holdovers-accused-of-plagiarism-by-luca-writer-8606869 Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring Suzy Ott Produced by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/ Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

In this episode of Motion Picture Matchmaker, I discuss with guest Lorenzo Anatomy of a Fall (2023) and The Zone of Interest (2023). This recording has a bit of an echo, but please listen to the episode despite the tech difficulties : P References: Anatomy of a Fall: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15789038/ The Zone of Interest: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7160372/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVPKGH131HQ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of death, suicide, murder, Anti-Semitism, Nazism, genocide, violence, and swearing Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring Lorenzo Occhialini Produced by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/

In this episode of Motion Picture Matchmaker, I discuss Elemental (2023) and Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse (2023) with guest Kareena. References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15789038/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9362722/ Content Warnings: This episode discusses themes of grief and death Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring Kareena Produced by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/ Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

In this episode of Motion Picture Matchmaker, I discuss The Iron Claw (2023) and Nyad (2023) with guest Azra Ozan. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, sexual assault/rape, abuse, depression, violence, and death Credits: MPM is hosted by Isabella Robinson Special guest is Azra Ozan Produced by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Pod Artwork by Isabella Robinson Sources: (a) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21064584/ (b) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5302918/ Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/ Special Thanks to WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, Paul Mescal, and the Robinson Family Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

​In this episode, I discuss The Little Mermaid (2023) & The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023)​ with guests Abi and Kyriaki. Sources: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5971474/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10545296/ Credits: Motion Picture Matchmaker is hosted by Isabella Robinson w/ special guests Abi Linton & Kyriaki Kyrkopoulou Produced by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Cover Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress – Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray. https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/ Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

A discussion with Derrick Robinson on American Fiction (2023) and Rustin (2023). Content Warnings: This episode contains discussion of racism, homophobia, grief, suicide, and death References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23561236/?ref_=tt_mv_close https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14160834/ Credits: Motion Picture Matchmaker is hosted by Isabella Robinson w/ special guest Derrick Robinson Produced by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Cover Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, The Ott Family, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray. https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/ Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

Isabella and Christina discuss the Oscars and end to 2023's award season. Credits: Motion Picture Matchmaker is hosted by Isabella Robinson w/ special guest Christina Rodden Production by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Cover Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, The Ott Family, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray. https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/ Oscars information: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

On this week's episode of Motion Picture Matchmaker, a discussion with Christina Rodden and Suzy Ott on Past Lives (2023) and All Of Us Strangers (2023). Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of deceased parents, grief, and homophobia Credits: Motion Picture Matchmaker is hosted by Isabella Robinson with special guests Christina Rodden & Suzy Ott Production by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Cover Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, The Ott Family, and the Robinson Family Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

On this week's episode of Motion Picture Matchmaker, a discussion with Lorenzo Occhialini on Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) and Maestro (2023). Content Warning: Discussion of Genocide, Violence towards Indigenous Communities, Cancer Credits: Motion Picture Matchmaker is hosted by Isabella Robinson with special guest Lorenzo Occhialini Production by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Cover Artwork by Isabella Robinson Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/ Special Thanks to the WMNJ Board, Professor Blatter, The Ott Family, and the Robinson Family Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

On this week's Motion Picture Matchmaker, Suzy joins Isabella to discuss Are You There God? It's Me Margaret (2023) and Poor Things (2023) Content Warning: discussions of prostitution, dubious consent/rape, suicide Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson with special guest Suzy Ott Produced by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Cover Artwork by Isabella Robinson Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/ Special Thanks to WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, The Ott Family, and the Robinson Family

On this week's Motion Picture Matchmaker, Suzy joins Isabella to discuss May December (2023) and Priscilla (2023). Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson with special guest Suzy Ott Produced by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Cover Artwork by Isabella Robinson Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/. Special Thanks to WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, The Ott Family, and the Robinson Family. Sources: Priscilla: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22041854/ May December: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13651794/ Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

On this episode of the Motion Picture Matchmaker podcast, I discuss Barbie (2023) and Oppenheimer (2023) with special guest Lorenzo Occhialini. Credits Motion Picture Matchmaker is hosted by Isabella Robinson Special Guest Lorenzo Occhialini Produced by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to WMNJ board, Eden Linton, Professor Blatter, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/ References https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15398776/ More information on the impact on the community of Los Alamos: https://nuclearprinceton.princeton.edu/impacts-native-communities-hanford-site