Movie Friends

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Movie Friends

Join Michelle & Seth on a curated tour through film history. Seth has seen it, Michelle hasn't. We want to be your Movie Friends!

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    Petite Maman

    Settle in with an apéritif and join us for our discussion on Céline Sciamma's 2021 masterpiece of cinema, Petite Maman! We discuss time travel, how to eat a cheeto, dealing with grief and wanting to have a better goodbye, Sciamma's influences and rules for the film and why we feel differently about this film. Also: Michelle acts! Seth huffs and puffs! check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    The Devil Wears Prada 2 w/ Melissa

    Melissa joins Michelle and Seth to talk about David Frankel's sequel 20 years in the making, The Devil Wears Prada 2! We discuss what we look for in sequels, Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, why they felt everyone but Nigel needed new love interests, how the film tackles modern day problems with classic characters, the great Lucy Liu and the moment that had Seth gasping in the theater. Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Donnie Darko

    Wake up from your sleepwalking and put on your oversized earmuffs, it's time for Donnie Darko! We discuss the production and Richard Kelly, the idea of Fear vs Love, why the movie may be better left unexplained and of course everyone's favorite invisible bunny, Frank. Also: Michelle finds out the worst time to make a movie! Seth judges Michelle's breakfast choices! A knighted legend stops by! Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Whiplash

    Our series on musicians is coming to an end, and we cap it off with Damien Chazelle's 2014 film about drive and talent, Whiplash! We discuss what it means to be content vs motivated, the JK Simmons role that not everyone may remember, how the film reminds us of Taxi Driver and Full Metal Jacket, and why perfection and pleasure are not on the same planet. Also: The Devil Wears Tight Black Shirts! Funny little hats! Bloody drums! Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Over Your Dead Body w/ Jon Butter

    Grab your boat rocks and knife block, it's time for Jorma Taccone's latest feature Over Your Dead Body! We discuss the wonderful Samara Weaving, our Jason Segel histories, why SNL is best when you are high school, how this movie compares to the original and the scene that had us looking away from the screen. Also: Karen Gillan! Friday the 13th! Bill & Ted! Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    A Mighty Wind

    Hey, wha happend?! Our series on movies about musicians continues with Christopher Guest's A Mighty Wind! We discuss our history with folk music, getting psyched out by Christopher Guest, why improv is hard, the wonderful Catherine O'Hara and we answer the film's biggest question: is this movie funny? Also: Licking cats! Moby Dick! Model trains! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  7. 289

    Selena

    Bidi bidi bom bom! Our series on movies about musicians continues with Seth's pick for the month: Gregory Nava's 1997 film Selena! We discuss the casting choice of Jennifer Lopez, our long histories with the movie and Selena, why representation matters despite your feelings on it, and the documentary Selena Y Los Dinos. Also: Michelle gets zapped! Seth rejects the Zoom Flume! We both cried, a lot! Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Amadeus

    Put on your best wig and join us for Miloš Forman's classic, Amadeus! We discuss the hater archetype throughout history, the laugh, our experience with classical music, waging a war on God, loving the dessert guys at the beginning and why taking a risk on accents paid off. Also: Michelle romps! Seth visits Kashyyyk! Mozart: cat boy! Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Here Comes Peter Cottontail

    For Easter week we're heading back into the magical world of Rankin & Bass for one of Michelle's childhood favorites, Here Comes Peter Cottontail! We discuss the great Vincent Price as January B. Irontail, Casey Kacem as Peter Cottontail and everyone's favorite French caterpillar, Antoine. Is it a holiday classic or a nightmare? Maybe both! Also: MIchelle's "NINTENDO 64!!!" moment! Seth shares a horror story about pajamas! Conan O'Brien! Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Project Hail Mary w/ Drake

    Put down that hacky sack and strap in, because we're traveling across the stars for Project Hail Mary! Seth is joined by Drake to discuss the latest film from Lord & Miller, Ryan Gosling's modeling potential, Sandra Huller's comedic chops, Rocky and the value of practical effects and why the film is garnering fascist comparisons. Also: Karaoke! Book Adaptations! That ending! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

    Put down those stars and spin that bottle, because it is time for Kelly Fremon Craig's 2023 film Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. We discuss all the things you aren't supposed to, like religion, periods, boy/girl parties and the pain of existing at 12 years old. Also: Is Seth a "Blume Boy"? Is this an adaptation worthy of it's source material? What does Michelle call the "bagel holiday"? What kid stole the show for us? Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Plan 9 from Outer Space

    Greetings, friends. We are all interested in podcasts, for that is where you and I will spend the rest of our lives. Join us today as we discuss Edward D. Wood Jr's often maligned (but still beloved) Plan 9 from Outer Space! We discuss Criswell, Vampira, why the plot isn't as hard to follow as people claim, it's place in atomic age anxiety filmmaking, getting over low budget filmmaking and yes, Kelton the cop. Also: Michelle finds a new muse! Seth brings up geometry! Bela Lugosi! Check it out!  Click here to purchase Will Sloan's book that we reference like ten times in the episode  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    The Bride! w/ Mandy Kaplan

    Here comes The Bride! Seth and Michelle are joined by Mandy Kaplan to discuss Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut, all of it's film history references, the incredible Jessie Buckley, bringing 10 year old's to see the movie and how to insult a horse while leading it to water. Also: Ida Lupino! Buster Keaton! Annette Benning! Check it out!  Follow this link to check out Mandy's podcast, her caberet and more! Do it! Now! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    House (1977)

    Join us as we head back to Japan and the 1970s for Nobuhiko Obayashi's groundbreaking masterpiece House! We discuss the film's insane pre-production history, how the death's in the house align with the character traits, why the film can be as deep or shallow as you want and of course the cat behind it all. Also: Seth has a theory! Michelle channels her sensei! A man fits his butt into a bucket! Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Toy Story

    Whoah, impressive wingspan! Journey with us as we head back to a simpler time when the future of computing held hope for creativity and a little movie called Toy Story! We discuss the long production process, our favorite childhood toys, what toy is our shared favorite and why Mr. Potato Head deserves his day in the sun. Also: The villain behind Shrek is back! Michelle needs her sticker books! Seth is afraid of monoliths! Randy Newman! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  16. 280

    Cabaret

    Come to the cabaret! For our patron voted episode this month we are heading to 1930s Berlin with Bob Fosse to discuss Cabaret! We discuss the Weimar Republic, Bob Fosse getting mad at Willy Wonka, Liza Minnelli's hair, being scared of Alan Cumming as a child and why we will always be firmly anti-fascist. Also: Seth learns if you can buff someone! Michelle finds a new person she wants to be when she grows up! Being attracted to Kermit! Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Batman (1966)

    Holy movie, Batman! We find ourselves back in the batcave for the second time this month as we discuss Leslie H. Martinson's 1966 film Batman! We discuss the 60s take on a funnier Dark Knight, Burt Ward, whether or not the film is in on it's own joke, why we gravitate towards this type of humor and why the shark repellant joke is genius, actually. Also: Michelle loves Meowrs Code! Seth diagnoses Adam West's Batman and a new SethxSeth show idea emerges! Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  18. 278

    All That Jazz

    It's showtime, folks! We're talking Bob Fosse's strange, wonderful, kind of autobiographical masterpiece, All That Jazz! We discuss Roy Scheider and why Seth has a poster of Joe Gideon on his wall, that bizzare airline number in the middle of the film, why Bob Fosse is a cautionary tale and that incredible final song and dance number. Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Mercy (2026) w/ Kazmo

    Strap yourself in and come along as we discuss Timur Bekmambetov's latest outing, Mercy! Seth is joined by Kazmo to discuss our surveillance state, why Rebecca Ferguson looks damp throughout the film, piecing together the clues and whether or not Mercy is pro-AI. Look, folks, no one asked for this episode but we are delivering it to you anyway. You are welcome. Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  20. 276

    The Dark Knight

    Let's put a smile on that face. After years of waiting we are finally covering Christopher Nolan's 2008 masterpiece The Dark Knight! We discuss the pain that Alfred endures on the yacht, Batman being a creepy weirdo, Heath Ledger's showstopping performance, ranking the batmen and the insane practical effects. Also: Michelle's Buster journey! Seth's brownie journey! Bane shows up, oh no! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  21. 275

    Iron Lung w/ Seth

    Take the plunge with Seth & guest Seth (whoah) as they dive into Mark Fischbach aka Markiplier's feature length debut, Iron Lung! They discuss the creator of the Iron Lung video game David Szymanski, Tetsuo: the Iron Man, how the film expands on the lore of the game and why it's not a good idea to chug cranberry juice before watching the film. Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  22. 274

    Devil in a Blue Dress

    We've reached the end of our series on Denzel Washington movies with our Patron voted film, Devil in a Blue Dress! We discuss Don Cheadle's insane Mouse, Denzel's incredibly cool Easy, whether or not the twist in this still works, having difficulties following the specifics of the plot and what the heck is going on with that guy with the trees. Also: Michelle buys an alarm clock! Seth cooks sardines! Denzel gets beat up! Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  23. 273

    28 Years Later: The Bone Temple w/ Ryan Ritter

    Grab your morphine and train ticket because it's time to head for The Bone Temple! Seth is joined once again by Ryan Ritter to talk about Nia Dacosta's entry into the 28 Days Later saga. They discuss the brutality and sweetness mixed in the film, how the film covers the idea of fatherhood, Ralph Fiennes incredible interpretive dance, Jack O'Connell balancing humor with horror and how the series continues to surprise everyone. Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  24. 272

    Mississippi Masala

    Denzel month continues with Michelle's pick, Mira Nair's 1991 tale of identity and romance, Mississippi Masala! We discuss our expectations going in vs. the actual experience of the film, that incredible first kiss scene, how the film tackles the ideas of race and citizenship, the parallels between this and Shakespeare and why Denzel shines in any role he is in. Also: Supermarket names! The Three Stooges! Michelle's fashion inspirations and a little blue weirdo drops by. Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  25. 271

    Mo' Better Blues

    Put down that trumpet and place your bets, it's time for Mo' Better Blues! We discuss Spike Lee, the great Robin Harris, why the movie's plot isn't necessarily what makes the film, Joie Lee, the incredible eye of Ernest R. Dickerson and whether Giant is a positive or negative for the film. Also: A Hollywood legend stops by! Michelle's hotel hoodie habit! Seth drinks hose water! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  26. 270

    The Housemaid w/ Melissa

    Turn off the Family Feud, grab a bologna sandwich and settle in for our discussion on Paul Feig's latest thriller, The Housemaid! Seth is joined by Melissa to discuss Freida McFadden, the return of the sexy 90s thriller, why the mid-movie switch reveals something interesting about the two lead performances and of course, the gardener. Also: Heavyweights! Changes from the book! Seth's housemaid past! Amanda Seyfried being the god of acting! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  27. 269

    Training Day

    Boom. All January we're talking Denzel Washington movies and we're starting with Training Day! We discuss dad movies, the tripping scene, when black and white becomes gray and why Denzel gives one of the best performances as the devil himself. Also: Chocolate cake recipes! Law & Order! Terry Crews! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon Check out Maria's Recipe for Bruce Bogtrotter's Revenge Cake When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    State of the Podcast 2026

    Happy New Year! Before we get to any movie stuff, we gotta talk about some podcast stuff! Changes, updates, tattoos and more! If you are a Movie Friends devotee this is a must listen or you will be LOST in season 4! Not really, but please listen anyway! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Marty Supreme w/ Kazmo

    Grab your orange balls, put your dog away and hunker down for our discussion on Marty Supreme! Seth is joined by Kazmo to discuss table tennis, Kevin O'Leary, using movies to explain reproduction to your kids, Penn Jillette's best dissapearing act to date, Chalamet's promotional tour and the moments in the movie that made them question reality. Also: Honey smuggling! Abel Ferrera! The Safdies are good at getting good performances! Ira did nothing wrong! Kind of! Check it out!  Follow Kazmo on Twitter Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  30. 266

    'Twas the Night before Chrismukkah

    Welcome to Movie Friends theater! Sit back, relax and enjoy this classic tale of holiday cheer. Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  31. 265

    Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

    Suck brick, kid! For our final main show episode of the year our patrons voted for us to return to the McCallister family and cover Home Alone 2: Lost in New York! We discuss the horrible family, the insane coincidences that lead to Harry and Marv running into Kevin, turtledoves and of course the incredible Tim Curry. Also: Russian rip offs! Rob Schneider! Seth and Michelle decide if they are friends or not! Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Avatar: Fire and Ash w/ Paul Muad'Dib

    Put down that hamburger and grab a hold of the closest ikran because it is time for Avatar: Fire and Ash! Seth is joined by Paul Muad'Dib aka Paul Trygraptor to discuss James Cameron's latest journey through Pandora. They discuss the ups, the downs, the gravity vortrexes, the whale court and mythical themes all at play. Also: that kiss that rocked the world! Quaritch does drugs! Jemaine Clement does an accent! Maybe! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  33. 263

    Wake Up With Movie Friends: Annoyances

    It's Friday! For our final episode of the week we discuss what annoys us, being overwhelmed by telephone poles, why it's important to never stop learning, and then Michelle makes pals with a domestic terrorist. Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Wake Up With Movie Friends: Traditions

    Happy Thursday, friends! Today we're talking about cranberry items, family traditions, what the difference is between a ritual and a routine, Seth gets yelled at by our guest and MIchelle makes a special connection with the past.  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Wake Up With Movie Friends: Comfort

    Happy Wednesday, friends! Today we are discussing cat statues, aligning your body with new sleep schedules, how Seth sabotages his sleep to be on time, the origin story of Michelle's love for cats, and Seth is finally put in his place by today's secret caller. Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Wake Up With Movie Friends: Getting Older

    It's Tuesday morning! Wake up with us as we discuss getting older, being sprayed with pepper spray on a dare, building pillow caves, eating in front of old people, smelling cat bellies and feeling like a different age than you actually are.  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Wake Up With Movie Friends: Needing Help

    It's Monday morning! Wake up with us as we discuss needing help, funny bones, sleep masks and long, boney digits. We also take a phone call with a very famous showrunner and discuss the ups and downs of selling your soul to the devil.  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  38. 258

    Wake Up Dead Man w/ Ryan Ritter

    Put on your priest's collar and drop that knife, it's time for Wake Up Dead Man! Rian John returns us to the world of Benoit Blanc with a new murder mystery that involves a group of terrible people! Ryan Ritter joins Seth as they discuss religion, murder, scooby doo, Netflix vs theaters and how Rian Johnson walks a tightrope to bring us the latest Knives Out Mystery. Check it out! Check out Ryan's blog Crittical Analysis and podcast Pop Culture Historians Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  39. 257

    Wicked: For Good w/ Mike

    No good deed goes unpodcasted! Michelle and Mike join Seth to discuss John M. Chu's conclusion to the story of Elphaba and Glinda, Wicked: For Good! They discuss the highs, the lows, the shocking twists and yes, the cardigan. Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Matilda

    For our final episode of Women in the 20th Century series we're covering our Patron voted movie, Matilda! We discuss the great Mara Wilson, hating and loving the Wormwood family, the incredible performance by Pam Ferris as The Trunchbull, the direction of Danny DeVito and we take a special phone call! Also: Rusted Root! Teeny weeny polka dot bikini! Seth cries! Michelle tortures! Check it out! Check out Maria's Recipe for Bruce Bogtrotter's Revenge Cake Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Cleopatra (1963)

    Grab your figs for a discussion on one of the most notorious film productions ever, it's Cleopatra from 1963! We discuss Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison, Roddy McDowell, spending 100k dollars on paper cups, the sets, the costumes, and everything in between. Also: Pogs! Check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Predator: Badlands w/ Nick Sheist

    Seth is joined by Nick Sheist to discuss Dan Trachtenberg's latest installment in the Predator franchise, Predator: Badlands! They discuss the different direction the movie takes, Elle Fanning and her split body fight scene, what works for them and what doesn't and what they would like to see from the series moving forward. Also: Sonic the Hedgehog! Nic Cage vs. Predator! Elle Fanning is funny! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Coffy

    Our series on 20th Century Women continues with Jack Hill's 1973 revenge tale Coffy! We discuss the coolness of Pam Grier, the history of repression that lead to the Blaxploitation moment, why the film is much more than exploitation, 1970s cinema and of course, the razors in the hair. Also: Ebert throws massive shade! Pam Grier runs in a cast! A muppet stops by! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    The Wizard of Oz

    Come with us doing the yellow brick road as we head off for The Wizard of Oz! We discuss the making of an American classic, balancing the history of the film with it's splendor, how the film has entered our cultural DNA, why Munchkinland is better than The Emerald City and of course, our favorite animal acting throughout the film. Hop in your storm shelter and check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

  45. 251

    500 Days of Summer w/ Sean

    For this months Patron voted episode Seth and Sean come together to discuss Marc Webb's 2009 tale of love and not-love, 500 Days of Summer! They discuss Zooey Deschanel, The Graduate, Morrissey, the message of the movie, that terrible opening text, Joseph Gordon Levitt and why this movie is worth a revisit. Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn pt. 2

    The end is here. After 5 weeks we have reached Breaking Dawn: pt. 2! Do we talk about the cgi baby? Of course we do! We're also talking immortal children and how to yeet them into the fire, Lee Pace, the iconic final battle and ripping Jacob's head off. Also: Seth talks about his favorite song and Michelle describes seeing the shocking twist live in theaters. Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Black Phone 2 w/ Shawn Hunt

    Grab your winter coat and don't fall asleep because it's time for Black Phone 2! Seth is joined by Shawn Hunt to discuss Scott Derrickson's sequel, Ethan Hawke bringing the goods, the problems with expanding lore in horror sequels, the uncanny connection to The Hateful Eight, sticking your finger in payphones and how horror icons public perception changes over time. It's a wide ranging conversation on all things horror so strap in and check it out!  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn pt. 1 w/ Jamila

    The end is near as Seth and guest co-host Jamila head for Isle Esme to witness the insane Breaking Dawn: Part 1! Hey, by the way, did you know Edward used to be a killer or killers? No? Well, I hope you're not interested in that because it will never be mentioned again! Bella gets sick, gets stabbed with a turkey baster full of Edward Venom and somewhere in there Iron & Wine sings about being a fat house cat. Check it out!  End credits song "Kristen Stewart, I Wanna Be Your Vampire Boyfriend" by The Vampire & Werewolf Experience Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

    Close that tent and cuddle up with the one you love(?) because it's time for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse! That's right folks, after two movies the vampires and werewolves are finally coming together to team up to face their most dangerous foe yet: Bryce Dallas Howard! We discuss the love triangle, Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, wigs, and breaking your hand by punching a face. We also dare to ask if a vampire can just be killed by anything and if Jasper being a confederate soldier is a third act character development rush job. Check it out!  End credits song "Victoria Looks Different! (Bryce Dallas Howard vs. Rachelle Lefevre)" by The Vampire & Werewolf Experience Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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    Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) w/ Derek

    Seth is joined by Derek to discuss the latest incarnation of Manuel Puig's novel, Kiss of the Spider Woman! They discuss the difficulties of adaptations across different mediums, the pain within the story, the acting of Tonatiuh, Diego Luna and Jennifer Lopez, how trailer's can set up our expectations and why the film's depictions of diginity and humanity in the face of persecution are relevant to today. Check it out!  Follow Derek on Twitter and Letterboxd Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join Michelle & Seth on a curated tour through film history. Seth has seen it, Michelle hasn't. We want to be your Movie Friends!

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Seth Vargas & Michelle Rubinstein

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