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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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    High and Low

    High and Low

    Join Michelle and Seth as they follow the pink smoke to Akira Kurosawa's 1963 masterpiece, High and Low! We are talking shoes, treadmills, blocking and Toshiro Mifune! Is this Kurosawa's best? How many shoes does Michelle own? Does Seth pronounce any name correctly in this episode? Before the month is over will we figure out what a mystery movie is? Listen now to find out!

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    Rear Window

    Rear Window

    We are kicking off Mystery March with our first ever Hitchcock film, and it just so happens to be his best! Well, maybe. Nah, haha, unless? Anyway, Michelle & Seth are talking all things Jimmy Stewart, Grace Kelly, paranoia, voyuerism, neighbors and of course the Alfred and the Chipmunks connection. Also, Seth explains why he hates the foot cast and Michelle goes into her own experience Rear Windowing her neighborhood. Check it out! 

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    Dune: Part 2 w/ Paul

    Dune: Part 2 w/ Paul

    Hold off on drinking that water of life and check out our episode on Dune: Part 2! Seth is joined by Paul Trygstad aka Paul Muad'dib for a fresh from the theaters discussion on Denis Villeneuve's latest sci-fi epic. We talk about the differences from the book, the anime vibes and of course the Charlie Chaplin comparison. Is Dune: Part 2 a worthy sequel to the first part or did it leave us high and dry? Get it? Because of the spice and the sand and stuff? Anyway, check it out!!

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    Set It Off

    Set It Off

    For our first ever Patron selected episode Michelle and Seth are talking about F. Gary Gray's 1996 crime drama, Set It Off! This was a first time watch for both of them! Are these the craziest bank robbing outfits ever? What's going on with these tonal shifts? Michelle reveals her lightbulb moment comparison and Seth tries to understand how line ups work. Also: A muppet makes a cameo and we are yet again talking about The Godfather. Set it off! I mean, check it out!

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    Drive-Away Dolls w/ Betsy & Trent

    Drive-Away Dolls w/ Betsy & Trent

    Get off your trampoline and grab some ice because it's time to talk about Drive-Away Dolls! Seth is joined by Betsy & Trent from Never Seen It w/ Betsy & Trent to discuss Ethan Coens latest comedy as well as the true story behind it. What makes this movie so hard to market? How does Trent decipher the thick accents in the film? What famous writing duo does Betsy liken the Coens to? How many Matt Damon surprise movies exist by now? The answers to all of these questions and more will be yours when you press play right... now! 

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    Get Out

    Get Out

    Put down that teacup because it is time to talk about Get Out! What was the key to unlocking Seth's understanding of this movie? What is Michelle's connection to Lil Rel Howery? Is this movie funny or are we too white? Don't answer that last one. Also: Michelle has a nightmare and Seth tries to hypnotize her. Check it out! 

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    Madame Web w/ Kazmo

    Madame Web w/ Kazmo

    EMERGENCY EPISODE ALERT! Seth ran from the theater to sit down with Kazmo to discuss the most baffling entry in the Sony Spiderman series, Madame Web! Exactly how much did Pepsi pay to be in this movie? Whats the deal with no shoes on the train? Are these the most ridiculous looking sunglasses ever committed to film? All these questions and more are answered when you press play right... now! 

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    House Party (1990)

    House Party (1990)

    Pack up those records and sneak out of your house because it is time for House Party! Michelle and Seth discuss the fashion highs and lows, the cops, the dancing and the best dad we've ever covered on the show. Could this have worked without Kid N' Play? What exactly is Blade wearing throughout this film? Also: Michelle tries to find a dance partner and Seth has thoughts on the prison musical number. Check it out! 

    New York Times: In Hollywood, Black is in

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    Moonlight

    Moonlight

    To start our series on films from black directors we stop by 2016 for the Barry Jenkins best picture Oscar winning film Moonlight. Michelle and Seth discuss the cinematography, performing one character through three lives, bullies and cooking for people to express love. Seth also daydreams about riding in Juan's car and Michelle dances Apocalyptic. Check it out! 

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    The Zone of Interest w/ Scott Cole & Jeanmarie

    The Zone of Interest w/ Scott Cole & Jeanmarie

    Seth sits down with Scott Cole and Jeanmarie to discuss the 2023 film from Jonathan Glazer, The Zone of Interest. They discuss how the sound, the infrared and the performances come together for an ill inducing experience. They also discuss trad wife propaganda and why Scott ran from the theater on his second viewing. Check it out!

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    The Godfather: Part II

    The Godfather: Part II

    You didn't think we'd finish Sequels Month without talking about on of the best ever, did you? That's right folks, our longest episode ever is out now and we are talking all things The Godfather: Part II. How do we get Fanucci's shoes? What is the connection between this film and Clifford? Also: Seth sets the record straight on John Cazale and Michelle 

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    Mean Girls (2024) w/ Michelle

    Mean Girls (2024) w/ Michelle

    Our name is Movie Friends, and we are a massive deal. Not really, but hey, it's Mean Girls! Michelle and Seth sit down for a quick discussion on the high notes and low blows of Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr's new musical comedy. Is it fetch, or will fetch never happen? Listen now to find out!

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    Back to the Future Part II

    Back to the Future Part II

    We're going back in time! Actually, forward, then backward, then... it gets a little confusing. As Sequels Month continues we check back in on Doc Brown and Marty McFly for the second installment in Robert Zemeckis's time travelling trilogy for Back to the Future Part II! We discuss the fashion, the technology, the Biffs and the single greatest line reading in film history. We also talk about jacket gangs and the surprise crossover between this and Freaks and Geeks! It's the first full on Movie Friends episode of season 2! 

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    Shrek 2 - LIVE!

    Shrek 2 - LIVE!

    Hey! We're back! To welcome year 2 of Movie Friends and Sequels Month we met up with some friends for a live recording on Shrek 2! We talk about all of the important points, like wheelbarrows, wedding themes, putting fried pickles behind our ears and interspecies offspring. Press play and imagine you are there with us, but your eye are closed and you can't see any of the slideshow. Check it out!!!

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    The Color Purple w/ Anthony

    The Color Purple w/ Anthony

    Seth sat down with Anthony aka BlakCinephile from the Double Feature: Versus podcast to discuss The Color Purple from 2023. They discuss reading Stephen King and Beloved too young, the best movie musicals, Ayo Edibiri's Letterboxd account and asking audiences to reckon with forgiveness. It's a hoot. Check ito out!

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    Saltburn w/ Ingrid

    Saltburn w/ Ingrid

    Even though we are technically on a break we came back to talk about the movie everyone is talking about, Saltburn! We are joined by our friend Ingrid to discuss Emerald Fennels latest divisive over the top film. Is Barry Keoghan the best freaky little guy doing it today? Is this a disaster or a masterpiece? How do we interpret that wild ending and which murder was the most murdery? listen now to find out!

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    Interview - Carl Joseph E Papa

    Interview - Carl Joseph E Papa

    Seth interviews writer and director Carl Joseph E Papa about his film The Missing, which was selected by the Philippines as their submission for best international feature at next years Oscars. They talk about telling personal stories, preparing yourself to watch a Haneke film and animating animators. It's a great conversation for film lovers and film makers alike. Check it out!

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    State of the Podcast for 2024

    State of the Podcast for 2024

    On a very special episode of Movie Friends Michelle and Seth talk about the journey so far, and what come next for 2024. Is the show ending?! Is Seth fired!? Will Michelle be made to watch Tampopo again?! Listen now to have all of your wildest dreams come true!

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    The Iron Claw w/ Andy

    The Iron Claw w/ Andy

    Seth is joined by Andy of Fat Dude Digs Flicks to discuss the incredibly impactful new film from Sean Durkin, The Iron Claw. They discuss family, how art manipulates us, and the incredible oner that hearkens back to Boogie Nights and Goodfellas. 

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    Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer w/ Anthony

    Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer w/ Anthony

    For the final entry in our Home for the Holidays series we cover one of the weirdest of the classics, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! Michelle's husband Anthony joins us to discuss the most evil Santa ever, the songs and the pulling teeth. Who licks their pickaxe like this? What exactly is the hierarchy of citizens in the North Pole? Listen now to find out!

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