Holy Terrors

Ep. 12: The Omen (1976)--Part 1 with Stephen Foxworthy

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:30:00 -0700

It's the 50th Anniversary of one of the Mount Rushmore Films of Religious Horror and we pull out all the stops on our giant gothic pipe organ to discuss The Omen! We couldn't wade into these waters alone so we brought in a ringer--actor, podcaster, and former Bible teacher Stephen Foxworthy. The conversation was so epic that we had to break it into two parts! In this first part, we primarily discuss the theological underpinnings of the film, including Dispensationalism, what the Bible really says about the Antichrist, and Hal Lindsay's The Late Great Planet Earth. So gather your daggers of Megiddo and keep an eye out for Rottweilers because this will be quite a ride. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

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Ep. 11: Don't Torture a Duckling (1972) with Matt Rogerson

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:30:00 -0700

It is the dawn of Fulci week and we are taking a look at one of his greatest Holy Terrors--the exceptional giallo Don't Torture a Duckling. We've brought in an expert on the subject to discuss it with us, Matt Rogerson, author of Fulci's Inferno: Faith in the Films of a Horror and Giallo Auteur and The Vatican Versus Horror Movies (follow the links for more information). He is also the editor of Darkest Margins: 24 Essays on Liminality and Liminal Spaces in the Horror Genre. Join us as we talk about the complicated man that was Lucio Fulci as well as the complex themes and ideas that underscore Don't Torture a Duckling, which also happens to be one hell of a great story and film.

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The Confessional--June 5, 2026

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:30:00 -0700

We're back with another episode of The Confessional and we begin with our new segment "Have You Heard the Good News?" where we discuss some positive happenings in the horror world. We then each pick three movies to discuss, old and new including Obsession and Backrooms along with revisits of Smile and Smile 2. What did we think? Did we make any new discoveries? Listen in to find out.

This is also our first episode officially sponsored by Manor. Head over to https://www.manorhq.com/eof to sign up for the monthly newsletter Estate of Fright which includes short non-fiction, short fiction, upcoming pieces on Manor Vellum, and information about the Holy Terrors Podcast.

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Some Updates and The Burbs revisited

Fri, 29 May 2026 01:30:00 -0700

This week we have a couple exciting updates to share right at the beginning of the episode! Then, because this is a fifth Friday, we have decided to repost one of our favorite episodes to date on Joe Dante's The Burbs. But have no fear, we will be back next week with a brand new Confessional and three full movie discussion episodes for the rest of the month.

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Ep. 10: Kwaidan (1964)

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:42:00 -0700

In this episode we discuss one of the greatest horror anthologies ever made, Masaki Kobayashi's Kwaidan. We do our best to pull back the layers to examine the currents of Buddhism and Shintoism that run beneath each of the stories. Though we are limited in our understanding, we dove as deep as we could into this fascinating film.

This episode was recorded before we switched to a video format, so there will not be a YouTube edition of this episode, but we hope you will check out our other episodes on YouTube as well as your podcast apps.

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The Confessional--May 15, 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 01:30:00 -0700

We're back in the confessional with some big news about the show! We also discuss the big news about The Devils and Gremlins. And of course we talk about what we've been watching including Hokum, Dust Bunny, The Sadness, Exit 8 and more!

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Ep. 9: Repossessed (1990)

Fri, 08 May 2026 01:30:00 -0700

We're making good on our promise to follow up a heavy movie with something on the lighter side by discussing the true sequel to The Exorcist, 1990's Repossessed (please read that with the intended sarcasm). We discuss the changes made after director Bob Logan left the film, the depictions of televangelists and world religious leaders, and the legend that is Leslie Nielsen. More than anything we discuss what still works and what really, really doesn't, if it ever did. So put on your blue dress and join us as we try to figure out why the devil hates sex, drugs, and rock n' roll.

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The Confessional--May 1, 2026

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:45:00 -0700

We're back with some more recent viewing habits. In this edition of The Confessional we discuss three movies each including Sleep, Undertone, The Freakmaker, and Over Your Dead Body. We also have the rare opportunity to discuss a recent movie we both caught in theaters, Lee Cronin's The Mummy. What did we think of it all? Give a listen and find out.

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Ep. 8: mother! (2017) with Michele Eggen

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:40:00 -0700

What better way to celebrate Earth Day week than to discuss Darren Aronofsky's environmental apocalypse nightmare allegory Mother!. We are very happy to welcome our guest Michele Eggen of the Movies for Life Podcast (found in Season 1 of this feed) to discuss one of her favorite comfort movies--yes, really. We try to wade our way through some Kabbalah, Gnosticism, and mythology (oh my!) to try to get at the meaning of all that symbolism. So, if you ever wondered what Mother! is all about, we think we have some pretty good ideas while acknowledging that there are so many more possibilities than we had time for. Join us for a rousing, deep, but also very fun discussion of this giant stressball of a movie.

Article discussed in the Episode: The Heretical Gnosticism of Darren Aronofsky's Most Daring Film

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The Confessional--April 17, 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:20:00 -0700

We head back into the booth to talk about some movies we've watched lately. As usual it's an eclectic mix including some 70s and 80s comedies, Asian genre classics, Vinegar Syndrome curiosities, and a look at the recent releases The Drama and Faces of Death. To top it all off, we're both sick as hell and hopped up on goofballs, so a good time will be had by all.

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Ep. 7: God Told Me To (1976)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700

We head back to the 70s to talk Larry Cohen's God Told Me To. We talk about Cohen's guerilla filmmaking style, Andy Kaufman, and Orange Glowing Jesus. And oh yeah....aliens. We hope we didn't offend any Whitley Streiber stans.

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The Confessional--April 3, 2026

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:28:00 -0700

On today's visit to The Confessional, Brian and Pat talk about their favorite recent watches (films include The Mortuary Assistant, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Dogma, and Demon Pond). Brian also shares his impressions of the recent releases Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and They Will Kill You. They then wax philosophical about mental health, spirituality and identity. Come for the movie analysis, stay for the realness!

Ep. 6: Kill List (2011)

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700

On today's episode, Brian and Pat dive into Ben Wheatley's 2011 shocker, Kill List. They discuss its masterful blending of the folk horror, crime thriller, and domestic drama genres, as well as its overarching questions about justice and damnation. Tune in for fun times!

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The Confessional--March 20, 2026

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0700

We're back in the box to talk about some movies we've seen lately including Scream 7, Whistle, and The Bride! Plus pat catches up with Primate and has THOUGHTS! And Brian talks a bit about his experiences seeing Undertone and Friday the 13th Part III and The Final Chapter. We also have some inspiring words to share from Nick Cave and a hope that we can try to see the good in the people around us.

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Ep. 5: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0700

He's Back! The Man Behind the Mask

and we're celebrating our favorite Friday the 13th movie on this second Friday the 13th of 2026. Is there tapdancing and thread pulling involved in making this movie fit our format? Sure there is, but we find some surprising topics to discuss. This episode also features a special Friday the 13th Edition of The Confessional in which Brian and Pat throw down all the hot takes, discuss favorite kills, favorite final girls, favorite Jasons, and give their official Friday the 13th rankings. We've got the whole (damn) enchilada.

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The Confessional -- March 6, 2026

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0800

It's time for another visit to The Confessional! This week, Brian and Pat touch on films like 'Return to Silent Hill,' Dead of Winter,' 'Psycho Killer' and many more. Things are said that can never be taken back (mostly by Pat) and some critical corrections are made. Tune in!

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Ep. 4: Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0800

Here comes the bride!

With Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut just around the corner, we decided that now would be the perfect time to cover The Bride of Frankenstein, a film that continues to impress and evolve more than 90 years after its release.

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The Confessional-February 2026

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0800

In the first installment of our regular feature we're calling 'The Confessional' Brian and Pat share what they've been watching including '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,' 'Nomads,' and 'Send Help' among many others. They also each drop a book recommendation. We will be dropping these hangout episodes in between our regular movie discussion episodes as often as possible and hope you enjoy the discussion.

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Ep. 3: The Burbs (1989)

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0800

It's time for some Satanic Panic with Joe Dante's horror-comedy classic The Burbs. We discuss the roots of the 1980s Satanic Panic, the ways the film affected us as kids, that controversial ending, and much more. God we love this street!

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Ep. 2: The Prophecy (1995)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0800

We grab our dusters and perch on our chairs to discuss the highly entertaining and rather confounding The Prophecy. Topics include that stacked cast, the convoluted motivations of the angels and the devil, the impeccable sense of style, and above all the incomparable Christopher Walken. We also pose a challenge to our listeners on that front. So join us for the most 90s of 90s religious horrors--it's one hell of a ride.

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Ep. 1: HERETIC (2023) with T.J. Tranchell

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0800

For our first official episode, Brian and Pat are joined by author and teacher T.J. Tranchell to discuss one of the most effective Holy Terrors of recent years, HERETIC from 2023. We discuss the authenticity of the depiction of LDS missionaries, the veracity of the various arguments presented in the film, and how Hugh Grant gave us the best ever performance of "Creep." Like the movie, the discussion is at times deep, at times funny, and we hope enlightening and entertaining.

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Ep. 0: Holy Terrors: Invocation

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:00:00 -0800

Welcome to Holy Terrors. In this episode Brian and Pat introduce themselves and discuss how the show came to be. They share a little about their own backgrounds with faith, religion, and spirituality before naming 5 Holy Terrors each that they look forward to discussing on future episodes.

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Holy Terrors: Trailer

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:37:23 -0800

A quick idea of what we're all about.

Movies for Life Update

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:45:47 -0800

MFL-Best Picture Winners: REBECCA and THE APARTMENT

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0800

March means awards season in the movie world so here on Movies for Life we're doing a couple episodes in the month of March having to do with the Oscars. For today's episode, we've chosen a couple of our personal favorite movies from the Oscars' history of Best Picture winners! First we discuss Michele's choice, the Best Picture winner of 1940 - Alfred Hitchcock's REBECCA. It's definitely not your typical romance story, and we have a great time breaking down all the wildly interesting characters and salacious plot points in this wonderful adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's novel. Then we move on to another amazing film from another amazing director for Brian's pick, the Best Picture winner of 1960 - Billy Wilder's THE APARTMENT. A movie as equally daring as REBECCA, this one is also emotionally moving while tackling some serious subjects, all of it spearheading by great directing and powerhouse performances from Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, and Fred MacMurray. Thank you all so much for listening and enjoy the show!

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MFL-Imaginary Friends: HARVEY and DROP DEAD FRED

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0800

'Ello, snotfaces! Welcome back to Movies for Life where this week we have a wonderful double feature of two movies with very sweet messages at their core, but at the same time are also dealing with some serious stuff. It's all about the power of the imaginary friend and what they represent and can do for just about everyone around them. First up for discussion is Brian's choice of the absolute classic, a movie starring one of the podcast's most talked about actors Jimmy Stewart, 1950's HARVEY. Then it's a childhood classic for Michele's pick, the zany and imaginative DROP DEAD FRED from 1991. We have much more focused discussions about both of these films that hopefully get to the deep meaning that is truly behind them both, so we really hope you enjoy the conversation!

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MFL-Snowbound: THE GREY and FARGO

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0800

It's cold out there! And since it is that winter time of year for many people, we at Movies for Life are bringing you some snowbound movies to talk about. We have a couple of truly great ones this week, starting with Michele's pick of the 2011 survival drama THE GREY. Though it was marketed as just being Liam Neeson vs wolves in the snow, we get into why this movie is really so much more than that and therefore should be talked about a lot more! Then we tackle a true cinematic classic with Brian's choice - the Coen brothers' masterpiece FARGO. There is definitely a lot of imitating of the Minnesota accent, but there's also talk about why Marge is the best character ever, and really just some of our absolute favorite scenes, shots, and lines from this iconic film. So bundle up and enjoy the show!

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MFL- Favorite Discoveries of 2023: Part 2

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:03:28 -0800

We're back counting down our top five favorite discoveries of 2023. The picks are yet again very eclectic and we hope you hear about something that piques your interest. We start this episode with a few documentaries we loved and end with a whole lot of movies that we really liked that didn't quite make the list.

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MFL- Favorite Discoveries of 2023: Part 1

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0800

In this episode we count down numbers 10 to 6 of our favorite movies we saw for the first time in 2023 and they run the gamut from Hollywood classics to recent hidden gems. It's been a great year for discovery and we hope you'll find some recommendations for your future movie watching!

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MFL - Favorites of 2023

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0800

We each pick or favorites of the year just past with one of our favorite episodes to do each year. We each count down our ten favorites of 2023 and offer a few others that didn't quite make the cut but are still worth checking out.

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MFL - A Sly Christmas: FIRST BLOOD and COBRA

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 19:29:25 -0800

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Movies for Life listeners! We hope you all are having a wonderful and happy holiday season however you celebrate or don't! Here on the show, we're having a very Sly Christmas by celebrating actor Sylvester Stallone with two movies of his that don't have anything to do with Christmas but take place around the holiday! First we discuss FIRST BLOOD from 1982 directed by Ted Kotcheff. Though the other films in this series just get bigger and bloodier, this first installment is a very serious, dramatic, and yeah still fun movie with an amazing cast all just absolutely killing it. Then we drop all the drama nothing but bonkers fun with the next movie - 1986's COBRA. It's all the cliches you could ever want from an 80s cop action movie, and that's exactly why we love this one. We hope you have fun with this episode, and as always, thank you all so much for listening!

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MFL - Mysteries: THE LADY VANISHES and THE LAST OF SHEILA

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0800

Keeping up with our noir-ish theme for this month, on this week's episode of Movies for Life, we're tackling a couple of Michele's absolute favorite kinds of films - mysteries! And these are some truly banger titles so we know you'll dig them! First up is Brian's choice of an early Hitchcock masterpiece, 1938's THE LADY VANISHES. It's a mystery, it's an espionage thriller, it's a comedy, it's a romance-on-the-road - this movie really has it all and we have a really fun time talking about it! Then we get into Michele's pick which is one of the twistiest and turniest of all the mysteries out there, from 1973 it's THE LAST OF SHEILA! This film has such a genius plot and that's really no surprise considering the minds that it came from; plus the cast is absolutely star-studded as well! We hope you all enjoy this one!

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MFL - Bank Heists: CASH ON DEMAND and SUGAR & SPICE

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0800

This month on Movies for Life we're doing our own version of Noirvember with a couple of episodes about crime and mystery! For our episode this week, we're robbing banks and talking about two very different approaches to the bank heist film. First up for discussion is Brian's choice, the 1961 Hammer film CASH ON DEMAND. This movie has a lot of things that both of us like - Peter Cushing, great character development and exploration, a short runtime, and a single location! It's a wonderful little film that we hope more people will check out. Then we get into Michele's pick, the 2001 dark comedy teen film SUGAR & SPICE! It's a PG-13 movie that still feels like an R movie with the witty and raunchy dialogue. And while it is a hell of a lot of fun to watch and laugh at and with, it's also one that is very clever at what it both plays into and riffs on. We hope you enjoy this pairing!

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MFL - More Ghost Movies Because

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:46:08 -0700

We take a page from our friends at the Pure Cinema Podcast and share ten "Ghost Movies Because" each. These aren't necessarily the best or even our favorites, but movies about ghosts and hauntings that we like, want to shine a light on, and talk about. We had a lot of fun this Halloween season and hope you enjoy this special bonus episode about one of our favorite sub-genres.

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MFL - Ghost Movies: STIR OF ECHOES and THE CHANGELING

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0700

We're back with another spooky season episode for you and another pair of great ghost movies to talk about! Going in reverse chronological order this time, we're starting off with a movie that came out in a banger year for movies - 1999 - and this one is no exception. We're talking STIR OF ECHOES, and all the things that make it a fantastic little gem of a ghost movie. Based on a novel by Richard Matheson, and written and directed for the screen by David Koepp, it's got all the talent behind and in front of the camera and we have a great time dissecting why it all works so well. Then we get into a stone cold classic of the ghost genre with 1980's THE CHANGELING starring George C. Scott. This one gives us not only everything we could want from a ghost/haunted house tale, but also a very deep and emotional look at grief in the main character's story. We've got one more spooky episode left for you before the month ends so keep an eye out for that, and we hope you've enjoyed everything we've put out so far! Happy Halloween!

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MFL - That Spooky Season Feeling

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:07:15 -0700

In this episode we revel in the feeling of the Halloween Season by discussing our favorite movies to get us in the fall and spooky season mood. Brian nerds out with a pick and an alternate from every decade from the 1920s to the 2020s while Michele picks some all-time favorites. We talk comedies, dramas, classics, more recent films, and of course some scary movies as well. So whether you're a horror fan or a scaredy cat, you're sure to hear about something to get you into the Halloween mood.

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MFL - Haunted House Movies: THE INNOCENTS and THE ORPHANAGE

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:31:00 -0700

It's officially spooky season at Movies for Life and we are both READY FOR IT! Both of our favorite subgenre of horror is ghosts so that is what we are doing the whole month here on the pod - with a couple bonus episodes in there for you too! But first we take a look at a couple of haunted house movies, starting with Jack Clayton's THE INNOCENTS from 1961. Iconic haunted house imagery that still works like gangbusters aside, this story is made so much more compelling with its unreliable main characters and the fact that by the end, you're still just not really sure what all has transpired here. Then we talk about a movie that is equally as compelling, the Guillermo del Toro produced and J.A. Bayona directed THE ORPHANAGE from 2007. Is this fairy tale-laden story sad, tragic, bittersweet, or all of these rolled into one at the same time? We had an amazing time talking all horror for the first time in a while on this show and we hope you enjoy this episode and all the other spooky content we have in store for you this month!

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MFL - High School Reunions: ROMY & MICHELE’S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION and THE WORLD’S END

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0700

In the second part of our little series all about high school movies, we're taking things a bit into the future with a look at some films about high school reunions. With all the memories and expectations about how our lives should be, this is arguably a more stressful and confusing experience than high school itself, and both of these films capture all of that so well. First we get into Michele's choice and her movie namesake, ROMY & MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION from 1997. It's quirky, it's fun, it's colorful and oh-so 90s, but it still has some pretty profound things to say about life. Then we get into Brian's movie pick from 2013, THE WORLD'S END. The most mature and sometimes most dark film from Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg's Cornetto Trilogy, THE WORLD'S END may be about aliens with blue ink inside them on the surface, but underneath it is so much more. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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MFL - High School: ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL and EASY A

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:00:00 -0700

School's back in session so we're celebrating with a look at a couple of high school movies! First we talk about Brian's pick, which is a movie that not only loves movies, but also explores the beautiful intimacy of a close friendship, and the unimaginable struggle of going through cancer - ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL from 2015. Then it's on to Michele's choices, a hilarious comedy with a surprisingly dark side all about rumors, reputations, and double standards - it's EASY A from 2010!

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MFL - TV for Life: THE SOPRANOS

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 18:56:17 -0700

In this special episode we talk one of the greatest television series of all time, The Sopranos. A game changer in every sense, the show redefined television forever. Michele shares her experiences watching the show for the first time and Brian talks about how rewarding it is to rewatch. We cover the characters, favorite seasons, episodes, lines and speculate about what happened to the characters after the final cut to black. So, wake up, get yourself a gun (or rather your podcast device of choice) and join us for an epic conversation.

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MFL - Kidventure: THE GOONIES and HEAVYWEIGHTS

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 21:00:00 -0700

What would summer be without a little adventure! And sometimes it's even more fun when it's a "kidventure", so we're going back to our childhoods with this episode on a couple of our favorite kid-led adventure stories. The first one we talk about is probably the quintessential movie in this category - Brian's pick is Richard Donner's THE GOONIES from 1985. You know it, you probably love it, and it was most likely a staple of your childhood, too! We try to pinpoint just why this one still works for us after all these years, whether it be personal connections or just those little moments in the film that really make it special. Then Michele introduces Brian to a favorite from her childhood, 1995's HEAVYWEIGHTS! A throwback to the irreverent movies and TV shows for kids from the 90s, this is one that has really only gotten better over the years because of the important message at its core. Plus, it has one of Ben Stiller's best performances ever, AND a great dance sequence from Paul Fieg, so what's not to love?! Happy listening - and please don't put Twinkies on your pizza.

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MFL - Horror of 2023 So Far

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:00:00 -0700

In this episode we discuss every horror movie of 2023 that we've seen so far and discuss what we've thought of them. It's a lively conversation that gets into the highs and lows of this year's horror films (between January and the end of June) with a few hot takes along the way. But please remember that it's all in good fun, and hey, maybe our opinions could change if we watch the films again! As the both of us are really horror kids at heart, we actually haven't talked about THAT much horror on the show thus far so this conversation was a lot of fun for us and we hope you enjoy listening to it!

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MFL - Animals Attack: ARACHNOPHOBIA and JAWS

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:00:00 -0700

(Note: this episode was recorded a few weeks before it was confirmed that Julian Sands had passed away. RIP)

We have some summer fun for this week's episode of Movies for Life where we're talking about a couple of animal attack movies! First, we get into a 90s thrill-omedy that brilliantly walks the line of being legit traumatizing and hilariously fun at the same time - ARACHNOPHOBIA! We have a great time discussing just what makes this film still effective after all these years, the moments that creep us out the most, and the best sidekick character ever, Delbert McLintock. Then we celebrate the 4th of July with the classic film most associated with the holiday, the practically-perfect-in-every-way JAWS! Though we know we can't really say anything about JAWS that hasn't been said before, we do our best by going through some of our favorite scenes and moments with the characters, and even some new thoughts and feelings we had this time around. We hope you all enjoy listening!

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MFL - School’s Out: Memorable Movie Teachers

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:14:27 -0700

We have a special school's out (or almost out in Brian's case) episode of Movies for Life for you this week. Each of us count down five of our favorite movie teachers. Some are good, some are bad, some are in between but all make the movies they're in so much more enjoyable. Remember to hit us up on the socials to let us know some of your favorites!

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MFL - Baseball Movies: A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN and THE BAD NEWS BEARS

Tue, 30 May 2023 20:00:00 -0700

Batter up, Movies for Life listeners, because we're talking about a pair of great baseball movies today on the show! Though there are a lot of movies to pick from in this category, we picked the two that have either touched us the most or, in Michele's case, have meant a lot to us our whole lives. So first up is that movie, Michele's choice of Penny Marshall's A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN (1992). This one has a ton of great moments but we try to focus on the core of what makes it a great movie - Tom Hanks' performance, the sister relationship, etc. We also give our answers to the big question about the ending - does Dottie drop the ball on purpose? Then we get into another comedy, one a bit more rough around the edges but still with a lot of heart, and that is THE BAD NEWS BEARS from 1976. This story of an alcoholic Walter Matthau coaching the worst Little League team is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt in its portrayal of relationships and lessons learned while playing the game that is America's past time. Enjoy the episode!

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MFL - Coming of Age: STAND BY ME and NOW AND THEN

Tue, 16 May 2023 20:00:00 -0700

Do you guys wanna go see a dead body?

Well okay, we don't have one to show you but one of the movies we're talking about today does! That's right, we're jumping on our bikes and going on an adventure together as we tackle two coming of age movies. First up is Brian's choice, the seminal, needs-no-introduction classic STAND BY ME from 1986. Then we talk about basically the STAND BY ME for girls, the (in Michele's opinion) overlooked NOW AND THEN from 1995. Both of these movies are filled with great performance by fantastic child actors, and they give us a chance to reminisce about a bygone era from a lot of our childhoods. We hope you enjoy the discussion!

MFL - BONUS: What We’ve Been Watching

Tue, 02 May 2023 20:00:00 -0700

We hit a snag in trying to schedule a time to record our next full episode so we've got a bonus one for you! Join us for a quick discussion of some of the movies we've been catching up on watching over the last month or so - from practically the dawn of cinema, to movies from this year! We hope you enjoy!

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MFL - Robots: THE MITCHELLS VS THE MACHINES and WALL-E

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:00:00 -0700

In this episode we tackle our very first animated films that both happen to be about robots. We start with the delightful family comedy THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES from 2021, a movie that reminds us to be weird because being weird might lead to saving the world. We follow it up with one of the greatest movies of the century so far, Pixar's masterpiece WALL-E from 2008. It's a science fiction-comedy-romance-action-animated piece of cinematic perfection with a lot to say about who we are and who we could be.

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MFL - Oldest Profession: BELLE DE JOUR and LAST NIGHT IN SOHO

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:24:46 -0700

On this week's Movies for Life, we're heading back to the swingin' 60s with two very different tales about women working in the world's oldest profession (ie sex work). Our first movie is Michele's pick of Luis Bunuel's BELLE DE JOUR from 1967, a fascinating and at times complex and complicated story of a woman's choice to secretly enter sex work as a way to work through her issue and explore her masochistic fantasies. Then we jump to the 2021 movie LAST NIGHT IN SOHO for Brian's choice. While dealing the same profession, the character in this film has a much different and darker story, wrapped up in an equally intriguing, colorful, and at times totally bonkers, tale about the dangers of nostalgia.

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MFL - Social Media: INGRID GOES WEST and VENGEANCE

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0700

You know sometimes we at Movies for Life think we don't record our episodes... all we do is translate...

Today we're tackling a topic that has become a big one with both of us lately - that of the pros and cons of social media, and the effects that it can have on people. And the two movies that we've chosen for this are ones that we mentioned pretty recently as some of our favorite discoveries, so we hope you dig them too! Brian's choice is first and it is INGRID GOES WEST from 2017. Starring Aubrey Plaza and Elizabeth Olsen, it is probably the one that is most directly about social media and how it can affect people on both sides of the influencer/fan parasocial relationship. Then we get into Michele's movie, VENGEANCE from 2022, written, directed, and starring BJ Novak. This one is about a lot of things in our modern technology culture, and has some very deep thoughts on topics like true crime and social media. But no matter what we say about the pitfalls of social media in this episode, remember friends and listeners that we truly love you mucho, and appreciate all the support.

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MFL - Male Buddy Movies: DELIVERANCE and BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD DO AMERICA

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:01:00 -0800

We are both downright giddy about this episode because we haven't had a pairing like this on Movies for Life since SINGIN' IN THE RAIN and ONE CUT OF THE DEAD! Because we talked about a couple of female buddy movies on our last episode, naturally we're doing male buddy movies now - and we reallly couldn't have come up with a more bonkers - yet wonderful - double feature. First we discuss Michele's pick which is literally one of the best movies ever made - John Boorman's DELIVERANCE from 1972. It's a brilliant, powerful, and truly deep look at male friendship and bonding, masculinity and how it is portrayed and tested, and what it really means to "be a man." Then we switch ALL the gears for our next film - the equally brilliant (though probably not as deep) BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD DO AMERICA from 1996. We talk about the charming appeal of the two quintessential slackers, but mostly we spend the episode laughing at our favorite lines and situations and doing our best imitations of Beavis and Butt-head. We really hope you enjoy this one!

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MFL - Female Buddy Movies: A SIMPLE FAVOR and BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 19:00:00 -0800

Get ready for a real tit-flapper of an episode! We're going full bonkers fun for both of our movie picks for this episode. We fill the oopsie jar, we get a soul douche... and frankly we just really loved talking about these two movies all about female friendship. First up is Michele's choice of 2018's A SIMPLE FAVOR, directed by Paul Feig and starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. It's a twisty plot with a very complicated yet fascinating look at female companionship - plus it's just a feast for the eyes and hilarious to boot! Then things get even crazier when we dive into the second movie, BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR from 2021! There's a lot of laughter as we try to talk seriously through the plot of this zany (but super sweet) movie starring Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo. We've got fun cameos, Kristen Wiig in a dual role, talking crabs... really, what DOESN'T this movie have?! We hope you enjoy the discussion and laugh along with us!

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MFL - End of the World: NIGHT OF THE COMET and LAST NIGHT

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0800

Are you prepared for the end of the world?! Well, on today's episode of Movies for Life, we bring you two ways that situation can be handled... at least in the movies. First up is Michele's choice of 1984's NIGHT OF THE COMET, a strangely eerie apocalyptic tale with two of the best horror heroines that the genre has seen. Then it's on to Brian's movie pick with LAST NIGHT from 1998. It's a deeper, more character-driven, and more contemplative look at the end of the world (as we know it) - and it also stars David Cronenberg!

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MFL - Friends’ Forever Favorites: ROCKY with Mike Snoonian

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:00:00 -0800

We are joined by Mike Snoonian of The Pod and the Pendulum and Psychoanalysis podcasts to discussed one of the most beloved movies of all time, Rocky. We discuss our history with the film and series, background about its making, the characters, iconic moments, and top it all off with our personal rankings of the franchise. It's an episode that's sure to make you want to guzzle down raw eggs, run up stairs three at a time, and do one armed pushups by the hundreds. This episode eats lightning and craps thunder!

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MFL - Favorite Discoveries of 2022

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:00:00 -0800

In this episode we each count down the ten favorite movies we watched for the first time in 2022. We have a great time discussing all kinds of movies that span decades and genres, from art house to grindhouse and everything in between. We also mention a lot more memorable films that didn't quite get into the top ten. So, join us for this quick walk down recent memory lane. We hope you find something to add to your watchlist.

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MFL - Friends’ Forever Favorites: IKIRU with Pat Brennan

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:00:00 -0800

We're excited to present another Friends' Forever Favorites episode! We welcome Pat Brennan to discuss Akira Kurosawa's masterful meditation on work, death, and what it really means to live. Sure we get deep, but we also have a lot of fun along the way as we discuss the unforgettable performance of Takashi Shimura, working in customer service, what films we each would save if Kurosawa's filmography was on fire, and much more.

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MFL - Favorites of 2022

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 20:00:00 -0800

Happy (almost) New Year! We take a look back at 2022 and pick our 10 favorite movies of the year. There are some surprises, some not so surprises (if you know our taste), and lots of great discussions and recommendations. This episode also marks two years of Movies for Life. Thank you to all who have listened over the past two years and we look forward to a great 2023!

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MFL - Vicious Christmas: P2 and CHRISTMAS EVIL

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 20:52:15 -0800

Happy Holidays, Movies For Life listeners! This year to celebrate Christmas, we decided to get a little MEAN with our movie picks and talk about a couple of our favorite Christmas horror movies. First up, we're talking about Michele's pick - a 2000s horror gem that deserves a lot more love, Franck Khalfoun's P2 from 2007! Rachel Nichols and Wes Bentley battle it out in an underground parking garage on Christmas Eve, and we love watching it all play out in this genuinely well done, solid little thriller (that's also surprisingly gory at times!). Then it's time for Brian's pick, a recent favorite of his that also deserves a lot more love - 1980's CHRISTMAS EVIL (aka YOU BETTER WATCH OUT). With its unbelievable lead performance and compelling characterization, this movie is way more than just your typical killer Santa story. We get into it all in our discussion - especially that ending! Thank you all for listening and we hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

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MFL - Maligned Horror Sequels: PSYCHO III and FRIDAY THE 13th PART V: A NEW BEGINNING

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0800

Get ready for the most random movie selection and one of the most bonkers pairings of movies we've done so far on Movies for Life! We are both big horror fans and we really haven't talked about THAT much horror on the show, so we came up with this random episode for that strange in-between time after Thanksgiving and before Christmas. So today we are talking about some often maligned horror sequels that we both actually really dig! First up is Brian's pick of the directorial debut of Anthony Perkins, a sequel to the movie that made him famous forever - PSYCHO III from 1986! We both think it's still just as good as the first sequel, PSYCHO II, if not a bit sleazy (but we're okay with that). And speaking of even more sleaze, the next movie to discuss is Michele's choice of 1985's FRIDAY THE 13th PART V: A NEW BEGINNING, directed by Danny Steinmann! It may not have Jason but it has Michele's favorite kill of the whole franchise and Brian's favorite character of the whole franchise! So listen to this fun and animated discussion to find out what those are!

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MFL - Food Movies: BABETTE’S FEAST and TAMPOPO

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:00:00 -0800

Happy Thanksgiving, Movies for Life listeners! Seeing how it is that time of the year right now, it seemed only fitting that our episode today deals with movies all about FOOD! The preparation and appreciation of food, the artistry of the creation, how food brings us all together, and even... how sexy food can be? That's in the second movie we're talking about, but up first we have Brian's pick of the 1987 Danish film BABETTE'S FEAST. It's a beautifully calm and simple story about giving and receiving the gift of food, and ultimately its healing nature. Then things get a lot more wild, but still just as heartfelt, with Michele's pick of the 1985 Japanese comedy TAMPOPO! It's a fun ride through this anthology of sorts, as there are several hilarious vignettes interspersed within this main "ramen western" story about the journey to create the best bowl of ramen. We hope you all have fun and enjoy!

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MFL - Friends’ Forever Favorites: JURASSIC PARK with Lindsay Wilkins

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:00:00 -0700

We are joined by Lindsay Wilkins of the Schlock and Awe Podcast to talk about all things dinosaurs, Spielberg, John Williams, and more in our latest Friends' Forever Favorites episode as we discuss 1993's JURASSIC PARK. The awe and wonder, the tension and danger, the performances, the lines, the greatest moments are all here in this lively conversation. We give our rankings of the Jurassic Park/World films and reveal our favorite Spielberg movies.

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MFL - Bonus: HALLOWEEN ENDS (2022)

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0700

In this episode we share our initial reactions to the latest entry in the Halloween franchise, the very divisive HALLOWEEN ENDS. Where did we fall in the spectrum of opinions about this film? Take a listen and find out.

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MFL - Feeling Spooky: PRACTICAL MAGIC and E.T.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0700

Happy Halloween season, Movies for Life listeners! We hope you're having a great time with however you celebrate if you do, perhaps with plenty of scary movies. We thought we would change things up just a bit for spooky month, so instead of talking about those traditional Halloween movies that frankly get talked about enough this time of year, we thought we would highlight a couple of films that really give us the feeling of the season. First up in the conversation is Michele's pick of PRACTICAL MAGIC from 1998, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman and directed by Griffin Dunne (yes THAT Griffin Dunne!). It's an admittedly weird and chaotic little movie but at its core has a very warm and enjoyable story about the bonds of women and sisters. Then we move on to Brian's pick which is Steven Spielberg's classic E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (1982). What is it about that little alien that can still capture our hearts and imaginations all these years later? We discuss it all in the episode, so listen now!

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MFL - BONUS Friends’ Forever Favorites: THE ’BURBS (with Anthony King)

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0700

We are joined by Anthony King of the fantastic Cult Movies Podcast to discuss one of his favorite movies, Joe Dante's THE BURBS from 1989. We discuss the ways that Dante is like a grown up kid in the best ways possible. How we have each reacted to the movie at different times in our lives. And in the tradition of Cult Movies, we each pick a movie to pair it with. This is great listening for the spooky season and a lot of fun as well.

MFL - Underrated Craven: RED EYE

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0700

So this episode was supposed to be about underrated films from our favorite horror director, Wes Craven... buuuuut we both ended up not really feeling one of our initial choices, so it's mostly just an episode about one movie! We do still talk a little about that other choice - 2010's MY SOUL TO TAKE - and we both feel it's definitely worth talking about and reevaluating! But the main topic here is a gem in more ways than one, RED EYE from 2005. Hear how the main character of Lisa Reisert played by Rachel McAdams is a seriously underrated heroine (CW/TW for sexual assault and trauma discussion); how Brian can relate even THIS movie to A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET; and overall just how much we appreciate and enjoy this one. Hope you all enjoy and thank you for listening!

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MFL - Remakes #3: SEVEN SAMURAI and THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (2016)

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0700

It's been a while, listeners, but if you were itching for us to get into some more remake discussion on Movies for Life, here we are! Though there was really only one choice for the original film we talk about, there were actually several different possibilities for its "remake" - or at least an interpretation of the original story - so we hope you all dig the pairing we chose! So, up for discussion for our third Remakes episode is an undisputed classic, and really one of the best movies ever made - Akira Kurosawa's SEVEN SAMURAI from 1954; and then to pair with it we have the remake of the remake, THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN from 2016, directed by Antoine Fuqua. With such a daunting original film, we take the approach of discussing both films at the same time, looking at those core seven characters in each, and how they match up or differ from each other (while also of course talking about so many other things we love from both films). This one was a lot of fun and we hope you all enjoy! Thank you so much for listening!

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MFL - Five MORE Forever Favorites

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0700

We started this show with each of us discussing five movies that mean the most to us. We decided to revisit this idea and give five more movies each that have impacted us throughout the years and film lovers and as people. It was a lot of fun to try and guess each others' extended lists now that we've spent nearly two years talking movies. Hope you enjoy the discussion.

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MFL - Explosive Drummers: WHIPLASH and THIS IS SPINAL TAP

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 03:27:21 -0700

We apologize if this episode isn't quite your tempo... but it should be! Because we have two awesome movies to talk about today on Movies for Life, all about musicians and somewhat "explosive" drummers. First we worry about whether we're rushing or dragging in talking about the anxiety-inducing stress-fest that is 2014's WHIPLASH! We discuss the brilliant and enigmatic performance of JK Simmons; the pressure and struggle of wanting to be great and still have a happy life; and just the overall exceptional way this story is told. Then we switch gears almost completely and spend the next hour laughing our way through Rob Reiner's classic rock mockumentary, THIS IS SPINAL TAP from 1984! You know the lines and the jokes, and yes, pretty much all of them are repeated here in this episode, but that's the true joy of a movie like this. Brian talks about the reality of many of the situations portrayed in the movie, and we give high praise to the standout performances of Christopher Guest and Michael McKean (even though everyone kills it in this movie!). So enough of our yakking, get to listening to this episode!

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MFL - Friends’ Forever Favorites: THE PHILADELPHIA STORY (with Rachael Hauschild)

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 20:27:21 -0700

Today we are joined by Rachael Hauschild to discuss one of her favorite movies, THE PHILADELPHIA STORY from 1940 starring James Stewart, Katherine Hepburn, and Cary Grant. We cover the waterfront on the film, classic movies, James Stewart/Anthony Mann westerns, John Waters, Michael Shannon, Paul Newman and much more. It's a joyous conversation and you are cordially invited to join in the fun!

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MFL - Ballet Movies: THE RED SHOES and BLACK SWAN

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:13:44 -0700

Welcome back, Movies for Life listeners! For the show this week, we have a pretty perfect pairing of movies that were most likely made to go together all about perfection, ambition, jealousy, and passion and all in the backdrop of the world of ballet. First up for discussion is Brian's pick of THE RED SHOES from 1948, directed by Powell and Pressburger. It's one of the greatest and most beautifully stunning movies of all time, with a heartbreaking and tragic story. Then up next, we're talking about a very personal film to Michele for her pick - 2010's BLACK SWAN, directed by Darren Aronofsky. Listen as we talk about the complex yet relatable main character of Nina, as the movie follows her journey of self-discovery, in more ways than one.

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MFL - Cheaters: UNFAITHFUL and EYES WIDE SHUT

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:00:00 -0700

We did a bad bad thing...

Welcome to another sexy episode of Movies For Life! Today we're diving into the world of sexy movies, erotic thrillers/dramas, marriages, and cheating! And we have two amazing films to talk about so let's get right to it. First up is Michele's pick of UNFAITHFUL from 2002, directed by Adrian Lyne and starring Diane Lane and Richard Gere. And while yes, the sex scenes in this movie are very steamy, it's the incredibly complex and nuanced performances from the two stars and the way their relationship is handled that really makes this a standout film. Then up next in the discussion we have Cruise. Kidman. Kubrick. That's right, it's Stanley Kubrick's last film, his masterpiece from 1999, EYES WIDE SHUT. It's a daunting film that actually ends up being not so daunting as we get into all of the things that this movie addresses, and offer up some pretty cool theories of our own! As always, thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the discussion!

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MFL - Friends’ Forever Favorites: CALIFORNIA SPLIT (with Vinny Tucceri)

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:00:00 -0700

In this special bonus episode of our Friends' Forever Favorites series, we are joined by Vinny Tucceri of the Cult Movie Stars Podcast to discuss the masterful gambling comedy CALIFORNIA SPLIT (1974). We discuss the dynamic between the two stars, Elliot Gould and George Segal, the many supporting characters (and women named Barbara), Altman's style and legacy, and much more. Join us for this very fun conversation, we bet you'll have a great time.

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MFL - Films About Filmmaking #6: SUNSET BOULEVARD and BARTON FINK

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:11:13 -0700

We'll show you the life of the mind! That is, as we get into the minds of the main characters of our movies this week. It's time for Films About Filmmaking again, and this time we're looking at two movies about the trials and tribulations of Hollywood screenwriters. Michele's pick is first up for discussion and it really needs no introduction - we're talking about one of the greatest movies of all time, SUNSET BOULEVARD from 1950! Directed by the amazing Billy Wilder and featuring an untouchable performance by Gloria Swanson, this classic remains a classic for a reason. Then we talk about our first movie from the Coen Brothers, 1991's BARTON FINK. We gush over its stars John Turturro and John Goodman before trying to decipher just what this enigmatic tale is all about. Thank you all so much for listening to the show and we hope you enjoy this episode!

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MFL - Stephen King Adaptations: PET SEMATARY and CHRISTINE

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:26:10 -0700

Hail to the king, baby! The King of Horror, that is! This week on Movies For Life, we're talking about a couple of our favorite film adaptations of the works of the one and only Stephen King. First up on the episode is Michele's pick of PET SEMATARY from 1989, directed by Mary Lambert. The darkly comic meditation on grief and death still packs a huge punch to both of us, especially as we realize our personal reasons for feeling that way and how this story might actually be the most terrifying one King has ever written. Then we discuss Brian's pick of John Carpenter's 1983 film version of CHRISTINE! It's a film that has moved up in the ranks for both of us in terms of Carpenter movies and King adaptations, and we talk about all the reasons why. How we both see the main characters in different ways than we have before, and the very real symbolism behind just what a "Christine" can really mean and do to a person.

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MFL - Friends’ Forever Favorites: THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (with Jessica Scott)

Tue, 31 May 2022 21:00:00 -0700

We are joined by our friend Jessica Scott to discuss one of her favorite movies, Jacques Demy's The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964). We talk about how beautiful it is, how like life it feels, and how it loves movies. It is one of the most unique movies we've ever covered, an anti-musical that loves musicals and a film that loves American movies while still subverting many of the tropes found in them. We had a wonderful time discussing it with Jessica!

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MFL - WES CRAVEN’S NEW NIGHTMARE

Tue, 17 May 2022 20:00:00 -0700

As mentioned several times on Movies For Life already, Brian and Michele are both big fans of the late horror director Wes Craven. We've already covered two of his films (yes, there will be more in the future!), and this one is a major favorite of his diverse filmography. From 1994, we're talking about WES CRAVEN'S NEW NIGHTMARE! It is truly a groundbreaking, inventive, and extremely smart horror film and we discuss all the ways that make it the amazing accomplishment it is. From the actors and director playing versions of themselves, to what this new version of Freddy really means and represents, we hope this discussion is as thorough as this brilliant film deserves! If you loved our episode on the original A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, then this episode would be a great companion piece to it, much like the films themselves complement each other. Enjoy the conversation!

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MFL - Remakes #2: THE WAGES OF FEAR and SORCERER

Tue, 03 May 2022 21:00:00 -0700

We're back with our second running feature on Movies For Life - remakes! And you'll definitely have to strap in for this discussion, because these two movies are probably some of the most stressful ones that have ever been made! First up is another movie from Henri-Georges Clouzot, the incredible 1953 thriller THE WAGES OF FEAR. Then we're heading to 1977 for the remake (or another adaptation of the original novel, either one) directed by William Friedkin, we're talking about SORCERER! While these are both fantastic movies with some heart-stopping moments of tension, the two of us are kind of each a champion of one film at the start of the discussion. As we go through comparing and contrasting how each one handles certain plot points and situations, do we still have the same opinion at the end? You'll have to listen to find out!

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MFL - Films About Filmmaking #5: BOOGIE NIGHTS and BOWFINGER

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:03:00 -0700

Our favorite topic to dive into on Movies For Life is Films About Filmmaking, and we're FINALLY back with another one this week! These two films were super fun to dive into and talk about and once again, they ended up working really well together. First up for discussion is Michele's pick of a movie about a different kind of filmmaking than we've talked about before - Paul Thomas Anderson's BOOGIE NIGHTS from 1997! The darkly humorous look into the porn industry of the 70s and early 80s is driven by a stellar cast each portraying an interesting and complex character, and we talk about them all! Then we get into Brian's pick for the show (which was originally supposed to be paired with SINGIN' IN THE RAIN) and have an absolute blast discussing Frank Oz's 1999 comedy BOWFINGER! These were both kind of fun, freewheeling conversations that we hope you'll enjoy!

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MFL - Friends’ Forever Favorites: CITIZEN KANE (with Stephen Foxworthy)

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0700

For this episode we invited another of our friends on to discuss a favorite movie. This time, we welcome Stephen Foxworthy of the Disenfranchised Podcast to discuss a little movie you may have heard about, CITIZEN KANE. We dive into multiple aspects of the film from its technical achievements, marvelous acting, time-jumping screenplay, the Hearst connections and much more. We also discuss Orson Welles the man and the artist. It's quite a freewheeling conversation that hops all over, not entirely unlike the film itself. So join us as we discuss the greatest film of all time that isn't TREMORS or GHOSTBUSTERS.

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MFL - DOCTOR SLEEP

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome back, fellow FlanaFans! Well, we hope you are fans because this week's episode of Movies for Life is all about another work of filmmaker Mike Flanagan - the 2018 adaptation of DOCTOR SLEEP! Hear us answer some of the questions that you all had for us on Twitter as we discuss all the different reasons why we love this mashup of Stephen King's book THE SHINING, Kubrick's movie THE SHINING, AND King's sequel book DOCTOR SLEEP. Is Rose the Hat one of our favorite King villains? What are the most standout sequences? And most importantly: who's hotter - Rebecca Ferguson or Ewan McGregor? All that and more is discussed, so we hope you enjoy and as always, thank you so much for listening!

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MFL - MIDNIGHT MASS

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0800

Get ready for a doozy of an episode, listeners! This week, Brian and Michele are starting their exploration of a few of the works of filmmaker Mike Flanagan, and tackling their biggest subject to date for one episode! We're looking at Flanagan's third limited series, Midnight Mass from 2021. Both of us come from very different religious backgrounds, yet the show and what it explores both had a big impact on us. So we try to tackle everything we can, looking at some of the main characters and who we related to or liked or hated the most, and also the themes and questions brought forth through their actions and the plot. It's a lot to cover, and it's a lot of deep discussion in this episode, and one that we are both very proud of. So thank you for listening!

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MFL - Actor Directorial Debuts: FRAILTY and A STAR IS BORN

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0800

This week's episode of Movies for Life takes us back to when we used to get those weird but still somehow strangely perfect pairings of movies with our topic on the directorial debuts of actors (in movies that they both have starring roles in, actually)! First up for discussion is Brian's pick of 2001's FRAILTY, directed by the wonderful late Bill Paxton. What is the real truth with what is going on in this movie, and whose perspective should we believe? It's all discussed here! (NOTE: We spoil the ending of FRAILTY right at the top of the discussion so we can better talk about the movie so if you haven't seen it yet, please watch before you listen!) Then the next movie we tackle is Michele's choice of 2018's A STAR IS BORN! Directed by Bradley Cooper, this is the fourth version of this story, but as you'll hear in our talk about it, it's probably one of the best! As always, thank you so much for listening!

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MFL - Partners in Crime: GUN CRAZY and DOG DAY AFTERNOON

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0800

Get ready for one of our most fun - and okay, most horny - episodes yet as the two of us commit a crime together! We're talking about movies that feature Partners in Crime, and we have got some excellent selections for you today. First up is Brian's choices of 1950's GUN CRAZY, starring Peggy Cummins and John Dahl. You'll hear Brian as you've never heard him before during this discussion, so trust us, you don't want to miss it! Then we're covering yet another Sidney Lumet movie with Michele's choice of DOG DAY AFTERNOON from 1975. It's a heist film like no other, really - quiet and poignant, and in several ways, is still relevant today. Thank you so much for your continued support and as always, we hope you enjoy the discussion!

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MFL - Friends’ Forever Favorites #1: PAN’S LABYRINTH (with JD Gravatte)

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 03:56:30 -0800

Brian and Michele welcome their very first guest J.D. Gravatte to discuss his favorite film, Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth. We discuss fairy tales, war, monsters of the traditional and human variety, and much more. We also gush about the beauty of del Toro's work and other films of his that we admire. So join us for a great conversation about the worlds of fantasies and realities and how sometimes its hard to tell the difference.

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MFL - Getting the Band Together: THAT THING YOU DO! and SING STREET

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:00:00 -0800

Hello, listeners! Welcome back to Movies for Life where today we are getting the band together! We're covering two amazing movies with tons of music to get stuck in your head so let's get right to it! First up for discussion this week is Michele's pick of 1996's THAT THING YOU DO! The directorial debut of Tom Hanks, this movie is an absolute joy with a stellar cast from top to bottom - not to mention that earworm titular song. Then we dive into Brian's pick, which is John Carney's 2016 smash SING STREET! It's all about family, brothers, bullies, love, and how sometimes you just have to make some art.

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MFL - 2021 Discoveries

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:59:58 -0800

Brian and Michele each share their ten favorite first time watches of 2021, as well as several runners up. A wide variety of movies are recommended, old and new, from across an array of genres.

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MFL - Favorite Christmas Movies Part 2: IT‘S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 20:39:34 -0800

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE... we'll love you 'til the day we die!

Welcome back for Part 2 of our favorite Christmas movies where we talk about the holiday staple and bona fide classic that is Frank Capra's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946). This movie brings out all the feels in just about every scene, and we talk about just about every scene in this discussion! Hear us gush more about one of our favorite actors, Jimmy Stewart; the wonderful characters that populate this film; the moments and scenes that melt our hearts; and why it's okay to feel a little corny sometimes. Happy Holidays to all our friends, families, and listeners, and we seriously cannot thank you enough for listening to our little show! Thank you for a wonderful first year of Movies for Life and we hope you stick with us through 2022 as we have lots more great movies to talk about!

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MFL - Favorite Christmas Movies Part 1: SCROOGED

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 19:00:00 -0800

Happy Holidays, listeners! We're celebrating the season here at Movies for Life with a look at both of the hosts favorite Christmas movies! This discussion went on for quite a long time (like pretty much all of our discussions do) so we're going to break this episode up - look for Part 2 coming soon! But first, we're talking about Michele's favorite Christmas movie - the Bill Murray-starring comedy SCROOGED from 1988! H We gush about the cast (especially Karen Allen!), the laughs, and the heart of this unique take on the Dickens' story "A Christmas Carol." Yule love it!

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MFL - Bonus: One Year Anniversary Wrap-Up

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:00:00 -0800

This month (December 27th to be exact) marks the one-year anniversary of Movies for Life!!! But because we have a couple other seasonal episodes planned for later in December, we're celebrating our milestone now with this wrap-up episode! Hear us talk about some of our favorite episodes and pairings of movies, as well as our favorite discoveries from the other person and our mutual favorite rewatch of a movie! You also hear about the movie discussion that never really happened and why, and just our overall feelings about the show and what we've learned from doing it! Thank you so much to everyone that has listened and supported us this year!!! We have a lot more in store for you for 2022 so we hope you'll stick around!

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MFL - Remakes #1: THE INVISIBLE MAN

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0800

Now you see us, now you don't...

This episode marks the first in a new series on Movies for Life all about movies and their remakes! The more different the movies are, the better - and this first pairing of movies couldn't be more different! Almost 90 years apart, we're taking a look at the two iterations of THE INVISIBLE MAN from 1933 and 2020. The original James Whale film is of course a classic, with an interesting and often dark, humorous look at the human condition and the corruption of power, and also with special effects that still hold up to this day. Then we go even deeper into Leigh Whannell's modern update of the story, which features a tour de force performance from Elisabeth Moss. The terrifyingly real situation explored in the movie is sadly very relevant, and even more effective to the hosts because of personal connections. We hope you all enjoy this discussion, and look for more Remakes episodes coming in the future!

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MFL - Forever Favorites #5 Part 2: DIRTY DANCING

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0800

We have arrived at our final movie in our coverage of Brian and Michele's Forever Favorites, and it's a bona fide classic. Michele's #1 forever favorite movie is 1987's DIRTY DANCING. Listen as the two hosts get Swayze Crazy talking about all the things that make this pop culture phenomenon so much more meaningful and personal than what's on the surface. We love the characters and the music, but we also love the way we connect with the movie in terms of the evolution of the father-daughter relationship, as well as the true love and appreciation between the two main characters that we all know - Baby and Johnny. We hope you've enjoyed this journey through all of our Forever Favorites and that you have the time of your life with this final discussion (of course I had to say it).

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MFL - Forever Favorites #5 Part 1: ALMOST FAMOUS

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:26:14 -0700

All aboard Doris the tour bus as we hit the road with Stillwater and Cameron Crowe's shamelessly personal epic Almost Famous. We look at the film through the eyes of its major characters, especially William Miller, Russell Hammond, William's mother Elaine, and of course, the enigmatic and intriguing Penny Lane. We discuss the moments that move us, the lines that make us laugh, and the music that gets into our heads. All things that gets this movie under our skin and into our souls.

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MFL - Children‘s Halloween Movies: SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES and HOCUS POCUS

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:22:51 -0700

It's just a bunch of hocus pocus!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, listeners! We hope you're having and continue to have a wonderful spooky season - and we hope you celebrate with us and our discussion of our favorite Halloween movies for kids! Both live-action Disney films, we starting first this week with Brian's pick of SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES from 1983. Then it's time for a veritable Halloween tradition and classic with Michele's pick of 1993's HOCUS POCUS! Thank you all for listening!

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MFL - Bonus: CHILD‘S PLAY and CHILD‘S PLAY 2

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:51:06 -0700

Happy Halloween season, Movies for Life listeners! This bonus episode of the show is both a celebration of the greatest holiday of the year with some spooky movie talk, and also a sort of bonus Forever Favorite discussion as well. CHILD'S PLAY is Michele's favorite horror movie of all time and really SHOULD have been on her FF list, but wasn't so we're talking about it here! And since CHILD'S PLAY 2 is Brian's favorite of the franchise, we're talking about that one too! Hear how Chucky is Michele's horror boy, how scary the original film actually is, how Kyle is an amazing final girl, and just how much we love both of these movies in general! Enjoy!

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MFL - A PERFECT WORLD

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 19:54:09 -0700

Things don't always go as planned, so we ended up discussing just one movie this week--Clint Eastwood's unsung 1993 masterpiece A Perfect World. We discuss the moving story as well as the incredible cast led by Kevin Costner, Laura Dern, and Clint Eastwood. We also discuss how much we love Bradley Whitford but hate the character he plays in this movie. So hop in your time machine, grab your Casper the Friendly Ghost costume, and get chased by an Airstream. It's sure to be a great time. Is that a threat? No, that's a fact.

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MFL - Films About Filmmaking #4: MUTE WITNESS and LIVING IN OBLIVION

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:31:09 -0700

It's another episode on our favorite topic on Movies For Life - more Films About Filmmaking! This week we have two absolute gems to talk about, possibly deeper cuts, that are totally worth giving a look if you haven't seen them! First up from Michele is the surprisingly funny and twisty thriller whose plot centers around the making of a slasher film - we're talking MUTE WITNESS from 1995! Then, also from 1995, we dive into the hilarious yet poignant LIVING IN OBLIVION! This is a much more laid-back, fun chat than most of our episodes, so sit with us and we hope you have as great a time listening as we did recording!

Note: THELMA & LOUISE is teased at the end as being a movie coming up on the next episode. Unfortunately that didn't work out so we will only be talking about A PERFECT WORLD for that show.

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MFL - Summer Vacation Movies: INDIAN SUMMER and DON’T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER’S DEAD

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:51:41 -0700

Summer is almost over so we are bidding farewell to the season on Movies for Life with a couple of summer vacation movies! First we're heading back to camp with Brian's pick of INDIAN SUMMER from 1993. With all the warmth of nostalgia, and the trials of growing up and moving on, this is a true feel-good movie with a stellar cast (including an hilarious performance from Sam Raimi!). Then it's time for Michele's pick of DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD from 1991! Hear why this irreverent comedy starring Christina Applegate actually has some pretty important messages and lessons to impart - while still being a super fun time all the way through!

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MFL - Forever Favorites #4 Part 2: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:58:47 -0700

In Part 2 of our fourth Forever Favorites episode, we discuss Wes Craven's masterpiece of reality-bending horror A Nightmare on Elm Street. So much has been said about this movie, but we honestly think we've taken a different approach than most. We discuss the text exchange that broke Michele's brain and made her see the movie in a brand new way, why Nancy Thompson is one of the truly great final girls, and how Craven may have had much more up his sleeve than many give him credit for. So, come with us down the rabbit hole for a mind-bending journey of our dreams. Are you ready for Freddy?

MFL - Forever Favorites #4 Part 1: CAPE FEAR

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 20:00:00 -0700

(CW/TW for discussion of rape and sexual assault)

It's time for another round of Forever Favorites on Movies for Life! And because we talked about each movie for longer than we anticipated, we are splitting this up into two episodes - so look for the episode on Brian's Forever Favorite, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, next week! But first up for this episode is Michele's FF, 1962's CAPE FEAR, directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck. This was a difficult movie to talk about at times and things get heavy in terms of Michele's personal connections to the film, but it was an important discussion to have. Find out why Mitchum's Max Cady is the scariest movie villain ever to her and why this movie might actually be the most terrifying one we've covered thus far. As always, thank you all for listening!

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MFL - Michele‘s Major Movies: NIGHTCRAWLER and BROADCAST NEWS

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:00:00 -0700

It's Michele's turn to talk about movies related to her college major this week on Movies for Life! Michele majored in Communications with concentrations in print journalism and digital filmmaking, so we're talking about two very different movies (yet not different in their central themes) all about the world of television news. First is Brian's pick of NIGHTCRAWLER from 2014, featuring an astounding performance from Jake Gyllenhaal! Then it's Michele's turn with the James L. Brooks comedy-drama modern classic BROADCAST NEWS from 1987!

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MFL - GOODFELLAS

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:00:00 -0700

As far back as we can remember, we've always wanted to talk about GOODFELLAS. So join us as we take a look at this gangster all-timer in what we hope is a discussion different from what you've heard before. Does the film really glorify the lifestyle and the violence? Or is there more going on in Martin Scorsese's masterpiece? We discuss our past experiences with the film as well as the fact that we see it differently now than we ever have before. Also, we are premiering our brand new opening theme music by Jerry Smith! So buckle up, watch for helicopters, and make sure that body is secure in the trunk.

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MFL - Brian‘s Major Movies: MUSIC OF THE HEART and SCHOOL OF ROCK

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:00:00 -0700

This week on Movies for Life, we're STICKING IT TO THE MAN! Our topic is about our Major Movies - or movies related to each of our college majors - and we're starting with Brian! Brian majored in Music Education and is a music teacher, so the choices for this episode are the movies that best represent what he does. We start with Brian's pick of the first (but certainly not the last) Wes Craven movie covered on the podcast, MUSIC OF THE HEART from 1999! Then we talk about the absolutely delightful, joy bomb of a movie that is Richard Linklater's SCHOOL OF ROCK from 2003!

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MFL - Films About Filmmaking #3: TARGETS and MATINEE

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:58:07 -0700

Movies For Life is back with more of our favorite Films About Filmmaking! In this third installment of our recurring series, we look at two movies about just watching movies. Michele's pick is first up this week and it is Peter Bogdanovich's directorial debut, TARGETS from 1968, starring Boris Karloff (and Bogdanovich himself!). It's a brilliant but heavy movie, and we have lots to talk about with it! Then the conversation gets much lighter as we dive into Brian's pick - Joe Dante's love letter to movies and going to the movies, 1993's MATINEE! Listen as we wax poetic about how awesome John Goodman is, and give our own interesting theater-going experience stories! We love these movies and we hope you love the episode!

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MFL - Forever Favorites #3: ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST and MAGNOLIA

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 21:00:00 -0700

We've arrived at our third Forever Favorites episode and there are a few surprises. First up, the complex commentary on mental healthcare that is Milos Forman's ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEXT (1975). Michele and Brian struggle through some feelings about the film and Michele comes to a surprising conclusion about it. Then it may be a film that deals a lot with regret, but we have no regrets revisiting Paul Thomas Anderson's MAGNOLIA (1999). It's an epic episode that gets a bit personal along the way.

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MFL - Courtroom Movies: THE VERDICT and ANATOMY OF A MURDER

Tue, 18 May 2021 21:00:00 -0700

(CW/TW for this episode: discussion of sexual assault and rape culture)

It's our day in court on Movies for Life as Michele and Brian discuss their favorite courtroom movies! First is the second Sidney Lumet film discussed on the show with Brian's pick of THE VERDICT from 1982, starring the incomparable Paul Newman. Then they get into what is arguably the best depiction of a trial on film with Michele's pick of Otto Preminger's 1959 masterpiece, ANATOMY OF A MURDER, starring Jimmy Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, and George C. Scott! (Again, content warning for this half of the episode - take care of yourselves.) Things maybe get a little heavy with this episode, but as always, we hope you enjoy the conversation, and thank you so much for all your support!

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MFL - Mom‘s Birth Year Movies: THE HITCH-HIKER and SOME LIKE IT HOT

Tue, 04 May 2021 21:00:00 -0700

Happy (almost) Mother's Day, Movies for Life listeners! To celebrate, and as a companion to a previous episode, this week we are covering movies from our Mom's Birth Years! First up from Brian is the Ida Lupino-directed desert noir THE HITCH-HIKER (1953). Then it's time to talk about one of the greatest comedies of all time with Michele's pick - the incomparable SOME LIKE IT HOT from 1959!

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MFL - Bonus: Pandemic Discoveries

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:00:00 -0700

Michele and Brian take a look back at the past year and change and share their favorite first-time watches since the beginning of 2020. It's a very eclectic list from both that will hopefully bring you a few ideas for your watchlist.

MFL - Single Location Movies: FROZEN and ROPE

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 22:20:40 -0700

Welcome back to Movies For Life! On this episode, Michele and Brian dive into the fascinating topic of the Single Location movie. Many filmmakers have explored this and done it well, and as usual, our personal picks come from complete opposite ends of the movie spectrum! First, we get into Brian's harsh, wintery pick with 2010's FROZEN, written and directed by Adam Green. Then Michele brings us one from Alfred Hitchcock - the (seemingly) one-take classic, ROPE from 1948!

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MFL - Forever Favorites #2.5: GHOSTBUSTERS

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0700

Welcome back to Movies For Life with our first kind of bonus episode! Because Brian cheated in choosing his Forever Favorites and had a tie with BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, today we are covering that movie in a standalone episode. It's a discussion about a movie that lives in the hearts of so many 80s and 90s kids, the absolute comedy classic - 1984's GHOSTBUSTERS! Listen as Brian and Michele both show their love and reverence for the film, and basically spend much of the episode just quoting it to each other! We hope you enjoy, and don't worry! There will still be another new episode next week!

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MFL - Forever Favorites #2: THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN and DIABOLIQUE

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:22:04 -0700

Our exploration of the Forever Favorites movies chosen in the first episode of the show continues with this in-depth look at the two most horror-centric movies on each of our lists. First up, Brian talks about his love for all things Universal monsters, and especially with his personal favorite, James Whale's THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN from 1935! Then we get a twist on the murder mystery whodunit tale with Michele's pick - Henri-Georges Clouzot's French thriller LES DIABOLIQUE (1955)! As usual, there is no lack of gushing about these two incredible movies, so enjoy the discussion (and make sure you watch DIABOLIQUE before listening if you haven't seen it yet)!

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MFL - Films About Filmmaking #2: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN and ONE CUT OF THE DEAD

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:21:22 -0800

It's perhaps our most bonkers, and yet our most perfect, double bill to date on this episode of Movies For Life! We're going back to the well of movies in the Films About Filmmaking category and looking at two movies that are about the makings of fake movies. And the two couldn't be more different! First, Brian brings in a stone-cold classic not just of movie musicals but of movies in general with 1952's SINGIN' IN THE RAIN! Then we flash all the way to 2017 for the brilliant, funny, and immensely heartfelt ONE CUT OF THE DEAD. Trust us, these movies work better together than you might think at first! Thank you all so much for listening and we hope you love this discussion of our favorite pairing to date.

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MFL - Creature Features: GODZILLA and TREMORS

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0800

As life-long horror fans, one of our favorite subgenres is the creature feature, and today we get to talk about two of the best ones out there! And the movies we picked ended up being first-time watches for both hosts! First, Brian introduces Michele to the wide world of kaiju with the granddaddy of creature features, the original GODZILLA (aka GOJIRA) from 1954! Then Michele shows Brian how much she loves graboids, Burt Gummer, and the bromance of Val and Earl in 1990's TREMORS! It's a great conversation with both of gushing about our faves, while the other person finds a new favorite as well. Enjoy!

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MFL - Not Really Comic Book Movies: AMERICAN SPLENDOR and PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0800

Things get a little more deep and personal (but still fun!) on this episode of Movies For Life as Brian and Michele talk about their picks for Not Really Comic Book Movies. These are films where the creation of certain comic books are an important part of the story, but, as you'll find out in our discussion, are not really what makes them both so important to the hosts. The first movie up this week is from Brian and it is the truly unique, funny and heartwarming AMERICAN SPLENDOR (2003). Then from Michele, the two discuss the importance of queer representation (and so much more!) with PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN (2017)! Michele and Brian also have a quick discussion about their top 5 favorite movie discoveries from 2020!

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MFL - Films About Filmmaking #1: SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE and ED WOOD

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:31:27 -0800

In the first episode of a topic we will be returning to in the future - Films About Filmmaking - we are looking at movies about the making of a real movie! This is probably our best double feature so far with our picks of SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE (2000) from Brian and ED WOOD (1994) from Michele! With endlessly quotable comedic dialogue and stellar performances, these movies were a joy to revisit and discuss!

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MFL - Forever Favorites #1: TAXI DRIVER and CASINO

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:40:52 -0800

In the first episode of their Forever Favorites series, Michele and Brian pair up two films from their Forever Favorites lists (as heard in the first episode of the show) and talk everything about just why they love them so much. AND the films are each from the hosts' favorite director, Martin Scorsese! First up from Brian is TAXI DRIVER (1976) and then from Michele it's CASINO (1995). So sit back and listen to this epic talk about two great films from an all-time filmmaker!

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MFL - Dad‘s Birth Year Movies: THE THIRD MAN and 12 ANGRY MEN

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:15:49 -0800

It's two epic classics on this episode of Movies For Life as Brian and Michele talk about their favorite movies from their dad's birth year! First up is Brian's pick from 1949, the Joseph Cotten/Orson Welles starring Carol Reed noir THE THIRD MAN. Then for Michele's pick, they dive into the unbeatable jury room classic - 1957's 12 ANGRY MEN. Sit back and enjoy the discussion as they gush about these incredible movies!

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MFL - Birth Year Movies: SUPERMAN and MASK

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:54:34 -0800

We're going back to the beginning with the episode! This week, Michele and Brian talk about some of their favorite movies from their birth year. First up is Brian's pick with SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE from 1978, and then from 1985, we talk about Peter Bogdanovich's MASK! Thank you all for listening, and please rate and review us!

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MFL - Unexpected Childhood Favorites: SPACECAMP and JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0800

On this episode of Movies For Life, Michele and Brian talk about those weird or little seen movies they loved as kids that they are calling their "Unexpected Childhood Favorites." For Brian, that movie is 1986's SPACECAMP, and also from 1986, Michele's pick is JUMPIN' JACK FLASH! Thank you all so much for the great response on our first episode, and we hope you have just as much fun with this conversation!

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MFL - Welcome/Forever Favorites

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 18:21:35 -0800

On the very first episode of Movies For Life, co-hosts Brian Keiper and Michele Eggen introduce themselves; talk about how the show came to be; and what listeners can expect in future episodes! Then they each run down their top 5 Forever Favorite movies! Welcome to Movies For Life!

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