Hi! Hi! Hiyaaa! Michelle and Seth are joined by Maria Siriano to dissect and gush over Steven Brill's 1995 cult classic Heavyweights! Siskel and Ebert did NOT approve of this film, but Rubinstein, Vargas and Siriano sure do! They discuss Aaron Schwartz, the reality show that started it all, Seth's disgusting childhood snack, the dancing, the qoutes and the value of finding a community. Look folks, there is a lot more to this movie than most people think, and it's time to get on the right side...

For the final episode of Monst-ober Michelle and Seth head to Amity island to fight for their lives against Jaws! Steven Spielberg becomes the first director that we've covered 4 times! Seth loves Roy Scheider! Michelle shares a shark egg! Also: Did Quint do some drawing? What's up with two bottles of wine? The skinny on skinny dipping and of course, AIM screen names. Take the plunge and press play! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon...

Forget the mustard and take off those clothes, it's The Invisible Man time! James Whale and Una O'Connor enter our 3 timers club! We discuss the effects, the monocaine, the voice and the question on everyone's mind: to be naked or not to be naked? Also: Seth makes a lot of Joker comparisons, Michelle gets giddy and both hosts lost their mind over footprints in the snow. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help...

It's a fish! It's a man! It's... the Creature from the Black Lagoon! Michelle and Seth are joined by Kat Chinetti to talk about the movie that dares ask the question "What if a boat couldn't drive over a stick?" They discuss Chappel Roan, being taunted by a monster hand, swimming in the dirtiest water ever filmed, Millicent Patrick, building an incredibly breakable prison and Seth takes a visit to the Letterboxd Saloon.  Creature from the Black Lagoon is a 1954 film directed by Jack Arnold...

Welcome to Monst-ober! We are heading back to our Frankenstein days with James Whales's incredible sequel The Bride of Frankenstein! We are joined by the one and only Kelly Harris to discuss creatures, Una O'Connor, the changing tone from the first film and what was going on during the quarantine that birthed science fiction, and why we all need more of Dr. Pretorius.  Also: Michelle is alone with her minis, Seth explains his take on the religious allegory and Kelly explains how to make an...

A new series is starting in October! Seth explains some of his film philosophy, his history with Tarantino and announces the new series One Director at a Time! Whoah!  For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Visit our website and send us an email! Follow...

Listen up you primitive screwheads - our discussion on Army of Darkness begins at 13:25. This episode is kind of like Movie Friends Lite because we were so all over the place with preparing for our Space Jam show and everything else in life, but the good news is this was the perfect movie for this week! We talk about genre, Ash Williams, big apples and bone flutes. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick...

Bangarang! Michelle and Seth revisit the grown up world of Peter Pan, er, Banning, in Steven Spielbergs Hook. The perfection of Dustin Hoffman, the chia pet beard of Bob Hoskins and the weird feelings of love that every woman in this movie has for Peter. Whats up with the rage room? Is Jack the child from hell? Who the heck is Brad? All these questions and more when you press play right... now! For all of our bonus episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes,...

Michelle is joined by Kat Chinetti to discuss the long awaited sequel to Beetlejuice but is there TOO much happening in this film? Are we seeking more from Burton and was BigFish his last film that felt personal? We also discuss alternate story ideas, the musical adaptation, how Wilem Dafoe’s character deserves a spin off series and fabulous eyewear. Follow Kat! https://linktr.ee/kat_chinetti For all of our bonus episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly...

Steal a horse and take a bath because it's time to talk about Martin Campbell's The Mask of Zorro! Michelle is catching the fever and Seth makes a claim about this movie that would land him in cinephile jail. Luckily, he's seen this movie and could break out. What's with Elena's magical memory? Is Anthony Hopkins playing Spanish like, illegal? Captain Love? More like Captain We Hate You! Also: Drinking the brother juice, flirting with danger and going in on the opening credits. Check it...

Swoosh! Clang! Welcome to Swashbuckling September! We kick it off with one of the greats, The Adventures of Robin Hood from 1938! We discuss what we did on our summer vacations, the incredible display of hats in this film, Errol Flynn: despicable person and we discuss our experiences with firearms that tint our movie watching experience. Check it out!  Register for our upcoming FREE live show  Roger Ebert's review For all of our bonus episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help...

As we wrap up our discuss on season two of The OC, Seth and Michelle discuss what “our parents” went through. The Rebecca and Sandy storyline was infuriating. Boat Jimmy takes off. Julie almost kills Caleb?! Let’s dive into our final episode. Check out Season 1 of The OC 20 Register for our upcoming FREE live show  For all of our bonus episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our...

Michelle and Seth talk with Bridge Stuart and Nikki McKenzie about their new film, A Fantastic Relationship. They discuss writing, improv, Putney Swope, your soundtrack becoming it's own character and the power of saying "Yes".  Check out Bridge's YouTube channel  Stony Brook Film Festival Register for our upcoming FREE live show  For all of our bonus episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our...

The OC is a movie guy show! Seth’s mind was blown when Seth Cohen is seen watching an incredibly rare Sammo Hung movie. Why is Sandy watching a Mario Bava movie?! There has to be a reason for the Dial M For Murder poster on Lindsay’s wall. Tune in to hear everything else Seth noticed. New episodes released every Friday in August so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out! Check out Season 1 of The OC 20 Register for our upcoming FREE live show  For all of our bonus episodes...

This is a short clip from our Patreon show Stop, or My Mom Will Podcast! (get it? like the Sylvester Stallone movie? No? Oh, ok.) Seth, his mom, Merinell and Marley from The Reel Lovers podcast discuss Justin Lin's Fast & Furious 6.  When you sign up for our Patreon you get to vote on upcoming episodes and themes, and you get access to all of our additional shows: Weircast: Our Freaks & Geeks episode by episode recap show Super Amazing Film Club: Where we talk with people we love...

Michelle and Seth sit down with Mike Koslov & Derrick Owens, two filmmakers that co-directed Month to Month, an updated take on the 90s slacker movie about a guy trying to find his stolen car in LA. They discuss making movies with limited resources, turning a wardrobe mishap into a joke and why you always say yes when someone needs a place to crash. It's a great conversation about making movies and loving them. Check it out!  Month to Month on Instagram Stony Brook Film Festival ...

"Just give us the core 4!" - Seth exclaims. Dan Widrowicz joins Michelle and Seth for a discussion of the new characters in Season 2 of The OC. New episodes released every Friday in August so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out! Check out Season 1 of The OC 20 Follow Dan on Instagram and check out his OC art Register for our upcoming FREE live show  For all of our bonus episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access...

Michelle is joined by her two besties Ingrid Hohn and Ilissa Daley (Total Betty Podcast Network) to discuss the film adaptation of “It Ends With Us”. How did this film hold up to the book? Is their red carpet/press junket tea the new “Don’t Worry Darling?” Check out Total Betty Podcast Network Follow Ingrid's BookTok Register for our upcoming FREE live show  For all of our bonus episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to...

We are still on vacation but we wanted to give a quick recap of our time at the Stony Brook Film Festival in July! It was a great time watching movies together and getting to interview some of the filmmakers there, which will be coming out over the next few weeks. If you are on Long Island be sure to check it out next year as they celebrate their 30th anniversary! Anyway, this episode is short, so you'll have plenty of time to go back through the catalog and listen to an episode you haven't...

Mmm whatcha say?! Seth didn’t even blink an eye when Marissa threw the lounge char in the pool. Join us as we discuss the most iconic moments from season two of the OC. Check out Season 1 of The OC 20 Register for our upcoming FREE live show  For all of our bonus episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) ...

Michelle and Seth speak with director CJ Wallis about making documentaries, going from hockey to filmmaking and playing Tetris with Billy Mitchell. Wallis is the director of Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much, and he describes getting his start only for it to come crashing down, and preservering in the face of adversity. It's an inspiring conversation about putting yourself out there, telling stories you care about and making the most of your time. In other words, a must listen for...

Seth sits down with Matt Belenky to talk about the latest from M. Night Shyamalan, Trap! They discuss the connecting theme of Shyamalan's filmography, the similarities between Trap and Speed, the connection with The Parent Trap and where things start to leave the rails. Also: Seth. defends The Happening! Matt finds A Shadow of a Doubt! Shyamalan directing Shyamalan! Jean-Claude Van Damme! Check it out! Follow Matt on Twitter and check out his Trap review for Nighttide Magazine Register for...

We're back with S2 of The OC! In this first episode Michelle & Seth talk about the overall change of tone, what worked, what didn't and what Seth would have liked to have seen. New episodes released every Friday in August so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out! Check out Season 1 of The OC 20 Register for our upcoming FREE live show  For all of our bonus episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional...

Finish your chicken skin and call all of your preferred customers because it is time for The Cable Guy! We finish Jim-ly with this Ben Stiller directed, Judd Apatow produced, Leslie Mann and Matthew Broderick co-starring comedy/thriller. We discuss the infamous 20 million dollar paycheck, visiting the Louisa May Alcott house, the magic of getting a tv in your room, Michelle's sleepover nightmare, Jenny Jones and what the heck is going on with the tone of this movie. Also: Janeane Garofalo!...