Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Christoph Waltz. Best known for his roles as Dr. King Schultz from Django Unchained (2012), Col. Hans Landa in Inglorious Basterds (2009), and Zohen Leth in The Zero Theorem (2013), Waltz has brought us some of the best on-screen characters we’ve seen since 2009. Joined once again by Mark Gehrke, we discuss Waltz’s opera...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Jim Belushi. Best known for his roles as Art in Red Heat (1988), Dooley in K-9 (1989), and his title role on According to Jim (2001-09), Belushi has dipped his toes into almost every corner of the entertainment world. Joined once again by fellow Chicagoan, Laura Bennecke, we talk about the Jim/John Belushi connection, his...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this edition of our annual Halloween/horror episode, we explore the career of Neve Campbell. Best known for her roles as Sidney Prescott in the Scream films, Suzie in Wild Things (1998), and Julia in Party of Five (1994-2000), Neve is one of Hollywood’s most established scream queens. Joined once again by Stephanie Malone of the Cheer & Loathing Podcast and...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Leonardo DiCaprio. Best known for his roles as Jack Dawson in Titanic (1997), Billy in The Departed (2006), and Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Leo is easily the most high-profile actor we have ever covered on the pod. Rolling without a guest this time around, the Munsons discuss Leo’s impact on the...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Andie MacDowell. Best known for her roles as Rita in Groundhog Day (1993), Ann in Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989), and Carrie in Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), MacDowell successfully transitioned to a long career in acting from the world of modeling. Joined once again by Chip Hessenflow of the Too Much Scrolling...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Michael Sheen. Best known for his roles as Dr. Masters in Masters of Sex (2013-16), David Frost in Frost/Nixon (2008), and Tony Blair in The Queen (2006), Sheen doesn't get nearly enough love from American audiences as he deserves. We discuss his prolific stage work, how he's transformed himself into a not-for-profit...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Kristen Schaal. Best known for her roles as Louise Belcher in Bob's Burgers (2011-22), Carol on The Last Man on Earth (2015-18), and her run as a Daily Show Correspondent, Schaal has built a successful career on television and in voice roles. Joined once again by Cam Sully of the Jacked Up Review Show Podcast, we discuss...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.  In this episode, we explore the career of Toni Collette. Best known for her roles as Lynn in The Sixth Sense (1999), Fiona in About a Boy (2002) and Annie in Hereditary (2018), Collette has established herself as one of Hollywood's premiere Australian actors. Joined once again by Mike Rodmaker, we discover the rules of netball together, complain about not making...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of John Turturro. Best known his roles as Jesus Quintana in The Big Lebowski (1998), Pete in O Brother, Where Art Thou (2000), and Barton Fink (1991), Turturro is one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. Joined once again by Dames Marvs of Loch 22 Productions, we do our best to survive without Rigby by discussing how...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Chazz Palminteri. Best known for his roles as Sonny in A Bronx Tale (1993), Cheech in Bullets Over Broadway (1994), and Dave Kujan in The Usual Suspects (1995), Chazz has built a successful entertainment career playing gangster and law enforcement characters. Joined by first time guests, David and Mark of the Cinema Flavor...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.  In this episode, we explore the career of Susan Sarandon. Arguably best known for her roles as Louise in Thelma & Louise (1991), Annie in Bull Durham (1988), and Sister Helen in Dead Man Walking (1995), Sarandon has put together over 5 decades worth of acting performances. Joined for the second time by guest Munson, Laura Adams, we discuss how Sarandon broke...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.  In this episode, we explore the career of Angelina Jolie. Best known for her roles as Lisa in Girl, Interrupted (1999), Maleficent (2014), and Lara Croft, Jolie has become a household name (and face) in entertainment. Joined for the third time by guest Munson, Lauren Hopkins, we discuss her famous family ties, vampire-like obsession with blood, tumultuous...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.  In this episode, we explore the career of Maggie Smith. Best known for her roles as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey, Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter franchise, and Miss Jean Brodie (1969), we're going all the way back to the 1950's with our reviews in this episode. Joined for the fifth time by guest Munson, Dan Craig, we discuss her numerous Oscar...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.  In this episode, we explore the career of Halle Berry. Best known for her roles as Leticia in Monster’s Ball (2001), Catwoman (2004), and Sharon Stone in The Flintstones (1994), no one we’ve covered thus far comes close to her pop culture impact on and off screen. For the first time ever, 3 guests join Kyle and Case in this episode: Aubrey McKay, Krystal Clark...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.  In this episode, we explore the career of Anthony Mackie. Best known for his roles as Sergeant Sanborn in The Hurt Locker (2008), Sam Wilson/Falcon in the MCU, and Harry in The Adjustment Bureau (2011), the NOLA product has taken Hollywood by storm over the past two decades. Joined by first-time guest Munson, Mike Van De Voort, we discuss how his theater...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.  In this episode, we explore the career of H. Lee "Seinfeld" (aka Hailee Steinfeld). Best known for her roles as Mattie Ross in True Grit (2010), Emily in Pitch Perfect 2/3, and Kate Bishop in Hawkeye (2022), Hailee came out the gate on fire with an Oscar nomination for her first major role, and has only continued to impact entertainment since. Joined once again...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.  In this episode, we explore the career of Dan Hedaya. Best known for his roles as Julian Marty in Blood Simple (1984), the dad in Clueless (1995), and Jeff Rabin in The Usual Suspects (1995), Dan Hedaya has built a remarkably long career as a character actor. Joined once again by Jay Ledbetter of the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss Hedaya’s Syrian Jewish...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Tyler Perry. Best known for his many roles as Madea, Tanner Bolt in Gone Girl (2014), and his many writing, producing, and directing credits, Tyler Perry is by far the most influential performer we've covered on the podcast. Joined once again by Cori Wallace (stepping in for Geoff Reid at the last minute), we discuss...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Angela Bassett. Best known for her roles as Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), Stella in How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), and Bernadine in Waiting to Exhale (1995), Bassett is one of the more prominent African-American actresses in entertainment, and for good reason. Joined once again by Mark...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Lena Headey. Best known for her roles as Cersei Lanniser in Game of Thrones (2011-19), Queen Gorgo in 300 (2006), and Sarah Connor in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008-09), Headey was an actor we knew little about before this episode. Joined once again by Tony Gebhardt of the FlicksXRayed Podcast, we discuss...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Jennifer Lopez. Best known for her roles as Ramona in Hustlers (2019), Karen in Out of Sight (1998), Ricki in Gigli (2000), and her celebrated music career, Lopez is one of the most fascinating performers we'll ever have the opportunity to discuss. Joined once again by Laura Bennecke, we discuss her impact on Google...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Cameron Diaz. Best known for her roles as Mary in There's Something About Mary (1998), Natalie in Charlie's Angels (2000), and Princess Fiona in Shrek (2001), Diaz has just about as much pop culture impact of any performer we've covered in 54 episodes. Joined once again by Aubrey McKay, we discuss her high school...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Matthew Broderick. Best known for his roles as Ferris Bueller in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), David in WarGames (1983), and Leo Bloom in The Producers (2005), Broderick has been a force in the world of film, theater, and television. Joined once again by Chip Hessenflow of the Too Much Scrolling podcast, we discuss...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the life & career of Luis Guzmán. Best known for his roles as Ray in Traffic (2000), Nacho Reyes in Carlito's Way (1993), and Raddimus in Waiting... (2005), Guzmán has built a career as one of the more prolific character actors in Hollywood. Our first time without a guest in a while, we discuss Guzmán's specific motivations as a...

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Dennis Haysbert. Best known for his roles as Pedro Cerrano in Major League (1989), President Palmer in 24 (2001-07), and the guy in the Allstate Commercials (2004-present), Haysbert has one of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood. Joined once again by cult film extraordinaire, Cam Sully of the Jacked Up Review Show...