Join two longtime friends on a journey of self-discovery through the art of film! We grew up on opposite ends of the globe, but have both been shaped by the movies we’ve seen and loved over the years. In each episode, we’ll cover a filmmaker or important topic and list the related personal top 3 movies that made us into the people we are today. We hope you learn something about yourself as we go on this journey together, or at the very least get some new movies to check out or old favorites ...
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Karan & Alex Podcasts
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"Avatar: Fire and Ash" & James Cameron
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2:00:33We Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash, Titanic, The Terminator, Aliens, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, True Lies, The Abyss It's time to take a trip back to Pandora. We review the new Avatar film, Fire and Ash and then discuss the totemic and singular career of its director...James "Big Jim" Cameron. Subscribe on YouTube:…
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We Review: Jay Kelly, One Fine Day, Out of Sight, Ocean's Eleven, Michael Clayton, Batman & Robin, Solaris (2002) One of our last "classic movie stars" is out with a new film that looks back on the legacy of a fictional classic movie star. We review the new George Clooney film Jay Kelly and then discuss our George Clooney top 3s and hot takes. Subs…
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We Review: Good Fortune, The Matrix, Speed, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, John Wick - Chapter 4, Something's Gotta Give, Bram Stoker's Dracula What can we say but, "whoa" because it's time for our episode about Keanu Reeves! We review his new comedy "Good Fortune" and then cover our top 3s across his decade long career. Subscribe on YouTube:…
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We Review: After the Hunt, Eat, Pray, Love, My Best Friend's Wedding, Erin Brockovich, Ocean's Twelve, Sleeping with the Enemy, Notting Hill Julia Roberts, one of the biggest movie stars of the 90s, is back with a new movie from Luca Guadagnino: After the Hunt. We review that film and then cover our Julia Roberts top 3s. Subscribe on YouTube:…
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"One Battle After Another" & Leonardo DiCaprio
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2:19:42We Review: One Battle After Another, Titanic, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Revolutionary Road, The Man in the Iron Mask, The Wolf of Wall Street, Romeo + Juliet Director Paul Thomas Anderson has teamed up with one of the biggest movie stars in the world. We review the highly anticipated new film One Battle After Another starring Leonardo DiCaprio…
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"Highest 2 Lowest" & Denzel Washington
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2:18:08We Review: Highest 2 Lowest, Flight, Crimson Tide, Remember the Titans, Training Day, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Philadelphia Denzel is back in a new take on the film "High and Low" from director Spike Lee. We give our review of that film and then go into our top 3s from Denzel Washington. You will enjoy this episode...we "can guarantee you that!" Sub…
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We Review: Sunset Boulevard, Some Like it Hot, The Apartment, Ace in the Hole, The Lost Weekend, The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, Double Indemnity "We're ready for our close-up", because the classic movie Sunset Boulevard is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month. We honor the occasion by discussing the film and then delving into the caree…
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"The Naked Gun" (2025) & Liam Neeson
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1:55:45We Review: The Naked Gun (2025), Taken, Love Actually, Schindler's List, Kinsey, Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace, Darkman Are comedies finally back? Liam Neeson takes on the role of Frank Drebin Jr to continue the legacy of Leslie Nielsen in the new Naked Gun legacy sequel. We review that film and then dive into our top 3s of Liam Neeson and his "ve…
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"Superman" (2025) & Superman on film
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2:08:12We Review: Superman (2025), Superman (1978), Superman II, Superman III, Superman Returns, Superman and the Mole Men, Superman: Red Son The man of steel is back on the big screen with James Gunn's take on Superman. We review the film that kicks off the new DC film universe, before delving into our favorite depictions of Superman on the big screen. S…
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"Jurassic World Rebirth" & Scarlett Johansson
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2:07:33We Review: Jurassic World Rebirth, Her, Ghost World, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Asteroid City, Under the Skin, Lost in Translation The world is "Jurassic" again in this latest entry in the Jurassic Park franchise. After reviewing "Jurassic World Rebirth" we go deeper into the star of the film (no not the T. Rex): Scarlett Johansson. Subscribe on You…
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The Criterion Closet & Our Criterion Top 3s
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13:13Go behind the scenes of our visit to The Criterion Mobile Closet in Los Angeles on June 7th, 2025. We also rank our top 3 Criterion releases and go over what they mean to us! Watch our closet video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCbko5Bt2sw Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod…
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"The Phoenician Scheme" & Wes Anderson
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1:56:03We Review: The Phoenician Scheme, Bottle Rocket, Darjeeling Limited, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, Isle of Dogs, Grand Budapest Hotel Wes Anderson is one of the most unique American auteurs working today, and also one of our favorite filmmakers. We review his new film The Phoenician Scheme, and then discuss our top 3's from Wes. Subscribe on YouT…
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"Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" & Tom Cruise
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2:12:46We Review: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Collateral, Jerry Maguire, Mission: Impossible, Magnolia, Top Gun: Maverick, Eyes Wide Shut Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to listen to us discuss the new Mission: Impossible film and then delve into our top 3's from Ethan Hunt himself: Mr. Tom Cruise. Subscribe on YouTube:…
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We Review: The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, Paths of Glory, Barry Lyndon, Spartacus "Here's Johnny!" The seminal horror film The Shining is celebrating its 45th anniversary this month. We honor it by discussing that film and then delving into our favorites from one of (if not the) best film director of all time: Stanley Kubri…
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We review: The Accountant 2, Chasing Amy, Gone Girl, Dogma, Armageddon, The Last Duel, Daredevil It's about time we got around to discussing Boston's favorite son, Ben Affleck (sorry Matt!). We review Ben Affleck's latest film The Accountant 2 before getting into the 3 Affleck performances that mean the most to us. Subscribe on YouTube:…
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We review: The Friend, Ghostbusters, Rushmore, Groundhog Day, The Man Who Knew Too Little, Broken Flowers Bill Murray is back in theaters in The Friend. We discuss that film, our thoughts on Murray's filmography from comedies to dramas, and then get into the top 3 performances of his that resonate with us the most. Subscribe on YouTube:…
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"The Alto Knights" & Robert De Niro
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1:59:24We review: The Alto Knights, Raging Bull, The King of Comedy, The Intern, Cape Fear, Heat, Analyze This Are you talkin' to me? Yes we are! In this episode we discuss the legend Robert De Niro, his new film The Alto Knights and the 3 De Niro movies that mean the most to us. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshaped…
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We review: Black Bag, The Aviator, Elizabeth, I'm Not There, Tár, Notes on a Scandal, Blue Jasmine Two-time Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett is back with a new film, the spy thriller Black Bag. We share our thoughts on that new Steven Soderbergh movie, before delving into each of our top 3 performances from Cate. Subscribe on YouTube:…
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2025 Oscars Reaction & Our Top 3 Movies of 2024
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1:50:16We review: The Brutalist, Conclave, Deadpool & Wolverine, Nickel Boys, A Complete Unknown The Academy just chose the Best Picture of 2024, and we share our thoughts on the winners and the ceremony. In this episode we discuss the 97th Academy Awards and our top 3 favorite films released in 2024. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@mo…
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Our 2024: "Miami Vice", "Bulworth", "Children of Men", "Sunset Boulevard", "The Taste of Things", "Perfect Days"
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1:46:16It's our last episode of 2024 and we spend it looking back at the top 3 films that best captured the last 12 months in our lives. This is not a list of our favorite movies released this year, but a list of the films we watched (new and old) that we will always associate with 2024. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@movie…
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We review: Juror #2, The Bridges of Madison County, Unforgiven, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Richard Jewell, Hereafter We're impressed that at 94 years old, Clint Eastwood continues to direct movies. We review his latest directorial effort Juror #2, and then discuss the top 3 Clint Eastwood directed films that left the biggest impressio…
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We review: Gladiator II, Alien, Gladiator, The Martian, The Counselor, House of GucciStrength and Honor! Master director Ridley Scott delivers a sequel to his Roman epic Gladiator. We review that film and then share our thoughts on our top 3 films in Ridley's six decade career. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshap…
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We review: Here, Forrest Gump, A League of Their Own, Sleepless in Seattle, Captain Phillips, Road to Perdition, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Tom Hanks is one of the biggest movies stars Hollywood has ever produced, and he's back with the new film Here. We share our thought on that new and unique drama, before delving into each of our top 3 …
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We review: Conclave, Maid in Manhattan, The Grand Budapest Hotel, A Bigger Splash, Quiz Show, Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireJoin our conclave as we review the new thriller Conclave before debating and discussing our personal top 3 performances by star of the film - Ralph Fiennes.Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@movies…
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"Joker: Folie a Deux" & Joaquin Phoenix
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1:25:35We review: Joker: Folie a Deux, Her, Walk the Line, The Master, 8mm, Napoleon The Joker is laughing again, but this time the audience didn't laugh along with him. We cover the recent critical and commercial flop Joker: Folie a Deux, before diving into our top 3 performances by the actor who two times played the Crown Prince of Crime.....Joaquin Pho…
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"Megalopolis" & Francis Ford Coppola
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1:54:16We Review: Megalopolis, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, The Rainmaker, One from the Heart Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola is back after 13 years with his 23rd film Megalopolis. Is it his magnum opus? Is it a self-indulgent mess? We'll breakdown our thoughts on that film, and the 6 others movies in Cop…
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"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" & Tim Burton
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1:33:33We review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Batman, Batman Returns, Edward Scissorhands, Dumbo (2019), Beetlejuice, Ed Wood 36 years later, the "ghost with the most" returns! We review Beetlejuice Beetlejuice before going in depth into the 6 Tim Burton movies that left the biggest impact on us.Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviess…
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"North by Northwest" & Alfred Hitchcock
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1:31:58We review: North by Northwest, Psycho, Rear Window, Rope, The Lady Vanishes, Notorious To mark the 65th anniversary of the Alfred Hitchcock classic North by Northwest (released on July 1st, 1959), we discuss the film and the 6 movies from the Master of Suspense that've had the biggest impact on us. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube…
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"Deadpool & Wolverine" & Hugh Jackman
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1:45:14We review: Deadpool & Wolverine, X-Men, Logan, Bad Education, The Fountain, Kate & Leopold, Prisoners The MCU is back! Deadpool & Wolverine, one of the most anticipated movies of the year, is out and we review it. Then we delve into the career of Logan himself, Hugh Jackman and the movies in his filmography that had the biggest impact on us over th…
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We review: Longlegs, Face/Off, The Rock, National Treasure, Adaptation, Moonstruck The most hyped film of the summer is finally out. Is Longlegs as scary as its reputation? We review the movie, examine Nicolas Cage's performance, and then share our thoughts on the movies in Cage's filmography that had the biggest impact on us. Subscribe on YouTube:…
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"Horizon: Chapter 1" & Kevin Costner
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1:16:22We review: Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, JFK, Field of Dreams, The Bodyguard, The Postman, Bull Durham Kevin Costner returns to the directors chair and to the western genre with his self financed epic drama Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1. We share our thoughts on Horizon and the 5 other Kevin Costner movies that shaped us the most. …
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We review: Hit Man, Before Sunrise, School of Rock, Dazed and Confused, Where'd You Go Bernadette, Before Sunset, Before Midnight, The Newton Boys Richard Linklater is back with Hit Man, a fun Netflix action comedy starting up and coming movie star Glen Powell. We discuss that movie before covering the 6 most important films to us over Linklater's …
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"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" & Will Smith
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1:35:59We review: Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Independence Day, Men in Black, Hitch, Ali, King Richard, Aladdin (2019) Will Smith returns to the summer blockbuster franchise that started his career with Bad Boys: Ride or Die. We review the movie and then cover the films in "Big Willie's" filmography that shaped us the most.Subscribe on YouTube:www…
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We review: Furiosa, Thor, Star Trek, Thor: Ragnarok, Rush, Blackhat The Mad Max franchise is back with Furiosa, and once again it features a major Australian star: Chris Hemsworth. Hear our thoughts on Furiosa and then on the role's in Chris's filmography that standout to us. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod…
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We review: The Fall Guy, The Devil Wears Prada, Edge of Tomorrow, Looper, Jungle Cruise Coming off of her first Oscar nomination, Emily Blunt co-stars in the first movie of summer 2024: The Fall Guy. We share our thoughts on this film and the other movies in her career that mean the most to us. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@movie…
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We review: Coup de Chance, Annie Hall, Zelig, Match Point, Sleeper, What's Up Tiger Lilly?, Midnight in Paris Controversial filmmaker Woody Allen has a new film out: Coup de Chance. We share our thoughts on this film and 6 other movies from the writer/director's long career, while also discussing if you can separate the art from the artist. Subscri…
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We review: Civil War, Spider-Man, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Marie Antoinette, Bring it On, Interview with the Vampire, Melancholia After providing our analysis on her new thriller Civil War, we go over our top 3 films from Kirsten Dunst's four decade career spanning popular comedies, superhero films and dramas. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.c…
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We review: Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight, Memento, Following, The PrestigeComing off Oppenheimer's recent 7 Oscar wins, we share our views on the Best Picture winner and then dive into our personal explorations and favorite films of director - Christopher Nolan. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:…
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2024 Oscars Reaction & Our Top 3 Movies of 2023
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57:00The Best Picture of 2023 has been chosen by The Academy and we share our thoughts on the winners and the ceremony. In this episode we discuss the 96th Academy Awards and our top 3 favorite films released in 2023.We review: The Holdovers, May December, Killers of the Flower Moon, How to Blow Up a Pipeline Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtub…
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"Dune: Part Two" & Denis Villeneuve
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1:03:38We review: Dune: Part Two, Sicario, Arrival, Dune: Part One, Prisoners, Blade Runner 2049 Dune: Part Two is out!! In this episode we share our opinions on the first big movie of 2024 and then dive into our personal explorations and favorites films of Dune: Part Two's director - Denis Villeneuve. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviessh…
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Happy New Year! Karan and Alex share a brief but exciting show update. And be sure to check back on March 6 for our first new episode of 2024 - our thoughts on Denis Villeneuve & Dune: Part Two! Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjy…
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Michael Mann - Director That Shaped Our Love of Film
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31:40In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of a director that shaped our love of film: Michael Mann. With his first film in 8 years hitting theaters at last, it's the perfect time for our review the films over his six decade career. This is our last episode of 2023....see you in February 2024! Subscribe on Spotify: …
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Our 2023: "The Creator", "Past Lives", "The Wizard of Oz", "Roger & Me", "Analyze This", "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp"
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1:38:58It's almost a new year, so we spend this episode looking back at the top 3 films that best captured the last 12 months in our lives. This is not a list of our favorite movies released this year, but a list of the films we watched (new and old) that we will always associate with 2023. Subscribe on Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHc…
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Bradley Cooper - Actor That Shaped Our Love of Film
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34:24In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of an actor that shaped our love of film: Bradley Cooper. He's gone from a supporting actor in some of the biggest comedies this century, to an Oscar nominated actor to a multihyphenate who is writing, directing and acting in the new film Maestro. It's a fascinating filmography and we go int…
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Feeling of Joy: "Sister Act", "School of Rock", "Babe", "That Thing You Do!", "Sense and Sensibility", "Death on the Nile" (1978)
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1:20:39We are deep into the holiday season and an emotion that both of us always feel this time of year is joy. Join us as we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that "spark our joy". Subscribe on Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-that-shaped-us/…
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Joaquin Phoenix - Actor That Shaped Our Love of Film
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31:51In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of an actor that shaped our love of film: Joaquin Phoenix. He's played roles such as Emperor Commodus, Johnny Cash, the Joker and now Napoleon and we discuss 'em all. Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: p…
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Relationship with Our Grandparents: "Cocoon", "Terms of Endearment", "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory", "Heidi" (1937), "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947), "The Proposal"
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1:27:47Grandparents can play an important role in your life both as a child and as you grow older. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our relationship with our grandparents. Subscribe on Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mo…
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Alexander Payne - Director That Shaped Our Love of Film
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35:32In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of a director that shaped our love of film: Alexander Payne. With the release of his first film in 6 years, it's the perfect time for our "fan letter" to one of the best modern American directors. Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe …
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Sharing a Meal: "Meet the Parents", "The Lunchbox", "Lady and the Tramp" (1955), "Call Me by Your Name", "The Celebration (1998)", "The Wedding Banquet"
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1:32:18Breaking bread with other people in your life or strangers has been one of the oldest customs and bonding experiences of humanity. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our experiences of sharing a meal. Subscribe on Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:p…
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David Fincher - Director That Shaped Our Love of Film
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38:06In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of a director that shaped our love of film: David Fincher. From his music videos to Alien 3 to Mank, we discuss our thoughts about each Fincher movie. Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podca…
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