Best Brendan Fitzpatrick Podcasts (2025)

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JFK with Meaghan Thee Librarian (Costner on the Case) 2:38:36

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5d ago2:38:36

2:38:36

This week Meaghan Thee Librarian (@meaghan) joins us to discuss JFK. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (2:05:40). So (re)watch the film (currently on streaming rental) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick…

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The Untouchables with Meaghan Thee Librarian (Midwest Costner) 1:43:50

13d ago1:43:50

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Meaghan Thee Librarian (@meaghan) joined us to discuss THE UNTOUCHABLES. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:12:40). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film…

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Field of Dreams with Alex Chester (Wanna Have a Catch?) 1:32:43

20d ago1:32:43

1:32:43

32 Fans cohost Alexander Chester (@achester99) joined us to discuss FIELD OF DREAMS. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:13:42). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Peacock) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what conne…

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Big Fish (Fable Salt) 1:46:21

26d ago1:46:21

1:46:21

This week we discuss BIG FISH. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:20:29). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hulu) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:20:29). Submit your qu…

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A.I. Artificial Intelligence with Grace Leeder and Allix O (Finding the You, You Are) 2:38:58

1M ago2:38:58

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It's a mega-sized Canadian-American episode to discuss A.I. Artificial Intelligence. Allix O (⁠@ALL_IX⁠) and Grace Leeder (⁠@GoForGrace⁠) join us to deep dive the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (2:06:55). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Youtube and Y…

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The 6th Day (Videocalling the Future) 1:50:37

1M ago1:50:37

1:50:37

This week we discuss The 6th DAY. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:24:01). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on streaming rental, sadly) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:…

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Total Recall (Stop Talking to Yourself) 1:38:43

2M ago1:38:43

1:38:43

This week we discuss TOTAL RECALL (1990). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:14:10). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:14:10…

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Another Earth with Allix O (Cosmic Copy) 2:07:22

2M ago2:07:22

2:07:22

Allix O (@ALL_IX) joins us from another country to discuss ANOTHER EARTH. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:32:00). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film w…

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Coherence (Cosmic Social Event) 1:26:05

2M ago1:26:05

1:26:05

This week we discuss COHERENCE. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:02:52). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Peacock, Prime, Hoopla, Kanopy, Plex, Pluto and Tubi) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected fil…

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Palm Springs with Taylor Cotter Bruneaux (Destination Wedding) 1:38:49

2M ago1:38:49

1:38:49

This week our time loop correspondent Taylor Cotter Bruneaux (@taylorcotter) joined us to discuss PALM SPRINGS. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:11:39). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HULU) and listen along with us. Then stay …

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You're Cordially Invited with Grace Leeder (Will you take this Man?) 1:40:45

2M ago1:40:45

1:40:45

Grace Leeder (@GoForGrace) was our +1 to discuss YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:11:38). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected …

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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (Help Me John C. Reilly) 1:19:57

3M ago1:19:57

1:19:57

This week we discuss Talladega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (59:50). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Tubi) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for ne…

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Days of Thunder with Allix O (FASTCAR) 1:39:01

3M ago1:39:01

1:39:01

Allix O (@all_ix) rides shotgun with us to discus DAYS OF THUNDER. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:13:08). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pi…

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Speed Racer with Shut Up Tim (The Sand Prix) 2:27:14

3M ago2:27:14

2:27:14

Tim-May continues as Shut Up Tim (@shutuptim) returns to discuss SPEED RACER. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:49:29). So (re)watch the film (currently on streaming rental) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected fil…

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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace with Shut Up Tim (Ani-May) 2:36:36

3M ago2:36:36

2:36:36

Somehow, Shut Up Tim returned to discuss STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE. We deep dive into the movie (and of course Star Wars as a whole), discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (2:10:20). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+) and listen along with us…

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Ponyo with Shut Up Tim (The Sea was Angry) 2:15:46

4M ago2:15:46

2:15:46

This week we Shut Up Tim (@shutuptim on Letterboxd) joined us to discuss PONYO. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:44:55). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected …

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Noah with Allix O (Epocryphal Storms) 1:43:49

4M ago1:43:49

1:43:49

This week Allix O (@ALL_1X on Letterboxd) joined us to discuss NOAH. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:17:51). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+ and Hulu) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected…

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Moonrise Kingdom (The Island of Misfit Boys) 1:20:25

4M ago1:20:25

1:20:25

This week we discuss MOONRISE KINGDOM. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (01:01:45). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Youtube) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (01:01:45). S…

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Mud (Junkyard Kids) 1:20:39

4M ago1:20:39

1:20:39

This week we discuss MUD. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (59:42). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Peacock and Amazon Prime) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (59:42). Sub…

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Stand By Me (Stranger Kings) 1:41:00

5M ago1:41:00

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This week we discuss STAND BY ME. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:20:50). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:20:50). Submit y…

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The Shawshank Redemption (The Rain Escape) 1:33:17

5M ago1:33:17

1:33:17

This week we discuss THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:10:48). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on streaming rental) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next we…

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Rescue Dawn (Trapped in Vietnam) 1:17:56

5M ago1:17:56

1:17:56

This week we discuss RESCUE DAWN. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (59:40). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on MGM+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (59:40). Submit your que…

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Full Metal Jacket with Grace Leeder (The Book of Matthew) 2:05:01

5M ago2:05:01

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This week Grace Leeder (⁠⁠@goforgrace on Bluesky⁠⁠) joined us to discuss FULL METAL JACKET. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:40:01). So (re)watch the film (currently available for streaming rental and on MGM+) and listen along with us. Then …

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Vision Quest with Grace Leeder (Shute for the Win) 1:59:14

6M ago1:59:14

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This week Grace Leeder (@goforgrace on Bluesky) joined the 5-timers club and talked with us about VISION QUEST. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:32:30). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Tubi, Roku and Plex) and listen along with…

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Hoosiers (Inspiring Greatness) 1:36:12

6M ago1:36:12

1:36:12

This week we discuss HOOSIERS. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:14:15). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:14:15). Submit…

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Whiplash (Crash) 1:41:31

6M ago1:41:31

1:41:31

This week we discuss WHIPLASH. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:17:26). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Netflix) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:17:26). Submit your…

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Lady Bird with Laura Royden (Other Side of the Tracks) 1:39:52

6M ago1:39:52

1:39:52

This week Laura Royden (@lroyden on Letterboxd) joined us to talk about LADY BIRD. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:13:06). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max and Kanopy) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear w…

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Pretty in Pink (80’s Dance-Off) 1:27:37

6M ago1:27:37

1:27:37

On Wednesdays we discuss PRETTY IN PINK. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:02:26). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:02:26)…

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The Karate Kid (Big Yellow Car) 1:29:16

7M ago1:29:16

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This week we discuss THE KARATE KID. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:07:26). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Netflix) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:07:26). Submi…

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Bumblebee (Robots in Disguise) 1:24:26

7M ago1:24:26

1:24:26

This week we discuss BUMBLEBEE. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (59:11). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (59:11). Submit your…

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The Iron Giant with Shut Up Tim (I Come in Piece) 2:07:23

7M ago2:07:23

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Shut Up Tim (@shutuptim on Letterboxd) flew in to join us for a discussion about THE IRON GIANT. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:34:30). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to …

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Arrival with Allix O (Amy Adams is Mother) 2:02:44

7M ago2:02:44

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This week, Allix O (@ALL_IX) joined us to talk to the ARRIVAL Heptapods. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:30:21). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramout+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film …

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Nightbitch with Taylor Cotter Bruneaux (Grounded Anxiety) 1:53:05

8M ago1:53:05

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This week we were joined by Taylor Cotter Bruneaux (@taylorcotter) to discuss 2024's NIGHTBITCH. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:27:20). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hulu) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear w…

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The Invisible Man (2020) with Grace Leeder (A Disappearing Person) 2:03:37

8M ago2:03:37

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This week Grace Leeder joined us to discuss THE INVISIBLE MAN (2020). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:32:46). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Freevee) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pi…

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Gone Girl with Meaghan Thee Librarian (A Staged Scene) 2:18:21

8M ago2:18:21

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Meaghan Thee Librarian (@meaghan) makes her 18th MLP appearance, this week to discuss GONE GIRL. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:45:50). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hulu) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear w…

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One Last Thing (Season 5 Wrap Up) 49:08

8M ago49:08

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Happy New Year! 5 years of Movie Ladder Podcasting is over and we're taking another look back at 2024 on the podcast. We review this year's ladder and look ahead to 2025. Check out our Letterboxd movie stats for the year. We'll be back tomorrow with Meaghan Thee Librarian to discuss Gone Girl (now on Hulu!) and kick off year 6. Submit your question…

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2025 Library Ladder Challenge Category Draft with Meaghan Thee Librarian 35:47

8M ago35:47

35:47

Ahead of the new year, ⁠Meaghan Thee Librarian⁠ joined us to draft the 28 categories for the 2025 Library Ladder Challenge. This twice-monthly movie challenge will kick off at the beginning of next year and run through 2025. ⁠You can view the categories for 2025 here.⁠ Join us for the challenge and keep us posted how it's going!…

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Knives Out with Meaghan Thee Librarian (Jamie Lee’s Family Lies) 1:36:31

8M ago1:36:31

1:36:31

Meaghan Thee Librarian (@meaghan) is back to help us break down KNIVES OUT. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:08:28). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected…

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True Lies (He'll Be Back) 1:46:20

9M ago1:46:20

1:46:20

This week we discuss TRUE LIES. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:21:03). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hulu) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:21:03). Submit your q…

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Terminator 2: Judgement Day with Josh Wigler (LA AI Story) 2:30:50

9M ago2:30:50

2:30:50

This week Josh Wigler (from lots of podcasts and articles) joins us to discuss Terminator 2: Judgement Day. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:56:29). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then sta…

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Virtuosity (A Murder of Crowes) 1:35:08

9M ago1:35:08

1:35:08

This week we discuss VIRTUOSITY. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:10:45). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on PlutoTV and MGM+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:10:45). …

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Gladiator (The Heir to the Throne) 1:42:59

9M ago1:42:59

1:42:59

This week we discuss GLADIATOR. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:18:31). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:18:31). Submit …

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Tricksy Hobbitses) 2:05:32

10M ago2:05:32

2:05:32

This week we closed the book on Middle-Earth and we talked about The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:45:17). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along with us. Then st…

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Taking the Hobbits to Isenguard) 2:01:15

10M ago2:01:15

2:01:15

This week we continue our adventure with THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:39:20). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected …

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (An Unexpected Party) 1:56:00

10M ago1:56:00

1:56:00

This week we discuss The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:37:37). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we …

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Musical Pines) 1:47:24

10M ago1:47:24

1:47:24

This week we played a game of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:22:53). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime, MGM+ and Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hea…

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Into the Woods (Meryl's Curse) 1:42:22

10M ago1:42:22

1:42:22

This week we're joined by Parade Magazine and RHAP's Mike Bloom (@amikebloomtype) to discuss INTO THE WOODS. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:17:17). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+) and listen along with us. Then stay …

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Death Becomes Her (Dancing with the Dead) 1:41:50

11M ago1:41:50

1:41:50

This week we discuss DEATH BECOMES HER. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:13:50). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Peacock) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:13:50). Su…

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The Addams Family (Mr. Lloyd) 1:09:56

11M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

This week we discuss THE ADDAMS FAMILY. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (49:42). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (49:42). Sub…

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Mr. Mom (Domestic Bliss) 1:11:05

11M ago1:11:05

1:11:05

This week we discuss Mr. Mom. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (55:02). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on MGM+, Roku, Tubi and Pluto.TV) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (55…