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Movie Friends

Seth Vargas & Michelle Rubinstein

Join Michelle & Seth on a curated tour through film history. Seth has seen it, Michelle hasn"t. We want to be your Movie Friends!

tv & film film reviews

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01:25:14

The Mask w/ Felicia

Movie Friends ·

2024/07/15

Jim-ly is finally getting wacky! We are joined by Felicia of the Seeing Faces in Movies podcast to talk about the one, the only, The Mask! To celebrate the first year of her pod Seth graciously and respectfully listens to her and Michelle gush over Jim Carrey, Cuban Pete and Milo the dog. Seth goes on a tirade against the 90s swing revival, Michelle brings the receipts on a minor character and Felicia reveals the character she loved as a kid (the answer may surprise you! or not). Also: bad Jim

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58:24

Longlegs w/ Brian

Movie Friends ·

2024/07/14

Quick disclaimer: we had some technical issues so if this episode sounds different from our other ones, we apologize. Let's just blame it on the devil, ok? Anyway, Seth sat down with Brian Dengler Jr. to discuss the movie everyone can't stop talking about, Longlegs! How many of these balls does Longlegs have? How much of Maika Monroe's performance is character based and how much of it is plot based? Also: the incredible, insane Nicolas Cage, Seth tries to make sense of certain parts but admits it's

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01:30:01

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Movie Friends ·

2024/07/08

Skip work and meet us in Montauk because it's time to talk about Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind! Jim Carrey month continues with this Charlie Kaufman written, Michel Gondry directed mind bender. We discuss how different the movie is as an adult, hernias, which memories we would erase if we could, defending Joel and Clementine, Michelle's need to touch the ocean vs. Seth's need to touch.. something very different, Kate Winslet as an institution, the pattern of Clementines hair colors and how

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50:46

Maxxxine w/ Erica

Movie Friends ·

2024/07/06

Seth joins forces with Erica to discuss Ti West's latest addition to the Maxine Minx story: Maxxxine! Mia Goth has a lot of drugs inside of a duck, Kevin Bacon wears Nicholson, Ti West and Josh Schwartz pay homage to the SAME classic Hollywood actress, Buster Keaton has never been more evil and Seth screams at the screen like, 5 times. Maybe more. Hard to say. Also: the subtle way the film introduces prejudices against women being in charge, inflation on quarters since 1985 and we begin to question

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01:31:40

Man on the Moon

Movie Friends ·

2024/07/01

Welcome to Jim-ly! We kick off our Carrey focused month with a film Michelle has been dying to see, Man on the Moon! We discuss Tony Clifton, the Jim & Andy doc, how this movie changed Seth's preteen life for the worse, Michelle's recent deep dive into the Kaufman world, Pop-Up Video, and the films insane connection to a country music superstar. Check it out! Register for our upcoming FREE live show For all of our bonus episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly

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01:06:38

Horizon: An American Saga Chapter One w/ Paul

Movie Friends ·

2024/06/29

Seth and Paul head back to the desert but this time it's to talk about the first installment of Kevin Costner's 12 hour Western epic, Horizon: An American Saga Chapter One. This was recorded at midnight, so Seth's mind is melted but they try to distill their thoughts on a confounding, 3 hour film with more characters than you can shake a stick at. They discuss the scorpion scene, that insane ending, wishing this was from the Apache perspective, not remembering any names and the thrilling inclusion

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58:01

The Bikeriders w/ Raf

Movie Friends ·

2024/06/25

Seth sat down with Raf Stitt to discuss Jeff Nichols latest film, The Bikeriders! They discuss the Mike Faist Challengers residual good will, that wild Masters of War cover, the scene that has everyone talking, Jodie Comer with the year's best accent work and of course, riding a motorcycle while wearing crocs. Check it out! Follow Raf on Twitter and Letterboxd and check out ScreenAge Wasteland Register for our upcoming FREE live show For all of our bonus episodes check out our Patreon Patreon

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01:27:39

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

Movie Friends ·

2024/06/24

There's a Movie Friends kill screen coming up... If anyone is interested there may by a Movie Friends kill screen coming up. For our Patron voted movie this month we are talking about Seth Gordon's classic tale of Donkey Kong glory, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters! We discuss Steve Weibe, the man of limitless patience, Billy Mitchell, the man of limitless ego, and all the wonderful folks that populate this story. Also: Michelle has a cat update! Seth goes on a weird rant about socks

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01:18:08

Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much

Movie Friends ·

2024/06/17

Come on down! Our DocuJune continues with this delightful look at the world of The Price is Right, a math teacher, and a director on a mission. Ted Slauson loves numbers and he loves The Price is right, so what could go wrong? Listen as we discuss Bob Barker, the Rosie O'Donnell craze, the recent Price is Right news, cat stories, the super power Michelle wants AND Seth puts it all on the line to beat Jamie Kennedy. Register for our upcoming live show For all of our bonus episodes check out our

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30:15

Inside Out 2 w/ Job

Movie Friends ·

2024/06/14

Are you feeling anxious? Well, good news! Seth sat down to talk with his son, Job, about Pixar's latest CGI emotion fest, Inside Out 2! They discuss embarrasing moments, ennui, the Bluey connection, the idea of self image, if nostalgia is good or not and Seth goes on a rant about kids movies not being realistic, because... why not. Check it out! Register for our upcoming live show For all of our bonus episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get

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01:20:41

American Movie

Movie Friends ·

2024/06/10

Pour yourself some peppermint schnapps and make sure everyone has brown gloves because today we are talking about Chris Smith's wonderful documentary from 1999, American Movie. Mark Borchardt wants to make movies, and nothing will stop him. We talk about feeling stuck, late night talk shows, walking the line between honesty and mockery, relating to creative people, Uncle Bill and the amazing Mike Schank. Check out Josie's short film GOATS Register for our upcoming live show For all of our bonus

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01:24:29

The Thin Blue Line

Movie Friends ·

2024/06/03

Welcome to DocuJune! In 1988 Errol Morris released The Thin Blue Line, which tells the story of Randall Adams, a man convicted of the crime of murder. With eyewitness testimony the case was closed, but Morris's investigation proved there was much, much more to the story than what was laid out in court. To start our series on documentaries we go to the film that changed how documentaries were made, and changed one man's life forever. We discuss anti-verite, the evolution of true crime media, hiring a

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58:43

I Saw the TV Glow w/ Aeris

Movie Friends ·

2024/05/30

"Isn't that a show for girls?" Seth sits down with Aeris Cody to discuss the catharsis and horror of Jane Schoenbrun's latest film, I Saw the TV Glow! Empty hallways, awkward situations, blended realities and Fred Durst all combine for this singular experience that is a trans allegory, a commentary on the role of media in our lives and a science fiction masterpiece all in one. Draw a ghost on your neck, tell your mom you're sleeping at your friends house and join us for the discussion! Follow Aeris

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01:14:17

Furiosa w/ Brandon Wilson

Movie Friends ·

2024/05/28

Lady and gentlemans, start your podcasts! Seth sits down with Brandon Wilson to discuss George Miller's latest wasteland epic, Furiosa! They discuss Anya Taylor-Joy taking over an iconic role, young actors in Hollywood, the career of George Miller and the history of Mad Max, box office pressure, the rise of prequal media and letting go of the whole "empty gas tanks" of it all. Check it out! Follow Brandon on Twitter For all of our bonus episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick

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01:38:06

The Devil Wears Prada

Movie Friends ·

2024/05/27

By all means listen to this at a glacial pace, you know how that thrills us. May-chelle ends with our Patron voted episode, The Devil Wears Prada! Michelle and Seth go on a roller coaster of emotions as they assess, then reassess the 2006 film that gave us Meryl as Miranda, Anne as Andy and Emily as... Emily. Also: Michelle the personal assistant! Seth the cook! Adding jingles to episodes, eating corn chowder, Alice in Wonderland and the evil that was men wearing scarves in 2006. Check it out! For

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01:22:45

Harvey

Movie Friends ·

2024/05/20

We have the perfect thing for you to listen to as you drink your martini and eat your egg & onion sandwich - our episode on Henry Koster's Harvey! Mary Chase won a pulitzer prize for this! Whoah! We discuss watching Harvey in high school, the films Seth immediately rewatched, movies with fake rabbits, Harvey tattoos, imaginary friends and we try to settle the question "who chose who?" There is a shocking 1/2 star development and Jimmy Stewart becomes our most covered leading man! Check it out, or

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47:43

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes w/ Daniel

Movie Friends ·

2024/05/15

Grab an eagle egg and a sparking pole and join us for a discussion on Wes Ball's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes! Seth sits down with Daniel Shomber to talk about all things Apes, including Tim Burton's entry in the series, the William H. Macy jump scare, learning that movies can be bad, the ridiculous pageantry or post credit scenes and Seth suggests this film needs a little Lynrd Skynyrd. It's a fun romp from Eagle Town to Oil Rig City, and we'd love it if you'd join us. Check it out! Follow

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01:29:20

Little Women (1994)

Movie Friends ·

2024/05/13

Blast! After a year and a whole lot of different episodes, we finally, FINALLY are covering a movie that is very special to us both: Little Women! We are talking Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy and we try not to cry as we discuss the paths of their lives. Also: Michelle and Seth talk about horrible things they did as children, Seth has a point about the dad that he can't let go, Michelle watches Little Women out of season and they cast the gritty Friends reboot. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes

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43:42

Challengers w/ Chelsea

Movie Friends ·

2024/05/09

Finish that churro and put on your Uniqlo shirt, it's Challengers time! Seth sits down with Chelsea Nicole from the Fear and Loathing in Cinema podcast and the My Bloody Podcast to talk about Luca Guadagnino's recent tennis grand slam! Zendya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor serve up a smashing tale of love, obsession and Applebee's rendevous that just might be the best movie to feature tennis and techno since.. who can say, really? Anyway, check it out! Follow Chelsea on Twitter For all of our bonus

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01:26:53

Camp Nowhere

Movie Friends ·

2024/05/06

Welcome to May-chelle! For her first pick, Michelle brings us the insane but loveable Camp Nowhere from 1994. When a group of kids decide to lie to their parents and goof off all summer, what better adult to guide them than a recently fired Christopher Lloyd? Also: A Special Announcement! Live brainstorming! Seth hates Santa suits! Michelle blows us away with Hollywood history connection! The comfort of Richard Simmons! Did Michelle and Seth go to the same day camp a hundred years ago? Listen now to

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