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Mixed Bag

A podcast looking at the mixed, muddled and meh movies throughout film history. Featuring Matt, Cassandra and Jimmy. Contact us at mixedbagcontact@gmail.com

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

01:38:24

51 - Spirit Stallion of the Cimarron

Mixed Bag ·

2021/07/11

The hosts make a startling discovery. One of their own has a deep connection the titular equine and knows the Bryan Adams songs by heart. But is this 2002 tale too simplistic and boring or is it a little seen masterpiece? Join us for the iconic episode of Spirit Stallion of the Cimarron.

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01:30:30

50 - Jennifer’s Body

Mixed Bag ·

2021/06/28

It's our 50th episode of Mixed Bag! And for our 50th we thought, what the hell! Let's do another film that's been on our list for a while. Jennifer's Body (2009). Directed by Karyn Kusama, written by Diablo Cody and starring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried, this horror comedy was slammed on released and has since been reappraised. Is it the lesbian text we've all been craving or is this body dead on arrival? Join Matt, Cass and James for the autopsy on the very special 50th Mixed Bag.

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01:40:40

49 - Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont

Mixed Bag ·

2021/06/13

We're doing it. One of the OG Mixed Bags when the podcast was created, this is a big one folks. Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont. The #1 hit of 2005, beating out the juggernaut Snakes on a Plane! (A different time, a simpler time) Dame Joan Plowright returns after her brief appearance in 101 Dalmatians and introducing Rupert Friend as Ludo. These two charmers may be divided by age but they're united by attraction. But how strong an attraction are we talking and why is this film weirdly... horny? It has

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01:28:06

48 - High School Musical ft Ed Blunden

Mixed Bag ·

2021/05/30

It's time to Get'cha Head in the Game, because we're Breaking Free. That's right, this is no time to Stick to the Status Quo, it's the Start of Something New and We're All In This Together. It certainly felt that way in 2006 where we were bound the collective passion for High School Musical. Chief among them was guest Ed Blunden who not only experienced the joy of High School Musical but played Troy Bolton in a school production! However, not everyone has seen the saga of Troy and Gabriella, listen

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01:33:13

47 - 101 Dalmatians

Mixed Bag ·

2021/05/16

It's the 90s, dog movies are all the craze and remaking Disney properties isn't yet an exercise in torture. But it needs a dash of something else, a rogue element, a little splash of GLENN. The iconic performance from beloved Mixed Bag star Glenn Close. Here she gets to revel in the cruelty and chaos of Cruella De Vil. But how well does the performance truly stack up and is the film around her up to snuff? Is watching dogs really all that entertaining or is it a black mark against the film

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01:59:55

Quick Mix

Mixed Bag ·

2021/04/04

Matt and James check in while Cass is away for a 2 hour long Pop Corner spectacular to chat Oscars, Grammys, Globes and sliding down a pole to see your Top, Satan.

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06:29

Short Hiatus & Mixed Bag Minis!

Mixed Bag ·

2021/03/22

Kia ora team! We're going on a mini hiatus because of supreme busyness so we thought we'd start up a fun little thing called Mixed Bag Minis and it can involve you! All you have to do is record an audio clip of you talking about a Mixed Bag you've seen or like and email it to mixedbagcontact@gmail.com and we'll likely air it on the show! To give you an example, here's Aimee Sullivan talking about Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit in its entirety. See you when we get back in the month of May!

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01:06:48

46 - I Care A Lot

Mixed Bag ·

2021/03/07

Featuring recent Golden Globe winner Rosamund Pike, this new Amazon Video release, I Care A Lot (2020) features elder abuse, the Russian Mob and a surprise wig. But did we care? Did we care... a lot?

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01:26:00

45 - Burlesque

Mixed Bag ·

2021/02/21

IT'S BURLESQUE It's the early 10's and Burlesque is having a moment. Pop culture sensations Cher and Christina Aguilera team up to bring this vital new story to the cinema. What could go wrong? Matt, Cass and James finally tackle Burlesque, one of the very first films considered when the concept of Mixed Bag was created. Will these air rights win out or is this show ready to shut up shop? Dig us? Tell people on social media! It's the best way for people to discover the podcast. You can also leave a

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01:39:45

44 - The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement with...

Mixed Bag ·

2021/02/07

We're travelling to the generically European domain of Genovia with our guest and friend of the pod Aimée Sullivan! Appearing in a cameo in our Sister Act 2 episode, we've got 100% more Aimée with another sequel, this time the iconic Princess Diaries follow up starring superstars Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews! Also featuring Chris Pine at not peak hotness and way too much hair, Princess Mia has got to get married to secure the throne. Is this follow up to the smash-hit one to put in the diary or

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01:26:20

43 - The Paper ft Maxwell Apse

Mixed Bag ·

2021/01/24

The Paper (1994) is a family classic of our guest Maxwell Apse and has a star-studded cast including Michael Keaton, Glenn Close, Marissa Tomei, Randy Quaid, Robert Duvall, Jason Alexander and the one and only Catherine O'Hara! Following 24 hours in the life of a hectic newsroom, this little seen film by director Ron Howard follows the murder of a couple of visiting businessmen and reporters trying to break the story of suspects' innocence. Check out if Maxwell can get the Mixed Bag trio to open The

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01:24:23

42 - National Treasure

Mixed Bag ·

2021/01/10

We're starting off this year big and what's bigger than stealing the Declaration of Independence? As we've seen from this wild week, that may be easier than it looks. (Weirdly, we picked this film in Dec 2020!) It's time to get nerdy and solve some puzzles with the one, the only... Nicolas Cage. Dig us? Tell people on social media! It's the best way for people to discover the podcast. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and follow us @MixedBagPodcast (@MixedBagPod on Twitter)

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01:31:56

41 - La La Land

Mixed Bag ·

2020/12/27

"And the Oscar goes to..." The Best Picture Winner who wasn't, is this Oscar juggernaut the breezy refreshing romp through old Hollywood musicals that we were sold or have the lights of La La Los Angeles dimmed? Basically, the question is, is there any love in our heart for jazz bros? Directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, we ended 2019 with CATS and look how that turned out so here's hoping this predicts a far more lighthearted 2021. This is LA LA LAND. Dig us? Tell

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01:34:24

40 - Happiest Season ft Lucas Neal

Mixed Bag ·

2020/12/13

Kristen Stewart and MacKenzie Davis star in this queer holiday new release which puts the closet in Christmas. To continue our Christmas tradition, we're joined by Lucas Neal to see if this is coal in our stocking or if it managed to make the Nice list.

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01:20:50

39 - Hillbilly Elegy

Mixed Bag ·

2020/11/29

"Perch and Swivel!" "You might think algebra is jail. But it’s not!" "She wants my piss cause hers is dirty!" All these iconic lines from the film taking Netflix by storm. *Official viewing numbers unable to be released* Close Adams Howard That’s right it’s Hillbilly Elegy. Based on the J. D. Vance bestseller, this might not exactly be a mixed bag but it’s another special event like CATS (2019) nearly one whole year ago. Is it really as bad as everyone says it is or is there a lil sympathy for this

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01:33:03

38 - The Meg

Mixed Bag ·

2020/11/15

"You're gunna need a bigger shark" -Movie Producer The arrival of the major new talent on the Hollywood scene, the movie that introduced us to the megalodon, the marvel, THE MEG. Can Jason Statham compete against the inherent star power of this indelible leading lady performance? Have we seen such soulful acting of the eyes since Garbo, since Hepburn? The movie that made her, we can't stop talking about The Meg. But is the movie housing her up to par? Can Jason, Ruby Rose, Cliff Curtis, Rainn Wilson

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01:37:59

37 - Rebecca

Mixed Bag ·

2020/11/01

A remake of a Hitchcock's classic, will Ben Wheatley's separate the wheat from the chaff? Starring Armie Hammer and Lily James, check in and see if Matt, James and Cass are saying "damn Danvers!" for this flick. Follow us on socials, flick up a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser or just tweet about us to your friends! It really helps us get noticed.

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01:21:59

36 - The Greatest Showman

Mixed Bag ·

2020/10/18

Ladies and Gentlemen (and non-binary folk) this is the moment you've waited for. WOOO-AHHH-OOOH-OOUGH!! We finally did it. Cass, Matt and James had never seen The Greatest Showman. Until now. Don't forget to rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Twitter (@MixedBagPod), Facebook (MixedBagPod) and Instagram (@MixedBagPodcast) or email us at mixedbagcontact@gmail.com if you have a request.

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01:25:45

35 - Ghostbusters ft Ellie Stewart

Mixed Bag ·

2020/10/04

This week, we're joined by Ellie Stewart to discuss the 2016 Ghostbusters, starring Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon! When there's something mixed And it's a little bit meh. Who you gunna call?

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01:40:26

34 - Tenet

Mixed Bag ·

2020/09/20

All I have for you is an episode. TENET. Don't forget to rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Twitter (@MixedBagPod), Facebook (MixedBagPod) and Instagram (@MixedBagPodcast) or email us at mixedbagcontact@gmail.com if you have a request.

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