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PODCAST

Mission 250 Filmcast

Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

The Mission 250 Filmcast is a weekly podcast where hosts Denny, John, and TC are watching the Top 250 Movies of All Time, as ranked by IMDB. With each episode focusing on a single movie, and moving towards the #1 movie in reverse order, we aim to broaden the listeners viewing horizons (as well as our own), and give not only our thoughts/opinions, but also history, trivia, and insight on each film. We can be reached at mission250filmcast@gmail.com, and the full list can be found at

tv & film

All Episodes

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Episode 51 - Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to...

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/05/16

This week, we the highest rated Kubrick movie on the list. This movie takes one of the most feared topics of the 60’s (and maybe today) and turns it into what some consider the greatest comedy of all time. Dr. Strangelove (1964), directed by Stanley Kubrick.

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46:08

BONUS EPISODE - The Worst Person in the World

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/05/09

This week, we round of our “Best Foreign Picture” Oscar nominee watchlist with the Norwegian drama (see: not a comedy). This film was on Obama’s best movies of the year list, so…theres that. The Worst Person in the World (2021), directed by Joachim Trier.

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46:09

Episode 52 - Sunset Boulevard

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/05/02

This week, we watch one of Billy Wilder's best known films. This is also the last film of Wilder's in our list. While the film does not have the same impact now as it did when it was released, this was quite the send up of Hollywood at the time. Sunset Boulevard (1950), directed by Billy Wilder.

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53:32

BONUS EPISODE - Licorice Pizza

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2022/04/24

This week, we watch PTA’s newest film about Los Angeles, the 70s, and waterbeds. Philip Seymour Hoffman’s son Cooper and Alana Haim from Haim star in this hilarious dream of a film. Licorice Pizza (2021), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

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39:06

Episode 64 - Aliens: Part 2

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/04/18

This week, we watch the sequel to the film that shot Ridley Scott into stardom. This film takes the horror and science fiction elements of the first movie and adds a James Cameron action element that somehow makes for an even more intense experience. Aliens (1986), directed by James Cameron.

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49:46

Episode 64 - Aliens: Part 1

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/04/11

This week, we watch the sequel to the film that shot Ridley Scott into stardom. This film takes the horror and science fiction elements of the first movie and adds a James Cameron action element that somehow makes for an even more intense experience. Aliens (1986), directed by James Cameron.

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45:57

Episode 53 - Alien: Part 2

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/04/04

This week, we continue our discussion of Alien(1979), directed by Ridley Scott.

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44:11

Episode 53 - Alien: Part 1

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/03/28

This week, we watch the film that was sold as “Jaws in space”. What we get instead is a horror/sci-fi masterpiece that launched Ridley Scott’s career as a visionary. With effects that mostly hold up, this film will still make you squirm all these years later. Alien (1979), directed by Ridley Scott.

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42:52

Episode 54 - The Great Dictator

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/03/21

This week, we watch what is said to be the first satire in movie form. With filming starting two years before the start of World War 2, this parody is a historical marvel, and most of the gags still land. The Great Dictator (1940), written, directed, and starring Charles Chaplin.

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50:03

BONUS EPISODE - Drive My Car

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/03/14

This week, we continue our Oscar binge with the film from Japan that is nominated for this year’s Best Picture, Best Foreign Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Director. This one requires full attention for 3 hours, so prepare yourself for the watch. Drive My Car (2021), directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi.

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01:01:27

BONUS EPISODE - Flee

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/03/07

This week, we continue our Oscar binge with the film from Denmark that is nominated for this year’s Best Foreign Picture, Best Documentary, and Best Animated Film Academy Awards (the first film to ever be nominated for all three of these Oscars). Our review is - this film is amazing, do yourself a favor and put it at the top of your queue. Flee (2021), directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen.

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BONUS EPISODE - Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/02/28

This week, we continue our Oscar binge with the film from Bhutan that is nominated for this year’s Best Foreign Picture academy award. Filming at an elevation of approximatly 16,000 feet, this movie utilizes the non-actor population of the mountain town Lunana to create a very simple and nice story about teaching, learning, and the many ways to utilize yak droppings. Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (2021), directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji.

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01:15:27

BONUS EPISODE - The Hand of God

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/02/21

This week, we continue our Oscar binge with the Italian film that is nominated for this year’s Best Foreign Picture academy award. This dreamlike story has some striking imagery to be seen, so make sure you have your Netflix account upgraded to include the UHD / 4k video. The Hand of God (2021), directed by Paolo Sorrentino.

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48:19

BONUS EPISODE - Nightmare Alley

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/02/12

This week, we watch the movie Guillermo del Toro decided to make after his Best Picture win with The Shape of Water. Based on a 1946 Novel (and made into a movie in 1947), this film has incredible star power - but is that enough to make another classic? Nightmare Alley (2021), directed by Guillermo del Toro.

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45:16

BONUS EPISODE - A Hero

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/02/07

This week, we watch the Grand Prix winner at this years Cannes Film Festival, which is equivalent to second place (first place being last weeks movie, Titane). The writer/director who gave us the dramatic masterpiece A Separation back in 2011 is bound to get the same kind of recognition yet again for this new film. A Hero (2021), directed by Asghar Farhadi.

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43:31

BONUS EPISODE - Titane

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/01/31

This week, we watch the Palme d’Or winner at this years Cannes Film Festival. Nothing we say in a write up will prepare you for what you will see/experience in this movie. If you aren’t totally adverse to gore or weirdness, do yourself a favorite and watch this film. Titane (2021), directed by Julia Ducournau.

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53:22

BONUS EPISODE - The Tragedy of Macbeth

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/01/24

This week, we watch the Joel Coen’s first film without his brother Ethan. We recommend reading a plot synopsis beforehand if you are unfamiliar with the story, and also turn on the subtitles if you want to come close to understanding all of the dialogue. The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021), directed by Joel Coen.

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48:09

BONUS EPISODE - The Power Of The Dog

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/01/17

This week, we watch the film that won the Golden Globes for Best Drama, and is the front runner for the Best Picture at the Oscars as well. We recommend going into this movie totally blind, as spoilers might ruin the experience for many. The Power Of The Dog (2021), directed by Jane Campion.

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01:05:37

BONUS EPISODE - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten...

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2022/01/10

This week, we kick off the new year with a three review episode! We watch one of Marvels newest offerings, a best picture contender, and a worst Matrix movie contender. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, CODA, and The Matrix: Resurrections. Happy 2022!

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03:27

Taking a break -- see you in January!

Mission 250 Filmcast ·

2021/12/06

We're going to be taking a break for the rest of this month. But we'll be back in January.

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