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The Weekly Movie Throwdown

Weekly Movie Throwdown

Join hosts Mike Messineo and Steven Seighman each Monday as they break down a new film that fits their monthly theme. From in-depth film discussions and thoughtful reviews to the latest movie news and what’s trending in theaters and on streaming, Mike and Steven have a take on just about everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:47

Wolfs (2024)

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/09/30

In this episode, we put a bow on Clooney/Pitt Fixer Month with Wolfs, the streaming double-team they put out this week through Apple TV+. This is our first film in the series that features both of the stars, for better or worse. Does it reach the high bar we set last week with Michael Clayton? Listen to find out. But be warned: this is spoiler-adjacent, so if you don't want to hear any of the actual details before getting a chance to check out the film, maybe listen after you

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1:04:48

Michael Clayton (2007)

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/09/23

This week, friend of the show Gerik Gooch joins us to discuss the much beloved George Clooney fixer film Michael Clayton. It's director Tony Gilroy's debut in the director's chair, though the film's note-perfect script is far from his first. We discuss that and a whole lot more. __________________________You can find everything we're discussing this month at this fun Letterboxd list page.__________________________Still to come this month:9/30: Wolfs__________________________Thoughts on the show

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56:06

Rewatch and Reconsider: Ghost Rider (2007)

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/09/16

This week we take a break from Clooney/Pitt Fixer Month to return to our Rewatch & Reconsider series where we make a case for a film that's generally considered to be "bad," but at least one of us thinks is still a lot of fun. We're discussing Nicolas Cage's 2007 entry into the Marvel world, Ghost Rider.__________________________You can find everything we've discussed in our Rewatch & Reconsider series on this fun Letterboxd list page.__________________________Still to come this month:9/23: Michael

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1:09:24

Hail, Caesar! (2016)

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/09/09

Clooney/Pitt Fixer Month continues this week with the Coen Brothers' 2016 Hollywood satire Hail, Caesar! There's a lot to love about this film, but it's also easy to get lost in the details. We discuss its pros and cons, and one of us nerds out over the on-screen typography a bit. __________________________You can find everything we're discussing this month at this fun Letterboxd list page.__________________________Still to come this month:9/16: BONUS EPISODE: Rewatch & Reconsider (Ghost

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59:06

Trap (2024)

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/08/19

This week we continue M. Night Shyamalan month with his latest film, TRAP. It's more of the same from the writer/director, but with some fun new ideas (at least according to one of our hosts). __________________________________________And if you’d like to log as you go you can find everything we discuss this month on our Letterboxd list page here.__________________________________________Still to come during M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN MONTH:7/26 Old__________________________________________Send your

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1:05:09

Unbreakable (2000)

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/08/12

M. Night Shyamalan month continues with UNBREAKABLE, the film many consider his best work to date. In the episode we discuss the comic book aspects of it, how it’s photographed so beautifully, the great performances, and much more.__________________________________________And if you’d like to log as you go you can find everything we discuss this month on our Letterboxd list page here.__________________________________________Still to come during M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN MONTH:7/19: Trap7/26

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1:00:54

Summer Blockbusters Month Comes To a Close with...

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/07/29

In this episode, we wrap up Summer Blockbusters month with Twisters, the tentpole studio film of 2024. Currently, it's grossed north of $200 million, making it an undeniable candidate for our theme. Mike and Steven break down the expectations of the film, its highs and lows, and there's some big-time tornado talk.__________________________________________And if you’d like to log as you go you can find everything we discuss this month on our Letterboxd list

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1:30:37

Summer Blockbusters Month: Terminator 2: Judgment Day...

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/07/22

This week Steven and Mike welcome a special guest onto the show. Gerik Gooch is a filmmaker and cinephile who brings with him the holy grail of modern summer blockbusters: 1991's Terminator 2: Judgment Day. This contemporary classic from director James Cameron was the first film with a $100 million budget and the first to break $300 million at the international box office, so its status as a smash hit is undeniable. The guys discuss its groundbreaking special effects, casting what-ifs, and much

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1:20:10

Summer Blockbuster Month Begins with Tim Burton's...

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/07/01

This week Mike and Steven kick off Summer Blockbuster month with 1989's Batman. This Tim Burton classic had a huge impact on Mike as a kid, and he wasn't alone. The film started a craze of Batmania due to its marketing and merchandising. With Michael Keaton in the title role and Jack Nicholson as The Joker, it became beloved and set the bar for just how big summer blockbusters in the nineties could get. __________________________________________And if you’d like to log as you go you can find

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1:16:29

Hitman Month Wraps Up with Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/06/24

In this episode, Mike and Steven round out Hitman Month with a real gem: Grosse Pointe Blank. This George Armitage-directed rom-com is a beloved story of getting a second chance in life and, well, leaving your career as an assassin behind. It explores regret, existentialism, FOMO, and . . . unions. With great performances from John Cusak, Minnie Driver, Dan Aykroyd, and a whole slate of other actors, this is a film for the ages. __________________________________________And if you’d like to log as

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1:13:54

Hitman Month: David Fincher's The Killer (2023)

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/06/17

Hitman Month continues this week with David Fincher's Netflix film The Killer. He is a director around whom there is a lot of conversation, primarily because of his meticulousness. Mike and Steven get deep into that in this episode and their different interpretations of the film. They also close out the show with a familiar topic: the state of movie theaters. __________________________________________And if you’d like to log as you go you can find everything we discuss this month on our Letterboxd

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56:58

Hitman Month Continues with Richard Linklater's Hit...

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/06/10

This week Mike and Steven talk in-depth about Richard Linklater's new film Hit Manand how it fits into this month's theme of . . . hitmen. They also discuss Netflix's baffling release strategy of putting these films into a very small number of theaters for a short period of time.__________________________________________And if you’d like to log as you go you can find everything we discuss this month on our Letterboxd list page here.__________________________________________Still to come during

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1:01:23

The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 018: Assassins...

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/06/03

In this episode, we kick off hitman month as we discuss the movie Joel Schumacher's Assassins, a vehicle for Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas that really allows them to show off their acting styles. One is batshit crazy and the other is like a stone statue—guess which is which. Julianne Moore gives a ramped-up performance as well that will serve her well in the films she'd do with Paul Thomas Anderson a couple of years later. Also, did you know this was a spec script from the Wachowskis that

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1:12:55

The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 017: '80s TV...

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/05/27

This week we're wrapping up '80s TV Show Adaptation Month with a doozy: Michael Mann's 2006 Miami Vice. It's a bold swing that ended up being very divisive but is seeing a rise in popularity lately. With quite a lot of on-set drama—including shootings and hurricanes—and diva-like behavior, there's a lot to talk about and we get into all of it.__________________________________________And if you’d like to log as you go you can find everything we discuss this month on our Letterboxd list page

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58:21

The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 013: BONUS EP!...

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/04/29

In this bonus episode, we deviate from our usual monthly theme to discuss Civil Wardirected by Alex Garland. It's a disorienting, fence-sitting road movie that stars Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. We discuss why Garland, a Brit, took on this story, the technical aspects of making the film, what its budget means for A24, and a lot more.__________________________________________Send your thoughts on Civil War and anything else to

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58:34

The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 012: Rounding Out...

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/04/22

This week we round out our month of Dev Patel films with 2020's The Personal History of David Copperfield, a delightful contemporary-feeling period piece directed by Armando Iannucci. Like other films the actor was involved in, this one felt the wrath of COVID times and was barely seen in theaters. A shame since it's beautifully made and a lot of fun. But it is streaming (at least for now), so we recommend you seek it out.Next week we're shifting gears and airing a bonus episode where we discuss

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1:30:40

The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 009: Dev Patel...

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/04/01

It's a new month and that means a new theme here on the Weekly Movie Throwdown. We thought since Dev Patel's directing debut Monkey Man is out next week this would be a good time to look at the actor's filmography to see the steps that got him into the director's chair. What we'll learn is that he's someone who works with very visual filmmakers, something that comes through in Monkey Man. He's also a charismatic young man who handles himself well when he's on-screen alone or at the center of an

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1:04:55

The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 008: We wrap up...

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/03/25

This week we wrap up Elmore Leonard month with a double feature of 1995's Get Shorty and its sequel from 2005, Be Cool. These two are night and day as far as how they handle their respective book adaptations and once again we hear about how studio involvement changes a film into something completely different than it set out to be.Barry Sonnenfeld's Get Shorty nails the Elmore Leonard tone with its quick wit, effortless humor, and crime-laden story. Be Cool, however, takes that cache and throws it

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1:02:37

The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 007: Elmore...

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/03/18

Elmore Leonard month continues on the podcast this week with a sort of middle-of-the-road adaptation: Stick. Steeped in its time—the mid-eighties—this passion project of director/lead actor Burt Reynolds is filled with sub-machine guns, Members Only jackets, and synth music that is super groovy. But while it is a fun ride, reshoots and sub-par editing make it more of a mess than a masterpiece. And to nobody's surprise, Elmore Leonard was not happy with this big-screen version of his novel at

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