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Modern Classics Podcast

Home Base Productions

Seen any good movies lately? Your Modern Classics podcast hosts sure have! Join Mike Evans and Kendell Sweeney-Thomas as they take a closer look at movies released from the year 2000 to the present and try to determine which have been the best of recent history. Each episode they will pit two movies against one another to find out which films will make the Greatest Films of the 21st Century List. Tune in to find out which of your favorites will make the list and learn more about some of the

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01:12:12

Prequel Episode- Lost Episode Recap, The Devil Wears...

Modern Classics Podcast ·

2025/07/10

Films Discussed: Uglies (2024), Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (2003), The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026), The Paperboy (2012), Ash (2025), Grafted (2024), Presence (2024), Hitchcock (2012) It’s a unique prequel episode this week. After a recording mishap the original audio for this episode was deleted. As a result it was time to re-record and recap all the jokes and segments that were lost. But it doesn’t end there. Your hosts decided round out the episode a segment called “What You Watching?” To

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02:59:25

The Sexy Cat Beast Returns

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2025/06/26

Sexy Beast (2000) vs. The Cat Returns (2002)This week’s category is “90 Minutes or Less” and your hosts have brought two very different films to the battle arena. First up is “Sexy Beast”. Johnathan Glazer’s highly stylized crime thriller that gave us a spectacularly memorable performance by Sir Ben Kingsley. Then it’s a lesser known Studio Ghibli offering with “The Cat Returns”. A whimsical animated adventure into the secret world of cats. Listen as your host Mike and Kendell breakdown each movie

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01:11:18

Prequel Episode- Friendship, Final Destination:...

Modern Classics Podcast ·

2025/06/19

HAPPY JUNETEENTH!!! It’s time for the Past Tens Award again! The Past Tens is a chance to go back and look at all the award winners of the past ten movies covered and determine an overall winner for each categroy. There are some tough match ups and your hosts had some difficult choices. Mike and Kendell also get into a discussion on two recent theater releases. The 2025 absurdist comedy “Friendship” and the continuation of a horror franchise “Final Destination: Bloodlines”. So tune in and please

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03:45:50

The Devil Wears Everything All At Once

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2025/06/12

The Devil Wears Prada (2006) vs. Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)Two beloved films go head to head in the category of “Corporate Life”. First up is “The Devil Wears Prada” from 2006. An undefinable comedy that gave us memorable performers and even more memorable outfits. Then its “Everything Everywhere All At Once” the 2022 sci-fi/action/comedy/drama and best picture winner that takes creativity to new levels. Or should we say universes? The pair made for an interesting discussion and gave

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01:42:20

Prequel Episode- 2000's Remakes, Hurry Up Tomorrow,...

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2025/06/05

On this weeks prequel episode it's time to delve into the world of 2000's remakes. There are an overabundance of films to discuss when it comes to rehashes, reboots, and redos so your host's Kendell and Mike break it down into three categories; Critically Acclaimed, Under-discussed, and No So Good. Remakes covered include Funny Games, Insomnia, King Kong, True Grit, Taking of Pelham 123 and more. But before all that is a look into what the pair are watching in their everyday movie filled lives in a

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02:36:14

Synchronic Not Gaurunteed

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2025/05/29

Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) Vs. Synchronic (2019)Another battle episode is upon us and the category is “Time Travel”. Your hosts Mike and Kendell did their best to bring you two movies you might not be familiar with. It’s an interesting conversation on the pitfalls of genre filmmaking tropes, what both films could have done better, and whether or not the time travel genre has much to offer in the way of 2000’s classics. Kendell’s pick was Safety Not Guaranteed a forgotten 2012 comedy starring

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01:26:24

Prequel Episode - Tie Breakers, Sinners (2025), A24...

Modern Classics Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Today Mike and Kendell break some ties on the Greatest Films of the 21st Century List. Then it's a discussion on the latest Ryan Coogler release Sinners (2025). Of course a prequel episode wouldn't be complete with out a game so the fellas round things out with a lesser played segment A24 Questions. Give the show a subscribe and if you really want to help out please rate, review and follow on social media. Hosted By Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas Follow on TikTok and

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03:25:19

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Hell New Orleans

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2025/05/08

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) vs. El Infierno "Aka Hell" (2010) It’s battle time again and the category is “Films With A Location in The Title”. There were a lot of 2000’s movies to choose from but Mike and Kendell opted for two deep cuts. First up is Mike’s pick “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans” from 2009. A drug fueled ride into the dark side of dirty cops, reptiles and an unhinged Nicholas Cage. Kendell went with the 2010 narcos crime caper “El Infierno” or

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01:22:25

Prequel Episode- Politics of Christopher Nolan,...

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2025/05/01

It's a prequel episode and there's some dirty dirty business to attend to. First it's time to break some ties on the Modern Classics Greatest Films of the 21st Century List. Your hosts Mike and Kendell will have to rank 13 Assassins, Perfect Day, Little Miss Sunshine and Queen & Slim to decide the 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th rankings on the coveted list. Then a discussion about the role of politics in the filmography of Christopher Nolan. To round things out is a returning segment

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03:03:38

Little Miss Queen and Slimshine

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2025/04/24

Little Miss Sunshine (2006) vs. Queen and Slim (2019) Welcome to the show! It’s time to battle in the category of “Road Movies”. Kendell’s pick “Little Miss Sunshine” is an early aughts time capsule with legendary performances by Abigail Breslin and Alan Arkin. A much loved family dramedy that launched Breslin and Steve Carell into movie star status for years to come. On the other hand Mike’s pick “Queen & Slim” is a hidden gem making righteous statements on race, love, police brutality and

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01:31:28

Prequel Episode- 50th Episode Extravaganza , Mickey...

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2025/04/17

50th Episode Extravaganza It’s a very special episode of the Modern Classics Podcast as your hosts Mike and Kendell celebrate their 50th Episode milestone. Join the fun as the guys share some special messages from big names like Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson and Tracy Morgan. Plus an appearance by friend of the show Billiam (host of Future Flicks with Billiam). Then stick around for discussions of Mickey 17 (2025), Wicked (2024), Stopmotion (2023) and more. Also included is a round of the Modern

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02:53:50

The Villincendies

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2025/04/10

The Village (2004) vs. Incendies (2010)Welcome to another exciting battle episode where two films will duke it out for a chance at being inducted to the Modern Classics Greatest Films of The 21st Century List. The category is “Movies With a Twist” with two very different films going head to head. First is M. Night Shyamalan’s period piece that’s not really a period piece The Village and boy do your hosts have some opinions. Then its Denis Villeneuve’s war set mystery thriller Incendies. A wild ride

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01:05:08

Prequel Episode- 3rd Biannual Past Tens Awards

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2025/04/03

3rd Biannual Past Tens AwardsWelcome to the Modern Classics Podcast the only podcast strictly covering films released from the year 2000 to the present with the ultimate goal of compiling the Greatest Films of the 21st Century List. This is achieved by the results of our battle episodes where two films face off to determine a winner of the given category. At the end of said episode we give out awards. These awards are tallied and added to the star score of each film which determines their place on

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02:31:51

Mystery Knives Team Out

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2025/03/27

Mystery Team (2009) vs. Knives Out (2019)It's a "Mystery Movie" themed battle episode as Mike and Kendell compete to add yet another picture to the Greatest Films of the 21st Century List. First it's a breakdown of 2009's Mystery Team. A raucous and raunchy comedy that gave us the feature film debut of Donald Glover. It also includes early performances and first time introductions to stars like Aubrey Plaza , Bobby Moynihan, Ben Schwartz and others. Then it's time to tackle

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01:20:21

Prequel Episode- Movies from 2009, 2000 or More...

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2025/03/05

2009 was a very interesting year in cinema. Join us as we breakdown some favorites and some big hits. Films discussed include ; District 9, Up in the Air, Enter the Void, Avatar, Inglorious Basterds, Bad Lieutenant Port of Call New Orleans, I Love You Man and many others. Then we round things out with a Trivia Game 2000 or More . If you Enjoy the show give us a follow and leave a review! Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram@modernclassicspodcastHosted by Mike Evans and Kendell Sweeney Thomas

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02:08:08

The Volvothers

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2025/02/27

“Ghost Movies”- The Others (2001) VS Volver (2006)Join us as we create the Greatest Films of the 21st Century list with two more possible candidates; The Others and Volver. The category is “Ghost Movies” so what better way to cover this subject than with two genre bending films. There are many parallels with this double feature that are unexpected. The Others (2001) is spellbinding tale of hauntings and awakening. Volver (2006) on the other-hand topsy, turvy, and tragic black-comedy sure to keep you

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01:21:13

Prequel Episode- Best Picture Noms, 2025 Upcoming...

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2025/02/20

After a short hiatus the Modern Classics Podcast is back and better than ever! There was a lot to catch up on so your hosts Mike and Kendell dive right into the Best Picture nominees for this years oscars, Upcoming films for 2025 and a brief on discussion on the loss of director David Lynch. Movies discussed include The Monkey, The Fantastic Four, Ash, The Thunderbolts, Superman, The Running Man, Mickey 17, Frankenstein and more. Tune in for next weeks episode where Volver (2006) and The Others

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01:16:20

Prequel Episode- Favorite Films of 2024 ( Alien:...

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2025/01/02

The Modern Classics Podcast kicks off 2025 with the best films of 2024. We watched a lot of movies this year which made this task surprisingly difficult. Not to mention that 2024 was a fantastic year in cinema! How can we choose?! Movies discussed include; Alien Romulus, The Substance, Challengers, Twisters, Monkey Man and so many more. This episode we also tackle what we thought were the worst releases of the year and the runner ups that just missed our top 5 picks. Hosted by Mike Evans and

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02:18:36

Unbreakabattle Royale

Modern Classics Podcast ·

2024/12/19

Battle Royale (2000) Vs. Unbreakable (2000)The category for today's Battle episode is "In The Year 2000". In true Modern Classics form we visit the year it all began. The year that makes a podcast about films released form the year 2000 to the present possible. And we begin the journey into this most prescient of times with Battle Royale. An ass kicker of a movie that spawned a new genre and a little known series called The Hunger Games. Then we breakdown the M. Night Shamaylan hit Unbreakable. A

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01:02:07

Prequel Episode- Siblings in 2000's Cinema, 2000 or...

Modern Classics Podcast ·

2024/12/05

Welcome to the Modern Classics Podcast. The only podcast strictly covering films released from the year 2000 to the present. Do you enjoy talking movies with a friend? Then look no further. On today's episode Mike and Kendell tackle Siblings in 2000's Cinema. Films discussed include Napoleon Dynamite, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Matrix Reloaded and more. The second and final segment of the show is a new trivia game "2000 or More" where Kendell is challenged to guess how many titles have been released

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