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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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40:40

The OC 20: Marissa Cooper w/ Dan

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2025/08/08

Michelle and Seth are joined by Dan to discuss the iconic finale of season 3 and say farewell to Marissa Cooper. We discuss our favorite and least favorite moments of hers and Seth shares what he would have like to have seen instead for Marissa. New episodes drop every Friday in August, so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out! Check out Dan's artwork on his Instagram. Check out Season 1 & 2 of The OC 20 Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up

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01:28:28

RRR

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2025/08/04

Welcome to India August! We open with S.S. Rajamouli's 2022 epic of friendship and revolution, RRR! We discuss Indian Cinema, entering new worlds through film, the insane stunts and overwhelming emotions of RRR, communicating complex ideas through dance, the production and why we love Beehm and Raju. Also: Michelle proposes a new rating! Seth falls in love! A beloved movie character gets all worked up! Check it out! Our promo today is for Dope Nostalgia! Check out the show on Instagram Check out

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43:27

The OC 20: Welcome to Season Three!

Movie Friends ·

2025/08/01

Welcome to Season 3 of The OC 20! To kick things off, Michelle breaks down all the behind-the-scenes drama from the making of Season 3, and Seth shares the movie references he spotted — including his nerdiest, deepest cut yet. We also dive into what Seth would’ve done differently this season… including who he would’ve killed off. 😬 New episodes drop every Friday in August, so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out! Check out Season 1 & 2 of The OC 20 Ad-free versions of all of our episodes

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50:42

Happy Gilmore 2 w/ April

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2025/07/31

Fore! Michelle and Seth are joined by April to discuss the latest Tim Herlihy & Adam Sandler flick Happy Gilmore 2! That's right folks, it's the sequel no one asked for that ended up being... pretty good?? Wow! They discuss watching Sandler grow older, the nature of call backs and references, how Bad Bunny unites three different worlds and the greatness of Steve Buscemi. Also: Dumb jokes! Smart jokes! The most ridiculous fake hand ever! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are

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01:07:45

The Fantastic Four: First Steps with Patrick

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2025/07/29

Grab your outerspace records and radiation-proof baby carrier, it's The Fantastic Four: First Steps! Seth is joined by Patrick Vicious of the Chainsaws & Claws podcast to discuss the latest installment of the Marvel movies, Pedro Pascal toning down his suave for Reed Richards, comic accuracy and inaccuracy, leaning into sci-fi and the most distracting blue eyes ever committed to film. Check it out! Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram and check out his podcast Chainsaws & Claws Ad-free versions

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01:33:32

Batman & Robin

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2025/07/28

Everybody.. Chill. We end So Bad It's Good-ly with a chilly blast of superhero insanity as we talk about Batman & Robin! Schumacher is back with the one thing comic fans can't stand - fun and silliness! We discuss the history of Batman in film, the Rocky Horror parallels, why this movie deserves to be seen and why this movie is a complete mess. Also: Computer Alfred makes some adjustments! Bane friends! Not noticing nipples! Mr. Freeze takes flight! Hey, it's our first ever superhero movie on the

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44:57

Interview - Christian Nilsson on Westhampton

Movie Friends ·

2025/07/23

We sat down with writer and director Christian Nilsson to discuss his latest film, Westhampton. It's a story about a film director and how his movie relates to his real life, and how it distorts the truth. We discuss how learning to wrap cables can lead to more work, what happens when a project falls through, creating a new genre of film and Christian's advice to a younger version of himself. Learn more about Westhampton and check out Christian’s work. This interview is part of a series we are

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32:24

Interview - Jessica Sherif on Chatter

Movie Friends ·

2025/07/22

We spoke with writer and director Jessica Sherif about her new short film, Chatter. It's about two people that meet and walk through NYC as their inner monologues interact. We discuss the experience of being multicultural, how New York City is a filme genre, uncommon ice cream habits and how to work with the voices that limit and encourage our creativity. Learn more about Chatter and check out Jessica’s work This interview is part of a series we are doing to highlight the creative voices behind the

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01:33:07

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

Movie Friends ·

2025/07/21

That's right folks, from 1978 it's John De Bello's musical thriller about murderous, mutated fruit, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! We discuss self tanning, how the giant tomatoes were built, our favorite tomato kills, how this movie reflects our current political environment and the most insane helicopter crash ever caught on film. Also: Seth sings! Michelle loves earmuffs! We call a phone number! Wow! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get

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38:20

Interview - Roush Niaghi & Greg Morris and Ali Eats...

Movie Friends ·

2025/07/18

What do you when your life starts again? Michelle and Seth talk with Roush Niaghi and Greg Morris, the directors and all around 2-man film crew behind Ali Eats America, a new documentary about the life of Ali Allouche. Diagnosed with cancer, Ali and his mom Jennifer plan a dream trip for after his treatment centered around visiting restaurants across America. Roush and Greg discuss navigating the medical system, dealing with an ever changing story and how sometimes the most difficult things are the

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41:52

Interview - Scott Burkhardt & Jacob Daniel Smith and...

Movie Friends ·

2025/07/18

Seth and Michelle sat down with director Scott Burkhardt and actor Jacob Daniel Smith to discuss their new short film We Buy Houses. It's about the inhabitants of a real life neighborhood dealing with gentrification and how it impacts all of those involved. The discussion ranges from getting clean audio in an abandoned building, being open to new creative opportunities as they happen and letting go of a project and letting it stand on it's own. Check out Scott's work at his website This interview

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33:14

Interview - Emma Elizabeth Steiger and Wait to Tell...

Movie Friends ·

2025/07/18

Michelle and Seth sat down with writer and director Emma Elizabeth Steiger to discuss her short film Wait to Tell Mother. What proceeded was a conversation about grief, creativity and putting yourself into your art, both literally and figuratively. It's an intimate conversation about a universal experience, and we hope that you find something in it that rings true to your own life. Check out Emma's work at her website and Wait To Tell Mother This interview is part of a series we are doing to

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01:50:11

The Peanut Butter Solution

Movie Friends ·

2025/07/14

In our longest episode EVER we discuss the weirdest movie we've ever talked about, Michael Rubbo's The Peanut Butter Solution! We discuss the history of the film series it's a part of, the new rules this movie introduces about ghosts and the afterlife, the uncomfortable b plot with Connie, the simultaneously unneccesary and underused plotline of the 4 brothers, the worst dad on planet earth and the yogurt diet. Also: Celine Dion! Hair coats! Bird paintings! Check it out, if you dare! Use code

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01:15:37

Superman (2025) w/ Scot Maupin

Movie Friends ·

2025/07/13

It's a bird! It's a plane! no, it's Movie Friends! Seth and Scot Maupin joined forces to discuss the latest film from James Gunn, Superman! They discuss the baggage that comes with the role, the earnest appeal the film is making, the performances that steal the show and why Krypto is the key to understanding the point of the film. Also: Scot dives headfirst into Metropolis and Seth talks about what it means to be punk. Check it out! Check out Scot's podcast The Perfect Show Use code MOVIEFRIENDS to

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59:00

28 Years Later w/ Ryan Ritter

Movie Friends ·

2025/07/12

Ryan Ritter joins Seth to discuss Danny Boyle's surprisingly touching new film, 28 Years Later. They discuss the wonder of Jodie Comer, how the film depicts the effects of nostalgia on us, the camera work as a representation of memory creation and of course the wild ending. Also: Seth pulls his own rug out from under himself and Ryan stands up for one of Boyle's least popular films. Check it out! Check out Ryan's blog Crittical Analysis and the Pop Culture Historians Podcast Use code MOVIEFRIENDS

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01:45:15

Troll 2 (1990)

Movie Friends ·

2025/07/07

In today's double decker bologna sandwich sized episode we discuss the one, the only, Troll 2! We discuss the idea of "so bad it's good" movies, the most intense popcorn scene of all time, the anti-vegetarian narrative, Garfield nightgowns and why Grandpa Seth doesn't just take matters into his own dead hands. Also: the Best Worst Movie documentary, Holly and the Boys, George Hardy and we get to the bottom of where all of this milks is coming from. Check it out! Use code MOVIEFRIENDS to save 25% off

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01:32:42

Mamma Mia!

Movie Friends ·

2025/06/30

Here we go again! Before Wedding month ends we take a trip down to Greece to cover the movie voted in by our patrons, Mamma Mia! We discuss the cst, crying over sincerity, the movies that have been inspired by and heavily reference ABBA, the one guy we both agree is no good and why Mamma Mia fits into the punk mindset. Also: Michelle's singing dream, Seth cries, Pierce Brosnan receives a message and the topic on everyone's mind: bath sheets. check it out! Use code MOVIEFRIENDS to save 25% off your

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01:30:37

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Movie Friends ·

2025/06/23

Grab your bundt and windex and join us for a discussion on 2002s My Big Fat Greek Wedding! We discuss the romance, the overbearing father, Nia Vardalos and the most successful one woman show of all time, why we're surprised to see the grandma again, why it's hard to unpack things that bring you comfort, and the iconic movie poster that... makes no sense. Also: Seth gets mad standing on line, Michelle gets asked out, figuring out what the deal is with ice cream trucks and why a couch is part of you

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01:08:45

The Stony Brook Film Festival Interviews w/ Alan...

Movie Friends ·

2025/06/17

We sat down with the founder and the team behind the Stony Brook Film Festival to ask them about what it takes to run a film festival, how they fell in love with movies and what celebrating 30 years of film exhibition means to them. Use code MOVIEFRIENDS to save 25% off your pass at the Stony Brook Film Festival Enter to win a FREE pass to the Stony Brook Film Festival Kent Marks grew up in the nomadic life of an Army Brat. Arriving in the Southwest as a teenager, he threw himself into the arts,

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01:27:17

Father of the Bride (1991)

Movie Friends ·

2025/06/16

Happy Father's (of the Bride) Day! Michelle's pick for Wedding Month is the remake of the movie you never knew existed, Father of the Bride! We discuss Steve Martin, the practicality of having children park cars, the Nancy Meyers aesthetic, how Spock almost ruined this movie, and the scenes that make us cry. Also: Seth yells about wedding guests, Michelle reveals her love for Reddit, Larry David finds inspiration and Michelle is a bad influence on the next generation. Check it out! Ad-free versions

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