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Movies That Matter

Welcome to Movies That Matter, where our personal connections matter more than the number of Academy Awards or Box-Office returns. Join host Chris Flaherty and guests as they discuss a wide variety of films both old and new, and share the impacts they’ve had on us not just as audience members, but as human beings. Critical and commercial success aren’t the gold standard here. What’s important is the personal connection we form with what’s on the silver screen.

tv & film film interviews

All Episodes

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30. 'The Birdcage' Matters

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2024/08/30

It's an episode with a double dose of Chris! Chris is joined by Chris Rose, lifetime member of the Burlington Players, and host of the Mass Mouse Fans podcast, for a discussion on 1996's The Birdcage, starring Nathan Lane and the late great Robin Williams. The Birdcage is a comedy with heart with strong values about the importance of found family and acceptance, that is still just as relevant twenty-eight years later.

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29. 'The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie' Matters

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2024/08/16

In honor of the twentieth anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePant's first theatrical feature film (and the twenty-fifth anniversary of the whole franchise, Chris welcomes Nick Giglio back for a discussion encompassing all things from SpongeBob, from what's allowed the character to stand the test of time, to why the 2004 feature film is arguably considered "Peak SpongeBob"...

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28. 'The Fugitive' Matters

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2024/07/20

Movies That Matter is back after an unexpected, extended hiatus. This super-sized episode makes up for lost time, as Flynn Reardon returns to discuss a personal family favorite of his, 1993’s The Fugitive, starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones. Also discussed are some favorite films from 2023, 2024 (so far) and what’s on deck for the rest of the year.

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27. 'Scott Pilgrim VS The World' Matters

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2024/02/19

Veras Connolly returns to the podcast to discuss Scott Pilgrim VS The World, Edgar Wright's romantic action-comedy from 2010 aka "Life: The Video Game: The Movie" as they and Chris discuss. While it's an amazing spectacle of a picture, it also carries heavy themes of love and loneliness, accountability, and maturing.

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26. 'Barbie' Matters

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2024/02/02

As awards season approaches, Liz Gillespie returns to the podcast to discuss one of the biggest films of the year, and the impact Barbie had on both cinema and audiences. Prepare for an episode full of Ken-ergy.

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25. 'Grown Ups' Matters

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2024/01/19

All entertainment is subjective, and what's a more subjective form of entertainment than comedy?? The 2010 film Grown Ups portrays the ideal fantasy of spending a responsibility-free weekend reuniting with all your old friends. Behind the camera, Adam Sandler is living the dream of making a major motion picture with his whole gang of usual collaborators like David Spade, Kevin James, Chris Rock, etc. Grown Ups is an ode to maintaining lifelong friendships.Anthony Matos, BNEWS Sports Reporter

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24. The Films of Audrey Hepburn Matter

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2024/01/05

It's a master class on Audrey Hepburn, one of the most iconic actresses of all time. Sarah Eshelman, English and Journalism Teacher in Burlington MA, returns to give Chris an education on all things Hepburn. Sarah details her "Audrey Hepburn Summer" of 2023, and she and Chris discuss three of the actress's most notable works: 1953's Roman Holiday, 1967's Two for the Road, and 1966's How to Steal A Million.

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23. 'A Christmas Carol' Matters

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2023/12/09

Charles Dickens's classic holiday story of Ebenezer Scrooge's redemption is 180 years old, and the number of adaptations across film, television, and media continues to grow each holiday season. Chris welcomes Alan Foulds, local author, historian, Town Moderator of Reading MA, and host of the podcast "It's Also History" for "A Christmas Carol Retrospective". Chris and Alan discuss various versions, their strengths, their weaknesses, and what makes them stand out in the vast library of A Christmas

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22. 'The Goonies' Matters

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2023/08/11

The Goonies taps into the memory of a time when you would go off on an adventure with your neighborhood pals, but here it's not playtime. The adventure is real! Robert Parris, Chris's longtime friend and colleague at Burlington Cable Access Television (BCAT) finally makes his debut on Movies That Matter to discuss the 1985 Richard Donner-directed adventure-film, which he has been recommending to Chris pretty much since they first met!

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21. 'Guardians of The Galaxy' Matters - 20th Episode...

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2023/08/04

In the winter of 2021, Liz Gillespie decided her senior capstone project would be a documentary that poised the question "What makes a film a classic?" She interviewed Chris Flaherty for her documentary, and from that documentary the idea for Movies That Matter was born. In the second part of the 20th episode special, Liz and Chris dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) (a podcast first believe it or not) for a look at James Gunn's quirky-space-opera trilogy Guardians of The

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20. 'Finding Nemo' Matters - 20th Episode Special Part 1

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2023/08/04

In the winter of 2021, Liz Gillespie decided her senior capstone project would be a documentary that poised the question "What makes a film a classic?" She interviewed Chris Flaherty for her documentary, and from that documentary the idea for Movies That Matter was born. Liz has been a frequent quest on the pod, and for this special 20th episode, commemorating the 20th anniversary of Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo, she swaps seats with Chris and acts as host. (It's been a long

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19. 'The Princess Bride' Matters

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2023/07/26

"When I was your age, television was called books." The Princess Bride is a timeless classic that is still beloved by moviegoers everywhere, like Sarah Eshelman, English and Journalism Teacher in Burlington, who joins Chris in this installment of Movies That Matter. Sarah and Chris share their experiences watching The Princess Bride and how the passion of the filmmakers behind the scenes helped make it a timeless classic. They also discuss the important themes of the film like holding onto

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18. 'How To Train Your Dragon' Matters

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2023/05/23

Nick Giglio returns to the podcast for an extended discussion on the 2010 animated film How To Train Your Dragon, a personal favorite of his and Chris. Nick and Chris go in-depth on the first chapter of Toothless and Hiccup's journey, and discuss every little detail that makes the film special to them, from the animation techniques applied by the filmmaking team, to the timeless values of the story, including self-worth, questioning tradition, and the friendships that define us...and also how

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17. 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' Matters

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2023/04/04

The month-long, March Madness-esque marathon of Movies That Matter concludes with the return of Liz Gillespie, as she and Chris discuss Kingsman: The Secret Service, the 2015 spy-action-comedy directed by Matthew Vaughn, and starring Taron Edgerton, Colin Firth, and Samuel L. Jackson. A film that shows the importance of mentorship and legacy. It proves appearances can be deceiving, and that Colin Firth is an absolute savage. Manners. Maketh. Man.

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16. 'Jerry Maguire' Matters

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2023/03/21

"Show me the money!!" Mike Espejo returns to the podcast and introduces Chris to the 1996 romantic comedy sports drama led by Mr. Tom Cruise. Chris and Mike unpack the values Jerry Maguire presents to its viewers, from the value of the individual in the workplace, the importance of human connection and emotions, and positive, healthy masculinity. Also, does Chris know enough about sports... or Tom Cruise films? Listen and find out!

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15. 2022 Films Matter

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2023/03/11

On Movies That Matter, entertainment is subjective and that's not a bad thing. And what's more subjective than Top Films of the Year lists? Flynn Reardon returns for a special Oscar weekend episode, where he and Chris discuss their favorite films from last year. Also, Chris learns how to use Letterbox, and he and Flynn reveal some pretty damning gaps in their watch history...Happy Oscar Weekend!!

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14. 'The Lion King' Matters

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2023/03/09

The Lion King, Walt Disney Pictures' 32nd Animated Feature Film, was released on June 24, 1994 to near universal critical and commercial acclaim. Many consider it to be one of Walt Disney Animation's greatest animated films, if not the greatest. It's an epic, coming-of-age story that has resonated with audiences for almost thirty years. For Chris, it gets a bit more personal (as it should on Movies That Matter). Chris takes an episode to himself to speak on The Lion King, and not just

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13. 'The Amazing Spider-Man' Matters

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2022/12/30

Who's your favorite Spider-Man? For Liz Gillespie (and Chris) it's Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man (and some of but not all of its sequel). Join Liz and Chris for an extended, end-of-the-year, winter break episode discussing the second Spider-Man film series that is often overlooked but very much deserves its place in the parthenon of Spidey-Films.

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12. 'La La Land' Matters

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2022/10/01

La La Land...the almost Academy Award for Best Picture Winner of 2017. All jokes aside, Damien Chazelle's romantic musical comedy-drama starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling quickly became an instant classic worth celebrating. It's a film about staying true to your passions, and the value of having people in your life that validate those passions. In this special episode, marking the first anniversary of Movies That Matter's start, Chris welcomes back friend and very-first guest to the podcast, Liz

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11. 'Little Women' Matters

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2022/08/06

Louisa May Alcott's original novel Little Women has been adapted for the screen many times over the years. The 1949 film adaptation, directed by Mervyn LeRoy starring June Allyson, Peter Lawford, and Elizabeth Taylor, holds the most significance to Joy Hosford, a local education writer and film enthusiast. Joy joins Chris for an in-depth discussion on all things Little Women, from her personal connections to the 1949 film, to how Alcott's original novel has continued to stay fresh in the minds of

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