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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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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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52:22

The Phoenician Scheme w/ Aidan

Movie Friends ·

2025/06/11

Here, have a hand grenade. Seth is joined by Aidan Kedz to discuss Wes Anderson's latest cinematic journey, The Phoenician Scheme! What's with the wig on Cumberbatch? How does this one stack up against the rest of the oeuvre? Is the story of a businessman that influences politics and avoids the law a little too close to home these days? Also: A nun adorns herself, Benicio del Toro looks great while looking bad and an ode to the opening credits of Tár. Check out Aidan's writing and subscribe

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01:33:33

Melancholia

Movie Friends ·

2025/06/09

Our journey into wedding movies continues with Lars von Trier's Melancholia! We discuss the dress, the family dynamics, the allegory and why in the end the only thing that matters is your family. Also: You're kidding me with the bean thing, right? Seth gets depressed, Michelle does her nails and we find a wedding speech to top last week's. Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server,

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01:00:45

Don't Let the Riverbeast Get You! - LIVE!

Movie Friends ·

2025/06/06

Put down that potato casserole and warn the picnic babes, it's time for Don't Let the Riverbeast Get You! Michelle and Seth were joined by some wonderful folks for this live recording on the best movie ever about indecorous deviants and aquatic menaces! They discuss Hamburger Helicopter, the long held "secret" behind the butternut squash line, what makes an homage or a pastiche, the magnificence of Frank Stone (former professional athlete) and why the movies of Charlie Roxburgh and Matt Farley are

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01:36:20

The Wedding Singer

Movie Friends ·

2025/06/02

They were cones! Welcome to Wedding June, Honey-June, June Brides... Not sure what it's called yet, but either way we are covering wedding movies this month and we are kicking it off with our FIRST Adam Sandler vehicle, 1998's The Wedding Singer! We discuss the hair, the music, the qoutable lines and we even have surprise guests! Wow! Also: defending Linda, Ebert's big beef, Alexis Arquette, our Sandler feelings, Drew Barrymore's acting abilities and the incredible true life story of Cat School

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47:56

Karate Kid: Legends w/ Sean Faust

Movie Friends ·

2025/05/31

Punch that pizza dough and break the sacred rules of the NYC subway system because it is time for Karate Kid: Legends! Seth is joined by Sean Faust to discuss how the movie fits in with the rest of the Karate Kid world, the smart ways the story flips well worn ideas on it's head and the great performance by Ben Wang. Also: What's up with the music, man? Jackie Chan pulls a Stallone, Ralph Macchio could have done more and the surprising and triumphant return of Joshua Jackson. Check it out! Connect

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01:33:16

Tropic Thunder

Movie Friends ·

2025/05/27

Put down that bottle of Booty Sweat and hop aboard the chopper as we discuss Ben Stiller's heart of absurdity, Tropic Thunder! What's going on with all of the blackface? is Kevin the most underrated character here? Would you watch The Fatties: Fart 2? Why do our patrons love war movies? Also: Seth does an offensive accent, Michelle remembers a helicopter, Seth does some deep soul searching and Michelle finds the man behind the mask. Check it out! Article by Dara Star Tucker Tropic Thunder Does Not

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51:22

Friendship w/ Jon Butter

Movie Friends ·

2025/05/24

Take the soap out of your mouth, grab your best friend and listen to our episode on Andrew DeYoung's Friendship! Seth is joined by Jon Butter to discuss Satuday Night Live, Kate Mara's incredible straight man performance, Paul Rudd's disappearing accent, loving Tim Robinson and Connor O'Malley and Seth shares his disgusting Jersey Mike's story. Check it out! Follow Jon Butter on Letterboxd and Twitter Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get

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01:26:45

Cats Don't Dance

Movie Friends ·

2025/05/19

Our time has come! Grab a fortune cookie and catch the last bus out of Kokomo, it's time for Cats Don't Dance! We discuss the Ted Turner history that lead to this point, the film's allegory of racism in early Hollywood, Pudge the penguin, Scott Bakula and why the Beach Boys were such big liars. Also: Michelle comes on too strong! Danny steals Mickey's face! Seth learns about cat fan theories! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you

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50:32

Final Destination Bloodlines w/ Erica

Movie Friends ·

2025/05/17

Wait, hold on, we're getting a premonition.. of you, listening to this episode! Seth talks with returning guest Erica about the surprisingly delightful Final Destination Bloodlines. They discuss the opening scene, the new take on death stalking the characters and the smart way that the marketing helped subvert expectations rather than ruin the movie. They also manage to get in some talk on the Saw franchise. Check it out! Follow Erica on Twitter Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available

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01:27:27

Cinema Paradiso

Movie Friends ·

2025/05/12

Our series on Movies About Movies continues with Seth's favorite in the category, Cinema Paradiso! We discuss our love/hate relationship with the spitting guy, old age makeup, the magic of Toto, and the huge differences between the theatrical cut and director's cut. Also: Michelle's childhood Clark Gable education, Seth sides with Alfredo and the magic of movie curation. Check it out! Directors cut talk begins at 22:07 Directors cut talk ends at 29:23 Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are

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50:10

Clown in a Cornfield w/ Josie

Movie Friends ·

2025/05/12

What if there was a clown in a cornfield? Well, thankfully Eli Craig has answered this question and even more with his latest trip into horror comedy. Seth talked with Josie about Will Sasso, chainsaw kills, evil clown names, the weird True Detective connection, accents and why two people walked out of her screening. Check it out! Follow Josie on Twitter Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server,

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01:00:01

Thunderbolts* w/ Alexsia

Movie Friends ·

2025/05/06

So, what are we supposed to title this episode now? Anyway, Seth sat down with Alexsia Brown to discuss the latest entry in Marvel's ever expanding series, Thunderbolts*! They discuss Florence Pugh, Sentry and The Void, The New Avengers, David Harbour's barely seen short film on Netflix, Sebastian Stan's wig, cannibalizing your own characters and a whole lot of MCU predictions. Check it out! Follow Alexsia on Twitter and Instagram Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon

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01:31:55

Ed Wood

Movie Friends ·

2025/05/05

May-tinee Movies begins with our discussion on Tim Burton's Ed Wood from 1994! We discuss found family, photographing Sarah Jessica Parker in black and white, why we love weirdos, falling down the Ed Wood rabbit hole, being the leader of your own fan club, Johnny Depp's performance choice and we settle once and for all wether or not Ed Wood is the "worst director of all time". Also: Tor Johnson! Seth quits his job! Michelle watches extra movies! Vampira! Criswell! Check it out! Order Will Sloan's

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01:06:18

The Accountant 2 w/ Kazmo

Movie Friends ·

2025/05/02

Seth enlisted the world's number 1 The Accountant fan, Kazmo, to tackle Gavin O'Connor's latest entry in the world of high stakes adjustments, The Accountant 2! They discuss the ethics of kid hackers, the greatness of Jon Bernthal, the shot that made Seth's jaw drop, the tone change from the first film and why these films are better than they should be. Check it out! Follow Kazmo on Twitter Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to

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01:29:42

The Big Lebowski

Movie Friends ·

2025/04/28

Put on your jelly sandals and grab yourself a White Russian, it's The Big Lebowski! Sports month comes to an end with our Patron voted episode on Joel & Ethan Coen's 1998 bowling send up of detective stories. Is Jeff Bridges acting? Did Walter serve in Viet Nam? What's with the toe? Also: Seth prepares a drink. Michelle spots a false dog. No one is who they say they are. Check it out, man! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to

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01:08:00

Sinners w/ Jamila

Movie Friends ·

2025/04/24

Seth is joined by Jamila to discuss Ryan Coogler's massive vampire epic, Sinners! They discuss Michael B. Jordan's dual roles, the incredible musical sequences and what the movie made Seth hungry for after finishing. Also: Seth learns about segregation! Jamila hands out homework! Grace lets the vampires in! Why??? Listen now to find out! Follow Jamila on Twitter and Letterboxd Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus

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