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PODCAST

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

All Episodes

01:34:45

The Sandlot

Movie Friends ·

2025/04/21

I'm the great Bambino! Michelle and Seth wander down to The Sandlot to discuss baseball, summer and why Dennis Leary was the scariest movie dad of all time. Also: Michelle tears up, Seth is afraid of treehouses, the beauty of 90s sports movies for kids, Simon Birch, our Smores process and believing the world was a different place when you are a kid. 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

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01:28:29

Bend It Like Beckham

Movie Friends ·

2025/04/14

Put down the Aloo Gobi and lace up those cleats, it's time for Bend It Like Beckham! Michelle and Seth discuss David Beckham, early 2000s dance music, the Spice Girls, the history of racism against the Irish in England and the training Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley went through to prepare for the film. Also: Seth goes to the club, Michelle is "armpit height" and we finally get to the bottom of that bizarre airport scene. Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on

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54:33

Sacramento w/ Marley

Movie Friends ·

2025/04/13

Seth talks with Marley Silverbrand from The Reel Lovers podcast to discuss Micheal Angarano's 2024 film Sacramento. They discuss anxiety, parenthood, the soundtrack and the real life locations utilized in the film. Also: Kristen Stewart is a genius, Michael Cera commits a crime, Maya Erskine is always hilarious and Seth gushes over his love for Angarano. Check it out! Check out The Reel Lovers podcast website Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you

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44:22

Interview - Alex Braverman and Thank You Very Much

Movie Friends ·

2025/04/09

Michelle and Seth sat down with director Alex Braverman to discuss his award winning documentary Thank You Very Much, a fascinating look at the life and performance of Andy Kaufman. They discuss job interviews, willing something into existence, Kaufman's approach to commentary and navigating truth in his world of mystique. Check it out! Thank You Very Much is availble to buy and rent on Amazon Prime Follow Alex on Instagram Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When

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01:36:42

Rocky

Movie Friends ·

2025/04/07

Crack some eggs and punch that beef, it's time for Rocky! Sports month (Sports-pril?) begins with John G. Avildsen's 1976 cultural phenomenon about the little Philadelphian that could.. kinda. We discuss the real life inspiration behind Rocky, Chuck Wepner, the insanity of throwing out a Thanksgiving turkey, the mathematics of an iconic score and the legend Sylvester Stallone has created around himself. Also: Swirlies, bocce ball, weak legs and the great Talia Shire. Check it out! Listen to our

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01:34:51

Face/Off

Movie Friends ·

2025/03/31

Wake up from your coma and put on someone else's skin, it's time for Face/Off! Cage March comes to an end with a bang as we discuss John Woo, doves, golden guns, chiclets and kidnapping. Also: Face wiping, invasion of the body snatchers, John Travolta tries to hard-a, and Michelle faints. 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, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on

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59:10

The Woman in the Yard with Matt and Tracey

Movie Friends ·

2025/03/30

Seth is joined by Tracey Todd and Matt Belenky to discuss Jaume Collet-Serra's latest film, The Woman in the Yard! They discuss the performance that elevates the film from Danielle Deadwyler, the references to other movies, how it works as a horror film and why poor Charlie got left out in the cold. Check it out! Follow Tracey on twitter instagram and at Globertron.com Follow Matt on twitter and check out Magnetosphere movie Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When

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01:32:22

Wild at Heart

Movie Friends ·

2025/03/24

If you are truly wild at heart, you'll listen to this episode! We're putting on our snakeskin jackets and pantyhose masks to tackle David Lynch's 1990 crime romance, Wild at Heart! Seth sings! Michelle pitches a new podcast! Lynch loves The Wizard of Oz! Also: Laura Dern puts her hand in her hair, Cage calms down and Willem Dafoe scares everyone! 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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01:24:17

It Could Happen To You

Movie Friends ·

2025/03/17

Leave a tip and don't miss that boat, it's time to talk about It Could Happen To You! Cage March continues with Michelle's pick and we are once again discussing a whole new side of Cage. We discuss gambling, Brigit Fonda, Rosie Perez acting up a storm, Stanley Tucci and the macadamia nuts, littering, and love languages. Also: our mailbox overflows and Seth sheds a tear. 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

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01:02:56

Black Bag w/ Kazmo

Movie Friends ·

2025/03/17

Grab your ID badge and be sure to unclench, it's time for Black Bag! Seth was joined by friend of the show Kazmo to discuss Steven Soderbergh's latest spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. They discuss wife guys, Amy Winehouse, fishing, not trusting actors, Pierce Brosnan's nose in this movie and why it's so hard to see Cate Blanchett as anything other than a goddess. Check it out! Follow Kazmo on Twitter and follow her show, We Be Watching Ad-free versions of all of our

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01:00:28

Mickey 17 w/ Hannah and Matt

Movie Friends ·

2025/03/11

Seth was joined by Hannah and Matt from the Horror Hour with the Hanna's podcast to discuss Bong Joon-ho's latest film, Mickey 17! They discuss politics, class struggle, creepers, The Parent Trap, Warner Brothers, Steve Buscemi and of course, everyone's favorite weird little guy, Robert Pattinson. Check it out! Follow the Hanna's on Blue Sky, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok 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,

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01:32:24

Raising Arizona

Movie Friends ·

2025/03/10

Take the panty off your head and join us for our first(!!!) Coen brothers film, Raising Arizona! We discuss breaking up the brothers, a reference point for a violent birth, mozzarella sticks, Holly Hunter and the best message for kidnappers. Also: magical baby powers, cutting through earnestness with a punchline and making sure you get your dip tet. 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

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01:29:10

Vampire's Kiss

Movie Friends ·

2025/03/03

I'm a vampire! Well, maybe. Michelle and Seth take a bite out of the 1989 cult film Vampire's Kiss! It's the first entry of Cage March, a month long look at the varied career of Nicolas Cage. What connection does this film have to Seth's childhood and Michelle's previous job? Is the therapist real? Is her hunk real? What's going on with the mimes? Also: Marketing the movie, hot yogurt and how this movie was way ahead of it's time in at least two ways. Check it out! Special thank you to Barbara

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01:28:02

Pig

Movie Friends ·

2025/02/24

Food-uary comes to a close with Michael Sarnoski's 2021 masterpiece, Pig. We discuss Nicolas Cage, the price of truffles, fatherhood, artistic integrity and flour slowly falling on a pig's face. Also: Amir, the podcast addict! The first rule of Fight Gathering! Emulsified scallops! Seth hates grilled cheese! Michelle has photographed a pig! WOW! 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, decoder ring,

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01:32:44

Ratatouille

Movie Friends ·

2025/02/17

Yes Chef! Michelle and Seth are heading to Paris for their first Pixar film, Ratatouille! They discuss the one food Seth has never tried and the part of this film that made Michelle tear up, and the part that made her sob. Also: Janeane Garofalo is doing an accent! Emile is a star! Pitching a Cyrano style sequel! Willingly eating rat food! All this and much more on today's episode of Movie Friends! WOW! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also

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01:31:02

Do the Right Thing

Movie Friends ·

2025/02/10

Food-uary continues with our first Spike Lee film, Do the Right Thing! Michelle and Seth discuss heat waves, Radio Raheem, Spike Lee as an actor, the real world connections audiences might miss, the return of Robin Harris and Rosie Perez's awesome opening credits. Grab a slice and 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, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on

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01:27:30

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Movie Friends ·

2025/02/03

Stop the boat! Michelle and Seth dive headfirst into the chocolate river of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to begin Food-uary! We discuss Mrs. Bucket's laundry system, putting gum behind your ear, Gene Wilder's perfection, hygiene routines of four bed ridden grandparents and the insanity of going for a tour and ending up having to run the factory. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly

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48:11

Wolf Man w/ Alex Goldman

Movie Friends ·

2025/01/30

Grab some jerky and lock your doors - it's time for Wolf Man! Michelle and Seth are joined by Alex Goldman to discuss Leigh Whannell's 2025 body horror flick. Michelle ponders the difference between a wolf man and a werewolf, Alex rewrites the movie and Seth shares an appreciation for Alex's brand of jokes and everyone is curious about the jerky room. Check it out! Follow Alex on Twitter and check out Hyperfixed Podcast - seriously, it's a much better show than ours. For all of our bonus episodes

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01:28:36

Back to the Future Part III

Movie Friends ·

2025/01/27

Yeehaw! For the final episode of Tril-uary Michelle and Seth trade in their hoverboard for a horse as they revisit Back to the Future Part III! Did ANYONE like this movie as a kid? What's going on with all the manure? Did they need to go this hard with the cinematography? Also: Michelle raps! Seth loves love! Marty dances! Doc procreates! All this and much more wait for you in today's great (scott) episode! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon

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01:30:19

Shrek the Third

Movie Friends ·

2025/01/20

Where's da baby? Friends, it is once again time to return to a world of ogres and talking donkeys as we dive into the mud puddle that is Shrek the Third! Why is Prince Charming an actor now? Who decided to put Justin Timberlake in an almost musical cartoon and never have him sing? WHAT is going on with Merlin? All of these questions and many more will be answered when you press play right.. now! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters

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