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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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01:41:15

The Godfather Part III

Movie Friends ·

2025/01/13

Zaza! This January we are finishing up trilogies to movies we've covered which means it is finally time for The Godfather Part III! It's a big movie, so this is a longer episode and we are talking about The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone, Gnocchi, Sofia Coppola, the goat guy, Pacino's new Michael, and a lot more. Put down your jaw harp, grab some orange juice and candy and check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon

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01:07:16

Nosferatu w/ Daniel Shomber

Movie Friends ·

2025/01/06

You were not made for the living... but this episode was! Seth is joined once again by Daniel Shomber to discuss Robert Egger's newest horror flick, Nosferatu! They discuss the performances, the facial hair and how Kraven predisposed audiences to not believing Aaron Taylor Johnson in this film. Not really. Well, kind of. Also: the illustrious career of Willem Dafoe, Yoga Hosers, M. Night Shyamalan and Balthazar the destroyed Christmas decoration. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to

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28:22

State of the Podcast 2025

Movie Friends ·

2025/01/06

Happy new season, everyone! Michelle and Seth hop on the ol' microphones to talk about some changes to the show for season 3 including how the new theme song came about, what movie they could watch for 24 hours and they recap some of their favorite episodes of 2024. Also: The Pickle Rating, encoded messages, The SethChelle test and getting emotional over you, our listeners. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick

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36:06

Jingle All the Way

Movie Friends ·

2024/12/30

It's Turbo time! Christmas may be over but we've got one more present in our stocking and it's the Arnold Schwarzenegger vs. Sinbad Christmas classic, Jingle All the Way. Seth is joined by his son to discuss divorce, dissapointment and dads. Also: Hitchcock! Booster! Stranger Things! Fake bombs! Mattresses! Put that cookie down and press play! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to

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55:08

A Very Brady Christmas

Movie Friends ·

2024/12/25

Merry Chrismukkah! For this bonus episode Michelle and Seth are discussing all things Brady while discussing the insane made for TV movie A Very Brady Christmas! Why is Carol so hyped up in this? Why are all of the Brady children in turmoil? Who gave the green light on the WORST Alice storyline ever? Also: Peter in the nightgown, Mike in the building and the Brady show breakdown you’ve been (not) waiting for. From us to you, with a bow on top! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming

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01:35:01

The Santa Clause w/ Sam

Movie Friends ·

2024/12/23

Michelle and Seth are joined by Michelle's sister, Sam, to discuss everyone's favorite movie about a dead Santa, The Santa Clause! Is everyone gonna squeal for Neal? What's with the rules of this magical legal world? Michelle shares the goods on the greater Santa Clause Extended Universe, Seth will not let go the lack of Santa magic and Sam shares some Michelle childhood memories. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters

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01:15:55

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Movie Friends ·

2024/12/16

Michelle and Seth are getting spooky one more time before the year ends as they visit Henry Selick's The Nightmare Before Christmas! They discuss Santa's little hands, not realizing who the voice cast is and navigating the oversaturation of this film in culture. Also: Michelle finds a new mad scientist, Seth yells his way through a pop punk song and together they find the true meaning of a skeleton's midlife crisis. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check

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01:25:43

Die Hard

Movie Friends ·

2024/12/09

Welcome to the party, pal! Michelle and Seth are joined by Merinell to discuss everyone's favorite tale of bloodied bare feet, Die Hard! They discuss the two Johnsons, Twinkies, Alan Rickman's accent work and yes, they discuss the holiday association. Also: Seth cannot endorse John McClane, Michelle picks a nickname and Merinell gets to the bottom of the hand pie business. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick

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01:29:14

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Movie Friends ·

2024/12/02

Happy Friend-cember! This month each film was selected and voted on by our patrons, and we start with John Hughes' Thanksgiving, odd couple road trip from hell, Planes, Trains and Automobiles! We discuss coin operated beds, deleted scenes, the magic of John Candy and all of the Home Alone connections. Also: betting on hand pies, learning from VH1, and clapping when planes land. It's a long road to go alone, so join us and we'll carry that trunk together. For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on

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01:22:10

12 Angry Men

Movie Friends ·

2024/11/25

We're going back to 1957 to discuss one of the greatest films ever made, Sidney Lumet's 12 Angry Men! We discuss favorite jurors, what we can learn from watching 12 dudes in a hot room, and discuss the evolving characte of Juror #8. Also, Nick sends an illuminating email on the context of Michael Jordan, Michelle gets inspired by the Dick Van Dyke show and Seth compares 12 Angry Men to a popular horror franchise. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check

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01:00:52

Wicked w/ Mike

Movie Friends ·

2024/11/25

We hope you're happy! Michelle and Seth are joined by good friend of the show Michael Del Vasto to discuss the wickedly talented, long awaited film adaptation of Wicked! Uhh... Part One! Michelle cries! Seth complains! Mike spills tea! Also: Seth has big problems with one frog in particular, Michelle can't get over Shiz and Mike shares a tasty frozen treat. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes,

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01:09:33

Paris, Texas w/ Felicia Maroni

Movie Friends ·

2024/11/18

Seth-vember continues with a hard turn into the bowels of human misery with Paris, Texas! Michelle and Seth are joined by Felicia Maroni of the Seeing Faces In Movies podcast to discuss Wim Wender's 1984 masterpiece. They discuss shower songs, taking the pill of this movie to feel pain, the logistics of the plot and the oddly large poster of Yentl. It's a place of dreams and neon landscapes and we hope you'll join us in our misery. Check out Felicia's website and Instagram For all of our bonus

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01:42:04

Magic Spot w/ Will Sloan

Movie Friends ·

2024/11/11

Acclimate, Movie Friends! Acclimate! Michelle and Seth are joined by Toronto's own Will Sloan to dissect the one of a kind time travel movie, Magic Spot! They discuss the work of Charles Roxburgh and Matt Farley, candy cigarettes, and their experience in public access television. Also: Michelle brings a theory that rocks Will and Seth's brains, Will gives a history of Motern Media and Seth talks about being so moved by Kevin McGee that he got a tattoo of him. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and check it

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01:33:35

Heavyweights w/ Maria

Movie Friends ·

2024/11/04

Hi! Hi! Hiyaaa! Michelle and Seth are joined by Maria Siriano to dissect and gush over Steven Brill's 1995 cult classic Heavyweights! Siskel and Ebert did NOT approve of this film, but Rubinstein, Vargas and Siriano sure do! They discuss Aaron Schwartz, the reality show that started it all, Seth's disgusting childhood snack, the dancing, the qoutes and the value of finding a community. Look folks, there is a lot more to this movie than most people think, and it's time to get on the right side of

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01:42:18

Jaws

Movie Friends ·

2024/10/28

For the final episode of Monst-ober Michelle and Seth head to Amity island to fight for their lives against Jaws! Steven Spielberg becomes the first director that we've covered 4 times! Seth loves Roy Scheider! Michelle shares a shark egg! Also: Did Quint do some drawing? What's up with two bottles of wine? The skinny on skinny dipping and of course, AIM screen names. Take the plunge and press play! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon

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01:28:38

The Invisible Man (1933)

Movie Friends ·

2024/10/21

Forget the mustard and take off those clothes, it's The Invisible Man time! James Whale and Una O'Connor enter our 3 timers club! We discuss the effects, the monocaine, the voice and the question on everyone's mind: to be naked or not to be naked? Also: Seth makes a lot of Joker comparisons, Michelle gets giddy and both hosts lost their mind over footprints in the snow. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick

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01:26:44

Creature from the Black Lagoon w/ Kat

Movie Friends ·

2024/10/14

It's a fish! It's a man! It's... the Creature from the Black Lagoon! Michelle and Seth are joined by Kat Chinetti to talk about the movie that dares ask the question "What if a boat couldn't drive over a stick?" They discuss Chappel Roan, being taunted by a monster hand, swimming in the dirtiest water ever filmed, Millicent Patrick, building an incredibly breakable prison and Seth takes a visit to the Letterboxd Saloon. Creature from the Black Lagoon is a 1954 film directed by Jack Arnold and

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01:38:23

The Bride of Frankenstein w/ Kelly Harris

Movie Friends ·

2024/10/07

Welcome to Monst-ober! We are heading back to our Frankenstein days with James Whales's incredible sequel The Bride of Frankenstein! We are joined by the one and only Kelly Harris to discuss creatures, Una O'Connor, the changing tone from the first film and what was going on during the quarantine that birthed science fiction, and why we all need more of Dr. Pretorius. Also: Michelle is alone with her minis, Seth explains his take on the religious allegory and Kelly explains how to make an alien

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08:58

Announcement: New Series!

Movie Friends ·

2024/09/30

A new series is starting in October! Seth explains some of his film philosophy, his history with Tarantino and announces the new series One Director at a Time! Whoah! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie

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01:20:12

Army of Darkness

Movie Friends ·

2024/09/23

Listen up you primitive screwheads - our discussion on Army of Darkness begins at 13:25. This episode is kind of like Movie Friends Lite because we were so all over the place with preparing for our Space Jam show and everything else in life, but the good news is this was the perfect movie for this week! We talk about genre, Ash Williams, big apples and bone flutes. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick

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