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Aspiring Snobs

Jon and Greg Mantell

Jon and Greg have seen a lot of movies. But can they really call themselves "snobs"? Despite their film bona fides and their pop culture prowess, there are many obvious blind spots that need to be filled. So follow along with Jon and Greg as they reexamine the supposed "classics" and expose themselves to more arthouse fare.

tv & film

All Episodes

57:28

BONUS: The Aspiring Snobs Sensational Superlative...

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2021/09/23

To celebrate the Aspiring Snobs crossing the 200 episode milestone, the boys decided to look back and hand out some accolades for the many films that they have seen for this podcast. Not only is it a fantastic way to revisit the catalog, but it is also an important reminder that cinema appreciation is a no-holds-bar competition, so listen to this episode and find out what film is BEST, and therefore BETTER THAN ANY MOVIE EVER!Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud:

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01:10:53

The Last Emperor (EPISODE 200!)

Aspiring Snobs ·

2021/09/09

It seems like just yesterday the boys were getting their feet wet in the world of podcasting. Now look, ye mighty, and despair, as they now rule with iron fists and thousands of subjects at their beck and call. Glorious be the reign of the Aspiring Snobs, as they celebrate their 200th episode with a film to match the pomp and circumstance; the 1987 Best Picture winner, The Last Emperor. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud:

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01:13:16

Clueless

Aspiring Snobs ·

2021/08/26

Fall is almost upon us, which means the fresh faces of youngins' are returning to classes and nearly committing vehicular manslaughter along the way. But our hosts could use a few lessons in sense and sensibility, so with a lack of pride or prejudice, they are revisiting the 1990s classic, Emm- sorry, Clueless. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple Podcasts:

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01:20:40

Hara-kiri

Aspiring Snobs ·

2021/08/12

With fog billowing over the hills, Greg and Jon face-off stone-faced and ready to duel. But their weapons are not steel-forged katana, but merely words, as they debate the merits and virtues of the 1962 classic of Japanese cinema, Hara-kiri. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspiring-snobs/id1160080115 Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on

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01:18:12

The Before Trilogy (Before Sunrise, Before Sunset,...

Aspiring Snobs ·

2021/07/29

With their dreams of traveling to Europe still hampered by the ongoing pandemic, the boys decided to do a little staycation and just, you know, talk about their lives. Just talk and talk. Lots of talking. See how much talking both of them can stand as they revisit the Richard Linklater-directed trilogy, Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, and Before Midnight. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple

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01:08:14

Pink Floyd: The Wall

Aspiring Snobs ·

2021/07/15

In a fascist future where creativity is stifled, the boys must rebel and express themselves! Sadly, that is taking the form of podcasting. Well, maybe a whole bunch of drugs will help, but just in time for their dealer to arrive, they can catch up on the 1982 experimental film, Pink Floyd: The Wall. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple Podcasts:

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01:14:25

The Straight Story

Aspiring Snobs ·

2021/07/01

For this year's Fourth of July celebration, there is nothing more American than a tale of family, stubbornness, alcoholism, poverty, and a lack of public transit options. So this week, the boys are revisiting David Lynch's weirdest film (or weirdest by his standards), Disney's The Straight Story. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple Podcasts:

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01:21:19

Midnight Cowboy

Aspiring Snobs ·

2021/06/17

The boys have decided you can take this job and shove it! They are going to the Big Apple and they are going to make it. You'll see! But first, they need to see how to succeed in New York City, so they are following the examples set by Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman in the 1969 Best Picture winner, Midnight Cowboy. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple Podcasts:

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01:12:46

Some Like It Hot

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2021/06/03

Wahh, see, the boys are in deep with the mob, and if they don't pay up soon, they'll be sleeping with the fishes with a new pair of concrete shoes if you get my meaning. But that doesn't mean they don't have to catch a flick, so they are revisiting the Billy Wilder-directed 1959 classic Some Like It Hot. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple Podcasts:

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01:17:03

Paddington & Paddington 2

Aspiring Snobs ·

2021/05/20

Real brolly buster today, innit? The boys mind their manners this week as they revisit the fairly recent and newly minted Freshest movie of all time, Paddington and Paddington 2. Coming down buckets, it is! Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspiring-snobs/id1160080115 Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Spotify:

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01:12:46

His Girl Friday

Aspiring Snobs ·

2021/05/06

Hot crackers, the boys are on the trail of a big scoop! Boy howdy, you best believe this is the biggest story of their careers! That's right, folks, they are revisiting the Cary Grant / Rosalind Russell-starring 1940 picture His Girl Friday! It's the story of the century and you've got a front row seat, by golly! Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple Podcasts:

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01:17:03

The Searchers

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2021/04/22

Saddle up for some western adventure and very racist attitudes as the boys revisit this problematic fav; the 1956 John Wayne-starring, John Ford-directed film, The Searchers. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspiring-snobs/id1160080115 Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ovQVUS8LWkOtYweuOoRXR Subscribe to

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01:11:59

Chungking Express (and Godzilla vs. Kong)

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2021/04/08

Please excuse Jon's pet bird this week, but in the hustle, bustle, and tight-living quarters, let's play Fran Lebowitz and pretend it's a city. And specifically, the city of Hong Kong, where the boys find themselves in this exciting double-feature. They revisit Wong Kar-Wai's 1994 film Chungking Express and the latest offering from HBO Max, Godzilla vs. Kong. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on

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01:18:33

8 1/2

Aspiring Snobs ·

2021/03/25

The boys are holding their fingers and thumb tips together because this episode is one a-spicy meatball! They are finally getting around to watching Fellini's magnum opus, 8 1/2. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspiring-snobs/id1160080115 Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Spotify:

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01:11:15

My Neighbor Totoro (and Nomadland)

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2021/03/11

The boys are doing some social distancing this week, and that means going out to the wilderness in both an Eastern and Western direction. First, they revisit the Hayao Miyazaki-directed animated family-classic, My Neighbor Totoro, and then, after a short side-of-the-road bathroom break, dive into Chloe Zhao's Nomadland. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple Podcasts:

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01:13:54

Malcolm X (and One Night in Miami)

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2021/02/25

Just as one month out of the year isn't enough for Black History, the boys are revisiting two movies centered around Black icons. That's right, they are honoring the late Malcolm X with the Spike Lee-directed Malcolm X and the Regina King-directed One Night in Miami. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspiring-snobs/id1160080115 Subscribe to

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01:10:37

The General

Aspiring Snobs ·

2021/02/11

TITLE CARD Our Two Intrepid Podcast Hosts Find Themselves Watching a Silent Movie and What a Marvelous Show It Is! CUT TO - Sped up footage of foppish japery TITLE CARD That's Right Folks! They Are Watching Buster Ketton's The General! How Will They Get Themselves Out Of This One? CUT TO - More footage of foppish japery Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple

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01:09:03

A Face in the Crowd

Aspiring Snobs ·

2021/01/28

A down on his luck loser rises to stardom using folksy wisdom and shrewd media manipulation. No, I'm not talking about the meteoric rise of this podcast! It's actually the plot of this week's film; the 1957 film starring Andy Griffith, A Face in the Crowd. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspiring-snobs/id1160080115 Subscribe to Aspiring

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01:12:53

Leon: The Professional (and WW84 and Soul)

Aspiring Snobs ·

2021/01/14

Politics these days has everybody on edge, so the boys decided to pick something light this week. So obviously they chose a movie about a lovable assassin going up against a corrupt police force. Get out your baguette because it's time for Leon: The Professional. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspiring-snobs/id1160080115 Subscribe to

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01:16:01

Love Actually

Aspiring Snobs ·

2020/12/31

Christmas? A humbug! That's the kind of sentiment that kept this Christmas-themed episode back a week, and that's why the boys need a lesson in the true meaning of Christmas, which is something approximately to Love, Actually. Listen to audio commentary tracks from the Aspiring Snobs on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aspiring-snobs Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspiring-snobs/id1160080115 Subscribe to Aspiring Snobs on

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