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The Weekly Movie Throwdown

Weekly Movie Throwdown

Join hosts Mike Messineo and Steven Seighman each Monday as they break down a new film that fits their monthly theme. From in-depth film discussions and thoughtful reviews to the latest movie news and what’s trending in theaters and on streaming, Mike and Steven have a take on just about everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:38

This Gun for Hire (1942): Ladd and Lake Burn Up the...

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2025/11/04

It's November, which means Mike and Steven are talking noir on the show. This time around they're focusing on two leading ladies of the genre: Veronica Lake and Barbara Stanwyck. Things kick off with This Gun for Hire, one of the very first noir films, and the first credited role for Alan Ladd, who'd work with Veronica Lake several more times. This film is a lot of fun, and the discussion is great, so check it out!And in the news segment this week:Taylor SheridanBox Office

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57:24

The Monster Squad (1987): Goonies Meets Universal...

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2025/10/31

This week on the show, Mike and Steven wrap up Not-So-Scary Horror Month with 1987's The Monster Squad. This horror-comedy is Goonies meets the Universal Monsters, co-written by Shane Black!And in the news segment this week:Animal OscarsPodcasts on Netflix____________________On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie listhere.____________________WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line atmoviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social

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1:11:34

Him (2025): Lots of Flair, But Is It a Fumble?

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2025/09/29

Stories From the Gridiron Month finally wraps up this week with a spoiler-heavy discussion about HIM, the new football horror film from director Justin Tipping, starring Tyriq Withers and Marlon Wayans. This story of sacrifice and determination examines just how far its stars are willing to go to become the greatest of all time. Its reviews are like a hit from a 250-pound lineman, but did Mike and Steven like it any better? Listen and find out. IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK:Changes at Hulu Apple decides to

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1:27:45

An American Werewolf in London (1981): Horror, Humor,...

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2025/08/25

This week on the podcast, Mike and Steven close out Physical Media Appreciation Month with a deep dive into John Landis’s horror classic An American Werewolf in London (1981). They're joined by horror aficionado and friend of the show, Andy Remondino, for a fun and detailed discussion on the film’s legacy and practical effects mastery.Points of discussion:John Landis’s long journey to bring An American Werewolf in London to the screenRick Baker’s groundbreaking werewolf transformation effectsThe

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1:08:33

Summer School (1987)

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2025/07/07

Crank up the AC! This week Mike and Steven kick off Summer Stories Month with a classic eighties comedy that has a heart of gold: Summer School from 1987. They discuss the film's place amongst its teens-gone-wild contemporaries like Fast Times at Ridgemont High, what this film led to for the cast, and the importance of its director, Carl Reiner.And in the news segment this week:Blumhouse's swing and miss with M3GAN 2.0Celebrity passings: Michael Madsen and Julian McMahon____________________On

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1:24:24

Collateral (2004)

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2025/06/30

This week on the podcast, we wrap up One Crazy Night Month with a deep dive into Michael Mann’s gripping 2004 crime thriller, Collateral. Starring Tom Cruise as a chilling hitman and Jamie Foxx as the unsuspecting cab driver caught in his path, Collateral delivers a unique blend of suspense, action, and moody L.A. nightlife. We had a blast breaking it all down!And in our news segment:A new James Bond director has been announced—what it could mean for the franchiseA Young Frankenstein prequel series

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1:01:52

Knight and Day (2010)

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2025/06/23

Critically panned and sitting at a lowly 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, James Mangold’s Knight and Day has long been dismissed as a box office misfire. Even with A-listers Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, the action-comedy-romance couldn’t escape harsh reviews. But in this episode of our Rewatch & Reconsider series, we ask the big question: does Knight and Day deserve the hate?Join us as we dive deep into what works (and what doesn’t) in this misunderstood 2010 movie, serving up some unexpected praise, and a

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1:05:09

Game Night (2018)

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2025/06/16

This week on the podcast, we continue One Crazy Night Month with a deep dive into the hit 2018 comedy Game Night, directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. This dark comedy-mystery blends sharp humor, clever plot twists, and stylish cinematography. Starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, Game Night delivers one of the most entertaining comedy films of the 2010s.____________________STILL TO COME DURING ONE CRAZY NIGHT MONTH:6/23: Rewatch & Reconsider: Knight and Day (2010, directed by

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1:06:01

Go (1999)

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2025/06/02

This week on the podcast, we kick off One Crazy Night Month—a series celebrating movies where the action unfolds over the course of a single wild night. First up: Go (1999), Doug Liman’s fast-paced tale of a drug deal gone wrong. Often compared to Pulp Fiction, Go takes the multi-perspective narrative popularized by Tarantino and runs with it—arguably delivering one of the best takes on the format.____________________STILL TO COME DURING 21ST CENTURY WESTERNS MONTH:6/9: After Hours (1985, directed

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1:19:39

3:10 to Yuma (1957 and 2007)

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2025/05/19

This week 21st-Century Westerns Month continues with a double shot of 3:10 to Yuma. We compare and contrast the original 1957 version—directed by Delmer Daves—and the 2007 James Mangold remake. There's a lot of shared DNA that carries through from Elmore Leonard's short story, as well as quite a few original ideas in both. We also discuss the loss of Joe Don Baker last week, and a few other news stories. ____________________STILL TO COME DURING 21ST CENTURY WESTERNS MONTH:5/26:No Country for Old

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1:13:23

Wind River (2017)

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2025/05/13

On the show this week we discuss Wind River from 2017. This is the directorial debut of writer/actor/Paramount+ benefactor Taylor Sheridan. It's the third in his trilogy about the modern American frontier (along with Sicario and Hell or High Water), which makes it perfect for this month's 21st-Century Westerns theme. With a compelling story and pitch-perfect cast, we had a lot of fun talking about this one. ____________________STILL TO COME DURING 21ST CENTURY WESTERNS MONTH:5/19: 3:10 to Yuma

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1:34:06

Major League (1989)

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2025/04/28

This week we wrap up Baseball Month with one of the best films about the sport in the modern era. David S. Ward's Major League is a screwball comedy with a lot of the tropes we saw in Bad News Bears earlier in the month, and along with its hard R antics, it also sports a lot of heart in the writing. It's fun, funny, and inspiring. Join us as we discuss it along with some movie news about Sinners, Netflix, and much more!____________________On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie

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1:07:22

Air Force One (1997)

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2025/03/31

This week we wrap up Fictional American Presidents Month with some high-octane fun. 1997's Air Force One, directed by Wolfgang Petersen, pits President Harrison Ford against terrorist Gary Oldman . . . on an airplane. It's peak dad action that preceded a whole rash of kick-ass Commander-In-Chief films in the years that followed. We're excited to talk about the one that started it all, so please join us.____________________On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie

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1:12:14

The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)

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2025/03/17

On this week's episode we're taking a break from our Fictional American Presidents theme to do another installment of our Rewatch & Reconsider series where we dig up something that at least one of us liked in the past and watch it again to see if it's still any good, or if it failed the test of time. This time around we're moving away from presidents but sticking with politics as we watch 1992's The Distinguished Gentleman starring Eddie Murphy. Mike really liked this film back in the day. Does it

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1:06:03

Dinner In America (2020)

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2025/02/24

This week we wrap up R-Rated Rom-Com Month with an indie darling: 2020's Dinner In America. This film, directed by Adam Rehmeier and starring Kyle Gallner and Emily Skeggs, is an unconventional love story set against the backdrop of suburban malaise. It's punk, it's sweet, and it's a lot of fun.____________________NEXT MONTH:Fictional American PresidentsOn Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie listhere.____________________WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line

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1:07:28

She's Out of My League (2010)

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2025/02/17

R-Rated Rom-Com Month continues this week with 2010's She's Out of My League, a really fun story of a mid guy (Jay Baruchel) who catches the eye of a stone-cold ten (played by Alice Eve) and he—along with everyone around him—can't understand it. Hilarity ensues, but there's a lot of heart underneath the comedy.____________________STILL TO COME DURING R-RATED ROM-COM MONTH:12/24:Dinner In America(2020)On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie listhere.____________________WE’D LOVE TO

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1:00:08

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025)

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2025/01/20

Gerard Butler Action Month continues this week with Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, which is currently in theaters. It's an action-packed heist film that re-teams Butler with O'Shea Jackson Jr. in the south of France. We also discuss the passing of legendary director David Lynch. ____________________STILL TO COME DURING GERARD BUTLER ACTION MONTH:12/27:Plane(2023)On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie listhere.____________________WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line

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1:07:35

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)

The Weekly Movie Throwdown ·

2024/12/03

It's December, which means a lot of holiday programming. This month, we're discussing Offbeat Holiday Films that are just a little left of the usual classic fare, starting with Shane Black's Christmas-adjacent noir comedy Kiss Kiss Bang Bang from 2005. Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, and Michelle Monaghan star in this fun—and funny—thriller that you're going to love if you don't already.____________________STILL TO COME IN OUR OFFBEAT HOLIDAY FILM SERIES:12/09:Happiest Season(2020)12/16: Rewatch and

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1:08:22

Brick (2005)

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2024/11/25

We close out November Noir month this week with another modern-day take on the genre. Rian Johnson's Brick from 2005 is an inventive homage to classic noir that combines its unique language with an updated setting: a 21st-century high school. With great performances across the board and some very creative choices from the production team, this first feature from Johnson is a hell of a calling card. ____________________On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month's movie list

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1:10:54

Blow Out (1981)

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2024/11/18

This week, we delve into the world of neo-noir with 1981's Blow Out. This thriller from filmmaker Brian De Palma has a lot of the hallmarks of classic noir but with a lot of modern-day flair. It's edgy, paranoid, and masterfully made. ____________________STILL TO COME IN OUR NOVEMBER NOIR SERIES:11/25: Brick (2005)On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month's movie list here.____________________WE'D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social

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