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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

All Episodes

01:31:14

Mo' Better Blues

Movie Friends ·

2026/01/12

Put down that trumpet and place your bets, it's time for Mo' Better Blues! We discuss Spike Lee, the great Robin Harris, why the movie's plot isn't necessarily what makes the film, Joie Lee, the incredible eye of Ernest R. Dickerson and whether Giant is a positive or negative for the film. Also: A Hollywood legend stops by! Michelle's hotel hoodie habit! Seth drinks hose water! 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

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01:14:46

The Housemaid w/ Melissa

Movie Friends ·

2026/01/09

Turn off the Family Feud, grab a bologna sandwich and settle in for our discussion on Paul Feig's latest thriller, The Housemaid! Seth is joined by Melissa to discuss Freida McFadden, the return of the sexy 90s thriller, why the mid-movie switch reveals something interesting about the two lead performances and of course, the gardener. Also: Heavyweights! Changes from the book! Seth's housemaid past! Amanda Seyfried being the god of acting! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are

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01:27:40

Training Day

Movie Friends ·

2026/01/05

Boom. All January we're talking Denzel Washington movies and we're starting with Training Day! We discuss dad movies, the tripping scene, when black and white becomes gray and why Denzel gives one of the best performances as the devil himself. Also: Chocolate cake recipes! Law & Order! Terry Crews! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon Check out Maria's Recipe for Bruce Bogtrotter's Revenge Cake When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows,

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13:39

State of the Podcast 2026

Movie Friends ·

2026/01/01

Happy New Year! Before we get to any movie stuff, we gotta talk about some podcast stuff! Changes, updates, tattoos and more! If you are a Movie Friends devotee this is a must listen or you will be LOST in season 4! Not really, but please listen anyway! 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, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch

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01:41:39

Marty Supreme w/ Kazmo

Movie Friends ·

2025/12/30

Grab your orange balls, put your dog away and hunker down for our discussion on Marty Supreme! Seth is joined by Kazmo to discuss table tennis, Kevin O'Leary, using movies to explain reproduction to your kids, Penn Jillette's best dissapearing act to date, Chalamet's promotional tour and the moments in the movie that made them question reality. Also: Honey smuggling! Abel Ferrera! The Safdies are good at getting good performances! Ira did nothing wrong! Kind of! Check it out! Follow Kazmo on

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07:22

'Twas the Night before Chrismukkah

Movie Friends ·

2025/12/24

Welcome to Movie Friends theater! Sit back, relax and enjoy this classic tale of holiday cheer. 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, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie

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01:45:13

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Movie Friends ·

2025/12/22

Suck brick, kid! For our final main show episode of the year our patrons voted for us to return to the McCallister family and cover Home Alone 2: Lost in New York! We discuss the horrible family, the insane coincidences that lead to Harry and Marv running into Kevin, turtledoves and of course the incredible Tim Curry. Also: Russian rip offs! Rob Schneider! Seth and Michelle decide if they are friends or not! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you

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01:27:27

Avatar: Fire and Ash w/ Paul Muad'Dib

Movie Friends ·

2025/12/20

Put down that hamburger and grab a hold of the closest ikran because it is time for Avatar: Fire and Ash! Seth is joined by Paul Muad'Dib aka Paul Trygraptor to discuss James Cameron's latest journey through Pandora. They discuss the ups, the downs, the gravity vortrexes, the whale court and mythical themes all at play. Also: that kiss that rocked the world! Quaritch does drugs! Jemaine Clement does an accent! Maybe! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon

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41:32

Wake Up With Movie Friends: Annoyances

Movie Friends ·

2025/12/19

It's Friday! For our final episode of the week we discuss what annoys us, being overwhelmed by telephone poles, why it's important to never stop learning, and then Michelle makes pals with a domestic terrorist. 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, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5

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37:17

Wake Up With Movie Friends: Traditions

Movie Friends ·

2025/12/18

Happy Thursday, friends! Today we're talking about cranberry items, family traditions, what the difference is between a ritual and a routine, Seth gets yelled at by our guest and MIchelle makes a special connection with the past. 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, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for

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38:41

Wake Up With Movie Friends: Comfort

Movie Friends ·

2025/12/17

Happy Wednesday, friends! Today we are discussing cat statues, aligning your body with new sleep schedules, how Seth sabotages his sleep to be on time, the origin story of Michelle's love for cats, and Seth is finally put in his place by today's secret caller. 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, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our

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37:59

Wake Up With Movie Friends: Getting Older

Movie Friends ·

2025/12/16

It's Tuesday morning! Wake up with us as we discuss getting older, being sprayed with pepper spray on a dare, building pillow caves, eating in front of old people, smelling cat bellies and feeling like a different age than you actually are. 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, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a

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29:36

Wake Up With Movie Friends: Needing Help

Movie Friends ·

2025/12/15

It's Monday morning! Wake up with us as we discuss needing help, funny bones, sleep masks and long, boney digits. We also take a phone call with a very famous showrunner and discuss the ups and downs of selling your soul to the devil. 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, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot

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01:09:06

Wake Up Dead Man w/ Ryan Ritter

Movie Friends ·

2025/12/13

Put on your priest's collar and drop that knife, it's time for Wake Up Dead Man! Rian John returns us to the world of Benoit Blanc with a new murder mystery that involves a group of terrible people! Ryan Ritter joins Seth as they discuss religion, murder, scooby doo, Netflix vs theaters and how Rian Johnson walks a tightrope to bring us the latest Knives Out Mystery. Check it out! Check out Ryan's blog Crittical Analysis and podcast Pop Culture Historians Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are

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57:44

Wicked: For Good w/ Mike

Movie Friends ·

2025/11/25

No good deed goes unpodcasted! Michelle and Mike join Seth to discuss John M. Chu's conclusion to the story of Elphaba and Glinda, Wicked: For Good! They discuss the highs, the lows, the shocking twists and yes, the cardigan. 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, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a

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01:36:55

Matilda

Movie Friends ·

2025/11/24

For our final episode of Women in the 20th Century series we're covering our Patron voted movie, Matilda! We discuss the great Mara Wilson, hating and loving the Wormwood family, the incredible performance by Pam Ferris as The Trunchbull, the direction of Danny DeVito and we take a special phone call! Also: Rusted Root! Teeny weeny polka dot bikini! Seth cries! Michelle tortures! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access

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01:41:35

Cleopatra (1963)

Movie Friends ·

2025/11/17

Grab your figs for a discussion on one of the most notorious film productions ever, it's Cleopatra from 1963! We discuss Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison, Roddy McDowell, spending 100k dollars on paper cups, the sets, the costumes, and everything in between. Also: Pogs! 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, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes

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56:36

Predator: Badlands w/ Nick Sheist

Movie Friends ·

2025/11/11

Seth is joined by Nick Sheist to discuss Dan Trachtenberg's latest installment in the Predator franchise, Predator: Badlands! They discuss the different direction the movie takes, Elle Fanning and her split body fight scene, what works for them and what doesn't and what they would like to see from the series moving forward. Also: Sonic the Hedgehog! Nic Cage vs. Predator! Elle Fanning is funny! 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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01:30:00

Coffy

Movie Friends ·

2025/11/10

Our series on 20th Century Women continues with Jack Hill's 1973 revenge tale Coffy! We discuss the coolness of Pam Grier, the history of repression that lead to the Blaxploitation moment, why the film is much more than exploitation, 1970s cinema and of course, the razors in the hair. Also: Ebert throws massive shade! Pam Grier runs in a cast! A muppet stops by! 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,

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01:47:21

The Wizard of Oz

Movie Friends ·

2025/11/03

Come with us doing the yellow brick road as we head off for The Wizard of Oz! We discuss the making of an American classic, balancing the history of the film with it's splendor, how the film has entered our cultural DNA, why Munchkinland is better than The Emerald City and of course, our favorite animal acting throughout the film. Hop in your storm shelter 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,

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