2 Movie Jews: Recent Episodes
Jodi Berman and Yechiel Hoffman
For Jodi Berman and Yechiel Hoffman loving movies is their Jewish birthright. In an age with too many movies to watch them all, Yechiel and Jodi come to the rescue to share their passion, reviews and analysis for the movies you love and the movies you have yet to see.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @2MovieJewsHosted and Produced by: Yechiel Hoffman and Jodi BermanTechnical Advisor: Vlad Kustanovich Logo Design: Daria Lesnik Hoffman Graphic DesignMusical Theme: Noel Berman
Jodi and Yechiel hop into the movie time machine to revisit the glorious comedies of their 80s past.
Movies mentioned in this episode (and where to stream them):
Big | Disney+
Stripes | AMC+
History of the World Part 1 | Amazon
The Blues Brothers | Netflix
The Toy | Amazon
48 Hours | Paramount+
Mr. Mom | MGM+
Fletch | Netflix
Beetlejuice | Amazon
Ferris Bueller's Day Off | Paramount+
Spaceballs | Max
Major League | Max
Trading Places | Prime
Ghostbusters | hulu
Raising Arizona | Showtime
Pee-wee's Big Adventure | Amazon
Brewster millions | Amazon
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Jodi and Yechiel dish it out on the 2024 Oscars. They share their suprises, favorite speeches, least favorite moments and tips for the Academy for next year.
Check out Jodi's Oscar Blog for a full rundown on EVERY movie nominated for a 2024 Academy Award and her latest blog entry about the Oscar telecast and winners.
Movies discussed where to watch them:
Oppenheimer | Peacock
American Fiction | MGM+
Poor Things | Amazon
The Zone of Interest | Amazon
Anatomy of a Fall | Amazon
Killers of the Flower Moon | Apple+
Barbie | Max
The Holdovers | Peacock
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Jodi and Yechiel highlight their top 10 films (and some honorable mentions) of 2023.
Check out Jodi's Oscar Blog for a full rundown on EVERY movie nominated for a 2024 Academy Award.
Jodi and Yechiel top 2023 Films and where to watch them:
Jodi's Picks:
American Fiction | MGM+
Origin | Hulu
Poor Things | Amazon
The Zone of Interest | Amazon
Nyad | Netflix
Robot Dreams | Apple+
The Color Purple | Max
Io Capitano | In Theatres
Golda | Paramount+
20 Days in Mariupol | Amazon
Jodi's Honorary Mentions :
Flora and Son | Apple+
Asteroid City | Prime
To Kill a Tiger | Netflix
Bank of Dave | Netflix
Yechiel's Picks (Ranked(:Past Lives | Paramount+
Anatomy of a Fall | Amazon
Poor Things | Hulu
The Zone of Interest | Amazon
Killers of the Flower Moon | Apple+
Return to Seoul | Prime
Barbie | Max
Tetris | Apple+
Oppenheimer | Peacock
The Holdovers | Peacock
Yechiel's Honorary Mentions
All of Us Strangers | Hulu
They Cloned Tyrone | Netflix
Showing Up | Hulu
May December | Netflix
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Inspired by Past Lives, Jodi and Yechiel explore films that offer a response, reaction to and alternative to the classic Hollywood love story.
*Plus initial reactions to the 2024 Oscar Nominations
Movies Discussed on this Episode:Etnernal Sunshine and the Spotless Mind | Amazon
Harold and Maude | Amazon
Brokeback Mountain | Amazon
Leaving Las Vegas | Amazon
Her | Amazon
Fight Club | Amazon
In the Mood for Love | Max
Past Lives | Paramount+ with Showtime (Feb 2nd)
Sliding Doors | Peacock
Lars and the Real Girl | Pluto TV
Heavenly Creatures | Amazon
Secretary | Prime
King Kong (1936) | Hulu
King Kong (2005) | Netflix
Starman | Amazon
The Shape of Water | Hulu
For more updates and summaries of EVERY movie (including the shorts), check out Jodi's Oscar Blog
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Jodi and Yechiel get you ready for the upcoming announcement of 2024 Oscar Nomination by offering their picks for best actress, actor, supporting actor and support actress, as well as Best director and best Picture. This is not the who will be nominated episode, or even who should win, but what films are on the cusp of nominations that you should be sure to check out before or just after nominations are announced.
Movies discussed in this episode:
Poor Things | In Theatres
Rustin | Netflix
Saltburn | Prime
Zone of Interest | In Theatres
All of us Stranger | In Theatres
Origin | In Theatres
Killers of the Flower Moon | Apple+
May December | Netflix
Holdovers | Peacock
Anatomy of a Fall | Amazon
Pass Lives | Amazon
Nyda | Netflix
Blackberry | Amazon
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Jodi and Yechiel take a deep dive into movies that explore the world of video gaming. No this is not the episode about video game adaptations like Sonic or Super Mario Bros, but an exploration about how cinema depicts the experience of playing video games and how it affects our sense of reality and imagination.
Movies Discussed in this Episode and Where to Find Them:
The Last Starfighter | Amazon
Ready Player One | Amazon
Tetris | Apple+
Free Guy | Disney+
Wreck It Ralph | Disney+
The Wizard | Amazon
War Games | Max
Gran Turismo | Netflix
Tron | Disney+
Tron: Legacy | Disney+
The Matrix | Max
Jumanji | Starz
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Jodi and Yechiel welcome Cheston Mizel (Co-Writer/Executive Producer) and Eli Staiman (Director, Co-Writer, Producer and Actor) to talk about their new independent film "Love Virtually". This comedic romp, conceived and created in both in person and in virtual worlds that explores love in both those worlds in this romantic ensemble romp.
Love Virtually is available to rent and buy on demand on all major platforms.
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Jodi and Yechiel welcome screenwriter, Alison Peck (Ugly Dolls, Work It) as the 3rd Movie Jew for this episode. Together they discuss her new film, "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah," its portrayal of Jewish themes, and its place in great tradition of coming of age films, and the rarity of Bat Mitzvah stories in Movies. In 2 Move Jews Tradition, they share their favorite coming of age films.
Movies Discussed This Episode:
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah| Netflix
Are You there God It's Me Margaret | Starz
The Edge of Seventeen | Hulu
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants | Amazon
Now and Then | Amazon
Thirteen | Amazon
Eighth Grade | Max
My Girl | Amazon
Little Women (2019) | Starz
Little Women (1994) | Amazon
Mean Girls | Paramount+
Eighth Grade | Max
Scream | Max
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Jodi and Yechiel take a break from the news to preview some of the films that most excite them that are being released in November(ish) 2023.
Movies (with Trailers Linked) / Release Date
The Holdovers | 11/10/23 |
Saltburn | 11/17/23 |
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | 11/17/23 |
Next Goal Wins | 11/17/23 |
Maestro | 11/21/23 |
May-December | 12/1/23 on Netflix
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In light of global and personal times of darkness, Jodi and Yechiel have always found solace in movie that bring lightness and joy to brighten their lives. This week's episode is dedicated to all those who seek peace and light.
Movies Discussed in this week's episode (and where to find them):
Marcel the Shell | Showtime
School of Rock | Paramount+
Blues Brothers | Amazon
The Princess Bride | Disney+
Singing in the Rain | Max
Bring It On | Amazon
Any Harrry Potter Movie| Max
Luca | Disney+
Guardians of the Galaxy | Disney+
Thor: Ragnorak | Disney+
Deadpool | Disney+
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory | Max
Star Wars | Disney+
Dirty Dancing | Prime
Home alone | Starz
Ferris Bueller's Day Off | Netflix
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Jodi and Yechiel go nostalgia diving into the memory bank to recollect and recall the movies their parents watched with them to pass down their passion of movies.
Movies we discussed this episode (and where to stream them):
Star Wars Trilogy | Disney+
History of the World Part 1 | Amazon
Stripes | Amazon
42nd Street | Amazon
On the Town | Prime
Norma Rae | Max
Marx Bros Movies | Amazon
The Frisco Kid | Amazon
Star Trek: Wrath of Khan | Paramount+
Star Trek: Voyage Home | Paramount+
Last Starfighter | Amazon
Cool Runnings | Disney+
Field of Dreams | Peacock
The Natural | Starz
Major League | Paramount+ with Showtime
Ferris Buehler's Day Off | Netflix
War Games | AMC+
Harry and the Hendersons | Starz
Parenthood | Prime
Splash | Disney+
Enemy Mine | Amazon
Overboard | Paramount+ with Showtime
Alien Nation | Amazon
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Jodi and Yechiel embrace the movie meme and share their reviews of 2023 summer blockbuster Barbie and Oppenheimer, as well their connections, diversions and outstanding questions.
Movies discussed in this episode:
Barbie | In Theaters
Oppenheimer | In Theaters
Theater Camp | In Theaters
Asteroid City | In Theaters
Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse | In Theaters
Past Lives | In Theaters
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This month, Yechiel and his family said goodbye to his father, Rabbi Benyomin Hoffman, a lover of movies, an avid 2 Movie Jews listener, and the person who taught Yechiel how to make meaning out of everything, including movies.
As Yechiel grieves for his father, we revisit an early 2 Movie Jews' episode from 2021 in which Yechiel and Jodi celebrate the lives of Yechiel's Grandfather, Harold, and Jodi's dear friend, Michael, and commemorate their passing by sharing about movies that heal our grief.
We hope that in your times of need, when you are grieving a loss, you can turn to the movies as have, and maybe our podcast can be a comfort to you.
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While Jodi and Yechiel are on a summer hiatus for travel and family time (and of course watching movies), they wanted to share one of their favorite episodes all about the summer movies they love.
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With the recent release of the latest Pixar film, Elemental, we share this reissue of the legendary Pixar episode with guest Mina Hoffman.
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In celebration of Fathers Day, and honor of their dads, Jodi and Yechiel explore the cinematic fathers that influenced them.
Movies discussed in this episode and where to find them:
Parenthood | Amazon
Boyhood | Tubi
Return of the jedi | Disney+
Life is Beautiful | Amazon
Juno | Max
Mitchell vs the Machines | Netflix
The Addams Family | Paramount+
Boyz in the Hood | Starz
Moonlight | Max
Parasite | Max
Dick Johnson is Dead | Netflix
To Kill a Mockingbird | Hulu
Back to the Future | Prime
On Golden Pond
We Bought a Zoo
Empire Strikes Back
Finding Nemo
Field of Dreams
Taken
Dads
Big Fish
Sr.
My Life
John Q
Shoplifters
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Things are heating up, and it's time to head back to the cool refreshing theaters. Jodi and Yechiel have got you ready for summer movies, highlighting EIGHT films releasing over June, July, and August.
Movies Discussed in this Episode (Listed in order of release date and trailers linked in title):
Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse | June 2
The Flash | June 16
No Hard Feelings | June 23
Asteroid City | June 23
Theater Camp | July 14
Oppenheimer | 7/21/23
Barbie | 7/21/23
Gran Turismo | 8/11/23
White Bird | August 25
Past Lives | 8/31/23
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Jodi and Yechiel discuss one of the most challenging and rewarding journeys of their life: Parenting.
How do the movies teach us about what it means to parent? Why does the movies portrayal and exploration of parenting change across generations? How is our expectations of what it means to be parented and to parent affected by the movies?
Movies Discussed this Episode:Three Men and a Baby | Disney+
Mr. Mom | Max
Stepmom | Netflix
Kramer vs Kramer | Amazon
She's Having a Baby | Max
The Pursuit of Happyness | Netflix
Room | Max
The Blind Side | Max
Yes Day | Netflix
Beautiful Boy | Prime
Captain Fantastic | Prime
Father of the Bride (1991) | Hulu
Hair Love | YouTube
Baby Boom | Amazon
Terms of Endearment | Max
Freaky Friday (1976) | Disney+
Steel Magnolias | Netflix
The Kids Are Alright | Amazon
Parenthood | Amazon
Boyhood | Tubi
Mrs Doubtfire | Starz
Finding Nemo | Disney+
Mary Poppins | Disney+
I Am Sam | Amazon
The Parent Trap (1961) | Disney+
Boyz in the Hood | Starz
Madea's Big Happy Family | Prime
SoulFood | Amazon
Armageddon Time | Peakcock
To Kill a Mockingbird | Hulu
Imitation of Life | Amazon
The Fabelmans | Paramount+
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This is the episode to prepare you for the Passover Seder, or at least distract you from cleaning your oven. As Jewish families gather across the nation, Jodi and Yechiel explore movies that depict Jewish families in America. 2022 provide two semi-autobiographical portrayals of Jewish families from legendary filmmakers.
Do these movies provide a nostalgic release or hold a mirror to the complex realities of living Jewishly?
Movies Mentioned in this Episode:
Avalon | Amazon
Fiddler on the Roof | Paramount+
Yentl | HBO Max
Brighton Beach Memoirs | Amazon
Keeping Up With the Steins | Amazon
When do we eat? | Freevee
My Favorite Year | Amazon
13: The Musical | Netflix
The Fabelmans | Amazon
The Chosen | TUBI
Shiva Baby | HBO Max
This is Where I leave You | HBO Max
Liberty Heights | Amazon
Armageddon Time | Amazon
A Serious Man | Amazon
Menashe | Paramount+
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Whether you watched the Academy Awards show or not, Jodi and Yechiel have your essential recap of the celebration of movies and all the awards.
For where to watch all the Oscar nominees check out this Rolling Stone article
For everything Oscars, check out Jodi's Oscar Blog
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Jodie and Yechiel respond in speed round fashion to hot seat questions for the best of 2022.
Categories|Movies| Where to find them
Best Fight Scene | Everything Everywhere All At Once | Showtime | RRR | Netflix
Best Breakthrough Performance | Mia Goth (X) | Showtime | Danielle Detweiller (Till) | Amazon
Best Performance by a Child | Franki Corio (Aftersun) | Amazon | Eden Dambrine (Close) | Amazon
Best Movie Soundtrack | Elvis | HBO Max | Spirited | Apple+
Best Score | Tar | Peacock | Tar | Peacock
Movie most certain will be win for best picture | Everything Everywhere All At Once | Showtime | |
Best Song | Naatu Naatu (RRR) | Netflix | Lift Me Up (Black Panther) | Disney+
Best debut performance | Gabriel LaBelle (Fabelman) | Amazon | Austin Butler (Elvis) | HBO Max
best theatrical experience | Nope | Peacock | Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Plus
Most disappointing movie | Love and Thunder | Disney+ | Blonde | Netflix
The Coda Award (Movie that should have had all the buzz but didn't/overlooked) | Marcel the Shell with Shoes On | Showtime | She Said | Peacock
Best Doc about a famous person | jeen-yuhs | Netflix | Navalny | HBO Max
Most Laugh Out Loud Movie | Wierd | Roku | Triangle of Sadness | HULU
Movie most likely to become a cult hit | Marcel the Shell with Shoes On | Showtime | |
Movie that should have been a TV Series | Woman King | Netflix | Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount+
Best movie about a famous person | Argentina 1985 | Amazon Prime | Till | Amazon
Best Performer of the Year | Colin Farell (After Yang, The Batman, Thirteen Lives, Banshees of Inisherin | | Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once) | Showtime
Check out Jodi's Oscar Blog before and after the Academy Awards Show
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Jodi and Yechiel reveal their Best Films of 2022 (for the moment).
Lots of great movies to discuss and share. Hopefully you can see them all
This episode's movies:Marcel the Shell with Shoes On | Amazon
Everything Everywhere All At Once | Showtime
Aftersun | Amazon
Nope | Peacock
Happening | Hulu
Women talking | In Theaters
The Woman King | Netflix
RRR | Netflix
The Banshees of Inisherin | HBO
Tar | Peacock
Mrs Harris Goes to Paris | Amazon Prime
She Said | Peacock
Till | Amazon
Spirited | Apple+
Close | Amazon
Triangle of Sadness | HULU
Athena | Netflix
Triangle of Sadness | Amazon
Decision to Leave | Mubi
After Yang | Showtime
Wakanda Forever | Disney+
Tell it Like a Woman | Amazon
Argentina 1985 | Amazon Prime
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On the evening the 2023 Oscar nominations are announced, Jodi and Yechiel share there first reactions to the nominations, and their overall surprises, snubs and early predictions.
This Episodes Movies and where they are streaming (if relevant):
The Whale | In Theatres
Babylon | In Theatres
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Myster | Netflix
Women Talking | In Theatres
Everything Everywhere All At Once | Showtime
Avatar: The Way of Water | In Theatres
Living | In Theatres
Tar | Peacock
All Quiet on the Western Front | Netflix
Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths | Netflix
Aftersun | Amazon
Banshees of Inisherin | HBO Max
Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount+
Elvis | HBO Max
The Fabelmens | Amazon
Triangle of Sadness | Amazon
Blonde | Netflix
To Lesli | Amazon
Wakanda Forever | Disney+
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2 Movies Jews Go to the Movies to see Babylon, Damian Chazale's new epic on the glory days of Hollywood. Inspired by the movies bravado exploration of the early days of Hollywood and depiction of how movies are made, Jodi and Yechiel dive into the wealth of movies that depict the glory and darkness of filmmaking and Hollywood.
This Episodes Movies and where they are streaming (if relevant):
Babylon | 2022 | In Theaters
Singing in the Rain | 1952 | HBO Max
A Star Is Born | 1954 | Amazon
Barton Fink | 1991 | Amazon
For Your Consideration | 2006 | Amazon
Trumbo | 2015 | HBO Max
Saving Mr Banks | 2013 | Disney+
The Muse | 1999 | Amazon
Rko 281 | 1999 | HBO Max
Ed Wood | 1994 | Amazon
The Player | 1992 | HBO Max
Hail Caeser | 2016 | Netflix
Tropic Thunder | 2008 | Amazon
Bowfinger | 1999 | Amazon
Adaptation | 2002 | HULU
Sunset Blvd | 1950 | Amazon
Hollywood Shuffle | 1987 | Tubi
Get Shorty | 1995 | Tubi
La La Land | 2016 | Prime
The Artist | 2011 | HBO Max
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Tis December when Jodi and Yechiel burrow away watching movies that aim to bring the joy or bait the Oscar Gods. Six movies are highlight, and many more are mentioned. Oh, the delight of so many movies to watch this December.
What movies are you looking forward to this December?
This Episodes Movies with release date, where they are streaming (if relevant) and link to the trailer in the titles:
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | 12/23/2022 | Netflix
The Whale | 12/9/2022
Babylon | 12/23/2022
Women Talking | 12/23/2022
White Noise | 12/30/2022 | Netflix
Avatar: The Way of Water | 12/16/2022
Living | 12/23/2022
A Man Called Otto 1/13/2023
I Wanna Dance with Somebody | 12/23/2022
Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths | 12/16/2022 | Netflix
Empire of Light | 12/9/2012
The Son | 1/20/2022
Broker | 12/26/2022
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Inspired by Blonde, the latest film to explore the myth and legende of Marilyn Monroe, Jodi and Yechiel explore Marilyn's films. What are the lines between the star, the persona, and the actress? How should we appreciate and understand Marilyn given the context of the narrative and documentary films about her?
This Episodes Movies and where they are streaming (if relevant):
Some Like it Hot | Amazon
My Week with Marilyn | HBO Max
Norma Jean and Marilyn | ?
Blonde | Netflix
The Misfits | Pluto
Gentleman Prefer Blondes | Amazon
The Seven Year Itch | |Amazon
The Prince and the Showgirl | Amazon
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Jodi and Yechiel, joined by special guest, Mina, embrace the return to Wakanda, for the highly anticipated Wakanda Forever. Full reviews (yes, there will be spoilers), thematic explorations and even Oscar (!) predictions.
This Episodes Movies and where they are streaming (if relevant):
Black Panther: Wakanda Foever | In Theaters | 2022
Black Panter | Disney+ | 2018
2001: A Space Odessey | HBO Max | 1968
Contact | Pluto | 1997
My Girl | Amazon | 1991
Coco | Disney+ | 2017
Steel Magnolias | Netflix | 1989
Ghost | Prime | 1990
Terms of Endearment | HBO Max | 1983
Three Billboards Uutside of Ebbings Missouri | HULU | 2017
Marcell the Shell without Shoes | Amazon | 2022
John Wick | Tubi | 2014
Creator | Tubi | 1985
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Jodi and Yechiel take a dive into the films adapted from and inspired by the great Bard himself, William Shakespeare.
This Episodes Movies and where they are streaming (if relevant):
Romeo+Juliet | HBO Max
Hamlet | Amazon
Titus | Amazon
Much Ado About Nothing | HBO Max
10 things I hate about you | HULU
Macbeth | Amazon
Richard III | Pluto
Ran | Amazon
Throne of blood | HBO Max
O | Paramount+
West side story | Disney+
Henry V | Freevee
Chimes at Midnight | HBO Max
All is true | Amazon
Anonymous | Amazon
Much ado About Nothing | HBO Max
Romeo and Juliet | Amazon
As You Like It | HBO Max
Shakespeare in Love | HBO Max
Rosaline | HULU
Ophelia | Netflix
Tragedy of Macbeth | Apple+
Renaissance Man | Amazon
Twelfth Night | Amazon
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The transition to fall brings a treasure trove of new movies to theaters and streamers as Oscar seasons heats up. This fall is no different, as Jodi and Yechiel share six movies coming out between mid-September and Thanksgiving that are sure to have great buzz and Oscar contenders.
What movies are you looking forward to this fall?
This Episodes Movies with release date, where they are streaming (if relevant) and link to the trailer in the titles:
Blonde | 9/16/22 | Netflix
Amsterdam | 10/7/22
Armageddon Time | 10/28/22
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | 11/11/22
She Said | 11/18/22
The Fabelmans
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Jodi and Yechiel explore abortion from the perspective the many filmmakers and films that have incorporated the experience of abortion as a plot point or central theme to the story.
This Episodes Movies and where they are streaming (if relevant):Happening | AMC+ | 2022
Vera Drake | Amazon | 2004
Dirty Dancing | HULU | 1987
Never Rarely Sometimes Always | Prime | 2020
Obvious Child | HBO Max | 2014
Citizen Ruth | Paramount+ | 1996
If These Walls Could Talk | Unknown | 1996
Plan B | HULU | 2021
Unpregnant | HBO Max | 2020
Cider House Rules | HULU | 1999
Fast Times at Ridgemont High | Peacock | 1982
The Last American Virgin | Unknown | 1982
4 months, 3 weeks, 2 days | AMC+ | 2007 In Memory of Olivia Newton John z"l
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For their first deep dive into a director's filmography, Jodi and Yechiel welcome back special guest, Mina, to discuss the films of Taika Waititi (Taika David Cohen). Hot off the recent release of MCU Blockbuster, the 2 Movie Jews gang explore Taika's New Zealand film roots and whether his quirky brilliance translated to Hollywood.
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This Episodes Movies and where they are streaming (if relevant):Eagle vs Shark | Amazon | 2007
Boy | Showtime | 2010
What We Do in the Shadows | Amazon | 2014
Hunt of the Wilderpeople | Netflix | 2016
Thor: Ragnarok | Disney+ | 2017
Jo Jo Rabbit | Hulu | 2019
Thor: Love and Thunder | In Theaters | 2022
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Jodi and Yechiel discovered another dynamic Jewish duo who love film as much as they do. The 2 Movie Jews team guest starred on exciting new episode of Jews on Film to talk about Quentin Tarintino's WWII Epic Revenge Fantasy, and how Jewish is this film, really?
Jews on Film can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
This Episodes Movies and where they are streaming (if relevant):Inglourious Basterds | HULU
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After a brief hiatus for summer & Covid, 2 Movie Jews returns with a first for the podcast. Jodi and Yechiel interview Lisa Hurwitz, the first time filmmaker of the grassroots smash success, The Automat.
In this interview, Lisa reflects upon her journey as a first time documentary filmmakers, her inspirations, what it was like to work with Mel Brooks and others stars. She discusses the power of telling a story about community and a city she loves and now calls home.
The Automat is available for VOD rental and purchase on Amazon and other sites.
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Their reviews and discussion of hit indie film "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and blockbuster MCU movie "Dr Strange and the Multiverse of Madness" sparked Jodi and Yechiel to explore what exactly is the multiverse in cinematic terms, and the films that have been exploring these themes for decades.
This Episodes Movies and where they are streaming (if relevant):Dr Strange and the Multiverse of Madness | In Theaters
Everything Everywhere All At Once | In Theaters
Spiderman: No Way Home | Amazon
Purple Rose of Cairo | Netflix
Run Lola Run | Netflix
Back to the Future Series | Hulu
Wizard of Oz | Amazon
It's a Wonderful Life? | HBO Max
Sliding Doors | HBO Max
Looper | Netflix
Donnie Darko | HBO Max
12 Monkeys | Starz
Edge of Tomorrow | Amazon
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This summer brings over 30 new movies to theaters and even more straight to streaming platforms. Jodi and Yechiel discuss the six movies that stand out for them as one they cannot wait to see this summer.
What movies are you looking forward to this summer?
This Episodes Movies with release date, where they are streaming (if relevant) and link to the trailer in the titles:Lightyear | 6/17 | In Theaters
Cha Cha Real Smooth | 6/17 | Apple+Marcel the Shell with Shoes On |6/24 | In Theaters
Thor: Love and Thunder | 7/8 | In Theaters
Where the Crawdads Sing |7/15 | In Theaters
Nope | 7/22 | In Theaters (Imax)
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Celebrate the 1 YEAR Anniversary of 2 Movie Jewish with a special episode. Jodi and Yechiel reminisce and reflect on the first season of the podcast, and discuss what's to come in the second season.
Much thanks to all our listeners, and to all the passionate fans and relatives who have shared the podcast, and the fan who have given us great reviews on Apple Podcasts.
The most gratitude goes our to our spouses and children who support us and put up with our recording and constant debating about the movies and why doing this podcast is the best thing in our lives.
Check out all the past episodes of 2 Movie Jews, and look forward to exciting new episodes, including a Summer Movie preview, an interview with a first time director and a crossover episode with another podcaset. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @2MovieJews
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Check out Jodi's Oscar Blog **http://bermanoscarblog.blogspot.com/
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This year's Oscars awards show had so much to talk about this mini-episode became a full on one hour plus episode. Jodi and Yechiel discuss all the best moments, speeches, surprises delights and disappointments. And yes, they even discuss their takes on the moment that no one will ever forget when the Best Documentary Feature was being presented, and all that followed.
This episode's Oscar movies:Summer of Soul | HuluBelfast | On Demand
CODA | Apple+
Power of the Dog | Netflix
Lost Daughter | Netflix
Drive My Car | In Theaters
West Side Story | HBO Max & Disney+
Encanto | Disney+
King Richard | HBO Max
Eyes of Tammy Faye | HBO Max
Dune | HBO Max
Worst Person in the World | HULU
Cruella | Disney+ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @2MovieJews
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2022 brought us a new Batmen flick, "The Batman" directed by Matt Reeves and staring Robert Pattison. Jodi and Yechiel take a deep dive into the new film and ask the question, "Do we really need a new Batman.' Beyond their review and anaysis of the new film, Jodi and Yechiel take this opportunity to survey and share their takes on the last 33 years of live-action Batman depictions in Cinema.
What does Batman say about our society, our desire for heroes and how does each new interpretation uniquely speak to its moment and build on each other?
This episode's Batman movies:Batman | 1989 | Tim Burton | Hulu
Batman Returns | 1992 | Tim Burton | Hulu
Batman Forever | | Joel Schumacher | Hulu
Batman & Robin | 1997 | Joel Schumacher | Huku
Batman Begins | 2005 | Christopher Nolan | Netflix
The Dark Knight | 2008 | Christopher Nolan | Netflix
The Dark Knight Rises | 2012 | Christopher Nolan | HBO Max
Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice | 2016 | Zack Snyder | HBO Max
Justice League | 2017 | Zack Snyder | HBO Max
The Batman | 2022 | Matt Reeves | In Theatres Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @2MovieJews
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Jodi and Yechiel shared their reactions to the 2022 Oscar nominations, including their favorite selections, biggest snubs and who should have been bumped.
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The much awaited second half of Jodie and Yechiel's picks for the best films of 2021 is finally here.
This episode's movies:Quo Vadis, Aida (Serbia) | Hulu/Prime
Belfast | Theaters
CODA | Apple+
Swan Song | Apple+
Mass | On Demand
Licorice Pizza | Theaters
Power of the Dog | Netflix
Lost Daughter | Netflix
Drive My Car | In Theaters
Hand of God | Netflix
Raya and the Last Dragon | Disney+
West Side Story | In Theaters
Respect | On Demand
The Tender Bar | Amazon Prime
The Green Knight | On Demand
The Sparks Brothers | Netflix
Passing | Netflix
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Special Guest Host: Mina Hoffman
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A special bonus episode between Part 1 and Part 2 of the Best of 2021 episode. Jodie and Yechiel respond in speed round fashion to hot seat questions about the Best of 2021.
Part 2 of the Best Films of 2021 episode is coming next week.
THE SPEED ROUND (Yechiel | Jodi)
Best Fight Scene | Nobody-Bus Scene | Shang Chi-Final Battle
Best Breakthrough Performance | Patti Harrison (Together, Together) | Troy Kotsur (CODA)
Best Performance by a Child | The Puppet Annette (Annette) | Woody Norman (Cmon Cmon)
Best Movie Soundtrack | Licorice Pizza/ Belfast | Belfast
Best Score | Dune | The French Dispatch (Alexandre Desplat 2/10)
Movie most certain will be nominated for best picture | Belfast | The Power of the Dog
Best Song | Fight For you by H.E.R. (Judas and the Black Messiah) | Guns Go Bang by Jay-Z and Kd Cudi (The Harder They Fall)
Best debut performance | Alana Haim & Cooper Hoffman (Licorice Pizza) | Jude Hill (Belfast)
best theatrical experience | Spider-Man: No way Home | Eternals
Most disappointing movie | Don't Look Up | Annette
Movie that should have had all the buzz but didn't/overlooked | Coda | Mass
Best Doc about a famous person | Roadrunner | Mayor Pete
Most Laugh Out Loud Movie | Barb & Starr Go to Vista Del Mar | The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Movie most likely to become a cult hit | Annette | The Harder They Fall
Movie that should have been a TV Series | Matrix Resurrections | Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Best movie about a famous person | King Richard/ Tick Tick Boom | Respect
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Jodie and Yechiel are finally ready to reveal their Best Films of 2021 (or at least from the one's they have managed to see, which are A LOT).
The movies this year were so amazing that this discussion had to be divided into two parts. So look out for Part 2 of this discussion to follow.
This episode's movies:
Summer of Soul | Hulu
Tick Tick Boom | Netflix
Shang Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings | Disney+
In the Heights | HBO Max
C'mon C'mon | Amazon
Mitchells vs the Machines | Netflix
Pig | hulu
Judas and the Black Messiah | HBO max
Bergman Island | hulu
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Jodi and Yechiel share their honorable mentions for 2021 that you shouldn't miss. They cover docs, international films, comedies, musicals and films by a first time director.
This Episodes Movies (and where they are stream) :
The Rescue | Disney+
The Lost Daughter | Netflix
West Side Story | In Theaters
Belfast | Video On Demand
Spiderman: No Way Home | In Theaters
Vivo | Netflix
Street Gang | HBO Max
Land | Robin Wright
Tick Tick Boom | Netflix
Prayers For the Stolen | Netflix
The Harder They Fall | Netflix
Together Together | Hulu
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Special Guest Host: Mina Hoffman
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With 2022 upon us, the start of a New Year is an opportunity to imagine new possibilities for ourselves, and to learn from the movies that exemplify a fresh start.
Jodi and Yechiel explore different thematic categories for the movies that inspired them to consider what a fresh start can be.
This Episodes Movies (and where they are stream) :
Overboard | Amazon
Bridget Jones Diary | Amazon
Trainspotting | Showtime
Jerry Maguire | Netflix
Silver Linings Playbook | Netflix
Groundhog Day | Hulu
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore | HBO Max
Eat Pray Love | Netflix
Wild | Amazon
Baby Boom | Hulu/HBO Max
The Frisco Kid | Rent on Apple TV or Youtube
Thelma and Louise | Netflix
Erin Brokovich | Rent on Apple TV or Youtube
My Fair Lady | Netflix
The Matrix | HBO Max
Bruised | Netflix
The Unforgiveable | Netflix
Zola | Showtime
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Since people first started making narrative films, the holidays became a central theme. But with all that Christmas cheer, how safe are these movies for our 2MovieJews hosts. As movie lovers, Jodi and Yechiel sure cannot resist the chance to say no to the grinch and celebrate their favorite holiday movies and the many reasons everyone should enjoy a good holiday movie.
This Episodes Movies (and where they are stream) :
Die Hard | 1988 | Peacock
8 Crazy Nights | 2002 | Amazon Prime
Gremlins | 1984 | HBO Max
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey | 2020 | Netflix
Trading Places | 1983 | HULU
White Christmas | 1954 | Netflix
Home Alone | 1990 | Disney+
The Night Before Christmas | 1993 | Disney+
Klaus | 2019 | Netflix
Hebrew Hammer | 2003 | Tubi
The Night Before | 2015 | Amazon
Iron Man 3 | 2013 | Disney+
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Special Guest Host: Mina Hoffman
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December is a great time for movies, with all the wonderful Oscar hopefuls from around the world being released in theaters and on streaming platforms. Jodi and Yechiel share six of their top pics for movies being released in the coming winter months.
(Be prepared, we will not be discussing any of the big studio blockbusters being released)
What movies are you looking forward to?
This Episodes Movies with release date, where they are streaming (if relevant) and titles link to the trailer:Power of the Dog | In Theaters/Netflix | 12/1/21 | Jane Campion
The Hand of God | Netflix | 12/15/21 | Paolo Sorrentino
The Lost Daughter | Theaters/Netflix | Dec 17/ Dec 31 | Maggie Gyllenhall
Licorice Pizza | In Theaters | 12/31/21 (wide) | Paul Thomas Anderson
Nightmare Alley | In Theaters | 12/2/21 | Guillermo Del Toro
A Hero | Theaters/ Amazon Prime | Jan 7/ Jan 21 | Asghar Farhadi
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Since the dawn of cinema, filmmakers have been remaking the movies that came before them. Jodi and Yechiel delve into the remakes that are upgrades and downgrades, and discuss their favorites and upcoming remakes.
Plus a indepth review of one Hollywood's latest remakes, Dune.
This Episodes Movies (and where they are stream) :
Dune (1984) | HBO Max
Dune (2021 | In Theaters
Le Jetee (1961) | YouTube
12 Monkeys (1995) | HULU
Max Max: Fury Road (2015 | HBO Max
Mad Max (1979) | HULU
The Road Warrior (1982) | Amazon
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) | Paramount+
Star Trek (2009) | Paramount+
A Star is Born (2018) | HBO Max
A Star is Born (1989) | Amazon
Little Women (1994) | Prime
Little Women (2019) | HULU
Little Women (2019) | HULU
Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) | Amazon
Heaven Can Wait (1978) HULU
Freaky Friday (1976) | Disney+
Freaky Friday (2003) | Disney+
Parent Trap (1961) | Disney+
Parent Trap (1998) | Disney+
Road House (1998) | Amazon
Alice in Wonderland (1951) | Disney+
Alice in Wonderland (2010) | Disney+
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) | HBO Max
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) | HBO Max
Planet of the Apes (1971) | HBO Max
Planet of the Apes (2001 | Amazon
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Special Guest Host: Mina Hoffman
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Pixar has been bringing cinematic magic to the big screens for 26 years. While this year's Luca got released exclusively on Disney+, Pixar is more than worthy a full on overview review. Jodi and Yechiel welcome back special guest host Mina to discuss their cross-generational take on all things Pixar. They dish on their top 5 Pixar Films, the bottom of the barrel (hello Cars 2) and what exactly is that cinematic Pixar magic.
This Episodes Movies are available on:All Pixar movies are available on Disney+ The Pixar Story is available on Netflix
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For Jodi and Yechiel out in LA, the fall season has nothing to do with leaves, and everything to do with all the best movies coming out at once.
Listen as they break down the movies they are most excited for their release in October and November. They share the top movies made from adaptations, true stories other intellectual properties and the tried and true you can truly count on.
And for an extra bonus, they will tell you which ones to stream and which ones to buy a ticket to go see in a movie theater.
This Episodes Movies with release date, where they are streaming (if relevant) and titles link to the trailer:
Dune | HBO Max | 10/22/21
French Dispatch | Searchlight | 10/22/21
Spencer | Not streaming | 11/5
Eternals | Disney | 11/5/21
Belfast | Focus | 11/12/21
Tick Tick Boom | Netflix | 11/12
King Richard | HBO Max | 11/19
Ghostbuster: Afterlife | Sony | 11/19/21
House of Gucci | Paramount + | 11/24
Encanto | Disney+ | 11/24
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Jodi and Yechiel join Esther and Erin from the Bagel Report for an exciting podcast crossover episode to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.
From the Bagel Report
https://thebagelreport.libsyn.com/two-bagels-2moviejews-one-virtual-sukkah
"Is a sukkah made of bagels acceptable in Jewish law? It is in Jewish podcast law! Welcome to the virtual sukkah lovefest as the Bagels welcome special guests (ushPODzin!)—and Jewy writers' room-in-formation—Jodi and Yechiel from the 2MovieJews podcast. Looking at the whole world through a Jewy lens, the foursome pitches concepts for Sukkot-themed movies and TV shows. Later, they share their celebrity Sukkot guest lists in a modern interpretation of Ushpizin, the invocation of ancestors as Sukkah guests."
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Special Guest Host: Mina Hoffman
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Just in time for Yom Kippur, Jodi and Yechiel embrace their guilt and share the movies that are their favorite guilty pleasures.
This Episodes Movies (and where they are stream) :
Johnny Dangerously (1984) | Hulu/Prime
Fletch (1985) | Prime
Ice Castles (1978) | Prime
Bad Boys (1995) | Amazon
Waterworld (1995) | Amazon
The Fifth Element (1997) | Amazon
Road House (1989) | Amazon
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Special Guest Host: Mina Hoffman
Technical Advisor: Vlad Kustanovich
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In preparation for the Jewish High Holidays, Jodi and Yechiel go all out Jewy in exploring the movies that exemplify "Teshuva", the Jewish practice of making things right (kinda repentance, but not). Join them to take a dive into the films that embrace redemptive (or not) arcs and characters who must revisit the sins and wrongs they have done in order to become better again.
This Episodes Movies (and where they are stream) :
Groundhog Day (1993) | Prime
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) | Prime
Dogma (1999) | YouTube
Citizen Kane (1941) | HBO Max
Dark Knight Rises (2012) | HBO Max
Blindspotting (2018) | Starz
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Yechiel and Jodi explore movies that tackle grief and loss in varying ways, and thus provide new avenues for healing and comfort. In this time of personal loss and global grief for a continuing pandemic, we are all searching for ways to process what we have lost and how to move forward. Jodi and Yechiel draw upon Jewish traditions and the movies they love to provide a response to grief and a pathway to healing.
This is a special and personal episode for Jodi and Yechiel as they honor the loss and memory of Yechiel's Grandfather, Harold Katz, and Jodi's dear friend, Michael Jeser.
This Episodes Movies (and where they are stream) :
Terms of Endearment | Starz
Steel Magnolias | HULU
Beaches | Amazon
Defending Your Life | HULU
Up | Disney+
Ghost | Paramount+
Big chill | HULU
The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift by Steve Leder
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Special Guest Host: Mina Hoffman
Technical Advisor: Vlad Kustanovich
Logo Design: Daria Lesnik Hoffman Musical Theme: Noel Berman**
If it's getting hot outside, and the call of the air conditioned movie theater is calling, it must be the time of for the Summer Movie. In this episode Jodi and Yechiel breakdown all the features, elements and categories of the glorious films of summer, covering quite the range of sizzling summer cinema. And for an extra bonus, they share their review of this year hot new Summer of Soul.
This Episodes Movies (and where they are stream) :
Bull Durham (1988) | Amazon
Little Darlings (1980) | Amazon
Breaking Away (1979) | Amazon
Moonrise Kingdom (2012) | Amazon
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) | Netflix
Summer School (1987) | Hulu
One Crazy Summer (1986) | Amazon
My Girl (1991) | HBO Max
Summer Lovers (1982) | Amazon
Tin Cup (1996) | HBO Max
Caddyshack (1980) | Hulu
National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) | Hulu
Stand By Me (1986) | Hulu
The Goonies (1985) | HBO Max
The Sandlot (1993) | Disney+
Wet Hot American Summer (2001) | Amazon
Meatballs (1979) | Amazon
A League of Their Own (1992) | Amazon
Dazed and Confused (1993) | Amazon
Sylvie's Love (2020) | Prime
Parent Trap (1961) | Disney+
Call Me By Your Name (2017) | Amazon
Luca (2021) | Disney+
The Graduate (1967) | Amazon
Before Sunrise (1995) | Amazon
Jaws (1975) | Amazon
Independence Day (1996) | HBO Max
Do the Right Thing (1989) | Amazon
Ghostbusters (1984) | Amazon
Field of Dreams (1989) | Amazon
Chariots of Fire | Amazon
Dirty Dancing (1987) | Amazon
Summer of Soul | Hulu
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Special Guest Host: Mina Hoffman
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In anticipation of the release of the first MCU (Marvel) movie in two years, Black Widow, Jodi and Yechiel welcome special guest, Mina Hoffman (total relation to Yechiel, his daughter!) to discuss all things MCU. This episode dives deep into why we love the MCU, are passionate about its characters and cannot wait for more.
This Episodes Movies (and where they are stream) :
Iron Man (2008) (Disney+)
The Incredible Hulk (2008) (Amazon)
Iron Man 2 (2010) (Disney+)
Thor (2011) (Disney+)
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) (Disney+)
The Avengers (2012) (Disney+)
Iron Man 3 (2013) (Disney+)
Thor: The Dark World (2013 ) (Disney+)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) (Disney+)
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) (Disney+)
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) (Disney+)
Ant-Man (2015) (Disney+)
Captain America: Civil War (2016) (Disney+)
Doctor Strange (2016) (Disney+)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) (Disney+)
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) (Amazon)
Thor: Ragnarok (2017) (Disney+)
Black Panther (2017) (Disney+)
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) (Disney+)
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) (Disney+)
Captain Marvel (2019) (Disney+)
Avengers: End Game (2019) (Disney+)
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) (Amazon)
Movie Challenge : Summer of Soul (HULU)
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Special Guest Host: Mina Hoffman
Technical Advisor: Vlad Kustanovich
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This is the summer we return to the movie theater. Jodi and Yechiel preview some of the movies being release from June 15-August 15 that they are most excited to see. And for an extra bonus, they will tell you which ones to stream and which ones to buy a ticket to go see in a movie theater.
This Episodes Movies with release date, where they are stream (if relevant) and link to the trailer:
In the Heights (6/11);HBO MAX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvVgm4imyj0
Summer of Soul: Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised (7/2) ; Hulu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1Eg-vtSABE
Black Widow (7/9); Disney+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp9pNPdNwjI
The Green Knight (7/30); Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6koonKb30Ow
The Suicide Squad (8/6); HBOX MAX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1EbSXxrZ34
Respect (Amazing Grace on Hulu) (8/13); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTtxoz3OIlU
Movie Challenge : Together, Together ( On Demand)
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The independent film Jodi and Yechiel couldn't stop thinking about that were released from 2000-2009.
This Episodes Movies:
Lars and the Real Girl (HBO Max)
In the Loop (Amazon)
Eagle vs Shark (Prime)
Paris, I love you (Crackle, IMDb TV and AMC+)
Hustle and Flow (Amazon)
Jesus Camp (Hulu)
Movie Challenge for next Episode: Together, Together (In Theaters and On Demand)
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Jodi and Yechiel reveal the movies they love no matter how many people hated them. Join us in celebrating loving movies, even when no one else does, and maybe even give one a second shot.
This Episodes Movies:
Empire Records (Amazon Video)
Staying Alive (Amazon Video)
Hook (Amazon Video)
Xanadu (Hulu)
Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith (Disney+)
The Last Jedi (Disney+)
The Vast of Night (Prime)
The US vs. Billie Holiday (Hulu)
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We debate the best feature narrative films of 2020, a year dominated by alternative stories and brilliant performances.
This episode's movies:
Framing Britney Spears (Hulu)
Lady and the Dale (HBO MAX)Nomadland (Hulu)
One Night in Miami (Prime)
Sound of Metal (Prime)
The Mauritanian (Amazon)
A Sun (Netflix)
Never Rarely Sometime Always (HBO Max)
Sound of Metal (Prime)
Another Round (Hulu)
Small Axe (Prime)
Judas and the Black Messiah (In Theaters)
I Care a Lot (HBO Max)
Possessor (Hulu)
The Vast of Night (Prime)
Over the Moon (Netflix)
Boys State (Netflix)
Promising Young Woman (Amazon)
The US vs Billie Holiday(Hulu)
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Jodi and Yechiel break down the Oscars, make predictions and their overall favorites to win. What did the Oscars teach us during this difficult year? Should there even be an Oscars this year? Who would we love to see win? What films or people were snubbed undeservedly? You don't need to have seen all of (or any of) the nominated films to love this episode.
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Inside the best feature documentaries of 2020, and WOW were there some great ones.
This episode's movies:
A Sun (Netflix)
Derek DelGaudio's In & of Itself (Hulu)
The Painter and the Thief (Hulu)
With Drawn Arms (Hulu)
Athlete A (Netflix)
All In (Prime)
Time (Prime)
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme (Hulu)
Hale County This Morning, This Evening (Prime)
Genghis Blues (Prime)
Framing Britney Spears (Hulu)
Dick Johnson is Dead (Netflix)
Time (Prime)
The Painter and The Thief (Hulu)
The Cruise (Amazon)
Religulous (Amazon)
Minding the Gap (Hulu)
Lady and the Dale (HBO Max)
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What are the movies that you made you fall in love with The Movies. Jodi and Yechiel share their favorite movies and movie going experiences that shaped their love for cinema.
This episodes movies:
Derek DelGaudios' In & of Itself (Hulu)
A Sun (Netflix)
Babe (Hulu
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (Disney+)
Pulp Fiction (HBO MAX)
The Bad News Bears (Prime)
Star Wars : A New Hope (Disney+)
Nomadland (Hulu)
Scales (YouTube)
The King of Staten Island (HBO Max)
Don't Let Go (HBO Max)
Irresistible (HBO MAX)
White Tiger (HBO Max)
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Technical Advisor: Vlad Kustanovich
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