My Favorite Movie Podcast: Recent Episodes
Daniel Levain, Eric Sweetman, Ian Sweetman
From Action to Animation, from the blockbuster to the dollar bin, listen as three friends discuss favorite films from all genres.
In this episode of 'My Favorite Movie,' you join us for a deep dive into 'Dark City'’ a peculiar sci-fi noir from the late 1990s. You'll hear our diverse takes, examining the film's shortcomings and high points. We discuss its pacing issues and lack of chemistry among the characters but acknowledge the film's longer-lasting impact in influencing future sci-fi flicks. Comparisons arise with the likes of Batman 89, The Matrix, and The Crow as we delve into the effects of the late Brandon Lee on 'Dark City.'’ By the end of the episode, we learn that despite its mixed reception, 'Dark City' has etched an undeniable mark in the sci-fi cinema with its unique DNA.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Discussing the Rich Multiverse of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” In this episode, we explore the complex and multifaceted film '“Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The three of us appreciate how the film blends various genres, styles, and narratives seamlessly, highlighting its rich multiverse concept. We reflect on the in-depth and emotional character development and discuss the numerous subplots and Easter eggs hidden within the film. All three of us comment on how the film has elements of sci-fi, western psychology, musicals, Chinese martial arts, and more. We delve into the discourses on self-reflection, life struggles, kindness, familial relationships, and the inherent potential within individuals. We can’t stop admiring the incredible acting, choreography, and script. We highly recommend the film for its ingenuity, emotional richness, and thought-provoking concepts.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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In this episode of My Favorite Movie Podcast, we dive into the newly released Disney Plus original film Peter Pan and Wendy. We discuss the unique twists and turns this adaptation takes from the original source material, the representation of diverse characters, the character development of Wendy and Tinkerbell, and the complex relationship between Peter Pan and Captain Hook. We also compare the film to other versions of the Peter Pan story, such as the 2003 Universal's Peter Pan. Join us as we explore the magic of Neverland and uncover the deeper meanings behind this beloved tale.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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In this episode, we discuss the 1991 film Hook, a sequel to Peter Pan starring Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, and Julia Roberts. The three of us praise the film's visuals and cast but criticize its uneven tone and some of its more cartoonish elements.
Key points:
- The film is a visually stunning spectacle, with Spielberg's trademark sense of wonder and adventure on full display.
- Robin Williams gives a heartfelt performance as Peter Pan, even if he is held back at times by the film's PG rating.
- Dustin Hoffman is perfectly cast as Captain Hook, bringing a sense of menace and humor to the role.
- Julia Roberts is miscast as Tinkerbell but still manages to make the character her own.
- The film's tone is uneven, shifting from heartwarming moments to over-the-top action sequences.
- Some of the film's more cartoonish elements, such as the Lost Boys' armor and Thudbutt's rolling attack, fall flat.
Overall, we enjoy Hook but agree that it is a flawed film. We recommend it to Robin Williams and Spielberg fans but caution viewers to be prepared for its uneven tone and cartoonish elements.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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In this episode of our podcast, we discuss Disney's animated classic Peter Pan (1953). We start by acknowledging the film's problematic depiction of Native Americans and discuss the importance of being critical of the media we consume. However, we also argue that Peter Pan is still a worthwhile film, and we explore why it has remained so popular for so many years.
We talk about the film's themes of escape, adventure, and the power of imagination. We also discuss the film's iconic characters, such as Peter Pan, Wendy Darling, Captain Hook, and Tinker Bell.
Finally, we discuss the film's legacy and its impact on popular culture. We talk about how Peter Pan has been reinterpreted and adapted over the years, and we consider the film's relevance to audiences today.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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In this week’s My Favorite Movie Podcast, we discussed the Disney Plus streaming series Muppets Mayhem featuring Muppets, Electric Mayhem. The podcast hosts discussed the premise of the show, which is about a young employee at a record label who wants to get ahead and figures that if she sells herself as a producer, she can be a producer. She realizes that the record company has one outstanding contract with a band that never produced a record, The Electric Mayhem. So she goes out of her way to contact the band, get them into the studio, and record a record for the first time.
The podcast hosts also discussed how the show expands on the backstory of the Electric Mayhem characters and how they got together. They also talked about the music in the show, which they enjoyed. They concluded by recommending the show to listeners.
Here are some additional details from the podcast:
- The show is set in the present day and features a new generation of puppeteers playing the Electric Mayhem characters.
- The show explores The Electric Mayhem's relationship with their fans, called "May Heads."
- The show features a variety of musical styles, including rock, pop, and soul.
- The podcast hosts enjoyed the show and thought it was a fresh take on the Muppets franchise.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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In this episode, we discuss Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3.
- Eric and Daniel have been waiting to talk about this movie, and Ian finally got to see it.
- Eric and Daniel loved it, and they think it's the best of the three Guardians movies.
- The movie has excellent adventure, comedy, and heart. The villain, the High Evolutionary, is the most menacing yet.
- The movie does a great job of tapping into the deep-seated fear of abuse many people have experienced.
- The movie is a lovely goodbye to the Guardians, and they highly recommend it.
If you haven't seen it yet be sure to check it out.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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This podcast episode discusses the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. We talk about how the film felt like a chapter in a longer story and how the villain, Kang the Conqueror, was not well-developed. We also discuss how the movie had a different emotional impact than other MCU movies.
We agreed that the movie was not our favorite but we still enjoyed it. The MCU is a great franchise, but we hope that future films will start taking risks and telling more nuanced stories.
Here are some of the key points we discussed:
- The villain, Kang the Conqueror, needed to be well-developed. We needed to understand his motivations and why he was so evil.
- The movie did not have the same emotional impact as other MCU movies. We did not care about the characters as much.
Overall, we enjoyed the movie, but we did not think it was our favorite. We hope that the MCU will start to take more risks and tell more nuanced stories in the future.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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If you are a fan of Dungeons & Dragons, then you will be excited to watch the new movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. The movie captures the feel of sitting at a table and playing the almost 50-year-old role-playing game. We all especially enjoyed the fat dragon, which is both deadly and adorable.
- The movie is a faithful adaptation of the D&D experience, down to the cheesy jokes that happen in the middle of life-threatening events during the game.
- The movie stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, and Hugh Grant.
- The movie is full of references to D&D lore, such as the mimic.
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In this episode of the podcast, we discuss some of the shows that we've been watching lately.
- The Smuggler's Room is a YouTube channel created by Brian, who lives in Texas. He's built his own basement to be like the Millennium Falcon, and he also creates costumes, lightsabers, and other Star Wars-themed items.
- Modern Family is a multi-generational family comedy that has aired since 2009. It's a great show to watch if you want something funny and heartwarming.
- Ted Lasso is a comedy about an American football coach who moves to England to coach a professional soccer team. The show is known for its humor, positive messages, and its portrayal of mental health.
We hope you enjoyed this episode of the podcast!
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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In this episode, we discuss the animated film Wolfwalkers. We were particularly impressed by the beautiful hand-drawn animation, which reminded us of a storybook or illustrated tapestry. We also enjoyed the story, which was both heartwarming and suspenseful. We believe that Wolfwalkers is a timeless film that will continue to be enjoyed for years.
Here are some of the things we discussed in the episode:
- The use of traditional animation in Wolfwalkers
- We appreciated the film's message of tolerance and acceptance.
We highly recommend Wolfwalkers to anyone who enjoys animated films, fantasy stories, or beautiful movies.
Overall, we thought Wolfwalkers was beautiful and heartwarming, and we highly recommend it.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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SpongeBob Squarepants the Musical: A Fun and Surprising Show
You're probably thinking, "A Broadway musical based on SpongeBob Squarepants? That sounds like it could be terrible." But I'm here to tell you that it's actually a lot of fun!
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The show opened on Broadway in 2017 and ran for over two years.
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It won two Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
- The cast includes Ethan Slater as SpongeBob, Gavin Lee as Squidward, and Lilli Cooper as Sandy Cheeks.
- Various artists, including Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler, and Sara Bareilles, wrote the music for the show.
- The show has been praised for its humor, heart, and catchy songs.
Overall, SpongeBob Squarepants the Musical is a fun and family-friendly show that you'll enjoy.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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You're listening to My Favorite Musical podcast. This week, we’re talking about Shrek the Musical, a hilarious and heartwarming adaptation of the popular DreamWorks animated film.
The show stars Brian Darcy James as Shrek, Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona, and John Tartaglia as Pinocchio.
If you're looking for a fun and family-friendly musical, Shrek the Musical is a great option. It's sure to put a smile on your face and leave you humming the songs long after you've left the theater.
Here are some of the things that the guys on the podcast liked about the show:
- The cast was excellent.
- The music was catchy and fun.
- The story was well-told.
- The show was family-friendly.
If you're a fan of the movie Shrek or just looking for a fun and entertaining musical to see, Shrek the Musical is a great choice.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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In a complete departure from our norm, this week we take the opportunity to discuss a Broadway show, as Daniel and Eric recently got to see a tour company’s performance of this popular musical.
Wicked.
Listen as we really get in-depth on the theatrical experience of seeing this modern classic live.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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This week, we're discussing the movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
The movie picks up after the events of Avengers: Endgame.
The movie explores themes of grief, loss, and legacy. It also introduces new characters and villains to the MCU.
Overall, we enjoyed the movie. We thought it was a worthy sequel to the first Black Panther.
Here are some of our thoughts:
- We loved seeing Shuri as Black Panther. She was a great addition to the role.
- We thought the movie did a good job of dealing with T'Challa's death. It was emotional, but it was also respectful.
- We thought the new characters were interesting. We're excited to see more of them in the future.
- We thought the villains were a bit underwhelming. They weren't as threatening as Killmonger from the first movie.
Overall, we thought Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was a good movie. It's not as good as the first one, but it's still worth watching.
We hope you enjoyed our podcast. Thanks for listening!
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was released on November 11, 2022.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Welcome to My Favorite Movie Podcast! In today's episode, we'll discuss the modern classic, "Glass Onion." Of course, we weren't expecting to find it so entertaining and delightful, but that's what happens with Ryan Johnson movies. So, what are you waiting for? Go watch "Glass Onion" today, and then come back and listen to the podcast.
The Glass Onion is rated PG-13 and was released on October 6, 2022.
The film stars Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, Edward Norton as Miles Bron, Kate Hudson and Birdie Jay, Dave Bautista as Duke Cody, Janelle Monae as Andi Brand, Kathryn Hahn as Claire Debella, Leslie Odom Jr. as Lionel Toussaint, Jessica Henwick as Peg and Madelyn Cline as Whiskey.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Occasionally you have to get lost in the adventure before you find the story's moral. After wondering over the past weeks, watching and at times getting the feeling of re-watching the same take on a story, you’re rewarded with a fresh take. This week we discuss the incredibly entertaining, visually stunning, unique vision of Guillermo del Toro as he tells the story of a little wooden boy.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinnochio is rated PG and was released October 29, 2022
This stop-motion film features the talents of Evan McGregor as Cricket, David Bradley as Gepetto, and Gregory Mann as Pinocchio.
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After last week's conversation around Walt's second EVER animated feature, we visit the Disney Studios' latest attempt at re-telling this classic story. Sadly, this version failed to impress and create the long-lasting experience we all had with the original. Nevertheless, we dissect the good and the bad of this modern version.
Disney’s Pinnochio is rated PG and was released September 8, 2022
This film stars Tom Hanks as Geppeto, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jiminy Cricket and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Pinocchio.
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As we start the new year, we find ourselves intrigued by the sequence of events that leads very creative people to see themselves compelled to tell and re-tell Pinnochio's story. So this week, we go back to Walt Disney's first attempt at this story and discuss what worked for this movie and what didn't.
Walt Disney’s Pinnochio is rated G and was released February 7, 1940
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We take one last oportunity to get into the season’s spirits and talk about what against all odds will become a holiday staple for the three of us. Despite some of our host’s pre-consived biasis against one of the leads of this movie, the story and the music grabed us and made us really appreciate this spin on the clasic themes of The Christmas Charol.
Spirited is rated PG-13 and was released on November 11, 2022.
The film stars Ryan Reynolds as Clint Briggs, Will Ferrel as Present and Octavia Spencer as Kimberly.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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We take the opportunity to sit down this week and chat about our recently departed Kevin Conroy. Out of all of the things Kevin has been a part of in his long career, none has touched us as much as Kevin’s performance as Batman. From the animated series, the movie Mask of the Phantasm, and many other projects, Kevin Conroy became the voice of Batman for our generation. Join us as we discuss the impact that Mr. Conroy had on us.
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Animated or not, well acted or not, sometimes a movie doesn’t land with you when you watch it. So this week, Eric and Ian worked on convincing Daniel that this week’s movie is something he really should give another shot.
The Bad Guys is rated PG and was released on April 22, 2022.
This animated movie features the voice acting of Sam Rockwell as Wolf, Marc Maron as Snake, Awkwafina as Tarantula, Craig Robinson as Shark, Anthony Ramos as Piranha, Richard Ayoade as Professor Marmalade and Zazie Beetz as Diane Foxington.
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We are at it again, getting stuck in an animated movie streak. But this one, well, it's special. This movie did what used to be the norm for Disney Animated movies IN THE 90s. Only a hand full of the newer Disney releases manage to be as popular as talked about and immediately become part of the pop-culture parlance. Oh, there's also a surprisingly catchy soundtrack, that also has become part of the pop culture landscape, but this time the songs didn't quite get overplayed. Or did they?
Encanto is rated PG and was released on November 3, 2021
The movie features the voice talents of Stephanie Beatriz as Mirabel, Maria Cecilia Botero as Abuela Alma, Jessica Darrow as Luisa, Diane Guerrero as Isabela and John Leguizamo as Bruno.
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We return this week with the culmination of our chat with Noel MacNeal. We cover how Bear in the Big Blue House became so special and how the landscape has changed so much for children’s television. The conversation also gets into Noel’s other performances, writing projects, and how much fun he’s having directing Sesame Street.
Bear in the Big Blue House is rated TV-Y and aired between 1999 and 2006.
The show features the fantastic talents of Noel MacNeal as Bear, Peter Linz as Tutter, Vicki Eibner as Ojo, Tyler Bunch as Treelo, and Lynne Thigpen as Luna.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman, with the exceptional Puppeteer, Writer, and Director, Noel MacNeal.
Bear in the Big Blue House is available on Disney+ (Except for those nine episodes that aren’t)
Click here to see the shorts of “The Show Me Show.”
Click here to see a clip of “The Upsidedown Show.”
Click here to see Susan MacNeal’s book series.
Click here to see Noel’s book Ten Minutes Puppets.
Click here to see a clip of “The Puzzle Place.”
Noel MacNeal’s autobiography crowdfunding site.
Noel’s Booknook Podcast
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We are so excited about this week’s show that we can’t contain it. Not only is the show that we are talking about this week deeply personal to all three of us, but it’s also the reason we met in the real world and formed the friendship that led to this podcast. But more exciting than our origin story, it’s the special guest that stops by to share SO MUCH with us about this lovely show!
Bear in the Big Blue House is rated TV-Y and aired between 1999 and 2006.
The show features the fantastic talents of Noel MacNeal as Bear, Peter Linz as Tutter, Vicki Eibner as Ojo, Tyler Bunch as Treelo, and Lynne Thigpen as Luna.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman, with the exceptional Noel MacNeal.
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We are so excited about this week’s show that we can’t contain it. Not only is the show that we are talking about this week deeply personal to all three of us, but it’s also the reason we met in the real world and formed the friendship that led to this podcast. But more exciting than our origin story, it’s the special guest that stops by to share SO MUCH with us about this lovely show!
Bear in the Big Blue House is rated TV-Y and aired between 1999 and 2006.
The show features the fantastic talents of Noel MacNeal as Bear, Peter Linz as Tutter, Vicki Eibner as Ojo, Tyler Bunch as Treelo, and Lynne Thigpen as Luna.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman, with the exceptional Noel MacNeal.
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While Daniel takes a little time away from the podcast, Eric and Ian talk about Pixar’s Turning Red. True to the podcast, while discussing the movie, the subject meanders to Boy Bands, old theme park layout, controversy and Judy Blume books.
Turning Red is rated PG and was released March 1, 2022.
This weeks movie features the voice talents of Rosalie Chiang as Meilin, Sandra Oh as Ming, Ava Morse as Miriam, Hyein Park as Abby, Maitrey Ramakrishnan as Priya and Orion Lee as Jin.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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While Daniel takes a little time away from the podcast, Eric and Ian talk about Pixar’s Turning Red. True to the podcast, while discussing the movie, the subject meanders to Boy Bands, old theme park layout, controversy and Judy Blume books.
Turning Red is rated PG and was released March 1, 2022.
This weeks movie features the voice talents of Rosalie Chiang as Meilin, Sandra Oh as Ming, Ava Morse as Miriam, Hyein Park as Abby, Maitrey Ramakrishnan as Priya and Orion Lee as Jin.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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This week we switch it up, and instead of a movie, we talk about a show that is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So, movie adjacent. But how could we miss an opportunity to talk about a show that is SO faithful to its origins and yet seems so right for the streaming media market, all while being relevant to today’s audience… this show has become one of our favorites.
She-Hulk is rated TV-14 and is available for streaming on Disney+.
The show features the talents of Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk, Ginger Gonzaga as Nikki Ramos, Jameela Jamil as Titania, and Josh Segarra as Pug.
This podcast was recorded before releasing the 9th and final episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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This week we switch it up, and instead of a movie, we talk about a show that is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So, movie adjacent. But how could we miss an opportunity to talk about a show that is SO faithful to its origins and yet seems so right for the streaming media market, all while being relevant to today’s audience… this show has become one of our favorites.
She-Hulk is rated TV-14 and is available for streaming on Disney+.
The show features the talents of Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk, Ginger Gonzaga as Nikki Ramos, Jameela Jamil as Titania, and Josh Segarra as Pug.
This podcast was recorded before releasing the 9th and final episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Continuing last week’s conversation, we jump into another Disney Animated from the early 2000s that just got a harsh and unnecessarily lousy rap. Of course, 20-plus years later, we can recognize how much this movie tried to do and how little credit it gets.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire is rated PG and was released June 15, 2001
This movie features the voice talents of Michael J. Fox as Milo, Jim Varney as Cookie, James Garner as Rourke, John Mahoney as Preston Whitmore, Jacqueline Obradors as Audrey, Cree Summer as Princess Kida, and Leonard Nimoy as Atlantean King.
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Continuing last week’s conversation, we jump into another Disney Animated from the early 2000s that just got a harsh and unnecessarily lousy rap. Of course, 20-plus years later, we can recognize how much this movie tried to do and how little credit it gets.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire is rated PG and was released June 15, 2001
This movie features the voice talents of Michael J. Fox as Milo, Jim Varney as Cookie, James Garner as Rourke, John Mahoney as Preston Whitmore, Jacqueline Obradors as Audrey, Cree Summer as Princess Kida, and Leonard Nimoy as Atlantean King.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Sometimes a movie deserves a second chance. As one matures and life experiences expand our way of processing the world around us, a film that may have seemed flat and unnecessary becomes a movie that you enjoy so much that you feel a little guilty for having been so harsh the first time. When the movie is a Disney animated movie, it’s hard to come at it objectively, but time has a way of screwing with our objective approach.
Treasure Planet is rated PG and was released on November 17, 2002.
The movie features the acting talents of Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jim Hawkins, Emma Thompson ad Captain Amelia, Laurie Metcalf as Sarah Hawkins, David Hyde Pierce as Doctor Doppler, and Tony Jay as Narrator.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Sometimes a movie deserves a second chance. As one matures and life experiences expand our way of processing the world around us, a film that may have seemed flat and unnecessary becomes a movie that you enjoy so much that you feel a little guilty for having been so harsh the first time. When the movie is a Disney animated movie, it’s hard to come at it objectively, but time has a way of screwing with our objective approach.
Treasure Planet is rated PG and was released on November 17, 2002.
The movie features the acting talents of Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jim Hawkins, Emma Thompson ad Captain Amelia, Laurie Metcalf as Sarah Hawkins, David Hyde Pierce as Doctor Doppler, and Tony Jay as Narrator.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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As the show that this week's movie inspired celebrates its 50th anniversary, we serendipitously decided to watch MASH and talk about it for this week's podcast. While this movie is far from one of our favorites, it certainly gave us plenary to speak about, lending itself to one of the most interesting conversations we've had about a movie that isn't quite our cup of tea.
MASH is rated R and was released on January 25, 1970.
The movie stars Donald Sutherland as Hawkeye, Elliott Gould as Trapper John, Tom Skerritt as Duke Forrest, Sally Kellerman as "Hot Lips" O'Hoolagan, and Robert Duvall as Maj. Frank Burns.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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As the show that this week's movie inspired celebrates its 50th anniversary, we serendipitously decided to watch MASH and talk about it for this week's podcast. While this movie is far from one of our favorites, it certainly gave us plenary to speak about, lending itself to one of the most interesting conversations we've had about a movie that isn't quite our cup of tea.
MASH is rated R and was released on January 25, 1970.
The movie stars Donald Sutherland as Hawkeye, Elliott Gould as Trapper John, Tom Skerritt as Duke Forrest, Sally Kellerman as "Hot Lips" O'Hoolagan, and Robert Duvall as Maj. Frank Burns.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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We all enjoyed this movie enough that we thought we had already talked about it for the podcast. Forgive our feeble brains as we finally get around to talking about this entertaining story on mic.
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is rated PG-13 and was released on October 19, 2000.
This film features the talents of Gorge Clooney as Everett, John Turturro as Pete Hogwallop, and Tim Blake Nelson as Delmar O’Donnell.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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We all enjoyed this movie enough that we thought we had already talked about it for the podcast. Forgive our feeble brains as we finally get around to talking about this entertaining story on mic.
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is rated PG-13 and was released on October 19, 2000.
This film features the talents of Gorge Clooney as Everett, John Turturro as Pete Hogwallop, and Tim Blake Nelson as Delmar O’Donnell.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Daniel, like many of you, was skeptical about this movie. Eric and Ian were not. It turns out they were right, and this movie turned out to be a fun watch. But it’s far from a perfect film.
The Batman is rated PG-13 and was released on March 1, 2022.
This picture features Robert Pattinson as Batman, Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright as Lt. James Gordon, and Andy Serkis as Alfred.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Daniel, like many of you, was skeptical about this movie. Eric and Ian were not. It turns out they were right, and this movie turned out to be a fun watch. But it’s far from a perfect film.
The Batman is rated PG-13 and was released on March 1, 2022.
This picture features Robert Pattinson as Batman, Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright as Lt. James Gordon, and Andy Serkis as Alfred.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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This week we change things up a little. Ian and Eric are in the same room while I’m stuck in Florida, so we decided to chat about the shows we’ve been binging.
Eric’s pick, The Sandman, is streaming on Netflix and is rated TV-MA.
Daniel’s pick, Whose line is it anyway? is streaming on HBO MAX and is TV-PG.
Ian’s pick, CSI, is streaming on Hulu. And is rated TV-MA
Bonus pick, The Orville is streaming on Hulu and Disney+ and is rated TV-14.
Second Bonus pick Star Trek: Picard is streaming on Paramount+, and it’s rated TV-MA.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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This week we change things up a little. Ian and Eric are in the same room while I’m stuck in Florida, so we decided to chat about the shows we’ve been binging.
Eric’s pick, The Sandman, is streaming on Netflix and is rated TV-MA.
Daniel’s pick, Whose line is it anyway? is streaming on HBO MAX and is TV-PG.
Ian’s pick, CSI, is streaming on Hulu. And is rated TV-MA
Bonus pick, The Orville is streaming on Hulu and Disney+ and is rated TV-14.
Second Bonus pick Star Trek: Picard is streaming on Paramount+, and it’s rated TV-MA.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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It's no secret that we love animated movies. Sadly, not all animated movies are made the same, and after being burned a few times by direct-to-streaming animated films, at least one of us was pretty hesitant to watch this week's movie. But did we all like the film in the end?
The Sea Beast is rated PG and was released June 24, 2022
This film features the voice talents of Karl Urban as Jacob Holland, Zaria-Angel Hator as Maisie, and Jared Harris as Captain Crow.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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For this extraordinary episode, it is so essential that you experience the movie/theatrical presentation before listening to the podcast. The conversation captured here will hopefully mirror, frame, or propel your discussion about this transcendent experience.
Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself is rated TV-MA.
This experience is performed and written by Derek DelGuadio.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
Special Guest: Kari Klein.
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Good movies don’t always stay good movies. The test of time can brutally and drastically change the way a movie lands. One of us saw this movie in theaters, while the other two watched it recently. Has this movie stood the test of time, or has it aged itself out of the “Our favorite” category?
Léon: The Professional is rated R and was released on November 18, 1994.
This picture features the acting talents of Jean Reno as Léon, Natalie Portman as Mathilda, Danny Aiello as Tony, and Gary Oldman as Standfield.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Sometimes you have to steer into the skid, or in the case of this week’s movie, into the Euro-pop sensibility of it all. Once you allow yourself to embrace the differences, you end up where all three of us did with this picture. We all had an immense amount of fun watching it when it originally came out and every time since.
The Fifth Element is rated PG-13 and was released on May 9, 1997.
The movie stars Bruce Willis as København Dallas, Milla Jovovich as Leeloo, Ian Holm as Cornelius, Chris Tucker as Ruby Rhod, and Gary Oldman as Zorg.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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This week we finally move away from fantasy movies. Instead, we turn our attention to a comedy that is very much grounded in hyper-reality. This film makes some of us laugh hard, while it makes at least one of us still feel pretty cringy.
Forgetting Sarah Marshal is rated R and was released on March 10, 2008
The movie features the talents of Jason Seagel as Peter, Kristen Bell as Sarah Marshall, Mila Kunis as Rachel, Russel Brand as Aldous Snow, and Paul Rudd as Chuck.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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This week’s movie was doomed before it was ever released. Not necessarily because of its subject matter, plot, or execution, but rather because a big film studio somehow lost its nerve and led this fun movie to become one of the worst box office bombs of the last two decades.
John Carter is rated PG-13 and was released on February 22, 2012
The movie features Taylor Kitsch as John Carter, Lynn Collins as Deja’s Thoris, Willem Defoe as Tars Tarkas, and Mark Strong as Matai Shang.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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We continue our adventures in 80’s fantasy films by visiting a somewhat controversial movie. Ridley Scott is not a stranger to sci-fi and fantasy films. He’s also not a stranger to making changes upon changes, so you know that this movie has a Theatrical Release as well as a Director’s cut version. We focused on the Director’s cut, but any version of this movie will leave most viewers scratching their heads.
Legend is rated PG and was released on April 18, 1986.
The film stars a young Tom Cruise as Jack, Mia Sara as Lili, Billy Barty as Screwball, and Tim Curry as Darkness.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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This week we continue down the road of matinee favorites with a movie that captured our interest as youngsters but perplexed us as adults. Not to say that we don’t still find the charm that made the movie one of our favorites back in the day.
The Beastmaster is rated PG and was released on August 20, 1982
The movie features Marc Singer as Dar, Tanya Roberts as Kiri, Rip Torn as Maax, and John Amos as Seth.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Subjectivity can sometimes be difficult, if not down right impossible. This week’s movie reached deep into a different part of Daniel’s brain, bypassing the analytical side, and firmly implanting it self in that part of ones brain where subjectivity is impossible to achieve. Listen as Daniel explains why he can’t be objective about this 80’s cult “classic.”
Krull is rated PG and was released July 29, 1983
The film features Ken Marshall as Colwyn, Lysette Anthony as Lyssa, Alun Armstrong as Torquil and Liam Neeson as Kegan.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Remakes are an interesting and unfortunate part of a problematic subset of movies that have to justify their existence while somehow honoring the original film. This week's film certainly tries hard to atone for its original sins while devoting too much effort to being evocative of the original that it's trying to replace.
West Side Story is rated PG-13 and was released on November 29, 2021.
The movie stars Angel Elgort as Tony, Rachel Ziegler as Maria, Ariana DeBose as Anita, David Alvarez as Bernardo, and Rita Moreno as Valentina.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Not all comic book movies are the same. Not all comic book characters need an origin story. Mainly, Warner Brothers need to pay more attention to what it does to its comic book properties. Not all of us “liked” this movie, but we all liked the conversation it led us to have.
Joke is rated R and was released on September 28, 2019.
The movie stars Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, Robert De Niro as Murray Franklin, Zazie Beetz as Sophie Demond, and Frances Conroy as Penny Fleck.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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The dark and Intriguing world that Guillermo Del Toro lays out for us in this week’s film is enough to make one stand up and take notice. We consider it’s simplicity, but also it’s complexity, all the while analyzing how well this movie delivers it’s ultimate message.
Nightmare Alley is rated R and was released December 1, 2021
The film features the talents of Bradley Cooper as Stanton Carlisle, Cate Blanchett as Dr. Lilith Ritter, Toni Collet as Zeena the Seer and Willemstad Defoe as Clem Hoatley.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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In this very special episode of the podcast, we turn the tables on our normal format, as one of us hasn’t seen the movie, but the other two explain why this movie is worth the watch.
Noboydy is rated R and was released March 26 2021
The film stars Bob Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell, Alesksey Serabryakov as Yullan Kuznetsov, Connie Nielsen as Becca Mansell, Christopher Lloyd as David Mansell and Michael Ironside as Eddie Williams
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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For a movie as irreverent as this week’s film, our conversation about it gets just as irreverent. But don’t worry, we still think that this film is very relevant.
The Mask is rated PG-13 and was released July 28, 1994.
The movie features the talents of Jim Carry as Stanley Ipkiss, Cameron Diaz as Tina Carlyle, Peter Riegert as Lt. Mitch Kellaway, Peter Greene as Dorian, Richard Jeni as Charlie Schumaker, and Amy Yasbeck as Peggy Brandt.
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Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Art is meant to challenge you sometimes. Make you see the world and our place in it a little differently. This week’s film does exactly that. Only one of us may consider it a favorite, but it sure made for an intense conversation.
Vanilla Sky is rated R and was released on December 10, 2001.
The film features terrific performances by Tom Cruise as David, Cameron Diaz as Julie, Penelope Cruz as Sofia, and Jason Lee as Brian.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Sometimes you need that movie that has a gazillion actors you know, doing stuff that seems improbable, all the while looking stunning in perfectly tailored costumes. Sometimes that movie turns out to also be good.
Ocean’s Eleven is rated PG-13 and was released 2001
The movie stars every famous person in the late 90’s, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Don Cheadle and many more.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Sometimes an entire ensemble is so good that a movie feels like a work of art. Even if the film is dark, gritty, and incredibly violent, you fall into their world, and everything, including the violence, makes sense.
Logan is rated R and was released on February 24, 2017.
The film features the talents of Hugh Jackman as Logan, Patrick Stewart as Charles, Dafne Keen as Laura, Boyd Holbrook as Pierce, and Stephen Merchant as Caliban.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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The plan for this week was to chat about Logan because not all of us in the podcast had seen Spider-Man: No Way Home. As soon as that mistake was rectified, there was just no way we weren’t going to talk about it.
Spider-Man: No Way Home is rated PG-13 and was released December 13, 2021.
The movie stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker, Zendaya as MJ, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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We wanted to talk about an underrated, low-key, but great Christmas movie a few days before Christmas.
Miracle on 34th Street is rated PG and was released on November 18, 1994.
The movie stars Richard Attenborough as Kriss Kringle, Elizabeth Perkins as Dorey Walker, Dylan McDermott as Bryan Bedford, and Mara Wilson as Susan Walker.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Let's continue the holiday movies we love with a film that didn't immediately get there. This week's movie took a while to burrow its way to our hearts. Nevertheless, this is a movie we all put into rotation at this time of the year.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas is rated PG and was released on November 8, 2000.
The movie stars Jim Carry as The Grinch, Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou Who, Jeffrey Tambor as Mayor Augustus Maywho, Christine Baranski as Martha May Whovier, and Bill Irwin as Lou Lou Who.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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We finally stopped talking about Ghostbusters and decided to talk about a Christmas movie. As it turns out, this movie has a massive connection to Ghostbusters… hey, we tried!
Gremlins is rated PG and was released June 8, 1984
The movie features the talents of Zach Galligan as Billy, Phoebe Cates as Kate, and Corey Feldman as Pete.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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We’ve held off as long as we can. But three big fans of the originals, we can’t wait to talk about the newest installment. This is our spoiler-filled episode.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife is rated PG-13 and was released October 8, 2021
The movie stars Carrie Coon as Callie, Finn Wolfhard as Trevor, McKenna Grace as Phoebe, Logan Kim as Podcast, and Celeste O’Connor as Lucky.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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Daniel has been counting down the minutes to the release of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Ian and Eric were waiting for it too, but their excitement was a little more controlled than Daniel’s all-out euphoria. He may have even called it a national holiday. So this week, we sit down to have a spoiler-free conversation around the movie while we give our listeners time to get to the theaters and watch Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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As we gear up for the release of a new chapter in the Ghostbuster saga, we look back on the last movie that touched on the characters and the story. The sequel may not have made as big an impression as the first, but there are parts that we still remember fondly.
Ghostbusters 2 is rated PG and released June 15, 1989.
The movie features the talents of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, and Annie Potts.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman.
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If you are a long-time listener, you know that we at My Favorite Movie Podcast love Ghostbusters. Now that we are a few weeks from the latest installment, we revisit this classic, and thru a special guest, we see if and how our thoughts have changed on this film.
Ghostbusters is rated PG and was released June 7, 1984.
The film stars Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman, Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Raymond Stantz, Harold Ramis as Dr. Egon Spengler, Sigourney Weaver as Dana Barrett, Rick Moranis as Louise Tully, Annie Potts as Janine Melnitz, and Ernie Hudson as Winston Zeddemore.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, Eric Sweetman snd Anderson Levain
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As we jump headfirst into November, we thought we’d start the month right and talk about a Thanksgiving movie. A very frustrating, funny, but a little too close to home John Hues movie that we loved at one point and may end up loving again after our conversation.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles is rated R and was released November 25, 1987.
The movie stars Steve Martin as Neal Page and John Candy as Del Griffin.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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As we conclude our themed month, we wrap our month with a controversial Halloween Classic. This week's film has a highly devoted fan base, and at least one of us was not part of that base until many years after the movie's original release.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is rated PG and was released on October 9, 1993.
The film features the voice talents of Danny Elfman as the singing voice of Jack Skellington, Chris Sarandon as the speaking voice of Jack Skellington, Catherine O'Hara as Sally, and William Hickey as Evil Scientist.
Hosts: Daniel Levain and Ian Sweetman.
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This week’s movie made our list because one of us loved the experience of seeing it in a theater, while another one of us had never seen it until now. If you know, then you know; if you don’t, this might pique your curiosity.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is rated R and was released on September 26, 1975.
The movie stars Tim Curry as Frank-N-Furter, Barry Bostwick as Brad, Susan Sarandon as Janet, and Meatloaf as Eddie.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman. Special Guest Kari Klein.
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As we continue our Halloween month theme, Daniel will take the opportunity to play host to three professional puppeteers that have all worked for the Muppets at one point in their career and discuss the new Disney+ special:
Muppet Haunted Mansion is rated TV-PG and was released October 8, 2021.
This Special features the puppeteering and voice talent of Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo, Bill Barretta as Pepe, Eric Jacobson as Miss Piggy, and Matt Vogel as Kermit the Frog.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman. Special Guest Kari Klein.
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We officially kick off our Halloween movie appreciation month with a huge fan favorite. But do we like it enough for it to be considered one of our favorites?
Hocus Pocus is rated PG and was released on July 16, 1993.
The film stars Bette Middler as Winifred, Kathy Najimy as Mary, Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah, Thora Birch as Dani, Vinessa Shaw as Allison and Omri Katz as Max.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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Sometimes, you have to re-examine a movie you saw early in life. It may surprise you when you let it. This week’s film scared some of us as children, while at least one of us didn’t even see it until well into our teenage hood.
Young Frankenstein is rated PG and was released on December 15, 1974.
The film stars Gene Wilder as Dr. Frederick Frankenstine, Madeline Kahn as Elizabeth, Marty Feldman as Igor, Peter Boyle as The Monster, Cloris Leachman as Frau Blucher, Teri Garr as Inga, Kenneth Mars as Inspector Kemp and Gene Hackman as The Blind man.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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Best laid plans have a way of unraveling, and like the plot of this week's movie, we too had a plan at MFM that didn't include this movie. But when our plans fell apart, Daniel strongly suggested a go-to film for him. And even though this movie is almost 30 years old, one of the twins had never seen it. Find out what movie we were going to talk about, and also enjoy our conversation about Sneakers.
Sneakers is rated PG-13 and was released September 11, 1992
The movie stars Robert Redford as Bishop, Dan Aykroyd as Mother, Sidney Poitier as Crease, David Strathairn as Whistler, River Phoenix as Carl, Timothy Busfield as Dick Gordon, Mary McDonnel as Liz, and Donal Logue as Dr. Gunter Janek.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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While the past few weeks, fans have been losing their minds over the latest Spider-man trailer, we at My Favorite Movie Podcast decided we should go back to where it all began. In picking up the baton from Blade, Sam Raimi's Spiderman ushered in the tsunami of comic book movies in the early 2000s.
Spider-man is rated PG-13 and was released on May 3, 2002.
The movie stars Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man, Kristen Dunst as Jane Watson, Willem Dafoe as Green Goblin, James Franco as Harry Osborn, and J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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When times are tough, and you can’t take any more bad news, you turn to a “feel-good movie.” This week’s film is the best political feel-good movie NOT written by Aaron Sorkin.
Dave is PG-13 and was released May 7, 1993.
The film star Kevin Kline as Dave/President Mitchell, Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Mitchell, Frank Langella as Bob Alexander, Kevin Dunn Alan Reed, Ving Rhames as Duane Stevenson, Ben Kingsley as Vice-President Nance, and Charles Grodin as Murray Blum.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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The Marvel cinematic universe was in rough shape in the late ’90s. After many not-so-great attempts, Blade broke thru, welcomed by the fans, and ushered in a new area of superhero/comic book movies.
Blade is rated R and was released on August 19, 1998
The movie stars Wesley Snipes as Blade, Stephen Dorff as Deacon Frost, Kris Kristofferson as Whistler, and NBushe Wright as Karen.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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What kind of gluten for punishment are we here at MFM Podcast? Well, we sat thru a 4-hour version of the Justice League, and after that, we rewatched Suicide Squad to talk about it for our 100th episode. As if all of this wasn’t enough, we now sit down to watch The Suicide Squad. Will it live up to the extremely low bar we’ve set for it?
The Suicide Squad is rated R and was released August 5, 2021
This movie features Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Idris Elba as Bloodsport, John Cena as Peacemaker, Joel Kinnaman as Colonel Rick Flag and Viola Davis as Amanda Waller.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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Who doesn't like Sandra Bullock? You? Oh, well, then you are probably not as big a fan of this week's movie as we are. Because we thought this was a very funny, surprisingly full of heart comedy about a tomboy FBI agent that gets in touch with her more feminine side while hilarity ensues.
Miss Congeniality is rated PG-13 and was released on December 14, 2000.
The movie stars Sandra Bullock as Gracie Hart, Michael Caine as Victor Melling, Benjamin Bratt as Eric Matthews, Candice Bergen as Kathy Morningside, and William Shatner as Stan Fields.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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This movie is so monumentally influential that whether you’ve seen it or not, you’ve likely seen a comedy or two that were influenced by it. And yet, this film is a cult classic and not the up-front and center movie that it needs to be for any fan of modern comedy.
This is Spinal Tap is rated R and was released on March 2, 1984
The film features the comedic talents of Rob Reiner as Marty DiBergi, Michael McKean as David St. Hubbins, Christopher Guest as Nigel Tufnel, and Harry Shearer as Derek Smalls.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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We are big fans of Kevin Smith on this podcast. So after we share some of our favorite run-ins with the man himself, we get around to talking about one of his most galvanizing and arguably best films to date. Ironically, this movie was one of the very first scripts Kevin wrote.
Dogma is rated R and was released on October 4, 1999
The movie stars Ben Affleck as Bartleby, Matt Damon as Loki, Linda Fiorentino as Bethany, Gorge Carlin as Cardinal Glick, Alan Rickman as Metatron, and Selma Hayek as Serendipity.
As discussed during the episode, here’s the Jay and Silent Bob MTV commercial in which they talk about Alanis.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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Since MFM returned to weekly episodes, Daniel started pushing for the conversation about this week's film. After much nagging, the co-host of the podcast finally relented and watched the movie so we could finally talk about it. Listen to this week's surprisingly great film.
Ford v Ferrari is rated PG-13 and was released on August 30, 2019.
The movie stars Matt Damon as Carroll Shelby, Christian Bale as Ken Miles, John Bernthal as Lee Iacocca, Caitriona Balfe as Mollie Miles, Josh Lucas as Leo Beebe, and Tracy Letts as Henry Ford II.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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In the summer of 1993, the world was rocked and shaken to its core by a movie that just wowed everyone. This week, we finally get around to discussing one of the biggest movies of all time.
Jurassic Park is rated PG-13 and was released on June 9, 1993.
This film stars Sam Neill as Grant, Laura Dern as Ellie, Jeff Goldblum as Malcolm, Richard Attenborough as Hammond, and Samuel L. Jackson as Arnold.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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In the ’80s, James Cameron created a world where people fight a war against a computer superintelligence hell-bent on eradicating humanity. In the 90’s James followed up that story with an effect-laden mega-blockbusters that perfectly continued the story without it becoming a silly sequel.
Terminator 2: Judgement Day is rated R and was released July 1, 1991
The movie features Arnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator, Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor, Edward Furlong as John Connor, and Robert Patrick as T-1000.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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Richard Donner has a legendary career, but we at MFM Podcast will forever be great full for his version of Superman. In this very special episode, we share our thoughts on Donner’s fantastic career and film legacy.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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We get a little patriotic here at MFM this week. We bring you a conversation about a comic book character and Marvel superhero that fits the bill as the hero to talk about after celebrating our Independence. We get geeky about the one and only Chris Evans’ Steve Rogger.
Captain America: The First Avenger is rated PG-13 and was released July 19, 2011.
The movie stars Chris Evans as Captain America, Hugo Weaving as Red Skull, Samuel Jackson as Nick Fury, Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, and Sebastian Stan as James Buchanan.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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We all sometimes need to revisit art that we experience at different times in our lives and see if it still resonates with us today. All three of us at MFM Podcast had seen today’s movie in theaters back in the day but had not watched it recently. So we all sat and watched a movie that we all liked back in the day, and we will discuss whether we felt that the film held up today.
The Crow is rated R and was released May 13, 1994.
The movie features Brandon Lee as Eric Draven, Rochelle Davis as Sarah, Ernie Hudson as Albrecht, Michael Wincott as Top Dollar, and Sofia Shinas as Shelly.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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After last week’s grievance-filled show, we wanted to visit a DC movie that actually delighted and entertained us recently. Get ready to learn why each of us liked this movie enough to talk about it as a favorite.
Shazam is rated PG-13 and was released on April 5, 2019.
The movie stars Zachary Levi as Shazam, Mark Strong as Dr. Sivana, and Asher Angel as Billy Batson.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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The 100 episode mark seemed like a big mile stone, so we wanted to celebrate it by bringing in a very special guest. Our guest also decided that we should shake up our format, and for only the second time ever in MFM podcast history, we cover a movie we are less than thrilled about. What ensued is a lively and fun conversation.
Suicide Squad is rated PG-13 and was released on August 5, 2016
The movie stars Will Smith as Deadshot, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn and Viola Davis as Amanda Waller.
This episode VERY special guest host her own amazing podcast called Nerd, Flix and Chill, and can be found by clicking on the included link.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman, Kari Klein.
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Sometimes a movie is too good to be appreciated in its original theatrical release. Sometimes a film is marketed so poorly that people don’t know how good the movie turns out to be. Sometimes a movie will find its audience years later. Sometimes a movie is so good and makes you laugh so much every time you watch it that it becomes a favorite regardless.
Clue is rated PG and was released December 13, 1985.
The movie stars Tim Curry as Wadsworth, Eileen Brennan as Mrs. Peacock, Madeline Kahn as Mrs. White, Christopher Lloyd as Professor Plum, Michael McKean as Mr. Green, Martin Mull as Colonel Mustard, Lesley Ann Warren Miss Scarlet, Calleen Camp as Yvette and Lee Ving as Mr. Boddy.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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This week’s podcast covers a movie that was a huge hit when it came out, but we wondered if it would hold up this many years later. All three of us had strong responses to it, and we all came to the same conclusion. This movie is fantastic, and it deserves a repeat viewing.
Good Morning Vietnam is rated R and was released on January 15, 1988.
The movie stars Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer, Forest Whitaker as Edward Garlick, Tom. T. Tran as Tuan, Bruno Kirby as Lt. Steven Hauk, Robert Wuhl as Marty Lee Dreiwitz and J.T. Walsh as Sgt. Major Dickerson.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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All three of us at My Favorite Movie Podcast have an affinity for the Turtles that seems very personal. The first two movies in the live-action films resonated with us enough that 30 years later, we are still fans.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is rated PG and was released March 30, 1990
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze is rated PG and was released March 22, 1991.
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Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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If you’ve been a long-time listener, then you know and understand our affinity for animated movies. This week's movie was brought to our attention by its target audience, Daniel’s 12-year-old son. Of course, as we watched it, we realized that this movie works for multiple audiences as the three of us enjoyed the film.
The Mitchells vs. the Machines is rated PG and was released April 30, 2021
The film features the voice talents of Abbi Jacobson as Katie, Danny McBride as Rick, and Maya Rudolph as Linda.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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The Green Mile packs a punch. After a decade-plus of not seeing it, all three of us had very different but exciting experiences watching this movie. While it may be a bit lengthy, this film holds up not only; its story is still very relevant.
The Green Mile is rated R and was released on December 10, 1999.
The film stars Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb, Michael Clarke Duncan as John Coffey, Michael Jeter as Eduard Delacroix, Doug Hutchinson as Percy Wetmore, and Sam Rockwell as ‘Wild Bill’ Wharton.
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Magic, mystery, rivalry, and outstanding performances make this week’s movie a must-see, and for one of us, an excellent repeat viewing experience. Join us as we discuss the journey of two competing magicians.
The Prestige is rated PG-13 and was released October 20, 2006.
The film stars Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier, Christian Bale as Alfred Borden, Michael Cane as Cutter, Rebecca Hall as Sarah, Scarlett Johansson as Olivia Wenscombe and David Bowie as Tesla.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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This week, we talk about that simpler time; back in the '90s, as a 40 something group of three friends take a vacation and attempt to become modern-day cowboys searching for meaning to their middle-aged lives. As we rewatch the movie, all three of us, past the characters' age, face seeing the film in a completely new light.
City Slickers is rated PG-13 and was released June 7, 1991.
The movie stars Billy Crystal as Mitch Robbins, Daniel Stern and Phil Berquist, and Bruno Kirby as Ed Furillo.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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Pop quiz hotshot. You have a 90’s movie, with a lot of crazy action and silly dialog. You remember it as being excellent and fun. Do you watch it again? What do you do? If you are Daniel, Ian, and Eric, you watch it again, and again, and again. How could we not? The movie, as ridiculous as its plot was, is just so much fun to watch.
Speed is rated R and was released June 10, 1994.
This action-packed film stars Keanu Reeves as Jack Traven, Dennis Hopper as Howard Payne, Sandra Bullock as Annie, Joe Morton as Cast. McMahon and Jeff Daniels as Harry.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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The ’80s seemed to have been one of the most popular decades in pop culture history, as its influences, music, books, video games, and movies seem to continue to inspire stories today. Even if you didn’t live thru it, you have experienced it thru John Hues or Steven Spielberg films, or more recently, thru video games like Grand Theft Auto Vice City. The movie that our conversation covers today came out in the twenty-teens, but it is a love letter to all things ‘80s, and we bast in all of its nostalgic glory.
Ready Player One is rated PG-13 and was released March 29, 2018.
The film stars Tye Sheridan as Perzival / Wade, Olivia Cooke as Art3mis / Samantha, Ben Mandelsohn as Sorrento, Simon Pegg as Ogden Morrow and Mark Rylance as Anorak / Halliday.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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All three of us are big comic book fans. All three of us are big fans of the DC characters. All three of us had extreme and negative opinions of the theatrical version of Justice League. So when all three of us heard that the new JLA movie was better than the original, we had to check it out. Join us as we talk to each other about our thoughts on the new Snyder version.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League is rated R and was released on March 18, 2021.
The Justice League cast is Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, and Ezra Miller as The Flash.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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This is a pre-conversation to this week's full episode covering the new Snyder Cut of Justice League. ENJOY.
This movie frequently appears in people’s top films of the 1980s. Even if it wasn’t, this movie has an extraordinary place in all three of our hearts. We hope, if you haven’t, this episode will entice you to watch it.
Goonies is rated PG and was released June 7, 1985.
This film stars Sean Astin as Mickey, Josh Brolin as Brand, Jeff Cohen as Chunk, Corey Feldman as Mouth, Kerry Green as Andy, Martha Plimpton as Stef, Ke Huy Quan as Data, and many others.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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If you are a long-time listener of the podcast, then you know how much the Muppets mean to all three of us. It’s almost become a game to see how we can bring up Muppets in the conversation of completely unrelated movies. Not unlike a Kevin Bacon game. Last year, we sat down to record the Black Panther podcast, and before we got to the Marvel movie, we just started a conversation about the Disney+ show “Muppets Now.” The conversation was so good that we wanted to share it with all of you. Please let us know in the comments what you think of our chat today or what you think of the “Muppets Now.”
Muppets Now is rated TV-PG and can be found on Disney+.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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When all three of us first saw “Coming To America,” we didn’t realize that there was, or would be, a lot of controversy surrounding the film. Some thirty-plus years later, there are groups of folks that can’t see the comedy thru the racial and gender politics of the film. We three still find it funny, and we chat about whether it’s because of our nostalgia or because the film is that funny.
Coming to America is rated R and was released June 29, 1988
This comedy stars Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem, Clarance, Saul, Randy Watson. The movie also features the talents of Arsenio Hall as Semmi, Morris, Extremely Ugly Girl and Reverend Brown.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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We kick it back to the late '90s for a trip on the juvenile, funny, sometimes cringe-worthy Mike Myers movie that showed that he was more than just Wayne from Wayne's World. The film was a big hit, permeating pop culture in many ways. But when seen now, thru a more enlighten eye, the movie has some glaring flaws and some moments that would be best omitted.
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery is rated PG-13 and was released May 2, 1997.
The movie was written and starred Mike Myers as Austin Powers and Doctor Evil, Elizabeth Hurley as Vannesa Kensington, Michael York as Basil Exposition, Seth Green as Scott Evil, and Mindy Sterling as Frau Farbissina.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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Sometimes you have to take a trip back to the ’80s to admire the hairstyles, the clothing styles, and the child care styles. It doesn’t hurt if you also admire the talent and beauty of Elizabeth Shue while you are at it.
Adventures in Babysitting is rated PG-13 and was released July 3, 1987.
The movie stars Elisabeth Shue as Chris, Maia Brewton as Sara. Keith Coogan as Brad, Anthony App as Daryl, and Vincent D’Onofrio as Dawson.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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As far as the end of the world, disaster movies go, this week’s choice is in a league of its own. In our opinion, this is one of those must-see popcorn movies. Since the film was made and released, some aspects play a little different today than when the movie was released. Today, the movie still has that fun that we all felt when seeing this on the big screen 25 years ago.
Independence Day is rated PG-13 and was release July 3, 1996.
The movie stars Will Smith as Capt. Steven Hiller, Bill Pullman as President Thomas J. Whitmore, Jeff Goldblum as David Levinson, Mary McDonnell as Marilyn Whitmore, Judd Hirsch as Julius Levinson, Robert Loggia as General William Grey and Randy Quaid as Russell Casse.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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In what can only be described as a bunch of tangents loosely held together by the premise of a movie, this week’s podcast has at its center the adventure movie The Mummy. Of course, we digress into conversations about the health and well-being of action actors, the merits of acting in special effects-laden movies, and our deep love and appreciation for Brendan Fraser.
The Mummy is rated PG-13 and was released May 7, 1999.
This film features the talents of Brendan Fraser as Rick o’Connell, Rachel Weisz as Evelyn Camahan, John Hannah as Jonathan Camahan and Arnold Vosloo as Imhotep.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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This week's movie is an Oscar winner for the best-adapted screenplay and an Oscar nominee for Best Picture in 2020. While the film's subject matter may sound like it's heavy and depressing, this movie turns out to be uplifting and entertaining. That's not to say that we didn't get a little teary-eyed during a scene or two, but in the end, we all felt like the experience is well worth it and that more people should give this movie a try.
Jojo Rabbit is rated PG-13 and was released November 8, 2019
The movie stars Taika Waititi as Adolf, Roman Griffin Davis as Jojo, Thomasin McKanzie as Elsa, Scarlett Johansson as Rosie, Sam Rockwell as Captain Kienzendorf and Rebel Wilson as Fraulein Rahm.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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We are taking the podcast back to the 1900s, but not by much. This week’s film was released in December of 1999, and none of us watched it until it hit on home video in the early 2000s. At least one of us got spoiled by one of the fancy features included with the DVD. All three of us find it difficult to believe that we’ve done 80 episodes and had not touched on this movie. Considering how much all of us love this movie.
Galaxy Quest is rated PG and was released December 25 1999.
The film stars Tim Allen as Jason Nesmith, Sigourney Weaver as Gwen DeMarco, Alan Rickman as Alexander Dane, Tony Shaloub Fred Kwan, Sam Rockwell as Guy Fleegman and Justing Long as Brandon.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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The time has come when we must speak of many things. There’s so much to cover for this episode, from the historical aspect to the biographical, to the theatrical. We cram this podcast with so much passion covering a theatrical experience that would have become a cinematic experience were it not for a global pandemic.
Hamilton is rated PG-13 and was released July 3, 2020.
The cast of Hamilton features the amazing performances of David Diggs as Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson, Renee Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler, Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton, Chris Jackson George Washington, Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Burr, Anthony Ramos as John Laurens, and Phillip Hamilton and Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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In this episode, we discuss how “The Greatest Showman” isn’t a biopic so much as it’s an inspirational story. What it inspires will differ based on your own experience. The three of us at the podcast find different inspirations in this movie; what inspiration do you find in it?
The Greatest Showman is rated PG and was released December 20, 2017.
The movie stars Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum, Michelle Williams as Charity Barnum, Zack Effort as Phillip Carlyle, Zendaya as Anne Wheeler, Rebecca Ferguson as Jenny Lind, and Keala Settle as Lettie Lutz.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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In a very personal and profound episode of the podcast, we have a spirited conversation about Pixar's latest film. We make podcast history with this episode, in that we talk about a movie that was just released.
"Soul" is rated PG and was released on December 25, 2020.
Soul features the voice talents of Jamie Foxx as Joe, Tina Fey as 22, Graham Norton as Moonwind, Rachel House as Terry and Angela Bassett as Dorothea.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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As we start the new year, we wanted to share the lighter, sillier conversations before starting the podcast itself. This week, we have two clips of preshow conversations that are both very relevant and timely. We hope you enjoy it and join us next week as we start the new year properly with a regular show.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Eric Sweetman, Ian Sweetman
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As we come to the end of 2020, there are a few things for which we are thankful. We found the time to sit down and podcast again. Because of it, we got to see some great movies, and most importantly, we got to spend time together (even though it was virtual) having some fun conversations. So to wrap up a year that we won’t soon forget, we talk about a movie that’s impossible to ignore.
When Harry Met Sally is rated R and was released on July 21, 1989.
The movie stars Billy Crystal as Harry, Meg Ryan as Sally, Carrie Fisher as Marie and Bruno Kirby as Jess.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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In this week's podcast, we break from our norm, and we discuss our Favorite TV Christmas Specials. Each one of our regular hosts brings one favorite special that meant something to them, and the conversation goes from there.
Eric Sweetman - John Denver and The Muppets - A Christmas Together
Ian Sweetman - Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas
Daniel Levain - A Charlie Brown Christmas
Included below are some of those specials that are a little harder to find but available on YouTube.
If you are interested in the A Charlie Brown Christmas read along book that Daniel mentioned, the App Store's link is A Charlie Brown Christmas interactive book.
Emmet Otter's Job Band Christmas is available on Amazon Prime.
A Charlie Brown Christmas is available on AppleTV+.
A Very Murray Christmas is available on Netflix.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
In our last episode, we kept quoting “A Christmas Story” so much that we had to bring it into the podcast officially. Of course, the movie is a delightful representation of the idealized Norman Rockwell version of American Christmas. Still, as we started our conversation, we realize how much of the film plays to our perceptions of what Christmas means to us personally. The conversation that ensued is so much fun.
A Christmas Story is rated PG and was released November 18, 1983.
The movie stars Melinda Dillon as Mother Parker, Darren McGavin as Old Man Parker, and Peter Billingsley as Ralphie.
Our very own Eric Sweetman drew the art that accompanies our show today.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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As we continue to explore holiday movies this week, we chat about a delightful and somewhat surprisingly heartwarming film about the Santa Clause family. Two of us had never seen it before, so there will be plenty of first impressions and many zany antics in this episode of the podcast.
Arthur Christmas is rated PG and was released on November 23, 2011.
This animated gem features the voice talents of James McAvoy as Arthur, Hugh Laurie as Steve, Bill Nighy as Grandstanta, Jim Broadbent as Santa, and Imelda Staunton as Mrs. Santa.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
In a year that's been so rough for so many and a holiday season that will prove to be very different, we sit down to bask in the warmth of some of our favorite Christmas movies and try to spread some holiday cheer. For the rest of this month, we will cover some of our favorite Christmas movies. Would you believe that at least one of us had never seen this movie until right before recording the podcast?
Klaus is rated PG and was released on November 19, 2019.
The movie features the amazing voice talents of Jason Schwartzman as Jasper, J.K. Simmons as Klaus, Rashida Jones as Alva, Will Sasso as Mr. Ellingboe, Joan Cusack as Mrs. Krum and Norm MacDonald as Mogens.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman
As we get ready for a very different Thanksgiving and impending holiday season, we wanted to visit some of our favorite holiday movies. Not all holiday movies are set during the holidays, or in this week's movie, not even about the holiday, we are celebrating. But the sentimental connection that one of us has about this movie makes this film the best of our favorites for Thanksgiving.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is rated G and was released June 30, 1971.
The movie stars Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, Jack Alberston as Grandpa Joe and Peter Ostrum as Charlie Bucket.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
The movie we are talking about today is almost the textbook definition of FAVORITE. One of us loved it from the moment we saw it in theaters, another loved it from when they saw parts of it at work, and one of us just watched it the night before the podcast. But by the time we record this episode, ALL of us love this movie and recommend it highly.
Stardust was rated PG-13 and was released on August 10, 2007.
Stardust is filled with star power, with performances from Ian McKellen as the Narrator, Peter O’Toole as King, Charlie Cox as Tristan Thorn, Mark Strong as Septimus, Rupert Everett as Secundus, Claire Danes as Yvaine, and Michelle Pfeiffer as Lamia.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
Sometimes excellent and popular don’t line up. This week, we discuss a movie that should have been a much bigger hit than its box office would indicate. Listen as we all share our love for this under-rated Disney Animated movie.
Big Hero 6 is rated PG and was released on November 7, 2014.
The movie features the voice talents of Ryan Potter as Hiro, Daniel Henney as Tadashi, Jamie Chung as Go Go, Genesis Rodriguez as Honey Lemon, T.J. Miller as Fred, and Scott Adsit as Baymax.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
Sometimes you need a movie to entertain you. This week's movie isn't an award-winning script, but it is a hyper-violent action movie that entertains despite its shortcomings.
Kingsman: The Secret Service is rated R and was released on February 13, 2015.
The movie stars Colin Firth as Harry Hart, Taron Egerton as Gary' Eggy' Unwin, Mark Hamill as Professor Arnold, and Samuel L. Jackson as Valentine.
Daniel loved Molly’s Game right away, but it took a lot of persistent nagging to get the rest of the My Favorite Movie Podcast crew to watch the movie. This episode of the podcast is the conversation after 2/3 of our team watched the entire film. What did Ian and Eric think of the movie? Listen and find out.
Molly’s Game, Rated R, released January 5, 2018. Directed by Aaron Sorkin
This movie stars Jessica Chastain as Molly Bloom, Idris Elba as Charlie Jaffey, Kevin Costner as Larry Bloom, Michael Cera as Player X, and many more.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
It’s taken us 66 episodes to cover a Star Trek movie. We will take our time giving our slightly varied points of view on the one entry in the Trek canon that we feel is just the best. Join us for a revealing conversation on our thoughts and feelings on the Star Trek catalog and Wrath of Khan.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Rated PG, released June 4, 1982.
This movie features William Shatner as Kirk, Leonard Nimoy as Spock, DeForest Kelley as McCoy, Kristie Alley as Saavik, and Ricardo Montalban as Khan.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
After a week off, we get back into our favorite movies, and we talk about a film that was released the same year that we’re covering it on the podcast. Join us as we discuss why this new Fantasy movie captured our imagination and our hearts.
Onward PG, released March 6, 2020, and directed by Dan Scanlon.
Onward features the voice talents of Tom Holland as Ian Lightfoot, Chris Pratt as Barley Lightfoot, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Laurel Lightfoot and Octavia Spencer as The Manticore.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
While Daniel is away for the week, Ian and Eric tackle the 2010 classic movie ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’ Listen as the Eric and Ian highjack the podcast format, and have lots of fun chatting about this charming movie.
How to Train Your Dragon rated PG, released March 26, 2010, and directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders.
How to Train Your Dragon stars the voice talents of Jay Baruchel as Hiccup, Gerard Butler as Stoick, Craig Ferguson as Gobber, America Ferrera as Astrid, Jonah Hill as Snotlout, Christopher Mintz-Plasee as Fishlegs, T.J. Miller as Tuffnut, and Kristen Wiig as Ruffnut.
We had planned to discuss the movie Black Panther as part of our podcast, and when the news broke that Chadwick Boseman had passed, we made it the very next film we wanted to cover. In a very emotional episode, we discuss why we loved this movie when we first saw it, and why we love it more now.
‘Black Panther,’ rated PG-13, released February 16, 2018 and Directed by Ryan Coogler.
This movie features the talents of Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa / Black Panther, Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger, Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia, Danai Gurira as Okoye, Letitia Wright as Shuri, and Angela Bassett as Ramonda.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman.
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This week we are very excited to talk about this recent yet fantastic movie about growing up, responsibility, destiny, but above all, love. We also have a super surprise secret guess joining our discussion of this extraordinary film.
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ rated PG and released December 14, 2018.
This movie features the voice acting talents of:
Shameik Moore as Miles Morales
Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker
Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy
Mahershala Ali as Uncle Aaron
Lily Tomlin as Aunt May
Chris Pine as Peter Parker
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, Eric Sweetman, and a Surprise Secret Host.
In this week's episode, we get very chatty about this fun, incredibly profound, and detailed murder mystery by Rian Johnson.
‘Knives Out’ rated PG-13, was released on November 27, 2019, and directed by Rian Johnson.
This movie has an all-star cast, featuring:
Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc
Chris Evans as Ransom Drysdale
Ana de Armas as Marta Cabrera
Jamie Lee Curtis as Linda Drysdale
Michael Shannon as Walt Thrombey
Don Johnson as Richard Drysdale
Tony Collette as Jony Thrombey
Christopher Plummer as the Patriarch of the Thrombey family.
The movie is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman and Eric Sweetman
My Favorite Movie Podcast is back! We’re jumping right back in with “Twister”, a 1996 disaster film that is, for at least one of us, a fun, guilty pleasure!
“Twister”, rated PG-13, was released on May 10, 1996. Directed by Jan De Bont
The movie features Helen Hunt as Dr. Jo Harding, a meteorologist who is determined to discover the secrets of tornadoes. Bill Paxton as Bill Harding, a fearless storm chaser with a sixth sense for storms. And, Cary Elwes as Dr. Jonas Miller, a rival in pursuit of the storms and the fame that comes with it.
The movie is currently available for streaming on Peacock
Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman
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This week's episode features a wonderful guest host, Steve Swanson from the Muppet Cast podcast. And we cover the movie Labyrinth.
This weeks episode is the one I was waiting to do the most. Ghostbusters is one of those movies that changed my life, and has stayed with me since the first time I watched it.
It's our inaugural podcast, so we celebrate by discussing the movie that had us leaving the theater practicing our Crane Technique and wondering if we'd ever get the girl. That's right, episode one is all about "The Karate Kid" starring Ralph Macchio and Noriyuki "Pat" Morita.
Movie: The Karate Kid
Year released: 1984
Director: John G. Avildsen
Lead Actors:
Ralph Macchio - Danny Larusso
Noriyuki "Pat" Morita - Mr. Miyagi
Elisabeth Shue - Ali Mills
William Zabka - Johnny Lawrence
Things of note:
Even after more than 25 since the film's release, people still get the reference when you say "Wax on, wax off."
Ralph Macchio was 22 years old during the filming.
William Zabka directed a music video for the band, "No More Kings." The song was called "Sweep the Leg" and was written about Zabka's character in The Karate Kid.
Pat Morita was a stand-up comedian early in his career.
Morita's natural accent is American. He faked the Japanese one.
The drunk racist on the beach who placed his beer bottles on Mr. Miyagi's truck was played by Larry Drake, best known for his role as the mentally challenged Benny in the TV series "LA Law".