Movies That Shaped Us: Recent Episodes
Karan & Alex
Join two longtime friends on a journey of self-discovery through the art of film!
We grew up on opposite ends of the globe, but have both been shaped by the movies we’ve seen and loved over the years. In each episode, we’ll cover a topic around important life events, moments, people, and places and list our relevant top 3 movies that made us into the people we are today. We hope you learn something about yourself as we go on this journey together, or at the very least get some new movies to check out or old favorites to revisit.
We review: Deadpool & Wolverine, X-Men, Logan, Bad Education, The Fountain, Kate & Leopold, Prisoners
The MCU is back! Deadpool & Wolverine, one of the most anticipated movies of the year, is out and we review it. Then we delve into the career of Logan himself, Hugh Jackman and the movies in his filmography that had the biggest impact on us over the last three decades.
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Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:00:58 Hugh Jackman Thoughts00:07:33 Deadpool & Wolverine00:30:02 Kate & Leopold00:42:42 X-Men00:54:09 Bad Education01:08:10 Logan01:20:26 Prisoners01:28:36 The Fountain01:38:56 What Should He Do Next?01:43:18 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: Longlegs, Face/Off, The Rock, National Treasure, Adaptation, Moonstruck
The most hyped film of the summer is finally out. Is Longlegs as scary as its reputation? We review the movie, examine Nicholas Cage's performance, and then share our thoughts on the movies in Cage's filmography that had the biggest impact on us.
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Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:01:00 Nicholas Cage Thoughts00:09:41 Longlegs00:24:08 The Rock00:34:58 Adaptation00:50:08 Moonstruck01:03:36 Face/Off01:18:00 National Treasure01:25:38 What Should He Do Next?01:27:50 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, JFK, Field of Dreams, The Bodyguard, The Postman, Bull Durham
Kevin Costner returns to the directors chair and to the western genre with his self financed epic drama Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1. We share our thoughts on Horizon and the 5 other Kevin Costner movies that shaped us the most.
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Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:00:50 Kevin Costner Thoughts00:06:36 Horizon: Chapter 100:22:26 The Bodyguard00:33:56 Filed of Dreams00:43:19 Bull Durham00:51:04 JFK01:01:35 The Postman01:09:36 What Should He Do Next?01:15:38 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: Hit Man, Before Sunrise, School of Rock, Dazed and Confused, Where'd You Go Bernadette, Before Sunset, Before Midnight, The Newton Boys
Richard Linklater is back with Hit Man, a fun Netflix action comedy starting up and coming movie star Glen Powell. We discuss that movie before covering the 6 most important films to us over Linklater's long and varied career.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:40 Richard Linklater Thoughts
00:07:44 "Hit Man"
00:25:21 "Before Sunrise"
00:34:54 "Dazed and Confused"
00:47:33 Before Trilogy
00:57:00 "School of Rock"
01:05:14 "Where'd You Go Bernadette"
01:17:03 "The Newton Boys"
01:23:30 What Should He Do Next?
01:26:17 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Independence Day, Men in Black, Hitch, Ali, King Richard, Aladdin (2019)
Will Smith returns to the summer blockbuster franchise that started his career with Bad Boys: Ride or Die. We review the movie and then cover the films in "Big Willie's" filmography that shaped us the most.Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod
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We review: Furiosa, Thor, Star Trek, Thor: Ragnarok, Rush, Blackhat
The Mad Max franchise is back with Furiosa, and once again it features a major Australian star: Chris Hemsworth. Hear our thoughts on Furiosa and then on the role's in Chris's filmography that standout to us.
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We review: The Fall Guy, The Devil Wears Prada, Edge of Tomorrow, Looper, Jungle Cruise
Coming off of her first Oscar nomination, Emily Blunt co-stars in the first movie of summer 2024: The Fall Guy. We share our thoughts on this film and the other movies in her career that mean the most to us.
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We review: Coup de Chance, Annie Hal, Zelig, Match Point, Sleeper, What's Up Tiger Lilly?, Midnight in Paris
Controversial filmmaker Woody Allen has a new film out: Coup de Chance. We share our thoughts on this film and 6 other movies from the writer/director's long career, while also discussing if you can separate the art from the artist.
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We review: Civil War, Spider-Man, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Marie Antoinette, Bring it On, Interview with the Vampire, Melancholia
After providing our analysis on her new thriller Civil War, we go over our top 3 films from Kirsten Dunst's four decade career spanning popular comedies, superhero films and dramas.
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We review: Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight, Memento, Following, The PrestigeComing off Oppenheimer'srecent 7 Oscar wins, we share our views on the Best Picture winner andthen dive into our personal explorations and favorite films of director - Christopher Nolan.
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The Best Picture of 2023 has been chosen by The Academy and we share our thoughts on the winners and the ceremony. In this episode we discuss the 96th Academy Awards and our top 3 favorite films released in 2023.We review: The Holdovers, May December, Killers of the Flower Moon, How to Blow Up a Pipeline
We review: Dune: Part Two, Sicario, Arrival, Dune: Part One, Prisoners, Blade Runner 2049
Dune: Part Two is out!! In this episode we share our opinions on the first big movie of 2024 and then dive into our personal explorations and favorites films of Dune: Part Two's director - Denis Villeneuve.
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Happy New Year! Karan and Alex share a brief but exciting show update. And be sure to check back on March 6 for our first new episode of 2024 - our thoughts on Denis Villeneuve & Dune: Part Two!
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In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of a director that shaped our love of film: Michael Mann. With his first film in 8 years hitting theaters at last, it's the perfect time for our review the films over his six decade career.
This is our last episode of 2023....see you in February 2024!
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It's almost a new year, so we spend this episode looking back at the top 3 films that best captured the last 12 months in our lives. This is not a list of our favorite movies released this year, but a list of the films we watched (new and old) that we will always associate with 2023.
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In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of an actor that shaped our love of film: Bradley Cooper. He's gone from a supporting actor in some of the biggest comedies this century, to an Oscar nominated actor to a multihyphenate who is writing, directing and acting in the new film Maestro. It's a fascinating filmography and we go into it all
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We are deep into the holiday season and an emotion that both of us always feel this time of year is joy. Join us as we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that "spark our joy".
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In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of an actor that shaped our love of film: Joaquin Phoenix. He's played roles such as Emperor Commodus, Johnny Cash, the Joker and now Napoleon and we discuss 'em all.
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Grandparents can play an important role in your life both as a child and as you grow older. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our relationship with our grandparents.
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In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of a director that shaped our love of film: Alexander Payne. With the release of his first film in 6 years, it's the perfect time for our "fan letter" to one of the best modern American directors.
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Breaking bread with other people in your life or strangers has been one of the oldest customs and bonding experiences of humanity. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our experiences of sharing a meal.
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In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of a director that shaped our love of film: David Fincher. From his music videos to Alien 3 to Mank, we discuss our thoughts about each Fincher movie.
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We again return to the topic of one of our most popular episodes: films that shaped us into cinephiles. We continue this discussion and each share, review and discuss 3 more movies that contributed to our love of film.
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In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of an actor that shaped our love of film: Leonardo DiCaprio. We're excited relive and reflect on the "Leo Mania" of the 90s and discuss his more recent acclaimed performances.
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Everyone has certain things, thoughts or activities that evoke feelings of nervousness and unease. In this episode, we each get a bit uncomfortable and share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our anxieties.
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In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of a director that shaped our love of film: Wes Anderson. Just in time for the release of his Roald Dahl short film series, we open up the "music box" that is Wes's filmography.
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Work is a major part of one's adult life and both of us have found satisfaction and motivation in our chosen careers. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our worth ethic.
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In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of an actor that shaped our love of film: Hugh Grant. We promise we won't attempt to do an English accent...
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There are moments, no matter your age, that you will always view as significant milestones in your life and growth as a person. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our "coming of age" experiences.
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In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of an actor that shaped our love of film: Harrison Ford. Yes, it's our Harrison Ford SOLO episode......
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Spending time outside and with nature is good for relaxation and mental health but can also bring its own perils. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our views of the outdoors.
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In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of an actor that shaped our love of film: Meryl Streep. Keep your baby away from those dingos!
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Sometimes you know a movie is bad, but you love and enjoy watching it anyway. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies we're embarrassed to admit are our guilty pleasures. Don't tell anyone!
In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of an actor that shaped our love of film: Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's time to "get to the choppa!"
We've watched countless movies alone, but both feel that watching films with friends and family can deeply impact the experience. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies we've loved watching in a group
In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of an actor that shaped our love of film: Tom Cruise. This episode will NOT self-destruct in 5 seconds!
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With American Independence day on July 4th right around the corner, it's time again to share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our view of the United States.
One of the joys of movies is that they can be a travelogue of the wonderous far off places you haven't yet been, but want to go. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our travel wish list.
Some movies shine a light on the actions of people from the past. Whether major figures or everyday folks, we've both been shaped by the true life stories we've seen on screen. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped how we view historical figures.
"War is hell", but that hasn't prevented it from being depicted, protested and lionized on film since the dawn of cinema. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our view of war.
The world has always looked to the movies to know what's trendy, fashionable and attractive. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our sense of style.
There are certain movies where a specific "needle drop" in a scene can make all the difference and next thing you know, you're streaming the soundtrack for days on end. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our love of film soundtracks.
Tax Day is approaching in the US and that means we all have money on the mind. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our thoughts on money, in both how we perceive it and the power that comes with it.
"Anomalisa", "Empire of Light", "Coraline", "Taxi Driver", "The Apartment", "Last Chance Harvey"
Most people feel lonely at some point in their lives and we decided to delve deeper into how we've perceived and dealt with this feeling. In this episode we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our feeling of loneliness.
"Avatar: The Way of Water", "Tár", "The Banshees of Inisherin", "RRR", "Top Gun: Maverick", "The Fabelmans"
The Best Picture of 2022 has been chosen by The Academy and it's time for us to do the same. In this bonus episode we discuss the 95th Academy Awards and our top 3 favorite films released in 2022.
"Sophie's Choice", "Mulholland Drive", "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl", "Double Indemnity", "Before Sunset", "Step Brothers"
The art of inhabiting another person and creating a character is a supreme one. As we get ready for the Oscars, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our admiration and understanding for film acting.
"Catch Me If You Can", "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947)", "The Mummy (1999)", "Groundhog Day", "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol", "Mad Max: Fury Road"
Watching certain movies make us crave exciting, unusual, bold and risky activities in search of an adrenaline rush. Join us as we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our sense of adventure. Listen at your own peril!
"Serendipity", "Noting Hill", Weekend", "Set It Up", "The Clock", "Bottle Rocket"
It's a special feeling when you meet a person that sparks something in you that leads to a new relationship. As we approach Valentine's day, join us as we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our "meet cute" moments.
"Everything Everywhere All at Once", "Gravity", "Top Gun: Maverick", "The Long Hot Summer", "I'm No Angel", "They Live"
It's almost a new year, so we spend this episode looking back at the top 3 films that best captured the last 12 months in our lives. This is not a list of our favorite movies released this year, but a list of the films we watched (new and old) that we will always associate with 2022.
"Planes, Trains and Automobiles", "The Nightmare Before Christmas", "Krampus (2015)", "Last Holiday (2006)", "After the Thin Man", "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
It's the most wonderful time of the year again and time for another look at holiday movies. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss 3 films that perfectly evoke the holiday spirit.
"Volver", "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)", "Breathless (1960)", "Nashville", "Another Year", "Unforgiven"
We return to the topic of one of our more popular episodes: films that shaped us into cinephiles. We continue this discussion and each share, review and discuss 3 more movies that contributed to our love of film.
"Meet Me in St. Louis", "The Royal Tenenbaums", "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", "The Addams Family (1991)", "The Godfather", "Pride (2014)"
For both of us, our families have played and still play an important role in our lives. There are many great films that depict the facets of familial relationships in all their forms. Join us as we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our feeling of family.
"North by Northwest", "Pee-wee's Big Adventure", "Commando", "It's Complicated", "Grand Budapest Hotel". "Ghostbusters (1984)"
Sometimes you just want to curl up on the couch and put on a movie to help you forget all the worries in the world. These movies are soothing no matter your mood and always put you in a state of comfort. In this episode we each share, review and discuss our top 3 comfort movies.
"A Face in the Crowd", "Network", "Hollow Man", "The Firm", "Arachnophobia", "Revolutionary Road"
As we get close to Halloween, we wanted to tackle the films that speak to our fears in life. Join us as we each share and discuss, not the scariest films we've seen, but the top 3 movies that shaped the dreads and paranoias of our lives.
"Vertigo", "Dirty Harry", "Zodiac", "Mrs. Doubtfire", "Milk", "The Last Black Man in San Francisco"
We've both lived in San Francisco and the time is right to reflect on how the "City by the Bay" has been captured on film. Join us as we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our views of San Francisco.
"All That Heaven Allows", "Halloween" (1978), "Fantastic Mr. Fox", "You've Got Mail", "Sleepy Hollow", "Baby Boom"
The autumnal equinox is upon us and that brings with it changing leaves, cooler temperatures and a new season. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our feeling of fall.
"Election", "Legally Blonde", "Rushmore", "Freaky Friday (2003)", "PCU", "Sing Street"
We've spent over 10,000 hours of our lives in school and there are many films that take us back to what it's like being in a classroom. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our experiences at school.
"Brooklyn", "American Graffiti", "Pitch Perfect", "Lady Bird", "Wake Up Sid", "Zootopia"
Leaving home to head off into the world once you reach a certain age is an important event in most people's lives. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our feelings of leaving home.
"Singin' in the Rain", "Be Kind Rewind", "Luck by Chance", "Day for Night", "American Movie", "Saving Mr. Banks"
Since the dawn of cinema, filmmakers have been turning the cameras on themselves and making movies about the art of filmmaking. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our view of making movies.
"E.T.", "Ghost World", "Pitch Perfect 2", "First Wives Club", "Good Will Hunting", "The World's End"
Friendships can be some of the most important relationships you form in life. As we each looked back over our many friendships it was clear that movies shaped the relationships we have with our close friends. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our meaning of friendship.
"The Great Outdoors", "Jaws", "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", "The Graduate", "The Talented Mr. Ripley", "The Mask of Zorro"
It's been a couple weeks since the longest day of the year and the official start to the season of Summer. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our feelings of summertime.
"Independence Day", "The Longest Day", "JFK", "American Pie", "Working Girl", "Fahrenheit 9/11"
It's time for backyard BBQ's, cold beer and fireworks. In honor of American Independence day on July 4th, in this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our view of the United States.
"Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", "The Pink Panther" (2006), "Superman", "The Lion King" (1994), "The Sound of Music", "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Father's Day is coming up, so it's the perfect time to cover some "dad" films. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our relationship with our fathers.
"Ed Wood", "La La Land" , "L.A. Story", "Collateral", "I Love You Man", "Mildred Pierce"
We've both lived in Los Angeles during significant times in our lives and wanted to honor the "City of Angels" with an episode. Join us as we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our views of L.A.
"The Trip to Spain", "Midnight in Paris", "The Beach", "The Darjeeling Limited", "Summertime", "The Bourne Identity"
Movie's can transport you around the world to various exotic locales, while also inspiring you to take your own trips to far off places. Come take a journey with us as we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our love to travel.
"The Out-of-Towners" (1999), "Aliens", "The Incredibles", "Howards End', "Dial M for Murder", "Dumbo" (1941)
Mother's Day is right around the corner, so we felt this is the perfect time to pay tribute to our moms and motherhood. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our relationship with our mothers.
"101 Dalmatians (1961)", "Best in Show", "Beethoven", "Old Yeller", "White Fang (1994)", "Marley & Me"
Dogs have played an important part in both of our lives and for as long as we can remember, we’ve been big fans of "man's best friend.” In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our love of dogs.
"The Birdcage", "To Be or Not to Be (1942)", "UHF", "Dr. Strangelove", "Radio Days", "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"
Laughter and humor are the dessert and elixir to our lives. That said, humor is specific and in many ways defining of who we are as people. In this episode, we share our top 3 movies that shaped our sense of humor.
"Dune (2021)" , "Don't Look Up", " The Last Duel", "The Worst Person in the World", "Licorice Pizza", "Nightmare Alley (2021)"
The Academy just presented their Best Picture of 2021 and we wanted to do the same. In this bonus episode we discuss the 94th Academy Awards and our top 3 favorite films released in 2021.
The biggest and most important film awards every year are the Oscars. The 94th Academy Awards are less than a week away, so we felt this was the perfect time to look back over the years at the films that made us obsessed with that little gold statue. In this episode we list our top 3 movies that shaped our love of the Oscars.
"The Rock", "Star Wars: A New Hope", "Kundun", "Black Swan" , "Far from Heaven", "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
Awards season is underway, so we decided to dive into a favorite category - film scores. The musical score is an important part of setting the mood and creating the emotion of a movie and both of us have a passion for music written specifically to accompany a film. In this episode we list our top 3 movies (and their music) that shaped our love of film scores.
"Dead Poet's Society" , "Sullivan's Travels" , "Nightmare Alley (2021)", "The Truman Show", "Koyaanisqatsi", "Arrival"
Film has been the most powerful art form to shape our attitudes and approach towards life and we are no exception. As we step into the new year, we want to list out the movies that shaped our outlook towards life.
"Before Sunrise" , "Once" , "High Fidelity", "Phantom Thread", "The Holiday" , "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"
From grand gestures to those subtle moments, movies have played a big role in how we think about and experience love. Valentine's Day is around the corner and in this episode we list our top 3 movies that have shaped our meaning of love.
"Kill Bill vol. 1", "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones", "Dune (2021)", "The Master", "Knives Out", "Mission: Impossible"
Nowadays, you can easily stream movies at home on big TVs with amazing surround sound systems. But we both feel there's still nothing like the magic of watching a movie in a packed theater. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our love of going to the cinema.
"Citizen Kane", "Notorious", "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly" , "A Place in the Sun", "2001: A Space Odyssey", "Brief Encounter"
No one is born a film nerd. You become one by watching a lot of movies. And every cineaste has those special films that were the spark that lit their passion. To kick off the start of awards season, in this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped us into cinephiles.
"Another Round", "Summer Hours", "Mamma Mia!", "To the Wonder", "No Time to Die", "A Good Year"
It's almost 2022, so we spend this episode looking back at the top 3 films that best captured the last 12 months in our lives. This is not a list of our favorite movies released this year, but a list of the films we watched (new and old) that we will always associate with 2021.
"Holiday in Handcuffs", "Elf" , "Scrooged" , "Little Woman" (2019), "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", "Carol"
It's time for the holidays! No matter which ones you celebrate, the months of November and December bring with them feelings of family, good cheer and good food. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that perfectly evoke the holiday spirit.
"Remains of the Day" , "Back to the Future" , "Bend it Like Beckham", "Jingle All the Way", "Clifford", "Mary Poppins"
The month of December always comes with family get togethers. Neither of us are only-children and we both had the pleasure of growing up with sisters who we watched movies with. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped the relationships we have with our siblings.
"Julie and Julia" , "The Big Night" , "The Trip" , "Ratatouille" , "Super Size Me"
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means one thing: lots of food. For us it was not only great meals that unlocked our love of food, but specific films about food and food culture. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped us into foodies.
"Annie Hall" , "Sweet Smell of Success", "Wall Street, "Ghostbuster 2", "Spider-Man 2", "Sleepless in Seattle"
The Big Apple! While neither of us grew up in NYC, the city has had an impact on us in various ways through the course of our lives. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped what New York City means to us.
"The Devil Wears Prada", "Swimming with Sharks", "The Social Network", "The Martian" , "Clerks"
The average person will spend 90,000 hours at work before they retire. For both of us, work has been an important part of our lives so far. In this first episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our outlook on work life and careers.
To kick off the podcast, we give you brief backgrounds on ourselves, our friendship, our differing experiences with film, and discuss why we wanted to go on a journey of self-discovery through our mutual love of movies.
Join us every other Wednesday for a journey of self discovery through our shared love of film!