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| 2026 Oscars - Best Picture Nominee Cocktails & Reviews | 09 Mar 2026 | 01:15:12 | |
To celebrate the 2026 Oscars we headed to Fanny's Restaurant at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles and drank all 10 of their specialty cocktails inspired by each of this years Best Picture nominees. Hear our thoughts on each movie, and each cocktail. Join us on our (progressively drunker) journey! Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:42 The Challenge 00:01:42 Sentimental Value 00:09:00 The Secret Agent 00:15:34 Train Dreams 00:22:09 Sinners 00:31:42 One Battle After Another 00:37:56 Marty Supreme 00:45:24 Hamnet 00:52:17 Frankenstein 00:57:42 F1 01:03:18 Bugonia 01:09:40 Final Thoughts and Predictions #ocsars #cockails | |||
| Our 2025: "Volcano", "Train Dreams", "One Battle After Another", "Barefoot in the Park", "E.T", "Now Voyager" | 31 Dec 2025 | 01:32:12 | |
It's our last episode of 2025 and we spend it 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 2025. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:45 Barefoot in the Park 00:20:30 Volcano 00:35:24 Train Dreams 00:53:11 One Battle After Another 01:06:33 Now Voyager 01:20:31 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 01:30:20 Outro | |||
| "Avatar: Fire and Ash" & James Cameron | 22 Dec 2025 | 02:00:33 | |
We Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash, Titanic, The Terminator, Aliens, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, True Lies, The Abyss It's time to take a trip back to Pandora. We review the new Avatar film, Fire and Ash and then discuss the totemic and singular career of its director...James "Big Jim" Cameron. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Subscribe to the pod on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe to the pod on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-that-shaped-us/id1591109094 Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:51 Avatar: Fire and Ash 00:29:01 James Cameron Thoughts 00:39:23 The Terminator 00:49:15 Terminator 2: Judgement Day 01:02:57 Titanic 01:16:36 Aliens 01:26:11 True Lies 01:39:08 The Abyss 01:50:41 What Should He Do Next? 01:58:30 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Jay Kelly" & George Clooney | 10 Dec 2025 | 01:37:56 | |
We Review: Jay Kelly, One Fine Day, Out of Sight, Ocean's Eleven, Michael Clayton, Batman & Robin, Solaris (2002) One of our last "classic movie stars" is out with a new film that looks back on the legacy of a fictional classic movie star. We review the new George Clooney film Jay Kelly and then discuss our George Clooney top 3s and hot takes. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Subscribe to the pod on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe to the pod on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-that-shaped-us/id1591109094 Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 George Clooney Thoughts 00:13:30 Jay Kelly 00:40:06 Batman & Robin 00:49:03 One Fine Day 01:00:07 Out of Sight 01:08:10 Ocean's Eleven 01:16:52 Solaris (2002) 01:23:57 Michael Clayton 01:33:21 What Should He Do Next? 01:36:50 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Good Fortune" & Keanu Reeves | 29 Oct 2025 | 02:09:38 | |
We Review: Good Fortune, The Matrix, Speed, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, John Wick - Chapter 4, Something's Gotta Give, Bram Stoker's Dracula What can we say but, "whoa" because it's time for our episode about Keanu Reeves! We review his new comedy "Good Fortune" and then cover our top 3s across his decade long career. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Subscribe to the pod on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe to the pod on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-that-shaped-us/id1591109094 Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:12 Keanu Reeves Thoughts 00:13:58 Good Fortune 00:35:05 Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure 00:44:17 Speed 01:00:34 John Wick - Chapter 4 01:17:38 The Matrix 01:30:05 Bram Stoker's Dracula 01:49:05 Something's Gotta Give 02:05:24 What Should He Do Next? 02:09:11 Outro | |||
| "After the Hunt" & Julia Roberts | 15 Oct 2025 | 02:12:11 | |
We Review: After the Hunt, Eat, Pray, Love, My Best Friend's Wedding, Erin Brockovich, Ocean's Twelve, Sleeping with the Enemy, Notting Hill Julia Roberts, one of the biggest movie stars of the 90s, is back with a new movie from Luca Guadagnino: After the Hunt. We review that film and then cover our Julia Roberts top 3s. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Subscribe to the pod on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYqSubscribe to the pod on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-that-shaped-us/id1591109094 Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:55 Julia Roberts Thoughts 00:13:22 After the Hunt 00:44:40 Sleeping with the Enemy 00:59:44 My Best Friend's Wedding 01:17:30 Notting Hill 01:29:29 Erin Brockovich 01:39:28 Ocean's Twelve 01:51:38 Eat, Pray, Love 02:07:23 What Should She Do Next? 02:10:40 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "One Battle After Another" & Leonardo DiCaprio | 01 Oct 2025 | 02:19:42 | |
We Review: One Battle After Another, Titanic, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Revolutionary Road, The Man in the Iron Mask, The Wolf of Wall Street, Romeo + Juliet Director Paul Thomas Anderson has teamed up with one of the biggest movie stars in the world. We review the highly anticipated new film One Battle After Another starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and then take a look at our favorite films starring Leo. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:09 Leonardo DiCaprio Thoughts 00:11:29 One Battle After Another 00:55:36 Titanic 01:13:28 William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet 01:26:08 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 01:42:20 The Wolf of Wall Street 01:57:08 Revolutionary Road 02:06:38 The Man in the Iron Mask 02:15:00 What Should He Do Next? 02:18:25 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Highest 2 Lowest" & Denzel Washington | 12 Sep 2025 | 02:18:08 | |
We Review: Highest 2 Lowest, Flight, Crimson Tide, Remember the Titans, Training Day, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Philadelphia Denzel is back in a new take on the film "High and Low" from director Spike Lee. We give our review of that film and then go into our top 3s from Denzel Washington. You will enjoy this episode...we "can guarantee you that!"
Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:15 Denzel Washington Thoughts 00:13:08 Highest 2 Lowest 00:31:40 Remember the Titans 00:48:50 Crimson Tide 01:04:23 Philadelphia 01:22:36 Training Day 01:38:31 Flight 01:55:17 The Tragedy of Macbeth 02:13:22 What Should He Do Next? 02:16:06 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Sunset Boulevard" & Billy Wilder | 27 Aug 2025 | 02:20:06 | |
We Review: Sunset Boulevard, Some Like it Hot, The Apartment, Ace in the Hole, The Lost Weekend, The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, Double Indemnity "We're ready for our close-up", because the classic movie Sunset Boulevard is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month. We honor the occasion by discussing the film and then delving into the career of its prolific writer/director Billy Wilder. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:20 Billy Wilder Thoughts 00:12:24 Sunset Boulevard 00:32:13 Some Like it Hot 00:50:28 Double Indemnity 01:08:26 Ace in the Hole 01:26:27 The Apartment 01:42:41 The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes 01:59:37 The Lost Weekend 02:18:48 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "The Naked Gun" (2025) & Liam Neeson | 13 Aug 2025 | 01:55:45 | |
We Review: The Naked Gun (2025), Taken, Love Actually, Schindler's List, Kinsey, Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace, Darkman Are comedies finally back? Liam Neeson takes on the role of Frank Drebin Jr to continue the legacy of Leslie Nielsen in the new Naked Gun legacy sequel. We review that film and then dive into our top 3s of Liam Neeson and his "very particular set of skills". Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:10 Liam Neeson Thoughts 00:07:30 The Naked Gun (2025) 00:30:40 Love Actually 00:49:16 Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace 00:57:57 Schindler's List 01:14:40 Taken 01:31:54 Kinsey 01:43:28 Darkman 01:52:00What Should He Do Next? 01:53:55 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Superman" (2025) & Superman on film | 23 Jul 2025 | 02:08:12 | |
We Review: Superman (2025), Superman (1978), Superman II, Superman III, Superman Returns, Superman and the Mole Men, Superman: Red Son The man of steel is back on the big screen with James Gunn's take on Superman. We review the film that kicks off the new DC film universe, before delving into our favorite depictions of Superman on the big screen. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:08 Superman Thoughts 00:21:52 Superman (2025) 00:52:40 Superman III 01:04:00 Superman and the Mole Men 01:15:42 Superman (1978) 01:31:50 Superman II: Richard Donner Cut 01:45:04 Superman Returns 01:55:54 Superman: Red Son 02:04:08 What Should Superman Do Next? 02:06:48 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Jurassic World Rebirth" & Scarlett Johansson | 09 Jul 2025 | 02:07:33 | |
We Review: Jurassic World Rebirth, Her, Ghost World, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Asteroid City, Under the Skin, Lost in Translation The world is "Jurassic" again in this latest entry in the Jurassic Park franchise. After reviewing "Jurassic World Rebirth" we go deeper into the star of the film (no not the T. Rex): Scarlett Johansson. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:31 Scarlett Johansson Thoughts 00:11:09 Jurassic World Rebirth 00:29:48 Vicky Cristina Barcelona 00:50:14 Ghost World 01:03:49 Asteroid City 01:18:58 Lost in Translation 01:32:32 Her 01:48:20 Under the Skin 02:03:32 What Should She Do Next? 02:06:12 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| The Criterion Closet & Our Criterion Top 3s | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:13:13 | |
Go behind the scenes of our visit to The Criterion Mobile Closet in Los Angeles on June 7th, 2025. We also rank our top 3 Criterion releases and go over what they mean to us! Watch our closet video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCbko5Bt2sw Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ | |||
| "The Phoenician Scheme" & Wes Anderson | 11 Jun 2025 | 01:56:03 | |
We Review: The Phoenician Scheme, Bottle Rocket, Darjeeling Limited, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, Isle of Dogs, Grand Budapest Hotel Wes Anderson is one of the most unique American auteurs working today, and also one of our favorite filmmakers. We review his new film The Phoenician Scheme, and then discuss our top 3's from Wes. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:57 Wes Anderson Thoughts 00:10:31 The Phoenician Scheme 00:34:59 Rushmore 00:45:46 Bottle Rocket 00:56:13 The Royal Tenenbaums 01:12:01 The Grand Budapest Hotel 01:24:50 Isle of Dogs 01:36:33 The Darjeeling Limited 01:52:00 What Should He Do Next? 01:54:56 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" & Tom Cruise | 28 May 2025 | 02:12:46 | |
We Review: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Collateral, Jerry Maguire, Mission: Impossible, Magnolia, Top Gun: Maverick, Eyes Wide Shut Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to listen to us discuss the new Mission: Impossible film and then delve into our top 3's from Ethan Hunt himself: Mr. Tom Cruise. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:09 Tom Cruise Thoughts 00:14:41 Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 00:37:25 Jerry Maguire 00:54:20 Mission: Impossible 01:03:38 Magnolia 01:20:35 Top Gun: Maverick 01:36:00 Collateral 01:49:11 Eyes Wide Shut 02:08:11 What Should He Do Next? 02:10:55 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "The Shining" & Stanley Kubrick | 14 May 2025 | 01:59:52 | |
We Review: The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, Paths of Glory, Barry Lyndon, Spartacus "Here's Johnny!" The seminal horror film The Shining is celebrating its 45th anniversary this month. We honor it by discussing that film and then delving into our favorites from one of (if not the) best film director of all time: Stanley Kubrick. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Stanley Kubrick Thoughts 00:15:19 The Shining 00:31:45 A Clockwork Orange 00:44:33 2001: A Space Odyssey 01:02:40 Paths of Glory 01:20:29 Spartacus 01:36:59 Barry Lyndon 01:58:00 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "The Accountant 2" & Ben Affleck | 30 Apr 2025 | 02:13:58 | |
We review: The Accountant 2, Chasing Amy, Gone Girl, Dogma, Armageddon, The Last Duel, Daredevil It's about time we got around to discussing Boston's favorite son, Ben Affleck (sorry Matt!). We review Ben Affleck's latest film The Accountant 2 before getting into the 3 Affleck performances that mean the most to us. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:50 Ben Affleck Thoughts 00:14:50 The Accountant 2 00:33:52 Armageddon 00:53:03 Dogma 01:08:38 Chasing Amy 01:27:18 Gone Girl 01:41:26 Daredevil 01:55:17 The Last Duel 02:10:03 What Should He Do Next? 02:12:32 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "The Friend" & Bill Murray | 17 Apr 2025 | 01:40:27 | |
We review: The Friend, Ghostbusters, Rushmore, Groundhog Day, The Man Who Knew Too Little, Broken Flowers Bill Murray is back in theaters in The Friend. We discuss that film, our thoughts on Murray's filmography from comedies to dramas, and then get into the top 3 performances of his that resonate with us the most. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:38 Bill Murray Thoughts 00:10:00 The Friend 00:25:17 Ghostbusters 00:43:00 Groundhog Day 00:55:42 Rushmore 01:13:30 Broken Flowers 01:27:20 The Man Who Knew Too Little 01:36:03 What Should He Do Next? 01:39:30 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "The Alto Knights" & Robert De Niro | 02 Apr 2025 | 01:59:24 | |
We review: The Alto Knights, Raging Bull, The King of Comedy, The Intern, Cape Fear, Heat, Analyze This Are you talkin' to me? Yes we are! In this episode we discuss the legend Robert De Niro, his new film The Alto Knights and the 3 De Niro movies that mean the most to us. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:40 Robert De Niro Thoughts 00:11:41 The Alto Knights 00:28:43 Cape Fear 00:41:55 Heat 00:57:09 Raging Bull 01:13:50 The King of Comedy 01:30:40 The Intern 01:49:32 Analyze This 01:55:40 What Should He Do Next? 01:58:06 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Black Bag" & Cate Blanchett | 19 Mar 2025 | 01:56:54 | |
We review: Black Bag, The Aviator, Elizabeth, I'm Not There, Tár, Notes on a Scandal, Blue Jasmine Two-time Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett is back with a new film, the spy thriller Black Bag. We share our thoughts on that new Steven Soderbergh movie, before delving into each of our top 3 performances from Cate. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:45 Cate Blanchett Thoughts 00:11:02 Black Bag 00:27:00 The Aviator 00:40:07 Elizabeth 00:52:23 Blue Jasmine 01:08:40 Tár 01:26:27 Notes on a Scandal 01:38:52 I'm Not There 01:51:53 What Should She Do Next? 01:55:31 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| 2025 Oscars Reaction & Our Top 3 Movies of 2024 | 05 Mar 2025 | 01:50:16 | |
We review: The Brutalist, Conclave, Deadpool & Wolverine, Nickel Boys, A Complete Unknown The Academy just chose the Best Picture of 2024, and we share our thoughts on the winners and the ceremony. In this episode we discuss the 97th Academy Awards and our top 3 favorite films released in 2024. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:52 2025 Oscars Thoughts 00:49:48 "A Complete Unknown" 01:01:36 "Deadpool & Wolverine" 01:08:13 "Nickel Boys" 01:18:00 "Conclave" 01:28:10 "The Brutalist" 01:48:20 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| Our 2024: "Miami Vice", "Bulworth", "Children of Men", "Sunset Boulevard", "The Taste of Things", "Perfect Days" | 27 Dec 2024 | 01:46:16 | |
It's our last episode of 2024 and we spend it 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 2024. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:36 Sunset Boulevard 00:20:17 Miami Vice 00:38:54 Perfect Days 00:57:28 Bulworth 01:14:21 The Taste of Things 01:27:55 Children of Men 01:44:00 Outro | |||
| "Juror #2" & Clint Eastwood | 11 Dec 2024 | 01:35:20 | |
We review: Juror #2, The Bridges of Madison County, Unforgiven, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Richard Jewell, Hereafter We're impressed that at 94 years old, Clint Eastwood continues to direct movies. We review his latest directorial effort Juror #2, and then discuss the top 3 Clint Eastwood directed films that left the biggest impression on us. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:22 Clint Eastwood Thoughts 00:17:20 Juror #2 00:33:55 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil 00:44:29 Hereafter 00:55:43 Unforgiven 01:03:19 Richard Jewell 01:16:05 The Bridges of Madison County 01:31:10 What Should He Do Next? 01:34:10 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Gladiator II" & Ridley Scott | 27 Nov 2024 | 01:37:59 | |
We review: Gladiator II, Alien, Gladiator, The Martian, The Counselor, House of Gucci
Strength and Honor! Master director Ridley Scott delivers a sequel to his Roman epic Gladiator. We review that film and then share our thoughts on our top 3 films in Ridley's six decade career.
follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:19 Ridley Scott Thoughts 00:18:50 Gladiator II 00:37:33 Gladiator 00:48:32 The Martian 00:56:50 Alien 01:07:55 House of Gucci 01:21:55The Counselor 01:34:06 What Should He Do Next? 01:36:38 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Here" & Tom Hanks | 13 Nov 2024 | 01:37:24 | |
We review: Here, Forrest Gump, A League of Their Own, Sleepless in Seattle, Captain Phillips, Road to Perdition, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Tom Hanks is one of the biggest movies stars Hollywood has ever produced, and he's back with the new film Here. We share our thought on that new and unique drama, before delving into each of our top 3 performances from Mr. Hanks. T.Hanks for listening! Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:48 Tom Hanks Thoughts 00:08:24 Here 00:24:40 Forrest Gump 00:42:02 A League of Their Own 00:51:25 Sleepless in Seattle 01:00:00 Captain Phillips 01:10:05 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 01:25:17 Road to Perdition 01:33:58 What Should He Do Next? 01:36:01 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Conclave" & Ralph Fiennes | 30 Oct 2024 | 01:34:09 | |
We review: Conclave, Maid in Manhattan, The Grand Budapest Hotel, A Bigger Splash, Quiz Show, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Join our conclave as we review the new thriller Conclave before debating and discussing our personal top 3 performances by star of the film - Ralph Fiennes. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:44 Ralph Fiennes Thoughts 00:08:56 Conclave 00:31:00 Quiz Show 00:45:13 Maid in Manhattan 00:55:10 The Grand Budapest Hotel 01:08:40 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 01:18:50 A Bigger Splash 01:29:55 What Should He Do Next? 01:32:15 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Joker: Folie a Deux" & Joaquin Phoenix | 16 Oct 2024 | 01:25:35 | |
We review: Joker: Folie a Deux, Her, Walk the Line, The Master, 8mm, Napoleon
The Joker is laughing again, but this time the audience didn't laugh along with him. We cover the recent critical and commercial flop Joker: Folie a Deux, before diving into our top 3 performances by the actor who two times played the Crown Prince of Crime.....Joaquin Phoenix.
follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:27 Joaquin Phoenix Thoughts 00:09:17 Joker: Folie a Deux 00:25:27 Walk the Line 00:34:27 8mm 00:42:35 The Master 00:55:20 Her 01:10:48 Napoleon 01:22:35 What Should He Do Next? 01:24:40 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Megalopolis" & Francis Ford Coppola | 02 Oct 2024 | 01:54:16 | |
We Review: Megalopolis, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, The Rainmaker, One from the Heart Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola is back after 13 years with his 23rd film Megalopolis. Is it his magnum opus? Is it a self-indulgent mess? We'll breakdown our thoughts on that film, and the 6 others movies in Coppola's groundbreaking filmography that mean the most to us. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:45 Francis Ford Coppola Thoughts 00:12:14 Megalopolis 00:33:52 The Rainmaker 00:41:36 Apocalypse Now 00:54:28 The Godfather 01:08:21 The Godfather Part II 01:18:25 The Conversation 01:30:09 One from the Heart 01:50:00 What Should He Do Next? 01:53:22 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" & Tim Burton | 18 Sep 2024 | 01:33:33 | |
We review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Batman, Batman Returns, Edward Scissorhands, Dumbo (2019), Beetlejuice, Ed Wood 36 years later, the "ghost with the most" returns! We review Beetlejuice Beetlejuice before going in depth into the 6 Tim Burton movies that left the biggest impact on us. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:55 Tim Burton Thoughts 00:09:44 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 00:21:28 Batman 00:34:09 Batman Returns 00:45:29 Beetlejuice 00:54:08 Edward Scissorhands 01:08:05 Dumbo (2019) 01:20:44 Ed Wood 01:30:30 What Should He Do Next? 01:32:30 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "North by Northwest" & Alfred Hitchcock | 21 Aug 2024 | 01:31:58 | |
We review: North by Northwest, Psycho, Rear Window, Rope, The Lady Vanishes, Notorious To mark the 65th anniversary of the Alfred Hitchcock classic North by Northwest (released on July 1st, 1959), we discuss the film and the 6 movies from the Master of Suspense that've had the biggest impact on us. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:30 Alfred Hitchcock Thoughts 00:09:48 North by Northwest 00:27:26 Rear Window 00:44:06 Psycho 00:59:40 Notorious 01:10:39 The Lady Vanishes 01:20:40 Rope 01:28:40 What Would He Do Next? 01:31:00 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Deadpool & Wolverine" & Hugh Jackman | 07 Aug 2024 | 01:45:14 | |
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. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:58 Hugh Jackman Thoughts 00:07:33 Deadpool & Wolverine 00:30:02 Kate & Leopold 00:42:42 X-Men 00:54:09 Bad Education 01:08:10 Logan 01:20:26 Prisoners 01:28:36 The Fountain 01:38:56 What Should He Do Next? 01:43:18 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Longlegs" & Nicolas Cage | 24 Jul 2024 | 01:28:42 | |
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 Nicolas Cage's performance, and then share our thoughts on the movies in Cage's filmography that had the biggest impact on us. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Nicolas Cage Thoughts 00:09:41 Longlegs 00:24:08 The Rock 00:34:58 Adaptation 00:50:08 Moonstruck 01:03:36 Face/Off 01:18:00 National Treasure 01:25:38 What Should He Do Next? 01:27:50 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Horizon: Chapter 1" & Kevin Costner | 08 Jul 2024 | 01:16:22 | |
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. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:50 Kevin Costner Thoughts 00:06:36 Horizon: Chapter 1 00:22:26 The Bodyguard 00:33:56 Filed of Dreams 00:43:19 Bull Durham 00:51:04 JFK 01:01:35 The Postman 01:09:36 What Should He Do Next? 01:15:38 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Hit Man" & Richard Linklater | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:27:55 | |
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. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ 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 | |||
| "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" & Will Smith | 12 Jun 2024 | 01:35:59 | |
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 follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:43 Will Smith Thoughts 00:11:02 "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" 00:28:14 "Independence Day" 00:37:46 "Men in Black" 00:47:46 "Hitch" 00:56:50 "Ali" 01:13:17 "King Richard" 01:22:14 "Aladdin" (2019) 01:31:57 What Should He Do Next? 01:34:51 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Furiosa" & Chris Hemsworth | 29 May 2024 | 01:21:39 | |
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. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:53 Chris Hemsworth Thoughts 00:05:36 Mad Max Franchise Thoughts 00:08:33 "Furiosa" 00:24:54 "Star Trek" 00:38:16 "Thor" 00:48:51 "Thor: Ragnarok" 00:57:29 "Rush" 01:06:30 "Blackhat" 01:15:48 What Should He Do Next? 01:20:39 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "The Fall Guy" & Emily Blunt | 15 May 2024 | 00:59:48 | |
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. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:39 Emily Blunt Thoughts 00:06:32 "The Fall Guy" 00:20:15 "The Devil Wears Prada" 00:28:48 "Edge of Tomorrow" 00:36:32 "Looper" 00:47:42 "Jungle Cruise" 00:54:40 What Should She Do Next? 00:59:04 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Coup de Chance" & Woody Allen | 01 May 2024 | 01:28:15 | |
We review: Coup de Chance, Annie Hall, 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. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:41 Woody Allen Thoughts 00:11:54 "Coup de Chance" 00:21:59 "Sleeper" 00:28:50 "Midnight in Paris" 00:39:25 "Zelig" 00:50:20 "Annie Hall" 01:00:27 "What's Up Tiger Lilly?" 01:08:41 "Match Point" 01:23:35 What Should He Do Next? 01:27:03 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Civil War" & Kirsten Dunst | 18 Apr 2024 | 01:02:48 | |
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. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:43 Kirsten Dunst Thoughts 00:06:27 "Civil War" 00:20:46 "Spider-Man" 00:30:32 "Drop Dead Gorgeous" 00:36:09 "Marie Antoinette" 00:43:00 "Bring it On" 00:49:13 "Melancholia" 00:53:40 "Interview with the Vampire" 01:00:06 What Should She Do Next? 01:01:44 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Oppenheimer" & Christopher Nolan | 03 Apr 2024 | 01:06:14 | |
We review: Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight, Memento, Following, The Prestige Coming off Oppenheimer's recent 7 Oscar wins, we share our views on the Best Picture winner and then dive into our personal explorations and favorite films of director - Christopher Nolan. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:49 Christopher Nolan Thoughts 00:07:22 "Oppenheimer" 00:21:04 "The Prestige" 00:31:10 "Memento" 00:42:13 "The Dark Knight" 00:55:14 "Following" 01:02:57 What Should He Do Next? 01:05:34 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| 2024 Oscars Reaction & Our Top 3 Movies of 2023 | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:57:00 | |
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 Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:52 2023 Oscars Thoughts 00:20:57 "How to Blow Up a Pipeline" 00:24:55 "The Holdovers" 00:32:00 "May December" 00:43:29 "Killers of the Flower Moon" 00:54:10 2023 Honorable Mentions 00:56:12 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| "Dune: Part Two" & Denis Villeneuve | 06 Mar 2024 | 01:03:38 | |
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. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Into 00:00:58 Denis Villeneuve Thoughts 00:09:00 "Dune: Part Two" 00:24:20 "Sicario" 00:31:12 "Prisoners" 00:37:06 "Arrival" 00:44:35 "Dune: Part One" 00:52:08 "Blade Runner 2049" 00:58:58 What Should He Do Next? 01:01:55 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| Exciting Show Update! | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:03:28 | |
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! Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-that-shaped-us/id1591109094 follow us: | |||
| Michael Mann - Director That Shaped Our Love of Film | 27 Dec 2023 | 00:31:40 | |
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! Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-that-shaped-us/id1591109094 Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us: | |||
| Our 2023: "The Creator", "Past Lives", "The Wizard of Oz", "Roger & Me", "Analyze This", "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp" | 20 Dec 2023 | 01:38:58 | |
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. Subscribe on Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-that-shaped-us/id1591109094 Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:50 The Wizard of Oz 00:19:13 The Creator 00:36:40 Past Lives 00:52:33 Analyze This 01:04:12 The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 01:21:50 Roger & Me 01:36:14 Honorable Mentions 01:37:27 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| Bradley Cooper - Actor That Shaped Our Love of Film | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:34:24 | |
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 Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-that-shaped-us/id1591109094 Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us: | |||
| Feeling of Joy: "Sister Act", "School of Rock", "Babe", "That Thing You Do!", "Sense and Sensibility", "Death on the Nile" (1978) | 06 Dec 2023 | 01:20:39 | |
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". Subscribe on Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-that-shaped-us/id1591109094 Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:45 That Thing You Do! 00:14:07 Sense and Sensibility 00:25:33 Babe 00:35:00 Death on the Nile (1978) 00:46:24 School of Rock 01:03:44 Sister Act 01:17:55 Honorable Mentions 01:19:24 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| Joaquin Phoenix - Actor That Shaped Our Love of Film | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:31:51 | |
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. Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-that-shaped-us/id1591109094 Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us: | |||
| Relationship with Our Grandparents: "Cocoon", "Terms of Endearment", "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory", "Heidi" (1937), "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947), "The Proposal" | 22 Nov 2023 | 01:27:47 | |
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. Subscribe on Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-that-shaped-us/id1591109094 Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/ Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:06:21 Heidi (1937)00:19:28 The Proposal00:34:08 Cocoon00:46:40 Terms of Endearment01:00:50 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory01:13:28 Miracle on 34th Street (1947)01:25:45 Honorable Mentions 01:26:30 Next Episode Preview & Outro | |||
| Alexander Payne - Director That Shaped Our Love of Film | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:35:32 | |
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. Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6ShPbVNVFjyxHVHch8JtYq Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-that-shaped-us/id1591109094 Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod follow us: | |||