HBO Max Movie Club
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 223 ratingsThe official HBO Max Movie Club podcast provides a forum for fans of the service’s priority library films and new Saturday night theatricals via conversational host commentary, along with guest appearances from the folks who produced, directed, wrote, or starred in these very awesome movies. Hosted by comedian Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas), this fun (and often, hilarious) podcast that covers the freshest new releases and most beloved nostalgic films of the past is your one-stop-shop for all movies on HBO Max…and beyond.
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Batman Returns (with Danny Pellegrino)
December 12, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes"Batman Returns” is the iconic 1992 superhero film where Horror Queers can go for Christmas content. In both aesthetic and legacy, the sexy silhouettes, childhood nightmare foder, and commercial success could only be the product of Tim Burton’s fantastic stylings. In this sequel, as Batman inevitably returns to battle the joint efforts of the monstrous Penguin (Danny DeVito) and businessman Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) we see the resulting rise of Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer). Detailing P...
I Will Always Love “The Bodyguard” (with Sam Sanders)
November 28, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutesIn some of the most unpredictable ways, “The Bodyguard” is the ultimate queer narrative! The romantic drama follows a former Secret Service agent tasked with protecting a high-profile actress and singer, iconically starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston. On this episode, journalist & podcaster Sam Sanders joins Matt to explore the legacy of Whitney Houston’s acting debut. Most notably, the soundtrack for the film featuring Whitney’s cover of “I Will Always Love You,” cements the lovable l...
Gimme Barrymore (with D’Arcy Carden)
November 14, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutesThe first in Drew Barrymore’s iconic pairings with Adam Sandler, “The Wedding Singer” is the perfect gentle yet sassy rom-com that could only be a product of the 90s. When Robbie, a wedding singer, meets Julia their friendship slowly reveals that they have both fallen for the wrong people. Gracing the pod today is actress, D’Arcy Carden, to gush over the film’s cutest moments on top of Drew’s life in the spotlight and her evolution as an actress and public figure. As a child star, Barrymore e...
Feed Me, Seymour! (with Michelle Collins)
October 31, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes“Little Shop of Horrors” is an iconic American horror comedy musical turned film, but simply put, it is a cult classic. Starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, and countless iconic cameos, “Little Shop” somehow makes murder endearing when paired with a catchy, early 1960s rock & motown soundtrack. The film follows Seymour, a nerdy flower shop attendant, who seizes an opportunity to jumpstart the straining business, as well as a hopeful romance with his co-worker Audrey. Discove...
This Year’s Miss Congeniality is . . . Sandra Bullock (with Joel Kim Booster)
October 17, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutesIf there is one thing we all want a little more than world peace, it’s Matt Rogers and comedian Joel Kim Booster to relive the Sandra Bullock masterpiece that is “Miss Congeniality.” Joining the movie club again this season, Joel and Matt rival mixed reviews for the film with their appreciation for every quotable moment and Bullock’s endless number of dedicated pratfalls. Bullock plays an undercover FBI agent who transforms from one of the boys to become a pageant queen in order to investigat...
Magic Mike Mania (with Mary Beth Barone)
October 03, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes“Magic Mike” was the major box office hit to spawn the G-string paradise that would kick off the female frenzy and boost Channing Tatum’s sex symbol status as a movie star. This week, Matt is joined by comedian and friend, Mary Beth Barone, to revisit the cultural phenomenon that took straight women by storm. From the iconic Live stage show to the 3rd installment “Magic Mike’s Last Dance,” the original film became a franchise that could actually make hot beefcakes into art. Following the woes...
Simply The Best, Tina (with Ronald Young, Jr.)
September 19, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutesThe legendary comeback queen, Miss Tina Turner herself is the focus of the heart-wrenching documentary respectively named, “Tina.” Angela Bassett’s Oscar-nominated performance as the soulful singer and dancer gave a glamorous, yet raw telling of a life of trauma and suppression. Matt is joined by HBO Docs Club host, Ronald Young Jr., to unpack over 50 years of Tina’s career in popular music and culture profiled in the film. The tragic, yet triumphant journey follows Tina as she reclaims a car...
Simply The Best, Tina
September 19, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe legendary comeback queen, Miss Tina Turner herself is the focus of the heart-wrenching documentary respectively named, “Tina.” Angela Bassett’s Oscar-nominated performance as the soulful singer and dancer gave a glamorous, yet raw telling of a life of trauma and suppression. Matt is joined by HBO Docs Club host, Ronald Young Jr., to unpack over 50 years of Tina’s career in popular music and culture profiled in the film. The tragic, yet triumphant journey follows Tina as she reclaims a ca...
Werking 9 to 5
September 05, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBSatire-comedy, “9 to 5,” stars the iconic trio, Judy Bernly (Jane Fonda), Violet Newstead (Lily Tomlin), and Doralee Rhodes (Dolly Parton), as exhausted secretaries navigating their toxic workplace. While under the heavy thumb of their sexist boss, they find their wildest revenge fantasies coming true, while of course, hilarity ensues. To recall the classic, Matt is joined by writer and friend of the show, Louis Virtel, to reflect on Jane Fonda’s imprint on the film, and gush over favorite s...
Werking 9 to 5 (with Louis Virtel)
September 05, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutesSatire-comedy, “9 to 5,” stars the iconic trio, Judy Bernly (Jane Fonda), Violet Newstead (Lily Tomlin), and Doralee Rhodes (Dolly Parton), as exhausted secretaries navigating their toxic workplace. While under the heavy thumb of their sexist boss, they find their wildest revenge fantasies coming true, while of course, hilarity ensues. To recall the classic, Matt is joined by writer and friend of the show, Louis Virtel, to reflect on Jane Fonda’s imprint on the film, and gush over favorite sc...
Is All Fair in Love & Basketball? (with Sydnee Washington)
August 22, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutesFor childhood friends, Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps), their love for the game has stiff competition against their growing love for each other. It begs the question: is all fair in Love & Basketball? Matt is joined by comedian and actress, Sydnee Washington, to rehash the edgy chemistry and all-star cast in this sweet sports classic. The film follows the two friends as they shoot their shot at love as the success of their separate professional basketball careers threatens their ...
Is All Fair in Love & Basketball?
August 22, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBFor childhood friends, Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps), their love for the game has stiff competition against their growing love for each other. It begs the question: is all fair in Love & Basketball? Matt is joined by comedian and actress, Sydnee Washington, to rehash the edgy chemistry and all-star cast in this sweet sports classic. The film follows the two friends as they shoot their shot at love as the success of their separate professional basketball careers threatens their...
‘90s Teen Movies Were All That
August 08, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBWhere would we be without ‘90s teen movies? A true time capsule of over-the-top high school stereotypes, films like “She’s All That” left their mark on informing a generation of rom-com drama addicts. Matt is joined by the second half of the “Seek Treatment” podcast, Pat Regan, to rewind the tapes and share their take on the teen classic. The clichés colored the foundation for their nineties youth and the politics of a high schooler’s social life. In a world of aesthetic outdoor lockers, the...
‘90s Teen Movies Were All That (with Pat Regan)
August 08, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutesWhere would we be without ‘90s teen movies? A true time capsule of over-the-top high school stereotypes, films like “She’s All That” left their mark on informing a generation of rom-com drama addicts. Matt is joined by the second half of the “Seek Treatment” podcast, Pat Regan, to rewind the tapes and share their take on the teen classic. The clichés colored the foundation for their nineties youth and the politics of a high schooler’s social life. In a world of aesthetic outdoor lockers, the ...
Julia Roberts Showed Us How to Live (with Cat Cohen)
July 25, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutesFor the bright young ladies of Wellesley College, their time at university may have more to do with finding the man of their dreams than chasing dreams of their own. Featuring one of the most empowering performances by the one and only Julia Roberts, ”Mona Lisa Smile” challenges the dominant culture in the movie’s 1950s landscape. Joined by comedian and podcaster, Cat Cohen, the two break down Roberts’ portrayal of this new subversive art history teacher who has a natural disdain for the girl...
Julia Roberts Showed Us How to Live
July 25, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBFor the bright young ladies of Wellesley College, their time at university may have more to do with finding the man of their dreams than chasing dreams of their own. Featuring one of the most empowering performances by the one and only Julia Roberts, ”Mona Lisa Smile” challenges the dominant culture in the movie’s 1950s landscape. Joined by comedian and podcaster, Cat Cohen, the two break down Roberts’ portrayal of this new subversive art history teacher who has a natural disdain for the gir...
Blessed by Tammy Faye
July 11, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBTelevangelist turned queer icon, Tammy Faye Bakker redefined the boundaries of her religious beliefs. Equal parts comedy and tragedy, Tammy’s story is quite the Hail Mary as she and her husband, Jim Bakker, turn their ministry into the world’s largest religious broadcasting network. It seemed the only appropriate way to discuss this story through “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” was for Matt to sit down with the film’s director - the one and only, Michael Showalter! They talk Jessica Chastain’s Acad...
Blessed by Tammy Faye (with Michael Showalter)
July 11, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutesTelevangelist turned queer icon, Tammy Faye Bakker redefined the boundaries of her religious beliefs. Equal parts comedy and tragedy, Tammy’s story is quite the Hail Mary as she and her husband, Jim Bakker, turn their ministry into the world’s largest religious broadcasting network. It seemed the only appropriate way to discuss this story through “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” was for Matt to sit down with the film’s director - the one and only, Michael Showalter! They talk Jessica Chastain’s Acade...
Here Comes the Father of the Bride (with Danielle Perez)
June 27, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutesAs part of the biggest HBO Max movie premiere to date, this epic remake of the 1991 classic “Father of the Bride" brings a tale as old as time to new heights. With the best in wedding traditions and tantrums, Matt is joined by comedian Danielle Perez, to break down this wedding day with a Latinx spin. Exploring the intergenerational compromise to uphold tradition while forging a new future, this all-star cast does not disappoint. This film plays on the classic sprawl of wedding hiccups and in...
Here Comes the Father of the Bride
June 27, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAs part of the biggest HBO Max movie premiere to date, this epic remake of the 1991 classic “Father of the Bride" brings a tale as old as time to new heights. With the best in wedding traditions and tantrums, Matt is joined by comedian Danielle Perez, to break down this wedding day with a Latinx spin. Exploring the intergenerational compromise to uphold tradition while forging a new future, this all-star cast does not disappoint. This film plays on the classic sprawl of wedding hiccups and i...
The Birdcage
June 13, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBNo better way to celebrate Pride Month with the movie club than to talk about the colorful and energetic classic “The Birdcage.” Joining Matt to explore this flamboyant 90s feel good film is comedy duo Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp. The remake of the French film "La Cage aux Folles" presents a challenge to family values for South Beach drag club owner Armand (Robin Williams) and his life partner, Albert (Nathan Lane). The couple is determined to appear straight for their son and his conservat...
The Birdcage (with Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp)
June 13, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutesNo better way to celebrate Pride Month with the movie club than to talk about the colorful and energetic classic “The Birdcage.” Joining Matt to explore this flamboyant 90s feel good film is comedy duo Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp. The remake of the French film "La Cage aux Folles" presents a challenge to family values for South Beach drag club owner Armand (Robin Williams) and his life partner, Albert (Nathan Lane). The couple is determined to appear straight for their son and his conservati...
Be Our (Christopher) Guest
May 30, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBPioneer of the mockumentary genre, Christopher Guest has molded movies from both on and off the screen. With a unique ability to embody and employ comedy for his films, they remain quirky and quotable beyond their years. So naturally, Matt Rogers is joined by friend of the show, Greta Titelman, to paw through the catalog that defines Guest’s prowess. Fearless to present a strong cast of characters, the real pedigree of Guest’s work includes “Best in Show,” exemplifying his ability to melt re...
Be Our (Christopher) Guest (with Greta Titelman)
May 30, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutesPioneer of the mockumentary genre, Christopher Guest has molded movies from both on and off the screen. With a unique ability to embody and employ comedy for his films, they remain quirky and quotable beyond their years. So naturally, Matt Rogers is joined by friend of the show, Greta Titelman, to paw through the catalog that defines Guest’s prowess. Fearless to present a strong cast of characters, the real pedigree of Guest’s work includes “Best in Show,” exemplifying his ability to melt rea...
The Zellweger-thon
May 16, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBAs part of so many modern classics, and a proper example of Hollywood royalty, Renée Zellweger is the focus of our first movie club meeting. To explore everything from her British embodiment in Bridget Jones’s Diary, to her depth and humor in Chicago, host Matt Rogers welcomes the Roxie to his Velma. You may know this first guest from Saturday Night Live, or their podcast Las Culturistas: Bowen Yang is the name on everyone’s lips. The duo tracks Renee’s rise to superstardom as her bold energ...
The Zellweger-thon (with Bowen Yang)
May 16, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutesAs part of so many modern classics, and a proper example of Hollywood royalty, Renée Zellweger is the focus of our first movie club meeting. To explore everything from her British embodiment in Bridget Jones’s Diary, to her depth and humor in Chicago, host Matt Rogers welcomes the Roxie to his Velma. You may know this first guest from Saturday Night Live, or their podcast Las Culturistas: Bowen Yang is the name on everyone’s lips. The duo tracks Renee’s rise to superstardom as her bold energy...
HBO Max Movie Club is Back!
May 09, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutesIt’s natural to feel suspicious of a sequel. But, take it from the Academy (if the Academy were us…) this is a sequel you won’t want to miss. HBO Max Movie Club is back for season two with your beloved host Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas), to serve the hottest Hollywood takes and relish in the movies immortalized by our adoration. In season two, the club shares all of the biggest moments in your year alongside all of your favorite films, and more importantly the stars that make them come to lif...
The Matrix Trilogy
December 20, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutesIn honor of The Matrix Resurrections (coming to theaters and HBO Max on December 22nd), host Matt Rogers makes good on his promise from the Keanu-thon episode by revisiting the films that started it all! And to make this week's episode of HBO Max Movie Club extra special, we've invited the boys from the Blank Check podcast (Atlantic film critic David Sims and actor Griffin Newman) to help Matt detangle what exactly makes The Matrix one of the most iconic film franchises of all time. Together ...
A Star Is Born
December 06, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutesThis week on HBO Max Movie Club, host Matt Rogers invites guest Brendan Scannell (Bonding) to reminisce on 2018's 'A Star Is Born' frenzy and the chokehold Bradley Cooper's remake had on the cultural zeitgeist. From a debate on where exactly the film takes place to a recount of the film's impact on their respective 'Spotify Wrapped' playlists, it's clear this most recent version of A Star Is Born left its mark. The pair also discuss the intense emotions they felt immediately after their initi...
Clueless
November 22, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutesThis week on HBO Max Movie Club, host Matt Rogers has a special treat for you all: rewatching his favorite movie of all time, Clueless! Joined by writer, podcaster, and friend Louis Virtel, the two discuss every possible literal detail of this iconic movie they could think of. Spectacular yet surprisingly affordable wardrobe? Check. Exactly how director Amy Heckerling managed to bottle 90s teen essence into a cult classic? Check. Gay representation without being the butt of the joke, in the 9...
The Harry Potter-thon
November 08, 2021 11:01 - 52 minutesThis week on HBO Max Movie Club, host Matt Rogers decided that, in honor of the holiday season, he was going to take it upon himself to rewatch the entire Harry Potter film series. You know, for the viewers! And with those viewers in mind, he invited comedy writer and podcaster Alise Morales to help give you the high-quality HP content you deserve! Together, they sprint through all their favorite characters (why does Alise have such a soft spot for Ron?), iconic lines (93% are Year One Hermio...
Dun-dun-dun-DUNE!
November 01, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutesFor this week’s installment of HBO Max Movie Club, host Matt Rogers attended a screening of the new Dune with his good friend and SNL writer Sudi Green... and they 👏 had👏 a 👏blast. From Dune’s iconic Hans Zimmer score to a big Jesus storyline, these two discuss every nook and cranny of the fantasy novel-turned-film-turned-film-again. In fact, they had so much fun watching the film in a real-life theater, that they just might move into one (not really—but they were definitely reminded of how g...
The Many Saints of Newark Minisode
October 11, 2021 15:00 - 5 minutesThis week Matt Rogers is hosting a minisode in honor of The Many Saints of Newark! Fresh on HBO Max and in theaters, Matt gets into the casting of it all: as a Sopranos prequel, is Michael Gandolfini’s casting nepotism or family talent? Give the minisode a listen to find out! The Many Saints of Newark is available in theaters and on HBO Max, in the US only, for 31 days from theatrical release. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/liste...
The Clint-a-thon
September 27, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutesThis week on HBO Max Movie Club, prestige Oscar film fans, you’re in for a treat! Clint Eastwood’s newest film Cry Macho is premiering on HBO Max, and to celebrate, host Matt Rogers is taking a deep dive into the famed actor/director’s legendary filmography. Joined by comedian, writer, and friend Gabe Liedman (Q Force), Matt unpacks all things Clint. From Bridges of Madison County to Gran Torino, the pair break down just why Clint Eastwood is a living legend. So Go Ahead, give it a listen, an...
Jurassic Park (sponsored by Malignant)
September 13, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutesThis week on the HBO Max Movie Club, host Matt Rogers tackles scary movies, including the upcoming HBO Max film Malignant! And by 'tackles them,' we mean he doesn't because Matt Rogers doesn't do scary movies. So you better believe he isn't watching Malignant... So instead, he watched the scariest movie he can personally handle: 1993's iconic Jurassic Park! Joined by friend and comedian Dave Mizzoni (Gayme Show Live), the pair chat all things gay: icon Laura Dern, sex symbol Jeff Goldblum, ...
Reminiscence
August 30, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutesIn this week’s episode of the HBO Max Movie Club, host Matt Rogers invites his dear friend (and star of HBO Max’s Los Espookys!) Greta Titelman into the studio to rant and rave about Lisa Joy’s newest film, Reminiscence. Together, the two reveal how they feel about the cast (um, Hugh Jackman, Thandiwe Newton, AND Rebecca Ferguson all in one place?!), that special female director touch when it comes to a sex scene, and the old-timey Hollywood glamour cast onto a shadowy Miami. Also, Matt strug...
THEE Suicide Squad
August 16, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutesIn this episode of the HBO Max Movie Club, host Matt Rogers is taking on THEE (as in “Megan THEE Stallion”) Suicide Squad! He admits that 2016’s Suicide Squad was just fine—but wow does THEE Suicide Squad blow it out of the water! Matt dives into the best bits and highlights what makes it so special before sitting down with Flula Borg (a.k.a. Javelin, in the film) to chat spoilers galore. If you’re wondering how Flula prepped for his role as Javelin, or how he feels about his scenes with Marg...
The Keanu-thon
August 02, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutesIn this episode, the HBO Max Movie Club is taking you on a historical tour of all things Keanu! With an emphasis on Point Break, Speed, and Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, host Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas) breaks down Keanu Reeves’s movie magic with comedian, actor, and fellow podcaster Joel Kim Booster (Urgent Care with Joel Kim Booster & Mitra Jouhari). Play along as they decide which iconic Keanu characters to “F***, Marry, Kill,” discuss which barely-Keanu film is their favorite barely...
Space Jam: A New Legacy
July 19, 2021 13:01 - 41 minutesThe inaugural episode of the HBO Max Movie Club steps inside the world of Space Jam: A New Legacy! Michael Jordan and his toon pals first charmed millennials across the globe in 1996 with the original Space Jam; now, Lebron James has come to spread the toon joy to a new generation of kids and adults alike. With a discussion that nods to a killer soundtrack and sparkly villains (e.g. Don Cheadle), host Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas) sits down with fellow comedian Naomi Ekperigin to dissect ever...
Introducing: HBO Max Movie Club
July 09, 2021 20:32 - 3 minutesHBO Max is the destination for this year’s biggest blockbusters, and this companion podcast will not only change, but enhance the way you watch them. Host Matt Rogers brings you along for the ride as he dives deep into HBO Max’s new releases, like Space Jam: A New Legacy and The Suicide Squad, in addition to the classics already on the platform like The Matrix franchise. In conversation with comedians, friends, and movie insiders alike, Matt and his guests break down their favorite moments, r...