Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon Podcast
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAn entertaining conversation from friends, Rhys and Kane, as they marathon films that share the same series, director, actor or themes. The movies explored, reviewed and ranked could be anything from cinema mastery and mindless entertainment, to visual and auditory assaults - as long as they're viewed as part of a movie marathon.
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Episodes
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)
February 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBDIARY OF A WIMPY KID FRANCHISE MARATHON They've done the iconic slasher franchise, Scream. They've witnessed every single film directed by auteur, Wes Anderson. But now... They tackle the family-friendly pre-teen coming-of-age series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. With now five films that come under the Diary of a Wimpy Kid IP, the boys take a dive back into childhood and review the series that formed them as kids. Based on the books of the same name, these films follow Greg Heffley, trudging thro...
French Dispatch (2021): MM Update
February 05, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBWES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHON *MINOR SPOILER WARNING*: Rhys and Kane discuss plot points and story beats of the French Dispatch in this episode - but as to not alienate viewers, the first portion of the episode is completely spoiler free! (time-stamps listed below) Even in the spoiler segment of the show, all that is really revealed, is a more specific dive into each anthological story from the film. Introduction - 0:00 French Dispatch cinema experience - 1:38 French Dispatch review (s...
MM Update: French Dispatch (2021)
February 05, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBWES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHON *MINOR SPOILER WARNING*: Rhys and Kane discuss plot points and story beats of the French Dispatch in this episode - but as to not alienate viewers, the first portion of the episode is completely spoiler free! (time-stamps listed below) Even in the spoiler segment of the show, all that is really revealed, is a more specific dive into each anthological story from the film. Introduction - 0:00 French Dispatch cinema experience - 1:38 French Dispatch review (s...
Wes Anderson Overview/Ranking
January 29, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBWES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHON WOW! *Owen Wilson voice* Rhys and Kane made it through their second marathon, and boy was it a doozy. Nine movies through, and the boys go through their thoughts of the entire filmography, from spoilt teenagers, to father issues, to more father issues. This time, the individual lists from both guys DOESN'T line up perfectly (thank god), so there's actually something to talk about! Rhys and Kane both try to justify why certain films are their favourite, and...
Isle of Dogs (2018)
January 22, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBWES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHON "omg, look, it's Isle of the Doggos. UWU" I feel so gross having typed this... Wes Anderson's second animated film, and Rhys and Kane's FINAL film before the ranking! (sorry purists, at the time of initial recording, the French Dispatch's release was as unknown as the existence of Big Foot). This movie is nothing short of cute and creepy, and as dog-lovers, Rhys and Kane have an absolute ball with it. The film was also watched in the cinema, and Kane gets ...
Scream (2022): MM Update
January 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBSCREAM FRANCHISE MARATHON *SPOILER WARNING*: As to avoid ruining the film for certain viewers, this podcast episode will have a clear spoiler-free and spoiler-filled portion, with time stamps highlighted below for listeners. Anything shown in the trailer for the film, we deemed as spoiler-free content; eg. certain character and actor appearances. Plot and story details are avoided in the spoiler-free portion of the podcast. Introduction - 0:00 Marathon Me 2.0 - 1:02 Spoiler-free Scream tho...
MM UPDATE: Scream (2022)
January 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBSCREAM FRANCHISE MARATHON *SPOILER WARNING*: As to avoid ruining the film for certain viewers, this podcast episode will have a clear spoiler-free and spoiler-filled portion, with time stamps highlighted below for listeners. Anything shown in the trailer for the film, we deemed as spoiler-free content; eg. certain character and actor appearances. Plot and story details are avoided in the spoiler-free portion of the podcast. Introduction - 0:00 Marathon Me 2.0 - 1:02 Spoiler-free Scream tho...
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
January 08, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBWES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHON The Grand Budapest Hotel is an absolute epic of a film. Undeniable. Even though Rhys is not a fan of Jeff Goldblum, a great time is had. Kane and Rhys find it hard not to love this film. From the performances, to the larger than life sets that makes one question what reality is at all? Willem Defoe in this film is something that the boys just can't get over. He haunts us in our worst nightmares, as well as, joins us on adventures in our favourite dreams. ...
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
January 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBWES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHON Kane was only a scout for a few years, and Rhys has no idea how to tie a knot, so both boys can attempt to re-live a childhood full of tent-building, dangerous tree house, and childhood marriages, that they never experienced in the first place. Moonrise Kingdom places Rhys and Kane back to a place of child-like wonder and magic, where nothing had any consequences, and Bill Murray threateningly would walk past with an axe was a common occurrence. Podcast...
Fantastic Mr Fox (2009)
December 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBWES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHON Wes Anderson's first foray in the realm of feature animated films; but more importantly, Kane and Rhys' first episode where they saw the movie in a THEATRE. (Shoutout to the Astor Theatre in Melbourne) The boys share their Fantastic Mr Fox experience how one SHOULD consume this film - around film-buff-parents, ciders in hand, in front of a crazy big cinema screen. What a hell of a time. Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_official Podcast Facebook page: @marat...
The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
December 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBWES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHON Trains, crane(shot)s, and automobiles. What do you get when you place Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman and Adrian Brodie in a train together, travelling through India? You get this film. Originally Rhys' least favourite of Wes Anderson's filmography, the boys go into this watch with open minds and open hearts; and what they find... is discussed in this podcast. Kane and Rhys discuss their own brotherly relationships, and share their own experiences on strang...
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
December 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBWES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHON Turns out that Rhys and Kane really like fish, fish documentaries, and fish-documentary-affiliated productions. Wes Anderson's first film to place Bill Murray in the limelight, and a masterpiece of a film is born from this choice. Rhys and Kane decide that they will definitely cosplay as Steve and Ned one day for either a convention or a party, and one of the boys may or may not have gotten teary at the end of this film... There is a lot to talk about pack...
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
December 11, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBWES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHON Finally, a Royal Tenenbaums podcast that begins with almost 15 minutes of Red Dead Redemption 2 discussion! We have made it to some real Wes Anderson vibes now. With a crazy high budget, Anderson comes out with a film almost sickly sweet with style. The characters - amazing. The soundtrack - amazing. The visuals - amazing. But is the film REALLY that good? Let's listen and see... Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_official Podcast Facebook page: @marathonmeof...
Rushmore (1998)
December 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBWES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHON Spoilers for the episode, but we love Rushmore, and there's nothing you can say otherwise to change our minds! Beginning to a feel a little bit more like Wes Anderson, Rushmore follows Max Fischer (played by Jason Schwartzman) as he struggles to balance his physical adolescence with his believed adulthood. Rhys and Kane discuss how they believe there was a bit of Max Fischer in all of us as teenagers. Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_official Podcast Facebo...
Bottle Rocket (1996)
November 27, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBWES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHON The first step in Rhys and Kane's shared love affair with the Wilson brothers. To start off the Wes Anderson marathon, Rhys and Kane begin with Anderson's feature directorial debut, Bottle Rocket. Mixed feelings are had about this film, as Rhys attempts to justify that it's pretty damn good. But, it can be wholly agreed upon that this is a FEAT for a first time director, teasing one of the beauty to come from Mr Anderson's later films. STRAP-IN, this jou...
Scream Franchise Overview/Ranking
November 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBSCREAM FRANCHISE MARATHON Our first franchise overview episode! Come and listen to Rhys and Kane summarise their opinions on the franchise as a whole (as of so far). The two share their personal highs and lows throughout the series, and discuss certain Scream related topics that don't fall into any of the other episodes, such as the Netflix series, video game appearances, and touch a little bit on 2022's Scream (second) reboot. Been a fun ride.
Scream 4 (2011)
November 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBSCREAM FRANCHISE MARATHON. It's been 10 years, and it looks that teenagers have only gotten worse. In the light of Kevin Hart curing depression, Kane and Rhys talk about this initial Scream reboot, bringing the slasher into the age of tEchNoLogY. A lot of strong characters and interesting narrative twists make the experience pretty great for these two; if only the crew hadn't covered each camera's lens with Vaseline.
Scream 3 (2000)
November 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBSCREAM FRANCHISE MARATHON Welcome to the Dewey and Gale domestic issue movie. What we've all been waiting for. Kane and Rhys explore the capstone of Scream's once 'trilogy'. With a bit more hollywood in this one, and some supporting characters that you go "oh, they were in a Scream movie!", the boys honestly don't hang too much dirt on this installment in the series. Though, definitely not a flawless film by any means, proves a fun time.
Scream 2 (1997)
November 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBSCREAM FRANCHISE MARATHON Now THIS is what I call a cinema experience. Rhys and Kane watch the second entry in the Scream franchise, but find themselves deeply fascinated by the excitement of the movie-going audience when watching the first Stab movie. This fascination leads to an in-depth discussion of their favourite, but mainly least-favourite, cinema experiences.
Scream (1996)
October 30, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBSCREAM FRANCHISE MARATHON You are now sentenced to death for being in possession of a cellular telephone. In the first full episode of Marathon Me, the boys begin their 'Scream' franchise marathon with, you guessed it... Scream (1996). The entire film is discussed in depth and reviewed; the boys struggling to distinguish this film from the Wayans brother's 2000 film 'Scary Movie'. Both Kane and Rhys can't get over Billy's powerful death stare, and are convinced he must be guilty immediat...
Marathon Me Introduction
October 21, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWelcome... to Marathon Me. Rhys and Kane introduce the series, themselves and their shared passion for cinema in this brief pilot episode. After years of marathoning movies together and even more years being friends, the boys decide to start a podcast that gives them an excuse to watch movies and talk to no end about them.