Matrimovies
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsOne married couple takes turns sharing their favorite movies with each other, for better or for worse.
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Episodes
Episode 43: Avengers: Endgame
January 27, 2020 03:10 - 1 hour - 126 MBNicole and Pete cross the finish line of the Infintiy Saga with plenty of laughter and tears and a deep sense of satisfaction.
Episode 42: Avengers: Infinity War
January 20, 2020 04:39 - 58 minutes - 110 MBNicole and Pete take on part one of an ambitious double feature, navigating a massive cast of characters and digesting perhaps the greatest cliffhanger in movie history.
Episode 41: Avengers Infinity Saga Primer
January 20, 2020 04:07 - 23 minutes - 44.5 MBPete brings Nicole up to speed on the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe and the full roster of Avengers leading into a double feature of Infinity War and Endgame.
Episode 40: Coyote Ugly
November 18, 2019 15:01 - 40 minutes - 76.9 MBSpecial guests Stephan and Luiza join us to explore one of the signature movies of 2000.
Episode 39: Miracle
November 11, 2019 20:11 - 44 minutes - 85.1 MBOn a trip to beautiful Lake Placid, Nicole and Pete treat themselves to an All-American sports classic. And dare we say a career-best performance from Kurt Russell?
Episode 38: About Time
November 04, 2019 00:45 - 36 minutes - 68.9 MBNicole takes Pete on a delightful journey through love and time with Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson.
Episode 37: The Empire Strikes Back
October 27, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBNicole humors Pete with a viewing of the original 1980 edition (standard def, 40" maximum screen size). Results were... mixed.
Episode 36: Rudy
October 21, 2019 02:17 - 49 minutes - 94.2 MBDear friends Mike and Brooke join us to discuss everybody's favorite underdog story. Editor's note: This episode was recorded before Sean Astin sold his soul to KFC to make those Rudy II and III commercials.
Episode 35: Ex Machina
October 14, 2019 01:50 - 32 minutes - 61.9 MBAlicia Vikander, Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac and the Turing test from hell.
Episode 34: Mean Girls
October 08, 2019 03:16 - 52 minutes - 100 MBNicole leads Pete through an all-time classic.
Episode 33: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
October 08, 2019 03:12 - 36 minutes - 68.3 MBNicole gets introduced to the underappreciated middle movie of the original Indiana Jones trilogy.
Episode 32: Season 2 Kickoff
October 08, 2019 02:47 - 6 minutes - 12.6 MBNicole and Pete are back for a whole new season of movie magic. Temple of Doom and Mean Girls kick things off, with new episodes dropping weekly through the end of 2019.
Episode 31: Season 1 Retrospective
October 16, 2017 02:33 - 35 minutes - 67 MBNicole and Pete bid a fond farewell to Season 1 and reminisce on some of their favorite moments from the first 30 episodes.
Episode 30: What to Expect When You're Expecting
October 09, 2017 02:01 - 34 minutes - 64.8 MBNicole and Pete's final movie of Season 1 comes with a special announcement!
Episode 29: Star Trek: First Contact
October 01, 2017 13:24 - 57 minutes - 109 MBPete and Nicole are joined by friend and Star Trek fan Greg as they boldly go back in time with Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise. Highlights include the introduction of the Enterprise E, the rampant sexuality of the Queen B, and clarifying where the line must be drawn.
Episode 28: Skyfall (Part 2)
September 24, 2017 03:50 - 45 minutes - 87.1 MBPete and Nicole conclude their journey through the flawed delight that is Skyfall. Highlights include how to get rats off an island, the return of the Goldfinger DB5, and the Home Alone finale.
Episode 27: Skyfall (Part 1)
September 18, 2017 19:30 - 47 minutes - 89.3 MBBond is back as Pete uses his birthday privileges to devote a full two episodes to Daniel Craig's third outing as Bond. Highlights include Adele's place atop the pantheon of Bond songs, scorpion shots, and the least inspirational training montage of all time. James Bond will return in Skyfall Part 2.
Episode 26: Point Break
September 11, 2017 00:21 - 37 minutes - 70 MBPete introduces Nicole to his favorite Patrick Swayze character in this 1991 surfer crime thriller. Highlights include Bodhi's graceful dance fighting, Gary Busey's love for meatball sandwiches, and Keanu Reeves making it very clear that he is an F-B-I AGENT.
Episode 25: Dirty Dancing
September 04, 2017 03:40 - 37 minutes - 70.7 MBNicole shares one of her all-time favorites. Highlights include Jennifer Grey's bridge dancing session, classist undertones, and the irreplaceable Patrick Swayze.
Episode 24: Terminator 2: Judgment Day
August 29, 2017 12:04 - 44 minutes - 84.6 MBHappy Judgment Day! To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the rise of the machines (8/29/97), Pete and Nicole complete their double feature with perhaps the greatest sequel of all time. Highlights include the horrors of face licking, Arnold's nuanced performance, and Linda Hamilton's workout routine.
Episode 23: The Parent Trap (1998)
August 21, 2017 04:22 - 46 minutes - 89 MBNicole takes Pete through every wonderful detail of her favorite movie from childhood. From Lindsay Lohans' undeniable "it" factor, to Dennis Quaid's hunkiness, to the memory of the wonderful Natasha Richardson, The Parent Trap has something for everybody. Editor's Note: We goofed, "There She Goes" as heard in the movie is by The La's. The Sixpence None the Richer cover came out in 1999. We apologize to The La's, but still contend that Sixpence None the Richer is a great band.
Episode 22: American Psycho
August 12, 2017 04:49 - 40 minutes - 77.2 MBPete brings Nicole into the twisted world of Patrick Bateman in this 2000 cult classic that launched numerous successful acting careers. Highlights include designer name dropping, the challenge of getting a res at Dorsia, and a proper appreciation for the work of Huey Lewis and the News.
Episode 21: The Terminator
August 07, 2017 12:07 - 39 minutes - 74.3 MBPete picks his first double feature and the first half is the original that started the franchise.. Highlights include homeless pants, time travel paradoxes, and the best the '80s have to offer. Note: Terminator 2 coming on the 20th anniversary of Judgment Day (August 29th). Regular episodes every week until then.
Episode 20: Clueless
July 31, 2017 00:29 - 34 minutes - 64.5 MBNicole leads Pete through the movie that shaped her childhood impression of the American high school experience. Come for pre-weird Alicia Silverstone, stay for Paul Rudd and the fraternity of men that time forgot.
Episode 19: 8 Mile
July 23, 2017 13:50 - 1 hour - 140 MBPete and Nicole are joined by groomsman Philippe and his better half Kendra to dive into this classic of the early aughts. Highlights include personal journeys with the music of Eminem, Cranbrook privilege, and the one and only Cheddar Bob.
Episode 18: Grease
July 18, 2017 01:21 - 43 minutes - 81.5 MBNicole introduces Pete to this classic 1978 musical about summer love in the '50s. Highlights include Blanche's antics, a young but not actually that young Stockard Channing, and those damn Scorpions.
Episode 17: The Princess Bride
July 07, 2017 21:29 - 51 minutes - 96.7 MBDear friend and bridesmaid Katherine joins Pete and Nicole as they dive into this classic romantic fantasy adventure comedy.
Episode 16: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
July 02, 2017 13:45 - 55 minutes - 105 MBPete introduces Nicole to the adventures of Captain "Lucky Jack" Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin aboard the HMS Surprise. Highlights include finding time for damn hobbies, running like smoke n'oakum, and grinding whatever grist the mill requires to full one's duty. Plus the beautiful melancholy of Ralph Vaughan Williams' "Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Talis."
Episode 15: Pitch Perfect 2
June 25, 2017 13:10 - 44 minutes - 83.8 MBNicole leads Pete through the second half of the Pitch Perfect double feature. Highlights include Das Sound Machine, the Green Bay Packers, and the rare achievement of a sequel that's arguably better than the original.
Episode 14: Pitch Perfect
June 15, 2017 14:26 - 37 minutes - 70.4 MBNicole hosts our first-ever double feature (two movies, two episodes, one sitting) as we dive into the original Pitch Perfect. Highlights include Beca's mashups, Fat Amy's antics, and Lilly's careless whispers.
Episode 13: Die Hard with a Vengeance
June 12, 2017 04:24 - 1 hour - 117 MBPete brings Nicole back into the adventures of John McClane and this time he's got Die Hard superfan Allie to help. Jeremy Irons makes some interesting fashion choices, Samuel L. Jackson goes full Samuel L. Jackson, and librarians finally get some recognition as the heroes they are.
Episode 12: All the President's Men
June 04, 2017 03:39 - 1 hour - 116 MBPete and Nicole are joined by good friend Micki - a self-professed Watergate nerd - to investigate this 1976 political thriller. Parallels to modern events were not hard to come by.
Episode 11: X-Men
May 28, 2017 20:49 - 1 hour - 149 MBIt took not one, not two, but three guests to help us work through the first modern superhero movie. X-Men boasts an all-star cast, but the actors are still feeling out the iconic roles they would grow into over the next 15+ years.
Episode 10: Casino Royale (Part 2)
May 21, 2017 14:26 - 55 minutes - 105 MBThe thrilling conclusion of our first Mutually Beloved Special. Nicole and Pete explore their love of Bond and Vesper, Le Chiffre's unique torture method, and the movie's tragic but perfect ending.
Episode 9: Casino Royale (Part 1)
May 14, 2017 22:22 - 45 minutes - 86.1 MBIt's our first-ever Mutually Beloved Special! Nicole and Pete dive into one of their favorite movies of all time: Daniel Craig's first outing as James Bond. So pour yourself a Vesper and get ready to weep blood.
Episode 8: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
May 08, 2017 04:05 - 59 minutes - 113 MBPete invites dear friends Emily and Rob to journey through this clash between the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel. Highlights include the many cringes induced by Jesse Einsenberg, Jeremy Irons' steam punk style, and Batfleck's CrossFit routine.
Episode 7: My Best Friend's Wedding
April 30, 2017 04:38 - 39 minutes - 74.7 MBNicole introduces Pete to this 90's classic. While Julia Roberts is at the peak of her powers, Pete finds her character to be one of the morally reprehensible people in the history of romantic comedies. Plus Der-mot Mul-ro-ney and an all-time great performance from Rupert Everett!
Episode 6: The Rock
April 24, 2017 03:03 - 58 minutes - 110 MBPete and Nicole are joined by the Best Man himself to dive into this 1996 Michael Bay classic. Nicholas Cage freaks out, Sean Connery shares sage life advice, and Ed Harris wins a special place in Nicole's heart (and fantasies).
Episode 5: Layer Cake
April 17, 2017 16:49 - 37 minutes - 67.5 MBPete shares the film that cemented Daniel Craig as the next James Bond back in 2004. Between the multiple Harry Potter actor appearances and Sienna Miller's dance routine, Layer Cake has something for everybody.
Episode 4: Center Stage
April 17, 2017 16:40 - 37 minutes - 70.4 MBNicole goes to a movie that not only had Pete never seen, he'd never even heard of (but ended up enjoying thoroughly). Come along for a journey through the New York ballet scene, Y2K nostalgia, and artistic masochism.
Episode 3: Die Hard
April 01, 2017 02:44 - 52 minutes - 98.8 MBPete returns to the helm and shares one of his all-time favorite action movies. Nicole gets frustrated by police incompetence, but admires the master class put on by Alan Rickman.
Episode 2: William & Kate
April 01, 2017 02:07 - 37 minutes - 72 MBNicole takes her first crack at hosting and puts the podcast's entire premise to the test. We dive deep into the Lifetime Original film, "William & Kate." While Pete keeps an open mind, Nicole reveals her love for all things British, especially the Royals and the Duchess of Cambridge.
Episode 1: The Usual Suspects
April 01, 2017 01:55 - 31 minutes - 59.3 MBOnce Pete found out Nicole had never heard of Keyser Soze, he knew this had to be the first episode. Nicole's preconceptions about the movie were way off, but her instincts were spot on. Also featured: Young Benicio, 90s dress shirts, and the definition of "balding."