What Is A Movie?
156 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsDan tries his darndest to help Kevin, a man who has somehow never seen a movie, understand what a movie is. Uploads biweekly on Thursdays.
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S3E28: The Master
September 29, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB"Where's the dreams that I've been after?" is a question I'm not sure The Master can answer for us or for Metallica... But the movie can provide a two-hour study of two nasty little dudes. Check out our latest and final episode of this season! Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
S3E27: The Wedding Singer
September 15, 2022 20:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBHop in as we take a look at The Wedding Singer which (get this) takes place in the 80s!? Who knew! Crazy. To all the Julia Guglia's out there: this one's for you. Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
The Wedding Singer
September 15, 2022 20:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBHop in as we take a look at The Wedding Singer which (get this) takes place in the 80s!? Who knew! Crazy. To all the Julia Guglia's out there: this one's for you. You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
Parasite
September 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBI don't have anything witty to say this week; Parasite rules, it set our brains on fire, movies are good. (PS Kevin edited out a bit where he said the house was "well scouted." That was A SET?! Incredible.) You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E26: Parasite
September 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBI don't have anything witty to say this week; Parasite rules, it set our brains on fire, movies are good. (PS Kevin edited out a bit where he said the house was "well scouted." That was A SET?! Incredible.) Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
The Pagemaster
August 18, 2022 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBLast call for childhood; all aboard The Pagemaster. Join us as we browse what this library has to offer: stunning animation (sometimes), alarmingly flat characters, 8 minutes of Christopher Lloyd, and more (barely)! Also, a dive into some of Mr. Lloyd's... questionable roles. You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E25: The Pagemaster
August 18, 2022 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBLast call for childhood; all aboard The Pagemaster. Join us as we browse what this library has to offer: stunning animation (sometimes), alarmingly flat characters, 8 minutes of Christopher Lloyd, and more (barely)! Also, a dive into some of Mr. Lloyd's... questionable roles. Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
Muppet Treasure Island
August 04, 2022 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBAhoy mateys and avast ye scurvy dogs, it's time for some treasure! Muppet Treasure Island, to be precise. Tune in for some thoughts on Tim Curry, the Long John Silver's food chain, and all things piratical. You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E24: Muppet Treasure Island
August 04, 2022 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBAhoy mateys and avast ye scurvy dogs, it's time for some treasure! Muppet Treasure Island, to be precise. Tune in for some thoughts on Tim Curry, the Long John Silver's food chain, and all things piratical. Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
S3E23: The Sandlot
July 21, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBBuy me some peanuts and crackerjacks; the Summer of Kevin's Lost Childhood continues with the Great American Pastime - romanticizing baseball. Tune in for a few thoughts about The Sandlot and lots of thoughts about everything wrong about modern baseball. Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
The Sandlot
July 21, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBBuy me some peanuts and crackerjacks; the Summer of Kevin's Lost Childhood continues with the Great American Pastime - romanticizing baseball. Tune in for a few thoughts about The Sandlot and lots of thoughts about everything wrong about modern baseball. You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E22: A Goofy Movie
July 07, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIt's summertime: time to speedrun Kevin's missing childhood! First up, A Goofy Movie. Cheese whiz, possums, and Sasquatch; oh my. Now we're really seein' it eye to eye. CW: discussion of a parent-child abusive relationship Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
A Goofy Movie
July 07, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIt's summertime: time to speedrun Kevin's missing childhood! First up, A Goofy Movie. Cheese whiz, possums, and Sasquatch; oh my. Now we're really seein' it eye to eye. CW: discussion of a parent-child abusive relationship You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E21: In Bruges
June 23, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBIt's judgement day again - this time it's in Bruges! Join us for ruminations on crime, catholic guilt, and our new segment Reihle Talk where we discuss the life and career of Richard Riehle (for some reason). CW: Discussions of suicide, murder (of adults and children), racism, fatphobia, & ableism (particularly around dwarfism). Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
In Bruges
June 23, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIt's judgement day again - this time it's in Bruges! Join us for ruminations on crime, catholic guilt, and our new segment Reihle Talk where we discuss the life and career of Richard Riehle (for some reason). CW: Discussions of suicide, murder (of adults and children), racism, fatphobia, & ableism (particularly around dwarfism). You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
Léon: The Professional
June 09, 2022 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBWe're back and we're goin to new york, baby! Join us for drugs, guns, little natalie portman, and tips for good parenting (also a brief foray into Beast Wars v. Transformers) as we check out Léon the Professional. You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E20: Léon: The Professional
June 09, 2022 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWe're back and we're goin to new york, baby! Join us for drugs, guns, little natalie portman, and tips for good parenting (also a brief foray into Beast Wars v. Transformers) as we check out Léon the Professional. Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
Paddington 1&2
May 12, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIt's time for a delightfully delicious double feature of both Paddington movies. Grab a marmalade sandwich and let's chat about two perfect movies! You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E19: Paddington 1&2
May 12, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIt's time for a delightfully delicious double feature of both Paddington movies. Grab a marmalade sandwich and let's chat about two perfect movies! Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
S3E18: Point Break
April 28, 2022 18:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBSurf's up! Grab your board, badge, and government-issued homoerotic tension and meet us at the beach for Point Break. Vaya con dios, brah. Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
Point Break
April 28, 2022 18:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBSurf's up! Grab your board, badge, and government-issued homoerotic tension and meet us at the beach for Point Break. Vaya con dios, brah. You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
The Godfather
April 14, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBHide your prized horses, it's time for The Godfather! Something something offer you can't refuse. Hot take - this is a pretty good movie, eh? CW: discussions of domestic abuse, graphic violence, & animal cruelty You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E17: The Godfather
April 14, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBHide your prized horses, it's time for The Godfather! Something something offer you can't refuse. Hot take - this is a pretty good movie, eh? CW: discussions of domestic abuse, graphic violence, & animal cruelty Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
S3E16: Batman
April 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBA wise man once said, "I am vengeance." That man went on to fight crime dressed like a bat and dang, we just can't stop making movies about that cool dude, huh. This episode is about your favorite one of those films (at least in part). Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
Batman
April 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBA wise man once said, "I am vengeance." That man went on to fight crime dressed like a bat and dang, we just can't stop making movies about that cool dude, huh. This episode is about your favorite one of those films (at least in part). You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
Cage Match 3: The Finals
March 24, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBAlthough we've come To the end of the road Still I can't let go It's unnatural... There have never been truer words sung about Nicolas Cage. Or perhaps there have, but we're not here for that. We're here for one reason only: to determine the Champion of the Cage Match. Who will hold the Cage Crown? The Main Event: Wild At Heart v. The Sorcerer's Apprentice Hosted by Kevin & Dan, Erin, Jon (from Damn That Television!), and Carly (from Story Chat Radio). CW: discussions of sexual assault, ...
Cage Match 3: Round 3 (Semifinals)
March 17, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBThings are heating up: it's semifinals time. We've got hot deliberation, magic daddy(tm), and (for some reason) an investigation into what Rocky Balboa: Vampire would look like. Today's match-ups: Wild At Heart v. Peggy Sue Got Married & Vampire's Kiss v. Sorcerer's Apprentice. Hosted by Kevin & Dan, Erin, Jon (from Damn That Television!), and Carly (from Story Chat Radio). CW: discussions of bad depictions of mental health, AIDS, sexism, gendered workplace violence, racism, police viole...
Cage Match 3: Round 2 (Auteur Division)
March 10, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBRound two is here; time to dive into the Auteur division. How does Nic Cage fit into these directors' visions? Why does he do that voice? Who thought these movies were a good idea? These questions and more on today's foray into Cage Match. This Round: Adaptation. v. Wild At Heart & Peggy Sue Got Married v. Matchstick Men Hosted by Kevin & Dan, Erin, Jon (from Damn That Television!), and Carly (from Story Chat Radio). CW: discussions of pedophilia, abuse, mental illness (and questionable p...
Cage Match 3: Round 1 (Magic Division)
March 03, 2022 19:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBLet's ride. For the third year running we're putting Nicolas Cage movies through an arduous tournament bracket in our quest to find the Ultimate Cage Film. Round one this year is dedicated to the Magic Division: four films that prominently feature magical themes & performances. This Round: Vampire's Kiss v. Season of the Witch & Sorcerer's Apprentice v. Next CW: discussions of sexual assault, stalking, sinophobia, sexism, & misogyny You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E11: Casablanca
February 17, 2022 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBThis time we're in Casablanca and, what do you know, it looks like everybody's come to Rick's. Buckle up and grab your visa – it's time for fashion, romance, colonialism, and more! Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
Casablanca
February 17, 2022 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBThis time we're in Casablanca and, what do you know, it looks like everybody's come to Rick's. Buckle up and grab your visa – it's time for fashion, romance, colonialism, and more! You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E10: Big Night
February 10, 2022 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBToday is the big Big Night day! We discuss ill-fated accents, the taxonomy of soup, and lay the groundwork for the brilliant and necessary sequel: Bigger Night. Call us when you're ready, Hollywood. Editor's note: toward the end of this episode we make a grievous error and accuse Stanley Tucci, as Secondo, of not seasoning his eggs. Upon review of the film he does, in fact, put a small dash of salt in there. Our deepest apologies for the culinary oversight. Find us on twitter @whatisamovie...
Big Night
February 10, 2022 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBToday is the big Big Night day! We discuss ill-fated accents, the taxonomy of soup, and lay the groundwork for the brilliant and necessary sequel: Bigger Night. Call us when you're ready, Hollywood. Editor's note: toward the end of this episode we make a grievous error and accuse Stanley Tucci, as Secondo, of not seasoning his eggs. Upon review of the film he does, in fact, put a small dash of salt in there. Our deepest apologies for the culinary oversight. You can shoot us an email at wha...
S3E8: Memento
January 20, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB!emite otnemem s'ti Listen along as we wade back into the pool of early 2000s emotionally-stunted detective men. Polaroids, Nolan, and bad suits, oh my; it's Memento time!
S3E9: Memento
January 20, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB!emite otnemem s'ti Listen along as we wade back into the pool of early 2000s emotionally-stunted detective men. Polaroids, Nolan, and bad suits, oh my; it's Memento time! Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
Memento
January 20, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB!emite otnemem s'ti Listen along as we wade back into the pool of early 2000s emotionally-stunted detective men. Polaroids, Nolan, and bad suits, oh my; it's Memento time! You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
2021: A Year in Review
January 13, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBWhat do you know, it's still 2022! Here's a lil bonus episode for y'all. First, a quick walk down memory lane looking at last year's episodes. Then, Kevin and Dan discuss the films and shows they each watched this year. The full list of what's discussed won't fit in a description so here's that: https://tinyurl.com/2p93khdy Standouts include The Matrix: Resurrections, The Green Knight, House (1977), and, of course, Malignant. You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
Rear Window
January 06, 2022 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThe new year is a time to look back. A time to look out the rear window, if you will. See what we did there? eh? Look, we're watching some Hitchcock, alright? Time to get voyeuristic, friendos. CW: discussions of murder, suicide, domestic violence You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E7: Rear Window
January 06, 2022 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThe new year is a time to look back. A time to look out the rear window, if you will. See what we did there? eh? Look, we're watching some Hitchcock, alright? Time to get voyeuristic, friendos. CW: discussions of murder, suicide, domestic violence Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
A Christmastime Double Feature
December 23, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBChristmastime is here! We're bringing a very festive double feature of TV specials to your ears this year full of late 80s commercials, maligned title characters, and the unveiling of a brand new Seussomatic Universe. Today's selections: A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E6: A Christmastime Double Feature
December 23, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBChristmastime is here! We're bringing a very festive double feature of TV specials to your ears this year full of late 80s commercials, maligned title characters, and the unveiling of a brand new Seussomatic Universe. Today's selections: A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
Blade
December 09, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBGet on your ice skates; it's wintertime and time for Blade! Come join our journey through this late-90's vampiric gem cause 'round here it's always open season on suckheads. You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E5: Blade
December 09, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBGet on your ice skates; it's wintertime and time for Blade! Come join our journey through this late-90's vampiric gem cause 'round here it's always open season on suckheads. Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
November 25, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBHappy Thanksgiving! We're entering travel purgatory to investigate some of life's big questions: what are we thankful for? How John Hughes can one film be? Why is there a clip show in this movie? What's the value of a scooter? Hopefully we can find some answers. You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E4: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
November 25, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBHappy Thanksgiving! We're entering travel purgatory to investigate some of life's big questions: what are we thankful for? How John Hughes can one film be? Why is there a clip show in this movie? What's the value of a scooter? Hopefully we can find some answers. Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
Godzilla ('54)
November 11, 2021 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBHail to the king, baby; it's Godzilla time! Tune in as we talk about that big lizard, his progeny, and the planes trains and automobiles that he kicks around. There's also a quick detour into the Godzilla '98 soundtrack because nothing says "Godzilla" quite like Jamiroquai. You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E3: Godzilla ('54)
November 11, 2021 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBHail to the king, baby; it's Godzilla time! Tune in as we talk about that big lizard, his progeny, and the planes trains and automobiles that he kicks around. There's also a quick detour into the Godzilla '98 soundtrack because nothing says "Godzilla" quite like Jamiroquai. Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
It Follows
October 28, 2021 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBCW: This episode discusses sexual assault, violence, rape, and stalking. Spooky season continues! Just in time for Halloween, we're watching It Follows (2014). We discuss the stunning visuals/music, gripping tension, interesting themes, and where it might fall a bit short (unlike the spooky tall man; he's very tall, very spooky, and wonderful). You can shoot us an email at [email protected]
S3E2: It Follows
October 28, 2021 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBCW: This episode discusses sexual assault, violence, rape, and stalking. Spooky season continues! Just in time for Halloween, we're watching It Follows (2014). We discuss the stunning visuals/music, gripping tension, interesting themes, and where it might fall a bit short (unlike the spooky tall man; he's very tall, very spooky, and wonderful). Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]
S3E1: Halloween (2018)
October 14, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBAw heck, it's October so that means we're back in sequel season! Here comes: What Is A Movie: Season Three And what better way to ring in spooky season with the reason for the season himself, Michael "Halloween" Myers. Dan recounts the true Halloween horror - having to sit through every other sequel in this franchise. Listen in and get back up to speed just in time for Halloween Kills! Find us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at [email protected]