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Movies That Shaped Us
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Join two longtime friends on a journey of self-discovery through the art of film!
We grew up on opposite ends of the globe, but have both been shaped by the movies we’ve seen and loved over the years. In each episode, we’ll cover a filmmaker or important topic and list the related personal top 3 movies that made us into the people we are today. We hope you learn something about yourself as we go on this journey together, or at the very least get some new movies to check out or old favorites to revisit.
We grew up on opposite ends of the globe, but have both been shaped by the movies we’ve seen and loved over the years. In each episode, we’ll cover a filmmaker or important topic and list the related personal top 3 movies that made us into the people we are today. We hope you learn something about yourself as we go on this journey together, or at the very least get some new movies to check out or old favorites to revisit.
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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/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:01:20 Billy Wilder Thoughts00:12:24 Sunset Boulevard00:32:13 Some Like it Hot00:50:28 Double Indemnity 01:08:26 Ace in the Hole01:26:27 The Apartment01:42:41 The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes01:59:37 The Lost Weekend02:18:48 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We Review: The Naked Gun (2025), Taken, Love Actually, Schindler's List, Kinsey, Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace, DarkmanAre 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/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:01:10 Liam Neeson Thoughts00:07:30 The Naked Gun (2025)00:30:40 Love Actually00:49:16 Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace00:57:57 Schindler's List01:14:40 Taken01:31:54 Kinsey01:43:28 Darkman01:52:00What Should He Do Next?01:53:55 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We Review: Highest 2 Lowest, Flight, Crimson Tide, Remember the Titans, Training Day, The Tragedy of Macbeth, PhiladelphiaDenzel 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/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:01:15 Denzel Washington Thoughts00:13:08 Highest 2 Lowest00:31:40 Remember the Titans00:48:50 Crimson Tide01:04:23 Philadelphia01:22:36 Training Day01:38:31 Flight01:55:17 The Tragedy of Macbeth02:13:22 What Should He Do Next?02:16:06 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We Review: Superman (2025), Superman (1978), Superman II, Superman III, Superman Returns, Superman and the Mole Men, Superman: Red SonThe 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/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:01:08 Superman Thoughts00:21:52 Superman (2025)00:52:40 Superman III01:04:00 Superman and the Mole Men01:15:42 Superman (1978)01:31:50 Superman II: Richard Donner Cut01:45:04 Superman Returns01:55:54 Superman: Red Son02:04:08 What Should Superman Do Next?02:06:48 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We Review: Jurassic World Rebirth, Her, Ghost World, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Asteroid City, Under the Skin, Lost in TranslationThe 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/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:01:31 Scarlett Johansson Thoughts00:11:09 Jurassic World Rebirth00:29:48 Vicky Cristina Barcelona00:50:14 Ghost World 01:03:49 Asteroid City01:18:58 Lost in Translation01:32:32 Her01:48:20 Under the Skin02:03:32 What Should She Do Next?02:06:12 Next Episode Preview & Outro
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=lCbko5Bt2swSubscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/
We Review: The Phoenician Scheme, Bottle Rocket, Darjeeling Limited, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, Isle of Dogs, Grand Budapest HotelWes 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/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:00:57 Wes Anderson Thoughts00:10:31 The Phoenician Scheme00:34:59 Rushmore00:45:46 Bottle Rocket00:56:13 The Royal Tenenbaums01:12:01 The Grand Budapest Hotel01:24:50 Isle of Dogs01:36:33 The Darjeeling Limited01:52:00 What Should He Do Next?01:54:56 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We Review: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Collateral, Jerry Maguire, Mission: Impossible, Magnolia, Top Gun: Maverick, Eyes Wide ShutYour 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/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:01:09 Tom Cruise Thoughts00:14:41 Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning00:37:25 Jerry Maguire00:54:20 Mission: Impossible01:03:38 Magnolia01:20:35 Top Gun: Maverick01:36:00 Collateral01:49:11 Eyes Wide Shut02:08:11 What Should He Do Next?02:10:55 Next Episode Preview & Outro
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/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:01:00 Stanley Kubrick Thoughts00:15:19 The Shining00:31:45 A Clockwork Orange00:44:33 2001: A Space Odyssey01:02:40 Paths of Glory01:20:29 Spartacus01:36:59 Barry Lyndon01:58:00 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: The Accountant 2, Chasing Amy, Gone Girl, Dogma, Armageddon, The Last Duel, DaredevilIt'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/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:00:50 Ben Affleck Thoughts00:14:50 The Accountant 200:33:52 Armageddon00:53:03 Dogma01:08:38 Chasing Amy01:27:18 Gone Girl01:41:26 Daredevil01:55:17 The Last Duel02:10:03 What Should He Do Next?02:12:32 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: The Friend, Ghostbusters, Rushmore, Groundhog Day, The Man Who Knew Too Little, Broken FlowersBill 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/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:00:38 Bill Murray Thoughts00:10:00 The Friend00:25:17 Ghostbusters00:43:00 Groundhog Day00:55:42 Rushmore01:13:30 Broken Flowers01:27:20 The Man Who Knew Too Little01:36:03 What Should He Do Next?01:39:30 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: The Alto Knights, Raging Bull, The King of Comedy, The Intern, Cape Fear, Heat, Analyze ThisAre 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/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:00:40 Robert De Niro Thoughts00:11:41 The Alto Knights00:28:43 Cape Fear00:41:55 Heat00:57:09 Raging Bull01:13:50 The King of Comedy01:30:40 The Intern01:49:32 Analyze This01:55:40 What Should He Do Next?01:58:06 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: Black Bag, The Aviator, Elizabeth, I'm Not There, Tár, Notes on a Scandal, Blue JasmineTwo-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/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:00:45 Cate Blanchett Thoughts00:11:02 Black Bag00:27:00 The Aviator00:40:07 Elizabeth00:52:23 Blue Jasmine01:08:40 Tár01:26:27 Notes on a Scandal01:38:52 I'm Not There01:51:53 What Should She Do Next?01:55:31 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: The Brutalist, Conclave, Deadpool & Wolverine, Nickel Boys, A Complete UnknownThe 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/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:01:52 2025 Oscars Thoughts00:49:48 "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
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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
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!
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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