How To Be A Movie Snob

Our second movie in our way to early ramp up to Oscar season. This week is House of Dynamite. A lot of early Oscar buzz... but we'll see how we feel about it after we dive in deep!

In this episode we start our Oscar Watch waaaay too early. The How To Be A Movie Snob team, Pat, Mariah, and Seth break down the Sinners hype — the performances, the symbolism, the controversy, and whether it actually has a path to Best Picture.🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and figure out what makes them tick—and somehow, it turned into a full-blown podcast. Whether you're a casual viewer or a full-on film nerd, we’re here to help you watch movies with fresh eyes. We break down direction, acting, editing, cinematography—all the stuff that makes a film work—without the film school snobbery.Come for the insights, stay for the chaos. New episodes almost every week.MB01IOYWG7JPLJOInstagram: @howtobeamoviesnobFacebook: @HowToBeAMovieSnobPodcastFollow Pat: linkedin.com/in/patgilletteFollow Seth: instagram.com/sethdavidfilms/

Top 10 week again! This week we go to Seth's top 10 where we dive into Fritz Lang's Metropolis. This movie... is a lot. Listen to Pat and Mariah let Seth know what they think about his choice. Song: Kick The Dust by Ryan TaubertLicensed by MusicbedMB01HHAWXUUXBF1🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and figure out what makes them tick—and somehow, it turned into a full-blown podcast. Whether you're a casual viewer or a full-on film nerd, we’re here to help you watch movies with fresh eyes. We break down direction, acting, editing, cinematography—all the stuff that makes a film work—without the film school snobbery.Come for the insights, stay for the chaos. New episodes almost every week.Instagram: @howtobeamoviesnobFacebook: @HowToBeAMovieSnobPodcastFollow Pat: linkedin.com/in/patgilletteFollow Seth: instagram.com/sethdavidfilms/MB01HHAWXUUXBF1

We are back to our top ten movies of all time series! And this doozy of a movie makes Mariah's Top Ten Movie of all time! Like for reals. This is the one she chose. But all joking aside, Mariah, Pat and Seth take a deep dive into the very interesting and at times confusing movie that is South Pacific.Song: Kick The Dust by Ryan Taubert Licensed by MusicBedMB01OFSSUMNHZQW Enjoy!🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and figure out what makes them tick—and somehow, it turned into a full-blown podcast. Whether you're a casual viewer or a full-on film nerd, we’re here to help you watch movies with fresh eyes. We break down direction, acting, editing, cinematography—all the stuff that makes a film work—without the film school snobbery.Come for the insights, stay for the chaos. New episodes almost every week.

We are back to our top 10 lists! And this week we are on Pat's top 10. As we break down this baseball classic we have to ask, Is this the most re-watchable sports movie of all time? Pat, Mariah and Seth discuss, and Pat has to decide if it is still on his top 10 movie list of all time. The Intro Song is Kick The Dust by Ryan TaubertMB01EOVHIXLMKPQ

What year was the clear winner? Pat, Mariah and Seth debate the best year in movies ever!! 🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and figure out what makes them tick—and somehow, it turned into a full-blown podcast. Whether you're a casual viewer or a full-on film nerd, we’re here to help you watch movies with fresh eyes. We break down direction, acting, editing, cinematography—all the stuff that makes a film work—without the film school snobbery.Come for the insights, stay for the chaos. New episodes almost every week.Song: Kick The Dustby Ryan TaubertMB019XA0PRJYL8Zwww.htbams.comInstagram: @howtobeamoviesnobFacebook: @HowToBeAMovieSnobPodcastFollow Pat: linkedin.com/in/patgilletteFollow Seth: instagram.com/makeitknownmedia/Our Gear:https://kit.co/makeitknownmedia/how-to-be-a-movie-snob-podcastproduced by:https://www.makeitknownmedia.com

This one has been on our to=watch list for a while. And it did not disappoint... well, mostly. The team is split on the Japanese classic. Enjoy our breakdown of the 1953 classic Ugetsu. 🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and figure out what makes them tick—and somehow, it turned into a full-blown podcast. Whether you're a casual viewer or a full-on film nerd, we’re here to help you watch movies with fresh eyes. We break down direction, acting, editing, cinematography—all the stuff that makes a film work—without the film school snobbery.Come for the insights, stay for the chaos. New episodes almost every week.Intro song: Kick The Dustby Ryan TaubertMB01IOQIKGDCCTE

This week we jump back into David's Lynch's crazy world and watch maybe his most infamous movie, Muholland Drive. And boy were we in for it! Take the dream world trip with us as we break down this cinema classic on this week's How To Be A Movie Snob! 🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and figure out what makes them tick—and somehow, it turned into a full-blown podcast. Whether you're a casual viewer or a full-on film nerd, we’re here to help you watch movies with fresh eyes. We break down direction, acting, editing, cinematography—all the stuff that makes a film work—without the film school snobbery.

🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and figure out what makes them tick—and somehow, it turned into a full-blown podcast. Whether you're a casual viewer or a full-on film nerd, we’re here to help you watch movies with fresh eyes. We break down direction, acting, editing, cinematography—all the stuff that makes a film work—without the film school snobbery.Come for the insights, stay for the chaos. New episodes almost every week.Songs licensed by MusicbedKick The Dust by Ryan TaubertHot by Kesha ShantrellMB01GT4TCWNLQDLInstagram: @howtobeamoviesnobFacebook: @HowToBeAMovieSnobPodcastFollow Pat: linkedin.com/in/patgilletteFollow Seth: instagram.com/sethdavidfilms/Our Gear:https://kit.co/makeitknownmedia/how-to-be-a-movie-snob-podcastproduced by:https://www.makeitknownmedia.com

It’s been on every “must-watch” list out there—yet somehow, we kept putting it off. Honestly, it never quite made it to the top of our queue... and wow, were we wrong. In this episode, we take a deep dive into what might just be the best movie of all time (or at least pretty close). No frills, no flash—just pure, powerful filmmaking. Join us as we unpack what makes this cinematic classic so unforgettable.

The team finally tackles Martin Scorsese's Taxi driver. Is Taxi Driver the Pinnacle of Scorsese’s Art? Or does Travis Bickle just need a hug? We jump into this 1970s classic. Join along. And as always, Spoilers! Watch the movie first.

If it's on WINONA RYDER’S list, you should probably at least check it out! We explore this 1999 classic on our path towards becoming real life movie snobs!

Brazil! Or 1984 1/2? This week's pick for the How To Be A Movie Snob comes from the mind of Terry Gilliam and is a wild ride to say the least! And dare I say it? A doozy? Pat and Mariah finally get to watch this cult classic and figure out what it's all about. Or do we figure out what it's all about? Is it more George Orwell Or Fredrico Fellini? Is it a masterpiece or does it come up short? What casting change hurt or helped this movie? Find out in this week's episode of How To Be A Movie Snob!

We are going through our top 10 movies of all time. And this week we are watching Pat's pick, The Sting starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman. Is it better than Butch Cassidy? Is it over-rated? What does Darth Vader have to do with this? Find out these questions and more on this week's episode of How To Be A Movie Snob!

No snobbery needed for this episode! We dive into the cinema changing classic, Star Wars. Talking about all the quirks and unusual turns that made this movie the, dare we say, cinematic masterpiece that it is? Or just the best b-movie ever made? You be the judge! And follow along with the How To Be A Movie Snob team.

Maybe this is more of a love fest of how much we love this movie more than a review. But if you want your podcast listening to go to 11 then join the crew talk about one of Seth's favorite movies of all time.

This week we're leaning heavily on Pat. As a professional animator who's even hired several talents from these Oscar-nominated films, he might have a few extra insights to share. But don't worry—Seth and Mariah may not have the same credentials, yet they're eager to offer their opinions too!Enjoy what we hope is our final Award Season podcast, spotlighting the animated movies of 2024.

Here we go! We've watched most of the movies, so we were ready. Listen as the 3 hosts of HTBAMS break down the 2025 Oscars and how they were... super... mediocre. I mean there were some super funny parts, and like one good acceptance speech. Good times....

n this special episode of How To Be A Movie Snob, we dive into the enigmatic world of A Complete Unknown (2024), the highly anticipated Bob Dylan biopic. But this time, we’re shaking things up—with special guest host Dale, Seth’s dad, joining the conversation!Together, we break down the film’s approach to mythmaking, Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal of Dylan, and how the movie captures (or distorts) the essence of an artist in transition. Does it live up to the legend, or does it leave us tangled up in confusion? Tune in as we dissect the storytelling, performances, and that ever-elusive Dylan mystique—movie snob style.Grab your harmonica and settle in; this is one cinematic deep dive you won’t want to miss! 🎬🎸

🎬 Is Anora the Snobbiest Oscar Nominee of the Year? 🎬In this episode of How to Be a Movie Snob, we dive into Anora, one of this year’s most talked-about Oscar nominees. Is it a masterpiece of highbrow cinema, or just another film designed to impress the Academy and alienate casual viewers? Seth, Mariah, Pat, and [Your Name] break down the film’s style, themes, and whether it truly earns its "snobby" status.Join us as we debate what makes a movie “snobby” and whether Anora is a must-watch or just Oscar bait. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!📺 Subscribe for more deep dives into highbrow cinema and movie snobbery!