6ix° Degrees

Join Michael Ornelas as he navigates through the history of cinema and connects films together by their cast. Each season is a series of 6 degrees of separation, with each episode highlighting a movie & actor. Come join the fun! *Any music or sound clips used in our episodes are not owned by us and falls under fair use.

What Women Want

Today’s episodes explores the very outdated film from the year 2000, What Women Want. Guest host Gillian Murr joins Michael Ornelas as they navigate through this problematic film.

10-26
01:02:57

Superman (1978)

It this episode, Margot Kidder gets us to Superman as Lois Lane and connects us to Valerie Perrine as Miss Teschmacher. Guest host Adrian joins Mike as they discuss this film, how it’s aged and discuss with their comic character Mt. Rushmore.

08-30
01:08:27

The Amityville Horror (1979)

We kick off season 2 with The Amityville Horror. Mike, Erica & Jenn breakdown their viewing experiences (Mike’s first time viewing) and talk the super natural. Two things to note, it was honey, not butter on Father Delaney’s head. Have a listen it’ll make sense.

07-27
01:02:35

Wheel of Cinema/Connecting the Dots

Season 2 is here! Before we can jump into our first episode, Mike, Erica & Jenn spin the Wheel of Cinema to determine our first movie. Part 2 has us connecting the dots with 6 degrees of separation. Tune in and find out which movies we’ll be diving into this season!

07-12
23:27

Season One Award Show & HOF Induction

We’re back! But before we jump to season 2, it’s our Inaugural 6ix Degrees Award Show. Listen as we debate the winners of season 1 and discover that Jenn & Erica don’t want to have their fortunes told and that Erica’s really had a thing for Hugo Weaving. Tune in and join the fun!

07-05
37:01

Season Finale: The Matrix - Keanu Reeves to Hugo Weaving

The Season Finale has arrived. Follow the white rabbit down into The Matrix with us as Erica and Michael explore philosophy, the possibility of living in a simulation and everything else The Matrix. Also, apologies to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Will Smith... You’ll see what we mean.

04-12
01:05:02

Bonus Episode: 2021 Films (so far)

In this bonus episode Michael & Jenn discuss the film slate of 2021. We go over films we liked, disliked ands even a couple we had disagreements about. One thing we agree on and close with, is our excitement for Mortal Kombat!

03-29
01:03:24

The Replacements: Gene Hackman to Keanu Reeves

In today’s episode guest host Adrian Cedeno joins us to talk 90’s actors, music soundtracks, football and redemption. This campy, at times ridiculous, comedy provided plenty for the 6ix Degrees gang to explore.

03-22
01:01:10

The Birdcage: Robin Williams to Gene Hackman

The 6 Degrees gang explores this fabulous movie staring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as a gay couple running a drag club in Miami, all while trying to play it straight in front of their future in-law, who happens to be a conservative Senator, played by Gene Hackman. It gets wild.

03-08
53:24

Mrs. Doubtfire: Pierce Brosnan to Robin Williams

Deep dive with us into this 1993 classic! Is this actually a drama? How much of the movie was improv? Is this the perfect family movie? Tune in!

02-22
48:07

Bonus Episode: One Night in Miami deep dive w/Tjayi Malone

This bonus episode explores the dynamic in One Night in Miami. Guest to the pod, Tjayi Malone, joins to discuss the benefits and challenges of fictionalizing true events and the overall take away from the film.

02-15
25:00

Mars Attacks! Natalie Portman to Pierce Brosnan

The Martians have arrived! The 6ix Degrees crew go over this star studded cast and discuss the ridiculousness of Mars Attacks!

02-08
47:54

Bonus Episode: Natalie Portman - Connecting the dots

We’re connecting the degrees of separation from Natalie Portman in V from Vendetta and revealing this season’s lineup of movies. (Apologies for some of the audio feedback in the episode, we’re working on it 😅)

02-01
22:38

Pilot: V for Vendetta

In our inaugural episode, we do a deep dive into V for Vendetta. Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving star in the 2005 cult classic about conspiracy and revolution. We go over the entirety of the film, identify possible Oscar snubs and discuss if this movie is a Potent Quotable. Make sure to watch the film before listening because this definitely contains SPOILERS!

01-25
01:07:04

As Good As It Gets

Mike & Gillian explore this 1997 blockbuster examining its take on mental health, comedy in today's age & lasting impact. 

11-15
01:16:05

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