Movies and a Microphone

Podcast by The Little Theatre

Episode 53: Spooky Season 2025, Part 2

Part 2 of our Spooky Season 2025 series explores the specters who visit The House of Silent Shadows. We sit down and interview paranormal investigator Vinny Carbone about his favorite ghost stories, his investigations, and his (potentially haunted) trinkets.

10-31
43:02

Episode 52: Spooky Season 2025, Part 1

The Little crew dives into the Spooky Season 2025 lineup. We preview the films, drop some fun facts, and reveal the process of programming the horror-filled series.

10-15
01:11:26

Episode 51: A Little Reefer Madness

Sophie's Choice a perfect 4/20 movie? Most of our panel doesn't recommend it, but some are saying it's the move. The Little podcast crew chat about favorite films for this sacred holiday.

04-21
01:11:09

Episode 50: Valentine's Day Edition

Ah, love. The Little crew breaks down Valentine's Day movies, films to swoon for, and twisted love pictures.

02-10
01:00:49

Episode 49: Oscar Nomination Reactions 2025

We took The Substance and discussed the 2025 Oscar Nominations. Tomfoolery ensued!

01-24
57:03

Episode 48: Birds Of Prey

As the High Falls Women in Film Series at The Little gets ready to screen 2020's "Birds of Prey", Scott, Candice, KP, Vanessa, Jackie, and Adam discuss the evolution of Harley Quinn, the importance of the femme anti-hero, and the pressure put on women filmmakers in the superhero movie realm. "Movies a a Microphone" is The Little Theatre's podcast, and can also be found on Soundcloud: / the-little-theatre-638484983 Birds of Prey screens Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:30pm at The Little Theatre. Details and tickets: https://thelittle.org/birds-of-prey/ The Little Theater: https://thelittle.org/

07-18
50:15

Episode 47: Oscar Nominations (2024's Version)

Movies, they're good! Our Little Crew is back to chat about the 2024 Oscar nominations—Oppenheimer, Barbie, Past Lives, Poor Things, and more. Snubs! Fake awards! we have it all.

01-23
01:07:55

Episode 46: Spooky Season 2023

Spooky Season returns to the House of Silent Shadows. Little staff previews the October 2023 lineup (in a possibly haunted historic theatre).

10-20
01:19:05

Episode 45: The Year of The Googly and other Oscars 2023 Thoughts

Googly eyes, alternative Oscars (hello best comedy and best animal actors!), snubs and more. The Little staff previews our upcoming Oscar Trivia Party + shares their thoughts on Hollywood's biggest night.

03-10
01:45:54

Episode 44: High Falls "But I'm a Cheerleader"

The High Falls Women in Film Series takes over "Movies & A Microphone" - the Little's Podcast - to discuss queer representation in film, 90s romcoms, and more! "But I'm a Cheerleader" (Director's Cut) screens at The Little on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Screening details: https://thelittle.org/but-im-a-cheerleader-feb-15/

02-14
46:26

Episode 43: 2022 Oscar Nomination Day

Scott Pukos, Jackie McGriff, Mona Seghatoleslami, Matt Passantino, Adam Lubitow, and Matt DeTurck discuss the 2022 Oscar Nominations! What do they love? What was snubbed? Find out in this 1-hour chat about movie-awards and year-end favorites!

02-08
55:58

Episode 42: December 2021 at The Little

Scott Pukos, Jackie McGriff, Adam Lubitow, and Matt DeTurck chat about movies coming out in December 2021, and beyond! What’s on the horizon? What has awards buzz? What other podcast topic ideas does Jackie have? What other series are coming to The Little? WOW! Tons of great movie madness!

12-20
01:19:46

Episode 41: Drunk Bus Filmmaker Q&A

The Little's Scott Pukos talks the new film "Drunk Bus" ("based on real shit"), now playing at The Little. Q&A cast and crew: Directors John Carlucci and Brandon LaGanke Stars Charlie Tahan and Pineapple Tangaroa Producer Eric Hollenbeck

05-24
39:24

Episode 40: Previewing the 2021 Rochester Polish Film Festival

The 2021 Rochester Polish Film Festival is happening online at thelittle.org April 7-14. We chat with the fest's programmer to preview this ode to Polish cinema.

04-05
31:45

Episode 39: Oscars 2021 Super Mega Edition

Breaking down the 2021 Oscar nominees, shaking our fists at the snubs, and spreading love for our favorites.

03-25
01:16:00

Episode 38: Last Year Was The Worst, But The Movies Were Good

The Movies and a Microphone gang is back! Scott, Adam, and Jackie discuss their favorite films of 2020, and preview what movies they're most looking forward to in 2021. Tangents happen, and Twister gets a surprising amount of airtime.

02-09
01:29:13

Episode 37: Entering The Twentieth Century

The wild, zany, "nightmarishly Canadian" film, THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, is now playing at The Virtual Little. The Movies and a Microphone crew break down this indescribable film, and also talk about narwhals a lot. Don't worry, it makes sense here (kind of).

11-25
54:29

Episode 36: Parasite Changes The Game + Oscars BINGO

We now exist in a world where PARASITE is the Best Picture Oscar winner. Congratulations, to us all. We look ahead to what this historic victory means, plus preview what the 2021 Oscars could be like. Plus, Oscars BINGO!

02-14
57:56

Episode 35: 2020 Oscars Talk ... With a Little Twist

The crew talks about their favorite movies of the year, Oscar picks, and we hand out our own -- way more prestigious -- awards. Also, a Little theme song is born? We accidentally made this as long as an actual motion picture. To make things easier, here's our episode 35 key: 2:15 - Best Comedy Oscar 4:05 - Underrated film of the year 16:06 - Favorite scripts of 2019 23:31 - Directors who rock 33:35 - The Nai Nai Cinematic Universe 34:37 - Performances that win our fictional awards 40:57 - Jackie drops the mic (figuratively) 54:26 - Reminder that our friends are talking Oscars on Connections 1:00:24 - Wildcards/doc talk 1:13;36 - Music snubs 1:18:00 - Personal Best Pictures 1:40:00 - Best Picture Predictions 1:51:58 - Epilogue

02-06
01:51:59

Episode 34: Parasites, Anomaly, and Mister Rogers, a Little Fall Film Preview

Some stunning films are coming to The Little this fall. We discuss them. Tomfoolery ensues.

10-11
47:33

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