Runtime 86 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 4:36 : Know Your Enemy with guest Andrew James 29:00 The New Slang : TONY 66:00 The Other Side : Andrew and Ryan talk further reading after Matt Johnson’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 375: The tale of Paul Bunyan and Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes Andrew’s Letterboxd review of JAWS Marya Gates’ review of TONY after revisiting the 15 pages of Kitchen Confidential that the film is based on. Andrew’s one-line 2014 Letterboxd review of CHEF Andrew’s Letterboxd can be found here. The Matinee’s BlueSky can be found here and Letterboxd can be found
Runtime 88 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 2:08 Know Your Enemy with guest Vanya Garraway 32:05 The New Slang : I WANT YOUR SEX 1:14:00 The Other Side : Vanya and Ryan talk further reading after Greg Araki’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 374: The NY Times podcast on Gen Z and their changing attitudes towards sex: Episode 372 where Marya Gates and I talked about THE INVITE Russell Crowe describing how Ridley Scott had him “look at the bird”: Episode 216 where Sofia Texeira and I talked about VELVET BUZZZSAW Vanya’s BlueSky can be found here. The Matinee’s BlueSky can be found here
Runtime 75 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 3:01 Know Your Enemy with guest Traci Thomas 21:36 The Feature Attraction : Books to Films Links Mentioned on Episode 373: Sarah Churchwell’s book about CONE WITH THE WIND, “The Wrath to Come” Traci’s Instagram can be found here, and her Substack can be found here. The Matinee’s BlueSky can be found here and Letterboxd can be found here. Comments and feedback are welcome and thank you very much for listening. Enjoy!
Runtime 109 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 3:47 Know Your Enemy with guest Marya E. Gates 21:26 The New Slang : THE INVITE 1:24:04 The Other Side : Marya and Ryan talk further reading after Olivia Wilde’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 372: Marya’s post about MINIONS AND MONSTERS Marya’s Letterboxd list about Rural Life Done Right Kevin Kline going all “Avanti!” in WILD WILD WEST Marya’s interview with Olivia Wilde on Ebert.com Marya’s interview with THE INVITE production designer Jade Healy for Indiewire. Trailer for THE BREAK-UP (2006) Matineecast special lockdown episode on Ce
Runtime 115 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 1:43 Know Your Enemy with guest Corey Atad 28:38 The New Slang : DISCLOSURE DAY 1:19:04 The Other Side : Corey and Ryan talk further reading after Steven Spielberg’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 371: The Lumiere Brothers’ “Train Coming Into a Station” : The scene in Martin Scorsese’s HUGO where you see Ben Kingsley as George Mellies and the rest of the gathered crowd react to this new technology (at 1:29) : Ron Chernow’s biography of Mark Twain Corey’s interview with SOUTHLAND TALES director Richard Kelly for GQ Corey’s homepage where
Runtime 88 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 4:23 Know Your Enemy with guest Andrew Robinson 31:34 The New Slang : I LOVE BOOSTERS 62:54 The Other Side : Andrew and Ryan talk further reading after Boots Riley’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 370: Matineecast 369 where we discussed MOULIN ROUGE! during “Know Your Enemy” Boots Riley’s interview on The Daily Show: Portal bookends: Matineecast 271 where we talked about THE FRENCH DISPATCH OF THE LIBERTY KANSAS EVENING SUN … wow, how has it already been 100 episodes since then? Andrew’s Letterboxd can be found here. The Matinee’s BlueSky
Runtime 84 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 3:17 Know Your Enemy with guest Kaite Hogan 30:41 The New Slang : SOME LIKE IT HOT 66:53 The Other Side : Katie and Ryan talk further reading after Billy Wilder’s classic film Links Mentioned on Episode 369: Episode 200 of The Matineecast live in Lindon Film Hounds, where Katie is an editor Katie’s TikTok about Edinburgh Film Fest and LIBRARY SUICIDES: @shelikesmovies2 Taking you back to Edinburgh Film Festival 2016 with TheLibrarySuicides film. ♬ original sound – SheLikesMovies Marilyn’s iconic dress in SOME LIKE IT HOT: The Broadway adaptati
Runtime 84 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 4:04 Know Your Enemy with guest Keisha Howerth 27:28 The New Slang : MOTHER MARY 59:44 The Other Side : Keisha and Ryan talk further reading after David Lowry’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 368: Trailer for the HBO Docmentary about Rock Hudson, ALL THAT HEAVEN ALLOWED: Keisha’s post about crushing on Rock for the Reel Stars, Reel Crushes blog-a-thon The Erotic 90’s episode of You Must Remember This where the gang discusses Ken Russell’s 90’s thriller, WHORE The trailer for WHORE: Keisha’s Letterboxd can be found here. The Matinee’s Blue
Runtime 92 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 2:04 Know Your Enemy with guest Bob Turnbull 28:21 The New Slang : THE CHRISTOPHERS 1:10:25 The Other Side : Bob and Ryan talk further reading after Steven Soderbergh’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 367: Correction – During conversation of LEE in The Other Side, I identified the magazine Lee Miller worked for as LIFE magazine. Lee, in fact, worked for British Vogue. The Matineecast Letterboxd List – and you can peruse the stats page here Episode 78 where we talked about SIDE EFFECTS. The botched restoration of Ecce Homo by Cecilia Giméne
Runtime 80 Minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction with guest, Brian J Roan 4:13 The New Slang: THE DRAMA 38:12 Spoiler Section for THE DRAMA 58:02 The Other Side: Brian and Ryan talk further reading after Kristoffer Borgli’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 366: Schmidt Spirits where Brian peddles his delicious hooch. Episode 352 where Brian & I discussed EDDINGTON James Lasdun’s book “The Horned Man” Opening scene of ENDURING LOVE – Warning: Graphic Imagery at the 7 minute mark Episode 200 where we talk about empathetic films, including DEAD MAN WALKING Brian’s Twitter can be found here.
Runtime 91 Minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 3:23 Know Your Enemy with guest, Courtney Small 25:18 The New Slang: NIRVANNA: THE BAND, THE SHOW, THE MOVIE 1:10:25 The Other Side: Courtney and Ryan talk further reading after Matthew Johnson’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 365: Episode 245 where Courtney and I discuss THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 Courtneys review of Miroirs no. 3 on Exclaim! The Brave Shores song that features in NTBTSTM: Courtney’s Twitter can be found here. The Matinee’s BlueSky can be found here and Letterboxd can be found here. Comments and feedback are welcome and
Runtime 91 Minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 4:14 Know Your Enemy with guest, Heidy Morales 21:59 The New Slang: THE BRIDE! 1:07:50 The Other Side: Heidy and Ryan talk further reading after Maggie Gyllenhaal’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 364: The show notes for Episode 242 where I wrote about not wanting to get drawn into a fleeting cinematic argument. Episode 287 where we discuss CRIMES OF THE FUTURE The visual of The Creature from The Black Lagoon swimming beneath Julie Adams, unawares Mallory O’Meara’s book on the flim, “The Lady from The Black Lagoon” MILENNIUM MAMBO’s listin
Runtime 91 Minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 3:02 Know Your Enemy with guest, Ruby Dhillon 23:27 The New Slang: “WUTHERING HEIGHTS” 1:03:02 The Other Side: Ruby and Ryan talk further reading after Emerald Fennell’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 363: Episode 201 where we review HEREDITARY A photo from my 2017 audience with Boy George and Culture Club: The Aretha Franklin gowns meme: Episode 253 where Ruby and I review PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN Tina Fey on Las Cultaristas podcast talking about the third act of SALTBURN (and how Bowen Yang can no longer criticize other artists work) : Cin
Runtime 69 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction with guest Simon Columb 3:12 The New Slang – 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE 56:19 The Other Side: Simon and Ryan talk further reading after Nia DaCosta new film Links Mentioned on Episode 358: Episode 350 where Simon and I discussed 28 YEARS LATER Episode 203 where Rachel West and I discussed LEAVE NO TRACE Simon’s Letterboxd can be found here. The Matinee’s BlueSky can be found here and Letterboxd can be found here. Comments and feedback are welcome and thank you very much for listening. Enjoy!
Runtime 125 minutes Up for Discussion Introduction and welcome guest Marya E. Gates. (0:00) Rundown of the nominees for adapted and original screenplay (2:33) Rundown of the nominees for Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor, Actress, and Actor (22:30) Rundown of the nominees for Best Direction and Best Picture (1:14:20) Omissions, trends, and predictions (1:37:21) Links from the show: Richard Brody’s New Yorker reaction to this year’s Oscar class Marya’s writing on Roger Ebert Marya’s 2024 interview with Ethan Hawke Marya’s Letterboxd review of Marty Supreme Matineecast 357 where we review Wic
Runtime 72 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction with guest Jamie Dew 4:37 The New Slang – COUNTING CROWS: HAVE YOU SEEN ME LATELY? 52:18 The Other Side: Jamie and Ryan talk further reading after Amy Scott’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 358: Steve Hyden’s writing on Counting Crows The Paul Dano headphone gif from LOVE & MERCY Jamie’s Letterboxd can be found here. The Matinee’s BlueSky can be found here and Letterboxd can be found here. Comments and feedback are welcome and thank you very much for listening. Enjoy!
Runtime 113 minutes Up for Discussion Introduction with Hillary Butler and Bob Turnbull THE FIVES (3:02) THE FOURS (15:49) THE THREES (35:49) THE TWOS (1:06:18) THE ONES (1:31:20) HONOURABLE MENTIONS (1:40:39) Links from The Show: Hillary’s review of SORRY, BABY from Sundance 2025 The Doctor Manhattan meme: The “This is Fine” meme: Matineecast 355 where Jo Ryan and I talk about FRANKENSTEIN Jonny Greenwood’s original score for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER ( Apple / Spotify ) Matineecast 353 where Corey Atad and I talk about ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Hillary’s Bluesky feed can be found here. Bob’s B
Runtime 77 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction with guest Jim Laczkowski 4:38 The New Slang: HAMNET 58:28 The Other Side: Jim and Ryan talk further reading after Chloé Zhao’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 358: Sound Opinions podcast The Chloé Zhao tee I was wearing recording this episode from Girls on Tops Jim’s Letterboxd can be found here. The Matinee’s BlueSky can be found here and Letterboxd can be found here. Comments and feedback are welcome and thank you very much for listening. Enjoy!
Runtime 61 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction with guest Hillary Butler 2:36 The New Slang: WICKED: FOR GOOD 43:01 The Other Side: Hillary and Ryan talk further reading after Jon M. Chu’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 356: Matineecast 357 where Hillary and I discussed WICKED: PART ONE Hillary’s review of SENTIMENTAL VALUE Hillary’s BlueSky can be found here and Letterboxd can be found here. The Matinee’s BlueSky can be found here and Letterboxd can be found here. Comments and feedback are welcome and thank you very much for listening. Enjoy!
Runtime 76 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 2:49 Know Your Enemy with guest Sharon Gissy 20:06 The New Slang: DIE MY LOVE 59:18 The Other Side: Sharon and Ryan talk further reading after Lynne Ramsay new film Links Mentioned on Episode 356: The Director’s Club Podcast, where Sharon features on the B-Side Me Series The Mental Filmness festival that Sharon curates Trailer for Let’s Scare Jessica to Death: The Matinee’s BlueSky can be found here and Letterboxd can be found here. Comments and feedback are welcome and thank you very much for listening. Enjoy!
Runtime 64 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction with guest Jo Ryan 4:07 The New Slang: FRANKENSTEIN The Matinee’s BlueSky can be found here and Letterboxd can be found here. Comments and feedback are welcome and thank you very much for listening. Enjoy!
Runtime 74 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 3:11 Know Your Enemy with guest, Vanya Garraway 19:05 The New Slang: THE SMASHING MACHINE 57:58 The Other Side: Vanya and Ryan talk further reading after Benny Safdie’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 354: Vanya’s previous appearances on Episode 328 and Episode 314 Episode 353 where we discuss ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Episode 306 where we discuss HEAT Heidi Gardner as Angel, The Girlfriend in Every Boxing Movie Ever: Episode 224 where we discuss RAGING BULL The Paid in Sweat teaser for RAGING BULL: Vanya’s Twitter can be found here. The Ma
Runtime 84 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction with guest Corey Atad 1:55 The New Slang: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER 1:05:22 The Other Side: Corey and Ryan talk further reading after Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 353: My Blindspot Series post on THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS Matineecast 306 where we reviewed Michael Mann’s HEAT coreyatad.com – Corey’s home for all his writing. justatad.xyz – Corey’s newsletter A few written pieces by yours truly from TIFF 2025 Corey’s BlueSky can be found here. The Matinee’s BlueSky can be found here and Letterboxd can be found here. Comm
Runtime 81 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction with guest Brian J Roan 3:25 The New Slang: EDDINGTON 33:41 Spoiler Section 60:55 The Other Side: Brian and Ryan talk further reading after Ari Aster’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 352: Brian’s splendid hooch parlour, Schmidt Spirits Episode 305 where we reviewed BEAU IS AFRAID The theatrical trailer for EDDINGTON: Episode 292 where we reviewed DON’T WORRY DARLING Film Stage Podcast episode 484 where they reviewed DON’T WORRY DARLING Brian’s reaction to the safe blasphemy of CONCLAVE The Matinee’s BlueSky can be found here and Letterbox
Runtime 84 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 1:46 Know Your Enemy with guest Britany A. Murphy 21:15 The New Slang: SUPERMAN 54:05 Spoiler Section 69:30 The Other Side: Britany and Ryan talk further reading after James Gunn’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 343: The kitchen scene in THE IRON GANT Muses of Media Twitter can be found here. The Matinee’s BlueSky can be found here and Letterboxd can be found here. Comments and feedback are welcome and thank you very much for listening. Enjoy!
