EP.40 Amanda Seyfried

EP.44 Anne Hathaway

On this episode of the Newbies to Movies podcast, host Justin and special guest Annette sit down to analyze Anne Hathaway's acting evolution by discussing her standout performances in Rachel Getting Married and The Devil Wears Prada. The engaging discussion is followed by a fun, conversational draft where the hosts pick and rank their favorite chick flick films. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527366/fan_mail/new]

EP.43 Home Invasion Films

In this episode of the Newbies To Movies Podcast, host Justin and guest Madison dive deep into the harrowing subgenre of home invasion thrillers. The conversation centers on Michael Haneke’s bleak, meta-fictional 1997 psychological thriller Funny Games and David Fincher’s high-tech, claustrophobic 2002 film Panic Room. They contrast Haneke’s confrontational critique of media violence with Fincher’s masterful use of physical space, building tension through a terrifying clash between the safe domestic sphere and external threats. Wrapping up the episode, the duo pivots to a conversational ranking of their Top 10 home invasion films. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527366/fan_mail/new]

EP.42 Espionage Movies

In this episode of the Newbies to Movies Podcast, host Justin is joined by guest Ty to analyze the contrasting worlds of espionage cinema, focusing on the journalistic realism of All the President's Men and the stylized action of Goldfinger. The discussion covers the evolution of spy films, character development, and genre impact before concluding with a competitive draft to select ultimate espionage movie lineups.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527366/fan_mail/new]

EP.41 Pixar Movies

In this episode of the Newbies To Movies Podcast, hosts Justin and Tyler are joined by special guest Madison for a deep dive into the emotional landscapes of Pixar’s Soul and Coco, analyzing how both films tackle profound themes of life, death, and legacy. Following a thoughtful discussion on the artistry and storytelling of these two films, the team moves into a lively debate to rank their top 20 Pixar movies, contrasting classic adventures with modern hits to determine the definitive ranking of the studio's best work Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527366/fan_mail/new]

EP.40 Amanda Seyfried

In this episode of the Newbies to Movies Podcast, hosts Tyler and Justin are joined by special guest Laura for a deep dive into the career of Amanda Seyfried, contrasting her lighter musical roles with more intense acting projects. The discussion centers on the 2025 folk-horror musical The Testament of Ann Lee, analyzing her lauded performance as the Shaker leader and the film's unique approach to movement and song, while balancing it with a nostalgic look back at her role in Mamma Mia!. The episode concludes with a fun, competitive draft where the team selects their top musical movies, showcasing a range of cinematic picks. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527366/fan_mail/new]