It's almost Halloweekend, so to get into the spirit, Dana Niland joins for a Harry Potter movie marathon. In Part 1, we review the first four Harry Potter films, giving our takes on each of Harry's thrilling, ridiculous, plothole-filled adventures, as well as how to movies differ under the direction of Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuaron, and Mike Newell. We talk favorite moments, most iconic lines, and more nitpicks than you can shake a wand at. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the Hogwarts's curriculum, the magical wealth gap, the insane game of Quidditch, and more!

08:52 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

50:45 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

1:20:16 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

1:52:08 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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Trailer clips from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", and "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"

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