Little Miss Sunshine (2006) vs. Queen and Slim (2019)

Welcome to the show! It’s time to battle in the category of “Road Movies”. Kendell’s pick “Little Miss Sunshine” is an early aughts time capsule with legendary performances by Abigail Breslin and Alan Arkin. A much loved family dramedy that launched Breslin and Steve Carell into movie star status for years to come. On the other hand Mike’s pick “Queen & Slim” is a hidden gem making righteous statements on race, love, police brutality and society at large. But it’s the power house performances by Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith that make this a must watch movie. The biggest question remains: Will either picture make the Greatest Films of the 21st Century list? Tune in to find out. This episode is a smooth ride on the highway of 2000s cinema so strap and feel free enjoy the show with a side of “A la Mode”. Please rate, review and subscribe! 

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50th Episode Extravaganza

It’s a very special episode of the Modern Classics Podcast as your hosts Mike and Kendell celebrate their 50th Episode milestone. Join the fun as the guys share some special messages from big names like Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson and Tracy Morgan. Plus an appearance by friend of the show Billiam (host of Future Flicks with Billiam). Then stick around for discussions of Mickey 17 (2025), Wicked (2024), Stopmotion (2023) and more. Also included is a round of the Modern Classics original film release year trivia game Making The Cut. It’s the 50th Episode Extravaganza! Don’t miss out! Remember to rate, follow and review. 

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The Village (2004) vs. Incendies (2010)

Welcome to another exciting battle episode where two films will duke it out for a chance at being inducted to the Modern Classics Greatest Films of The 21st Century List. The category is “Movies With a Twist” with two very different films going head to head. First is M. Night Shyamalan’s period piece that’s not really a period piece The Village and boy do your hosts have some opinions. Then its Denis Villeneuve’s war set mystery thriller Incendies. A wild ride through the unknown of an extremely fraught family history. There are some major ups and downs in this episode with perhaps the most interesting double feature covered yet. Will either film score 8 or more stars and be included in the Modern Classics Podcast pantheon? Tune to find out but please don’t tell “The ones we do not speak of”. Remember if you like the episode to rate it, review it and give us a follow on Instagram and Tik Tok @modernclasicspodcast. 

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3rd Biannual Past Tens Awards

Welcome to the Modern Classics Podcast the only podcast strictly covering films released from the year 2000 to the present with the ultimate goal of compiling the Greatest Films of the 21st Century List. This is achieved by the results of our battle episodes where two films face off to determine a winner of the given category. At the end of said episode we give out awards. These awards are tallied and added to the star score of each film which determines their place on the Greatest Films of the 21st Century List. Today we will review the past 10 films' award results and determine an overall winner for; Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Favorite Scene, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Director. If you lIke the show please rate it, review it and follow. It helps the show tremendously!

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Mystery Team (2009) vs. Knives Out (2019)

It's a "Mystery Movie" themed battle episode as Mike and Kendell compete to add yet another picture to the Greatest Films of the 21st Century List. First it's a breakdown of 2009's Mystery Team. A raucous and raunchy comedy that gave us the feature film debut of Donald Glover. It also includes early performances and first time introductions to stars like Aubrey Plaza , Bobby Moynihan, Ben Schwartz and others. Then it's time to tackle Knives Out. The smash hit whodunit inspired by the works of Agatha Christie brought to us by modern auteur Rian Johnson. With an ensemble cast and a twisty story that does not let up it may very well be his best work. Will either film score eight or more stars and be included in Modern Classics Podcast history? Tune in to find out but please try not to vomit from the cold hard truth of their cinema insights. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help out the pod.

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2009 was a very interesting year in cinema. Join us as we breakdown some favorites and some big hits. Films discussed include ; District 9, Up in the Air, Enter the Void, Avatar, Inglorious Basterds, Bad Lieutenant Port of Call New Orleans, I Love You Man and many others. Then we round things out with a Trivia Game 2000 or More . If you Enjoy the show give us a follow and leave a review!

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“Ghost Movies”- The Others (2001) VS Volver (2006)

Join us as we create the Greatest Films of the 21st Century list with two more possible candidates; The Others and Volver. The category is “Ghost Movies” so what better way to cover this subject than with two genre bending films. There are many parallels with this double feature that are unexpected. The Others (2001) is spellbinding tale of hauntings and awakening. Volver (2006) on the other-hand topsy, turvy, and tragic black-comedy sure to keep you guessing. Will they both strike gold and score enough stars to make our list? Tune in to find out. Just don’t blame us if we help you realize that you were the ghost thewhole time. 

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Volver (rent anywhere) 

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After a short hiatus the Modern Classics Podcast is back and better than ever! There was a lot to catch up on so your hosts Mike and Kendell dive right into the Best Picture nominees for this years oscars, Upcoming films for 2025 and a brief on discussion on the loss of director David Lynch. Movies discussed include The Monkey, The Fantastic Four, Ash, The Thunderbolts, Superman, The Running Man, Mickey 17, Frankenstein and more. Tune in for next weeks episode where Volver (2006) and The Others (2001) will battle it out for a spot on the Modern Classics Greatest Films of the 21 Century List.

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The Modern Classics Podcast kicks off 2025 with the best films of 2024. We watched a lot of movies this year which made this task surprisingly difficult. Not to mention that 2024 was a fantastic year in cinema! How can we choose?! Movies discussed include; Alien Romulus, The Substance, Challengers, Twisters, Monkey Man and so many more. This episode we also tackle what we thought were the worst releases of the year and the runner ups that just missed our top 5 picks.

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Battle Royale (2000) Vs. Unbreakable (2000)

The category for today's Battle episode is "In The Year 2000". In true Modern Classics form we visit the year it all began. The year that makes a podcast about films released form the year 2000 to the present possible. And we begin the journey into this most prescient of times with Battle Royale. An ass kicker of a movie that spawned a new genre and a little known series called The Hunger Games. Then we breakdown the M. Night Shamaylan hit Unbreakable. A film that paints a more realistic version of comic book cinema (or does it?) . Join us as we review, rate, and debate these two modern cinematic spectacles. And remember if either film score 10 or more combined stars it will be inducted onto the Modern Classics Greatest films of the 21st Century List.

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This episode contains criticism of M. Night Shamaylan's filmography. It is not recommended for those with bones made of glass or any other hyper sensitivity to the M. Night catalogue.

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