Movies That Shaped Us

By Karan and Alex

Join two longtime friends on a journey of self-discovery through the art of film!

We grew up on opposite ends of the globe, but have both been shaped by the movies we’ve seen and loved over the year... more

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August 30, 2023 View of the Outdoors: "Grizzly Man", "Life of Pi", "Into the Wild", "Jurassic Park", "Brokeback Mountain", "Never Cry Wolf"
Spending time outside and with nature is good for relaxation and mental health but can also bring its own perils. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our views of the outdoors.

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August 23, 2023 Meryl Streep - Actor That Shaped Our Love of Film
In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of an actor that shaped our love of film: Meryl Streep. Keep your baby away from those dingos!
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August 16, 2023 Our Guilty Pleasures: "Crossroads" (2002), "BASEketball", "Bringing Down the House", "A Talking Cat!?!", "The Iron Lady", "Music and Lyrics"
Sometimes you know a movie is bad, but you love and enjoy watching it anyway. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies we're embarrassed to admit are our guilty pleasures. Don't tell anyone!
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1h 10min
August 09, 2023 Arnold Schwarzenegger - Actor That Shaped Our Love of Film
In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of an actor that shaped our love of film: Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's time to "get to the choppa!"
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August 02, 2023 Watching Movies in a Group: "Terminator 2", "Gone Girl", "The Big Lebowski", "The Room", "Star Wars - Episode I: The Phantom Menace", "Father of the Bride (1991)"
We've watched countless movies alone, but both feel that watching films with friends and family can deeply impact the experience. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies we've loved watching in a group.

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1h 24min
July 12, 2023 Tom Cruise - Actor That Shaped Our Love of Film
In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of an actor that shaped our love of film: Tom Cruise. This episode will NOT self-destruct in 5 seconds!

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June 28, 2023 View of America, pt.2: "Born on the 4th of July", "Home Alone", "Avatar", "All the President's Men", "Blue Velvet", "The Namesake"
With American Independence day on July 4th right around the corner, it's time again to share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our view of the United States.
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1h 24min
June 14, 2023 Travel Wish List: "Eat, Pray, Love", "Apocalypto", "Bad Boys (1995)", "Out of Africa", "A Room with a View", "On Her Majesty's Secret Service"
One of the joys of movies is that they can be a travelogue of the wonderous far off places you haven't yet been, but want to go. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our travel wish list.
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1h 16min
May 31, 2023 Views of Historical Figures: "The Elephant Man", "Erin Brockovich", "Amadeus", "The Doors", "The Queen", "The Insider"
Some movies shine a light on the actions of people from the past. Whether major figures or everyday folks, we've both been shaped by the true life stories we've seen on screen. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped how we view historical figures.
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1h 20min
May 17, 2023 View of War: "Inglourious Basterds", "Full Metal Jacket", "Starship Troopers", "Best Years of Our Lives", "Paths of Glory", "Swing Shift"
"War is hell", but that hasn't prevented it from being depicted, protested and lionized on film since the dawn of cinema. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our view of war.
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1h 19min

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