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What is this movie actually about? What did it mean to the filmmakers and audiences when it was released? Has the meaning changed over time? Welcome to... The Meaning Of The Movie: A Podcast About Wha... more
FAQs about The Meaning Of The Movie:How many episodes does The Meaning Of The Movie have?The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.
January 16, 2023VengeanceWhat if we told you Ryan from The Office created a film noir that delves deeply into the cultural divide in America? What if we told you it’s one of our most interesting films of 2022? We give you Vengeance from writer/director BJ Novak. It’s a murder mystery rooted in the divide between red and blue states. It’s a tale that shocks you like spicy ketchup from Whataburger. Join our Facebook group hereEmail our host hereNow streaming on Peacock (but this changes all the time to so keep current with the Just Watch app)...more53minPlay
December 30, 2022The Meaning Of 2022 MoviesWhat did 2022 mean in movies? What movies surprised us most? What movies disappointed us? And what were our top five movies of the year? We get into some major disagreements about some of our favorites and look for the deeper meaning across all 2022 films. Join us for this week's episode. We'd love to hear your top five films:Post them on our FB group Or email [email protected] ...more55minPlay
December 19, 2022The FabelmansWhere does Speilberg rank on the list of all-time directors? How do we feel about him making a biopic about himself? Is this navel-gazing or artistic and one of the year's best films? We have lots of questions and even more answers and takes on this week's episode. You can listen to a spoiler-free opening 10 minutes as we discuss Speilberg. Listen to the episode. See the film. And decide for yourself..."What does it all mean?" Visit our website Join our Facebook group...more1h 6minPlay
December 10, 2022Die Hard (classic episode)Let's talk about Die Hard. This is a re-release of our pilot episode of MOTM. We debate what makes a Christmas movie, the most meaningful scenes and characters, and what the movie means. Come out to the podcast, we'll get together, have a few laughs...for this classic episode with Die Hard. Visit our websiteJoin our Facebook group ...more51minPlay
November 22, 2022Planes, Trains & AutomobilesThis is not a Thanksgiving movie. It is THE Thanksgiving movie. What makes it last? Is the ending actually dark and disturbing? We discuss the incredible performances of Steve Martin and John Candy, the career of John Hughes, and a whole lot more in this week's episode. Join our group on FacebookVisit our website ...more49minPlay
October 27, 2022The ShiningThe Shining is an all-time classic Halloween film. But is it scary? In this week's episode, we debate the film, the many interpretations, and the battle between Stephen King and Stanley Kubrick. Join the discussion in our Facebook groupVisit our website here...more59minPlay
October 20, 2022Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power (pt2)In part one we talked about the first two episodes. Now you can hear what we think of the whole season. Did we like it more or less than we thought we would? What makes something Tolkein-y? What does it all mean? Hear our analysis and thoughts on the meaning of the full season of The Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power in this week's episode....more44minPlay
October 07, 2022ZODIACIs the Zodiac Killer ground zero for America’s fascination with serial killers? Is this film a horror or a thriller? What’s the difference? And whose story is this (Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, or Robert Downey Jr)? We’re doing a deep dive into Fincher, the Zodiac, the history, the meaning and the hidden messages. Join us as we debate it all in our kickoff to October films. ...more1h 12minPlay
September 21, 2022BridesmaidsIt’s time to cover our first true comedy on the podcast! We talk Apatow, rank comedy eras, and ask why are comedies so easily written off. This week we're joined by special guest Naomi Beatty. She brings great insight as a screenwriting consultant and instructor. You can get her book here (we love this book) and you can learn more about her work here. Run to download this episode like you’re searching for a bathroom after a bad batch of Brazillian BBQ. Join our Facebook GroupVisit our website ...more56minPlay
September 11, 2022Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of PowerWe know it’s a TV Show and not a movie…BUT we also talk about the original LOTR films, The Hobbit films, and the new series on Amazon Prime. What does it mean? How did we feel watching this show? It’s a Tolkein fest on our latest episode. Editor’s note: Rob’s audio is rough and we’re working on fixing it. But we still think this episode is worth a listen. ...more55minPlay
FAQs about The Meaning Of The Movie:How many episodes does The Meaning Of The Movie have?The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.