Brendan and Zach travel back to 1977 to discuss SUMMER OF SAM. They deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:13:41). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hoopla) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected].

You can find the podcast on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder) and Twitter (@LadderMovie). View our Watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find each of us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza).

Brendan and Zach are joined by Meaghan Thee Librarian for the 5th (!) time to discuss ROMEO + JULIET. They deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:34:20). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected].

You can follow Meaghan on Letterboxd (@Meaghan) and on Twitter (@cosmiclibrary). 

You can find the podcast on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder) and Twitter (@LadderMovie). View our Watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find each of us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza).

Taylor Cotter reunites with The Movie Ladder Podcast to discuss ROMY AND MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION. They deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:15:10). So (re)watch the film (currently available on streaming rental) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected].

You can find the podcast on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder) and Twitter (@LadderMovie). View our Watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find each of us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza).

Brendan and Zach discuss PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED. They deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:06:57). So (re)watch the film (currently available for streaming rental) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected].

You can find the podcast on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder) and Twitter (@LadderMovie). View our Watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find each of us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza).

Brendan and Zach are in person at Brendan's apartment to discuss DAZED AND CONFUSED. They deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:16:32). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Peacock Premium) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected].

You can find the podcast on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder) and Twitter (@LadderMovie). View our Watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find each of us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza).

Brendan and Zach discuss the latest Richard Linklater movie Apollo 10 1/2. They deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:13:25). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Netflix only) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected].

Listener Jim shared this article about the technology behind the Apollo 1/2 animation. 

You can find the podcast on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder) and Twitter (@LadderMovie). View our Watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find each of us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza).

Brendan and Zach discuss 2016's HIDDEN FIGURES. They deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:13:51). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+) and listen along to the discussion. For further reading see the two articles Latonya sent us On The Problematic And Unnecessary White Saviors In Hidden Figures and Oscar-nominated “Hidden Figures” was whitewashed — but it didn’t have to be.

Stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected].

You can find the podcast on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder) and Twitter (@LadderMovie). View our Watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find each of us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza).

Brendan and Zach are joined for the first time by Marissa Garza (@marzbars) to discuss THE RIGHT STUFF. They deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:31:00). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBOMax) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected]. We may be recording our next episode a day or two early, so get that feedback in ASAP. 

Hear more of Marissa on Post Show Recaps, where she's currently podcasting about The Umbrella Academy.

You can find the podcast on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder) and Twitter (@LadderMovie). View our Watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find each of us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza).

Brendan and Zach fly into THE ROCKETEER. They deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:13:00). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected].

You can find the podcast on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder) and Twitter (@LadderMovie). View our Watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find each of us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza).

Brendan and Zach are joined by Scorsese superfan Meaghan Thee Librarian to fly into THE AVIATOR. They deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at (1:52:10). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBOMax) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to [email protected].

You can find Meaghan on Twitter (@cosmiclibrary) and on Letterboxd (@Meaghan). 

You can find the podcast on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder) and Twitter (@LadderMovie). View our Watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find each of us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza).

Spoilers for the Scorsese ranked list we discuss.