Episodios

  • Which Grinch is the Best of the 3?

    Which Grinch is the Best of the 3?
    Dec 23 2025

    Alex and I watched all three Grinch movies, and we are ready to compare and contrast them!

    To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages

    If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2025 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1756591


    Intro - 0:00

    Part 1: Pre-production - 02:47

    Part 2: Production - 07:53

    Part 3: Editing - 53:33

    Part 4: Studio Notes - 01:15:46

    Part 5: Dénouement - 01:28:38

    Part 6: Trailer - 01:44:02
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    1 h y 45 m
  • Is Violent Night Just Die Hard with Santa?

    Is Violent Night Just Die Hard with Santa?
    Dec 18 2025

    Violent Night is an action packed Christmas movie that earns the R rating!To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pagesIf you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2025 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1756591Intro - 0:00 Part 1: Pre-production - 17:50Part 2: Production - 25:59Part 3: Editing - 39:48Part 4: Studio Notes - 53:09Part 5: Dénouement - 01:06:57Part 6: Trailer - 01:18:57
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    1 h y 21 m
  • Is A Christmas Story a Classic or a Dumpster Fire?

    Is A Christmas Story a Classic or a Dumpster Fire?
    Dec 9 2025

    We talk about the 1983 film A Christmas Story and explore the magic of nostalgia.

    To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages

    If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2025 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1756591

    Intro - 0:00

    Part 1: Pre-production - 01:50

    Part 2: Production - 16:36

    Part 3: Editing - 25:29

    Part 4: Studio Notes - 32:53

    Part 5: Dénouement - 46:03

    Part 6: Trailer - 53:26
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    57 m
  • Is The Muppet Christmas Carol the Definitive Version?

    Is The Muppet Christmas Carol the Definitive Version?
    Dec 3 2025

    We watched The Muppet Christmas Carol this week. Sorry that we're a day late.

    To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages

    If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2025 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1756591

    Intro - 0:00

    Part 1: Development - 01:14

    Part 2: Pre-production - 17:44

    Part 3: Production - 27:27

    Part 4: Editing - 34:27

    Part 5: Studio Notes - 44:28

    Part 6: Dénouement - 56:28

    Part 7: Trailer - 01:09:18
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    1 h y 11 m
  • Not the First, but Royal Tenenbaums is Kind of the Beginning

    Not the First, but Royal Tenenbaums is Kind of the Beginning
    Nov 25 2025

    We watched The Royal Tenenbaums and had strong opinions about it.

    To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages

    If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2025 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1756591


    Intro - 0:00

    Part 1: Pre-production - 05:31

    Part 2: Production - 26:02

    Part 3: Editing - 45:39

    Part 4: Studio Notes - 59:08

    Part 5: Dénouement - 01:10:01

    Part 6: Trailer - 01:18:58
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    1 h y 24 m
  • Chocolat Follows a Tradition of 'Community'

    Chocolat Follows a Tradition of 'Community'
    Nov 18 2025

    In this episode, we talk about the 2000 charmer, Chocolat. If you haven't seen this movie, you may have a very different feel for what it is. It is not a rom com, or even a romance at the forefront kind of movie. It's something that the 90s seemed to specialize, a film about a community.If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2025 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1756591Intro - 0:00 Part 1: Pre-production - 03:02Part 2: Production - 23:00Part 3: Editing - 40:46Part 4: Studio Notes - 01:00:48Part 5: Dénouement - 01:14:42Part 6: Trailer - 01:20:07
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    1 h y 23 m
  • Mise En Scene and Mise En Place Pair Perfectly in Ratatouille

    Mise En Scene and Mise En Place Pair Perfectly in Ratatouille
    Nov 11 2025

    This week we have guest Logan (Mike's son) join us to talk about the mise en scene of Ratatouille.

    If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2025 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1756591

    Intro - 0:00

    Part 1: Pre-production - 01:02

    Part 2: Production - 06:31

    Part 3: Editing - 47:22

    Part 4: Studio Notes - 59:12

    Part 5: Dénouement - 01:09:53

    Part 6: Trailer - 01:14:34
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    1 h y 18 m
  • Milk is a Deeply Human Film with Amazing Performances

    Milk is a Deeply Human Film with Amazing Performances
    Nov 4 2025

    In this week's episode we're talking about the movie Milk, and diving into the screen writing and acting in particular.If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2025 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1756591Intro - 0:00 Part 1: Pre-production - 02:15Part 2: Production - 29:33Part 3: Editing - 48:20Part 4: Studio Notes - 01:09:35Part 5: Dénouement - 01:28:22Part 6: Trailer - 01:39:36
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    1 h y 44 m