For decades, Barbie has been a beloved toy, and her transition to the silver screen has captivated moviegoers. In this quick reaction episode, first-time guest Ann Schafer joins Nathan to gush over the greatness of this revolutionary Greta Gerwig comedy and talk about how this film has suddenly become a source of inspiration and empowerment for audiences of all ages. 🚘🩷 #BarbieTheMovie

The Movies are Life podcast premieres June 1! Every week, longtime movie enthusiast, Nathan Chandler, breaks down and reviews the movies that shape our lives. Hear Nathan and guests discuss the biggest topics in the cinematic universe. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

Not Caught Up is the TV review podcast for people with lives. Hosted by Nathan Chandler (of Movies Are Life) and his wife, Whitney, this show is all about sharing smart, funny takes on the shows everyone was talking about—whenever we finally get around to watching them. We're two tired parents squeezing in one episode at a time, catching up late but always showing up with opinions. Whether you're behind like us or revisiting your favorites, pull up a couch cushion—we’ve got thoughts.

Hello listeners! This is a quick update to let you know that we’re taking a brief hiatus to refresh and recharge. During this time, we’d love to hear from you! What formats are you enjoying? What content do you want more of? Your feedback is invaluable in helping us shape future episodes. Drop us a message and let us know your thoughts. We'll be back soon!

In this episode, Nathan kicks things off with a quick update on the release schedule for the rest of 2025 and a sneak peek at what’s coming to the podcast in 2026—then dives into a conversation with writer-director Daniel V. Masciari about his hauntingly tender feature Stationed at Home.

Nathan and Daniel dig into the film’s gently magical mood, its fascination with strangers colliding in the cold and the way Stationed at Home finds wonder in mundane moments. Daniel shares how the movie grew from a single bus-stop image into a fully realized feature, why Christmas Eve and the International Space Station became key to its tone and how he worked with his cast and cinematographer to create performances and images that feel fully lived-in.

If you’re drawn to offbeat holiday-adjacent stories, character-driven night movies or modern indies that believe there’s still real magic in human connection, this is a conversation worth tuning into and a film you’ll want to seek out on your favorite digital platform.

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Cowabunga, dudes! We’re traveling back to March 30, 1990, when the world’s most unlikely heroes burst from the sewers and straight into pop-culture history. Nathan is joined by longtime friend and fellow movie buff Kyle Radford to talk about the surprise indie hit that mixed martial arts, mutant mayhem and teenage angst into one slice of pure turtle power.

From Jim Henson’s Creature Shop suits to Casey Jones’ questionable life choices, the guys dig into everything that made this movie way better than it had any right to be. They swap stories about VHS rentals, forbidden viewings, action figures and the eternal debate—who’s the best turtle? (Spoiler: it’s not Raphael.)

So grab a slice, crank up that M.C. Hammer end-credits jam and join us for a totally tubular trip back to where it all began.

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The New York Times named them the 100 best movies of the 21st century. But what about the ones they left off?

Reel 21: 100 Essential Films of the 21st Century is a new movie podcast from Nathan Chandler. From Parasite to The Dark Knight to La La Land, Nathan counts down from #100 to #1—watching every film on the NYT’s list and the ones audiences believe deserved a spot.

Each episode of Reel 21 quickly unpacks one essential film: what makes it unique, how it holds up and where it fits in the cinematic story of our century.

It’s the best of the century—curated by critics, completed by the crowd.

You Had Me at Rewind: The ’90s Flicks That Raised Us is a nostalgia-soaked rewatch series from Movies are Life, diving deep into the movies that shaped a generation. From sleepovers and mall dates to awkward middle school crushes, these ’90s classics weren’t just entertainment—they were a rite of passage. Join host Nathan Chandler and a rotating crew of guests as they rewatch the films that filled our VHS shelves and our hearts. Whether it was a rom-com, a teen comedy or a blockbuster that made you feel something, this is where we rewind the memories and relive the magic.