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A Millennial's Guide to Movies

A Millennial's Guide to Movies

By Millennial's Guide to Movies

A Gen Z teen and her Gen X dad provide recommendations for the best movies of the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today. Each episode is about 20 minutes in length. Thanks for listening! :)
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Episode 63 - Oscars 2023 Recap!

A Millennial's Guide to MoviesMar 15, 2023

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Episode 63 - Oscars 2023 Recap!

Episode 63 - Oscars 2023 Recap!

We discuss the winners and snubs of the 2023 Oscars along with the movies themselves. We touch on Everything, Everywhere All At Once, All Quiet on the Western Front, Top Gun: Maverick, The Fablemans, The Whale, Little Mermaid, Black Panther and other. 

Mar 15, 202320:60
Episode 62 - Best supporting roles of all-time!

Episode 62 - Best supporting roles of all-time!

We've got Bill Paxton, Jonah Hill, Samuel L. Jackson, and that 2-dollar kid from Better Off Dead! All of these roles only had a few lines in the script, but they did the most with them. Checkout the 10 best supporting actor and actress roles in this episode. Thanks for listening!

Dec 04, 202219:20
Episode 61 - Special Halloween episode - ranking Harry Potter films!

Episode 61 - Special Halloween episode - ranking Harry Potter films!

Happy Halloween! Taylor and her dad rank all 8 of the Harry Potter films. Do you think our rankings are scary-good or boo-worthy? :)))

Oct 30, 202220:17
Episode 60 - Top 10 Movie Heroes of all-time!

Episode 60 - Top 10 Movie Heroes of all-time!

We recount our top 10 heroes to have every graced the silver screen + 6 honorable mentions! Thanks for listening. :)

Oct 14, 202221:37
Episode 59 - Top 10 Movie Villains of all-time!

Episode 59 - Top 10 Movie Villains of all-time!

Since we are coming up on Halloween, we thought it would be a spook-tacular idea to have a scary villain episode. Taylor and her dad each profile 16 villains from the silver screen!

Sep 15, 202223:41
Episode 58 - Part Two of Obi-Wan series on Disney+

Episode 58 - Part Two of Obi-Wan series on Disney+

We wrap up our discussion on the Disney+ series "Obi Wan". We dive into the details of episodes 4, 5, and 6!

Aug 28, 202211:12
Episode 57 - Part Two of our Stranger Things discussion!

Episode 57 - Part Two of our Stranger Things discussion!

We finally cover-off on the final 2 episodes of Season 4-Stranger Things! One of our best episodes. :)

Aug 18, 202219:09
Episode 56 - Obi-Wan Kenobi! We review the first 3 episodes of the Disney+ series

Episode 56 - Obi-Wan Kenobi! We review the first 3 episodes of the Disney+ series

Star Wars fans rejoice! The wait is over and Obi-Wan Kenobi is here for a 6-part series. We discuss the first 3 episodes in this podcast.
Jun 11, 202223:15
Episode 55 - Stranger Things, Season 4! Part two of our discussion on this season. :)

Episode 55 - Stranger Things, Season 4! Part two of our discussion on this season. :)

Taylor, her dad, and Dom again dive in (pun intended) to the murky depths of Season 4 of Stranger Things.

Jun 07, 202220:27
Episode 54 - Stranger Things Season 4! Part one of our discussion on the first 4 episodes.

Episode 54 - Stranger Things Season 4! Part one of our discussion on the first 4 episodes.

Taylor, her dad, and special guest Dom (Taylor's bf) - discuss the first 4 episodes of the new and long-awaited season of Stranger Things!

Jun 04, 202221:28
Episode 53 - Lightning round, 1-minute reviews of the top movies from the past 47 years.

Episode 53 - Lightning round, 1-minute reviews of the top movies from the past 47 years.

In honor of Dad's 47th year, we are reviewing the top 47 movies (by box office) since 1974. Sit back and enjoy!

Apr 14, 202229:04
Episode 52 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife film review, plus a review of the original 1984 classic Ghostbusters

Episode 52 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife film review, plus a review of the original 1984 classic Ghostbusters

Our first EVER current film review! Ghostbusters: Afterlife really impressed us in the theater so we decided to pump out this podcast. We compare and contrast it to the original blockbuster, 1984's Ghostbusters. Thanks for listening!

Dec 03, 202121:10
Episode 51 - Twilight! Rocketman! Rise of Skywalker! And More! Taylor and special guest star, Abby

Episode 51 - Twilight! Rocketman! Rise of Skywalker! And More! Taylor and special guest star, Abby

Movie topics include Crazy Rich Asians, Rocketman, Jaws, He's All That, Twilight, Rise of Skywalker, Ferris Bueller Day's Off, Booksmart, and others! Taylor hosts this podcast episode with her special guest (and roommate), Abby. Thanks for listening!

Sep 29, 202117:47
Episode 50 extravaganza! Blades of Glory and Super Troopers. Forgotten gems - bonus episode!

Episode 50 extravaganza! Blades of Glory and Super Troopers. Forgotten gems - bonus episode!

For our 50th episode, we want to sneak in a bonus episode of "Forgotten Gems" with the brilliant and under-rated Blades of Glory along with the funniest cop movie ever, Super Troopers! Thanks for listening to our first 50 episodes, everyone.

Aug 15, 202117:22
Episode 49 - Actor Profiles, Chris Evans and Jennifer Aniston

Episode 49 - Actor Profiles, Chris Evans and Jennifer Aniston

Not another brilliant podcast episode! But it is! We cover the acting careers of Chris Evans and Jennifer Aniston in this one. We love both actors and their careers are still going strong. 

Aug 08, 202116:26
Episode 48 - Actor Profiles, Jennifer Lawrence and Samuel L. Jackson

Episode 48 - Actor Profiles, Jennifer Lawrence and Samuel L. Jackson

Two of the great living legends of the silver screen - J. Law and Samuel L. have been churning out great work for years! We expect more great films from them in the near future. Thanks for listening! :)

Jun 20, 202119:04
Episode 47 - Actor Profiles, Will Smith and Helena Bonham Carter

Episode 47 - Actor Profiles, Will Smith and Helena Bonham Carter

Here we go again - two brilliant actors and somehow, neither one has an Oscar or Golden Globe award - Will Smith and Helena Bonham-Carter. We love their respective careers and we loved learning more about them! Thanks for listening. 

May 16, 202118:14
Episode 46 - Actor Profiles, Harrison Ford and Natalie Portman

Episode 46 - Actor Profiles, Harrison Ford and Natalie Portman

In this episode we feature 2 acting legends from the Star Wars universe - Natalie Portman and Harrison Ford. We explore their various movie roles, best films, worst films, most underrated films, and more. Thanks for listening! :)

May 01, 202117:03
Episode 45 - Actor Profiles, Emily Blunt and Kevin Bacon

Episode 45 - Actor Profiles, Emily Blunt and Kevin Bacon

Did you know both actors we featured have 5 letters in their first AND last names? The immensely-talented Emily Blunt and Kevin Bacon are tonight's headliners. Thanks for listening. :) 

Apr 04, 202115:02
Episode 44 - Actor Profiles, Bill Paxton and Zoe Saldana

Episode 44 - Actor Profiles, Bill Paxton and Zoe Saldana

The late, legendary Bill Paxton and the blockbuster-making Zoe Saldana are featured in this episode. Please join us for another great listen!

Mar 23, 202118:51
Episode 43 - Actor Profiles, Meryl Streep and Leonardo DiCaprio

Episode 43 - Actor Profiles, Meryl Streep and Leonardo DiCaprio

Welcome to Season 4 where we review the careers of one actor and one actress. In this episode, we cover the talents of the legendary Meryl Streep and the talented Leonardo DiCaprio! 

Thanks for listening.

Mar 10, 202118:22
Episode 42 - Edward Scissorhands and Neverending Story. Forgotten gems!

Episode 42 - Edward Scissorhands and Neverending Story. Forgotten gems!

We wrap up Season 3 featuring the forgotten gems of Edward Scissorhands and The Neverending Story.  How are these 2 films related?  Listen to our podcast and find out!  

Nov 28, 202021:47
Episode 41 - The Karate Kid, Romy & Michele's High School Reunion. Forgotten gems!

Episode 41 - The Karate Kid, Romy & Michele's High School Reunion. Forgotten gems!

Two forgotten gems that involve bullying and how to deal with bullies! The original Karate Kid from 1984 and Romy & Michele's High School Reunion from 1997. They also both have amazing soundtracks. Thanks in advance for listening.

Nov 16, 202018:15
Episode 40 - Mamma Mia! and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. Forgotten gems!

Episode 40 - Mamma Mia! and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. Forgotten gems!

Double-dose of Mamma Mia and ABBA!  A rare occurrence where the sequel is better than the original film.  

Nov 07, 202018:37
Episode 39 - Wall-E, Tangled. Forgotten gems!

Episode 39 - Wall-E, Tangled. Forgotten gems!

Two great animated gems that might soon be forgotten, Wall-E and Tangled! They are still occasionally on TV, but they don't get the respect we feel they are due!  Both are romantic, adventurous, and hilarious films. 

Oct 29, 202022:08
Episode 38 - A League of Their Own, The Polar Express. Forgotten gems!

Episode 38 - A League of Their Own, The Polar Express. Forgotten gems!

Everyone knows the classic movies from Tom Hanks: Forrest Gump, Big, Saving Private Ryan, Toy Story, Castaway. But we jump into 2 of his forgotten gems - A League of Their Own (1992) and The Polar Express (2004). Thank you for listening!

Oct 23, 202017:38
Episode 37 - Summer School, Just One of the Guys. Forgotten gems!

Episode 37 - Summer School, Just One of the Guys. Forgotten gems!

Another pair of 80's high school gems! Summer School featuring the great Mark Harmon and Just One of the Guys featuring the versatile Joyce Hyser. Both are very funny films.

Oct 16, 202019:22
Episode 36 - The Social Network, The King's Speech. Forgotten gems!

Episode 36 - The Social Network, The King's Speech. Forgotten gems!

2 movies from 2010 about 2 very rich and very influential people! We review The Social Network (about Mark Zuckerberg) and The King's Speech (about King George VI of England).  Brilliantly-written and acted movies.  Highly recommend as forgotten gems!

Oct 08, 202024:00
Episode 35 - Teen Wolf, Can't Buy Me Love. Forgotten gems!

Episode 35 - Teen Wolf, Can't Buy Me Love. Forgotten gems!

We got Scott Howard and Ronald (not "Donald") Miller in this episode! We also have two classic 80s dance scenes. Thanks for listening! 

Oct 02, 202017:28
Episode 34 - Stand By Me, 10 Things I Hate About You. Forgotten gems!

Episode 34 - Stand By Me, 10 Things I Hate About You. Forgotten gems!

For this episode, we go into the great Pacific Northwest for 2 coming-of-age tales.  Stand By Me taking place in Oregon and 10 Things I Hate About You taking place in Washington State. Both great films to watch!

Sep 24, 202019:57
Episode 33 - Spies Like Us, Weekend at Bernie's. Forgotten gems!

Episode 33 - Spies Like Us, Weekend at Bernie's. Forgotten gems!

Two buddy-movies from the 80s! Both are amusing and both are creative in their own ways. We also answer the question - what is your favorite Chevy Chase film?
Sep 18, 202017:45
Episode 32 - Time Bandits, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Forgotten gems!

Episode 32 - Time Bandits, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Forgotten gems!

Time-traveling is our theme for this episode and here are 2 vintage movies from the 80s.  Excellent!

Sep 12, 202018:24
Episode 31 - Last Starfighter, License to Drive. Forgotten gems!

Episode 31 - Last Starfighter, License to Drive. Forgotten gems!

Season 3 begins with our theme of forgotten gems!  Watch these gem-tastic films immediately and tell your friends about them.  The Last Starfighter and License to Drive. 

Sep 06, 202020:39
Episode 30 - Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars: A New Hope deep dives

Episode 30 - Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars: A New Hope deep dives

Cue the dramatic John Williams music! Let's deep dive into 2 of the greatest George Lucas/Harrison Ford collaborations of all-time. This is the last episode of our 2nd season. Thank you for your loyal support of our podcast.

Aug 24, 202020:17
Episode 29 - Dazed and Confused, Bohemian Rhapsody deep dives

Episode 29 - Dazed and Confused, Bohemian Rhapsody deep dives

Alright, Alright, Alright - party at the Moon Tower! We are diving into 2 of our favorite movies that take place in the 70's, Dazed and Confused plus Bohemian Rhapsody. Thanks for listening!

Aug 19, 202023:05
Episode 28 - The Internship, Wedding Crashers deep dives

Episode 28 - The Internship, Wedding Crashers deep dives

Ma! The meatloaf! We want it! Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, and Will Ferrell doing great comedy in these 2 films.  Which is your favorite?

Aug 14, 202018:34
Episode 27 - Se7en, Shawshank Redemption deep dives

Episode 27 - Se7en, Shawshank Redemption deep dives

Thrillers! Dramas! Morgan Freeman! Rita Hayworth! This episode has it all.  We focus on the acting talent of Morgan Freeman and two of his best films.  

Aug 09, 202019:44
Episode 26 - Wizard of Oz, Singin in the Rain deep dives

Episode 26 - Wizard of Oz, Singin in the Rain deep dives

What is the greatest "classic" musical of all-time?  From Hollywood's Golden Age - we take a close look at Singin' in the Rain and The Wizard of Oz..............Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!

Aug 04, 202020:25
Episode 25 - Home Alone, A Christmas Story deep dives

Episode 25 - Home Alone, A Christmas Story deep dives

Kevin!!! Ralphie!!! We deep-dive into 2 holiday classics, Home Alone and A Christmas Story. Which one is better?

Jul 29, 202019:23
Episode 24 - Dirty Dancing, Roadhouse deep dives

Episode 24 - Dirty Dancing, Roadhouse deep dives

What is the greatest Patrick Swayze role of all-time? We dive in deep with Dirty Dancing and Roadhouse. Both films are vintage Swayze. Thanks for listening!

Jul 24, 202019:36
Episode 23 - Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall deep dives

Episode 23 - Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall deep dives

Better movie - Superbad or Forgetting Sarah Marshall?  Chicka Chicka Yeah, we are going in deep with these 2 Jonah Hill flicks. 

Jul 19, 202018:59
Episode 22 - Sixteen Candles, Princess Bride deep dives

Episode 22 - Sixteen Candles, Princess Bride deep dives

Is Sixteen Candles the greatest John Hughes movie EVER?  Do we think The Princess Bride is the greatest love story EVER?  Find out on this episode, with special guest Tom Corbin joining us from Massachusetts.  

Jul 14, 202029:18
Episode 21 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire/Order of the Phoenix deep dives

Episode 21 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire/Order of the Phoenix deep dives

Greetings to all of you Muggles!  What is the greatest Harry Potter movie of all-time?  Find out in our new episode.  

Jul 07, 202020:06
Episode 20 - Mean Girls, The Notebook deep dives

Episode 20 - Mean Girls, The Notebook deep dives

So Fetch!  Two of our favorite Rachel McAdams flicks.  A great actress who is also in Dr. Strange and Wedding Crashers.  You should check-out this podcast to get the scoop on her performances in Mean Girls and The Notebook.

Jul 02, 202020:23
Episode 19 - Bridesmaids, La La Land deep dives

Episode 19 - Bridesmaids, La La Land deep dives

Gather up your bestie's because it's time for Bridesmaids and La La Land in-depth review and analysis. Two of our faves here at A Millennial's Guide to movies! "Thank you all for coming. The dessert wine is out."
Jun 27, 202020:60
Episode 18 - Spaceballs, Weird Science deep dives

Episode 18 - Spaceballs, Weird Science deep dives

Is Spaceballs the greatest Mel Brooks movie of all-time? Listen in and find out.  Thank you for listening.

Jun 22, 202025:17
Episode 17 - Die Hard, Point Break deep dives

Episode 17 - Die Hard, Point Break deep dives

Yippee-kai-yay!  We go deep dive on Die Hard and Point Break, with a special guest, Mr. Tony Wheeler.  Warning: spoilers in this episode for both films.  

Jun 17, 202027:28
Episode 16 - Goonies, Back to the Future deep dives

Episode 16 - Goonies, Back to the Future deep dives

We get into the deep parts of the Goonies and Back to the Future with plot twists, themes, best casting, worst casting, famous quotes, and trivia.  Warning: Spoilers are discussed, so make sure you've seen these movies first - or skip over the spoiler parts.  Enjoy!

Jun 12, 202022:02
Episode 15 - Ironman 3, Dark Knight, Deadpool, Black Panther, Dr. Strange reviews

Episode 15 - Ironman 3, Dark Knight, Deadpool, Black Panther, Dr. Strange reviews

We are back with Tony Stark, Bruce Wayne, Wade Wilson, T'Challa, and Dr. Steven Strange to round-off our Top 10 Superhero movies.  We also throw in a few honorable mentions.  This episode is the end of Season 1 of our podcast. Thank you so much for listening, Season 2 coming soon.....to a podcast near you.

Jun 07, 202023:34
Episode 14 - Superman II, Avengers, Thor: Ragnarok, Captain America: Civil War, Suicide Squad reviews

Episode 14 - Superman II, Avengers, Thor: Ragnarok, Captain America: Civil War, Suicide Squad reviews

We are back with a new Top 10 - our 10 favorite superhero movies of all-time.  We leap tall buildings in a single bound with Superman II, we assemble with the Avengers, we bring the thunder (and lightning) with Thor: Ragnarok, we can do this all day with Captain America: Civil War, and we go crazy with the Suicide Squad.

Jun 03, 202021:30