NEUVO EPISODIO! This week, we're joined by Cold Stone Shots co-host & wrestling aficionado, Campbell Falconer, to dissect the 2006 film Nacho Libre.  We debate Jack Black's hotness, cringe at the cultural appropriation, and laugh at the absurdity of every minute of this silly but warm film. And we learn all about wrestling!! Grab some elote (mmm) and pop your headphones in. Remember to check out Campbell's podcast Stone Cold Shots, and follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast - don't forget to rate & review!art by Alex Blackwellmusic by Nick Nausbaum

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Nacho Libre (with Campbell Falconer)

WHAT ARE YA DOIN IN MY PODCAST?!!This week, we're joined by resident Shrekspert Lindsay Trajkovich to discuss the delightful animated feature Shrek (2001).We discuss the unproblematic nature of the film (minus the whiteness, lack of female characters, and heteronormativity), do our best ogre impersonations, and Lindsay relays her immersive experience at Shrek's Adventure in London. Shrek is love, Shrek is life!enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate & review!art by Alex Blackwellmusic by Nick Nausbaum

Shrek (with Lindsay Trajkovich)

This week, we're joined by Frank the Bunny stan Sefi Sloman to breakdown the creepy cult classic Donnie Darko (2001). Prepare for a few heated debates about fascinating topics such as: the Gyllenhaal sibling face, The Lord of the Rings (for some reason?), and the nature of wormholes. We learn, we laugh, we love. enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate & review!art by Alex Blackwellmusic by Nick Nausbaum

Donnie Darko (with Sefi Sloman)

oh hunny do we have an exciting ep today! Jackie Johnson, host of Julia's fave podcast, Natch Beaut,  very graciously joins us to discuss one of her most formative films: The Little Mermaid (1989). We cover all the big questions: do merpeople have genitalia? How were people so chill about their five day relationship? And should Jackie be concerned about Julia's intimate knowledge of her own life? We are very appreciative of Jackie J lending us her time. Check out Natch Beaut, and be sure to follow @jackiemichelejohnson, @natchbeaut, & @helloimthechooch on instagram!art by Alex Blackwellmusic by Nick Nausbaum

The Little Mermaid (with Jackie Johnson)

Waddup, trout sniffers? The holiday season is upon us & we're back with another episode. This week, we're joined by Julia's brother, graphic designer Alex Blackwell to discuss Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992). A Christmas classic, or an absolute waste of time? Guess which opinion was Julia's and which was Maria's....We delve into the appeal of prank calls,  question Mr. Duncan's motives, and discuss some behind the scenes gossip. Get your cheese pizza & kerosense ready, and enjoy the episode!follow alex's indie brewery @brokentilebrewing"Doctors diagnose the injuries in home alone 2"https://youtu.be/VIIIuOXs7Scart by Alex Blackwellmusic by Nick Nausbaum

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (with Alex Blackwell)

Sup, Matinerds! We've officially been putting out podcasts for ONE YEAR! To celebrate, we got some wine, we got some beer, and we answered your burning questions. Things get a little wacky, but it was a lot of fun.Thanks so much for listening. We super appreciate it!!!And don't forget to let us know how you'd answer these questions.art by Alex Blackwellmusic by Nick Nausbaum

The 1 Year Anniversary Episode

Listen up, humble peasants!This episode, we're heading back to the 18th century (but also to 2006) to discuss the historical fiction affair Marie Antoinette. We're joined by Marie Anne Demestihas, our Greek-French Correspondent (just made that up) to discuss the famous queen, and equally importantly:  giant wigs with boats on them, marrying your brother by proxy, and Sofia Coppola's whitewashed worlds. It's part history lesson, part film critique, part gossip sesh. enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate & review!art by Alex Blackwellmusic by Nick Nausbaum

Marie Antoinette (with Marie Anne Demestihas)

zigazigahhhh! Join us this week as we take a trip down memory lane in our 6 inch high top boots. Artist & designer Hannah Materne (@kidincolour) joins us to discuss the girl pop spectacular, Spice World (1997). We excitedly discuss the power of female friendship, the wild celebrity cameos, alien groping, and the real stars of the film: the 5 PERFECTLY COLOURFUL flower chairs. ~preorder Little Cures vol. 2 here:http://www.hannahmaterne.com/little-curesmood boost playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6MFxhXHBUNfkh1SytfaH3d?si=zOuXSSKZRReuIxBujT8Nogspice world bus air bnb:https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/36329897~please take a minute to rate & review us on apple podcasts!art by Alex Blackwellmusic by Nick Nausbaum

Spice World (with Hannah Materne)

This episode, we ask many big questions: If you could change the past, WOULD YOU? If you study psychology, do you need to have worms in your dorm room? Is it wrong to change somebody's future without their consent? ...and what does being a Scorpio Moon have to do with all this? Travel through time and trauma with us  this week,  as we're joined by A Human Space's Malek Robbana (all the way from Tunisia!) to discuss the sci-fi memory thriller, The Butterfly Effect (2004).art by Alex Blackwellmusic by Nick Nausbaum

The Butterfly Effect (with Malek Robbana)

Are we on glue? Or is every line in this film quotable?This week, we're joined by Erin Lee to discuss the white feminist masterpiece Legally Blonde (2001). We chat about the dynamics of female frenemies, admire Elle's unwavering enthusiasm, and share our own experiences embracing our femininity in the workplace. art by Alex Blackwellmusic by Nick Nausbaum

Legally Blonde (with Erin Lee)

You may not have seen this movie, but you're gonna wanna listen to this convo!This week, we're joined by academic & archivist Misty-Dawn MacMillan to discuss the Drew Barrymore mental-illness road trip romance Mad Love (1995). Misty talks us through what it's REALLY like to date while bipolar, the dark side of the manic pixie dream girl trope, and why staring at your crush through a telescope is just straight up uncool. art by Alex Blackwellmusic by Nick Nausbaum

Mad Love (with Misty-Dawn MacMillan)

This week, we're joined by Matinée's newest pal, musician Naomi Froese, to talk about their love of the cartoon classic Balto (1995). We discuss the ways in which the film breaks down binaries, showcases the beauty of a chosen family, and poses the question WHY WOULD ANYBODY LIVE IN ALASKA? What a sweet ride this movie is!art by Alex Blackwellmusic by Nick Nausbaum

Balto (with Naomi Froese)

This week, we're joined by our fave IT guy, Dami Oyero, to discuss the Eddie Murphy & Martin Lawrence dramedy Life (1999). We discuss the prison-industrial complex, Nigerian tv programming after 9 PM, and the truly crazy way the film's director died...you don't want to skip this one!art by Alex Blackwellmusic by Nick Nausbaum

Life (with Dami Oyero)

This week, we're covering the first movie that we BOTH hold dearly - Grease (1978)! Join us as as we discuss the importance of birth control, John Travolta's sticky lips, and of course Maria's turn as Sandy in the stage musical. follow us at matinee_podcast on instagram & twitter!art by Alex Blackwellmusic by Nick Nausbaum

Grease

This week, Nina Outhwaite joins us to discuss the extremely polarizing cult classic Drop Dead Fred (1991). Imaginary friends, river boats, horrible child psychologists.... this movie has it all. Let us know your thoughts at matinee_podcast on instagram & twitter!art by Alex Blackwellmusic by Nick Nausbaum

Drop Dead Fred (with Nina Outhwaite)

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