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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast, where we discuss a randomly selected actor on each episode and rank them on the Munson Meter. Featuring Craig Case, James D'Imperio, Kyle Hickman, Mark Rigby and Warren Hicks.
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Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the career of Alison Brie. Best known for her roles as Ruth in GLOW, Annie in Community, and Trudy in Mad Men, Brie has built a legitimate career in film and television. Joined by guest Munson, Dane Marvin of the CF3: Cult Fans, Films & Finds Podcast, we discuss Brie's many oddball talents off-screen, the legend behind The Disaster Artist, and her amazing performance in Horse Girl. Where does Brie's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the career of the Emmy and Tony-winning actor, Bryan Cranston. Best known for his roles as Walter White in Breaking Bad, Hal in Malcolm in the Middle, and Jack O'Donnell in Argo, Cranston has been extremely busy on-screen, on-stage, and behind the camera. Joined by guest Munson, Dames Marvin of the CF3: Cult Fans, Films & Finds Podcast, we discuss Cranston's commanding stage presence, his unsung performances in movies like Wakefield and All The Way, and our thoughts on Halloween candy, the election, and Power Rangers conspiracy theories. Where does Cranston's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this Halloween-themed episode, we explore the career of the busiest man in Hollywood: Danny Trejo. Best known for his roles as Machete in numerous roles, Razor Charlie in From Dusk Till Dawn, and Navajas in Desperado, Trejo is famous in Hollywood for playing the tattooed badass in most of his roles. Joined by guest Munson and horror expert, Jon Cohorn, we discuss Trejo's incredible off-screen life story (do yourself a favor and watch the documentary, Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo), his legendary number of on-screen deaths, and whether we think his acting skills are on par with his personal life. Will the bourbon get the best of Jon? Where does Trejo's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the 175+ film/TV credit career of Gary Cole. Best known for his roles as Reese Bobby in Talladega Nights, Bill Owens in One Hour Photo, and Lumbergh in Office Space, Cole has quietly put together the largest filmography of any actor we have covered. Joined by guest Munson and former actress/stuntwoman, Laura Bennecke, we discuss Laura's connections to Gary Cole's projects, his comedic performances in movies we love, and the incredible list of television shows on his resume. Where does Cole's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the 30+ year career of Rene Russo. Best known for her roles as Catherine Banning in The Thomas Crown Affair, Lorna Cole in Lethal Weapon 3/4, and Nina in Nightcrawler, Russo is a household name to anyone who watched action movies in the 1990s. We discuss her early modeling career, lack of television work, five-year break from acting, and her ability to work alongside some of Hollywood's heaviest hitters over three decades in the business. Where does Russo's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the career of Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Best known for her roles as Dido in Belle, Noni in Beyond the Lights, and Prema in Concussion, Mbatha-Raw is quietly establishing herself as a versatile actor with a background in dance and stage work. We discuss our collective adoration for her Black Mirror episode and our collective despair towards Jupiter Ascending and The Cloverfield Paradox. Where does Mbatha-Raw's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the career of Mahershala Ali with photographer and documentary filmmaker, Mike Rodmaker. Best known for his roles as Remy in House of Cards, Juan in Moonlight and Dr. Shirley in Green Book, Ali is the first actor we've covered who has won multiple Academy Awards. We discuss his early days in college basketball and rap, his undeniable charisma on-screen, and whether we love Moonlight and Green Book. Where does Ali's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the career of Rebecca Hall. Best known for her roles as Vicky in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Claire in The Town and Sarah in The Prestige, Hall has quietly put together a successful career that spans three decades in film and theater. We discuss her family roots in stage productions, her absolute acting precision in emotionally broken roles, and debate whether The Gift is worthy of its Rotten Tomatoes score. Where does Hall's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the 16-year career of Rami Malek. Best known for his roles as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, Elliot Alderson in Mr. Robot, and Ahkmenrah in the Night at the Museum franchise, Malek is already halfway to an EGOT. Joined by our guest Munson, Jon Bell, we discuss how impressed we were by Malek's acting prowess, gush over the performances in Short Term 12, and debate the cinematic merits of The Master and Bohemian Rhapsody. Where does Malek's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the unconventional career of Chris Tucker. Best known for his roles as Smokey in Friday, James Carter in the Rush Hour trilogy, and Ruby Rhod in The Fifth Element, Tucker was once the highest paid actor in Hollywood. Joined by our guest Munson, Mark Gehrke, we discuss Tucker's meteoric rise as an actor, some of his personal struggles, and attempt to explain the massive gaps in his filmography. Where does Tucker's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.