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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 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.
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 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 35-year career of Natasha Lyonne. Best known for her roles as Nicky in Orange is the New Black, Jessica in American Pie & Nadia in Russian Doll, Natasha has one of the most unique Hollywood career paths we've explored so far. Joined by our guest Munson, Cori Wallace, we discuss her early days as a child actor, her rise to stardom in the 90's, her personal struggles in the 00's, and the projects she's taken on to revive her career in the past decade. Where does Lyonne's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 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 fascinating career of Djimon Hounsou. Best known for his roles as Solomon in Blood Diamond, Korath in Guardians of the Galaxy, and Cinque in Amistad, Djimon has quietly put together a rather substantial career in film and television. He's been nominated for 2 Oscars, was the 8th Black actor to be nominated and is one of a handful of actors who have successfully crossed over between Marvel and DC projects. Where does Hounsou's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 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 are down one Munson (Warren) but are joined by John Rigby, Mark's identical twin, to discuss the life and career of Allison Janney. Best known for her roles as LaVona in I Tonya, C.J. in The West Wing, and Bonnie in Mom, Janney carries an impressive background in television, film, and theater. With two Rigby's at the helm, can you pick out their comments by voice alone? With over 200 award nominations and over 100 wins, where does Janney's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday May 21, 2020
Thursday May 21, 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 are joined by Dan Craig, a high school english and film teacher to discuss the life and career of Chris O'Dowd. Best known for his roles as Officer Rhodes in Bridesmaids, Roy Trenneman in The IT Crowd and Sean Murphy in Moone Boy, O'Dowd's Irish roots (and accent) follow him in most of his projects. We learned that films featuring O'Dowd tend to have a higher average Rotten Tomatoes score than most of the other actors we've covered so far. Does his career also rank high on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.