Munsons at the Movies

Ep. 45 - David Spade (feat. Dan Craig)

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 David Spade. Best known for his roles as Joe Dirt (2001), Richard in Tommy Boy (1995), and his 79 episodes on Saturday Night Live (1990-2010), Spade has cornered the market on playing sarcastic wiseguys throughout his career. Joined once again by Dan Craig, we discuss Spade's awful box office performance, his surprising run of cameos on prominent television shows, try to guess how many films James couldn't finish, and argue about whether movies like The Wrong Missy are terrible or not. Where does Spade's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 44 - Elliot Page (feat. Lauren Hopkins)

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 Elliot Page. Best known for his roles as Juno (2009), Ariadne in Inception (2010), and Kitty Pryde in the X-Men films, Page's personal and professional journey has been fascinating to watch over the past decade. Joined once again by Lauren Hopkins, we discuss Page's impressive range, how gender identity has played a role throughout his career, how Brett Ratner is an asshole, Page's surprising box office success, and his very recent musical career. Where does Page's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 43 - Chris Hemsworth (feat. Matti Groll)

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 Chris Hemsworth. Best known for his roles as Thor in the MCU, Tyler Rake in Extraction (2020), and James Hunt in Rush (2012), Hemsworth very quickly became a leading man in Hollywood. Joined once again by Matti Groll of the Movie Marathoners Podcast, we celebrate Matti's Ph.D., Hemsworth's family connection to Crocodile Dundee, Warren's hatred of Josh Peck, the "misogynistic loser dorks" who tanked Ghostbusters, and much more. Where does Hemsworth's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 42 - Holly Hunter (feat. Jay Ledbetter)

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 Holly Hunter. Best known for her roles as Ada in The Piano (1993), Jane in Broadcast News (1987), and Ed in Raising Arizona (1987), Hunter has been a steady force in Hollywood for almost 40 years. Joined by Jay Ledbetter of the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss Holly's Georgia roots, her borderline perfect performance in Broadcast News, her intimidating presence on and off screen, and much more. Where does Hunter's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 41 - Aubrey Plaza (feat. Cori Wallace & Aubrey McKay)

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 Aubrey Plaza. Best known for her roles as Ingrid in Ingrid Goes West (2017), April Ludgate in Parks and Recreation (2009-15), and Julie in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), Plaza has cornered the market on deadpan comedy. Down Warren and Rigby, for the first time ever, we are joined by two guest Munsons: Cori Wallace and Aubrey McKay. With their help, we discuss Aubrey's thievery from the current Commander-in-Chief, her massive break that led to 3 major acting roles, Cori's much anticipated review of Dirty Grandpa (2016), a shoutout to the sports acknowledgers over at the Pistol Shrimps Radio Podcast, and much more. Where does Plaza's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 40 - Stanley Tucci (feat. Geoff Reid)

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 Stanley Tucci. Best known for his roles as Secondo in Big Night (1996), George Harvey in The Lovely Bones (2009) and Caesar Flickerman in The Hunger Games franchise, Tucci has been giving bald guys a good name in the acting scene since the 80s. Joined by guest Munson, Geoff Reid of the From First to Last Podcast, we discuss Tucci's early days as a Levi's Jeans model, Sir Geoffrey's unfortunate run-in with a Pauly Shore movie, Stanley's tendency to play a baddie, and examine just how closely he has flirted with the EGOT. Where does Tucci's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 39 - Willem Dafoe (feat. Dan Craig)

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 Willem Dafoe. Best known for his roles as Norman Osborn in Spider-Man (2002), Jesus in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), and Bobby in The Florida Project (2017), Dafoe is one of the most accomplished actors of the past 40 years. Joined briefly by guest Munson, Dan Craig, we discuss how Dafoe has more Razzie noms than the entire cast of the Fast & Furious universe, Dafoe's undeniable below the belt "gifts", a debate around whether Speed 2 is the worst movie we've ever seen, and James reveals how embarrassed he is that he loved Boondock Saints once upon a time. Where does Dafoe's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 38 - Emily Blunt (feat. Mark Gehrke)

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 Emily Blunt. Best known for her roles as Rita in Edge of Tomorrow (2014), Emily in The Devil Wears Prada (2006), and Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins Returns (2018), Emily has spent 20 years in the business showcasing her range as an actor. Joined by guest Munson, Mark Gehrke, we discuss her questionable career decisions surrounding Marvel roles, her Michael Buble connection, why Gehrke invites you to his home to watch Looper (2012), and make it abundantly clear why the podcast doesn't kink shame. Where does Emily's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 37 - Seth Green (feat. Tony Gebhardt)

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 Seth Green. Best known for his roles as Chris Griffin in Family Guy (1999-Present), Scott in the Austin Powers films, and the creator of Robot Chicken (2005-Present), Seth is the 2nd straight child actor selected by the wheel. Joined by guest Munson, Tony of the Flicks XRayed podcast, we discuss Seth's weird connection to the New Orleans Saints and Blink 182, his role in the batshit Hotel New Hampshire (1984), compare his career to other child actors like Macaulay Culkin, and do our best to highlight the incredible amount of television he's done throughout his career. Where does Seth's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 36 - Dakota Fanning (feat. Sam Phillips)

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 Dakota Fanning. Best known for her roles as Rachel in War of the Worlds (2005), Lucy in I Am Sam (2001), and Lupita in Man on Fire (2004), Dakota is the youngest actor ever to be invited to the AMPAS. Joined by guest Munson, Sam Phillips, we discuss the 3 distinct phases of Fanning's career (childhood, teen, and adult), her resume of working with acting legends, Sam's hilarious review of the abomination that is The Cat in the Hat (2003), and posit why James' cat loved Coraline (2009) more than him. Where does Fanning's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.