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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 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.
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 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 Chip Hessenflow of the Too Much Scrolling podcast to discuss the life and career of James Marsden. Best known for his roles as Prince Edward in Enchanted, Corny Collins in Hairspray, and Scott Summers/Cyclops in the X-Men franchise, Marsden has been one of the busiest actors in Hollywood since his start in 1993. While many of his films haven't received great reviews from critics or audiences, they certainly cross a variety of genres: romantic comedies, 90's teenage angst, and animated projects, just to name a few. Where does his career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 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 discuss the life and career of Ken Watanabe. Best known for his roles as Katsumoto in The Last Samurai, Saito in Inception, and General Kuribayashi in Letters from Iwo Jima, there's no doubt that Watanabe is supremely talented on and off the screen. We examine those iconic roles, alongside his early roles like Gun in Tampopo, a long career of work in Japanese film and television, and his Tony-nominated work on Broadway in The King and I. Where does his career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 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 Dane Mychal of the CF3 podcast (Cult Fans, Films & Finds). We discuss the life and career of Alicia Vikander. Best known for her roles as Gerda in The Danish Girl, Ava in Ex Machina, and Lara Croft in Tomb Raider, Vikander has become a world-wide phenomenon. We examine those iconic roles, alongside her early work in films like A Royal Affair, Anna Karenina, and Seventh Son. Equipped with an apology to Lou Diamond Phillips, we cover it all. Where does her career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 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 discuss the life and career of Craig Robinson. Best known for his roles in hit comedies like Pineapple Express and This is the End, Robinson has become one of Hollywood's most recognized comedic actors. We examine those iconic roles, alongside his work in smaller projects like Morris from America, Austin Found, and An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn. It's about to get Nasty Delicious in here--prepare for tons of laughs. Where does his career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode, we delve deep into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this Munson's Choice episode, we discuss the life and career of Jessica Chastain. Nominated for 2 Oscars for her roles in Zero Dark Thirty and The Help, Chastain has put together quite a career over the past 15 years. We examine her powerhouse performances in films like Miss Sloane, Molly's Game and Take Shelter, and dig into some of her lesser known roles. The reviews alone for the films Jolene and The Tree of Life are worth the price of admission. Where does her career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode, we delve deep into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we discuss the life and career of Chris Pratt. Known best for his role as Starlord from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Pratt has certifiably risen to the heights of other leading men in Hollywood. We discuss his early roles like Deep in the Valley, Parks and Rec, and 10 Years, and examine his major roles like The LEGO Movie. Where does his career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode, we delve deep into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we discuss the life and career of Regina Hall. Known best for her role as Brenda in the Scary Movie franchise, Regina Hall has quietly built a career that spans more than just parody films. We discuss her roles in movies like Support the Girls, Law Abiding Citizen, Girl's Trip, Shaft, and more. Where does her career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode, we delve deep into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we discuss the life and career of John Lithgow. You know him best from roles such as Lord Farquaad (Shrek), Winston Churchill (The Crown), Dick Solomon (3rd Rock from the Sun) and Qualen (Cliffhanger), but we discovered that no matter the quality of the production, Lithgow tends to shine. Where does his career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen in to find out.