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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, Aubrey McKay, and a variety of featured guest Munsons!
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Sep 10, 2020
Sep 10, 2020
1hr 11 min
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.
Aug 27, 2020
Aug 27, 2020
1hr 30 min
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.
Aug 13, 2020
Aug 13, 2020
1hr 22 min
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.
Jul 30, 2020
Jul 30, 2020
1hr 26 min
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.
Jul 16, 2020
Jul 16, 2020
1hr 24 min
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.
Jul 2, 2020
Jul 2, 2020
1hr 21 min
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.
Jun 18, 2020
Jun 18, 2020
1hr 10 min
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.
Jun 4, 2020
Jun 4, 2020
1hr 19 min
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.
May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020
1hr 11 min
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.
May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
1hr 22 min
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.