Munsons at the Movies

Ep. 101 - Seann William Scott

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor. 

In this episode, we explore the life and career of Seann William Scott. Best known for his roles as Stifler in the American Pie franchise, Doug Glatt in the Goon films, and countless raunchy comedies in the 90s and 00s, Scott is a recognizable face and name in Hollywood. Rolling without Dames Marvs this time, we discuss Scott’s career of unprecedented typecasting, the death of the raunchy comedy and how it affected his role choices, his mysterious dating life, and contemplate whether Case shut him down in AAU basketball back in Minnesota. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 100 - Adam Driver (feat. Matti Groll)

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor. 

In this episode, we explore the life and career of Adam Driver. Best known for his roles as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars trilogy, Charlie in Marriage Story (2019), and Flip in BlacKkKlansman (2018), Driver has built an impressive career in a short time. Joined for episode 100 by five-time guest, Matti Groll, we discuss Driver’s impressive military background, the reasons why he has the highest average critic rating of any actor we’ve covered, explore why Inside Llewyn Davis forced him not to watch his own performances, and marvel at his excellence in dramatic roles. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 99 - Will Ferrell (feat. Jay Ledbetter)

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.

In this episode, we explore the life & career of Will Ferrell. Best known for his roles as Ron Burgundy in the Anchorman films, Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights (2006), Brennan in Step Brothers (2008), and a legendary run on Saturday Night Live, no one improvises quite like Ferrell in Hollywood. Joined once again by Jay Ledbetter of AwardsWatch, we discuss his unmatched ability to crack his co-stars on SNL, his insanely quotable characters over the years, his off-the-screen antics, and whether Aubrey’s distaste for Ferrell changes after this deep dive. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 98 - F. Murray Abraham (feat. Mike Van De Voort)

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.

In this episode, we explore the life & career of F. Murray Abraham. Best known for his roles as Antonio in Amadeus (1984), Mr. Moustafa in The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), and Bert in The White Lotus (2022), F. Murray has taken a very untraditional route through the world of entertainment. Joined once again by Mike Van De Voort, we discuss F. Murray's youth experience in El Paso, his post-Oscar career turn, his late career resurgence, the Mythic Quest allegations, and we discover James's revelation about bisexual concierge. Where does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. 

Ep. 97 - Debra Winger (feat. John Rigby)

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.

In this episode, we explore the life & career of Debra Winger. Best known for her roles as Emma in Terms of Endearment (1983), Paula in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), and Sissy in Urban Cowboy (1980), Winger is a complicated and interesting actor for us to cover. Joined once again by John Rigby, we discuss her unconventional choice in names for her son, her believability in every role, her infamous off-screen spats with co-stars and producers, and marvel at her ability as an all-time shit talker during interviews. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 96 - Lucy Liu (feat. Cori Wallace)

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 life and career of Lucy Liu. Best known for her roles as Alex in Charlie’s Angels films, O-Ren Ishii in the Kill Bill films, and Dr. Joan Watson in Elementary (2012-19), Lucy carved out her own path in Hollywood over the last few decades. Joined once again by Cori Wallace, we discuss how she was typecast on television in her earliest days on screen, the sheer cultural impact of her role on Ally McBeal, ask questions about her representation and their lack of attention to her skillset, and marvel at her per-episode salary on Elementary. Where does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 95 - Steve Buscemi (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 life and career of Steve Buscemi. Best known for his roles as Carl in Fargo (1996), Mr. Pink in Reservoir Dogs (1992), and the guy who shows up in just about every Adam Sandler film, Buscemi is just about the most prolific character actor of the past 30 years. Joined very briefly by Dan Craig, we discuss his relationship with filmmakers like Robert Rodriguez, Jim Jarmusch & the Coen Brothers, his undeniable greatness in the 90s, why he’s such a great character actor, and cover why Buscemi is the main reason Case joined the podcast. 

How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 94 - Natalie Portman (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 life and career of Natalie Portman. Best known for her roles as Nina in Black Swan (2010), Evey in V for Vendetta (2005), and Queen Amidala in the Star Wars Prequels, Portman is widely considered one of the most talented actresses working today. Joined once again by Mark Gehrke, we discuss her early rise to stardom, her project choice tied to her Jewish heritage, rave about Gehrke’s nerdy expertise around Star Wars, Marvel, and Annihilation, and hear about James’s starstruck moment of seeing Portman on the streets of New York. 

How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 93 - Kristen Bell (feat. Lauren Hopkins Price)

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 life and career of Kristen Bell. Best known for her roles as Anna in Frozen (2013), Veronica Mars (2004-2019), and Sarah in Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), Bell has quickly risen to Hollywood stardom. Joined once again by Lauren Hopkins Price, we discuss Bell’s Smurfette roots, her extremely fun family dynamic with Dax, Aubrey passionately defends Couples Retreat (2009), and we marvel at her incredible off-the-screen philanthropic impact. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 92 - Mila Kunis (feat. Laura Bennecke)

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 life and career of Mila Kunis. Best known for her roles as Lily in The Black Swan (2010), Rachel in Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), and Meg Griffin in Family Guy (1999-2023), Kunis has risen from a child actor to a mainstay in Hollywood. Joined once again by Laura Bennecke, we discuss her Ukrainian roots, her immense philanthropic impact, Case’s disdain for That 70’s Show and Laura’s unbelievable story on that set, the absurdity of American Psycho 2’s existence, and ponder whether her associations with some questionable male figures will affect her score. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.