Munsons at the Movies

Ep. 71 - Andie MacDowell (feat. Chip Hessenflow)

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 Andie MacDowell. Best known for her roles as Rita in Groundhog Day (1993), Ann in Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989), and Carrie in Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), MacDowell successfully transitioned to a long career in acting from the world of modeling. Joined once again by Chip Hessenflow of the Too Much Scrolling podcast, we discuss one of the most fascinating box office profiles Case has seen in 71 episodes, her ability to persevere after a difficult first film, her rough go on the SNL stage, and we do our best to coax the Pope into cursing the podcast. How does MacDowell rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. 

Ep. 70 - Michael Sheen

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 Michael Sheen. Best known for his roles as Dr. Masters in Masters of Sex (2013-16), David Frost in Frost/Nixon (2008), and Tony Blair in The Queen (2006), Sheen doesn't get nearly enough love from American audiences as he deserves. We discuss his prolific stage work, how he's transformed himself into a not-for-profit actor, his surprising dating history, his ability to play historical characters, and disagree vehemently on the merits of time travel films. How does Sheen rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 69 - Kristen Schaal (feat. Cam Sully)

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 Kristen Schaal. Best known for her roles as Louise Belcher in Bob's Burgers (2011-22), Carol on The Last Man on Earth (2015-18), and her run as a Daily Show Correspondent, Schaal has built a successful career on television and in voice roles. Joined once again by Cam Sully of the Jacked Up Review Show Podcast, we discuss her very brief time as a South Park writer, her wildly misleading box office snapshot, why we believe her characters grow on you over time, and collectively rave about The Last Man on Earth. How does Schaal rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. 

Ep. 68 - Toni Collette (feat. Mike Rodmaker)

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 Toni Collette. Best known for her roles as Lynn in The Sixth Sense (1999), Fiona in About a Boy (2002) and Annie in Hereditary (2018), Collette has established herself as one of Hollywood's premiere Australian actors. Joined once again by Mike Rodmaker, we discover the rules of netball together, complain about not making time to see Krampus, marvel at her talents as a musician, recognize her commitment to independent cinema, and sit back in awe as Rodmaker goes the extra mile to pursue a DVD copy for his movie review. How does Collette rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 67 - John Turturro (feat. Dames Marvs)

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 John Turturro. Best known his roles as Jesus Quintana in The Big Lebowski (1998), Pete in O Brother, Where Art Thou (2000), and Barton Fink (1991), Turturro is one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. Joined once again by Dames Marvs of Loch 22 Productions, we do our best to survive without Rigby by discussing how Turturro inspired a former President’s relationship, his numerous projects with filmmakers like Spike Lee, the Coen Brothers, and Adam Sandler, his performances in the non-athletic sports movies, and why he’s so underrated but appreciated by the Munsons and his peers. Where does Turturro rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 66 - Chazz Palminteri (feat. David & Mark of Cinema Flavor)

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 Chazz Palminteri. Best known for his roles as Sonny in A Bronx Tale (1993), Cheech in Bullets Over Broadway (1994), and Dave Kujan in The Usual Suspects (1995), Chazz has built a successful entertainment career playing gangster and law enforcement characters. Joined by first time guests, David and Mark of the Cinema Flavor podcast, we discuss Chazz’s early days as a bouncer alongside Dolph Lundgren, his astonishingly bad box office snapshot, James’ connection to A Bronx Tale and other Italian staples, and marvel at Chazz’s impressive stranglehold on the YouTube algorithm with his podcast. Where does Palminteri rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 65 - Susan Sarandon (feat. Laura Adams)

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 Susan Sarandon. Arguably best known for her roles as Louise in Thelma & Louise (1991), Annie in Bull Durham (1988), and Sister Helen in Dead Man Walking (1995), Sarandon has put together over 5 decades worth of acting performances. Joined for the second time by guest Munson, Laura Adams, we discuss how Sarandon broke Case's box office spreadsheet, the wild story behind how she got her first role, how much we collectively love Bull Durham, and detail all of the activism work she's done over the years. Where does Sarandon rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 64 - Angelina Jolie (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 Angelina Jolie. Best known for her roles as Lisa in Girl, Interrupted (1999), Maleficent (2014), and Lara Croft, Jolie has become a household name (and face) in entertainment. Joined for the third time by guest Munson, Lauren Hopkins, we discuss her famous family ties, vampire-like obsession with blood, tumultuous relationship history, many iconic roles, and marvel at her incredible philanthropic impact over the years. We also find out how John Cho changed James' life, learn which movie Case would play hooky to watch, and deal with Kyle's mic, which decided to take the week off. Where does Angelina Jolie rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 63 - Maggie Smith (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 Maggie Smith. Best known for her roles as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey, Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter franchise, and Miss Jean Brodie (1969), we're going all the way back to the 1950's with our reviews in this episode. Joined for the fifth time by guest Munson, Dan Craig, we discuss her numerous Oscar nominated roles, the buddy action flick we all wished we could see with Maggie & Whoopi Goldberg, we're back in our bag talking gratuitous male nudity in films, and we debate her evolution as a performer over nine different decades. As James says, "This woman was born when Hitler was alive--she's seen some shit." Where does Dame Maggie Smith rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 62 - Halle Berry (feat. Aubrey McKay, Krystal Clark & Dane Mychal)

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 Halle Berry. Best known for her roles as Leticia in Monster’s Ball (2001), Catwoman (2004), and Sharon Stone in The Flintstones (1994), no one we’ve covered thus far comes close to her pop culture impact on and off screen. For the first time ever, 3 guests join Kyle and Case in this episode: Aubrey McKay, Krystal Clark and Dane Mychal. Together we discuss her challenging upbringing that included homelessness, her constant fight for dirty/gritty roles as a beautiful woman in Hollywood, the enormous impact of the Dorothy Dandridge role on her career, and the impressive feat of winning an Oscar and a Razzie. Where does Halle rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.