Munsons at the Movies

Ep. 75 - Christoph Waltz (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 Christoph Waltz. Best known for his roles as Dr. King Schultz from Django Unchained (2012), Col. Hans Landa in Inglorious Basterds (2009), and Zohen Leth in The Zero Theorem (2013), Waltz has brought us some of the best on-screen characters we’ve seen since 2009. Joined once again by Mark Gehrke, we discuss Waltz’s opera background, his propensity for playing great villains, rehash the Inglorious Basterds vs. Django Unchained debate, and finally squeeze in a plug for Turquoise Jeep after 75 episodes. How does Waltz rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 74 - Jim Belushi (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 career of Jim Belushi. Best known for his roles as Art in Red Heat (1988), Dooley in K-9 (1989), and his title role on According to Jim (2001-09), Belushi has dipped his toes into almost every corner of the entertainment world. Joined once again by fellow Chicagoan, Laura Bennecke, we talk about the Jim/John Belushi connection, his ability to play troubled characters, cops, and coaches over the years, attempt to comfort Case after being forced to watch Homer & Eddie (1989), and discuss how Belushi has transformed his career each decade since the 1980s. How does Belushi rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 73 - Neve Campbell (feat. Stephanie Malone)

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

In this edition of our annual Halloween/horror episode, we explore the career of Neve Campbell. Best known for her roles as Sidney Prescott in the Scream films, Suzie in Wild Things (1998), and Julia in Party of Five (1994-2000), Neve is one of Hollywood’s most established scream queens. Joined once again by Stephanie Malone of the Cheer & Loathing Podcast and MorbidlyBeautiful.com, we discuss Neve’s ballet background, advocate that people watch Wild Things (1998) & Panic (2000), remind our listeners why Harvey Weinstein sucks, rate the Scream films in order of preference, and squeeze in as many Scary Movie references as we can. How does Neve rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Ep. 72 - Leonardo DiCaprio

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 Leonardo DiCaprio. Best known for his roles as Jack Dawson in Titanic (1997), Billy in The Departed (2006), and Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Leo is easily the most high-profile actor we have ever covered on the pod. Rolling without a guest this time around, the Munsons discuss Leo’s impact on the industry without ever doing sequels or superhero and animated films, the early days of the Pussy Posse, explain why we think DiCaprio would be a scrambling QB, unravel the mystery around Leo’s involvement with Bad Santa (2003), and talk about our favorite Leo movies & roles. Are our favorites the same? Do we have a new #1 on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

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.