Welcome to the Midday Movies podcast, provider of fun, funny, and thoughtful media reviews 2-3x a week. Streaming on @radiotacoma101.9 every Tues/Thurs/Sat at 3pm.
Ep 326: “Before Sunset” (2004) 30-Something Angst, Divorce, and the Lovers’ Reunion on the Seine
Before Sunset (2004) · Jul 23, 2026
Ep 325: Prestige Romance “Before Sunrise” (1995) A Whirlwind Night of Love and Philosophy in Vienna
Before Sunrise (1995) · Jul 16, 2026
Ep 324: “The Apartment” (1960) Romance in the Time of Organizational and Sexual Politics
The Apartment (1960) · Jul 9, 2026
Ep 323: “It Happened One Night” (1934) How This Classic Swept the Oscars and Invented the RomCom
It Happened One Night (1934) · Jul 2, 2026
Ep 322: “Sabrina” (1954) A Love Triangle, a Parisian Makeover, and a Long Island Cinderella
Sabrina (1954) · Jun 25, 2026
Ep 319: “Blade Runner” (1982) A Dystopian Exploration of Humanity and Identity in a Neon-Soaked Future
Blade Runner (1982) · Jun 4, 2026
Ep 318: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (2018) A New Vision of Spider-Man [Hopeful Sci-Fi]
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) · May 28, 2026
Ep 317: “Arrival” (2016) When a Friendly Alien Invasion Reveals Underlying Human Chaos
Arrival (2016) · May 21, 2026
Ep 316: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (2022) A Multiversal Odyssey of Family & Philosophy
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) · May 14, 2026
Ep 315: “The Fifth Element” (1997) An Unhinged Sci-Fi Future Where Love & Fabulousness Conquer Evil
The Fifth Element (1997) · May 7, 2026
Ep 313: “Project Hail Mary” (2026) The Film, The Book, and the Little Rocky Who Could
Project Hail Mary (2026) · Apr 23, 2026
Ep 310: Reviewing "Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere" (2026 Netflix) & Predatory Online Spaces
Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere (2026) · Apr 2, 2026
Ep 308: Reviewing "Vladimir" (Netflix, 2026): Academia, Obsession, and the Depths of Midlife Crisis
Vladimir (2024) · Mar 26, 2026
Ep 307: Reviewing "Hamnet" (2025): Romance, Grief, and Magical Realism (Oscars 2026)
Hamnet (2025) · Mar 24, 2026
Ep 305: Reviewing "The Secret Agent" (2025): Corruption, Carnivale, and the Shadows of Dictatorship
The Secret Agent (2025) · Mar 17, 2026
Ep 303: Reviewing “Sentimental Value": Trauma, Artistic Alchemy, and Echoes of WWII (Oscars 2026)
Sentimental Value (2026) · Mar 10, 2026
Ep 301: Reviewing “Raging Bull" (1980) An American Tragedy and the Best Film Editing Of All Time
Raging Bull (1980) · Feb 27, 2026
Ep 294: Reviewing “Days of Heaven” (1978, Terrence Malick) Sin and Sunset Cinematography
Days of Heaven (1978) · Feb 3, 2026
Ep 293: Top 10 Films You Must See For Cinematography (“Filmmaker’s Book of Ten” by Steven Bernstein)
In the Mood for Love (2000) · Jan 29, 2026
Ep 293: Top 10 Films You Must See For Cinematography (“Filmmaker’s Book of Ten” by Steven Bernstein)
Barry Lyndon (1975) · Jan 29, 2026
Ep 289: Reviewing “Paris, Texas” (1984, dir. Wim Wenders) and the Sublime Ruins of America
Paris, Texas (1984) · Jan 15, 2026
Ep 285: Reviewing “Die Hard” (1988) The Ultimate Classic Christmas Action Film
Die Hard (1988) · Dec 23, 2025
Ep 284: Reliving “A Christmas Story” (1983) AFI’s Classic Holiday Movie in 2025
A Christmas Story (1983) · Dec 18, 2025
Ep 282: Reviewing “An American Tail” (1986) AFI’s Favorite Holiday Movie About Coming to America
An American Tail (1986) · Dec 11, 2025
Ep 279: Reimagining “Frankenstein” (2025, Guillermo Del Toro) with Jen & Sarah from Movies & Us Pod
Frankenstein (2025) · Dec 2, 2025
Ep 278: Reviewing “Blade Runner 2049” (2017) with Steven Bernstein (Cinematographer/Writer/Director)
Blade Runner 2049 (2017) · Nov 26, 2025
Ep 277: Reviewing “Weapons” (2025) and The Consequences of Disappearing School Children
Weapons (2025) · Nov 20, 2025
Ep 275: Reviewing “The Unbinding” (2023, Documentary) When Supernatural Horror Comes with Receipts
The Unbinding (2023) · Nov 13, 2025
Ep 274: Reviewing “28 Years Later” (2025, Danny Boyle) Tender, Kaleidoscopic Post-Brexit Apocalypse
28 Years Later (2025) · Nov 11, 2025
Ep 271: Ode to “Scream” (1996, Wes Craven) Harper Bazaar’s #1 Best Halloween Film
Scream (1996) · Oct 30, 2025
Ep 270: Returning to “Psycho” (1960) Hitchcock’s Masterpiece that Changed Horror Cinema Forever
Psycho (1960) · Oct 28, 2025
Ep 269: Gothic Horror and French New Wave Collide in “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” (2014)
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014) · Oct 23, 2025
Ep 268: Japanese Folkloric Horror & the War-Torn Wilds of “Onibaba” (1964)
Onibaba (1964) · Oct 21, 2025
Ep 267: Reclaiming “Jennifer's Body” (2009) Misunderstood Teen Horror Turned Cult Favorite
Jennifer's Body (2009) · Oct 16, 2025
Ep 266: Remember the Witchy Halloween Romance Classic “Practical Magic” (1998)?
Practical Magic (1998) · Oct 14, 2025
Ep 265: Is “Midsommar” (2019) A Horror Masterpiece About Empowerment or Something Else?
Midsommar (2019) · Oct 9, 2025
Ep 264: Reviewing “Train to Busan” (2016) The Korean Zombie Film That Revitalized the Industry
Train to Busan (2016) · Oct 7, 2025
Ep 258: Is She “The Worst Person in the World” (2021)? Exploring Modern Love & A Messy Protagonist
The Worst Person in the World (2021) · Sep 16, 2025
Ep 257: Reviewing “Carol” (2015) Todd Haynes’ Period Masterpiece of 1950s Forbidden Love
Carol (2015) · Sep 12, 2025
Ep 255: Reviewing “WALL·E” (2008) PIXAR’s 21st-Century Robot Masterpiece
WALL·E (2008) · Sep 4, 2025
Ep 253: Unraveling “Phantom Thread” (2017, Paul Thomas Anderson) and the Toxin Politics of Love
Phantom Thread (2017) · Aug 28, 2025
Ep 252: Are We “Materialists”? Love, Capitalism, and Modern Relationships (Mini)
Materialists (2025) · Aug 26, 2025
Ep 251: Reviewing “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019) Romance in the Age of Revolution
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) · Aug 21, 2025
Ep 250: Let’s Talk About “KPop Demon Hunters” (Netflix, 2025)
KPop Demon Hunters (2025) · Aug 19, 2025
Ep 247: Exploring “Past Lives” (2023): Destiny, Love, and Cultural Identity
Past Lives (2023) · Aug 7, 2025
Ep 246: Reviewing “Almost Famous” (2000) Cameron Crowe’s Love Letter to 70s Rock
Almost Famous (2000) · Aug 5, 2025
Ep 245: Reviewing “Call Me By Your Name” (2017) and Summer in 1983 Italy
Call Me by Your Name (2017) · Jul 31, 2025
Ep 243: Is “Parasite” (2019, Dir. Bong Joon Ho) the Best Movie of the 21st Century?
Parasite (2019) · Jul 24, 2025
Ep 240: Revisiting “Heathers” (1989, Dir. Michael Lehmann) the Cult Comedy that Made Mean Girls
Heathers (1989) · Jul 15, 2025
Ep 239: Reviewing “Jaws” (1975, dir. Steven Spielberg) on its 50th Anniversary
Jaws (1975) · Jul 10, 2025
Ep 238: Ranking All the “Alien” Movies From Best to Worst (1979 - 2024) with Shea Drury
Alien (1979) · Jul 8, 2025
Ep 237: Is “Alien vs. Predator” (2004, dir. Paul W.S. Anderson) Actually Great?
AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) · Jul 3, 2025
Ep 236: Revisiting “Alien: Resurrection” (1997, dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet) A Forgotten 90s Gem
Alien Resurrection (1997) · Jul 1, 2025
Ep 235: Reviewing “Alien: Covenant” (2017, dir. Ridley Scott) Aliens and Androids with Bryon Kershaw
Alien: Covenant (2017) · Jun 24, 2025
Ep 232: Reviewing “The Peasants” (2023) Poland’s Animated Masterpiece Made Entirely of Oil Paintings
The Peasants (2023) · Jun 12, 2025
Ep 231: Reviewing “Grave of the Fireflies” (1988, Studio Ghibli) and the Filmmaker Who Lived It
Grave of the Fireflies (2005) · Jun 10, 2025
Ep 230: Reviewing “In The Mood For Love” (2000) Wong Kar-Wai’s Masterpiece on its 25th Anniversary
In the Mood for Love (2000) · Jun 3, 2025
Ep 229: Reviewing “Prometheus” (2012) with Kevin Ryan of the “Tyrant in Training” Podcast
Prometheus (2012) · May 27, 2025
Ep 228: Reviewing “Another Simple Favor” (2025, dir. Paul Feig) Another Stylish Murder Mystery
Another Simple Favor (2025) · May 22, 2025
Ep 227: Reviewing “Alien” (1979) with Bryon Kershaw of “Spirits & Monsters of Old Seattle”
Alien (1979) · May 20, 2025
Ep 225: Reviewing “Godzilla Minus One” (2023, dir. Takashi Yamazaki)
Godzilla Minus One (2023) · May 13, 2025
Ep 224: Reviewing “Until Dawn” (2025) the Film, the Video Game, and the Wendigo Folklore
Until Dawn (2025) · May 8, 2025
Ep 223: Reviewing “Black Mirror” (Netflix, 2025) An Episode-By-Episode Guide to Season 7
Black Mirror (2011) · May 6, 2025
Ep 222: Reviewing “Sinners” (2025) Delta Blues, Jim Crow, and Vampires
Sinners (2025) · May 1, 2025
Ep 221: “One of Them Days” (2025) is a Buddy Comedy in the Tradition of “Friday” (1995)
One of Them Days (2025) · Apr 29, 2025
Ep 220: “A Minecraft Movie” (2025) is the Video Game Film that Broke TikTok & Box Office Records
A Minecraft Movie (2025) · Apr 24, 2025
Ep 217: “Snow White” and the Two Philosophies of Power (Disney, 2025)
Snow White (2025) · Apr 8, 2025
Ep 216: “A Complete Unknown” (2024) Exploring Personal and Political Tumult Thru 1960’s Folk Music
A Complete Unknown (2024) · Apr 3, 2025
Ep 214: “Mickey 17” (2025, Dir. Bong Joon Ho) Satirical Space Colonization in a Near-Future Dystopia
Mickey 17 (2025) · Mar 27, 2025
Ep 213: “Black Bag” (2025) is a Sexy Spy Thriller from Hollywood Legend Steven Soderbergh
Black Bag (2025) · Mar 25, 2025
Ep 212: “Captain America: Brave New World” (2025, MCU, ft. Anthony Mackie)
Captain America: Brave New World (2025) · Mar 20, 2025
Ep 211: “Flow” (2024) is the Animated Film that Won Latvia Its 1st Oscar (Dir. Gints Zilbalodis)
Flow (2024) · Mar 18, 2025
Midday Mini Ep 2: “Hot Frosty” (Netflix, 2024) is a Pillar of the Community (Dir. Jerry Ciccoritti)
Hot Frosty (2024) · Mar 13, 2025
Ep 210: “The Monkey” (2025) and Its Stephen King Origins (Wri/Dir Osgood Perkins)
The Monkey (2025) · Mar 11, 2025
Midday Mini Ep 1: “Companion” (2025, Dir. Drew Hancock)
Companion (2025) · Mar 6, 2025
Ep 209: “The Brutalist” (2024) Examines Immigrant Experience and the American Dream (Dir. Corbet)
The Brutalist (2024) · Mar 4, 2025
Ep 208: “Nickel Boys” (2024) the Reformatory, Sentient POV & the Jim Crow South (Dir. RaMell Ross)
Nickel Boys (2024) · Feb 27, 2025
Ep 207: “Dune: Part Two” (2024) The Empire, The Spice, and The Holy War (Dir. Denis Villeneuve)
Dune: Part Two (2024) · Feb 25, 2025
Ep 206: “Wicked” (2024) and the Wonderful World of Oz (Dir. Jon M. Chu)
Wicked (2024) · Feb 20, 2025
Ep 205: “Conclave” (2024) is Rich with Papal Procedure and Intrigue (Dir. Edward Berger)
Conclave (2024) · Feb 18, 2025
Ep 204: “Emilia Pérez” is 2025’s Transformational, Most Oscar-Nominated Film (Dir. Jacques Audiard)
Emilia Pérez (2024) · Feb 13, 2025
Ep 202: “Babygirl” (2024) and the Mixed Blessing of Having It All (Dir. Halina Reijn)
Babygirl (2024) · Feb 6, 2025
Ep 201: “Nosferatu” (2024) and the Vampire’s Cinematic Origins (Dir. Robert Eggers)
Nosferatu (2024) · Feb 4, 2025
Ep 199: Reviewing “A Real Pain” (Oscar Nominated, Dir. Jesse Eisenberg, 2024)
A Real Pain (2024) · Nov 27, 2024
Ep 198: Reviewing “Elevation,” a Monster Movie w/ Mac-N-Cheese & Big Heart (Anthony Mackie, 2024)
Elevation (2024) · Nov 26, 2024
Ep 196: “Anora” Seduces, Surprises, and Subverts (Best Picture Nominee, Dir. Sean Baker, 2024)
Anora (2024) · Nov 20, 2024
Ep 195: Reviewing “Your Monster” Coming-of-Rage Cinema for Theater Kids (Dir. Caroline Lindy, 2024)
Your Monster (2024) · Nov 19, 2024
Ep 194: “Woman of the Hour” Gives Dating Game Serial Killer & 1970s Gender Politics (2024, Netflix)
Woman of the Hour (2024) · Nov 14, 2024
Ep 193: Reviewing “Smile 2” and the Terror-Soaked Isolation of Celebrity (2024, dir. Parker Finn)
Smile 2 (2024) · Nov 13, 2024
Ep 192: Reviewing “Rumours,” a Surreal Political Satire (Movie Review, 2024, dir. Guy Maddin)
Rumours (2024) · Nov 12, 2024
Ep 191: “The Penguin” Expands the DC Universe with the Rise of 2 Gotham Crime Bosses (HBO MAX, 2024)
The Magic Penguin (2024) · Nov 7, 2024
Ep 189: Reviewing “Saturday Night,” the Amazing Origin Story of SNL (Dir. Jason Reitman, 2024)
Saturday Night (2024) · Nov 5, 2024
Ep 187: “Terrifier 3” Exists & We Watched It (Dir. Damien Leone, 2024)
Terrifier 3 (2024) · Oct 30, 2024
Ep 185: “What We Do In The Shadows” (Creator Jermaine Clement, 2019-present)
What We Do in the Shadows (2014) · Oct 24, 2024
Ep 183: “The Wild Robot” is an Eco-Fable for the Whole Family (Oscar Nom, Dir. Chris Sanders, 2024)
The Wild Robot (2024) · Oct 22, 2024
Ep 179: “Speak No Evil” and the Perils of Being Polite to Strangers on Vacation (dir. Watkins, 2024)
Speak No Evil (2024) · Oct 10, 2024
Ep 178: “The Substance” Injects Hollywood Horror (Oscar Nominated, Dir. Coralie Fargeat, 2024)
The Substance (2024) · Oct 9, 2024
Ep 173: Nothing Says “Corporate Dystopia” Quite Like “Alien: Romulus” (2024, dir. Fede Alvarez)
Alien: Romulus (2024) · Sep 26, 2024
Ep 172: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” The Ghostly Sequel 35 Years in the Making (2024, dir. Tim Burton)
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) · Sep 25, 2024
Ep 170: Horror, Romance, and the Strange Structure of “Strange Darling” (2024, dir. J.T. Mollner)
Strange Darling (2024) · Sep 19, 2024
Ep 168: The Sinister Paradise of “Blink Twice” (2024, dir. Zoe Kravitz)
Blink Twice (2024) · Sep 17, 2024
Ep 163: Nunsploitation and Religious Hysteria in “Immaculate” (2024, Hulu, ft. Sydney Sweeney)
Immaculate (2024) · Sep 4, 2024
Ep 160: The Clockwork Horror of “Cuckoo” (Dir. Tilman Singer, 2024)
Cuckoo (2024) · Aug 28, 2024
Ep 159: Reviewing “Borderlands” with Two Super-Fans (Dir. Eli Roth, 2024)
Borderlands (2024) · Aug 27, 2024
Ep 158: The Wholesome Horror Inside “Trap” (Dir. M. Night Shyamalan, 2024)
Trap (2024) · Aug 22, 2024
Ep 150: The Quiet Horror of “A Quiet Place: Day One” (2024, dir. Michael Sarnoski)
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) · Aug 6, 2024
Ep 147: FBI Agents, Serial Killers, and the Unique Horror of “Longlegs” (Dir. Oz Perkins, 2024)
Longlegs (2024) · Jul 30, 2024
Ep 146: Late-in-Life Love and Mother/Daughter Dynamics in “A Family Affair” (Netflix, 2024)
A Family Affair (2024) · Jul 25, 2024
Ep 137: TikTok Star Murders (Peacock, 2024)
TikTok Star Murders (2024) · Jul 9, 2024
Ep 124: Puppets and Pain with “Eric” (Netflix, 2024)
Eric (2024) · Jun 13, 2024
Ep 119: Indie Game: “Voices of the Void” (mrdrnose, Itch.io, 2024)
Voices of the Void (2023) · Jun 5, 2024
Ep 102: Dissecting Disney’s “The Lion King” (1994)
The Lion King (1994) · May 7, 2024
Ep 101: Reviewing “Everybody Dance” (2022, dir. Dan Watt)
Everybody Dance (2022) · May 3, 2024
Ep 95: Aftermath of A24’s “Civil War” (dir. Alex Garland)
Civil War (2024) · Apr 24, 2024
Ep 77: Reviewing “Perfect Days” (2023, dir. Wim Wenders)
Perfect Days (2023) · Mar 20, 2024
Ep 59: Danish History and “The Promised Land” (2023, dir. Nikolaj Arcel)
The Promised Land (2023) · Feb 16, 2024
Ep 53: Reviewing “The Zone of Interest” (dir. Jonathan Glazer)
The Zone of Interest (2023) · Feb 7, 2024
Ep 12: What Do Women Want?
Dogma (1999) · Nov 28, 2023
Ep 12: What Do Women Want?
What Women Want (2000) · Nov 28, 2023