Each week on the Weekly Movie Throwdown, hosts Mike Messineo and Steven Seighman compare two movies with striking similarities—whether it’s a release year, competing franchises, remake vs. original, or movies that share a genre or premise. Through in-depth film analysis, lively debate, and sharp humor, they break down performances, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, cultural impact, and rewatchability to decide which movie truly comes out on top. If you love passionate discussions about cinema, this is your weekly showdown. Folllow the show on social media and cast your vote for each week's winner! YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 98: Rambo: First Blood Part II vs. Missing In Action
Episode 98: Rambo: First Blood Part II vs. Missing In Action
Rewatch & Reconsider: Moving Violations (1985)
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946): The Past Is Not Done With Us
The Blue Dahlia (1946): Ladd and Lake Re-team for a Noir Whodunnit
Clash By Night (1952): Stanwyck and Ryan, Steamy and Scandalous On Screen
This Gun for Hire (1942): Ladd and Lake Burn Up the Screen
The Monster Squad (1987): Goonies Meets Universal Monsters
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978): Pod People of the World Unite
13 Ghosts (1960): William Castle's Haunted House Classic . . . in Illusion-O!
Freaky (2020): Body Swapping Slasher Fun
Him (2025): Lots of Flair, But Is It a Fumble?
Any Given Sunday (1999): Football is War When Oliver Stone is Directing
Wildcats (1986): Goldie Hawn on the Gridiron
The Replacements (2000): QB Keanu and His Rag-Tag Team
The Program: Pride and Pressure on the College Gridiron
An American Werewolf in London (1981): Horror, Humor, and Transformation
Memento (2000): The Start of Christopher Nolan's Mind Games
Sorcerer (1977): William Friedkin's Forgotten Masterpiece
No Country for Old Men (2007)
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976)
Bonus Episode: A Working Man (2025)
The American President (1995)
The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025)
Olympus Has Fallen (2013)
Feast of the Seven Fishes (2019)
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
Rewatch and Reconsider: Ghost Rider (2007)
Killing Them Softly (2012)
KNOCK AT THE CABIN (2023)
Summer Blockbusters Month: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) with Gerik Gooch
BONUS: Rewatch & Reconsider: Class Act (1992)
1990's Unlikely Summer Blockbuster: Ghost
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 014: '80s TV Adaptations Month Starts with a Good One: 21 Jump Street (2012)
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 010: Back to the beginning with Dev Patel and Slumdog Millionaire
Jason Statham Month: The Beekeeper (2024)
