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 120: 20th Century Summer Blockbuster Movie Draft (with Laura Carney and Gerik Gooch)
Batman (1989) · Jul 7, 2026
Episode 120: 20th Century Summer Blockbuster Movie Draft (with Laura Carney and Gerik Gooch)
Jaws (1975) · Jul 7, 2026
Episode 120: 20th Century Summer Blockbuster Movie Draft (with Laura Carney and Gerik Gooch)
The Empire Strikes Back (1980) · Jul 7, 2026
Episode 119: Point Break vs. The Fast and the Furious
The Fast and the Furious (2001) · Jun 30, 2026
Episode 115: Bringing Up Baby (1938) vs. The Philadelphia Story (1940) with Laura Carney
Bringing Up Baby (1938) · May 19, 2026
Episode 115: Bringing Up Baby (1938) vs. The Philadelphia Story (1940) with Laura Carney
The Philadelphia Story (1940) · May 19, 2026
Episode 105: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, 1974 vs. 2009
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) · Mar 10, 2026
Episode 103: He's Just Not That Into You vs. Crazy Stupid Love
He's Just Not That Into You (2009) · Feb 24, 2026
Episode 103: He's Just Not That Into You vs. Crazy Stupid Love
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) · Feb 24, 2026
Episode 100: Can't Hardly Wait vs I Love You, Beth Cooper
Can't Hardly Wait (1998) · Feb 3, 2026
Episode 100: Can't Hardly Wait vs I Love You, Beth Cooper
I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009) · Feb 3, 2026
Episode 98: Rambo: First Blood Part II vs. Missing In Action
Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) · Jan 20, 2026
Episode 98: Rambo: First Blood Part II vs. Missing In Action
Missing in Action (1984) · Jan 20, 2026
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946): The Past Is Not Done With Us
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) · Nov 24, 2025
The Blue Dahlia (1946): Ladd and Lake Re-team for a Noir Whodunnit
The Blue Dahlia (1946) · Nov 17, 2025
Clash By Night (1952): Stanwyck and Ryan, Steamy and Scandalous On Screen
Clash by Night (1952) · Nov 9, 2025
This Gun for Hire (1942): Ladd and Lake Burn Up the Screen
This Gun for Hire (1942) · Nov 4, 2025
The Monster Squad (1987): Goonies Meets Universal Monsters
The Monster Squad (1987) · Oct 31, 2025
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978): Pod People of the World Unite
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) · Oct 21, 2025
13 Ghosts (1960): William Castle's Haunted House Classic . . . in Illusion-O!
13 Ghosts (1960) · Oct 14, 2025
Any Given Sunday (1999): Football is War When Oliver Stone is Directing
Any Given Sunday (1999) · Sep 22, 2025
An American Werewolf in London (1981): Horror, Humor, and Transformation
An American Werewolf in London (1981) · Aug 25, 2025
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976)
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) · Apr 15, 2025
Summer Blockbusters Month Comes To a Close with Twisters (2024)
Twisters (2024) · Jul 29, 2024
Summer Blockbusters Month: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) with Gerik Gooch
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) · Jul 22, 2024
Hitman Month Wraps Up with Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) · Jun 24, 2024
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 018: Assassins Month Kicks off with Stallone and Banderas Assassins (1995)
Assassins (1995) · Jun 3, 2024
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 017: '80s TV Adaptations Month Wraps Up with Michael Mann's Miami Vice (2006)
Miami Vice (2006) · May 27, 2024
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 014: '80s TV Adaptations Month Starts with a Good One: 21 Jump Street (2012)
21 Jump Street (2012) · May 6, 2024
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 013: BONUS EP! Alex Garland's Civil War (2024)
Civil War (2024) · Apr 29, 2024
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 012: Rounding Out Dev Patel Month with The Personal History of David Copperfield (2020)
The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019) · Apr 22, 2024
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 11: Dev Patel Gets Behind the Camera with Monkey Man
Monkey Man (2024) · Apr 15, 2024
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 010: Back to the beginning with Dev Patel and Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) · Apr 8, 2024
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 008: We wrap up Elmore Leonard Month with a Get Shorty/Be Cool Double Feature!
Be Cool (2005) · Mar 25, 2024
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 008: We wrap up Elmore Leonard Month with a Get Shorty/Be Cool Double Feature!
Get Shorty (1995) · Mar 25, 2024
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 007: Elmore Leonard Month continues with Burt Reynolds in Stick
Stick (1985) · Mar 18, 2024
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 006: Elmore Leonard Month: The Big Bounce. What the Hell Did We Just Watch?
The Big Bounce (2004) · Mar 11, 2024
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 005: Elmore Leonard Month Begins with Out of Sight
Out of Sight (1998) · Mar 11, 2024
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 004: Statham Double Feature! Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) · Feb 26, 2024
The Weekly Movie Throwdown Episode 004: Statham Double Feature! Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch
Snatch (2000) · Feb 26, 2024
