In this episode, host Justin and guest Drew break down the director's cinematic genius, focusing on the stylized noir of Touch of Evil and the groundbreaking narrative structure of Citizen Kane. They explore his masterful use of deep-focus photography, low-angle shots, and ambitious, uninterrupted tracking shots, before following up with an engaging cinematography draft to pick their favorite visual elements of all time.

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Hosts Tyler and Justin are joined by special guest Nathan on the Newbies To Movies Podcast to celebrate the Fourth of July by comparing two wildly different takes on American history and conflict. The trio dives into the Revolutionary War epic The Patriot and Oliver Stone's harrowing Vietnam War drama Born on the Fourth of July, analyzing their differing portrayals of patriotism and military life. After breaking down both films, the guys wrap up the episode by conducting a fun, engaging American-themed movie draft.

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On this episode of the Newbies to Movies Podcast, host Justin sits down with acclaimed Spanish actress and filmmaker Ana Asensio to discuss her highly anticipated sophomore feature film, Goat Girl (La niña de la cabra). The conversation weaves through the nostalgic streets of 1988 Madrid, analyzing how the movie captures the fragile and unfinished nature of childhood. Justin and Ana dive deep into the filmmaking techniques required to maintain a strictly child ’s-eye perspective while tackling heavy themes like grief, religion, and social prejudice.

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On this Episode of the Newbies to Movies podcast, Host Justin and guest Mason from the Newbies to Movies Podcast dive deep into the legendary career of Robert De Niro, specifically analyzing his gritty 1995 Las Vegas crime drama Casino and his fierce, Oscar-winning portrayal of boxer Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull. Following a thorough breakdown of De Niro's dynamic performances and Martin Scorsese's masterful direction, the episode wraps up with a lively movie guessing game where the duo test their pop culture and trivia knowledge

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On this episode of the Newbies to Movies podcast, host Justin and special guest Annette sit down to analyze Anne Hathaway's acting evolution by discussing her standout performances in Rachel Getting Married and The Devil Wears Prada. The engaging discussion is followed by a fun, conversational draft where the hosts pick and rank their favorite chick flick films.

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In this episode of the Newbies To Movies Podcast, host Justin and guest Madison dive deep into the harrowing subgenre of home invasion thrillers. The conversation centers on Michael Haneke’s bleak, meta-fictional 1997 psychological thriller Funny Games and David Fincher’s high-tech, claustrophobic 2002 film Panic Room. They contrast Haneke’s confrontational critique of media violence with Fincher’s masterful use of physical space, building tension through a terrifying clash between the safe domestic sphere and external threats. Wrapping up the episode, the duo pivots to a conversational ranking of their Top 10 home invasion films.

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In this episode of the Newbies to Movies Podcast, host Justin is joined by guest Ty to analyze the contrasting worlds of espionage cinema, focusing on the journalistic realism of All the President's Men and the stylized action of Goldfinger. The discussion covers the evolution of spy films, character development, and genre impact before concluding with a competitive draft to select ultimate espionage movie lineups.

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In this episode of the Newbies To Movies Podcast, hosts Justin and Tyler are joined by special guest Madison for a deep dive into the emotional landscapes of Pixar’s Soul and Coco, analyzing how both films tackle profound themes of life, death, and legacy. Following a thoughtful discussion on the artistry and storytelling of these two films, the team moves into a lively debate to rank their top 20 Pixar movies, contrasting classic adventures with modern hits to determine the definitive ranking of the studio's best work

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