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Midday Movies
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.
Episodes
Midday MoviesEp 280: AFI's Top 21 Classic Holiday Movies to Celebrate a Festive 2025 (Part 1)
Join hosts Laura and Stephen on 'Midday Movies' as they dive into the first half of the American Film Institute's list of top 21 holiday films. From the…
Midday MoviesEp 279: Reimagining “Frankenstein” (2025, Guillermo Del Toro) with Jen & Sarah from Movies & Us Pod
Guests: Jen and Sarah of the “Movies & Us” Podcast In this episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen, are joined by Jen and Sarah from the Movies & Us…
Midday MoviesEp 278: Reviewing “Blade Runner 2049” (2017) with Steven Bernstein (Cinematographer/Writer/Director)
Guest: Steven Bernstein (Writer, Director, Cinematographer) In this special episode of Midday Movies, Laura and Stephen are joined by acclaimed cinematographer…
Midday MoviesEp 277: Reviewing “Weapons” (2025) and The Consequences of Disappearing School Children
In this episode, Laura and Stephen discuss the 2025 film “Weapons,” a spooky and mysterious movie featuring a unique plot and stellar performances from actors…
Midday MoviesEp 276: Industry Insights & “GRQ the Movie” with Hollywood Writer-Director Steven Bernstein
Insights on Filmmaking and Creativity with Steven Bernstein In this episode of “Midday Movies,” hosts Laura and Stephen are joined by veteran filmmaker Steven…
Midday MoviesEp 275: Reviewing “The Unbinding” (2023, Documentary) When Supernatural Horror Comes with Receipts
The Unbinding: A Paranormal Dive Into Haunted Artifacts In this episode of Midday Movies, Laura and Stephen discuss their latest Halloween recommendation, “The…
Midday MoviesEp 274: Reviewing “28 Years Later” (2025, Danny Boyle) Tender, Kaleidoscopic Post-Brexit Apocalypse
In this episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen delve into '28 Years Later', the latest addition to Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's iconic zombie…
Midday MoviesEp 273: Reviewing “1923” (2022) The “Yellowstone” Prequel Starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren
Laura and Stephen delve into the historical drama series “1923,” (2022-2025) a prequel to the popular Paramount show “Yellowstone.” This discussion covers the…
Midday MoviesEp 272: Exploring HBO's “John Adams” (2008) We Talk Founding Fathers for Election Day 2025
In this episode of “Midday Movies,” Laura and Stephen delve into HBO's acclaimed 2008 mini-series “John Adams.” They highlight the series' meticulous…
Midday MoviesEp 271: Ode to “Scream” (1996, Wes Craven) Harper Bazaar’s #1 Best Halloween Film
In this final installment of their Halloween series for 2025, Laura and Stephen discuss the iconic horror film “Scream,” directed by Wes Craven. They delve…
Midday MoviesEp 270: Returning to “Psycho” (1960) Hitchcock’s Masterpiece that Changed Horror Cinema Forever
In this episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen delve into Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 horror classic “Psycho,” exploring its historical significance…
Midday MoviesEp 269: Gothic Horror and French New Wave Collide in “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” (2014)
In this episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen discuss Ana Lily Amirpour's 2014 debut film, “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night,” described as the…
Midday MoviesEp 268: Japanese Folkloric Horror & the War-Torn Wilds of “Onibaba” (1964)
In this episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen dive deep into the 1964 Japanese art house horror film “Onibaba.” Set in war-torn medieval Japan the…
Midday MoviesEp 267: Reclaiming “Jennifer's Body” (2009) Misunderstood Teen Horror Turned Cult Favorite
In this episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen take a deep dive into the 2009 film “Jennifer's Body,” written by Diablo Cody, directed by Karyn…
Midday MoviesEp 266: Remember the Witchy Halloween Romance Classic “Practical Magic” (1998)?
In this episode of 'Midday Movies,' hosts Laura and Stephen dive into the 1998 cult classic 'Practical Magic,' directed by Griffin Dunn and starring Sandra…
Midday MoviesEp 265: Is “Midsommar” (2019) A Horror Masterpiece About Empowerment or Something Else?
In today's episode of Midday Movies, Laura and Stephen delve into Ari Aster's 2019 cult horror film 'Midsommar.' They discuss the disturbing tale set in a…
Midday MoviesEp 264: Reviewing “Train to Busan” (2016) The Korean Zombie Film That Revitalized the Industry
Hosts Laura and Stephen discuss the South Korean breakout hit zombie horror film “Train to Busan” (2016) on their podcast 'Midday Movies.' This deep dive…
Midday MoviesEp 263: Ultimate List of 25 Best Halloween Movies (Harper’s BAZAAR, Part 2)
Hosts Laura and Stephen conclude their discussion on Harper Bazaar's list of the 25 best Halloween films in their podcast, Midday Movies. They cover…
Midday MoviesEp 262: Ultimate List of 25 Best Halloween Movies (Harper’s BAZAAR, Part 1)
In this episode of Midday Movies, Laura and Stephen dive into the Halloween spirit with an engaging discussion on fall ambiance and costume ideas. They explore…
Midday MoviesEp 260: Fall Into More of the 28 Best Back-to-School Films, According to Collider (Part 2)
Laura and Stephen continue their podcast 'Midday Movies' by discussing Collider's list of the 28 Best Back-to-School Films, focusing on the top 14. They…
Midday MoviesEp 259: Fall Into the 28 Best Back-to-School Films According to Collider (Part 1)
In this episode of 'Midday Movies,' hosts Laura and Stephen discuss part one of Collider's list of the 28 best back to school films. Spanning beloved films…
Midday MoviesEp 258: Is She “The Worst Person in the World” (2021)? Exploring Modern Love & A Messy Protagonist
In this episode of 'Midday Movies,' Laura and Stephen conclude their Summer of Love series with a discussion on “The Worst Person in the World,” Norway's 2021…
Midday MoviesEp 257: Reviewing “Carol” (2015) Todd Haynes’ Period Masterpiece of 1950s Forbidden Love
Join Laura and Stephen as they continue their Summer of Love series with a deep dive into the 2015 period romance film “Carol.” Directed by Todd Haynes and…
Midday MoviesEp 256: “WALL-E” Astrology — What Star Signs Are These Classic PIXAR Characters (Mini)
In this Midday Mini episode, hosts Laura and Stephen engage in a whimsical discussion about assigning astrological signs to the main characters from Pixar's…
Midday MoviesEp 255: Reviewing “WALL·E” (2008) PIXAR’s 21st-Century Robot Masterpiece
Laura and Stephen continue their "Summer of Love" series with a deep dive into Pixar’s 2008 masterpiece, WALL·E. They explore the film’s themes of love…
Midday MoviesEp 254: “Alien: Earth” (2025, Hulu) An Alien Prequel Questing for Immortality (Mini)
Laura and Stephen discuss FX's new series, “Alien: Earth,” a prequel set two years before the original 1979 Alien film. Streaming on Hulu, the series depicts a…
Midday MoviesEp 253: Unraveling “Phantom Thread” (2017, Paul Thomas Anderson) and the Toxin Politics of Love
In this episode of Midday Movies, Laura and Stephen delve into Paul Thomas Anderson's 2017 film “Phantom Thread,” starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Vicky Krieps…
Midday MoviesEp 252: Are We “Materialists”? Love, Capitalism, and Modern Relationships (Mini)
In this episode, Laura and Stephen delve into “Materialists” (2025), a film written and directed by Celine Song, centered around a New York matchmaker named…
Midday MoviesEp 251: Reviewing “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019) Romance in the Age of Revolution
In this episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen discuss the 2019 French romantic drama “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” directed by Céline Sciamma. They…
Midday MoviesEp 250: Let’s Talk About “KPop Demon Hunters” (Netflix, 2025)
In this Midday Mini, hosts Stephen and Laura discuss their (and the internet’s) latest obsession, “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” the top-ranking 2025 Netflix animated…
Midday MoviesEp 249: 25 Best Netflix Original Series According to Entertainment Weekly (Part 2)
In this episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen discuss the top 12 best Netflix original series according to Entertainment Weekly. The podcast covers…
Midday MoviesEp 248: Entertainment Weekly’s List of 25 Best Netflix Original Series (Part 1)
In this episode of 'Midday Movies,' hosts Laura and Stephen review and discuss Entertainment Weekly's list of the 25 best Netflix original series. They start…
Midday MoviesEp 247: Exploring “Past Lives” (2023): Destiny, Love, and Cultural Identity
💕 WELCOME TO THE SUMMER OF LOVE — REVIEWING THE BEST ROMANCES OF THE 21ST CENTURY💕 In this episode of “Midday Movies,” Laura and Stephen discuss the…
Midday MoviesEp 246: Reviewing “Almost Famous” (2000) Cameron Crowe’s Love Letter to 70s Rock
💕 WELCOME TO THE SUMMER OF LOVE — REVIEWING THE BEST ROMANCES OF THE 21ST CENTURY💕 In this episode of 'Midday Movies,' Laura and Stephen take a lunch break to…
Midday MoviesEp 245: Reviewing “Call Me By Your Name” (2017) and Summer in 1983 Italy
💕 WELCOME TO THE SUMMER OF LOVE — REVIEWING THE BEST ROMANCES OF THE 21ST CENTURY💕 In this episode of Midday Movies, Laura and Stephen are discussing the 2017…
Midday MoviesEp 244: Reviewing “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004, dir. Michel Gondry) in 2025
💕 WELCOME TO THE SUMMER OF LOVE — REVIEWING THE BEST ROMANCES OF THE 21ST CENTURY💕 In this episode of Midday Movies, Laura and Stephen discuss the 2004 Charlie…
Midday MoviesEp 243: Is “Parasite” (2019, Dir. Bong Joon Ho) the Best Movie of the 21st Century?
In this episode of Midday Movies, Laura and Stephen delve into the incisive themes of Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite," a film that masterfully explores the…
Midday MoviesEp 242: Best 50 Movies of the 21st Century According to the New York Times List
In this episode of 'Midday Movies,' hosts Laura and Stephen count down the top 50 movies of the 21st century, continuing from their previous podcast episode…
Midday MoviesEp 241: New York Times’ List of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century (Part 1)
In this episode of 'Midday Movies,' hosts Laura and Stephen delve into the New York Times' list of the best movies of the 21st century. They discuss the first…
Midday MoviesEp 240: Revisiting “Heathers” (1989, Dir. Michael Lehmann) the Cult Comedy that Made Mean Girls
In this episode of 'Midday Movies', hosts Laura and Stephen dive into the 1989 cult classic 'Heathers,' starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. They…
Midday MoviesEp 239: Reviewing “Jaws” (1975, dir. Steven Spielberg) on its 50th Anniversary
In this episode of 'Midday Movies,' hosts Laura and Stephen celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic summer blockbuster 'Jaws,' directed by Steven…
Midday MoviesEp 238: Ranking All the “Alien” Movies From Best to Worst (1979 - 2024) with Shea Drury
In this episode, Shea (of the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Podcast), Laura, and Stephen gather to passionately discuss and rank their favorite and least favorite…
Midday MoviesEp 237: Is “Alien vs. Predator” (2004, dir. Paul W.S. Anderson) Actually Great?
In this episode of “Midday Movies,” hosts Laura, Stephen, and guest Jason from the 'Rainy Day Rabbit Holes' podcast delve into “Alien vs. Predator” (AvP…
Midday MoviesEp 236: Revisiting “Alien: Resurrection” (1997, dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet) A Forgotten 90s Gem
In this episode of 'Midday Movies,' hosts Laura and Stephen, joined by guest Jason from the 'Rainy Day Rabbit Holes' podcast, dive into “Alien Resurrection,”…
Midday Movies🎙️Guest Episode🎙️ Mysterious PNW Podcast: “Mysteries in the Sky: The Infamous McMinnville UFO Photos”
The Intriguing Case of the McMinnville UFO Photos Laura and Stephen present a crossover episode from the Mysterious PNW podcast, where hosts Jen and Sarah…
Midday MoviesEp 235: Reviewing “Alien: Covenant” (2017, dir. Ridley Scott) Aliens and Androids with Bryon Kershaw
In this episode of “Midday Movies,” hosts Laura, Stephen, and special guest Bryon dive into the 2017 film “Alien: Covenant,” the second installment in the…
Midday MoviesEp 234: Deep Dive Into David Fincher’s “Alien 3” (1992) with Special Guest Shea Drury
In this episode of 'Midday Movies,' hosts Laura, Stephen, and Shea Drury from the 'Rainy Day Rabbit Holes' podcast dive into the third installment of the…
Midday MoviesEp 233: Deep Dive Into James Cameron's “Aliens” (1986) A Classic Revisited
Join hosts Laura, Stephen, and special guest Shea from the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast on Midday Movies as they delve into James Cameron's iconic film…
Midday MoviesEp 232: Reviewing “The Peasants” (2023) Poland’s Animated Masterpiece Made Entirely of Oil Paintings
Hosts Laura and Stephen delve into the unique Polish animated film 'The Peasants' in their podcast 'Midday Movies.' The innovative film, directed by filmmaking…
Midday MoviesEp 231: Reviewing “Grave of the Fireflies” (1988, Studio Ghibli) and the Filmmaker Who Lived It
In this episode of ‘Midday Movies,’ hosts Laura and Stephen discuss Studio Ghibli's emotionally potent film ‘Grave of the Fireflies,’ directed by Isao Takahata…
Midday Movies🎙️Guest Episode🎙️Dark History: “Resonance of Dunkirk: The Heroes Left Behind”
Today we’re hosting an episode by our friend and fellow Umbrella Podcast Collective member, Rob Bradley’s “Dark History” Podcast! As the stocky and robustly…
Midday MoviesEp 230: Reviewing “In The Mood For Love” (2000) Wong Kar-Wai’s Masterpiece on its 25th Anniversary
Today we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Wong Kar-Wai’s masterpiece of doomed romance, “In the Mood for Love” (2000). An instant classic following its…
Midday Movies🎙️Guest Episode🎙️ Rainy Day Rabbit Holes: “Geronimo! The Beaver Drop of Idaho”
Today we’re hosting an episode by our friends and fellow Umbrella Podcast Collective members, “History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes.” Enjoy! What do you do…
Midday MoviesEp 229: Reviewing “Prometheus” (2012) with Kevin Ryan of the “Tyrant in Training” Podcast
Today we’re discussing the 1st installment of the “Alien” franchise to release in the 21st century, “Prometheus.” We are joined in this analysis by Kevin Ryan…
Midday MoviesEp 228: Reviewing “Another Simple Favor” (2025, dir. Paul Feig) Another Stylish Murder Mystery
Today we’re discussing the sequel to the 2018 cult classic, “A Simple Favor,” namely, “Another Simple Favor” (2025). Once again directed by Paul Feig — “the…
Midday MoviesEp 227: Reviewing “Alien” (1979) with Bryon Kershaw of “Spirits & Monsters of Old Seattle”
Today we are discussing the iconic 1979 sci-fi masterpiece “Alien” and we are joined by game master Bryon Kershaw of “Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle”…
Midday MoviesEp 226: The Beginning and End of “You” (Netflix, 2018 - 2025)
Today we’re discussing the final season finale of the critically acclaimed and audience-obsessed Netflix series, “You” (2018-2025). Starring Penn Badgley as…
Midday MoviesEp 225: Reviewing “Godzilla Minus One” (2023, dir. Takashi Yamazaki)
Today we’re discussing a film that has been widely requested by listeners, “Godzilla Minus One” (2023, dir. Takashi Yamazaki). A Godzilla movie that is also a…
Midday MoviesEp 224: Reviewing “Until Dawn” (2025) the Film, the Video Game, and the Wendigo Folklore
Today we’re discussing the PlayStation video game-turned-film from the team that brought you the Annabelle series, “Until Dawn” (2025, dir. David F. Sandberg)…
Midday MoviesEp 223: Reviewing “Black Mirror” (Netflix, 2025) An Episode-By-Episode Guide to Season 7
Today we are discussing the new 6-episode season of “Black Mirror” (Netflix series, Season 7). Charlie Brooker’s masterpiece anthology of dystopian technology…