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Mashley at the Movies
Matt, Ashley, and occasional guests podcasting our thoughts and opinions on films both new and classic.
Episodes
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The Booksellers (2020)
Ashley & Matt review a new documentary about the lives and livelihood of antiquarian and second-hand booksellers.
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The Guest (2014)
Matt & Ashley review a totally bonkers movie from 2014, where a stranger comes to stay with a grieving family, and things are not as they seem.
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Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado (2020)
Ashley & Matt talk about the new Netflix documentary about Puerto Rican entertainer Walter Mercado, who became a legend on Spanish language television.
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Palm Springs (2020)
Matt & Ashley review the new movie streaming on Hulu, where Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti play people caught in a time loop on their friends' wedding day in…
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Best of 2020 (so far)
Halfway through 2020, Matt & Ashley go over their picks for the Top 5 best movies of the year (so far).
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Criterion: The Heiress
Ashley & Matt discuss another movie that's available from the Criterion Collection. It's 1949's The Heiress, directed by William Wyler, and starring Olivia de…
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Criterion: Polyester
Our second edition of podcasting a movie available from Criterion has Matt & Ashley discussing Polyester! In John Waters' 1981 classic about a dissatisfied…
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End of Sentence (2020)
Ashley & Matt discuss End of Sentence, a poignant new film about a father and son who are taking a loved one's ashes to a lake in Ireland, bonding along the…
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Shirley (2020)
Ashley & Matt review the new movie that's (kind of) about writer Shirley Jackson, her husband, and a young couple who move in with them.
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The Vast of Night (2020)
Ashley, Matt and Brett discuss the new Amazon Original movie about strange sounds in the air, and lights in the sky above a small New Mexico town in the 1950s.
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Do the Right Thing / Da 5 Bloods / 8:46
Our 300th podcast features a discussion about Spike Lee's 1989 classic Do the Right Thing, followed by a review of Lee's new joint, Da 5 Bloods, then we talk…
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Cloak & Dagger / Clockwise / Clueless
This week's podcast features Matt & Ashley looking back at three different movies that we've remembered from our youth.
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Midway (2019)
In honor of Memorial Day, Ashley & Matt review last year's big action spectacle about the Battle of Midway.
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The Lovebirds (2020)
Matt & Ashley review a new Netflix movie about a bickering couple who become tangled-up in murder and conspiracy.
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Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
Ashley, Garret and Matt catch-up on last year's much talked-about movie that sees Eddie Murphy portray Rudy Ray Moore, as he attempts to make his first feature…
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A Secret Love (2020)
Matt & Ashley discuss a new Netflix documentary about the lives of a lesbian couple who were together over 70 years, and how they couldn't talk about their…
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Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
Ashley & Matt discuss the critically-acclaimed film about a female painter who is commissioned to do the portrait of a young woman betrothed to a man she's…
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Burning (2018)
Ashley & Matt review a 2018 film from South Korea about infatuation, mystery, secrets, ambiguity, class, and a lot more. It's a slow-burn that leaves you…
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The Half of It (2020)
It's another Netflix young adult rom com, but it's a cut above. Listen to what Matt & Ashley think about this endearing new movie.
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The Lunchbox (2013)
Actor Irrfan Khan died on April 29th, 2020, and Matt & Ashley wanted to honor him by discussing one of his best movies. Two lonely people begin a…
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Soapdish (1991)
We review an early '90s satire of daytime soap operas, starring Sally Field and Kevin Kline.
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Tootsie (1982)
We look back at the cross-dressing classic, where a man pretends to be a woman to get a part on a soap opera.
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Bayou Maharajah (2013)
Ashley & Matt discuss a fascinating documentary about talented but troubled New Orleans performer James Booker.
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Interview with Nate Kohn
Matt & Ashley talk with Nate Kohn, the longtime festival director of the Roger Ebert Film Festival, aka Ebertfest.
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Kwik Stop (2001)
Matt & Ashley discuss the 2001 indie film that was screened at the 2002 Roger Ebert Film Festival. It's a solid movie about people and relationships, dreams…
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Color Out of Space
Saying that this is a story about an alien meteorite landing near a secluded farmhouse in the woods, doesn't do it justice. Matt & Ashley review this strange…
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Moonstruck (1987)
Cher, Nicolas Cage, love, opera and a big, bright moon. Ashley & Matt review the 1987 classic Moonstruck.
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Criterion: Death in Venice
We begin a (hopefully) regular series, where we discuss movies that are available as part of the Criterion Collection. First up is a slow, meditative, wistful…
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Five Feet Apart
Ashley & Matt discuss last year's film about teenagers who develop feelings for each other while staying on a hospital ward, all the while having to remain six…
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Banana Split
Ashley & Matt discuss a new-for-streaming film about two teenage girls who spend their summer-before-college together, while one of them is dating the other's…
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The Banana Splits Movie
Matt & Ashley review a horror movie about a family that attends a recording of the Banana Splits, a show about happy robot creatures with a sinister side to…
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3:10 to Yuma (2007)
Aaron joins Matt & Ashley discuss the Russell Crowe/Christian Bale western about a man escorting an outlaw to his fate.
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Jumanji: The Next Level
The four teenage friends from the previous Jumanji movie are once again drawn into the mysterious game (along with a couple of new faces). Matt & Ashley review…
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The Lake House (2006)
Two people meet via a mailbox -- two years apart. As they exchange letter across time, their fondness for each other deeps. Ashley & Matt review this 2006…
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Outbreak (1995)
The first our movies reviewed during the Coronavirus pandemic, it's a film about an outbreak of a dangerous virus. Timely, no?
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The Andromeda Strain (1971)
A virus from outer space hitches a ride on a falling satellite, wreaking havoc when it reaches Earth. As people are dying and the virus threatens to spread, a…
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The Bookshop (2017)
A widowed woman wants to open a bookshop in a sleepy English village, but faces opposition. Ashley & Matt review this surprisingly simple film.
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Emma.
Ashley & Matt review the latest adaptation of Jane Austen's novel about a matchmaking young woman in early 19th century England.
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The Lodge
A broken family decides to spend Christmas at a remote lodge with a potential stepmother on hand who has some dark secrets. Matt, Ashley and Garret reviews…
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Black History Month: The Hate U Give
Matt, Ashley and Kandace discuss the 2018 adaptation of the Angie Thomas novel about a teenage girl who witnesses a police-involved shooting, and deals with…
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The Invisible Man
Leigh Whannell has updated the H.G. Wells classic, and Elisabeth Moss gives a tour de force performance. Ashley & Matt review the new version of The Invisible…
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Black History Month: Ganja & Hess
Our tribute to Black History Month continues with an artistic gem from 1973. The writing, direction and score are by African-Americans, and features a…
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The Photograph
We review a new movie that tells love stories that span the decades, from New Orleans to New York City.
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To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
Ashley & Matt review the next story in the love story saga of Lara Jean & Peter.
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Black History Month: The Last Black Man in San Francisco
A young African-American man wants to reclaim the house his grandfather built. Ashley, Matt and Kyle discuss this film as part of our salute to Black History…
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Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey
Margot Robbie is back as Harley Quinn steps out on her own. Garret, Matt and Ashley review this frenetically-paced movie.
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2020 Oscar Predictions
Ashley & Matt make their predictions about who will win what at the 92nd annual Academy Awards.
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Ford v Ferrari
Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in the Oscar-nominated movie about an American/Italian race car rivalry, which culminated in the LeMans race of 1966.
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Black History Month: The Learning Tree
February is Black History Month, and to celebrate Ashley & Matt discuss Gordon Parks' semi-autobiographical film, The Learning Tree.
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The Turning / What Did Jack Do?
We review the latest adaptation of Henry James's The Turn of the Screw, then discuss a David Lynch short film that is newly-available on Netflix.
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The Gentlemen
The latest Guy Ritchie joint is finally stateside, and we review it in our latest podcast.
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The Best Movies of 2019
Ashley, Matt, Garret and Benny count down their Top 5 favorite movies from 2019.
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The Worst Movies of 2019
Ashley, Matt, Garret and Benny count down their Top 5 worst movies from 2019.
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1917
We review the new WWI movie by director Sam Mendes. Filmed as nearly a single tracking shot, the film follows two soldiers sent on a dangerous mission to try…
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The Best Films of the Decade
Ashley & Matt countdown their individual picks for Top 10 favorite films of the 2010s.
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Spies in Disguise
Will Smith is a suave spy. Tom Holland is tech person who creates spy gadgets. They work together to stop the evil Killian, which is especially difficult when…
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The Aeronauts
Ashley & Matt review the new film starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones, that attempts to blend ballooning and meteorology.
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Little Women
Greta Gerwig directs and adapts the Louisa May Alcott story for a new big screen version, with a stellar cast. Ashley & Matt review -- and disagree on -- this…
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Uncut Gems
Adam Sandler plays a NYC jeweler who is addicted to gambling and makes a variety of poor choices with the wrong people. Matt & Ashley review this taut new film…
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12 Days of Christmas: Holiday Affair
A widowed mother is courted by two men during Christmastime -- which one will she choose? Will she choose either of them? What does her son think of the…