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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
Mashley at the MoviesThe Fantastic Four: First Steps
In this episode, Ashley, Matt, Aaron and Rebecca review the new MCU joint, Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Mashley at the MoviesThe Home
Pete Davidson stars as a Max, a troubled young man assigned to do community service at an old-age home. There he begins to suspect sinister goings-on. Matt &…
Mashley at the MoviesDouble Feature: Foul Play, Seems Like Old Times
Our Double Feature segment is back! This is where we talk about two movies in one episode -- films that are connected in some way, shape or form. For this…
Mashley at the MoviesSuperman
James Gunn's long-awaited reboot of the Superman franchise (and the DC cinematic universe) is finally here! Ashley & Matt review new Superman in this episode.
Mashley at the Movies28 Years Later
We're 10,220 days into the zombie rage virus apocalypse, and the UK has been quarantined, with survivors left to fend for themselves. Aaron joins us to review…
Mashley at the MoviesJurassic World: Rebirth
Just in time for July 4th weekend is Jurassic World: Rebirth. This time around, in a novel departure from the franchise formula, we see big name stars being…
Mashley at the MoviesMaterialists
Celine Song cements herself as one of our favorite filmmakers! The writer/director of Past Lives is back with Materialists. It's a love triangle rom-com as…
Mashley at the MoviesCriterion: Nowhere
As Pride Month draws to a close, we wanted to devote a Criterion episode to a Gregg Araki film, as he's associated with the New Queer Cinema movement. We chose…
Mashley at the MoviesPride Month: A Nice Indian Boy
Our celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month continues as Larry joins us to review the new(ish) movie, A Nice Indian Boy.
Mashley at the MoviesPride Month: Young Hearts
We kick off our series of episodes celebrating Pride Month with a review of the new movie, Young Hearts, a beautiful film set in the Belgian countryside.
Mashley at the MoviesJane Austen Wrecked My Life
Rachel joins us to review the new indie film, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life. Camille Rutherford stars as Agathe. She works at a bookstore in France, and does…
Mashley at the MoviesKarate Kid: Legends
In case you hadn't heard, there's a new Karate Kid movie in theaters. Ashley, Matt and Scott review Karate Kid: Legends in this episode.
Mashley at the MoviesBring Her Back
Two siblings are put into foster care and go to live with a woman who.... well, who has issues. We review the new psychological horror film Bring Her Back in…
Mashley at the MoviesMission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt, "one last time." In this episode, Ashley, Matt and Aaron review the new (and final?) Mission: Impossible movie.
Mashley at the MoviesThings Like This (SPOILERS)
Things Like This is a new LGBTQ film currently in theaters. We have a lot to say about it (wish it was all good, but... ). This is a spoiler review.
Mashley at the MoviesFinal Destination: Bloodlines
The venerable Final Destination horror franchise returns after a nearly fifteen year hiatus, and Matt & Ashley are here to review the latest chapter…
Mashley at the Movies2025 Catch-up
Ashley & Matt talk about some of the 2025 films they've seen but haven't yet discussed on the podcast.
Mashley at the MoviesOn Swift Horses
Set in 1950s America, On Swift Horses follows the story of a woman unhappy in her marriage, her husband, his brother, and some potential lovers. There's a lot…
Mashley at the MoviesThe Ballad of Wallis Island
A former folk music duo reunites at the request of an eccentric man living on a remote island. That sounds like it could possibly be the set-up for a horror…
Mashley at the MoviesCriterion: Chungking Express
Our friend Aaron has long-told us about a mythical film, so amazing in its nature, so unique in its vision, that mortal man is forever changed just by letting…
Mashley at the MoviesSinners
Ashley, Matt and Aaron review the new Ryan Coogler, deep south, period piece vampire film.
Mashley at the MoviesDrop
Drop is about a woman who goes on a really, really bad date, replete with ominous drop messages, murder, and her family being put in peril. Rachel joins us to…
Mashley at the MoviesHell of a Summer
Matt & Ashley review the new movie, Hell of a Summer, an homage to '80s slasher films.
Mashley at the MoviesThe Amateur
Larry joins us to talk about The Amateur, the latest adaptation of Robert Littell's 1981 spy novel. A mild-mannered government tech worker's wife is killed by…
Mashley at the MoviesRETRO: Thunderheart
Val Kilmer passed away recently, so we wanted to talk about one of his movies. We chose 1992's Thunderheart, and we discuss it in this RETRO episode.
Mashley at the MoviesWomen In Film
To celebrate Women's History Month, we've invited six female guests to discuss their selections of favorite films directed by women and/or that have women…
Mashley at the MoviesThe Alto Knights
In this episode, Matt & Ashley review The Alto Knights. It's the new Barry Levinson movie starring Robert De Niro in dual roles as two crime bosses.
Mashley at the MoviesFlow
Ryan joins us as we catch up with the award-winning animated 2024 feature film Flow in this episode!
Mashley at the MoviesBlack Bag
Michael Fassbender plays a man who works for British intelligence. He's tasked with finding a traitor in their midst, and it could even be his wife (played by…
Mashley at the MoviesCriterion: The Long Good Friday
It's our first Criterion episode of 2025! Grant joins us to talk about The Long Good Friday, a classic 1980 British gangster film, starring Bob Hoskins and…
Mashley at the MoviesMickey 17
Robert Pattinson stars in Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17, a sci-fi film with a lot going on. Ashley & Matt review the new movie in this episode.
Mashley at the MoviesLast Breath
In this episode, Matt and Larry review Last Breath, a new movie based on the true story of a deep-sea diver who becomes trapped, and a rescue mission is…
Mashley at the Movies2025 Oscar Predictions
We're a few days away from the 97th Academy Awards, and Matt and Larry engage in a lively discussion, predicting who will win, and who they'd like to win.
Mashley at the MoviesThe Monkey
When a toy monkey bangs its drum, someone dies. Theo James stars in dual roles, in an adaptation of a short story by Stephen King, directed by Osgood Perkins…
Mashley at the MoviesThe Best Movies of 2024
Ashley & Matt count down their Top 10 favorite films from the previous year.
Mashley at the MoviesPaddington in Peru
The endearing Paddington bear returns to Peru in this third outing of the film series. Most of the cast are back, along with some newcomers, and of course an…
Mashley at the MoviesFavorite Romantic Films
Rachel joins us for a special Valentine's Day episode! We share our thoughts about our 5 favorite romantic movies.
Mashley at the MoviesHeart Eyes
It's a modern day slasher, featuring a masked villain who goes after couples on Valentine's Day. Our friend, and Mashley at the Movies OG Garret, is back with…
Mashley at the MoviesCompanion
Iris (Sophie Thatcher) and Josh (Jack Quaid) appear to be a happy couple who join a group of friends for a few days at a house in the middle of nowhere…
Mashley at the MoviesDog Man
A part man, part dog police officer is out stop the crimewave of an orange tabby cat in the feature film version of the popular Dog Man graphic novels. Matt &…
Mashley at the MoviesRETRO: Million Dollar Mystery
Ah, '80s nostalgia. It's one of the few things going for Million Dollar Mystery, a treasure hunt adventure from 1987. Matt & Ashley revisit this…
Mashley at the MoviesHard Truths
Mike Leigh is one of our favorite filmmakers, and he's back with a new movie! Marianne Jean-Baptiste gives a stellar performance as Pansy in Hard Truths, about…
Mashley at the MoviesMashley Movie Trivia # 5
Our trivia segment is back! This episode's contestant is Aaron. Listen as he attempts to answer 15 movie-related questions. Will he ace it, or.... ?
Mashley at the MoviesMemoir of a Snail
A lonely woman recounts her life story to one of her snails in this unique stop motion film. Ryan joins us to discuss the new(ish) movie, Memoir of a Snail.
Mashley at the MoviesRemembering David Lynch
Auteur, filmmaker David Lynch (1946-2025) passed away yesterday, and his death was announced earlier today. We've been greatly impacted by the news, and so…
Mashley at the MoviesAnora
An escort meets the son of a Russian oligarch, and their relationship causes her to become embroiled in a family power play. Ryan joins us to discuss the…
Mashley at the MoviesNosferatu
In this episode, our friend Aaron is back with us to talk about the latest Robert Eggers' joint, a remake of the classic vampire tale, Nosferatu.
Mashley at the MoviesA Complete Unknown
Happy New Year! In this episode, Elizabeth joins us to discuss the new Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown.
Mashley at the MoviesBabygirl
Nicole Kidman and Harrison Dickinson star in a new movie where a high-powered CEO has an affair with a young intern. Ashley, Matt and Larry review Babygirl in…
Mashley at the MoviesQueer
Loneliness, alcoholism, drug addiction, and homosexuality abound in an adaptation of a William S. Burroughs novel. Larry joins us in this episode to discuss…
Mashley at the Movies12 Days of Christmas: We're No Angels (1955)
In We're No Angels, Humphrey Bogart leads a stellar cast about a jail break that takes place just before Christmas on Devil's Island. Soon, the hearts of three…
Mashley at the Movies12 Days of Christmas: Feast of the Seven Fishes
Ryan joins us for today's 12 Days of Christmas episode! It's set in a working class town in 1983, and the centerpiece is a family preparing their annual…
Mashley at the Movies12 Days of Christmas: A Midwinter's Tale
Aaron joins us again to talk about another holiday film. This one is set in December, as a motley crew of actors with barely two shillings to rub together…
Mashley at the Movies12 Days of Christmas: Adult Swim Yule Log 2: Branchin' Out
Zoe (one of the survivors of the first Yule Log) is back, and can't seem to stop living in a horror movie (or a Hallmark parody film). The flaming, killer yule…
Mashley at the Movies12 Days of Christmas: Home for the Holidays
Holly Hunter plays a woman whose life is in disarray as she flies home to her family for Christmas. Home for the Holidays has a great cast and a unique…
Mashley at the Movies12 Days of Christmas: The Bishop's Wife
David Niven is a bishop, Loretta Young is his wife, and Cary Grant is an angel who arrives ostensibly to help out the bishop, but in actuality seems more…
Mashley at the Movies12 Days of Christmas: The Santa Summit
Rachel is back with us to talk about another Christmas movie! This time, we discuss The Santa Summit.
Mashley at the Movies12 Days of Christmas: Four Christmases
A childless couple avoids their families during the holidays, except this year they end up having no choices. With divorced parents, that means... wait for…
Mashley at the Movies12 Days of Christmas: Fitzwilly
Fitzwilly is a 1967 film starring Dick Van Dyke and Barbara Feldon. It's about a scheming butler whose motives are akin to Robin Hood, and the movie is set…