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Modern Classics Podcast
Seen any good movies lately? Your Modern Classics podcast hosts sure have! Join Mike Evans and Kendell Sweeney-Thomas as they take a closer look at movies released from the year 2000 to the present and try to determine which have been the best of recent history. Each episode they will pit two movies against one another to find out which films will make the Greatest Films of the 21st Century List. Tune in to find out which of your favorites will make the list and learn more about some of the…
Episodes
Modern Classics PodcastHalloween Special 2026 (plus Digger and Whalefall)
Prequel Episode: Halloween Special 2026 It's a very scary edition of the Modern Classics Podcast. Since this year brought us multiple A-class horror features…
Modern Classics PodcastTalk To The Devil's Backbone
The Devil's Backbone (2001) vs Talk to Her (2002) It's a battle of directors as we explore the category "First of The 2000's". Before Giullermo del Toro was a…
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Primetime, Avengers: Doomsday, and more
Prequel Episode: Primetime, Avengers: Doomsday, and more We went to see Lance Oppenheim's "Primetime" . Listen to our thoughts and our best Chris Hansen…
Modern Classics PodcastI Am Not A Lady Bird
I Am Not a Witch (2017) vs Lady Bird (2017) It's a battle for the ages literally. The category is "Coming of Age" and our double features presents two very…
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Is God Is, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Tony and more
Prequel Episode : Is God Is, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Tony and more Welcome to another prequel episode! This week we chat about our most recent theater…
Modern Classics PodcastDon't Prometheus Up
Prometheus vs. Don't Look Up It's a battle of the nerds as we explore the 2000's "Science Community" film canon. For this episode we bring you a high minded…
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100 Films: A Retrospective
Prequel Episode - 100 Films : A Retrospective Today we celebrate a landmark with 100 films covered! Join us as we look back at the highs and lows of creating…
Modern Classics PodcastI, Herobot
I, Robot vs. Hero We are back in the battle arena with two "Summer Action" movies. The Will Smith lead "I, Robot" was not exactly what we expected and left us…
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The Odyssey, Backrooms (again), Kendell's Questions
Prequel Episode #49 This episode we dig into what we have been watching recently. Now that we both have had chance to see "Backrooms" it was time to revisit…
Modern Classics PodcastThe Girl Under The Shadow
The Girl With all The Gifts (2016) vs. Under The Shadow (2016) Woah! It's time to battle again! This week the category is "Supernatural Terror" and our double…
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Prequel Episode - Maddy's Secret, Kendell's Questions
Come tune in for this weeks Prequel Episode. Today is all about Kendell's Questions. Join us as we dig into ; conspiracy theories, aliens, Jeff Bridges AI…
Modern Classics PodcastSerenishine
Serenity (2005) vs Sunshine (2007) Todays battle category is "Spacecrafts". First in the match up is "Serenity" directed by the disgraced Joss Whedon. The…
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Prequel Episode- I Love Boosters, Disclosure Day, Backrooms & More
We cover a lot of ground in this episode. First we settle some ties on our Greatest Films of The 21 Century List. Then its a look at recent releases. We close…
Modern Classics Podcast1917 or High Water
Hell or High Water (2016) v 1917 (2019) It’s battle! And the category is ‘On A Mission”. We start with “Hell or High Water” a Neo-Western with a mumbly Jeff…
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Prequel Episode - The Bride, Ron Howard, Movie Soundtracks and more
It’s time for a prequel episode! Join us as we discuss a multitude of topics including: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride”, Tom Hank’s WW2 fixation, “8 Crazy…
Modern Classics PodcastTangerine Station
Fruitvale Station (2013) vs. Tangerine (2015) The category is "Budget Under $1 Million". Will either flick make the Greatest Films of The 21st Century List?…
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Prequel Episode - Films of 2011, One Battle After Another, and more
The films of 2011 are the subject of our main focus in the second half of the show. Join us with a look at an interesting year of cinema. The critical darlings…
Modern Classics PodcastHell Max Fury Boy
Hellboy (2004) vs Mad Max Fury Road (2015) The category for today's battle is "Antiheroes". It's another action packed episode as two films go head to head for…
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Prequel Episode - Past Tens Awards, Blooper Games
Today we look back at some recent films we have covered as we celebrate our Past Tens Awards. Movies discussed include Sorry To Bother You, Zoolander…
Modern Classics PodcastRed Hook Island
City Island (2009) vs Red Hook Summer (2012) Category: New York Movies It's a battle of the Burroughs as two films go head to head and get a chance to join the…
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Prequel Episode- Project Hail Mary, Star Trek, Miami Vice and More
Today we discuss "Movies based on TV Shows". Films discussed include The Fall Guy, Miami Vice, Star Trek, 21 Jump Street and many more. We also takes some time…
Modern Classics PodcastThe Transporter In 60 Seconds
Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) vs The Transporter (2002) It's a battle of the "Chase Scenes" as two action packed films go head to head for a spot on the Greatest…
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Prequel Episode- Oscars Wrap Up, It Was Just An Accident
Today we give our Oscar Ballot results and our post show reactions. Then we catch up on our recent watches. Movies discussed include : It Was Just An Accident…
Modern Classics PodcastPhantom Zoolander
Zoolander (2001) vs Phantom Thread (2017) The category is "Fashion Industry Films" and we have two very different movies going head to head. Zoolander is an…
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Bonus Episode - Oscar Ballot Contest 2026
Join us as we fill out our Oscar ballots! This year our picks will go head to head and who ever gets the most correct wins the chance to reorder any movie…
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Prequel Episode - Snow Movies, Tie Breakers, Gripes
After some Greatest Films of the 21st Century List tie breaking we talk about what has been grinding our gears in Hollywood. Then we focused on Snow Movies …
Modern Classics PodcastSorry To Cloned Tyrone
"Sorry To Bother You" vs. "They Cloned Tyrone" The battle category is Sci-Fi Comedy and our double feature is one we highly recommend watching. First up is the…
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Prequel Episode- Suzi Nash Interview
Suzi Nash Interview Today is a very special prequel episode. We got a chance to speak with musician, producer, actor, and columnists for Philadelphia Gay News…
Modern Classics PodcastWendy and Skinamarink
Wendy And Lucy (2008) vs Skinamarink (2023) The category for today's battle episode is "Streaming on Tubi". With wide range of selections we landed on two very…
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Prequel Episode- Die My Love, One Battle After Another,Evil Does Not Exist, and More
It's another wacky super fun time Prequel Episode. Today we settle a tie on our Greatest Films of The 21st Century List, catch up on our recent movie viewings…
Modern Classics PodcastMetropolis Godfathers
Metropolis (2001) vs. Tokyo Godfathers (2003) Two "Animated Movies" battle it out this week for a spot on the greatest films of the 21st Century List. Will…
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Prequel Episode- Top 10 Movies 2025, Top 10 Albums 2025
It's a new year! Which means it's time share our Top 10 Movies and Albums of 2025. It was such a strong season for film and music which made this task…
Modern Classics PodcastThe Darjeeling Unstoppable
The Darjeeling Limited (2007) vs. Unstoppable (2010) Today we tackle one of our countries oldest forms of transportation. The category is "Train Movies" and we…
Modern Classics PodcastPrequel Episode- F1, Wake Up Dead Man, Hot Frosty, Andhra King Taluka
It's the final episode of the year. To celebrate we take a look back at some of the movies we have covered with a round of Kendell's Question. We also share…
Modern Classics PodcastEl Conde With The Needle
El Conde (2023) vs. The Girl With The Needle (2024) Battle Category: Black and White Join us as we explore Black and White films with our two featured movies…
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Prequel Episode- Past Tens Awards
It's time to review the results of our awards segment for the past ten films we have covered. We always have a fun time going down memory lane and finding out…
Modern Classics PodcastBig Eyes After Reading
Burn After Reading (2008) Vs Big Eyes (2014) The category is "Scammers" as two films go head to head for a spot on the Greatest Films of The 21st Century List…
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Prequel Episode- A House Of Dynamite, Lurker, Frakenstein and more
This week we catch up on what we have been watching lately. Films discussed include; A House Of Dynamite, Lurker, Frankenstein, Friendship, Jurassic World…
Modern Classics PodcastEternal Savages Of The Spotless Mind
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004) vs. The Savages (2007) It's a battle of words as the category for this week's episode is "Best Original Screenplay…
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Prequel Episode - 2000's Oscars Best Original Screenplay
Today leading up to our Best Original Screenplay Nominees battle episode we discuss every film nominated for Best Original Screenplay since the year 2001. The…
Modern Classics PodcastInside Thunivu Man
Inside Man (2006) vs. Thunivu (2023) The category is "Heist Movies". Join us as two films go head to head and possibly earn a spot on our Greatest Films of the…
Modern Classics PodcastHalloween Prequel Episode- Horror Movie Bracket
Join us as we determine the scariest movie we have covered in our battle episodes. We have put together a bracket of all 12 horror films from Modern Classics…
Modern Classics PodcastArrival With Invisible Hand
Arrival (2016) vs. Landscape With Invisible Hand (2023) The category for today's Battle Episode is "Alien Invasions". It's time to explore a robust genre of…
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Prequel Episode- 2000's Villains, Music Picks, Ang Lee
Today's episode is all about villains as we explore the subject in our segment Keep It 2000. We also play a round of 2000 or More where Mike's knowledge of Ang…
Modern Classics PodcastWhale Kontroller
Whale Rider (2003) vs Kontroll (2003) The Category is “Movies From 2003” and your hosts are bringing two lesser known films to the battle arena. First up is…
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Prequel Episode- Movies of 2003/Weapons/Toxic Avenger
Welcome to another Prequel Episode. Mike and Kendell tackle movies in 2003. Do you remember some of your favorites from that year? Tune in to see if any are…
Modern Classics PodcastUnder The Seven Psychopaths Lake
Seven Psychopaths (2012) vs. Under The Silver Lake (2018) The category for today's battle is "Encore Performances". Both hosts chose a film starring an actor…
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Prequel Episode- Superman, Eddington, Sing Sing, Movies of 2010
This week your hosts discuss some recent viewings of Superman, Eddington, and Sing Sing. Then it's a breakdown of the Movies of 2010. From Oscar…
Modern Classics PodcastSelma Moves
Nigh Moves (2013) vs Selma (2014) The category for this battle episode is “Political Activism”. Given the current state of U.S. politics being active…
Modern Classics PodcastPrequel Episode- Macon Blair Interview
Macon Blair Interview This week we had the privilege of chatting with filmmaker Macon Blair about his new movie "The Toxic Avenger" along with the rest of his…
Modern Classics PodcastAnother Pulse
Pulse (2001) Vs Another (2012) The category for today's battle episode is "Japanese Horror" with a frightening double feature. Kiyoshi Kurosawa's masterful…
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Prequel Episode- Lost Episode Recap, The Devil Wears Prada 2, What You Watching? and More
Films Discussed: Uglies (2024), Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (2003), The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026), The Paperboy (2012), Ash (2025), Grafted (2024)…
Modern Classics PodcastThe Sexy Cat Beast Returns
Sexy Beast (2000) vs. The Cat Returns (2002) This week’s category is “90 Minutes or Less” and your hosts have brought two very different films to the battle…
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Prequel Episode- Friendship, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Past Tens Awards
HAPPY JUNETEENTH!!! It’s time for the Past Tens Award again! The Past Tens is a chance to go back and look at all the award winners of the past ten movies…
Modern Classics PodcastThe Devil Wears Everything All At Once
The Devil Wears Prada (2006) vs. Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) Two beloved films go head to head in the category of “Corporate Life”. First up is…
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Prequel Episode- 2000's Remakes, Hurry Up Tomorrow, Strange Darling, The Order
On this weeks prequel episode it's time to delve into the world of 2000's remakes. There are an overabundance of films to discuss when it comes to rehashes…
Modern Classics PodcastSynchronic Not Guaranteed
Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) Vs. Synchronic (2019) Another battle episode is upon us and the category is “Time Travel”. Your hosts Mike and Kendell did their…
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Prequel Episode - Tie Breakers, Sinners (2025), A24 Questions
Today Mike and Kendell break some ties on the Greatest Films of the 21st Century List. Then it's a discussion on the latest Ryan Coogler release Sinners…
Modern Classics PodcastBad Lieutenant: Port of Hell New Orleans
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) vs. El Infierno "Aka Hell" (2010) It’s battle time again and the category is “Films With A Location in The…
Modern Classics PodcastPrequel Episode- Politics of Christopher Nolan, Kendell's Questions
It's a prequel episode and there's some dirty dirty business to attend to. First it's time to break some ties on the Modern Classics Greatest Films of the 21st…