Matinée with Maria & Julia

Julia Blackwell & Maria Sartzetaki
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Welcome to Matinée with Julia & Maria! The podcast where we rewatch films that were formative for us... and see how they hold up.

  1. 2024-05-28

    Holes (with Kwame Appiah-Kubi)

    No new podcasts to listen to? We can fix that.... This week, Maria & Julia sit down with pal of the pod Kwame Appiah-Kubi to discuss Louis Sachar's classic book to film adaptation of Holes (2003)! We talk generational trauma, onions, and the magic of a good cast.   enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate & review! art by Alex Blackwell music by Nick Nausbaum

    1h 7m

  2. 2023-12-19

    One Hundred and One Dalmatians (with Alex Lane)

    woof woof! This week, Maria & Julia sit down with film aficionado Alex Lane to chat about the 1961 classic animated film One Hundred & One Dalmatians! We discuss driving anxieties, the fascinating technological developments behind the film, Walt Disney being a DICK, and we ponder - would dalmatian's even make a good fur coat? enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate & review! art by Alex Blackwell music by Nick Nausbaum

    1h 6m

  3. 2023-09-05

    Switching Goals

    Hi! Sorry it's been so long! It's just Maria and Julia this week, so we sit down to discuss a formative fave of Julia's - Mary-Kate & Ashley masterpiece, Switching Goals (1999)! We talk through through the famous twins' "acting" trajectory, Maria's fashion journey, and the gender binary. Highlights include the onscreen divorce WAITING to happen, Michael Cera's first cinematic cameo, and the girly vs. sporty dichotomy. ** please note that Ashley Olsen has reportedly given birth since we recorded this episode. Congrats, Ash! enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate & review! art by Alex Blackwell music by Nick Nausbaum

    1h 7m

  4. 2023-05-19

    A Series of Unfortunate Events (with Artemis Sartzetaki)

    It's a family affair today as Maria's youngest sister, artist Artemis Sartzetaki joins us to discuss the OG film adaptation of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004). We cover all the unfortunate and less unfortunate parts: the stacked cast (guess who Julia has served ice cream to?), the importance of listening to children, overcoming adversity, and the word UNFORTUNATE itself.  enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate & review! art by Alex Blackwell music by Nick Nausbaum

    1h 11m

  5. 2023-04-04

    A Knight's Tale (with Adam Chong)

    Listen up, peasants! This week, longtime listener Adam Chong joins us for a medieval joust as we discuss A Knight's Tale  (2001).  We cover all the hot topics including: Heath Ledger's absolute stardom, Greek words like ANACHRONISM, Drew Carey (??), and if horses are the worst animal.  Pop off in the comments with your thoughts! enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate & review! art by Alex Blackwell music by Nick Nausbaum

    1h 13m

  6. 2023-01-25

    The Mummy (with Devin O'Brien)

    This week, Maria's pal Devin O'Brien joins us as "adventurers" in ancient Egypt! We discuss all things The Mummy (1999): the incredibly hot cast, Rachel Weisz's eyebrows, the eroticism of sand, and locusts on set. enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate & review! art by Alex Blackwell music by Nick Nausbaum

    1h 18m

  7. 2022-12-13

    Spaceballs (with Jess Crupi)

    This week, Jess Crupi joins us for a wild ride through the galaxy as we discuss Spaceballs (1987)! We chat about forcing your Nonna to act in your films, the SCTV legacy, and learning as an adult that Dr Evil was *also* played by Mike Meyers. enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate & review! art by Alex Blackwell music by Nick Nausbaum

    1h 5m

  8. 2022-10-18

    The Parent Trap (with Bronte Jovevski)

    All aboard the Queen Elizabeth II -  get ready to fall in love! And then divorce! And then keep your twin daughters apart for 11 years! Is that not your idea of a good time? Too bad! This week, producer Bronte Jovevski (@crowdedhouseofficial) joins us to break down the classic remake of the twin-swap romantic comedy, The Parent Trap (1998).  We discuss Lindsay Lohan's tumultuous relationship to Hollywood, Natasha Richardson's radiance, Nancy Meyer's love of portraying exorbitant wealth onscreen, and of course the LEGENDARY visual effects this film has to offer.  enjoy, follow us on instagram @matinee_podcast, and don't forget to rate & review! art by Alex Blackwell music by Nick Nausbaum

    1h 37m
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Welcome to Matinée with Julia & Maria! The podcast where we rewatch films that were formative for us... and see how they hold up.

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  • Creator
    Julia Blackwell & Maria Sartzetaki
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Matinée with Maria & Julia
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