Movies 101

Dan Webster, Mary Pat Treuthart, Nathan Weinbender
  • 4.9 (8)
  • TV & Film
  • Updated Biweekly

A weekly roundup of all things film, including what's out on streaming and in theatres, and the occasional trip down memory lane.Movies 101 is currently produced by Spokane Public Radio's Aaron Weer.

  1. 6d ago

    "Disclosure Day," "Obsession" & "Backrooms"

    On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart will be discussing three different studies of the bizarre. Steven Spielberg’s aliens-come-runnin’ feature “Disclosure Day," followed by a couple of surprising suspense/horror hits, Curry Barker’s “Obsession” and Kane Parsons’ “Backrooms."

    23 min

  2. Jun 22

    Character Actors

    Movies tend to be built around their stars, but just as important—and, at times, arguably even more important—are the actors cast in supporting roles. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss who they think are some of the most effective, not to mention memorable, character actors—most of whom may never have headlined a movie but whose performances in many cases made a profound impact.

    23 min

  3. Jun 15

    "The Chronology of Water" & "Resurrection"

    On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss a pair of streaming films that feature protagonists going through tough times. The first is the first directorial venture from the actress Kristen Stewart titled “The Chronology of Water.” They follow that with a look at the bewildering Chinese import “Resurrection.”

    23 min

  4. Jun 8

    Buried Treasures of the 2020s

    Looking for a new movie to watch? You now have so many options on so many different streaming services that you might get overwhelmed and give up before you even start browsing. That also means a lot of good movies inevitably fall through the cracks. On this week’s show, Nathan Weinbender, Mary Pat Treuthart and Dan Webster sift through the last 5 years of cinematic offerings and unearth a few that they think deserve a wider audience.

    23 min

  5. Jun 1

    Legacy Sequels

    On this week’s show, Nathan Weinbender, Mary Pat Treuthart and Dan Webster look at the ongoing trend of so-called “legacy sequels,” films that revive cultural properties after years—and sometimes decades—of dormancy.

    23 min

  6. May 25

    SIFF 2026 Recap

    On this week’s show, Nathan Weinbender, Mary Pat Treuthart and Dan Webster recap their time at the recent Seattle International Film Festival. They talk about the SIFF experience and highlight some of their festival favorites.

    23 min

  7. May 18

    "Young Mothers" & "Natchez"

    On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss a pair of streaming films. The first is a Belgian film by the Dardenne brothers titled “Young Mothers.” The other is a U.S.-based documentary about a Southern city titled “Natchez.”

    23 min

  8. May 14

    "The Devil Wears Prada 2" & SIFF 2026 Preview

    Film festivals typically, but not always, feature films that will hardly ever play at your local metroplex. Yet is possible, though again not always, to be fans of both mainstream and festival films. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss the latest Hollywood wannabe blockbuster, “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” and then reveal what they expect from the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival, which kicks off May 7th.

    23 min
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A weekly roundup of all things film, including what's out on streaming and in theatres, and the occasional trip down memory lane.Movies 101 is currently produced by Spokane Public Radio's Aaron Weer.

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  • Creator
    Dan Webster, Mary Pat Treuthart, Nathan Weinbender
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Movies 101

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