Movie Mavens

Carsen Greene, Annie Jaynes
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Home of the Spicy Double Feature, Movie Mavens is a podcast about movies hosted by filmmaker Annie Jaynes and pop-culture critic Carsen Greene. Each week, the Movie Mavens compare two or more films that are related in some way in what they call a Spicy Double Feature. They also keep a diary of recent watches and recommendations across all entertainment; film, TV, games, books, & more! Follow them on Instagram @moviemavensFor business inquiries, email moviemavenspodcast@gmail.com

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep. 213 - Mavens Movie Awards & Top Ten of 2025

    Send a text It's that special time of year again! Made extra special by the fact that... THIS IS OUR FIRST EVER VIDEO EPISODE!!  Join us as we deliberate the hottest of the year, the best performance in a mid movie, and so much more!  We also rank our top ten films of 2025 and settle on the MOVIE MAVENS MOVIE OF THE YEAR.    Follow us on instagram @moviemavens Write to us at moviemavenspodcast@gmail.com 00:00 - Intro 02:19 - Mavens Movie Awards 26:56 - Top Ten of 2025 Support the show Follow us on Instagram @moviemavens Write us an email at moviemavenspodcast@gmail.com

    55 min

  2. FEB 9

    Ep. 212 - Stranded on a desert island with people you hate

    Send a text This is one of the SPICIEST double features. These two films are SO similar in concept, theme, and plot elements.  00:00 - Two movies we watched and surprisingly liked 10:35 - Send Help 31:40 - Triangle of Sadness Support the show Follow us on Instagram @moviemavens Write us an email at moviemavenspodcast@gmail.com

    1h 3m

  3. FEB 2

    Ep. 211 - Nia DaCosta Double Feature | 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple & Hedda

    Send a text This week we watch and discuss the latest films from Nia DaCosta. The first film released in 2026, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and her adaptation of the famous play, Hedda.  00:00 - Intro 02:29 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple 22:57 - Hedda Support the show Follow us on Instagram @moviemavens Write us an email at moviemavenspodcast@gmail.com

    37 min

  4. JAN 19

    Ep. 210 - Two Movies You Missed

    Send a text Catching up on 2025 releases ahead of our Top Ten, we dive into two films about parenthood and destructive impulses. Along the way, Carsen discovers a new all-time favorite.  00:00 - Intro 02:14 - If I Had Legs I'd Kick You 17:36 - Sentimental Value Support the show Follow us on Instagram @moviemavens Write us an email at moviemavenspodcast@gmail.com

    35 min

  5. JAN 12

    Ep. 209: More Selfish Men (Marty Supreme & Whiplash) FEAT. Josh Perez from Sweet & Condensed

    Send a text We're kicking off the first episode of 2026 with an amazing guest: Josh Perez from Sweet & Condensed. We review two movies about men sacrificing everything to achieve specific greatness. We also chat new years resolutions and favorite screenplays. THANKS FOR LISTENING! You can find Josh on socials @justjoshperez Listen to his podcast Sweet & Condensed and subscribe to their newsletter! Find details at sweetandcondensed.com 00:00 - Just Chattin' with @justjoshperez 06:25 - New Years Resolutions 14:37 - Marty Supreme 43:32 - Whiplash Support the show Follow us on Instagram @moviemavens Write us an email at moviemavenspodcast@gmail.com

    1h 11m

  6. 12/22/2025

    Ep. 208: ALL ABOARD!! Snowpiercer + The Polar Express

    Send a text Merry Christmas, Mavens! We celebrated the winter holiday with some good ol' fashioned trains. CHOO CHOO. We also discuss all the theater going options for this year, and choose which ones we'll most likely cover next week. We gush over another hit by one of our favorite filmmakers, Bong Joon Ho, and get goofy over the concept of Santa Claus.  00:00 - The Shining in IMAX 06:29 - 2025 Christmas Movie Line-Up 14:25 - Snowpiercer 38:17 - The Polar Express   Support the show Follow us on Instagram @moviemavens Write us an email at moviemavenspodcast@gmail.com

    58 min

  7. 12/15/2025

    Ep. 207: Holiday Rom-Coms!

    Send a text RIP TO ONE OF THE GREATEST FILMMAKERS OF ALL TIME. (We recorded this before the news of Rob Reiner.) This week Carsen and Annie watch an all-time classic for the first time, When Harry Met Sally.  00:00 - Thanksgiving Movie Traditions 08:15 - When Harry Met Sally 22:43 - The Family Stone Support the show Follow us on Instagram @moviemavens Write us an email at moviemavenspodcast@gmail.com

    38 min

  8. 11/17/2025

    Ep. 206: That's right... SHREK + Predator Badlands

    Send a text This week we GENUINELY watch and compare the ~iconic~ Shrek to the latest Predator Badlands. We also discuss why we haven't reviewed Frankenstein (yet!) amongst other things. 00:00 - Intro Gabbing + Where is Frankenstein? 09:15 - Predator: Badlands 30:12 - Shrek Support the show Follow us on Instagram @moviemavens Write us an email at moviemavenspodcast@gmail.com

    53 min
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Home of the Spicy Double Feature, Movie Mavens is a podcast about movies hosted by filmmaker Annie Jaynes and pop-culture critic Carsen Greene. Each week, the Movie Mavens compare two or more films that are related in some way in what they call a Spicy Double Feature. They also keep a diary of recent watches and recommendations across all entertainment; film, TV, games, books, & more! Follow them on Instagram @moviemavensFor business inquiries, email moviemavenspodcast@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Carsen Greene, Annie Jaynes
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    214
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Movie Mavens
  • Show Website
    Movie Mavens