The Movie List

Jonkellyo

The Movie List is a weekly podcast where two best friends since 7th grade work through a curated list of movies together. Jon is a filmmaker. Matt is a doctor. One of them has seen almost everything, and the other has missed, well… most of it. Each episode, we tackle one movie from the list—mixing first-time watches, rewatches, behind-the-scenes stories, and a segment we call “Oh Yeah Right,” where Matt breaks down the medically impossible moments. It’s nostalgia, chaos, and a lot of arguing.

Episodes

  1. 5D AGO

    Napoleon Dynamite | Talking Through the Movie That Never Stops Being Funny | Turtle Club #1

    Napoleon Dynamite (2004) — Turtle Club #1In this full episode of The Movie List, we break down Napoleon Dynamite with a scene-by-scene movie discussion—favorite quotes, funniest moments, and why this 2004 cult classic never stops being funny.____Watch This Weeks Movie Along With Us: Napoleon Dynamite (2004) https://amzn.to/4tqfK15 Check Our Next Week's Movie: Birdman (2014) https://amzn.to/3ZXIh0N ⸻Napoleon Dynamite stars Jon Heder as Napoleon, a socially awkward high school kid in rural Idaho whose friendship with Pedro leads to the legendary “Vote for Pedro” campaign—and one of the most iconic dance scenes in comedy movie history. We talk about why the humor still works today, why every scene is quotable, and how the movie’s low-budget indie style (director Jared Hess) helped turn it into a cultural phenomenon.This is also the first episode of Turtle Club, our series where Matt picks the movie—the films that mattered in our real-life friendship and shaped our sense of humor growing up. If you love Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre, 2000s comedies, indie films, or cult classics, this one’s for you.👇 Join Turtle Club: Comment “TURTLE CLUB” and drop your favorite Napoleon Dynamite quote or scene.The Movie List is a weekly movie podcast where two best friends since 7th grade work through a curated list of must-see movies together.Jon is a filmmaker. Matt is a doctor. One of them has seen almost everything. The other has missed… most of it.⸻The Official Movie ListFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc____#NapoleonDynamite #TheMovieList #MoviePodcast #FilmPodcast #MovieDiscussion #ComedyMovies #IndieFilm #2000sMovies #CultClassic #VoteForPedro #JaredHess #JonHeder #EfrenRamirez #UncleRico #MovieReview #MovieCommentary #TurtleClub00:00 Intro + What is Turtle Club?01:19 Napoleon Dynamite was a staple in our friendship06:30 Synopsis - Napoleon Dynamite07:18 Jon Rewatch Notes: Small Towns and Low Budgets14:03 Box Office Results and Lawsuit18:08 Matt Rewatch Notes: Peluca and The Most Quotable? 21:11 "Tina, you fat lard come get some dinner"24:17 The Cast of Napoleon Dynamite28:32 Uncle Rico, One of the Best Characters of All Time32:17 Favorite Scenes in Napoleon Dynamite35:46 Blooper: Jon Heder Breaks Character36:29 The Growth of Napoleon and Pedro43:41 The People of Preston, Idaho used in Napoleon Dynamite55:39 The Dance Scene "Canned Heat" by Jamiroquai59:05 Ratings Turtle Club Edition59:32 Next Week's Movie: Birdman or (the unexpected virtue of ignorance)

    1h 1m

  2. FEB 9

    Shutter Island | Talking Through the Movie Where the Twist is a Lie!

    Shutter Island (2010) — we’re breaking down the movie, the ending, and why the “twist” might not be the truth.This episode goes scene-by-scene on the clues that suggest Teddy Daniels is who he says he is… and the island is lying.Watch This Weeks Movie Along With Us: Shutter Island (2010) https://amzn.to/3LWxjFj Check Our Next Week's Movie: Napoleon Dynamite (2004) https://amzn.to/4tqfK15 ⸻In this episode of The Movie List Podcast, Jon (filmmaker) and Matt (doctor) talk through Martin Scorsese’s psychological thriller Shutter Island starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo — and we don’t just recap the plot. We dig into what makes the movie so unsettling on a first watch, why the island’s “reality” feels inconsistent, and how Scorsese uses tone, editing, and dream logic to keep you disoriented right alongside Teddy Daniels.We cover the full story (spoilers), then pivot into the big debate: is Teddy actually Andrew Laeddis… or is Teddy being manipulated into believing it? Jon lays out the “You Were Lied To” theory — that the staff on Shutter Island may be gaslighting Teddy, drugging him, and steering his memories to discredit him. We tie specific moments back to that argument: the headaches and “meds,” the shifting dreams, the infamous water-glass sequence, the “RUN” message, the island-wide performance angle, and why one final detail at the end might be the loudest clue of all.If you’ve ever searched “Shutter Island ending explained,” “Shutter Island twist explained,” “Is Teddy Daniels real,” or “Shutter Island theory” — this is the full conversation version: less “here’s what happened” and more “here’s why it might not mean what you think.”The Movie List is a weekly movie podcast where two best friends since 7th grade work through a curated list of must-see movies together.Jon is a filmmaker. Matt is a doctor. One of them has seen almost everything. The other has missed… most of it.⸻The Official Movie ListFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/ Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc ____#MoviePodcast #TheMovieListPodcast #ShutterIsland #MartinScorsese #LeonardoDiCaprio #MovieDiscussion #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #PsychologicalThriller00:00 Cold open — “You were lied to”01:15 Is Fight Club Martin Scorcese?03:30 Synopsis + spoiler warning5:16 First watch reaction (Matt)13:20 The “Teddy is telling the truth” theory14:08 Clue #1: The Storm and the Guards17:25 Clue #2: “Run” note + why it matters19:02 Clue #3: Rachel Solando and Sodium Amytal20:49 Clue #4: George Noice 21:49 Clue #5: The Final Evidence24:14 Medical Minute: Lobotomies28:42 Best scenes + favorite moments40:13 Use of "On the Nature of Daylight"56:16 Schizophrenia Case Study 01:02:05 Ratings (story / rewatchability / emotional / science / filmmaking)01:08:44:19 First "Turtle Club" Movie: Napoleon Dynamite

    1h 11m

  3. FEB 2

    Lethal Weapon (1987) | Talking Through the Movie Full of Pure 80s Logic

    Lethal Weapon (1987) — We’re talking through the movie with favorite scenes, laughs, and what still holds up today.Two best friends (a filmmaker + a doctor) break down the chaos, the chemistry, and the most “oh yeah right” moments.Watch This Weeks Movie Along With Us: Lethal Weapon (1987)https://amzn.to/3YUpgf7Check Our Next Week's Movie: Shutter Island (2010) https://amzn.to/3LWxjFj⸻In this episode, we hit the iconic Riggs/Murtaugh dynamic, why this might secretly be a Christmas action movie, the helicopter that refuses to leave, the wild rooftop jump, the “let them fight” finale, and all the rapid-fire one-liners that make rewatches better.Also: we talk first-watch perspective (Matt’s first time), “science realism” vs movie logic, and a modern-day recast (plus wrong answers only).The Movie List is a weekly movie podcast where two best friends since 7th grade work through a curated list of must-see movies together.Jon is a filmmaker. Matt is a doctor. One of them has seen almost everything. The other has missed… most of it.⸻The Official Movie ListFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc____#LethalWeapon #LethalWeapon1987 #MelGibson #DannyGlover #ActionMovies #BuddyCop #80sMovies #MoviePodcast #MovieReview #MovieDiscussion #FilmPodcast #TheMovieList #FilmTalk #Rewatch #ClassicMovies #ShaneBlack #RichardDonner #ChristmasMovie #MovieTrivia #MovieQuotes #MovieClips #MovieBreakdown #MovieAnalysis #MovieFans #MovieNight #MovieRecommendations #MovieRewatch #MovieCommunity #MovieTok #MovieTube #MoviePodcast00:00 Cold open — “Why did they allow this?!”00:40 Intro: filmmaker + doctor, first watch series03:08 Synopsis Lethal Weapon (1987)04:13 First-watch reaction: Riggs / Murtaugh chemistry08:13 Filmmaker rewatch notes / References to Dirty Harry16:28 Mel Gibson's acting prowess22:11 Best Lines in Lethal Weapon29:48 Recasting Lethal Weapon33:49 Oh Yeah Right: The Handcuffs Break?? 38:00 Lethal Weapon is a Christmas Movie54:22 Final showdown: “let them fight” logic57:36 Ratings: story / rewatchability / emotional impact / science realism01:02:51 Next movie preview

    1h 4m

  4. JAN 26

    Death at a Funeral (2007) | Talking Through the Movie That Turns a Funeral Into Chaos

    Watch This Weeks Movie Along With Us: Death at a Funeral - UK Version (2008) https://amzn.to/4pLjPdq Check Our Next Week's Movie: Lethal Weapon (1987) https://amzn.to/3YUpgf7 ⸻Death at a Funeral (2007) is the kind of “one bad day” comedy where everything that can go wrong… absolutely does. Filmmaker Jon and Doctor Matt talk through the UK original (Frank Oz) — from the wrong body at the funeral, to Alan Tudyk turning a solemn service into pure chaos, to the coffin literally moving while everyone tries to keep their British composure intact.We get into our favorite moments, the performances that make this thing endlessly rewatchable, why the jokes breathe so well in British comedy, and the wild fact that this movie was remade multiple times around the world. Plus, Matt breaks down the “Oh Yeah Right” medical side of the drug cocktail (LSD/mescaline/ketamine) and what would actually happen if someone got dosed the way this movie does it.Watch the episode and tell us: what’s the funniest moment in the movie — and would you survive this funeral without losing your mind?⸻The Official Movie ListFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc____#MoviePodcast #TheMovieList #DeathAtAFuneral #BritishComedy #AlanTudyk #FrankOz #MovieDiscussion #ComedyMovies #FilmPodcast #MovieReview00:00 Cold open – “Black Comedy vs BLACK Comedy”04:29 Synopsis05:16 Matt's First watch notes08:51 Jon's Filmmaking breakdown12:27 Favorite scenes and characters17:27 The Genius of Alan Tudyk25:46 Peter Dinklage's Character Is the Next Hurricane of Chaos45:35 Medical Minute: Hallucinogens In Film58:16 Oh Yeah Right01:00:19 Ratings01:05:32 Next week’s movie: Lethal Weapon

    1h 7m

  5. JAN 12

    The Big Lebowski: Was Donnie Ever Real?

    Watch This Weeks Movie Along With Us: The Big Lebowski (1998) https://amzn.to/4q3tdtz Check Our Next Week's Movie: Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid (1969) https://amzn.to/4pCX8bg (Bezos tosses us some lunch money if you buy/rent through these links.) ⸻The Big Lebowski is confusing, chaotic, and somehow brilliant.In this episode of The Movie List, we unpack why this movie works without a traditional plot, why the characters carry everything, and whether Donnie might not have been real at all. From Walter’s bowling alley meltdown to the ashes scene, we break down the moments that turn confusion into comedy — and why rewatching this movie changes everything.New here? The premise is simple: Jon made a list of 100 movies Matt somehow never saw. We’re fixing that—one movie at a time.⸻The Official Movie ListFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls415664898...Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc ____#MoviePodcast #Bronson #TomHardy #venom #bane #mobland #legend #peakyblinders #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #MovieList #FilmAnalysis #NicholasWindingRefn #CrimeMovies #IndieFilm #CharacterStudy #MovieDiscussion #Cinephile #FilmTalk #MovieRecap #FilmBreakdown #TrueStoryMovies #PodcastClips #YouTubePodcast #MovieRecommendations #UKMovies #CultFilms #Cinema00:00 Cold open – “Is Donnie Real?”00:44 Intro Todd Priest of Dudeism03:08 Synopsis04:22 First watch notes16:14 Filmmaking breakdown (Is it a Film Noir?)22:54 Medical Minute (the iron lung)24:21 Favorite scenes and characters39:07 Is Donnie Real?52:31 Oh Yeah Right55:18 Ratings01:00: 51 Next week’s movie

    1h 2m

  6. JAN 4

    Bronson: Tom Hardy’s Most Unhinged Role

    Watch This Weeks Movie Along With Us: Bronson (2009) https://amzn.to/4awovji Check Our Next Week's Movie: The Big Lebowski (1998) https://amzn.to/4q3tdtz (Bezos tosses us some lunch money if you buy/rent through these links.) ⸻ Bronson is one of the weirdest “biopics” we’ve ever covered… because it’s not really trying to explain the guy — it’s just presenting him like a performance. And somehow, the best comparison we landed on was this: Bronson is Mr. Bean… but violent.In this episode of The Movie List, Jon (filmmaker) and Dr. Matt (actual doctor, yes) break down Tom Hardy’s unhinged transformation, the movie’s stage-play energy, and the constant tension that makes every scene feel like a loaded spring. We also get into the “Mom Meter” rating (you’ve been warned), plus the medical reality of sedatives used to calm down an agitated patient.New here? The premise is simple: Jon made a list of 100 movies Matt somehow never saw. We’re fixing that—one movie at a time. ⸻ The Official Movie ListFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls415664898...Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc____#MoviePodcast #Bronson #TomHardy #venom #bane #mobland #legend #peakyblinders #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #MovieList #FilmAnalysis #NicholasWindingRefn #CrimeMovies #IndieFilm #CharacterStudy #MovieDiscussion #Cinephile #FilmTalk #MovieRecap #FilmBreakdown #TrueStoryMovies #PodcastClips #YouTubePodcast #MovieRecommendations #UKMovies #CultFilms #Cinema00:00 Cold open – “Mr. Bean… but violent”00:43 Intro + Mom Meter06:05 Synopsis07:50 First watch notes15:10 Filmmaking breakdown (budget + style)23:27 Medical Minute (sedation / agitation)27:13 Favorite scenes + trivia43:53 Interesting Facts about Charles Bronson46:51 Oh Yeah Right51:57 Ratings57:08 Next week’s movie

    59 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    Friday Night Lights: Boobie Miles Deserved Better

    Watch This Weeks Movie Along With Us: Friday Night Lights (2004)https://amzn.to/4oWIBqhCheck Our Next Week's Movie: The Green Mile (1999)https://amzn.to/3Y8TFWz(Bezos tosses us some lunch money if you buy/rent through these links.)⸻In this episode of The Movie List, Jon (filmmaker) and Dr. Matt (doctor) break down Friday Night Lights—from the obsession-level culture in Odessa to the emotional gut-punch of Booby Miles’ injury. Dr. Matt explains what’s actually happening with the knee (ACL/meniscus, “unhappy triad”), and we get into why the ending works because it hurts.New here? The premise is simple: Jon made a list of 100 movies Matt somehow never saw. We’re fixing that—one movie at a time.⸻The Official Movie ListFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls415664898...Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc____#FridayNightLights #MoviePodcast #Podcast #FilmPodcast #Movies #MovieReview #MovieBreakdown #FilmAnalysis #DoctorReacts #SportsMovie #FootballMovie #HighSchoolFootball #TexasFootball #BoobyMiles #BillyBobThornton #PeterBerg #ExplosionsInTheSky #ComingOfAge #DramaFilm #SportsDrama #TrueStory #Cinematic #Filmmaker #MedicalMinute #ACL #MeniscusTear #UnhappyTriad #InjuryAnalysis #PodcastClip #YouTubePodcast friday night lights trailer, friday night lights, high school football, boobie miles, underdog story, sports drama, friday night lights speech, cinematic analysis, friday night lights clip, nfl dreams

    58 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    From Dusk Till Dawn: The Movie That Changes Genres Halfway Through

    Watch This Weeks Movie Along With Us: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)https://amzn.to/4a2nkYOCheck Our Next Week's Movie: Friday Night Lights (2004)https://amzn.to/4oWIBqh (Bezos tosses us some lunch money if you buy/rent through these links.)⸻In this episode of The Movie List, Jon (the filmmaker) and Matt (the doctor) break down the wildest genre switch in movie history, talk about why every vampire looks like they’re in a different movie, and dig into the chaos of the T**ty Twister. We talk effects, performances, ridiculous logic, and whether this movie actually works or is just a beautiful disaster.⸻The Official Movie ListFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls415664898...Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc⸻#FromDuskTillDawn #TheMovieList #MoviePodcast #MovieReview #FilmBreakdown #VampireMovies #QuentinTarantino #RobertRodriguez #CultMovies #MovieReaction #FilmPodcast #HomeAloneWithVampires

    43 min

  9. 12/08/2025

    50/50: So We’re Crying This Week, Apparently

    Watch This Weeks Movie Along With Us: 50/50 (2011)https://amzn.to/48iL7B2Check Our Next Week's Movie: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)https://amzn.to/4a2nkYO(Bezos tosses us some lunch money if you buy/rent through these links.)⸻Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, and a 50% shot at living. Jon and Dr. Matt break down why 50/50 is the rare cancer comedy that actually works, where the medicine is legit, and where it totally isn’t.⸻The Official Movie ListFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkLetterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc⸻Listen to The Movie List PodcastSpotifyApple Podcasts#themovielist #5050Movie #josephgordonlevitt #sethrogen #moviepodcast #filmpodcast #cancerstory #moviereview

    43 min

  10. 11/30/2025

    Master of Disguise: We Really Started With This?

    We’re kicking off The Movie List with a wild choice: Master of Disguise. Yes, we really started with this. Jon (the filmmaker) and Matt (the doctor) break down the nostalgia, the chaos, the medically impossible moments, and everything we forgot about this 2002 fever dream. This episode sets the tone for the whole show: rewatches, first watches, and a lot of “Oh Yeah Right” moments. ⸻ Watch Master of Disguise Along With Us https://amzn.to/4pFz1ch Next Week’s Movie: 50/50 (2011) https://amzn.to/48iL7B2 (Bezos tosses us some lunch money if you buy/rent through these links.) ⸻ The Official Movie List Follow the full list of every movie in order: IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkLetterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc

    30 min
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About

The Movie List is a weekly podcast where two best friends since 7th grade work through a curated list of movies together. Jon is a filmmaker. Matt is a doctor. One of them has seen almost everything, and the other has missed, well… most of it. Each episode, we tackle one movie from the list—mixing first-time watches, rewatches, behind-the-scenes stories, and a segment we call “Oh Yeah Right,” where Matt breaks down the medically impossible moments. It’s nostalgia, chaos, and a lot of arguing.

Information

  • Creator
    Jonkellyo
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jonkellyo
  • Show Website
    The Movie List