Watching Movies with my Mom

Marijane Miller & Nathaniel Thompson
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Watching Movies with my Mom is a comedic, insightful podcast about how to watch movies with your mom (or any sensitive viewer) without subjecting them to excessive gore, explicit sex, or disturbing violence—while still preserving the surprises and suspense of the movie. (No spoilers!) Each episode breaks down a favorite movie and “translates” it into an easier viewing experience. We’ll let you know when to look away, turn off the sound, or just skip a moment entirely. And we’ll tell you why we think it’s a movie worth watching - even if it has some challenges for sensitive viewers. Your Hosts Nathaniel Thompson launched the comprehensive film review site, Mondo Digital, in 1998 and has written four books about cult and international cinema (with a fifth on the way). For 15 years he has been a regular contributing writer for Turner Classic Movies, and he was a weekly contributor to FilmStruck during its run from 2016 to 2018. For the past decade, he has written regularly for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and worked as a DVD and Blu-ray produce3r for 10 years with Image Entertainment. He also worked with DreamWorks SKG soon after its founding and has appeared on over 150 audio commentaries to date. You can also see him in front of the camera in such documentaries as King Cohen, It Was a Colossal Teenage Movie Machine: The American International Pictures Story and 1982: One Amazing Summer. Marijane Miller has over 25 years’ experience in network television, online video and feature documentary production. Her strong background in informational and educational content includes Emmy-winning children’s programming for network and public television. Marijane has created documentary content for national nonprofit organisation websites as well as online video/informational solutions for national brands. She more recently wrote, produced and directed two feature documentaries and currently writes weekly video news reports for the nonprofit InvisiblePeople.tv.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Serial Mom

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 003 SERIAL MOM Released April 13, 1994 Rated R 1hr 33 min Director John Waters puts a twist on the everyday, mediocrity of suburban life in the hilarious sature Serial Mom. See Kathleen Turner like never before ast Beverly Stuphin the seemingly perfect homemaker who will stop at nothing who will rid the neighborhood of anyone failing to live up to her moral code. Serial Mom is.a killer comedy that will take you over the edge with laughter. Written and Directed by John Waters Cast: Kathleen Turner, Sam Waterston, Ricki Lake, Suzanne Sommers WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR 0:09:03 Phone call; language 0:21:10 Hilarious sex scene 0:29:30 Dentist drill 0:34:40 The goriest scene - but not awful - begins when Kathleen Turner is hiding in a bathroom stall 0:55:15 Bathroom Break; escape/chase (about 3 minutes) Be back when customer asks to rent Annie 1:03:10 A car chase that isn't super intense 1:10:20 The murder gets real in this sene; maybe turn off the sound Note that there are various confrontations throughout, but they're just not that bad. Be brave. It's worth it!! Watching Movies with my Mom was created and produced by Marijane Miller and Nathaniel Thompson, and recorded and mixed by Marcus Murrietta. Recorded at MPTF Studios in Woodland Hills, CA, July 10, 2026

    Serial Mom

  2. Oct 16

    Atomic Blonde

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 002 ATOMIC BLONDE Released July 28, 2017 Rated R 1h 55 mins Lorraine Broughton is MI6’s most lethal assassin and the crown jewel of her Majesty’s secret intelligence service. When she’s sent on a covert mission into Cold War Berlin, she must use all of the spy craft, sensuality and savagery she has to deliver a priceless dossier and stay alive in a city simmering with revolution and double-crossing hives of traitors. Directed by David Leitch Written by Kurt Johnstad Based on The Coldest City by Antony Johnston, Sam Hart Cast: Charlize Theron, James, McAvoy, Eddie Marsan, John Goodman, Toby Jones WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR 0:01:47 Opening intense foot chase Typical action-thriller murder mystery beginning 0:15:58 Lorraine reaches for her shoe… and uses it. A two-minute sequence of fighting; maybe hit the mute button 0:21:21 When you hear 99 Luftballons Someone gets a bad beating; look away; only 25 seconds 0:31:08 When you hear George Michael’s Father Figure Intense fight scene; watch out for the refrigerator door Maybe turn off the sound, you won’t miss anything plot-wise 0:45:01 Charlize Theron leaves a movie theater Minute-long fight sequence Look away or turn off sound. 0:51:17 and 0:52:55 When you hear The Politics of Dancing Lorraine and Delphine kiss, and sex But very short, not uncomfortable. 0:55:01 Ice pick in forehead; super quick 1:11:53 - 18:23 Seven-minute shootout and fight scene in the stairwell Try to watch it. It’s amazing from a technical standpoint 1:19:45 After the big fight, they continue outside I Ran starts There’s a relatively short car chase with shooting and crashing Drowning incident 1:30:53 A fight and strangulation scene - very intense 1:45:08 Final shootout in Paris hotel room; slow mo - graphic blood spatters YOU MADE IT! Wasn't that a great ovie! Watching Movies with my Mom was created and produced by Marijane Miller and Nathaniel Thompson, and recorded and mixed by Marcus Murrietta. Recorded at MPTF Studios in Woodland Hills, CA, June 26, 2026

    Atomic Blonde

  3. Sep 25

    Send Help

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 001 SEND HELP Released 01/30/26 Rated R 1h 53mins Send Help is a survival horror thriller about two colleagues who become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it’s a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. Directed by Sam Raimi Written By Damian Shannon, Mark Swift Produced by Sam Raimi p.g.a., Zainab Azizi p.g.a. Cast: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien, Edyll Ismail, Dennis Haysbert, Xavier Samuel, Chris Pang, Thaneth Warakulnukroh, Emma Raimi WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR 0:18:10 The totally expected plane crash (lasts about 3 ½ minutes). 0:36:11 She starts sharpening spear; look away for about 2 ½ minutes; you’ll hear when the unpleasantness stops! 0:48:45 Mj was grossed out by a character eating a live sand crab. 0:55:09 People walking up a steep cliff; listen but don’t watch if you have vertigo or just a rational fear of falling! 1:13;02 There is vomiting. Lots of colorful vomiting 1:18:39 You think there’s going to be a bloody scene. Nah, not really. 1:22:56 More on that steep cliff. Watch if you dare. 1:32:27 This is the big confrontation. The battle in the jungle/forest is the most intense. Once there out of there, they’re still at it, but it’s not as bad. YOU MADE IT! Wasn’t that a fun movie?! Watching Movies with my Mom was created and produced by Marijane Miller and Nathaniel Thompson, and recorded and mixed by Marcus Murrietta. Recorded at MPTF Studios in Woodland Hills, CA, June 1, 2026

    Send Help
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Watching Movies with my Mom is a comedic, insightful podcast about how to watch movies with your mom (or any sensitive viewer) without subjecting them to excessive gore, explicit sex, or disturbing violence—while still preserving the surprises and suspense of the movie. (No spoilers!) Each episode breaks down a favorite movie and “translates” it into an easier viewing experience. We’ll let you know when to look away, turn off the sound, or just skip a moment entirely. And we’ll tell you why we think it’s a movie worth watching - even if it has some challenges for sensitive viewers. Your Hosts Nathaniel Thompson launched the comprehensive film review site, Mondo Digital, in 1998 and has written four books about cult and international cinema (with a fifth on the way). For 15 years he has been a regular contributing writer for Turner Classic Movies, and he was a weekly contributor to FilmStruck during its run from 2016 to 2018. For the past decade, he has written regularly for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and worked as a DVD and Blu-ray produce3r for 10 years with Image Entertainment. He also worked with DreamWorks SKG soon after its founding and has appeared on over 150 audio commentaries to date. You can also see him in front of the camera in such documentaries as King Cohen, It Was a Colossal Teenage Movie Machine: The American International Pictures Story and 1982: One Amazing Summer. Marijane Miller has over 25 years’ experience in network television, online video and feature documentary production. Her strong background in informational and educational content includes Emmy-winning children’s programming for network and public television. Marijane has created documentary content for national nonprofit organisation websites as well as online video/informational solutions for national brands. She more recently wrote, produced and directed two feature documentaries and currently writes weekly video news reports for the nonprofit InvisiblePeople.tv.

Information

  • Creator
    Marijane Miller & Nathaniel Thompson
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © ThompsonMiller 2026
  • Show Website
    Watching Movies with my Mom