Motion Picture Matchmaker

Isabella Robinson
  • 5.0 (8)
  • TV & Film
  • Updated Weekly

Motion Picture Matchmaker is a weekly podcast matching up two movies from the current awards season. Each week, host Isabella Robinson and guests will share their thoughts on the films of the week and put them in conversation with each other.

  1. 01/24/2025

    Superman: The Movie (1978) + Batman (1989)

    A discussion with Derrick on Superman: The Movie (1978) and Batman (1989).  Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of violence Episode Credits: Hosted and Produced by Isabella Robinson Special Guest: Derrick Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050 Special Thanks to Professor Blatter, the From the Fryer Podcast, and the Robinson Family References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078346/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096895/ Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

  2. 01/10/2025

    Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) + Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)

    [Re-release with edited audio] A discussion with Kareena on Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023).  Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of generational trauma, sexism, and classism Episode Credits: Hosted and Produced by Isabella Robinson Special Guest: Kareena Salvi Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050 Special Thanks to Professor Blatter, the From the Fryer Podcast, and the Robinson Family References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0248126/?ref_=tttrv_ov https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14993250/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bollywood-film-industry-India Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

  3. 12/26/2024

    The Godfather (1972) + Goodfellas (1990)

    A discussion with Christina on The Godfather (1973) and Goodfellas (1990). Content Warning: this episode touches on mafia violence, gun violence, murder, violence, election grief, Donald Trump, sexism, blood, gore, cursing, stereotypes Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring guest Christina Rodden Produced by Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to Professor Blatter, From the Fryer Podcast, Providence Tour Company, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050 References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099685/ Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

  4. 12/19/2024

    The Terminator (1984) + The Blade Runner (1982)

    A discussion with Christoff on The Terminator (1984) and The Blade Runner (1982). Content Warning: this episode contains mentions of murder, violence, dubious consent, and nudity Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring guest Christoff Bandele Produced by Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to Professor Blatter, From the Fryer Podcast, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050 Episode Credits: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/ || https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088247/ "Film Noir." Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Aug. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/art/film-noir. Accessed 20 October 2024. Wikipedia contributors. "Tech noir." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 15 Oct. 2024. Web. 21 Oct. 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tech_noir  Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

  5. 12/12/2024

    Fright Night (1985) + The Exorcist (1973)

    A discussion with Lorenzo on The Exorcist (1973) and Fright Night (1985). Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, child abuse, pedophilia, gore, blasphemy, curse words, rape, and violence. Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring guest Lorenzo Occhialini Produced by Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to Professor Blatter, the From the Fryer Podcast, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050 References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089175/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070047/ Chambers, A. C. (2021). ‘Somewhere between science and superstition’: Religious outrage, horrific science, and The Exorcist (1973). History of the Human Sciences, 34(5), 32-52. https://doi.org/10.1177/09526951211004465 Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

  6. 05/18/2024

    Bye! (for now)

    A quick little season wrap-up featuring thank yous and future podcast news Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson Produced by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to the WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/ Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

  7. 05/10/2024

    Summer Blockbusters

    In this episode of Motion Picture Matchmaker, I discuss with Abi on the new blockbusters coming out this summer. Featuring a surprise visit from Kyriaki! Movie Trailers: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (In theaters on May 24th) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVswuip0-co Inside Out 2 (In theaters June 14th) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEjhY15eCx0 Kinds of Kindness (In theaters June 21st) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fYtuE_ZJ4E The Bike Riders (In theaters June 21st) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrSaVt5pvPk A Quiet Place: Day One (In theaters June 28th) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPY7J-flzE8 Maxxxine (In theaters July 5th) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0uS3t6nFgY Twisters (In theaters July 19th) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdok0rZdmx4 Trap (In theaters August 9th) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJiPAJKjUVg Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring Abi Linton Produced by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/ Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

  8. 05/03/2024

    Honorable Mentions

    In this episode of Motion Picture Matchmaker, I discuss with guest Christina some of the honorable mentions of 2023 that were overlooked. Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring Christina Rodden Produced by WMNJ & Isabella Robinson Show Artwork by Isabella Robinson Special Thanks to WMNJ board, Professor Blatter, and the Robinson Family Theme Music: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) from the Library of Congress - Composed by Pete Wendling and Sung by Billy Murray: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-33050/ Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! Discover more WMNJ and DUPA content at wmnjradio.com and duparchive.org!

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Motion Picture Matchmaker is a weekly podcast matching up two movies from the current awards season. Each week, host Isabella Robinson and guests will share their thoughts on the films of the week and put them in conversation with each other.

Information

  • Creator
    Isabella Robinson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Isabella Robinson
  • Show Website
    Motion Picture Matchmaker