Motion Picture Matchmaker

Isabella Robinson
Motion Picture Matchmaker

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. 1 DAY AGO

    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!

  2. DEC 12

    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!

  3. MAY 18

    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!

  4. MAY 10

    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!

  5. MAY 3

    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!

  6. APR 26

    The Holdovers + Perfect Days

    In this episode of Motion Picture Matchmaker, a discussion with guest Suzy on The Holdovers (2023) and Perfect Days (2023). Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault, statutory rape, grief References: The Holdovers: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15789038/ Perfect Days: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7160372/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Further Reading: https://variety.com/2020/film/news/alexander-payne-rose-mcgowan-sexual-misconduct-allegations-1234759987/ https://ew.com/the-holdovers-accused-of-plagiarism-by-luca-writer-8606869 Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring Suzy Ott 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!

  7. APR 23

    Anatomy of a Fall + The Zone of Interest

    In this episode of Motion Picture Matchmaker, I discuss with guest Lorenzo Anatomy of a Fall (2023) and The Zone of Interest (2023). This recording has a bit of an echo, but please listen to the episode despite the tech difficulties : P References: Anatomy of a Fall: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15789038/ The Zone of Interest: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7160372/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVPKGH131HQ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of death, suicide, murder, Anti-Semitism, Nazism, genocide, violence, and swearing Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring Lorenzo Occhialini 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/

  8. APR 12

    Elemental + Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse

    In this episode of Motion Picture Matchmaker, I discuss Elemental (2023) and Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse (2023) with guest Kareena. References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15789038/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9362722/ Content Warnings: This episode discusses themes of grief and death Episode Credits: Hosted by Isabella Robinson featuring Kareena 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.

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  • Creator
    Isabella Robinson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Isabella Robinson
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    Motion Picture Matchmaker

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