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  • This is it: the final episode of The Movie Lovers podcast. In this episode Jeff and Shanna talk about the podcast and why it's ending. They also leave you with one final list of favorites, a correction and remake of their favorite F-Rated movies.

    Be sure to bookmark Jeff's main website at www.thegibsonreview.com or follow on Facebook or Instagram to keep updated about his future articles or movie polls.

    Follow Shanna on Instagram at shanna_paxton_photography to keep in the loop with what she's up to.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • Film Faves: F-Rated Redux (0:03:12)
    • Final Thoughts About the Podcast (0:50:52)
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (1:06:39)

    Shanna’s Fave F-Rated Movies:
    12. Zola (2020)
    11. First Cow (2020)
    10. The Last Duel (2021)
    9. Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020)
    8. The Woman King (2022) – Netflix
    7. The Farewell (2019)
    6. Booksmart (2019)
    5. Turning Red (2022) – Disney+
    4. Women Talking (2022)
    3. Promising Young Woman (2020)
    2. Birds of Prey (2020) – HBO Max
    1. Band Aid (2017)

    Jeff’s Fave F-Rated Movies:
    12. Happiest Season (2020) – Hulu
    11. Bend It Like Beckham (2002) – Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, Prime
    10. Revenge (2017)
    9. Birds of Prey (2020) – HBO Max
    8. Band Aid (2017)
    7. Clueless (1995) – Paramount+
    6. Bride & Prejudice (2004)
    5. Wayne’s World (1992) – HBO Max
    4. When Harry Met Sally… (1989)
    3. Wonder Woman (2017) – HBO Max
    2. The Matrix (1999) – HBO Max
    1. A League of Their Own (1992) – Netflix

  • In this final Week in Review episode Jeff and Shanna review Ben Affleck's Air, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and more!

    Be sure to bookmark The Gibson Review for updates on future articles written by Jeff! www.thegibsonreview.com

    Next time on The Movie Lovers: The Final Episode. Look for it on Tuesday, 5/23.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • The Week in Review (0:0:47)
    o Shanna’s Week:
     She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    o Jeff’s Week: (0:03:12)
     Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
     Love & Death
     Picard
    o Our Week: (0:23:18)
     Air
     Quantum Leap
     Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3
     The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (0:52:52)

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  • Hanna-Barbera. The Disney Afternoon. Filmation. Warner Brothers. Fox Kids. The DC Animated Universe. Saturday morning cartoons. Prime time cartoons. Premium cable cartoons. Nickelodeon. The Cartoon Network. In this final favorites episode Jeff and Shanna talk about cartoon shows and count down their favorite cartoons of all time!

    Next time on The Movie Lovers podcast: The last Week in Review. Look for it on Tuesday, 5/16.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • Film Faves: Cartoons (0:01:40)
    o General Discussion about cartoons
    o The List (0:26:18)
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (2:05:00)

    Shanna’s Fave Cartoons:
    12. South Park (1997) – HBO Max
    11. Rugrats (1991) – Hulu, Paramount+
    10. The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1988) – Disney+
    9. Harley Quinn (2019) – HBO Max
    8. X-Men (1992) – Disney+
    7. Gravity Falls (2012) – Disney+
    6. Duck Tales (2017) – Disney+
    5. My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (2010) – Netflix, Hulu
    4. Scooby-Doo: Mystery Incorporated (2010) – Netflix, HBO Max
    3. Bluey (2018) – Disney+
    2. The Simpsons (1989) – Disney+, Hulu
    1. Batman: The Animated Series (1992) – HBO Max

    Jeff’s Fave Cartoons:
    12. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (1989)
    11. The Tick (1994) – Hulu
    10. Taz-Mania (1991)
    9. The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle and Friends (1959)
    8. Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers (1989) – Disney+
    7. DuckTales (1987) – Disney+
    6. Garfield and Friends (1988)
    5. The Real Ghostbusters (1986) – Amazon Prime
    4. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)
    3. The Transformers (1984)
    2. Batman: The Animated Series (1992) – HBO Max
    1. X-Men (1992) – Disney+

  • For their last review episode Shanna requested Apple TV's Tetris. So, Jeff and Shanna review last month's period piece about one of Shanna's favorite video games, Tetris.

    Next time on The Movie Lovers: Cartoons. For their last Film Faves episode they'll be counting down their favorite TV cartoons.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • The Main Event: Tetris (0:01:28)
    o The Good
    o The Bad
    o Spoilers and Final Thoughts (0:28:00)
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (0:38:23)

  • In this episode, Jeff and Shanna talk about TV shows and a lot of cartoons they've been watching. You'll hear discussions on Modern Family, The Mandalorian, and more. Also, they make a special announcement you'll want to hear!

    Next time on The Movie Lovers: a review of Tetris. Look for it on Tuesday, 5/2.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • The Week in Review (0:0:58)
    o Our Week:
     Modern Family
     The Mandalorian
     Cartoons
     ‘40s movies
    • Special Announcement (0:36:27)
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (0:40:52)

  • It's a big episode that's been a long time coming! It's our TV show episode, where we count down our favorite TV shows of all time!

    Be sure to check out Jeff's latest article on Lynn Shelton's movies.
    https://www.thegibsonreview.com/blog/lynn-shelton-a-review

    Next time on The Movie Lovers: The Week in Review. Look for it on Tuesday, 4/25.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • Film Faves: TV Shows (0:01:40)
    o General Discussion about TV shows
    o The List (0:23:57)
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (2:04:31)

    Shanna’s Fave TV Shows:
    12. I’ll Be Gone in the Dark (2020) – HBO Max
    11. Dexter (2006)
    10. Friends (1994) – HBO Max
    9. Murder, She Wrote (1984)
    8. Battlestar Galactica (2003)
    7. Boston Legal (2004) – Hulu
    6. Sherlock (2010)
    5. 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996)
    4. True Blood (2008) – HBO Max
    3. Bones (2005) – Hulu
    2. Fawlty Towers (1975)
    1. The Closer (2005) – HBO Max

    Jeff’s Fave TV Shows:
    12. Parks and Recreation (2009)
    11. Freaks and Geeks (1999) – Prime, Hulu
    10. Once & Again (1999)
    9. Firefly (2002) – Hulu
    8. Modern Family (2009) – Hulu
    7. This is Us (2016) – Hulu
    6. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017) – Prime
    5. Seinfeld (1989) – Netflix
    4. Friday Night Lights (2006) Hulu, Netflix, Prime
    3. Battlestar Galactica (2003)
    2. Friends (1994) – HBO Max
    1. The Wonder Years (1988) – Hulu

  • In this episode Jeff and Shanna take a journey through the Mushroom Kingdom and review the Super Mario Bros Movie.

    Next time on The Movie Lovers: TV shows. We'll be counting down our favorite TV shows ever. Look for it on Tuesday, 4/18.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • The Main Event: The Super Mario Bros. (0:0:43) mins
    o The Good
    o The Bad
    o Spoilers and Final Thoughts (0:26:50)
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (0:35:51)

  • In this episode Jeff and Shanna catch up with what they've been watching the past month, especially since their last Week in Review episode was cancelled. They talk a lot about the Scream movies, The Last of Us, Cocaine Bear, the Academy Awards, and more!

    Next time on The Movie Lovers: The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Look for it on Tuesday, 4/11.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • The Week in Review (0:01:12)
    o Shanna’s Week:
     Servant
     Truth Be Told
     Scream movies & Scream VI
     Bob Hearts Abishola
    o Jeff’s Week: (0:37:09)
     The Last Blockbuster
     Lynn Shelton movies
     ’40 movies
     Up Here
    o Our Week: (0:51:45)
     Cocaine Bear
     The Last of Us
     The Academy Awards
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (1:14:52)

  • In this episode of The Movie Lovers Jeff and Shanna grab the tissues and choke back some tears as they count down their favorite movies that make them cry.

    Next week: The Week in Review. They'll discuss The Academy Awards, Cocaine Bear, the Scream movies, The Last of Us, Up Here, and more!

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • Film Faves: Movies That Make Us Cry (0:01:08)
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (1:21:48)

    Shanna’s Fave Movies That Make Her Cry:
    12. Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
    11. Marriage Story (2019) – Netflix
    10. Stepmom (1998)
    9. Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020)
    8. Coco (2017) – Disney+
    7. John Wick (2014)
    6. Toy Story 3 (2010) – Disney+
    5. The Farewell (2019)
    4. Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
    3. Up (2009) – Disney+
    2. Mary Poppins (1964) – Disney+
    1. The Land Before Time (1988)

    Jeff’s Fave Movies That Make Him Cry:
    12. Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
    11. My Life (1993)
    10. Stand By Me (1986)
    9. Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
    8. Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
    7. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) – Prime
    6. Life Itself (2014)
    5. An American Tail (1986)
    4. The Lion King (1994) – Disney+
    3. The Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
    2. Avengers: Endgame (2019) – Disney+
    1. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) – Disney+

  • In this episode Jeff and Shanna review Michael B. Jordan's directorial debut, Creed III.

    Be sure to check out Jeff's latest article on 1930s movies!
    https://www.thegibsonreview.com/blog/30-favorites-of-the-30s

    Next time on The Movie Lovers podcast: Film Faves: Movies That Make Us Cry. Remember to bring your tissues, because this might be a difficult one to get through. Look for it on Tuesday, 3/28.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • The Main Event: Creed III (0:01:11)
    o The Good
    o The Bad
    o Spoilers and Final Thoughts (0:28:03)
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (0:47:08)

  • It's a big one, people!
    In this episode Jeff and Shanna discuss their favorite scenes that take place BEFORE the opening title and credits roll.

    Be sure to check out Jeff’s article on The Muppet movies.
    https://www.thegibsonreview.com/blog/the-muppets-a-review

    Next time on The Movie Lovers: The Week in Review. We’ll talk about Cocaine Bear and The Last of Us and more! Look for it on Tuesday, 3/14.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • Film Faves: Pre-Title Sequences (0:04:28)
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (1:51:35)

    Shanna’s Fave Pre-Title Sequences:
    12. Watchmen (2009)
    11. Cabin in the Woods (2012)
    10. Gremlins (1984)
    9. Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015)
    8. Magnolia (1999)
    7. Dawn of the Dead (2004)
    6. Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)
    5. X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
    4. Romeo + Juliet (1996)
    3. Inglorious Basterds (2009)
    2. Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
    1. The Lion King (1994)

    Jeff’s Fave Pre-Title Sequences:
    12. Skyfall (2012)
    11. Bumblebee (2018)
    10. Reservoir Dogs (1992)
    9. From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
    8. Romeo + Juliet (1996)
    7. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
    6. Ghostbusters (1984)
    5. Magnolia (1999)
    4. Star Trek (2009)
    3. The Lion King (1994)
    2. Scream (1996)
    1. Inglorious Basterds (2009)

  • In this episode, Jeff and Shanna review the first movie the MCU's fifth phase, Ant-Man and Wasp: Quantumania.

    Be sure to check out Jeff's latest article where he reviews the Muppets movies.
    https://www.thegibsonreview.com/blog/the-muppets-a-review

    Next time on The Movie Lovers: Film Faves: Pre-Title Sequences. We'll count down our favorite scenes that occur before the opening credits of movies. Look for it on Tuesday, 3/7.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • The Main Event: Ant-Man and Wasp: Quantumania (0:00:45)
    o The Good
    o The Bad
    o Spoilers and Final Thoughts (0:21:54)
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (0:44:22)

  • In this episode, Jeff and Shanna talk about what movies and TV shows they've been watching over the last month. You'll hear discussions about Hulu's High Fidelity, Apple TV+'s Shining Girls, Netflix's You People, and Sarah Polley's Women Talking.

    Next time on The Movie Lovers: Ant-Man and Wasp: Quantumania. Look for it on Tuesday, 2/28.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • The Week in Review (0:0:45)
    o Shanna’s Week:
     Over the Garden Wall
     That ‘90s Show
     Shining Girls
     You People
    o Jeff’s Week: (0:17:56)
     The Muppets
     High Fidelity
    o Our Week: (0:25:30)
     Women Talking
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (0:35:32)

  • Happy Valentine's Day!
    To celebrate the holiday in this episode Jeff and Shanna count down their favorite movies about break-ups. We considered not movies that end in a break-up, rather those that are either about a break-up or where the plot is incited by a break-up.

    Next time on The Movie Lovers podcast: we start another 3-episode cycle with The Week in Review. We'll talk about what movies and TV shows we've been watching lately. Look for it on Tuesday, 2/21.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • Film Faves: Break-Up Movies (0:01:29)
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (0:54:00)

    Shanna’s Fave Break-Up Movies:
    12. The War of the Roses (1989)
    11. Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
    10. Legally Blonde (2001)
    9. (500) Days of Summer (2009) – HBO Max
    8. Sliding Doors (1998) – HBO Max
    7. The Holiday (2006)
    6. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) – Prime
    5. The First Wives Club (1996)
    4. Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) – HBO Max
    3. Gone Girl (2014) – HBO Max
    2. Marriage Story (2019) – Netflix
    1. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) – HBO Max

    Jeff’s Fave Break-Up Movies:
    12. Sliding Doors (1998) – HBO Max
    11. Blue Valentine (2010)
    10. Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
    9. Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
    8. Marriage Story (2019) – Netflix
    7. Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) – HBO Max
    6. Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
    5. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) – HBO Max
    4. The Wedding Singer (1998) – HBO Max
    3. High Fidelity (2000)
    2. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) – Netflix
    1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) – Prime

  • In this episode we review a film Shanna really wanted to catch up with, Disney's Strange World.

    Be sure to check out Jeff's article on his 20 favorite movies from the '20s.
    https://www.thegibsonreview.com/blog/20-favorites-of-the-20s

    Next time on The Movie Lovers: Film Faves: Break-Up Movies. We talk about our favorite break-up movies just in time for Valentine's Day. Look for it on Tuesday, 2/13.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • The Main Event: Strange World (0:00:32)
    o The Good
    o The Bad
    o Spoilers and Final Thoughts (0:23:51)
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (0:36:44)

  • In this episode, Jeff and Shanna talk about several TV shows they've been watching and a handful of movies. Included in this episode are discussions on The Witcher: Blood Origin, Velma, Night Court, Blockbuster, Three Thousand Years of Longing, and more.

    Look for Jeff's article 20 Favorites of the '20s soon! www.thegibsonreview.com

    Next time on The Movie Lovers: Strange World. Look for it on Tuesday, 2/6.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • The Week in Review (0:0:40)
    o Shanna’s Week:
     The Witcher: Blood Origin
     Spy x Family
     Velma
     This Place Rules
    o Jeff’s Week: (0:16:56)
     1920s movies
     The Queen of Versailles Reigns Again
     Night Court
     Blockbuster
    o Our Week: (0:32:28)
     12th & Delaware
     Three Thousand Years of Longing
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (0:46:40)

  • In this episode Jeff and Shanna count down their favorite movies where the drama mostly takes place in or around the court room.

    Editor Note: the next week's episode of The Movie Lovers will be another Week in Review. NOT the review of Strange World, as indicated. That will be the following week. The Week in Review episode will be available Tuesday, 1/31.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • Film Faves: Court Room Dramas (0:0:26)
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (0:29:31)

    Our Fave Court Room Dramas :
    12. The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
    11. Primal Fear (1996)
    10. The Verdict (1982) – HBO Max
    9. The Hurricane (1999)
    8. On the Basis of Sex (2018)
    7. The Client (1994)
    6. 12 Angry Men (1957)
    5. A Time to Kill (1996)
    4. Inherit the Wind (1960)
    3. The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) – Netflix
    2. Philadelphia (1993)
    1. Erin Brockovich (2000) – Prime

  • In this episode Jeff and Shanna talk about over a dozen movies and TV shows including Wednesday, Babylon, Smile, Tina, Moonage Daydream, and more!

    Next episode: Film Faves: Court Room Dramas. We count down our favorites of the subgenre. Look for it on Tuesday, 1/24.

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • The Week in Review (0:0:53)
    o Shanna’s Week:
     Alaska Daily
     Wednesday
     Truth Be Told
    o Jeff’s Week: (0:14:46)
     Moonage Daydream
     Smile
     The Worst Person in the World
    o Our Week: (0:28:33)
     Violent Night
     Babylon
     Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
     The Go-Go’s
     Tina
     Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
     Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul
     Ticket to Paradise
     X
     Only Murders in the Building season 2
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (1:16:55)

  • In this episode Jeff and Shanna look ahead at the movies coming out in 2023 and discuss which ones they're looking forward to the most.

    Next time on The Movie Lovers podcast: The Week in Review! We'll discuss Violent Night, Babylon, Honk for Jesus Save Your Soul, and more! Look for it on Tuesday, 1/17.

    Be sure to also check out Jeff's article The Best & Worst of 2022!
    https://www.thegibsonreview.com/blog/ubpqu9jvm1xo0cigjg33fcjbkp5g7p

  • The year 2022 is over and now it's time for Jeff and Shanna to reflect and assess the year in film. And then they celebrate their favorites of the year with Film Faves!

    Next episode of The Movie Lovers: 2023 Preview. Look for it on Tuesday, 1/10.

    Be sure to check out Jeff's article on the Best & Worst of the Year soon! www.thegibsonreview.com

    Show Notes
    • Opening and Introduction
    • The Year in Review (0:01:41) mins
    o General Thoughts and Box Office
    o Category Picks
    • Film Faves: 2022 Movies (1:19:20)
    • Where You Can Find Us and Ending (1:59:52)


    Shanna’s Fave 2022 Movies:
    12. Nope
    11. Bros
    10. Bullet Train - Netflix
    9. The Bad Guys - Netflix
    8. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
    7. She Said
    6. Tar
    5. The Fablemans
    4. Glass Onion – Netflix
    3. The Batman – HBO Max
    2. The Woman King
    1. Everything Everywhere All at Once

    Jeff’s Fave 2022 Movies:
    12. Call Jane
    11. Top Gun: Maverick
    10. She Said
    9. Thor: Love and Thunder – Disney+
    8. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
    7. The Fablemans
    6. Violent Night
    5. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – Disney+
    4. Glass Onion – Netflix
    3. Bros
    2. The Batman – HBO Max
    1. Everything Everywhere All at Once