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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
Ever wondered about the man behind the megawatt smile and those iconic roles? This week, we're diving deep into the fascinating life and career of Richard Gere. From the gritty streets of An Officer and a Gentleman to the glitz and glamour of Pretty Woman and the razzle-dazzle of Chicago, Gere has captivated audiences for decades. But there's more to him than just Hollywood charm. Joining us for the first time is guest Edward Chaja, and together we uncover the untold stories: the backstage drama with Sylvester Stallone, the mentorship of Telly Savalas, his headline-grabbing romances, and his passionate activism for Tibet. Did his outspoken political views impact his career and Oscar chances? And the burning question: where does he land on the coveted Munson Meter? Listen and find out!
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Dennis Quaid. Perhaps best known for his roles as Jack Hall in The Day After Tomorrow (2004), Jimmy Morris in The Rookie (2002), and Cap Rooney in Any Given Sunday (1999), Quaid has been stocking up leading man roles since the 70s. Joined once again by Lauren Hopkins Price, we discuss his musical abilities on and off screen as the lead singer of The Sharks, the incredible number of real-life portrayals we’ve seen from him over the years, how he has transformed his project choice in the last decade, and why his charisma lends well to understated roles. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Michelle Williams. Perhaps best known for her roles as Cindy in Blue Valentine (2010), Marilyn Monroe in My Week with Marilyn (2011), and Randi in Manchester by the Sea (2016), Williams has been stocking up award-worthy performances for the past few decades. Joined once again by Laura Bennecke, we discuss her emancipation from her family, how Brokeback Mountain transformed her career, marvel at her ability to do accents, and listen to Aubrey talk about how Williams is his favorite actor. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Will Aubrey give her less than a 100? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Doug Jones. Best known for his roles as Abe Sapien in the Hellboy films, Amphibian Man in The Shape of Water (2017), and Fauno/Pale Man in Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), Jones has built a career as the actor who portrays the creature in the creature feature. Joined for our annual Halloween episode once again by the wonderful Stephanie Malone of the Morbidly Beautiful podcast, we discuss how he built his very unique career over the years, how films like The Shape of Water couldn’t exist without him, how he expands our understanding of what acting could be, and we liken him to Devin Hester when it comes to scoring him on the Munson Meter. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out!
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Juno Temple. Best known for her roles as Keeley in Ted Lasso (2020-2023), Dot in Fargo (2023-2024) and Lola in Atonement (2007), Temple has recently taken the entertainment world by storm. Joined once again by Chip Hessenflow of the Too Much Scrolling Podcast, we discuss her punk rock hippie upbringing, her ability to play with accents, her willingness to be an ensemble player, and rave at the earnestness she brings to every role. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Goldie Hawn. Best known for her roles as Judy in Private Benjamin (1980), Elise in The First Wives Club (1996), and her many on-screen collaborations with Kurt Russell, Warren Beatty, Chevy Chase, and Steve Martin, Goldie has been gracing the screen for over five decades. Joined briefly once again by Dan Craig, we discuss her comedic start on Laugh-In, her remarkable Oscar success out the gate, her famous children, her status as a movie star, and keep a Kurt Russell mention counter for Case’s favorite actor. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Stephen Tobolowsky. Best known for his roles as Ned Ryerson in Groundhog Day (1993), Clayton Townley in Mississippi Burning (1988), and his appearances in just about every television show made since 1990, Tobolowsky has quiet built one of the most prolific filmographies in entertainment history. Joined once again by Cam Sully of the Jacked Up Review Show Podcast, we discuss his uncanny comedic timing, busy career as “that guy” on our TVs, his wacky stories involving Steven Seagal and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and marvel at Cam’s ability to rattle off so many of his 292 screen appearances. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Tina Fey. Best known for her roles as the writer & Mrs. Norbury in Mean Girls (2004/2024), Liz Lemon in 138 episodes of 30 Rock, and her frequent collaborations with Amy Poehler, Fey is renowned as one of the comedic writers working today. Joined once again by Jim of the FilmRage podcast, we discuss her impressive journey into being the first female head writer at SNL, prolific awards footprint, ability to hide her Delaware County accent, and marvel at her point guard-like talents as a writer. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of David Arquette. Best known for his roles as Dewey in the Scream franchise, Chris in Eight Legged Freaks (2002), and Rob in Never Been Kissed (1999), Arquette is a member of a proud acting family that has a wide-ranging impact on Hollywood. Joined once again by friend of the show, Sam Phillips, we discuss Arquette’s unique upbringing, his short-lived wrestling career and the impact it had on his career, his inability to shake the Dewey character from the Scream films, and marvel at one of our favorite documentaries in 103 episode (You Cannot Kill David Arquette). How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Renée Zellweger. Best known for her roles as Roxie in Chicago (2002), Ruby in Cold Mountain (2003), and the title character in the Bridget Jones films, Zellweger is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable names. Joined once again by Krystal Clark, we discuss her immense pop culture impact, speculate on her ability to work a room during awards season, marvel at her unparalleled historical achievements, and most fascinatingly, examine our preconceptions of the kind of actor and person Zellweger was before this episode. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life and career of Seann William Scott. Best known for his roles as Stifler in the American Pie franchise, Doug Glatt in the Goon films, and countless raunchy comedies in the 90s and 00s, Scott is a recognizable face and name in Hollywood. Rolling without Dames Marvs this time, we discuss Scott’s career of unprecedented typecasting, the death of the raunchy comedy and how it affected his role choices, his mysterious dating life, and contemplate whether Case shut him down in AAU basketball back in Minnesota. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life and career of Adam Driver. Best known for his roles as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars trilogy, Charlie in Marriage Story (2019), and Flip in BlacKkKlansman (2018), Driver has built an impressive career in a short time. Joined for episode 100 by five-time guest, Matti Groll, we discuss Driver’s impressive military background, the reasons why he has the highest average critic rating of any actor we’ve covered, explore why Inside Llewyn Davis forced him not to watch his own performances, and marvel at his excellence in dramatic roles. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Will Ferrell. Best known for his roles as Ron Burgundy in the Anchorman films, Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights (2006), Brennan in Step Brothers (2008), and a legendary run on Saturday Night Live, no one improvises quite like Ferrell in Hollywood. Joined once again by Jay Ledbetter of AwardsWatch, we discuss his unmatched ability to crack his co-stars on SNL, his insanely quotable characters over the years, his off-the-screen antics, and whether Aubrey’s distaste for Ferrell changes after this deep dive. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of F. Murray Abraham. Best known for his roles as Antonio in Amadeus (1984), Mr. Moustafa in The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), and Bert in The White Lotus (2022), F. Murray has taken a very untraditional route through the world of entertainment. Joined once again by Mike Van De Voort, we discuss F. Murray's youth experience in El Paso, his post-Oscar career turn, his late career resurgence, the Mythic Quest allegations, and we discover James's revelation about bisexual concierge. Where does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Debra Winger. Best known for her roles as Emma in Terms of Endearment (1983), Paula in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), and Sissy in Urban Cowboy (1980), Winger is a complicated and interesting actor for us to cover. Joined once again by John Rigby, we discuss her unconventional choice in names for her son, her believability in every role, her infamous off-screen spats with co-stars and producers, and marvel at her ability as an all-time shit talker during interviews. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life and career of Lucy Liu. Best known for her roles as Alex in Charlie’s Angels films, O-Ren Ishii in the Kill Bill films, and Dr. Joan Watson in Elementary (2012-19), Lucy carved out her own path in Hollywood over the last few decades. Joined once again by Cori Wallace, we discuss how she was typecast on television in her earliest days on screen, the sheer cultural impact of her role on Ally McBeal, ask questions about her representation and their lack of attention to her skillset, and marvel at her per-episode salary on Elementary. Where does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life and career of Steve Buscemi. Best known for his roles as Carl in Fargo (1996), Mr. Pink in Reservoir Dogs (1992), and the guy who shows up in just about every Adam Sandler film, Buscemi is just about the most prolific character actor of the past 30 years. Joined very briefly by Dan Craig, we discuss his relationship with filmmakers like Robert Rodriguez, Jim Jarmusch & the Coen Brothers, his undeniable greatness in the 90s, why he’s such a great character actor, and cover why Buscemi is the main reason Case joined the podcast.
How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life and career of Natalie Portman. Best known for her roles as Nina in Black Swan (2010), Evey in V for Vendetta (2005), and Queen Amidala in the Star Wars Prequels, Portman is widely considered one of the most talented actresses working today. Joined once again by Mark Gehrke, we discuss her early rise to stardom, her project choice tied to her Jewish heritage, rave about Gehrke’s nerdy expertise around Star Wars, Marvel, and Annihilation, and hear about James’s starstruck moment of seeing Portman on the streets of New York.
How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life and career of Kristen Bell. Best known for her roles as Anna in Frozen (2013), Veronica Mars (2004-2019), and Sarah in Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), Bell has quickly risen to Hollywood stardom. Joined once again by Lauren Hopkins Price, we discuss Bell’s Smurfette roots, her extremely fun family dynamic with Dax, Aubrey passionately defends Couples Retreat (2009), and we marvel at her incredible off-the-screen philanthropic impact. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life and career of Mila Kunis. Best known for her roles as Lily in The Black Swan (2010), Rachel in Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), and Meg Griffin in Family Guy (1999-2023), Kunis has risen from a child actor to a mainstay in Hollywood. Joined once again by Laura Bennecke, we discuss her Ukrainian roots, her immense philanthropic impact, Case’s disdain for That 70’s Show and Laura’s unbelievable story on that set, the absurdity of American Psycho 2’s existence, and ponder whether her associations with some questionable male figures will affect her score. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
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