The Worst Part of My Favorite Movie
@worstpartpod.bsky.social
“Great movies are rarely perfect movies.”
— Pauline Kael
Hosted by Jonathan Foster and Tripp
von Weeks
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-worst-part-of-my-favorite-movie/id1654690849
— Pauline Kael
Hosted by Jonathan Foster and Tripp
von Weeks
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-worst-part-of-my-favorite-movie/id1654690849
For the season finale, @willsloanesq.bsky.social stops by to discuss his great new book about Ed Wood, how to approach cinematic reclamation, and the movie he's seen possibly more than any other: Tim Burton's BATMAN. You wanna get nuts? C'mon! Let's get nuts!
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October 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
For the season finale, @willsloanesq.bsky.social stops by to discuss his great new book about Ed Wood, how to approach cinematic reclamation, and the movie he's seen possibly more than any other: Tim Burton's BATMAN. You wanna get nuts? C'mon! Let's get nuts!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
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Being asked to join the @worstpartpod.bsky.social has been a big highlight of the year for me. Thanks to Tripp Von Weeks and the other host for having me on! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
1988 - Die Hard (with Matt
Podcast Episode · The Worst Part of My Favorite Movie · 10/22/2025 · 52m
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October 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Being asked to join the @worstpartpod.bsky.social has been a big highlight of the year for me. Thanks to Tripp Von Weeks and the other host for having me on! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Award-winning sound artist @smokeycloud.bsky.social stops by to talk about DIE HARD. We discuss Joel Silver's "Whammo Chart," John McTiernan's efforts to infuse Shakespeare into the material, and what choices set the film apart from other '80s action movies.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Award-winning sound artist @smokeycloud.bsky.social stops by to talk about DIE HARD. We discuss Joel Silver's "Whammo Chart," John McTiernan's efforts to infuse Shakespeare into the material, and what choices set the film apart from other '80s action movies.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
We're joined today by @jlalibs.com to talk about the world of boutique Blu-ray labels, the films of Paul Verhoeven, and the continuing relevance and endurance of ROBOCOP. Check it out!
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October 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We're joined today by @jlalibs.com to talk about the world of boutique Blu-ray labels, the films of Paul Verhoeven, and the continuing relevance and endurance of ROBOCOP. Check it out!
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podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
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If you have ever wanted to hear me yap about ALIENS, now’s your chance!
Film critic @katiewalshstx.bsky.social is on the podcast to discuss what makes ALIENS such a satisfying sequel, the evolution of James Cameron's storytelling, and producer Gale Anne Hurd's role as "Cameron Whisperer" during the early phase of his career.
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June 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
If you have ever wanted to hear me yap about ALIENS, now’s your chance!
Film critic @katiewalshstx.bsky.social is on the podcast to discuss what makes ALIENS such a satisfying sequel, the evolution of James Cameron's storytelling, and producer Gale Anne Hurd's role as "Cameron Whisperer" during the early phase of his career.
podcasts.apple.com/.../1986.../....
podcasts.apple.com/.../1986.../....
June 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Film critic @katiewalshstx.bsky.social is on the podcast to discuss what makes ALIENS such a satisfying sequel, the evolution of James Cameron's storytelling, and producer Gale Anne Hurd's role as "Cameron Whisperer" during the early phase of his career.
podcasts.apple.com/.../1986.../....
podcasts.apple.com/.../1986.../....
It's AFTER HOURS and all things Marty! Dream guest @roxana-hadadi.bsky.social discusses how this back-to-basics indie fits into Scorsese's oeuvre, what we sometimes get wrong about his work, and why his movies are often more appreciated after the fact!
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March 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It's AFTER HOURS and all things Marty! Dream guest @roxana-hadadi.bsky.social discusses how this back-to-basics indie fits into Scorsese's oeuvre, what we sometimes get wrong about his work, and why his movies are often more appreciated after the fact!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
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Temple of Doom hive, come through.
The great @bilgeebiri.bsky.social joins the podcast to offer wide-ranging insights into Steven Spielberg's career and discuss why he thinks TEMPLE OF DOOM might actually be Spielberg's best-directed film!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Dhs...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Dhs...
January 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Temple of Doom hive, come through.
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The great @bilgeebiri.bsky.social joins the podcast to offer wide-ranging insights into Steven Spielberg's career and discuss why he thinks TEMPLE OF DOOM might actually be Spielberg's best-directed film!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Dhs...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Dhs...
January 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The great @bilgeebiri.bsky.social joins the podcast to offer wide-ranging insights into Steven Spielberg's career and discuss why he thinks TEMPLE OF DOOM might actually be Spielberg's best-directed film!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Dhs...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Dhs...
The great @bilgeebiri.bsky.social joins the podcast to offer wide-ranging insights into Steven Spielberg's career and discuss why he thinks TEMPLE OF DOOM might actually be Spielberg's best-directed film!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Dhs...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Dhs...
January 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The great @bilgeebiri.bsky.social joins the podcast to offer wide-ranging insights into Steven Spielberg's career and discuss why he thinks TEMPLE OF DOOM might actually be Spielberg's best-directed film!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Dhs...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Dhs...
Wow! Thank you, Mr. President!
December 21, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Wow! Thank you, Mr. President!
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THE SOCIAL NETWORK was just added to the National Film Registry. I assume this podcast episode, in which @franhoepfner.bsky.social and I discuss the worst part of it, was instrumental in the decision to deem it "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant."
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The Social Network (with Fran Hoepfner)
Podcast Episode · The Worst Part of My Favorite Movie · 02/21/2023 · 49m
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December 17, 2024 at 6:33 PM
THE SOCIAL NETWORK was just added to the National Film Registry. I assume this podcast episode, in which @franhoepfner.bsky.social and I discuss the worst part of it, was instrumental in the decision to deem it "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant."
tinyurl.com/4aexs2u4
tinyurl.com/4aexs2u4
Author @mattsinger.bsky.social choppers in to discuss the 1982 sci-fi horror classic THE THING, as well as John Carpenter's status as a pantheon filmmaker!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/198…
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sSThUtPZjH5Sx8euGvGBF?si=4CvCzYq6T7y0NeDxTEg7eg
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/198…
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sSThUtPZjH5Sx8euGvGBF?si=4CvCzYq6T7y0NeDxTEg7eg
August 7, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Author @mattsinger.bsky.social choppers in to discuss the 1982 sci-fi horror classic THE THING, as well as John Carpenter's status as a pantheon filmmaker!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/198…
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sSThUtPZjH5Sx8euGvGBF?si=4CvCzYq6T7y0NeDxTEg7eg
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/198…
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sSThUtPZjH5Sx8euGvGBF?si=4CvCzYq6T7y0NeDxTEg7eg
Tomorrow on the podcast… with guest @mattsinger.bsky.social
August 6, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Tomorrow on the podcast… with guest @mattsinger.bsky.social
Comrades! Our latest episode features author @isaacbutler.bsky.social discussing his favorite movie of 1981… Warren Beatty’s Oscar-winning epic, REDS!
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June 26, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Comrades! Our latest episode features author @isaacbutler.bsky.social discussing his favorite movie of 1981… Warren Beatty’s Oscar-winning epic, REDS!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/565F...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/565F...
Tomorrow on the podcast… with guest @isaacbutler.bsky.social
June 25, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Tomorrow on the podcast… with guest @isaacbutler.bsky.social
Here we go! To kick off our special 1980s-themed season, cinematographer @csschneider.bsky.social stops by to discuss his favorite movie of 1980… THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK!
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Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1ydK...
May 15, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Here we go! To kick off our special 1980s-themed season, cinematographer @csschneider.bsky.social stops by to discuss his favorite movie of 1980… THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1ydK...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1ydK...