It's here, the final challenge in Gavin's Holiday Gauntlet, and this time he's called in an expert, writer David Lebovitz , creator of Jingle Hell! David has brought to the holiday table the brand new Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas, a new take on the holiday musical! Will Gavin succeed in his quest, or is this the end of our intrepid podcaster? Find out! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at reviews...
Dec 21, 2021•52 min
No bah humbugs here! Gavin's back with his 4th challenge in the holiday gauntlet, and he's brought on Jim Rohner , cohost of The Cast of Cthulhu to chat about the 1988 horror/comedy Scrooged! From rewrites, to backstage fights, to every single Murray brother, they cover it all! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , visit our Instagram for extra content, or stop by our shop a...
Dec 16, 2021•44 min
Nothing can stop this holly jolly train! It's episode three of Gavin's Holiday Gauntlet, and this time Gavin welcomes back to the show Morgan Roberts of the Untitled Cinema Gals Project Podcast ! She's here to sing the praises of the ultimate home for the holidays film, The Family Stone! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , visit our Instagram for extra content, or stop by ...
Dec 14, 2021•47 min
And the hits keep ho ho ho-ing along! In Part 2 of Gavin's Holiday Gauntlet, Gavin welcomes new guest writer and critic Kyle Turner to the show to talk about his favorite holiday treat, the 1997 TV movie, "The Christmas List" starring Mimi Rogers! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , visit our Instagram for extra content, or stop by our shop and pick up some podcast merchan...
Dec 09, 2021•31 min
It's the most wonderful time of year... for some! In this first part of a The Mixed Reviews special series, Gavin has invited some good friends on to help him in his quest to find some good holiday movies! In this first episode in the series, Chelsea Eichholz returns to the show to sing the praises of the 1938 Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant romantic screwball comedy "The Holiday"! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Fa...
Dec 08, 2021•35 min
This week we spend our Boogie Nights talking about The Master himself, Paul Thomas Anderson, and trust us, There Will Be Blood! From high school films, to Hard Eight, to Phantom Thread, we cover it all! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , visit our Instagram for extra content, or stop by our shop and pick up some podcast merchandise ! Don't forget to subscribe to us on iTu...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 59 min
Let's get generous! This week on the show we discuss the movie career of the tabloid darling turned charitable queen, Angelina Jolie! From Hackers to Maleficent, from Cyborg 2 to Lara Croft, from Gia to The Eternals, we cover it all! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , visit our Instagram for extra content, or stop by our shop and pick up some podcast merchandise ! Don't f...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 59 min
Awoooooooooo! It's a brand New Moon, and this week on the show we are capping off spooky season with a look at Werewolves on Film! We're joined by the man who literally wrote the book on the subject: Craig Ian Mann , author of Phases of the Moon A Cultural History of the Werewolf Film ( buy it here ) to discuss every the cinematic history of man's worst friend! From Werewolf of London to Ginger Snaps, from The Wolf Man to Company of Wolves, from Silver Bullet to Late Phases, we cover it all! So ...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 59 min
Spooky season has begun and this week Gavin and Louie dissect the career of Master of Horror himself, John Carpenter! From Halloween to The Thing, from They Live to The Ward, from The Fog to Elvis they cover it all! Baby, you can't Escape from New York, so don't listen to this one alone! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , visit our Instagram for extra content, or stop by ...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 59 min
We've made it! 100 episodes deep and oh so much more to come! This episode: Louie and Gavin look back at their 100 episodes of true tales of Hollywood, and pit their 5 star reviews against each other, to find out which 5 Star Reviews will end up in The Mixed Reviews Hall Of Fame! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , visit our Instagram for extra content, or stop by our shop...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 50 min
Good morning angels! This week on the show, Louie and Gavin deep dive into the career of Cameron Diaz! From teen model to The Mask, from Charlie's Angels to Gangs of New York, Shrek to Annie to early retirement, we cover it all! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , visit our Instagram for extra content, or stop by our shop and pick up some podcast merchandise ! Don't forget...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 59 min
Strap on some High Heels and get ready for a Bad Education, this week on the show Louie and Gavin Volver with a new episode all about iconic filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar! From Pepi, Luci, Bom to Talk To Her, from All About My Mother to I'm So Excited!, they cover it all, so come and join them as they discuss the Pain & Glory of the king of the Spanish screen! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at r...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 59 min
Girls grab your gowns and your crowns, have we got a show for you! This week join the Living Dolls Gavin and Louie as they break down the mini-genre that is Pageant Films! From the Beauty Jungle to To Be a Miss, we cover every Drop Dead Gorgeous film! Find out who ends up being our Miss Congeniality and who's just Crowned and Dangerous! And don't forget to Smile! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us a...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 58 min
Come on, girls! Do you believe in film? 'Cause we've got something to say about it! This week on the Girlie show, we take a look at the film career of the material girl herself, Madonna! We're joined by comedian/actor/the always amazing Tranna Wintour , cohost of the hit podcast Chosen Family on the CBC, to look back films of The Queen of Pop! From Desperately Seeking Susan to Evita, from Dick Tracy to Swept Away, we cover it all! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, foll...
Jul 27, 2021•2 hr
I don't know about you Miss Kitties, but we're feeling much yummier! This week on the podcast, we welcome guest Zacary Landolt from In Another World: A Pop Culture Podcast & Two Gays Watch to analyze the life and career of Cool Rider, Michelle Pfeiffer! From Grease 2 to Scarface, from Batman Returns to Stardust to Hairspray, we cover it all! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at reviewsmixed@gma...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 59 min
This week on the show Louie and Gavin are joined by Morgan Roberts of Untitled Cinema Gals Project podcast ( @CinemaGals ) to talk about the late, great, queen of the indie, director Lynn Shelton! From We Go Way Back to Sword of Trust, they chart her whole career from mumblecore to TV to laugh out loud but ultimately human comedies! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , visi...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 56 min
This week we're Close and a cigar as The Mixed Reviews breaks down the film career of acting legend Glenn Close! From The Big Chill to Fatal Attraction, from 101 Dalmatians to The Wife, we cover it all, including her childhood in a cult, her advocacy, and what special caveat is in her contract! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , visit our Instagram for extra content, or s...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 59 min
Don't Kill the Messenger, because we're Never Scared, this week on The Mixed Reviews, Louie and Gavin break down the film career of Chris Rock! From New Jack City to CB4, to Fargo and Spiral from the the Book of Saw, they cover it all! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , visit our Instagram for extra content, or stop by our shop and pick up some podcast merchandise ! Don't...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 57 min
This is it! The Main Event! We're finally covering Babs! Louie and Gavin are joined by amazing podcaster Liam Gareau (host of Deep Feels Podcast ) to cover the entirety of Barbra Streisand's film career! From Funny Girl to Yentl to The Guilt Trip, we cover it all! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , visit our Instagram for extra content, or stop by our shop and pick up som...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 59 min
Calling all Troublemakers! This week Gavin and Louie as checking out the career of writer/editor/cinematographer/director Robert Rodriguez! Join these Spy Kids, as they tell you how Once Upon a Time in Mexico this filmmaker made a very low budget movie called El Mariachi that became the talk of Sin City, and launched the career of this ultimate Grindhouse filmmaker! Grab your Machete and listen to this episode From Dusk til Dawn! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follo...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 58 min
It's the day of the show y'all! This week on the show, Gavin and Louie are honored to be joined by Jesse Knight ( @Superfluously ) to talk about the life and film career of the Queen of Indies herself, Parker Posey! From Dazed and Confused, to Party Girl, to Lost in Space and everything in between! We cover it all! Also, an important giveaway of a signed copy of Parker Posey's memoir "You Are on an Airplane"! Enter by donating to one of these three charities ( inTRANSitive , Send Chinatown Love ...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 59 min
We have a brand new bonus episode for you! This week, Gavin is joined by film critic Kristy Puchko ( The Guardian, Pajiba, Roger Ebert.com ) to talk about the movies they loved and the ones they didn't from the 2021 South By Southwest Film Festival ! Films include: Swan Song, I'm Fine (Thanks for Asking), Potato Dreams of America, Recovery, Violet, The End of Us, Ninjababy, Alien on Stage, Inbetween Girl, Puss, Introducing Selma Blair, and more! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Pack your bags and buckle up! This week on the podcast, Gavin and Louie are hitting the road, and conquering the minigenre that is: ROAD MOVIES! From It Happened One Night, to Vacation, to Logan and Nomadland, they bring you through the history of following the road to find yourself! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , visit our Instagram for extra content, or stop by our ...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 54 min
From beautiful Parisian piscines to Brokeback Mountains, this week Louie and Gavin are joined by Manish Mathur (host of It Pod to be You , and cohost of Queer and Now pod) to talk about the films of the amazing Ang Lee! From Taiwan to New York, and everywhere in between, take this Long Halftime Walk with us as we Push Hands and Hulk out about the genre defying director! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-ma...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 59 min
The time has come, the episode you have been waiting for as our guest Chelsea Eichholz ( Community Rewatch Podcast , T hose Gals Have Moxie , Untitled Cinema Gals ) joins us to talk about the icon Audrey Hepburn! From Roman Holiday to Wait Until Dark, join us for a Breakfast at Tiffanys or just dance all night with us as we take a deep dive into the career of a truly great human! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Faceb...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 59 min
This week, a tribute, the life and career of icon Cicely Tyson, from humble beginnings to Oscar nominee, from Carib Gold to Sounder to The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman to her work with Tyler Perry and The Trip to Bountiful, Louie and Gavin cover it all! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , visit our Instagram for extra content, or stop by our shop and pick up some pod...
Feb 04, 2021•2 hr
Aye Aye Captain! This week, we're all pining for Pine as we welcome The B - Side Podcast cohost and producer Conor O'Donnell to talk about the life and career of heartthrob Chris Pine! From Star Trek to Jack Ryan to Wonder Woman, we cover it all! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , visit our Instagram for extra content, or stop by our shop and pick up some podcast merchand...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 59 min
As promised, another bonus episode! This week, Gavin sits down with Michael Martin, star of "Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets" (one of the best films of 2020) to talk about the making of the movie, being a working actor (especially in the pandemic), and drag! Here's a link to his new short film, "Madame D." directed by John Lavin : https://vimeo.com/474463111 If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at reviewsm...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr
Say good riddance to 2020 with us, as we look back in the year in film! From Sonic the Hedgehog to Nomadland and everything in between, Louie and Gavin break down all the movies you you could see and stream this year! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , or visit our Instagram for extra content! Don't forget to subscribe to us on iTunes , Stitcher Radio , Spotify, Podchaser...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 57 min
Here's a little treat for you, a bonus episode right before the new year! This week, Louie sits down with American Dreamz star Sam Golzari to talk about his time making the film, and the ways in which it was maybe ahead of it's time! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews , like us on Facebook , e-mail us at [email protected] , or visit our Instagram for extra content! Don't forget to subscribe to us on iTunes , Stitcher Radio , Sp...
Dec 31, 2020•45 min
