Matinée with Maria & Julia
Welcome to Matinée with Julia & Maria! The podcast where we rewatch films that were formative for us... and see how they hold up.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 77 minutes
- Episodes
- 65
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2024
American Pie
"This one time, at band camp, I listened to the best podcast ever!"
It's just Maria & Julia today as we sit down to discuss the cultural touchstone American Pie (1999). We laugh and cringe our way thr…
A Walk to Remember (with Christina Dao)
Before you hit play, PROMISE you won't fall in love with us!!
Once that's out of the way, dig in to today's episode with the creative, funny and talented Christina Dao (@good.opinion). We chat all abo…
The Virgin Suicides (with Mack Calistan)
Have you photosynthesized your breakfast today? Either way, join us for a dreamy discussion with cinematographer Mack Calliston to discuss Sofia Coppola's debut feature, The Virgin Suicides (1999).
M…
Snatch (with Lisa Brodie)
ELLO, LISTNAHS! This week, we're joined by VFX & animation producer Lisa Brodie to break down the Guy Ritchie diamond heist extravaganza Snatch (2000).
Lisa tells us about her EXTREMELY memorable firs…
Nacho Libre (with Campbell Falconer)
NEUVO EPISODIO! This week, we're joined by Cold Stone Shots co-host & wrestling aficionado, Campbell Falconer, to dissect the 2006 film Nacho Libre. We debate Jack Black's hotness, cringe at the cul…
Shrek (with Lindsay Trajkovich)
WHAT ARE YA DOIN IN MY PODCAST?!!
This week, we're joined by resident Shrekspert Lindsay Trajkovich to discuss the delightful animated feature Shrek (2001).
We discuss the unproblematic nature of the f…
Donnie Darko (with Sefi Sloman)
This week, we're joined by Frank the Bunny stan Sefi Sloman to breakdown the creepy cult classic Donnie Darko (2001).
Prepare for a few heated debates about fascinating topics such as: the Gyllenhaal…
The Little Mermaid (with Jackie Johnson)
oh hunny do we have an exciting ep today! Jackie Johnson, host of Julia's fave podcast, Natch Beaut, very graciously joins us to discuss one of her most formative films: The Little Mermaid (1989). W…
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (with Alex Blackwell)
Waddup, trout sniffers? The holiday season is upon us & we're back with another episode. This week, we're joined by Julia's brother, graphic designer Alex Blackwell to discuss Home Alone 2: Lost In N…
The 1 Year Anniversary Episode
Sup, Matinerds! We've officially been putting out podcasts for ONE YEAR! To celebrate, we got some wine, we got some beer, and we answered your burning questions. Things get a little wacky, but it wa…
Marie Antoinette (with Marie Anne Demestihas)
Listen up, humble peasants!
This episode, we're heading back to the 18th century (but also to 2006) to discuss the historical fiction affair Marie Antoinette.
We're joined by Marie Anne Demestihas, ou…
Spice World (with Hannah Materne)
zigazigahhhh! Join us this week as we take a trip down memory lane in our 6 inch high top boots. Artist & designer Hannah Materne (@kidincolour) joins us to discuss the girl pop spectacular, Spice Wo…
The Butterfly Effect (with Malek Robbana)
This episode, we ask many big questions: If you could change the past, WOULD YOU? If you study psychology, do you need to have worms in your dorm room? Is it wrong to change somebody's future without…
Legally Blonde (with Erin Lee)
Are we on glue? Or is every line in this film quotable?
This week, we're joined by Erin Lee to discuss the white feminist masterpiece Legally Blonde (2001). We chat about the dynamics of female frenem…
Mad Love (with Misty-Dawn MacMillan)
You may not have seen this movie, but you're gonna wanna listen to this convo!
This week, we're joined by academic & archivist Misty-Dawn MacMillan to discuss the Drew Barrymore mental-illness road tr…
Balto (with Naomi Froese)
This week, we're joined by Matinée's newest pal, musician Naomi Froese, to talk about their love of the cartoon classic Balto (1995). We discuss the ways in which the film breaks down binaries, showc…
Life (with Dami Oyero)
This week, we're joined by our fave IT guy, Dami Oyero, to discuss the Eddie Murphy & Martin Lawrence dramedy Life (1999). We discuss the prison-industrial complex, Nigerian tv programming after 9 PM…
Grease
This week, we're covering the first movie that we BOTH hold dearly - Grease (1978)! Join us as as we discuss the importance of birth control, John Travolta's sticky lips, and of course Maria's turn a…
Drop Dead Fred (with Nina Outhwaite)
This week, Nina Outhwaite joins us to discuss the extremely polarizing cult classic Drop Dead Fred (1991). Imaginary friends, river boats, horrible child psychologists.... this movie has it all.
Let …
Mr & Mrs Smith (with Steve Deku)
This week, filmmaker and Mr & Mrs Smith EXPERT Steve Deku joins us to discuss the 2005 action romcom. We talk Brangelina (obviously), butts (oops), and the differences between the film's theatrical v…