Movies with My DadA podcast where I, film critic Tina Kakadelis, and my dad, Stratis, talk about a movie on the car ride home.
My dad is desperate for feedback! Shoot us, but mostly him, an email at movieswithmydadpod@gmail.com
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Smile 2
Episode 21 - Smile 2
On this week’s car ride home, we try not to smile too much at yet another horror film, Smile 2. Naomi Scott gets a ton of respect from Tina and Stratis for her lead role in this fast-paced film. Stratis learns that horror movies can be multifaceted, who knew? Tina does a deep dive into demonic possession and ends up worrying about all the tweens who got infected. If you’re ready for blood, guts, and smiles, grab a Voss water bottle as we steer clear of the demons on the drive back to safety.
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Megalopolis
Episode 20 - Megalopolis
On this week’s car ride home, we visit the alternative world of New Rome, created by legendary Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola. The tables are turned and Stratis is the introspective movie critic while Tina is the curmudgeonly old man. Stratis gets lost in the film's “vibes” (in between short naps), while Tina thought it would have been a much better movie if she’d imbibed a few Dirty Shirley cocktails beforehand. She also finds a way to make a comparison between her favorite teenage TV series, One Tree Hill, and Coppola’s artistic creation. If you were a liberal arts major in college, come along for this in-car group discussion.
Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound
Joker: Folie à Deux
Episode 19 - Joker: Folie à Deux
On this week’s car ride home, we completely disagree on whether this Joaquin Phoenix/Lady Gaga Joker film is a deeply emotional tour-de-force or just a hack film. Stratis gets philosophical when he says “Truth is whatever the movie does to you,” and Tina goes off on a cigarette-smoke-and-lighting tangent. If you want to find out how they made a psychotic murder movie into a musical, this is the car ride for you.
Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound
Saturday Night
Episode 18 - Saturday Night
On this week’s car ride home, Saturday Night allows Stratis to relive his youth through the lens of a favorite late-night show that drove ’70s popular culture – Saturday Night Live. On the other hand, Tina is forced to endure a lackluster biopic that she compares to a superhero movie. Comedic genius George Carlin is poorly impersonated by Stratis as he gives a shoutout to a childhood friend. If you’re of a certain age and want to take a ride back to late-night New York City, hop in and give this episode a listen.
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The Substance
Episode 17 - The Substance
On this week’s car ride home, we debate whether The Substance is a masterpiece or a monstrosity, and we both have strong opinions on which one it is. Stratis wants to know why his daughter took him to a movie with so much female nudity, while Tina was just enjoying the vibes. Somehow we go off on a tangent about the cars in the movie, and Tina finds a way to make the connection between aging actors and vintage vehicles. If you’re ready to dive into the fading beauty of Hollywood actors and the lengths to which they’ll go to stay youthful, grab an injection of The Substance and come along on this disturbing car ride home.
Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Episode 16 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
On this week’s car ride home, we talk about whether you can bring a demon back from the great beyond, and if you can, would he still be funny. Stratis starts off by wanting to know why they ruined his beloved movie from the ’80s, and Tina is obsessing about the relationship between Lydia (Winona Ryder) and Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton). Both of us like Bob, the shrunken-head guy, and Tim Burton's use of old-school animation. We wrap this episode up with our first email from a listener! He tries to set us straight on the Marvel Universe, but we’re not sure if he succeeded. Come with us for the ride, just don’t say “his” name.
Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound
Borderlands
Episode 15 - Borderlands
On this week’s car ride home, we discuss whether Borderlands is nothing more than a live-action play-through of a video game, and if either Tina or Stratis can be called a real gamer. We cover Stratis’ love of the first three minutes, before the film devolves into a First-Person Shooter. Grab your favorite BFG and let's head to the Borderlands.
Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Episode 14 - Bad Boys: Ride or Die
On this week’s car ride home, we try to figure out what you can learn about a romantic relationship by pulling out your fingernails, then we see if Will Smith and Martin Lawrence can single-handedly take down the entire narco/government/police state. We both thought every actor in this movie was in their own separate, very different movie. Was it a serious cop film or a rom com or maybe a buddy comedy flick? We don’t know, but maybe you can decide. So hop into our crazy-fast pursuit car and let’s RIDE (or Die).
Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound
Alien (1979)
Episode 13 - Alien
This week we ditch the car for a walk around the block as we delve into the classic sci-fi horror film Alien (1979). Along for this walk is Tina’s chihuahua, Frankie, who tries to eat too much grass. This was Tina’s first viewing of the classic film, although she has fond memories of Disney’s Great Movie Ride in Orlando, where Sigourney Weaver’s animatronic robot leaves a lasting impression. Stratis has some serious science issues with space/time/distance, while Tina isn’t bothered by any of it. Find out if we can avoid all the Alien face huggers and chest bursters on this walk around the block.
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Alien: Romulus
On this week’s car ride home, we debate whether this movie is a humanist-centered comment on our society or just a really nasty, slimy horror film. Guess who picks which. Stratis was drowsy for the first 30 minutes and then couldn’t even blink for the next 90 minutes. Tina explains her love of xenomorphs and we both talk too much about alien genitals. If you’re ready for an-amped up alien encounter, come along with us.
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Episode 12 - Alien Romulus
On this week’s car ride home, we debate whether this movie is a humanist-centered comment on our society or just a really nasty, slimy horror film. Guess who picks which. Stratis was drowsy for the first 30 minutes and then couldn’t even blink for the next 90 minutes. Tina explains her love of xenomorphs and we both talk too much about alien genitals. If you’re ready for an-amped up alien encounter, come along with us.
Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound
Trap
Welcome to the tenth episode of Movies with My Dad! It's the podcast where I take my dad, Stratis, to the movies and we talk about it on the car ride home. This week, we saw Deadpool & Wolverine.My dad is desperate for feedback! Shoot us, but mostly him, an email at movieswithmydadpod@gmail.comMusic - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound
Episode 11 - Trap
On this week’s car ride home, we discuss whether Stratis would make it as a serial killer or if he’d fall under the spell of Ted Bundy. Tina thinks the movie is all about a dad (who just happens to be a serial killer) trying to get out of watching a teenage pop concert. We narrowly escape a side-impact accident and reminisce about a Jonas Brothers concert we saw together. Stratis wants to know why people are so fascinated with serial killers. Tina can’t stop at being just a movie critic and feels the need to criticize Stratis’ driving. Let’s see if this thriller helps Stratis learn how to get out of police handcuffs.
Note: An earlier version had me, Tina, mispronouncing M. Night’s name despite listening to a million pronunciation guides!!
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Deadpool & Wolverine
Welcome to the tenth episode of Movies with My Dad! It's the podcast where I take my dad, Stratis, to the movies and we talk about it on the car ride home. This week, we saw Deadpool & Wolverine.
Episode 10 - Deadpool & Wolverine
On this week’s car ride home, Tina’s heart gives a “wooo” for Jennifer Garner and Stratis tries to convince Tina that he really is a comic book nerd. We both agree that Channing Tatum is the runaway star of this movie…or was it the chihuahua that has serious genetic issues? Join us as we enter the world of X-men and attempt to dodge a hail of bullets!
Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound
Twisters
Welcome to the ninth episode of Movies with My Dad! It's the podcast where I take my dad, Stratis, to the movies and we talk about it on the car ride home. This week, we saw Twisters.
Episode 9 - Twisters
On this week’s car ride home, Tina is moved by how beautiful this summer blockbuster film looks and we both want to know why there are no flying cows. Not surprisingly, Tina finds time for a good cry and Stratis wants to talk about the jet engine specialist listed in the credits. This may be the worst advertisement for vacationing in Oklahoma, but it sure makes for a great summer-roller-coaster-ride-of-a-movie. So hop in the car and let’s go chase some storms, baby!!
Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound
Fly Me to the Moon
Welcome to the eighth episode of Movies with My Dad! It's the podcast where I take my dad, Stratis, to the movies and we talk about it on the car ride home. This week, we saw Fly Me to the Moon.
Episode 8 - Fly Me to the Moon
On this week’s car ride home, find out what happens when you merge a documentary film about the Apollo moon missions with a Lifetime romantic comedy. Spoiler, it’s not good! Stratis, a veteran space guy, gives his opinion of the movie’s portrayal of the Apollo program and we both agree that casting Woody Harrelson as a Nixon-esque henchman was brilliant. As for the lack of chemistry between Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson, not even NASA engineers can fix that. Blast off with us on this questionable lunar love story.
Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound
Longlegs
Welcome to the seventh episode of Movies with My Dad! It's the podcast where I take my dad, Stratis, to the movies and we talk about it on the car ride home. This week, we saw Longlegs.
Episode 7 - Long Legs
On this week’s car ride home, we wonder why the devil doesn’t have a more efficient method of killing than creating demonic dolls! We both agree that Nick Cage’s makeup is too goofy to be creepy, and Stratis thinks putting Nick on a flaming motorcycle from Hell could have saved the movie for him. Just be careful not to play with any exploding porcelain dolls!
Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound
“See that long flat part? That's the movie. The spike is driving home.” - My Dad
MaXXXine
Welcome to the sixth episode of Movies with My Dad! It's the podcast where I take my dad, Stratis, to the movies and we talk about it on the car ride home. This week, we saw MaXXXine.
Episode 6 - MaXXXine
On this week’s car ride home, we travel back to the ‘80s for fame, fortune, and lots of murders in yet another father/daughter film. We both lament Kevin Bacon’s early demise and wish his great performance had lasted longer. Stratis has some notes for director Ti West. Time travel back to Stratis’ youth, just with a lot more murder and death!
Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound
The Exorcism
Welcome to the fifth episode of Movies with My Dad! It's the podcast where I take my dad, Stratis, to the movies and we talk about it on the car ride home. This week, we saw The Exorcism.
Episode 5 - The Exorcism
On this week’s car ride home, we try to understand how this movie turned into a master class in therapy and a critique on the secret world of Hollywood movies and their stars. We both agree that Russell Crowe gave this B movie a first-class performance. Now if we can just figure out why Hollywood is so obsessed with holy water and so much blood!
Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound
The Bikeriders
Welcome to the fourth episode of Movies with My Dad! It's the podcast where I take my dad, Stratis, to the movies and we talk about it on the car ride home. This week, we saw The Bikeriders.
Episode 4 - The Bikeriders
On this week’s car ride home, Tina tries to explain why this movie isn’t about a murdering biker gang, but in reality is about a man’s yearning to be part of a community. Stratis just wanted it to end. Hop on your hog and ride along with us as we dig into The Bikeriders.
Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound
Inside Out 2
Welcome to the third episode of Movies with My Dad! It's the podcast where I take my dad, Stratis, to the movies and we talk about it on the car ride home. This week, we saw Inside Out 2.
Episode 3 - Inside Out 2
On this week’s car ride home, we explain how Inside Out 2 isn’t really a kid’s movie, and Stratis wants to know if an animated film can get the Oscar for best picture. If you want to laugh, cry, and have a great time at the theater, definitely check out this film. Join us as we dig into the deep recesses of our brains and find what’s buried in the way back!
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The Dead Don’t Hurt
Welcome to this week's episode of Movies with My Dad! It's the podcast where I take my dad, Stratis, to the movies and we talk about it on the car ride home. This week, we saw The Dead Don't Hurt.
Episode 2 - The Dead Don't Hurt
On this week’s car ride home, Stratis learns that he’s not seeing Godzilla and King Kong, but instead has to watch a deeply sad Western. Tina offers a critic’s perspective on how this is a different kind of Western, along with other cinematic thoughts. Join us as we saddle up for a modern Western!
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