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The Devil's Backbone (2001) vs Talk to Her (2002) It's a battle of directors as we explore the category "First of The 2000's". Before Giullermo del Toro was a beloved monster master the filmmaker spent years in the world of low budget genre movies. Today we cover the film that launched his Hollywood career ; "The Devils Backbone". Then its "Talk to Her". A film that some view as his magnum opus. This episode is so good you'll probably slip into a coma. Remember to rate, review and follow the pod! Hosted By Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas  Follow on Instagram & TikTok  @modernclassicspodcast Watch Along: The Devils Backbone (Tubi)  Talk To Her (rent anywhere) Follow Mike on Letterboxd @ChadMichaelMann

Prequel Episode: Primetime, Avengers: Doomsday, and more We went to see Lance Oppenheim's "Primetime" . Listen to our thoughts and our best Chris Hansen impersonations. Then we get into the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and its connection to the late great MF DOOM homself. Plus a whole lot more. Hosted By Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas  Follow on Instagram & TikTok  @modernclassicspodcast Follow Mike on Letterboxd @ChadMichaelMann

I Am Not a Witch (2017) vs Lady Bird (2017) It's a battle for the ages literally. The category is "Coming of Age" and our double features presents two very different experiences. Will either movie make the Greatest Films of the 21st Century list? Will Mike Cry? Will Kendell jump out of a car? There's only one way to find out. So join us on the wrong side if the tracks and leave your ribbons at home. Remember to rate, review and subscribe! Hosted By Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas  Follow on Instagram & TikTok  @modernclassicspodcast Watch Along: I Am Not a Witch (Tubi) Lady Bird (Hulu) Follow Mike on Letterboxd @ChadMichaelMann

Prequel Episode : Is God Is, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Tony and more Welcome to another prequel episode! This week we chat about our most recent theater watches. Movies covered include; Is God Is, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Tony, I Love Boosters, and The Odyssey. Please rate, review and follow the pod! Hosted By Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas  Follow on Instagram & TikTok  @modernclassicspodcast Follow Mike on Letterboxd @ChadMichaelMann

Prometheus vs. Don't Look Up It's a battle of the nerds as we explore the 2000's "Science Community" film canon. For this episode we bring you a high minded franchise reboot and a wacky comedy that carries a serious warning. Will either movie make the Greatest Films of The 21st Century List? Which host will win? Curious? If so join us as we suck down some alien goo, turn on the news and ignore the handsome scientist. Remember to follow, rate, and review! Hosted By Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas  Follow on Instagram & TikTok  @modernclassicspodcast Watch Along Prometheus (Peacock)  Don't Look Up (Netflix) Follow Mike on Letterboxd @ChadMichaelMann

Prequel Episode - 100 Films : A Retrospective Today we celebrate a landmark with 100 films covered! Join us as we look back at the highs and lows of creating the Modern Classics Greatest Films of the 22 Century List. There's jokes, there's music, there's celebrity voicemails. Check out the episode and remember to rate, review and follow the show! Hosted by Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas Follow on Instagram & TikTok @modernclassicspodcast Follow Mike on Letterboxd @ChadMichaelMann

I, Robot vs. Hero We are back in the battle arena with two "Summer Action" movies. The Will Smith lead "I, Robot" was not exactly what we expected and left us with many questions like; What kind of hat is that anyways? or Did Elon Musk watch this one too many times? Then it's the martial arts epic "Hero" . We had a thrill uncovering this somewhat forgotten Jet Li gem. Tune in to find out if either film makes the Greatest Films of The 21st Century List! Hosted By Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas  Follow on Instagram & TikTok  @modernclassicspodcast Watch Along Hellboy (Netflix)  Mad Max: Fury Road (rental) Follow Mike on Letterboxd @ChadMichaelMann

Prequel Episode #49 This episode we dig into what we have been watching recently. Now that we both have had chance to see "Backrooms" it was time to revisit the conversation. Then its time to talk the year's most anticipated film "The Odyssey". We round out the show with "Kendell's Questions" which gives us a chance to dive deeper into the theme of previously covered films. Please rate, review and follow the show. Hosted By: Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas  Follow on Instagram & TikTok  @modernclassicspodcast Follow Mike on Letterboxd @ChadMichaelMann

The Girl With all The Gifts (2016) vs. Under The Shadow (2016) Woah! It's time to battle again! This week the category is "Supernatural Terror" and our double features offers two very different movies. " The Girl With all The Gifts" is a Netflix released independent zombie film with a fungal element akin to "The Last of Us". While "Under The Shadow" gives us a good old fashioned haunting with a historical and cultural twist. This episode is a teeth chattering fright not be missed! Come listen as these two pictures go head to head for a spot on the Modern Classics Greatest Films of the 21st Century List. Please rate, review, and follow. Hosted By: Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas Follow on Instagram & TikTok @modernclassicspodcast Watch Along: The Girl With All The Gifts (Tubi) Under The Shadow (Netflix)

Come tune in for this weeks Prequel Episode. Today is all about Kendell's Questions. Join us as we dig into ; conspiracy theories, aliens, Jeff Bridges AI promotion and more! Also look below for links to some great docs we discuss available on Youtube. Remember to rate, review and follow! Hosted by : Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas Watch Along: Earth's Greatest Enemy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgJyutPe_Qw Side By Side https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jx_cbuXgO0 Matrix Revisited https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Homl2AuhXCI Follow on Instagram & TikTok @modernclassicspodcast Follow Mike on Letterboxd @ChadMichaelMann

Serenity (2005) vs Sunshine (2007) Todays battle category is "Spacecrafts". First in the match up is "Serenity" directed by the disgraced Joss Whedon. The movie is a Star Wars style romp based on the hit series "Firefly" . Then its Danny Boyle's Sci-fi epic "Sunshine". Will either film score 8 Stars and be added to the Greatest Films of The 21 Century List? Feel free to find out by staring directly at the Sun while you listen. Please rate, review, and follow the show! Hosted by Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas Follow on Instagram & TikTok @modernclassicspodcast Watch Along; Serenity (Prime) Sunshine (Rent Anywhere) Follow Mike on Letterboxd @ChadMichaelMann

We cover a lot of ground in this episode. First we settle some ties on our Greatest Films of The 21 Century List. Then its a look at recent releases. We close out the show with a round of A24 Questions and still had time to talk about the Longlegs & Weapon sequels, the Scary Movie Franchise, and so much more. Remember to rate, review and follow the show! Hosted by Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas Follow on Instagram & TikTok @modernclassicspodcast Follow Mike on Letterboxd @ChadMichaelMann

Hell or High Water (2016) v 1917 (2019)  It’s battle! And the category is ‘On A Mission”. We start with “Hell or High Water” a Neo-Western with a mumbly Jeff Bridges that proved to be a bit too much Taylor Sheridan for the both of us. Then we discuss the war epic “1917”. Sam Mendes’ one shot wonder is third of his films we have covered on the show and perhaps it is one of his best. Will either film be awarded 8 or more stars and be added to the Greatest Films of The 21st Century List? Tune in and be sure to bring your own snacks all we have is T-bone steak and baked potato. Rate, Review and Follow! Hosted By ; Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas  Watch Along: Hell Or High Water (HBO) 1917 (Netflix) Follow on Instagram and TikTok  @modernclassicspodcast  Follow Mike on Letterboxd  @ChadMichaelMann

It’s time for a prequel episode! Join us as we discuss a multitude of topics including: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride”, Tom Hank’s WW2 fixation, “8 Crazy Nights”, the odd 2000’s filmography of Ron Howard. And More! Remember to Rate review and follow the show. Hosted By Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas Follow on Instagram and TikTok @modernclassicspodcastFollow Mike on Letterboxd @ChadMichaelMann

Fruitvale Station (2013) vs. Tangerine (2015) The category is "Budget Under $1 Million". Will either flick make the Greatest Films of The 21st Century List? Join us as we discuss American low budget cinema. The 2000's are full of low budget gems. So choosing duel came with plenty of options. The result was two films by recent Oscar winners. Have you seen either? Do you just like talking movies? Then meet us at Mary's at seven. Please rate, review, and follow. Hosted By: Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas Follow on Instagram and TikTok @modernclassicspodcast Watch Along : Tangerine (Tubi, Hulu) Fruitvale Station (Plex) Follow Mike on Letterboxd @ChadMichaelMann