Oscar Watch 2026 Continues! This week we watched the beautiful Train Dreams. Train Dreams is a film directed by Clint Bentley, based on Denis Johnson's novella, starring Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker in the early 20th-century Pacific Northwest. This movie also stars William H. Macy, Felicity Jones, and Kerry Condon. Cinematography by the talented Adolpho Veloso.
The HTBAMS crew — Seth, Mariah & Pat — return for another Oscar Watch installment, this time breaking down Guillermo del Toro’s sweeping and emotional new adaptation of Frankenstein (2025). With Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, this version blends gothic beauty, emotional devastation, and that classic del Toro craftsmanship that tends to make voters pay attention.
Our second movie in our way to early ramp up to Oscar season. This week is House of Dynamite. A lot of early Oscar buzz... but we'll see how we feel about it after we dive in deep!
In this episode we start our Oscar Watch waaaay too early. The How To Be A Movie Snob team, Pat, Mariah, and Seth break down the Sinners hype — the performances, the symbolism, the controversy, and whether it actually has a path to Best Picture.🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and figure out what makes them tick—and somehow, it turned into a full-blown podcast. Whether you're a casual viewer or a full-on film nerd, we’re here to help you watch movies with fresh eyes. We break down direction, acting, editing, cinematography—all the stuff that makes a film work—without the film school snobbery.Come for the insights, stay for the chaos. New episodes almost every week.MB01IOYWG7JPLJOInstagram: @howtobeamoviesnobFacebook: @HowToBeAMovieSnobPodcastFollow Pat: linkedin.com/in/patgilletteFollow Seth: instagram.com/sethdavidfilms/
Top 10 week again! This week we go to Seth's top 10 where we dive into Fritz Lang's Metropolis. This movie... is a lot. Listen to Pat and Mariah let Seth know what they think about his choice.
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We are back to our top ten movies of all time series! And this doozy of a movie makes Mariah's Top Ten Movie of all time! Like for reals. This is the one she chose. But all joking aside, Mariah, Pat and Seth take a deep dive into the very interesting and at times confusing movie that is South Pacific. Enjoy!🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and figure out what makes them tick—and somehow, it turned into a full-blown podcast. Whether you're a casual viewer or a full-on film nerd, we’re here to help you watch movies with fresh eyes. We break down direction, acting, editing, cinematography—all the stuff that makes a film work—without the film school snobbery.Come for the insights, stay for the chaos. New episodes almost every week.
We are back to our top 10 lists! And this week we are on Pat's top 10. As we break down this baseball classic we have to ask, Is this the most re-watchable sports movie of all time?
Pat, Mariah and Seth discuss, and Pat has to decide if it is still on his top 10 movie list of all time.
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What year was the clear winner? Pat, Mariah and Seth debate the best year in movies ever!! 🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and figure out what makes them tick—and somehow, it turned into a full-blown podcast. Whether you're a casual viewer or a full-on film nerd, we’re here to help you watch movies with fresh eyes. We break down direction, acting, editing, cinematography—all the stuff that makes a film work—without the film school snobbery.Come for the insights, stay for the chaos. New episodes almost every week.Song: Kick The Dustby Ryan TaubertMB019XA0PRJYL8Zwww.htbams.comInstagram: @howtobeamoviesnobFacebook: @HowToBeAMovieSnobPodcastFollow Pat: linkedin.com/in/patgilletteFollow Seth: instagram.com/makeitknownmedia/Our Gear:https://kit.co/makeitknownmedia/how-to-be-a-movie-snob-podcastproduced by:https://www.makeitknownmedia.com
This one has been on our to=watch list for a while. And it did not disappoint... well, mostly. The team is split on the Japanese classic. Enjoy our breakdown of the 1953 classic Ugetsu. 🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and figure out what makes them tick—and somehow, it turned into a full-blown podcast. Whether you're a casual viewer or a full-on film nerd, we’re here to help you watch movies with fresh eyes. We break down direction, acting, editing, cinematography—all the stuff that makes a film work—without the film school snobbery.Come for the insights, stay for the chaos. New episodes almost every week.Intro song: Kick The Dustby Ryan TaubertMB01IOQIKGDCCTE
This week we jump back into David's Lynch's crazy world and watch maybe his most infamous movie, Muholland Drive. And boy were we in for it! Take the dream world trip with us as we break down this cinema classic on this week's How To Be A Movie Snob! 🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and figure out what makes them tick—and somehow, it turned into a full-blown podcast. Whether you're a casual viewer or a full-on film nerd, we’re here to help you watch movies with fresh eyes. We break down direction, acting, editing, cinematography—all the stuff that makes a film work—without the film school snobbery.
🎬 Who’s this for?How to Be a Movie Snob started as a way for a few friends to have a drink, talk movies, and figure out what makes them tick—and somehow, it turned into a full-blown podcast. Whether you're a casual viewer or a full-on film nerd, we’re here to help you watch movies with fresh eyes. We break down direction, acting, editing, cinematography—all the stuff that makes a film work—without the film school snobbery.Come for the insights, stay for the chaos. New episodes almost every week.Songs licensed by MusicbedKick The Dust by Ryan TaubertHot by Kesha ShantrellMB01GT4TCWNLQDLInstagram: @howtobeamoviesnobFacebook: @HowToBeAMovieSnobPodcastFollow Pat: linkedin.com/in/patgilletteFollow Seth: instagram.com/sethdavidfilms/Our Gear:https://kit.co/makeitknownmedia/how-to-be-a-movie-snob-podcastproduced by:https://www.makeitknownmedia.com
It’s been on every “must-watch” list out there—yet somehow, we kept putting it off. Honestly, it never quite made it to the top of our queue... and wow, were we wrong. In this episode, we take a deep dive into what might just be the best movie of all time (or at least pretty close). No frills, no flash—just pure, powerful filmmaking. Join us as we unpack what makes this cinematic classic so unforgettable.
The team finally tackles Martin Scorsese's Taxi driver. Is Taxi Driver the Pinnacle of Scorsese’s Art? Or does Travis Bickle just need a hug?
We jump into this 1970s classic. Join along. And as always, Spoilers! Watch the movie first.
If it's on WINONA RYDER’S list, you should probably at least check it out!
We explore this 1999 classic on our path towards becoming real life movie snobs!
Brazil! Or 1984 1/2? This week's pick for the How To Be A Movie Snob comes from the mind of Terry Gilliam and is a wild ride to say the least! And dare I say it? A doozy? Pat and Mariah finally get to watch this cult classic and figure out what it's all about. Or do we figure out what it's all about? Is it more George Orwell Or Fredrico Fellini? Is it a masterpiece or does it come up short? What casting change hurt or helped this movie? Find out in this week's episode of How To Be A Movie Snob!
We are going through our top 10 movies of all time. And this week we are watching Pat's pick, The Sting starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman. Is it better than Butch Cassidy? Is it over-rated? What does Darth Vader have to do with this? Find out these questions and more on this week's episode of How To Be A Movie Snob!
No snobbery needed for this episode! We dive into the cinema changing classic, Star Wars. Talking about all the quirks and unusual turns that made this movie the, dare we say, cinematic masterpiece that it is? Or just the best b-movie ever made?
You be the judge! And follow along with the How To Be A Movie Snob team.
Maybe this is more of a love fest of how much we love this movie more than a review. But if you want your podcast listening to go to 11 then join the crew talk about one of Seth's favorite movies of all time.
This week we're leaning heavily on Pat. As a professional animator who's even hired several talents from these Oscar-nominated films, he might have a few extra insights to share. But don't worry—Seth and Mariah may not have the same credentials, yet they're eager to offer their opinions too!
Enjoy what we hope is our final Award Season podcast, spotlighting the animated movies of 2024.
Here we go! We've watched most of the movies, so we were ready. Listen as the 3 hosts of HTBAMS break down the 2025 Oscars and how they were... super... mediocre. I mean there were some super funny parts, and like one good acceptance speech. Good times....