Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast

Sep 03 2024 138 ep.

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Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast is a weekly show focused on discussing film like a bunch of nerds. Please subscribe to get film reviews, interviews, retrospectives on movies, genres, and filmmakers, and much more. Our host, Austin Glidden, will take you along for the ride as we explore the world on the silver screen. Don't just be cool... be medium cool. Are you ready?

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129. Hardcore (1979)

Sep 03 2024 85 mins

For episode 129, using the new format, Austin presents a deep dive into Paul Schrader’s 1979 directorial sophomore effort, Hardcore (1979). He explores its history before bringing on Matthew Socey for a conversation about the film. All that and more on Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast. Enjoy!0:00 - Intro5:03 - Hardcore (1979)8:22 - Pre-Production11:00 - George C. Scott20:00 - A-Team

128. An Introduction to Paul Schrader

Aug 26 2024 64 mins

For episode 128, THE NEW FORMAT HAS ARRIVED! Austin uses the new show format to talk about the life, mind, and cinematic contributions of the great Paul Schrader. His thoughts on the transcendental style, religion, screenwriting, etc. This episode will hopefully set a foundation on which we can discuss his films in upcoming episodes. So get ready to get nerdy! All that and more on

PODCAST UPDATE! A New Beginning...

Aug 13 2024 18 mins

Extra! Extra! Read all of about it! Medium Cool is making some changes to the format. Austin talks the future of the podcast, an is taking another week or two to get it worked out. All that and more on Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast. Enjoy! Please subscribe to Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Also, follow us on social media to get updates on all of the exc

127. Donald Sutherland Memorial Episode / Austin's Quick Thoughs on Some 2024 Releases

Jul 09 2024 85 mins

For episode 127, Austin invite Matthew Socey back to discuss the career of the late, great Donald Sutherland. Austin also gives some quick thoughts some 2024 releases: The Bikeriders; Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1; and MaXXXine. All that and more on Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast. Enjoy!0:00 - Intro2:40 - The Bikeriders, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, and MaXXXine

126. Godzilla Minus One (2023) / Janet Planet

Jun 26 2024 40 mins

For episode 126, Austin goes solo again to discuss the new film put out by A24, Annie Baker's "Janet Planet," released nationwide this Friday (6/28). Austin also finally responds to an Instagram message asking his thoughts on Godzilla Minus one, so Austin offers his views on that film as well. All that and more on Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast. Enjoy!0:00 - Intro6:00 - Godzilla Minu

125. 2024 Releases: Tuesday / Sasquatch Sunset / The Last Stop in Yuma County

Jun 11 2024 53 mins

For episode 125, Austin goes solo to discuss some more 2024 releases, including the new film put out by A24, Daina Oniunas-Pusic's "Tuesday" starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus - in theaters this Friday (6/14). All that and more on Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast. Enjoy!0:00 - Intro4:25 - Tuesday24:30 - Sasquatch Sunset39:00 - The Last Stop in Yuma County51:15 - OutroPlease subscribe to Medi

124. Drive Away Dolls & the Coen Brothers

May 20 2024 23 mins

For episode 124, Austin goes solo to discuss Ethan Coen's solo venture, Drive Away Dolls (2024). All that and more on Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast. Enjoy!0:00 - Intro2:55 - Drive Away Dolls (2024)21:45 - OutroPlease subscribe to Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Also, follow us on social media to get updates on all of the exciting things we have coming up

123. Movie Re-View Series: Straw Dogs (1971)

May 14 2024 64 mins

For episode 123, Austin discusses the Sam Peckinpah's Straw Dogs (1971) with Christopher Lloyd from The Film Yap. Is it Peckinpah's best? Worst? Listen and find out. All that and more on Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast. Enjoy!0:00 - Intro2:40 - Straw Dogs (1971)1:02:20 - OutroPlease subscribe to Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Also, follow us on social med

122. Movie Re-View Series: Being John Malkovich (1999) & Catch Me If You Can (2002)

May 07 2024 83 mins

For episode 122, Austin invites Joe and Sam back to discuss Being John Malkovich (1999) for the Movie Re-View series. Continuing with Catch Me If You Can (2002) with Christopher Lloyd from The Film Yap. All that and more on Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast. Enjoy!0:00 - Intro2:40 - Being John Malkovich (1999)42:05 - Catch Me If You Can (2002)1:21:20 - Outro Please subscribe to Medium C

121. Dr. Josh Matthews / Civil War (2024)

Apr 29 2024 112 mins

For episode 121, Austin invites a new guest on the show. Dr. Josh Matthews is a professor and content creator on YouTube with his series Learning About Movies (linked below). They discuss how Josh got into film and talk about 80s cinema, a current focus on the Learning About Movies channel. Before that, Austin gives his thoughts about Alex Garland's new movie Civil War (2024). All