So I once got homework assignment from an expert in my field saying, "You need to watch better movies." So... I started watching a new movie each week that's among the greatest movies of all time. And then with the lovely Mariah (and sometimes Pat) we chat about it. The podcast is called "How To Be A Movie Snob." We don't expect much from it but we are having a blast recording it and hanging out each week. So if you get bored and want to hear us spread our lack of knowledge on some of the best movies ever filmed, come join us on our journey to becoming movie snobs!
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What started as a few friends having a drink, talking movies, and trying to figure out what makes them tick somehow turned into a full-blown podcast.
How to Be a Movie Snob is for everyone from casual movie watchers to full-on film nerds. We take a closer look at what makes movies work—direction, acting, editing, cinematography, storytelling, and everything in between—without all the film-school snobbery.
This week, we get our hands on another screener: Bolivia’s submission for the 99th Academy Awards, The Condor Daughter.
Directed by Álvaro Olmos Torrico and beautifully photographed by cinematographer Nicolás Wong Díaz, the film follows a young midwife apprentice as she navigates the traditions of her home while facing a rapidly changing modern society.
The Condor Daughter offers a fascinating glimpse into Bolivian culture and a story that many audiences may never otherwise have the opportunity to experience. We dig into the filmmaking, performances, cinematography, and the cultural themes that make this film stand out.
Come for the movie insights. Stay for the chaos.
🎙️ New episodes almost every week.
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1 Aug 2026
Can Steven Spielberg be snobby?
Welcome to the very first episode of our new director deep-dive series (title still very much TBD). In this episode, we're diving into the career of one of the most influential filmmakers of all time: Steven Spielberg.
Is it snobby to spend an entire episode dissecting one of the most famous directors ever? Maybe. But that's never stopped us before.
From Jaws to E.T. (and plenty more in between), we're exploring Spielberg's signature style, the techniques that define his films, and why his work has had such a lasting impact on cinema. So grab your favorite drink, take a Jawsome journey with us, and don't forget to phone home.
🎬 Who's this for?
How to Be a Movie Snob started as a few friends hanging out, sharing a drink, and talking about movies. Somewhere along the way, it turned into a podcast. Whether you're a casual movie watcher or a full-on film nerd, we're here to help you see films in a new way.
We break down directing, acting, cinematography, editing, storytelling, and all the little details that make movies memorable—without the film school pretension.
Come for the movie insights. Stay for the chaos.
New episodes (almost) every week.
Follow us:
Instagram: @howtobeamoviesnob
Facebook: @HowToBeAMovieSnobPodcast
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linkedin.com/in/patgillette
Follow Seth:
instagram.com/sethdavidfilms/
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Music:
"Kick The Dust" by Ryan Taubert
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3 Jul 2026
Must Watch Summer Movies - We have your list!
Mariah, Pat and Seth debate what summer movies are the most important ever! Or the most watchable? Or the most Summer movie-ish?
Either way we debate which movies should be on your top 5 summer movies of all time!
Grab your popcorn and join the debate on the latest how to be a movie snob podcast.
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