Movies That Matter

About Movies That Matter

Movies that Matter is the podcast going beyond basic film criticism to boldly explore a social issue affecting people's lives.

Publisher

Nicole Funari

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 May 2016

Latest episode

28 Feb 2025

Latest episodes

151 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Feb 2025

   Movies That Matter Says Goodbye

   Stacy, Adam, Garret, Lexy, Justin and Nicole give a final send-off to the podcast. The hosts reflect on making the podcast, memorable moments on mic and off, and favorite episodes. We thank everyone who participated and everyone who listened along the way. We'll miss you.

2. 

   9 Jan 2025

   Wicked and the Quest for Popularity

   Lexy, Garret, and Nicole discuss Wicked and how much of society still operates like status in high school. We rave about the movie from the performances, to the costumes, to the cinematography, and the utter triumph Jon Chu created. The social issues in the movie are presented through the lens of high school and the movie's most popular song, Popular, which is resonant to the way we seek status in our adult lives. Nicole recommends a Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers classic The Gay Divorcee. Lexy recommends the movie podcast Guilty Pleasures (https://www.youtube.com/@guiltypleasures6975). Garret recommends the original Oz books. Website (http://www.moviesthatmatterpodcast.com) Store YouTube Facebook Group Page (https://www.facebook.com/moviesmatterpod)

3. 

   16 Dec 2024

   Gladiator II and the Cynical Cash Grab

   Adam, Justin, Stacy, Lexy, and Nicole dissect the cynical cash grab that is Gladiator II, critiquing its shoddy writing and shallow purpose.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

100,483

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

21 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

50

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.