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Moviestruck

Sophia Ricciardi
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Jim Henson
Bionicle
Puppetry
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret Of the Ooze
Mutant Mayhem
The Mask Of Zorro
My Cousin Vinny
The Fifth Element
New York City
Science Fiction
Princess Bride
Labyrinth
Hackers
Ocean's Eleven
Ghost Shark
Sonic the Hedgehog
The Pink Panther
Wicked
Street Fighter

Moviestruck: A podcast about movies and the people who watch them Every week host Sophia Ricciardi is joined by a different guest to talk shop about a different movie. The catch? Every episode's movie is the guest's choice, and any movie is on the table. From Sky High to Ben-Hur, we explore the movies we love, and why we love to watch them.

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Recent Guests

Sheryl Sawin
Professor from Temple University
Temple University
Episode: Moviestruck Episode 143: Scotland, PA (2001) feat. Professor Sheryl Sawin!
Jessie Earl
Video essayist and filmmaker, known as Jessie Gender on YouTube
Episode: Moviestruck Episode 134: Biosphere (2022) feat. Jessie Gender!
Doug Leaf
Host of Nostalgium Arcanum
Nostalgium Arcanum
Episode: Moviestruck Episode 133: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) feat. Nostalgium Arcanum!
Clayton Ashley
Co-host guest on this episode
Temporal Culture War / Video Producer
Episode: Moviestruck Episode 131: House (1977) feat. Clayton Ashley!
Sophia Ricciardi
Host of Moviestruck, first time guest
Moviestruck
Episode: Moviestruck Episode 125: Mafia Mamma (2023) feat. Sophia Ricciardi!
Steven Bernstein
Screenwriter and director
Episode: Moviestruck Episode 122: Perfect Days (2023) feat. Steven Bernstein!
Dylan J. Schlunder
Principal host of Reels of Justice
Reels of Justice
Episode: Moviestruck Episode 121: Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985) feat. Reels of Justice!
Mike Futter
Licensing producer on TMNT Tactical Takedown, familiar with Turtles IP
TMNT Tactical Takedown
Episode: Moviestruck Episode 118: Out of the Shadows (2016) feat. Mike Futter!
Jeff Stormer
Podcaster, game designer, and host of Party of One
Party of One
Episode: Moviestruck Episode 114: Rocky (1976) feat. Jeff Stormer!

Host

Sophia Ricciardi
Host of Moviestruck, guiding the conversation

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Boring

    Just recaps the movie, I dont find anything that interesting being added by the host or guests. Better off just putting the movie on in the background and listen to that

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ms. Moxy
    United States6 months ago
  • Great fun

    A fun and engaging podcast, the host is super endearing and always interacts well with her guests, something I particularly enjoy is that she doesn’t always agree with them about how good (or bad) a movie is. Father’s Day episodes always a treat, love the rapport between father and daughter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrayLR
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Talking about the hard stuff

    Thank you for having Case Aiken on the pod and entertaining a very nuanced and thorough discussion on Robocop (1987)!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeanInDavis
    United Statesa year ago
  • Sonic

    Red should do a trope talk on the tagalong human, also a very good podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wowinthewold
    United Statesa year ago
  • Hundreds of Beavers Convert

    Fantastic show and so much fun to listen to! I love hearing their takes on both shows I’ve seen and ones I’ve never heard of! Sophia kept talking about Hundreds of Beavers on the OSP streams and podcast, so I decided to watch it one day and loved it! It’s such a good movie and I was so excited to see that it was the 100th episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    What’sthatoverthere
    United States2 years ago

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Engaging, banter-heavy and guest-friendly; hosts strike a good balance between critique and warmth.
Episodes are a reliable mix of deep analysis and entertaining tangents, with strong host-guest dynamics.
Listeners appreciate the variety of guests and the accessible, conversational tone.

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Moviestruck Episode 143: Scotland, PA (2001) feat. Professor Sheryl Sawin!
Q: Why did we watch Scotland PA?
Sawin explains that Scotland PA isn't the most obvious Macbeth adaptation scholars would name, but its heavy licensing and creative reinterpretation of the Scottish play into a 1970s American setting captures essential Shakespearean themes about power, fate, and ambition, while making them accessible through a pop-cultural lens.
Moviestruck Episode 138: Scooby-Doo On Zombie Island (1998) feat. Tabletop Hot Takes!
Q: What makes this entry stand out in the Scooby-Doo canon?
The discussion highlights the film's choice to treat ghosts and magic as real within the world, the explicit New Orleans flavor, and the notable mid-90s music and voice-acting decisions that shaped later installments.
Moviestruck Episode 138: Scooby-Doo On Zombie Island (1998) feat. Tabletop Hot Takes!
Q: Why did we watch Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island?
Funky explains that the guest picked the film and wanted to revisit a Scooby-Doo title that balances nostalgia with a more cinematic, horror-tinged approach, especially set in New Orleans.
Moviestruck Episode 133: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) feat. Nostalgium Arcanum!
Q: Why did we watch? Who framed Roger Rabbit?
Because the film is a groundbreaking blend of live action and animation, offering a rich noir story with groundbreaking visuals and an enduring legacy that rewards repeated viewings.
Moviestruck Episode 118: Out of the Shadows (2016) feat. Mike Futter!
Q: Why did we watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Out of the Shadows?
Futter mentioned that the movie was reminiscent of the original series cartoon and that it incorporates various non-Shredder villains, which adds to the fun of the Turtles cinematic adventure.

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Moviestruck explores a wide range of films through conversations hosted by Sophia Ricciardi and guest critics, with each episode centered on the guest's movie pick. The show blends film analysis with personal anecdotes, banter, and cross-genre perspectives, often inviting guests who bring diverse angles—from scholarly takes on adaptations to genre-specific expertise and fan insights. Notable strengths include approachable yet sharp discussions, a welcoming watch-party energy, and a consistent format that makes complex analysis feel accessible. The show tends to attract listeners who enjoy in-depth film critique, lively host–guest dynamics, and recommendations spanning classics to cult favorites.

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Moviestruck launched 6 years ago and published 146 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Sheryl Sawin
2. Jessie Earl
3. Doug Leaf
4. Clayton Ashley
5. Sophia Ricciardi
6. Steven Bernstein
7. Dylan J. Schlunder
8. Mike Futter

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