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Moviestruck

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

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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Latest Episodes

Engage! We boldly go where no pod has gone before as Brendan Connors of City of Super rejoins the podcast to dive into Star Trek Generations (1994). Will we escape the Nexus? Where is Spot!

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Content Warning: Sexual Innuendo, Sex Ed Language

Enter the Biosphere (2022) with filmmaker and YouTuber Jessie Earl as we unpack the myriad of questions raised by this sci fi bottle episode!

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Crack the case and admire the artistry of live action animation as we're on the trail of Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)! To help solve this movie mystery, the pod is joined by host of Nostalgium Arcanum, Doug!

 

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Content Warning: 80s Movie Homophobia, Violence/Beheadings

There can only be one (podcast!) Case Aiken of Another Pass and Men of Steel podcasts joins the pod to cover 80s action flick Highlander (1986).

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Recent Guests

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!
Case Aiken
Returning guest; host of Another Pass and Men of Steel Podcasts
Case Aiken (self-employed podcaster)
Episode: Moviestruck Episode 132: Highlander (1986) feat. Case Aiken!
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, introduces guests and guides discussions across episodes.

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 States3 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 Kingdom7 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 States10 months 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 Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate diverse guest backgrounds and nuanced takes on films.
Fans like the conversational, binge-friendly format with strong movie recommendations.
Overall positive reception for host warmth and guest banter.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Moviestruck Episode 117: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) feat. The Only Podcast About Movies!
Q: What is the secret of the ooze?
The secret of the ooze is that it was an accidental by-product of a TGRI experimentation, leading to the turtles' transformation.
Moviestruck Episode 107: Shock Treatment (1981) feat. Olivia from Rolls Untold!
Q: Why did we watch Shock Treatment?
Olivia believes everyone should see it, highlighting its weirdness, poignancy, and relevant social commentary.
Moviestruck Episode 74: Ocean's Eleven (2001) feat. Amanda & Julia of Multitude Podcasts
Q: Why did we watch Ocean’s Eleven?
Amanda loves heist movies and thinks they're great.

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What is Moviestruck about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Moviestruck invites guests to pick a film and chat about it with the host, blending personal nostalgia with informed critique. Episodes often feature a rotating cast of film scholars, YouTube creators, podcasters, and genre fans who bring deep dives into production, themes, and cultural impact, while maintaining lively banter and accessible storytelling. Notable strengths include wide-ranging movie choices, thoughtful perspectives on craft, and a warm, conversational vibe that makes complex ideas approachable for both casual viewers and cinephiles. A standout aspect is how guests' unique viewpoints—from trans-informed angles to animation history or cult classics—shape fresh conversations around well-known and offbeat films.

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Recent guests on Moviestruck include:

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

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