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Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode, Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn discuss: Wonder Woman 1984 (stylized as WW84) - A 2020 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Wonder Woman. It is the sequel to 2017's Wonder Woman and the ninth installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film is directed by Patty Jenkins from a script she wrote with Geoff Johns and David Callaham, based on a story by Johns and Jenkins. Gal Gadot stars as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman, alongside Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright, and Connie Nielsen. Set in 1984 during the Cold War, the film follows Diana and her past love Steve Trevor as they face off against Max Lord and Cheetah. For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode, Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn discuss: Tenet - A 2020 science fiction action-thriller film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who produced it with Emma Thomas. A co-production between the United Kingdom and United States, it stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh. The plot follows a secret agent as he manipulates the flow of time to prevent World War III. We also discuss the future of moviegoing now that HBO Max has decided to release the 2021 Warner Brothers slate of films on their platform.  Check out the Kara Swisher interview w/ Time Warner CEO, Jason Kilar.  For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this special "Indie Spotlight" episode, Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn discuss: Black Bear - A 2020 American comedy-drama thriller written and directed by Lawrence Michael Levine. It stars Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott, Sarah Gadon, Paola Lázaro and Grantham Coleman. For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode, Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn discuss: Holidate (Netflix) - A 2020 romantic comedy holiday film, directed by John Whitesell, from a screenplay by Tiffany Paulsen. It stars Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, Jake Manley, Jessica Capshaw, Andrew Bachelor, Frances Fisher, Manish Dayal and Kristin Chenoweth. Happiest Season (Hulu) - A romantic comedy film directed by Clea DuVall, from a screenplay written by DuVall and Mary Holland. The film stars Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Dan Levy, Holland, Victor Garber, and Mary Steenburgen.  The Princess Switch (Parts 1&2; Netflix) - A Christmas romantic comedy directed by Mike Rohl, starring Vanessa Hudgens, Sam Palladio, Suanne Braun, and Nick Sagar. The Christmas Chronicles (Parts 1&2; Netflix) - A Christmas comedy film directed and produced by Chris Columbus, who wrote the screenplay with Matt Lieberman, starring Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Darby Camp, Judah Lewis, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley. For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode, Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn discuss: A Rainy Day in New York (available on demand)- A 2019 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen. It stars Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Selena Gomez, Jude Law, Diego Luna, and Liev Schreiber. It follows the romantic exploits of a young college student (Chalamet) on a weekend trip in his hometown of New York City, trying to further bond with his college girlfriend (Fanning) while she is in the city to interview a famous film director (Schreiber). Possessor (available on demand) - A 2020 science fiction psychological horror film[4] written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg. An international co-production of the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, the film stars Andrea Riseborough, Christopher Abbott, Rossif Sutherland, Tuppence Middleton, Sean Bean, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode, Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn each discuss their favorite Nicole Kidman films. For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode, Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn discuss: On the Rocks (Apple TV+) - A 2020 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Sofia Coppola. It follows a father and daughter (Bill Murray and Rashida Jones) as they tail her suspicious husband (Marlon Wayans). The film had its world premiere at the New York Film Festival on September 22, 2020, and was released in a limited theatrical release on October 2, 2020, by A24, followed by digital streaming on October 23, 2020, by Apple TV+. Rebecca (Netflix) - A 2020 British romantic thriller film directed by Ben Wheatley from a screenplay by Jane Goldman, Joe Shrapnel, and Anna Waterhouse. The film is based on the 1938 novel of the same name by Daphne du Maurier and stars Lily James, Armie Hammer, Kristin Scott Thomas, Keeley Hawes, Ann Dowd, and Sam Riley. For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode, Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn celebrate Halloween with special guests Jim and Luke from the Con Guy and Scare Guy podcasts, and discuss our top horror movie killers.  For more information on the Con Guy and Scare Guy podcasts, visit http://theconguy.com  For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode,  Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn continue their "Horror October" series, which features an entire month of horror-themed surprises. This week, they are joined by special guest Vincent Masciale, Director of the 2020 film, "Faith Based". Follow Vince on Instagram @vincentmasciale // For more information on Faith Based, please visit http://geni.us/faithbased/ In this episode, we discuss:  Faith Based - A 2020 comedy that focuses on two slacker friends who come to the realization that every low budget Christian movie starring 90's TV actors makes millions of dollars. They soon set out on a mission to make "A Prayer in Space", the story of the first prayer ever to be prayed...in space. Directed by Vincent Masciale, and starring Luke Barnett, Tanner Thomason, Jason Alexander, Margaret Cho, David Koechner, and Lance Reddick, Faith Based is available now on all streaming platforms.  The Exorcist - A 1973 American supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin. Starring Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb, Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowran (in his final film role), Jason Miller and Linda Blair. It is the first installment in The Exorcist film series, and follows the demonic possession of a 12-year-old girl and her mother's attempt to rescue her through an exorcism conducted by two priests. The Cleansing Hour - A 2019 horror film directed by Damien LeVeck, starring Ryan Guzman and Kyle Gallner star as childhood friends Max and Drew host The Cleansing Hour, a popular livestream show where "Father Max" exorcises a possessed person each episode.  For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode,  Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn continue their "Horror October" series, which features an entire month of horror-themed surprises.  In this episode they discuss parts 1 and 2 of The Conjuring.  The Conjuring - A 2013 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan and written by Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes. It is the inaugural film in the Conjuring Universe franchise. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga star as Ed and Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigators and authors associated with prominent cases of haunting. Their purportedly real-life reports inspired The Amityville Horror story and film franchise. The Warrens come to the assistance of the Perron family, who experienced increasingly disturbing events in their farmhouse in Rhode Island in 1971. The Conjuring 2 - A 2016 American supernatural horror film, directed by James Wan. The screenplay is by Chad Hayes, Carey W. Hayes, Wan, and David Leslie Johnson. It is the sequel to 2013's The Conjuring, the second installment in The Conjuring series, and the third installment in the Conjuring Universe franchise. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprise their roles as paranormal investigators and authors Ed and Lorraine Warren from the first film. The film follows the Warrens as they travel to the United Kingdom to assist the Hodgson family, who are experiencing poltergeist activity at their Enfield council house in 1977 which later became referred to as the Enfield poltergeist. For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode,  Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn kick off their "Horror October" series, which features an entire month of horror-themed surprises. First up is a look at the 2017 hit "The Babysitter", and its 2020 sequel "The Babysitter: Killer Queen", both directed by McG, and starring Samara Weaving, Judah Lewis, Hana Mae Lee, Robbie Amell, and Bella Thorne. For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode, Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn celebrate all things democracy, and why your vote is so important in 2020, and are joined by special guest Krysta Masciale: host of the new show, "Rebranding America".  We also discuss some of our favorite political-themed films and documentaries:  >Movies:  -All The President's Men -Citizen Ruth  -The American President -Dave >Documentaries:  -Coastal Elites (HBOMax) -Agents of Chaos (HBOMax) -Whose Vote Counts - Explained (Netflix) // Below are some additional resources to educate friends, family, and acquaintances. You can also learn more about how you can volunteer to be a poll worker, or make phone calls or send texts on behalf of your local representatives, senate, or presidential candidate.  vote.org - You can register to vote, check your registration status, find your polling place, check for mail-in voting deadlines in your state, and so much more.  VoteSaveAmerica.com - Another great resource where you can learn more about all the candidates—you can even adopt a swing state, and work to educate voters in these states on how to make an informed decision, and help them get to the polls on Election Day. All from the comfort of your home.  // Krysta Masciale - Rebranding America: Instagram YouTube  Follow Krysta on Instagram @krystamasciale // For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In the latest edition of our Netflix OR Chill series, Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn discuss: The Devil All the Time - A 2020 American psychological thriller that examines themes of evil, religion, and the abuse of power in rural small-town America. It is based on the novel of the same name by Donald Ray Pollock, who also serves as the film's narrator. The film was directed by Antonio Campos from a screenplay that he co-written with his brother Paulo Campos. The cast includes Tom Holland, Bill Skarsgård, Riley Keough, Jason Clarke, Sebastian Stan, Haley Bennett, Eliza Scanlen, Mia Wasikowska and Robert Pattinson whose stories are told as the narratives weave together. Strange but True - A 2019 noir-thriller directed by Rowan Athale from a screenplay by Eric Garcia. The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by John Searles and stars Amy Ryan, Nick Robinson, Margaret Qualley, Blythe Danner, Brian Cox, Greg Kinnear and Connor Jessup. For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode, join Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn as we discuss some of our favorite documentaries, all of which are currently available to stream on the platforms noted below:  >>HBOMAX: Class Action Park Selena + Chef  Expecting Amy  I Love You, Now Die I’ll Be Gone in the Dark  The Vow  >>NETFLIX: The Social Dilemma  Fire in Paradise  13th  Heal   A Secret Love  Crip Camp  Trials of Gabriel Hernandez  Athlete A  Jeffrey Epstein (Filthy Rich)  Hello, Privilege. It’s me Chelsea  The Last Dance  McMillions  Down to Earth w/ Zac Efron  Cheer  Disclosure  >>HULU: Spaceship Earth  Three Identical Strangers  >>SHOWTIME: Love Fraud >>Apple TV+: Boys State  // We have a special episode planned in the coming weeks, and would love your participation! Please send a quick voice memo/message to themartiniscale@gmail.com and tell us why you are voting in November.  // For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In the latest edition of our Netflix OR Chill series, Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn discuss: Love, Guaranteed - A 2020 romantic comedy film directed by Mark Steven Johnson and written by Elizabeth Hackett and Hilary Galanoy, starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Damon Wayans Jr. Project Power - A 2020 superhero film directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, produced by Eric Newmanand, Bryan Unkeless, and written by Mattson Tomlin. It stars Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Dominique Fishback. For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode, Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn discuss their favorite Jennifer Aniston films with special guests, Ally and Anne from the Girl Crush podcast.  For more information on the Girl Crush podcast, follow them on Instagram @girlcrush_pod Take the Buzzfeed/Girl Crush Jennifer Aniston quiz  For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode, Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn discuss our list of films that we never want to see again.  Note: This bonus episode is from the archives, and was recorded (pre-quarantine) in the Fall of 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.  For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode, we discuss: The Rental - A 2020 American horror film co-produced and directed by Dave Franco, in his directorial debut. Franco co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Swanberg, based on a story by Franco, Swanberg, and Mike Demski. It stars Dan Stevens, Alison Brie, Sheila Vand, Jeremy Allen White, and Toby Huss, and follows two couples who begin to suspect they're being watched in the house they rented. Vivarium - A 2019 science fiction psychological horror film directed by Lorcan Finnegan, from a story by Finnegan and Garret Shanley. An international co-production between Ireland, Denmark and Belgium, the film stars Imogen Poots and Jesse Eisenberg. It is loosely based on Finnegan and Shanley's short horror film, Foxes. For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode, Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn join the Con Guy podcast (virtually) to countdown our top 10 summer blockbusters of all-time. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/g3jT0C_kA-k For more information on the Con Guy podcast, visit http://theconguy.com For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///

Join us for the latest episode of The Martini Scale - where we talk movies over martinis, and provide our perspective on what is and ISN'T worth watching. In this episode, Natalie, Lyna, and Shawn each discuss their top 5 Will Smith movies.  For more information, please visit http://themartiniscale.com // Listen and subscribe to The Martini Scale: Apple Podcasts Spotify Player FM Stitcher Pocketcasts // Follow The Martini Scale on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ///