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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of William Hurt. Best known for his roles as Richie in A History of Violence, Tom in Broadcast News, and John Robinson in Lost in Space, Hurt has carved out a 40+ year career in the entertainment business. Joined once again by guest Munson, John Rigby, we discuss Hurt's decades of stellar roles, controversial antics off-screen, triumph over prostate cancer, and Hurt's role in the tragedy during the filming of Midnight Rider. Where does Hurt's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Anjelica Huston. Best known for her roles as Morticia Addams, the Grand High Witch, and Lilly in The Grifters, Huston comes from a family of Hollywood royalty (John, Daniel, and Walter). Among other topics, we discuss her public spats with other actors, her significant awards footprint, our opinions on Woody Allen, a potential Hardcore/Horrid Henry crossover, and the entertainment of PETA trolling on Twitter. Where does Huston's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Maya Rudolph. Best known for her characters on Saturday Night Live (SNL), Lillian in Bridesmaids, and the Hormone Mistress in Big Mouth, no other actor we've covered has been in such a wide variety of entertainment projects over the years. Joined by guest Munson, Lauren Hopkins, we discuss her early days with 'The Rentals', her relationship with Paul Thomas Anderson, her improv roots with the Footlights Troupe, the ways she infuses her musical talents into her roles, and the many SNL characters we love. Where does Rudolph's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Sam Rockwell. Best known for his roles as Sam Bell in Moon, Dixon in Three Billboards, and Billy in Seven Psychopaths, Rockwell has become a serious Hollywood fan favorite. Joined by guest Munson, Matti Groll, of the Movie Marathoners podcast, we discuss why Ebert called him a modern-day Christopher Walken, his impressive theater background, and his role in the Citizen Kane of guinea pig movies. Where does Rockwell's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. 

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Emma Thompson. Best known for her roles as Elinor in Sense and Sensibility, P.L. Travers in Saving Mr. Banks, and Karen in Love Actually, Thompson is the only person to ever win Academy Awards for both acting (Howard's End) and writing (Sense and Sensibility). Down Rigby and James for this episode, we're joined once again by guest Munson, Chip Hessenflow, of the Sandwiches at Irregular Hours podcast. We talk Thompson's background in British sketch comedy, the accents of her various characters, and why critics and audiences overwhelmingly love her work. Where does Thompson's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. 

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Tim Roth. Best known for his roles as Cunningham in Rob Roy, Pumpkin in Pulp Fiction and Thade in Planet of the Apes, Roth has carved out a long career in Hollywood working alongside some of the industry's biggest directors. Joined once again by guest Munson, Dan Craig, we discuss his unconventional start in the industry, his hate for Charlton Heston, and learn why Tupac called him "Mr. Free Stuff". Where does Roth's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. 

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Christina Applegate. Best known for her roles as Swell in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, Veronica Corningstone in Anchorman, and Kelly Bundy in Married...with Children, Applegate has been working in Hollywood since she was a toddler. Joined by guest Munson, Jeff Swatkins, we discuss Applegate's early SAG days, her many Emmy and GG-nominated performances, and our appreciation for her dark/filthy humor. Where does Applegate's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. 

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Alison Brie. Best known for her roles as Ruth in GLOW, Annie in Community, and Trudy in Mad Men, Brie has built a legitimate career in film and television. Joined by guest Munson, Dane Marvin of the CF3: Cult Fans, Films & Finds Podcast, we discuss Brie's many oddball talents off-screen, the legend behind The Disaster Artist, and her amazing performance in Horse Girl. Where does Brie's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. 

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this Halloween-themed episode, we explore the career of the busiest man in Hollywood: Danny Trejo. Best known for his roles as Machete in numerous roles, Razor Charlie in From Dusk Till Dawn, and Navajas in Desperado, Trejo is famous in Hollywood for playing the tattooed badass in most of his roles. Joined by guest Munson and horror expert, Jon Cohorn, we discuss Trejo's incredible off-screen life story (do yourself a favor and watch the documentary, Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo), his legendary number of on-screen deaths, and whether we think his acting skills are on par with his personal life. Will the bourbon get the best of Jon? Where does Trejo's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. 

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the 175+ film/TV credit career of Gary Cole. Best known for his roles as Reese Bobby in Talladega Nights, Bill Owens in One Hour Photo, and Lumbergh in Office Space, Cole has quietly put together the largest filmography of any actor we have covered. Joined by guest Munson and former actress/stuntwoman, Laura Bennecke, we discuss Laura's connections to Gary Cole's projects, his comedic performances in movies we love, and the incredible list of television shows on his resume. Where does Cole's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. 

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the 30+ year career of Rene Russo. Best known for her roles as Catherine Banning in The Thomas Crown Affair, Lorna Cole in Lethal Weapon 3/4, and Nina in Nightcrawler, Russo is a household name to anyone who watched action movies in the 1990s. We discuss her early modeling career, lack of television work, five-year break from acting, and her ability to work alongside some of Hollywood's heaviest hitters over three decades in the business. Where does Russo's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. 

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Best known for her roles as Dido in Belle, Noni in Beyond the Lights, and Prema in Concussion, Mbatha-Raw is quietly establishing herself as a versatile actor with a background in dance and stage work. We discuss our collective adoration for her Black Mirror episode and our collective despair towards Jupiter Ascending and The Cloverfield Paradox. Where does Mbatha-Raw's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. 

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Mahershala Ali with photographer and documentary filmmaker, Mike Rodmaker. Best known for his roles as Remy in House of Cards, Juan in Moonlight and Dr. Shirley in Green Book, Ali is the first actor we've covered who has won multiple Academy Awards. We discuss his early days in college basketball and rap, his undeniable charisma on-screen, and whether we love Moonlight and Green Book. Where does Ali's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. 

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the career of Rebecca Hall. Best known for her roles as Vicky in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Claire in The Town and Sarah in The Prestige, Hall has quietly put together a successful career that spans three decades in film and theater. We discuss her family roots in stage productions, her absolute acting precision in emotionally broken roles, and debate whether The Gift is worthy of its Rotten Tomatoes score. Where does Hall's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the 16-year career of Rami Malek. Best known for his roles as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, Elliot Alderson in Mr. Robot, and Ahkmenrah in the Night at the Museum franchise, Malek is already halfway to an EGOT. Joined by our guest Munson, Jon Bell, we discuss how impressed we were by Malek's acting prowess, gush over the performances in Short Term 12, and debate the cinematic merits of The Master and Bohemian Rhapsody. Where does Malek's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the unconventional career of Chris Tucker. Best known for his roles as Smokey in Friday, James Carter in the Rush Hour trilogy, and Ruby Rhod in The Fifth Element, Tucker was once the highest paid actor in Hollywood. Joined by our guest Munson, Mark Gehrke, we discuss Tucker's meteoric rise as an actor, some of his personal struggles, and attempt to explain the massive gaps in his filmography. Where does Tucker's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the 35-year career of Natasha Lyonne. Best known for her roles as Nicky in Orange is the New Black, Jessica in American Pie & Nadia in Russian Doll, Natasha has one of the most unique Hollywood career paths we've explored so far. Joined by our guest Munson, Cori Wallace, we discuss her early days as a child actor, her rise to stardom in the 90's, her personal struggles in the 00's, and the projects she's taken on to revive her career in the past decade. Where does Lyonne's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we explore the fascinating career of Djimon Hounsou. Best known for his roles as Solomon in Blood Diamond, Korath in Guardians of the Galaxy, and Cinque in Amistad, Djimon has quietly put together a rather substantial career in film and television. He's been nominated for 2 Oscars, was the 8th Black actor to be nominated and is one of a handful of actors who have successfully crossed over between Marvel and DC projects. Where does Hounsou's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we are down one Munson (Warren) but are joined by John Rigby, Mark's identical twin, to discuss the life and career of Allison Janney. Best known for her roles as LaVona in I Tonya, C.J. in The West Wing, and Bonnie in Mom, Janney carries an impressive background in television, film, and theater. With two Rigby's at the helm, can you pick out their comments by voice alone? With over 200 award nominations and over 100 wins, where does Janney's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor. In this episode, we are joined by Dan Craig, a high school english and film teacher to discuss the life and career of Chris O'Dowd. Best known for his roles as Officer Rhodes in Bridesmaids, Roy Trenneman in The IT Crowd and Sean Murphy in Moone Boy, O'Dowd's Irish roots (and accent) follow him in most of his projects. We learned that films featuring O'Dowd tend to have a higher average Rotten Tomatoes score than most of the other actors we've covered so far. Does his career also rank high on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.