Best Lori Rollner Podcasts (2024)

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Antz (1998) & A Bug's Life (1998) 1:54:59

5M ago1:54:59

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When Pixar released Toy Story in 1995, it forever changed the approach movie studios took toward animation. Whatever came next was going to have some big steps to follow and several studios decided to throw their hats into the ring, including DreamWorks. A Bug's Life was Pixar's follow-up, while Antz was the debut release from DreamWorks Animation …

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The Lion King (1994) & The Northman (2022) 1:33:42

5M ago1:33:42

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Vengeance is a cultural and literary trope going back to the beginning of the arts. Many of the films, books and TV shows of today use Shakespeare as source material but even The Bard took inspiration from the lore of his time. One such source was the work of Saxo Grammaticus, whose Gesta Danorum indirectly inspired Hamlet. The Northman liberally q…

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Jaws (1975) & Rocky (1976) 1:22:25

6M ago1:22:25

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Some movies can be watched over and over again. We all have them - the reliable, rainy day favorite that you catch when flipping channels and can't help but stop to watch. The movies on today's GMR are probably on many peoples' "must watch" lists, as they are for us. Surprisingly, Kyle had never actually sat down and watched Jaws! This made for som…

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Castle In The Sky (1986) & Spirited Away (2001) 1:41:17

6M ago1:41:17

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We would expect that most people when they think of animated movies, are thinking of Snow White or The Little Mermaid. However, starting in the 1980s, a whole new generation of filmmakers out of Japan started Studio Ghibli. The product coming from Studio Ghibli started a revolution of sorts in the animated world and its effects are felt throughout …

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2003) & Moonstruck (1987) 1:22:48

7M ago1:22:48

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As Lori & Jim approach their 20th anniversary, the meaning of love has a special pertinence in their lives. For Valentine's Day, the GMR crew thought it would be appropriate to tackle the Romantic Comedy genre with two classics bound to set hearts aflutter. My Big Fat Greek Wedding is an obvious choice (and has a recent sequel to boot) but Kyle hea…

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) & A Fish Called Wanda (1988) 1:09:11

7M ago1:09:11

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When thinking about comedies, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and A Fish Called Wanda are definitely near the top of any movie fan's list. But, if you were to describe the plots to someone who never saw either of these films, it would seem hard to believe they were intended to be funny! Both films explore the comedic possibilities from the other side of th…

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) & Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan (1982) 1:42:42

8M ago1:42:42

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To start the second season of the Generations Movie Review podcast, Kyle, Jim & Lori welcome Uncle Mike as a guest host and go deep into the first two films of the epic cult TV series-turned-epic movie series. The Motion Picture and The Wrath Of Khan relate the tenets of existence and friendship – who are we and are why are we here? Bottom line is …

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It's A Wonderful Life (1946) & The Family Man (2000) 1:29:38

8M ago1:29:38

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In our memories, The Family Man seems like an upside down remake of It's A Wonderful Life and, if you choose to see it that way, it works! But, as Kyle & Jim further explore, not everything is as it appears in The Family Man. Is It's A Wonderful Life the greatest movie of all-time? If it's not, there are very few contenders for the throne. And, eve…

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Christmas Bonus Episode - Our Family History With The Movies 1:00:18

9M ago1:00:18

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Just in time for the holidays, The GMR Crew Kyle, Jim & Lori figured that it would provide great context to listeners to understand how we've come to the movies since we were each kids, since we started to understand what we like and don't like in movies, and since we became a family nearly 20 years ago. Further, the trio place these experiences in…

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Groundhog Day (1993) & Edge Of Tomorrow (2014) 1:10:01

9M ago1:10:01

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Groundhog Day is an acknowledged classic, while Edge Of Tomorrow is beginning to work its way into that territory - they're similarly themed, though the plots are considerably different. Our Hosts delve into the philosophical implications of living the same day over and over again, the existence of soul mates and what happens next when you've spent…

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New Movie Bonus Episode - Old Dads (2023) 35:49

9M ago35:49

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Old Dads (2023) is a new Netflix original movie, written & directed by and starring comedian Bill Burr. The subject matter struck the crew as an obvious point of discussion and Kyle, Jim and Lori do not disappoint, as there is a definite difference of opinion regarding the quality of this newest film yet discussed on The GMR. Happy listening and th…

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Open Water (2004) & Adrift (2018) 1:10:55

9M ago1:10:55

1:10:55

For all of civilization, humans have used the oceans as a means of food, travel and survival. But it remains a force of power that we have tried to tame at our own peril. For the 10th episode of the GMR, Jim and Kyle reckon with nature and how one survives as desperation sets in. If there's a will, there might be a way! Happy listening and thank yo…

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Thanksgiving Special - The Worst Movie In The World 52:19

9M ago52:19

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Kyle and Jim take on the concepts around what could be considered the World's Worst Movie. It's easy to dump on cheapie sci-fi movies from the 1950s or lame Hallmark love stories, but aren't the worst movies the ones that disappoint us the most? In talking through their definitions, our hosts find that there is one specific culprit responsible for …

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One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (1975) & The Ninth Configuration (1979) 1:27:53

10M ago1:27:53

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Kyle and Jim tackle the subject of mental health while considering the distance our culture has traveled from the 1930s right up into the 2020s. Through the lens of one outright classic (One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest) and one underrated gem (The Ninth Configuration), Our Hosts delve deep into what it means to be "normal". The methods and attitude…

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Heathers (1989) & Parents (1989) 1:20:39

10M ago1:20:39

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Cult films are defined as movies that were not popular upon release, but develop a very dedicated fan base as time passes – sometimes years after. They can be any genre but typically include science fiction or horror themes. They are off beat have unexpected twists and turns that earworm their way into your head! Today, Jim and Kyle take a deep div…

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Halloween Special - Our Top 5 Horror Films of All-Time 28:39

10M ago28:39

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Halloween special bonus episode! Jim, Kyle & Lori get together to work out what they consider to be their Top 5 horror movies. Surprise - there's a bit of overlap, but that's going to happen when we've spent the last 20 years watching movies together! Thanks for joining Generations Movie Review on this special bonus episode, which makes for an exce…

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The Silence Of The Lambs (1991) & Seven (1995) 1:24:48

11M ago1:24:48

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Continuing our horror genre reviews in honor of Halloween this month, Kyle and Jim discuss two clever thrillers with outstanding performances all around. The Silence of the Lambs from 1991 and Seven from 1995. At the core, both movies are about a serial killer that have their own agenda and the result is multiple grisly murders. However, each movie…

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1408 (2007) and Drag Me To Hell (2009) 53:59

11M ago53:59

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What defines a Horror film? In the simplest of terms, a horror movie is meant to elicit fear for entertainment purposes. However, fear isn’t the same for everyone. So maybe the question should be: what defines a horror film FOR YOU? Some people might be fearful of clowns, zombies, or vampires. Maybe your heart pounds faster when you hear noises in …

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Superman (1978) and Man Of Steel (2013) 1:17:35

12M ago1:17:35

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Superhero movies have been the dominant force in Hollywood for 2 decades now! It’s hard to believe. If you’re in your 20’s you’ve probably never known cinema without a superhero movie. But that wasn’t always the case. Everything has to start somewhere. A movie being the first of it’s kind sets the standards by which all other movies follow. That’s …

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American Graffiti (1973), Dazed and Confused (1993) & Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982) 1:28:09

12M ago1:28:09

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These iconic coming of age movies are like going back in time! Each giving a snapshot of what it was to be a high school kid in the 1960's, 1970's and 1980's-respectively. No matter what clique you were in, what club you were in, what sport you played or if you were a loner, you're sure to identity with one of the many characters portrayed in these…

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The Tree Of Life (2011) & Nebraska (2013) 1:09:56

1y ago1:09:56

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Middle aged men looking back on their relationships with their dads is certainly a theme to which Jim can relate, but Kyle reveals how that topic stretches across the generational divide. These two movies couldn't be any different production wise but The Tree Of Life and Nebraska find a common touch examining what it is to be a dad and what it is t…

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Dawn Of The Dead 1978 and 2004 1:06:42

1y ago1:06:42

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Zombies: they were all the rage in the 2000s, but what is the lineage? George A. Romero's idea of a zombie - where they came from, what they eat and how to kill them - is still the basis and framework for practically any zombie movie ever made. Zombies (like life) got a lot faster from 1978 to 2004. Honestly, I wouldn't want to meet either zombie i…

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Every Which Way But Loose and Rambo: First Blood 1:13:28

1y ago1:13:28

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Jim and Kyle get together for the first time on the podcast to talk about two classic actioners and how they hold up today. Join us for a deep dive conversation from one family - but two generational perspectives. What couldn't you do in movies back then? An old school brawling cowboy paired up with an orangutan. Why not? A Vietnam War vet pushed t…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Lori Rollner Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Generations Movie Review

Kyle Krantz and James & Lori Rollner

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Antz (1998) & A Bug's Life (1998) 1:54:59

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The Lion King (1994) & The Northman (2022) 1:33:42

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Jaws (1975) & Rocky (1976) 1:22:25

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Castle In The Sky (1986) & Spirited Away (2001) 1:41:17

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2003) & Moonstruck (1987) 1:22:48

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) & A Fish Called Wanda (1988) 1:09:11

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) & Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan (1982) 1:42:42

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It's A Wonderful Life (1946) & The Family Man (2000) 1:29:38

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Christmas Bonus Episode - Our Family History With The Movies 1:00:18

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Groundhog Day (1993) & Edge Of Tomorrow (2014) 1:10:01

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New Movie Bonus Episode - Old Dads (2023) 35:49

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Open Water (2004) & Adrift (2018) 1:10:55

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Thanksgiving Special - The Worst Movie In The World 52:19

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One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (1975) & The Ninth Configuration (1979) 1:27:53

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Heathers (1989) & Parents (1989) 1:20:39

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Halloween Special - Our Top 5 Horror Films of All-Time 28:39

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The Silence Of The Lambs (1991) & Seven (1995) 1:24:48

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1408 (2007) and Drag Me To Hell (2009) 53:59

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Superman (1978) and Man Of Steel (2013) 1:17:35

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American Graffiti (1973), Dazed and Confused (1993) & Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982) 1:28:09

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The Tree Of Life (2011) & Nebraska (2013) 1:09:56

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Dawn Of The Dead 1978 and 2004 1:06:42

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Every Which Way But Loose and Rambo: First Blood 1:13:28

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