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Munsons at the MoviesAuthor: Munsons at the Movies
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast, where we discuss a randomly selected actor on each episode and rank them on the Munson Meter. Featuring Craig Case, James D'Imperio, Kyle Hickman, Mark Rigby and Warren Hicks. Language: en Genres: Film Reviews, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep. 134 - Chiwetel Ejiofor (feat. Josh Outing)
Episode 134
Thursday, 16 April, 2026
The Munsons welcome back guest Munson Josh Outing, fresh off being part of the team behind the short film Welcome, which premiered at the Florida Film Festival on April 11, 2026. As we dive into the remarkable career of Chiwetel Ejiofor, we humbly ask for a bit of grace from listeners—there are almost certainly a few mispronunciations along the way, but it comes from a place of admiration for a name and career that deserve to be said correctly and respected fully. We applaud Ejiofor for never changing his name to something more “marketable” for American audiences—a decision that may have limited his pop culture reach but only adds to his authenticity. From his early theater training to his commanding presence across film and television, it’s clear that stage discipline has shaped every performance. He consistently takes on challenging material, never shying away from stories centered on heavy themes like slavery and genocide, while still finding room for range—yes, including his wildly entertaining turn as the over-the-top villain in Four Brothers, which we proudly label a “good bad movie.” The Munsons gush over some of his best work in Redbelt, Kinky Boots, 12 Years a Slave, and Children of Men, while also diving into one of our favorite ridiculous tropes: the “hot scientist” casting phenomenon (2012, The Martian, Venom: The Last Dance—you know the type). We take a detour to appreciate just how stacked 2013 was for film, and highlight Ejiofor as one of the rare Munsons who has written, directed, and starred in his own project. Finally, we break down his take on Scar and how it compares to the legendary Jeremy Irons, because that’s a debate worth having. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. The Josh Outing Collection We are thrilled to welcome back filmmaker and writer Josh Outing! Bringing a decade of narrative and documentary experience, Josh’s insights into performance and "bearing witness" to art always elevate the conversation. Revisit his past appearance: Ep. 119: André Holland (June 2025) The Wheel Decides: May 7th with Cori Wallace The Wheel is preparing for another deep dive on May 7th. The potential lineup features true Hollywood heavyweights and versatile legends: Tommy Lee Jones: The king of high-intensity "grumpy" brilliance. John Goodman: A comedic and dramatic staple we "must" cover. Diane Kruger: The German powerhouse Aubrey is "really excited" for . Don Lake & Leslie Bibb: Icons of character acting and "tractor beam hotness". #MunsonsAtTheMovies #ChiwetelEjiofor #12YearsASlave #DoctorStrange #TheOffice #TheWire #Amistad #MunsonMeter #TheWheelDecides #JoshOuting #CharacterActor #FilmAnalysis #BelcourtTheater #PodcastLife #12YearsASlaveMasterpiece #Scar #VenomTheLastDance #EleanorTheGreat
