The Weekly Movie Throwdown

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Join hosts Mike Messineo and Steven Seighman each Monday as they break down a new film that fits their monthly theme. From in-depth film discussions and thoughtful reviews to the latest movie news and whats trending in theaters and on streaming, Mike and Steven have a take on just about everything.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946): The Past Is Not Done With Us
Episode 94
Sunday, 23 November, 2025

On this week's episode Mike and Steven discuss The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, an impeccable noir film that touches on many of the genre's hallmark tropes: nihilism, murder, the past, deception, and blackmail. Barbara Stanwyck stars as the titular Martha Ivers, who carries a secret from childhood into her adult life. Alongside her are Oscar winner Van Heflin and, in his first on-screen role, Kirk Douglas!And in the news segment this week:Hamnet and Steven SpielbergOpening bids to buy Warner Bros.____________________On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here.____________________WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media:Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodWebsite: https://moviethrowdownpod.comIN THE NEWS THIS WEEK:_______________________WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media:Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.