Mission 250 Filmcast

Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

The Mission 250 Filmcast is a weekly podcast where hosts Denny, John, and TC are watching the Top 250 Movies of All Time, as ranked by IMDB. With each episode focusing on a single movie, and moving towards the #1 movie in reverse order, we aim to broaden the listeners viewing horizons (as well as our own), and give not only our thoughts/opinions, but also history, trivia, and insight on each film. We can be reached at [email protected], and the full list can be found at mission250filmcast.com.

  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Episode 427 - Nouvelle Vague

    This week, we find ourselves in awards season. This film was nominated for the Palm d'Or as well as a Golden Globe for best picture (musical/comedy). It is on Netflix. If you are a fan of film history or consider yourself a movie nerd, this one is a strong recommendation. Nouvelle Vague (2025), directed by Richard Linklater.

    16 December 2025, 4:58 pm
  • 45 minutes 30 seconds
    Episode 426 - Zootopia 2

    This week, we treat ourselves to a visit to the theater. By the box office numbers, we were hardly the only ones to go. Disney is raking it in on this sequel to the 2016 best animated picture winner, and we give it a peak. Zootopia 2 (2025), directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard.

    10 December 2025, 4:59 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Episode 425 - #5 - Schindler's List

    This week, we watch a film that is beyond anything a summary could cover. A must see, a masterpiece. Schindler's List, directed by Steven Spielberg.

    2 December 2025, 6:16 am
  • 55 minutes 27 seconds
    Episode 424 - The Favourite

    This week, we're finish up our Lanthimos kick with the film that brought the director to a wide audience. We are divided on this one again, but the visual style and humor are enough to get a recommendation from at least two of us. The Favourite (2018), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.

    18 November 2025, 6:26 am
  • 54 minutes 43 seconds
    Episode 423 - Bugonia

    This week, we're continuing our Lanthimos kick with a film that is currently in theaters. We are a bit divided on how this one ended up, but we can say that if your a fan of the director, this one is worth seeing blind. Bugonia (2025), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.

    11 November 2025, 8:52 pm
  • 32 minutes 5 seconds
    Episode 422 - Dogdooth

    This week, we find ourselves in October (when we recorded). And you know what that means? Scary films! The final week brings us to the director who gave us Poor Things. We can't in good conscience recommend watching this movie to any listeners, but if you want to be disturbed and witness some of the obvious filmmaking talent of early Yorgos, you may want to dare. Dogtooth (2009), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.

    4 November 2025, 4:54 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Episode 421 - Zodiac

    This week, we find ourselves in October. And you know what that means? Scary films! Week three brings us back to the director who gave us Seven and Gone Girl (both on the top 250). More of a thriller/crime procedural, this film nonetheless has at least one of the scariest scenes ever put to film. Zodiac (2007), directed by David Fincher.

    28 October 2025, 4:09 am
  • 42 minutes 15 seconds
    Episode 420 - Kwaidan

    This week, we find ourselves in October. And you know what that means? Scary films! Week two brings us back to the director who gave us the old film newly on the top 250, Harakiri (1962). Lots of people consider this horror, but after a viewing, it seems more like a series of fantasy stories with ghosts. Kwaidan (1964), directed by Masaki Kobayashi.

    20 October 2025, 11:03 pm
  • 54 minutes 42 seconds
    Episode 419 - Barbarian

    This week, we find ourselves in October. And you know what that means? Scary films! We kick into it with the first film by the writer/director that brought us the excellent Weapons this year. Barbarian (2022), directed by Zach Cregger.

    13 October 2025, 7:10 pm
  • 54 minutes 51 seconds
    Episode 418 - One Battle After Another

    This week, we go to the theaters to see was will most certainly be a frontrunner for best picture of 2025. This film blends action, drama, political commentary, and, most importantly, humor into a unique yet accessible joyride. See this one in the theaters if you can. One Battle After Another (2025), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

    7 October 2025, 2:19 am
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    Episode 417 - Eraserhead

    It's September, and to celebrate the fall season, we are doing a month of David Lynch movies. Lynch is criminally under represented in the Top 250, so we wanted to honor the legendary film maker with a run of some of his most acclaimed work. This week, we finish it off with his first film, Eraserhead (1977).

    29 September 2025, 11:38 pm
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