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The “Buff Black Nerd” is back in the building! Or I should say, back in his own apartment, because we are again recording remotely. This week Ify, Drea, and Alonso discuss the incredibly controversial film The Hunt , and decide whether it deserves the amount of blowback it received. Plus, we chat about the movies that use swearing and curse words the most elegantly. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staf...

WARNING: This episode has some very spotty audio. Due to the Coronavirus we are now recording remotely in the safety of our own homes. But, alas, our remote recording service failed us. We apologize for this, but the contents of this episode are so spectacular that I’m sure you will enjoy it regardless! We are joined by the wonderful director Barry Sonnenfeld ( The Addams Family , Men in Black , G...

Oh yes it’s ladies night and the feeling’s right..to discuss Kelly Reichardt’s First Cow . This week Drea and Joelle are joined by our best buddy Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. We discuss movies that fill us with righteous rage. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. In news, Onward gets banned due to lesbian character , Karyn Kusama is set to direct a new Dracula , and Hachette Book Group will not publish...

Today we are joined by one of the wonderful hosts of the Mission to Zyxx podcast, Moujan Zolfaghari. She stops in to talk about Elisabeth Moss’ new film, The Invisible Man . Moujan also prepared for this podcast by binge-watching The Handmaid’s Tale . So she was ready to go! We also discuss the movie scenes we could recite from memory. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. In news, Adèle Haenel w...

We’re going in the wayback machine for this one! That’s right, it’s a special “Retro Rewind” episode where we discuss the 1990 “classic,” Joe Versus The Volcano . We also chat about the news of 1990: Driving Miss Daisy winning the Best Picture Oscar, the introduction of the NC-17 rating, and the biggest box office draws of March 1990. And, of course, we have a 1990 edition of Staff Picks. Staff Pi...

OK, we’re finally talking about this damn movie that Drea wouldn’t shut up about. That’s right, we’re discussing  Portrait of a Lady on Fire . We’re joined by our good pal, Hollywood Reporter TV critic Inkoo Kang. Plus, we argue over movies shot vertically for your phone. And, as always, staff picks. In news,  The New Mutants  is  going to bomb , Moviefone is  hanging it up , and Paul Feig is stil...

We have a truly FANTABULOUS episode this week. Joelle, Drea, and Alonso are joined by the “overly qualified guest” writer Sarah Kuhn ( Shadow of the Batgirl ,  Heroine Complex ) to discuss  Birds of Prey . Sarah regails us with a very thoughtful examination of the Cassandra Cain character and discusses how she appreciates Cassandra’s representation in  Birds of Prey . Plus, the crew discusses the...

“We are a paaaart of the Rhyyythm Nation!” – errrr, I mean, Section. The Rhythm Section. That’s the movie we’re talking about this week. Anywho, we are joined by our good friend Joelle Monique to discuss the Blake Lively “accent-vehicle,”  The Rhythm Section . Ify calls in to review the new  F9  trailer. And, as always, we have staff picks. In news, Joaquin Phoenix calls out the  systematic racism...

Ricky is back in the building! That’s right, the one and only Ricky Carmona joins us to discuss  Dolemite Is My Name . Drea gives us her Sundance Film Festival movie recommendations. Plus, we talk about the movies that made us cry the most. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify –  Fast Five Alonso –  All About My Mother Drea –  A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Ricky –  Klute ....

This one gets rowdy as we discuss the recent big budget disaster  Dolittle  with Vulture Associate Editor Jordan Crucchiola. We also chat about the best and worst flops of all time. Alonso almost kills Ify for saying that he likes the movie  Warcraft . And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. In news, Disney gets rid of the “Fox” from  20th Century Fox , the CEO of the Hallmark Channel parent compan...

We have some unique insight into this week’s film, the “one long take” World War One epic  1917 , because we are joined by director and cinematographer Benjamin Kasulke ( Banana Split ). We also chat about other movies that appear to be one long take. And, of course, we’ve got staff picks. In news, the Academy Award nominations  have arrived  and we correctly predicted the  American  Parasite  rem...

Since we haven’t officially discussed it on the show we are going back and talking about Bong Joon Ho’s  Parasite . And even though we disagree with the idea entirely, we pitch our own American remake of the film. It should be noted that we recorded this episode the night before it was actually announced that an American TV remake was in the works. And lastly, we have staff picks. In news, Warner...

New year, new episode! We are joined by writer/director Todd Berger ( It’s a Disaster ,  Cover Versions ) to discuss the devastating new film  Marriage Story . And speaking of relationships, we also talk about the most memorable on-screen couples – the best and the worst. Plus, we chat about Oscar nomination predictions. Staff Picks: Ify –  Arrival Alonso –  Shy People Drea –  Atlantics Todd –  Bo...

We did it you guys, we made it to the end of the year. In an unusual subversion of roles, producer Casey O’Brien comes out from behind the glass to become the featured guest on this episode. We not only list our top 10 films of the year, but we also discuss our top 5 films of the decade. Plus, we bestow the prestigious Whoshie Awards upon the most deserving recipients. Staff Picks: Alonso –  Back...

The day has come! It is the official Who Shot Ya? Christmas episode! This one is wrapped up like a beautiful present under your tree. Special guest Santa Claus flies in to ask Ify, Drea, and Alonso who should be included on his Naughty or Nice lists. Then, the crew discusses the 1988 “classic”  Scrooged . And finally, Alonso reveals his top Christmas movies of the year! Staff Picks: Ify –  Shazam!...

We are joined, once again, by our dear friend, freelance writer Joelle Monique (The Hollywood Reporter, Teen Vogue, The AV Club). She is on the show to discuss Melina Matsoukas’  Queen & Slim . Plus, our old buddy April Wolfe calls in to talk about her new film  Black Christmas . We’ve got another installment of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. S...

Look behind you! It can’t be! She’s back! That’s right, the one and only Inkoo Kang has returned to the show to discuss  Knives Out . We also talk about the movie soundtracks that have been burned in our brains. We have another ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, of course, we’ve got staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify –  The Crow Drea –  Portrait of a Lady on Fire Alonso –  Season of Love In...

In honor of Thanksgiving we have an overstuffed episode of Who Shot Ya? To start things off, we anoint the official Who Shot Ya? ‘Turkeys of the Year.’ We talk about the new Martin Scorsese film  The Irishman . We discuss our favorite food scenes in film. We’ve got another edition of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify –  Soul Food...

The gang welcomes the hilarious and talented actress Artemis Pebdani ( Scandal ,  It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia ) into the booth to discuss the new  Charlie’s Angels . We talk about the movies that should be remade because they did not live up to their full potential. We have another installment of the “Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.” And, as always, staff picks. In news, Nicolas Cage...

This isn't our Christmas episode, but you could have fooled me! Drea takes over hosting duties this week as the crew is joined by TV writer Matthew D'Ambrosio ( The Vampire Diaries ,  The Witcher ). Much to the delight of Alonso, we discuss Paul Feig's Christmas movie  Last Christmas . We chat about other Holiday films. And, as always, we've got staff picks. In news, the world searches for the tru...

Today we are so lucky to be joined by novelist and Eisner nominated comic book writer, Cecil Castellucci. She and the crew discuss the underseen and underrated  Terminator: Dark Fate . The gang also talks about the magic of movies that are set all in one night. Plus, we get another piping hot serving of Alonso's 'Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.' And, as always, staff picks. In news, Roland...

This one's packed, you guys. The gang discusses the "anti-hate satire"  Jojo Rabbit . They answer a question from the Who Shotline about dealing with problematic characters. Plus, it's the official return of the Christmas Zaddy himself, Alonso Duralde, in this year's inaugural entry of the 'Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.' And, as always, staff picks. In news, the  Game of Thrones  showrun...

Boo! It's our Halloween Spooktacular! We are joined by the wonderful Lucé Tomlin-Brenner and Joelle Monique to discuss the undersung classic,  Tales from the Hood . The gang gets tricked into playing a sick and/or twisted game at producer Casey's haunted mansion. Plus, they talk about the best side characters in horror movies. And, as always, staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify -  Curtains Drea -  Green...

A beautiful episode with a beautiful guest. The gang is joined by Ira Madison III to discuss the new Pedro Almodóvar film,  Pain & Glory . They also chat about the WORST horror films of all time. And, as always, staff picks. In news, Shea Serrano  doesn't like old movies , Hugh Grant thinks the cinema is  much too loud , and RIP  Scotty Bowers . Staff Picks: Ify -  Tales from the Hood Drea -  Litt...

This episode is both "sick" and "twisted." The gang talks about the lightning rod that is  Joker . They discuss other "dangerous films." They play everyone's favorite game, 'Name That Goon,' where the crew gets quizzed on Batman movie villains. And, as always, staff picks. In news, Martin Scorcese  isn't a fan of Marvel movies , Ang Lee calls movie audiences  "brainwashed,"  and Julie Delpy fights...