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Daddyyyyyy! Mommyyyyy! It’s time to let us in so we can talk Osgood Perkins' highly-anticipated nightmare, Longlegs. Get ready for our take on the film's masterfully cryptic marketing, mysterious characters, and the fine line between laughter and screams that Nicolas Cage brings out in his bone-chilling performance as the film’s titular character. From its terrifying trailers to the palpab...

Maxine Minx is here and she's taking over more than just the Universal Backlot! In our latest episode, we're diving into Ti West's highly anticipated grand finale to his trilogy, Maxxxine. We know what you're thinking - how is this going to measure up against X and Pearl? We're stabbing into that very topic and bleeding into the campy 80s aesthetic, meta-commentary, and the eff...

Carmela calls it "non-stop thrills." Josh insists it's earned a spot in his Letterboxd Top 4. Looney Tunes is hyperventilating and Charlie Chaplin is shaking. What could I be talking about? Obviously none other than this week's pick: Hundreds of Beavers. Crafted with a shoestring $150k budget and entirely self-distributed, it’s not difficult to see why this film is an instant cul...

Babe, wake up, it’s an A24 week! With an absolutely stacked soundtrack, crises of identity, and surrealist nightmare fuel that feels like it was ripped straight out of the 90s, director Jane Schoenbrun held nothing back with her sophomore feature, I Saw the TV Glow. The Pink Opaque is the perfect canvas for us to get into self-discovery, the media we latched onto as kids, and the line between nost...

With several Chris Nolan films back on the big screen, it's the perfect time to dive into Inception. Regal is re-releasing this mind-bending classic over a decade later, so we're strapping in to explore it all over again. Join us as we go level-by-level through the early careers of the film’s all-star cast, revisit the iconic shots, and break down its undeniable cultural impact. Remember w...

Though it may have been overshadowed by giant sandworms at the box office, Julio Torres did not hold back with his directorial debut, Problemista. In typical A24 fashion, the imagery is quirky and surreal, the characters are complex, and the sense of childlike wonder is unmistakable. Join us as we talk navigating the mazes of parental pressures, soul-crushing customer service interactions, and bur...

The spice must flow! Dune: Part Two has arrived, and it's a cinematic sandstorm. From the mind-blowing visual effects to the star-studded cast, join us as we dig deep into the immersive world of Arrakis, Frank Herbert's iconic legacy, and whether Part Two lived up to the hype. As always, we discuss what we liked, what we didn't, and if we’ll be sticking around for Part Three. Did the i...

This week, we’re exploring one of the latest A24 films to hit the big screen, The Zone of Interest. Rarely do movies give us the chance to talk about issues that are so relevant to current events, but Jonathan Glazer ensures that we have context to do just that. Join the conversation as we discuss how it feels to be in a home with the commandant of Auschwitz, Glazer’s unconventional filming techni...

It can be difficult to discuss a film with such volatile subject matter, but May December was so thought-provoking that we knew we wanted to talk about it. Rather than retell the story that inspired the movie, May December examines the aftermath of a “scandal” (read: felony) and encourages us to approach the situation in front of us with empathy. Listen along as Carmela and Josh tackle morality in...

We’re back with the first catch up of 2024! After a brief intermission, Josh and Carmela are ready to tackle the new year. We’re getting into some housekeeping, like Oscar nominations and our upcoming collaboration, and as per usual, it’s hard to not fall into discussions of our looming 30th birthdays. To make sure we get off on the right foot, we close out with reflecting on the best parts (and m...

Wake up! You’re not dreaming, we’re back with another A24 film! On today’s episode we tackle Nic Cage’s newest film, Dream Scenario. We dive deep into what felt like a classic, honest-to-god A24 film; nothing overly imaginative and nothing overly boring. We talk about our love for Nic Cage, “cancel culture,” and our thoughts on A24’s current status as the “weirdo indie film studio.” Lastly, we tal...

Carmela and Josh are feeling reflective with the wave of the holidays this year, so there’s never been a better time to sit down for a quick chat. For today’s Quick Take, we’re getting deep into our feelings to discuss the care-free holiday joy of our childhoods, New Year's resolutions, and the dreaded anticipation of turning 30 in the coming months. If you think that would make emotions run h...

This week, we’re looking behind the gates of Graceland and there’s plenty of moodboard content to go around with the latest A24 release, Priscilla. It’s clear that Sofia Coppola stans are in the building as Carmela and Josh get into the stellar casting, the dreamy, ethereal quality that Sofia brings to the screen, and the journey of a girl coming into adulthood in the shadow of a superstar. Compar...

Pull up a chair and get comfortable because this week, we’re getting into the latest Scorsese crime epic, Killers of the Flower Moon. Based on a true story, Josh and Carmela waste no time examining their own knowledge of the Osage people, the criticisms this movie is facing, and the performances that bring the story to life. It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Scorsese here at Watch With Sound,...

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, there's nothing like finding a moment to unwind and catch up with your ol’ buddies. On today’s episode, Josh and Carmela discuss the challenges of making friends as adults, avoiding pyramid schemes, and getting through existential crises about what life might be like when we’re 80. Thanks, Martin Scorsese. Come chat with us!

Who said women can’t be problematic? Definitely not Josh and Carmela, that’s for sure. This week, we’re talking about the latest and greatest teen movie to sweep the nation: Bottoms. Director Emma Seligman pulls no punches to give us a genuine raunchy high school satire, and we could not be more grateful. The conversation wouldn’t be complete without discussing the evolution of comedy and all the...

This week, Josh, Carmela, and crew (that’s me!) are tackling Scorsese’s underrated classic, The King of Comedy. With characters who are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve stardom, we had the opportunity to discuss parasocial relationships, the line between delusion and confidence, and the absurdity that comes with celebrity. In the wise words of Carmela, “I could start punching people in t...

Our resident podcast hosts were feeling indecisive between a quick take or a regular episode- so why choose? This week, we’re catching up on minor head traumas and childhood memories before diving into A24’s latest horror, Talk to Me. Youtubers Danny and Michael Philippou’s terrifying directorial debut gives us everything from complex relationships to nightmare fueling scares, but we want to know...

Does anyone else feel like there’s been a 90’s movie trend lately? We decided to hop on board to revisit the classic crime drama, Heat. Well, “revisit” is relative, because *someone* on our team had never seen an Al Pacino film before! No rewriters corner needed this week as we talk Michael Mann’s captivating visual style, the complexities of each character, and of course, we have to admire the ic...

We can’t stop saying it: Barbenheimer is the biggest movie event of the year. Join us as we close this little chapter of cinematic history and discuss what we learned along the way. As always, we’re getting into what we liked, what we didn’t, Nolan’s distinctive style, and the ripple effect of man’s creations. We’re not historians or quantum physicists, but hopefully a couple of simpletons can do...

C’mon, you guys knew this was coming. This week, Josh and Carmela are donning their pink stilettos to strut into the long-awaited Barbie. Hang out while we get into what we liked, what we didn’t, Barbie Land’s relationship to the “real world,” and the role of gender in our viewing experience. Featuring an appearance from our editor/copywriter extraordinaire (that’s me!), you won’t want to miss it....

Some great movies just fly completely under the radar, and that’s the way we feel about this week’s pick, The Nice Guys. Featuring the seemingly random pair of Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, hijinks ensue! Listen along while Josh and Carmela get into what they liked, what they didn’t, subverting the expectations of the buddy-cop genre, and Gosling flexing his comedy muscles soon again for Barbie....

We’re looking to the vivid pastel skies this week to explore the latest Wes Anderson film, Asteroid City. Join us as we talk about our favorite moments, existentialism versus nihilism, and our theories as to why this director can be so polarizing. With an all-star cast, over-the-top colors and symmetry, and a complex structure, all the classic Wes Anderson elements are here- did he deliver?

We’re back! After a brief recharge, Carmela and Josh are ready to jump right into the latest emotional love story by A24, Past Lives. A debut film from director Celine Song, her characters showed so much thoughtfulness and vulnerability that we were inspired to do the same. Join us while we get into what we liked, what we didn’t, regrets and what-ifs, and our own experiences with emigration and as...

This week, our Wong Kar-wai-athon continues with Fallen Angels. The ‘sequel’ to our beloved Chungking Express, you might have seen this one on your favorite angsty aesthetic moodboard accounts too. Many directors tend to play it safe when they follow up successful projects, but not this one- the last thing you can call Fallen Angels is comfortable. We’re talking everything from Wong Kar-wai’s icon...