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Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic dye their hair black and flash their fake eyelashes for Sofia Coppola's latest film "Priscilla," starring Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi. But why stop there? The two dig into Coppola's credits, from "The Virgin Suicides" to "The Bling Ring." Speaking of, where *is* Emma Watson's Oscar? *this was recorded before the SAG-A...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller dive into Martin Scorsese's latest film, "Killers of the Flower Moon," which centers around the murders of Osage Nation members during the 1920s. The director teams back up with Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert de Niro for the project, and catapults Lily Gladstone into stardom and, hopefully, becoming an award winner later this year. The hosts also pla...

Boo! Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic conjure up something truly terrifying: listening to their 2017 selves talk about horror movies. The two reflect on their very first Halloween-themed episode and talk about some of their all-time favorite horror movies, as well as newer ones that came out during their hiatus. What's your favorite scary movie? Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/outro) S...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are getting into the spooky season with two of their favorites that make for an A+ double feature: "Black Swan" and "Suspiria." They get into all the psychological twists and turns with Natalie Portman's Oscar winning performance, and the horrific and shocking body horror in Luca Guadagnino's 2018 remake. They love nothing more than w...

It's a Friday the 13th miracle! Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic recorded IN PERSON! The two discuss the new "The Exorcist: Believer" and share their apparently controversial take, in that the movie isn't *that* bad. They also talk the latest season of "Only Murders in the Building" that just wrapped and what's in store for season four. They also, a surprise to n...

Hello, listeners. We want to play a game. Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller sit down in a life-or-death trap to discuss the latest film in the "Saw" franchise, "Saw X." They talk the latest shenanigans that John Kramer, Billy the puppet and their unfortunate victims are up to and, of course, the gruesome games they have to free themselves from. They also play another round of Top 4 and hope to e...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller can't stop talking about or quoting the "Scary Movie" franchise in their day-to-day lives, so why not dedicate a whole episode to it? They take listeners through all five movies and their "shocking images," highlighting their favorite lines and trying to understand the ridiculous scenarios Cindy, Brenda, George and others find themselves in. But wait, there's mo...

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic take a trip to Venice in Kenneth Branagh's "A Haunting in Venice" with two of their many parents, Jamie Dornan and Michelle Yeoh. Then they travel to an even scarier location: a theatre-focused summer camp for children. "Theater Camp" is now streaming on Hulu and they're begging you to give it a watch. Also, this episode is not sponso...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller spend time with their favorite demon girly in this week's episode. Valak is back and better than ever, baby, in "The Nun II," and these two horror fans chat about how this sequel compares to the first film and others in the Conjuring universe. They also loved playing Top 4 so much a few episodes ago that they're at it again. Play along and see...

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic talk the new teen comedy by Emma Seligman, "Bottoms," starring legends Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri and all its raunchy glory. They also discuss some of their all-time favorite teen comedies, including the iconic "Mean Girls," "Clueless" and many more. And happy belated birthday, Beyoncé!!! Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/out...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller discuss some of the biggest films that will be premiering at the upcoming Venice, Toronto International, Telluride and New York film festivals -- from "Maestro" to "Poor Things." Later on in the episode, they play Top 4, where they have to guess some of their favorite actors' top four acting credits on IMDb. Play along with them! Disclaim...

Red, white and murders in the building this episode! Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic discuss Amazon Prime's new film "Red, White & Royal Blue," based on the bestselling novel by Casey McQuiston. They also discuss the return of their favorite trio in Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building," which is now in its third season. Can we please get Steve Martin, Martin Sh...

Whether we want to admit it or not, everyone kind of thrives on celebrity scandals. Lucky for us, this summer has been full of them. Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller dive into some of the biggest and juiciest recent headlines, from Ariana Grande and her new man to #Scandoval. They also dive into the latest news from Lizzo, Selena Gomez and Natalie Portman, as well as some more headlines "B...

The post-Barbenheimer blues are real, y'all. Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic review two movies that both randomly came out one late-July weekend that probably should've been saved for Halloween: Disney's "Haunted Mansion" remake and A24's "Talk to Me." Both movies have quite a lot in common, actually! Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/outro) She's The...

This is the episode you've all been waiting for. Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller FINALLY talk about "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," together known as the worldwide phenomenon Barbenheimer. The dive into the highlights of both Greta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan's latest films, both being hailed by critics and your hosts. Kevin also gives viewers a rundown of Beyonce'...

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic go over the 2023 Emmy nominations, and to absolutely no surprise, their predictions were pretty spot on! They also discuss some snubs, including Elizabeth Olsen, Selena Gomez and Harrison Ford. But will the Emmys even happen this year? The Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA are both on strike, which is causing quite a ruckus for the entertainment industry! C...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller have spent many hours in movie theaters recently, and they're talking about all the big hits in this "Midsommar" film episode. They dive into the latest releases, such as the wildly hilarious "Joy Ride," heartbreaking "Past Lives," less-than-spooky "Insidious: The Red Door" and more. There may also be another shoutout...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller put on their expert caps and pull out their crystal balls as they predict who will be in the running for a golden statuette at the 2023 Emmys this year! Some of their favorites like "Abbott Elementary," "The White Lotus" and "Only Murders in the Building" are locked in, as is quite literally EVERYTHING "Succession." You do...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller spend this episode punching teens and contemplating the meaning of life -- what's new? The two moviegoers share plenty of laughs thanks to Jennifer Lawrence's adult comedy "No Hard Feelings," and dive into the world of Wes Anderson with his latest film "Asteroid City." They also chat about some new cinematic wonders coming to Milwauke...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller review the new Pixar film "Elemental," which they quickly learned was not just a copy and paste of "Inside Out." They discuss how and why the film is "flopping" and the sad fact that it probably won't get its own ride at a Disney theme park any time soon. They pair their review of Pixar's latest with a trip through Pixar Ani...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller swing their way through another movie review for listeners, this time for "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." They talk all about the incredible animation styles and versions of Spider-Man featured in the second film of the trilogy. They also discuss breaking news with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and what the Golden Globes could look lik...

Happy Pride Month, listeners! Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller have a PRIDEFUL themed episode for you, recapping some of their ultimate favorite LGBTQ+ films and television shows. From "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" to "Pose," the two discuss a handful of their top pics. This also obviously means they get into the iconic mix-up between "L* L* L*nd" and "Moonligh...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller dive under the sea to discuss the latest Disney live-action remake, “The Little Mermaid,” starring Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy and Javier Bardem. They discuss the “controversies” that have plagued this film from the start and the ways it exceeded their expectations. They also get into Disney’s mega-history of live action films, from “Alice i...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are back after a week off and they discuss highlights from this year's Cannes Film Festival, as Ema was able to attend the festival in France, while Kevin was enjoying his own French experience, sipping on a Grey Goose slush (in EPCOT). From Martin Scorsese's upcoming "Killers of the Flower Moon" to the "Vanderpump Rules" #Scandoval,...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are back to discuss two diametrically opposite pieces of content once again! Season three of "The Other Two" is officially back, baby, and they get into all the silly situations the Dubek's find themselves in. They also discuss "Love & Death" and their love of unhinged white women. The hosts cap off their discussion with upcoming chan...