Matinee and Chill

In this holiday themed episode of Matinee and Chill, hosts Karla and Amanda discuss their favorite holiday movies, ranging from family favorites that spark nostalgia like The Grinch and Home Alone, romances like Stuck in Love, Love Actually, and Last Christmas, to rom-coms like Bridget Jones. The duo discuss the cozy vibes that these movies evoke, but also spotlight movies that are set during Chri...

In this conversation, Amanda and Karla discuss the evolving landscape of cinema, particularly the tension between streaming services and traditional theaters, in light of the recent acquisition of Warner Bros by Netflix. The two hosts delve into the intricate themes of science fiction films, exploring how filmmakers use the genre to address real-world issues, while also exploring the impact of tec...

Today’s topics include both successful and objectively unsuccessful remakes as well as upcoming remakes in the making. Why do we think studios love remaking original stories and why don’t they let some of them be good on its own? Is it a cash-grab, is it nostalgia bait? Is Hollywood becoming unoriginal in the process by relying on things they know made them money and success before? In some cases,...

Amanda and Karla dive deep into books, video games, and musicals that get adapted for the big-screen (and streaming screen!). They discuss successful adaptations and not so successful adaptations, and why it is so hard to get it right. A fun conversation about Assassin’s Creed, Uncharted, TLOU, Stephen King, Wicked and Moulin Rouge (Nicole Kidman, you keep showing up!). twitter/x - https://x.com/m...

Hosts Karla and Amanda share their recently watched films on Letterboxd, what they loved, what they hated, and everything in between. A serious yet unserious conversation emphasizing how enriching the movie-going experience can be, cinephile culture and the overnight obsession with Nicole Kidman and her AMC ads, and what they are excited to watch next. twitter/x - https://x.com/matineeandchill/ ti...

Hosts Karla and Amanda welcome you to Matinee and Chill, a podcast where film lovers provide a cozy inclusive environment to discuss cinema and TV. https://www.instagram.com/matineeandchill/ https://x.com/matineeandchill/ https://www.tiktok.com/@matineeandchill?_r=1&_t=ZP-91Ay3XJ0UO7