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Lurker was one of the buzziest premieres at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Starring Theodore Pellerin as a regular guy who infiltrates the entourage of a rising pop star, played by Archie Madekwe , the film also stars Havana Rose Liu , Zack Fox , and Sunny Suljic . From filmmaker Alex Russell (a writer for FX’s The Bear as well as Netflix’s Beef ) and recently acquired for distribution by Mubi,...

Opus had its World Premiere as part of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Starring Ayo Edebiri as a young journalist who travels for a story to a reclusive pop star’s mysterious compound, where he ( John Malkovich ) oversees a group of strangely loyal followers. Written & directed by first-time filmmaker Mark Anthony Green , and distributed by A24, the movie was one of the hardest tickets to sna...

Together had its World Premiere as part of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie as a couple whose relationship is tested after a move to the countryside results in an encounter with the supernatural. Directed by Michael Shanks , Together was acquired by Neon, the first big sale of a movie out of this year’s Sundance Fest. If you like this podcast share it and leave...

Oscars nomination morning and we're ready to watch a bunch of our favorites from 2024 get nominated for an Academy Award! Watch along with us. NOTE: Due to crappy Airbnb wifi, the audio unfortunately cuts in and out at times—apologies for the inconvenience. If you like this podcast share it and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Join Intercut on YouTube as a member to get a...

Our annual Sundance Film Festival trip is the cinematic highlight of the year. After more than half a decade of attending, Art & Zach look back on the best movies they’ve seen up in Park City, and countdown their Top 10s, as well as list a ton of honorable mentions. Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/intercutpod/list/best...

WEEKEND MUST-WATCH MOVIES: Better Man Den of Thieves 2: Pantera The Last Showgirl TV PILOT PREVIEWS: The Pitt Doc Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 11:51 - Better Man 27:49 - The Last Showgirl 38:52 - The Fire Inside 43:17 - Den of Thieves 2: Pantera 52:29 - Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action 56:01 - Doc 57:21 - The Pitt 1:01:48 - SAG Nominations 1:13:54 - DGA N...

Sometimes a Top 10 list just isn’t enough! The Intercut crew go spelunking through the caves of overlooked movies to find the hidden gems of 2024, the most underrated films of the year. These are movies Art, Zach, and Amanda the Jedi discussed at some point on the podcast but you likely won’t find them on other Best Movies of 2024 lists! Hidden Gems of 2024 on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/i...

New year, same Weekend Must-Watch. Kick off 2025 with the latest in movies, TV & entertainment. A Complete Unknown - Nosferatu - Emelia Perez WatchAlong Golden Globes TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 05:32 - Nosferatu 26:49 - Zach's Film History Catch-Up 42:26 - A Complete Unknown 54:56 - The Six Billion Dollar Man withdrawn from Sundance 57:17 - Film Piracy 1:11:53 - Golden Globes 2025 2:06:38 - Co...

Our Guys helped us get through 2024, brought us joy, or made us feel things more deeply. There are certain people in this industry that you just can’t help but develop a fondness for, maybe even a bit of a parasocial relationship with. We prefer to think of it as a rooting interest. You can’t help but just be a little more invested in the careers of some people in and around Hollywood. This is our...

2025 has a full, exciting slate of new movies on the way so we're here to give you a whole bunch of upcoming 2025 movies to put on your watchlists! These are the 100(ish) Most Anticipated Films to look ahead to for the rest of the year. 100ish Most Anticipated 2025 Movies - https://letterboxd.com/intercutpod/list/100ish-most-anticipated-movies-of-2025/ NOTE: -Mickey 17 was moved up from April to M...

2024 TV Shows took us all over the place, from Westeros to Gotham, from the end of feudal Japan to the end of the American civil war, and from post-war Italy to post-apocalyptic Los Angeles. Art & Zach are joined by Amanda the Jedi for our annual countdown of the Top 10 TV Shows of the Year, where we try to decide the best TV series that 2024 had to offer. These are our picks for the best show...

2024 movies had thrills, laughs, tension, suspense, existential anguish, and hundreds of beavers. Art & ‪Zach‬ bring ‪ Amanda the Jedi ‬ back on the pod for our annual countdown of the Top 10 Films of the Year, wrapping up the best of what movies 2024 had to offer. We go long talking about standout film festival discoveries, unforgettable blockbuster spectacles, and the potential Oscars conten...

Bye-Bye. Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/intercutpod/list/december-23rd-weekend-must-watch/ TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 05:09 - Mufasa: The Lion King 22:22 - Christopher Nolan adapting The Odyssey 24:02 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 30:21 - The Six Triple Eight 32:49 - Beast Games 34:35 - Oscars Shortlist 43:13 - Coming Attraction...

Sundance Film Festival 2025 is just around the corner, and there are a whole bunch of brand-new movies to anticipate. Art & Zach are joined by ​⁠ Amanda the Jedi to look ahead to Sundance 2025! We list our 5 Most Anticipated Movies of the fest, explain which theaters are our favorites and why, and let you know which exciting movies will be available to watch online. Catch up with the movies we...

This sucky week in movies! Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/intercutpod/list/december-16th-weekend-must-watch/ TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 02:43 - Carry-On 11:07 - September 5 17:05 - Kraven the Hunter 22:23 - Dahomey 25:43 - Black Doves 28:43 - No Good Deed 31:29 - Dream Productions 33:31 - Skeleton Crew 38:58 - Oscars stre...

Amy Adams is one of the biggest losers in Academy Awards history, with six Oscars nominations to her name without a win (not to mention her snubs for Enchanted and Arrival ). It's helped cement her legacy as one of the best actors working without an Oscar, but what performance best defines her legacy? Art and Zach get a little help from Jonathan Fujii (aka ⁠ ⁠TheFilmDrunk⁠ ) for our latest Intercu...

A look back at this week's movies, TV, and awards news. Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/intercutpod/list/december-9th-weekend-must-watch/ TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 08:46 - Moana 2 15:44 - Nightbitch 17:44 - Y2K 21:01 - Queer 23:32 - The Return 25:44 - The Agency 29:52 - Pop Culture Jeopardy! 36:02 - Last Week Tonight Crit...

Interstellar travels across time and back into theaters for its 10th-anniversary rerelease, and to celebrate Art & Zach bring friend of the show Chase Azarian on the pod to talk about the modern science fiction classic. Why has Interstellar grown more beloved in the decade since its release, was Matthew McConaughey at the peak of his power, and does this movie mark the end of an era for Christ...

This week in movies! Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/intercutpod/list/november-25th-weekend-must-watch TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 10:09 - Wicked 41:58 - Gladiator II 1:01:18 - Cruel Intentions 1:04:03 - A Man on the Inside 1:08:00 - Oscar Predictions 1:45:23 - Wolfs 2 Cancelled 1:48:34 - Coming Attractions - Moana 2, Maria...

Steve McQueen has developed a reputation for minimalist storytelling that leaves a maximum impact, often exploring challenging, real-world history as well as the fragility of the human condition. He’s a conceptual artist, a filmmaker, and an Oscar winner, but what is the best thing Steve McQueen has made? Art & Zach are joined by Jeremiah Battle to pit unflinching true story against unflinchin...

A week full of bonkers releases. Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/intercutpod/list/november-18th-weekend-must-watch/ TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 03:11 - Grammy Nominations 17:10 - Red One 32:23 - Emilia Perez 47:22 - Hot Frosty 50:39 - Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson 56:53 - Cobra Kai 59:22 - Say Nothing 1:02:42 - Dune: Prophecy 1:...

Anora is quickly becoming one of the most talked about films of 2024. We revisit our thoughts on the movie in this spoiler review with Zach, Art, Amanda the Jedi , and Michael Ashby . If you like this podcast share it and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Join Intercut on YouTube as a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDwOvdBcDztjCXdaGkoJR7A/join...

This week in movies! Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/intercutpod/list/november-11th-weekend-must-watch/ TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 09:05 - Heretic 27:38 - Red One 39:38 - The Penguin Season Finale 51:00 - Hiro Murai sets directorial debut 56:09 - Mickey 17 Delayed Again 59:31 - Paramount Class Action Lawsuit 1:02:16 - Miss...

This week in movies! Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/intercutpod/list/november-4th-weekend-must-watch/ TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 10:57 - Juror #2 28:45 - Here 45:36 - Blitz 59:43 - Ezra Edelman’s Lost Prince Documentary 1:11:41 - Coming Attractions - Heretic, Red One, The Piano Lesson, Pedro Páramo, Arcane Season 2 1:26:1...

Another New York Film Festival is in the books, so Zach breaks down the best movies of the fest with Taylor J. Williams . Which movies made our Top 5 and should you add them to your watchlists? TIMECODES... 00:00- Intro 02:04 - Queer 09:43 - Emilia Perez 17:10 - Misericordia 20:58 - A Traveler’s Needs 24:26 - The Room Next Door 29:44 - Anora 36:45 - The Shrouds 46:12 - On Becoming a Guinea Fowl 47...