Cinema IRL

Amber and Scott take on a very real and unflinching look at modern warfare through the eyes of soldiers who lived it, because sometimes the most important stories are the ones that make us the most uncomfortable. Written and directed by Iraq War veteran Jay Mendoza and Alex Garland, this film embeds audiences with a platoon of American Navy SEALs in an Iraqi family's home during a real-time operat...

Special guest Jimmy joins Amber and Scott to tackle a horror film that asks the ultimate question: are you scared of dying, especially if you knew you'd just restart the night a little more screwed up than before? When a group finds themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one, only to wake up back at the beginning of the same evening, our hosts explore the psychologi...

Amber and Scott discover that death and technology don't mix particularly well after watching a film about a tech entrepreneur who's developed software that lets the bereaved witness their loved ones' decomposition process. Because apparently, someone thought what grief really needed was a live stream of decay with premium subscription features. Our hosts dive into this premise that had so much po...

Amber and Scott navigate the complex world of chosen family, cultural identity, and accidental pregnancy in a film that combines a staged straight wedding with some very real complications. When trying to get pregnant, accidentally getting pregnant, and doing this within the context of gay couples creates one really messed up situation, our hosts explore how love, immigration, and family expectati...

Amber and Scott ask the important question: what happens when you cross The Lord of the Rings with The Muppets? Okay, maybe not exactly that, but you get the picture as they dive into a fantasy adventure that involves a lot of CGI special effects and creatures known as the Ochi. When a young girl in a remote northern village embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to reunite a baby Ochi with its fa...

Amber and Scott prove that nerdy guys can definitely kick some ass when needed, especially when you kill their wife and they decide to come after you. Charlie Heller is a brilliant but deeply introverted CIA decoder whose life gets turned upside down when his wife dies in a London terrorist attack, and when his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands. Our hosts explo...

Amber and Scott tackle the classic Disney tale and see if they can make this G-rated story lose its family-friendly rating through sheer force of commentary. What are you looking for here - insight into a movie originally released in 1937 that everyone already knows? Our hosts discuss this reimagining where Snow White flees from the evil queen, finds refuge with seven dwarves, and gets protected b...

Amber and Scott have a nice lively debate over which awful friend is more awful after watching a film about the world's most impulsive road trip. When Anne doesn't just impulsively drive from Los Angeles to Sacramento - that's a long-ass drive, especially when your friend is bringing you along for baby mama moral support - things get complicated fast. Our hosts dive into the messy dynamics of frie...

Amber and Scott tackle a first date thriller that proves sometimes you really do want to kill the other person - just not usually on the first date. When Violet, a widowed mother, goes to an upscale restaurant to meet Henry, her charming and handsome date, her pleasant evening quickly turns into a living nightmare when she receives phone messages from a mysterious figure. Our hosts explore what ha...

Amber and Scott dive into what happens when summer camp goes from s'mores and sing-alongs to something much more sinister and supernatural. When a group of camp counselors find themselves dealing with forces beyond their understanding during what should have been a relaxing summer job, our hosts explore how quickly paradise can turn into a nightmare. Sometimes the real monsters aren't hiding in th...

Amber and Scott discuss what happens when your best friend offs himself and leaves you with one hell of a surprise - a 150-pound Great Dane in your New York City apartment. When Iris finds her comfortable solitary life thrown into complete disarray after her closest friend and mentor bequeaths her his beloved massive dog, our hosts explore the chaos of unexpected giant pets in urban living. Someti...

Amber and Scott dive into the compelling true story of the infamous Michael Larson, who figured out how to game the Press Your Luck game show in 1984 with a number of ridiculous things thrown in along the way. When someone discovers the patterns behind what's supposed to be random and turns it into the ultimate winning strategy, our hosts explore whether he was brilliant or just incredibly observa...

A silent, creepy figure in a black dress on your front lawn – what's your move? In 'The Woman In the Yard,' this unsettling presence sparks fear and mystery. Amber and Scott confront this unnerving scenario head-on. Would you investigate, call the cops, or just move out? We explore our IRL reactions to this suburban nightmare, from pure panic to potential (and probably ill-advised) bravery. #TheWo...

Amber and Scott discuss what happens when a family accidentally kills a unicorn during a road trip and decides to bring it to a billionaire's party, because apparently that's a normal response to mythical creature vehicular manslaughter. When magical realism meets dark comedy and wealthy people's parties get weird, our hosts explore how far people will go to turn tragedy into opportunity. Sometime...

Amber and Scott explore a heartwarming story about an unlikely friendship that develops through social media when a young woman connects with an older man who shares her father's name. When virtual relationships become real connections and generational differences create unexpected bonds, our hosts discuss how modern technology can sometimes lead to the most old-fashioned kind of human connection....

Listen, I don't care if you're a "good person" or not, if you break into a car, you get what you get, or at least that's what Amber and Scott discuss after watching Locked.

In "Night of the Zoopocalypse," the animals at a city zoo are transformed into monstrous, mutated creatures, forcing a group of strangers to fight their way to safety. The hosts unleash their thoughts on this horror-comedy, where the food chain gets a terrifying and hilarious update.

A seemingly perfect couple undergoes a rigorous, day-long assessment by a mysterious organization to determine if they are fit to be parents. The hosts analyze "The Assessment," a psychological thriller that turns the anxieties of parenthood into a twisted, high-stakes test with no right answers.

Two of the most notorious mob bosses of the 20th century, Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, go head-to-head in a bloody war for control of the criminal underworld. The Cinema IRL crew makes an offer you can't refuse on "Alto Knights," a gangster epic where family, loyalty, and betrayal are all on the table.

Amber and Scott discuss Opus

The hosts step into the ring to discuss "Queen of the Ring," the incredible true story of Mildred Burke, a trailblazing female wrestler who shattered barriers in a male-dominated sport. It's an inspiring look at a woman who fought for her dreams both inside the ring and out.

Our bodies feel pain for a good reason. Nathan's doesn't. It's a blessing and a curse we learn after watching Novacaine.

If you're on the run, but the only way to get away is to die. Like, a lot, would you? Amber and Scott discuss

Bill Murray and Pete Davidson as gangsters. I'm in, and so is Amber and Scott after watching Riff Raff

Who Rules? Amber and Scott do, that's who.