Dial M For Movies

Happy New Year! Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! For episode 88, Kadija and Olivia look back on their 2025 most anticipated lists to see if it lived up to their expectations as well as taking a look at the movies they're most looking forward to in the year ahead. As always, thanks for tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We are on Letterboxd! Olivia: ⁠⁠ ⁠@oliviahowelll⁠⁠⁠ Kadija:...

Welcome to (or back to) Dial M for Movies! Episode 87 features some of our most anticipated films of 2025 with Hamnet directed by Chloé Zhao and the third installment in the Knives Out franchise, Wake Up Dead Man directed by Rian Johnson. We hope you enjoy and as always, thanks for tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We are on Letterboxd! Olivia: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@oliviahowelll⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kadija: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@d...

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! Episode 86 is a long one! We discuss two 2025 releases; ' Eternity ' directed by David Freyne and ' Zootopia 2 ' directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard but not before we chat about the dire state of cinema (Netflix buying WB) and what that means for the future of theatres. As always, thanks for tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We a...

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! For episode 85, we discuss one of our most anticipated movies of the year, Now You See Me: Now You Don't directed by Ruben Fleischer. The Four Horseman are back and with new friends and we discuss it all. This is a spoiler filled review, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. Thanks for tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We are on Letterboxd! Olivia: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@o...

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! For episode 84, we are discussing two 2025 releases. The first being ‘Die My Love’ directed by Lynne Ramsey as well as the latest creature feature with Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein' Thanks for Tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We are on Letterboxd! Olivia: ⁠ ⁠@oliviahowelll⁠⁠ Kadija: ⁠ ⁠@ditzygirl⁠

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! For episode 83, We have a big of a meaty episode with three films. We are talking through Scott Derrickson's newest horror film 'Black Phone 2', as well as two other iconic directors, Luca Guadanino's "After the Hunt' and Yorgos Lanthimos's 'Bugonia'. Thanks for Tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We are on Letterb...

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! Episode 82 is a special one because it's our first ever MOVIE DRAFT! We love this style of podcast so of course we had to try our hand at it and joining us for the draft is film critic Meg Louks (@wondermeg_). It's every woman for themselves as we take on the year 1999. Before the draft, we also chat about Collen Hoover's Regretting You adaptation sta...

Welcome back to Dial M For Movies! This week, we’re joined by a very special guest, director Joe Wright. Joe talks us through his latest project, Mussolini: Son of the Century , a bold new TV series (now streaming on Mubi & Sky Atlantic) diving into the life and rise of one of history’s most controversial figures. We discuss what drew him to the story, what it was like returning to television,...

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! For episode 80, we review two 2025 fall releases, we discuss ‘ Roofman ’ directed by Derek Cianfrance and ' Twinless ' directed by James Sweeney. Thanks for tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We are on Letterboxd! Olivia: ⁠⁠ ⁠@oliviahowelll⁠⁠⁠ Kadija: ⁠⁠ ⁠@ditzygirl⁠⁠

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! In episode 79, we unpack the sweeping epic that is Paul Thomas Anderson's latest, One Battle After Another. It follows an ex-revolutionary who is forced back into his former combative lifestyle when he and his daughter become pursued by a corrupt military officer. We discuss our overall thoughts and feelings and get into spoiler territory so YOU ARE WARNED!!!...

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! For episode 78, we are deep diving into the newest adaptation from Stephen King 'The Long Walk' directed by Francis Lawrence. We discuss our thoughts and feelings overall and get into spoiler territory so be warned. Thanks for Tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We are on Letterboxd! Olivia: ⁠ ⁠@oliviahowelll⁠⁠ Kadija: ⁠ ⁠@ditzygirl⁠

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! For episode 77, we are diving into our TIFF 2025 aka TIFFTY recap including some of the years biggest movies such as Hamnet, Wake Up Dead Man, The Testament of Ann Lee, It Was Just an Accident and so much more as well as some of our disappointments of the fest. We also get into our red carpet experiences and celebrity run-ins (spoiler alert: David Jonsson). Thank...

Welcome back to Dial M For Movies, this week we chat with a special guest, Maddie Phillips, from Prime Video's Gen V. Gen V is a spin-off of  The Boys  that follows a group of young superheroes at Godolkin University, the first college specifically for powered individuals. The series explores their attempts to rise through the ranks of the hero world while confronting the corrupt institution t...

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! For episode 75, we are discussing two 2025 releases this week. we will be talking about ‘Caught Stealing’ directed by Darren Aronofsky and 'Lurker' directed by Alex Russell. Thanks for Tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We are on Letterboxd! Olivia: ⁠ ⁠@oliviahowelll⁠⁠ Kadija: ⁠ ⁠@ditzygirl⁠

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! For episode 74, we are discussing two 2025 releases. The first being ‘Weapons’ directed by Zach Cregger and The Map that Leads to You directed by Lasse Hallström . Thanks for Tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We are on Letterboxd! Olivia: ⁠ ⁠@oliviahowelll⁠⁠ Kadija: ⁠ ⁠@ditzygirl⁠

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! TIFF50 is around the corner so for episode seventy three, we are doing our pre-TIFF discussion as we'll be attending as Press for the 2nd year!! We discuss the major films coming to the Toronto International Film Festival as well as some of our most anticipated films for each of us and general festival discussion. Thanks for tuning in and we hope to see you a...

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! For episode 72, we have best of both words, a yin and yang, a comedy and a horror. First up is The Naked Gun directed by Akiva Schaffer followed by our review on Together directed by Michael Shanks. Thanks for tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We are on Letterboxd! Olivia: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@oliviahowelll⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kadija: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@ditzygirl⁠⁠

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! For episode 71, we discuss more 2025 summer flicks from your not so typical rom-com Oh, Hi! written and directed by Sophie Brooks and the latest entry in the MCU, The Fantastic Four: First Steps directed by Matt Shankman. Thanks for tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We are on Letterboxd! Olivia: ⁠⁠ ⁠@oliviahowelll⁠⁠⁠ Kadija: ⁠⁠ ⁠@ditzygirl⁠⁠

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! For episode 70, we are reviewing two films by the iconic female director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson as we review her latest film, ‘I know what you did last summer’ and 2022’s ‘Do Revenge’.  Thanks for Tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We are on Letterboxd! Olivia: ⁠ ⁠@oliviahowelll⁠⁠ Kadija: ⁠ ⁠@ditzygirl⁠

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! For episode 69 , we are discussing the 2025 release, 'Superman' directed by James Gunn as well as discussing our top 10 films of the 21st century, inspired by the New York Times list of the top 100 films of the 21st century but who has the time. Thanks for Tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We are on Letterboxd! Olivia: ⁠ ⁠@oliviahowelll⁠⁠ Ka...

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! For episode 68, we are discussing the new film 'Jurassic Film Rebirth' directed by Gareth Edwards and 'Sorry, Baby' wirtten and directed by Eva Victor. We also had the opportunity to speak to Booktok star Morgann Book about all things book to film adaptations, prime video events and our favourite books. Thanks for Tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dia...

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! The time has finally come... for episode 67 Kadija (me) has finally watched ' The Old Guard 2'. *Holding For Applause* but... I have some thoughts. Olivia and I also discuss Celine Songs's ' Materialists' as well as the newest sports movie ' F1: The Movie '. Thanks for tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We are on Letterboxd! Olivia: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@oliviah...

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! We're back and so locked in after our break, Olivia and I catch up on our month long break before we dive into 2025's hottest summer movies 'How to Train Your Dragon' and '28 Years Later' and later we chat with the cast of Prime Video's 'We Were Liars' Candice King, Mamie Gummer and Caitlin Fitzgerald! Thanks for tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We...

Welcome back to Dial M for Movies! For episode 65, we discuss more 2025 releases. We talk 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' directed by Trey Edwards Shults and 'Friendship' written and directed by Andrew DeYoung. Thanks for tuning in! Instagram/TikTok: @dialmformoviespod We are on Letterboxd! Olivia: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@oliviahowelll⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kadija: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@ditzygirl⁠

Welcome back to Dial M For Movies, this week we chat with a special guest, Gerrran Howell, from HBO Max's The Pitt . A medical drama that follows the daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients, revealing the resilience required in their noble calling. Small intro + i...