Friday Night Movie by @pancake4table

You'll never believe what happens to Becky when she goes to Costco with her Russian mother-in-law! Plus, the sibs catch up on pop culture “news” and weigh in on the latest Hollywood gossip. We also chat about what we’ve been watching this summer, including “Sanctuary” (Netflix), Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (Netflix), “Lady in the Lake” (Apple+) and Jackpot (Amazon) to name a few. Sign up for the Fri...

The sand, the sun, the surf, the implausible plots - this week we talk about beach movies! We chat about the best (and worst) movies that take place at the beach and what actually constitutes a “beach movie” (spoiler, Beaches doesn’t count). We also talk about what fictional beach we’d each like to visit and play some classic “Buy, Rent, Meh”.  Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter  for gi...

If you are a serious international sports fan, this is not the episode for you. This week we chat about the 2024 Paris Olympics and which sport impressed us the most. We avoid talking about the controversies (except that one), and instead discuss how we decide which country to root for and which sports should or shouldn’t be part of the games. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter  for giv...

Deadpool & Wolverine has 116 F-bombs, extremely graphic violence, an incomprehensible story line and some of the best superhero meta-humor ever written. Our resident “Marvel expert” Becky gets about 70% of Lily’s questions right. Thankfully, Shai (the real expert) is here to explain the many confusing timelines and backstories. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter  for giveaways, cura...

This week we’re joined by DCOM super fans Shelly and Devin, to discuss the 90s phenomenon that is the “Disney Channel Original Movie”. Each sib was assigned a movie based on our personalities, Smart House (Shai), Brink (Becky) and Johnny Tsunami (Lily) and we were truly blown away by the amazing nostalgia and storylines. If you’re a child of the 90s you do not want to miss this ep! Sign up for the...

All three sibs are back to talk about The Bear season finale and next season predictions. We also chat about season MVPs, MIPs (most improved) and that restaurant review cliffhanger. We finish the ep by quickly discussing the latest from Presumed Innocent and The Boys, which definitely got our attention. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter  for giveaways, curated episode playlists from t...

Comedian, host, writer, actress and content creator Anna Roisman joins the podcast and we are very excited to welcome her to the FNM family. We chat about her incredible impressions, European vacations, and which Kardashian matches with each Korman sibling. We literally laughed till we cried recording this ep! Follow: @annaroisman  @bigwigspodcast Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter  for...

Becky returns for a deep dive on the first five episodes of Presumed Innocent (Apple+), starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, and Ruth Negga. Hear or midseason MVPs, LVPs, and predictions. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter  for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions...

Shai and Lily discuss the first five episodes of season 3 of The Bear, which we are loving! It’s definitely different then the previous seasons but the show keeps evolving and we are here for it. We talk about the different stakes this season and our MVPs so far. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter  for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), a...

Calling in from vacation, Shai, Lily, and Alli report on their spa experience and what happens to Shai's insides when you hit the chakra bowls to hard. We also review French Girl (Amazon), I Saw the TV Glow (On Demand), and Boy Kills World (On Demand). Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter  for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST...

Pop culture and reality TV expert Katie Jones is here to talk about Brats - Andrew McCarthy’s ‘Brat Pack’ documentary (Hulu). As children of the 80s we know there was nothing cooler than this group of up and coming Hollywood actors - what we didn’t know is how many of them hated the name ‘Brat Pack’ and the profound impact it had on their lives. If you’re into 80s movies and love talking about the...

Writer, director, and animation genius, Mike Roberts (“Final Space”, “Bojack Horseman”, “Hot Wheels: Let’s Race”) joins the pod to talk about recent blockbusters. We go deep on Roadhouse (love Jake and those amazing shirts), Furiosa, Mission Impossible and have a slight disagreement about The Fall Guy. Do not miss Mike’s hot takes on the year’s best action movies! Sign up for the Friday Night Movi...

Musical stars (and Canadian siblings) Kate Kurdyak and Lauren Kurdyak of Vox Rea join the pod from Germany to talk about their new music and overseas tour. We also chat about the best famous Canadian sibs, the best bands with fake siblings, and their top TV/movie recs while on the road. Don’t miss their new single Missed It By a Second or this ep! Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter  for...

This week the sibs debate the newest installment in the Mad Max franchise, Mad Max: Furiosa. We discuss the crazy action sequences, the genius of George Miller, the use of AI, and the fantastic acting. We also argue over whether or not the film’s glaring plot holes. Buckle up! Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter  for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (includi...

This week we’re joined by longtime friend of the pod Dr. Jonathan Branfman, professor and author of Millennial Jewish Stars: Navigating Racial Antisemitism, Masculinity, and White Supremacy (available on Amazon). We have a fascinating conversation about his new book, which focuses on 6 Jewish celebrities (Drake, Lil Dicky, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Seth Rogen, and Zac Efron) and how each of the...

This is a momentous episode, not only because the sibs do a deep dive on all things Harry Potter for the first time, but also because Shai’s eldest daughter makes her podcast debut! A Harry Potter expert, Na’ama joins the pod to talk spells, wands, houses and play some hilarious games.  Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter  for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guest...

Shai and Lily review Unfrosted (Amazon) and Ricky Stanicky (Netflix), and also talk extensively about Ryan Gosling and Jake Gyllenhaal. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter  for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the  player  on the off...

The sibs get literary (yes, Shai read a book) and chat with author Ari Skolnick about her historical adventure Ruby Ledger and the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln (available on Amazon ). Of course we ask Ari to give us her dream cast of a TV series version of her book (spoiler, everyone agrees on a Henry Cavill situation). We also play a few games and talk about our top recs for the week. Sign up...

Becky and Shai team up to talk about Lily behind her back, break down One Day (Netflix) and a bunch of other shows and movies they've been watching. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter  for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the  playe...

Beck kicks off this ep by asking Shai and Lily some questions about “True Detective: Night Country” (MAX), which she is too afraid to watch without covering her face so she is slightly confused. Shai then asks Beck some questions about “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” (Amazon Prime), since he was tricked into watching A Marriage Story but with spies. We then chat about other things we’ve been watching like “T...

Stand-up comic Tori Piskin joins the pod to talk about her comedy special “ Prettiest Girl at the Special School ” (YouTube) and her hilarious podcast “ Got it From My Mama ”, which she co-hosts with her mom Lulu. We compare our ridiculous parents and then ask Tori what she thinks of “nepo babies” (a bit from an episode of her pod), playing a pretty funny round of “Buy, Rent, Meh” with some of our...

It's another family affair, when legendary singer, songwriter and absolute mensch, Dan Bern , joins the pod this week with his supremely talented daughter and musical partner, Lulu. Each give us their top 10 films, which sparks lots of debate and discussion and discuss their favorite movie-music moments fo all time. Check out this ep for some amazing recs you didn’t even know you needed from some...

Shai drove to the wrong airport, Lily played translator, and Becky survived SXSW. The sibs are finally back together and have a bunch of stories to tell. We also have tons of movie and TV recs to share, which include everything from action movies to romance miniseries. If you want to know what to watch, do not miss this ep!  Follow all of Friday Night Movie's award-winning SXSW Coverage . Sign up...

We welcome back horror film expert Elizabeth Piper to discuss the True Detective: Night Country finale. As a horror film writer, actor, producer and special effects creator, we get Elizabeth’s take on the much talked about finale. We also answer Lily's many questions about the show and realize Shai should have asked more questions. This ep is PACKED WITH SPOILERS, but we've waited long enough to p...

You may never be the same after you hear this episode. Some things just can't be unheard... but that makes it even more worth it to tune in. Director Talia Shea Levin and star Woody Coyote take us on a journey through their daring, hilarious, and sexy commentary on capitalism, pornography, and pizza - Make Me A Pizza . We also make it classy and do a deep dive into David Lynch, Paul Verhoeven, and...