I Hate It But I Love It

Action Movie Month continues with Guy Ritchie's The Man From UNCLE , and to celebrate we're joined by brilliant comedian/host of Talk From Superheroes , the From Superheroes Podcast Dad himself, Andrew Ivimey! We talk about (some) style over (some) substance, pacing problems, a lack of character delineation, and ask that age old question: Which one is the uncle?   Guest Andrew Ivimey has his sopho...

Action Movie Month begins with the Arnold Schwarzenegger nonsense-fest  Commando ! We talk about one of the most confusing film scores of all time, how this movie is simply 2 Violent, and try to figure out just what in the hell... happened here. This episode brought to you in part by DockAtot . DockAtot is the lifestyle brand made for the modern parent and creates functional solutions for feeding,...

It's the final week of Romantic Movie Month, and we're chatting about the Jennifer Lopez joint  Maid In Manhattan ! We talk about stressful plots, teen wolves, how this movie is not a full use of ANYONE'S talents, and how this movie is simultaneously "eat the rich/be the rich." This episode brought to you in part by HelloFresh . With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and se...

Romance Movie Month continues with the John Cusack-Kate Beckinsale joint, Serendipity ! We talk about how this movie is a secret IHIBIHI, how it's just cheaters cheating, all the way down, and try to find a way to solve this plot (we... do not succeed).  Today's episode brought to you in part by Nutrafol. Nutrafol helps you take control of hair growth, it is formulated with potent botanicals to he...

Romance Movie Month blazes forth with the Hilary Swank/Gerard Butler jam,  PS I Love You!  We talk about how Gerard Butler is apparently just never allowed to use his own damn accent, how Hilary Swank's character feels like a problem, and how this entire movie is configured around NEVER letting Holly move on? This episode brought to you in part by Rothy's.  Rothy's  is the everyday flat for life o...

It's Romance Movie Month and we're kicking it off with the film adaptation of the bestselling novel,  The Time Traveler's Wife ! We talk about how this plot has NOT aged well, how this romantic movie is lacking in... romance, and how Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana try as hard as they can to make up for how GRIM EVERYTHING IS. This episode is sponsored by Paired , an app that offers daily questions,...

It's the final week of the Brenessance and we're talking about the movie that propelled him to fame, ENCINO MAN! We discuss how poor Sean Astin does his best with a character that suuuucks, how this movie is convinced that Pauly Shore's fame will never die, and Brendan Fraser does his damndest… as always. Lord love ya, Brendan. This episode brought to you in part by Apostrophe . Apostrophe is an o...

The Brenessance continues with Brendan Fraser's first foray into a dramatic lead role, SCHOOL TIES! We talk about a stacked cast, an imperfect but well intentioned plot, and how Ben Affleck plays a character named Chesty. (Really.) This episode brought to you in part by Apostrophe . Apostrophe is an online platform that connects you with an expert dermatology team to get customized acne treatment...

The Brenessance continues with this little known, little seen Brendan Fraser jam: Airheads ! We talk about a plot that wants you to take it seriously and not, the truly impressive range of hairstyles and looks Brendan Fraser can pull off, and how crushable Adam Sandler is in this movie (answer: very!)  Today's episode brought to you in part by Nutrafol. Nutrafol helps you take control of hair grow...

It's the Brenaissance, a full month of talking about Brendan Fraser movies, and we're kicking it off with BLAST FROM THE PAST! We talk about wishing we could do something with Alicia Silverstone's hair, mourn for Sissy Spacek, and Kat reveals some things from her OWN past. This episode brought to you in part by ZocDoc . With Zocdoc, you can search for local doctors who take your insurance, read ve...

Welp, there's only one way we could have closed out DecBenBer (our month of Ben Affleck films) -- with his first (?) starring role in Dean Koontz's  Phantoms ! We discuss truly terrible special effects, contemplate whether Ben Affleck's performance is more "ate a bad burrito" or "accidentally wore the wrong prescription contacts", and question why PETER O'TOOLE IS HERE. PETER O'TOOLE?!?!?! PETER?!...

DecBenBer (our month of all Ben Affleck films) continues with arguably his AND Kevin Smith's best work,  Chasing Amy ! We discuss a movie that's surprisingly ahead of its time in some ways (and... exactly in line with its time in others), how Ben Affleck is cast against himself, and try to figure out what the deal is with Banky. Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network...

We're continuing DecBenBer with THE TOWN, the movie that made us ask, "Can Ben Affleck act and direct at the same time?!" The answer is: sort of! We discuss fun costumes, an ending that results in absolute jail for all, and a very funny ending shot. This episode brought to you in part by Rothy's. Rothy's is the everyday flat for life on the go. It will blow your mind that they're made from recycle...

It's DecBenBer, the month where we watch all Ben Affleck movies, and we're kicking things off with PEARL HARBOR! We talk how this movie doesn't use Josh Hartnett properly, how basically nothing in this movie is accurate in any way, and Kat makes a joke so Angus-y that it stops us all in our tracks. Support for today's episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED​, the best in men's below-the-waist groom...

In the final week of Listener Suggestion Month, we're talking about Easy A ! We talk about a regressive plot in a progressive plot's clothing, how this movie skates by on Emma Stone's limitless charm, and how the Tucch... is looch. Support for today's episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED​, the best in men's below-the-waist grooming. They obsess over their technology developments to provide you t...

Listener Suggestion Month continues with Joel Schumacher's infamous Batman & Robin! We talk about the only good performance (Uma Thurman), bad performances (...everyone else), and the terrible word "toyetic". Today's episode brought to you in part by Nutrafol. Nutrafol helps you take control of hair growth, it is formulated with potent botanicals to help you grow hair as strong as you are. And it'...

Listener Suggestion Month continues with the adaptation of Neil Gaiman's  Stardust ! We talk about an ill-conceived cameo, Jocelyn's (unhelpful) mnemonic device, and Kat's unusual peccadilloes. This episode brought to you in part by ZocDoc . With Zocdoc, you can search for local doctors who take your insurance, read verified patient reviews and book an appointment, in-person or video chat. Now is...

We're continuing Listener Request Month with James Cameron's AVATAR - and since we're also supporting Extra Life Day, it's our first ever LIVE episode! We talk about ponytail sex, dumbo characters, and the only memorable part of this movie being a robot with a sword.  Today's episode brought to you in part by Nutrafol. Nutrafol helps you take control of hair growth, it is formulated with potent bo...

It's Listener Suggestion Month, and our first film on the docket is Sister Act 2! We discuss a VERY flimsy premise, amazing singers, and great cameos. (Michael Jeter!!) This episode brought to you in part by Rothy's.  Rothy's is the everyday flat for life on the go. It will blow your mind that they're made from recycled plastic water bottles, because they're the softest shoe you'll put on your fee...

In the final week of Spooky Scary Movie Month, we discuss James Wan's MALIGNANT and… well, hold onto your butts. We discuss wild stunt work, ponder whether The Pixies gave permission for their song to be used, and both of us end up crying from laughter. Separately or together? There's only one way to find out. This episode brought to you in part by Faherty. Faherty is all about clothing for life's...

Spooky Scary Movie Month continues with Joel Schumacher's FLATLINERS! Kat and Jocelyn discuss bazonkers sets, inconsistent characterization, and the surprisingly pleasurable experience of watching a kid beat up Kiefer Sutherland. This episode brought to you in part by ZocDoc . With Zocdoc, you can search for local doctors who take your insurance, read verified patient reviews and book an appointme...

AwoooOOoOoOOooo Spooky Scary Month continues with another listener suggestion:  Poltergeist ! Kat and Jocelyn discuss how these poltergeists go from 0 to 100 REAL fast, how a certain medium does not deliver on the promise of a job well done, and we inquire what the hell is going on with all that ghost goo. Today's episode brought to you in part by Nutrafol. Nutrafol helps you take control of hair...

Grab your spooky Dracula capes and your spooky Dracula teeth cause it's SPOOKY SCARY MOVIE MONTH, and we're kicking things off with a listener suggestion:  Crimson Peak ! We discuss how this movie is not nearly horny enough for our liking, how these ghosts really need to be more specific, and make up a new British candy called "Tits n Bits".  Brought to you in part by  Pair Eyewear . Pair Eyewear'...

Aaron Sorkin Month comes to a close this week, and we're celebrating with an inarguably genius film:  The Social Network ! We talk about how David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin are surprisingly a match made in heaven, how this movie is a Who's Who of Cancelled Men, and how this soundtrack friggin slaps. We're going to doing a LIVE episode of I Hate It But I love it on Twitch as part of Extra Life's Gam...

Aaron Sorkin Month blazes on with Molly's Game, a movie that uses all the words and then some more words and even more words and WORDS. We talk about Jessica Chastain doing her damndest to make this person feel like a person, how Player X (whose real name rhymes with Schmobey Schmaguire) SUUUCKS, and what this movie has in common with the trash compactor from  Star Wars .  This episode brought to...