I'll Watch What They're Watching

TW: One of the movies discussed has themes of sexual assault Adam and Kyrie continue the conversation surrounding new releases, all the new blockbusters and awards contenders. Adam gives his thoughts on T rain Dreams, Rental Family , and Wicked . Kyrie is still drowning in school and didn't have much to offer to that part of the episode. But they also do a holiday-themed Arts vs Charts where they...

Adam and Kyrie continue their journey through Disney's Star Wars content by diving into the Obi-Wan Kenobi mini-series. Good news, it's not as bad as the sequel trilogy. Bad news, it's not quite as good as seasons 1 and 2 of The Mandalorian . But first, Kyrie finally got around to watching Wicked Part 1 and they both weigh in on its pros and cons in preparation for the release of part 2! And with...

With the release of Wicked Part 2: For Good on the horizon, Kyrie and Adam decided to take a look at their personal favorite musicals! Adam picked a classic, but then chose to highlight a couple more contemporary ones, while Kyrie chose to select a classic one, an animated one, and a modern hit. They also discuss some of the new releases and some highly anticipated awards contenders coming out ove...

Adam and Kyrie get into some well-regarded movies about famous composers (both fictional and real). Kyrie, of course, had issues with how long they both were, but Adam and Kyrie both talked about the technical aspects and the elevated quality. They also get into a discussion at the end about objectivity vs subjectivity in film and how that impacts overall viewing experience, as well as how to dete...

Kyrie and Adam discuss all things Halloween! Kyrie mostly focuses on a couple specials that were traditions while growing up. And Adam dives into how his spooky watching has changed over time. They also quickly recap some October releases, as well as seeing the big hits coming out in November (it's awards season, baby!).

Adam and Kyrie continue their Star Wars journey by watching seasons 1 and 2 of The Mandalorian. This was a rewatch for Adam, who already really enjoyed this after the failure that was the sequel trilogy. Kyrie was watching this for the first time and...is their faith in Star Wars being restored?

In the spirit of Spooky Season, Kyrie and Adam take a look at some of their favorite monsters and creatures throughout cinema. Everything from dinosaurs, to mechanical beings, to aliens! They had two slightly different takes, but they also had their first ever match up! Kyrie's Letterboxd ⁠ https://boxd.it/1cIPr ⁠ Adam's Letterboxd ⁠ https://boxd.it/4FZ3J

Adam and Kyrie wanted to take a brief look at The Matrix (1999), but each had a different movie they wanted to pair with it! So, it's a special Arts vs Arts vs Charts episode! They compare I Saw the TV Glow (2024) with The Matrix with Ghost in the Shell (1995), with some mixed (mostly positive) reviews all around. Kyrie's Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://boxd.it/1cIPr ⁠⁠ Adam's Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://box...

DISCLAIMER: The audio quality on Kyrie's mic went a bit rogue, so we apologize for the poor audio quality on this particular episode. Kyrie and Adam discuss some of the movies that came out all throughout September. And they took a particularly close look at Paul Thomas Anderson's new film,  One Battle After Another.  They also take a look at some of the fun upcoming releases for October. Kyrie's...

Kyrie and Adam compare Spike Lee's new film Highest 2 Lowest with the original movie it's based on, Kurosawa's High and Low. They discuss the overall idea of remakes and repeat IP's and share what does and doesn't work with this particular remake. Then, in the spirit of this discussion, they also share their top 5 remakes. Kyrie's Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://boxd.it/1cIPr ⁠⁠ Adam's Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ht...

Kyrie and Adam dive into two very different prison films. They compare and contrast what some people called "the greatest movie of all time" and a quieter movie that looks at today's prison system. Kyrie's Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://boxd.it/1cIPr ⁠⁠ Adam's Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://boxd.it/4FZ3J ⁠

Adam and Kyrie kick off their first "Arts vs Charts" episode! They compare the Disney classic, The Little Mermaid (1989) against a beloved Ghibli film, Ponyo (2008). They talk about some of the behind the scenes in the making of the movies as well as how they hold up years later. Kyrie's Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://boxd.it/1cIPr ⁠⁠ Adam's Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://boxd.it/4FZ3J ⁠

Kyrie and Adam kick off their new mini-series talking about some of Disney's Star Wars content! They start off with the sequel trilogy, and they have A LOT to say about it. Kyrie's Letterboxd ⁠ https://boxd.it/1cIPr ⁠ Adam's Letterboxd ⁠ https://boxd.it/4FZ3J

Kyrie and Adam talk about the hot movies that came out in August, as well as taking a deep dive into the big money maker, Ne Zha 2. They also discuss what's coming new to theatres in September! Kyrie's Letterboxd ⁠ https://boxd.it/1cIPr ⁠ Adam's Letterboxd ⁠ https://boxd.it/4FZ3J

Kyrie and Adam dive into their #3, #2, and #1 all time favorite movies! Kyrie 3.  Your Name. (2016) Star Wars (The Empire Strikes Back) Beauty and the Beast (1991) Adam 3.  The Lord of the Rings (Fellowship of the Ring) Everything, Everywhere, All at Once  (2022) The Dark Knight  (2008) Kyrie's Letterboxd ⁠ https://boxd.it/1cIPr ⁠ Adam's Letterboxd ⁠ https://boxd.it/4FZ3J

Kyrie and Adam introduce themselves in the way every movie fan does: by talking about their favorite films! This is part one of a two part episode. Kyrie 5. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) 4. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) Adam 5. School of Rock (2003) 4. Remember the Titans (2000)