PS You're Wrong: A Pop Culture Podcast

Even in corona, tradition waits for no one. So at the halfway mark in this the year 2020 Shelby and Matt are still bringing each other their top ten movies of the year so far. With so few choices and some weird admissions, they guess each other’s top three and then countdown from 10-1.

Shelby and Matt start off talking about Harry Potter (2:00) but then it’s on to Jeffree Star (11:05) Jake Paul (16:45), Netflix’s idea of a blockbuster (18:35), and *Tenet*’s chances at a release date this year (22:10). For Love it or Hate It (26:35) Matt catches up on *The Crown*, and Shelby catches the feels with *Down to Earth*.

Shelby gets Matt to talk about the new Netflix movie, *The Old Guard*. With Charlize Theron leading some immortal warriors, and Dudley Dursley making his overdue reappearance, there’s something for everyone in this action flick. Rapid Fire Questions at 36:51.

Brie Larson’s YouTube channel isn’t going well (5:29). Neither is Lady Antebellum’s name change (13:58). But at least Will and Jada’s marriage is on a new level (25:35). For Love it or Hate It (32:10), Shelby talks *The Baby-Sitters Club* and Matt sings praises to *Search Party*.

It’s *Hamilton* fever on the podcast! Shelby and Matt talk about being in the [city] where it happened back in 2015, then dive into #Hamilfilm now out on Disney+ (14:52). It’s all the controversies and criticisms as they discuss if this is a moment or a movement. Rapid Fire Questions at 49:16, so no need to wait for it. We are out of Hamilton puns. Werk.

Kim Kardashian is also NOT a Billionaire (5:43). Kanye is maybe running for president? (7:39). There’s a mystery solved on the dogstagram of the week (11:21) and *Katy Keene* just got cancelled (20:00). For Love It or Hate It (24:51), Matt shares his feelings on the *Alien* franchise and Shelby recommends an impossible to describe YA sci-fi epic.

Shelby and Matt are talking about Will Ferrell’s latest, *Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga*. From first thoughts to lasting impressions, it’s everything they loved (and maybe didn’t) about this musical comedy. Rapid Fire Questions at 36:52.

YouTube is cleaning house (3:16). Theatrical releases are delayed — again (10:01). Kanye is heading to the Gap (17:10). And the VMAs still want to go live (21:59). For love it or hate it (24:49), Shelby finally sees *X-Men: First Class* and Matt catches the new *Artemis Fowl*.

Shelby and Matt are covering *Love, Victor*. But first they talk about *Love, Simon* and what works—and what doesn’t— with this Disney+ turned Hulu original series.

There’s a reckoning for Ansel Elgort (5:13) and Chris D’elia too (11:01). But at least *Mamma Mia* is getting another sequel (14:38), two guys pulled off an epic prank (17:32), and TikTok might save democracy? (20:02) For Love it or Hate It (23:07) Shelby recommends a new book and Matt has a favorite old horror film.

Shelby and Matt contemplate what could have been before COVID (1:02). But cinema is saved with a new Spike Lee movie! They talk all about *Da 5 Bloods* (5:53) as they discuss themes, style, and violence. Luckily, no spoilers! Rapid Fire Questions at 45:50.

The Oscars are adding a few months to the calendar year (5:41). Bachelor is finally finding some diversity (12:29). Nickelodeon might have outed Spongebob? (19:22) and Lady Antebellum decides maybe it’s time for a rebranding (20:58). For Love it or Hate It (28:18), Shelby lives for Queer Eye and Matt is just okay with Scoob.

Shelby and Matt are reliving their youth with a look at the new *Hunger Games* novel, *The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes*. First they talk about the original trilogy (:01) and how this prequel came about (13:02). Then it’s all in on what works — and what doesn’t — with this villain origin story. Spoiler alert starts at 28:43.

Theaters are starting to open up (8:19) and so is JK Rowling… (13:30). Plus Ben Affleck has a secret Instagram account (21:20) and Kylie Jenner lost her billionaire status (25:08). For love it or hate it (30:10), Matt recommends *Tangerine* and Shelby watches *For Life*.

Shelby and Matt break down some Love It or Hate It’s for the week (6:18). Then it’s a final review of *Run* on HBO (14:13). From first impressions to the final episode, was this mystery/comedy a home run or did it fly off the rails? Rapid fire questions at 46:21.

Shelby and Matt watch the meant-for-theaters but wound-up-on-Netflix romcom *The Lovebirds*. They talk about the comedy pairing of Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae and whether or not quarantine is the best thing to happen to this murder mystery. Rapid Fire Questions at 29:26.

Lana Del Ray took on feminism (4:07) and Ruby Rose took off from *Batwoman* (11:06). #ReleasetheSnyderCut finally worked (14:40) and Universal Studios is practicing some social distancing this June (25:16). For Love it or Hate It (29:32), Shelby is all in on the Netflix real estate reality show *Selling Sunset* and Matt goes off on the new best seller *Where the Crawdad Sings*.

Shelby and Matt talk about what could have been as they look at the old lineup for movie releases (1:33). But instead they’re here to discuss Netflix’s latest Adam Sandler produced comedy, *The Wrong Miss*y (3:46). Rapid Fire Questions at 27:46.

Movie theaters may be opening (4:53). Bachelorette Hannah Brown got in hot water (9:51). Someone is counting swear words (18:06). And TV shows contemplate the covid angle (21:42). For Love it or hate it (26:29), Matt becomes a *Jupiter Ascending* stan and Shelby would die for *Dead to Me*.

Shelby’s birthday means it is time to go all in on one Acteur™, this time Emma Stone. From her humble beginnings (17:37) to a breakdown of her entire filmography (20:24), to just what she should do next (1:26:49) Shelby and Matt ask the question: is she really an icon?

Shelby and Matt talk about HBO’s new movie, *Bad Education*. From Hugh Jackman’s performance to the twists in this scandal neither of them had ever heard about, there a lot to love.

The Oscars have new rules (10:39) and Universal is trying something new out too (13:26). Plus, *Twilight* is getting a reboot (17:40), Gigi Hadid is having a baby (23:52), and Pete has chosen another *Bachelor* castoff (24:23). For Love It or Hate It (28:17) Shelby likes *Never Have I Ever* and Matt is so-so on *Normal People*.

Day whatever in quarantine finds Shelby and Matt turning to Chris Hemsworth’s new Netflix movie, *Extraction*. But first it’s a walk down if-only lane as they talk about what would have been on the schedule had corona never come (3:06). Then it’s all in on this stunt-heavy, action-driven thriller and its many gruesome choices (7:52). Was it good? Was it bad? Or was it the perfect blend of the two?...

*Parks and Rec* is reuniting for a special coronavirus episode (6:31). *Saturday Night Live* is trying to stay alive during covid (8:43). Ariana Grande is not a fan of impressions, but she is a fan of costumes (11:20). *American Idol* goes full quarantine (15:13). SXSW sends some smaller titles to Amazon (17:45). And *Love, Simon* spinoff, *Love, Victor* really is too edgy for Disney (20:34). For...

Shelby and Matt welcome Ciera Velarde back to the podcast to discuss quarantine reads! From current favorites to disappointments (10:57) and final recommendations for social isolation (39:48), there’s bound to be at least one book you’ll want to pick up.