Stories in Motion

Babylon  isn’t just a film — it’s a fever dream, a thunderous love letter to the chaos, glory, and heartbreak of moviemaking. In this episode, we relive the wild ride Damien Chazelle takes us on: the jazz-soaked ecstasy, the spiraling destruction, the unforgettable performances, and that final montage that ripped our hearts wide open. This isn’t a review — it’s a raw, emotional reckoning with a fi...

In this episode, we dive into  Anatomy of a Fall —Justine Triet’s gripping courtroom drama that blurs the lines between fact, fiction, and perception. We explore the film’s complex portrayal of a woman on trial, not just for a crime, but for her identity as a mother, partner, and artist. What does it mean to really know someone—and can we ever be sure of the truth?

We caught  Hurry Up Tomorrow  in theaters, and... it’s a lot of Abel Tesfaye staring into mirrors and not much else. In this episode, we unpack The Weeknd’s big artistic swing — a moody, navel-gazing film that trades bangers for blandness. Is this his reinvention or just a really long vibe check? Spoiler: it’s not the rebirth he thinks it is.

We watched  Sirens  early — and now that it’s finally streaming on Netflix, we’re diving into everything this slick, twisty mystery does right. From culty wellness retreats to sisterhood meltdowns and Julianne Moore’s eerie charm, this five-episode series is sharp, emotional, and surprisingly funny. Here’s why it’s not just another  White Lotus  clone.

We’re fresh back from Cannes and breaking down  Mountainhead , Jesse Armstrong’s first big swing after  Succession . Is it sharp satire or just rich-guy overload? We talk about what worked, what didn’t, and why this AI-fueled tech-bro drama left us wanting more. Spoiler: no one here is your next Roman Roy.

We were there as history was made — from Jafar Panahi’s  It Was Just an Accident  taking the Palme d’Or to Joachim Trier’s  Sentimental Value  earning a jaw-dropping 19-minute ovation. In this episode, we break down the biggest winners, wildest reactions, and what this year’s Cannes Film Festival says about the future of cinema.

What do  Pan’s Labyrinth ,  Sentimental Value , and  The Paperboy  have in common? Absurdly long applause. In this episode, we break down the most legendary (and baffling) standing ovations in Cannes Film Festival history — from this year’s 19-minute Trier tearjerker to the infamous 22-minute clapathon for Guillermo del Toro. Does all that standing and cheering actually  mean  anything? Let’s talk...

We just left the Cannes screening of  Honey Don’t!  — Ethan Coen’s latest lesbian noir comedy — and we’ve got thoughts. Margaret Qualley and Aubrey Plaza bring the heat, but this quirky caper fizzles fast. We break down the film’s chaotic structure, its half-baked politics, and whether there’s still gas left in Coen’s solo tank.

Fresh out of the Palais, we dive into  The Mastermind , Kelly Reichardt’s moody and mesmerizing take on the heist film. Josh O’Connor stars as a 1970s Massachusetts art thief whose carefully staged robbery unravels into something much messier — and much sadder. We talk genre subversion, mustard tones, pig slop, Alana Haim’s curlers, and why Reichardt is still a master of quiet chaos. Spoilers ahea...

Fresh from its Cannes screening after a Sundance premiere, we dive into  Sorry, Baby , Eva Victor’s darkly funny and emotionally raw debut. We unpack how Victor blends humor, trauma, and tender friendship into one of the most human films we’ve seen this year — and why it’s a breakout that deserves wide attention.

Fresh from our screening last night at Cannes, we dive into Joachim Trier’s emotionally devastating  Sentimental Value . With career-best performances from Stellan Skarsgård and Renate Reinsve, this layered family drama about memory, filmmaking, and fractured love is our clear Palme d’Or favorite — and maybe Trier’s best film yet.

We reflect on Oliver Hermanus’ quietly devastating wartime romance  The History of Sound , starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor. Recorded fresh from Cannes, this episode dives into the film’s understated queer love story, its haunting performances, and why its emotional restraint hits harder than any grand gesture.

Live from Cannes, we unpack A Private Life , Jodie Foster’s haunting return in a French-language psychological thriller. Directed by Rebecca Zlotowski, this elegant, slippery film blends therapy sessions, dream logic, and past-life visions. We break down Foster’s performance, the film’s hypnotic twists, and why this one might sneak into awards season conversations.

We're still on the ground at Cannes 2025 and breaking down the films already making waves in the Oscar conversation. From Denzel Washington’s powerhouse turn in  Highest 2 Lowest  to Jennifer Lawrence’s raw performance in  Die My Love , we take a look at the standouts, the surprises, and the long shots as awards season buzz begins to build.

We just saw  Eleanor the Great  at Cannes — Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut aims for quirky comedy and heartfelt drama but ends up lost somewhere in between. We unpack June Squibb’s brash performance, the film’s questionable Holocaust plot twist, and why this crowd-pleaser never quite earns its sentiment.

We saw  Alpha  last night at Cannes — Julia Ducournau’s follow-up to  Titane  aims for haunting AIDS allegory but lands in muddled body horror. We break down the film’s heavy-handed metaphors, wasted performances, and why its surreal visuals can’t save its emotional incoherence.

Spike Lee flips the script on  High and Low  with  Highest 2 Lowest , a bold, musical, and morally charged reimagining starring Denzel Washington. Fresh from its Cannes premiere, we break down Lee’s take on class, culture, and legacy — and that unforgettable rap battle with A$AP Rocky.

How did a scrappy indie like  Anora  go from Palme d’Or winner to Best Picture champ? We trace the surprising rise of Cannes as Hollywood’s ultimate Oscar incubator—charting the shift from old-school studio prestige to bold, international cinema rewriting the rules of awards season. Spoiler: it’s not a fluke.

We just walked out of  The Phoenician Scheme  at Cannes, and we're still trying to process it. Wes Anderson's most chaotic, violent, and confusing film to date, starring Benicio del Toro as a mid-century tycoon, takes us on a wild ride filled with bombings, grenades, and family drama. It's a feast for the eyes, but does it land emotionally? We unpack the madness, the cameos, and whethe...

We caught Kleber Mendonça Filho’s  The Secret Agent  at its noon premiere in Cannes, and it’s still unfolding in our heads. A slow-burn period thriller set in 1977 Recife, the film blends political memory, quiet suspense, and Wagner Moura’s haunting performance into a beautifully layered story about erasure, identity, and the power of fiction to preserve truth.

Fresh from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, we dive into  Pillion , Harry Lighton’s bold and brutally tender BDSM romance starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling. From pierced cocks to pierced hearts, we unpack the film’s graphic sex, emotional submission, and why it might be one of the most unexpectedly moving love stories of the year.

Jennifer Lawrence unleashes pure chaos in Lynne Ramsay’s  Die My Love  — a wild, sweaty descent into postpartum madness. We unpack the psychosexual frenzy, the killer performance, and why this might be her most fearless role yet.

We dive into Richard Linklater’s  Nouvelle Vague , a black-and-white cinematic time machine that reimagines the making of  Breathless . Is it a heartfelt homage, a cinephile’s fever dream, or both? From Godard’s ever-present sunglasses to Zoey Deutch’s pitch-perfect Seberg, we explore how Linklater captures the chaos, charm, and contradictions of a film that changed cinema forever.

We just left the screening of  Urchin , Harris Dickinson’s raw and riveting directorial debut, and we’re still reeling. In this episode, we unpack Frank Dillane’s unforgettable performance as a homeless addict caught in a cycle of pain and avoidance, and explore how  Urchin  channels the bleak poetry of  Naked  while carving out a voice all its own.

Last night at Cannes, Kristen Stewart unveiled her directorial debut —  The Chronology of Water  — and it hit like a wave. We dive into the raw, poetic storytelling of Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir, Imogen Poots’ fearless performance, and why Stewart’s bold, fragmented filmmaking marks her as a director to watch.