The Analysis: A Movie and TV Podcast

This week, Bob and Matt are completely divided. Matt finds plenty to love, praising the film's humor, Conan O'Brien's scene-stealing performance as Smarty Pants, and its attempt to explore kids' relationship with technology. Bob, meanwhile, argues that *Toy Story 5* is an unnecessary cash grab that buries its best ideas beneath an overcomplicated plot, manipulative emotional beats, and diminishing...

Matt and Bob break down Steven Spielberg’s latest sci-fi blockbuster Disclosure Day and find themselves on opposite ends of the spectrum—Matt embraces its hopeful, old-school Spielberg charm while Bob calls it his most disappointing movie of the year. The conversation dives into whether Spielberg’s optimism still resonates in a modern audience, the film’s handling of alien disclosure, and why Emil...

Bob welcomes back our old friend Spenser Davis to discuss Obsession, the breakout indie horror sensation that turned a $750,000 budget into one of the year's biggest success stories, while exploring what its rise says about the future of independent filmmaking. Together they unpack the film's themes of codependency, obsession, and the dangerous pursuit of getting exactly what you think you want, b...

Episode 314: Beef Season 2 This week, Matt and Bob dive deep into Season 2 of Beef — unpacking its brutal class commentary, surreal comedy, and emotionally devastating character arcs. From country club elitism and generational resentment to relationships poisoned by ambition, the hosts explore why this season feels like a spiritual cousin to The White Lotus while carving out its own chaotic identi...

Episode 313: The Devil Wears Prada 2 In this episode, we return to the world of high fashion, ambition, and impossible standards as we break down The Devil Wears Prada 2. We explore how the sequel builds on the original’s themes of identity, power, and personal sacrifice—while asking whether success still comes at the same cost in a changed cultural landscape. From evolving workplace dynamics to t...

In Episode 312, Bob and Brittney dive deep into “The Drama,” the latest Zendaya-led A24 film, unpacking its unsettling exploration of intrusive thoughts, morality, and how well we can ever truly know the people we love. From uncomfortable questions around guilt vs. action to the social fallout of radical honesty, this episode breaks down why this film leaves audiences arguing long after the credit...

Episode 311 dives into Is This Thing On, with a surprisingly heartfelt breakdown of Will Arnett stepping into a raw, midlife-crisis-meets-standup role under the direction of Bradley Cooper. The hosts explore how comedy becomes therapy, why this under-the-radar film works better than expected, and where it stacks up against films like Funny People and Marriage Story. Plus, a quick detour into Nurem...

This week, Matt and Bob dive into one of the strangest, most off-the-beaten-path viewing experiences they’ve had in a while: Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie. Going in completely blind, the guys try to make sense of a 20-year comedy bit turned feature film—blending guerrilla filmmaking, Borat-style street chaos, and absurdist Canadian humor. Is it genius or just plain ridiculous? From CN Tower...

Project Hail Mary just saved the movies? On this episode of Analysis, we break down the first true blockbuster hit of 2026 — and why this Ryan Gosling-led sci-fi might be the most important original movie in years. From emotional gut-punch moments (“I’ll watch you sleep, pal” 😭) to stunning visuals and a surprisingly powerful friendship at the center, we dive into what makes Project Hail Mary hit...

The Analysis crew returns for their annual Oscars extravaganza, and this year the stakes are high. Matt shows up in full Elphaba costume after losing alast years bet. What's on the line this year? The loset has to go full chili dog hot dog experiment like Liam Neeson in Naked Gun, all while painted as "Hot Frankenstein Jacob Elordi. Bob is cautiously optimistic about the Academy for the first time...

This week on the podcast, Bob is joined by Matty Bonez for a passionate, hilarious defense of Scream 7 — or at least the idea of Scream 7 — as they unpack franchise loyalty, Ghostface obsession, sequel burnout, and whether this latest entry is truly as bad as the internet says. From AI-fueled plot complaints and trailer oversharing to the enduring appeal of a good whodunit slasher, it’s a fun conv...

This week, Matt and Bob willingly wreck their emotional stability by going back-to-back with Hamnet and If I Had Legs I’d Kick You — two beautifully made, deeply stressful films that hit like a gut punch and don’t let up. From Rose Byrne’s relentless anxiety spiral to Jesse Buckley’s generational-level grief performance, we break down the craft, the controversy, the awards buzz, and why sometimes...

Send Help, Housemaid, and Why Rachel McAdams Should Always Be This Unhinged Bob is joined by fan-favorite guest Brittany Brown—fresh off dominating the Analysis Awards submissions—to break down one of the year’s most anticipated releases: Send Help, the latest genre-bending horror-comedy from Sam Raimi. From the electric energy of AMC pre-screenings to Raimi’s signature “Three Stooges but make it...

From rainy-window cinephiles to chaos gremlins who just want to argue about Spider from Avatar, the 2026 Analysis Awards (aka “The ANALS”) are back — broadcast coast-to-coast from Chicago to Los Angeles with your deeply unqualified hosts Matt and Bob. It’s the award show built for the people: our personal favorites across BOTH movies and TV, with help from a rotating panel of “pundits” (friends of...

Matt and Bob kick off 2026 by breaking down Marty Supreme, Josh Safdie’s relentless, anxiety-fueled ride, and why Timothée Chalamet might be giving his best performance yet. They then slow it way down for Sentimental Value, a raw, sharply written family drama about art, legacy, and whether creativity heals or harms the people closest to us. Along the way they hit Chicago winter misery, Critics Cho...

This week on The Analysis (In-Person Pod), Bob hosts from his “temporary studio” (aka the dining room) while construction turns his future basement setup into a work-in-progress—and yes, the backdrop is a 4.5-foot Nakatomi Plaza complete with a Bruce Willis ornament and an LED explosion. From Die Hard Christmas party lore to awards-season streaming season, the guys dig into Netflix’s latest lineup...

Episode 301 – Chair Company, Bagonia & the Anxiety of Being Extremely Online Matt and Bob are back “to pod” and this week they’re double-featuring two very different brands of unhinged: Tim Robinson’s The Chair Company on HBO and Yorgos Lanthimos’ new black comedy Bagonia. First up, they break down why Chair Company’s pilot might be an all-timer — deviled eggs, mall-restaurant discourse, wheelbarr...

Bob is joined once again by resident musical theatre brain Brittney Brown to bring their Wicked movie series in for a landing with Wicked: Part Two. Fresh out of the theater (and a little shot out of a cannon), they unpack whether Act Two really is weaker than Act One, how the film handles “For Good,” and if splitting the story into two movies was bold storytelling…or a glittery cash grab. They di...

Matt and Bob fire up the lab equipment for a new Analysis on Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, fresh to Netflix. What should have been the director’s long-awaited monster opus instead leaves them puzzling over CGI deer, swoony color palettes, and a strangely sexy Jacob Elordi. They dig into Oscar Isaac’s mad-scientist energy, Christoph Waltz’s syphilitic benefactor, and why del Toro’s empathy may...

Bob and Rob Grabowski return to The Analysis to talk funny — diving deep into two documentaries that celebrate the architects of laughter: Colin Hanks’ “I Like Me” (on John Candy) and Fred Armisen’s “Downey Wrote That” (on longtime SNL head writer Jim Downey). From Candy’s mix of heart and heartbreak to Downey’s sharp political wit, the episode unpacks how these two legends shaped the DNA of moder...

EP297 – One Battle After Another: PTA’s Event Cinema Masterpiece Matt and Bob are back with special guest Spenser Davis to break down Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another — a film already being hailed as one of the best of the decade. From VistaVision screenings to opening-night AMC experiences, the crew dives into what makes this movie feel like a true cinematic event. We unpack Leo’s...

Award season is here, and the Emmys just dropped! Matt and Bob are joined once again by our awards correspondent, Spenser Davis, to break down the highs, lows, and everything in between from this year’s telecast. From Nate Bargatze’s opening bit to standout speeches, surprise wins, and the ongoing comedy/drama category debate, we ask the big question: did the Emmys actually get it right this year?...

This week, Matt and Bob are joined by returning guest Spenser Davis to break down Zach Cregger’s Weapons—one of the year’s most talked-about horror releases. The trio dig into: How Weapons blends horror, comedy, and social commentary. The Magnolia-style chapter structure—and whether it works or stalls. Memorable moments: from hot dog trays to the film’s most brutal death. The allegories beneath th...

Matt and Bob dive headfirst into the slapstick chaos of The Naked Gun reboot — dissecting Liam Neeson’s deadpan transformation from action icon to spoof hero, Lonely Island’s layered gag work, and which scenes had them crying with laughter (hint: chili dogs and Starbucks bathrooms are involved). They debate the 80s-style sight gags vs. the sharp 21st-century twists, chart the movie’s laugh-per-min...

Ep. 293 – Fantastic Four: First Steps, Finally Done Right? Marvel’s first family is back—and this time, it actually works. Bob and Barry return to the MCU ring to break down the third stab at the Fantastic Four legacy, exploring how “First Steps” balances cosmic stakes with emotional storytelling. From Silver Surfer chase scenes during childbirth to Reid’s anxious doomsday logic, we dig into how t...