The Extra Credits

We review Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil,’ an absurd survival-horror comedy powered by Austin Abrams having the worst night of his life. We discuss how the movie captures the experience of playing the games, its inventive scares and slapstick humor, and why its ideas about parenthood and humanity don’t quite match the confidence of its filmmaking. Along the way, we revisit ‘Barbarian’ and ‘Weapons’...

Trey catches Kelsi up on four major recent releases: Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’ starring Jacob Elordi, ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ with Will Forte and John Cena, Adam Wingard’s ‘Onslaught’ starring Adria Arjona and Drew Starkey, and Na Hong-jin’s massive Korean sci-fi epic ‘Hope.’ We get into why ‘The Dog Stars’ disappointed despite our love for Ridley Scott, whether ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ lives up to the st...

Kelsi and Trey explore Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma , one of their favorite and strangest movies of the year. They unpack Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, the fake slasher franchise, Hollywood’s obsession with zombie IP, Little Death, Final Girls, queer reclamation, and why Schoenbrun’s overwhelming cinematic language can be both exhilarating and deeply uncomfortabl...

Kelsi and Trey discuss David Robert Mitchell’s The End of Oak Street and Matt Johnson’s Tony. First, they unpack why The End of Oak Street’s strange mix of Spielbergian sentimentality, camp, parody, dinosaurs, and suburban satire never fully worked for them. Then, they get into Tony, Dominic Sessa’s performance as a young Anthony Bourdain, Leo Woodall and Antonio Banderas as competing versions of...

Kelsi and Trey explore One Night Only, the new romantic comedy that is completely unromantic, unsexy, and unfunny. After breaking down why the movie fails as a romance, comedy, satire, and theatrical rom-com revival, we build our own Rom-Com Rebuild, discussing how studios should follow a specific template of movies if they want to make the genre feel alive again. Check out our Patreon through the...

Kelsi and Trey dive deep into Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a movie that somehow works as a thrilling Spider-Man story, an enormous MCU crossover, and a surprisingly profound quarter-life-crisis film. We discuss Tom Holland’s incredible performance, Peter and MJ’s heartbreaking relationship, a new character introduction, the film’s action cinematography, and why this may be the best live-action Spide...

Kelsi and Trey explore Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey , a gigantic mythic spectacle they found emotionally flat, strangely edited, and far less interesting than the discourse surrounding it. They discuss Nolan’s obsession with tortured great men whose guilt becomes part of their legend, the disconnect between Odysseus’s voyage and the political drama in Ithaca, the movie’s incredible practical fi...

Kelsi and Trey discuss Olivia Wilde’s The Invite, one of the sharpest and most cinematically accomplished relationship comedies in years. They break down Wilde’s direction and performance, the film’s incredible ensemble, and how one chaotic dinner party explores the possibility of falling in love with yourself again. They also answer listener questions about romance and consider whether the end of...

Kelsi and Trey discuss what they've been watching lately before diving deep into Toy Story 5 and the larger Toy Story franchise. We also talk about Hoppers as a Gen Z-coded environmental Pixar movie, Voicemails for Isabelle as one of the better traditional rom-coms (and Netflix originals) in years, and Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie as a chaotic miracle of DIY stunt filmmaking. Then we mo...

Today we explore why Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day did not work for us, from its messy sci-fi/spy-thriller structure to its underdeveloped appeals to empathy and unity. We talk through the film’s strongest moments, Emily Blunt’s performance, its connections to Close Encounters, E.T., Minority Report, Signs, and Arrival, and why its “just listen to each other” message feels too thin for the the...

Kelsi and Trey dive deep into Curry Barker’s Obsession , one of the most exciting original horror films we’ve seen in years. We break down why the movie feels like evil 500 Days of Summer meets Hereditary , how it turns modern dating anxieties, male entitlement, and the fantasy of “the one” into a supernatural nightmare, and why Inde Navarrette’s performance is the emotional and horrifying center...

Kelsi and Trey dive into The Devil Wears Prada sequel with a full spoiler discussion: from Emily Blunt stealing the movie to the film’s bizarre politics around journalism, fashion, labor, AI, and billionaire ownership. They break down why the sequel works best as glossy camp and nostalgia comedy, even as it tries to posture as a serious story about integrity and corporate power. Plus: reactions to...

Kelsi and Trey dive into Season 2 of The Pitt, breaking down the finale and how the show evolves from the patient-centered storytelling into a more character-driven, emotionally intense season. More episodes for free members below on patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Kelsi and Trey unpack The Drama: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s chaotic, uncomfortable, and deeply divisive rom-com. We dive into its central “thought vs. action” premise, the psychology behind its relationships, the mostly spectacular acting, and why this might be one of the strangest modern takes on the genre. Follow us on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram for shorter reviews and reactions. And mak...

Kelsi and Trey create their first annual Extra Credits Cup! An olympics/bracket styled movie exercise from the year of 2025. The full six hours of The Extra Credits Cup are on Patreon below! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Kelsi and Trey break down the Dune: Part Three trailer: what’s working, what we’re worried about, and why this could be a massive finale. Then we review Project Hail Mary , a totally derivative sci-fi that feels like it was generated by AI…and yet we had a blast in a theater. Gosling carries, Rocky steals the movie, and somehow it all kind of works. Would’ve hated this at home!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Kelsi and Trey break down whether or not Ryan Coogler's Sinners got robbed at the 98th Academy Awards, as well as explore the biggest moments of the night: from Paul Thomas Anderson finally winning Best Picture with One Battle After Another to Michael B. Jordan’s Best Actor victory and Autumn Durald Arkapaw making history in cinematography. They also talk Conan O’Brien’s hosting, surprise wins...

Kelsi and Trey break down Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights,’ the darkly absurd inheritance satire ‘How to Make a Killing,’ and the slick theatrical crime thriller ‘Crime 101.’ They talk non-spoiler reactions, performances, and the bigger conversations surrounding these films: from Fennell discourse to the state of adult genre filmmaking in theaters. The episode also includes a catch-up on ever...

Trey is joined by director Adam Volerich to talk about Drink and Be Merry. His debut feature film about friendship, tradition, and the quiet ways people try to hold on to joy. We get into the craft behind the film, its emotional beats, and how Adam balances a dark humor and sincerity without overplaying any of it. Rent or purchase Drink and Be Merry Listen to Adam on his movie podcast Eye of the D...

Kelsi and Trey dive into Sam Raimi’s Send Help, a sunburned survival thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. What starts as a workplace comedy mutates into a campy island horror-romance about power, control, and survival--anchored by one of McAdams’ most committed genre performances. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Kelsi and Trey explore 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple , Nia DaCosta’s wild, hilarious, and deeply unsettling follow-up in one of horror’s most ambitious franchises. We start spoiler-free, breaking down our reactions, the theater experience, and why The Bone Temple plays less like a traditional sequel and more like a bold, gory side quest. Then we dive fully into spoilers, unpacking Ralph Fiennes’...

Kelsi and Trey discuss Avatar: Fire and Ash — a visually stunning, emotionally manipulative, and politically confused entry in James Cameron’s blockbuster franchise. They break down why the film’s spectacle still works, how its treatment of colonialism and “good settler” fantasy becomes increasingly muddled, and why the story isn’t actually about the Fire and Ash people at all. Along the way, they...

Kelsi and Trey react to the Season 5 finale of Stranger Things and say goodbye to a series that’s been with us for nearly a decade. We break down what worked and what didn’t in the final season, why the ending felt emotionally effective but narratively uneven, and how the show slowly shifted from coming-of-age storytelling to lore-heavy spectacle. Then we zoom out for a farewell deep dive on what...

Kelsi and Trey dive into Marty Supreme. Josh Safdie's sweaty, chaotic, satire of the American Dream, starring Timothée Chalamet in maybe his most unhinged performance yet. We talk his stardom, the marketing, and his character study of Marty Supreme. For bonus deep dives, commentary tracks, and more Chalamet conversations, click below on our Patreon to sign up as a free member to listen to those fr...

Kelsi and Trey break down why Hamnet might genuinely be the best film of 2025 from Chloé Zhao with career-defining performances by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Then we dig into Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery , exploring how Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig reinvent the whodunnit once again with sharp satire. If you enjoy the episode, consider signing up for our Patreon below. Free members...