The Extra Credits

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...

Kelsi and Trey talk Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value through its themes of trauma, lineage, forgiveness, and family wounds. Featuring breakdowns of Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, and Elle Fanning’s performances, plus an exploration of the house as memory, the film’s meta filmmaking layers, and why this might be Trier’s most powerful drama yet with some minor issues along the way. ⁠The Extra C...

Kelsi and Trey dive into Yorgos Lanthimos’s Bugonia —starring Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone—before switching gears to Lynne Ramsay’s brutal new film Die My Love with Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. We talk apocalyptic thrillers, strange sincerity, art-house madness, and why both films feel like we're staring into the end of the world. For more on Lanthimos and Pattinson check out our free e...

Kelsi and Trey take a complicated deep dive into Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another (2025), the bold new epic starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio Del Toro, Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, and Sean Penn. Is it a modern masterpiece or an important piece of big budget art considering our political moment? A bit of both! Sign up for free on our Patreon (link below) to unlock our full Phantom...

Kelsi and Trey's Mailbag 2025 episode is here: we talk pod origin lore, real vs. fake IMAX, and the movies that defined the year - Black Bag, 28 Years Later, Sinners, Weapons, and more. We get into the biggest disappointments (Mickey 17, Highest 2 Lowest), the actors everywhere in 2025 (Pedro Pascal, Chalamet, Butler), plus our scariest horror moments and best theater experiences. Next up: PTA...

Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest is bold, stylish, funny, and frustrating all at once. In this episode, Trey and Kelsi explore Spike’s return to the crime thriller with Denzel Washington and Jeffrey Wright grounding the story, and A$AP Rocky stepping in as a surprising antagonist. We dig into how the film tries to channel the social bite of Inside Man , and the moral weight of Kurosawa’s High and Low...

Kelsi and Trey return to update you on a few things: send your questions for our upcoming Q&A mailbag, programming mainfeed/patreon updates for September, and diving into all the buzz out of Venice and Telluride. From Emma Stone’s ovation in Bugonia to Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein to Jeremy Allen White in Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere . If you haven’t already, sign up as a free mem...

Kelsi and Trey review Zach Cregger’s movie Weapons , sharing how they spoke with Cregger and how he sent them the screenplay after hearing their Barbarian deep dive (available now on Patreon). They dig into the current wave of modern horror shaped by filmmakers like Jordan Peele and Ari Aster, then explore how Cregger has quickly made his mark by balancing sharp genre thrills, dark humor, and deep...

In anticipation for Zach Cregger's new movie Weapons, Kelsi and Trey re-released their conversation with Cregger for a SPOILER-filled deep dive of Barbarian. Their deep dive of Barbarian is free for free members on Patreon below! Weapons deep dive coming very soon. ⁠The Extra Credits YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a member of The Extr...