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July is New York month, and we begin with Emma's pick, Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing (1989). First, we have changed our structure, so in leui of a weekly recently watched episode, we begin with a catch up conversation starting with Freddy's recent live music outing and a review of I Love Boosters (2026) (5:30:00). Then, C-Bear shares what comics he has been reading (28:55), and Emma updates every...

Backrooms (2026) is here, and what started as an internet trend has become a horror movie sensation. We discuss everything from its eclectic origins, the latest trend of young directors in the horror genre, as well as the film's awards chances. Before that, we also recap Hear Me Out month. Time Stamps Introductions: 0:00-4:00 Hear Me Out Month Recap: 4:00-18:55 Backrooms Summary: 19:35-24:40 Backr...

Emma provides an update in the NYT Top 100 Movies of the 21st Century list with The Favourite (2018), Freddy recommends Don’t be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in The Hood (1996), and C-Bear reflects on the effectiveness of Good Boys (2019). Hear our thoughts on these titles and so much more! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:30 Emma: 1:30-16:15 The Backrooms (2022) I Love Boosters (2...

Hear Me Out month concludes with Freddy's pick, Jumper (2008). We discuss the rise and fall of Hayden Christensen's acting career as well as the before-its-time nature of the film. Time Stamps Introduction: 0:00-5:15 Summary: 5:15-10:00 Discussion: 10:00-1:13:00 Upcoming: 1:13:00-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Emma reviews Boots Riley's latest film, I Love Boosters (2026), Freddy shares his thoughts on the documentary, I Dream of Wires (2014), and C-Bear recommends the Netflix comedy, Roommates (2026). Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:00 Emma: 1:00-22:45 Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) I Love Boosters (2026) Send Help (2026) Borat (2006) Freddy: 22:45-37:00 I Dream of Wires (2014) C-Bear: 37:00-1:16:00 Marty Supreme (2...

Hear Me Out month continues with C-Bear's pick, The Cat in the Hat (2003). We get into everything from Mike Myer's chokehold on children's media in the 2000s, the inspired visuals, and the bonkers story or lack their of. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:40 Summary: 2:45-6:50 Discussion: 7:15-1:09:10 Upcoming: 1:09:10-end Thanks for leaving a rating and a review!

Emma reviews the newest horror craze, Obsession (2026), Freddy visits the comedy classic, Nacho Libre (2006), and C-Bear recommends the documentary Disneyland Handcrafted (2026). Hear our thoughts on these titles and many more! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:15 Emma: 1:15-25:55 Inception (2010) Cabaret (1972) Harlan County U.S.A. (1976) Obsession (2026) Freddy: 26:00-34:15 Nacho Libre (2006) C-Bear: 34...

June is Hear Me Out month where we discuss massive critical failures that we personally love. Emma's pick is Wild Wild West (1999), the Will Smith and Kevin Kline starring Western spoof that was unsuccessful with the critics, but lives on in Emma's heart. Is nostalgia a hell of a drug, or is it actually a classic buddy cop comedy? Listen to hear our thoughts and for more details about the required...

Emma reviews the new Netflix drama, Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026), Freddy takes a recommendation and watches Day of the Dead (1985), and C-Bear catches the latest video game adaptation, Mortal Kombat II (2026). Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:00 Emma: 1:00-15:50 Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026) Hokum (2026) Mars Attacks! (1996) Freddy: 16:00-27:00 Day of The Dead (1985) C-Bear: 27:10-51:30 Jackas...

The gang is back 20 years later, and we're back with our review of the legasequel of the year, The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026). We discuss whether it lives up to the original and if its existence is justified after we recap M. Night Shyamalan month! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:30 M. Night ShyaMAYlan Recap: 1:30-23:30 The Devil Wears Prada 2 Summary: 23:30-29:00 The Devil Wears Prada 2 Discussion: 29:...

Emma recommends the Netflix original film, Set It Up (2018), Freddy completes the "Unbreakable" trilogy with Glass (2019), and C-Bear muses on MCU domination with Avengers: Endgame (2019). Hear our thoughts on these titles and so much more! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:25 Emma: 1:25-18:30 Best in Show (2000) Punch-Drunk Love (2002) Set It Up (2018) Freddy: 18:30-38:30 Glass (2019) C-Bear: 38:30-1:04:...

We conclude M. Night Shyamalan month with C-Bear's pick, Split (2016). From the Blumhouse origins, to James McAvoy's impressive multi-personality performance, to Shyamalan's skills in suspense, we discuss what makes it one of his best! Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00-1:35 Summary: 1:45-9:30 Split: 9:30-1:20:25 Upcoming: 1:20:25-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Emma reviews the Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel starring pop-star film from David Lowery, Mother Mary (2026), Freddy dissects Unbreakable (2000) before we cover the quasi-sequel, Split (2016) on Feature Friday this week, and C-Bear frustratingly critiques the latest musician biopic to hit theaters, Michael (2026). Hear our thoughts on these titles and so many more! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:45 Em...

M. Night Shyamalan month continues with Emma's pick, Signs (2002). From comparisons to Spielberg to unwarranted studio notes, we get into what makes this a divisive science fiction thriler. Plus, friend and fan of the pod, Haley, shares some feedback with us from a past episode! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:40 Listener Feedback: 1:45-8:45 Signs Summary: 9:45-17:25 Signs Discussion: 17:30-1:27:40 Upco...

Emma reviews the indie sleeze era, coming of age film, Mile End Kicks (2026), Freddy watches the recommended Saving Grace (2000), and C-Bear soft recommends the recent horror flick, Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026). Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-0:50 Emma: 0:50-22:20 Toni Erdmann (2016) Ladyhawke (1985) Mile End Kicks (2026) Freddy: 22:30-29:00 Saving Grace (2000) C-Bear: 29:10-1:04:45 Spider-Man: No Way H...

May is all about M. Night Shyamalan, and it starts with Freddy's pick, The Sixth Sense (1999), Shyamalan's breakout hit. We discuss the memorable performances, the precise level of horror, and the iconic twist. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-3:00 Summary: 3:10-6:45 The Sixth Sense: 7:00-1:11:35 Upcoming: 1:11:40-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Emma recommends a hidden gem comedy from 2000, Saving Grace, Freddy reviews The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026), and C-Bear continues his MCU Spider-Man rewatch with Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019). Hear our thoughts on these titles and many more! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:15 Emma: 1:15-19:25 Whiplash (2014) Saving Grace (2000) Outcome (2026) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) Freddy: 19:30-31:1...

It's time go! We discuss the sci-fi phenomenon that has captured the hearts of audiences everywhere, Project Hail Mary (2026). From our relationship to Andy Weir novels, to the Lord and Miller effect, and to Ryan Gosling's growing presence on our podcast, we get into it all. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:00 Musical Month Recap: 2:00-12:20 Summary: 12:20-18:50 Discussion: 19:00-1:31:25 Upcoming: 1:31:2...

Emma reviews the solatious new A24 film, The Drama (2026), Freddy rewatches Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026), and C-Bear recommends Shazam! (2019). Hear our thoughts on these titles and so much more! Time Stamps Intro: 1:00-1:30 Emma: 1:30-21:00 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) The Drama (2026) The Housemaid (2025) Freddy: 21:10-25:20 Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movi...

Musical month ends with C-Bear's pick, High School Musical 3 (2008). We discuss our respective relationships with the franchise and Disney Channel Original Movies, as well as the nostalgia that keeps people coming back to the films. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:50 Summary: 1:50-8:00 High School Musical 3: 8:00-1:42:50 Upcoming: 1:42:50-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

It's High School Musical Week! Freddy and C-Bear rewatch the first and second film in the trilogy before we cover the third on Feature Friday, while Emma reviews the new horror comedy, Forbidden Fruits (2026). Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:05 Emma: 2:05-16:10 Memento (2000) Forbidden Fruits (2026) Freddy: 16:10-37:15 High School Musical (2006) C-Bear: 37:15-1:07:20 Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) H...

Freedom! Beauty! Truth! Love! Musical month continues with Emma's pick, Moulin Rouge! (2001). We discuss the film's divisive legacy, our favorite musical numbers, and Baz Luhrmann's iconic style. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:30 Summary: 2:30-8:30 Discussion: 8:30-1:12:30 Upcoming: 1:12:30-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Emma reviews the Norwegian black comedy, Force Majeure (2014), Freddy goes down a physical media rabbit hole, and C-Bear reflects on Captain America: Civil War (2016). Hear our thoughts on these titles and so much more! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:10 Emma: 1:10-24:00 Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Project Hail Mary (2026) Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026) Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere (202...

Musical month begins with Freddy's pick, The Pirates of Penzance (1983)! From Kevin Kline's bare chest to the tongue-twisty lyrics, we discuss what makes this a theater kid, cult classic rather than a blockbuster hit. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:00 Summary: 1:00-4:40 Discussion: 5:00-1:09:30 Upcoming: 1:09:30-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

On this episode we spend some time talking about the highs and lows of the 2026 Oscars ceremony including some ideas for future broadcasts before Emma reviews the new Pixar film, Hoppers (2026), Freddy catches up with Matt Johnson's Blackberry (2023), and C-Bear rewatches Sinners (2026) to complete his Ryan Coogler retrospective. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:10 Oscars Recap: 2:10-28:00 Emma: 28:00-38...