We Should Do This Again Sometime with Kat & Marc

Celine Song’s sophomore effort “Materialists” starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, & Pedro Pascal is causing quite the stir. Kat & Marc discuss the film’s successes and failures. Also, the gang reacts to the “Spaceballs 2” teaser, AI’s further incorporation into film, and Tom Cruise’s honorary Oscar. 

With Kat on vacation, Marc gives more Pride Month Recommendations.  The episode includes a clip from The Sam Sanders Show episode “Beyond Gender: Transition is a Part of Life (ft. Torrey Peters)” . Also, you can view Marc’s recommendations and follow him on Letterboxd here .

In January, we dubbed Wes Anderson our patron saint. Now, does he need a hug? In today’s episode, Kat & Marc discuss Anderson’s latest release “The Phoenician Scheme” and where it ranks in Anderson’s filmography. Also, the gang talks Netflix, “Sinner” not having a sequel, and Mark Hamill walking away from Luke Skywalker(?). Lastly, they end with Pride Month recommendations. 

Kat & Marc are joined by Kazmo ( @heykazmo ) to discuss “Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning” in what may be the final Tom Cruise M:I film. Also, Marc details his Criterion Van experience, Kazmo defends “Mission: Impossible II”, and Kat dishes on Disney heading to Abu Dhabi. Lastly, “Avengers: Nora Ephron” could heal the world. 

In a preview of our Summer mini-series, Kat & Marc discuss new hit film “Sinners” as well as current news and movie recommendations.

Through “Kindergarten Cop” and “Total Recall”, Marc is joined by Errick Greenlee to dive into a mini retrospective on the career of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Errick shares stories of seeing “Total Recall” at 9 years-old with his mother, being dubbed the Kindergarten Cop by his former students, and favorite Arnold films.

Going back to Season 8 one last time, Kat & Marc discuss “American Fiction”, repertory screenings, and “Ricky Stanicky” in this latest version of Deleted Scenes. To start, we remember Val Kilmer.

In this week’s episode, Kat & Marc review the classic comedies “A League of Their Own” and “Legally Blonde”. We have a ton of trivia, laughs, and one person hates Kit Keller very much! Also, visit themarcrob.substack.com and subscribe!

In Deleted Scenes 30, we dip back into our conversation about “All That Jazz” and some BTS show talk. Also, our friend Kit Stone dives into her favorite musicals, thoughts on “Black Swan”, and Darren Aronofsky.

Kat, Marc & Alejandra react to the biggest night in Hollywood, the 97th Academy Awards. The gang reflects on Conan O’Brien and “Anora” being the biggest winners, a few of the night’s biggest losers, and big picture thoughts now that award season has come to an end.

With the Oscars only days away, Kat & Marc pick their winners in the major categories. First, we remember Gene Hackman.

A small thank you for five years of joy.

Don’t dream it, be it. We celebrate two film characters that embody this feeling the most: Dr. Frank-N-Furter and Amy Dunne. On today’s episode, Kat & Marc discuss “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Gone Girl”. Also, the gang dives in some Kat lore, the communal experience of film, and the meticulous nature of David Fincher. The words “equal opportunity penis viewing” may or may not have bee...

Before heading into Valentine’s Day, Kat & Marc pick best first date movies. Marc kicks things off with “Before Sunrise” and Kat takes it home with “The Hunger”. The duo discusses a radiant Julie Delpy performance, lesbian vampires, and the impressive start to Tony Scott’s career. Also, they talk the new release “Heart Eyes” and “Scream 7” news. Lastly, stick around for Kat’s Harrison Ford imp...

Joined by Errick Greenlee aka Handsome Bane, Kat & Marc review Black ‘80s classics “Hollywood Shuffle” and “School Daze”. For the first time in show history, all three people featured on the show disagree about a single movie! The gang gives flowers to Robert Townsend, the strong legacy he & Spike Lee established for Black Hollywood, and question if “School Daze” should have been a full bl...

Recorded on the day America honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr (and, I assure you, nothing else), Kat & Marc review Wes Anderson’s “The Royal Tenenbaums” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox”. To kick things off, they discuss Anderson’s career and wonder why the culture has cooled on his newer projects. Before diving into the films, they remember David Lynch. After the episode, be sure to check out friend of...

2025 has been rough already but our first episode of the year gives a little bit of laughs and some hope. Kat & Marc review Stephen King adaption’s “Christine” and “The Shawshank Redemption” through its subversive themes and queer subtexts. Also, the gang discusses “The Brutalist” and its award chances. RIP David Lynch.

Kat & Marc dive into the two Christmas films that are on everyone’s minds this time of year: “Philadelphia” & “Forrest Gump”. The holly jolly duo react to the lack of Academy recognition for “Philadelphia” and are a bit split on Denzel’s performance. Also, Kat goes on Homer’s (Simpson) Odyssey with “Forrest Gump”. Beyond the comedy, the gang gets to the heart of the film’s problem and Robe...

Kat, Marc & award-winning writer Alejandra Martinez give their top movies of 2024. In Part 1 of our conversation, the trio discuss the state of film in 2024, name honorable mentions that didn’t make the cut, and the year’s most underrated film.

For Deleted Scenes XXIX, starting from December 2023, we dig back in the archives. Marc & Kelen Conley discuss Emily Blunt’s performance in “The Devil Wears Prada”, retroactive Oscar for Eddie Murphy in “Dreamgirls” and the decline of documentary filmmaking. Then, Marc explains the journey from being 20 and heading into your 30’s and Spike Lee’s filmography with Jamila Brown. Kat & Marc th...

In the season of giving thanks, Kat & Marc have a lot to be thankful for. For today’s episode, we have a few friends stop by Kat’s apartment to talk all things Nic Cage. Kat, Marc & Kayin discuss “Face/Off” while Kelen hops in to discuss “National Treasure”. Our good friend Melysette waxes poetic about Cage’s career while Greg impersonates Jimmy Stewart and Marlon Brando. (And a hidden Err...

What’s it like to meet Belle? What does it mean to be an ‘80s baby but have no nostalgia for Disney? In this week’s episode, Kat & Marc debate if “Beauty and the Beast” is a “I can fix him” movie, question if Disney can ever get back to the glory they experienced in the ‘90s, and marvel at "The Lion King's" audacious xylophones.

After an interesting week in the world, Kat & Marc take a breather to discuss “The Piano” and “Shakespeare in Love”. Can a movie be great and not pass the vibe check? Is Harvey Keitel sneaky hot? Why wasn’t Joseph Fiennes the biggest star in Hollywood? We explore these questions and much more! (SPOILER FREE!) If you are on Bluesky, follow Kat ( @katchinetti.bsky.social ) & Marc ( @showinma...

True love knows no bounds! Not even 2nd degree manslaughter and monopolistic conglomerates can stop it! Kat & Marc discuss “Practical Magic” and “You’ve Got Mail”. Kat talks superseding script limitations, Marc explains early internet, and the group consider Tom Hanks as a possible sex symbol. RIP, Elwood Edwards.

In this latest diary episode, Marc wonders if “Anora”, the latest film from Sean Baker, has a serious chance at winning Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards. Also, a follow-up to the "Will Moneyball Be The Last Great Sports Movie?" episode. A few previous diary episodes: "836" "Fat on a Sunday" "Close Encounters" "The Movie Musical Rubric" "A Nightmar...