What's Your Movie?

Holy macaroni folks! Emily and Preston watched The Substance and they will NEVER be the same again. This psychological horror-thriller was inspired by Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. It's equal parts absurd comedy, body-horror, and satire. Showcasing amazing performances from the cast, starring Demi Moore ( Indecent Proposal, Ghost, G.I. Jane ), Margaret Qualley ( Once Upon a Time... in...

Holy macaroni folks! This movie was an absolute wild ride. So many cool things to explore with this psychological horror thriller, such as: Speak Up! Set Boundaries! It's okay to be rude sometimes. Put your safety first. And just... maybe don't talk to Strangers!!! This film is remake of a Danish film of the same title. Written/Directed by James Watkins ( The Take, Eden Lake, The Woman in Black )...

Ash is back baby! We're talking waaaaayyyy back. All the way back to 1300s Medieval England. And he's kicking some Deadite butt. And it's just... GROOVY. Armed with a chainsaw, strong jawline, action-hero one-liners, and his trust Oldsmobile, he's on a mission to get back home. But first, he has to get his hands (or hand?) on the Necronomicon. Listen in as Emily watches the third i...

Okay, we can all agree a teacher sleeping with their student is wrong, right?! But what if they're in love? And they get married and have kids AFTER the teacher is released from prison? Well, if you think it's not so black and white... then May December is for you! Directed by Todd Haynes ( Carol, I'm Not There, Velvet Goldmine ). This film features some excellent performances from the...

Strap in for a classic folks! This episode, Preston guesses the plot to Emily's pick, My Left Foot . Daniel-Day Lewis ( There Will Be Blood, Gangs of New York, Lincoln ) plays real life Irish painter and author Christy Brown in this biopic that earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1990. This film also features Brenda Fricker ( A Time To Kill, Angels in the Outfield ) and Fiona Shaw (...

That's right, folks. We went there! Taking on the high-brow arthouse films this week when we discuss a real downer of a movie. The Zone of Interest follows the story of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig. Starring Christian Friedel ( Babylon Berlin, The White Ribbon ) and Sandra Hüller ( Anatomy of a Fall ), and written/directed by Jonathan Glazer ( Under the Skin, Sexy Beast...

This episode, Preston and Emily watch and review the horror film Longlegs. Starring Maika Monroe ( It Follows ), Blair Underwood ( Gattaca, Quantico ), and Nicolas Cage ( Raising Arizona, Con Air, The Rock ). This film was an unexpected surprise. Directed by Oz Perkin, who is Anthony Perkin's ( Psycho ) son! Enjoy!!!

M. Night Shyamalan strikes again! And we can't tell if that's a good or a bad thing. This week Emily and Preston watch Trap , starring Josh Hartnet ( Black Hawk Down, 30 Days of Night ) as a serial killer nicknamed "The Butcher." The Philadelphia police and F.B.I. have the brilliant idea to set up a sting operation, sifting through 30,000 innocent bystanders to (possibly) catch a...

It's time to revisit the Quiet Place universe folks! If you thought the aliens only attacked the rural countryside, well just wait to see what kind of fun mischief these creatures get up to in the Big Apple. The third installment in the franchise, A Quiet Place: Day One was directed by Michael Sarnoski ( Pig ) and stars Lupita Nyong'O ( 12 Years a Slave, Black Panther ) and Joseph Quinn (...

Ever find yourself thinking about the origin of the "Air Jordan" sneaker deal between NIKE and Michael Jordan in the mid 1980's? Well if the answer is "YES..." then Air is the movie for you! This fun film - starring Matt Damon and directed by Ben Affleck - tells the extraordinary story behind Nike and Jordan's historic partnership. The drama behind the scenes; the corpo...

"They drew First Blood. Not Me." Welcome back for another 1980's action movie, courtesy of Preston's picks. This week Emily watches First Blood, the movie that introduced the world-wide film audience to John Rambo. This episode was a blast and loaded with some fun trivia at the end. Enjoy!!

Come along for the ride as we jump back into Riley's emotional journey. This sequel to the hit film brings the fan-favorite emotions such as Joy and Sadness back, as well as introduces us to some new and complex emotions that come along with the peril's of puberty. At the time of this posting, Inside Out 2 has grossed $1.4 billion dollars at the global bo office, making it the Number #1 hi...

Ahhh... 1950's America. It was a simpler time folks. Ike Eisenhower was President. The world still lived under the threat of Nuclear Annihilation. And you could still smoke on airplanes, restaurants, doctor's offices, and... well anywhere. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet bring their powerhouse talents to this film, directed by Sam Mendes. Hope we can make you laugh discussing this dark...

Lace up those knee-high boots, strap on your elbow pads, and start bulking up folks. In this episode, we tackle Sean Durkin's Wrestling biopic about the tragic Von Erich family, The Iron Claw . The Von Erichs thought their family was cursed, and after watching this film, you might agree. Starring Zac Efron ( High School Musical, The Greatest Showman ), Jeremy Allen White ( The Bear, Shameless...

Saddle up cowboys. We're taking a camping trip waaaaayyy back to 2005 with Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal to witness the MTV Movie Awards (2006) Best Kiss Award. This epic drama by master filmmaker Ang Lee provides rich and complex performances by an All-Star cast, which also includes Michelle Williams and Anne Hathaway. This film has so many layers; providing commentaries on masculinity, hi...

Welcome back to another BONUS episode where Emily and Preston watch David Fincher's latest psychological thriller, The Killer. The film takes us into the mind of Michael Fassbender's protagonist; a sociopathic hitman, with a singular goal. Don't be surprised if by the end of this film, you feel a little dirty, and a tad creepy. It is David Fincher, after all. Enjoy!!!

Get ready for another Arnold classic, as Emily straps in for one heck of a ride. True Lies is James Cameron's version of James Bond (if he was married with a teenage daughter). Witness Arnold deliver some of the best action of his career, with some of the best one-liners ever. You'll all be wanting to dance the Tango by the time this one is over. Enjoy!!!

Emily and Preston FINALLY watch and review the latest film from the modern filmmaking auteur, Darren Aronofsky. This film was considered somewhat of a "comeback" film for Brendan Fraser, and scored him an Oscar for Best Actor. So listen in, have some laughs, and we are legitimately curious to know: for anyone who watched this film... did you find yourself getting hungry at the food and c...

This week Preston guesses the plot to Emily's pick, The Savages. Starring Laura Linney and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman (two actors we absolutely LOVE), this Indie Family Drama gave us plenty to talk about. If you haven't seen it, listen to our episode, save yourself some time, and have some laughs along with us. Enjoy!!!

Ever wonder how the Top 1% actually live? So did we. Let's take a trip together to check in on the richly elegantly, absurdly wealthy, out-of-touch residents of this fictional British estate as Preston and Emily discuss Emerald Fennell's latest psychological thriller Saltburn. An all-star cast of Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, and others inhabit this darkly comedic world. We h...

Join us as Emily guesses the plot to the third installment in the Indiana Jones franchise. So many questions - that we didn't know we had - are answered! Who is Indiana Jones' Dad? Where did Indiana Jones get his iconic hat?! Where did Indiana Jones get his... NAME?! (Spoiler, his actual name is "Doctor Henry Jones Jr." Have some laughs with us as we watch, spoil, and give our re...

Slip on your lab coat, polish off those beakers, and sterilize those forceps, because this time, we step into the world of a Mad-Scientist in... Poor Things. This quirky spin on the classic Frankenstein story focuses on Emma Stone's character as she rapidly advances through the stages of life in Yorgos Lanthimos' dark comedic satire. This film earned Emma Stone her second Oscar, and showca...

The Man. The Myth. The Legend. The... oh. It's a movie about Mozart? Like, THE Mozart? Herr Wolfgang Mozart? Then why is it called Amad... ohhhhh. Gotcha. Listen in as Emily and Preston dive into this 20th century classic which earned F. Murray Abraham a Best Actor Oscar win. Enjoy!!!

Listen in as Emily and Preston guess the plot to the comedy-thriller The Menu . Starring Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Nicholas Hoult, and plenty of other faces you recognize. Time to clap your hands together because Dinner... is... served. YES CHEF! Or wait, that might be from The Bear... Sorry Chef! It's getting harder to keep these stressful fine dining parody, comedy, thrillers strai...

Saddle up for one of the greatest westerns of All Time! (In Preston's opinion). Emily gets to experience the iconic dialogue delivered by Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer. The quotes are endless for this masterpiece. Let's head on back to Tombstone for an O.K. Corral, which was more than just... Okay... too soon? Enjoy!!!