I Hate It But I Love It

DecBenBer (our month of all Ben Affleck films) continues with arguably his AND Kevin Smith's best work,  Chasing Amy ! We discuss a movie that's surprisingly ahead of its time in some ways (and... exactly in line with its time in others), how Ben Affleck is cast against himself, and try to figure out what the deal is with Banky. Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network...

We're continuing DecBenBer with THE TOWN, the movie that made us ask, "Can Ben Affleck act and direct at the same time?!" The answer is: sort of! We discuss fun costumes, an ending that results in absolute jail for all, and a very funny ending shot. This episode brought to you in part by Rothy's. Rothy's is the everyday flat for life on the go. It will blow your mind that they're made from recycle...

It's DecBenBer, the month where we watch all Ben Affleck movies, and we're kicking things off with PEARL HARBOR! We talk how this movie doesn't use Josh Hartnett properly, how basically nothing in this movie is accurate in any way, and Kat makes a joke so Angus-y that it stops us all in our tracks. Support for today's episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED​, the best in men's below-the-waist groom...

In the final week of Listener Suggestion Month, we're talking about Easy A ! We talk about a regressive plot in a progressive plot's clothing, how this movie skates by on Emma Stone's limitless charm, and how the Tucch... is looch. Support for today's episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED​, the best in men's below-the-waist grooming. They obsess over their technology developments to provide you t...

Listener Suggestion Month continues with Joel Schumacher's infamous Batman & Robin! We talk about the only good performance (Uma Thurman), bad performances (...everyone else), and the terrible word "toyetic". Today's episode brought to you in part by Nutrafol. Nutrafol helps you take control of hair growth, it is formulated with potent botanicals to help you grow hair as strong as you are. And it'...

Listener Suggestion Month continues with the adaptation of Neil Gaiman's  Stardust ! We talk about an ill-conceived cameo, Jocelyn's (unhelpful) mnemonic device, and Kat's unusual peccadilloes. This episode brought to you in part by ZocDoc . With Zocdoc, you can search for local doctors who take your insurance, read verified patient reviews and book an appointment, in-person or video chat. Now is...

We're continuing Listener Request Month with James Cameron's AVATAR - and since we're also supporting Extra Life Day, it's our first ever LIVE episode! We talk about ponytail sex, dumbo characters, and the only memorable part of this movie being a robot with a sword.  Today's episode brought to you in part by Nutrafol. Nutrafol helps you take control of hair growth, it is formulated with potent bo...

It's Listener Suggestion Month, and our first film on the docket is Sister Act 2! We discuss a VERY flimsy premise, amazing singers, and great cameos. (Michael Jeter!!) This episode brought to you in part by Rothy's.  Rothy's is the everyday flat for life on the go. It will blow your mind that they're made from recycled plastic water bottles, because they're the softest shoe you'll put on your fee...

In the final week of Spooky Scary Movie Month, we discuss James Wan's MALIGNANT and… well, hold onto your butts. We discuss wild stunt work, ponder whether The Pixies gave permission for their song to be used, and both of us end up crying from laughter. Separately or together? There's only one way to find out. This episode brought to you in part by Faherty. Faherty is all about clothing for life's...

Spooky Scary Movie Month continues with Joel Schumacher's FLATLINERS! Kat and Jocelyn discuss bazonkers sets, inconsistent characterization, and the surprisingly pleasurable experience of watching a kid beat up Kiefer Sutherland. This episode brought to you in part by ZocDoc . With Zocdoc, you can search for local doctors who take your insurance, read verified patient reviews and book an appointme...

AwoooOOoOoOOooo Spooky Scary Month continues with another listener suggestion:  Poltergeist ! Kat and Jocelyn discuss how these poltergeists go from 0 to 100 REAL fast, how a certain medium does not deliver on the promise of a job well done, and we inquire what the hell is going on with all that ghost goo. Today's episode brought to you in part by Nutrafol. Nutrafol helps you take control of hair...

Grab your spooky Dracula capes and your spooky Dracula teeth cause it's SPOOKY SCARY MOVIE MONTH, and we're kicking things off with a listener suggestion:  Crimson Peak ! We discuss how this movie is not nearly horny enough for our liking, how these ghosts really need to be more specific, and make up a new British candy called "Tits n Bits".  Brought to you in part by  Pair Eyewear . Pair Eyewear'...

Aaron Sorkin Month comes to a close this week, and we're celebrating with an inarguably genius film:  The Social Network ! We talk about how David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin are surprisingly a match made in heaven, how this movie is a Who's Who of Cancelled Men, and how this soundtrack friggin slaps. We're going to doing a LIVE episode of I Hate It But I love it on Twitch as part of Extra Life's Gam...

Aaron Sorkin Month blazes on with Molly's Game, a movie that uses all the words and then some more words and even more words and WORDS. We talk about Jessica Chastain doing her damndest to make this person feel like a person, how Player X (whose real name rhymes with Schmobey Schmaguire) SUUUCKS, and what this movie has in common with the trash compactor from  Star Wars .  This episode brought to...

This week, we're continuing Aaron Sorkin Month with  Moneyball ! We talk about the Signature Sorkin Smugness, charming kid actors, and how baseball is hard (guys, it's HARD!)  We're going to doing a LIVE episode of I Hate It But I love it on Twitch as part of Extra Life's Game Day, a 24 hour gaming marathon on November 5th, 2022. With all proceeds going to support Sick Kids Hospital. Hosted by The...

This month, it's all Aaron Sorkin films, and we're kicking things off with A Few Good Men ! We discuss how this movie takes a lot of artistic license with... everything, Sorkin's signature Woman Problem (TM), and how Kevin Bacon is a truly good lawyer in the face of incompetent everything else. This episode is brought to you in part by Little Spoon . A one stop shop for healthy, easy mealtime and...

In the final week of Sci Fi Month, we're talking about  Battleship  -- and good news, listeners, Kat Angus is back! We discuss Kat's STRONG feelings towards this film, how the aliens bear a strong resemblance to another famous villain, and how the writers simply COULD NOT figure out what the Navy did. This episode brought to you in part by Rothy's.  Rothy's  is the everyday flat for life on the go...

Science Fiction Month continues with Dark City -- and because sweet Kat is still under the weather, Jocelyn is joined by producer/podcaster/lady of all our hearts Diana McCallum ! We discuss spoiling your movie within the first two minutes, some pretty cool effects combined with some TRULY bad ones, and how the bad guys in this film are big fans of Trading Spaces. Today's episode brought to you in...

This week, we continue Science Fiction Month with Alien3 -- and because our lovely Kat Angus is under the weather, Jocelyn is joined by producer/podcaster/buddy extraordinaire Andrew Ivimey ! We discuss letting down your audiences, a couple of great performances by a couple of great Charles's, and how every woman of a certain age always carries a backup egg.  This episode is brought to you in part...

Continuing Sci Fi month, we're talking about The Prestige! We give it up to Christopher Nolan for making a movie we actually really like, try to impersonate Michael Caine (you know we couldn't resist), and talk about how great it would be if Hugh Jackman had come up with a trick that involved less corpses. This episode is brought to you in part by Little Spoon . A one stop shop for healthy, easy m...

This month is all Sci Fi films, and we're kicking it off with David Lynch's Dune! In this episode, Kat interrogates Jocelyn about a movie she did not make, we talk about this movie's similarity to a Nerf ball, and both of us struggle to say Kwisatz Haderach. This episode brought to you in part by Best Fiends. If you're looking for a fun game to pass the time while engaging your brain and enjoying...

To close out Oscar Movie Month, we're talking about Birdman! We discuss how much we love Michael Keaton, try to figure out what exactly this movie is… about, and chat about how the term satire is fundamentally meaningless. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network   Visit www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more.

Continuing Oscar Movie Month, we're discussing Ordinary People! We chat about Mary Tyler Moore and how much she ruled, Pachelbel's Canon (or Cannon), and an unusual lunch date for Donald Sutherland. Today's episode brought to you in part by Nutrafol. Nutrafol helps you take control of hair growth, it is formulated with potent botanicals to help you grow hair as strong as you are. And it's physicia...

It's Oscar Winning Movie Month, and we're talking about the 2000 Best Picture winner  Gladiator ! We discuss CGI, soppy boys, and the Two (2) Genres of Kat Angus Questions. This episode brought to you in part by  Green Chef . Green Chef is USDA certified organic company that makes eating well easy and affordable with plans to fit every kind of lifestyle. They deliver premium ingredients and easy r...

This week we're talking about Vols. 1 and 2 of Stranger Things 4 and… woof!! Kat and Jocelyn discuss unnecessary plots, weirdo structure and pacing, and what else is in Dr Brenner's VHS collection. This episode brought to you in part by Upside. Upside is an incredible app for anyone who buys gas, groceries or dines out. With every purchase, you're earning cash back thanks to Upside. To get started...