Mind Your Movies

Ep 44: Christopher Nolan: "Interstellar" (2014) & "Memento" (2000)

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:56:21 +0000

This week, we've got Christopher Nolan movies on the docket! Lauded as one of the most prestigious directors working today, Nolan has made some incredible movies during the 21st century—from the non-linear noir crime

thriller, Memento, to the scientist biopic Oppenheimer. When tasked with each picking a movie from his filmography, Ryan picked the starfaring epic, Interstellar from 2014, and Shane picked the formerly mentioned Memento from 2000.

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Ep 43.5: Obsession (2026) — Why We Disagree

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:22:57 +0000

This one has us at odds! Why Ryan may think that Curry Barker's new feature is the scariest thing since "Hereditary," Shane isn't so found of it. Since it's brand new, we have a spoiler-free section at the begining and jump into spoilers once we can't talk about some of the insanity any longer!

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Ep 43: Cult Classics: "Lake Mungo" & "Akira"

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:15:41 +0000

This week, we are exploring cult classics! With such a broad pool of movies to pick from, Ryan and Shane both pulled some of their own personal interests into these selections, with Shane's cyberpunk and anime interests coming out with Akira (1988) and Ryan's grief horror and found footage interests coming through with "Lake Mungo" (2008). Each have had a profound impact on their respective genres and are highly acclaimed by their cult followings.

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Ep 42.5: Frogman (2023) — A Lesser Known Cryptid

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:16:14 +0000

We are finally tackling the under-the-radar found footage horror movie that Ryan won't stop talking about, Frogman! Directed by Anthony Cousins, this features a group of friends going to Loveland, Ohio, to try to capture footage of the locally famed cryptid—a bipedal frog with a wand! The movie is made over a long stretch with a tiny budget, but produces some unique special effects that can be rare in this type of film. So, grab your Hi8 camcorders, prepare for some forested explorations, and join us for Frogman!

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Ep 42: TV Spin-Offs: "Batman" (1966) & "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" (1993)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:22:31 +0000

This week, we are exploring movies based on television shows that we have yet to have watched! Coincidentally, we both picked Batman movies for this episode, and it was a blast exploring the "world's greatest detective" and his TV show spin offs. For Ryan's pick, we watched the 1966 Batman movie starring Adam West, while Shane picked the 1993 cult classic "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" animated movie. Talking about these side-by-side let us explore how the character has changed (and the superhero genre as a whole) during the decades in between.

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Ep 41.5: Birthday Picks: "The Life of Chuck" (2024) & "Computer Chess" (2013)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:11 +0000

With our birthdays both being this week, we decided to do a birthday movie swap! Ryan offered up Mike Flanagan's "The Life of Chuck" for the duo to watch and explore, while Shane brought "Computer Chess" by Andrew Bujalski to the table. Both movies are very unique in their own ways, and there is a lot to unpack with these two. Join us for this pairing and let us know your thoughts on these off-the-beaten-path picks!

Ep 41: Mads Mikkelsen: "Riders of Justice" (2020) & "At Eternity's Gate" (2018)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:56:45 +0000

This week, we watched two movies featuring the iconic Mads Mikkelsen! Shane picked the action/drama/comedy/revenge movie, "Riders of Justice" where Mads plays a hardcore military man who loses his wife in an accident and teams up with a couple of computer geniuses to take down the bad guys who caused the accident. It is surprisingly full of emotion, comedy, and depth, especially compared to more traditional revenge films. Meanwhile, Ryan picked "At Eternity's Gate," where Mads is in about 10 minutes of the movie playing a priest talking to Willem Dafoe's Vincent van Gogh.

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Ep 40.5: The Drama (2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:53 +0000

The Drama has dropped! We are reviewing A24's newest movie release that is part romcom, part anxiety, and part (you guessed it) Drama. It's a tough one to talk through without any spoilers, but we give an intro to the movie before jumping into spoiler territory in case anyone hasn't seen it, then we dive head first into the movie's spoilers, what we loved, what we didn't, and all the many things it gives us to discuss.

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Ep 40: John Waters: "Female Trouble" (1974) & "Serial Mom" (1994)

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:40 +0000

This week, we are tackling the iconic and confrontational films of John Waters. We've got one film from his early, micro-budget era with "Female Trouble" from 1974, starring the drag queen Divine, and one film from his more mainstream, Hollywood era with "Serial Mom" from 1994. There is a surprising amount of similarities here between these two films, and we had a blast breaking down the themes, motifs, and stories between the two.

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Ep 39.5: Project Hail Mary

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:21 +0000

The summer blockbuster season has started early, and it started with a bang! Based on the novel by Andy Weir (The Martian) and starring Ryan Gosling, Project Hail Mary is an exciting, funny, and gorgeous Sci-Fi popcorn flick that is worth watching in IMAX if you can! It is blowing away the box office, and it is truly a wonderful film to watch! Join us as we break down what we loved about it and the ins and outs of the movie.

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Ep 39: Oscar Recap & Mixed Media Movies: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021) & Mind Game (2004)

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:14:23 +0000

This week, we've got a lot to cover! We start out the episode discussing the Oscars and our predictions (including who won this year's predictions), then we move into our main features—Marcel the Shell with Shoes On and Mind Game.

Marcel the Shell is the iconic stop-motion/live-action mixed media movie that features a faux documentarian (played by the director, Dean Fleischer Camp) helping Marcel find his family. It's heartfelt, suprisingly charming, and technically very impressive.

Mind Game is the animation/live action mixed media movie by director Masaaki Yuasa that blends in human faces into the animation styles and utilizes multiple forms of animation to tell the story of a few people who end up having to live in a whale for a while. It's a unique story that is highly acclaimed by those who've seen it (100% Rotten Tomato critics score).

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Ep. 38.5: Oscar's Predictions

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:20:58 +0000

Today, we are exploring who will win what awards! Last year, Shane came out on top with seven more points than Ryan, but who will have the strongest predictions this year? Will Sinners sweep? Will One Battle After Another take everything it can? What about the best animated feature of the year? Or the best documentary feature?

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Ep 38: Pixar: The Incredibles (2004) & Ratatouille (2007)

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:53 +0000

We are here to tackle one of the most iconic animation studios, focusing in on two Brad Bird directed movies that hold a high standing in the critical space. From the exciting and family-centric superhero action-adventure movie, The Incredibles, to the rat-chef art-focused movie, Ratatouille, we are diving into all of the small details. Pixar is a long-beloved studio that has a wide range of movies for folks to enjoy, but what are your favorites?

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Ep 37.5: Spring + Summer Preview: The Best Movies Coming Soon

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:30:03 +0000

This week, we are breaking down upcoming movies for the Spring/Summer cycle. We discuss what we are most excited about, what theatrical releases we are determined to see, the big blockbusters, the hidden gems, the under-the-radar hits, the ones we know so little about, and so much more! We begin by picking our five most anticipated movies each, ranging in genre from pretty much anything you can think of, there is great stuff coming out for everyone! But, we are most interested in what you are most excited about in the coming months! What will you be watching?

Ep 37: Marvel: Blade (1998) & Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 (2023)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:30:03 +0000

This week, we are exploring the Marvel side of movies, starting where it (kind of) all began with the vampire slaying Blade trilogy from the 90s and early 2000s, and bringing us all the way to the outerspace, counter-Earth venturing Guardians of the Galaxy in their trilogy finale. From one of the earliest pre-MCU movies of Marvel superheroes to one of the best-received MCU movies, we have a lot to discuss in this episode!

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Ep 36.5: Best Movies to Watch on Valentine's Day

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:30:25 +0000

We are coming in with a unique list this time, where we've each come up with 5 movies for you to watch on Valentine's Day. Whether you are interested in a comedy, musical, action movie, horror movie, animated movie, or a true romcom, we've got you covered!

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Ep 36: $100 Million Budgets: Speed Racer (2008) & Tenet (2020)

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:21 +0000

This week, we are looking at some HUGE budget movies with the Wachowskis' Speed Racer from 2008 and Christopher Nolan's Tenet from 2020. Both of which served as a sort of blank check movie for the director's after their previous successes with their prior movies. However, neither of these made equally great success as their directors' previous movies. Still, we are glad we dove into them and there was certainly a lot to talk about with these very unique movies.

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Ep 35.5: Send Help (2026)

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:55 +0000

We are back this week with Sam Raimi's newest movie and his return to the horror genre! Send Help is a blast and we highly recommend watching it -- we will discuss the movie without spoilers for a good portion of this episode since it is just coming out, then we jump into spoiler-heavy discussions on our thoughts about the whole movie.

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Ep 35: Jackie Chan: "Police Story 3: Supercop" (1992) & "Drunken Master" (1978)

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:36:27 +0000

This week, we are diving into all things Jackie Chan! We jumped into one of his earliest starring roles that helped him break out into the mainstream in 1978, "Drunken Master," directed by Yuen Woo-ping, where he mixed the martial arts and comedy genres to fuse them into a cohesive subgenre that exploded into popularity as a result. His mainstream appeal further catapulted him to success, such that he directed the first two Police Story movies. For the third movie, which Stanley Tong directed, his stunt work, comedy, and action propelled it into success, such that it received an American release in 1996.

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Ep 34.5: Marty Supreme (2025)

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:52:35 +0000

It is time we finally talked about the movie taking everyone by storm, Marty Supreme! Josh Safdie's newest movie starring Timothée Chalamet as the titular Marty, who believes he is destined to be, well, Supreme. It is a movie with a lot of attention, a lot of discussion, and a lot of critical speculation right now, especially with the award season ready to kick off.

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Ep 34: Crossovers: "Ghidorah: The Three Headed Monster" (1964) & "The Monster Squad" (1987)

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:00:06 +0000

Wrapping up the holiday season with a few recent holiday watches, we are then jumping into our "crossover franchise" episode! This week, we are taking a close look at Ghidorah: The Three-Headed Monster and The Monster Squad. Ghidorah is the fifth installment in the Ishirō Honda Godzilla and Kaiju film universe that lives on in spirit today with Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) and Godzilla Minus One (2023), but began with the original and classic Godzilla (1954). By the time of Ghidorah, the series was wacky and goofy while still holding onto some of its allegorical meaning, but it is certainly divisive. Meanwhile, The Monster Squad mashes together a band of Universal monsters and a Goonies-like squad of teenagers who need to fight them off in a surprisingly early post-modern meta monster flick that is drenched in 80s tropes and style!

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Ep 33.5: The Best Christmas Movies

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:00:36 +0000

Merry Christmas! It is our Christmas Day episode, where we are recommending our favorite Christmas movies from our childhoods and adult lives, which we hope can bring you some cheer at the end of the year. We each picked five of our favorites to recommend, but we couldn't help ourselves from adding on some honorable mentions. We've got everything from short films, animation, horror, comedy, and classics! We are sure we've got something for everyone, but we know we are missing some -- what are your favorite Christmas movies? Let us know down below what you watch every year!

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Ep. 33: Movies that Were Remade: "Ghost in the Shell" (1995) & "Point Break" (1991)

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:46:22 +0000

This week, we are excited to dive into two movies that eventually got remade. We aren't talking about the remakes much here, focusing instead on the quality and breakdown of the original movies. First, we talk about the cult favorite sci-fi anime, "Ghost in the Shell", then we look at the iconic action movie, "Point Break". Both came out in the 90s and got remakes in the 2010s, and both are substantially better than their remade counterparts! Join us as we explore the cyberpunk and the shores, the digital consciousness and the 50-year storm!

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Ep 32.5: The BEST Found Footage Movies!

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:45:45 +0000

In this episode, we each have five found footage movies that we love to recommend to you! With a plethora of honorable mentions, this episode could fill your whole watch list! From the 1960s to the 2020s, found footage has evolved a lot, and we think that these recommendations are some of the best of the best for you to dive into!

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Ep. 32: Highest Grossing Movies: "Lilo and Stitch" (2025) & "Venom" (2018)

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:20:00 +0000

This week, we took a deep dive into two of the highest-grossing movies of all time! The list (not adjusted for inflation) is full of remakes, reboots, franchises, and mostly post-2000 movies, so we picked two that we felt fit the bill just right. Lilo and Stitch is the live-action/CGI hybrid remake of the 2002 classic, and it grossed over a billion dollars worldwide. It is part of a wider trend of remaking classic Disney movies using a hyper-realistic CGI style. Meanwhile, Venom was the long-awaited movie from the Sony-owned Marvel properties that grossed over 800 million dollars and rounded out with two sequels so far.

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Ep 31.5: Nic Cage Tier List

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:12:47 +0000

It's Nic Cage November! So, we picked out twenty movies from Nic Cage's filmography to compare on a tier list. From Vampire's Kiss to Con Air, from Mandy to Adaptation, from Jiu-Jitsu to Kill Chain, we take on some of his most beloved, most watched, and least seen movies all in one fell swoop! Join us as we dive into his incredible career, and let us know down below what your favorite Nic Cage movie or meme is!

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Ep. 31: Obscure Films: "Blood on the Stars" (1975) & "Fast Break" (1979)

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:44 +0000

This week, we are exploring some of the most obscure movies on Letterboxd, only looking at movies with fewer than a thousand views. We each picked one that we had some high hopes for, and we get the chance here to break down our thoughts in full! This includes the campy Welsh horror movie from 1975, "Blood on the Stars", and the Gabe Kaplan starring basketball movie from later that decade, "Fast Break". Before we kick off the full episode, we discuss some of our recent watches, and at the end, we pick out our movies for next full episode!

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Ep 30.5: Bugonia (2025) & Save the Green Planet! (2003)

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:30:07 +0000

This week, we are excited to jump into Yorgos Lanthimos' new film, Bugonia, which just hit theaters! It is a wild ride, but we also visited the original story it's based on, Jang Joon-hwan's "Save the Green Planet!" from 2003.

We spend a good amount of time discussing them without spoilers so that everyone can decide if they want to join us for our full spoiler discussion after watching the movies. Then, we explore the filmmaking, the differences, the acting, the eras, and the stories of these two unique films (including Shane's theory on an important and divisive part of Bugonia!). Join us and tell us what you think of these two films down below!

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Ep. 30: Gaspar Noé: "Climax" (2018) & "Enter the Void" (2009)

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:30:59 +0000

This week, we watched two movies from Gaspar Noé's filmography! As always, we also mentioned a few movies that we watched this week, including the new Yorgos Lanthimos movie, "Bugonia," as well as "Save the Green Planet," which it was based on. Nic Cage's "Mandy," the new "Chainsaw Man" movie, and Harmony Korine's infrared "AGGRO DR1FT".

After all that chat without spoilers, we dive headfirst into the psychedelic and insane world of Gaspar Noé's "Climax" and "Enter the Void". We have a lot of opinions on these ones, so strap in and be ready to tell us what you think! Don't forget that we are always excited to pick our next set of movies at the end of the episode, and this time aroun,d we got a particularly unique category to pick from!

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Ep. 29.5: Underseen Horror Movies!

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:00:27 +0000

This week, we talk about some of the best underseen horror films out there for you to watch at the end of our spooky season this year. We take a broad stab at suggesting some of the more obscure stuff that deserves more love, looking only at films that have less than 50,000 watches logged on Letterboxd -- way too low! We've got recommendations for everyone here: a film that is less than a minute long, a film that created the tropes now seen in slasher films, and so much more! With honorable mentions including a killer shark obsessed with Christmas (who doesn't love some shlock sometimes?). What are your underseen picks? What horror movies don't get enough attention? Let us know down below.

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Ep. 29: Paul Verhoeven: "Showgirls" (1995) & "Total Recall" (1990)

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:00:34 +0000

This week, we watched two movies from Paul Verhoeven's filmography! While we were excited to jump into them, we also wanted to mention a few movies that we watched this week, including the new "Black Phone 2" slasher/thriller/horror movie sequel that takes a new spin on the original, the 1960s folk horror movie from Ukraine, "Viy", and Paul Thomas Anderson's "Punch-Drunk Love".

But, then we dive full force into spoiler territory for the two main features. We discuss the over-the-top acting of Showgirls, the world-building of Total Recall, and give our breakdown of our ratings! What are your thoughts on Showgirls? Is it so bad it's good? Do you think Total Recall was a dream? Are you excited for our picks for next episode?

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Ep 28.5: What to Watch on Halloween!

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:15:36 +0000

This week, we are breaking down all of the best movies to watch this Halloween! Spooky, scary, funny, and gory! Whatever you are in the mood for, we hope our recommendations help you find the perfect movie for your Halloween party, handing out candy, or post-trick or treat binge! We each recommend five movies -- a horror, a thriller, a comedy, a sci-fi, and an animation movie. What are you watching? What is your favorite of our picks? What did we miss?

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Ep 28: Cursed Movie Sets: "The Omen" (1976) & "Burden of Dreams" (1982)

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:15:00 +0000

This week, we are exploring the troubling behind-the-scenes of Werner Herzog's "Fitzcarraldo" (1982), shown through the iconic making of documentary "Burden of Dreams" (1982) in which director Les Blank followed the crew deep into the Amazon Rainforest. While that documentary uncovers the 'cursed' issues with Herzog's movie, another type of curse haunts the iconic 1976 "The Omen" movie, and we dive down that rabbit hole this week too.

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Ep 27.5: We Saw "One Battle After Another" on Vista Vision Film

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:16:01 +0000

We've got a special episode this week! We are talking about the newest Paul Thomas Anderson film, "One Battle After Another," right after seeing it in person on Vista Vision film at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Boston!

We've got you covered with a spoiler-free discussion first for you to decide if it's worth watching, followed by a lengthy chat on the movie with spoilers. But first, we dive into the experience of seeing it on this unique film format since the Coolidge is one of the only theaters in the US showing it in this format.

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Ep 27: Tubi Originals: "Slay" (2024) & "Muru"/"The Raid" (2022)

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:13 +0000

This week, we are talking about Tubi Originals Movies...

Admittedly, we were wary going into this, but Tubi is a mixed bag with some iconic, classic movies and some not-so-great things. This week, we picked out the Maori film "Muru" (also known as "The Raid") from 2022 and the drag queen vampire movie "Slay" from 2024. It is a pretty big tonal change between these two flicks, but they both offer some value. These are pretty underseen according to the stats, and while they might not necessarily be hidden gems, they certainly deserve a bit more of a following. From the gorgeous New Zealand scenery to the chaotic campiness in a biker bar, we break these movies apart and discuss the ins and outs of these Tubi movies.

Before we get too far into the main features, we discuss some of our recent watches, including Scarlett Johansson's feature debut, "Eleanor the Great", the new Stephen King adaptation, "The Long Walk", and Kogonada's "After Yang". Then, we also delved into a discussion on ads and their place in the digital world.

Ep 26.5: Most Anticipated Upcoming Movies (Winter 2025/26)

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:04:07 +0000

This week, we are breaking down upcoming movies for the Fall/Winter cycle. We discuss what we are most excited about, what theatrical releases we are determined to see, what Netflix movies might be worth watching, and so much more! We begin by picking our five most anticipated movies each, ranging in genre from pretty much anything you can think of, there is great stuff coming out for everyone! But, we are most interested in what you are most excited about in the coming months! What will you be watching?

Ep 26: Stop Motion: "Mad God" (2021) & "The Wolf House" (2018)

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:00:16 +0000

This week, we are exploring the creepy side of stop motion. While we've talked about Fantastic Mr. Fox on the podcast before, stop motion can also be an avenue for artists and filmmakers to explore the creepier side of things. For example, Phil Tippet (the mastermind stop motion animator behind RoboCop, Star Wars, and Starship Troopers) worked for 30 years on his passion project, "Mad God", which is a grotesque, dialogue-free, atmosphere-rich, insane world.

From Chile, we also watched "The Wolf House", which is equally unique (or perhaps moreso), by how it utilizes multiple media (paint, papier-mâché, etc) and how it is animated. Both of these movies are incredible works of art that you've certainly never seen anything like before. Watch with us this week, and remember to mind your movies!

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Ep 25.5: "Caught Stealing" (2025)

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:00:14 +0000

This week, we are talking about Darren Aronofsky's newest addition to his filmography, "Caught Stealing". For this episode, we had the chance to record in person immediately after seeing this in theaters. As is tradition for Aronofsky, "Caught Stealing" takes place in NYC, but this is a more crowd-pleasing movie than his previous films, which are great but dark movies. Here, he seems to be aiming at a more accessible movie that anyone can enjoy. While we do a brief no-spoilers section, we strongly recommend this one and dive into spoilers so that we can talk about the gritty, late 90s, NYC, "After Hours"-inspired film in full.

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Ep 25: Bottom 250 Letterboxd: War of the Worlds (2025) & Cats (2019)

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:38 +0000

Despite our screens being bombarded with semi-human singing cats, poorly CGI'ed alien tripods, and a terrifying amount of Amazon product placement, we survived watching our picks for the lowest-rated movies on Letterboxd. Ice Cube's phoned-in performance and the poor decision to use motion-capture CGI for anthropomorphic cats are just the beginning of the issues with these two movies. Of course, there are some laughs and some standouts in this mix here (looking at you, Taylor Swift), but overall the experiences that these movies offer are not quite worth your time.

Of course, before jumping into our main features, we talk briefly about some movies we have seen recently, such as Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan", Steven Spielberg's "E.T.", and the absurd "Scary Movie". As for the feature films this week, whether you've suffered through these cinematic bruises or not, join us this week as we break down the bad, the worse, and the ugliest of these two flicks!

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Ep 24.5: "Weapons" (2025)

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:00:20 +0000

Zach Cregger's newest addition to what we consider the horror genre is an absolute blast! Weapons is full of tension, scares, themes, and laughs, and we wholeheartedly recommend it if you haven't seen it yet. We talk briefly about the movie as a whole without any spoilers for the first bit of this episode, and then transition to a spoiler-heavy conversation to dive deep into the film in all of its glory. From its mystery, its characters, its storytelling, and its enjoyment factor, we look at every aspect of the film and discuss its place among recent additions to the horror genre, such as "Together" with Alison Brie and Dave Franco, and Coralie Fargeat's "The Substance" that received some love during the Oscars last year. Weapons is an excellent original concept, and we are looking forward to Cregger's next steps into the world of cinema! (Resident Evil, here we come!).

Ep 24: Parodies: The Naked Gun (2025) & Black Dynamite (2009)

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:54:21 +0000

Good parody movies can be hard to find, but we've found some of the funniest ones to talk about on this week's episode! This week we are looking at a faithful return to form for David Zucker and Leslie Nielsen's "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad" (1988), with Akiva Schaffer's 2025 "The Naked Gun" starring Liam Neeson, and a cult classic parody on the blaxploitation subgenre in Scott Sanders' dynamic "Black Dynamite" (2009) starring Michael Jai White! Both of these films are packed with nonstop laughter, and we enjoy quite a discussion on their cultural relevance, the hopeful rise of comedies, and the parody genre in general.

Before we jump into our main features, we give some love to the new Zach Cregger film, "Weapons", and the new Michael Shanks release, "Together", starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie, among other recent watches. But, at the end of our episode, we lock in our picks for our next full episode on "Letterboxd's Bottom 250"...

So, join us as we unravel the conspiracy behind how these two movies are nefariously connected, address the controversy surrounding the crane cast in Schaffer's new film, and explore the lowest depths of Letterboxd's most hated movies. And remember to mind your movies!

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Ep 23.5: Top 5 Female-Directed Movies

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:00:51 +0000

From the French New Wave's great Agnes Varda to today's Coralie Fargeat, female directors have long been an under-highlighted and incredibly important piece of cinema. Even as far as 1895, Alice Guy-Blaché was a pioneer filmmaker and one of the, if not the, first narrative directors of all time. Today, Ryan and Shane each picked out five of their favorite female-directed movies to recommend to you! Join us as we explore historical and contemporary visionaries in film, and don't forget to tell us what we missed.

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Ep 23: New York City: "Do the Right Thing" (1989) & "After Hours" (1985)

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:00:16 +0000

New York City has long been an iconic location with its diverse neighborhoods and its fame as America's largest city. This week, we explore two iconic masterpieces made in the "Big Apple", watching Spike Lee deliver pizza on a scorching hot day in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, and Griffin Dunne get lost in a nightmarish string of coincidences in SoHo, Manhattan. Join us this week for Spike Lee's seminal "Do the Right Thing" and Martin Scorsese's underappreciated masterpiece "After Hours". Before we break into our main discussion, we discuss some of the movies we've seen recently, including the new "Fantastic Four: First Steps", "Smile 2", and Ari Aster's controversial "Eddington".

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Ep 22.5: Underseen Non-English Language Movies

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:00:30 +0000

While we have talked about Masahiro Shinoda's "Demon Pond" (1979) and Erik Skjoldbjærg's "Insomnia" (1997) on the podcast recently, we wanted to highlight some more under-the-radar non-English movies. In this episode, we each picked a movie with fewer than 50k, 40k, 30k, 20k, and 10k views on Letterboxd. Our picks span across the globe from Iran to Argentina and across genres from supernatural giallo to high-intensity action! If you are looking for a hidden gem and aren't afraid of subtitles, these are our picks for movies that deserve larger audiences! Let us know how you feel about these international movies and what your picks for these would be!

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Ep. 22: Talking Animals: "Planet of the Apes" (1968) & "Fantastic Mr Fox" (2009)

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:00:43 +0000

From "damned dirty apes" to "pure wild animal craziness", join us this week as we look at two iconic pieces of media that feature talking animals. Before we jump into our discussion on the original 1968 "Planet of the Apes" and Wes Anderson's truly fantastic "Fantastic Mr Fox", we discuss other things we've watched recently, including the new "F1" and "Superman" movies as well as Dario Argento's classic "Deep Red". It is a packed episode where we talk spoiler-free about those recent watches and dive deep into all of the things we loved and didn't love about our two main features. Don't forget to stick around until the end to hear us pick out our movies for next episode, and remember to mind your movies!

Ep 21.5: Movie Houses Draft

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:00:27 +0000

What's the best movie house? What's the best apartment featured in a movie? What's the least deadly motel? Join us this week as Ryan and Shane discuss and draft houses, apartments, hotels, motels, and much more from a wide range of movies. What would you pick, and who ended up with the better lineup?

Ep. 21: The 1970s: "The Holy Mountain" (1973) & "Demon Pond" (1979)

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:00:37 +0000

This week we’re talking about a revolutionary decade for cinema, the 1970’s. We each chose movies off the beaten path. First we discuss Alejandro Jodorowsky’s surreal classic The Holy Mountain. Then we discuss Masahiro Shinoda’s kabuki fairy tale Demon Pond.

Ep. 20.5: "28 Days Later" (2002) & "28 Weeks Later" (2007)

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:00:37 +0000

In anticipation of Danny Boyle and Alex Garland reuniting for 28 Years Later, this week we’re taking a trip down memory lane and watching 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later!

Ep. 20: Robert Altman's "MASH" (1970) & "The Long Goodbye" (1973)

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:00:31 +0000

This week we’re talking about one of the most prolific Hollywood directors of the 70’s, Robert Altman. Known for his naturalistic approach to dialogue, genre deconstructions, and cynical vision of American society, Altman is hugely influential and a pillar of New Hollywood. First we discuss M*A*S*H, Altman’s breakout success and a unique approach to a war film. We also discuss The Long Goodbye, an iconic neo-noir starring Elliott Gould as one of the coolest cats in cinema history. Join us for The Long GoodM*A*S*H!

Ep. 19.5: Friday the 13th Tier list!

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy Friday the 13th! This week we’re creating a tier list of the Friday the 13th franchise. Which “final” Friday is our favorite? Which movie has the best Jason Voorhees design? Join us at Camp Crystal Lake to find out!

Ep. 19: Low Budget Movies: Paranormal Activity (2007) & Clerks (1994)

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week we’re talking about two movies with tiny budgets and massive cultural impact. First we discuss one of the most profitable movies of all-time, Paranormal Activity. Then we discuss a classic of 90’s American Independent Cinema, Clerks. Both movies find ingenious solutions to make a movie on relatively small budgets.

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Ep. 18.5: Star Wars Movies Tier List

Thu, 29 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we are talking about all of the Star Wars movies as we rank them in our mutual tier list. Here, the two of us agree on a lot of overarching trends in the movie series, but debate slightly on specific placements. Is Empire Strikes Back the best movie? Is Solo worth watching? How bad was The Rise of Skywalker? Give us your Star Wars thoughts down below!

Ep. 18: Remakes: Insomnia (2002) & Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Thu, 22 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week we’re talking about remakes! We discuss Christopher Nolan’s Insomnia (2002) and Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead (2004). These movies have different approaches to creating a remake/reimagining and we think one was much more successful than the other. We also discuss the original George A. Romero Dawn of the Dead (1978) and the original Norwegian Insomnia (1997) alongside their remakes.

Ep. 17.5: Stanley Kubrick Tier List

Thu, 15 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week we’re creating a tier list for Stanley Kubrick’s filmography! We’ll be discussing all 13 of his feature films without any spoilers. Join us as we discuss the madness and genius of the great Stanley Kubrick.

Ep. 17: Single-Location Movies: "[•REC]" (2007) & "Rear Window" (1954)

Thu, 08 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week we’re discussing Single Location Movies! Our first pick is the found footage horror movie [Rec] (2007). We’re also talking about Hitchcock’s classic thriller Rear Window (1954). Two very effective movies in their own unique ways, and emblematic of their eras in filmmaking. [Rec]’s digital found footage cinematography contrasts with Rear Window’s beautiful Technicolor cinematography, but both utilize their locations to maximize suspense. Join us for [Rec]ear Window!

Ep. 16.5: Sinners (2025)

Thu, 01 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week we’re reviewing Ryan Coogler’s supernatural musical thriller Sinners. The film features standout performances from Michael B. Jordan as twin gangsters Smoke and Stack, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Delroy Lindo, Wunmi Mosaku, and many more. We discuss film’s brilliant music, cinematography, and thematic storytelling. We begin without any spoilers, then get into a spoiler discussion toward the end of the episode.

Ep. 16: Drinking Game Movies: Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) & The Hangover (2009)

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we are talking "Drinking Game Movies", and we decided to drink while discussing these two, so we are a bit rowdier than usual as we talk about two pretty rowdy movies. Ryan's pick for this one is Jim Sharman's cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" from 1975, and Shane skipped ahead a few decades with an equally iconic comedy from 2009, Todd Phillips' "The Hangover". While these are vastly different movies, they both played a pivotal role for their respective audiences and have greatly influenced pop culture since their release. Join us as we discuss our thoughts, ramble, and swear a lot for this episode, or else Ken Jeong might kidnap you or Tim Curry might... well, who really knows?

Ep. 15.5: Warfare (2025)

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:30:00 +0000

This week we’re reviewing Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s Warfare. A harrowing film that puts you right in the middle of a real battle in Iraq in 2006. Mendoza’s real life experience gives the film a disturbing authenticity and the brilliant sound design makes you feel like you’re right there with the soldiers. We discuss the movie without spoilers first, then go in depth with a spoiler discussion in the second half of the show.

Ep. 15: Plane Movies: Porco Rosso (1992) & Con Air (1997)

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week our topic is Plane Movies! The first movie we discuss is the greatest movie about a flying anti-fascist pig, Porco Rosso. The second movie is Con Air, an iconic film the canon of 90s Hollywood blockbusters.

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Ep. 14.5: Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies Summer 2025

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:30:00 +0000

This week we’re talking about our Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2025! We each have a Top 5 (plus honorable mentions) of movies we are most looking forward to from April to September of 2025.

Ep 14: Studio Ghibli: My Neighbor Totoro (1988) & Spirited Away (2001)

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week we’re discussing two Studio Ghibli classics directed by Hayao Miyazaki. His 1988 wholesome masterpiece, My Neighbor Totoro, and his 2001 international breakthrough, Spirited Away. Both films feature similar themes and are beautifully animated masterpieces in their own right. Listen to us discuss the similarities and differences between them and gush about each film’s wonderful animation and thematic richness.

Ep. 13.5: Top 5 Underrated Movie Lists

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Ryan and Shane are each bringing you a Top 5 list of the "Most Underrated Movies." Our co-hosts each bring their own perspective of what it means to be an underrated movie and what makes one worth watching, bringing you lists that span across decades, genres, and public opinion. Join us as we venture into the world of the underappreciated and underseen, and let us know your underrated gems!

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Ep. 13: Palme d'Or Winners: "Paris, Texas" (1984) & "The Tree of Life" (2011)

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Join us this week for a meditative trip through the American psyche in Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life and Wim Wenders’ Paris, Texas. Both films won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes film festival and both happen to be (partially) set in Texas! We discuss various interpretations of each of these dense arthouse classics.

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Ep. 12.5: Oscar Recap & The Monkey (2025)

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Join us for our Oscar recap! We’ll be talking Conan, Anora, and that musical Shai Hulud. In the second half of this week’s episode we’ll be discussing The Monkey (2025), Oz Perkins’ horror-comedy based on the Stephen King short story.

Ep. 12: Stoner Movies: The Big Lebowski (1998) & Friday (1995)

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

This week we’re talking about two of the most quotable and rewatchable comedies of the nineties: The Big Lebowski (1998) and Friday (1995). We talk about our favorite scenes and moments from each film and appreciate the passion and talent behind both of these classic comedies.

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Ep. 11.5: Oscar Predictions!

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Tune in this week to hear our Oscar predictions for the 97th Academy Awards! We discuss what we think will win, what we hope will win, and the nominations that left us scratching our heads.

Ep. 11: Movies About Magic: Wizards (1977) & Ponyo (2008)

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

This week’s topic is movies about magic! Ryan and Shane discuss two animated films, Ralph Bakshi’s Wizards (1977) and Hayao Miyazaki’s Ponyo (2008). Both films use animation to show the audience unique and creative worlds and magical abilities. Wizards is a shoddily paced and vulgar depiction of a post-apocalyptic Earth with fairies, elves, and mutant Nazis. Ponyo, on the other hand, is an endearing and beautiful depiction of life on the Japanese coast and a magical underwater world. Join us in our discussion of these unique and fascinating animated movies about magic!

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Ep. 10.5: Companion (2025)

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

This week we’re talking about Companion (2025). Drew Hancock’s darkly comic thriller is a pleasant January surprise for movie fans. We give our general thoughts at the start of the episode before getting into spoilers. This movie has plenty of twists and turns so go into Companion knowing as little as possible and we think you’ll have a great time! Once you’ve seen the movie, come back and listen to us chat about the movie’s story, the actors’ great performances, and some of our favorite moments in Companion.

Ep. 10: Movies about Movies: Shadow of the Vampire (2000) & State and Main (2000)

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Lights, Camera, Action! Jump back on set with us as we chat about movies about movies for this week's episode. We take a time machine back to the year 2000 to debrief E. Elias Merhige's "Shadow of the Vampire," which reenvisions the behind-the-scenes of the original 1922 "Nosferatu" with Willem Dafoe playing a real-life vampire employed by F. W. Murnau (played by John Malkovich) to create the most realistic movie possible, and David Mamet's "State and Main," which follows a Hollywood film crew trying to film in rural Vermont and features a clash of these cultures and an expose of the dark side of Hollywood. Join us for 'State and Madow of the Vampire'!

Ep. 9.5: House (1977)

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

On Episode 9.5 of the show we’re discussing Nobuhiko Obayashi’s cult classic House. This haunted house horror comedy is absolutely bananas. Obayashi’s experimental filmmaking makes this one of the most unique and fun cinematic experiences anyone could hope to see. We also discuss the film’s memorable kills and its parallels with the slasher subgenre. Everyone hide your watermelons and join us as we gush about House.

Ep. 9: College Movies: Blue Chips (1994) & Cat Person (2023)

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000

This week were talking college movies! Blue Chips is a college basketball movie with a stacked cast including Nick Nolte, Shaq, Penny Hardaway, Bob Cousy, Larry Bird, and many more cameos from the hardwood. The film is an interesting relic of its time that’s not without its flaws. Our other college movie is Cat Person, based on the short story by Kristen Roupenian. The film is sometimes poignant and at other times too ridiculous to believe. This will also be an interesting relic of its time given the way it explores gender and communication in modern times. Both films are mixed bags with plenty for us to discuss.

Ep. 8.5: Nosferatu (2024)

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this weeks mini-episode we discuss Nosferatu (2024). We discuss the film’s themes, character design andcinematography. The film’s unique storytelling choices differentiate it from previous Nosferatu films and some vampire movies in general. While Ryan loved the dark atmosphere and impeccable filmmaking, Shane was worn out by the pacing and muddled themes. Regardless, this new version of Nosferatu is fascinating and a valuable new entry in the vampire subgenre.

Ep. 8: Public Domain: Nosferatu (1922) & Metropolis (1927)

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

On Episode 8 of the show we talk about movies available in the public domain! We discuss two classics of their respective genres: F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu (1922) and Fritz Lang’s Metropolis (1927). Both films were created in Weimar-era Germany and have influenced countless horror and sci-fi films. Both also hold up as brilliantly constructed silent films.

Ep. 7.5: Black Christmas (1974, 2006, 2019)

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This week Ryan and Shane discuss Black Christmas! We talk about the beloved original 1974 and the less beloved 2006 and 2019 remakes.

The original film directed by Bob Clark is a slasher classic with brilliant cinematography and sound design. Clark manages the film’s tone brilliantly. The characters are realistic and the film features complex, three-dimensional female characters. The whodunit story is fascinating and always keeps the audience guessing. A true Christmas classic that holds up today. We also discuss the remakes and why we found them disappointing, especially in comparison to the original.

Ep. 7: Train Movies: The General (1926) & Snowpiercer (2013)

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

All aboard! This week we’re talking trains. We discuss Buster Keaton’s classic silent film The General and Bong Joon-ho’s dystopian sci-fi film Snowpiercer for our episode titled The Genowpiercer. We talk about Buster Keaton’s brilliant career and the many daring stunts in The General. We also discuss the themes and metaphors explored in Snowpiercer.

Ep. 6.5: Tokyo Godfathers (2003)

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

On Episode 6.5 of the show we discuss Satoshi Kon’s Christmas classic Tokyo Godfathers. We discuss the film’s portrayal of a transgender character and the themes of coincidence, forgiveness, and family.

Ep. 6: Psychological Thrillers: Perfect Blue (1997) & Saltburn (2023)

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This week our topic is psychological thrillers and we discuss two very different films within that genre. The first is Perfect Blue. Satoshi Kon’s debut feature uses dreamlike animation in a haunting portrayal of dissociation and psychological turmoil. Our second film is Saltburn, a witty dark comedy with plenty of shock value. We discuss the differences in each film’s approach to telling their stories within this genre.

Trigger warning for discussion of sexual assault in our Perfect Blue segment from 00:18:00 to 01:08:00

Ep. 5.5: Idiocracy (2006)

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

On this week’s mini-episode we discuss Mike Judge’s silly social satire Idiocracy. The film manages to combine crude humor with astute social commentary to create a unique cocktail of early 2000’s comedy. While some elements haven’t aged particularly well, the themes of corporate power, advertising, and automation leading to the downfall of humanity feels more prescient with every passing year.

Ep.5: High-Concept Movies: Independence Day (1996) & Old (2021)

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

On Episode 5 of the podcast, Ryan and Shane discuss high concept movies. We talk about the massive cultural impact of Independence Day, and the underrated brilliance of M. Night Shyamalan’s Old. This week, we celebrate our IndeOLDence Day!

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Ep. 4.5: M. Night Shyamalan's "Trap" (2024)

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

It’s a Trap! This week Ryan and Shane review M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap. This comedy/thriller’s strange tone works better for some than others. In this episode, we talk about the film’s cinematography, performances, dialogue, and the silliness of certain scenes. Is this a flawed masterpiece, a well-made disaster, or somewhere in between? Find out on the Mind Your Movies Podcast!

Ep 4. Modern B&W: The Lighthouse & A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

HAAAARK! This week we’re spilling our beans about two great modern black-and-white movies.

First we discuss The Lighthouse. A spellbinding masterpiece that transports you to a hellish 1890’s lighthouse off the coast of Maine. With farts.

Then we talk about Ana Lily Amirpour’s Iranian vampire-western, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night. A partially crowdfunded indie flick that also uses black and white cinematography to transport you to an otherworldly reality.

P.S. we recorded this before the very disappointing election on Tuesday. Maybe our enthusiasm for movies can be a nice distraction for someone out there.

Ep. 3.5: Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

On this week’s Halloween themed mini-episode Ryan and Shane discuss Halloween III: Season of the Witch. It’s the only Halloween movie without Michael Myers. It’s also the only movie with evil Irish Halloween masks and robots. Does this supernatural mystery hold up as a camp classic? Or is it just a sign of what could have been for the Halloween franchise? Find out on this week’s mini-episode of the Mind Your Movies Podcast.

Ep. 3: AFI 100 Years 100 Laughs: What's Up Doc & Beetlejuice

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

On Episode 3 of the podcast we tackle the AFI’s 100 Years 100 Laughs list of the greatest American comedies. Shane chose the brilliant homage to screwball and slapstick comedy, What’s Up, Doc? And Ryan chose Tim Burton’s horror comedy classic, Beetlejuice. Watch us laugh as we discuss two classic comedies in our episode, What’s Up, Beetlejuice?

Ep 2.5: I Saw the TV Glow

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:47:48 +0000

On this week’s mini-episode, Ryan and Shane discuss Jane Schoenbrun’s surreal queer coming-of-age film, I Saw the TV Glow. We talk about Schoenbrun’s unique visual style and storytelling, and the film’s importance as representation.

Ep. 2: Debut Features: A Nightmare on Elm Street & Eraserhead

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week Ryan and Shane discuss a couple of dreamy debut feature films. We talk about A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) as Johnny Depp’s introduction to the world. We also discuss Eraserhead (1977) as the emergence of David Lynch as a bold, surreal voice in independent cinema. The films’ dreamy imagery and ingenious practical effects make for a great double feature. Join us for A Nightmare on Elm StreEraserhead.

Ep. 1.5: The Substance

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:40:00 +0000

Our first half episode, where we explore a single movie in brief, features a discussion on Coralie Fargeat's newest horror phenomenon, "The Substance". Hear our thoughts on its themes, acting, and insanity in this week's episode and let us know what you thought on our Letterboxd!

Ep. 1: Nicolas Cage Films: Adaptation and Raising Arizona

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:12:15 +0000

The topic for our first episode is Nicolas Cage films! Join us for our conversation about Adaptation (2002) and Raising Arizona (1987). We discuss the duality of Charlie and Donald Kaufman and present a wild theory about Leonard Smalls. Are these Nicolas Cage’s best performances? Are they his best films? Find out on our inaugural episode: AdaptArizona.