This week, we discuss the 2023 Oscar winner: The Zone of Interest. Chris is very much in the camp that the film is a modern masterpiece, while Travis…needs some convincing. They discuss sound design, slow cinema, and the film’s ultimate comment

Poor Things (2023)

Mar 21st, 2024 1h 3m

This week, we explore the brazen and bizarre Oscar winner: Poor Things. We react to Yorgos Lanthimos’ drastic changes in aesthetic and discuss how his focus on a single character allows the film to flourish and the ideology to coalesce like nev

The 96th Academy Awards

Mar 14th, 2024 1h 33m

This week, we recap the 96th Academy Awards—our favorite moments, the worst moments, and which people should and shouldn’t have taken home the golden statue. We talk a lot about Wikipedia mods. Yes we have complaints about the In Memoriam. And

Dune: Part Two (2024)

Mar 7th, 2024 1h 16m

This week, we dive headfirst into what is currently the cinematic event of the century: Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two. We discuss both the good and the bad of this landmark series, with Chris praising Villeneuve’s take on the classic novel

Dune (1984)

Feb 29th, 2024 1h 13m

This week, we celebrate Dune—no, not that Dune. We’re talking about that old polarizing one that David Lynch directed. We discuss everything that’s keeping 1984’s Dune from achieving Frank Herbert’s ultimate intent with the novel, as well as th

Any Given Sunday (1999)

Feb 22nd, 2024 1h 9m

This week, we navigate through the insane terrain of Oliver Stone’s masterpiece: Any Given Sunday. We observe how perhaps the greatest football movie ever made actually serves as a metaphor for America’s story, for the angst and isolation—and,

Pearl & X (2022)

Feb 15th, 2024 1h 21m

This week, we enjoy a double feature from the great horror auteur Ti West: Pearl and X. We debate the effectiveness of Pearl’s warped character study in the first film and explore the depths of the latter’s sociological observations. All in all

American Psycho (2000)

Feb 8th, 2024 59m 38s

This week, we break down one of those movies that continues to confuse people to this day: American Psycho. We show how the movie’s core concepts and satiric approach can help make sense of and contextualize what, on the surface, appears to be

2024 Oscar Nominations Reactions!

Feb 1st, 2024 1h 32m

This week, we give our reactions to the 2024 Oscar nominations. Chris is nice and gives praise where praise is due, while Travis mostly complains because the dumb movies he likes don’t get any love from the Academy. Plus we give our predictions

Mulholland Drive (2001)

Jan 25th, 2024 1h 20m

This week, we pick apart what’s considered one to be of the most enigmatic movies of all time: Mulholland Drive. Our discussion breaks this classic film down into simple terms, revealing the humanistic underbelly of David Lynch’s cautionary tal

Saltburn (2023)

Jan 18th, 2024 1h 13m

This week, we dive into the most viral movie of 2023: Saltburn. We react to the movie’s most provocative moments and, through a discussion of the film's themes and deeper meaning, debate whether all the hype is warranted.Check out our website f

The Best (and Worst) Movies of 2023

Dec 22nd, 2023 2h

This week, we count down our favorite (and least favorite) movies of the year. Chris sticks to movies that came out in 2023, while Travis picks the best from everything he watched this year. Get ready for some lively discussions!Check out our w

The House That Jack Built (2018)

Dec 14th, 2023 1h 5m

This week, we conclude our first season with yet another Lars von Trier film: The House That Jack Built. We discuss the movie’s meta commentary on using art to improve and define our lives, and how that message functions within what is essentia

Melancholia (2011)

Dec 7th, 2023 59m 55s

This week, we discuss Lars von Trier’s bleak, bizarre film: Melancholia. There’s a strange meta quality to the film that consumes our conversation as we explore how the movie ultimately mirrors the human condition in the face of apocalypse.Chec

The Princess Bride (1987)

Nov 30th, 2023 1h 11m

This week, we gush over the timeless classic The Princess Bride. Of course the characters and acting are amazing, but more than anything we’re fascinated by the film’s commentary on fairy tales and the ability for stories to transcend and conne

RoboCop (1987)

Nov 16th, 2023 57m 26s

This week, we continue on the Paul Verhoeven train with RoboCop. We run through what makes this satirical masterpiece so great, from its dynamite cast to its incredible special effects to its multifaceted social commentary.Check out our website

Showgirls (1995)

Nov 9th, 2023 1h 28m

This week, we discuss what was once considered the worst movie ever made: Showgirls. Of course, the film has had a cultural resurgence and earned cult status—and we couldn’t be more thrilled. We dig into what makes this misunderstood classic so

Midsommar (2019)

Nov 2nd, 2023 1h 11m

This week, we dig into Ari Aster’s cult film: Midsommar. This episode involves a long-winded discussion of the horror genre and how Aster’s modern techniques both embrace and diverge from the norm. Be warned: one of us really did not like this

Scream (1996)

Oct 26th, 2023 1h

This week, we discuss the greatest meta horror movie ever made: Scream. We dissect just how deep the film’s meta commentary goes and what its message has to say about the genre, about media, about our individual growth as human beings.If you'd

Fight Club (1999)

Oct 12th, 2023 1h 8m

This week, we’re talking about that movie with the twist: Fight Club. It’s Chris’s favorite movie ever, so this is a special episode. We discuss the depth of the movie’s commentary and how the meta narrative helps the message thrive in a timele

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Oct 5th, 2023 1h 22m

This week, we take a journey into the dystopian abyss of Blade Runner 2049. Contrary to popular opinion, we aren’t crazy about Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi sequel, with Chris disappointed in the story and Travis frustrated about the visuals. We di

Blade Runner (1982)

Sep 28th, 2023 1h 10m

This week, we’re talking about the classic sci-fi meditation on living life to the fullest: Blade Runner. We discuss the film’s deeper philosophical intentions and all the reasons why it’s one of Chris’s top five movies—ever.If you'd like more

Donnie Darko (2001)

Sep 21st, 2023 1h 11m

This week, we’re talking about the cult classic that still feels relevant 20 years after its release: Donnie Darko. We discuss how our interpretations of its cryptic story have changed over the years and debate the original cut vs. the director

Aftersun (2022)

Sep 14th, 2023 1h 2m

This week, we discuss Charlotte Wells’s beloved coming-of-age story: Aftersun. We dig into how the film masterfully handles such delicate subject matter and uses meta techniques to showcase the power of memory and reflection.If you'd like to su

Bottoms (2023)

Sep 7th, 2023 56m

This week, we’re talking about a coming-of-age film that’s destined to become a classic: Bottoms. We discuss the history of high school movies and why this absurd take on growing up and finding your voice stands out.If you'd like to support the