By Its Cover: A Movie Review Podcast

 Cavin and Bree discuss 2019's "Burn". Bree has a hard time saying Hutcherson. C & B talk about real fire vs cgi fire, makes and models of cop cars, and how a barbwire necklaces don't make sense.

Cavin and Bree are back having watched 2021's "Intrusion". They discuss the movie "Hush" twice, how Upgrade needs a sequel, and how point of view changes could make a movie better.

You know that Cavin and Bree love a good anthology, but will they love V/H/S 85? Take a listen to the newest episode and find out!

Cavin and Bree are joined by Tyson Cox as they review 2023's "Suitable Flesh". They discuss intimacy coordinators, the difference between a guy and a demon, and shifty tones. This episode is not child friendly.  Be prepared for some weird convos and cursing. 

Bree and guest host, Tyson Cox, discuss "The Cat Returns". The first animated film for By Its Cover Podcast turns out to be quite an adventure, with a stunning lack of puns, and an education in believing.

Bree is joined by special co-host, Brandon Valentine, as they watch 2022's "Soft & Quiet". Bree's tagline is "This movie makes my tummy hurt". There is a pie that starts it all, a really expensive bottle of wine, and some strong opinions from both Bree and Brandon.

Cavin and Bree watch 2018's "Calibre". They discuss the shapes of shovels, the spelling of words internationally, and why snacks aren't a thing anymore.

Cavin and Bree watch 2021's "Werewolf Castle". They discuss remembering names, werewolves being vampires too, and how little brothers are the start of all things evil. 

Cavin and Bree head down to swamp country for this horror thriller. Listen as they debate the merits of red covers, rooms with coyotes, and if veal cutlets is a staple of fancy dinners.

Cavin and Bree dive into this love letter to Agatha Christie. Hear as they talk about plays based on movies based on plays, when the heck noir is, and as they refine the Sam Rockwell scale of good movies.

Bree & Cavin recap their year in covers and call it The BIC-ies!  Join them as they share the best and worst things that have been judged By Its Cover.

Cavin and Bree talk dinner etiquette, actors chewing scenery, and the importance of having a good dog always nearby. Listen as they guess what this Amazon Prime Original is all about using only the cover. Just a hint, it's going to involve running. Then listen as they learn French and that guys are kinda jerks.

Bree & Cavin were busy bees watching movies in October!  Check out what they watched that didn't make the cut for By Its Cover!

Cavin and Bree learn the difference between spirals and swirls as they corkscrew around a world of madness in this 2019 horror film. Listen as they talk pasta substitutes, how to tell if a spaghetti sauce is ready, and any number of things instead of discussing the film that made them have an unintentional hiatus! Learn how Cavin thinks they should now be called cinnamon spirals, and see if he'll take that argument all the way to a food court Cinnabon!

Cavin and Bree go a little crazy for 2017's "Mayhem". Listen as they talk about hostile work environments, why Cavin hits the high note when singing Jolene, and who's the most annoying person to work with. 

Cavin's back! Back again! Bree's here too, but she didn't leave.  They jump back in with their first spooky movie of the season, The Mortuary Collection. This movie brings Clancy Brown in the running for most actors featured in BIC film reviews.  They discuss painterly covers, if exploding dicks can be child friendly, Bree finding a new food to dislike, and how to navigate a spoiler free recommendation. 

Bree is joined by guest co-host, RobertShmabert!  They discuss the stereotypes of video game players, why actors choose certain roles, and how Bree has specific chili preferences. 

Bree and Brandon converse about 2016's "The Disappointments Room". They discuss dinner instead of snacks.  Bree reveals her feelings on cucumbers.  Brandon shares how he could have been a "disappointments" to his parents. B & B both miss Cavin.  

Cavin and Bree take a bite out of 2021's horror flick The Cursed. They discuss werewolf and vampire army battles, skin suits, and French martial arts masterpieces.

Bree and Cavin take a trip back to the 80s as they dive into The Legend of Billie Jean. Find out what a teenage girl version of Rambo would be like. Listen as Cavin gets baffled by inflation. Hear as Bree gets way too wrapped up in Pat Benatar as a selling point of a film! And when you've had enough, decide that fair is fair and build a giant paper mache statue to your two favorite podcast hosts!

Bree and Cavin are joined by Brandon Valentine to talk about No Escape Room, a ScyFy original movie. They discuss easily solvable fonts, what a lazy Saw movie might look like, and how ghosts advertise to complete their evil plans in this new social media driven world. But, can the three of them escape talking about a movie that features murder paintings and pencils at perfect eye-poking level? Find out that and more!

Bree and Cavin are joined by David Kousgaard as they discuss 2021's "Nightmare Alley". They chat about the 7 Deadly Sins, Bree's love of poppy seed muffins, and how a man in jorts can get away with a lot. 

Cavin and Bree deal with puppets, focused geniuses, and the difficulty in discussing visuals on a podcast. Join them as they talk about a movie so grotesque it's almost beautiful and learn what made Bree give her first ever recommendation warning!

Bree and Cavin are joined by special guest, Nick from @Around_Seattle on Twitter.  They discuss Bree having an accurate prediction, the point of satire, and Nick's reason for choosing this movie. 

Cavin and Bree are joined by friend of the pod, Jacob, as they watch 2018's "2036 Origin Unknown".  They discuss the greatest punch in cinema history, the size of the galaxy, and whether or not things happening equals plot movement. 

Bree & Cavin are joined by guest, Ronnie Fleming.  They discuss appropriate date movies, goo monsters, and how comedy is the new sex. 

Bree and Cavin discuss slick dialogue, slick backed hair, and shipping in suspicious sized coffins. 

Bree and Cavin dive into this multiversal martial arts masterpiece. They talk nihilism, googly eyes, and the importance of Chekov's Butt Plugs as they judge this movie By Its Cover.

Bree & Cavin discuss 2019's "The Wave".  They discuss Bree sounding like an elder millennial talking about J.T.T. & TRL. Bree recommends watching Farscape! Cavin points out that Justin Long seems like a nice guy.

Bree & Cavin watch 2021's "Last Looks".  They discuss character name pet peeves, inappropriate facial hair, & and what the heck a "mem" is. 

Cavin and Bree dive into another neon colored horror flick! Listen to them discuss whether or not red velvet cake is the evilest dessert, if a movie gets to call itself psychological, and would you rather have rabies or vampirism? All of that and more is in this episode!

Cavin and Bree talk about keeping dudes stubbley, satanists as role models, and why the greatest horror movie villains are nice guys. That and more are in this episode as they judge 2022's Fresh by its cover.

This week Cavin and Bree take a look at 2021’s “Copshop”. Listen as they discuss Indiana roulette, scene-stealing psychopaths, & Checkov’s gunplay. 

Cavin goes solo again this week and discovers he's in over his head. Join him as he talks Vikings, Joseph Conrad, and what you call a dude's abs with that weird "v" shape.

Cavin is left fly solo, it works out okay. He takes a look at maybe 2005's, maybe 2007's The Amateurs starring Jeff Bridges. He discusses euphemisms for sex, how to make a conflictless movie, and why there needs to be a Tom Arnold deepfaked porno.

Cavin and Bree are joined by the host of The Latchkey Show Robert Shmabert to talk This Game's Called Murder. They dive into fever dreams, fist fighting directors, and what it means to make a movie cinematic. Cavin shows a stunning inability to remember the name of a great song and there are more puns than should legally be allowed in a podcast.

Cavin and Bree discuss famous architects, what the most realistic teacher scene in movies got made, and what would happen if an AP Lit exam got made into a movie. Join them as they judge this 2020 horror thriller by its cover!

Bree and Cavin watch 2020's "Await the Dawn".  They discuss hitmen monks, the dangers of child actors, and the gift that is bad lighting. 

Bree & Cavin watch 2019's "Hellarious" and discuss Carrot Top's career, the Bat signal, and chupacabras in this delightful, surprise of a movie. 

Bree and Cavin discuss the importance of names, vintage fashion or Prince cosplay, and homages.

Grab your fountain pens and get your black and white filter ready, it's time for Sator. Cavin and Bree dive into the movie that has fewer lines of dialogue than this description!

Bree & Cavin watch 2019's "Enhanced," a sequel that wasn't a sequel. Listen as they discuss glowing eyes, are you a villain if you look down, and how to make the most intense iPad scene in cinema history.

Bree and Cavin discuss this movie from down under. Listen to what they thought of a movie that they had no idea was a sequel. Hear about aliens, government secrets, and how surprisingly affordable Ken Jeong is on Cameo!

Cavin and Bree sit down to watch a movie that features werewolves, suspicion, and actors everyone recognizes except for Cavin. This 2021 Horror Comedy left an impression on the two, and Bree finally gets her god-damned werewolf.

Cavin and Bree are back to talk about this Helen Hunt thriller not about a muppet, I See You. Bree and Cavin discover too many twists, bulk ordering pocket knives, and why they would rather unpack their house.  

Cavin and Bree talk animatronic monsters, stoic protagonists, and how to use horror comedies as self-care. Hear what they think of these two movies where child show icons become murdering menaces!

Bree and Cavin sit down to watch Smiley Face Killers. They talk creepy masks, unnecessary plurals, and if Crispin Glover needs more work. Join them as they explore the Less Than Zero of horror movies.

Cavin and Bree are joined by Casey McLain on this trip back to the first film made by Peter Jackson. 1987's Bad Taste brings up discussion on if Lord of the Rings is overrated, making feature films into shorts, and what Casey McLain calls "the dumbest thing he's ever heard." See what the three thought of a movie about aliens and fast food.

Cavin and Bree sit down and watch the dark comedy/thriller Harpoon. They talk nautical myths, the importance of narrators, and whether or not Bree is less coordinated on land or on water. Join them as they decide how to judge this movie about that brings tragic love triangles onto the high seas!

Cavin and Bree explore the quirky genre defying The Wolf of Snow Hollow. Join them as they talk about being angry, outbursts during AA meetings, and whether or not movies benefit from prosthetic genitals. Music in this episode: Defense Matrix by Vyra | https://soundcloud.com/vyramusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US