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Cinema IRL
by Amber Noelle & Scott Gerhardt
Movies give us countless scenarios and situations the characters have to navigate. Well, how would YOU handle these situations in you were in their place? Amber, Scott and the occasional guest tackle this very topic. We're not a review show, but there are enough opinions between us you'll get a little of that too. We mostly try to keep it lighthearted and funny. Sometimes we succeed, sometimes not so much, but it's usually entertaining nonetheless, or at least we hope
Episodes
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E230 - Not Without Hope - What Would YOU Do?
This week, we're diving into the gripping (and frustrating) true story behind the film *Not Without Hope*, recounting a fateful 2009 fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico. Four friends, including two NFL players, find themselves clinging to their capsized boat, battling the relentless ocean after a...
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E229 - Ella McCay - What Would YOU Do?
This week, we delve into the political comedy-drama "Ella McKay", where an idealistic lieutenant governor's sudden ascent to the state's highest office quickly devolves into delightful chaos. She's not just facing the pressures of her new role; she's also wrestling with a blackmailing reporter…
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E228 - One Hundred Nights of Hero - What Would YOU Do?
This week, we're diving into the delightfully absurd yet terrifying world of *100 Nights of Hero*, where our protagonist Cherry finds herself in a literal "fuck or be fucked" situation. Neglected by her husband, she has 100 days to get pregnant or die, all while her spouse makes a shocking wager...
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E227 - The Running Man - What Would YOU Do?
Forget your typical game shows, because this week we're strapping in for the ultimate deadly reality TV: "The Running Man". We follow Ben, a man so down on his luck he's trading survival for a paycheck, as he evades professional assassins and a bloodthirsty public. Join us as we unpack the...
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E226 - Rental Family - What Would YOU Do?
Ever felt the crushing weight of societal expectations or just longed for a little more family drama (the paid kind, of course)? This week, we're diving into Rental Family, a thought-provoking film where Brendan Fraser plays an American actor in Tokyo hired to fill all sorts of crucial (and...
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E225 - Eternity - What Would YOU Do?
Pack your bags for the afterlife, because this week we're talking about the film Eternity! In a cosmic convention center where souls have just seven days to pick their forever home from options like "Mall World" or "Pearly Gates Club Classic," Joan faces a truly impossible choice. She must decide...
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E224 - Five Nights at Freddy's Two - What Would YOU Do?
Amber and Scott head back to the haunted pizzeria for *Five Nights at Freddy's 2*, comparing it to the "most effed up Chuck E. Cheese takeout experience ever." They dissect a sequel bursting with "Swiss cheese" plot holes, baffling character decisions, and an unexpected cameo that thrilled the...
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E223 - Wicked for Good - What Would YOU Do?
We truly didn't have "Wicked Witch X Scarecrow sex scene" on our 2025 bingo card, but Wicked for Good delivered anyway! Join us as we unpack the second installment, where Elphaba, now an exiled activist, fights to expose the Wizard's lies and free Oz's silenced animals. We dig into Glinda's…
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E222 - Zootopia 2 - What Would YOU Do?
Get ready for a deep dive into *Zootopia 2*, where Judy Hopps and Nick Wild stumble into a twisty conspiracy involving a powerful, villainous family and a mission to clear the name of Zootopia's true visionary. We're talking everything from cleverly hidden adult jokes and questionable family...
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E221 - Nuremberg - What Would YOU Do?
All Rise! Cinema IRL is now in session. The honorable Amber and less-than-honorable Scott presiding. On today's docket: Nazis, after watching Nuremberg
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E220 - Vincent Must Die - What Would YOU Do?
This week, we're diving into the bizarre world of Vincent Must Die, a film where people inexplicably want to punch, stab, and slash our protagonist for no reason. Join us as we unpack the baffling phenomenon of targeted, out-of-the-blue violence and Vincent's increasingly desperate attempts to...
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E219 - Anniversary - What Would YOU Do?
This week, we're diving into Anniversary, a film that paints a chilling picture of a future America where a radical movement called "The Change" takes hold. Join us as we unpack how a seemingly well-adjusted family gets swept up in the chaos, testing loyalties and unravelling their lives. We’re...
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E218 - Regretting You - What Would YOU Do?
This episode of Cinema IRL unpacks the twisty, emotional rollercoaster that is Regretting You. We’re talking devastating betrayals, secrets unearthed, and the awkward moment your daughter catches you kissing your husband's former best friend. Prepare for some spicy takes on grief, regret, and why...
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E217 - Tron:Ares - What Would YOU Do?
This episode of Cinema IRL takes on Tron: Ares, a film that proves AI's potential for both saving the world and, you know, blowing it up. The crew unpacks the digital-to-physical transfer, the ethics of sentient code, and whether we're destined to be enslaved by our own creations. Prepare for a...
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E216 – The Smashing Machine - What Would YOU Do?
The crew dives into the biopic of MMA legend Mark Kerr—aka the Smashing Machine—unpacking his early UFC glory, opioid spiral, and a love life that kept him on the edge of a gun. From the “punch‑machine” gag that proves you can laugh while punching a bag to the moment Dawn holds a gun to her own...
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E215 - Shelby Oaks - What Would YOU Do?
In this episode, we dissect the bizarre horror‑comedy “Shelby Oaks,” where a YouTuber’s missing‑sister saga turns into a full‑blown demon baby crisis. We riff on the film’s over‑the‑top paranormal pranks, the 12‑year‑long mystery, and a side‑story about a guy who “needs to keep his genitals...
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E214 - Bugonia - What Would YOU Do?
This week, the podcast crew dives into the bizarre world of Bugonia, where conspiracy theorists abduct a CEO convinced she's an alien. Turns out, they might be onto something, leading to a series of increasingly absurd and darkly comedic events. Was the heavy-handed music score a manipulation...
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E213 - After the Hunt - What Would YOU Do?
This week, we delve into "After the Hunt," where a Yale professor finds herself entangled in a campus scandal when a student accuses a colleague of misconduct, stirring up secrets from her own past. This thriller boasts Julia Roberts, a heavy-handed music score, and bizarre close-ups of hands--as...
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E212 - If I Had Legs I'd Kick You- What Would YOU Do?
This week, the podcast crew analyzes the strangely-titled film, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You. The movie follows Linda, a therapist dealing with a lot: a sick child, a missing husband, and a burgeoning crush on her equally-terrible therapist. Is this descent into madness a cautionary tale, or just a...
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E211 - Good Fortune - What Would YOU Do?
This week, the podcast crew watches Aziz Ansari's "Good Fortune," a movie where a well-meaning angel swaps the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist, leading to chaos and surprisingly relevant social commentary. They dissect the movie's laugh-out-loud humor and explore...
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E210 - Roofman - What Would YOU Do?
This week, we analyze "Roofman," the true story of Jeffrey Manchester, who earned his nickname by robbing McDonald's through their roofs! After escaping from prison, he hides out in a Toys R Us, leading to an unexpectedly complicated life on the lam. Can a life of crime coexist with romance and...
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E209 – Coyotes - What Would YOU Do?
In this episode, the podcast crew subjects themselves to a movie about a family terrorized by coyotes, and the results are as predictable as they are painful. Was it horror? Was it comedy? The only thing for sure is that it was bad PR for our four-legged friends.
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E208 - Good Boy - What Would YOU Do?
In this episode, the podcast crew watches "Good Boy," where a very good boy named Indy becomes the star of a haunted house thriller. But is the plot as good as Indy's acting? They dive into the movie's shortcomings, the brilliance of Indy's performance, and debate the ethics of gifting taxidermy…
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E207 – Dead of Winter - What Would YOU Do?
This week, we brave a snow-covered landscape for "Dead of Winter," where a seemingly innocent fishing trip turns into a fight for survival. When a fisherwoman witnesses a kidnapping, she has to decide how far she's willing to go to save a life. The burning question: is a liver worth more than a...
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E206 - One Battle After Another - What Would YOU Do?
In this episode, the podcast crew dives into a twisty Leonardo DiCaprio flick where a revolutionary dad and daughter duo try to outrun a past filled with bank heists and betrayals. When a blast from the past resurfaces, it's one battle after another for this off-grid family. But the real question...
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E205 – Doin' It - What Would YOU Do?
In "Doing It," a virgin sex-ed teacher hilariously fumbles her way through adolescence, relationships, and the wild world of sex. This movie is a classic case of something that was very entertaining, but also very terrible. Get ready to laugh and cringe as they unpack all the awkward moments, the...
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E204 – Him - What Would YOU Do?
This week, the gang tackles "Him," a new film about a football player's, uh, *unique* training experience. Turns out, when your childhood hero invites you to his compound, you might end up dodging more than just footballs. The burning question: how much are *you* willing to sacrifice for success?
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E203 - A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - What Would YOU Do?
Hang on to your trauma because this week we're diving headfirst into "A Big, Bold, Beautiful Journey" where a couple of randos meet at a wedding and their rental car GPS leads them on a bizarre, door-filled adventure through their pasts. Will they find love? Will they rewrite history? Or will…
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E202 - My Mother's Wedding - What Would YOU Do?
Buckle up for a wild ride as we dissect "My Mother's Wedding," a film about three sisters returning home for their mom's *third* wedding. With a twice-widowed mother about to marry a man whose last name is, yes, Love Glove, family secrets and suppressed tensions bubble to the surface in…
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E201 – Twinless - What Would YOU Do?
In this episode, we unravel the dark and twisty film "Twinless," where a complicated one-night stand leads to accidental tragedy, and then to some seriously questionable choices. We're left pondering friendship, grief, and the ethics of befriending someone under false pretenses. Plus, we spend…
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E200 - The Long Walk - What Would YOU Do?
It's our 200th episode and we're celebrating by watching "The Long Walk," a Stephen King adaptation that's basically the Hunger Games but with more walking and significantly more death. Prepare for a deep dive into psychological torture, questionable life choices, and some surprisingly bad math.
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E199 - Splitsville - What Would YOU Do?
This episode dives into the messy, complicated, and at times, bewildering dynamics of "Splitsville." We dissect an open marriage that goes hilariously off the rails and a relationship that could give even the most seasoned therapist a headache. Get ready for a wild ride of infidelity, unexpected...
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E198 - The Man in My Basement - What Would YOU Do?
This episode unpacks the utterly bonkers and baffling premise of "The Man in My Basement," a film that leaves us questioning everything from its plot holes to the protagonist's hygiene habits. Get ready for a deep dive into a peculiar rental agreement and questionable life choices.
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E197 - The Baltimorons - What Would YOU Do?
This episode unpacks the surprisingly layered, and at times baffling, Christmas Eve adventure of Cliff, who chips his tooth and ends up on an unexpected journey with his emergency dentist, Dee Dee. From awkward dental etiquette to ex-husband drama, they dissect all the bizarre choices and...
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E196 - The Threesome - What Would YOU Do?
This episode tackles a film that, while not a documentary, hilariously explores the messy chaos of adulthood, stemming from a spur-of-the-moment threesome. Get ready for a deep dive into complicated relationships, unexpected pregnancies, and the double standards that come with it all.
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E195 - The Roses - What Would YOU Do?'
This episode dives into the cinematic train wreck that is "The Roses," a film that sadly forgot to learn from its iconic predecessor, "The War of the Roses." Tune in as the hosts dissect the downfall of a picture-perfect couple whose love story devolves into a hilariously bitter, materialistic…
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E194 - The Toxic Avenger Unrated - What Would YOU Do?
Welcome to Cinema IRL, where the hosts dissect "The Toxic Avenger" with a healthy dose of skepticism and a whole lot of sass. They tackle the movie's baffling plot points, questionable transformations, and the sheer absurdity of a hero whose superpower involves potent pee. Expect sharp critiques...
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E193 - Eden - What Would YOU Do?
Forget paradise, this "Eden" is a godforsaken island where civilization's castoffs create their own brand of hell. Expect backstabbing, murder, and questionable hygiene as a group of outsiders devolve into a primal struggle for survival.
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E192 - Trust - What Would You NOT Do?
Amber and Scott dive into "Trust," a thriller where a disgraced Hollywood starlet's remote cabin getaway turns into a horrifying fight for survival. They unpack the questionable decisions, the plot contrivances, and the absolutely baffling escape attempts, all while trying to recover from the...
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E191 - Freakier Friday - What Would YOU Do?
When two people switch bodies its pretty freaky. When four people switch bodies, well, it has Amber and Scott discussing the aptly named "Freakier Friday"
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E190 - The Knife - What Would YOU Do?
Just an FYI, if someone breaks into your house, and you, um, neutralize them, that's called self-defense. You don't need to paint any picture other than that, and you certainly don't need to be a lying family who lies, discussed after watching "The Knife"
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E189 - Americana - What Would YOU Do?
Amber and Scott discuss "Americana," a crime thriller centered around the theft of a priceless Native American ghost shirt. The film follows a waitress and a veteran as they pursue the stolen artifact, encountering violence, cultural clashes, and unexpected twists along the way. Their journey...
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E188 - Weapons - What Would YOU Do?
Amber and Scott discuss the mystery thriller "Weapons," where nearly an entire class of children vanishes, leaving only one student and a community searching for answers. The film uses an intriguing, multi-perspective storytelling style, but leaves some plot points unresolved. The hosts debate…
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E187 - The Home - What Would YOU Do?
Amber and Scott discuss "The Home," a horror film where a young man performing community service at a retirement home uncovers a terrifying, decades-long conspiracy involving the residents' agelessness. They debate the film's plausibility, explore the ethical dilemmas faced by characters, and…
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E186 - The Bad Guys 2 - What Would YOU Do?
Amber and Scott, joined by their resident werewolf correspondent Morty, review "The Bad Guys 2," an animated film about reformed criminal animals struggling to navigate life as good guys. They discuss the film's themes of redemption, societal perception, and the challenges of changing one's...
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E185 - The Naked Gun - What Would YOU Do?
Amber and Scott, joined by a surprise guest (or are they?), delve into the comedic chaos of "The Naked Gun." They discuss the film's absurd humor, Liam Neeson's performance as Frank Drebin Jr., and the movie's surprisingly relevant commentary on class and societal power dynamics. Prepare for a...
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E184 - Sketch - What Would YOU Do?
Amber and Scott, joined by Scott's mom Donna, discuss the film "Sketch," a PG-rated horror movie where a girl's drawings come to life. They explore the film's themes of grief, family communication, and the importance of emotional outlets, interwoven with hilarious tangents and a "What Would You...
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E183 - The Fantastic 4: First Steps - What Would YOU Do?
Amber and Scott discuss the 2025 Fantastic Four film, focusing on the absurdity of the plot and the characters' questionable decisions. They debate the moral dilemma of sacrificing a baby to save the Earth from Galactus and delve into the unexpected subplot of Johnny Storm's crush on Silver…
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E182 - House on Eden - What Would YOU Do?
What happens when a director watches a little too much Blair Witch Project and says "Hell, I can do that with a haunted house?". You get the movie Amber and Scott are discussing today, House on Eden
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E181 - Oh, Hi! - What Would YOU Do?
I know handcuffs can help to keep a relationship spicy, but this was too much spice as Amber and Scott discuss Oh, Hi!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Movies give us countless scenarios and situations the characters have to navigate. Well, how would YOU handle these situations in you were in their place? Amber, Scott and the occasional guest tackle this very topic. We're not a review show, but there are enough opinions between us you'll get a little of that too. We mostly try to keep it lighthearted and funny. Sometimes we succeed, sometimes not so much, but it's usually entertaining nonetheless, or at least we hope
HOSTED BY
Amber Noelle & Scott Gerhardt
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Movies give us countless scenarios and situations the characters have to navigate. Well, how would YOU handle these situations in you were in their place? Amber, Scott and the occasional guest tackle this very topic. We're not a review show, but there are enough opinions between us you'll get a...
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Cinema IRL is created and hosted by Amber Noelle & Scott Gerhardt.
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