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Crying in the Cinema
by Crying in the Cinema
Every film starts a conversation. Join Sam and Keshia as they explore double features, festival favourites, cult classics, and new releases through the themes that connect them, from love to loneliness and all the emotions in between.
Episodes
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Crying about... Being Alone in (a) Space
It’s Summer 2026 and we are so back! In this episode, we will debrief about two new films that came out this year: Backrooms and Project Hail Mary, and how both films made us feel the heebie-jeebies… in their own way. We will also reintroduce our Cinema Court segment in which Sam and Keshia have…
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Crying about... Seeking Refuge
In this episode, we are trying to lift your spirit through two #hopecore films, Limbo (2020) and The Swimmers (2022), which beautifully captured the lives of refugees; the struggle, the camaraderie, and the love they all shared together. What are your thoughts? Let us know via...
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Crying about... Family Holiday and Performance Art
In this episode, Sam and Keshia went on a trip to the French Alps (delusionally) with a Swedish family on Force Majeure (2014) and went wandering around the contemporary art scene with The Square (2017). Both films were directed by Ruben Östlund and we were transported to a world full of ego,...
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Crying about... 2025
They cried, they screamed, they jumped off their seats. Sam and Keshia are wrapping up their 2025 in cinema - describing each film with a word and sharing their Top 3 and Bottom 3 of the year. What about you? Let us know your favourite film in 2025 by emailing [email protected] or by...
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Crying about... Making Movies and Being Girl Dad
Some men have God complexes, so they make movies. In this episode, Sam and Keshia compare two of the biggest films of the year about emotionally neglectful girl dads who turn their inner lives into cinema: Jay Kelly, starring George Clooney, and Sentimental Value, led by Stellan Skarsgård. They…
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Crying about... Being Single and Poor
Welcome to Lanthimos Universe! In this episode, Sam and Keshia discussed the newest freshest Yorgos Lanthimos’ film Bugonia (2025) that came out this year and his previous classic a decade prior, The Lobster (2015). Not gonna lie - we do LOVE a dark, absurd, social commentary. If you haven’t been...
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Crying about... Mummy and Daddy
In this episode Sam and Keshia went to the Cambridge Film Festival. They were lucky enough to join the immersive anxiety-ridden motherhood experience through If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You (2025) and yes, Christmas comes early this year too, they got to watch some sexy biker gents on Pillion (2025)....
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Crying about... Getting Engaged and Producing Offspring
Sam and Keshia got engaged! We ended our engagement day with the Closing Gala film 100 Nights of Hero (2025) and the excitement being in the fan viewing area. Dreams are coming true. Event: BFI London Film Festival Want to share your thoughts with us? Email: [email protected]…
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In the Cinema with Chloé Zhao
In this episode, Sam and Keshia reported back from a film talk by Chloé Zhao. hosted by the BFI London Film Festival 2025. Zhao talked about all of the films in her filmography, her being neurodivergent, and “saging” her film set. The way she spoke was a breath of fresh air - we sometimes don’t...
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Crying about… Yesterday’s Dinner
This week Sam and Keshia serve up a cinematic feast with Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) and Julie & Julia (2009). Both adventurous eaters, they unpack how food and memory intertwine with themes of nostalgia and womanhood. From kitchen chaos to comfort meals, they stir in their own love of cooking...
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Crying about... Becoming One
This week Keshia and Sam are dissolving into each other. Similarly to Queer (2024) and Together (2025), they are trying to determine whether true soulmates need to share a body – or if it’s just weird af. Films mentioned: The Long Walk (2025) Queer (2024) Together (2025) Segments: Cry Club…
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Crying about...The Devil’s Child
This week Keshia and Sam are discussing one of the most famous horror franchises: The Omen. Growing up scaredy cats, they finally delve into the world of scary movies in their 20s and try to empathise somewhere between these shocking killing scenes. Films mentioned: The First Omen (2024) The Omen...
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Crying about... Memorising Lines and being Institutionalised
This week we’re locked into #PrisonCore. From the raw resilience of Sing Sing (2023) to the classic grit of The Shawshank Redemption (1994), we’re measuring tears on the Cry-O-Meter and debuting our new segment, How Would You Survive This Film? Spoiler: We’re not cut out for solitary. Bars, hope,...
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Crying about… Grandma’s Inheritance and Absent Fathers
This week, Keshia and Sam dive into Departures (2008) and How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (2024), two films bound together by family, death, and the occasional tears. We rate each one on our patented Cry-O-Meter, unleash chaos in the Multiverse of Sadness by mashing them into one...
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Crying about… Dying Alone and Fighting Against the Power
Welcome to Crying in the Cinema! A podcast for cinephiles who are tired of holding back the tears. Join Keshia and Sam as we discuss our favourite films and whether they make us cry, what themes and storylines tend to tug on our heartstrings + an overview of the latest viral film memes and a game...
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Every film starts a conversation. Join Sam and Keshia as they explore double features, festival favourites, cult classics, and new releases through the themes that connect them, from love to loneliness and all the emotions in between.
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Every film starts a conversation. Join Sam and Keshia as they explore double features, festival favourites, cult classics, and new releases through the themes that connect them, from love to loneliness and all the emotions in between.
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