Friday Night Movie by @pancake4table
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Do you crave sibling rivalry that isn’t too mean? How about some pop culture analysis and a few much needed TV and movie recommendations?Since 2017, the Friday Night Movie Podcast has delighted listeners with humor and heart, all while building a loyal following and racking up tens of thousands of downloads along the way. Every week, Shai, Lily, and Becky Korman invite you to join their family dinner table as they argue about the latest movies and TV shows and reflect on life in 80s and 90s growing up Jewish in Montreal.
Episodes
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Street Fighter
Hadouken! This week on Friday Night Movie, the sibs take on STREET FIGHTER and spoiler alert: they loved it! From the outrageous action to the over-the-top performances, there's plenty to celebrate. Plus, Lily shares her recent experiences with online harassment, but her sibs aren't exactly...
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Getting Transcendental with Gilles Geary
This week on Friday Night Movie, the three sibs welcome actor, writer, and director Gilles Geary. Gilles, who appears in the Kormans’ film Doom Scroll, joins the pod to dish on his own short film, introduce the sibs to the world of neo-transcendental cinema, and share which upcoming releases have...
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Hokum, Roofman, and more!
In this ep, the sibs talk about what they've been watching, including: Hokum, Backrooms, Roofman, and a throwback - Gattaca. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and...
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Hey Ricky! Plus: Disclosure Day, Digger, FaceTape, Michael
The sibs are joined by Canary Islands collaborator Ricky Cruz and they review what they've been watching: Disclosure Day, Digger, FaceTape (by Manny Liotta), Michael, Obsession, Supergirl, and more. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the...
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Chad Powers Returns, Furious vs. The Furious
The sibs catch up on what they've been watching - Chad Powers' new season, Furious which is not the same as THE FURIOUS. Plus, as special report from Finding Favorites' Leah Jones with her reviews of Coyote vs. Acme and Buddy. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated...
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Widow's Bay (the first 3 episodes)
Shai and Becky are finally getting around to watching Widow's Bay and here's their reaction to the first three episodes. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and...
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What did we eat when we got home?
After three months on the road, what was Shai's first meal at home? You can bet it wasn't the same as Becky's healthy fresh bowl of pho. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per...
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What did we watch on the plane on the way back from shooting our movie?
In this Monday edition of Friday Night Movie, Becky and Shai are back in the U.S.A. and reporting on what they watched on the plane back from the Canary Islands - The Drama, Better Man. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and…
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What's so bad that it's good?
We get fancy this week and respond to a New Yorker article that asks what makes a movie so bad that it's good? Plus, Leah Jones from Finding Favorites with Leah Jones weighs in on the Newhart finale. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the...
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What are the best Pilots and Finales of all time?
Lily and Shai steals Becky's idea and talk about the best pilots and finales of all time. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer). Closed captions for...
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What TV is coming in Fall 2026?
Lily and Shai break down the upcoming August and September 2026 TV seasons. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer). Closed captions for this episode...
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How are Furious and Lucky?
Lily weighs in on the latest shows she's watching - Furious starring Emmy Rossum and Lucky starring Anya Taylor Joy. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably...
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What movies are coming up in August (2026)?
Lily and Shai dig into the August release calendar and talk about everything from Super Troopers 3 to Ridley Scott's Doggstars. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month…
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How was Spider-Man: Brand New Day?
Shai and Becky try to catch Lily up on three Spider-Man movies and all of the Avengers movies. And all three sibs weigh in on the latest entry in the franchise. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom)…
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How was the Odyssey?
Special guest, our mom, Fanny, drops by the pool to give her thoughts on the Odyssey. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer). Closed captions for…
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How was Obsession?
In this one question episode, find out if the siblings are in fact obsessed with the movie of the summer. We ask, "How was Obsession?" Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per...
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How was He-Man? (Masters of the Universe) (2.0)
*We initially uploaded the wrong audio file and played the Euphoria episode twice, so here's a corrected version of this episode. Shai answers the muscle-bound question: How was Masters of the Universe? Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from…
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How was Supergirl?
Shai and Becky went to see Supergirl at a movie theater in the Canary Islands and then recorded this episode on the drive back. Becky has no idea how the traffic rules work in Tenerife. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and…
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How was Euphoria? (One Question Episode)
Lily answers the burning question: How was the Euphoria season finale? Also, Shai asks, what was that show even about? Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and…
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What's the Best Summer Movie? Introducing One Question Episodes
Shai and Lily begin our series of One Question Episodes with "What's the best summer movie?" Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer). Closed captions...
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Tribeca and More!
Tribeca + This week, Beck and Shai recap an unforgettable few days at the Tribeca Film Festival. They share their reactions to two standout music documentaries: “Noga” and “Sara Bareilles: Good Grief”, discussing the moments that stayed with them long after the credits rolled. To wrap things up,...
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Rotten Rotten Tomatoes
This week, Shai and Lily dive into the messy state of movie ratings and ask a simple question: Can we trust any of them anymore? From surprisingly great films with disappointing Rotten Tomatoes scores to the growing gap between critics and audiences, they unpack why trusting these rating systems...
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Grogu Goes to the Movies
Becky and Shai review seeing the Mandolorian and Grogu with their mom. Need we say more.
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Cotton Candy Bubble Gum with J. Pinder
This week on the pod, we’re joined by J. Pinder, writer and director of Cotton Candy Bubble Gum, now available on Amazon, Apple, and everywhere you buy your movies. We talk about the film’s wild ride, its emotional core, and the amazing casting. Plus, J. shares insights into independent…
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You're So Invited to My Bat Mitzvah
This week we share all the tea from Shai's bat mitzvah (jk it was his daughter's) and spoiler - it was the best weekend ever. We talk playlists, swag, food and how certain traditions will never change. We also go down memory lane and chat about some throwbacks from our bar and bat mitzvah days.…
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Influenced, The Devil Wears Prada 2
Becky and Shai are back with a packed watch list. They break down Influenced (in theaters now!), Jill Kargman's sharp satirical take on influencer culture — and yes, the sibs have a little skin in this one as co-exec producers. They also get into Devil Wears Prada 2, whether it lives up to the...
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More Trailers and Our Reactions
This week the sibs talk about some upcoming movies and react to the trailers. We kick off the ep with Hugh Jackman’s latest thriller (or is it?) - Sheep Detectives - and can’t help going on a “Huge” tangent. We then discuss the controversial (for very different reasons reasons) trailers for…
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Mommies Have to do Everything
Becky's learn life lessons from Avatar: The Way of Water and Shai checks in from the road and reviews his favorite films from the Phoenix Film Festival, including Buffalo Buffalo Turquoise Buffalo, mans best, Do Us Part, Babybacks, and I Swear. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for...
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The Mandela Effect
The gang is back together and we've got lots to chat about this week. We accidentally delve into the "Mandela Effect", which leads Shai to quiz Lily and Becky on various ripples in the Kormanverse. We also play an unexpected movie food game (comments welcome!) and chat about what TV we've been...
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Send Help! (We're exhausted)
Shai and Lily catch up about Shai's recent trip to Spain and how he made sure to impress his nephews. He also tells the story of how Becky and him almost missed their flight home! Then the sibs chat about what they've been watching, which includes: Send Help, Ready or Not 2, and Together. They...
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Calling from the Canary Islands
The sibs are back together, calling in from the Canary Islands. They dig into an extensive analysis of Jury Duty: Company Retreat (Amazon). Plus rave reviews of DTF St. Louis (HBO), Rooster (HBO), and Chess on Broadway. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode...
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Tubing and 10 Year Old Birthdays
The siblings are back with their usual programming. In this episode they reflect on Shai's traumatizing 10th birthday party and do a live reaction to his snow tubing adventures. Follow all of Friday Night Movie's award-winning SXSW Coverage. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for...
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SXSW: Ready or Not 2 with Maia Jae
Star Maia Jae joins the sibs to talk Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and her role as Francesca, the animalistic, 12/10-energy force at the center of the most iconic sequence in the film. MJ breaks down what it takes to pull off a musical fight scene involving wedding dresses, cakes, blood cannons…
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SXSW: Downbeat with Danny Madden, Daniel Rashid, Addie Weyrich, and Arkira Chantaratananond
Writer/director Danny Madden joins stars and co-writers Daniel Rashid, Addie Weyrich, and Arkira Chantaratananond to talk Downbeat, a "broke-wave" film about a lost soul that turns to bucket drumming and his younger sister to heal and find connection. The team digs into their collective improv…
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SXSW: Man Eating... with Director Lee Lawson
Director Lee Lawson joins the sibs to talk Man Eating P, the horror film she accidentally made while trying to make something gentle. Lee breaks down the conceptual heart of the film — the relationship between sex, death, and birth — and how the warmth of the cinematography holds the maternal...
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SXSW: Birth is for... with Hannah Shealy and Celine Sutter
***SXSW AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER*** Director Hannah Shealy and co-director/producer Celine Sutter talk Birth Is for..., a smart, funny, and impactful pilot that left everyone wanting a whole lot more. Hannah drew from her real experience as a birth doula to write something authentic to the work she...
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SXSW: Seahorse with Aisha Evelyna, Joseph Marcell, Ruth Goodwin, and Brett Donahue
Director-writer-star Aisha Evelyna joins co-stars Ruth Goodwin, Joseph Marcell, and Brett Donahue to talk Seahorse, a film about community, failure, and redemption. They dig into the compassionate space Aisha holds for flawed men, the thread between perfect children and the complicated adults…
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SXSW: Them That's Not with Director Mekhai Lee
Director Mekhai Lee joins the sibs to talk Them That's Not, a short film about Drea, a queer hard-of-hearing woman navigating grief, family, and the feeling of being an outsider in your own home. Mekhai opens up about losing his grandmother the same day he got the grant opportunity that sparked…
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SXSW: Directors Sonja O'Hara and Adam Hoelzel
Directors Sonja O'Hara and Adam Hoelzel join the sibs to talk about their feature, Snare, the psychedelic queer sexual thriller that started as a proof of concept and ended up at Tribeca's Creator Labs. They dig into the practical effects philosophy inspired by Pan's Labyrinth, how an intimacy...
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SXSW: Micaela Wittman is Perfect and Clairevoyant
Micaela Wittman joins the sibs to talk Clairevoyant, the indie film that started it all for her. Micaela breaks down Claire, a well-meaning, slightly privileged, deeply flawed woman who keeps getting taken advantage of by the corrupt spiritual world around her (neutral color palettes bring you...
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SXSW: My NDA with Miriam Shor and Juliane Dressner
Directors Juliane Dressner and Miriam Shor talk My NDA, a film that cuts to the heart of how non-disclosure agreements are weaponized against the very people they claim to protect. They dig into the legal and human cost of signing away your voice — and why forcing someone to choose between…
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SXSW: Grind with Rob Huebel, Barbara Crampton, Christoper Rodriguez Marquette, Chelsea Stardust, Brea Grant, and Ed Dougherty
Directors Brea Grant, Chelsea Stardust, and Ed Dougherty join actors Rob Huebel, Barbara Crampton, and Christopher Rodriguez Marquette to talk Grind, a horror-satire about the soul-crushing, bathroom-break-denying, time-loop nightmare of gig economy labor. They dig into how horror lets you take...
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SXSW: Same Same But Different with Dalia Rooni, Medalion Rahimi, Lauren Noll, and Layla Mohammadi
Writer-actor Dalia Rooni, stars Medalion Rahimi and Layla Mohammidi, and director Lauren Noll talk Same Same But Different, a comedy about three Iranian women on a weekend trip to Cape Cod. They dig into the beauty and joy of portraying smart, funny, and complex women in this sharp and...
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SXSW: Their Town with Katie Aselton
SXSW legend, director Katie Aselton drops in to talk Their Town, the family project she made starring Ora Duplass and Chosen Jacobs. Katie and writer Marc Duplass set out to make a teen film that respects its audience — one where platonic relationships carry just as much weight as romantic ones,...
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SXSW: Perfect with Ashley Moore, Millicent Hailes, Lío Mehiel, and Micaela Wittman
Director Millicent Hailes joins the sibs alongside stars Ashley Moore, Lío Mehiel, and Micaela Wittman to dig into their sun-soaked indie Perfect. The ensemble unpacks how a summer-camp shoot on the side of a California road gave birth to the film's lived-in community, why Kai (wave) and Sonny...
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Becky's Sunglasses + Scream 7 and Upcoming Movies
Becky rocks her Blenders sunglasses (#notanad), Shai reviews Scream 7, we debate the appropriate viewing order for the X-Men films, and we preview some upcoming movies: Project Hail Mary The Drama Mother Mary Hopper The Dog Stars Coyote vs Acme Digger Werewolf by Eggers Greta Gerwig's Narnia…
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Mom's Disney Rebuttal
This week on FNM, our mom joins to defend herself and litigate the “truth” about what really went down at Disney. She tells her version of some hilarious stories and throws a few family members under the bus. We also all share what we’ve been watching, including some funny travel movie recs.…
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Becky Does Disney
This week on Friday Night Movie, Becky spills all the tea from her hilarious Disney trip with our parents. From behind-the-scenes ride chaos, to questionable food choices, to the star of the trip: the Fanny. We close it out with what we’ve been watching lately, so consider this your weekend...
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Super Bowl Ads 2026, Controversies & the Benito Takeover
Super Bowl Ads, Controversies & the Benito Takeover This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back one of our favorite guests — the brilliant and insightful advertising exec, Mark Aronson AKA Bobby Buttons AKA Robert R. Buttons AKA Brons. We dive into some Super Bowl advertising behind the scenes as...
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Pizza Burns or Gum Disease
The sibs discuss the perils of eating hot pizza too fast and catch up on some of their new favorite shows and movies. In this episode: Stumble (NBC, Peacock) Free Bert (Netflix) One More Shot (Amazon) Infinite Husk (Theaters) Heated Rivalry (HBO) Stranger Things (Netflix) Shoresy (Hulu) Sign up…
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About this show
Do you crave sibling rivalry that isn’t too mean? How about some pop culture analysis and a few much needed TV and movie recommendations?Since 2017, the Friday Night Movie Podcast has delighted listeners with humor and heart, all while building a loyal following and racking up tens of thousands of downloads along the way. Every week, Shai, Lily, and Becky Korman invite you to join their family dinner table as they argue about the latest movies and TV shows and reflect on life in 80s and 90s growing up Jewish in Montreal.
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