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I WANT YOU TO WATCH THIS

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Craig, Cullen and, Tara bring you insightful, intelligent, and engaging conversation about gems of cinema. The films range from modern blockbusters to timeless classics--pop culture phenoms to underrated and under the radar diamonds in the rough. They all have one thing in common though, and it's right there in the name of the pod! Looking to join the conversation? Leave us a comment here, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or join us on Twitter and Facebook!

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Episodes

  1. Mortal Kombat (2021)

    A movie about a one-on-one fight tournament...where no one ever fights one-on-one and there is no tournament

  2. Godzilla Vs. Kong

    LET'S GET READY TO RUUUUUUUMMBBBBLLLLEEEEEE!!!

  3. Cinderella (1997)

    "Impossible!" If you sang that word you're gonna love this episode. We take a trip down memory land with the 1997 made-for-TV movie Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" -- starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, as well as an incredibly stacked supporting cast. Check it out on Disney+!

  4. Disney's Miracle (2004)

    We're joined by Matt Sanchez of The Moral Combat Pod to talk about the Disney hockey biopic based on the 1980 Olympic Games hockey match against Russia that captivated the U.S.

  5. They Live

    Get your shades on. We're talking about the John Carpenter classic critique on capitalism, They Live.

  6. Disney's "Soul"

    An interesting premise is undermined by some sour notes. Check out or episode on Disney's "Soul" and join us for live discussions each Sunday at noon MST on twitch.tv/iwytwt

  7. Little Shop Of Horrors

    Blood eating plants, Motown, and the vice-grip of capitalism...what more could you ask for?

  8. Cats (2019)

    Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! We're back with the only appropriate way to end this flaming cat turd of a year, the off the rails disaster of the movie adaptation of Cats.

  9. Hustlers

    We're joined once again by Lance to talk about Hustlers...a movie that came out only a year ago if you can believe it!

  10. Return To Oz

    We've got another movie we're not quite sure was made for kids. We're joined by Kate Warner from the Denver local band Church Fire and the "Bitches on Comics" podcast to talk about the movie that ruined a thousand childhoods!

  11. The Witches

    We've got a listener selection for our latest episode! Join us as we dig into the Roald Dahl adaptation and try to figure out who exactly this movie was made for!

  12. The Old Guard

    Badass immortals kicking ass led by Charlize Theron...do we really need to say anything else?

  13. Inside Man

    Who is the villain and who is the hero? A heist movie that only Spike Lee could make. Join us as we break it down!

  14. Groundhog Day x Russian Doll

    Anyone else feeling like they're living the same day over and over again right now? Well, we've got the episode for you!

  15. The Hidden Fortress x Star Wars

    We compare the legendary Akira Kurosawa's "Hidden Fortress" to the Star Wars franchise (mostly focusing on Episode IV). We wouldn't call it a rip-off...more a closely replicated homage.

  16. Before We Vanish

    Imagine an alien invasion movie in your mind. Picture it clearly...Before We Vanish will take it...and throw it out the window.

  17. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

    Iconic DC Comics characters collide in this delightfully unhinged sequel origin story that may not be perfect, but is one helluva fun ride the whole way!

  18. Schitt's Creek

    For the first time in our 3 years, we're doing a TV show and we couldn't have asked for a better one to start with than Schitt's Creek! We are obSESSED!

  19. Star Trek: First Contact

    Our resident Trekkies (Tara and Cullen) take Craig on a journey through their first Star Trek movie. Hit play and let's...engage!

  20. Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

    The end of the saga goes out not with a bang, but with lightspeed skipping through plot points.

  21. Best Of The Decade

    Craig, Cullen, and Tara recap some of their favorite things from the year and decade and uncover some hidden gems along the way.

  22. #112 Knives Out

    The perfect murder mystery just in time for the holidays. Check out our latest episode on Rian Johnson's latest as we try to put the pieces of the puzzle together...and have a helluva a time doing it.

  23. #111 Parasite

    When Craig first saw this movie, there was no plan to do an episode on it, but as the referrals spread, Cullen and Tara found the movie just as phenomenally infectious. We even roped in friend of the pod, Montyy from Comfortably Excluded to join us on this wild ride of a film from Bong Joon-ho!

  24. #110 High Noon

    Lance visits from film school to join us once again to discuss the anti-Western that became a better Western than most in the genre. You can hear more from Lance in our Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (ep. 82) and Celeste and Jesse Forever (ep. 69) episodes.

  25. #109 The Farewell

    What makes a good lie?

  26. #108 Hobbs And Shaw

    The boys are back in town! Can Hobbs and Shaw overcome their egos to work together and save the world? If you've seen any of the Fast Franchise you already know the answer, and if you haven't you can probably guess pretty easily. Predictable as the destination may be the journey is still one...

  27. #107 Fast Color

    We've never been more emphatic about the title of this podcast as we have for this movie! Truly a hidden gem that didn't get the chance to shine. Whether it was distribution, marketing, or some combination of the two, Fast Color only hit theaters in (maybe) 5 cities nationwide and didn't stay…

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  28. #106 MiB International

    Can Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth save an uninspired, cash grabbing, Lexus ad with the power of pure charisma? They sure do try. Join us as we try to parse through this perfectly fine movie.

  29. #105 Paris Is Burning

    What would you do to find a place to belong? For the Queer BIPOC in the NYC Ballroom community, it meant creating an entire world and choosing your own family to go with it. From that place of struggle and triumph, an entire culture was born and Paris Is Burning was the documentary that captured…

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  30. #104 Booksmart

    Craig, Cullen, and Tara are joined by Cullen's wife, Steph, to talk about puberty in pools, the awkwardness of high school, and female masturbation in Olivia Wilde's directorial debut.

  31. #103 Avengers: Endgame (of Thrones)

    2019 seems like a year of endings. We talk about the end of two decade-long franchises (spoiler alert: one ended a lot better than the other). Craig, Tara, and Cullen each discuss the very different things we'd like to see in the next phase of the MCU -- though we all agree we could use a bit of…

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  32. #102 Monty Python's Life Of Brian

    Cullen brings a comedy classic to the pod, but does it hold up? Listen to find out!

  33. #101 Slow West

    We're rejoined by one of the founding members of the podcast for episode 100 (+1). Dennis brings us this unconventionally conventional western and we break it down.

  34. #100 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

    For our 100th episode we go back 100 years to one of the foundational films of the Expressionist movement. Join us as we deep dive into this journey through the surreal and try to figure out just what is going on in this topsy-turvy classic.

  35. #99 Us

    Watch yourself! We breakdown Jordan Peele's latest film "Us" We start with a spoiler-free review before the first break, then we dig in once we return to talk about the rest of the movie and what it all means. Have we cracked the code? You'll have to listen to find out, but be careful--you never...

  36. #98 Captain Marvel

    Higher, Further, Faster, baby! We talk Captain Marvel--what we like, what we didn't like and the possibilities we see for the next phase of the MCU.

  37. #97 BlacKkKlansman

    It's Oscar season and Black History month, so we'd be remiss if we didn't take a look at Spike Lee's most recent film (and his first nomination for Best Director). We discuss the racist past of America and how Spike uses this particular story to highlight how far and how little we've come since...

  38. #96 Casablanca

    Love, lust, and political intrigue are just a few of the things we discuss as we talk about the classic film Casablanca just in time for Valentine's Day. Join us as we explore this timeless gem (which one of our hosts is just seeing for the first time)!

  39. #95 RBG

    Oyez oyez! All rise for the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg! Notorious in reputation, mother of scorching dissents, breaker of glass ceilings first of her name and Queen Supreme! Craig, Cullen, and Tara sit down to talk about another documentary--RBG! We're also joined by Tara's husband Jim, a...

  40. #94 Marwencol

    After reading the reviews for Welcome to Marwen Craig, Cullen, and Tara unanimously decide to do an episode on a movie that we actually want people to watch--the original documentary about Mark Hogancamp that inspired the biopic. We talk about Robert Zemeckis and his uncanny attraction to the...

  41. #93 Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

    Craig, Cullen and Tara close out 2018 strong with one of the best animated movies and possibly the best Spider-Man movie to-date! We talk convoluted timelines and Tara gives us some professional insight into animation techniques. We also discuss representation in media and the cultural…

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  42. #92: The Long Kiss Goodnight

    Merry Christmas motherf***ers! Craig, Cullen, and Tara sit down to talk about this holiday action classic. Is it as good as we remember, or is this a case of mistaken identity? Listen and find out!

  43. #91: The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs

    Craig and Cullen are joined by our new host Tara and we dive right into the Coen Brothers' latest venture, a Netflix Original movie served up as a series of six vignettes. We talk Western tropes, representation of indigenous peoples and women and try to figure out if this ironic take on the…

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  44. #90: Deidra And Laney Rob A Train

    After their mother is incarcerated following a breakdown, Deidra and Laney concoct a plan to rob trains to keep a roof over their heads and take care of their little brother, Jet. Craig brings this Netflix Orginal dramedy to the pod. And we bid bon voyage to Dennis as host as he takes some time…

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  45. #89: Army of Darkness & Drag Me to Hell

    Sam Raimi Halloween!!!! We watched two Sam Raimi directed movies: Army of Darkness and Drag Me to Hell. Wow! Two completely different vibes, one amazing director! Join us! Drag Me to Hell(2009) Directed by: Sam Raimi Written by: Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi Starring: Alison Lohman, Justin Long and Ruth...

  46. #88: The Witch

    Horror October continues with our review of The Witch. Cullen brings us this excellent movie from 2015. What a great telling of a classic concept! Join us as we discuss this amazing movie for October The Witch (2015) Directed by: Robert Eggers Written by: Robert Eggers Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy,...

  47. #87: A Tale of Two Sisters

    The Horror Month of October continues with the Korean film A Tale of Two Sisters! Craig brings us this 2003 twisted horror. Join us as we navigate this Korean classic and discuss what works, what doesn't and what we have recommended for you this week! A Tale of Two Sisters (2003) Directed by:...

  48. #86: Summer Of '84

    A movie off of another soundtrack, The creator of our much adored Turbokid brings this flop of a Stranger Things knockoff. Watch it, or dont, and join us as we take apart this boring and lazy 80's homage piece. It coulda been great! Great casting and fun cinematography does not make a movie…

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  49. #85: Ingrid Goes West

    Co-Host Craig brings us this gem from 2017! A dark "comedy"movie that takes on Social Media, Ingrid Goes West is a phenomenal movie that'll make you second guess logging into Instagram. Join us as we talk about if this is a comedy, the ambiguous ending and how it really doesn't compare to other...

  50. #84: Looking for Richard

    Cullen pick this week gets us the great Shakespeare documentary Looking for Richard. Give Al Pacino a camera, transportation and unlimited "caffeine" and the result is a very entertaining piece on Shakespeare, Richard the Third, and how his plays have influenced us. Looking for Richard (1996)...

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Craig, Cullen and, Tara bring you insightful, intelligent, and engaging conversation about gems of cinema. The films range from modern blockbusters to timeless classics--pop culture phenoms to underrated and under the radar diamonds in the rough. They all have one thing in common though, and it's right there in the name of the pod! Looking to join the conversation? Leave us a comment here, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or join us on Twitter and Facebook!

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