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Idlewood Movie Reviews

by Peter Harrington

Fiction

Hi, my name is Peter Harrington. I recently moved to a small town called Hemlock west Virginia. It sits on the border of the Idlewood Wilderness, home of the Sycamore Trail-- a US long trail that attracts hiker from across the globe. I often hear odd stories from these hikers and share them on the show. The local librarian Flora found a box of movies that we review, but we cant find any trace of where they came from, but we summarize them and review them nonetheless. Please enjoy!

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Episodes

  1. S2E7: A Letter From Rudolph Bäcker & “Mondo Girovago”

    Recorded June 7th 2026: Peter and Flora discuss how Peter saved Alice’s cat and the subsequent celebration at the pizza pub. Peter and Flora read a letter from Rudolph Bäcker and discuss the film “Mondo Girovago”.

  2. S2E6: The Dancing Trees & “Garten”

    Recorded May 31, 2026: Peter and Flora discuss Flora’s averted singles night, the ongoing search to find Margot the cat, and a hiker’s story about trees. Peter and Flora review the movie “Garten”.

  3. S2E5: The Nameless Mountain & “Dakota Williams and the Vatican Vacation” 

    Recorded May 24, 2026: Dave the trail ranger fills-in for Flora. Dave and Peter catch up on the town, Dave tells his own tale from the trail, and they discuss a new movie.

  4. S2E4: An Outline in the Rain & Two Short Films

    Recorded May 17, 2026: Peter discusses his fatigue, Flora discusses a singles night, they discuss looking for Margot the cat, they listen to a story from a hiker, and review two short films.

  5. S2E3: A Tower in the Forest & “The Yucatan Algebra”

    Recorded May 10, 2026: Peter and Flora discuss the rainy season, a story from a hiker visiting from NYC, and review a movie about ancient Algebra.

  6. S2E2: The Puddle & "The Temporary Detainment of Annabelle Dupieux"

    Recorded May 3, 2026: Peter and Flora discuss the disappearance of Margot the cat, their new podcast rivals, Peter's recent romance, and another movie.

  7. S2E1: The Snow & “We’ll Never Be Those Kids Again” 

    Recorded in April 26, 2026: Peter and Flora catch up on the town after surviving a snowstorm, talk about spring, recount a strange encounter with a hiker, and reflect on life. Peter and Flora discuss the movie We’ll Never Be Those Kids Again.

  8. S1E8: Under the Black Rock & “Booby Trap”

    Recorded November 16, 2025: Peter and Flora reflect on settling into Idlewood, share Edgar Wilson’s thoughts on the town’s six seasons, listen to a hiker’s story from deep in the wilderness, and review the film Booby Trap.

  9. S1E7: The Skyline Silhouette & “Light on the Land”

    Recorded November 9, 2025: Peter and Flora discuss Peter’s recent heartbreak, the lore of the local library built by Edgar Wilson, and a mysterious chess game Flora has been playing with an unknown opponent. They listen to a hiker’s strange story and discuss the movie Light on the Land.

  10. S1E6: A Statue in the Forest & “Eternal Recurrence”

    Recorded November 2 2025: Peter and Flora discuss Hemlock’s annual Harvest Festival, talk about Edgar Wilson, listen to a hiker’s story about a statue hidden in the woods, and discuss the movie Eternal Recurrence.

  11. S1E5: The Faces in the Trees & “Pavane”

    Recorded October 26 2025: Flora and Peter recount a camping trip with local park rangers Dave and Willy, listen to a hiker’s strange encounter in the woods, and review the movie Pavane.

  12. S1E4: Journey to Pac-Man Cave & “Principles for a New Society”

    Recorded October 19 2025: Flora consoles Peter after an awkward karaoke night. They listen to a hiker’s story about ancient cave paintings and a strange door deep within Pac-Man Cave, and they discuss the film Principles for a New Society.

  13. S1E3: The Night Parade & “Grass Grows in the Ice Box”

    Recorded October 12 2025: Peter and Flora discuss Peter’s recent encounter with a hiker, the hiker’s strange story, and the movie Grass Grows in the Ice Box.

  14. S1E2: Sycamore Trail Lore & “Kama”

    Recorded October 5 2025: Flora and Peter delve into Sycamore Trail lore and review the movie Kama.

  15. S1E1: Introductions & “Meet Me at the End of Time”

    Recorded September 28, 2025: Flora and Peter introduce themselves, talk about the town of Hemlock, West Virginia, explore the Idlewood Wilderness, and discuss the movie Meet Me at the End of Time.

About this show

Hi, my name is Peter Harrington. I recently moved to a small town called Hemlock west Virginia. It sits on the border of the Idlewood Wilderness, home of the Sycamore Trail-- a US long trail that attracts hiker from across the globe. I often hear odd stories from these hikers and share them on the show. The local librarian Flora found a box of movies that we review, but we cant find any trace of where they came from, but we summarize them and review them nonetheless. Please enjoy!

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Idlewood Movie Reviews have?

Idlewood Movie Reviews has 15 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 3, 2026.

What is Idlewood Movie Reviews about?

Hi, my name is Peter Harrington. I recently moved to a small town called Hemlock west Virginia. It sits on the border of the Idlewood Wilderness, home of the Sycamore Trail-- a US long trail that attracts hiker from across the globe. I often hear odd stories from these hikers and share them on the...

How often does Idlewood Movie Reviews release new episodes?

Idlewood Movie Reviews publishes monthly, based on its 15 episodes since October 2025.

Who hosts Idlewood Movie Reviews?

Idlewood Movie Reviews is created and hosted by Peter Harrington.
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