Episodes
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The Oscars Were Terribly Boring
Nothing of note happened at the Oscars on Sunday. Oh wait -- scratch that: it was an evening to remember. We dive into everything that happened at the ceremony and ponder where we go from here. Thank you for listening! As always, new episodes are released on Thursdays. Thank you for listening and...
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Oscar Nominations Have Arrived!
The 2022 Oscar nominations have finally been revealed. In this episode, we break down the state of the show, how the nominations shook out, and who we expect will take home the gold. Thank you for listening! As always, new episodes are released on Thursdays. Thank you for listening and don't…
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A Film Review: Twilight
Well folks, the time has come. With some very special guests, we sat down and discussed a little prestige film called Twilight (2008). We talk about what makes this saga such a phenomenon, why the movie remains memorable today, and much more. Thank you for listening! As always, new episodes are...
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A Review of 2021
On this week's episode, we break down all that the year 2021 had to offer. We discuss our most memorable pop culture moments, favorite tv shows, and the best movies. Thank you for listening! As always, new episodes are released on Thursdays. Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow us…
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Spider-Man: No Way Home
We are back to discuss the biggest marvel movie since Avengers: Endgame. We talk about the success of the film, the twists and turns, and much more. Thank you for listening! As always, new episodes are released on Thursdays. Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow us on Twitter:...
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A Film Review: The Dark Knight Rises
On todays episode, we do a traditional review of one of Christopher Nolan's biggest hits, The Dark Knight Rises (2012). We discuss where the movie falls in todays superhero pantheon, how Tom Hardy does as the big bad, and much more. Thank you for listening! As always, new episodes are released on...
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A Conversation about Harry Potter
This week, we break down the Harry Potter film franchise! Before talking all things Potter, we talk a bit more about Spiderman: No Way Home (0:00 - 9:00) and the Real Housewives (9:00-12:00). After that, we discuss the success of these movies, Dumbledore vs Gandalf, and much more. Thank you for...
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The DCEU & The Suicide Squad (2021)
On today's episode we breakdown James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. We talk about the movie's success and it's place in our very crowded comic book movie landscape. We also discuss the DCEU as a whole -- what works and what doesn't -- and rank our top 5 entries to date. Thank you for listening! As...
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The Future of Reality TV
Today we talk about what is going on in one of our favorite mediums, reality tv. We first discuss the ending of this season of the bachelorette and why the show is flailing, and then we break down everything going on in the criminal underworld of the real housewives of beverly hills. Thank you…
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It's Trivia Time!
On today's episode, we answer all kinds of questions about movies, tv, and the entertainment industry. We talk about the oscars, our favorite directors, todays cinema landscape, and more. As always, movie episodes are released weekly on Thursdays. Thank you for listening and don't forget to…
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MARVEL MANIA
Hello listeners! We are back and ready to go with a slightly new and improved podcast. Please follow along as we release new episodes every Thursday. For today's episode, we talk all things marvel. It's Loki's world and we're just living in it. We also talk about Black Widow and the future of the...
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Jana's Personal Favorites: Ever After: A Cinderella Story
The first episode of Jana's most beloved movies has arrived! Jana and Sara start by chatting about various pop culture events. They discuss Wandavision (2:00), The Bachelor finale (18:24), the Oscar nominations (26:29), and then dive deep into Ever After (32:16), the 1998 wonder directed by Andy...
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Bonus Episode: Ranking our Favorite Actors with Alex!
Well well well we are back with part 2 of our bonus episode featuring the beloved Alex. Today, we rank our personal favorite 7 actors in Hollywood. This was a fun one and you don't want to miss it! As always, movie episodes are released weekly on Fridays. Thank you for listening and don't forget…
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Bonus Episode: Our love of Reality TV feat. Alex!
On part 1 of this very fun bonus episode, Alex joins Jana and Sara and gives his thoughts on reality television and the Bravo housewives. We start by discussing Covid and life (0:00), the real housewives and general thoughts (7:10), and our MVPS, favorite moments, and best housewives taglines...
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Black Culture: Judas and The Black Messiah
Welcome to our final episode of our black culture film block! Today we break down Judas and The Black Messiah, a 2021 critical success and an important movie. We talk about the history of the Black Panthers and reflect on this block as a whole. As always, episodes are released weekly on Fridays....
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Black Culture: The Princess and The Frog
WE ARE BACK!!!! To continue our black culture block, we discuss The Princess and The Frog, the 2009 Disney hit featuring a historic black lead. We talk about animated movies, why this film was a milestone but also why it falls short, and much more. As always, episodes are released weekly on...
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Black Culture: Blackkklansman
Today we discuss the 2018 iconic Spike Lee joint, Blackkklansman. The plot is insane and the movie is perfect. Join us as we break down why we love Spike Lee, how this movie approaches racial tensions in America, and much more. As always, thank you for listening and don't forget to follow us on...
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Black Culture: Black Panther
We're starting our next series: Black Culture! The first film up to bat is none other than Black Panther (2018). We remember our beloved Wakanda King, Chadwick Boseman and break down the cultural importance of this amazing film. Need we say anything other than Wakanda Forever? As always, thank…
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Sara's Personal Favorites: Arrival
The last film of this block has arrived! Today we're breaking down one of the best movies of the last decade, Arrival, directed by Denis Villeneuve. Join us as we talk about aliens, language, music, and more. As always, thank you for listening and don't forget to follow us on Twitter:...
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Sara's Personal Favorites: How to Marry a Millionaire
Well folks, Sara has finally cracked. She included a cutesy movie in her list starring none other than the mesmerizing Marilyn Monroe, the beautiful Lauren Bacall, and the one and only Betty Grable. Join us as we break down How to Marry a Millionaire, our first "classic" movie, if you will. We…
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Sara's Personal Favorites: Knives Out
WE SUSPECT FOUL PLAY AND HAVE ELIMINATED NO SUSPECTS!! Today we chat about Knives Out, Rian Johnson's 2019 hit. We look at how this movie has aged, how wonderful the star power is, and much, much more. As always, thank you for listening and don't forget to follow us on Twitter: @thewonderfulpod,...
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Bonus Episode: THE OFFICIAL 2020 ELECTION DEBRIEF
Friends, the US of A has a new president. Join Jana and Sara as they break down the election madness and hypothesize on what's to come in our political landscape. Important Update: We will be dropping new episodes every FRIDAY from here on out. Look out for our latest episode on Knives Out coming...
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Sara's Personal Favorites: Gone Girl
We're back baby! Today, we discuss the icon that is Amy Dunne, what makes this movie so memorable, and why this movie is a meta commentary on fame and relationships. As always, thank you for listening and don't forget to follow us on Twitter: @thewonderfulpod, @saraabumeri, @jabumeri. Music by...
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Bonus Episode: Chatting about our Favorite Movies with Alex!
Hello world! Today we are joined by the real deal, our friend, Alex. Instead of breaking down one specific movie, we each take turns talking about the movies we love, from romances, dramas, fantasy films, and more. ENJOY!! As always, thank you for listening and don't forget to follow us on…
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Oh, Capitalism: The Social Network
OUR LAST EPISODE ON CAPITALISM IS HERE!!!! Today, we break down The Social Network, David Fincher's 2010 hit. We talk about fact vs fiction, if this movie is the best film of the 2010s, and what social media is like today. As always, thank you for listening and don't forget to follow us on…
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Oh, Capitalism: Sorry to Bother You
In our third movie in our Capitalist Society block we're covering "Sorry to Bother You" (2018), directed by Boots Riley and starring the dreamboat Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, and Armie Hammer. Most importantly, we're joined by our lovely cousin and musical genius (she's responsible for our...
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Oh, Capitalism: The Big Short
What could be more exciting than talking about the 2008 financial crisis?!? Today, we are chatting about Adam Mckay's 2015 gem, The Big Short. We discuss the dream team assembled in this movie and do our best to break down ECONOMICS (spooky!). As always, thank you for listening and don't forget…
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Oh, Capitalism: The Wolf of Wall Street
Don't worry podcast listeners, we're back this week with a new series and a new episode! Today we start our Capitalist Society block and break down The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), directed by none other than Marty Scorsese and staring the twinkle of all our eyes, Leonardo DiCaprio. We talk all...
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Underrated: Da 5 Bloods
Our last Underrated episode has arrived! This week, we discuss Spike Lee's, Da 5 Bloods, one of Chadwick Boseman's final films. We start by breaking down Boseman's legacy, why this story is poignant for the times we're in, and how Spike is a national treasure. Also, WE NOW HAVE A PODCAST TWITTER...
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Underrated: Looper
Today, we are joined by our pal, Jed, to discuss Looper, a gem by Rian Johnson released in 2012. First, we chat about some movie news (0:00 - 9:50), Jed gives us his thoughts on Wind River (9:51 - 19:06), and then we dive into all things Looper (19:07 - 1:33:07). THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SUPPORT!!…
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Underrated: Chef
With the help of a very special guest, Kiana, we break down Chef, the 2014 Jon Favreau movie. We discuss the magic of food in film, why feel-good movies stand the test of time, and oh, Leila manages to step down as producer and then randomly promote herself to executive producer all in the span…
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Underrated: Wind River
Welcome to the first episode of our underrated series!! We start the episode by breaking down what's been happening in Lebanon (0:00 - 14:30). Then we discuss 2017's Wind River, a movie about an attack on a native reservation in Wyoming. A warning: we do discuss sexual assault in detail so please...
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Blockbusters: Jurassic Park
Our final blockbuster episode is here! Today, we discuss the magic of movies from the 90s, that Goldblum charm, and much more. Be sure to follow the pod and feel free to follow us on twitter: @saraabumeri and @jabumeri. Music by @allaboutreem.
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Blockbusters: The Dark Knight
If we're talking blockbusters, how can we NOT talk about The Dark Knight? On this episode, we discuss all things Joker, Batman's love of push-ups, and if this movie is unparalleled when it comes to blockbusters. Be sure to follow the pod and feel free to follow us on twitter: @saraabumeri and...
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Blockbusters: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
It's our second episode! We are joined by a couple of special guests, Hassan and Khaled, as we break down what may be the best blockbuster ever made. We discuss Aragorn's facial hair, Khaled's obsession with Gandalf, and how Nicholas Cage could have changed the world we know today. Be sure to...
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Blockbusters: Avengers: Infinity War
OUR FIRST EPISODE IS HERE, PEOPLE! No it isn’t Wednesday, but we’re too excited so we’re dropping early. Today we talk about the first movie in our Blockbusters series, Avengers: Infinity War. We are joined by our producer/guest/sister Leila as we discuss all the beards, why this is one of…
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Welcome to It's a Wonderful Movie!
Hello!!!!! Welcome to the podcast.