That Movie Is Fine

Every April, thousands of studio executives, theater owners, tech companies & marketing teams descend upon Las Vegas for the annual CinemaCon for five days of studio presentations, workshops, award ceremonies, and more. For the second year in a row, Lauren was fortunate enough to attend, and she provides the inside scoop and behind the scenes stories of exactly what goes on during the 5-day bonanza.

New 4K restorations of some John Woo classics have been returning to the big screen, with the first one being the iconic, influential HARD BOILED. Lauren & Aaron revisited it recently, leading to an intense discussion about what "restoration" truly means, along with the overall career of the King of Hong Kong Action Cinema.

2025 was a banner year for movie lovers: Sinners, One Battle After Another, Weapons, Marty Supreme, and much, much more. With the Oscars telecast about one month away, Lauren & Aaron discuss their favorite nominated films of last year, who/what got snubbed, and their favorite 2025 movies and performances that didn't stand a chance of getting a nomination. 

2025 was a banner year for movie lovers: Sinners, One Battle After Another, Weapons, Marty Supreme, and much, much more. With the Oscars telecast about one month away, Lauren & Aaron discuss their favorite nominated films of last year, who/what got snubbed, and their favorite 2025 movies and performances that didn't stand a chance of getting a nomination. 

Much like they did for their Gateway Horror episode, Lauren & Aaron tackle the holiday movies that enchanted them when they were young...and what "modern classics" they've since added to their annual holiday viewing repertoire. 

The holidays are here once again, which means it's time to talk about DIE HARD...and the Christmas-adjacent GHOSTBUSTERS II, which Lauren only recently saw for the first time!

The iconic score. The iconic lines. The iconic characters. After a recent October rewatch of William Friedkin's adaptation of William Peter Blatty's harrowing novel THE EXORCIST, it seemed like the perfect time to discuss this iconic film. 

Ghostface may ask, "What's your favorite scary movie?", but Lauren & Aaron ask the question, "What was your first scary movie?" Get ready for a deep dive into the favorites that scared them as kids...and what scares them now. Plus, some other fun stuff!  

Over 40 years after its initial release, cult horror classic SLEEPAWAY CAMP finally receives the novelization treatment! Aaron & Lauren sat down with the novelization's author BR Flynn to talk about their writing process, the film's enduring legacy, and more.

Thirty years before Taylor Swift, actress Elizabeth Berkley donned fishnets and feathers -- and not much else -- in Paul Verhoeven's SHOWGIRLS. Aaron & Lauren, along with special guest Sam Hurdich, discuss how and why the cult classic has endured for three decades. Recorded live at PHX Fan Fusion 2025. 

In conjunction with the discussion of KPOP DEMON HUNTERS and eventized cinema, Aaron & Lauren timewarp to June 2025, where they discussed the importance of theatrical exhibition and what the moviegoing trends currently look like, in front of a live audience at Phoenix Fan Fusion. 

Netflix's KPOP DEMON HUNTERS is all the rage right now! Special guest Evie Hudson joins Aaron & Lauren to talk about seeing the film as a sing-along during a special two-day-only theatrical event, which leads to a discussion on "eventized cinema." 

One of Aaron's favorite features is TOMBSTONE -- it's also one of the Westerns Lauren can actually stand to watch. So, why don't you give this episode a listen, pardner? You're a daisy if you do!

Let's talk about DICK...TRACY, that is! They're on their way...to discuss a movie that has played a vital role in the lives of both of them for pretty much 3 decades. 

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...a new episode! Lauren & Aaron were lucky enough to catch an early screening of James Gunn's new Superman film. Is it more powerful than a locomotive? Or has it been cursed by Kryptonite? (SPOILERS AHEAD!) 

Lauren & Aaron's 4-part deep dive into the Mission: Impossible franchise comes to end with a discussion on DEAD RECKONING & THE FINAL RECKONING, as well as their final thoughts.Special intro music courtesy Marcus Lim. 

Are Rogue Nation and Fallout two of the best entries in the Mission: Impossible franchise? Listen to find out!Special intro music courtesy Marcus Lim.

Lauren & Aaron's deep dive into the Mission: Impossible franchise continues with the 3rd and 4th installments. Ghost Protocol is Lauren's favorite, but does the 3rd one have the best overall villain?Special intro music courtesy Marcus Lim.

With a special musical intro thanks to Marcus Lim, Lauren & Aaron kick off a special 4-part series on the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise. Up first: De Palma's OG and Woo's nu-metal sequel. 

With Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025 just around the corner, Aaron & Lauren take a look back at their live recording from Fan Fusion 2024 where they not-so-subtly "waxed" poetic about erotic thrillers. 

In anticipation of more panels at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025 this weekend, here's a throwback to last year's live Fan Fusion recording where Aaron & Lauren discuss the Master of Suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock.

The late Gene Hackman meant a lot to Aaron, so we hope you enjoy Part II of a career retrospective.

The late Gene Hackman meant a lot to Aaron, so we hope you enjoy Part I of a career retrospective.

After a not-so-brief hiatus, Lauren and Aaron are back, baby, to discuss one of the hottest, horniest movies of the year so far: SINNERS!

In space, no one can hear you scream...but on Earth, everyone can hear Lauren & Aaron argue about movies! Fede Alvarez's ALIEN: ROMULUS was a welcome return to form, providing many thrills and chills, but where does it fall within the franchise?

The Juice is Loose...again! Lauren & Aaron discuss Tim Burton's latest feature, 36 years in the making. 

It will be 4 years this weekend since movie theaters re-opened after shutting down due to the Covid pandemic, so here's a look back at our Phoenix Fan Fusion 2024 panel where we discuss why the theatrical experience still matters.

Lauren & Aaron discuss July's latest releases, including what went wrong with HORIZON, and where MAXXXINE fits into the pantheon of horror and trilogies. 

Aaron makes Lauren remember biopics she watched months ago, including THE DOORS & other Oliver Stone fare. 

Do we make you horny, baby? Our buddy Laurence "Larry" Greatrex joins us for an in-depth discussion on William Friedkin's underrated JADE, plus other erotic thrillers from the '80s and '90s. **LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED**

An episode dedicated to the life and career of Carl Weathers. Rest in Power!

We remember Carl Weathers by revisiting a little unsung gem of a movie called ACTION JACKSON.

After a very long hiatus...we're back! From Lauren finally meeting Stallone to 2023 cinematic discoveries, let's play ketchup, shall we?

William Friedkin lived life on his own terms and made the films he wanted to make, studios be damned! We take a look at his life and career in this very special in memoriam episode.

We couldn't let the BARBENHEIMER phenomenon pass us by without talking about its effect on box office, movie theaters, and more. To borrow from Bainbridge: "Now we're all sons of Barbies."

Just in time for DIAL OF DESTINY, it's the battle of the century as Lauren and Aaron tackle the divisive KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. Who will win??

Miss out on our PHX Fan Fusion panel? We've got you covered! Samantha Hurdich joins us for a very special episode about exploitation films recorded LIVE at Fan Fusion 2023!

Billy B. and Cindy C. star in 1995's FAIR GAME, which we think is massively underrated and unfairly maligned. We take a deep dive into this action flick & also see how it compares to 1986's COBRA.

In our final Bronson-thon installment, we talk about the rest of Bronson's filmography, including the sleazy, scuzzy KINJITE: FORBIDDEN SUBJECTS.

Our Bronson-thon continues with a deep dive into all five -- yes, five! -- of the DEATH WISH movies.

We went through a "Bronson-thon," visiting nearly 20 or so films of the late, great, Chucky B. Without question, one of our favorites is the Cannon classic 10 TO MIDNIGHT, which transcends typical genre classification -- and is also incidentally one of at least two Bronson films featuring adult toys.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema film programmer Robert Saucedo has written the brand-new graphic novel WHERE WOLF, so we thought it would be a great time to discuss his favorite on-screen werewolves and what he thinks makes for a howling good story.

Oh hi, listeners! Everyone's Best F(r)iend, Greg Sestero, makes TMIF Podcast history by becoming our very first guest! We discuss 20 years of THE ROOM, his own foray into filmmaking, and more. What a story!

Come for the update on Lauren's refund from the Sly Stallone event, stay for the breakdown of all 4 POISON IVY movies...and more!

We discuss box office hit COCAINE BEAR and where it ranks with other creature features.

In honor of COCAINE BEAR coming out this week, we decided to revisit one of our all-time favorite creature features: 1997's ANACONDA! Remember: When you can't breathe, you can't scream!

Recorded in 2022, this episode can also be filed under "Movies Lauren Made Aaron Watch." But if you've ever wondered exactly why this particular film is highlighted in each TMIF intro, here's your chance to find out! (And Aaron also really does have James Cameron's Wikipedia article printed on a t-shirt.)

The 1988 fantasy film WILLOW has found new life in a TV show of the same name, now on Disney+. Lauren and Aaron revisit the original -- does it hold up?

Because you haven't heard enough opinions regarding the 2023 Oscar race, Lauren & Aaron bring you *their* thoughts on the recent nominations.

December 10, 2022, was supposed to be a magical day for host Lauren, as her love for the Italian Stallion was to culminate in a photo op with the man himself in Los Angeles. The promotion company was called An Experience With, and she couldn't be more excited. But then disaster struck. Exactly what happened? What's still happening? And who exactly is to blame?