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July is New York month, and we begin with Emma's pick, Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing (1989). First, we have changed our structure, so in leui of a weekly recently watched episode, we begin with a catch up conversation starting with Freddy's recent live music outing and a review of I Love Boosters (2026) (5:30:00). Then, C-Bear shares what comics he has been reading (28:55), and Emma updates everyone on her movie-related new job and also reviews Disclosure Day (2026) (38:20). Finally, we start our discussion of Do The Right Thing with a summary (1:00:15) before the main conversation about Spike Lee's signature filmmaking traits and how the film depicts love and hate in all of its forms (1:05:50). Stay tuned for a sneak peak into the upcoming July episodes (2:14:00)! Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Backrooms (2026) is here, and what started as an internet trend has become a horror movie sensation. We discuss everything from its eclectic origins, the latest trend of young directors in the horror genre, as well as the film's awards chances. Before that, we also recap Hear Me Out month. Time Stamps Introductions: 0:00-4:00 Hear Me Out Month Recap: 4:00-18:55 Backrooms Summary: 19:35-24:40 Backrooms Discussion: 24:45-1:32:50 Upcoming: 1:33:00-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Emma provides an update in the NYT Top 100 Movies of the 21st Century list with The Favourite (2018), Freddy recommends Don’t be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in The Hood (1996), and C-Bear reflects on the effectiveness of Good Boys (2019). Hear our thoughts on these titles and so much more! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:30 Emma: 1:30-16:15 The Backrooms (2022) I Love Boosters (2026) The Favourite (2018) Following (1998) Freddy: 16:30-48:15 Repo Man (1984) Don’t be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in The Hood (1996) Cosmic Princess Kaguya (2026) C-Bear: 48:25-1:11:20 Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) Good Boys (2019) Upcoming: 1:11:20-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Hear Me Out month concludes with Freddy's pick, Jumper (2008). We discuss the rise and fall of Hayden Christensen's acting career as well as the before-its-time nature of the film. Time Stamps Introduction: 0:00-5:15 Summary: 5:15-10:00 Discussion: 10:00-1:13:00 Upcoming: 1:13:00-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Emma reviews Boots Riley's latest film, I Love Boosters (2026), Freddy shares his thoughts on the documentary, I Dream of Wires (2014), and C-Bear recommends the Netflix comedy, Roommates (2026). Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:00 Emma: 1:00-22:45 Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) I Love Boosters (2026) Send Help (2026) Borat (2006) Freddy: 22:45-37:00 I Dream of Wires (2014) C-Bear: 37:00-1:16:00 Marty Supreme (2025) Wind River (2017) Dark Water (2019) Men in Black 3 (2012) Minority Report (2002) The Pixar Story (2007) Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995) Novocaine (2025)i Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) Roommates (2026) Upcoming: 1:16:20-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Hear Me Out month continues with C-Bear's pick, The Cat in the Hat (2003). We get into everything from Mike Myer's chokehold on children's media in the 2000s, the inspired visuals, and the bonkers story or lack their of. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:40 Summary: 2:45-6:50 Discussion: 7:15-1:09:10 Upcoming: 1:09:10-end Thanks for leaving a rating and a review!

Emma reviews the newest horror craze, Obsession (2026), Freddy visits the comedy classic, Nacho Libre (2006), and C-Bear recommends the documentary Disneyland Handcrafted (2026). Hear our thoughts on these titles and many more! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:15 Emma: 1:15-25:55 Inception (2010) Cabaret (1972) Harlan County U.S.A. (1976) Obsession (2026) Freddy: 26:00-34:15 Nacho Libre (2006) C-Bear: 34:15-1:01:15 Obsession (2026) The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026) Big Trouble in Little China (1986) Disneyland Handcrafted (2026) Upcoming: 1:01:15-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

June is Hear Me Out month where we discuss massive critical failures that we personally love. Emma's pick is Wild Wild West (1999), the Will Smith and Kevin Kline starring Western spoof that was unsuccessful with the critics, but lives on in Emma's heart. Is nostalgia a hell of a drug, or is it actually a classic buddy cop comedy? Listen to hear our thoughts and for more details about the required criteria of this month's theme. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:50 Summary: 2:50-8:00 Discussion: 8:00-1:17:00 Upcoming: 1:17:00-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Emma reviews the new Netflix drama, Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026), Freddy takes a recommendation and watches Day of the Dead (1985), and C-Bear catches the latest video game adaptation, Mortal Kombat II (2026). Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:00 Emma: 1:00-15:50 Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026) Hokum (2026) Mars Attacks! (1996) Freddy: 16:00-27:00 Day of The Dead (1985) C-Bear: 27:10-51:30 Jackass Forever (2022) Bad Boys (1995) Mortal Kombat II (2026) Upcoming: 51:30-end

The gang is back 20 years later, and we're back with our review of the legasequel of the year, The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026). We discuss whether it lives up to the original and if its existence is justified after we recap M. Night Shyamalan month! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:30 M. Night ShyaMAYlan Recap: 1:30-23:30 The Devil Wears Prada 2 Summary: 23:30-29:00 The Devil Wears Prada 2 Discussion: 29:00-1:26:20 Upcoming: 1:26:30-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Emma recommends the Netflix original film, Set It Up (2018), Freddy completes the "Unbreakable" trilogy with Glass (2019), and C-Bear muses on MCU domination with Avengers: Endgame (2019). Hear our thoughts on these titles and so much more! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:25 Emma: 1:25-18:30 Best in Show (2000) Punch-Drunk Love (2002) Set It Up (2018) Freddy: 18:30-38:30 Glass (2019) C-Bear: 38:30-1:04:15 Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) DareDevil (2003) Day of the Dead (1985) Avengers: Infinity War (2018) Avengers: Endgame (2019) Upcoming: 1:04:20-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

We conclude M. Night Shyamalan month with C-Bear's pick, Split (2016). From the Blumhouse origins, to James McAvoy's impressive multi-personality performance, to Shyamalan's skills in suspense, we discuss what makes it one of his best! Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00-1:35 Summary: 1:45-9:30 Split: 9:30-1:20:25 Upcoming: 1:20:25-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Emma reviews the Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel starring pop-star film from David Lowery, Mother Mary (2026), Freddy dissects Unbreakable (2000) before we cover the quasi-sequel, Split (2016) on Feature Friday this week, and C-Bear frustratingly critiques the latest musician biopic to hit theaters, Michael (2026). Hear our thoughts on these titles and so many more! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:45 Emma: 1:45-30:00 Uncut Gems (2019) Roadhouse (1989) Moonlight (2016) Mother Mary (2026) Roommates (2026) The Interview (2014) Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) Unbreakable (2000) Freddy: 30:00-48:50 Unbreakable (2000) Mommie Dearest (1981) C-Bear: 49:00-1:27:40 Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) Michael (2026) Upcoming: 1:27:40-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

M. Night Shyamalan month continues with Emma's pick, Signs (2002). From comparisons to Spielberg to unwarranted studio notes, we get into what makes this a divisive science fiction thriler. Plus, friend and fan of the pod, Haley, shares some feedback with us from a past episode! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:40 Listener Feedback: 1:45-8:45 Signs Summary: 9:45-17:25 Signs Discussion: 17:30-1:27:40 Upcoming: 1:27:45-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Emma reviews the indie sleeze era, coming of age film, Mile End Kicks (2026), Freddy watches the recommended Saving Grace (2000), and C-Bear soft recommends the recent horror flick, Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026). Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-0:50 Emma: 0:50-22:20 Toni Erdmann (2016) Ladyhawke (1985) Mile End Kicks (2026) Freddy: 22:30-29:00 Saving Grace (2000) C-Bear: 29:10-1:04:45 Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) Upcoming: 1:04:45-end

May is all about M. Night Shyamalan, and it starts with Freddy's pick, The Sixth Sense (1999), Shyamalan's breakout hit. We discuss the memorable performances, the precise level of horror, and the iconic twist. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-3:00 Summary: 3:10-6:45 The Sixth Sense: 7:00-1:11:35 Upcoming: 1:11:40-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Emma recommends a hidden gem comedy from 2000, Saving Grace, Freddy reviews The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026), and C-Bear continues his MCU Spider-Man rewatch with Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019). Hear our thoughts on these titles and many more! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:15 Emma: 1:15-19:25 Whiplash (2014) Saving Grace (2000) Outcome (2026) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) Freddy: 19:30-31:15 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) C-Bear: 31:15-49:00 Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) Upcoming: 49:00-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

It's time go! We discuss the sci-fi phenomenon that has captured the hearts of audiences everywhere, Project Hail Mary (2026). From our relationship to Andy Weir novels, to the Lord and Miller effect, and to Ryan Gosling's growing presence on our podcast, we get into it all. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:00 Musical Month Recap: 2:00-12:20 Summary: 12:20-18:50 Discussion: 19:00-1:31:25 Upcoming: 1:31:25-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Emma reviews the solatious new A24 film, The Drama (2026), Freddy rewatches Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026), and C-Bear recommends Shazam! (2019). Hear our thoughts on these titles and so much more! Time Stamps Intro: 1:00-1:30 Emma: 1:30-21:00 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) The Drama (2026) The Housemaid (2025) Freddy: 21:10-25:20 Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) C-Bear: 25:30-56:45 Resident Evil (2002) Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) Shazam! (2019) X2 (2003) Steve Jobs (2015) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) Upcoming: 56:45-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Musical month ends with C-Bear's pick, High School Musical 3 (2008). We discuss our respective relationships with the franchise and Disney Channel Original Movies, as well as the nostalgia that keeps people coming back to the films. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:50 Summary: 1:50-8:00 High School Musical 3: 8:00-1:42:50 Upcoming: 1:42:50-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

It's High School Musical Week! Freddy and C-Bear rewatch the first and second film in the trilogy before we cover the third on Feature Friday, while Emma reviews the new horror comedy, Forbidden Fruits (2026). Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:05 Emma: 2:05-16:10 Memento (2000) Forbidden Fruits (2026) Freddy: 16:10-37:15 High School Musical (2006) C-Bear: 37:15-1:07:20 Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) High School Musical (2006) High School Musical 2 (2007) The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) Upcoming: 1:07:20-end

Freedom! Beauty! Truth! Love! Musical month continues with Emma's pick, Moulin Rouge! (2001). We discuss the film's divisive legacy, our favorite musical numbers, and Baz Luhrmann's iconic style. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:30 Summary: 2:30-8:30 Discussion: 8:30-1:12:30 Upcoming: 1:12:30-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Emma reviews the Norwegian black comedy, Force Majeure (2014), Freddy goes down a physical media rabbit hole, and C-Bear reflects on Captain America: Civil War (2016). Hear our thoughts on these titles and so much more! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:10 Emma: 1:10-24:00 Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Project Hail Mary (2026) Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026) Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere (2026) Force Majeure (2014) Freddy: 24:00-30:45 Speed Racer (2008) C-Bear: 30:45-1:00:45 Captain America: Civil War (2016) Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special (2026) Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) Upcoming: 1:00:45-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Musical month begins with Freddy's pick, The Pirates of Penzance (1983)! From Kevin Kline's bare chest to the tongue-twisty lyrics, we discuss what makes this a theater kid, cult classic rather than a blockbuster hit. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:00 Summary: 1:00-4:40 Discussion: 5:00-1:09:30 Upcoming: 1:09:30-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

On this episode we spend some time talking about the highs and lows of the 2026 Oscars ceremony including some ideas for future broadcasts before Emma reviews the new Pixar film, Hoppers (2026), Freddy catches up with Matt Johnson's Blackberry (2023), and C-Bear rewatches Sinners (2026) to complete his Ryan Coogler retrospective. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:10 Oscars Recap: 2:10-28:00 Emma: 28:00-38:20 Gone Girl (2014) Hoppers (2026) Freddy: 38:30-1:00:00 The Dirties (2013) Blackberry (2023) C-Bear: 1:00:00-1:03:30 Sinners (2025) Upcoming: 1:03:30-end Thanks for leaving us a rating and a review!

Strap on your parachute and pack your wire clippers because we're skydiving into Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026). From humble, internet roots to blank-check budgets, we discuss what makes Matt Johnson's new time-traveling, buddy comedy so special! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-3:15 Detroit Movie Recap: 3:20-15:30 Summary: 15:30-19:15 NTBTSTM: 19:20-1:23:40 Upcoming: 1:23:45-end Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review!

Emma reviews the divisive new film from Maggie Gyllenhaul, The Bride! (2026), Freddy and C-Bear catch up with Emma's recommendation of After Hours (1985), and C-Bear rewatches Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) with fresh DC eyes. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:00 Emma: 1:00-29:40 Oppenheimer (2023) Brother Bear (2003) The ‘Burbs (1989) Cutting Through Rocks (2025) Sirat (2025) The Bride! (2026) Freddy: 29:45-43:45 After Hours (1985) C-Bear: 43:50-1:19:00 After Hours (1985) Primitive War (2025) GoldenEye (1995) Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) Blue Beetle (2023) Upcoming: 1:19:10-end

Detroit month concludes with Emma's pick, Barbarian (2022). We discuss Zach Cregger's buzzy debut as well as the impact of Detroit movies like this on the city. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:40 Summary: 1:45-8:30 Barbarian: 8:40-1:20:00 Upcoming: 1:20:00-end Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review!

Emma reviews A24's "domcom", Pillion (2025), Freddy continues the Michael Moore marathon with Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018), and C-Bear continues the Ryan Coogler marathon with a discussion of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Hear our thoughts on these titles and so much more! Timestamps Intro: 0:00-2:25 Emma: 2:30-20:00 Spotlight (2015) Little Amelie or the Character of Rain (2025) Viva Verdi (2025) Pillion (2026) Freddy: 20:10-38:00 Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018) The Big Lebowski (1998) C-Bear: 38:00-1:04:10 Erin Brockovich (2000) The Expendables (2010) The Bluff (2026) Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Upcoming: 1:04:10-end Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review!

Happy Detroit Day! We continue our trio of Detroit movies with C-Bear's pick, 8 Mile (2002). Does it pass the Detroit test or make for a good Eminem origin story? We have answers to all your burning questions as well as a few predictions for Sunday's Oscars ceremony! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:15 Oscar Predictions: 1:15-20:40 8 Mile Summary: 20:45-26:30 Discussion: 26:30-1:27:20 Upcoming: 1:27:20-end

Emma reviews How to Make a Killing (2026), the Glen Powell starring crime thriller from A24, Freddy highly recommends the musical, Pirates of Penzance (1983), and C-Bear examines the longevity of Face/Off (1997). Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:40 Emma: 1:40-22:30 Kokuho (2025) Oscar Nominated Documentary Shorts Tar (2022)* How to Make a Killing (2026) Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) Freddy: 22:35-42:00 Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) Scary Movie 3 (2003) Pirates of Penzance (1983) C-Bear: 42:05-1:07:05 Black Panther (2018) Crime 101 (2026) Cruella (2021) The Dirties (2013) Face/Off (1997) Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Scary Movie 3 (2003) Upcoming: 1:07:05-end

March is all about Detroit! We get started with Freddy's pick, Robocop (1987). Listen to hear if Robocop passes the Detroit test and what makes this an 80's classic! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:20 Chicago Movie Month Recap: 1:20-12:00 Robocop Summary: 13:00-21:25 Robocop Discussion: 21:30-1:31:10 Upcoming: 1:31:10-end

Emma reviews Emerald Fennell's buzzy and divisive Wuthering Heights (2026), Freddy completes the trifecta with Hard Boiled (1992), and C-Bear discusses the alternative Superman adaptation, Brightburn (2019). Hear our thoughts on these titles and so much more! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-4:15 Emma: 4:20-27:55 The Running Man (2025) The Hurt Locker (2008) Mr. Nobody Against Putin (2025) Wuthering Heights (2026) After Hours (1985) Freddy: 28:00-40:15 Hard Boiled (1992) C-Bear: 40:20-1:11:10 Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) Unstoppable (2010) Brightburn (2019) Creed (2015) Upcoming: 1:11:10-end

Turn Iron Maiden up to 11 because we're reviewing Nia DaCosta's follow up to Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later (2025), 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026). We discuss Ralph Fiennes's iconic performance as well as the implications for future of the 28 franchise. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:00 Recap and Summary: 2:00-11:10 Discussion: 11:30-1:26:30 Upcoming: 1:26:30-end Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review!

Emma reviews the Charli xcx Mockumentary(?) from A24, The Moment (2026), Freddy preps himself and us for this week's Feature Friday with full spoilers for the "28" franchise, and C-Bear defends Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017) from its biggest haters, Star Wars fans. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:00 Emma: 1:00-29:00 Under the Skin (2013) Diane Warren: Relentless (2024) The Moment (2026) In the Heights (2021) Hard Boiled (1992) Freddy: 29:00-51:30 28 Days Later (2002) 28 Years Later (2025) C-Bear: 51:30-1:18:20 Freakier Friday (2025) Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017) Downey Wrote That (2025) The Shuffle (2025) '85: The Greatest Team in Football History (2016) Upcoming: 1:19:20-end

Chicago movies month ends with C-Bear's pick, Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011), the third installment in Michael Bay's Transformers franchise. If you're wondering why this was picked, listen to the episode to find out! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:00 Summary: 2:00-7:00 Discussion: 7:00-1:23:15 Upcoming: 1:23:20-end

From political documentaries to classic Hong Kong action, Triple Feature has got it all! On this episode, Emma reviews the Oscar nominated documentary, The Alabama Solution (2025), Freddy discusses an intense double feaure that includes the Snowden documentary Citizenfour (2014), and C-Bear heavily recommends Hard Boiled (1992), the epitome of action filmmaking fresh off Jackie Chanuary month. Listen to our thoughts on these titles and so much more! Time Stamps intro: 0:00-1:45 Emma: 1:45-24:40 Chasing Summer (2026) Let the Right One In (2008) The Alabama Solution (2025) The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) Napoleon Dynamite (2004) Arco (2025) Freddy: 24:45-48:35 Far More (2021) Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) Citizenfour (2014) C-Bear: 48:40-1:20:22 X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) Hard Boiled (1992) Send Help (2026) Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Frankenstein (2025) Upcoming: 1:20:25-end

Chicago month continues with Emma's pick, Chicago (2002). We discuss its place in Oscars history, what makes it a singular musical, and if it passes the Chicago test. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:30 Summary: 2:30-7:25 Discussion: 7:55-1:09:25 Upcoming: 1:09:30-end Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review!

Emma begins her 2026 Oscar movie journey with The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025), Freddy recommends Oliver & Company (1988) for a nostalgic, good time, and C-Bear reviews X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) and the state of the X-Men in movies. Plus much more! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:30 Emma: 2:35-19:45 Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025) The Naked Gun (2025) Freddy: 19:50-32:00 Oliver & Company (1988) How We Roll (2022) C-Bear: 32:05-57:00 Miracle (2004) X-Men: First Class (2011) X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) Upcoming: 57:05-end Leave us a rating and a review!

We're on a mission from god to discuss Chicago movies, and there's not a better way to start than with Freddy's pick, The Blues Brothers (1980). From its lengthy action bits to the cast of music legends, we discuss it all! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:50 Summary: 2:00-5:10 Discussions: 5:20-1:10:20 Upcoming: 1:10:20-end Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review!

Emma reviews Park Chan-wooks latest thriller, No Other Choice (2025), Freddy recommends the Weird Al comedy, UHF (1989), and C-Bear completes The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023). Plus much more! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:25 Emma 2:30-20:10 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) Carol (2015) Ocean’s Eleven (2001) Nine to Five (1980) No Other Choice (2025) Freddy: 20:15-39:05 Bowling For Columbine (2002) UHF (1989) Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) C-Bear: 39:15-56:15 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023) Upcoming: 56:15-end Please leave us a rating and a review!

Top Shit has finally arrived (otherwise known as our top films of the previous year)! It's that special time of year where we each share our top ten lists as well as some honorable mentions. This year, three special friends of the podcast also share their personal lists that have been added to the total calcutions for the official Triple Feature Top Ten (or 12) films of 2025. Thanks for another great year of listening to us yap about our love of movies! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-6:20 Triple Feature Top Ten: 6:20-14:30 Friends of the Pod Top Tens: 14:30-20:00 Our Top Tens (#10-#6): 20:00-1:59:50 Our Top Tens: (#5-#1): 2:00:00-2:59:30 Honorable Mentions: 2:59:30-3:05:20 Upcoming: 3:05:20-end Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review.

Emma catches up with a underseen gem from 2025, The Ugly Stepsister, Freddy reviews the anime hit Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc (2025), and C-Bear recommends the comic, "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" as prep for this year's Supergirl movie. Plus, we recap Jackie Chanuary month to save some time for our Top Shit of 2025 episode coming this Friday! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-2:50 Emma: 2:50-29:00 Ratatouille (2007) Your Friend the Rat (2007) The Heroic Trio (1993) Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) The Ugly Stepsister (2025) Saturday Night (2024) 28 Years Later (2025) Freddy: 29:00-38:45 Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc (2025) C-Bear: 38:50-52:45 Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2022) Jackie Chanuary Recap: 52:50-58:30 Upcoming: 58:30-end

Jackie Chanuary concludes with C-Bear's pick, Rush Hour. We discuss Chan's transition into Hollywood, the film's place in buddy comedy history, and the contentious nature of the comedy. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:30 Summary: 1:35-7:50 Discussion: 7:55-59:20 Upcoming: 59:25-end Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review!

Timothee Chalamet super fan, Emma, finally reviews Marty Supreme after a Boxing Day rewatch, Freddy catches up on the year in film but recommends Sling Blade (1996), and C-Bear discusses Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) and some frustrations with the conversations around the franchise. These titles and SO much more after a holiday hiatus. Time Stamps Emma The Green Knight (2021) It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) The Holdovers (2023) Black Christmas (1974) Amour (2012) The Florida Project (2017) The Aristocats (1970) The First Snow of Fraggle Rock (2025) Megadoc (2025) We’re All Gonna Die (2025) The Secret Agent (2025) Wake Up Dead Man (2025) Marty Supreme (2025) Freddy Sling Blade (1996) We’re All Gonna Die (2025) Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) The Long Walk (2025) Zootopia 2 (2025) Bugonia (2025) Wake Up Dead Man (2025) C-Bear Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Rush Hour 2 (2001)

Jackie Chanuary, a month all about Jackie Chan, continues with Freddy's pick, Dragons Forever (1988). Despite this month's theme, we can't stop talking about the charisma and talent of Sammo Hung Kam-Bo! Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-3:25 Summary: 3:30-6:15 Discussion: 6:20-1:07:40 Upcoming: 1:07:45-end Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review!

In lieu of a traditional Triple Tuesday episode, we spend some time discussing the busy awards season and how the films we dedicated an episode to last year are stacking up before looking forward to the movies we are most anticipating in 2026 in our preview of the year! Also, Emma shares her thoughts on a recent watch of O Brother Where Art Thou and C-Bear discusses the 10th anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Time Stamps Awards Season: 0:00-15:45 O Brother Where Art Thou: 15:50-19:10 Star Wars: The Force Awakens: 19:15-26:40 2026 Movie Preview: 26:45-1:12:30 Upcoming: 1:12:40-end Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review!

Let's begin 2026 with some action! January is all about Jackie Chan's film career both in China and America, and we begin with Emma's pick, Police Story (1985). Emma's lack of Hong Kong cinema knowledge leads to some questions, and we gush about the tenacious stunt efforts in this 80's Chinese action classic. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-3:15 Summary: 3:20-8:40 Discussion: 8:50-1:08:45 Upcoming: 1:08:50-end Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review!

Happy New Year! The first Triple Tuesday of 2026 includes a soft recommendation of Song Sung Blue (2025) from Emma, a bowling obsession from Freddy, and a video game review from C-Bear disguised as Christmas movies. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:35 Emma: 1:40-18:40 Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) Zootopia 2 (2025) Love Actually (2003) Song Sung Blue (2025) Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) Freddy: 18:50-31:40 Pin Gods (1996) Kingpin (1996) C-Bear: 31:45-45:30 Die Hard (1988) Elf (2003) White Christmas (1954) Upcoming: 45:35-end

We are joined by friend of the pod, Joel, for a lively discussion of Wicked: For Good with hard-hitting questions, minor praises, and major crashouts. Time Stamps Intro: 0:00-1:55 Holiday Horror Recap: 2:00-12:15 Summary: 12:20-16:50 Discussion: 16:55-1:47:50 Upcoming: 1:47:55 - end Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review!